Weekly kalaripayattu classes
Kalaripayattu is an ancient Indian martial art, from the Malabar region of Kerala. It (or a similar style) was taken by Bodhidharna to the Shaolin temple in China (see below). Hence it is considered to be the mother of kung fu (and by implication all martial arts). Both Kung fu and Yoga practitioners will find this to be a familiar and enriching practice.
Daoshu is proud to partner with CVN Kalari UK and Prana Yoga Oxford to offer regular classes in Oxford - Saturday mornings & Monday mornings
Saturday Mornings:
- 10-11am (adults & children age 7 plus)
- £10 pay on the day
- Old Headington Village Hall, Dunstan Road, Oxford. OX3 9 BY
Monday Mornings:
- 10-11am (adults only)
- Hosted by Prana Yoga, 2 Avenue Lane (off Cowley Rd), Oxford. Ox4 1yf
- Booking in advance essential, book here: https://www.pranayogaoxford.com
More info here:
Call 07816 868100 email: [email protected]
https://cvnkalariuk.com/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKm6RJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp62GnCP8Kmpl2oiFYgKK0pKaCUVIxrgcGo7clvnxnm-fPjxp-EbDwDY9VA4K_aem_hnbW-TsIX6VJqw_9P98OcgO
Daoshu is proud to partner with CVN Kalari UK and Prana Yoga Oxford to offer regular classes in Oxford - Saturday mornings & Monday mornings
Saturday Mornings:
- 10-11am (adults & children age 7 plus)
- £10 pay on the day
- Old Headington Village Hall, Dunstan Road, Oxford. OX3 9 BY
Monday Mornings:
- 10-11am (adults only)
- Hosted by Prana Yoga, 2 Avenue Lane (off Cowley Rd), Oxford. Ox4 1yf
- Booking in advance essential, book here: https://www.pranayogaoxford.com
More info here:
Call 07816 868100 email: [email protected]
https://cvnkalariuk.com/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKm6RJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp62GnCP8Kmpl2oiFYgKK0pKaCUVIxrgcGo7clvnxnm-fPjxp-EbDwDY9VA4K_aem_hnbW-TsIX6VJqw_9P98OcgO
Temple state of mind
In-person workshops and online conversations on the links between Yoga, Kalaripayattu, Chinese martial arts, and beyond.
An exploration of the interconnections between yoga, kalaripyattu, kung fu, tai chi and other martial arts; ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine; different traditions of Asian massage; India and China.
Temple State of Mind draws inspiration from the narrative of Bodhidharma, an Indian monk, yogi and martial arts master who travelled to China and influenced the creation of Shaolin Kung Fu. This is much needed right now - in Asia soft power and cultural tensions between India and China restrict cross-dialogue and exploration of shared ancient heritage in the mind-body practices within these lands.
In western secular life and in the new age spiritual marketplace, a siloed and compartmentalised history has resulted in a partition of yoga and martial arts. Yogis often recoil from martial practices and “aggression” while in their daily warrior stances. Conversely, martial artists dismiss yoga as too soft, performative and irrelevant to their training, while their bodies erode away over time, lacking structural foundation and resilience. Yoga shalas and martial arts dojos often remain a world away from each other.
This modern gap between yoga and martial arts has rendered both sides incomplete and their respective practitioners lacking. Both historical evidence and scattered current examples attest to the value of interconnected health cultivation and martial systems.
The Temple State of Mind platform is dedicated to reconnecting what has become separated across these traditions. Comparison of both similarities in (predominantly Indian and Chinese) practices, practitioner intention and body morphology features alongside contrasts of key differences. This will proceed via the creation of articles and instructional videos, together with the sharing of articles and videos from other platforms.
Social Media Platforms:
https://www.facebook.com/devotional.warrior
https://www.instagram.com/templemind.state?igsi=a3o5MzdiMjJxaDhw&utm_source=qr
www.tiktok.com/@templestatemind
https://bsky.app/profile/devwarrior.bsky.social
WORKSHOPS:
Look out too for in-person workshops for yoga and martial arts practitioners to explore these interconnections in an embodied way.
Get in touch directly to arrange a workshop in your location (retreat centre, yoga or martial arts studio). Giles Yeates is a kung fu and tai chi instructor, and has been approved by the Marari Kalaripayattu & Yoga Centre in Kerala, India, to teach the Meythari level of Kalaripayattu.
Temple State of Mind draws inspiration from the narrative of Bodhidharma, an Indian monk, yogi and martial arts master who travelled to China and influenced the creation of Shaolin Kung Fu. This is much needed right now - in Asia soft power and cultural tensions between India and China restrict cross-dialogue and exploration of shared ancient heritage in the mind-body practices within these lands.
In western secular life and in the new age spiritual marketplace, a siloed and compartmentalised history has resulted in a partition of yoga and martial arts. Yogis often recoil from martial practices and “aggression” while in their daily warrior stances. Conversely, martial artists dismiss yoga as too soft, performative and irrelevant to their training, while their bodies erode away over time, lacking structural foundation and resilience. Yoga shalas and martial arts dojos often remain a world away from each other.
This modern gap between yoga and martial arts has rendered both sides incomplete and their respective practitioners lacking. Both historical evidence and scattered current examples attest to the value of interconnected health cultivation and martial systems.
The Temple State of Mind platform is dedicated to reconnecting what has become separated across these traditions. Comparison of both similarities in (predominantly Indian and Chinese) practices, practitioner intention and body morphology features alongside contrasts of key differences. This will proceed via the creation of articles and instructional videos, together with the sharing of articles and videos from other platforms.
Social Media Platforms:
https://www.facebook.com/devotional.warrior
https://www.instagram.com/templemind.state?igsi=a3o5MzdiMjJxaDhw&utm_source=qr
www.tiktok.com/@templestatemind
https://bsky.app/profile/devwarrior.bsky.social
WORKSHOPS:
Look out too for in-person workshops for yoga and martial arts practitioners to explore these interconnections in an embodied way.
Get in touch directly to arrange a workshop in your location (retreat centre, yoga or martial arts studio). Giles Yeates is a kung fu and tai chi instructor, and has been approved by the Marari Kalaripayattu & Yoga Centre in Kerala, India, to teach the Meythari level of Kalaripayattu.
Forthcoming Devotional Warrior Events:
* Yoga & Martial Arts Workshop *
Sunday 16th November 2025, 2-5pm
Hosted by Prana Yoga Cowley, book here:
https://www.pranayogaoxford.com/cowley-road-studio-schedule
Sunday 16th November 2025, 2-5pm
Hosted by Prana Yoga Cowley, book here:
https://www.pranayogaoxford.com/cowley-road-studio-schedule
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