Kalari Immersion

Austin, Texas, USA

6-day

11^th-16^th or 18^th-24^th
September 2022

12-days

11^th-24^th
September 2022

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Kalari is unique! Why?

Because no other martial art, provides such a complete system of body conditioning. No modern hybrid training, takes the practitioner on such a deep an authentic path of discovery. Kalari is quite possibly the root of all Martial Arts. Further, it is in its essence, an ancient shamanic practice of zoomorphism; not simply a mimicking of the animals external forms, but a deep connecting, to the primal nature of the animals themselves. It is a practice of realising the forces in the body and the presence of mind that is attained in the moment immediately before the animal attacks. That state of utmost concentration; of total body awareness. Kalari is quite simply the fundamentals of movement training.

Why attend the course?

In this intensive course you will receive a firm foundation in both Kalarippayat and Kalari Chikitsa to a level at which you will feel both competent and confident to practice independently

You will gain a solid understanding of the theoretical background and scientific explanation as to why Kalari is an effective system of training, treatment and rehabilitation

What does the course include?

40 hours training in Kalarippayat
24 hours training in Kalari Chikitsa
12 hours theoretical study
International Certificate issued by UNESCO CID
Basic treatments for you, if required
A printed Manual and videos of your training
Discounts on future KalariLab courses
2 months FREE membership to KalariLab Online
Ayurvedic oils and traditional training clothes
Your own Konkari (training staff)

Additional services available at extra cost

Note: During the week you will also have the opportunity to receive Kalari treatment at an additional cost.

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Austin, Texas, USA

6-day

11^th-16^th or 18^th-24^th
September 2022

12-days

11^th-24^th
September 2022

Accommodation & Prices

* Early bird prices end 31 July

Single Occupancy (price for 1 student)

6 days

12 days

$1200$1050*

$2100$1900*

$1400$1200*

$2500$2200*

$1900$1700*

$3400$2900*

Double Occupancy (price for 2 students)

6 days

12 days

$3600$3200*

$6200$5300*

$4600$4100*

$8400$7400*

$5200$4700*

$8900$7900*

Optional: 2x gourmet organic vegan meals for $35 per day

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The Location

Ātma Entheogenic Church (All Tribes Medicine Assembly) is a Holistic Healing & Human Optimization Sanctuary on 3 acres of land with 7,000 sqft Private Retreat Home with Indoor Pool, Icebath, Firepit, Sweatlodge, Gym, Gardens, Camping Grounds & Goatfarm, located about 15 minutes drive to Downtown Austin, surrounded by Natural Springs, Farmlands, Waterfalls & Hiking Trails.

The principal Vadivu (postures) - the transformative and shamanic elements
Cheru thozhil (grounding warm-up exercises)
Kalugal (kicks to improve flexibility and flow)
Ground exercises (for upper body strengthening and stabilisation)
Pila Tangi and Arrapukai forms of Northern style (balance power & release).
Stick rolling ( improve proprioception and shoulder strengthening)
Vandanam prayer form (Northern style) for aligning the spine and readying the body for practice
Vannakam forms (Northern style) to develop devotion, body control and sensitivity
Empty-Hands forms (Southern style) to develop balance, agility, speed, effortlessness

Part 1:
Martial Art

Part 2:
Healing Art

What you shall learn:

Complete Stage 1 of 4 of the training to become a Kalari Therapist
Learn how to perform massage strokes from the Kalari Nadi massage series to treat shoulder and neck problems, headache, insomnia.
Learn how to perform Khizi and Dhara treatments (for muscle and joint pain)
Get qualified as a Kalari Chikitsa Therapist
Leave the course equipped to help others with what you have learnt

What you shall learn:

History and Philosophy of Kalari
The design of the Kalari and the way of the Abhyasi (practitioner)
Anatomy of the Fascial body and the Energetic body (Nadis & Marma)
How Breathing and the Spine behave in motion
How to restore balance through exercise and treatment
How Kalari links to Yoga
Sports Science principles in Kalari
Principles of tissue healing and exercise rehabilitation
An Intro to Ayurvedic principles and to understanding constitution (from Dr. Caoru Osani)

Part 3:
Theory

This course is unique:

Learn from an authentic family lineage almost 1000 years old; from a teacher who has trained in the traditional method of transmission for over 20 years.

Rreceive a unique introduction to this ancient practice with a strong and clear theoretical explanation of both the gross and subtle bodies and how to condition them through Kalari exercise and treatment.

What to expect from the course?

Training:

You will have your own 45-60 minute program to repeat regularly and be well prepared for further training progression in the future.
The Kalari training will take place mornings and evenings, up to 2 hours per session.
We will be training for 6 days a week - the day of rest is important in preventing a build up of lactic acid in the body and to allow your fascia to rehydrate.

Treatment:

Theory:

To Take home:

You will have your own 90 minute training programme that you can repeat independently and continue to improve on your own.

You will receive a printed and illustrated manual about all you have covered and and a certificate endorsed by KKA. Start to build hours towards receiving certification from UNESCO CID.

You will be provided membership to the ‘KalariLab Online Virtual school’ which will allow you to continue learning in the future, with regular updates from me and other teachers and discounts to attend future courses , including masterclasses with my Gurukkal and his most senior students.

Who is teaching?

Adam has been practicing Kalari for over 20 years, teaching since 2006 and working as a therapist in Kalari Chikitsa since 2005. He is now one of the most experienced teachers of Kalari outside of India.

He also studied Physiotherapy at the University of London and worked in several Physiotherapy departments in the UK – treating Musculoskeletal, Respiratory and Neurological conditions.

Working as a professional Actor and Director since 2003, he collaborated with dancers and performers, using both Kalari exercise and treatment in their training
and rehabilitation.

He now runs immersion courses internationally in Europe, Asia and the USA.

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