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ABOUT KŮRA RŮKA
Reconnecting people to their sacred healing energy
Born in France mainland and raised in Martinique (Caribbean), Raphaël Beaupied is a certified Ayurvedic Yoga Massage and In-Flow Thai Massage therapist accredited by the ARYM Institute (Mysore, India) and Blue Garden (Chiang Mai, Thailand), as well as a Tibetan Nejang Yoga facilitator, and herbal practitioner. He is now based in Asia (primarily in Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan), living a life of service to offer through Kůra Růka the beautiful benefits and healing essence of his holistic practice to others. In parallel, he is a tea artist, musician, and artisan seed saver focusing on education.
The birth of Kůra Růka and its blossoming
His practice and exploration during the past decade with meditation, yoga, non-duality in the Advaita Vedanta, Chán Buddhist and Daoist traditions, as well as non-violent communication slowly influenced the shaping of his interest in traditional healing arts. His travels in Asia between 2018 and 2020 were the most pivotal catalyst, as his interest in bodywork took indeed a more practical dimension during his time as a volunteer at Buddhist center ThaBarWa in Myanmar. Helping in massaging disabled patients and assisting Vietnamese physiotherapist Tran Trung Kien based there was a transformative experience which left him filled with eternal gratitude and a passion for healing arts which continued to grow ever since.
Today – fuelled by the dedication of his teachers, the inspiration stemming from other therapists and holistic practitioners, as well as the precious and positive feedback shared by his clients – Raphaël strives to further explore the field of holistic healing through a multidisciplinary lens drawing on Traditional Chinese and Tibetan Medicines, Ayurveda, new anatomy, natural movement and biomotion, bush medicine, as well as eco-spirituality. He currently humbly offers an eclectic range of therapies, massage services, workshops, and plant-based preparations, aiming to – through the presence of Heart – accompany and guide individuals holistically with their healing journey within a safe, respectful, and harmonious environment conducive to rejuvenation, solace, and gratitude.
Origin of the Name
Kůra Růka’s name takes its roots from the English and Spanish words ‘cure’/’cura’, with the word ‘ruka’ meaning ‘hands’ in some Slavic languages. ‘Kůra Růka’ can therefore be translated as ‘Healing Hands’ or ‘Compassionate Hands’, encompassing the sacred, altruist and spontaneous character cultivated by serving others through holistic healing. The ring diacritics found in the name as well as the logo aim to symbolize the constant flowing of Life’s energy and the nourishing power of healing touch originating from the hands of each individual. In numerous ancient and more modern cultures, such symbols are used to convey and represent unity, wholeness, infinity, perfection, protection, vitality, and the Universe. Kůra Růka offers a portal to the pervasive, non-dual essence of all things in the timeless existence of the Cosmos.
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This website and its content are the sole property of Kůra Růka and its owner, Raphaël Beaupied (© Kůra Růka 2022 – 2025, all rights reserved). Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the content in any form is prohibited. You may not distribute or commercially exploit the content, nor may you transmit it. Photo credit: Vanessa Lang (Ayurvedic Yoga Massage), Es Yoon (In-Flow Thai Massage), Yi-Jin Hsieh (Tibetan Nejang Yoga).
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