#245 - Difference Between Fitness And Health | With Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)

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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, 2026

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Theme: Ayurveda For Health

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Ayurvedic Lecture with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)

Date: 30 Oct 2025 | Time: 18:30 (doors open at 18:00)

Venue: Indian Consulate General, Widenmayerstraße 15, 80538 Munich

Language: English | Duration: ~2 hours

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In today’s world, it’s easy to confuse fitness with health, but they’re not the same. Fitness is about strength, endurance, and performance, while health is the deeper harmony of your body, mind, and energy. You can be fit and still feel exhausted, anxious, or unwell if your internal balance is off.

In this episode, we unpack the vital difference between the two, and why true well-being goes far beyond a perfect body or workout routine. Tune in to discover how to pursue fitness without sacrificing your health, and create a lifestyle that truly supports your long-term vitality and inner peace.

Episode Highlights:

Difference between Fitness and Health

7 Dhatus in our Body

Endurance and Strength Training

The Hyrox Experience

Yoga vs Gym: Which is better?

Health, Wellness, and Recovery

Timestamps:

00:00 - 04:30: Is Fitness Healthy?

04:30 - 12:00: Balancing Wellness with Workouts

12:00 - 14:00: Discipline that can harm you

14:00 - 19:30: Push Limits like it's a challenge

19:30 - 21:07: Closing Thoughts

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