Move from surviving to thriving

chrys·​a·​lis

a protective outer layer; a stage of transformation

The Chrysalis Kali Collective is a group centering Filipina/x exploration of Filipino Martial Arts (Kali) as an empowering mind/body/spirit practice. In our group, we delve into how historical trauma impacts our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health from a global perspective down to the cellular level. We unpack what it means to “decolonize,” but we don’t stay stuck here. We bear witness to our struggles, but we also celebrate our resilience. We question dominant paradigms and let go of what isn’t working for us any more. We deeply listen to our bodies as sacred guides to help us navigate life. We make space for emerging potential.

Kali, or the Filipino Martial Arts (FMA), is rooted in centuries of resistance, but it has survived and evolved to fit modern times. It is an art not frozen in time. And neither are you. Kali is both a doorway to our ancestors, and an embodied practice for self-exploration, protection, and transformation. We can both reclaim the parts of ourselves that have been disempowered and create new ways of being in the world based on healthy boundaries, love, and compassion. We explore all these things and more in our monthly training sessions, full-day immersion workshops, and weekend retreats.