Ayurvedic Healing And Beyond
In Ayurveda we say, health is the foundation to enjoy the beauty of life. This podcast is a guide for you to reconnect with the most powerful, natural healing resources in order to benefit from optimal health and vitality. We will give you simple tools and practical advice to easily integrate herbal remedies and ancient healing methods such as meditation, breathing practices and ayurvedic nutrition into your modern lifestyle. Tune in and be inspired by enlightening stories from genuine healers around the world and individuals sharing how natural healing transformed their life.
#300 Why We Procrastinate and Struggle to Change Our Habits | Dr. Vignesh Devraj & Ashdin Doctor
Why do we keep putting things off, even when we know what needs to be done? Why are some habits easier to change than others? And how much of the way we experience life is shaped by the thoughts we repeat every day?
We often think of habits as things we do: waking up early, exercising, eating well, or following a routine. But what about the habits of the mind? The beliefs we carry, the thoughts we return to, and the patterns that quietly influence our decisions can be just as difficult to change.<...
#299 Masculinity, Femininity & Modern Love: Why Finding the Right Partner Is So Hard Today with Dr Vignesh Devraj and Sidanta Goggate
Why are so many people finding it difficult to build meaningful relationships? Why do some relationships become a struggle between control and submission, while others lack direction, clarity or emotional connection?
Our understanding of masculinity and femininity has changed across generations. Traditional expectations are being questioned, women's roles are evolving, and men are navigating responsibilities and pressures that are often left unspoken. Somewhere between these changing expectations, the meaning of a balanced relationship can become difficult to understand.
In this episode of Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond, Dr Vignesh Devraj speaks...
#298 ADHD, Perimenopause And The Struggle To Focus With Dr Vignesh Devraj And Sidanta Goggate
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? An...
#297 Why the World Is Travelling for Ayurveda: The OG of Longevity with Dr Vignesh Devraj, Katharina Hegemann & Joseph Kodath
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=gV...
#296 The Story Behind Sitaram Retreats | Laura Plumb Interviews Dr. Vignesh Devraj
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...
#295 Beyond Destiny: Free Will, Karma & the Wisdom of Jyotish with Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay) & Laura Plumb
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.
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#294 Why India’s future lies in her children’s first 1000 days? with Job Zachariah & Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
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 pr...
#293 Panchakarma Retreat: What Really Happens in 14 or 21 Days? | Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
It’s heartbreaking to see what our brothers and sisters in Nepal are going through. With the little network we’ve built through this channel, I’m sharing a Relief Fund donation link for those who would like to extend their support. I request you all to contribute in whatever way you can, through your time, your prayers, or your financial support.
https://www.sukha-ev.de/aktuelles/hilfe-nach-der-flut-an-der-tibetisch-nepalesischen-grenze/
Deciding to undergo Panchakarma is only the beginning. What happens once you arrive at the retreat can be just as important as the...
#292 What is Panchakarma? Watch this before you book | With Dr Vignesh MD (Ay)
It’s heartbreaking to see what our brothers and sisters in Nepal are going through. With the little network we’ve built through this channel, I’m sharing a Relief Fund donation link for those who would like to extend their support. I request you all to contribute in whatever way you can, through your time, your prayers, or your financial support.
https://www.sukha-ev.de/aktuelles/hilfe-nach-der-flut-an-der-tibetisch-nepalesischen-grenze/
MENOPAUSE PANCHAKARMA PROGRAM
Women are unaware that painful menopause is directly connected to the imbalances that have been quietly accumulating over many years...
#291 The Art of Letting Go: A Guided Meditation for Good Night Sleep with Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
This 13-minute guided meditation invites you to let go of the effort to fall asleep and reconnect with your body's natural ability to rest. Through gentle body awareness, breath observation and subtle inner relaxation, this practice helps you release the tension of the day and create space for deeper rest.
In this episode of Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond, Dr Vignesh Devraj guides you through a gentle meditation and Yoga Nidra practice for sleep, designed to help you settle into rest at the end of the day or gently return to sleep if you wake during...
#290 Menopause, Fertility & Ayurveda with Dr Resmi V Rajagopal & Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
MENOPAUSE PANCHAKARMA PROGRAM
Women are unaware that painful menopause is directly connected to the imbalances that have been quietly accumulating over many years.
To build a better support system for women going through this important transition, Sitaram Retreat x Postcard has created a dedicated Menopause Panchakarma Program.
The program includes consultations, Panchakarma therapies, hormonal health support, personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and restorative practices for the mind and body.
Early Bird Offer Live! Valid for bookings until September 15th, 2026.
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#289 The Man Who Built India Today: Aroon Purie on Health, Purpose & Life at 80 with Dr. Vignesh Devraj & Aroon Purie
MENOPAUSE PANCHAKARMA PROGRAM
Women are unaware that painful menopause is directly connected to the imbalances that have been quietly accumulating over many years.
To build a better support system for women going through this important transition, Sitaram Retreat x Postcard has created a dedicated Menopause Panchakarma Program.
The program includes consultations, Panchakarma therapies, hormonal health support, personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and restorative practices for the mind and body.
Early Bird Offer Live! Valid for bookings until September 15th, 2026.
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#288 Is Being Fit The Same As Being Healthy? | Fitness, Resilience & True Health with Deepti Chandak & Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
MENOPAUSE PANCHAKARMA PROGRAM
Women are unaware that painful menopause is directly connected to the imbalances that have been quietly accumulating over many years.
To build a better support system for women going through this important transition, Sitaram Retreat x Postcard has created a dedicated Menopause Panchakarma Program.
The program includes consultations, Panchakarma therapies, hormonal health support, personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and restorative practices for the mind and body.
Early Bird Offer Live! Valid for bookings until September 15th, 2026.
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#287 Can Your Mind Influence Disease? | Pancha Koshas, Prana & The Science of Healing with Guru Yogi Shivanji & Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
MENOPAUSE PANCHAKARMA PROGRAM
Women are unaware that painful menopause is directly connected to the imbalances that have been quietly accumulating over many years.
To build a better support system for women going through this important transition, Sitaram Retreat x Postcard has created a dedicated Menopause Panchakarma Program.
The program includes consultations, Panchakarma therapies, hormonal health support, personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and restorative practices for the mind and body.
Early Bird Offer Live! Valid for bookings until September 15th, 2026.
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#286 Your Body Isn’t Broken It’s Stagnant | Kizhi: The Ayurvedic Therapy That Restores Movement with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
MENOPAUSE PANCHAKARMA PROGRAM
Women are unaware that painful menopause is directly connected to the imbalances that have been quietly accumulating over many years.
To build a better support system for women going through this important transition, Sitaram Retreat x Postcard has created a dedicated Menopause Panchakarma Program.
The program includes consultations, Panchakarma therapies, hormonal health support, personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and restorative practices for the mind and body.
Early Bird Offer Live! Valid for bookings until September 15th, 2026.
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#285 Why Healing Begins Beyond the Physical Body with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Guru Yogi Shivanji
What if healing begins long before medicine reaches the body?
In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj sits down with Guru Yogi Shivanji exploring mantra, consciousness, healing, and the relationship between the physical and subtle dimensions of our existence.
Together, they discuss why Ayurveda views the mind as the bridge between the body and consciousness, the limitations of our senses, and how ancient teachings often describe reality in ways that resonate with emerging ideas in modern science.
The conversation also explores the meaning of detachment...
#284 The Hidden Message Behind Anger: What It's Really Trying To Tell You with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
The body rarely goes from health to illness overnight. Poor sleep, acidity, fatigue, weight gain, and stress are often early signals that your body is asking for help not symptoms to ignore.
Don’t wait for your body to demand attention. Begin your healing journey today with Sitaram Retreats, with a century old legacy of Ayurvedic Healing.
Read the success stories of guests who rediscovered their health with Sitaram Retreat: https://sitaramretreat.com/success-stories/
Click here to the first step to healthier version of yo...
#283 The Deeper Lessons Of Mount Kailash: Faith, Surrender & Purpose with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) & Vardhini Seetharaman
The body rarely goes from health to illness overnight. Poor sleep, acidity, fatigue, weight gain, and stress are often early signals that your body is asking for help not symptoms to ignore.
Don’t wait for your body to demand attention. Begin your healing journey today with Sitaram Retreats, with a century old legacy of Ayurvedic Healing.
Read the success stories of guests who rediscovered their health with Sitaram Retreat: https://sitaramretreat.com/success-stories/
Click here to the first step to healthier version of yourself: www.sitaramretreat.com
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#282 What Mount Kailash Taught Me About Uncertainty & Letting Go with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
The body rarely goes from health to illness overnight. Poor sleep, acidity, fatigue, weight gain, and stress are often early signals that your body is asking for help not symptoms to ignore.
Don’t wait for your body to demand attention. Begin your healing journey today with Sitaram Retreats, with a century old legacy of Ayurvedic Healing.
Read the success stories of guests who rediscovered their health with Sitaram Retreat: https://sitaramretreat.com/success-stories/
Click here to the first step to healthier version of yo...
#281 The Art of Letting Go: Guided Meditation with Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
The body rarely goes from health to illness overnight. Poor sleep, acidity, fatigue, weight gain, and stress are often early signals that your body is asking for help not symptoms to ignore.
Don’t wait for your body to demand attention. Begin your healing journey today with Sitaram Retreats, with a century old legacy of Ayurvedic Healing.
Read the success stories of guests who rediscovered their health with Sitaram Retreat: https://sitaramretreat.com/success-stories/
Click here to the first step to healthier version of yo...
#280 Fibromyalgia Explained: Why Your Pain Is Real Even When Reports Are Normal With Dr Vignesh Devraj
The body rarely goes from health to illness overnight. Poor sleep, acidity, fatigue, weight gain, and stress are often early signals that your body is asking for help not symptoms to ignore.
Don’t wait for your body to demand attention. Begin your healing journey today with Sitaram Retreats, with a century old legacy of Ayurvedic Healing.
Read the success stories of guests who rediscovered their health with Sitaram Retreat: https://sitaramretreat.com/success-stories/
Click here to the first step to healthier version of yo...
#279 Are You Mistaking Your Imbalance For Your Nature with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
The body rarely goes from health to illness overnight. Poor sleep, acidity, fatigue, weight gain, and stress are often early signals that your body is asking for help not symptoms to ignore.
Don’t wait for your body to demand attention. Begin your healing journey today with Sitaram Retreats, with a century old legacy of Ayurvedic Healing.
Read the success stories of guests who rediscovered their health with Sitaram Retreat: https://sitaramretreat.com/success-stories/
Click here to the first step to healthier version of yo...
#278 Rest Is Not Recovery: What Shirodhara Teaches Us About Burnout & the Nervous System with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
The body rarely goes from health to illness overnight. Poor sleep, acidity, fatigue, weight gain, and stress are often early signals that your body is asking for help not symptoms to ignore.
Don’t wait for your body to demand attention. Begin your healing journey today with Sitaram Retreats, with a century old legacy of Ayurvedic Healing.
Read the success stories of guests who rediscovered their health with Sitaram Retreat: https://sitaramretreat.com/success-stories/
Click here to the first step to healthier version of yo...
#277 Karkidaka Chikitsa: Why Kerala's Monsoon Is Ayurveda's Most Powerful Healing Season With Dr Vignesh Devraj
The body rarely goes from health to illness overnight. Poor sleep, acidity, fatigue, weight gain, and stress are often early signals that your body is asking for help not symptoms to ignore.
Don’t wait for your body to demand attention. Begin your healing journey today with Sitaram Retreats, with a century old legacy of Ayurvedic Healing.
Read the success stories of guests who rediscovered their health with Sitaram Retreat: https://sitaramretreat.com/success-stories/
Click here to the first step to healthier version of yo...
#275 Menopause Beyond Fear | HRT and Panchakarma Explained with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
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
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#275 Menopause Beyond Fear | HRT and Panchakarma Explained with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
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
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#276 People-Pleasing, The Throat Chakra & Why Self-Love Heals Your Thyroid With Dr Vignesh Devraj and Dr Dixa Bhavsar
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
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#274 Trauma, Suppressed Emotions & Healing Through Movement with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) & Luuk Melisse
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 MI...
#273 Why So Many Women Are Developing Hashimoto’s Today with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Dr. Dixa Bhavsar
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 AV...
#273 Why So Many Women Are Developing Hashimoto’s Today with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Dr. Dixa Bhavsar
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 AV...
#272 Perimenopause: The Missing Conversation Every Woman Must Have with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
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...
#271 Return to Abundance: A Guided Meditation on Effortless Receiving with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
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”
Reconnec...
#270 Migraine: Causes, Triggers, and Ayurvedic Management with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
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.
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#269 Reconnecting With Your True Purpose: A Guided Meditation with Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)
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...
#268 Why You Feel Dead at 3 PM: The Truth About Naps Nobody Tells You | With Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
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
Time...
#267 Why Coffee Works for Some People and Backfires for Others | With Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
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 tim...
#266 Spirituality in Healthcare: What Dying People Taught Me About Being Alive | With Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Kenneth Nacario Lee
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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...
#265 Why Some Angry People Change the World (And Others Destroy Themselves) | With Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)
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.<...
#264 Bhakti, Prayer & The Healing Power of Voice With Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Jahnavi Harrison
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 cr...
#263 From Moksha to Muscle: How Yoga Became Fitness with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Prasad Rangnekar
Yoga today is widely understood as a physical practice centered around flexibility and postures. However, its original intent goes far beyond the body. In this episode, we discuss how yoga is not an activity performed for an hour a day, but a lifelong process of refining awareness and transforming the way we perceive ourselves and the world. We examine why suffering has traditionally been the starting point for yogic enquiry, how identity and conditioning shape our experience of reality, and why true yoga involves freeing ourselves from deeply rooted mental patterns rather than simply improving physical capability.
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