Kalari: matrial art and meditation in motion
Kalari or Kalarippayat is an ancient Indian martial and healing art-form that develops strength, improves coordination and expands sensory awareness. Kalari aims to bring peace to worldly conflict (both inner and outer) and evolved alongside Yoga and Ayurveda and shares elements of both.
ABOUT KALARI/KALARIPPAYAT
Alana Gregory is bringing this practice to Iceland in a three week morning course at Yoga Shala. The course will take place from the 13th-29th of June, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30-9:00.
The practice is designed around each practitioner so it is possible to join the course any point.
Kalari is still relatively unknown because the British banned the practice whilst occupying India. However, Kalari continued as it had for thousands of years as a closed oral tradition.
It is now re-emerging around the world as people are re-discovering the benefits of this ancient science. Both Kalari practice and treatments holistically develop an individual; beginning from physical health, mental balance and progressing to the unification of the mind, body and spirit.
BENEFITS OF KALARIPPAYAT
- Develops strength and grounding of body and mind
- Improves coordination and expands sensory awareness
- Strengthens cardiovascular system
- Cleanses and energises energy channels
- Improves breathing patterns, vision, hearing
- Integrates body and mind
- Alleviates anxiety and fear in the physical body and emotional self
- Increases body control, focus and awareness in space
WHERE:
Yoga Shala Reykjavík, Skeifunni 7.
FOR WHOM:
Everyone who loves Yoga and martial arts.
WHEN:
13th - 29th of June
TIME:
Tuesdays and Thursdays at
7:30 - 9:00
Price
25.900 kr.
All participants have free access to all open classes at Yoga Shala Reykjavík while the couse is running.
Qestions? namskeid@yogashala.is
ABOUT THE TEACHER: ALANA GREGORY
Over several years, Alana lived and trained in Kalarippayat and Ayurveda in India. She has a background in environmental science, Hatha Yoga, martial art, mindfulness, and the underlying philosophies that inform these practices.
Alana is passionate about passing on the philosophies and practices that her teachers share with her. She is an advocate for a holistic approach to life and health and is involved in a number of community health and arts projects.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Short video documentary on Kalarippayat - Link
- Video of a typical Kalari Vandanam (Salutation) - Link
