
Ayurvedic Healing And Beyond
In Ayurveda we say, health is the foundation to enjoy the beauty of life. This podcast is a guide for you to reconnect with the most powerful, natural healing resources in order to benefit from optimal health and vitality. We will give you simple tools and practical advice to easily integrate herbal remedies and ancient healing methods such as meditation, breathing practices and ayurvedic nutrition into your modern lifestyle. Tune in and be inspired by enlightening stories from genuine healers around the world and individuals sharing how natural healing transformed their life.
Latest episodes

Apr 8, 2021 • 1h 2min
#59 Ayurvedic Approach to Healthy Weight Loss Part 2 With Vignesh Devraj
In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj is sharing the Live recording of the Ayurvedic Healing and Beyond Sunday Webinar on the topic
Ayurvedic Approach to Healthy Weight loss
The topics discussed in this webinar are
- Ayurvedic wisdom on why some people lose weight easily & some don’t
- How to change the pattern of our body to lose excess fat
- Why mindset is so important for being healthy
- The power of Routine and Exercise
- Certain ayurvedic herbs and recipe to help weight loss
- Importance of ayurvedic therapies and Panchakarma for weight loss
If you are interested in doing one on one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr. Vignesh Devraj, please find the details in this link - Ayurvedic Consultation with Dr. Vignesh Devraj.
For further information about Dr. Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com. His Instagram handles are @sitarambeachretreat @vigneshdevraj
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Disclaimer: - The content of the podcast episodes is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical procedures, consultations, diagnosis, or treatment in any manner. We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions for you, others, or for treating your patients.

Apr 8, 2021 • 1h 11min
#58 Why Living your Dharma/ Distinct Forte is your Birth Right With Santosh Nair
In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj is interviewing Mr. Santosh Nair who is an author, entrepreneur, and an excellent motivational speaker in the training industry today. The topics discussed in this podcast are: What is Distinct forte AKA Dharma How to produce exceptional results when you do things that you love and enjoy doing? Why being in your element is essential for your good health Why we should not waste our time working on our weaknesses? How is focusing on your strength is important? What is meant by creating value? What are its positive impacts? How do leadership, relationship, and creativity create value in humans? Being genius, Facing insecurities Mr. Santosh Nair is available at https://smmart.co.in/ His organization "Smmart Training and Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd" has been instrumental in transforming over 12,000 Entrepreneurs while having changed the lives of more than 2 million individuals, enterprises, and entrepreneurs. For Santhosh Nair online Transformation Courses On Entrepreneurship Please find his bestselling Book Why Do Entrepreneur MissThe Bus:Escape the 21 Growth Stoppers & Kickstart your Growth Engine for the New World: Vol. 1 He can be reached in the following Handles FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM: @iamsantoshnair If you are interested in doing one on one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr. Vignesh Devraj, please find the details in this link - Ayurvedic Consultation with Dr. Vignesh Devraj. Join the Free Ayurvedic Healing and Beyond Webinar on 4th April 2021 Topic: Ayurvedic Approach to Healthy Weight loss by Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) - Ayurvedic wisdom on why some people lose weight easily & some don’t - How to change the pattern of our body to lose excess fat - Why mindset is so important for being healthy - The power of Routine and Exercise - Certain ayurvedic herbs and recipe to help weight loss - Importance of ayurvedic therapies for weight loss Registration Link Register for Ayurvedic Approach For Healthy Weight Loss Webinar For further information about Dr. Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com. His Instagram handles are @sitarambeachretreat @vigneshdevraj We genuinely hope you are enjoying our content. Want to help us shape and grow this show faster? Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast, so you'll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support.

Mar 25, 2021 • 53min
#57 Yoga Beyond Physical Excercise With Prerna Ramanathan
In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj is interviewing a Yoga teacher and Therapist Prerna Ramanathan
The topics discussed in this podcast are:
Ms. Prerna’s journey from psychology to yoga.
What is yoga? Why it’s much more than a physical exercise
Pancha Kosha- the five layers of existence
Importance of focus?
Is the synchronization of movement and breath essential to maintain focus?
Mantra Chanting practices and their positive effect on the human mind.
Difference between Ayurveda and modern medication in resolving the root cause of health issues?
Impact of lifestyle and dietary changes incorporated with yoga
Why consistency and step by step approach are important?
Prerna Ramanathan is a certified Yoga teacher with RYT 200 hrs and RYS 200 hrs and also specializing in Therapy Yoga from a school called Yoga Therapy International Vancouver, Canada
Prerna Ramanathan is available at @yogawith_prerna
Ms. Prerna Ramanathan specializes in private yoga therapy, yoga for wellness, and yoga for children.
Link for online classes with Prerna Ramanathan
For further information about Dr. Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com. His Instagram handles are @sitarambeachretreat @vigneshdevraj
If you are interested in doing one on one ayurvedic consultation with Dr. Vignesh Devraj, please find the details in this link - Ayurvedic Consultation with Dr. Vignesh Devraj.
We genuinely hope you are enjoying our content. Want to help us shape and grow this show faster? Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast, so you’ll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support.
Disclaimer: - The content of the podcast episodes is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical procedures, consultations, diagnosis, or treatment in any manner. We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions for you, others, or for treating your patients.

Mar 18, 2021 • 45min
#56 Ayurvedic Management Of Seasonal Allergies With Jayarajan Kodikannath
In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj is interviewing Dr. Jayarajan Kodikannath on the topic of Managing Seasonal Allergies Through Ayurveda.
The topics discussed in this podcast are:
- What is a seasonal allergic reaction? How is it caused?
- Hypersensitivity, Genetics, and Lifestyle.
- Herbs- a magic pill of wonders or support to heal?
- How particular climate influences the body’s immune system?
- Influence of Agni and Ojas on the immunity of an individual
- A balanced diet, Lifestyle changes, and Stress management
- Harmful effects of refrigerated and processed food
- Some home remedies to heal the allergies
Dr. Jayarajan Kodikannath is a visionary, researcher, author, and accomplished teacher of Ayurveda, currently working as the Vice President and Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda (USA), Chief Ayurveda Consultant of Kerala Ayurveda Wellness Centres in the USA. He is also on the Board of Directors of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) in the USA with a mission to propagate Ayurveda and make it a credible professional in the Western world. He is conducting various professional education programs in Ayurveda approved by the State of California and the State of Washington. He actively involves in the Ayurveda initiatives as integrative medicine at Stanford Medicine and UCSF. He was on the Curriculum Board of Bastyr University, Washington to create the Masters in Ayurveda program and served as the Board of Director of California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine (CAAM).
Dr. Jayarajan Kodikannath BSc, BAMS, AYT
Board of Directors, National Ayurvedic Medical Association USA (NAMA)
Vice President & Academy Director, Kerala Ayurveda Academy (USA)
691 S Milpitas Blvd, Suite 206, Milpitas, CA 95035
Office: +1-888-275-9103
Email: drjayarajan@bams.md
For further information about Dr. Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com
His Instagram handles are @sitarambeachretreat @vigneshdevraj
If you are interested in doing one on one ayurvedic consultation with Dr. Vignesh Devraj please find the details in this link - Ayurvedic Consultation with Dr. Vignesh Devraj
We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Want to help us shape and grow this show faster? Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast, so you’ll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support.
Disclaimer: - The content of the podcast episodes is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical procedures, consultations, diagnosis, or treatment in any manner. We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions for you, others, or for treating your patients.

Mar 11, 2021 • 39min
#55 Redefining Masculinity With Kevin Orosz
In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj is interviewing Kevin Orosz. He is a High-Performance Coach, Workshop & Retreat Facilitator. He is the host of the (R)Evolution Podcast.
The topics discussed in this podcast are:
What does it mean to be masculine?
How history created this discrimination between men and women
The origin of why men don’t cry belief
Importance of emotions
Definition of masculine and feminine energy
The essence of finding masculinity
Attraction, desire, and polarity
The positive impact of brotherhood
For more details abot Kevin Orosz, Kindly visit https://kevinorosz.com
Instagram handle is @kev_oroszlan
For further information about Dr. Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com
His Instagram handles are @sitarambeachretreat @vigneshdevraj
If you are interested in doing one on one ayurvedic consultation with Dr. Vignesh Devraj please find the details in this link - Ayurvedic Consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj
We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Want to help us shape and grow this show faster? Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast, so you’ll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support.
Disclaimer: - The content of the podcast episodes is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical procedures, consultations, diagnosis, or treatment in any manner. We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions for you, others, or for treating your patients.
We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Want to help us shape and grow this show faster? Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast, so you’ll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support.

Mar 4, 2021 • 47min
#54 Ayurvedic Approach To Weight Loss With Vignesh Devraj
In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj is sharing the recording of a live lecture that he gave to a group of patients in Sitaram Beach Retreat
Many patients who visit Sitaram claim while being in this Retreat and undergoing Panchakarma it is easy to live a healthy lifestyle but after going back to how to sustain this lifestyle and energy and more than that how to prevent weight gain.
The topics he shares in this episode include -
Why mindset is so important for being healthy
The power of Routine
Eat when you are hungry or eat on time
Importance of Excercise
Why some people lose weight easily and some don’t
How to avoid overeating and drinking
Power of mindful eating
Why weight loss is a mind game
For further information about Dr. Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com
His Instagram handles are @sitarambeachretreat @vigneshdevraj
If you are interested in doing one on one ayurvedic consultation with Dr. Vignesh Devraj please find the details in this link - Ayurvedic Consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj
We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Want to help us shape and grow this show faster? Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast, so you’ll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support.
Disclaimer: - The content of the podcast episodes is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical procedures, consultations, diagnosis, or treatment in any manner. We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions for you, others, or for treating your patients.

Feb 25, 2021 • 56min
#53 The Concept Of Dosha’s & Its Medical Perspective With Vignesh Devraj
In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj is sharing one of his lectures given to a group of patients at Sitaram Beach Retreat before Covid times. As this is a recording of a live event at the open yoga hall of Sitaram Beach Retreat, kindly ignore the background sounds of birds, the ocean, and the audience clapping and talking. If you are keen to understand more about doshas, this session is just meant for you.
The topics discussed in the episode are:
- What is the meaning of the word Dosha
- Meaning of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
- Misconceptions of Dosha
- What is Prakriti
- Why is understanding about Vikrthi more essential than Prakruthi
- Characteristics of kapha, pitta, and vata
- Difference between dry cold and wet cold
- Dosha and Gut health
- Why eating on time is necessary
- Medical aspects of Dosha in common diseases
- Panchakarma and doshas
Dr. Vignesh Devraj is available on Facebook and Instagram as @sitarambeachretreat @vigneshdevraj, respectively. For further information, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Want to help us shape and grow this show faster? Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast, so you’ll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support.
Disclaimer: - The content of the podcast episodes is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical procedures, consultations, diagnosis, or treatment in any manner. We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions for you, others, or for treating your patients.

Feb 19, 2021 • 48min
#52 Constipation, Laxative Abuse & Triphala With Varalakshmi Yanamandra
In this episode I am interviewing Dr. Varalakshmi Yanamandra, an Ayurveda practitioner from Birmingham, UK. She is an expert in the management of gut health disorders using an ayurvedic, holistic approach.
The topics discussed in this podcast are:
What exactly is Constipation and how to understand if you are suffering from it
What are the various causes of constipation?
Issues with Laxative abuse and various laxatives that are used
Who can use Laxatives
Understanding the proper utility of Triphala
Lifestyle and Dietary changes to enhance your bowel movements
Dr Varalakshmi Yanamandra is an Ayurveda practitioner, B.A.M.S, OMT and the Managing Director of the Ayur Wellness & Pain Centre in Birmingham, UK. She teaches Ayurveda online via Europe Ayurveda Academy and uses her ayurvedic and holistic approaches to educate and empower the art of healthy eating and lifestyle in British people. Varalakshmi also is an editorial board member for JAIMS, International Ayurveda Research Journal. Currently, she is working on creating healthy recipes by incorporating ayurvedic principles into the modern diet.
Check out her work at:
www.drvaralakshmi.com
www.ayurnilayam.co.uk
Instagram - @drvaralakshmi
Dr Vignesh Devraj is available on Facebook and Instagram as @sitarambeachretreat @vigneshdevraj, respectively. For further information, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com
We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Want to help us shape and grow this show faster? Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast, so you’ll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support.
Disclaimer: - The content of the podcast episodes is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical procedures, consultations, diagnosis, or treatment in any manner. We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions for you, others, or for treating your patients.

Feb 12, 2021 • 6min
#51 How Last-Minute Rushing Can Lead To Burnout & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome With Dr Vignesh Devraj
In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj is sharing his experience of treating patients suffering from burnout and chronic fatigue syndrome. How avoiding last-minute rushing and planning meticulously can prevent burnout. Understanding the art of relaxation.
Dr.Vignesh Devraj is available on Facebook and Instagram as @sitarambeachretreat @vigneshdevraj respectively. For further information kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com
www.sitaramretreat.com
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Feb 4, 2021 • 51min
#50 Balancing Chakras with Soulfull Veda
In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj is interviewing Angelica Neri, co-founder of Soulfull Veda. Soulfull Veda specializes in Ayurvedic Wellness retreats, medicine and science that bring you to balance and nourish your soul.
The topics discussed in the podcast are:-
The journey of Angelica and Rachel from quitting their job and forming soulfull Veda
What are the seven chakras?
How to deal with blocked chakra and how to unblock it?
Impact of a blocked chakra on other chakras
What is a root chakra and why is it important to be grounded?
How second chakra and women’s health are related?
Third chakra- the fire element
Is heart chakra the most potent chakra?
Why is throat chakra Important?
Sixth chakra- inner energy or the third eye
What is the crown Chakra?
To stay updated with Soulfull Veda, follow them on Facebook and Instagram as @soulfullveda. For further updates on their workshop and events, visit https://soulfullveda.com and https://soulfullveda.com/lightworkersociety
Dr Vignesh Devraj is available on Facebook and Instagram as @sitarambeachretreat @vigneshdevraj, respectively. For further information, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com
We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Want to help us shape and grow this show faster? Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast, so you’ll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support.
Disclaimer: - The content of the podcast episodes is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical procedures, consultations, diagnosis, or treatment in any manner. We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions for you, others, or for treating your patients.