29: Thinking Like an Ayurvedic Vaidya with Dr. Vignesh Devraj

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Today’s show brings an interesting perspective on health, happiness, purpose, and fulfillment. We are also comparing holistic and traditional health care. Join us to learn more!Dr. Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician based in Kerala, India. His family owns an Ayurvedic pharmacy that has been open for over 100 years and has been passed down through his family. He grew up learning about Ayurveda from a young age but rebelled against the learning that was forced on him until an interesting experience changed his life and set him on his path. Now his mission is to help Ayurvedic practitioners, health coaches, and allopathic doctors who are interested in using Ayurveda to help people deal with modern chronic diseases. Find our more about his work, podcast, retreats, and upcoming Mastermind program for Ayurvedic physicians in our resources section. Show Highlights:Dr. Devraj’s interesting journey with childhood pressure to become an Ayurvedic physicianHis “awakening” to Ayurveda due to his severe allergies and how Ayurveda became his beautiful journey and passion for helping peopleHis advice to others about finding their life’s passionHow Ayurveda excels in helping our health vs. allopathic medicineHow Ayurveda promotes quality of life and connection with the body–the greatest pharmacy ever devisedHow Dr. Devraj’s podcast and retreats have been affected by the pandemic and lockdownsHow the COVID lockdown made him realize what he really wants and how people are looking to be their healthiest selves like never beforeDr. Devraj’s Mastermind program, Ayurvedic Healing and Beyond, for Ayurvedic practitioners that begins on January 8, 2022Why the concept of dosha is misunderstood and highly overratedHow Ayurveda operates on the basis that “every disease can be attributed to malnourishment or overconsumption”Why health problems due to overabundance are much more difficult to treat in Ayurveda than problems of scarcityWhy many metabolic and chronic health issues can be treated more effectively with proper nutrition, yoga, and energy healing than with allopathic medicineHow Ayurveda views the body with a 360-degree viewThe future of holistic health care as people look to be healthy, happy, fulfilled, and independent into old ageHear Dr. Devraj’s answers to rapid-fire questions about helpful advice, grounding habits, favorite hot beverage, last meal on Earth, morning routine, an inspiring person, something people may not know, what he’s reading right now, and what brings him joy.Connect with Dr. Devraj at https://vigneshdevraj.com and find out more about his Mastermind program that begins in January here: https://vigneshdevraj.com/mastermind/#His Ayurvedic center, Sita Ram Beach Retreat: www.sitaramretreat.com Find his podcast, Ayurvedic Healing and Beyond, wherever podcasts are available. Find him on Instagram. Also mentioned: The Illusion of Evidence-Based Medicine: Exposing the Crisis of Credibility in Clinical Research by Jon Jureidini and Leemon McHenry Prakriti: Your Ayurvedic Constitution by Robert SvobodaConnect with me:Weave Your Bliss

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