Ayurvedic Healing And Beyond

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.

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.

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.

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

In this guided meditation, Dr Vignesh Devraj invites you to explore one of the greatest sources of stress in modern life, the constant need to control everything.

Many of us spend our days trying to manage outcomes, predict the future, and carry responsibilities that were never entirely ours to hold. Over time, this constant mental effort creates tension in the body, keeps the nervous system on high alert, and makes it difficult to experience genuine calm.

Through gentle breath awareness, mindful reflection, and Ayurvedic wisdom, this meditation helps you recognise the difference between effort and control, inviting you to participate in life without carrying the burden of trying to control every outcome.

Whether you are navigating uncertainty, stress, difficult relationships, work pressures, or simply looking for a few moments of stillness before your day begins, this practice offers a simple reminder: do your best, and release the rest.

Episode Highlights:

A guided meditation for letting go

Why do we try to control everything

Learning to trust the body's intelligence

Control vs participation

Breath as a tool for surrender

Responding instead of reacting

Living with uncertainty

"I do my part. I release the rest."

Timestamps:

00:00 - 04:30: Settling Into The Present Moment

04:30 - 09:00: Trusting The Intelligence Of The Body

09:00 - 13:30: What Is Truly Within Your Control?

13:30 - 18:00: The Wisdom Of Letting Go

18:00 - 23:00: Releasing Fear & Embracing Uncertainty

23:00 - 28:10: Choosing Presence Over Pressure

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.

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

In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj explores Fibromyalgia, one of the most misunderstood chronic pain conditions of our time.

Many people living with Fibromyalgia are told that their reports are normal, their scans are clear, and that nothing appears to be wrong. Yet they continue to experience widespread pain, fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, and a deep sense of exhaustion that affects every aspect of life.

Dr Vignesh explains the modern understanding of central sensitisation, why Fibromyalgia is not an imaginary condition, and how the nervous system can become overly sensitive to normal stimuli. He also shares his clinical observations from treating patients over the past two decades, including common emotional patterns, the relationship between sleep and pain, and why many patients feel unseen and misunderstood.

The conversation explores Fibromyalgia through an Ayurvedic lens, discussing Vata imbalance, Agni, Ama, Panchakarma, lifestyle interventions, nervous system regulation, and the importance of creating a healing environment.

Episode Highlights:

Why Fibromyalgia is often misunderstood

Understanding central sensitisation

Sleep, pain & nervous system health

Fibromyalgia through an Ayurvedic lens

Vata, Agni & Ama explained

Fibromyalgia and perimenopause

Can Panchakarma help?

Practical steps for recovery

Timestamps:

00:00 - 03:59: Why Fibromyalgia Is Often Misunderstood

04:00 - 08:00: Central Sensitisation, Sleep & The Nervous System

08:00 - 12:00: Fibromyalgia Through The Ayurvedic Lens

12:00 - 16:00: Movement, CBT & Panchakarma

16:00 - 20:00: Emotional Patterns, Stress & Healing

20:00 - 23:19: Practical Steps For Recovery & Final Thoughts

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.

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

In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj explores one of the most common misconceptions in modern Ayurveda: the belief that an online dosha quiz can accurately tell you who you are.

Many people take a quiz, receive a dosha label, and begin identifying with symptoms such as anxiety, acidity, poor sleep, weight gain, or fatigue as though they are permanent aspects of their personality.

But Ayurveda offers a much deeper framework.

Dr Vignesh explains the difference between Prakriti, your healthiest baseline, and Vikriti, the deviations that develop through stress, lifestyle, relationships, environment, and life experiences. The episode explores why symptoms are not identities, how online quizzes often confuse imbalance with true nature, and why real healing begins when we understand how far we have drifted from our healthiest self.

The conversation also introduces the philosophy behind the "Return To Your Healthiest Self" retreat in Austria and how Ayurveda can become a tool for self-awareness rather than self-labelling.

Episode Highlights:

• Why dosha quizzes can be misleading

• Prakriti vs Vikriti explained

• Why symptoms are not your identity

• Stress, anxiety & false self-labels

• Understanding your healthiest baseline

• Returning to balance through Ayurveda

Timestamps:

00:00 - 02:20: The Problem With Online Dosha Quizzes

02:20 - 04:55: Prakriti, Vikriti & Why Symptoms Are Not Your Identity

04:55 - 07:15: Healthiest Self vs Current Self: Understanding The Difference

07:15 - 09:47: Return To Your Healthiest Self: The Austria Retreat

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.

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 hrs 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

In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj focuses on understanding why modern humans are becoming increasingly exhausted despite having more convenience, technology, and comfort than ever before.

Dr Vignesh explains the difference between rest and recovery, how constant stimulation affects the nervous system, why silence feels uncomfortable for many people today, and how Shirodhara creates the conditions for deep nervous system regulation.

The episode also explores the Ayurvedic concept of rhythm, the relationship between stress and recovery, wearable data observations from patients undergoing Panchakarma, and why Shirodhara should always be personalised rather than treated as a generic relaxation therapy.

Episode Highlights:

• Why rest and recovery are not the same thing

• The hidden cost of constant stimulation

• Why successful people often struggle to switch off

• The difference between passive and active recovery

• Why Shirodhara is becoming more relevant today

• The Ayurvedic concept of rhythm and healing

• How modern life disrupts nervous system balance

• Shirodhara and wearable health data

• Why calmness feels unfamiliar to many people

• Who should and should not undergo Shirodhara

• Takradhara, hot flashes, psoriasis & inflammatory conditions

Timestamps:

00:00 - 02:01: Rest vs Recovery: Understanding the Difference

02:01 - 05:42: Why Modern Humans Struggle to Slow Down

05:42 - 07:49: What Shirodhara Really Is and How It Works

07:49 - 10:36: Racing Thoughts, Recovery & Wearable Health Markers

10:36 - 12:39: Shirodhara, Panchakarma & Burnout Recovery

12:39 - 14:46: Who Should Receive Shirodhara

14:46 - 15:24: Other Conditions & Final Reflections

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.

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 hrs 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

In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj explores the fascinating relationship between seasons, health, and Ayurveda through the lens of Karkidaka Chikitsa, Kerala's traditional monsoon healing protocol.

Ayurvedic physicians considered the monsoon a vulnerable period for overall health. Dr Vignesh explains the science and philosophy behind Karkidaka Kanji, the role of Panchakarma during the monsoon season, and why this period remains one of the most popular times for Ayurvedic treatments in Kerala.

Whether you live in Kerala, Europe, or the Middle East, this episode offers practical insights into how seasonal adaptation is a powerful tool for longevity.

Karkidaka Kanji Guide: How To Prepare It, When To Take It & Who Should Avoid It: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IewRsW5jiDJEbMipK-N7457J3kKm8VzQTRkqtAlUoWY/edit?usp=sharing

Episode Highlights:

Understanding Ritucharya and seasonal adaptation

Why Karkidaka Masam is important in Ayurveda

The connection between monsoon and immunity

Why major decisions were traditionally avoided during Karkidakam

Karkidaka Chikitsa explained

Why monsoon is ideal for Panchakarma

Karkidaka Kanji and its medicinal ingredients

Dasamoola and Dasapushpam benefits

Household vs clinical Ayurvedic protocols

How to apply seasonal Ayurveda anywhere in the world

Timestamps:

00:00 - 02:57: Understanding Karkidaka Masam

02:57 - 06:10: Why Karkidakam became a healing month

06:10 - 08:35: Why monsoon is ideal for Panchakarma

08:35 - 10:20: Navara rice & medicinal properties

10:20 - 12:55: Dasamoola, Dasapushpam & monsoon immunity

12:55 - 14:55: Karkidaka Kanji

14:55 - 18:29: Why people travel for monsoon Ayurveda

18:29 - 19:19: How to practice seasonal Ayurveda at home

19:19 - 20:10: Who should consider Panchakarma during monsoon?

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 or copy paste this in your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform )

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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 hrs 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

Can Panchakarma replace Hormone Replacement Therapy during menopause? Or do both have different roles to play?

In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj breaks down Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), one of the most controversial topics for menopausal health. This conversation explores why many women are deeply confused about HRT, why menopause is not a sudden event, and how Panchakarma can become deeply valuable for the menopausal transition.

If you are confused about HRT, afraid of menopause, or trying to understand where Ayurveda and Panchakarma fit into women’s hormonal health, this episode helps.

Episode Highlights:

Why women became fearful of HRT

Severe menopause symptoms and mental health

Why HRT is neither a villain nor a magic solution

Menopause as a continuation of long-term lifestyle patterns

Panchakarma as preparation for perimenopause and menopause

The role of sleep, stress, burnout, and recovery

Timestamps:

00:00 - 01:06: Panchakarma vs HRT

01:06 - 03:25: Severe Menopause symptoms

03:25 - 05:39: Menopause & Lifestyle patterns

05:39 - 07:16: Panchakarma as preparation

07:16 - 08:53: Mild to moderate symptoms

08:53 - 09:51: Combining HRT and Panchakarma

09:51 - 11:09: Firefighting vs prevention

About Dr Vignesh Devraj

Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, 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 here.

(or copy paste this in your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform )

For further information about Dr Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit:

www.vigneshdevraj.com

www.sitaramretreat.com

Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj

Twitter - @VigneshDevraj

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Disclaimer: We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions.

The 14-Day Ayurvedic Reset at Sitaram Retreat

This 14-day program at Sitaram Retreat focuses on resetting the body’s natural balance, creating the conditions in which sustainable healing can finally happen without quick fixes.

If you have been struggling with autoimmune conditions, menopause, burnout, or stagnant weight loss, then consider taking time out for a deep reset and authentic healing.

Check out www.sitaramretreat.com or Chat Here: https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=8138888912&text&type=phone_number&app_absent=0

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 hrs 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

Can Panchakarma replace Hormone Replacement Therapy during menopause? Or do both have different roles to play?

In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj breaks down Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), one of the most controversial topics for menopausal health. This conversation explores why many women are deeply confused about HRT, why menopause is not a sudden event, and how Panchakarma can become deeply valuable for the menopausal transition.

If you are confused about HRT, afraid of menopause, or trying to understand where Ayurveda and Panchakarma fit into women’s hormonal health, this episode helps.

Episode Highlights:

Why women became fearful of HRT

Severe menopause symptoms and mental health

Why HRT is neither a villain nor a magic solution

Menopause as a continuation of long-term lifestyle patterns

Panchakarma as preparation for perimenopause and menopause

The role of sleep, stress, burnout, and recovery

Timestamps:

00:00 - 01:06: Panchakarma vs HRT

01:06 - 03:25: Severe Menopause symptoms

03:25 - 05:39: Menopause & Lifestyle patterns

05:39 - 07:16: Panchakarma as preparation

07:16 - 08:53: Mild to moderate symptoms

08:53 - 09:51: Combining HRT and Panchakarma

09:51 - 11:09: Firefighting vs prevention

About Dr Vignesh Devraj

Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, 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 here.

(or copy paste this in your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform )

For further information about Dr Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit:

www.vigneshdevraj.com

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’ll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support.