Ayurvedic Healing And Beyond

As we step into the festive season filled with celebrations, gatherings, and endless food choices, many people find themselves slipping into patterns of binge eating, often followed by guilt and confusion. In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj explains the deeper science and Ayurvedic perspective behind binge behaviours, how our environment shapes our cravings, and the practical steps we can take to prevent overeating.Learn how to differentiate hunger from cravings, understand the role of vishamagni (irregular digestion), and build simple habits that protect your health during the holidays without compromising joy.Episode Highlights :Binge eating is not a lack of disciplineHow to satisfy Hunger vs CravingsVishamagni (irregular digestion) in AyurvedaSkipping meals and poor nutrient intakeMindless eating is shaped by environmental factors Practical tools to help prevent binge patterns.Timestamps : 00:00 - 01:00: Binge eating and celebrations.01:00 - 02:00: What Does ‘Binge’ Really Mean?02:00 - 03:00: Our ancestral brain is designed for cravings03:00 - 04:30: Vishamagni: The Ayurvedic Lens04:30 - 06:00: Mindless Eating, Hunger and Craving06:00 - 09:00: Missing Meals & Poor Nutrition09:00 - 13:30: Practical Strategies to Prevent Binges13:30 - 14:30: Building Willpower Dr Vignesh Devraj If you are interested in doing an 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-istIf you are economically challenged, please use the form provided to request a free Ayurvedic consultation here. (or copy paste this in your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform )BALANCING 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, the 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. You can access this at https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/ For further information about Dr Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter - @VigneshDevrajWe 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 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.

While we cannot diagnose anxiety or depression with a single blood test, modern biomarkers can reveal the physical disruptions that influence how we think, feel, and respond to stress. From micronutrient deficiencies to inflammation, your physiology silently shapes your emotional world.Through the Ayurvedic lens of Vata imbalance and the foundational 3R Protocol, this episode shows how understanding your biomarkers can transform healing, resilience, and emotional clarity.Episode Highlights: • Why emotions have a physical foundation • The key biomarkers linked to anxiety, low mood, burnout, and fatigue • How sleep, HRV, inflammation, and nutrient reserves shape mental stability • Why replenishing deficiencies often leads to emotional breakthroughs • How to work with the body before diving into therapy or inner workIf you’d like the free checklist of mental-health biomarkers mentioned in this episode, subscribe to the newsletter at Link - https://vigneshdevraj.com/subscribe-to-newsletter/Timestamps:00:00 - 01:00: Why There Is No Single Blood Test for Emotions01:00 - 03:00: The Hidden Physical Patterns Behind Emotional Distress03:00 - 05:00: R1: Relax – Regulate the Nervous System05:00 - 06:30: R2: Reduce – Clearing Physical Overload06:30 - 08:00 R3: Replenish – Correcting Deficiencies08:00 - 09:20: Integrating BiomarkersDr 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-istIf you are economically challenged, please use the form provided to request a free Ayurvedic consultation here. (or copy paste this in your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform )BALANCING 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, the 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. You can access this at https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/ For further information about Dr Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter - @VigneshDevrajWe 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 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.

In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj announces an exciting new chapter for Sitaram Retreats, the launch of the Sitaram Ayurveda Experience, a concept that blends the timeless science of Ayurveda with soulful, slow-living spaces designed for deep rest and inner renewal.To explore this, Dr. Vignesh is joined by Kapil Chopra, founder of The Postcard Hotels, a brand widely recognised for redefining modern luxury through authenticity, cultural richness, and intentional living. With his rich experience in hospitality and passion for elevating Indian brands globally, Kapil shares how The Postcard Hotels are creating stays that are not just beautiful, but transformational.For a free summary of this episode, subscribe to the newsletter at www.vigneshdevraj.com Highlights- Why Hospitality Must Evolve Beyond Comfort and Indulgence?- The Ayurvedic Lens on Space, Design & Experience - Slow Hospitality- Building Retreats that Heal, Not Just Impress Or Please - Ayurveda as the Future of Global Wellness Hospitality- What Makes a ( Retreat Space) Support Healing?Timestamps:00:00 - 01:00: Why did we choose Postcard Velha?01:00 - 05:30: The Foundation of Sitaram X Postcard05:30 - 11:30: Slowing Down At Retreats11:30 - 14:00: Why Panchakarma?14:00 - 18:30: The Healing Philosophy & 3R Protocol18:30 - 31:00: The Shared Vision for Sitaram x Postcard 31:00 - 37:00- Power of Personalisation & Human Connection37:00 - 41:30: Managing Burnouts with 7 Day therapies 41:30 - 43:20: Why Ayurveda promotes Discipline & Routines45:10 - 48:00: How Panchakarma assists Weight Loss?48:00 - 49:45: The right weather for Panchakarma49:46 - 58:30: What makes a retreat successful? 58:30 - 01:00:15: Placing Ayurveda on the Global MapGuest Profile: Kapil ChopraThe founder of The Postcard Hotel, Kapil Chopra, a prominent figure in luxury hospitality, also founded EazyDiner and operated as President of The Oberoi Group before becoming an entrepreneur, bringing extensive industry experience to his venture. He aims to build a deeply personal, Indian-rooted luxury hotel brand focused on unique destinations and authentic experiences.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-istIf you are economically challenged, please use the form provided to request a free Ayurvedic consultation here. (or copy paste this in your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform)BALANCING 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, the 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. You can access this at https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/ For further information about Dr Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter - @VigneshDevrajWe 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 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.

Upcoming Ayurveda Retreat/ Workshop/ EventsA Two-Week Immersive Healing Experience, with Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)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, 2026Venue: Sitaram X The Postcard Old Goahttps://sitaramretreat.com/ayurveda-experience/In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Vignesh Devraj and AI expert Krishnakumar explore how Gen-AI is fundamentally reshaping the way humans think, learn, work, heal, and connect. From AI acting as a non-judgmental therapist, to children learning physics from a Feynman-style AI teacher, to the rise of “builder mindset,” this episode breaks down the real, everyday impact of AI beyond the hype.Episode Highlights:Why AI feels emotionally safer than peopleinsight-seeking vs information-seeking promptsHow children use AI to accelerate deep learningWhy AI expands human creativityHow companies are already using AI for high-level strategic thinkingThe risks: over-dependence, isolation, screen addiction & AI relationshipsHow can we use AI consciously without losing our humanityTimestamps: 0:00 – 04:00: The Boom of AI 04:00 – 16:00: Life Optimization with AI16:00 – 25:05: Tech Disruption & How AI Works25:05 – 33:00: Two Sides of Technology33:00 – 38:30: AI for Data, Growth & Strategy38:30 – 48:35: Wipe Coding, Dark Factories & other Shifts48:35 – 01:00:00: Career Pivots & Rethinking Education01:00:00 – 01:18:00: Consulting with AI that Evolves Every Week01:18:00 – 01:22:47: Power of Prompts and Future of AIDr 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-istIf you are economically challenged, please use the form provided to request a free Ayurvedic consultation here. (or copy paste this in your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform )BALANCING 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. You can access this at https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/For further information about Dr Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter - @VigneshDevrajWe 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.(AI and humanity, AI future, future of AI, ChatGPT mental health, AI mental health, AI therapy, AI CBT, generative AI, GPT5, GPT-5, AI education, AI learning, AI parenting, AI and children, AI and emotions, AI wellbeing, AI psychology, AI for self improvement, AI future of work, AI jobs automation, AI coding, AI creativity, AI spirituality, Dr Vignesh Devraj, Ayurvedic Healing and Beyond podcast, Krishnakumar AI, India AI podcast, AI consciousness)

Upcoming Ayurveda Retreat/ Workshop/ EventsA Two-Week Immersive Healing Experience, with Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)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, 2026Venue: Sitaram X The Postcard Old Goahttps://sitaramretreat.com/ayurveda-experience/In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj distills his years of Ayurvedic clinical practice into a simple and powerful healing framework: the Three R’s of Healing. These three phases mirror the natural rhythm through which the body and mind regain balance: Relaxing, Removing, and Replenishing to create safety in the Body & Nervous System.Episode Highlights Difference between Relaxation And RestAyurvedic therapies to restore CalmnessEnergy Blocks, Inflammation, and FatiguePanchakarma for Deep Cleanse Restoring Vitality with RasayanaTimestamps:00:00 – 01:20: Introduction & the distilled essence of healing01:20 – 06:45: Entering the first R: Relaxing06:45 – 08:30: Transition to second R: Removing08:30 – 10:30: Entering the third R: Replenishing10:30 – 11:00: The complete cycle: rest, release & renewal11:00 – 12:55: Definition of being “Swastha”Book a Consultation with Dr. Vignesh DevrajIf you’re interested in a one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr. Vignesh Devraj, you can schedule your session through this link: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-ist For those facing financial difficulties, we offer limited free consultations. You may apply using the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform Balancing the Mighty Vata – Online Course Now AvailableAyurveda’s unique strength lies in its deep understanding of Vata—the dynamic force behind Prana (life energy), the nervous system, and our emotional well-being. Managing Vata is often considered the most challenging yet crucial part of healing.To help guide you through this, I’ve recorded a comprehensive workshop titled “Balancing the Mighty Vata”—featuring over 6 hours of in-depth content and practical guidance you can integrate into daily life.👉 Access the course here: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/To Reach Out To Us, Check out: Website: www.vigneshdevraj.com | www.sitaramretreat.comInstagram: @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter: @VigneshDevrajIf you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving us a review—it helps us grow and bring more meaningful content to you. Thank you for your support!Disclaimer: The content of these podcast episodes is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.