About us

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Founder

 
Shri Chamind Erakkil, an Engineer and Professor in Mechanical Engineering started his journey in the field of Kalaripayattu, Yoga, and Ayurveda in 2007. Chamind was aware of the possibilities that the martial arts of life and health provided and how well these practices can catalyze the harmony of human life. To raise awareness about these martial arts of life and health, and spread awareness of yoga, orientation programs, and workshops have been organized by him since 2017. Eventually, with all the experience and information gathered from various sources, he thought of developing a new structure for practice which resulted in UPASANA in 2020. 

Guru

“Guru is the light in the dark, an inspiration, and an aspiration”
Shri M. R. Jawahar Gurukkal was born in Guruvayur, Kerala, and started practicing Kalaripayattu, Kalarippayattu massage, and Yoga in his childhood. He was the prime and finest disciple of Shri P.K. Balan Gurukkal. His life and Kalaripayattu are not separate, he continuously honed his skills in practicing and teaching Kalaripayattu. He has experience over 35 years and it still counts. He has won many awards and recognitions in different Kalaripayattu competitions. He served as Joint Secretary of Kerala Kalaripayattu Association, Thrissur District, and is now serving as the President of Kalaripayattu Association (Thrissur District) under Kalaripayattu Federation of India. He performed on hundreds of stages demonstrating Kalaripayattu and was part of some exceptional theatrical programs abroad. He was part of the South Indian Festival in France in 2001, Lotus Dance Programme in France for the years 2003, 2004, and 2005, La Festival Montpiller dance in France in 2005, and Triptic in France in 2018. He has showcased excellence in Russia, Dubai, Saudi, and France. He is guiding hundreds of students at  Kalari Gurukulam Thozhiyoor, Thrissur, Kerala, India.

 
Contact
Ph: +91 9746 79 79 78
Mail: ayur.upasana@gmail.com