{"id":422,"date":"2026-07-29T11:36:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T11:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marmaayurveda.org\/eu\/?page_id=422"},"modified":"2026-09-14T14:46:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T13:46:04","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marmaayurveda.org\/eu\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"
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THE FOUNDERS<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Guided by authentic knowledge and practice.<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Marma Ayurveda was born from a convergence of paths. Uniting two disciplines, two life journeys, and a shared dedication to the ancient healing and martial arts of India. Meet the practitioners behind the practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Karolina<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n

BA Hons, MA, MFA, MCM Ayurveda, PhD Candidate\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Karolina is a qualified Ayurvedic Medicine Practitioner, Yoga and Meditation teacher. She is the founder of Marma Ayurveda, Karuna Yoga & Ayurveda and the Ayurveda Healing Foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Karolina holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Oxford and multiple master\u2019s degrees from University College London, the Royal College of Art, and Middlesex University London, where she trained in Ayurvedic Medicine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

She has further developed her clinical experience at numerous Ayurvedic hospitals, clinics and colleges in India, such as Gujarat Ayurveda University in Jamnagar, SDM Ayurveda Hospital in Hassan, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research in Belgaum, and multiple Gurukulas under Vaidya Laxman Lavgankar in Pune, Vaidya Srinivas Acharya in Jamnagar, Dr Vasant Lad and many more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Her deep commitment to holistic healing continues through her current pursuit of a PhD in Integrated Oncology with Ayurveda at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in India under Dr P Rammanohar.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For more than 14 years, Karolina has been organising international Ayurveda retreats, sharing the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and Yoga through immersive, transformative learning experiences worldwide.<\/p>\n

Karolina is a Member of the Ayurvedic Professionals Association, UK.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Services Offered<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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    Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation<\/div><\/li>\n\n
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    Nadi Pariksha (Ayurvedic pulse assessment)<\/div><\/li>\n\n
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    Ayurvedic Body Therapies<\/div><\/li>\n\n
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    Ayurvedic Nutrition Advice <\/div><\/li>\n\n
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    Assistance with Chronic Disease Management<\/div><\/li>\n\n
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    Panchakarma treatments <\/div><\/li>\n\n
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    Yoga and Pranayama Practice<\/div><\/li>\n\n
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    Hosting International retreats in Europe and India<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    Piotr<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n

    Kalaripayattu Practitioner, Chef, Personal Trainer & Nutritionist <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

    Piotr is a dedicated Kalaripayattu Practitioner, personal trainer, student of psychology, a highly experienced vegetarian chef and a founder of Marma Ayurveda. His journey into Yoga and Ayurveda began in 2015. Through regular yoga practice, he discovered the foundational principles of Ayurveda, which supported his return to health.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

    In 2019, Piotr moved to London to train under Nic Gil at the Kalaripayattu Academy UK<\/strong>. Over the years, his passion for Kalari deepened as he experienced profound physical transformation, gaining both strength and flexibility. During this time, he also completed professional training as a personal trainer, with specialisations in sports nutrition, obesity management, and working with individuals with diabetes.<\/p>\n

    However, the fast pace of London life eventually led to burnout. In 2023, seeking clarity, Piotr travelled to the source of his practice, the CVN Kalari in Trivandrum,<\/strong> one of the most renowned Kalari institutions and a central hub of the CVN tradition. There, under the guidance of masters Sathyanarayanan Govindankutty Nair and Rajasekharan Nair, he reconnected with and deepened his passion for Kalaripayattu. With the permission of Gurukkal Sathyanarayanan, Piotr continues his training with master Sunil Kumar at CVN Calicut, an internationally recognised school where many Hollywood and Bollywood actors have prepared for film roles, as well as with Swami Jayesh at CVN Mavelikara.<\/p>\n

    Piotr\u2019s work as a personal trainer is deeply inspired by Kalaripayattu; in many ways, his fitness practice serves as an extension of his Kalari path.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

    \"Piotr's ongoing training encompasses not only martial techniques, but also anatomy, vital points (marma), therapeutic massage, herbal oils, breathwork, and other elements of this comprehensive system.\"<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

    Alongside movement and healing, Piotr has cultivated a lifelong passion for cooking. He has been cooking since childhood and has worked professionally as a chef for the past seven years. Combining culinary skill with nutritional knowledge, he creates vegetarian cuisine that is both nourishing and flavourful, inspired by his travels and diverse cultural influences. Piotr brings creativity and mindfulness to every dish he prepares. His cooking reflects his philosophy of healthy living and balanced nutrition.\u00a0<\/p>\n

    Continuing to expand his holistic approach to health, Piotr is currently studying a degree psychology with psychotherapy at the Greenwich University in London<\/strong>. His aim is to support wellbeing on every level\u2014from digestion and the physical body to the mind\u2014seeking the same balance that lies at the heart of Ayurveda.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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    Services Offered<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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      Private Kalaripayattu Sessions<\/div><\/li>\n\n
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      Lifestyle Consultation<\/div><\/li>\n\n
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      Sports Nutrition Advice<\/div><\/li>\n\n
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      Marma Massage Therapy <\/div><\/li>\n\n
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      Private Vegetarian Chef Experience<\/div><\/li>\n\n
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      One-to-One Personal Training <\/div><\/li>\n\n
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      Yoga & Pranayama Practice (1-to-1)<\/div><\/li>\n\n
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      International Wellness Retreats in Europe and India<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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      Piotr<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n

      Kalaripayattu Practitioner, Chef, Personal Trainer & Nutritionist <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

      Piotr is a dedicated Kalaripayattu Practitioner, personal trainer, student of psychology, a highly experienced vegetarian chef and a founder of Marma Ayurveda. His journey into Yoga and Ayurveda began in 2015. Through regular yoga practice, he discovered the foundational principles of Ayurveda, which supported his return to health.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

      In 2019, Piotr moved to London to train under Nic Gil at the Kalaripayattu Academy UK<\/strong>. Over the years, his passion for Kalari deepened as he experienced profound physical transformation, gaining both strength and flexibility. During this time, he also completed professional training as a personal trainer, with specialisations in sports nutrition, obesity management, and working with individuals with diabetes.<\/p>\n

      However, the fast pace of London life eventually led to burnout. In 2023, seeking clarity, Piotr travelled to the source of his practice, the CVN Kalari in Trivandrum,<\/strong> one of the most renowned Kalari institutions and a central hub of the CVN tradition. There, under the guidance of masters Sathyanarayanan Govindankutty Nair and Rajasekharan Nair, he reconnected with and deepened his passion for Kalaripayattu. With the permission of Gurukkal Sathyanarayanan, Piotr continues his training with master Sunil Kumar at CVN Calicut, an internationally recognised school where many Hollywood and Bollywood actors have prepared for film roles, as well as with Swami Jayesh at CVN Mavelikara.<\/p>\n

      Piotr\u2019s work as a personal trainer is deeply inspired by Kalaripayattu; in many ways, his fitness practice serves as an extension of his Kalari path.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

      \"Piotr's ongoing training encompasses not only martial techniques, but also anatomy, vital points (marma), therapeutic massage, herbal oils, breathwork, and other elements of this comprehensive system.\"<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

      Alongside movement and healing, Piotr has cultivated a lifelong passion for cooking. He has been cooking since childhood and has worked professionally as a chef for the past seven years. Combining culinary skill with nutritional knowledge, he creates vegetarian cuisine that is both nourishing and flavourful, inspired by his travels and diverse cultural influences. Piotr brings creativity and mindfulness to every dish he prepares. His cooking reflects his philosophy of healthy living and balanced nutrition.\u00a0<\/p>\n

      Continuing to expand his holistic approach to health, Piotr is currently studying a degree psychology with psychotherapy at the Greenwich University in London<\/strong>. His aim is to support wellbeing on every level\u2014from digestion and the physical body to the mind\u2014seeking the same balance that lies at the heart of Ayurveda.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-422","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t