Kalari Masters are considered to be the physiotherapists and neurologists of Siddha and Ayurveda, Kalari Masters are often involved in its holistic healing approach. Not only do the Kalari Masters take in to consideration the physiological level of muscles, bones and tendons, but even more so the energy channels, "Nadis and Varmas" that have been known and used in treatment of illness and injury for thousands of years.

The Course

The course is in two stages. The first being 'Beginners' and the second 'Advanced'. Students who do not have the time of a total of six months to finish their course can complete the advanced level within one year, of completing the beginners level.

BEGINNERS LEVEL - Understanding Stance and Structure

This is a prerequisite session for beginners in Kalari Therapy. It introduces body conditioning exercises, stretching, basic hand and leg techniques and stepping, technique of Varma massages, steam bath etc. Students will also learn the anatomy, and physiology, and various massage manipulation sequences, which will focus on achieving the skill of the massage on the human body.

ADVANCED LEVEL – Understanding Varma Adi and Chavutti Uzhichil

The part of the course intends to introduce into various facets of Kalari Therapy and their applications. The study helps to have a clear idea of the technical terms and gives a strong foundation to continue further studies.

Certification

GMA will certify once you have completed the course satisfactorily to enable you to provide your service of Kalari Therapy to others within the preview of what you have studied with us.

Please read the Rules and Regulations.

Procedure

Please fill out our application and submit it by courier if you are not in Mysore. In Mysore your physical presence and application needs to be made by meeting the Course Director or his representative at the GMA YADAVA GIRI Centre Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 12:00 noon ONLY.

• Application Forms MUST be received in Mysore two months (60 days) before the commencement of your practice with us in India. It will be your responsibility to ensure that we have received your application form by postal mail or courier. It is imperative that the form be received on time so as to avoid any disappointment. Once your application is accepted we will e-mail you at which time you will remit your dakshina to us. On receipt of your dakshina, you will receive a confirmation of practice with us by e-mail.
• Please attach a recent passport size photo with the application form.
• ALL students (old and new) are to fill out the application form before coming to mylifeYoga. Students who have not sent their application form will not be able to register at mylifeYoga once in Mysore unless for a special reason that will be decided by the Course Director.
• PLEASE NOTE: Students are expected to stay for a minimum of one month of practice.

Registration

• Once in Mysore please register in person at the YADAVA GIRI Center from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, Monday to Friday ONLY to begin your practice with us.
• On registering for your practice and the formal joining into the class, the student must state if there is any medical condition that needs to be addressed and must do so with their teacher or course Director by way of a letter. Please describe your level of physical fitness and clearly inform the Academy of any physical or mental conditions, disabilities or injuries you have or may have. Please inform also if you are under any medication.

• Your dakshina has to be given once your place in the class is confirmed. Dakshinas are in advance.
• Dakshina has to be cash if you are paying locally or Western Union Transfer if remitted from abroad (please confirm about details of the beneficiary before transfer and get our confirmation by e-mail).
• Dakshinas given are only for the class registered for. If a class is missed you can not make it up by attending another class.
• For cancellations and refunds there will not be any. No refunds under any circumstances.
• Dakshina rates are for all classes. Dates and dakshinas are subject to change without notice. For all programmes students are subject to the suggested dakshina in effect at the time of final payment.
• Personal cheques and bank transfers are not accepted as dakshina. Check individual centers for methods of dakshina.

FOR INFO REGARDING DAKSHINA FOR THIS TRAINTING CONTACT US.
Dakshina is an offering given with love and devotion.

• There is a registration fee.
• The centre has the right to cancel classes/courses due to unforeseen circumstances without prior notice. Cancellation of a course by the centre will result in a full refund of any monies paid.
• Ours is a charitable trust and in service for proper education to people and students. All dakshinas received, go for its up keep and providing scholarships for students who cannot afford to pay their fees for courses taken by them on our scholarship programme.