Ayurvedic Healing And Beyond

The 14-Day Ayurvedic Reset at Sitaram Retreat

This 14-day program at Sitaram Retreat focuses on resetting the body’s natural balance, creating the conditions in which sustainable healing can finally happen without quick fixes.

If you have been struggling with autoimmune conditions, menopause, burnout, or stagnant weight loss, then consider taking time out for a deep reset and authentic healing.

Check out www.sitaramretreat.com or Chat Here: https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=8138888912&text&type=phone_number&app_absent=0

BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA - ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE

Vata is responsible for Prana - 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. With over 6 hrs of content and notes filled with practical insights that can be integrated into our lives. Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/
For further information, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat

Can Panchakarma replace Hormone Replacement Therapy during menopause? Or do both have different roles to play?

In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj breaks down Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), one of the most controversial topics for menopausal health. This conversation explores why many women are deeply confused about HRT, why menopause is not a sudden event, and how Panchakarma can become deeply valuable for the menopausal transition.

If you are confused about HRT, afraid of menopause, or trying to understand where Ayurveda and Panchakarma fit into women’s hormonal health, this episode helps.

Episode Highlights:
Why women became fearful of HRT
Severe menopause symptoms and mental health
Why HRT is neither a villain nor a magic solution
Menopause as a continuation of long-term lifestyle patterns
Panchakarma as preparation for perimenopause and menopause
The role of sleep, stress, burnout, and recovery

Timestamps:
00:00 - 01:06: Panchakarma vs HRT
01:06 - 03:25: Severe Menopause symptoms
03:25 - 05:39: Menopause & Lifestyle patterns
05:39 - 07:16: Panchakarma as preparation
07:16 - 08:53: Mild to moderate symptoms
08:53 - 09:51: Combining HRT and Panchakarma
09:51 - 11:09: Firefighting vs prevention

About Dr Vignesh Devraj
Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma.

If you are interested in doing a 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-ist

If 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 )

For further information about Dr Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit:
www.vigneshdevraj.com
www.sitaramretreat.com
Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj
Twitter - @VigneshDevraj

We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast, so you’ll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support.

Disclaimer: We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions.

The 14-Day Ayurvedic Reset at Sitaram Retreat
This 14-day program at Sitaram Retreat focuses on resetting the body’s natural balance, creating the conditions in which sustainable healing can finally happen without quick fixes.

If you have been struggling with autoimmune conditions, menopause, burnout, or stagnant weight loss, then consider taking time out for a deep reset and authentic healing.

Check out www.sitaramretreat.com or Chat Here: https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=8138888912&text&type=phone_number&app_absent=0

BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA - ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE
Vata is responsible for Prana - 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. With over 6 hrs of content and notes filled with practical insights that can be integrated into our lives. Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/
For further information, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com

What happens when movement becomes more than fitness? The conversation moves through the modern wellness culture, the psychology of discomfort, and why many people today feel disconnected despite living in the most connected era in history.

If you’ve ever felt overstimulated, emotionally disconnected, or constantly seeking comfort yet feeling restless, this episode with Luuk Melisse explores movement, emotional expression, discomfort, community, and the future of human connection in an increasingly digital world.

Episode Highlights:
What Sanctum is and how it combines ancient & modern practices
Why discomfort is necessary for growth and resilience
The emotional side of movement and expression
Spiritual bypassing and modern wellness culture
Why humans are designed for movement and challenge
Community, loneliness, and the future of social wellness
Human connection as a “premium experience” in the future

Timestamps:
00:00 - 04:50: What is Sanctum?
04:50 - 08:45: Why comfort is slowly killing us
08:45 - 16:25: Emotional suppression & body expression
16:25 - 20:00: Movement and mental health
20:00 - 24:40: Blocked energy for awareness
24:40 - 39:10: Over-optimization leads to loneliness
39:10 - 49:20: Why humans seek challenges
49:20 - 54:20: Movement, trauma, and boundaries
54:20 - 57:21: Ayurveda & the Sitaram experience

About Luuk Melisse
Luuk Melisse is the founder of Sanctum, a global movement-based wellness practice that combines fitness, breathwork, meditation, music, and emotional expression into immersive experiences focused on connection, resilience, and transformation.

About Dr Vignesh Devraj
Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma.

If you are interested in doing a 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-ist

If 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 )

Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj
Linkedin - Dr Vignesh Devraj
Twitter - @VigneshDevraj
We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Thanks for your support.

Disclaimer: We don’t recommend using this as medical advice for any medical conditions.

The 14-Day Ayurvedic Reset at Sitaram Retreat
This 14-day program at Sitaram Retreat focuses on resetting the body’s natural balance, creating the conditions in which sustainable healing can finally happen without quick fixes.
If you have been struggling with autoimmune conditions, menopause, burnout, or stagnant weight loss, then consider taking time out for a deep reset and authentic healing.
Check out www.sitaramretreat.com or Chat Here: https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=8138888912&text&type=phone_number&app_absent=0

BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA - ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE

Vata is responsible for Prana - 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. With over 6 hrs of content and notes filled with practical insights that can be integrated into our lives. Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/

For further information, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com

Explore Hashimoto’s from both a clinical and lived perspective from Dr Dixa’s experience and understand how Hashimoto’s is different from hypothyroidism, what happens in the body, and what can be done to manage the condition effectively. A key focus of this conversation is why Hashimoto’s is more common in women today.

Episode Highlights:
How is Hashimoto different from regular hypothyroidism?
Common early symptoms of Hashimoto'
The role of gut health and nutrient deficiencies in Hashimoto’s
Key Lifestyle Factors for Healing Hashimoto's
Dietary patterns that worsen Hashimoto's symptoms
Long-term lifestyle changes for Hashimoto's

Timestamps:
00:00 – 08:30: Diagnosis, journey, medication fears, lifestyle & stress
08:30 – 16:30: Mindset, emotions, Hashimoto’s basics & self-worth
16:30 – 24:30: Thyroid vs autoimmune, gut health, brain fog & awareness
24:30 – 32:00: Self-love, discipline, balance, weight & routine
32:00 – 40:00: Movement, habits, intention, food & environment
40:00 – 48:00: Inclusion, sustainability & mindset shifts
48:00 – 50:00: Final reflections

About Dr. Dixa Bhavsar
Dr. Dixa Bhavsar is an Ayurvedic doctor specialising in women’s health, particularly thyroid, hormonal, and autoimmune conditions. Having personally experienced Hashimoto’s, her approach combines clinical understanding with lived experience, focusing on sustainable lifestyle practices and long-term well-being.

About Dr Vignesh Devraj:
Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma.

If you are interested in doing a 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-ist

If 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 )

Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj
Linkedin - Dr Vignesh Devraj
Twitter - @VigneshDevraj

We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Thanks for your support.

Disclaimer: We don’t recommend using this as medical advice for any medical conditions.

The 14-Day Ayurvedic Reset at Sitaram Retreat
This 14-day program at Sitaram Retreat focuses on resetting the body’s natural balance, creating the conditions in which sustainable healing can finally happen without quick fixes.
If you have been struggling with autoimmune conditions, menopause, burnout, or stagnant weight loss, then consider taking time out for a deep reset and authentic healing.
Check out www.sitaramretreat.com or Chat Here: https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=8138888912&text&type=phone_number&app_absent=0

BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA - ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE

Vata is responsible for Prana - 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. With over 6 hrs of content and notes filled with practical insights that can be integrated into our lives. Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/

For further information, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com

Explore Hashimoto’s from both a clinical and lived perspective from Dr Dixa’s experience and understand how Hashimoto’s is different from hypothyroidism, what happens in the body, and what can be done to manage the condition effectively. A key focus of this conversation is why Hashimoto’s is more common in women today.

Episode Highlights:
How is Hashimoto different from regular hypothyroidism?
Common early symptoms of Hashimoto'
The role of gut health and nutrient deficiencies in Hashimoto’s
Key Lifestyle Factors for Healing Hashimoto's
Dietary patterns that worsen Hashimoto's symptoms
Long-term lifestyle changes for Hashimoto's

Timestamps:
00:00 – 08:30: Diagnosis, journey, medication fears, lifestyle & stress
08:30 – 16:30: Mindset, emotions, Hashimoto’s basics & self-worth
16:30 – 24:30: Thyroid vs autoimmune, gut health, brain fog & awareness
24:30 – 32:00: Self-love, discipline, balance, weight & routine
32:00 – 40:00: Movement, habits, intention, food & environment
40:00 – 48:00: Inclusion, sustainability & mindset shifts
48:00 – 50:00: Final reflections

About Dr. Dixa Bhavsar
Dr. Dixa Bhavsar is an Ayurvedic doctor specialising in women’s health, particularly thyroid, hormonal, and autoimmune conditions. Having personally experienced Hashimoto’s, her approach combines clinical understanding with lived experience, focusing on sustainable lifestyle practices and long-term well-being.

About Dr Vignesh Devraj:
Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma.

If you are interested in doing a 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-ist

If 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 )

Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj
Linkedin - Dr Vignesh Devraj
Twitter - @VigneshDevraj

We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Thanks for your support.

Disclaimer: We don’t recommend using this as medical advice for any medical conditions.

Menopause isn’t a sudden event; it’s a transition that begins 5-10 years earlier. In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj explains what really happens during perimenopause and menopause, why symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety, and poor sleep feel unpredictable, and how your earlier lifestyle and menstrual health shape this phase.

From an Ayurvedic perspective, menopause is a stage of depletion where resilience reduces, and the body becomes more sensitive. This episode also explores when Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) may help, the role of lifestyle changes and Panchakarma, and why preparing in your 30s and 40s can make the transition smoother.

Episode Highlights
Understanding perimenopause: the phase that begins 5–10 years earlier
The concept of menopause as a “second puberty.”
How lifestyle, stress, and menstrual history shape your menopausal experience
The Ayurvedic perspective: menopause as a depletion and sensitivity phase
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): when it helps and when it may not be necessary
The importance of preparing in your 30s and 40s for a smoother transition
Panchakarma and lifestyle corrections as preventive tools
Reframing menopause as a reset, not a decline

Episode Timestamps
00:00 - 01:30: Why menopause still feels confusing
01:30 - 03:00: Menopause as a “second puberty.”
03:00 - 05:00: Why menopause happens biologically
05:00 - 06:00: Your menopause is a continuation of your past
06:00 - 10:00: Ayurveda on menopause & Hormone Replacement Therapy
10:00 - 11:30: Lifestyle changes and Panchakarma
11:30 - 12:30: Can menopause be delayed?

About Dr Vignesh Devraj

Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma.

If you are interested in doing a 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-ist
If 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

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. Watch my practical inputs that can be integrated into our life 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 | @vigneshdevraj
Twitter - @VigneshDevraj

We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast, so you’ll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support.

Disclaimer: - We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions.