Traditional Martial Arts Aasan
RATHI
PRIYA
Reviving Ancient Warrior Traditions
Reviving Ancient Warrior Traditions
Widely known as Karalakattai Rani, Rathi Priya is a South Indian traditional martial arts Aasan trained in the revered disciplines of Meipadam, Karalakattai, and Kalaripayattu.
Her journey into martial arts is one of transformation. Beginning her professional life as a business entrepreneur, gym coach, dancer, and beautician, she later dedicated herself fully to the ancient warrior traditions of India. Through years of focused training, she immersed herself in the physical, mental, and spiritual depth of these disciplines.
As an Aasan, Rathi Priya represents a powerful blend of physical strength, disciplined movement, breath control, and inner focus.
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An ancient martial art seeking the perfect warrior form.
Based on the principles of Anga Shastra, Meipadam teaches that the human body should maintain genetically proportionate structure. Completing the Angalakshanas transforms the practitioner.
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GET STARTEDIn addition to martial training, Rathi Priya is certified in Pranayama and Siddhamuthras.
Her training emphasizes the integration of martial movement with a specialized breathing system known as Kshathiriya Pranayama, creating a disciplined connection between breath, body, and focus.
Rathi Priya’s long-term vision is to establish a Gurukulam where students of all age groups can learn ancient martial arts. She focuses on long-term well-being without ailments.
Bridging historical origins, neural science, and physical transformation.
These ancient forms have survived since the 4th-century Pallava Dynasty, a kingdom renowned for its valor and fitness.
Each movement in Meipadam is performed for exactly 108 counts. This precision activates and strengthens 108 specific nerves in the central nervous system.
The practice is designed to activate both the left and right sides of the brain simultaneously.
Based on the principles of Anga Shastra, training aims for a genetically proportional structure in height, chest, and bone.
There are 64 total Angalakshanas (warrior traits); completing just 8 of these transforms the practitioner’s physical appearance into that of a warrior.
Unlike other fitness forms, this neuro-muscular combination ensures oxygen and blood circulate evenly to every part of the body.
Training includes a specific set of warrior techniques: strikes, kicks, grappling, and evasive maneuvers.
Kalaripayattu training emphasizes physical strength and agility through specialized body conditioning, flexibility drills, and weapon practice.
Through Siddhamuthra, students learn to balance the five elements within the human body. This process is designed to eradicate ailments caused by internal imbalances.
Training incorporates Kshathriya Pranayama, a specific warrior breathing technique used during Meipadam and Karalakattai to connect breath, body, and focus.
Aasan Rathi holds the world record for performing the Ullsuttru 1612 times within 30 minutes, achieved on 12.12.2023.
Her expertise is backed by certifications from Jothi Silambam Kshakthiriya Gurukulam under Master Jothi Kannan and a residential program at Agasthyam Kalaripayattu, Trivandrum.
Flexible Classes
Traditional Conditioning
Warrior Basics
Pranayama
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