14 Day Kalari Massage Retreat for Weight Loss in Kerala, Wayanad

Facilities

What to expect

For 7 days, you shall receive daily Kalaripayattu massages from a qualified master. This will tenderize your excess mass and will squeeze any unwanted toxins out of your muscles and body tissue. For the following 7 days, a mandatory rest period must be observed so that your body may restructure and rebuild itself after the vigorous massage sessions. During the entire 14 day period, you shall adhere to an organic Ayurvedic diet, most of which is grown right here on the small organic farm.

On top of this, you will be taught how to live a life free of toxins unnecessary chemicals. In this way, you will be able to maintain your healthy lifestyle and lower body weight for a long time after leaving. While the 28-day course will undoubtedly leave you healthier and lighter, the 14-day course is still a very viable way to increase fitness and lose weight.

Kalari massage

Kalari massage is a traditional massage, using hands and feet by applying appropriate pressure on the vital part of the human body. It’s a full body massage with medicated oil to stimulate the Marmma points on the body. It’s not only good for blood circulation but also a renewal of cells and removal of toxic waste too. Kalari Massage relieves various aches like back pain, stiffness, dislocations, injuries and also stimulate various body organs and systems.

Kalari massage is originated in northern Kerala as a scientific system to strengthen a warrior physically and mentally in order to face any kind of difficulties. This massage with herbal oils is applied according to a person’s body structure and nerve points in order to enhance mind-strength, joy, physical capability, health and flexibility of muscles by stimulating nerves and nerve points with herbal oils. This ancient system of Kalari Massage passed on through generations is still perfectly used in kadathanadan kalari.

Daily schedule

• 06:00 Massage session
• 09:00 Breakfast
• 11:0 Farm tour
• 13:00 Lunch
• 14:30 Reading/writing
• 16:00 Discussion on Indian spirituality
• 17:00 Pranic health program
• 19:00 Dinner

Chronicles of Kadathanadan Kalari Sangam

Kadathanadan Kalari Sangam was established on 1949 at Vadakara, Kerala. The sangam was established by Sri V. Sreenivasan Gurukkal, Raghavan Gurukkal, Dhamu Gurukkal, Valappil Karunan Gurukkal. V. Sreenivasan Gurukkal reached in Wayanad in the year of 1962. He started Kadathanadan kalari sangam various areas in Wayanad.

M.A Vijayan Gurukkal was a pioneer in the field of Kalarippayattu in Wayanad. He learned martial arts under the guidance of Sreenivasan Gurukkal who hails from Vadakara. He was also trained by eminent trainers such as V.P Rakhavan Gurukkal and Valappil Karunan Gurukkal. He became a martial art trainer in the year of 1977 and established Kadathanadan Kalarisangam in the year of 2000 at Kammana.

K.F Thomas Gurukkal is the Chief Trainer and proprietor of Kadathanadan kalari sangam. He was trained by M.A Vijayan Gurukkal, the founder of the Sangam. He also learned a martial art from various teachers such as Sri V. Sreenivasan Gurukkal, V.P Rakhavan Gurukkal Vadakara, Sajeevan Gurukkal. He also went all the way to Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu to learn Kalarippayattu from Mani Gurukkal.

C.K.Sreejith Gurukkal, T.N. Nishad Gurukkal, M.S. Ganeesh Gurukkal, E.A. Anoop Gurukkal are the present Trainers of Kadathanadan kalari sangam. those are trained by K.F Thomas Gurukkal the Chief Trainer of the Kadathanadan Kalari Sangam.

The school is situated on a small organic farm outside in Kerala's Wayanad District. The farm grows a huge variety of fruits and vegetables, all of which are consumed on site. Nearby attractions include the stunning natural beauty of the surrounding jungle and the Wayanad Wildlife sanctuary.

During the retreat, you will have to follow the organic Ayurvedic diet provided. The meals are prepared with produce grown right in the small organic farm.

• Visit local villages nearby
• Help with farming and care of animals
• Horse riding
• Explore the spice farm

• 7 massage sessions
• 3 healthy vegetarian meals per day
• Herbal water
• 1 medicinal coffee per day
• 13 nights accommodation
• Pickup and drop from the nearest airport (Calicut International Airport [CCJ])

• Flights
• Visa
• Any personal expenses

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.