KALARI PAYATTU.
Legend has it that sage Parasurama who created Kerala taught a new martial art-Kalari payattu- to his people for self defense. The driving motive behind the art is to defend oneself effectively from the enemy and avoid attack. The art teaches you to bring your mind, body and soul to one focus of concentration for greater strength and concentration. Kalari payattu is the only martial art to have originated in India and is said to have inspired Kungfu and Karate. The teacher-kalari gurukkal- teaches you Adavukal i.e. the various martial techniques. Ancient weapons like muchan, kadara, urumi, otta, kathi, churika etc are used to make you perfect in facing, reflecting and defending oneself.

KALARI CHIKITSA - A SEVEN DAY PROGRAM.
Just as Kalaripayattu is a sport, Kalarichikitsa is a sports medicine. With the help of medicated oils, an expert therapist massages your body using his feet. The 7day rejuvenate program at Bamboo Village applies stress of the 108 focal points of the body - called marmasthanam. Kalari Gurukul who administers the treatment is an ortho specialist. A physiotherapist by nature, he uses internal medicines made out of herbs as well as Ayurvedic medicated oils etc for the massage. Chavitti thirumal of the Kalarichikitsa program which can be effectively used to remove swellings, dislocations, fracture, internal injuries and quicken blood circulation. Acupressure is applied on the 108 pivotal points of the body as a basic of treatment. Spend a week at the Bamboo Village. Spare yourself and secure a whole new world of health and cheer.