AYURVEDA

Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga, which dates back to the era of Vedic culture of India. It is knowledge about life, about natural and holistic methods for achieving perfect health and longevity. Ayurveda starts from helping an individual to understand him- or herself, his or her unique nature or constitution, and then realise the impact he or she has on the whole environment, which is not only everything that takes place on the outside, but also within the person. Ayurveda emphasises how important it is to choose life in full balance and harmony.

Katarzyna Stryjniak-Erickson, a certified teacher of Yoga therapeutic and ayurvedic consultant, became fascinated by Ayurveda 18 years ago in New York during the ISHTA Yoga (Integrated Science of Hatha, Tantra and Ayurveda) teacher training course. Dr Scott Gerson and his lectures were her first inspiration as well as her first Ayurvedic studies. Since that time she has been constantly enriching her knowledge, for instance, at the European Institute of Vedic Studies, France with renowned teachers of Ayurvedic medicine such as Vasant Lad. Meeting the world-famous Dr Sunil Joshi in Zurich was an extraordinary inspiration, which brought results in both her personal and professional life. Since 2001 Katarzyna has run the Yoga International Yoga and Ayurveda Centre in Cracow.


AYURVEDIC CENTRE IN GAJ

arose through the combination of the great passion that Katarzyna Stryjniak-Erickson and Dr Deepashri Kale had in common for Ayurveda. This place is an expression of gratitude for all the benefits with which Ayurveda has endowed them and the desire to transmit and share the gift of this ancient wisdom with others: ‘We are opening a place available for anyone seeking support and inspiration, advice and guidance on their way to full balance and joy in their life. Individual selection of lifestyle and nutrition, massage and traditional therapeutic treatments reduces stress, tension, and discomfort, and also prevents various diseases. We invite you to an encounter with this ancient holistic natural medicine: Ayurveda’.

Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga, which dates back to the era of Vedic culture of India. It is knowledge about life, about natural and holistic methods for achieving perfect health and longevity. Ayurveda starts from helping an individual to understand him- or herself, his or her unique nature or constitution, and then realise the impact he or she has on the whole environment, which is not only everything that takes place on the outside, but also within the person. Ayurveda emphasises how important it is to choose life in full balance and harmony.

Dr Deepashri Kale completed her studies of Ayurveda (5½ years), earning the degree of Doctor of Ayurveda (Ayurvedacharya) at the State University in Goa. She enriched her knowledge and experience under the guidance of a teacher she had chosen herself, the eminent Dr. Vivek Heldavnekar at the Panchabhautik Chikitsa Kendra in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. She specialised in Panchakarma (Body Detoxification Therapy) in Podar Collage in Mumbai.

Katarzyna Stryjniak-Erickson, a certified teacher of Yoga therapeutic and ayurvedic consultant, became fascinated by Ayurveda 18 years ago in New York during the ISHTA Yoga (Integrated Science of Hatha, Tantra and Ayurveda) teacher training course. Dr Scott Gerson and his lectures were her first inspiration as well as her first Ayurvedic studies. Since that time she has been constantly enriching her knowledge, for instance, at the European Institute of Vedic Studies, France with renowned teachers of Ayurvedic medicine such as Vasant Lad. Meeting the world-famous Dr Sunil Joshi in Zurich was an extraordinary inspiration, which brought results in both her personal and professional life. Since 2001 Katarzyna has run the Yoga International Yoga and Ayurveda Centre in Cracow.


Consultation
Initial minimum 60 min. 120 zlotys
Follow-up approximately 30 min. 60 zlotys
The prices of individual treatments, massages and packages will be established individually.

Our Offer

TREATMENTS

General health consultation
General health consultation (determination of constitutional type and recommended treatments, depending on condition) Recommendation of a diet in harmony with the patient’s overall condition, constitutional type and on-going season.
SARVANGA SNEHAN (ABHYANGA) followed by SWEDANA
Full body massage followed by steam bath
  • improves circulation and strengthens the blood vessels.
  • stimulates the immune system,
  • soothes the nervous and endocrine systems,
  • restores the body’s natural equilibrium and retards the aging process,
  • restores the natural firmness and strength of the body, softens the skin and preserves beauty and youth,
  • helps to treat insomnia, stress and headache,
  • enhances mental efficiency and physical fitness,
  • cleanses the body and washes out toxins,
  • relaxes muscle tension and eliminates fatigue,
  • improves eyesight
STHANIK ABHYANGA with NADI SNEDANA
  • localised body massage and steam fomentation
    • KATI-PRUSHTHA-MANYA ABHYANGA – back massage
    • NECK-AND-SHOULDER MASSAGE – specific for patients of cervical spondylosis, neck sprain, etc.
    • UTTAMANGA ABHYANGA – from neck to waist region, front and back
    • ADHO ANGA ABHYANGA – below waist including Padabhyanga
    SHIRO-DHARA
    a treatment consisting of pouring a gentle stream of warm oil on the forehead. This therapy treats specific points in the head and neck, helps individuals suffering from insomnia, depression and headache, enhances memory, relaxes tight muscles, and promotes deep relaxation by alleviating stress and tension.
    SHIRO-ABHYANGA
    Head massage
    • improves circulation,
    • relaxes head and neck muscles,
    • strengthens hair and accelerates its growth,
    • protects eyes from disease,
    • helps in the treatment of headache,
    MUKHA-ABHYANGA
    Facial massage
    • restores firmness to facial muscles,
    • promotes facial smoothness and elasticity,
    • retards aging of facial skin,
    • prevents discolouration and wrinkles,
    PADABHYANGA
    Foot massage
    • Removes roughness of soles making them soft,
    • Removes strain and exhaustion of feet,
    • Improves eyesight,
    • Promotes smooth movements of ankles and makes feet strong,
    • Prevents cramps of feet muscles,
    • Stimulates all body organs to function properly,
    • Improves overall health

    Special Treatments

    NASYA KARMA
    a procedure consisting of cleansing the nose and sinuses with warm oil, helpful in the treatment of headache, eye ailments and sinus problems
    KARNA PURNA
    a procedure consisting of cleansing the ears with warm oil, helpful in treatment of tinnitus, i.e. Ringing in the ears, and reducing the amount of wax produced
    AKSHI TARPANA
    a procedure wherein a pool of oil or ghee is retained around both eyes in a specially formed frame for cleansing the eyes. It promotes vision, relaxes strain in the eyes, specially beneficial to those working for long hours with computer, microscopes, etc.
    VIDALAKA
    a procedure of applying herbal medicines over the closed eyelids. It relieves pain and inflammation and it is soothing to the eyes
    BASTI KARMA
    a procedure wherein a herbal oil/ghee based liquid is let into the rectum for a wide variety of benefits
    KATI BASTI
    a procedure of retaining a pool of warm oil in a specially formed frame on the lumbar or sacral area. It gives excellent relief from pain due to spinal disorders
    GRIVA BASTI
    a procedure of retaining a pool of warm oil in a specially formed frame on the cervical area. It gives excellent relief from pain due to neck-related ailments
    JANU BASTI
    a procedure of retaining a pool of warm oil in a specially formed frame over the knee. It gives excellent relief from pain arising from knee disorders
    UDVARTANAM
    a specific procedure of massaging oil or herbal powders on the whole body, aimed at weight loss by fat metabolism and getting rid of bad body odour
    MUKHALEPA
    In this procedure, an herbal paste is applied to the face and kept till it dries completely. It clears and detoxifies facial skin and enhances the facial glow
    Steam Inhalation
    a procedure of inhaling medicated steam. It helps to relieve breathing difficulties due to blockage in nose or chest

    PACKAGES

    Anti-hairfall therapy once a week for consecutive 10 weeks for specially designed for those suffering from excessive loss of hair and dandruff issues: Shirodhara 30 minutes, head massage for 20 minutes, finishing off with a relaxing steam bath to the head. Total time: 1 hour

    Eye relaxation treatment once a week for consecutive 10 weeks for those exposed to continuous computer usage, pathologists constantly observing specimens under microscope, known cases of eye disorders/vision disorders: trataka followed by akshi tarpan 30 min, Shirodhara 20 min, head massage 20 min, padabhyanga 20 min, steam fomentation to head and hot water bucket for feet. Total time: 2 hours

    Note: Ayurvedic therapy is not a substitute for conventional medical treatment, particularly in the case of serious illness. Rather, it is a splendid complement.

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