Join us for our Kalari Workshops in Melbourne
Dates: The upcoming sessions for beginners are:
DANDENONG - May 10th - 8:30am - 10am - Location: The Walker Street Gallery & Arts Centre, Corner Walker and, Robinson St, Dandenong VIC 3175 (Entrance on Mason St) - Please email me and let me know if you are coming to this class!
BRUNSWICK - Dates:
May 11th - 9am - 10:30am (intermediate 7:30am)
May 18th - 9am - 10:30am
June 1st - 9am - 10:30am
June 15th - 9am - 10:30am (Intermediate 7:30am)
June 29th - 9am - 10:30am
Location - Moss Studios, 101 Evans St, Brunswick VIC 3056 (enter on the ground floor via the door next to garage)
Contribution: $35
Experience Kalari: An Ancient Indian Martial Art (complete Beginners and Intermediate students welcome)
Kalaripayattu is an ancient Indian martial art and is a complete system of body-orientedf therapy with an emphasis on the expansion and development of the senses; a paradigm commonly called 'when the body becomes all eyes'.
Kalari gives us a framework for understanding how we exist in the world and practical guidelines to harmonize ourselves with our ever changing inner and outer environments.
The practices are multidimensional, incorporating concepts of power and focus - allowing us to feel a closer connection to our ancestral animal and warrior lineages.
In this 2 hour workshop you will experience all elements of a traditional practice which will be focu sed on grounding, step work and building your foundations - all central concepts in this style of martial arts.
You will move on to practice unique flowing movements within the warms ups, core strengthening and kick sequences as well as more complex postures/full body mudras, animal stances and flows, and evasive/defensive techniques. These can be practised as stand alone exercises or incorporated into existing movement routines or creating new rituals to energise and strengthen your body and mind.
This session is going to give you a different way to develop your personal practices and discipline.
About Your Instructors
LALITA YAGNIK
Lalita is a Kalari Practitioner, Kalaripayattu and Kalari Yoga Instructor, Thyroid Naturopath and Musician. She is passionate about health and well-being, using movement, plants, food and natural medicines to support healing practices on herself and others. Developing focus in the mind/body, while building a strong foundation through ancient physical pedagogies are integral to her artistic movement practices. Lalita has been practicing Kalari (martial and healing arts) since 2009 and instructing for nearly 10 years. She visits India every year to train with her Kalari teachers based in Kerala, South India.
ELLIOTT TREVES
Originally from California, Elliott Treves is a dedicated Kalaripayattu practitioner, teacher, and lifelong student of movement and inner well-being. His journey with Kalaripayattu began in 2017, and over time, the practice has transformed his life in profound ways. Elliott has traveled extensively across Australia to train and study under his teacher and Guru, Lalita, who comes from the lineage of Sat Guru Hanuman Das, the founder of the Kalariyil Dharmikam Ashram in Kerala.
With a background in yoga, meditation, sound healing, and music, Elliott sees Kalaripayattu as more than just a martial art—it is a dynamic path of self-discovery, discipline, and realizing one's potential. His approach integrates traditional Kalari practices, wisdom, and combat sequences with ways to harness inner strength and explore human potential.
Passionate about holistic well-being, Elliott is committed to helping students develop focus, resilience, and harmony in their lives. Through dedicated practice, he believes that movement, meditation, and intention can be powerful tools for transformation, both on and off the training floor.