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Ayurvedic Healing And Beyond

#211 - The Thin Line Between Rest & Laziness | With Dr Vignesh Devraj

Feb 26, 2025
17:43

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In this episode, we challenge the popular idea that "When you rest, you rust" and explore how rest actually restores and strengthens the body and mind. Dr. Vignesh Devraj shares insights on how consistent restful periods can improve overall health, emphasizing the importance of rest for longevity. We dive into different relaxation techniques, draw differences between laziness and genuine rest, and reveal what true recovery feels like.


Topics Covered:

  • Embracing Boredom

  • The Aftermath of Recovery 

  • Negative Rest Periods that drain you 

  • Why our bodies ask for rest 

  • Loop of Recovery & Relapse

Time stamps

00:00 - 00:18: Introduction

00:18 - 04:36: Recovery & Relapse

04:36 - 07:15: Why should you rest?

07:15 - 07:42: Laziness Vs Rest

07:42 - 09:35: Rajas, Tamas and Sattva

09:35 - 11:18: Laziness and Lack of Rest

11:18 - 14:18: Is Netflix and Chill really resting?

14:18 - 15:58: How do you know you’ve recovered?

15:58 - 17:45: Recovery Protocols To Try


Dr Vignesh Devraj 

If you are interested in doing 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


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Recently I have recorded a workshop on - Balancing The Mighty Vata which has over 6 hrs of content, with notes filled with practical inputs that can be integrated into our life. 


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For further information about Dr Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com andwww.sitaramretreat.com 

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