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Agasthyam Shakthi has already empowered over 16,000 women through its training initiatives. Now, we are taking the next step – developing a new generation of skilled women trainers who can carry the Shakthi movement forward and empower thousands more across India.
The Shakthi Teachers’ Training Course (STTC) is a one-month residential programme by Agasthyam Foundation. It trains women to lead self-defence, fitness and wellbeing programmes across India.
You’ll train in Kalaripayattu, build real physical strength, work with breath through Prana practices, and learn to stand in front of a group and teach.
You come in as a student. You leave ready to teach.
Traditional Kalaripayattu techniques adapted into practical, real-world self-defence. Personal safety, self-protection awareness, and the kind of confidence only training gives you.
Strength, endurance, flexibility, balance and coordination. You build the body a trainer needs, and learn how to build it in others.
Breathing techniques and Prana-based practices for mental and physical wellbeing, plus daily habits that last beyond the course.
Teaching methods, demonstration skills, communication and presentation. You'll learn group management and discipline, and how to plan and run a session from start to finish.
The vision, method and training standards behind Shakthi, and how to plan and run Shakthi workshops and community awareness programmes.
This isn’t only a certificate course. It’s a way into a growing network of women trainers.
If you complete the programme, you may be considered for Shakthi trainer opportunities. This depends on the Foundation’s assessment, your eligibility and programme requirements.
16,000+ women empowered.
Shakthi is Agasthyam’s flagship women empowerment initiative, envisioned and established under the leadership of Gurukkal S. Mahesh.. Rooted in the traditional martial art of Kalarippayattu, the programme equips women with practical self-defence skills to build confidence, strength and personal safety.
The Teachers’ Training Course grows by building a new generation of women who can carry Shakthi into more homes, schools, workplaces and communities.
Shakthi is guided by Gurukkal S. Mahesh, a 5th-generation Kalarippayattu Gurukkal and guardian of a 300-year living lineage. He is the founder of Agasthyam Foundation and has trained the Indian Armed Forces, police, elite athletes and international students.
You train inside that tradition: disciplined, demanding and built on character.
We understand that beginning your journey may bring many questions. Here you’ll find clear and helpful answers to some of the most common queries, making it easier to get started with confidence.
Kalari made me healthier, more energetic, and brought perfect sync between my body and mind
Watching Agasthyam's Kalaripayattu performance left me in awe inspired by its sheer power and energy
Excellent atmosphere with friendly trainers and professional guidance.
I feel stronger, more active, and more confident since I started learning Kalari.
Supportive instructors and positive learning environment for everyone.