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 )

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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.

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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

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

This 12-minute guided meditation invites you to shift your understanding of abundance from something you chase to something you allow. Through gentle breath awareness, body relaxation, and subtle inner observation, this practice helps you reconnect with the natural flow of abundance already present within you.

Episode Highlights

Grounding into the present moment through breath

Releasing physical tension and mental contraction

Recognizing the body’s innate intelligence and continuous support

Understanding abundance as a state of openness, not effort

Shifting from “lack” to “receiving”

Reconnecting with moments of ease, flow, and effortless alignment

Cultivating trust in life’s natural rhythm

How to Use This Meditation:

Ideal for mornings to set an open, receptive tone

Useful during moments of stress, overwhelm, or tightness

Can be practiced daily to build a deeper sense of ease and trust

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.

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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.

What if your migraine isn’t random, but your body trying to tell you something important?

In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj breaks down why migraine is not just a headache and why simply escaping triggers or taking painkillers isn’t enough. From inflammation to the surprising link between gut health and migraines, this episode connects modern science with Ayurvedic insight. You’ll discover how sleep, stress, digestion, and daily routine quietly shape your migraine patterns and why Ayurveda sees it as a deeper imbalance of Vata and Pitta, not an isolated issue.

If you’ve been managing migraines but not understanding them, this episode offers a completely different lens and a way forward.

Episode Highlights:

• Why migraine is a real physiological condition

• The role of the trigeminal nerve & inflammation 

• Migraine Triggers are not random

• Lifestyle, Gut health and migraines 

• Understanding migraine as Ardhavabhedaka

• Clinical insights on Panchakarma therapies for Migraines

• A step-by-step lifestyle and recovery framework 

  
  

Timestamps:

00:00 - 01:00: Migraine is not imaginary

01:00 - 02:00: What actually happens during a migraine

02:00 - 03:30: Common triggers & environmental changes

03:30 - 04:30: Gut-brain connection

04:30 - 09:00: Migraine as Ardhavabhedaka

09:00 - 15:30: Panchakarma & Ayurveda Remedies for Migraine

15:30 – 16:30: Lifestyle Changes for Panchakarma

16:30 – 17:39 Rethinking migraine

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. 

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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. 

This guided meditation invites you to shift how you relate to purpose—not as something to be found externally, but as an inner intelligence already present within you. Through breath awareness, body relaxation, and subtle reflection, the session gently guides you back to moments of inner alignment and quiet clarity. Rather than forcing answers, it creates space for a deeper listening—where purpose reveals itself step by step.

Episode Highlights:

Why the search for purpose often feels exhausting and misdirected

How moments of “effortless rightness” act as signals, not coincidences

The role of conditioning in disconnecting you from your natural path

The power of willingness (sankalpa) over force or control

Trusting clarity as something that unfolds gradually

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.

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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.

Napping is often misunderstood as laziness, but what if it’s actually a performance booster? There’s a difference between napping and sleeping, and this episode explores the Ayurvedic perspective behind it, explaining why your body naturally experiences an energy dip and how intentional naps can enhance focus, recovery, and productivity.

Key Topics Covered

Why napping is often stigmatized

The Science of Energy dips

Daytime Sleep & Kapha Dosha

Sleep inertia and its impact

How long naps affect night sleep

Timestamps

00:00 - 01:00: Why we feel guilty about napping

01:00 - 03:30: “discipline” vs body awareness

03:30 - 05:30: Ayurvedic view of post-lunch drowsiness

05:30 - 06:30: Sleep inertia explained

06:30 - 07:00: food & sleepiness

07:00 - 08:00: 7-day experiment

08:00 - 09:00: Episode Takeaways

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.

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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.

Most of us cannot start our day without a cup of coffee, but is it actually giving us energy, or just hiding fatigue? In this episode, we explore coffee through both Ayurveda and modern physiology. This is not about labeling coffee as “good” or “bad,” but understanding how it interacts with your body. Why does coffee make some people feel sharp and productive, while others feel anxious, restless, or still tired even after multiple cups?

Episode Highlights:

How caffeine actually works in the brain

Why does your body build tolerance over time

The Ayurvedic understanding of coffee

Its impact on digestion, sleep, and the nervous system

And how to consume coffee without dependency

Timestamps:

00:00 - 01:30: Coffee For Sharper Focus

01:30 - 04:00: Origins of Coffee

04:00 - 05:00: Filter coffee as a ritual

05:00 - 07:00: Coffee through Ayurveda

07:00 - 09:30: Caffeine Addiction Explained

09:30 - 10:30: Coffee and Vata

10:30 - 11:30: Coffee and sleep

11:31 - 12:30: Decaf coffee

12:35 - 13:30: Habit loops & Panchakarma detox

13:30 - 14:40: Key takeaway

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.

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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.

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

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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 recorded a workshop on Balancing The Mighty Vata, with over 6 hrs of content and notes filled with practical insights that can be integrated into our lives.

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 | @vigneshdevraj

Linkedin - Dr Vignesh Devraj

Twitter - @VigneshDevraj

In this deeply reflective conversation with a hospice chaplain, Ken shares insights from years of providing spiritual care in moments of life, suffering, and death. He explains how spiritual health is increasingly recognized as an essential dimension of wellbeing, alongside physical, mental, and emotional health. The discussion explores how chaplains support people across faiths, what happens psychologically and spiritually when someone approaches death, and why simply being present with someone in suffering can be the most powerful form of care.

Drawing from bhakti traditions, Ken explains how devotion is rooted not in fear of God, but in love and relationship. Dr. Vignesh reflects on how religion can sometimes create guilt and rigid pathways, while spirituality often offers freedom and agency. Ultimately, the conversation arrives at a deeper question: beyond labels like religion or spirituality, what truly matters?

Timestamps

00:00 - 05:00: Chaplain and Spiritual Health

05:00 - 13:00: The “ministry of presence.”

13:00 - 15:30: Consistency in spiritual care

15:30 - 17:00: Caring for caregivers

17:00 - 27:00: How to Approach Death

27:00 - 51:30: Spiritual Transformation and Misunderstood Religions

51:30 - 54:00: The deeper question: presence over labels

About Kenneth Nacario Lee

Kenneth Nacario Lee (Kula Pradipa Das) is currently a chaplain at Stanford. He received his chaplaincy training at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey. Kenneth was introduced to Eastern wisdom texts at a young age, leading to a period of monastic training and later studies in psychology and religion at Rutgers University.

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.

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Anger is often seen as something dangerous or something that must be suppressed. But from an Ayurvedic perspective, anger is not inherently negative. It is a powerful emotional force that, when understood and directed properly, can become a source of clarity, courage, and transformation.

The conversation examines how anger arises, what happens in the brain and body during moments of anger, and why suppressed anger can translate into physiological stress. The episode also explores how disciplined anger has historically driven meaningful change and how individuals can learn to transform reactive anger into conscious action.

Episode Breakdown

The connection between Anger & Agni

Why Anger isn’t meant to be Suppressed

Anger is a Secondary Emotion

How Krishna Sees Anger as an Emotion

Turning Anger in Your Favour

How to Manage Anger Practically

Timestamps

00:00 – 02:00: The real question about anger

02:00 – 04:00: Anger as fire in Ayurveda

04:00 – 05:30: Anger vs frustration, fear, and sadness

05:30 – 07:00: The Bhagavad Gita’s psychological chain of anger

07:00 – 11:30: What happens in the brain & body during anger

12:30 – 15:30: When anger becomes constructive

15:30 – 16:30: Destructive anger vs value-driven anger

16:30 – 19:00: A practical framework for managing anger

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.

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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

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In this conversation, we explore bhakti not merely as philosophy, but as lived experience. The Grammy-nominated Jahnavi Harrison shares how prayer, kirtan, and service shaped her life and how voice becomes a pathway to healing and surrender. From the teachings of Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita to the raw reality of ego, repetition, and pain, this episode moves between the sacred and the practical.

Episode Highlights:

Bhakti is active, not passive

Intention transforms ritual into a relationship

Ego coexists with devotion — maturity is managing it

Repetition creates spiritual depth

Pain can be a channel for Bhakti

Prayer is talking to God

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00: 00 - 05:00: Bhakti is a devotional service

05:00 - 09:30: Bhakti Beyond Selfish Motives

09:30 - 13:00: Patience and Enthusiasm For Bhakti Marg

13:00 - 18:00: Redirecting Desire with Bhakti

18:00 - 29:30: Singing From Your Heart

29:30 - 32:00: Talking to God with Prayers

32:00 - 33:30: Bhaja Govindam

33:30 - 37:00: The intention of Love

37:00 - 48:30: Mantra Chanting & Rituals

48:30 - 54:00: The Grammy Nominations

54:00 - 1:00:00: The Beauty of Pain and Prayers

About Our Guest:

Jahnavi Harrison is a musician, writer, practitioner of bhakti-yoga and a Grammy Award nominee for devotion-rooted music. She spent her formative years at Bhaktivedanta Manor in England, in a rich environment where mantra chanting and sacred art were a part of everyday life. With a background in Western and Eastern classical music and dance, she has tried to pursue a path of self realisation and service through artistic expression.

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.

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