--- title: "Kalaripayattu Workshops in Delhi | Learn Dynamic Movement & Breath" description: "Join authentic Kalaripayattu workshops in Delhi at Om YogaShala. Learn traditional animal postures, Chuvadukal footwork, and breath integration with expert guidance." canonical: https://mytribe.in/mini.shastri/kalaripayattu-movement-workshops/the-art-of-kalaripayattu last_updated: 2025-09-22 --- # The Art of Kalaripayattu: Dynamic Movement & Breathwork in Delhi Tribe Verified · Authentic Kalaripayattu workshops in Vasant Vihar By [Mini Shastri](https://mytribe.in/mini.shastri) · Workshops available online and at studio in Vasant Vihar · ₹2,800 per series (estimate) Part of [Kalaripayattu & Movement Workshops](https://mytribe.in/mini.shastri/kalaripayattu-movement-workshops). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/mini.shastri/kalaripayattu-movement-workshops/gallery) Experience the discipline of one of the world's oldest martial arts. Our workshops integrate traditional Kalaripayattu techniques like Chuvadukal and animal postures to build strength, flexibility, and a deeper connection between your breath and movement. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Watch the core movements of Kalaripayattu as demonstrated by my colleague, Carolina Prada. This video highlights the martial art's dynamic flow, from low stances to powerful kicks. You will learn these sequences to improve your body's alignment and energetic awareness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec7fe6f0-0ffa-4bce-a931-e1aa83a92031) - ![Kalaripayattu is a practice of discipline, dynamism, and tradition. In our workshops, you will learn essential warm ups, postures, animal forms, and breathwork. This expands your movement vocabulary and reconnects you with India’s embodied wisdom.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/964527d4-1d48-4497-8e67-a8266f731984) - ![This image captures the essence of Kalaripayattu: embodied discipline and dynamic movement. Our in person workshops in New Delhi provide a focused environment to dive deep into this powerful practice of movement, breath, and inner awareness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3519d57e-8cd4-4f46-9b95-1b4cfcf86cdd) ## About The Art of Kalaripayattu You might be used to the static holds of yoga, but Kalari is where that stillness finds its fire. In our workshops, we do not just drill movements. We focus on how your body handles transitions. Whether you are a yoga practitioner looking to improve your hip mobility or a fitness enthusiast seeking something functional, this practice teaches you to move with intention rather than just mimicking a pose. Kalaripayattu is often called the mother of all martial arts, but at Om YogaShala, we treat it as a movement meditation. It is about *prana* (life force) in motion. When we practice the foundational footwork known as *Chuvadukal*, we are not just learning a step sequence. We are conditioning the joints for longevity and stability. The animal postures—lion, elephant, wild boar—are deceptively challenging. They require a kind of raw, grounded strength that simple gym training often ignores. Carolina Prada, who leads these sessions, brings authentic training from Kalarigram. She breaks down the complex sequences so that even if you have zero background in martial arts, you can safely explore these movements. Our sessions are structured to be accessible. We offer a 3-day in-person intensive in our Vasant Vihar studio, which is perfect if you want hands-on correction in a climate-controlled space. For those at home, our online hybrid courses mix the structure of Vinyasa Krama with the dynamic flow of Kalari. It is a complete system to balance your *vata* and build functional power. You do not need to be an athlete to begin. You just need to be curious about how your body moves when it is truly engaged. ## About Mini Shastri I am Mini Shastri. I spent years in the gym feeling restless until I found the stillness in yoga and the fire in Kalaripayattu. I run Om YogaShala because I believe movement is medicine, but only when it is done with mindfulness. Carolina and I bring this practice to Delhi to help you move with more purpose. 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