Lucy May Constantini

Lucy May Constantini, a researcher of the south-Indian martial art tradition of kaḷarippayaṟṟ˘, discusses the history of kaḷari, Śākta Tantra influence, gender dynamics, training with weapons, parallels with yogāsana, and the renaissance of modern postural yoga. She also previews her upcoming online course on Kaḷarippayaṟṟ˘. The podcast explores Kalari's origins, religious aspects, gender dynamics, and the shift in deity representations in South Indian traditions.