The Origins of Shaolin Kung Fu

Bruce Lee, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Jackie Chan; when you think of martial arts it’s more than likely that you imagine these movie stars “Kung Fu fighting.” But few of us have delved into the origins of martial arts.

Shaolin Kung Fu, in particular, is a well-known Chinese martial art. Few realize its origin in ancient India where it is known as Kalari or Kalaripayattu. And today, Kalaripayattu is taught through Isha Foundation. Confused? Do you find yourself asking, why is a yoga foundation teach...