Ayurvedic Healing And Beyond

In today’s episode, I am interviewing Claire Plaphitis an Ayurveda consultant from UK, and she is also the author of the book Balance Your Agni. The Topics We discuss in this podcast are How Claire found her calling in Ayurveda and her healing from Migraine How to heal your Migraine Why she decided to write on the book Balance Your Agni and Not find your Dosha What is Agni and why it is important to protect our Agni? Steps we can incorporate to regulate our Vishamagni and Tikshanagni Understanding Ojas and Immunity. Claire Paphitis (aka The Ayurveda Coach) is a fully qualified Ayurvedic Consultant, trained by one of the foremost Ayurvedic Doctors in Europe, Dr. Deepika Rodrigo. She studied at the highly respected Ayurveda Institute UK, where she graduated with High Distinction. After 12 years of working in the music industry, she was increasingly drawn to managing various health issues such as stress, migraines, and low energy in a holistic way and she discovered Ayurveda. Since that day, Claire is passionate about finding ways to share the wisdom and power of Ayurveda with everyone, and in both her private clinic and public writing she strives to simplify this often confusing subject. Claire states that Ayurveda has blessed her with a health and contentment that she didn’t think she would find, and quite simply, she hopes to help others to do the same. With her open and warm manner, she shows us how to take a 5,000-year-old medicinal system (known as the sister science to yoga) and use it to achieve that very modern goal: mind/body balance. Alongside her work as an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Claire is the author of ‘Balance Your Agni – An Essential Guide to Ayurveda’ (Published August 2020 by Ebury/Penguin Random House). She is also a columnist for Natural Health Magazine, UK's leading holistic health magazine, and a regular contributor for magazines, newspapers, and podcasts. Find out more by visiting www.theayurvedacoach.com or follow Claire on Instagram @the_ayurveda_coach For further details about your host Dr. Vignesh Devraj please go to Facebook and Instagram @sitarambeachretreat @vigneshdevraj or visit www.sitaramretreat.com. Dr. Vignesh also provides Online individual consultation for your health and lifestyle improvement upon request. If you wish to arrange a 1-1 Online consultation, please sign up from the link below. https://calendly.com/drvignesh/60-minute-consultation-with-dr-vignesh

In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj is explaining The fundamentals of Ayurveda and 5 elements of nature Panchamahabhutas and its relationship with doshas Meaning of the word “Dosha” Explaining Vata, Pitta, and Kapha Three pillars of longevity and vitality On 27th September, I am holding an interactive Online Ayurveda Course on the topic of Agni and Ojas, which is the Ayurvedic Approach for enhancing Metabolism and Vitality. According to Ayurveda, the whole purpose of any therapy is to protect the Agni of a person. And in this course, we will cover the topics on the fundamentals of Ayurveda in enhancing digestion, healthy eating habits, improving gut health, basics of ayurvedic nutrition, and steps to enhance your vitality. Please find the details of this online webinar course below https://sitaramagniojas.eventbrite.hk/ For the first 10 students, we offer a special course fee (20% off). Please sign up now before the first 10 tickets will be gone https://sitaramagniojas.eventbrite.hk?discount=SMOAC20 For further details about your host Dr. Vignesh Devraj please go to Facebook and Instagram @sitarambeachretreat @vigneshdevraj or visit www.sitaramretreat.com. Dr. Vignesh also provides Online individual consultation for your health and lifestyle improvement upon request. If you wish to arrange a 1-1 Online consultation, please sign up from the link below. https://calendly.com/drvignesh/60-minute-consultation-with-dr-vignesh

In this episode, I am interviewing Pujitha Shetty, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator. We will talk about the awareness a woman needs, to prepare for pregnancy and natural childbirth. The topics we discuss are: Story of Pujitha that made her find her passion Cesarean Sections and its statistics in private hospitals How to prepare for a natural childbirth When a Cesarean section is advised Importance of Nutrition and exercise How to overcome Morning Sickness Purpose of a childbirth Educator On 27 September (Sunday), I am hosting an Online Ayurveda Course. This time, you are going to learn about “Agni & Ojas”. In Ayurveda, Agni (= fire) is an essential element in order to support our vitality. We will go through details of Agni and Ojas as well as how to use the Ayurvedic method to enhance your vitality. 20% discount for the first 10 students https://sitaramagniojas.eventbrite.hk?discount=SMOAC20 Standard Ticket https://sitaramagniojas.eventbrite.hk Pujitha Shetty supports expecting families have memorable birth experiences by incorporating a holistic approach to one’s pregnancy journey and also by being informed about navigating through the technocratic hospital systems. She is one of the few Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educators in India. She is also a certified pregnancy Fitness Educator from CAPPA and a Reiki practitioner. Her vision is to change the narrative of birth by educating and supporting women to ensure the normal physiology of birth is respected to the most extent, one mother at a time. You can reach her in Instagram @calmbirth.india For further details about your host Dr. Vignesh Devraj please go to Facebook and Instagram @sitarambeachretreat @vigneshdevraj or visit www.sitaramretreat.com. Dr. Vignesh also provides Online individual consultation for your health and lifestyle improvement upon request. If you wish to arrange a 1-1 Online consultation, please sign up from the link below. https://calendly.com/drvignesh/60-minute-consultation-with-dr-vignesh

In this interview with Nidhi Pandya, an ayurvedic practitioner based in Mumbai and New York, we discuss Ayurvedic Rituals for a good postpartum recovery. The topics in this podcast include - Nidhis personal story on her ayurvedic rituals on Postpartum The non-negotiable Ayurvedic rituals to be followed during Postpartum The diet that supports proper postpartum recovery How to prevent weight gain during this period Safe period for getting back to exercise Benefits of Shatavari Why women must prepare for postpartum recovery just like pregnancy On 27th September, I am holding an interactive Online Ayurveda Course on the topic of Agni and Ojas, which is the Ayurvedic Approach for enhancing Metabolism and Vitality. Did you know that according to Ayurveda the whole purpose of any therapy is to protect the Agni of a person? Do you want to learn how Agni influences our life force and find out how to enrich its function? This course will be a great opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of Ayurveda in enhancing digestion, healthy eating habits, improving gut health, basics of ayurvedic nutrition, and steps to enhance your vitality. https://sitaramagniojas.eventbrite.hk/  https://sitaramagniojas.eventbrite.hk?discount=SMOAC20 Nidhi Pandya conducts ayurvedic self-healing workshops around the world and writes for international Ayurveda magazines. To find out more about Nidhi’s work and to connect, please check www.nidhipandya.com and Instagram page @my_ayurvedic_life For further details about your host Dr. Vignesh Devraj please go to Facebook and Instagram @sitarambeachretreat or visit www.sitaramretreat.com Want to take some amazing steps towards your own optimum health and vitality? Dr Vignesh also provides Online individual consultation for your health and lifestyle improvement upon request. If you wish to arrange a 1-1 Online consultation, please sign up from the link below. https://calendly.com/drvignesh/60-minute-consultation-with-dr-vignesh 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.

In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj is interviewing Rajkumari Neogy a renowned Epigenetics coach from Silicon Valley on Epigenetics, Neuroplasticity, and Cortisol. The topics that are discussed in this episode are - Story of Rajkumari Neogy that led her into Epigenetics coaching What is epigenetics How we hold the trauma of our ancestors up to 500 years Two main needs of our brain - the need for belonging and meaningful relationship Understanding cortisol and its effects Our body is a chemical factory that can bring the best organic feelings of any drugs ROI of hugging your mother How words can change the hormonal release in our body Rajkumari Neogy, MA has spent 25 years at the intersection of technology and culture. She is the creator of the epigenetic coaching framework and the author of The WIT FACTOR: Shifting the Workplace by Becoming Your Optimal Self. She sits quite comfortably at the intersections of Interpersonal Neurobiology, Culture, Technology, and Empathic Language for Business. A rare blend of techno-babble and touchy-feely invites her keen insights to transform individuals and organizations organically. For more details about her please visit www.rajkumarineogy.com For further details about your host Dr. Vignesh Devraj please go to Facebook and Instagram @sitarambeachretreat @vigneshdevraj or visit www.sitaramretreat.com. Dr. Vignesh also provides Online individual consultation for your health and lifestyle improvement upon request. If you wish to arrange a 1-1 Online consultation, please sign up from the link below. https://calendly.com/drvignesh/60-minute-consultation-with-dr-vignesh

In today’s episode I am interviewing an entrepreneur Shashank Mehta who is the founder of the food company ‘The whole truth’ formerly known as 'And nothing else'. The topics we discuss in this podcast are - The story of Shashank Mehta in starting his health blog www.fitshit.com and his company ‘The Whole Truth’ formerly known as ‘And nothing else’. Why the whole truth about ingredients in what you eat are so important for us to know The evolution of refined white sugar and fructose corn syrup How to properly read the food label and know if the food is good for you or not How food companies hide the truth about sugar that can sound like rocket science How to understand the technical names for artificial sweeteners that need not be declared as sugar. Is the packaged food industry advertising like the cigarette companies a few decades ago. Discussion about potential laws which might bring food companies selling sugar-filled products put up disclaimer such as ‘this product contains sugar which can cause diabetes and obesity’ in the label Shashank started his fitness journey at over 100kgs, 15 years ago. In the decade that followed, he taught himself fitness, lost 40kgs, ran several marathons, and helped many friends and colleagues get onto the fitness bandwagon. An IIM graduate, he has self-experimented with every fitness-fad and quick-fix out there, and now runs a 100% clean-label food brand called The Whole Truth (formerly ‘and nothing else’). They make super clean Protein Bars and Immunity balls, and you can check them out at www.thewholetruthfoods.com If you are interested in learning about Ayurveda Marma points and its healing benefits I am holding an online workshop on 30th August. You can find the link for tickets on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/ayurveda-online-course-marma-point-tickets-117486046929 For further details about your host Dr. Vignesh Devraj please go to Facebook and Instagram @sitarambeachretreat @vigneshdevraj or visit www.sitaramretreat.com.

In this episode, Dr. Vignesh is interviewing a renowned Facial Reflexologist from Japan, Mariko Hiyama, about her journey in finding her Dharma and Facial Reflex Therapy. The topics discussed in this episode are: Mariko’s journey in finding her Dharma and healing with hands How to find your Dharma What is Facial Reflex Therapy Importance of facial muscles and facial expressions How Facial Reflex Therapy can help reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and hair loss Tips to reduce jaw tension Mariko is originally from Fukuoka, located in the Southern Island of Japan, Kyushu. Mariko’s interest in natural healing methods and reflexology was set when she was a little girl by receiving therapeutic massages from her grandmother and by meeting Qi (Ki) Masters. Ever since she has been witnessing the healing power of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Qi Gong, Acupuncture, Acupressure, Ayurveda, Reflexology, and other natural healing methods through her own experiences. Mariko always wished to work with her hands for people as she became more aware of the meaning behind a Japanese word of 「手当て」 “Treating/Healing People with Hands”. She is grateful to have found her lifework as a Facial Reflexologist. For the past 7 years, she has been working as a visiting practitioner and a trainer with award-winning wellness resorts across the continent and treating many clients from all over the world. She is currently running a private therapy space in the heart of Hong Kong (Sheung Wan) while working with the most respected alternative medicine centers in Hong Kong, Integrated Medicine Institute (IMI) as a Facial Reflexologist. Mariko holds certificates of Sorensensistem Facial Reflex Therapy for Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson Patients, Diabetes Patients and Weight Management, Trauma Releasing Bipoar Reflex Therapy as well as Thermie Reflex Therapy. Mariko is a certified instructor for Facial Reflex Therapy and Japanese Cosmo Face Lifting at International Institute Lone Sorensen. For further details about Mariko’s work please visit www.facialreflextherapy.com www.marikohiyama.com Instagram - @maitri_mariko If you are interested in learning about Ayurveda Marma points and its healing benefits, I am holding an online workshop on August 30, 2020. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/ayurveda-online-course-marma-point-tickets-117486046929 For further details about your host Dr. Vignesh Devraj please go to Facebook and Instagram @sitarambeachretreat @vigneshdevraj or visit www.sitaramretreat.com.

In Today’s episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj is interviewing Meditation and yoga teacher Anna Schwartz on Mindfulness and various techniques to calm our nervous system. The topics discussed in this episode are - The story behind Anna’s journey into yoga and meditation Letting go of the fear of judgment and monkey mind Understanding the art of mindfulness The baby steps on exploring meditation Decoding the monkey mind Benefits of breathwork and altered states How mindfulness and trust are interrelated Journaling and inner creativity Why curiosity is vital for our growth Anna Schwarz followed a promising career in Business until she realized that the current paradigm of competition and numbers before people does not align with her core values – compassion, trust, and purpose. Trusting her intuition, she quit focusing on what she also appreciated most in her previous roles as team lead: supporting others in their personal development and wellbeing through Mindfulness, Coaching, and Embodiment practices. Her current mission is to bring the tools she learned through immersive retreats and traveling periods by igniting sustainable change in the way we interact and work together. She also advocates reclaiming the experience of being human in business as well as in our everyday interpersonal interactions. For further details about Anna Schwarz, please go to Facebook and Instagram @alphaomegayoga or visit www.alphaomega.yoga If you are interested in learning about the Ayurvedic Approach to Healthy Skin and Hair Growth, Dr. Vignesh is holding an online workshop on 16th august 2020. Please find the registration details from the link below If you are interested in knowing about the ayurvedic herbs and spices, I am organizing an online workshop on 26th July 2020. Please find the registration details from the link below https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/ayurvedic-approach-to-healthy-skin-hair-growth-tickets-115682115321 For further details about your host Dr. Vignesh Devraj please go to Facebook and Instagram @sitarambeachretreat @vigneshdevraj or visit www.sitaramretreat.com.

In today’s episode, I am interviewing the bestselling author, ayurvedic practitioner, and Vedic astrologist Laura Plumb. We talk about Jyotish, the planets, new moon, and full moon rituals, and how to properly align with the energy of planets in order to enhance our life. Some of the topics we discuss are: The story behind Laura Plumbs journey towards Ayurveda and Vedic Astrology How Vedic Astrology and Ayurveda complement each other in healing Understanding the influence of planets in our life and how to align with their powers to our advantage Meaning of the word Jyothish, Graha and Guru How the moon can influence our feelings and energy Rituals to align with the energy of the new moon and full moon Making sense of the current pandemic situation through a Vedic astrological sense Laura Plumb is the Founder and Director of VedaWise and lead faculty for the Ayurvedic Integrated Nutrition 200 hour Professional Training, author of the best-selling book Ayurveda Cooking For Beginners, creator, and presenter of the online video course The Medicine In Your Kitchen: Introduction to Ayurvedic Cooking hosted by Spirituality & Health, host of the 53-part television show CleanseVeda available on Gaia and Amazon, and a 12-part series called Divine Yoga available on Amazon. Laura’s blog food-alovestory.com is an inspirational free resource for ayurvedic recipes and wise living. Her popular whole food, plant-based seasonal cleanses are powerful, effective, and deliciously nourishing. Her articles on health and wellness have been published in Huffington Post, Ayurveda Next Door, Spirituality & Health, Well + Good, Yoga Digest, and The Times of India, among other national and international media. Would you like to make an appointment or learn about retreats and training, please contact Laura directly via laura@lauraplumb.com  If you are interested in learning about the ayurvedic approach to healthy skin and hair growth, Dr. Vignesh is holding an online workshop on August 16, 2020. For further information and registration please visit: https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/ayurvedic-approach-to-healthy-skin-hair-growth-tickets-115682115321 For further details about your host Dr. Vignesh Devraj please go to Facebook and Instagram @sitarambeachretreat @vigneshdevraj or visit 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.

In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj is sharing the recording of an interview he did on Panchakarma and frequently asked questions regarding the same. The topics covered in this interview are: The story behind Sitaram Beach Retreat Why many westerners appear to be more interested in Panchakarma than the Indian community The difference in the healing approach between Ayurveda and Western medicine What is Ayurveda What is Panchakarma and which are the different Panchakarma rituals What aspects of daily life, longevity, immunity, and wellbeing can be enhanced with the help of Panchakarma – focusing on immunity Are the preparation and post routines of Panchakarma very difficult for an average person with a busy schedule Methods and ways for Vaidyas to make it easy for a patient to go through Panchakarma without feeling overwhelmed or bogged down Who is eligible or fit for Panchakarma and if one is not fit enough, what other options are there to improve one’s health according to Ayurveda Can Panchakarma be done at home and would that still be as effective as doing it in a retreat Can we do Panchakarma near the beach Would you like to learn more about Panchakarma and find out how this beautiful five-step mind-body rejuvenation and healing experience can improve your own immunity, vitality, and longevity? Whether you want to eliminate chronic pain, reduce stress and anxiety, purify and heal your skin, restore your metabolic fire and balance your doshas, boost your immune system, lose weight or improve your overall health – Panchakarma is one of the most effective and sustainable ways to do so. Start your healing journey today and get in touch with Dr. Vignesh. He is now taking online consultations. Simply DM to his Instagram account @vigneshdevraj For further details about Dr. Vignesh Devraj and his ayurvedic clinic, Sitaram Beach Retreat, please go to Facebook and Instagram @sitarambeachretreat or visit 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.