I now have a Kalari Madyama certificate that says I have successfully completed three months of training. My kicks look like this – But it didn’t start like this. The …
A Peek Into the Gurukulam Way of Life
Gurukulam The word alone paints a picture—a wise guru sitting under a tree, sharing knowledge with eager students gathered around. It’s an ancient way of learning, where students live with …
Falling in Love with Cafes in a Small Kerala Town
Confession: I used to be against the cafe culture. Back when I lived in the city, I saw cafes as bougie indulgences—an excuse to spend way too much on coffee …
A Journey into Kalaripayattu at a Gurukul in Kerala
I don’t know exactly when this dream started, but I’ve been talking about learning Kalaripayattu in Kerala for at least a year now. Maybe it began when I watched historical …
Aldona and the Amarals: A 4-day Retreat
I stood there on the sidewalk of a low bridge watching the sunset. Content. The evening breeze gently nuzzled at the lazy backwaters causing a few ripples here and there. …