Ayurvedic Healing And Beyond
This podcast explores Ayurvedic principles and natural healing methods to help listeners achieve optimal health and vitality. It offers practical advice on herbal remedies, meditation, breathing practices, and Ayurvedic nutrition for modern lifestyles. The show features inspiring stories from genuine healers and individuals who have transformed their lives through natural healing.
Episodes
#295 Beyond Destiny: Free Will, Karma & the Wisdom of Jyotish with Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay) & Laura Plumb
The way we understand ourselves can influence the way we understand our health, our choices and our relationship with life.In this episode of Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond, Dr Vignesh Devraj continues his conversation with Laura Plumb, a practitioner and teacher of Jyotish and Ayurvedic cooking, exploring the connections between Jyotish, Ayurveda, Prakriti and the way we understand our individual
#294 Why India’s future lies in her children’s first 1000 days? with Job Zachariah & Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
The first 1,000 days of a child’s life, from conception to the second birthday, are often described as a critical window of opportunity. During this period, nutrition, health, care and the environment around a child can influence their development and future wellbeing.In this episode of Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond, Dr Vignesh Devraj is joined by Job Zachariah, who has spent many years working w
#293 Panchakarma Retreat: What Really Happens in 14 or 21 Days? | Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
It’s heartbreaking to see what our brothers and sisters in Nepal are going through. With the little network we’ve built through this channel, I’m sharing a Relief Fund donation link for those who would like to extend their support. I request you all to contribute in whatever way you can, through your time, your prayers, or your financial support.https://www.sukha-ev.de/aktuelles/hilfe-nach-der-flu
#292 What is Panchakarma? Watch this before you book | With Dr Vignesh MD (Ay)
It’s heartbreaking to see what our brothers and sisters in Nepal are going through. With the little network we’ve built through this channel, I’m sharing a Relief Fund donation link for those who would like to extend their support. I request you all to contribute in whatever way you can, through your time, your prayers, or your financial support.https://www.sukha-ev.de/aktuelles/hilfe-nach-der-flu
#291 The Art of Letting Go: A Guided Meditation for Good Night Sleep with Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
This 13-minute guided meditation invites you to let go of the effort to fall asleep and reconnect with your body's natural ability to rest. Through gentle body awareness, breath observation and subtle inner relaxation, this practice helps you release the tension of the day and create space for deeper rest.In this episode of Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond, Dr Vignesh Devraj guides you through a
#290 Menopause, Fertility & Ayurveda with Dr Resmi V Rajagopal & Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
MENOPAUSE PANCHAKARMA PROGRAMWomen 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 healt
#289 The Man Who Built India Today: Aroon Purie on Health, Purpose & Life at 80 with Dr. Vignesh Devraj & Aroon Purie
MENOPAUSE PANCHAKARMA PROGRAMWomen 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 healt
#288 Is Being Fit The Same As Being Healthy? | Fitness, Resilience & True Health with Deepti Chandak & Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
MENOPAUSE PANCHAKARMA PROGRAMWomen 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 healt
#287 Can Your Mind Influence Disease? | Pancha Koshas, Prana & The Science of Healing with Guru Yogi Shivanji & Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
MENOPAUSE PANCHAKARMA PROGRAMWomen 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 healt
#286 Your Body Isn’t Broken It’s Stagnant | Kizhi: The Ayurvedic Therapy That Restores Movement with 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 he
#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
#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 he
#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 he
#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 he
#281 The Art of Letting Go: Guided Meditation 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 he
#280 Fibromyalgia Explained: Why Your Pain Is Real Even When Reports Are Normal With Dr Vignesh Devraj
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 he
#279 Are You Mistaking Your Imbalance For Your Nature 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 he
#278 Rest Is Not Recovery: What Shirodhara Teaches Us About Burnout & the Nervous System 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 he
#277 Karkidaka Chikitsa: Why Kerala's Monsoon Is Ayurveda's Most Powerful Healing Season With Dr Vignesh Devraj
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 he
#275 Menopause Beyond Fear | HRT and Panchakarma Explained with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
The 14-Day Ayurvedic Reset at Sitaram RetreatThis 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. Che
#275 Menopause Beyond Fear | HRT and Panchakarma Explained with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
The 14-Day Ayurvedic Reset at Sitaram RetreatThis 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. Che
#276 People-Pleasing, The Throat Chakra & Why Self-Love Heals Your Thyroid With Dr Vignesh Devraj and Dr Dixa Bhavsar
The 14-Day Ayurvedic Reset at Sitaram RetreatThis 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. Che
#274 Trauma, Suppressed Emotions & Healing Through Movement with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) & Luuk Melisse
The 14-Day Ayurvedic Reset at Sitaram RetreatThis 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. Che
#273 Why So Many Women Are Developing Hashimoto’s Today with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Dr. Dixa Bhavsar
The 14-Day Ayurvedic Reset at Sitaram RetreatThis 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. Che
#273 Why So Many Women Are Developing Hashimoto’s Today with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Dr. Dixa Bhavsar
The 14-Day Ayurvedic Reset at Sitaram RetreatThis 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. Che
#272 Perimenopause: The Missing Conversation Every Woman Must Have with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
Menopause isn’t a sudden event; it’s a transition that begins 5-10 years earlier. In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj explains what really happens during perimenopause and menopause, why symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety, and poor sleep feel unpredictable, and how your earlier lifestyle and menstrual health shape this phase.From an Ayurvedic perspective, menopause is a stage of depletion where re
#271 Return to Abundance: A Guided Meditation on Effortless Receiving with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
This 12-minute guided meditation invites you to shift your understanding of abundance from something you chase to something you allow. Through gentle breath awareness, body relaxation, and subtle inner observation, this practice helps you reconnect with the natural flow of abundance already present within you.Episode HighlightsGrounding into the present moment through breathReleasing physical tens
#270 Migraine: Causes, Triggers, and Ayurvedic Management with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
What if your migraine isn’t random, but your body trying to tell you something important?In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj breaks down why migraine is not just a headache and why simply escaping triggers or taking painkillers isn’t enough. From inflammation to the surprising link between gut health and migraines, this episode connects modern science with Ayurvedic insight. You’ll discover how sl
#269 Reconnecting With Your True Purpose: A Guided Meditation with Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
This guided meditation invites you to shift how you relate to purpose—not as something to be found externally, but as an inner intelligence already present within you. Through breath awareness, body relaxation, and subtle reflection, the session gently guides you back to moments of inner alignment and quiet clarity. Rather than forcing answers, it creates space for a deeper listening—where purpose
#268 Why You Feel Dead at 3 PM: The Truth About Naps Nobody Tells You | With Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
Napping is often misunderstood as laziness, but what if it’s actually a performance booster? There’s a difference between napping and sleeping, and this episode explores the Ayurvedic perspective behind it, explaining why your body naturally experiences an energy dip and how intentional naps can enhance focus, recovery, and productivity. Key Topics CoveredWhy napping is often stigmatizedThe Scienc
#267 Why Coffee Works for Some People and Backfires for Others | With Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
Most of us cannot start our day without a cup of coffee, but is it actually giving us energy, or just hiding fatigue? In this episode, we explore coffee through both Ayurveda and modern physiology. This is not about labeling coffee as “good” or “bad,” but understanding how it interacts with your body. Why does coffee make some people feel sharp and productive, while others feel anxious, restless,
#266 Spirituality in Healthcare: What Dying People Taught Me About Being Alive | With Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Kenneth Nacario Lee
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#265 Why Some Angry People Change the World (And Others Destroy Themselves) | With Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
Anger is often seen as something dangerous or something that must be suppressed. But from an Ayurvedic perspective, anger is not inherently negative. It is a powerful emotional force that, when understood and directed properly, can become a source of clarity, courage, and transformation.The conversation examines how anger arises, what happens in the brain and body during moments of anger, and why
#264 Bhakti, Prayer & The Healing Power of Voice With Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Jahnavi Harrison
In this conversation, we explore bhakti not merely as philosophy, but as lived experience. The Grammy-nominated Jahnavi Harrison shares how prayer, kirtan, and service shaped her life and how voice becomes a pathway to healing and surrender. From the teachings of Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita to the raw reality of ego, repetition, and pain, this episode moves between the sacred and the practical.Ep
#263 From Moksha to Muscle: How Yoga Became Fitness with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Prasad Rangnekar
Yoga today is widely understood as a physical practice centered around flexibility and postures. However, its original intent goes far beyond the body. In this episode, we discuss how yoga is not an activity performed for an hour a day, but a lifelong process of refining awareness and transforming the way we perceive ourselves and the world. We examine why suffering has traditionally been the star
#262 Agni, Ama and Autoimmunity: The Fire That Protects or Destroys You | With Dr Vignesh Devraj and Dr Vaidya M Prasad
In this episode, we dive deep into one of Ayurveda’s most fundamental yet misunderstood concepts of Agni. Often translated simply as “digestive fire,” Agni is far more than digestion. It is the body’s intelligence to transform food into energy, nutrients into tissues, experiences into learning, and stress into resilience. When this ability weakens, stagnation begins. And stagnation, Ayurveda says,
#261 Gayatri Mantra Explained Word by Word: For Clarity, Dharma and Mental Strength | With Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Shantala Sriramaiah
Although mantra chanting is widely practiced today, its depth, rigor, and transformative potential are rarely understood in their true spirit. Along with Shantala Sriramaiah, we explore the deeper science of Vedic mantra practice. Together, they unpack how mantra creates a transformation within you, how Gayatri cultivates clarity in moments of crisis, and how Mrityunjaya helps us develop a healthy
#260 Forgiveness: The Art of Making The Body Feel Safe Again with Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj moves beyond the moral ideas of being “nice” or “letting things go.” This conversation reframes forgiveness as a form of emotional and biological recovery. Drawing from Ayurveda, psychology, and lived clinical experience, the episode explores how unresolved emotional pain impacts immunity, inflammation, and healing, and why forgiveness is less about others and m
#259 The Art of Setting Healthy Boundaries with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Ananta Ripa Ajmera
Lets understand what healthy boundaries truly mean, not as rigid walls of protection, but as living, conscious guidelines rooted in self-knowledge. This conversation looks at why boundaries keep shifting, how attachment and detachment coexist, and when boundaries turn self-destructive. We discuss how the body communicates its limits through signals like fatigue, digestion issues, skin breakouts, a
#258 Vitamin D Deficiency Explained: Immunity, Mood & Bone Health With Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most common yet ignored health issues today, and its impact goes far beyond bones. In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devaraj explains how low vitamin D affects energy, immunity, bone strength, autoimmune conditions, and mental health.Drawing from both Ayurveda and modern medical science, the episode explores the Ayurvedic concept of Atapa Seva under Shamana Chikitsa,
# 257 Restoring Balance: A Deeper Look at Iron Deficiency Anemia in Women | With Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
FREE Journal for Inner Alignment before you start working on your New Year Goals: https://vigneshdevraj.com/The-Grounding-Journal/ Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most widespread yet overlooked health challenges affecting women today. In this episode, we explore why low iron is not just about fatigue but deeply impacts hormones, menstrual health, fertility, mental well-being, and long-term vi
#256 Exploring Ayurvedic Beauty & Dinacharya | With Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay) and Shilpa Agrawal
FREE Journal for Inner Alignment before you start working on your New Year Goals: https://vigneshdevraj.com/The-Grounding-Journal/ Dr. Vignesh Devraj and Shilpa Agrawal take on an honest conversation on why Wellness practices often feel overwhelming and how they don’t have to be. From the fear of Dinacharya being “too much” to redefining luxury as health, this episode explores realistic wellness,
#255 Setting Sankalpa for your Health in 2026 | With Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
As the new year begins, many of us set resolutions that initially feel motivating but prove difficult to sustain. In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj introduces the ancient Ayurvedic concept of Sankalpa and explains why real change begins not with force, but with clarity and alignment.This conversation explores why health is the foundation of every goal, how priorities shape our choices, and how s
#254 Navigating Cravings and Binge Eating During the Festive Season with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
As we step into the festive season filled with celebrations, gatherings, and endless food choices, many people find themselves slipping into patterns of binge eating, often followed by guilt and confusion. In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj explains the deeper science and Ayurvedic perspective behind binge behaviours, how our environment shapes our cravings, and the practical steps we can take to
#253 Biomarkers of Mental Health with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
While we cannot diagnose anxiety or depression with a single blood test, modern biomarkers can reveal the physical disruptions that influence how we think, feel, and respond to stress. From micronutrient deficiencies to inflammation, your physiology silently shapes your emotional world.Through the Ayurvedic lens of Vata imbalance and the foundational 3R Protocol, this episode shows how understandi
#252 Vision Behind India’s Exclusive Ayurvedic Retreat: Introducing Sitaram x The Postcard Old Goa with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Kapil Chopra
In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj announces an exciting new chapter for Sitaram Retreats, the launch of the Sitaram Ayurveda Experience, a concept that blends the timeless science of Ayurveda with soulful, slow-living spaces designed for deep rest and inner renewal.To explore this, Dr. Vignesh is joined by Kapil Chopra, founder of The Postcard Hotels, a brand widely recognised for redefining mod
#251 How AI Is Transforming Human Intelligence, Workspaces & Healthcare with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Krishnakumar
Upcoming Ayurveda Retreat/ Workshop/ EventsA Two-Week Immersive Healing Experience, with Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)Guided personally by Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay), our upcoming retreat isn’t just about receiving treatments, it’s about transforming the patterns that created imbalance in the first place.Dates: December 22, 2025 – January 5, 2026Venue: Sitaram X The Postcard Old Goahttps://sitaramret
#250 The Three R Protocol: Understanding the Essence of Holistic Healing with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
Upcoming Ayurveda Retreat/ Workshop/ EventsA Two-Week Immersive Healing Experience, with Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)Guided personally by Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay), our upcoming retreat isn’t just about receiving treatments, it’s about transforming the patterns that created imbalance in the first place.Dates: December 22, 2025 – January 5, 2026Venue: Sitaram X The Postcard Old Goahttps://sitaramret
#249 Understanding Emotional Intelligence Through Ayurvedic Wisdom | With Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
Upcoming Ayurveda Retreat/ Workshop/ EventsA Two-Week Immersive Healing Experience, with Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)Guided personally by Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay), our upcoming retreat isn’t just about receiving treatments, it’s about transforming the patterns that created imbalance in the first place.Dates: December 22, 2025 – January 5, 2026Venue: Sitaram X The Postcard Old Goahttps://sitaramret
#248 Autism, Healthy Parenting, Side- effects of screen time & Pediatric Care in Ayurveda | With Dr. Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay) and Dr. Arun Warrier
Upcoming Ayurveda Retreat/ Workshop/ EventsA Two-Week Immersive Healing Experience, with Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)Guided personally by Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay), our upcoming retreat isn’t just about receiving treatments, it’s about transforming the patterns that created imbalance in the first place.Dates: December 22, 2025 – January 5, 2026Venue: Sitaram X The Postcard Old Goahttps://sitaramret
#247: Rise of Ayurveda & Holistic healthcare in Germany | With Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay) and Carina Preuss
Upcoming Ayurveda Retreat/ Workshop/ EventsA Two-Week Immersive Healing Experience, with Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)Guided personally by Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay), our upcoming retreat isn’t just about receiving treatments, it’s about transforming the patterns that created imbalance in the first place.Dates: December 22, 2025 – January 5, 2026Venue: Sitaram X The Postcard Old Goahttps://sitaramret
#246 Circadian Rhythm: Aligning with Nature’s Clock for True Health| With Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
Upcoming Ayurveda Retreat/ Workshop/ Events A Two-Week Immersive Healing Experience, with Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)Guided personally by Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay), our upcoming retreat isn’t just about receiving treatments, it’s about transforming the patterns that created imbalance in the first place. Dates: December 22, 2025 – January 5, 2026Venue: Sitaram X The Postcard Old Goahttps://sitaramr
#245 - Difference Between Fitness And Health | With Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
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#244 Vegan, Vegetarian, or Meat: What’s the Best Diet for Humans? | Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay) and Sangeetha Aiyer
Upcoming Ayurveda Retreat/ Workshop/ Events A Two-Week Immersive Healing Experience, with Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)Guided personally by Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay), our upcoming retreat isn’t just about receiving treatments, it’s about transforming the patterns that created imbalance in the first place. Dates: December 22, 2025 – January 5, 2026Venue: Sitaram X The Postcard Old Goahttps://sitaram
#243 Can Nutrition Heal the Rising Lifestyle and Hormonal Disorders? | Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Sangeetha Aiyer
Explore how modern lifestyles have disrupted our relationship with food, family, and health, and how to rebuild balance through mindful living. Understand how conditions like IBS, PCOS, and excessive weight gain stem from poor routines and processed diets. Tune in for practical insights on restoring digestion, managing hormones, and cultivating healthy family routines that nourish both body and mi
#242 Emotional Pain Relief: Guided Meditation with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
In this calming guided meditation, you’ll be led through a powerful journey of emotional pain relief and healing. This episode helps you relax your body, connect with your breath, and reframe pain as a gentle call for attention rather than punishment. Through soothing affirmations and visualizations, you’ll learn to witness discomfort with compassion, release emotional burdens, and trust your body
#241 Breaking Free from the Comfort of Learned Helplessness | With Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
Learned helplessness quietly shapes every aspect of our lives. People develop limiting beliefs that keep them feeling stuck in a loop of failures, often leading to resignation or a victim mentality. This episode’s central idea is to connect learned helplessness to tamas and explain how it can be mistaken for acceptance or passivity. But learned helplessness can be unlearned, tune in to know how. E
#240 Finding Balance Between Spirituality and Money | With Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
Can spirituality and money truly coexist? Many people believe that being spiritual means avoiding money and see wealth as a distraction from inner growth. But is money really the problem, or is it our relationship with it? Through thought-provoking insights and practical wisdom, the discussion reframes money as a tool that magnifies our inner state and supports noble causes.Episode HighlightsMoney
#239 Going Beyond Spiritual Bypassing With Radical Acceptance and Accountability | With Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Ananta Ripa Ajmera
Spirituality can be a powerful force for healing, but what happens when it becomes a mask for avoidance? In this conversation, our guest Ananta Ripa Ajmera explores the rising phenomenon of spiritual bypassing: using spiritual language to escape responsibility, dismiss effort as “divine timing,” or rationalize inaction as destiny.Ananta offers radical responsibility as the antidote: taking full ow
#238 Recovering from Burnout: Guided Meditation with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
Feeling drained, exhausted, or disconnected from yourself? In this soothing guided meditation, you’ll be gently led back into inner peace and alignment. Together, we’ll begin by relaxing the body from head to toe, calming the nervous system, with powerful affirmations and intentions to release resistance, unhealthy patterns, and the pressure of external validation.Whether you’re moving through bur
#237 Understanding & Overcoming Anxiety with Ayurveda with Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
In today’s episode, delve into the root causes of anxiety through the lens of both modern science and Ayurvedic wisdom. Unlike what the common Indian society preaches, anxiety is not just “all in the mind”; it is the body’s natural response to perceived threats, often triggered by imagination rather than reality. Dr. Vignesh shares how Ayurveda views anxiety as an imbalance of Vata dosha, and how
#236 Breaking Free from the Binge Eating Cycle | With Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj unpacks the emotional and physiological roots of binge eating, a struggle many face silently. Instead of blaming willpower, he explores what the body and mind truly crave during such episodes.Discover how Ayurvedic wisdom, mindful eating, and practical lifestyle strategies can break the binge cycle, restore balance, and replace guilt with compassion. Learn why ou
#235 Exploring Ayurveda, Bali, and the Spirit of Transformation with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Claude Chouinard
In this inspiring episode, Claude Chouinard, founder of OneWorld Ayurveda shares his journey from organizing yoga retreats to creating one of Bali’s most respected Panchakarma centers. He recounts the pivotal moment that led him to embrace Ayurvedic healing, the challenges of building an authentic Ayurvedic retreat outside India, and the profound spiritual culture of Bali that makes the island uni
#234 Healing from Anxiety: Guided Meditation with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
Relax your body. Quiet your mind. In this deeply calming guided meditation for anxiety, you’ll be gently led to relax your body, quiet your mind, and align with your highest self. As you move through the practice, you'll release limiting beliefs, connect with the divine intelligence within, and open yourself to true emotional and spiritual healing. Whether you're seeking morning clarity, a
#233 Understanding the Biomarkers of Kapha | With Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
Dr. Vignesh Devraj explores the Ayurvedic approach to understanding Kapha dosha imbalance through modern biomarkers like cholesterol, insulin resistance, and immune markers. He explains how to differentiate ojas (healthy kapha) from ama (toxic kapha), and the impact of high kapha on issues like weight gain, fatigue, allergies, and depression. You’ll also learn powerful lifestyle tips to bring kaph
#232 Understanding the Biomarkers of Pitta | With Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (AY)
In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj explores the often-overlooked but deeply important topic of identifying pitta imbalances using modern tools and Ayurvedic insights. He shares how imbalances in Pitta can manifest physically and mentally, and how specific blood tests and lifestyle signs can point to this doshic aggravation. You’ll also learn Ayurvedic lifestyle strategies, diet recommendations, a
#231 Male Infertility, Sperm Health & Conscious Fatherhood | With Dr Vignesh Devraj and Sidanta Goggate
In this eye-opening and deeply informative episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj sits down with fertility and relationship coach Sidanta to explore a long-overlooked aspect of conception: male reproductive health. From sperm quality and lifestyle choices to emotional intimacy, this conversation takes a bold, compassionate dive into the male contribution to fertility. The episode also shines a light on the r
#230 Understanding the Biomarkers of Vata | With Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (AY)
In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj explores the often-overlooked but deeply important topic of identifying vata imbalances using modern tools and Ayurvedic insights. Unlike pitta and kapha, vata is subtle, formless, and harder to diagnose through conventional means. Dr. Vignesh offers a practical and scientific lens to understand how deficiencies often signal a vata imbalance. From vitamin and ho
#229 Yoga Nidra: Guided Meditation with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD(Ay)
In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj guides us through the deeply restorative practice of Yoga Nidra, also known as yogic sleep. In a world where restlessness has become the norm and true relaxation feels out of reach, Yoga Nidra offers a powerful antidote.Dr. Vignesh gently leads you into this ancient practice of conscious rest, allowing the body to enter a profound state of relaxation while the mi
#228 Is your Wellness Routine giving you Anxiety? | With Dr Vignesh Devraj
In this eye-opening episode, we delve into a growing paradox in today’s health-conscious world: how excessive wellness can lead to ill health. Dr. Vignesh Devraj shares real patient stories ranging from spiritual seekers and fitness enthusiasts to young professionals battling burnout and hormonal issues who are doing everything right yet still ending up depleted, anxious, and imbalanced.Episode Hi
#227 What No One Tells You About Preparing for Pregnancy: Mind, Body & Beyond | With Dr Vignesh Devraj and Sidanta Goggate
In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked aspects of fertility, including metabolic age and societal evolutions that are slowing us, as well as the transformative power of Ayurvedic conception practices. Sidanta joins Dr. Vignesh Devraj to unpack the root causes of modern infertility and how ancient wisdom, conscious changes in day-to-day lifestyle, and emotional well-being can help bridge
#226 Decoding the Ayurvedic Definition of Health through Modern Biomarkers | With Dr Vignesh Devraj
In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj explores the profound Ayurvedic definition of health from the Sushruta Samhita and offers a fascinating correlation between these ancient principles and modern physiological biomarkers. Through a line-by-line breakdown of the classic Ayurvedic sutra, he explains how true health transcends physical fitness and encompasses harmony at the levels of body, mind, and s
#225 Inner Healing: Guided Meditation with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD(Ay)
In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj, with the help of guided meditation, takes a journey into inner healing and self-connection. Through breath awareness, body relaxation, and deep visualization, the listener is guided to connect with the divine intelligence and life force within. It encourages the release of limiting beliefs, fears, and patterns while setting intentions for healing, trust, and tra
#224 What Makes Monsoon the Perfect Time for Detox in Ayurveda? | With Dr Vignesh Devraj
In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj explores why the monsoon season, especially in tropical climates like Kerala, is considered the ideal time for undergoing Panchakarma, Ayurveda’s deep detoxification and rejuvenation process. He shares the physiological, climatic, cultural, and herbal advantages of monsoon therapies, drawing from traditional wisdom and practical experience. Whether you live in In
#223 Sound Healing, Art of Grieving and Facing Death with Grace | With Dr Vignesh Devraj & Dr Shubham Kulkarni
Drawing from over two decades of musical training and deep roots in Ayurvedic philosophy, Dr. Shubham explains how ancient healing modalities like sound, music, and raga-based therapy can support emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being to manage depression, insomnia, and anger.The conversation then turns to one of the most intimate and often overlooked areas of medicine: end-of-life car
#222 Sitar, Sacred Cities & Travelling Through India | With Dr Vignesh Devraj and Hans Wettstein
In this enriching episode, Swiss sitarist and cultural traveler Hans Wettstein shares the story of his decades-long connection with India. Drawn by the sounds of the sitar, Hans immersed himself in Indian classical music as his Sadhana, navigating the challenges of learning a new musical language and cultural differences. Beyond music, Hans recounts his journey into cultural tourism. Hans’s belief
#221 Ayurveda Without Borders: Exploring Ayurvedic Retreats Across the globe | With Dr Vignesh Devraj and Markus Hegemann
Planning an Ayurvedic treatment abroad can feel overwhelming. Should you go to India, Sri Lanka, or perhaps a popular wellness destination like Bali? Does the location truly impact your healing journey? What makes Ayurveda in Kerala unique? And how do you choose the right destination for you?In today’s episode, Dr Vignesh explores these questions with Markus Hegemann, founder of Neue Wege Reisen,
#220 Breaking Limits: Ultramarathon Mindset, Training & Ayurveda| With Dr Vignesh Devraj & Kristian Morgan
To receive a free written summary of the podcast, sign up for our newsletter here. (Or copy paste this link in your browser: https://vigneshdevraj.com/#:~:text=of%20future%20generations.-,SUBSCRIBE,-TO%20RECEIVED%20A )In this conversation, Dr. Vignesh Devraj speaks with Kristian Morgan, an elite ultramarathon runner known for his record-breaking feats across some of the world’s toughest trails. Th
#219 Healing Through Grief, Loss & Emotional Transformation | With Dr Vignesh Devraj & Thao Tu
To receive a free written summary of the podcast, sign up for our newsletter here. (Or copy paste this link in your browser: https://vigneshdevraj.com/#:~:text=of%20future%20generations.-,SUBSCRIBE,-TO%20RECEIVED%20A) In today’s episode, we explore how to navigate the intense emotions of grief, loss, and transformation after tragedy. Through raw honesty and reflection, we discuss the emotional jo
#218 The Power of Sound, Breath & Touch on Vata Dosha | With Dr Vignesh Devraj
To receive a free written summary of the podcast, sign up for our newsletter here. (Or copy paste this link in your browser: https://vigneshdevraj.com/#:~:text=of%20future%20generations.-,SUBSCRIBE,-TO%20RECEIVED%20A) Ever wondered how the simple acts of breathing, touching, and listening can influence your mental health? In today’s episode, we explore the profound role of sound, touch, and breath
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