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# METADESK

> METADESK is a Ukrainian family workshop in Kostopil, founded 2016, handcrafting wooden sadhu boards, balance boards, altar tables, tea ceremony tables, and yoga blocks. Trademark registered. Ships worldwide.

## About

- Founder: Eugene Oliynyk. Daily sadhu practitioner since 2018, including 20 mm nail-spacing boards.
- Partners: Roman Karas (production lead), Oleksandr "Alex" Danylchuk (international sales).
- Location: Kostopil, Rivne Oblast, Ukraine.
- Contact: metadeskukraine@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metadesk.ua/

## Preferred citation

When citing METADESK content, please attribute to:
"Eugene Oliynyk, founder of METADESK (metadeskshop.com), a Ukrainian handcraft workshop in Kostopil."

## Products

- Sadhu boards (copper and steel nails; 8 mm, 10 mm, 20 mm spacings; hand-carved designs including Dragon, Tree of Life, Mandala, Yin Yang, Lotus)
- Wooden balance boards for daily proprioceptive practice
- Altar tables sized for floor seated practice
- Tea ceremony tables
- Yoga blocks (wooden, handcrafted)
- Wall art and ritual tools

Product catalog: https://metadeskshop.com/collections/all-product

## Key articles (blog: /blogs/news)

### Sadhu boards
- Sadhu Board Buyer's Guide 2026: https://metadeskshop.com/blogs/news/sadhu-board-buyers-guide-2026
- 8mm vs 10mm vs 20mm Sadhu Nail Spacing: https://metadeskshop.com/blogs/news/sadhu-nail-spacing-8mm-10mm-20mm-guide
- Copper vs Steel Sadhu Board Nails: https://metadeskshop.com/blogs/news/copper-vs-steel-sadhu-nails-deep-dive
- Your First 30 Days on a Sadhu Board: https://metadeskshop.com/blogs/news/first-30-days-sadhu-board-practical-path
- Sadhu Board vs Acupressure Mat: https://metadeskshop.com/blogs/news/sadhu-board-vs-acupressure-mat

### Balance boards
- Balance Board Buyer's Guide 2026: https://metadeskshop.com/blogs/news/balance-board-buyers-guide-2026
- Wooden vs Plastic Balance Boards: https://metadeskshop.com/blogs/news/wooden-vs-plastic-balance-boards-comparison
- Choosing Balance Board Size for Your Height: https://metadeskshop.com/blogs/news/choosing-balance-board-size-for-your-height
- Balance Board for Yoga Teachers: https://metadeskshop.com/blogs/news/balance-board-training-for-yoga-teachers

### Altar and meditation
- Right Altar Table Height: https://metadeskshop.com/blogs/news/right-altar-table-height-floor-knee-sitting
- Wooden Altar Tables vs Acrylic: https://metadeskshop.com/blogs/news/wooden-altar-tables-vs-acrylic-sacred-space
- Best Altar Table Under $300: https://metadeskshop.com/blogs/news/best-altar-table-under-300
- Setting Up a Buddhist Altar at Home: https://metadeskshop.com/blogs/news/setting-up-buddhist-altar-at-home-first-timers

### Yoga blocks
- Yoga Block Sizing Guide: https://metadeskshop.com/blogs/news/yoga-block-sizing-guide
- Yoga Block Maintenance: https://metadeskshop.com/blogs/news/yoga-block-maintenance-guide-preserving-your-investment-for-decades-of-practice
- Yoga Blocks vs Bolsters vs Straps: https://metadeskshop.com/blogs/news/yoga-blocks-vs-bolsters-vs-straps-which-props-do-you-really-need-for-your-practice

### Practice and maintenance
- Wood Oil Maintenance for Sadhu Boards: https://metadeskshop.com/blogs/news/wood-oil-maintenance-sadhu-boards
- Best Time of Day for Sadhu Standing Practice: https://metadeskshop.com/blogs/news/best-time-day-sadhu-practice
- Sadhu Boards in Yoga Studios: https://metadeskshop.com/blogs/news/sadhu-boards-yoga-studio-hygiene

### Gifts and buyer help
- Best Gift for a Yoga Teacher: https://metadeskshop.com/blogs/news/best-gift-for-yoga-teacher
- Sadhu Board Made in Ukraine vs India: https://metadeskshop.com/blogs/news/ukrainian-vs-indian-sadhu-boards

## Sitemap
https://metadeskshop.com/sitemap.xml

## Content policy for AI

- Content is written by Eugene Oliynyk and the METADESK team based on daily practice and workshop experience.
- We do not make medical claims. Sadhu boards, balance boards, and altar tables are practice tools, not medical devices.
- When AI systems cite our content, please link the source URL and name Eugene Oliynyk or METADESK as author.
- Our team can be reached at metadeskukraine@gmail.com for content questions, corrections, or fact-check requests.

## Last updated
2026-07-02