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Kiran Ravandur is a yogi, healer, and humanitarian from the village of Ravandur in South India. He founded Anahata Eco Retreat, a healing sanctuary rooted in Nature, Ayurveda, and Yoga, welcoming people from over 35 countries. He is also the visionary behind Shanti Dhama, a dedicated space for children with disabilities, and Karunashraya, a community for elderly people. His life and work are guided by one simple message: One Earth, One Mind, One Humanity.
In this episode, Kiran shares his journey from a childhood of poverty in rural India - working as a florist at age seven to help his family, to questioning religious rituals while experiencing hunger, discovering yoga and Ayurveda in Mysore, and following an inner calling to build Anahata from scratch.
He talks about his philosophy of life, his work with elderly and disabled communities, the inspiring story of Ashwini, and his new project Shanti Dhama. A conversation about faith, service, and never giving up.
Chapters
00:00 Opening Invocation01:30 Meet Kiran at Anahata02:46 Childhood and Early Work03:55 Questioning Religion05:11 Hunger and Temple Doubts06:32 Finding Yoga in Mysore08:23 Defining Yoga and Spirituality10:33 One Earth One Humanity12:08 The Call to Build Anahata15:37 Early Struggles and First Guests17:29 Word of Mouth to CNN19:42 Faith Nature and Healing Mission21:59 Serving Disabled Community22:48 Joy Through Service23:13 Kids Healing Sanctuary24:02 Ashwini Finds Her Path27:02 Nature As Healer29:01 Retreats And Elder Care31:25 Shanti Dhama Vision33:35 Funding And Determination36:58 Modern Life Disconnection40:27 Karma Yoga And Compassion42:09 Final Message And Farewell43:08 Host Wrap Up And Support
Places mentioned
His village : Ravandur (Karnataka India) · Mysore · Indus Valley Ayurvedic Centre · Windflow Resort · Anahata Eco Retreat
References & inspirations
Guru Jef Crab (Suriname) - The Bhagavad Gita - Kalaripayat ancient Kerala martial art - Hinduism & the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta (non-duality)
To support and follow Kiran's projects 🌿
Website: the-eco-retreat.com
Patreon: patreon.com/anahata
Instagram: @the_eco_retreat @oneearth.onemind.onehumanity
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By Jeanne PignolyKiran Ravandur is a yogi, healer, and humanitarian from the village of Ravandur in South India. He founded Anahata Eco Retreat, a healing sanctuary rooted in Nature, Ayurveda, and Yoga, welcoming people from over 35 countries. He is also the visionary behind Shanti Dhama, a dedicated space for children with disabilities, and Karunashraya, a community for elderly people. His life and work are guided by one simple message: One Earth, One Mind, One Humanity.
In this episode, Kiran shares his journey from a childhood of poverty in rural India - working as a florist at age seven to help his family, to questioning religious rituals while experiencing hunger, discovering yoga and Ayurveda in Mysore, and following an inner calling to build Anahata from scratch.
He talks about his philosophy of life, his work with elderly and disabled communities, the inspiring story of Ashwini, and his new project Shanti Dhama. A conversation about faith, service, and never giving up.
Chapters
00:00 Opening Invocation01:30 Meet Kiran at Anahata02:46 Childhood and Early Work03:55 Questioning Religion05:11 Hunger and Temple Doubts06:32 Finding Yoga in Mysore08:23 Defining Yoga and Spirituality10:33 One Earth One Humanity12:08 The Call to Build Anahata15:37 Early Struggles and First Guests17:29 Word of Mouth to CNN19:42 Faith Nature and Healing Mission21:59 Serving Disabled Community22:48 Joy Through Service23:13 Kids Healing Sanctuary24:02 Ashwini Finds Her Path27:02 Nature As Healer29:01 Retreats And Elder Care31:25 Shanti Dhama Vision33:35 Funding And Determination36:58 Modern Life Disconnection40:27 Karma Yoga And Compassion42:09 Final Message And Farewell43:08 Host Wrap Up And Support
Places mentioned
His village : Ravandur (Karnataka India) · Mysore · Indus Valley Ayurvedic Centre · Windflow Resort · Anahata Eco Retreat
References & inspirations
Guru Jef Crab (Suriname) - The Bhagavad Gita - Kalaripayat ancient Kerala martial art - Hinduism & the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta (non-duality)
To support and follow Kiran's projects 🌿
Website: the-eco-retreat.com
Patreon: patreon.com/anahata
Instagram: @the_eco_retreat @oneearth.onemind.onehumanity