This July, Dr. Vignesh Devraj travels from Kerala to Austria for a rare one-week immersive experience designed to help you reconnect with the healthiest version of yourself.

A Program Designed to Help You Understand Your Prakriti with masterclasses, daily Ayurvedic Therapies, and a dedicated week towards inner healing. Happening from 19th to 25th July 2026, at Ayurveda Resort Mandira in Bad Waltersdorf, Austria.

To know more: https://sitaramretreat.com/Return_to_your_healthiest_self/

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 hours 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

For over two decades, visiting Mount Kailash remained one of Dr Vignesh Devraj's deepest spiritual aspirations. In this deeply personal episode, he shares his experience of finally completing the sacred Kailash Parikrama, not simply as a physical trek, but as a profound journey of surrender, uncertainty, devotion, and inner transformation.

From navigating unpredictable weather, high-altitude challenges, and physical exhaustion to witnessing extraordinary acts of faith, this conversation explores what Kailash teaches beyond the pilgrimage itself. Dr Vignesh reflects on the symbolism of letting go at Yama Dwar, the lessons hidden within discomfort, and how uncertainty becomes one of life's greatest spiritual teachers.

Rather than being a travel diary, this episode is an invitation to examine how we respond when life refuses to follow our plans, and why true transformation often begins when we stop trying to control every outcome.

Episode Highlights:

Preparing for the Kailash Parikrama

Lessons from uncertainty & surrender

The meaning of Yama Dwar

Letting go before moving forward

Facing fear at high altitude

Devotion beyond physical endurance

What Mount Kailash taught me

Trusting life instead of controlling it

Timestamps:

00:00 – 05:45: A Dream Two Decades In The Making

05:45 – 10:30: Beginning The Sacred Parikrama

10:30 – 15:45: Enduring The Mountain's Greatest Challenges

15:45 – 21:30: Devotion, Ego & The Meaning Of Letting Go

21:30 – 26:30: The Spiritual Lessons Of Kailash

26:30 – 31:42: Returning Home With A Different Perspective

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: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform

Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj

Twitter - @VigneshDevraj

We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss any new episodes. Thank you for your support.

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

This July, Dr. Vignesh Devraj travels from Kerala to Austria for a rare one-week immersive experience designed to help you reconnect with the healthiest version of yourself.

A Program Designed to Help You Understand Your Prakriti with masterclasses, daily Ayurvedic Therapies, and a dedicated week towards inner healing. Happening from 19th to 25th July 2026, at Ayurveda Resort Mandira in Bad Waltersdorf, Austria.

To know more: https://sitaramretreat.com/Return_to_your_healthiest_self/

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 hours 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

In this guided meditation, Dr Vignesh Devraj invites you to explore one of the greatest sources of stress in modern life, the constant need to control everything.

Many of us spend our days trying to manage outcomes, predict the future, and carry responsibilities that were never entirely ours to hold. Over time, this constant mental effort creates tension in the body, keeps the nervous system on high alert, and makes it difficult to experience genuine calm.

Through gentle breath awareness, mindful reflection, and Ayurvedic wisdom, this meditation helps you recognise the difference between effort and control, inviting you to participate in life without carrying the burden of trying to control every outcome.

Whether you are navigating uncertainty, stress, difficult relationships, work pressures, or simply looking for a few moments of stillness before your day begins, this practice offers a simple reminder: do your best, and release the rest.

Episode Highlights:

A guided meditation for letting go

Why do we try to control everything

Learning to trust the body's intelligence

Control vs participation

Breath as a tool for surrender

Responding instead of reacting

Living with uncertainty

"I do my part. I release the rest."

Timestamps:

00:00 - 04:30: Settling Into The Present Moment

04:30 - 09:00: Trusting The Intelligence Of The Body

09:00 - 13:30: What Is Truly Within Your Control?

13:30 - 18:00: The Wisdom Of Letting Go

18:00 - 23:00: Releasing Fear & Embracing Uncertainty

23:00 - 28:10: Choosing Presence Over Pressure

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: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform

Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj

Twitter - @VigneshDevraj

We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss any new episodes. Thank you for your support.

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

This July, Dr. Vignesh Devraj travels from Kerala to Austria for a rare one-week immersive experience designed to help you reconnect with the healthiest version of yourself.

A Program Designed to Help You Understand Your Prakriti with masterclasses, daily Ayurvedic Therapies, and a dedicated week towards inner healing. Happening from 19th to 25th July 2026, at Ayurveda Resort Mandira in Bad Waltersdorf, Austria.

To know more: https://sitaramretreat.com/Return_to_your_healthiest_self/

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 hours 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

In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj explores Fibromyalgia, one of the most misunderstood chronic pain conditions of our time.

Many people living with Fibromyalgia are told that their reports are normal, their scans are clear, and that nothing appears to be wrong. Yet they continue to experience widespread pain, fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, and a deep sense of exhaustion that affects every aspect of life.

Dr Vignesh explains the modern understanding of central sensitisation, why Fibromyalgia is not an imaginary condition, and how the nervous system can become overly sensitive to normal stimuli. He also shares his clinical observations from treating patients over the past two decades, including common emotional patterns, the relationship between sleep and pain, and why many patients feel unseen and misunderstood.

The conversation explores Fibromyalgia through an Ayurvedic lens, discussing Vata imbalance, Agni, Ama, Panchakarma, lifestyle interventions, nervous system regulation, and the importance of creating a healing environment.

Episode Highlights:

Why Fibromyalgia is often misunderstood

Understanding central sensitisation

Sleep, pain & nervous system health

Fibromyalgia through an Ayurvedic lens

Vata, Agni & Ama explained

Fibromyalgia and perimenopause

Can Panchakarma help?

Practical steps for recovery

Timestamps:

00:00 - 03:59: Why Fibromyalgia Is Often Misunderstood

04:00 - 08:00: Central Sensitisation, Sleep & The Nervous System

08:00 - 12:00: Fibromyalgia Through The Ayurvedic Lens

12:00 - 16:00: Movement, CBT & Panchakarma

16:00 - 20:00: Emotional Patterns, Stress & Healing

20:00 - 23:19: Practical Steps For Recovery & Final Thoughts

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:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform

Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj

Twitter - @VigneshDevraj

We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss any new episodes. Thank you for your support.

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

This July, Dr. Vignesh Devraj travels from Kerala to Austria for a rare one-week immersive experience designed to help you reconnect with the healthiest version of yourself.

A Program Designed to Help You Understand Your Prakriti with masterclasses, daily Ayurvedic Therapies, and a dedicated week towards inner healing. Happening from 19th to 25th July 2026, at Ayurveda Resort Mandira in Bad Waltersdorf, Austria.

To know more: https://sitaramretreat.com/Return_to_your_healthiest_self/

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 hours 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

In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj explores one of the most common misconceptions in modern Ayurveda: the belief that an online dosha quiz can accurately tell you who you are.

Many people take a quiz, receive a dosha label, and begin identifying with symptoms such as anxiety, acidity, poor sleep, weight gain, or fatigue as though they are permanent aspects of their personality.

But Ayurveda offers a much deeper framework.

Dr Vignesh explains the difference between Prakriti, your healthiest baseline, and Vikriti, the deviations that develop through stress, lifestyle, relationships, environment, and life experiences. The episode explores why symptoms are not identities, how online quizzes often confuse imbalance with true nature, and why real healing begins when we understand how far we have drifted from our healthiest self.

The conversation also introduces the philosophy behind the "Return To Your Healthiest Self" retreat in Austria and how Ayurveda can become a tool for self-awareness rather than self-labelling.

Episode Highlights:

• Why dosha quizzes can be misleading

• Prakriti vs Vikriti explained

• Why symptoms are not your identity

• Stress, anxiety & false self-labels

• Understanding your healthiest baseline

• Returning to balance through Ayurveda

Timestamps:

00:00 - 02:20: The Problem With Online Dosha Quizzes

02:20 - 04:55: Prakriti, Vikriti & Why Symptoms Are Not Your Identity

04:55 - 07:15: Healthiest Self vs Current Self: Understanding The Difference

07:15 - 09:47: Return To Your Healthiest Self: The Austria Retreat

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: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform

Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj

Twitter - @VigneshDevraj

We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss any new episodes. Thank you for your support.

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

This July, Dr. Vignesh Devraj travels from Kerala to Austria for a rare one-week immersive experience designed to help you reconnect with the healthiest version of yourself.

A Program Designed to Help You Understand Your Prakriti with masterclasses, daily Ayurvedic Therapies, and a dedicated week towards inner healing. Happening from 19th to 25th July 2026, at Ayurveda Resort Mandira in Bad Waltersdorf, Austria.

To know more: https://sitaramretreat.com/Return_to_your_healthiest_self/

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

In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj focuses on understanding why modern humans are becoming increasingly exhausted despite having more convenience, technology, and comfort than ever before.

Dr Vignesh explains the difference between rest and recovery, how constant stimulation affects the nervous system, why silence feels uncomfortable for many people today, and how Shirodhara creates the conditions for deep nervous system regulation.

The episode also explores the Ayurvedic concept of rhythm, the relationship between stress and recovery, wearable data observations from patients undergoing Panchakarma, and why Shirodhara should always be personalised rather than treated as a generic relaxation therapy.

Episode Highlights:

• Why rest and recovery are not the same thing

• The hidden cost of constant stimulation

• Why successful people often struggle to switch off

• The difference between passive and active recovery

• Why Shirodhara is becoming more relevant today

• The Ayurvedic concept of rhythm and healing

• How modern life disrupts nervous system balance

• Shirodhara and wearable health data

• Why calmness feels unfamiliar to many people

• Who should and should not undergo Shirodhara

• Takradhara, hot flashes, psoriasis & inflammatory conditions

Timestamps:

00:00 - 02:01: Rest vs Recovery: Understanding the Difference

02:01 - 05:42: Why Modern Humans Struggle to Slow Down

05:42 - 07:49: What Shirodhara Really Is and How It Works

07:49 - 10:36: Racing Thoughts, Recovery & Wearable Health Markers

10:36 - 12:39: Shirodhara, Panchakarma & Burnout Recovery

12:39 - 14:46: Who Should Receive Shirodhara

14:46 - 15:24: Other Conditions & Final Reflections

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: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform

Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj

Twitter - @VigneshDevraj

We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss any new episodes. Thank you for your support.

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

This July, Dr. Vignesh Devraj travels from Kerala to Austria for a rare one-week immersive experience designed to help you reconnect with the healthiest version of yourself.

A Program Designed to Help You Understand Your Prakriti with masterclasses, daily Ayurvedic Therapies, and a dedicated week towards inner healing. Happening from 19th to 25th July 2026, at Ayurveda Resort Mandira in Bad Waltersdorf, Austria.

To know more: https://sitaramretreat.com/Return_to_your_healthiest_self/

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

In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj explores the fascinating relationship between seasons, health, and Ayurveda through the lens of Karkidaka Chikitsa, Kerala's traditional monsoon healing protocol.

Ayurvedic physicians considered the monsoon a vulnerable period for overall health. Dr Vignesh explains the science and philosophy behind Karkidaka Kanji, the role of Panchakarma during the monsoon season, and why this period remains one of the most popular times for Ayurvedic treatments in Kerala.

Whether you live in Kerala, Europe, or the Middle East, this episode offers practical insights into how seasonal adaptation is a powerful tool for longevity.

Karkidaka Kanji Guide: How To Prepare It, When To Take It & Who Should Avoid It: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IewRsW5jiDJEbMipK-N7457J3kKm8VzQTRkqtAlUoWY/edit?usp=sharing

Episode Highlights:

Understanding Ritucharya and seasonal adaptation

Why Karkidaka Masam is important in Ayurveda

The connection between monsoon and immunity

Why major decisions were traditionally avoided during Karkidakam

Karkidaka Chikitsa explained

Why monsoon is ideal for Panchakarma

Karkidaka Kanji and its medicinal ingredients

Dasamoola and Dasapushpam benefits

Household vs clinical Ayurvedic protocols

How to apply seasonal Ayurveda anywhere in the world

Timestamps:

00:00 - 02:57: Understanding Karkidaka Masam

02:57 - 06:10: Why Karkidakam became a healing month

06:10 - 08:35: Why monsoon is ideal for Panchakarma

08:35 - 10:20: Navara rice & medicinal properties

10:20 - 12:55: Dasamoola, Dasapushpam & monsoon immunity

12:55 - 14:55: Karkidaka Kanji

14:55 - 18:29: Why people travel for monsoon Ayurveda

18:29 - 19:19: How to practice seasonal Ayurveda at home

19:19 - 20:10: Who should consider Panchakarma during monsoon?

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 or copy paste this in your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform )

Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevraj

Twitter - @VigneshDevraj

We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss any new episodes. Thank you 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

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.

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

Why do so many women with Hashimoto’s struggle with people-pleasing, anxiety, guilt, and difficulty expressing their true feelings?

In this episode, Dr. Vignesh Devraj and Dr. Dixa Bhavsar explore the emotional and psychological patterns often seen in Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune conditions. Drawing from clinical experience and Dr. Dixa’s personal healing journey, they discuss the connections between stress, self-worth, communication, boundaries, emotional suppression, and recovery.

The conversation highlights Ayurveda’s perspective on self-love, mindfulness, feminine energy, gratitude, and the idea that healing extends beyond medicines and dietary changes. It also involves improving the relationship we have with ourselves.

Episode Highlights

• Emotional suppression and Hashimoto’s

• Communication and healing

• Self-love vs. toxic self-love

• Why women are more prone to autoimmune conditions

• Feminine energy, rest, and burnout

• Gratitude, mindfulness, and journaling

• Health anxiety and perfectionism in healing

• Boundaries and emotional awareness

• Intention and recovery

• Ayurveda, mindset, and resilience

Timestamps

00:00–05:42 — Stress, Self-Worth & Hashimoto’s

05:42–12:50 — Relationship Boundaries

12:50–21:10 — Emotional Suppression & Autoimmune Disease

21:10–27:00 — Healing Family Resentment

27:00–35:00 — Activating Feminine Energy

35:00–43:00 — Breaking Perfectionism

43:00–52:20 — Building Emotional Resilience

About the Guests

Dr. Dixa Bhavsar is an Ayurvedic physician specializing in women’s health, thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, and autoimmune conditions.

Dr. Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician, founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, and a 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 (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 never miss any new episodes. Thank you 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.