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Kalaripayattu is the martial art of Kerala, and Kalari Chikitsa is its healing system. Kalari Chikitsa was developed to prevent and treat the injuries and improve the fighting skills of the Kalaripayattu warriors. The methods used to treat the ancient warriors are also highly effective for modern-day aches, pains and injuries.

Our Ayurvedic treatments are highly effective in treating a variety of injury and pain-related conditions. Treatments vary depending on the location, stage and underlying cause of your condition.
Our treatments are also beneficial for reducing the risk of injuries, enhancing physical performance and maintaining optimal health.

Kizhi is a targeted pain management treatment in Ayurveda and Kalari chikitsa. The medicinal herbs in these poultices are combined with therapeutic heat, herbal oil and massage, to enhance the pain-relieving effects.

We use a wide variety of herbal oils in our treatments for pain and injury management. The herbal oils used and their applicaton will depend on the location, stage and cause of your condition. The correct choice of oil is vital in the effectiveness of traditional Ayurvedic treatments.

Marma applications are an important part of our Kalari treatments for injuries and pain-related conditions. Our method of marma applications comes from Kerala’s Kalaripayattu tradition.

Heat therapy is an important method for pain relief used in Ayurveda and Kalari chikitsa. The therapeutic use of heat relieves pain, decreases muscle spasm, relaxes muscle tension and can increase range of motion.

For the warriors of Kerala, Kalari chikitsa was vital for survival on the battlefield. Today, while no longer on the battlefield, Kalari students still use these treatments to support the strenuous training required to master their art.

Traditional Indian medicine gives a guide for how pain manifests in your body, and how it can make you more susceptible to injuries.

Herbal medicine has always been a part of Kalaripayattu, the traditional martial art of Kerala. For a Kalaripayattu student, traditional medicine making is an integral element of their physical and mental training.