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Sacred Kalari Chikitsa · Trivandrum

Ancient Kalari Healing for Spine & Joints

Traditional non-surgical care guided by hereditary palm-leaf manuscripts and handcrafted herbal oils.

Traditional Kalari Kizhi therapy and medicinal oil application for spine and joint healing
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30 Years of Kalari experience
2012 Established in Trivandrum
100% In-house herbal oils
Saji Devarmana - Founder of Navajeevanam Kalari Vaidyamadam

Saji Devarmana

Saji Devarmana (Founder of Navajeevanam Kalari Vaidyamadam)

Ancestral Heritage of Kalari, Tradition & Devotion

Welcome to Navajeevanam Kalari Vaidyamadam

Saji Devarmana (Founder of Navajeevanam Kalari Vaidyamadam)

Saji Devarmana, belonging to the sacred traditional family lineage of Kalariyil Devarmana, is dedicated to preserving Kerala’s ancestral Kalari heritage. Rooted in the time-honoured Guru-Shishya Parampara, he practises Kalaripayattu training and traditional Kalari treatment, upholding the ancient knowledge and customs passed down through generations.

Guided by the sacred teachings of his Kalari Acharyan, Saji Devarmana honours the Kalari Parambaragatha Seva Moorthis (Vishnumaya Swami, Hanuman Swami, Bhadrakali, and Karimkutty Swami), upholding the spiritual heritage and ancestral customs of his Kalari tradition through traditional poojas, devotional services, and hereditary healing.

Kalaripayattu Kalari Vaidyam Guru Parampara Daiva Seva

"Preserving the ancestral legacy, sacred traditions, and spiritual heritage of Kalariyil Devarmana."

Saji Devarmana (Founder of Navajeevanam Kalari Vaidyamadam)
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Sri Satguru Dharmanandha Swaroopa Hanumandas Swamiji - Living Master

Sri Satguru Dharmanandha Swaroopa Hanumandas Swamiji

Living Master of Kalaripayattu & Marma Chikitsa

Sage Agastya Tradition • Discovery Channel & National Geographic Acclaim

Preserving the Heritage of Warrior-Healers

Living Master of Sage Agastya Tradition • Spiritual Foundation of Navajeevanam

Lineage tracing back to the mighty sage Agastya — the father of Siddha and Marma Chikitsa.

Guru Dharmanandha Swaroopa Hanumandas Swamiji is one of the few surviving legendary masters of Kalaripayattu who has served as a warrior in the truest spiritual sense. Having devoted his entire life to Kalari Chikilsa, Guruji acquired rare mastery of the Marmas and holds ancient palm-leaf records for virtually every known neuro-muscular ailment.

Recognised internationally through features on Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and European documentary features, Guruji personally mentored Saji Devarmana for over 12 rigorous years. This unbroken traditional lineage is what empowers Navajeevanam today.

12 Years Discipleship
Direct transmission of confidential Marma manipulation and oil formulations.
Global Acclaim
Featured in Discovery Channel, French, Swiss, and Japanese media.
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Srilakshmi M - Kalariyil Devarmana Family | Navajeevanam Kalari Vaidyamadam

Srilakshmi M

Kalariyil Devarmana Family | Navajeevanam Kalari Vaidyamadam

General Manager & Senior Kalari Marma Specialist • Head of Women's Chikilsa

Srilakshmi M

Kalariyil Devarmana Family | Navajeevanam Kalari Vaidyamadam
General Manager & Senior Kalari Marma Treatment Specialist

Belonging to the traditional Kalariyil Devarmana family, Srilakshmi M is a dedicated Kalari treatment practitioner trained under the guidance of a Guru. At Navajeevanam Kalari Vaidyamadam, she represents the valuable role of women in a field where treatment centres with female practitioners are relatively few. With dedication and respect for Guru Parampara, she contributes to preserving Kerala’s ancient Kalari treatment heritage.

Recognising that many women hesitate to seek traditional Kalari therapies and herbal oil treatments when only male practitioners are present, Srilakshmi M personally heads all Women's Chikilsa procedures. This ensures that women, working professionals, mothers, young girls, and senior citizens can walk into our clinic freely and receive authentic Marma therapy with complete peace of mind, utmost dignity, and absolute privacy.

As General Manager and an experienced Kalari Marma Treatment Specialist, she combines deep practical mastery of vital Marma pressure points, therapeutic oil applications, and gentle skeletal alignment with deeply compassionate patient care. Her specialised treatments focus on chronic lower backache, cervical spondylitis, knee arthritis, postpartum musculoskeletal restoration, and stress relief.

Dedicated Women's Chikilsa Absolute Privacy & Dignity Postnatal Restoration General Management

"Preserving the sacred traditions of Guru Parampara, bringing authentic Kalari healing to women with dignity, comfort, and respect."

Srilakshmi M — Kalariyil Devarmana Family | Navajeevanam Kalari Vaidyamadam
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Specialised Kalari Treatments

Kalari Chikilsa has its origins in South Indian Siddhaveda and Kalari warrior rehabilitation, utilising secret herbal oils far more targeted than generic spa therapies.

Kalari Uzhichil Full Body Rejuvenation Signature Therapy

Kalari Uzhichil

Traditional Therapeutic Body Massage

A unique hereditary massage therapy using medicated herbal oils to rejuvenate the nervous and muscular systems, stimulate blood circulation, and release muscular spasms using hand and foot techniques.

Marma Kizhi Herbal Bundle Massage Herbal Poultice

Marma Kizhi

Pindaswedam & Herbal Bundle Therapy

Cloth boluses packed with traditional herbal leaves and medicinal powders, soaked in warm medicated thailam. Used to soothe joint stiffness, muscular swelling, and chronic sports discomfort.

Marma Healing Vital Points Therapy Vital Energy Points

Marma Healing

107 Prana Junction Realignment

Targeted pressure applied to the 107 vital intersections of nerves, joints, and tendons. Relieves deep muscular tightness, unblocks vital energy pathways (nadis), and restores musculoskeletal harmony.

Griva Pida Cervical Spondylitis Treatment Spine Rehabilitation

Griva Pida (Spondylitis)

Cervical & Lumbar Spine Care

Traditional supportive therapy for cervical stiffness, lumbar discomfort, and muscular tension using warm herbal oil pooling (Greeva Vasti) and targeted herbal applications.

Pravabheda and Janu Pida Knee Pain Therapy Joint Restoration

Joint & Knee Pain

Pravabheda & Janu Pida

Traditional herbal support to ease joint stiffness, promote periarticular tissue nourishment, and support active mobility through medicated oils and poultices.

Nikarsa Ayurvedic Body Weight Management Metabolic Health

Nikarsa (Weight Loss)

Udwarthanam & Medohara Chikitsa

Dry herbal powder massages and deep lymphatic scrub techniques designed to stimulate circulation, tone bodily tissues, and support healthy metabolic balance.

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Medicines Prepared In-House According to Thaliyola

At Navajeevanam, we never rely on commercial, factory-made oils. Our healing formulations are prepared right here in our clinic kitchen, adhering to the centuries-old recipes recorded on palm leaf manuscripts.

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Handpicked Rare Botanical Herbs

Wild-crafted herbs sourced directly from the Western Ghats and traditional medicinal gardens of Kerala.

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Slow Boiled in Bronze & Copper Urulis

Medicinal decoctions (kashayams) boiled over slow wood-fire flame for multiple days to extract maximum bio-activity.

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Medicinal Wood Treatment Beds

All Uzhichil treatments are performed on Droni beds carved from healing trees like Venga and Neem, which impart therapeutic value.

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Structured Healing Packages

Intensive multi-day treatment packages designed to eliminate root blockages, revitalise energy flow, and deliver enduring relief from chronic conditions.

3 Days Protocol

Roga Nirnaya

Diagnostic & Initiation

A comprehensive diagnosis course consisting of 3 treatments to evaluate dosha imbalance, marma blockages, and establish a personalised healing roadmap.

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14 Days Protocol

Punarvanya

Restitution & Deep Detox

Extended therapeutic course incorporating Shiro Dhara, Anga Dhara, and Avi Chikilsa for systemic detoxification and deep neuromuscular rehabilitation.

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21 Days Protocol

Pradhanakarman

Principal Mode of Treatment

Comprehensive residential therapeutic course conducted under traditional guidance, combining daily Uzhichil, specialised Kizhi, and dietary discipline for intensive wellness support.

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Experience Authentic Kalari Chikitsa

Watch treatments, master demonstrations, and patient case studies directly from our YouTube channel.

Authentic Kalari Marma & Uzhichil Therapy at Navajeevanam
Authentic Kalari Marma & Uzhichil Therapy
Indian School of Martial Arts (I.S.M.A) • Peroorkada, Trivandrum
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  • ✦ Authentic Thaliyola Palm-Leaf Treatment Records & Demonstrations
  • ✦ Spinal Alignment & Disc Disorder Protocols on Medicinal Wooden Droni
  • ✦ Traditional Kalaripayattu Training Sessions & Guru Parampara

What Our Patients Experience

Genuine reflections from individuals who found meaningful relief from musculoskeletal stiffness, joint discomfort, and chronic tension through hereditary Kalari care.

"The traditional Kalari Uzhichil and Marma Kizhi sessions under Saji Devarmana brought significant relief from my chronic lumbar discomfort and sciatic nerve stiffness. The personalised attention and dedicated care made a tremendous difference to my daily mobility."

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Radhakrishnan Nair
Patient Feedback • Lumbar Care Course

"The dedication at Navajeevanam is exceptional. The herbal oils prepared fresh in their pharmacy provided soothing relief for my persistent cervical neck stiffness and shoulder tension. I felt thoroughly cared for throughout my sessions."

M
Meera S. Kurup
Patient Feedback • Cervical & Shoulder Care

"Navajeevanam's approach combines skilled Marma therapy with disciplined Ayurvedic lifestyle advice. Over the course, my joint stiffness eased considerably and I regained much more comfortable mobility."

K
K. V. Joseph
Patient Feedback • Knee Care Course

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about preparing for your Kalari consultation, treatment protocols, and healing expectations.

While standard Ayurveda focuses on systemic tridosha balancing through classical panchakarma, Kalari Chikitsa developed historically within South India's martial tradition for rapid musculoskeletal recovery. It applies specialised knowledge of the 107 vital Marma junctures and freshly prepared herbal oils to soothe muscular tension, relieve inflammation, and support healthy mobility through non-invasive traditional techniques.

Yes. All medicinal oils (thailams), herbal powders (churnams), and kizhi boluses are freshly prepared at our clinic pharmacy following the exact hereditary formulas recorded on palm-leaf manuscripts (thaliyola). We do not use mass-market commercial preparations.

In many instances of cervical and lumbar spondylitis, back stiffness, and sciatic discomfort, our focused Marma mobilisation, Greeva Vasti (warm oil pooling), and Uzhichil help soothe contracted musculature, reduce nerve tension, and support spinal flexibility. We review medical reports and prior scans during the initial consultation to give an honest evaluation of treatment suitability.

Treatment duration is determined after pulse diagnosis, physical examination, and assessment of your condition's chronicity. Typical courses range from 3 days (introductory diagnosis), 7 days (acute discomfort relief), to 14 or 21 days for long-standing joint or spinal stiffness.

Yes, our clinic in Peroorkada, Trivandrum is easily accessible from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV, ~12 km) and the Central Railway Station (~8 km). We provide guidance on nearby peaceful accommodation for patients undergoing multi-day courses.

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Location Address
Navajeevanam Kalari Vaidyamadam
WNRA-7A, Winners nagar, Near vazhayila church,
Vazhayila, Peroorkada, Trivandrum - 695005
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