At the time of this writing, I find myself in Goa attending a weeklong Kalari workshop. A typical day commences with stretches, Kalari exercises for 2 hours, brunch, working for a few hours, an afternoon nap, 2 hours of evening Kalari, dinner, and then relaxed socialising.

It feels easy to describe this as a natural way to life. Keeping the mind and body active yet relaxed. I’ve noticed that I can get work done more efficiently if my body and mind are attended to.

Kalari itself draws a lot of similarities to traditional yoga practices such as Surya Namaskar and the more advanced Angamardana (as taught at Isha Yoga Center). A slight yet necessary digression into Yoga - the last 2 years I was introduced and initiated, through Isha, into some of the most powerful practices of Yoga I have ever experienced. Daily practice of this yoga compounds over time. You don’t notice how far you’ve really come until you consciously reflect back on the person you were before you started your practices. I’m a completely new being, and this being is constantly evolving, as is the nature of all things in existence. I will dedicate more writing focussing on this subject in future posts, but for now, my desire is to simply highlight the synergistic relationship between Yoga and Kalari. Progression in one supports progression in the other.

It has been a great experience immersing myself in Kalari. I feel appreciation and respect for the art and those who practiced it before me. Learning about the history, as well as the conscious connection to mind and body that it advocates, has inspired me to be more disciplined during the practice.

That’s all for now. More to come soon. Peace.