KALARI MASSAGE

The KALARI SUKHATHIRUMMU massage

Kalarippayattu is one of the oldest martial arts (dating back more than 3000 years), originating from Kerala in South India.

Kalarippayattu masters are most often also therapists. The Kalari has its own therapeutic system, called "Kalari chikilsa." It incorporates principles from Yoga and Ayurveda into its healthcare system.

There are different types of massage in India and among them the most renowned is the Kalari massage.

This system uses long, fluid, circular movements combined with just the right amount of pressure, traditionally performed on the floor. These agile, deep, rapid, and precise movements make it a truly unique massage.

By being connected and coordinated, these movements help to energize the chakras and the massage stimulates the Marma points (vital energy points), resulting in exceptional care.

The Kalari massage taught by Shreeni at our school is performed exclusively with the hands. Foot massage requires a dedicated room with ropes on the walls or ceiling and is very physically demanding for the therapist. A solid foundation in the basics and good physical condition are necessary before attempting foot massage.

This full-body treatment is effective, comprehensive, and differs from standard protocols. It is an integral part of our Ayurvedic treatment protocols, and we recommend it to all experienced practitioners wishing to expand their range of services.

Shreeni EDAPURATH

Having started practicing Kalaruppayattu (a therapeutic and martial art from Kerala) and yoga at the age of 14 under the guidance of Master Shri Balan Gurukkal, Sreeni has over 20 years of experience teaching these arts of living.

Also trained in the basics of Ayurveda by Dr. Sankar Narayanan, he continued to complete his learning with masters Suvrathan Gurukkal for Kalarippayattu and Yoga Raj SunilDahiya for Sukshma Yoga.

After being selected by Bartabas for the show 'Tryptik', by the equestrian theatre troupe Zingaro, he participated in the world tour of the show from 2000 to 2002.

The collaboration was then renewed in 2018 as assistant choreographer for the revival of the show at La Seine Musicale.

Sreeni has been teaching Kalarippayattu, yoga, and massage in Paris and Tours since 2002, with regular classes at the Tigre and Rasa Rive Gauche yoga centers, as well as with workshops throughout France and India.