Dhanurvidya: Indian Martial Arts Training — 1 Nov 2026, 06:55 CET
Video by Jiva Balance
The session begins with the teacher, speaking a mix of Hindi and English, sorting out the class time across time zones. He mentions local rules that rule out activity before 7 and suggests the class could move to the weekend, and participants say Sunday works for them. He explains that today he will talk less and train alongside the students, stepping in to correct mistakes. Opening prayers follow, including an Om Shanti chant and an invocation of Shri Bhagwan Parashuram. The students follow his self-training: warm-ups, hamstring and side stretches, and balance work. He gives individual corrections, suggests using a wall or chair for support, and encourages them to keep focus while they struggle. Next come hip-opening stretches for the adductors, abductors, calves and ankles. After that is a stamina and conditioning block with special leg sit-ups, side movements and lunges. He notes these are meant to be done up to 200 times and that they push the heart rate up like cardio. He explains that exercise and stretching go together, because muscles contract and then need to be expanded. After a break he gives personal feedback on front and side splits, hip joint mobility and a vajrasana-style stretch, and recommends side sit-ups, side jumps and duck walks for stronger, more flexible legs. Because one student is exhausted, he drops the planned kicks and then starts a recorded segment introducing the kicks of ancient Indian martial arts: straight kick, side kick, around-the-house kick, back kick and out kick. It begins with leg loosening and straight-leg lifts at the wall, and ends when his video connection drops.
- Channel
- Jiva Balance
- Type
- Video
- Published
- 1 Nov 2026
- Language
- en
- Categories
- Body, Mind
About
Dhanurvidya is the ancient Indian science of archery and martial discipline. In these weekly live sessions we practise its basic stances, movements and breath-led focus to build strength, balance and awareness. The training is open to all levels, from curious beginners to people with some martial arts experience. You can join on camera, so you get guidance and feedback on your form. Wear comfortable clothes and make sure you have a clear space to move freely. Keep water nearby and come with a steady, open mind.