All students of Kalari begin by learning the Meythari, which is a set of exercises and movements for the Body. While Meythari exercises are mainly focused on developing the body’s strength, stamina, flexibility, and speed, Meypayattu, one of the main components of Meythari, particularly focuses on improving body flexibility and balance through a sequence of defending and attacking movements. Meythari forms the base or the foundation for learning further techniques in Kalaripayattu so it is best to spend time learning it well.