Master the Ancient Art of Kalari Healing & Therapeutic Bodywork
A 15-Day Kalari Uzhichal Certification Course Rooted in Kalaripayattu, Ayurveda, and Traditional South Indian Healing Systems.
Learn Healing Through Touch, Rhythm, Pressure, and Awareness.
Kalari Uzhichal is a deeply therapeutic oil massage tradition originating from the ancient martial art of Kalaripayattu. Traditionally used to improve flexibility, circulation, recovery, vitality, and body awareness, this intensive 15-day residential course combines ancient wisdom with practical hands-on training.
This is not merely a massage course. It is an immersion into disciplined bodywork, therapeutic movement, energetic awareness, and holistic healing rooted in Kerala’s living traditions.
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on training in traditional Kalari Uzhichal massage techniques
- Understanding of marma (vital energy) points and therapeutic pressure application
- Body mechanics, posture alignment, and therapist movement efficiency
- Knowledge of herbal oils and their therapeutic applications
- Practical understanding of flexibility enhancement and muscular recovery techniques
- Confidence to practice in wellness resorts, spas, retreat centers, and therapy clinics globally
Syllabus Information
Theory
- Introduction to Kalari Uzhichal
- Origins in Kalaripayattu traditions
- Fundamentals of body constitution
- Marma points and energy pathways
- Benefits of therapeutic oil massage
- Introduction to medicated oils
- Muscle recovery and flexibility enhancement
- Therapist posture and body mechanics
- Pressure application techniques
- Contraindications and safety precautions
- Therapy room preparation
- Hygiene and sanitation protocols
- Client communication and assessment
- Ethics and professionalism
- Wellness integration principles
Practical Training
- Preparation of therapy space
- Oil warming and application techniques
- Traditional Kalari massage strokes
- Lower limb massage sequence
- Upper body therapeutic sequences
- Back and spinal therapy techniques
- Head and neck relaxation procedures
- Marma stimulation techniques
- Flexibility and mobility support methods
- Therapist movement coordination
- Client positioning and comfort
- Synchronised bodywork flow
- Practical model-based training
- Safety measures and precautions
- Practical assessment and viva
- Certification ceremony
What Might Your Schedule Look Like?
- Morning: Stretching, body conditioning, theory sessions, and oil preparation techniques.
- Afternoon: Hands-on practical massage training and marma application sessions.
- Evening: Flexibility work, demonstrations, case discussions, and recovery practices.
Your Teacher: Mohandas
Kalari Uzhichal Trainer | Yoga Shiromani | Kalaripayattu Practitioner | Ayurvedic Wellness Expert
Born and raised in Trivandrum, Mohandas combines traditional Kerala healing wisdom with years of practical wellness experience. Deeply rooted in the discipline of Kalaripayattu and therapeutic bodywork, he teaches students how to approach healing with awareness, precision, discipline, and care.
His teaching style is practical, grounded, and deeply experiential — ensuring students do not simply memorize techniques, but embody them through disciplined practice and repetition.
Why Amrutham?
- Boutique, immersive learning environment with limited participants
- Authentic Kerala wellness traditions taught in their natural cultural setting
- Hands-on, practice-heavy learning approach
- Training integrated with Ayurveda, Yoga, and mindful living principles
- Learn in a serene, tropical village environment near Kovalam
