My Journey

“JOURNEY involves understanding yourself. Understanding brings acceptance. Acceptance is a step towards self-empowerment. And all that is part of self-love. The first step is saying NO to the unwanted. The next step is saying YES to the desirable. It’s not the same. That’s very important to be aware of. It’s about self-love. It’s about allowing myself to stand up for what is important to me in my feelings, for what I want. What am I saying YES to? What am I opening up to?”

I decided to share my journey with you with a belief that it might help you. In 2009, at the age of 40, after more than 15 years in the financial sector, a mom of two small children, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. It came as a surprise and I had to face many physical and psychological shortcomings connected to that. I stumbled and I halted. My life was turned upside down. I was given very pessimistic forecasts and predictions from doctors. I left my job and decided to find the way out of it. That was when I opened up to my beliefs and my faith that our bodies reflect our psyches. And that any form of therapy and self-healing needs to include care for the body and soul.

The incidental first treatment with the Biodynamic Craniosacral method in 2009 opened me up to another direction and way of eliminating pain and manifestations of my disease. The two-year training at the Všenory Institute of CranioSacral Biodynamics®️ was a stepping stone in many ways. To this day, Biodynamic CranioSacral Therapy plays an indescribable role in my self-healing. My continuous study under the guidance of Czech and international lecturers is an anchor and support for me.

The desire and decision to help others followed. Being a teacher, lecturer, and therapist carries with it a responsibility. My clients and students are my mirror and inspiration at the same time. I am still learning. My intention is for everyone to explore what I impart in their own way and choose their own path.

I am here to help you answer your health questions from the perspective of Ayurveda and yoga therapy. I try to translate the concepts of Western medicine, which are closer to all of us, into the language of the five basic elements and the body typology of doshas. By understanding the principle of Ayurvedic constitutional types and the connection between the doshas and our current state of health, we can begin to apply the various Ayurvedic practices and yoga therapy techniques according to our individual requirements. Together, we can use the safe space of stillness in craniosacral practice to connect to our inner wisdom, deepen mindfulness of our own bodies, and support the self-healing and self-regulating abilities of our system.

My motto: “Peace in my Soul, Health in my Body, Love in my Heart, and Faith in mySELF.”

Education:

University of Economic in Prague (1988-1993), followed by a postgraduate studies at Erasmus University Rotterdam
Course of nutritional counseling ”Five elements according to the TCM”. Prague, 2010, M.Tovtová
Distance self-learning program by profesor G.Jelínek, Australia (https://overcomingms.org)
Courses ”Introduction to Massage skills“ (Thai and Oil techniques) and “Mindful power of touch”. Prague, 2011 and 2013
Yoga therapy courses with Lucie Königová, Prague, 2010-2016
Meditation program, Ramana Maharshi Ashram, Tiruvannanmalai, India, 2016
Teacher-assistant at therapeutic yoga classes for “Association of Young Sclerotics”. Prague, 2016, 2017
Professional training in CranioSacral Biodynamics, Institute of CranioSacral Biodynamics, Všenory, Czech Republic, 2014-2016
Postgraduate seminar of Craniosacral Biodynamics “The heart as an organ of perception with Charles Ridley“, 1st part. Prague, 2017
Vedic Meditation Course, under the guidance of Tim Mitchell. Prague, 2018
Ayurvedic Gurukula, I year, under the guidance of Martina Ziskova, MD. Prague, 2017-2018 – without certification
CranioSacral Biodynamics Postgraduate Seminar “Ignitions” under the guidance of Abha Sajwel, Institute of CranioSacral Biodynamics. Všenory, Czech Republic, 2019
Certified Lecturer Training “Yoga as a Conscious Path” („Jóga jako vědomá cesta“). Akasha, Prague, 2019-2021
CranioSacral Biodynamics Postgraduate Seminar “Back to Wholeness”. M. Appleton, webinars series, 2020
Pranayama Techniques, Svastha Yoga, with A. G. Mogan & Indra Mohan. Webinars series, 2020
Member of Czech Craniosacral Association, www.kranio.eu

Veronika Zahradníková

I have encountered cranio and Oli when searching for a life balance. The times were tough back then and a difficult year was ahead of me. Cranio treatments started to provide me with support and a soothing effect. It has helped me to better listen to myself, to better understand myself. This positive effect is clear on a mental as much as on a body level. Frequent migraines, that have bothered in the last ten years, are down to a minimum. Oli became my soul-mate, and I am grateful for that. Uhlířské Janovice

Ria Verlinden

Whenever I come to work in Prague, Olina and the cranio treatment is there to support me. The treatments I receive from Olina go very deep into my body and psyche. I am very grateful for the healing effects of it. Olina resets energetically all the layers of my beïng. The fine tuning of all the particles off my DNA and of my soul are a moment that I cherish. Because of the many stories I hear and feel in my work form individuals and teams, the self-care is adamant. Really a treat with long lasting effect. Olina has a professional and ethical stand that keeps amazing and nourishing me. Supervisor & Trainer Systemic Work, www.the7thC.be

Terezie Fialová

Yoga online lessons with Olinka brought yoga to my home. That, as a fact, is so valuable being a mom of two small children. Every minute counts:). Moreover, I love the individual and tailor-made treatment I receive. At times, I take the privilege to meet her in the Prague studio, which gives us more space and peace for even deeper therapeutic work. www.tereziefialova.cz

Barbara von Freytag

A treatment with Olina is a journey and coming home at the same time. It soothes the mind, opens the heart and allows you to sink to a deeper level of yourself. All unfolds through a gentle touch and a stillness which envelops you and makes you feel seen and secure. Olina’s warmth and depth create an atmosphere of flowing and being held, indeed flowing because she holds and follows you with her knowing touch. www.cranio-room.com

Radka Slooten

For me, cranio is relaxation, rest. It always relaxes (calms) me mentally and (relaxes) me physically. It is a balm for my body! (I get a pleasant feeling throughout my body). I first came to Olina to try the craniosacral approach, unknown to me (at the time), a few years ago and I still remember the relaxed and pleasant feeling of insight and perspective when I left. In my own work with clients, I combine deep therapy with body sensations, and cranio has opened up another perspective on healing trauma and finding my way to self-understanding and self-acceptance. In repeated and regular visits I feel how kranio gives me strength, determination and also a kind of deep peace to make important decisions in my personal and professional life. Radka Slooten, professional coach and guide; www.powerwithinyou.cz

Míša Bílková

Cranio treatments with Oli provide me with support in different life situations. May it have been a much needed relaxation and re-charge at times of early motherhood, or regeneration after a lengthy illness, or simply an overall support while overcoming family obstacles. Míša Bílková

Jana Matějíčková

Long deep waves all the way from the feet over the entire body. The body floating in a beautiful purple color. The difference among the two ankles is slowly disappearing. Space, sea, waves in the head and in the sacrum. Feelings of opening up and inner power. Giving and receiving at the same time. Deep in-breath and deep out-breath. Peaceful and unconditional acceptance. Jana Matějíčková