Ayurvedic Healing And Beyond

TEDx TALK WITH DR VIGNESH DEVRAJ
In his TEDx talk, Dr Vignesh Devraj shares a personal story from his childhood and explores how our emotions, relationships, work, experiences, and environment can influence health. He also reflects on the Ayurvedic concept of Swastha and staying connected to our authentic selves.

Watch Dr Vignesh Devraj’s TEDx Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVBf9cUdKF8
Why do some people struggle to follow routines, complete simple tasks or maintain consistent habits, even when they know exactly what they need to do? And could what is often labelled as laziness or a lack of discipline be something more?

In this episode of Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond, Dr Vignesh Devraj speaks with Sidanta Goggate about ADHD, neurodivergence and the different ways people experience focus, motivation, overwhelm and everyday life. Drawing from her personal experiences and work in the wellness space, Sidanta shares how exploring ADHD helped her understand patterns she had experienced throughout her life.

The conversation explores the difference between being unable to focus and having a highly selective focus, why seemingly simple tasks can feel overwhelming, and how hyperfocus can sometimes lead to burnout.

The discussion also looks at women’s health, hormonal changes and why ADHD traits may be misunderstood as anxiety, burnout or other concerns.

In This Episode, We Explore:
Understanding ADHD and neurodivergence
Hyperfocus, motivation and everyday challenges
Why simple tasks can feel overwhelming
ADHD traits in women and hormonal changes
The gut-brain connection and digestion

Timestamps
00:00 – 05:00 – Introduction & Understanding ADHD in Women
05:00 – 12:00 – Hyperfocus, Motivation & Overwhelm
12:00 – 18:00 – Neurodivergence & Everyday Challenges
18:00 – 25:00 – Recognising ADHD Traits
25:00 – 32:00 – Women’s Health & Hormonal Changes
32:00 – 39:00 – Self-Acceptance & Finding the Right Support
39:00 – 46:00 – Ayurveda, Vata & the Nervous System
46:00 – 52:00 – Routines, Connection & Emotional Wellbeing
52:00 – 58:00 – Relationships, Burnout & Understanding Differences
58:00 – 1:03:57 – Holistic Support & Managing ADHD Traits

About the Guest
Sidanta Goggate works in the wellness space, with interests in yogic sciences, spirituality and Garbha Sanskar.
Connect with her at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddhanta-gogate-yoga-coach/ or https://www.instagram.com/sidanta.goggate/?hl=en

About Dr Vignesh Devraj
Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay) is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala. Coming from a family with an Ayurvedic legacy dating back to 1921, he is a committed practitioner of Ayurveda and Panchakarma, with a vision to make authentic, personalised Ayurvedic care accessible to more people.

Menopause Panchakarma Program
The Menopause Panchakarma Program at Sitaram Retreat x Postcard offers personalised Ayurvedic care, Panchakarma therapies, hormonal health support, nutrition and lifestyle guidance for women navigating menopause.
Learn More About the Menopause Panchakarma Program - https://sitaramretreat.com/Prepare_Your_Body_for_Menopause/
One-on-one Ayurvedic consultation:
https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-ist

BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA – ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE
Vata governs Prana, the nervous system, movement, and emotional well-being. This comprehensive online course includes over six hours of practical teachings, downloadable notes, and tools that can be integrated into everyday life.

Explore the course: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/

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

Instagram: @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj
Twitter/X: @VigneshDevraj

Disclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice or as a substitute for professional medical care.

Disclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice or as a substitute for professional medical care.
TEDx TALK WITH DR VIGNESH DEVRAJ
In his TEDx talk, Dr Vignesh Devraj shares a personal story from his childhood and explores how our emotions, relationships, work, experiences, and environment can influence health. He also reflects on the Ayurvedic concept of Swastha and staying connected to our authentic selves.
Watch Dr Vignesh Devraj’s TEDx Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVBf9cUdKF8
What does the future of wellness travel look like? And why are more people choosing Ayurveda not just to heal, but to prevent illness, understand themselves better, and build healthier lives?
Along with Joseph Kodath and Katharina Hegemann, we explore how wellness travel has evolved after the pandemic, why Ayurveda is attracting younger generations, and how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom connects with today's growing interest in longevity, biomarkers, and biohacking.
The conversation also looks beyond treatments and destinations to explore what truly makes a healing experience transformative: a deeper connection with yourself, meaningful human relationships, and the ability to carry what you learn at a retreat into your everyday life.
From the growing demand for preventive healthcare to the role of technology and AI in the wellness industry, this episode offers valuable perspectives on where Ayurveda is headed and what the next generation of wellness travellers will seek.
In This Episode, We Explore:
- Aftereffects of the pandemic on Healthcare
- Why Ayurveda resonates with European travellers
- Ayurveda, longevity and biohacking
- Beyond numbers and tracking wearables
- Why preventive healthcare is attracting millennials
- Women's health and Menopause
- What makes an Ayurvedic retreat effective
- The difference between a yoga retreat and an Ayurvedic retreat
- Taking Ayurveda beyond India
About The Guests
Katharina Hegemann is the Managing Director of Neue Wege Reisin, a travel company specialising in Ayurveda, yoga, and wellness retreats. She works to connect travellers with authentic wellness experiences and destinations.
Connect with her at: https://www.neuewege.com/ or www.instagram.com/neuewegereisen/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annakatharinahegemann/
Joseph Kodath is the Director of Nattika Beach Ayurvedic Resort. He brings experience in offering Ayurvedic healing experiences to international guests and explores opportunities to take Ayurveda beyond India.
Connect with him at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-kodath-b513389a/?isSelfProfile=false
About Dr Vignesh Devraj
Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay) is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala. Coming from a family with an Ayurvedic legacy dating back to 1921, he is a committed practitioner of Ayurveda and Panchakarma, with a vision to make authentic, personalised Ayurvedic care accessible to more people.
Menopause Panchakarma Program
The Menopause Panchakarma Program at Sitaram Retreat x Postcard offers personalised Ayurvedic care, Panchakarma therapies, hormonal health support, nutrition and lifestyle guidance for women navigating menopause.
Learn More About the Menopause Panchakarma Program - https://sitaramretreat.com/Prepare_Your_Body_for_Menopause/
One-on-one Ayurvedic consultation:
https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-ist
For further information, visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com.
Instagram: @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj
Twitter/X: @VigneshDevraj

Sometimes, the most meaningful journeys begin with a personal experience that changes the way we understand health and healing.

In this episode of Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond, Dr Vignesh Devraj continues his conversation with Laura Plumb, discussing the history behind the Sitaram name, the role of Vastu and natural surroundings, and the importance of creating spaces where people can slow down and reconnect with themselves.

Dr Vignesh shares the story behind Sitaram, from growing up in a family with a long-standing Ayurvedic legacy to discovering, through his own experience with Panchakarma, how profoundly health can influence the way we feel in our bodies and connect with ourselves.

They reflect on the vision behind Sitaram Retreat, exploring how authentic Ayurvedic care, medical expertise, and a connection with nature can come together to create a meaningful healing experience.

Together, they discuss the challenges of modern life, including overconsumption and loneliness, and the growing need for human connection in healthcare.

Episode Highlights
Dr Vignesh’s Journey into Ayurveda
Panchakarma & the Vision Behind Sitaram Retreat
Ayurveda, Nature & Vastu
Modern Life, Overconsumption & the Need for Recalibration
Human Connection & Personalised Ayurvedic Care
Taking the Feeling of Lightness Home

Timestamps
00:00 – 01:00 – Introduction
01:00 – 08:00 – Dr Vignesh’s Journey into Ayurveda
08:00 – 15:00 – The Vision Behind Sitaram Retreat
15:00 – 21:00 – Intention, Family Legacy & the Story of Sitaram
21:00 – 26:30 – Ayurveda, Modern Life & the Need for Recalibration
26:30 – 30:00 – Health, Lightness & Everyday Wellbeing
30:00 – 33:43 – Laura’s Reflections on Authentic Ayurvedic Healing

TEDx TALK WITH DR VIGNESH DEVRAJ
In his TEDx talk, Dr Vignesh Devraj shares a personal story from his childhood and explores how our emotions, relationships, work, experiences, and environment can influence health. He also reflects on the Ayurvedic concept of Swastha and staying connected to our authentic selves.

Watch Dr Vignesh Devraj’s TEDx Talk

The 14-Day Ayurvedic Metabolic Reset
The 14-Day Ayurvedic Metabolic Reset at Sitaram combines personalised consultations, therapies, nutrition, movement and lifestyle practices to support digestion, metabolism and daily rhythms.

[Learn More About The 14-Day Ayurvedic Metabolic Reset]

Menopause Panchakarma Program
The Menopause Panchakarma Program at Sitaram Retreat x Postcard offers personalised Ayurvedic care, Panchakarma therapies, hormonal health support, nutrition and lifestyle guidance for women navigating menopause.
[Learn More About the Menopause Panchakarma Program]

About Laura Plumb
Laura Plumb is a practitioner and teacher of Jyotish and Ayurvedic cooking. Her work explores the connections between Jyotish, Ayurveda, consciousness and self-understanding.

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.

One-on-one Ayurvedic consultation:
https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-ist

BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA – ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE

Vata governs Prana, the nervous system, movement, and emotional well-being. This comprehensive online course includes over six hours of practical teachings, downloadable notes, and tools that can be integrated into everyday life.

Explore the course: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/

For further information, visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com.
Instagram: @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj
Twitter/X: @VigneshDevraj

Disclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice or as a substitute for professional medical care.

The way we understand ourselves can influence the way we understand our health, our choices and our relationship with life.

In this episode of Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond, Dr Vignesh Devraj continues his conversation with Laura Plumb, a practitioner and teacher of Jyotish and Ayurvedic cooking, exploring the connections between Jyotish, Ayurveda, Prakriti and the way we understand our individual nature.

They discuss birth charts, Prakriti, nature and nurture, Nakshatras and the role of the Moon, along with the relationship between destiny and free will.

The conversation also explores karma and healing, and how challenges can be viewed as opportunities for awareness, course correction, and growth. Laura explains the concept of Upaya, including mantras, service and traditional practices used within Jyotish to work through challenging periods.

The discussion also focuses on Rahu and Ketu and the modern world of constant stimulation, consumption, and screens, exploring how these ideas can be understood in relation to distraction, inner awareness, and our connection with the body.

Episode Highlights
Jyotish & Ayurveda
Birth Charts & Prakriti
Nakshatras & The Moon
Nature, Nurture & Individuality
Destiny & Free Will
Karma & Healing
Upaya, Mantras & Service
Rahu, Ketu & Modern Life
Nature, Panchakarma & Reconnection
Finding Our Natural Rhythms

Timestamps
00:00 – 07:00 – Birth Charts & Prakriti
07:00 – 14:00 – Destiny, Free Will & Karma
14:00 – 20:00 – Karma & Upaya
20:00 – 27:00 – Mantras & Jyotish
27:00 – 37:00 – Jyotish & Modern Life
37:00 – 44:00 – Illness & Perspective
44:00 – 50:00 – Panchakarma & Nature
50:00 – 54:50 – Rahu, Ketu & Reconnection

TEDx TALK WITH DR VIGNESH DEVRAJ

In his TEDx talk, Dr Vignesh Devraj shares a personal story from his childhood and explores how our emotions, relationships, work, experiences and environment can influence health. He also reflects on the Ayurvedic concept of Swasta and staying connected to our authentic selves.

Watch Dr Vignesh Devraj’s TEDx Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVBf9cUdKF8

The 14-Day Ayurvedic Metabolic Reset
The 14-Day Ayurvedic Metabolic Reset at Sitaram brings together personalised Ayurvedic consultations, therapies, nutrition, movement and lifestyle practices within a structured retreat environment.

The programme offers an opportunity to step away from your usual routine and create space to focus on digestion, metabolism and daily rhythms through personalised Ayurvedic care.

Learn More About The 14-Day Ayurvedic Metabolic Reset - https://sitaramretreat.com/ayurvedic-weight-loss/

About Laura Plumb
Laura Plumb is a practitioner and teacher of Jyotish and Ayurvedic cooking. She has been exploring the connections between Jyotish, Ayurveda, consciousness, and self-understanding for many years.

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.

One-on-one Ayurvedic consultation:
https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-ist

BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA – ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE

Vata governs Prana, the nervous system, movement and emotional well-being. This comprehensive online course includes over 6 hours of practical teachings, downloadable notes and tools that can be integrated into everyday life.
Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/

For further information, kindly visit: www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com/
Instagram – @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj
Twitter – @VigneshDevraj

Disclaimer: The content discussed in these episodes should not be used as medical advice or as a substitute for professional medical care.

The first 1,000 days of a child’s life, from conception to the second birthday, are often described as a critical window of opportunity. During this period, nutrition, health, care and the environment around a child can influence their development and future wellbeing.

In this episode of Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond, Dr Vignesh Devraj is joined by Job Zachariah, who has spent many years working with UNICEF across different parts of India on child health, nutrition, education, sanitation and protection.

They explore why the first 1,000 days matter and the nine key practices that parents, families and communities can focus on during this period, including maternal and child anaemia, breastfeeding, complementary feeding, malnutrition, immunisation, sanitation, safe water, handwashing, nurturing care and maternal education.

Job also shares his experiences of taking these messages to families through doctors, health workers, community initiatives and a programme developed with the IMA in Kerala.

Episode Highlights
The First 1,000 Days
The Nine Key Practices
Breastfeeding & Nutrition
Immunisation & Sanitation
Nurturing Care & Stimulation
The Role Of Family
Reaching More Families

Timestamps
00:00 – 14:20 – Why The First 1,000 Days Matter
14:20 – 29:00 – The Nine Key Practices
29:00 – 48:00 – Nutrition, Breastfeeding & Immunisation
48:00 – 57:00 – Sanitation, Water & Handwashing
57:00 – 1:03:00 – Nurturing Care & Family
1:03:00 – 1:07:55 – Taking The Message Forward

TEDx TALK WITH DR VIGNESH DEVRAJ
In his recent TEDx talk, Dr Vignesh Devraj shares a personal story from his childhood and explores how our emotions, relationships, work, experiences and environment can influence health. He also reflects on the Ayurvedic concept of Swasta and staying connected to our authentic selves.

Watch Dr Vignesh Devraj’s TEDx Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVBf9cUdKF8

The 14-Day Ayurvedic Metabolic Reset
Weight management can involve more than simply changing what you eat. The 14-Day Ayurvedic Metabolic Reset at Sitaram brings together personalised Ayurvedic consultations, therapies, nutrition, movement and lifestyle practices within a structured retreat environment.

The programme offers an opportunity to step away from your usual routine and create space to focus on digestion, metabolism and daily rhythms through personalised Ayurvedic care.

Learn More About The 14-Day Ayurvedic Metabolic Reset -https://sitaramretreat.com/ayurvedic-weight-loss/

About Job Zachariah
Job Zachariah has spent many years working with UNICEF across different parts of India, focusing on child health, nutrition, education, sanitation and protection.

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.

One-on-one Ayurvedic consultation:
https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-ist

BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA – ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE

Vata governs Prana, the nervous system, movement and emotional well-being. This comprehensive online course includes over 6 hours of practical teachings, downloadable notes and tools that can be integrated into everyday life.

Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/
For further information, kindly visit: www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com/
Instagram – @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj
Twitter – @VigneshDevraj

Disclaimer: The content discussed in these episodes should not be used as medical advice or as a substitute for professional medical care.