is a Sanskrit word that means ‘’the science of life and longevity’’. It is a 5000 year-old practice based on Indian wisdom of health and healing. Ayurveda encompasses diet, nutrition, lifestyle, exercise, rest, relaxation, meditation, breathing exercises, and medicinal herbs. Cleansing and rejuvenation programs to heal the body, mind and spirit are also an integral part of the practice.

AYURVEDA CENTER “SHANTI” After many visits to India, Eglė and Darius Kauneckai decided to follow their passion for Ayurveda by opening the Ayurveda center “Shanti” in 2005. Their family leads a healthy and balanced life style, and in turn spread the teachings of Ayurveda in Lithuania as living examples how to enjoy life following the wisdom of Ayurveda science. Darius Kauneckas is a professional masseuse, a graduate of the Moscow Manual Academy. He learned his Ayurveda techniques in Delhi, India at the JIVA Institute, and further advanced his skills in various Kerala Ayurvedic centers under the supervision of Ayurveda massage pro- fessionals. Eglė and Darius selected a group of 20 Ayurveda specialists in Vilnius who have gained their know- ledge from Ayurveda Universities and colleges in India. As an institution, we constantly seek know- ledge by travelling back to India to attend special courses and workshops. Ayurveda is our Life and we would like to share this Harmony with our clients.

AYURVEDIC CENTRE OFFERS Our primary purpose is to help our clients to understand that Ayurveda is not a passive form of ther- apy but rather asks each individual to take responsibility for his or her own daily living. Through our diet, relationships, job, numerous responsibilities, and life as a whole, we can take simple ac- tions for prevention of disease, self-healing and growth toward fulfilment and finding our life pur- pose.

The Ayurveda Center‘‘Shanti’’ offers a wide range of special Ayurvedic rejuvenation, healing and relaxation treatments for you and your family and an opportunity to visit an Ayurvedic specialist for diet, life style and stress reduction techniques consultation. All our Ayurvedic treatments are designed to rejuvenate and maintain a healthy balance and harmony to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual growth.

According to the Laws of the Republic of Lithuania, the specialists who work at the center do not qualify as medical and health care providers. We offer treatments and consultations related to health maintanance; disease prevention; advising for ideal diet, life style; body, mind and spirit rejuvena- tion and relaxation.