Sarpavadivu | Snake Form

In this lesson, you will learn the Sarpavadivu, or Snake posture, one of the eight foundational animal postures in Kalarippayattu. Nikhil will guide you through the proper alignment, weight distribution, and mental focus required to embody the flexibility, precision, and cunning of a snake. The lesson will begin with a review of the concept of Ashtavadivugal and an introduction to the significance of the Snake posture in Kalarippayattu. You will learn about the physical and mental characteristics of a snake, such as its sinuous movements, lightning-fast strikes, and ability to adapt to various situations. Nikhil will then demonstrate the Sarpavadivu posture, breaking it down into step-by-step instructions for you to follow along. By the end of the lesson, you will have gained a solid understanding of the Sarpavadivu in Kalarippayattu. You will have developed a stronger sense of flexibility, precision, and cunning, as well as an appreciation for the unique qualities of the snake that can be embodied through this practice. This video is part of Meythaari — the body-foundation stage of Kalarippayattu, and the first of four stages in the Svasottama learning path. Watch the lessons in order: TRAIN WITH STRUCTURE — ONLINE Watching is not training. If you want the full sequence, corrections on your own form, and a teacher watching your progress: Kalarippayattu Foundations — Stage One 60+ lessons in 4K, in traditional teaching order 150+ recorded guided classes to practise along with 4 live Zoom sessions every week with Nikhil Personal video feedback on your form → https://svasottama.com/kalarippayattu... TRAIN IN PERSON — PONDICHERRY / AUROVILLE Residential training at kalari Academy near Auroville, South India. 10-Day Meythaari Immersion Learn the whole first stage from the ground up. Includes 3 months of live online classes and lifetime access to the recordings. Kalari Residency Come for any number of days, minimum 2 nights. Daily Kalarippayattu and Yoga. Food and AC accommodation included. Weapons training is offered to students who are ready for it (minimum 5 days). ABOUT Kalarippayattu is a martial art of Kerala, South India. Its practice is documented in written record from at least the early 1500s, and it is taught today through an unbroken teaching lineage. We teach the Vadakkan (northern) tradition. Nikhil Bollapragada — Director, Svasottama Holistic Living. 10+ years of Kalarippayattu under senior Gurukkals and across India. Yoga Acharya (Sivananda, 2024), E-RYT 500. Teaching since 19; 500+ students worldwide. Website — https://svasottama.com Instagram —   / svasottama   Facebook —   / svasottama   Questions — https://svasottama.com/contact/ Practise within your capacity. Warm up before every session and stop if something hurts. Train with a teacher where you can. #kalarippayattu #kalari #India #martialarts #indianmartialarts