This class is geared to those who have had some training in Kalaripayattu. Join Charity JOY in this ancient martial art steeped in Vedic tradition which comes from Kerala, India. With respect and reverence, we will warm up with basic honoring salutations, preparing your body for the rigorous yet graceful movements to come. As the class progresses, we will move through foundational techniques, such as kicks, strikes, blocks and animal inspired techniques. As the class draws to a close you will take a moment of stillness with a call and response Sanskrit chant to honor the lineage. You realize that Kalaripayattu is not merely a physical practice but a way of life, fostering inner strength, self-awareness and harmony with the natural world in and around you.

Please check out beginners class if you are new to the practice.