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Dr. Ramkumar of Vaidyagrama on how Ayurveda can help post-COVID patients for a healthy lifestyle! Namaskar! Welcome, everyone. I’m Dr. Ram Kumar, and it’s a pleasure to have you all here at Vaidya Grama. Today, I’d like to share with you the journey of Vaidya Grama, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and discuss how we can fortify our well-being through Ayurvedic principles.
As we sit here, surrounded by the tranquility of the temple and the lush bamboo trees, I can't help but feel grateful for how far we’ve come. You might notice the new buildings around; these are part of our expansion efforts. Despite the pandemic setting us back, we’ve made significant progress. During the two-year slowdown, we focused on improving our agricultural practices. We increased our vegetable production from 100-150 kilos a day to around 700 kilos. Additionally, we ventured into paddy cultivation, and if all goes well, we’ll have our first harvest next month. This journey towards self-sustainability has been vital for us. COVID-19 brought many challenges, but it also reinforced the importance of holistic health practices. Patients are now returning from all over India and even internationally, seeking Ayurvedic treatments for post-COVID complications. Ayurveda emphasizes diet, lifestyle, herbs, pranayama, asana, meditation, and stress management. These elements are crucial, especially now. One of the biggest challenges during the pandemic was fear and panic. Ayurveda teaches us that a calm mind is essential for good health. When the mind is peaceful, we can find effective solutions to our problems. This is something we emphasize a lot here. At Vaidya Grama, we strive for sustainability and self-sufficiency. We grow our own produce and use traditional fertilizers like gobar, gomutra, and jeevamrtam. This not only supports our community but also benefits nearby villages, especially in semi-arid regions where land resources are limited. Many people have reported long-term weakness after recovering from COVID-19. Ayurveda offers holistic solutions to fortify the body against future health issues. There are predictions of another pandemic in 2024, so building resilience is crucial. Ayurveda teaches us that all health problems start in the stomach. A strong digestive system and efficient metabolism are key to maintaining good health. Problems often arise from eating heavy, hard-to-digest foods at the wrong times and in the wrong quantities. By eating a balanced diet and following regular eating schedules, we can enhance our Agni, or digestive fire, which in turn boosts our resilience. There’s a connection between a predominantly vegetarian diet and better resistance to illnesses like COVID-19. A strong Agni helps our body fight off external threats more effectively. As we look to the future, it’s important to be mindful of our diet and lifestyle. Transitioning food habits can be challenging, but it’s all about self-awareness. Listen to your body. Notice how different foods make you feel. Post-COVID, many people have become more conscious of their diet, sleep, and overall lifestyle, adopting healthier habits. I’m proud to share that Vaidya Grama has been recognized as one of the top five Ayurveda healthcare centers in India. This recognition is a testament to the comprehensive care we provide. If you have chronic issues, like persistent knee pain or muscular problems, Ayurveda offers holistic solutions that are worth exploring. In conclusion, our work at Vaidya Grama is about more than just treating illnesses. It’s about promoting a holistic approach to health and well-being. Our emphasis on sustainability, self-sufficiency, and traditional Ayurvedic practices provides a comprehensive solution to modern health challenges. Thank you for being here and for your interest in Ayurveda. Together, we can work towards better health and well-being. Namaskar!
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 This is the second instalment of Dr Ramkumar's journey. Vaidyagrama is a Ayurveda healing community near Coimbatore.
Going to Vaidyagrama for treatment is equivalent to feeling healed in mind, body and spirit. These are just words till one makes the trip there - and then, they acquire real meaning. This is about the journey of Vaidyagrama through the eyes and words of one of the co-founders, Dr Ramkumar - his unique journey from childhood to where he is now - listen to him speak as he tells us how he took the road less travelled - of Ayurveda wisdom - studying and applying Ayurveda, seeking inspiration in remote villages and in the peace and quiet of the Himalayas and speaking about Ayurveda within India and abroad. These experiences, rather organically, led to the vision of Vaidyagrama - a community built on idealistic principles but backed by dogged determination, and shared by five of his close friends ( 3 Vaidyas and 2 organisational development experts ), who joined hands to build this amazing community. Do join Dr Ramkumar and me in this podcast as he shares this remarkable journey, that inspires us to know what it takes to build a beautiful and sustainable community of any kind. It is also a journey that inspires us to dream and to have the courage to turn that dream into reality. Email us at [email protected] with questions or comments. Ayurveda addresses the well-being of the entire being - physical, psychological and spiritual - in an approach to health and healing that is as relevant to the modern world as it was to the ancient world from which it emerged. Herbs and minerals, nutrition and purification, affirmative ways of living are a few of the ways in which Ayurveda treats not just the ailment but the whole person, emphasising prevention of disease to avoid the need for cure. The Ayurvedic principles and practices outlined in this book form a sound basis for accessing optimal health in balance.
You are your constitution, meaning how your are constructed and, how and what you are constructed with. This determines how to behave, respond to the environment - people things and events around and within you. Briefly, your skills, powers and weekness are all assessed by Prakrti. Dr. Svoboda's original work on the constitutional types in Ayurveda has been considered a classic for many years. His new revision and expansion of the subject comes after much further research and practical experience.
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