May 1–4, 2025 (Thursday–Sunday), Gniewoszów 16 (Kotlina Kłodzka, South-West Poland), Gościniec Śliwkowy Sad
Take part in an energizing weekend kalarippayattu retreat in the mountains. The dynamic practice of this Indian martial art will be balanced with a stay and moderate activity in nature. With this combination, you will relax, strengthen and recuperate.
I really like the word ‘retreat‘ which comes from Latin ‘retraho, retrahere’ and means to pull back, to withdraw. That’s exactly what we will do during the May Kalari Retreat – take distance from daily routine, relax in the nature and pay attention to profound and wise movement that will affect our body and mind.
The practice of kalarippayattu is characterised by the coordination and flow of energy in dynamic movement sequences, accompanied by breath work, building strength in new ranges of movement as well as endurance in a wave of low and high positions, and awareness of one’s body work and the activity of the mind.
The morning and afternoon kalari sessions will be balanced with light trekking in the surrounding mountains (optionally), relax and regeneration.
The training programme will be adapted to the level of participants – both beginners and advanced are welcome.
The workshop training programme will include:
- exercises to build flexibility, strength and coordination, some specific to kalari, others general developmental
- animal postures
- basic movement sequences
- basic bamboo stick spinning
Who is the workshop for?
for those who like to move and want to try kalarippayattu practice;- for those who have already practiced kalari in the past and want to practice more/again, and who for example do not have the opportunity to practice regularly;
- for the participants of regular classes who want to deepen their practice.
The workshop will be led by Justyna Rodzinska-Nair: co-founder of Studio Kalari, kalari practitioner (since 2005), teacher and populariser of this art.
RETREAT SCHEDULE
Thursday, 01.05
approx. 5pm arrival
6pm–7:30pm kalari training
8pm dinner and relax
Friday–Saturday, 2–3.05
7am tea, coffee, water
7:30am–9:15am kalari training
9:30 am breakfast
10am–1:30pm walk in the mountains / free time
2pm soup
3:30pm–5:45pm kalari training
6:30pm dinner and dessert
On Friday evening, there will be a short lecture on kalarippayattu with a multimedia presentation
Sunday, 04.05
7am tea, coffee, water
7:30am–9:15am kalari training
9:30am breakfast
10am–12noon walk/free time
12:30pm soup and cake
1pm farewell and departure
*The program may be subject to slight modifications.
ACCOMMODATION, MEALS AND TRANSPORTATION
Accommodation in cosy 2–, 3– or 4–bed rooms with private bathrooms (see them here) at the Gościniec Śliwkowy Sad (Plum Orchard Guesthouse) in Gniewoszow village, close to Miedzylesie (the Klodzko Valley) in South-West Poland.
You can go for a walk in the surrounding woods and mountains straight from home, no need to commute to the trail.
The delicious meals prepared from local products by the warm-hearted hostess Marta are generally vegetarian (please provide necessary dietary or allergy information when applying). Kalari practice and outdoor activities whet the appetite, so the daily schedule includes 3 meals a day.
Transportation is not provided. We get there on our own. Let us know if you need help with transportation or you are going by car and can take someone. Usually participants can travel together.
FEE
- Early bird fee until 28.02.2025: 1295 PLN / approx. 310 EUR
- Regular fee from 1.03.2025: 1395 PLN / approx. 335 EUR
The price in the online shop is displayed in your currency and it is an equivalent of the Polish fee.
Limit of places: 12 participants
The fee includes:
- 6 kalarippayattu trainings
- accommodation in 2-3-4 bed-rooms with private bathrooms
- meals: 3x breakfast, 3x soup, 3x dinner and 4x dessert;
- water, tea and coffee available at all times.
To reserve your place, a non-refundable deposit of 500 PLN/approx. 120 EUR is required. The remaining amount is payable on site in cash on arrival.
In case the workshop is cancelled by the organisers, the deposit will be refunded.
If you have any questions, please email Justyna at studio@studiokalari.pl.
If you want to register to the workshop, please click below and proceed to the shop to pay the advance fee which will secure your spot.
Opinions and photos from the previous kalari retreats in Gniewoszow
Physical tiredness perfectly balanced with pleasant company, walks, beautiful nature and delicious food.
The workshop exceeded my expectations, it was a wonderful experience.
Justyna was excellent at organising activities for such a diverse group and focusing on the individual needs of each participant. I will definitely be returning! After two nights I feel like a newborn!
