#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 misdirected creative energy can spiral into worry and fear.

Through practical tools and Ayurvedic insights, you’ll learn how to reframe anxiety into resilience and curiosity, cultivating clarity and balance in everyday life.

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Episode Highlights

The difference between fear and anxiety

Vata imbalance and Anxious thoughts

Low-grade anxiety and long-term health.

Alarmed “Nervous” System

Practical tools to calm anxiety

Sattva, Guna, and the anxiety cycle.

Curiosity, Adaptability, and inner peace.

Timestamps:

00:00 - 01:00: What is Anxiety?

01:00 - 02:00: Our Ancestors, Vata & Anxiousness

02:00 - 07:00: “Nervous” System & Brain Wiring

07:00 - 09:00: Low Grade Anxiety & Long-term Wellbeing

09:00 - 14:30: Ways to Calm Your Anxiety

14:30 - 15:30: Reframing Anxiety & Triggers

15:30 - 17:30: Sattva Gunna

17:30 - 18:25: Steps Forward to Handle Anxiety

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BALANCE THE MIGHTY VATA - ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE

What makes Ayurveda unique in its treatment approach is its practical wisdom on the concept of Vata. Vata is responsible for Prana - the life energy, nervous system - 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.

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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