Ayurvedic Healing And Beyond

Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
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In Ayurveda we say, health is the foundation to enjoy the beauty of life. This podcast is a guide for you to reconnect with the most powerful, natural healing resources in order to benefit from optimal health and vitality. We will give you simple tools and practical advice to easily integrate herbal remedies and ancient healing methods such as meditation, breathing practices and ayurvedic nutrition into your modern lifestyle. Tune in and be inspired by enlightening stories from genuine healers around the world and individuals sharing how natural healing transformed their life.

  1. 3d ago

    #289 The Man Who Built India Today: Aroon Purie on Health, Purpose & Life at 80 with Dr. Vignesh Devraj & Aroon Purie

    MENOPAUSE PANCHAKARMA PROGRAM Women are unaware that painful menopause is directly connected to the imbalances that have been quietly accumulating over many years. To build a better support system for women going through this important transition, Sitaram Retreat x Postcard has created a dedicated Menopause Panchakarma Program. The program includes consultations, Panchakarma therapies, hormonal health support, personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and restorative practices for the mind and body. Early Bird Offer Live! Valid for bookings until September 15th, 2026. Click to know more: https://sitaramretreat.com/Prepare_Your_Body_for_Menopause/ What does it really mean to take your health seriously? In this episode of Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond, Dr Vignesh Devraj is joined by Aroon Purie, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of the India Today Group, to explore health, work, purpose, longevity and what it means to live well as we grow older. Aroon Purie shares how sport first introduced him to the importance of physical health, and how that gradually evolved into a more conscious approach to food, exercise, stretching, recovery and Ayurveda. He shares simple practices that have changed his mornings, including avoiding his phone after waking, drinking warm water, walking and getting sunlight. Dr Vignesh and Aroon also discuss passion, curiosity and purpose, and why continuing to learn, explore and find meaningful engagement can support wellbeing at every stage of life. The episode also explores letting go, delegation and values, and how stepping back from work can create space for new pursuits rather than simply leaving a vacuum. Episode Highlights Health, movement & conscious eating Technology, information & digital boundaries Passion, purpose & staying curious Longevity, independence & healthy ageing Letting go, delegation & personal values Ayurveda, Panchakarma & conscious living Finding purpose, passion & your own form of meditation Timestamps 00:00 – 03:19 – Health, Sport & Conscious Living 03:19 – 10:02 – Technology, Stress & Morning Rituals 10:02 – 14:40 – Health, Work, Passion & Curiosity 14:40 – 18:07 – Longevity, Independence & Letting Go 18:07 – 22:08 – Values, Purpose & What’s Next 22:08 – 27:07 – AI, Ayurveda & Panchakarma 27:07 – 29:36 – Health, Body & Finding Your Passion 29:36 – 34:27 – Tennis, Meditation & Living Well About Aroon Purie Aroon Purie is the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of the India Today Group. He has played a defining role in Indian media and has led the organisation through major transformations in print, television and digital media. About Dr Vignesh Devraj Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma. If you are interested in doing a one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj, please find the details here: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-ist If you are economically challenged, please use the form below to request a free Ayurvedic consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA – ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE Vata governs Prana, the nervous system, movement, and emotional well-being. In Ayurveda, balancing Vata is considered one of the most important aspects of healing and recovery. This comprehensive online course includes over 6 hours of practical teachings, downloadable notes, and simple tools that can be integrated into everyday life. Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/ For further information, kindly visit: www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com Instagram – @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj Twitter – @VigneshDevraj

    #289 The Man Who Built India Today: Aroon Purie on Health, Purpose & Life at 80 with Dr. Vignesh Devraj & Aroon Purie

  2. Aug 19

    #288 Is Being Fit The Same As Being Healthy? | Fitness, Resilience & True Health with Deepti Chandak & Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)

    MENOPAUSE PANCHAKARMA PROGRAM Women are unaware that painful menopause is directly connected to the imbalances that have been quietly accumulating over many years. To build a better support system for women going through this important transition, Sitaram Retreat x Postcard has created a dedicated Menopause Panchakarma Program. The program includes consultations, Panchakarma therapies, hormonal health support, personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and restorative practices for the mind and body. Early Bird Offer Live! Valid for bookings until September 15th, 2026. Click to know more: https://sitaramretreat.com/Prepare_Your_Body_for_Menopause/ What does it really mean to be healthy? Is it having a fit body, following the perfect diet, exercising every day, or simply being free from disease? In this episode of Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond, Dr Vignesh Devraj is joined by Deepti Chandak, a content creator and wellness enthusiast, to explore what it means to build a healthy life while balancing travel, work, and modern demands. Deepti Chandak shares how she maintains her health while travelling through conscious eating, movement, sleep and recovery. The conversation also explores how food can influence the body and mind, and why conscious choices matter more than perfection. Dr Vignesh challenges the way we define fitness, success and health, discussing social media, comparison, perfectionism and the pressure to constantly achieve. The episode looks at the difference between fitness and true health by reflecting on everyday functions, mental clarity and the ability to live without constant anxiety about the body. Episode Highlights What does it really mean to be healthy? Why fitness and health are not the same Food, the body & the mind Social media, comparison & contentment Anxiety, uncertainty & resilience Ayurveda and modern lifestyle Understanding Swastha and reconnecting with yourself Timestamps 00:00 – 12:47 – Travel, Health, Recovery & Food 12:47 – 21:08 – Success, Discipline & Social Media 21:08 – 27:34 – Indulgence, Distraction & Happiness 27:34 – 35:00 – Happiness, Fitness & True Health 35:00 – 44:00 – Anxiety, Resilience & Uncertainty 44:00 – 54:00 – Ayurveda, Modern Life & Retreats 54:00 – 59:49 – Self-Respect & Swastha About Deepti Chandak Deepti Chandak (@jivewithdeepti) is a content creator based in Dubai whose work brings together travel, wellness and conscious living. About Dr Vignesh Devraj Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma. If you are interested in doing a one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj, please find the details here: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-ist If you are economically challenged, please use the form below to request a free Ayurvedic consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA – ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE Vata governs Prana, the nervous system, movement, and emotional well-being. In Ayurveda, balancing Vata is considered one of the most important aspects of healing and recovery. This comprehensive online course includes over 6 hours of practical teachings, downloadable notes, and simple tools that can be integrated into everyday life. Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/ For further information, kindly visit: www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com Instagram – @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj Twitter – @VigneshDevraj Disclaimer: We strongly recommend that the content discussed in these episodes should not be used as medical advice or as a substitute for professional medical care.

    #288 Is Being Fit The Same As Being Healthy? | Fitness, Resilience & True Health with Deepti Chandak & Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)

  3. Aug 12

    #287 Can Your Mind Influence Disease? | Pancha Koshas, Prana & The Science of Healing with Guru Yogi Shivanji & Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)

    MENOPAUSE PANCHAKARMA PROGRAM Women are unaware that painful menopause is directly connected to the imbalances that have been quietly accumulating over many years. To build a better support system for women going through this important transition, Sitaram Retreat x Postcard has created a dedicated Menopause Panchakarma Program. The program includes consultations, Panchakarma therapies, hormonal health support, personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and restorative practices for the mind and body. Early Bird Offer Live! Valid for bookings until September 15th, 2026. Click to know more: https://sitaramretreat.com/Prepare_Your_Body_for_Menopause/ What happens when a disease continues to affect the body even after the body's cells have changed? Guru Yogi Shivanji introduces the Pancha Koshas, the five layers of human existence, and explains how he approaches chronic and complex conditions by looking beyond visible symptoms. The conversation explores anger, grief, hatred and forgiveness, including the story of a woman with long-standing vitiligo and the role emotional patterns played in her healing journey. The episode also explores Pranayama, Kumbhaka, breath retention and Bandhas, and Guru Yogi Shivanji's understanding of how breath and Prana influence the mind and body. He explains Pancha Bala Siddhanta and why food, movement, breath and mental focus form an important foundation before medicine. Episode Highlights Understanding the Pancha Koshas The mind, Prana & physical body Emotional patterns, forgiveness & healing Pranayama, Kumbhaka & breath retention Pancha Bala Siddhanta explained Food, movement, breath & mental focus The healing village approach Why healing requires active participation Timestamps 00:00 – 03:46 – Pancha Koshas, Beliefs & Healing 03:46 – 13:44 – Anger, Grief, Forgiveness & Letting Go 13:44 – 18:57 – Science, Belief & Choosing the Right Doctor 18:57 – 24:43 – Mantra, Focus & Pancha Bala Siddhanta 24:43 – 27:17 – Forgiveness, Healing & Breath 27:17 – 39:42 – Pranayama, Kumbhaka, Bandhas & Prana 39:42 – 42:42 – Inside the Healing Village 42:42 – 44:29 – Living in Tune With Nature About Guru Yogi Shivanji Guru Yogi Shivanji is the founder of Indimacy Healing Village in Trivandrum, where he works with an approach that brings together food, movement, breathing, meditation and traditional healing practices. About Dr Vignesh Devraj Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma. If you are interested in doing a one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj, please find the details here: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-ist If you are economically challenged, please use the form below to request a free Ayurvedic consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA – ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE Vata governs Prana, the nervous system, movement, and emotional well-being. In Ayurveda, balancing Vata is considered one of the most important aspects of healing and recovery. This comprehensive online course includes over 6 hours of practical teachings, downloadable notes, and simple tools that can be integrated into everyday life. Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/ For further information, kindly visit: www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com Instagram – @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj Twitter – @VigneshDevraj Disclaimer: We strongly recommend that the content discussed in these episodes should not be used as medical advice or as a substitute for professional medical care.

    #287 Can Your Mind Influence Disease? | Pancha Koshas, Prana & The Science of Healing with Guru Yogi Shivanji & Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)

  4. Aug 5

    #286 Your Body Isn’t Broken It’s Stagnant | Kizhi: The Ayurvedic Therapy That Restores Movement with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)

    Ayurvedic Healing And Beyond

    #286 Your Body Isn’t Broken It’s Stagnant | Kizhi: The Ayurvedic Therapy That Restores Movement with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)

  5. Jul 29

    #285 Why Healing Begins Beyond the Physical Body with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Guru Yogi Shivanji

    What if healing begins long before medicine reaches the body? In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj sits down with Guru Yogi Shivanji exploring mantra, consciousness, healing, and the relationship between the physical and subtle dimensions of our existence. Together, they discuss why Ayurveda views the mind as the bridge between the body and consciousness, the limitations of our senses, and how ancient teachings often describe reality in ways that resonate with emerging ideas in modern science. The conversation also explores the meaning of detachment, the purpose of spiritual practice, how breath influences the mind, and why many of our emotional and physical patterns begin long before symptoms appear. Rather than asking listeners to believe blindly, this episode invites us to question, observe, and experience these teachings for ourselves. Episode Highlights From scepticism to spiritual inquiry Mantra: Medicine for the mind Body, mind, and consciousness Pancha Kosha, Sthula and Sukshma explained The limits of sensory perception Quantum physics Vs ancient wisdom Awareness & attention influence healing The three states of consciousness Timestamps 00:00 – 07:42 – From Scepticism to the Science of Mantra 07:42 – 15:30 – Body, Mind & Consciousness: The Missing Link 15:30 – 24:20 – Pancha Kosha, Sukshma Sharira & The Nature of Reality 24:20 – 34:10 – Spirituality, Detachment & The Meaning of a Tyagi 34:10 – 45:25 – Mantra, Quantum Physics & The Power of Thought 45:25 – 54:45 – Healing the Mind, Breaking Patterns & The Role of Breath 54:45 – 01:01:11 – Consciousness, Liberation & A Preview of Episode 2 About Guru Yogi Shivanji Guru Yogi Shivanji is a teacher of Siddha wisdom, yoga, mantra, and consciousness whose work integrates ancient Indian spiritual traditions with practical approaches to inner transformation. Through decades of study, practice, and teaching, he explores the relationship between the body, mind, breath, and consciousness, helping seekers understand the deeper principles behind healing and self-realisation. About Dr Vignesh Devraj Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma. If you are interested in doing a one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj, please find the details here: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-ist If you are economically challenged, please use the form below to request a free Ayurvedic consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA – ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE Vata governs Prana, the nervous system, movement, and our emotional well-being. In Ayurveda, balancing Vata is considered one of the most important aspects of healing. This comprehensive online course includes over 6 hours of practical teachings, downloadable notes, and simple tools you can integrate into daily life. Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/ For further information, kindly visit: www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com Instagram – @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj Twitter – @VigneshDevraj We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a new episode. Thank you for your support. Disclaimer: We strongly recommend that the content discussed in these episodes should not be used as medical advice or as a substitute for professional medical care.

    #285 Why Healing Begins Beyond the Physical Body with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Guru Yogi Shivanji

  6. Jul 22

    #284 The Hidden Message Behind Anger: What It's Really Trying To Tell You with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)

    The body rarely goes from health to illness overnight. Poor sleep, acidity, fatigue, weight gain, and stress are often early signals that your body is asking for help not symptoms to ignore. Don’t wait for your body to demand attention. Begin your healing journey today with Sitaram Retreats, with a century old legacy of Ayurvedic Healing. Read the success stories of guests who rediscovered their health with Sitaram Retreat: https://sitaramretreat.com/success-stories/ Click here to the first step to healthier version of yourself: https://sitaramretreat.com/ BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA - ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE Vata is responsible for Prana, the master panel of our body, and our emotions. In Ayurveda, it is mentioned that controlling Vata is the most difficult part of healing and recovery. With over 6 hours of content and notes filled with practical insights that can be integrated into our lives. Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/ For further information, kindly visit: www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com Anger is often described as something to suppress, control, or avoid. But what if anger is not the problem? In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj explores anger through the lens of psychology, Ayurveda, and spirituality, revealing that anger is often a messenger rather than the enemy itself. Beneath every outburst may be a deeper emotion asking to be heard: hurt, fear, grief, disrespect, or the need for healthy boundaries. Dr Vignesh explains the difference between destructive anger that protects the ego and creative anger that protects truth, justice, and dignity. He also discusses why people with chronic anger often struggle to express vulnerability, how unresolved emotional wounds affect the body, and what Ayurveda teaches about the relationship between anger, Pitta, inflammation, digestion, and chronic pain. Rather than encouraging suppression, this episode offers a practical framework for transforming anger into awareness, healing, and purposeful action. Episode Highlights: Understanding the true purpose of anger Creative vs destructive anger The hidden wound beneath anger Ayurveda's perspective on Pitta & anger Why attachment fuels anger Transforming anger into purposeful action Timestamps: 00:00 – 03:50: What Is Anger Really Trying To Tell You? 03:50 – 07:50: The Hidden Pain Beneath Anger 07:50 – 11:20: Ayurveda, Pitta & The Physiology Of Anger 11:20 – 15:50: Attachment, Expectations & The Bhagavad Gita 15:50 – 19:50: When Anger Becomes A Force For Change 19:50 – 22:55: Choosing Your Battles & Channelling Anger Wisely About Dr Vignesh Devraj Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma. If you are interested in doing a one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj, please find the details in this link: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-ist If you are economically challenged, please use the form provided to request a free Ayurvedic consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj Twitter - @VigneshDevraj We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss any new episodes. Thank you for your support. Disclaimer: We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions.

    #284 The Hidden Message Behind Anger: What It's Really Trying To Tell You with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)

  7. Jul 15

    #283 The Deeper Lessons Of Mount Kailash: Faith, Surrender & Purpose with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) & Vardhini Seetharaman

    The body rarely goes from health to illness overnight. Poor sleep, acidity, fatigue, weight gain, and stress are often early signals that your body is asking for help not symptoms to ignore. Don’t wait for your body to demand attention. Begin your healing journey today with Sitaram Retreats, with a century old legacy of Ayurvedic Healing. Read the success stories of guests who rediscovered their health with Sitaram Retreat: https://sitaramretreat.com/success-stories/ Click here to the first step to healthier version of yourself: www.sitaramretreat.com BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA - ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE Vata is responsible for Prana, the master panel of our body, and our emotions. In Ayurveda, it is mentioned that controlling Vata is the most difficult part of healing and recovery. With over 6 hours of content and notes filled with practical insights that can be integrated into our lives. Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/ For further information, kindly visit: www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com For centuries, Mount Kailash has drawn seekers from across the world, not simply as a destination, but as a place of profound transformation. In this conversation, Dr. Vignesh Devraj is joined by author and Kailash pilgrim Vardhini Seetharaman to explore what truly unfolds during the sacred Kailash Parikrama. Together, they discuss why Kailash is far more than a high-altitude trek. Through stories of uncertainty, hardship, devotion, surrender, and unexpected grace, they reflect on how the pilgrimage strips away comfort, challenges the ego, and leaves lessons that last long after returning home. The conversation explores Yama Dwar, the practice of letting go, preparing the mind as much as the body, and why faith becomes our greatest strength when plans fall apart. Whether you hope to visit Mount Kailash or are navigating uncertainty in life, this episode offers timeless insights into resilience, spirituality, and trusting the journey. Episode Highlights: The call of Kailash Preparing for Kailash The symbolism of Yama Dwar Living with uncertainty Faith & surrender Letting go of control Lessons from Kailash Kailash & Inner Transformation Timestamps: 00:00 – 06:45 – The Call of Kailash 06:45 – 13:15 – Beyond Physical Strength 13:15 – 18:55 – Yama Dwar & Letting Go 18:55 – 25:35 – Uncertainty as a Teacher 25:35 – 31:40 – Grace & Miracles 31:40 – 37:55 – Trusting the Journey 37:55 – 40:55 – Lessons Beyond Kailash 40:55 – 45:10 – Preparing for Kailash 45:10 – 49:40 – Every Journey Is Different 49:40 – 56:40 – Beyond Comfort 56:40 – 01:00:15 – Miles to Mahadev 01:00:15 – 01:02:31 – Why Kailash Calls You Back About Vardhini Seetharaman Vardhini Seetharaman is a spiritual traveller, speaker, and author of Miles to Mahadev, a travel memoir chronicling her pilgrimages to Kailash, Adi Kailash, and Om Parvat. She inspires others to prepare not just physically, but mentally and spiritually for these sacred journeys. About Dr Vignesh Devraj Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma. If you are interested in doing a one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj, please find the details in this link: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-ist If you are economically challenged, please use the form provided to request a free Ayurvedic consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform Instagram – @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj Twitter – @VigneshDevraj We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss any new episodes. Thank you for your support. Disclaimer: We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions.

    #283 The Deeper Lessons Of Mount Kailash: Faith, Surrender & Purpose with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) & Vardhini Seetharaman

  8. Jul 8

    #282 What Mount Kailash Taught Me About Uncertainty & Letting Go with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)

    The body rarely goes from health to illness overnight. Poor sleep, acidity, fatigue, weight gain, and stress are often early signals that your body is asking for help not symptoms to ignore. Don’t wait for your body to demand attention. Begin your healing journey today with Sitaram Retreats, with a century old legacy of Ayurvedic Healing. Read the success stories of guests who rediscovered their health with Sitaram Retreat: https://sitaramretreat.com/success-stories/ Click here to the first step to healthier version of yourself: https://sitaramretreat.com/ BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA - ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE Vata is responsible for Prana, the master panel of our body, and our emotions. In Ayurveda, it is mentioned that controlling Vata is the most difficult part of healing and recovery. With over 6 hours of content and notes filled with practical insights that can be integrated into our lives. Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/ For further information, kindly visit: www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com For over two decades, visiting Mount Kailash remained one of Dr Vignesh Devraj's deepest spiritual aspirations. In this deeply personal episode, he shares his experience of finally completing the sacred Kailash Parikrama, not simply as a physical trek, but as a profound journey of surrender, uncertainty, devotion, and inner transformation. From navigating unpredictable weather, high-altitude challenges, and physical exhaustion to witnessing extraordinary acts of faith, this conversation explores what Kailash teaches beyond the pilgrimage itself. Dr Vignesh reflects on the symbolism of letting go at Yama Dwar, the lessons hidden within discomfort, and how uncertainty becomes one of life's greatest spiritual teachers. Rather than being a travel diary, this episode is an invitation to examine how we respond when life refuses to follow our plans, and why true transformation often begins when we stop trying to control every outcome. Episode Highlights: Preparing for the Kailash Parikrama Lessons from uncertainty & surrender The meaning of Yama Dwar Letting go before moving forward Facing fear at high altitude Devotion beyond physical endurance What Mount Kailash taught me Trusting life instead of controlling it Timestamps: 00:00 – 05:45: A Dream Two Decades In The Making 05:45 – 10:30: Beginning The Sacred Parikrama 10:30 – 15:45: Enduring The Mountain's Greatest Challenges 15:45 – 21:30: Devotion, Ego & The Meaning Of Letting Go 21:30 – 26:30: The Spiritual Lessons Of Kailash 26:30 – 31:42: Returning Home With A Different Perspective About Dr Vignesh Devraj Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma. If you are interested in doing a one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj, please find the details in this link: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-ist If you are economically challenged, please use the form provided to request a free Ayurvedic consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj Twitter - @VigneshDevraj We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss any new episodes. Thank you for your support. Disclaimer: We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions.

    #282 What Mount Kailash Taught Me About Uncertainty & Letting Go with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
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In Ayurveda we say, health is the foundation to enjoy the beauty of life. This podcast is a guide for you to reconnect with the most powerful, natural healing resources in order to benefit from optimal health and vitality. We will give you simple tools and practical advice to easily integrate herbal remedies and ancient healing methods such as meditation, breathing practices and ayurvedic nutrition into your modern lifestyle. Tune in and be inspired by enlightening stories from genuine healers around the world and individuals sharing how natural healing transformed their life.

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  • Creator
    Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    291
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    Clean
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    © Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
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    Ayurvedic Healing And Beyond

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