JEEVODAYA KALARI CHIKILSA 
KENDRAM CENTRE FOR CLASSICAL 
KALARI TREATMENT 
AND KALARIPPAYATTU TRAINING.

PAMPADY.

Pampady is a small town 16 kilometres east of Kottayam in Kerala, Southern India. It lies midway between the serene backwaters of Western Kerala and the misty mountains of Western Ghats. Geevodaya kalari chikilsa kendram is established in the green and peace atmosphere of pambady.
M. I. Punnose Gurukal Founder of Geevodaya Kalari is being practicing kalaripayattu and Kalari treatment for the past 30 yrs. He practiced the martial art and treatment under the great Late. Malabar Vasudeva Gurukkal (C. V. N. Kalari), also he have practiced different forms of Kalari from other masters too. The Geevodaya Kalari is undertaking Ayurveda and Kalarippayattu training.
KALARIPPAYAT

KERALA’S OWN MARTIAL ART , SYSTEM OF SELF- DEFENCE AND PHYSICAL CULTURE

Kalarippayattu is the most ancient martial art in the world. It is Kerala’s own martial art. The origin of this art is still in the midst of obscurity. Traditional Kalari masters 

attribute mythological stories and legends to the origin of this art. Legend traces about 3000years old-art form to the Sage Parasurama the master of all martial art forms and credited to be the re-claimer of Kerala from the Arabian Sea. In the sixth century, this martial art spread from Kerala to China, by Bodhy dharma, the Buddhist monk and Kalarippayattu master.

“Kalarippayattu” is derived from the words ‘Kalari’ which means “the place of arm practice or Battlefield” and ‘Payattu’ which means ‘exercise in arm practice’. And this art practices in an enclosure called KALARI, which is normally 42 feet, by 21 feet, the entrance face to the east.

It is an ancient holistic, physical culture and discipline from Kerala, combines the dynamic skills of attacks, defense and the power of the secret knowledge of the body, with a scientific system of healing and therapy based on allied disciplines like Ayurveda.

It is practiced under the guidance of a master called Gurukal. A Kalari guru/ Gurukal is not only a trained artist but also professional in Ayurveda, a doctor who treats people of diseases and general ailments, Orthopedic disorder, Rheumatism, Neuro muscular problem, Sports injuries etc.

KALARIPPAYATTU, TRAINING IS DIVIDED IN FOUR STAGES

MAITHARY

A sequence of body controlling exercises to master balance in air and on the ground. And it helps to develop flexibility, speed etc.

KOLTHARI

It gives training in wooden weapons like long staffs, short staffs otta etc.

ANKATHARI

Involves compact training in metallic weapons like sword and shield, flexible sword, dragger, spear etc.

VERUM KAI MURA

It gives training in self-defense with empty hands. Here a student learns how to face an armed person, using only with his limbs and also learns vial points locks throws etc.

KALARI TREATMENT

It is an integral part of Kalarippayattu. The training of a student become a master guru includes the training in Martial practice, in Ayurveda and in locating the vital points of the body. Kalari has developed a traditional orthopedic system, which is widely popular in all over the state especially for the setting of dislocated bones.

The system of treatment and massage and the assumption about the practice are closely associated with Ayurveda.

There are different types of medicinal oils, balms, herbs etc are used only by Kalari masters to treat muscular and bone injuries.

KALARI UZHICHIL OR KALARI THERAPY

Kalari treatment based on Ayurveda. Masters referring Susrutha Samhita, the book of Susrutha, Susrutha Samhita says the diseases are afraid of approaching a body, which has been foot –massaged, just like small animals in the sight of a lion. Kalari uzhichil/ massage is a traditional treatment performed by the Kalari Masters using his hand and foot. It is the systematic application of pressure with hand or foot based on the structures of human body, which includes blood circulation system, bone system, muscular system and vital points system.

KIZHI APPLICATION / KIZHI MASSAGE

Kizhi is pouches which is made with special herbs / leaves. It heats in medicated oil and applying in a special manner in the body. The temperature varies depending on the physical condition of the patient. Various types of kizhies:- Elakizhi , Dhanyakizhi , Podikizhi, Njavara kizhi etc are using different types of ailments. Kalari treatment helps the body relaxing, stimulates and improves blood circulation in nerve ending and muscles and awakens the self healing mechanism of the body which eventually leads to a healthy life. It is a positive approach to good health. Even if you do not suffer from any diseases, you can use to promote and rejuvenate the body and mind.

Kalari treatment is a safe treatment for various problems like Back pain, disc prolapsed, Spondylitis, Neck pain, Knee pain, Sciatica, Rheumatism, Paralysis Nervous and Muscle weakness, Stomach trouble, Constipation, Gastric problem, Sprain, joint dislocation etc .The treatment duration etc. The treatment duration varies from 7 or 21 days depending upon the nature of disease and patients body condition.

FACILITIES

KALARIPPAYATTU TRAINING

KALARI TREATMENT TRAINING

KALARI TREATMENT

KALARI UZHICHIL

The body is massaged according to the traditions of the ancient martial art of Kerala; Kalarippayattu. The masseur may use both his hands and feet in this method of Uzhichil or massage.

KIZHI

Kizhi or pouches of medicinal packs that are heated in medicated oil are applied to the body in a specific manner. It helps dilute inflammations. Impurities from the blood are cleansed and released from the body through the urine and stool.

THAILAM

The application of medicinal oils on the head.

NASYAM

Instilling medicines through the nostrils

SIRODHARA

Treatment through the pouring of medicated oils on the forehead.

BANDHANA KRIYA

 The application of herbal medicines on affected area and bandaging it in order to remove inflammation and pain.

BENEFITS

1. Massage helps increase flexibility of human body and reduces fat.

2. It improves blood circulation and promotes efficient functioning of the organs.

3. Sense organs gain added vigor.

4. Patients suffering from Rheumatism, Paralysis, Muscular problems, Constipation, weakness of nerves, back pain,

disc prolapsed, stomach disorders,  gastric problems,  dislocation of joints, inflammation of     

joints etc., get relief through these treatments.

ACCOMMODATION:

We provide stay and a perfect diet food, who come for treatment and Kalarippayattu practice, at the own home of Gurukal.

CONTACT

M  I  PUNNOOSE GURUKAL

JEEVODAYA  C.  V.  N.  KALARI, PAMPADY, KOTTAYAM

Tel: 0481-2500011(Off),  2505726(Res),  9447601645(Mobile)

Email:geevodayakalari@yahoo.com

geevodayakalari@gmail.com

punnoosemi@yahoo.com