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90-Day Kalari Chikitsa & Kalaripayattu in Wayanad for Weight Management

Duration: 90 Days
Location: Wayanad, Kerala, India
Program Type: Residential Program
Format: English, Malayalam
Program Overview

A 90-day Wayanad residency combining Kalari Chikitsa, structured rest and Kalaripayattu for healthier routines.

Ninety days creates something a short retreat cannot: time to live inside a different rhythm.

This residential journey in Wayanad follows three deliberate stages. The first 21 days are dedicated to ttraditional Kalari Chikitsa bodywork, moving through Podi Kizhi, Ela Kizhi and Navarakizhi.. The following 21 days are reserved for rest, giving participants time to slow down before the active training phase begins.

The final 48 days shift into disciplined Kalaripayattu practice under the Gurukkal, with training twice each day. This is where the program moves from preparation into sustained movement, strength, flexibility and consistency.

Throughout the residency, participants live within the Kalari environment, eat wholesome Kerala meals and experience the slower natural setting of Wayanad.

Selected cultural evenings and gentle local experiences add context without replacing the program's core stages.

The objective is not rapid weight loss. It is to spend enough time building movement discipline and healthier routines that can continue after the residency.
After This Program

Objective of the Program

Greater movement discipline, stronger daily routines, improved body awareness and a foundation for long-term weight management.

Who Is This For

Designed for the right people, in the right setting

Best Suited For
People this experience is designed around
Small Private Groups
Ideal Setting
Environments that complement the experience
Nature Integrated Mountain Rural / Farm Heritage Setting
Your programme, your stay

Packages & Pricing

Choose a programme package. Accommodation is priced separately.

90 Days Package

Three-month residential lifestyle program in Wayanad built around three consecutive stages: 21 days of traditional Ayurvedic bodywork, 21 days of structured rest and 48 days of twice-daily Kalaripayattu training. Accommodation, meals and WiFi are included throughout the stay

90 DaysRoom booked separately
₹240,750.00Per adult · entire programme
Room & applicable child charges extra
Your accommodation

Room & accommodation options

Room charges are separate from your programme package.

Homestay

Sleeps 2Adults only
₹53,250.00Per room · entire programme
Daily Experience

A Typical Day

While every stay is personalised, here's what a typical day during your wellbeing journey may look like.

8 Activities
01
07:00 120 min

Morning Kalaripayattu Training

02
09:00 Flexible

Breakfast

03
11:15 Flexible

Rest and personal time

04
13:45 60 min

Lunch

05
15:00 2 hrs

Rest, reading, WiFi or quiet personal time

06
17:00 60 min

Light nature or cultural experience

07
18:00 120 min

Evening Kalaripayattu Training

08
20:30 flexible

Dinner

Highlights

Signature Experiences

Distinctive moments that give this journey its character and depth.

01
Signature Experience

Days 1 to 7: Podi Kizhi

The residency begins with seven days of traditional Podi Kizhi bodywork. Podi Kizhi traditionally uses herbal powders prepared in heated cloth bundles as part of the program’s Kalari Chikitsa body-care phase.

02
Signature Experience

Days 8 to 14: Ela Kizhi

The second seven-day phase introduces Ela Kizhi, traditionally performed using herbal leaves prepared within cloth bundles. The rhythm remains deliberately slower than the later Kalari phase.

03
Signature Experience

Days 15 to 21: Navarakizhi

The final seven days of Stage 1 use Navarakizhi, traditionally associated with cooked Navara rice prepared within a heated bolus. The emphasis remains on experiencing the traditional body-care process before moving into the dedicated rest phase.

04
Signature Experience

Days 22 to 42

This 21-day period should be presented as a deliberate part of the program, not empty space between two activities. There is no intensive Kalari training during this phase according to the supplied structure. Participants have time for: Rest and recovery Regular Kerala meals Quiet time within the property Reading or personal reflection Gentle engagement with the natural surroundings Selected low-intensity Wayanad experiences when appropriate

05
Signature Experience

Kalari Uzhichil Recovery

Later in the week, participants experience traditional Kalari Uzhichil bodywork as a recovery-focused counterpoint to the movement and travel of the preceding days.

06
Signature Experience

Days 43 to 90

After the preparation and rest phases, the final 48 days move into sustained Kalaripayattu training.

Program Inclusions

What’s Included

Everything included as part of your program experience, clearly outlined before you book.

Daily Movement / Fitness Sessions
Included
Meditation / Mindfulness
Included
Body Therapies / Massages
Included
Accommodation
Included
All Meals
Included
90-day residential stay, single-room accommodation, 21 days of traditional Kalari Chikitsa bodywork, 21-day structured rest phase, 48 days of, kalaripayattu training, twice-daily Kalari sessions during Stage 3, wholesome Kerala meals, high-speed WiFi, guidance under the Gurukkal
Included
The Result

What You’ll Take Away

Key wellbeing areas this program is designed to support throughout the experience.

Wellbeing Outcomes

Areas participants may develop through the journey.

Stress Reduction
Confidence Building
Flexibility & Mobility
Strength & Stamina
Weight Management
Digestive Health
Nervous System Reset
Habit Formation
Sustainable Living
Self-Care Practices
Somatic Awareness
Cultural Reconnection
Nature Immersion
Inner Stillness
Self-Awareness
Discipline & Focus

Preventive Wellbeing Support

Everyday lifestyle areas this program is designed to support.

Poor Posture
Reduced Mobility
Reduced Flexibility
Reduced Functional Strength
Movement Anxiety / Fear of Movement
Reduced Circulation from Inactivity
Reduced Physical Confidence
Lifestyle-Related Weight Bearing Stress
Burnout Recovery
Recovery After Sedentary Lifestyle
Pain Management Support
Mobility Recovery
Recovery from Physical Inactivity
Postural Recovery
Recovery from Lifestyle Imbalance
Energy Restoration
These are wellbeing support areas and are not medical or guaranteed outcome claims.
Food & Nourishment

Nourishment Throughout Your Stay

Meals and nourishment thoughtfully integrated into your residential wellbeing journey.

Dietary Approach

Food styles available as part of your stay
Customised / Special Dietary Options
Our Approach to Nourishment

Participants receive wholesome Kerala-style meals throughout the residency, supporting the daily rhythm of rest and training.

Where You'll Stay

Accommodation

Participants can stay in homestays designed around a peaceful, nature-connected Wayanad experience. The property sits inside a coffee-growing landscape and follows traditional Kerala architectural styling.

Meet Your Expert

The Person Guiding Your Journey

Every experience is thoughtfully guided by professionals dedicated to helping you reconnect, restore and grow.

01
K. F. Thomas Gurukkal
Personal Health Assessment

K. F. Thomas Gurukkal

Chief Master Trainer, Kalaripayattu

K. F. Thomas Gurukkal is the Chief Master Trainer at Kadathanadan Kalari Sangam in Wayanad. He became the centre’s Chief Master Trainer when the Sangam moved to its current location in 2000. He carries forward the traditional Kalaripayattu lineage established by the Sangam’s founding Gurukkals, continuing the teaching and practice of Kalari within one of Kerala’s long-standing training traditions.

Qualifications
Traditional Kalaripayattu Gurukkal
Getting There

Location & Travel

Helpful information to plan your arrival and understand the surrounding setting.

Setting
Mountain View · Farm · Heritage Property
Transportation
Self-arranged Transportation
Nearest Airport
Calicut (Kozhikode) International airport
90 km
Railway / Metro
44 km
Host & Venue

Where You’ll Be

A closer look at the setting, surrounding area and location of your program.

Program Location
Wayanad, Kerala, India

The program is based in Mananthavady, with daily experiences extending across Wayanad and selected Kalari heritage locations. The setting allows the retreat to combine structured morning practice with time outdoors, local cultural encounters and recovery. Participants therefore experience Kalari not only as physical movement, but within the wider landscape and cultural context in which the tradition developed

Exact Address After Booking

The map shows an approximate city location. The venue address is shared with confirmed participants.

Approximate City Location
Wayanad, Kerala, India
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From ₹294,000
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Your Healthmate

Meet your Healthmate

Kadathanadan Kalari Foundation
Centre

Kadathanadan Kalari Foundation

LIFED Verified Healthmate
Wayanad, Kerala, IN
Experience
31 Years
Healthmate Type
Centre
About

About Kadathanadan Kalari Foundation

K. F. Thomas Gurukkal stands as the current Chief Master Trainer and proprietor of Kadathanadan Kalari Sangam, a renowned institution rooted in the traditional Indian martial art form of Kalaripayattu. His journey in Kalaripayattu commenced under the guidance of M. A. Vijayan Gurukkal, the esteemed founder of the Kadathanadan Kalari Sangam. Seeking to deepen his expertise, Thomas Gurukkal undertook training with esteemed masters such as Sri V. Sreenivasan Gurukkal, Shri V. P. Rakhavan Gurukkal Vadakara, Shri Manoj Gurukkal Vadakara, and Shri Sajeevan Gurukkal. His dedication led him to Kanyakumari and Tamil Nadu, where he further honed his skills under the tutelage of the renowned Shri Mani Gurukkal.

In addition to his proficiency in Kalaripayattu, Thomas Gurukkal has delved into the spiritual realm through the practice of Kriya Yoga, learning from his teacher, Shri Soryanda Baba of the Himalayas. A devoted disciple, he spent five years under Guru Soryanda’s guidance and continues to embrace this spiritual practice. Thomas Gurukkal’s holistic approach extends to his expertise in Kalari marma massage therapy, where he not only performs the therapy skillfully but also personally gathers and prepares Ayurvedic medicinal herbs to create the therapeutic oils. In recognition of his contributions and mastery, he was honored with the Malayali Mudra Award in 2022, acknowledging his significant role in preserving and propagating the rich cultural heritage of Kalaripayattu.

Expertise

Areas of focus

Wellness
Functional Movement
Recovery
Based in
Wayanad, Kerala, IN
Helpful information

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this program, participation and what to expect.

It is a three-month residential journey combining 21 days of traditional Kalari Chikitsa body-care, 21 days of structured rest and 48 days of sustained Kalaripayattu training. The objective is to build movement discipline and healthier routines rather than pursue rapid weight loss.

The program is positioned around long-term weight management rather than rapid weight loss. Its stated focus is greater movement discipline, stronger daily routines, improved body awareness and a foundation for sustainable weight-management habits.

The program has three main stages: 21 days of Kalari Chikitsa body-care, 21 days of structured rest and 48 days of twice-daily Kalaripayattu practice.

The first 21 days move through Podi Kizhi, Ela Kizhi and Navarakizhi, with seven days allocated to each practice in the submitted structure.

There is no intensive Kalari training during this phase. Participants have time for rest, Kerala meals, personal reflection, reading, gentle time in nature and selected low-intensity local experiences when appropriate.

The final 48 days include sustained Kalaripayattu practice, with the package specifying twice-daily sessions during Stage 3. The sample active-phase schedule shows approximately two hours of morning training and two hours of evening training. Program Details

The submitted program does not state a minimum experience level. Because the final phase involves a substantial volume of training, participant suitability and expected starting ability should be confirmed with the program team before booking.

Yes. Residential accommodation is included for the program. The listing describes a homestay setting in Wayanad within a coffee-growing, nature-connected landscape.

Yes. Meals are included throughout the residency. The stated food philosophy is based around wholesome Kerala-style meals that support the rhythm of rest and training.

The program includes the residential stay, accommodation, 21 days of Kalari Chikitsa body-care, 21 days of structured rest, 48 days of Kalaripayattu, twice-daily training during Stage 3, meals, Wi-Fi and guidance under the Gurukkal.