Studio Kalari Online
Welcome to a platform with kalarippayattu trainings, sets of exercise and tutorials.
This is a platform for you, especially if:
- you are intrigued by kalarippayattu and want to learn the basics, but there is no teacher in your area,
- you participate occasionally in kalari trainings or workshops and want to practice regularly (and there is no teacher in your area),
- you practice kalari or another discipline regularly and need a change, inspiration or a refresher on your approach to practice.
Although kalarippayattu is a martial art, its health-promoting aspect is often emphasized too. It’s a dynamic, all-encompassing practice that helps us keep our bodies fit, brings purification and peace of mind, and gives us the space to allow us to express our temper in a structured way.
Sometimes it helps us to channel intense and dynamic energy, and sometimes it raises the energy level in a calmer, more precise and gradual way. You can experience this transformation by participating in the trainings collected on the online platform.
The platform will be helpful whether you want to practice kalarippayattu regularly or occasionally. However, the best results are achieved with regular practice.
On the platform, the recordings are based on exercises and basic sequences from the northern and southern kalarippayattu styles, as well as other conditioning and flexibility exercises to complement kalari practice.
Benefits you can observe when following kalari trainings:
- increased strength and mobility,
- increased general fitness,
- increased endurance,
- better coordination,
- deeper and calmer breathing,
- greater body awareness,
- sharper focus,
- mental freshness and stability,
- more confidence,
- uplifting and balanced energy.
ABOUT THE TEACHER
My name is Justyna Rodzińska-Nair and I am a founding leader and teacher of Studio Kalari. I discovered kalarippayattu in 2004 and since then it has been my path of training and personal growth. What I find unique in kalari, are particular dynamics and intensity of training combined with deep personal insight.
Apart from the kalari practice, I do strength training and go for walks. I also work at a health research center at SWPS University in Wroclaw. I am a mother of three teenagers. You can read about me more here.
STRUCTURE OF THE PLATFORM
All recordings (in English) are divided into 3 categories:
- 19 tutorials (10–15 min. each)
- 6 exercise sets (20–30 min. each)
- 17 kalari trainings (around 45–50 min. each)
- a sample monthly calendar of trainings to support you in regular practice
Tutorials with explanations of exercises and sequences used in kalarippayattu training (e.g., different types of leg exercises like kicks and lunges, animal postures, movement sequences, stick spinning etc.). Each tutorial lasts around 10–15 minutes.
Sets of exercises targeting specific body parts or skills which will then help you in performing more advanced exercises and sequences during kalarippayattu training (e.g. hip mobility, shoulder mobility, arm strength, stretching sessions). The aim of the sets is to provide easier versions of various exercises, allowing specific structures in the body to be safely prepared for progressions. Each set lasts 20–30 minutes and it can also be a short training unit.
Kalarippayattu training sessions which include exercises and movement sequences that engage the whole body. The sessions vary in difficulty and intensity: the lighter ones can be the first choice for beginners or can be done on a day when one wants to exercise more gently and slowly. More intense sessions may require a little more experience and fitness. Each session lasts about 50 minutes and is a structured, whole-body process in which you will engage all parts of your body in a specific order and at a specific pace.
All materials are described so they can be used easily:
HOW TO USE THE PLATFORM
You can start using the platform by following the tutorials (I recommend especially for those without any experience in kalari training), and then move on to the trainings or sets of exercises.
Alternatively, you can start with the trainings right away and watch the selected tutorials when in doubt or at another time. The exercise sets serve as short workouts, and you can do them if you only want to focus on selected aspects of your body work (such as increasing your range of motion in your hips or shoulders).
To make it easier for you to use the platform and make a habit of regular practice on the platform you will find a calendar (to be printed or completed electronically) with a suggested monthly training rhythm, which of course you can modify according to your possibilities and needs.
In addition, if you have questions or doubts, you can email me – I like to stay in touch with class participants and I answer emails on a regular basis.
What you will NOT find on the platform: elements of self-defense or fighting systems (hand-to-hand or with weapons). Leaving aside the fact that it is difficult to learn fighting alone, I believe that these aspects of practice require more training experience and should be taught directly in person during classes with a teacher.
A sneak peak at some of the videos available on the platform:
ORGANISATION
All the materials on the platform are in English.
Kalari is practiced barefoot, in comfortable, non-restrictive clothing.
You basically don’t need any additional equipment for training, although sometimes you can use a mat and a stick about 1.5 meters long (preferably bamboo or wooden, but a mop stick can also be used).
It is best to practice in a fairly spacious room, as some sequences require a lot of space. If you only have a small space, you can follow recordings of some exercises and 2 kalari trainings adapted to a small space.
You can get access to the platform for 30, 60 or 90 days immediately after completing the payment.
Access is not renewed automatically – when it expires, you decide whether you want to continue using its resources and purchase access for another period, or not.
When you purchase the selected option of access to the platform, create an account. When you log in, information about the access to the platform will be visible in the top menu.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Justyna at studio@studiokalari.pl.
Please note that if you have any special needs due to your health condition, the online kalarippayattu practice may not be suitable for you. It is also not recommended to pregnant women. Please consult your doctor or physiotherapist in case you have doubt.
ACCESS OPTIONS
- Tutorials
- Exercise sets
- Kalari trainings
- a sample monthly calendar of trainings
Check out the platform and get an idea of a kalari training.
Fee: approx. 35 EUR / 36 USD
The exact amount in your currency will be displayed in the shop.
- Tutorials
- Exercise sets
- Kalari trainings
- a sample monthly calendar of trainings
Over the course of two months of regular practice, you will surely observe progress: higher daily energy level and overall fitness.
Fee: approx. 55 EUR / 60 USD
The exact amount in your currency will be displayed in the shop.
- Tutorials
- Exercise sets
- Kalari trainings
- a sample monthly calendar of trainings
- Bonus: e-book “Kalarippayattu. A Holistic Martial Art from India”
You not only intend to practice regularly and long-term, but are also interested in the broader context of kalarippayattu. Maybe one day we can meet in the training room?
Fee: approx. 75 EUR / 78 USD
The exact amount in your currency will be displayed in the shop.
OPINIONS OF ONLINE STUDENTS
