Workshop On Marma Therapy and Kalari massage

Kalari Academy of Performing Arts, Bangalore, is conducting a 4 day certificate programme on Marma Therapy and Kalari Massage. Participants will be trained on techniques to gain flexibility, heal sports related injuries, and improve general health. This workshop would be beneficial for professional dancers, athletes, martial artists, aerobic trainers, yoga and other physical training instructors.

Objective

• To create awareness, popularise and share the benefits of the traditional Kalari treatment

• To impart knowledge about the Marmas used in Kalari treatment to keep oneself disease free and in a state of positive health.

Venue

KALARI ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS,
3rd Floor
VN PLAZA, Off Brigade Road,
Bangalore 560025.

Date

From 28th July 2008 to 31st July 2008

Time

3.00pm to 6pm

Registration Fee 2000.00Rs.

Guest lecturer - Dr. Harshini Srivatsa

Specialized in Principles of Nature cure and Manipulative therapies. Honour of gold medal for all round excellent performance as a student during BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences) course from Shri Mahavir College of Naturopathy, Yogic Sciences and Research Centre, Nagpura.

1. Theory program Module

a) Understanding your own body

Understanding your own body is the first step towards kalari treatment. This includes the knowledge of the ‘tridoshas’, the 14 ‘nadis’ in a human body and the 107 ‘marma’ points.

b) Tridosha Concept

According to Ayurveda, there are three ‘doshas’ which govern the phyisio-chemical and physiological activities of the body. They are- ‘Vata’ (from ether and air), ‘Pitta’ (from fire and an aspect of water), and ‘Kapha’ (from water and earth). The doshas or biological humors are the prime factor behind both health and disease. Hence, a clear understanding of these three doshas is required to heal oneself and the others.

c) The 14 Nadis

In Kalari massage, the therapist/ kalari master uses his hands and feet to massage the patient using medicated oils. He uses nadisuthra kriya to apply pressure with his fingers, thumb or toe. The knowledge of the nadis is a must to perform kalari massage.

d) Use of Oils, herbs and pastes in marma

There are different oils, pastes and herbs used only by kalari gurus. It is necessary to know about these herbs and oils for prescribing the medicine.

2.Practical programme Module

a) Marma therapy

Marmas are energy points or the sacred points in the body, comparable to acupressure points.  There are 107 Marmas which are associated to the nadis and charkas of yoga and can be used for balancing body and mind. Different ailments require specific massage techniques. The speed, the force, the number of strokes, the type of medicated oil used and the system of massage will vary depending on the patient's physical strength, age and ailment. It is not an exaggeration to say that using the techniques of Marma therapy, a timely touch, slap or a gentle blow on a marma point can save a dying man!

Out of the 107 classical marmas, there are few marmas which would be helpful for improving flexibility, alertness and even treat sports related injuries. Only these points will be dealt with in this introductory course.

b) An introduction to Kalari massage

A combat situation demands an extremely agile, strong and supple body, which would instantly reflect the focused mind. The ancient martial artists(warriors) used kalari massage to tone their bodies and sharpen their reflexes. The basic techniques of kalari massage are included in this programme.

We welcome all the movement artists, athletes and instructors for this workshop. 'Certificate of participation will be presented during the closing ceremony of the workshop’

Registration will be closed on 26th July 2008

About Ranjan Mullaratt

Ranjan Mullaratt has undergone rigorous training in Kalaripayattu and kalari treatment for over 12 years as a student of the eminent master Sri. Balan Gurukkal, at P K B Kalari Sangam, Kerala. Now Ranjan Mullaratt is the artistic director of Kalari Academy of Performing Arts (KAPA), Bangalore. Although his training has been traditional, Ranjan has succeeded in subtly blending Kalaripayattu with classical and contemporary dance forms. These newly-evolved dance forms are a natural part of Kalari's evolution, from being a pure martial combat used to settle differences in battles to the death, to an art meant for self-expression and keeping fit.

His expertise saw him being invited to France for the 'Festival Latitudes Vilette Lude De Sud' by the French Government as a part of a cultural exchange program. His various accomplishments include choreography of Kalari movements in Mr. M S Sathyu's play 'Smashana Kurukshetra' which involved integrating Kalari movements and techniques into classical dance forms like Bharathanatyam and Odissi. Ranjan has also had different opportunities to choreograph and model in films, add films and serials. In a heartfelt bid to dispel the shrouds of mystery surrounding Kalaripayattu and popularize the art form, Ranjan has hosted several programs, lectures & demonstrations and has produced, enacted in different documentaries.

For Registration/clarification please contact,
KALARI ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS, 3rd Floor
VN PLAZA, Off Brigade Road,
Bangalore 560025.
www.kalaripayattu.org
ranjanmullaratt@yahoo.com
Phone: 080.41127789
Mobile: 91.9945155995