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vaidyagrama testimonials - 2009

The people are what really make the place, and after spending 3 months at vaidyagrama, I am starting to agree with what others think of Keralites – that they are extra special. Everybody here has been very generous, conscientious, friendly… May this vaidyagrama, Punarnava Ayurveda and all people involved be blessed many times over.
With best regards and deep gratitude
Ms. Jahnavi, Australia. 

It feels like this is just the beginning of a great & purposeful journey on the path of a great tradition.
- Swami Pranavaswaroopananda, Swami Saranagatananda & Swami Guruprasadananda, Sivananda Ashram
To vaidyagrama... Namaste. Wonderful experience, best set up, fantastic personalities and so much love to give. Please continue and let us share all this wonder.
- Ms. Alexandra, Austria

Thanks vaidyagrama! Our time here at vaidyagrama was very restorative and inspiring. We greatly appreciate you and the Vision that is transpiring here. The Ganapati Homam was wonderful and we were pleased to be able to participate in the opening phases of what is sure to be an institution that will benefit many, many people. Your staff is diligent and sincere, and the location is a veritable garden of serenity. Blessings!
- Dr. Scott Blossom & Dr. Robert Svoboda

When I booked for the diet and nutrition program, little did I know what a massive learning schedule I was getting into! …All I can say is that it is my heartfelt desire that such an environment must grow and grow and really attract true seekers of knowledge….
- Ms. Kavita Madhok, Jaipur, India.

Namaskar! The Divinity that is you, is the same Divinity that is me. To that, I bow down. I have carried Ayurveda in my suitcase, around the world for 20 years. Here at vaidyagrama, I am blessed & feel privileged to call it my own, my Ayurveda home. The seeds sprouting here shall bring the fragrance of hope, joy and healing to the world. May all beings be happy!
- With love unbounded, Tim Mitchell, Australia

Namaskar! The Divinity that is you, is the same Divinity that is me. To that, I bow down. I have carried Ayurveda in my suitcase, around the world for 20 years. Here at vaidyagrama, I am blessed & feel privileged to call it my own, my Ayurveda home. The seeds sprouting here shall bring the fragrance of hope, joy and healing to the world. May all beings be happy!
- With love unbounded, Tim Mitchell, Australia

 With the grace of Lord Badri Vishal, I had an excellent treatment in vaidyagrâma. On this occasion, O pray to the Lord & Maa Mahalakshmi to shower their Divine Grace to thisvaidyagrâma and all the members.
- Badari Prasad Namboodiri, ex-chief priest of Badrinath Temple, Himalayas

Thank you very much for giving me a unique experience of love and care during my four week stay at vaidyagrama. Continue the good work & hope to see vaidyagrama set an example of highest standard in the field of Ayurveda treatments.
–Mr. E. Rajendran, Kuwait.

​I spent 2 weeks receiving treatment at vaidyagrâma. Dr. Ramdas is dedicated and full of warmth, and the therapists are excellent. The treatments were both relaxing and energizing, and all of the treatments were unique cultural experiences which have helped in healing me. Everyone here is very friendly and I have great respect for the environmental and spiritual vision of this place. vaidyagrâma is still a work-in-progress, and a learning process comes to everyone who comes to work and heal here. With the grace of God, vaidyagrâma ‘s laudatory vision will be fulfilled, and I hope that many people will find the healing that they need here through Panchakarma. Good luck to the Doctors, patients, technicians and everyone else who is helping to make this Vision happen!
- Franz Knupfer, Boulder, CO. USA

Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises . . . Demosthenes. Thank you for having the privilege of being here and sharing your Vision. There is no doubt you will achieve great things here at vaidyagrama. I look forward to being here next time.
With love,
Ms. Katina Jones, South Australia

Dear All… It seems like just yesterday I was here at vaidyagrama…And after being ill, unhealthy and unhappy,today writing this little note, I cannot believe how time has passed, & now its time to go home. I have been blessed to have been in vaidyagrama for my treatment. The love, care and encouragement I got have made my stay here totally wonderful and memorable. Dr. Ramadas, I could not have done it without you.As I leave, I leave as a happy, healthy and vibrant person. You have saved my life, and from thebottom of myheart, I thank you.
- Ms. LathaBalan, Malaysia 

Thank you, Dr. Ramkumar, for putting together such an incredible concept as vaidyagrama, for reviving Ayurveda and Yoga in the traditional way. I am very interested in coming to India and hoping that we students grow and become a part of this. Namaste!
- Ms. Patricia Drum, Ireland

vaidyagrâma – a village of Doctors – is unique and I am excited to see it develop and grow & sense that the land here is happy to have such sincere people take care of her and may this land also take care of this intentional community. May this grow into the full potential of its vision and be a light shining in this part of the world for all to see and back in its light! Thank you for sharing yourselves with us and for helping us to grow and learn with you!
- Peace, Melissa di Rito, USA.

I have had five weeks of treatments here at vaidyagrama and it has been wonderful and inspiring to become a part of vaidyagrama family and Vision. After so many years of visiting Ayurveda clinics, that just did not quite seem to hold all of this wonderful science’s wisdom completely, I feel have found somewhere which, with a little more time and development, will come together in the most beautiful possible way. The world will be gifted with a gem of a clinic – my search is over. So many thanks to Dr. Ramadas and all the staff here. I will be back...
- Ms. KateTowsey, London.

Dearest people at Punarnava Ayurveda… I would like to thank you all for the caring andwelcoming you have given me at vaidyagrama. I am deeply happy and impressed by your Vision,open hearts and your will to give authentic help/ healing to people and Mother Nature. May you all be blessed by the Divine.
- Best regards & wishes,
Richard Liljenberg, Sweden
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Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make a deep breath in your wonderful place on earth - vaidyagrama.... I am very happy you are creating this, it is so wonderful. Was really so inspiring and special for me to come here and meet you. This place has a beautiful energy and every time I returned I felt very happy!
- Good luck & blessings!
Ms. Nadine, Austria

vaidyagrāma – this is a place of Vision with the true spirit to heal, for the well-being of humanity, and with the undiluted philosophy of the science of Ayurveda and a balanced sense of ecology still in place here. Has great atmosphere with constant cheerfulness and kindness of everybody at all times. The aesthetics and greenery outside is truly sustaining. I am sure many people will benefit from the great depth of knowledge of all the Doctors, the experience of the Therapists and the spirit of the staff. I am truly grateful for all that I have received and looking forward to a long continued relationship with this institution and with the best wishes towards its completion..
- Ms. Nirmala Rudra, New Delhi.
It feels like this is just the beginning of a great & purposeful journey on the path of a great tradition.
- Swami Pranavaswaroopananda, Swami Saranagatananda & Swami Guruprasadananda, Sivananda Ashram
To vaidyagrama... Namaste. Wonderful experience, best set up, fantastic personalities and so much love to give. Please continue and let us share all this wonder. 
- Ms. Alexandra, Austria
Thanks vaidyagrama! Our time here at vaidyagrama was very restorative and inspiring. We greatly appreciate you and the Vision that is transpiring here. The Ganapati Homam was wonderful and we were pleased to be able to participate in the opening phases of what is sure to be an institution that will benefit many, many people. Your staff is diligent and sincere, and the location is a veritable garden of serenity. Blessings!
- Dr. Scott Blossom & Dr. Robert Svoboda
The people are what really make the place, and after spending 3 months at vaidyagrama, I am starting to agree with what others think of Keralites – that they are extra special. Everybody here has been very generous, conscientious, friendly… May this vaidyagrama, Punarnava Ayurveda and all people involved be blessed many times over.
-With best regards & deep gratitude,
Ms. Jahnavi, Australia.
When I booked for the diet and nutrition program, little did I know what a massive learning schedule I was getting into! …All I can say is that it is my heartfelt desire that such an environment must grow and grow and really attract true seekers of knowledge…. 
- Ms. Kavita Madhok, Jaipur, India.
Namaskar! The Divinity that is you, is the same Divinity that is me. To that, I bow down. I have carried Ayurveda in my suitcase, around the world for 20 years. Here at vaidyagrama, I am blessed & feel privileged to call it my own, my Ayurveda home. The seeds sprouting here shall bring the fragrance of hope, joy and healing to the world. May all beings be happy! 
- With love unbounded, Tim Mitchell, Australia
With the grace of Lord Badri Vishal, I had an excellent treatment in vaidyagrâma. On this occasion, O pray to the Lord & Maa Mahalakshmi to shower their Divine Grace to thisvaidyagrâma and all the members.
- Badari Prasad Namboodiri, ex-chief priest of Badrinath Temple, Himalayas
Thank you very much for giving me a unique experience of love and care during my four week stay at vaidyagrama. Continue the good work & hope to see vaidyagrama set an example of highest standard in the field of Ayurveda treatments.
–Mr. E. Rajendran, Kuwait.


I spent 2 weeks receiving treatment at vaidyagrâma. Dr. Ramdas is dedicated and full of warmth, and the therapists are excellent. The treatments were both relaxing and energizing, and all of the treatments were unique cultural experiences which have helped in healing me. Everyone here is very friendly and I have great respect for the environmental and spiritual vision of this place. vaidyagrâma is still a work-in-progress, and a learning process comes to everyone who comes to work and heal here. With the grace of God, vaidyagrâma ‘s laudatory vision will be fulfilled, and I hope that many people will find the healing that they need here through Panchakarma. Good luck to the Doctors, patients, technicians and everyone else who is helping to make this Vision happen!
- Franz Knupfer, 
Boulder,
CO. USA
Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises . . . Demosthenes. Thank you for having the privilege of being here and sharing your Vision. There is no doubt you will achieve great things here at vaidyagrama. I look forward to being here next time.
With love,
Ms. Katina Jones, 
South Australia.
Dear All… It seems like just yesterday I was here at vaidyagrama…And after being ill, unhealthy and unhappy,today writing this little note, I cannot believe how time has passed, & now its time to go home. I have been blessed to have been in vaidyagrama for my treatment. The love, care and encouragement I got have made my stay here totally wonderful and memorable. Dr. Ramadas, I could not have done it without you.As I leave, I leave as a happy, healthy and vibrant person. You have saved my life, and from thebottom of myheart, I thank you. 
- Ms. LathaBalan, 
Malaysia 


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Thank you, Dr. Ramkumar, for putting together such an incredible concept as vaidyagrama, for reviving Ayurveda and Yoga in the traditional way. I am very interested in coming to India and hoping that we students grow and become a part of this. Namaste!
- Ms. Patricia Drum, 
Ireland
vaidyagrâma – a village of Doctors – is unique and I am excited to see it develop and grow & sense that the land here is happy to have such sincere people take care of her and may this land also take care of this intentional community. May this grow into the full potential of its vision and be a light shining in this part of the world for all to see and back in its light! Thank you for sharing yourselves with us and for helping us to grow and learn with you!
- Peace, Melissa di Rito, USA.
I have had five weeks of treatments here at vaidyagrama and it has been wonderful and inspiring to become a part of vaidyagrama family and Vision. After so many years of visiting Ayurveda clinics, that just did not quite seem to hold all of this wonderful science’s wisdom completely, I feel have found somewhere which, with a little more time and development, will come together in the most beautiful possible way. The world will be gifted with a gem of a clinic – my search is over. So many thanks to Dr. Ramadas and all the staff here. I will be back... 
- Ms. KateTowsey, London.

Dearest people at Punarnava Ayurveda… I would like to thank you all for the caring andwelcoming you have given me at vaidyagrama. I am deeply happy and impressed by your Vision,open hearts and your will to give authentic help/ healing to people and Mother Nature. May you all be blessed by the Divine.
- Best regards & wishes,
Richard Liljenberg,
Sweden

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make a deep breath in your wonderful place on earth - vaidyagrama.... I am very happy you are creating this, it is so wonderful. Was really so inspiring and special for me to come here and meet you. This place has a beautiful energy and every time I returned I felt very happy!
- Good luck & blessings!
Ms. Nadine,
Austria
vaidyagrāma – this is a place of Vision with the true spirit to heal, for the well-being of humanity, and with the undiluted philosophy of the science of Ayurveda and a balanced sense of ecology still in place here. Has great atmosphere with constant cheerfulness and kindness of everybody at all times. The aesthetics and greenery outside is truly sustaining. I am sure many people will benefit from the great depth of knowledge of all the Doctors, the experience of the Therapists and the spirit of the staff. I am truly grateful for all that I have received and looking forward to a long continued relationship with this institution and with the best wishes towards its completion..
- Ms. Nirmala Rudra, 
New Delhi.

VAIDYAGRAMA TESTIMONIALS - 2010

December 01 2010
Dear vaidyagrama
Thank you for a wonderful experience at your healing village! You have not only healed me but have introduced me to an Ayurvedic way of life…..
It is a commendable job you are doing by bringing in Ayurvedic wisdom to the people with your very authentic ways of treatment. You are also offering the patients a communal living with nature, nature in its purest and beautiful form. I would remember the prayers and meditations every morning and evening that are conducted with so much of love and devotion here…. Even mosquitoes love them!
I am deeply moved by the warmth, care and personal touch of doctors here. Thank you dear doctors for all your care and patience… I am also touched by the sheer innocence and dedication of the therapists and the entire staff. Thank you dear therapists for your healing massages and the entire staff for taking such good care… I wish vaidyagrama an astounding success in its endeavours to grow, evolve and reach out to more and more people and serve the humanity… I am leaving this place much relaxed, rejuvenated and healed… may God bless you all.
With love and joy
Sneh Vig.. New Delhi & Saudi Arabia

December 08 2010
To all the angels at vaidyagrama
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Like probably everyone who stays here, I am so moved, so impressed and so awed by the genuine care & kindness everyone on this staff gives each and every day. I felt I was among real angels. Even the gardeners and the cleaning ladies, and children of staff were warm, affectionate, open hearted and made me feel so welcomed and comfortable here. I felt I received the truly traditional Ayurveda and that is why I came here. Vaidyagrama has been a great place for my healing retreat. I feel I reached a place of peace and comfort in myself, and I think the people here and the natural environment and the treatments/medicine made this possible. Thank you for all your support in my healing here.
The food was delicious, simple, healthy and much appreciated. The room was comfortable and beautiful in its simplicity. I love what you are doing here. This Ayurveda village will be a source of much light and love for the rest of the world. Indeed! I think we will be able to see the light of this place from miles out in space! Really, the vision and the unfolding of this vision is beautiful – I will pray for your continued growth and success!
I have a couple little suggestions : maybe get screen doors for the treatment rooms. The mosquitos biting my legs in the beginning of each treatment was very distracting and uncomfortable.
And I think it would be helpful to be informed a little more about what my condition is in Ayurvedic terms – and maybe more info about the treatments and how they work. I WILL SAY that when I ask questions, I do get good answers. Thank you for your awesome care and attention. Dear Doctors! This place has a piece of my heart.
Always
Tiwane, Oregon, USA


December 09 2010
Hare Krsna
Firstly I would like to thank Dr.Ramkumar for his kind and compassionate nature. You are a remarkable leader and I wish you all success with vaidyagrama.
My gratitude goes to Dr.Ramadas and his team. Ddr.Ramadas thank you for sharing my tears and joy. We had more laughter than tears though. To Dr.Om, Dr.Aruna and Dr.Vasant thank you for your kindness. Aparna, keep that beautiful smile and I wish you all the best.
To the rest of the staff at vaidyagrama, thank you for your love and care, its wats make vaidyagrama special, not only for healing but I felt at home here.
O, thank you for allowing me to sing those beautiful bhajans in glorification of Krsna. Please carry on the good service that you are rendering.
I would definitely recommend vaidyagrama to as many people as possible.
Lots of love from Ranga Devi Dasi, ISKCON, Durban South Africa
December 13 2010
To All at vaidyagrama
Thank you for what you have done to make this place continue to shine as an authentic Ayurveda Healing Village. Thank you, Dr.Ramkumar for your vision and hard work turning that vision into a reality. Thank you to Drs.Ramdas and Harikrishnan for your leadership and guidance. Thank you Drs.Vasant, Omprakash and Somu for working very hard to attend to the patients day to day needs. After 22 days here, receiving authentic Ayurvedic treatments, I can only hope that I will carry with me a renewed sense of rejuvenation, something I will need as I face the large task of opening my own integrative medical practice at home. I want to also honour the ancient wisdom and tradition of Ayurveda in what I do. I now have more inspiration to do so. Thanks in part to all of you.
Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I face the difficult obstacles ahead.
Om namah shivaya
With love
Dr.Eric Grasser MD
December 14 2010
To All Brothers & Sisters at vaidyagrama
First of all I would thank you for giving me a great relief in my health condition. Dr.Ramkumar is a great & remarkable person in the field of ayurvedic medicine. I wish him all success in making this Ayurvedic village a remarkable one in the field of Ayurvedic medicine. So that many patients throughout ca use his services to be benefitted in their health conditions.
I also have deep gratitude to Dr.Ramdas. He has been a great support for  me throughout the last 14 days since I was admitted here. I wish him all success in his career. Please be the same throughout your service.
I also thank Dr.Om and Dr.Vasant for their sincere services rendered to me. I wish them all the best in future.
I also thank all the other doctors & other staffs for all support rendered to me throughout the last 14 days and wish them all the best.
The food was simple, delicious and also very nutritious to health. The room stay also was very comfortable and soothing.
The vision to start this Ayurvedic village was very serene.
Finally I would say that the whole idea to start this Ayurvedic village was simply fantastic.
I wish all success in your future endeavours & to serve the patients in whatever way possible.
With love
Ashok Aynat

​December 17 2010
Thank you (Gracias) vaidyagrama for a deep exposure to Ayurveda. This was my first panchakarma and it has been quite a journey. As Dr.Ramkumar said so well today, Ayurveda is a mind body medicine. I feel that a shift has occurred for me in mind and body.
You have something very special here. Many hearts and minds combining to bring about such a beautiful vision of well being.  (and loving hands too – offered in moments of weakness)
Though I struggled much of my time here with fear of ghee and milk, I trust that my agni will continue to burn bright and healthy, the results of my time here unraveling over the coming months.
Hopefully I will make it back (when the smell of ghee no longer haunts me, and when construction is over) and see this vision coming into culmination.
Namaskar
Nicolle

December 23 2010
To All of you who make this place what it is – A dream come true…
Although my ____ was a bumpy one… I leave this beautifully orchestrated vision with a smile in my heart and in my eyes. Never was I met with so many wonderful smiles, never was I so invited to feel at home, as a warmly welcomed family member as here, at vaidyagrama. Doctors, staff, housekeeping, laundry, kitchen – everyone and every where this warm, caring, nurturing feeling of being among friends. Never was a doctor’s round so full of laughter, the cleaning of the room such a happy adventure of playfulness and true sympathy – even at the peak of snehapana….
You have really found the right people for your work, which adds another aspect of deep healing, to the one already present in your dream.
With love and a deep sense of gratitude
Maria Sandblad, Sweden

December 27 2010
Dear vaidyagrama
Thank you all for a wonderful experience. I truly feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Everyone here is kind, courteous and helpful. I will definitely encourage my husband and others to come and hope that I will be back soon.
Thank you especially for forcing me to room with Ming. She has made my stay even more enjoyable and become a life-long friend.
I am sure you will have continued success as you expand for the future.
Thank you
Karen Matz Grant

December 30 2010
It was a great experience visiting vaidyagrama and being an inpatient for 6 days. For one, everything is unique, environment friendly and green. This idyllic retreat is one of the remarkable havens of mother nature. The strict adherence to the time old Ayurvedic principles and traditions, the dedicated doctors, Ramkumar, Harikrishnan, Ramadas and others and the loving gentle and efficient staff; all help in making vaidyagrama a jewel of its kind. Kudos to the organizers and best wishes to vaidyagrama.
M.K.Rathindran IPS Retd.

December 31 2010
Aum! Sarve bhavantu sukhinaH!
It was indeed a very worthwhile period, these 28 days that I spent here at vaidyagrama. Along with the grand silence around, the good natured and courteous behaviour of the staff added to one’s mood of contemplation and the will to heal. For the first time in so many years, my sugar levels have stabilized despite the reduction in insulin dosage. The concept that food is to be taken as medicine and that tastes and flavours are just a making of one’s habits and therefore vulnerable to change and unlearning are truths that I have picked up here at an experiential level. This is the context in which I am leaving here today for my home and clear plans for some real lifestyle changes I think, are in the offing for me. Also, I have rediscovered the power of prayer here – thanks to the prayer sessions of Dr.Ramadas at 12 hour intervals.
K.Balakrishnan Nair

VAIDYAGRAMA TESTIMONIALS - 2011

January 2011
January 12 2011
This morning, I leave after a one month stay at vaidyagrama. The care given by all of the staff here has been gentle, kind and extremely nurturing. A special thanks to my primary doctors : Dr.Ramdas & Dr.Om Prakash – you are both gems. Your dedication and love of Ayurveda is transmitted through your daily care. Dr.Om your being so full of joy and enthusiasm, it is an inspiration and I enjoyed laughing with you! My primary therapists safira and Maniyamma hold a special place in my heart. Healing hands & warm hearts, Thank you….
The seed has been planted and the vision of Dr.Ramkumar is slowly blossoming. I have deepest respect for the tradition and for all of the vaidyagrama family. I was fortunate to be here for the new year homa & beautiful puja, a blessed way to start 2011. This soul is very happy to see true Ayurveda in practice. This is the way we are all meant to live; in harmony with nature, in sync with ancient spiritual principles & practices. This all creates the balance within. May God and Guru’s continue to provide this grace & blessings on you all. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.
Jaleila – California, U.S. of A

January 09 2011
To all the elements that are part of this sensitive space called vaidyagrama
I am deeply connected with the nature
Now I know that I am part of Her
I am the Nature, I feel the Nature, I live the Nature
I am all the Elements
My mind have Space and can fly
My body is the Earth where I can grow up
My energy, my internal fire, agni, makes me transformed
The air outside and inside of my body makes me feel the vibrations sounds of the cosmic energy
My feeling has been wake up when the Nature wakes up
Now I feel all, the perfection, the intelligent
Now I feel all the universe inside of me
I am part of all, I am the present, I am the nature
Thank you for your guide, take care and to be with me in all the treatment.
With love
Maiten Elis Zamorano Ferrari (Brasil – Argentina)

January 08 2011
To our Dear Friends at vaidyagrama
Our deepest gratitude to all those who have taken care of us over the last 3 weeks. Your warmth, love and laughter have been healing and rejuvenating. Thank you to all for making a place like this possible – bringing forth the best that Ayurveda has to offer every day, making it a living science and art. This village and all that it stands for is very close to our hearts. We hope that it continues to bring healing to all who come into this living space – not only the patients but the doctors, administrators, therapists, staff, and all of your families, the earth and all beings involved. We will see you all next year!
With much love & thanks
Pritesh, Premal & Avani Patel

January 08 2011
Dear All
It has been an enlightening experience for me at vaidyagrama – the Healing Village.
Thanks to Dr.Ramkumar’s long cherished vision and patience, this has finally become reality! And we are all reaping the benefit from it.
This has been a home away from home for me I have been very touched by the sincere love and care by all members of staff. What sets you apart from the rest is your service from the “heart” never lose this, a potent combination with the treatments to heal.
Special thanks to Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Om Prakash for their TLC.
Take care and with God’s grace continue on your noble “hearts” journey to heal.
Ming

January 07 2011
To All at the vaidyagrama village
Thank you all for the amazing experience. It certainly opened our eyes to making a dream a reality. You all live the dream of what an ideal world should be.
For myself I could easily have gone through the full treatment had I had the time to. The treatment of a whole body, mind, soul cleansing is how I see my own health.
For my husband, the internal world is something he needs to relate to first before he can return since his profession is his life and his life is very busy in the external world. This is his first baby step forward.
It is reassuring to know that there people in the world like yourselves that embrace the past, apply it in the present and create a wholesome caring future.
With lots of gratitude
Rajen and Anitha Pather, Durban, South Africa

January 01 2011
Dear beautiful team of vaidyagrama
Thank you for amazing days here and incedible chance to spend a New Year eve in your company.
During my stay I never felt as if it is not my home. I felt your love and care all the time. Thank you for this warmth!
Please grow bigger and let the spirit of true healing through love and peace be always present in your acts.
Lots of blessings
J.Boon

April 30 2011
It was a most rewarding experience for my wife and I and all our delegation to spend 26 wonderful days in vaidyagrama healing village in Coimbatore. We were touched by the most kind and caring attention given to us during our stay here. We thank all the doctors, therapists and all the other staff who have looked after us so well.
Both Nasreena and I wish to specially thank senior Dr.Harikrishnan and his able assistant Dr.Aruna for their constant and untiring attention given to us during day and night. We are grateful also to Dr.Ramkumar, Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Om Prakash, Dr.Somu and Aparna for their help at all times.
We also thank Lima, Kavita, Emily, Ivy and Lynn for ensuring that we get healthy and wholesome food at all meal times.
The panchakarma treatment has done us all a world of good both in mind and body. Nasreena feels better now than at any time during the past three years. Her rheumatoid arthritis is now at a very low ebb. One of my own ailments (a chronic one) has vanished altogether. The rest, I hope, are on their way out!
IN short, all of us leave vaidyagrama in a better state of health than when we arrived here. We were deeply impressed by the concept of achieving good health by living in harmony with nature.
Finally, we are most grateful to Dr.Harikrishnan, his family and the staff for the wonderful farewell party they gave us last night. We were totally captivated by the charming Shreelakshmi and her graceful and marvellous dancing.
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU!
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Former President of the Maldives
May 2011
May 18 2011
Thank you to the wonderful doctors and staff at vaidyagrama! I was looking for a personalized "whole body" natural approach to my illness rather than having to take harmful prescription drugs, and I certainly found that approach here! I am most appreciative of the care that I have received from everyone here and plan to be back next year.
Mahalo & Aloha
Ann Fielding
Maui, Hawaii, USA
June 2011
June 29 2011
What a blessing and a gift vaidyagrama is for the world! I am so grateful that this place is here on our planet sharing the light of Ayurveda with all of us who need it so. At vaidyagrama, as a student and now as a patient, I have learned to listen for Nature's rhythms. I have learned to let go of "right" and "wrong" and to open to what is present as it is. This place is full of teachers - indeed, they are everywhere you turn - and while I know I will likely get to re-learn many of these truths over and over again, the presence of vaidyagrama in my life will remain as a living teacher. My gratitude is unbounded for the sweet, loving souls that have held me here with such care and simplicity, such grace. vaidyagrama inspires in every meaning of the word - it breathes life into you, it lifts you up, and lights you up with the inner light of the divine.
May this healing work continue and spread its peaceful energy throughout the world.
Jai Bhagavan
Ivy Ingram
United States

June 26 2011
It is a great privilege to be here in such an inspirational restful and loving environment, surrounded by nature's smells and sounds. I marvel at how India has preserved its ancient science of Ayurveda, and traditions of philosophy and meditation - through the inspiration and vision of vaidyagrama so many people are benefitting. Thank you to all the people who sustain this wonderful center.
With love and gratitude
Patricia Kelleher, Ireland

June 19 2011
Is an increase in your suffering always a misfortune? Not always, I think now. It was indeed fortunate for me in that it brought about an unplanned but lucky meeting with Dr.Ramkumar at Ahmedabad early this month. Just by chance. Or by God's will as Dr.Ramkumar says. Be that as it may.
However my stay for last 2 weeks here has opened my eyes to see in practice, what I have been reading in books about Ayurveda. The wonder that is Ayurveda is no longer a matter of imagination for me; now that I have experienced it working wonders on my body.
I did not come with the belief it will render me arthritis-free, like a miracle, and I am not going back with the pain at zero level. But I have experienced substantial releif not only in respect of my knee problem but also in regard to other body parts. A substantial relief in totality; physical, mental and spiritual. The ethos and ambience of the vaidyagrama Ayurveda hospital, the grace and dignity of all te doctors and the courtesy and warmth of all the members of the staff here made their contributions to convert this place into a veritable heaven. List of names is long and uncalled for.
THANKS TO ONE & ALL
S N Sinha, Advocate
Ahmedabad, India
P.S. - I wish to see a replica of vaidyagrama in Ahmedabad sooner than later. God bless

June 15 2011
vaidyagrama has been one of the best places at many levels. To begin with, the location and the environment is so serene and calm that it feels like a resort than a health facility.
The attention and care by the doctors has been very timely and extensive. The hospitality and commitment to service has been phenomenal right from the doctors to the therapists to the housekeeping and support team and last but not the least the co-ordinators and the administration team.
Their ability to go over and above their call of duty is truly fantastic and commendable. Above all at a personal level, I am greatly indebted to the entire Punarnava family for making June 11th (my 25th wedding anniversary) a truly memorable and special event.
Hoping to be back again.
MY SINCERE THANKS TO ONE AND ALL AT PUNARNAVA.
Satyadurga Subramanyan
August 07 2011
Dear vaidyagrama staff
What an amazing (albeit short) experience. The care the entire staff has given is indescribable. From making sure we take our medicines daily to regular consultations from the doctors, we always felt that we were in capable hands. Keep up the work and this wonderful "experiment". I'm excited to see how this place grows and progresses over the next few years.
Sagar
Chicago, USA

July 2011
July 28 2011
To be here for 30 days has been an adventure and I have learnt so many important things. My whole body and soul is filled with new fresh energy. I am so grateful for all the healing hands and hearts here at vaidyagrama.
All my love
Carina Njord
Sweden

July 22 2011
Dear friends at vaidyagrama
Though our stay here has been short, we feel embraced by your welcome and warmth; feeling that we are a part of the vaidyagrama family.
What you are creating here already manifested is an inspiration - from the ecological, healing and spiritual - Gandhiji will be smiling.
May the word of your centre spread in all 10 directions of the cosmos
Thank you
Shantum and Gitanjali Seth
Delhi

July 20 2011
What can one say about their time spent at vaidyagrama? Life is like a roller coaster with ups & downs, twists & turns, at every corner. Panchakarma is like the grand daddy of all roller coasters! As I've watched everyone else on this ride, battled my own demons, and soared to new heights, I can truly say without the care and attention of all the doctors, therapists and all of the staff, we surely wouldnt make it through. This is a magical healing place, however one must be ready to throw their hat over the fence (ie. be ready to surrender and put your all into it) in order to see the full power. And as we all resist, fight & struggle, vaidyagrama's doctors and staff are always right there by your side supporting you just as you need it. With all my light & love, I wish everyone here and all those who come in the future peace, great joy & happiness. Thank you vaidyagrama for a wonderful ride. I enjoyed every moment (well except for the really bad days!) of this roller coaster ride.
Om
Ashwari - Mandy Martin
Indianapolis USA
Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate, Realize

July 13 2011
Thank you for the excellent treatment, wonderful hospitality and great experience. It is truly amazing to see that each and every member serves you with a smile and great affection. I was wonderfully surprised by the experience; it was thoroughly rejuvenating. I would certainly incorporate the practices on diet into my day to day life. It is also a truly awakening experience on how to derive happiness out of a simplistic and healthy attitude. All the other patients that I spoke to also shared the same experience. I will be back in vaidyagrama more often. I feel I have become 10 years younger.
Thanks to all the vaidyagrama Ayurveda hospital team members who looked after and treated me so well.
Vijay Ramakrishnan
Kovai

July 04 2011
My time at vaidyagrama has been brightened by my daughter Emily. As you know, she is also my teacher. My mission for my life is the same as what everyone at vaidyagrama Ayurveda hospital is doing : to change lives, to increase consciousness, to heal the planet.... one person at a time!
Adele Glaser
New Mexico, USA

July 04 2011
Wow....I must have an accumulation of good karma from a previous life to find myself in a place so divine! vaidyagrama Ayurveda hospital has inspired in me a kind of love that I have never felt before. The inspiration that I have received here will be a gift to the world.
Brilliance
Emily Glaser
New Mexico, USA

August 2011
August 24 2011
Submit has never really been in my life's vocabulary. HOWEVER at times I've had to here. It's not at all been an easy treatment for me however I look forward to seeing what the next 3 months bring as I am told that's when I'll realise more results from the panchakarma.
It's taken me a while to accept my surroundings and as the hours tick closer to leaving I'm almost sad to be going. Best I go now so I can continue to reap the benefits and perhaps come back some day.
Regardless of how that all sounds, I am most appreciative of Ramkumar's vision and the doctors and staff who are assisting in realising it.
I wish you all the best of luck + love in continuing growth of vaidyagrama.
With all sincerity
Taasha Pfeiffer
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

August 23 2011
vaidyagrama is a blissful oasis of peace, tran
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uility and spirituality speaking through all the plants and flowers. A place of renewal through contact with nature and healing loving energy of every single person who is involved.
Dr.Ramadas's warm smile, his constant presence and powerful meditations and chanting accelerate the cellular repair without any doubt. Thank you all for making the stay and treatments into a very special loving gesture.
May you prosper and grow with auspiciousness and good fortune.
Thank you all for all your love.
Ilona Hammans
London / Italy

August 23 2011
A very wonderful, rich and learning experience
The doctors, therapists, staff were caring, considerate, attentive and very helpful and cheerful.
Dr.Ramdas's cheerful presence and being here 24 hours is a boon.
Hakeem's job is probably the most demanding and I appreciate his sincerity and dedication.
As an Indian, I understand we have a certain "collective" way of doing things. This can be our greatest strength but also our greatest weakness. How to balance these opposite "Gunas' the "sharpness" and the eye for detail and acceptance and softness is a constant challenge.
I am sure vaidyagrama will be a living example of how to balance the opposites in a harmonious simple and beautiful way.
I wish it all my heartfelt success
Donca - Many thanks to Dr.Harikrishnan for your knowledge and patience, Dr.Ramdas for your cheerfulness and warmth, Dr.Pavithra for your sweetness and openness, and all therapists for your dedication.
Om! Namaste!
Dr.Sanjay Gupta & Donca
Amsterdam, Holland

August 18 2011
As always, my sincere and eternal gratitude to the entire vaidyagrama family. Many continue to ask "why do you keep returning to vaidyagrama?"...and while the answer is probably a lengthy one, and perhaps not entirely, fully known to me, it is in one way also very simple. I have a deep sense of my health being rejuvenated here; I feel deeply blessed, spiritually refreshed and I am simply thankful.
My deep regards to Dr.Ramkumarji, Dr.Ramdasji, my first vaidya Dr.Harikrishnanji, their dedicated staff.
I wish you all well and continued success in overcoming the challenges you face as vaidyagrama evolves. My support and prayers for your success continue.
Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah
Hari Om
Subhas R.Tiwari
Florida USA

August 18 2011
I thank everybody here who helped me very much in my healing process. Very happy towards my doctors who are friendly and very caretaking. This environment played a very good role in healing. I am completely relaxed and feel very light in myself. I am looking forward to come next year to keep myself mentally and physically healthy.
Thank you very much for your valuable service towards the betterment of life.
S.Meenakumari
Coimbatore


August 14 2011
My stay at vaidyagrama has put a smile back on my face, the sparkle back in my eyes, the spring back in my step and the hope back in my heart.
This place is like it is from another world. The tranquility here is 2nd to none. It is very easy to forget about your problems from the real world whilst staying here. The healing energy is amazing. The staff and the treatments they give are simply divine.
The positivity, helpfulness & compassion of all the people who work here should be commended as well as the patience they have for us - "the patients". The last 40 days has taught me a lot about myself, and given me the time to reconnect with the person I would like to be.
I feel brand new again - Healthy & Happy!!
I would like to say a Big THANK YOU to all of you who have helped me feel this way.
Keep up the good work!!
All the best with the expansion of vaidyagrama!
I look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Hugs & kisses and lots of love
Sarah Freeman Vagg
Sydney, Australia

August 11 2011
To have a vision and then realise it intelligently calls for courage and conviction. The healers at vaidyagrama have both.
To be at vaidyagrama is like being in the gentle embrace of Mother Earth who absorbs and heals afflictions. Everything is done to make the heart and head, love and hard work, the left and right to remain in a creative balance.
For my son Gautam and me, it has been a rejuvenating experience as the loving care and deep healing will remain with us for time to come. We also hope to contribute our little bit to the vaidaygrama efforts to help rejuvenate the earth and her capacities for our own well being and that of generations to come.
We thank our newly acquired vaidyagrama family.
Veena Sharma
New Delhi

August 10 2011
Namaste! We came to vaidyagrama with the hope that healing will happen despite western medicine saying 'there is no cure"!
We have learnt that there is a "cure" and that the ancient wisdom that is practised here has given us a hope for a better life. The hospital and surroundings have created a therapeutic, spiritual blend that is unlike anything we have experienced.
Heartfelt thanks to Dr.Om Prakash who put up with us during fun & challenging times, Dr.Ramdas for his loving caring nature, meditations and consultations and Dr.Harikrishnan for his insight and knowledge.
Many thanks to our therapists and the staff for our stay.
Much love
Peter & Lavina Moschou
Australia

August 10 2011
I came here hoping to overcome some minor niggles but the healing and change that has taken place over the past 15 days is perhaps more deep reaching and profound than I can even imagine at this time. My heartfelt thanks to the unflappable, ever smiling Dr.Ramdas, who gently cajoled and guided me through my inner journey with radiant love and deep insight. As he says, everything is always changing and so, too, have I over the past fortnight. I also take away some friendships from vaidyagrama that I will always cherish.
Love
Gautam
Dubai

August 07 2011
I am so grateful to have had some time here at vaidyagrama. It was short, but I believe, very fruitful. The beauty of vaidyagrama, the surrounding area, and its staff won my heart from the first day. There are few places where peacefulness, contemplation, spirituality and healing are so interconnected. I felt as though I was staying among family and friends. I can think of no better place to come to for healing and rejuvenation. Best of luck to all of the staff in expanding vaidyagrama to accomodate more people well. And best of luck to future patients. May you heal and rejuvenate fully so that you can go on spreading the peace you may have found here.
With Love
Poonam Desai
Chicago USA

September 2011
September 30 2011
We found vaidyagrama to be an amazing place. The entire plan is just mind boggling. I never thought that anyone could have this kind of vision and then implement it into reality. The entire plan is so in-tune with nature and makes the whole experience - whether it is healing or rejuvenation - superb. The fact that there are hundreds if not thousands of species of flora growing on barren land is testimony unto itself that this place and its creators are indeed blessed.
The staff is just as amazing as the surroundings, always kind, thoughtful and smiling. One can experience utmost harmony with Mother Nature and it gives one hope that there are so many people who do care and will make a difference.
Thank you for your vision - it has provided us with a very memorable experience and I am sure will continue to do so for many years to come.
With gratitude and kind regards
Anita Bhat
USA

September 30 2011
Dear All - thanks to all for your sincere support, care and love! The place is really a paradise, very natural, calm and peaceful. We all feel positive improvement in our health, mood and emotions. Our energy was renewed and refreshed. It is a pleasure to meet and have an open and fruitful conversation with Dr.Ramdas, Harikrishnan. Many things to learn from them....Huge thanks to all of you! Welcome to Kazakhastan!
Torgyn
Kazakhastan

September 21 2011
Greetings of peace and love. Our heartfelt gratitude to Dr.Ramkumar, Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Ramdas, Dr.Om, Dr.Aruna and all other doctors, therapists, helpers, cooks, cleaners and patients. My recovery was miraculous and if not for Dr.Harikrishnan's persistence and the others around him, this would not have happened. Of course, there is always divine intervention and healing hands of everyone concerned. I'm able to speak better and walk unassisted and I'm ever so grateful to one and all. I am looking forward for my treatment next year. In the meantime, I'll keep all of you in my prayers. Thank again for caring for me so well. May God bless each and every one of you and bless all of you abundantly with good health, wealth and continued success. My heartfelt gratitude and also a "Big Thank you" from  my family.
In prayers
Santiago Rajappan
Malaysia

September 21 2011
A little slice of heaven tucked away in Tamilnadu India. vaidyagrama has warmed my heart, filled my soul, strengthened my physical body and taught me valuable life lessons. Bordering Kerala, with views of the Western Ghats, this place is set in a tropical wonderland. The purity of the air, the regular fall of rain, the rich green vegetation and the abundance of wildlife has made a perfect location for healing to happen. This coupled with the care, kindness, beauty and professionalism of the staff and doctors truly makes this place uniquely special.
After 11 weeks of treatment, through all the ups and downs....the feelings I have are of goodness, gratitude, peace and comfort. Arriving here, I was very distressed as western medicine had failed me. Leaving here, my pain has almost gone & I have renewed hope, confidence and understanding of how healing happens when we are kind to our body and mind, allowing the proper treatment to run its course...Ayurveda is quietly powerful.
Meeting so many special people...both staff & patients...has etched a mark of love for India on my heart forever.
Thank you to all the staff for your warm smiles, affection, service and kindness through my stay...Dr.Ramdas and Dr.Harikrishnan for their ongoing support, lessons, strength, humor, wisdom and faith. I would not have made it the whole way without the care and warmth of Dr.Ramdas. He just knows how to make everything better! Dr.Om for his enthusiasm. Aparna for her kindness and efficiency.
Absolutly the best start to the day is prayer and meditation. This I will continue at home along with my medicines.
Highlight of the trip was meeting Mother Maya and dressing up in my Kerala sari for Onam!! Lots of fun.
Bye everyone. I look forward to my return...and to seeing the Yoga hall complete where hopefully some day time, activities and classes will take place.
Zoe
Byron Bay, Australia

September 01 2011
Dear vaidyagrama residents
Thank you for the excellent treatment & wonderful hospitality with personal touch - it was a great experience overall. The daily dose of darsanam, sparshanam and prashnam by Dr.Ramdas was rejuvenating. The consultation with Dr.Harikrishnan was very educating, convincing and satisfying. Grateful to the senior vaidya acharyas. Thanks to Dr.Om Prakash, Dr.Pavithra, Dr.Aruna - for their support, concern and treatment. Therapists Mujeeb and Sameena have been very nice to both of us and we had enjoyable sessions with them.
Dr.Ramkumar has a vision, a dream for the growth of vaidyagrama. All the doctors, therapists and support staff are rightfully helping and doing their bit to realise the vision. Salute to him for being a wonderful person and a meticulous planner / executioner. You are creating a blissful, close to nature healing centre with abundant positive energy.
Thank you Aparna for help and guidance. Looking forward to meet you all soon.
Regards
Shiv Kumar Mohanka
Commandant, CISF, Orissa

October 2011
October 25 2011
Hari Om vaidyagrama! Thank you all for a most life changing experience. What I have learnt here I will carry back into my life in Australia.
Thank you for your inspiration and loving care.
Namaste
Atmadhara Hewitt
Australia

October 25 2011
To all the staff at vaidyagrama a big THANK YOU. You gave me a place of STILLNESS where I was able to hear my soul. Many many blessings on you all.
Joy & Light
Carmel
Australia

October 25 2011
A wonderful experience. Thank you so much for your support and knowledge.
Lindy Anderson
Australia

October 13 2011
I am so very grateful for this very special time here at vaidyagrama.
One of the main reasons to come was that I needed to soften & lighten the heart; and that has indeed happened during my time here.
Dr.

Ramadas is like an ever present benevolent father, available to us. His dedication & wisdom  is inspiring beyond words. Dr.Om is a delight & brings joy just with his presence. His wide knowledge of the plants is amazing.
Maya melted my heart with her nourishing & motherly massages, & all the wonderful staff feel like family.
I do indeed consider vaidyagrama my second home & will hold the presence of this space dearly in my heart.
Thank you to our unrivalled friend and teacher Ram Prasad, for bringing us here & caring for us with such patience & equanimity.
May vaidyagrama continue to grow and prosper, to heal and love all and bring health and happiness to all here and all who visit.
Namaste
Petrina
Australia

October 04 2011
Incredible! I have no words to say! My stay here has made me into a better person. My heartfelt thanks to one and all at vaidyagrama. May god bless the team with happiness and strength to serve more people who need their help.
Thanks
Nandini
Chennai

October 03 2011
When I came to vaidyagrama, my purpose was to regain my health & myself. I feel to a great extent I have achieved that. And for that, I would like to thank -
Dr.Harikrishnan - for being a good teacher of Ayurveda & taking good care of my small as well as big problems
Dr.Ramadas - always cheerful, pleasant and helpful
Dr.Om Prakash - always smiling; very concerned and caring
Dr.Aruna - always being there for me even at 2 in the night she was always a call away & would attend in 2-3 minutes. My stay in vaidyagrama was comfortable because of her as took care of my every need
Dr.Pavithra - for adding colour to vaidyagrama
Hakeem - very efficient
Aparna - adding the personal touch
I would like to thank the staff for being so gentle & caring & pampering me.
Regards
Gauri
Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

October 01 2011
I came to vaidyagrama with no expectations - just a recommendation from a dear friend.
This place is just "awesome"! For me - 'heaven'.
Drs.Ramkumar, Ramadas and Harikrishnan are God's true angels.
I came for healing for my son and have had healing myself as a 'bonus'. This place is so systematic. I am taking back with me a lot of learning, healing and the blessings of all the good souls running this organisation from every level.
Thank you vaidyagrama for 'everything'.
God Bless
Sonu Amarnath
Chennai

November 2011
November 09 2011
Thank you all for an enjoyable 5 weeks. The staff are commendable for their ready smiles and lightness of being. All have their special qualities. The accomodation is exceptional for Indian standards, the garden mgnificent and the medical treatments very effective. It is indeed a place of healing. May all who pass through vaidyagrama (humans and animals) receive the blessings they seek.
With fond memories and much love in my heart
Fiona Workman
Sydney, Australia

November 05 2011
Although this is my very first trip to India, as soon as I arrived in the natural settings of vaidyagrama, I felt at home. I have never felt this calm, peaceful and centred for such a stretch of time. Believe me, with 2 young kids, peace could be a bit challenging...I enjoyed the first 3 weeks as a student although a bit more hands on practice would have been nice. The excursions truly showed us the genuine force of Ayurveda. All speakers were inspiring as well as thought provoking...especially Ramkumar...Thank you Shree and Indu for looking after us with food, drinks and medicine. Thanks to all the lovely ladies who managed us, cleaned our rooms from dust and bugs and cooked yummie (and sometimes not so yummie) meals during panchakarma. Thank you Dr.Harry for helping me achieve my health target and answering all my questions on the process. And Dr.O, Mr.Speedy in gait and chant...your care and enthusiasm are refreshing. Dr.Rajeshji thanks for joining me in salsa and for your peculiar sense of humor. And of course Dr.Ramdas, the true heart and soul of vaidyagrama...I will miss little Rittu cuddling up on my lap during prayers..... Thank you for organising a vet for Tulsi, Dr.Somu. I feel relieved that Dr.Om has kindly offered to look after him. May this act of unconditional kindness lift your karma to another level, Dr.O.
Lots of love and may vaidyagrama continue to grow and live up to its unique vision
Alexandra
Sydney


DECEMBER 2011
December 29 2012
Thank you to all of the doctors, therapists and staff that made my stay at vaidyagrama so pleasant. I have been studying Ayurveda in Berkeley, CA for the past 4 years and wanted to experience panchakarma. It has been a wonderful experience on so many levels – physical, mental and spiritual.
Love
Jaya
Dublin, CA USA

December 27 2011
I feel so blessed to have this opportunity to come here and heal along with meeting new people. The staff here are amazing. So compassionate and some very tender. Many thanks to everyone involved in making vaidyagrama so special. I am most grateful to have experienced this and look forward to coming again.
Love
Gina Piper
CA USA

December 27 2011
Dear vaidyagrama team members
Thank you very much for nice accommodation and treatments.
“The human body is an excellent vehicle by which we can reach eternal life. It is a very important boat for crossing over the ocean of nescience which is material existence. O this boat, there is the service of an expert boatman, the spiritual master. By divine grace, the boat plies the water in a favorable wind. With all these auspicious factors, who would not take the opportunity to cross over the ocean of nescience? If one neglects this good chance, it should be known that he is simply committing suicide.” A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupad
Please do take this instruction seriously.
Deena Caitanya Das
Russia

December 24 2011
Dear vaidyagrama
I came here three weeks ago with much hope and concern about improving my health. I leave now with a new outlook on life, and feeling better than I ever thought possible given my relatively short stay here. I learned a lot about myself these past three weeks and believe more than ever in the power of letting go and trusting when given opportunities like vaidyagrama.
The staff here are friendly, caring and professional. The therapists are excellent – especially Mujeeb and Ramesh. A special thank you to Sindhu and Sajitha for taking such good care of me. All the doctors were outstanding and each brings a unique strength to the team.
Finally the oppor
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unity to look back and take stock in myself was an unexpected gift that has me excited about the next chapter in my life. I plan to come back to this wonderful place on a yearly basis.
Many blessings
Tom Grant
USA

December 23 2011
I think that the Ayurvedic Healing Village is a very good concept. The doctors are highly skilled in their field. I will certainly return when time permits for a longer course of treatment, and would further recommend other people to the vaidyagrama healing village. Wishing you the best for the future.
Best wishes
Rajes & Logan Govender
South Africa

December 2011
I cannot adequately put into words all that I feel in my heart but I will try.
I arrived here four weeks ago rather tired out from a two year illness. I believed that I would be helped with my physical symptoms but I was not expecting in addition to be spiritually renewed. I was in for a surprise.
The morning and evening prayers brought me a great deal of calm. I highly recommend attending them. They reminded me that beginning your day this way is a wonderful practice. Even without understanding the words of the prayers, I felt them resonate within my soul.
From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and cared for. I very quickly felt I was at home. So many small gestures touched my heart. One day an assistant therapist surprised me with a small bouquet of flowers she had gathered. A few days later another therapist came to visit saying she hadn’t seen me for three days. She wanted to know how I was doing!
Yet another moment that I will remember was when Dr.Shiva saw me sitting on the floor in the yoga hut and quickly returned to bring me my pillowfrom my room to sit on! These gestures may seem small to some eyes but to me they spoke of “true heart”. I felt loved and what better medicine is there in the whole wide world!
I must mention the professionalism of the doctors. Whatever I said to one was shared with the others. This level of teamwork was extremely reassuring. I felt heard by each of them. They reflect not only a high degree of medical knowledge but also a deep faith in what they are practicing. They were each so generous with their time, their suggestions and instructions.
And last but certainly not the least, I feel as if I am blessed with friendship with Dr.Shiva and Dr.Ramkumar!
I will return…..how could I not!
Love
Lyn Crompton

December 17 2011

To All at vaidyagrama
I am not someone who writes long letters so it will be short.
The care & healing I received here far exceeded my expectations. To leave after 5 weeks pain free and off all medication is a miracle!
So losing 10kg of weight was unbelievable.
The care & healing plus love I received was exceptional. I think the continued improvements being made to the infrastructure will result in vaidyagrama establishing itself as the foremost establishment of its kind in INDIA!
Best wishes plus love to you all
Gary
England

December 16 2011
My salutations and prostrations to all at vaidyagrama
Our deep gratitude goes to all the marvelous doctors, therapists and others who served us so lovingly day and night, the cook that prepared our healthy meals, the cleaners that took care of our home which we stayed for 14 days not forgetting the backroom staff that run this organization.
We are thankful for the doctors’ care and understanding and showing us how to live a healthy lifestyle which we will cherish for a long time. I would definitely introduce and recommend vaidyagrama to all who need to look after their well being.
Prem & Om
Krishna & Pathma Naidoo
South Africa

December 15 2011
I cannot believe this is my penultimate day already! I feel like I have only just arrived, blinked and then suddenly it is 8 days later.
Thank you so much for everything. From the moment I arrived, dusty, minus a night of sleep and seriously in need of a bed, I felt very safe and cared for.
Thank you to the therapists – especially Sameena and also Maya and Laxmi for their expert oil treatments, scrubs and for being so kind and compassionate. Thank you also to Kanaka who’s cheerful smiles, attentiveness etc. was a joy to be greeted by each day.
Thank you to all the interesting & unique souls that have also been staying. I was instantly welcomed and felt so comfortable amongst all.
A huge thank you to Dr.Ramadas and his team – especially D.Shiva and Dr.Harikrishnan for their kindheartedness, patience at answering my endless questions about panchakarma and for being so obliging! I felt very safe in the hands with their expert suggestions etc.
I feel completely recharged and have wetted my appetite enough to return next year for the full 21 days experience!
Finally, this is a wholly unique and sacred healing space – Dr.Ramkumar and his team have created! I feel so very fortunate and grateful to have found it.
With lots of warmth and gratitude
Emily Reed
UK

December 12 2011
Thank you is not enough!
I bow to all of you and to this sacred place with all the elements. It is someone’s good fortune to spend time in this amazing environment.
I have enjoyed my short stay every minute, loved the food, doctors and plants and everything and everyone!
I hope to be back soon!
Love
Malini Kraemer

December 12 2011
Thank you for your warm and caring welcome to India. My journey has just begun but I am sure that this will be a high point. My 26 days here provided a much needed rest and an opportunity to heal and get in touch with the rhythm of my body and the day/earth.
The warmth and kindness of the staff has touched my heart and I leave with the hope of returning one day.
May your efforts here flourish and continue to heal people from around the world.
Love
Linda Wetmore
USA

December 10 2011
I would like to thank all doctors and staff. It was well arranged and thank you very much for your love and affection towards me.
I really enjoyed vaidyagrama gardens and doctors’ care and also hereby giving the regards to Mr.Vinod and his parents and sister. I also enjoyed Yoga.
Thank you
S.John
Nursing Officer
Ahamadi Hospital
Kuwait

December 05 2011
3 weeks at vaidyagrama has been a

wonderful retreat for me with lots of time in silence and meditation. I ‘m very grateful to Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Om Prakash and Dr.Harikrishnan for taking care and being so considerate.
The treatment was great (I had just wished more attention to the feet during the abhyanga). I appreciate a lot the whole concept of vaidyagrama as a green ecological self sustained community and healing village. It’s in accordance with the Ayurvedic philosophy.
Thank you all
With love
Peter Ljungsberg
Sweden

December 02 2011
Dear vaidyagrama team
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Medicament can heal. Treatments, food, rest and that all can be paid with money; but the power of healing, power of kindness, compassion, smiles, patience, prayers, attention, service…are priceless. And helped me to go through my treatment here. I leave not only my body toxins also my mental toxins.
Peace upon you
Alexandra Hermano
Malapa, Spain
 
December 02 20
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Dear vaidyagrama team

Before I came here, I had no inclination or knowledge about Ayurveda, as in our family, most of us who are doctors have taken upto English medicine. So this is my first experience with Ayurveda. I came to like my stay here in vaidyagrama after the first few days. The treatments were nice. The food great and simple. The service excellent.
Everybody here in vaidyagrama has care for the patients likes and dislikes. All the doctors took utmost care towards us. I spent my one month here in utmost care and comfort extended to me by all of the staff and doctors. I look forward my visits again.
With love & regards
Mrs.Revathi Venkatesan

December 01 2011
The place : Though the vaidyagrama book says the process is not ethereal, the place indeed is ethereal; as if we are in the abode of Lord Dhanvantari. Use of natural material for the construction shows respect for mother earth. Well planned effective usage of natural resources for fuelling the entire system is laudable.
A budding forest with native trees, plants, shrubs and creepers contrasting the red earth buildings is awe-inspiring. Very soon you might have to name this place as “vaidyavanam”!
The service: The food is simple, sensible and straight to the point; a medicine by itself. Always ends in a satisfactory burp! The happy and ever smiling faces of the staff shows the utmost love and care given by the management to them; the same love and care transcends on us, the patients during their tender services.
A warm welcome, informal consultation in the sit-out, weekly get together (my most memorable birthday ever was celebrated here) and of course the best of all, the patients leaving a “legacy of green” (planting the saplings) are all tender touches that will be remembered ever.
The vaidyas : Extremely impressive; to observe the vaidyas of vaidyagrama provide their utmost care with the conviction in their system! Not only medications, but their advice (sometimes we are chided too!!) on the way of living, makes them stand out as a class apart. They are indeed healers in all dimensions!
My most precious 15 days here – as I was treated outwards, ample time in hand allowed me to look inwards as well! Thanks
With respects to Ayurvedam
Dr.Usha C.
Pondicherry

December 01 2011
Dear vaidyagrama team
First off, thank you for a wonderful experience. Our trip here was short but we leave with an experience that will last a lifetime. We came with the intention of learning more about Ayurveda and being immersed in the environment has allowed us to do just that. As we go back to the hustle and bustle of life in the US, vaidyagrama gives us the outlook and strength necessary to live a holistic and healthy lifestyle. The doctors here have been so caring and clearly have a deep understanding of Ayurveda. We are especially grateful to Dr.Shiva who showed us such compassion and care and went out of his way to help us understand the ayurvedic way of life. The therapists were always so sweet and made us feel truly nurtured. All of the staff – the cleaning staff, cooking etc. – everybody was absolutely wonderful. We look forward to future visits back here and, until, then, hope to maintain the outlook of Ayurveda in our day to day life. Thank you again for a wonderful experience.
With love
Arpit & Archana Parikh
USA

VAIDYAGRAMA TESTIMONIALS - 2012

January 30 2012
Vaidyagrama is wonderfully offbeat
As ailments with pure love (and ghee) they treat
But as the root of each imbalance they unseat
And body, mind & spirit they get (you) to meet
You realise how sweetly they pull off wonderful feats!
Thank you one and all at Vaidyagrama – the caring ever smiling staff, the doctors so evidently living in their craft, the therapists with “magic” in their hands, and the senior doctors along with Dr.Ramkumar to give us a “little heaven on earth”.
(Not to forget the wonderful diverse interesting fellow “inmates” one gets to meet)
God Bless
Johnny John
Bangalore

January 30 2012
The morning I leave I am so full of gratitude for the loving kindness I have felt during my stay here. I am in awe how such a group of people can collectively come together with such a strong sense of duty to their life’s work and believing in God taking care of everything else.
I feel truly blessed to have had such heartfull care from Dr.Ramdas and Dr.Harikrishnan. For watching them EVERY DAY TO DO SO MUCH, it was a gift for me to watch you. I thank you both and Dr.Ramkumar for always trying to answer my questions. Helping me to let go of troubles in my mind and body. I will remember our talks as they are felt in my heart.
Thank you to Maya for her healing touch. She is such a “mataji”; so much love and faith and all the other girls with their service in helping with therapy and bring food and medicines. To Dr.Om Prakash for yoganidra and his devotion to his work.
To all of the staff for cooking food (that is probably a little too tasty!); to the gardeners and cleaning staff for taking care of the space.
The vision here is truly heartfelt.
I have a place in my heart for you all…and already feel a little “homesick for you”.
Some suggestions
Have us eat kanji more regularly and the food a little less rich…IT IS TOO GOOD
Love the satsangs and all we learn maybe key things shared in the beginning about how to eat, why & what not to do to make the most of your treatment
Dinner more simple and earlier
Therapists..some need more experience
Much Love
Marinda
USA

January 29 2012
Thank you to the doctors for taking care every day and listening to my insecurities. Thank you to the girls for being loving at treatment time – and bringing food, water and medicines. They are very busy and I hope each gets good break time in the day and a day off in the week.
I love the food and eat everything.
I am so happy for the paradigms of ayurvedic living being shown here. I will come back.
Om
Kate
USA
January 29 2012
We are deeply grateful to the excellent doctors for their skilled care and priceless knowledge. Our lives have been blessed by the amazing staff of Vaidyagrama who have been outstanding in their respective positions. Thank you for so many wonderful and holy experiences. We send our thanks and best wishes to each of you.
May all beings thrive in your gentle and masterful hands.
Love
Henri & Val

January 28 2012
To all at Vaidyagrama
From the first moment of our arrival, we felt comfortable and knew we are at the right place. Sometimes we even didn’t feel like we are in India. So quiet, so peaceful, so much effort to care for environment and nature…!!! A professional attitude goes through all fields in this village, “the wonderful doctors, cooks, therapists and all the other kind members of the staff, including lovely Aparna and Kavitha from the city office”.
The unexpected highlights have been –
The evening satsangs where we get so many answers and inspirations
The moving chants
The pujas
Thanks to Dr.Ramkumar to stay firm to his vision of authentic Ayurveda.
And yes, there is enough space for improvements…
Information/communcation in the first few hours/days of the stay for example…
And if you could provide a load of cushions for the meditation hall, that would be a delight
With love
Daniela & Flo
Germany / Austria

January 27 2012
This has been a wonderful part of our long trip in India. The premises and environment is great and we do appreciate your aim for ecology. A new world – the ayurvedic – has opened up for us and given us insights of do’s and dont’s. All of the staff have been very kind and we have felt like king and queen receiving your gentle treatment and service. We were lucky to be here in a period when important pujas have taken place which has been very exciting.
Rejuvenated and brighter, body and mind, we would like to thank all of you for what you have given us. We will do our best to spread the Vaidyagrama mission in Sweden.
With love and best wishes for the future
Lena & Jan
Sweden

January 26 2012
This has been such a wonderful experience. I came to understand authentic Ayurveda and truly found it here. I’ve been taken care of in such a loving way – it’s just amazing.
So thank you, one and all. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
This is a most wonderful vision and may Vaidyagrama become a shining beautiful jewel for seekers of authentic Ayurveda.
With love
Bena
Switzerland

January 25 2012
Special thanks to Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Ramadas & Dr.Omprakash (such brightness). You helped me rise with a smile with the rising sun. I am very grateful to all the staff who paid attention to the details; Kanaka has the best smile at 6am. Many blessings to vaidyagrama’s holistic approach to health & well being!
Anni Santhiago
Malaysia

January 25 2012
To all the generous loving souls at Vaidyagrama, staff & doctors,
You have given us your loving care
And we are cleansed and rejuvenated
Learning to be gentle, aware, open, focussed and grateful
Thank you
With every blessing
Ben Bernstein
USA

January 25 2012
Om! Om! Om!
Finally in Vaidyagrama, my doctor Dr.Harikrishnan, along with the other doctors and all the staff, I have my prayers answered. Excellent doctors who truly care about the patients and treat them as a whole. Truly a big dream come true.
I have learned a lot about how to be a good patient, a patient worthy of the doctors here. I stay open, ask questions that will anchor me in trusting the treatments. In another word – do as the doctor says.
Am I feeling benefits after 46 days here? Already I’m feeling clearer, lighter and brighter. Do I still have thoughts, emotions? Of course. But they are not in the driver’s seat. I notice it is so much easier to look at them and let them go.
So thank you, thank you, thank you Vaidyagrama.
Suk Wah
USA


January 25 2012
A wonderful, inspiring, nurturing place. Attentive staff and beautiful food. We feel calm, rested and well. Thanks too for marking my birthday in such a special way.
Karen & Nigel Walker


January 24 2012
We wish to express our gratitude to everybody who have contributed to our well being; the location, the priests who performed the pujas. It was great to start New Year over here with a different perspective in life.
It is amazing how each one is devoted to his or her work which has been well appreciated; we have been privileged to be taken care of; thank you all. Many thanks to all the doctors, especially Dr.Omprakash who will certainly go very far ahead. Dr.Ramkumar for his gorgeous lectures and great sense of humor; Dr.Ramadas for the beautiful prayers. And a special thank you to Dr.Harikrishnan for the treatment, the discreet smile which reveals a lot that cannot be mentioned on paper.
Will certainly think of you all very often.
Also a big THANK YOU to the therapists and all the staff of Vaidyagrama.
With lots of love
Prateema & Joy
Switzerland


January 23 2012
Compliments to the location of Vaidyagrama, strategically surrounded by mountains and a beautiful scenery; very serene. The ambience and aesthetics of the cottages is good. Modern yet antique. Every detail has been well thought out keeping the patients in mind especially the covered pathways; the prayer hall gives a very peaceful feeling.
Special thanks to Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Ramadas (lovely voice), Dr.Omprakash (treats with a smile and concern), to all the therapists and assistants.
Though I was here for only 7 days, I got to know and accept Ayurveda and may make it a way of life. My stay was pleasant and enjoyable; the treatments were ok. I enjoyed the silence and quietness and the attentiveness given here. It felt like being in a second HOME.
Flora Peter
Bangalore


January 22 2012
Greetings of peace, Vaidyagrama – an experience by itself. My heartfelt gratitude to Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikrishnan and all the staff here. Thank you so much for your care and concern. I have gained my physical health, have more positive energy and all I’ll have to do is to manage it well when I get back home – the most difficult but nothing is impossible. Will like to express my sincere gratitude to Sindhu (therapist) who always smiled and made my stay here great. God bless her healing hands. Once again my thanks to each and everyone of you here in Vaidyagrama. Oops, before I forget, god bless the little pitter patter of Reetu’s feet walking alongside her father, who gave me so much to smile and just to be around her. It is a healing by itself and thank god for her energy in Vaidyagrama.
God bless everyone!
Pathma Krishnan
Malaysia


January 21 2012
Vaidyagrama is a very unique experience to me. I would like to commend every staff member here. Each one is trying very hard to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Mere words can hardly express the gratitude that we experience. I have gained back most of my physical strength and I feel very energetic & good about myself now. My almighty shower his blessings on this Vaidyagrama all the time so those who come here can be closer to nature with the stay!
Sujatha Patel
USA


January 20 2012
Thank you so much for allowing a short stay. I certainly hope to return. The staff was incredibly helpful. Thank you for the personal attention regarding my imbalances & discussion about Ayurveda. The therapists Sameena radiates such loving concern. I would recommend Vaidyagrama highly.
Nannett
USA


January 20 2012
So I will continue here to make a Dutch page of this one. I really want to thank everybody here. I learned a lot about Ayurvedic treatment and food and that was a fantastic experience. And for me it was fantastic to see here so many nice and interesting people. I am very curious now how my life will go on.
I felt already very much results in the treatment.
So I just want to say thank to the whole team, and I hope I will come back soon.
All the best
Monique
Italy


January 20 2012
Thank you so much for this delightful stay at this extraordinary place.
Looking forward to return here in the future.
Pille & Astrid
Nederland


January 19 2012
I enjoyed my stay in serene and spiritual clean atmosphere. It will come up and I see people are very happy and relaxed. They learn to live by themselves. Itself is an achievement. Treatment, food, classes, everything I relished. I like one thing that I need not worry for medicine; this small little angels will come and give you; also they will track you down wherever you are, medicine is never missed. I don’t think I have been so regular in this area.
Sri.Ramkumarji is highly informed and real person. I enjoy listening to him. I want to see the place getting totally shaped with dining hall etc. ready. I will be back to “home” again.
With love and Om
Swami Pratyagbodhananda
USA


January 16 2012
It is true there is nothing like Vaidyagrama. The concept of ayurvedic healing place is much needed and yet very difficult to find. There is nothing like Indian people and weather to help make this a very enjoyable experience but the reality is that Vaidyagrama is successful because of the doctors. The quality of the doctors is the main thing and I have but only respect and gratitude to Dr.Ramadas and Harikrishnan. I truly find compassion and love of Ayurveda in you. Thank you for your hard work and sacrifice!
Amongst all the compliments, I do have one small warning and I hope this can be realised. To truly make Vaidyagrama financially accessible to most people. It would be a shame if this only becomes a rich man’s paradise!
Indeed it is a rare jewel!
Thank you
Jelena
London


January 14 2012
Dear all at Vaidyagrama
I consider myself very fortunate to be associated with Ayurvedic style of life through my daughter Renu, and her associates like Dr.Ramkumar, Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Vasudevan and many others. Dr.Ramkumar had a dream and a vision of Vaidyagrama that he talked to me back in 2008 Punarnava conference in Rishikesh.
On arrival at Vaidyagrama, my first impression was joy and said to myself that I am feeling better already. It smelt Ayurveda as the aura in the air and the welcoming staff were very pleasant.
Treatments have been relaxing and I express reservation on food. Kanji as soft and easily digestible but some vegetables were not cooked thoroughly eg. Green beans, bhindi. Combination of food was not ideal for people with poor digestion.
Group discussions were a source of knowledge and a good learning curve as to how to remain healthy. I feel much lighter and clearer in my mind now than before.
THANK YOU
I will recommend anybody & everybody to experience this ayurvedic healing village for personal health (body, mind & soul) at least once.
Madan Gulati
London / Rishikesh


January 2012
Dear Vaidyagrama
I think the place and location is awesome due to natural sounds and silence. Hwoever there are still many unnatural sounds being heard such as from my room where I can hear running, talking & dishes from the kitchen. It is hard to practice meditation or breathing techniques with such noises. Other than this, it is a very nice location to accommodate.
Thank you
Rohit K
Australia


January 2012
Sat Nam!
First of all I want to say thanks GOD that I am here in this spiritual healing village in vaidaygrama.
I am bowing to Dr.Ramkumar that he create this place.
Big thanks to Dr.Ramadas for his big heart full of love and compassion. He serve people with love.
Thanks Dr.Mini and Shivaprakash. They are so light and kind and open.
Thanks Dr.Harikrishnan for his comprehension.
Thanks Dr.Omprakash for his smile. Maya and Safira for their big heart, and Sasi that she take care me.
And thanks to all people who works here.
For me Vaidyagrama it is good place where I understood more about truth, about me, what is real and what is not.
I wish all of you a lot of love
Many blessings
With love
Olena


January 2012
Dear Vaidyagrama team
Many thanks for all the kindness and patience. This experience will be a turning point in my life; I’m sure of it.  Blessings to Mother Maya for telling me about this place!
Everyone was considerate and gentle, but I wish to thank in particular Dr.Mini for being so caring. Sasikala for being always ready to help, Safira for being a wonderful therapist and person. Special thanks to Dr.Ramkumar and Dr.Ramadas for listening to me and for trying to help.
I’ll be eagerly waiting for the Vaidyagrama cookbook!:)
Long live the kanjee! Just kidding, I won’t miss it that much!
Juli
Brazil


January 09 2012
Thank you all at Vaidyagrama for creating such a beautiful, peaceful and healing environment. Special thanks to Dr.Ramadas for light and laughter, and wise and kind counsel – it helped me through some challenging times as the treatment cleared out what I no longer needed.
Thank you to Dr.Mini for your kindness and smile; thanks Dr.Harikrishnan for your patience and the work and energy you put into the medicine availability for us – thank you Dr.Om Prakash for your focus and efficiency and activity – it is a joy to see you gliding around the paths.
Thank you to Sasikala, Aiswarya and Chitra for bringing us all that we needed; and Aparna for arranging so many things for us; and to Dr.Ramkumar for such humorous and enlightening talks!
I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to be here; to be care for and supported by the massage therapists also.
I feel clearer and brighter than when I came, the healing has begun and I am excited to experience more of the effects after I leave.
Until our next visit, wishing you peace, joy and freedom
Love and beauty always
Alexander
London UK


January 07 2012
Dear Vaidyagrama
Thank you for such a life changing experience. Thank you Dr.Ramkumar for such an enlightened vision, Dr.Ramadas for your spiritual light and joy, Harikrishnan for your wisdom and patience, Mini for your delightful way, Omprakash for your smile!
Sasikala and Aiswarya both for their consistent smiles and helpful way while working so hard. The whole team works so well to create such a wonderful healthy environment for people from all over the world. Of course, and Aparna, for dealing with so many of our requests with diligence and care!
Thank you all; may you all continue to grow and be happy & peaceful and well as Vaidyagrama takes us all on its unfolding journey.
With love
Lucy Crisfield
London UK


January 02 2012
Dear Vaidyagrama
What a wonderful and eye opening experience! I first came here to focus solely on treating my condition but learned so much more about treating myself, wholly as a total person. To not only focus on the problem; to also focus on the good and … which can always make things better. I’m still a work in progress but these three weeks have taught me a lot; not only learning from the doctors and staff, but from the other patients / guests as well.
I would like to thank Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Harikrishnan for their care and expertise; Dr.Om and Dr.Raj for their diligence and persistence in working out my treatments; and especially to the therapists who really put in all of the hard work!! Sajitha and Indu were by far the most gracious and considerate and paid me so much attention. I am forever grateful to them and their service. And to the others – Aiswarya, Safira – thank you!
So I will definitely be spreading the word about Vaidyagrama. Again, I’m forever grateful!
Trina Middleton
Philadelphia USA


January 02 2012
Om! Thank you for an enlightening stay. Vaidyagrama has provided the perfect environment for me to begin to understand the power and potential for self-healing that lies within each of us.
Doctors and therapists all excellent, kind and gentle – while being super-efficient, all seem to know when to assist and when to leave you on your own.
It has been a wonderful stay of peace and healing.
Swami Saradananda
London UK


February 29 2012
I came to Vaidyagrama with the intention of experiencing authentic Ayurveda in a retreat-like setting where I could detox, surrender, rebuild & rebirth myself. And that is exactly what I got!
I’ve felt so cared for here – so nurtured. I loved having all my basic daily needs provided for – being served food daily – I especially loved being bathed.
The efficacy of the treatments is obvious as I am both looking & feeling better than my arrival 4 weeks ago. My heartfelt appreciation to my female therapists especially Maya who not only loved me through my treatments, but became girlfriends in the process.
As a student of Ayurveda, I wanted to be both a patient and learn during my stay – and the doctors afforded me both options. I appreciated the doctors being both knowledgeable and approachable – a combination of qualities important to me. My gratitude to each doctor for their patience to my ceaseless questions; for their sharing life experience and wisdom; for their support in cultivating my own confidence; and for sharing laughter along the way. I salute you all with one big smiling “ummmm”! & look forward to nurturing a friendship…..
Liz Kruger
Nevada, USA


February 26 2012
It has been an extraordinary experience for us at vaidyagrama. So much love so much care and absolutely no ego – an ideal place to heal the mind and body.
We are indeed lucky and real fortunate to have found this beautiful place. We are deeply indebted to Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikumar and Dr.Raj Thakur for their relentless pursuit to make us feel at home.
The satsang at 5.30pm is an event of great learning, thanks to Dr.Ramkumar and his team for informing us the Ayurvedic concept of life. It is the articulation, eloquence and the clarity of mind and purpose of Dr.Ramkumar that has given us a very clear perception of his great vision which is indeed admirable.
We leave this place on 27th Feb with satisfaction and fond rememberance. We are committed to help spread the message so that Dr.Ramkumar’s vision of an Ayurvedic community comes into fruition at the earliest.
WE WISH THE TEAM ALL THE BEST. God willing, we hope to be with you next year this time.
Love & Light
Raghuraman & Sharadha
Chennai / Holland


February 26 2012
Thank you for a lovely and pleasant stay here at Vaidyagrama! I have had a wonderful experience and I have learnt so much new things and feel inspired to learn more about Ayurveda way of living. Your staff is very nice, friendly and helping. The treatments are very good and I feel that my body is stronger and purer than it was before. Thanks
I hope you continue on this way and you will help more people and it’s a good thing. I will truly recommend people to come here because I know they will like it here.
Take care and I hope we meet here again some time… and until then, I hope you all have a good time.
Christian
Sweden


February 24 2012
To All of You Beautiful Souls @ Vaidyagrama!!!
Thank you so much for all of your loving care. This place is an inspiration for life as much as a healing place for the body-mind-soul. Vaidyagrama, through the authentic Ayurveda and its authentic application brings together the true miracle of life : magic & science!
May you all be blessed with an abundance of love, prosperity and may Vaidyagrama grow and heal as many people as possible.
With much gratitude
Iwona Kozak
Canada


February 24 2012
I came to Vaidyagrama to learn more about Ayurveda but the most important thing that happened was that I ended up learning more about myself.
It wasn’t an easy process, it wasn’t pleasant; I didn’t receive the treatments that I expected but probably I received what I really needed in order to heal myself in all levels.
This place is beautiful but maybe it is not the most comfortable experience…the weather is very hot and dry…the nature is rough…but Ayurveda is all about bringing in the opposite qualities to find the balance and the balance was achieved by the therapists that are really kind and loving, and the doctors, especially Dr.Ramadas, that had a lot of patience and compassion with me along my healing journey.
Thank you for all the lessons
Blessings
Dr.Simone
Brazil


February 22 2012
I was recommended Vaidyagrama from one of my friends for its amazing concept of Ayurveda village that follows Ayurveda in its purest form, keeping it authentic and true to the classics. As a student of Ayurveda, I then wanted to visit you on my way from Kerala to Karnataka to see with my own eyes if such a beautiful place really exists. Although I could stay only 2 nights on this trip, I was welcomed warmly by all the staff who took care of me so well during my stay.
The team of doctors and therapists is great and makes this place very special. I like the fact that you integrate a spiritual dimension to the treatments, the chanting, meditation and satsang are so important in a healing process as we have to calm the mind for success of treatment for health. The food is lovely, fresh and tastes so good – you can feel that it is cooked with love.
Thank you for making a dream come true at Vaidyagrama.
I will certainly come back for treatment and send my “clients” here for further treatment. I also hope we will keep in touch and can join hands to spread “true and authentic, genuine Ayurveda”.
All the best
Much love
Lisbeth
France


February 21 2012
Just amazing!
To have such clarity of vision is unique in itself. To be able to put it into practice and maintain it, is truly miraculous. Congragulations!
I am far from being a stranger of health, healing and balance. Yet my experience here has taken it into a new dimension. In fact, I feel my time here has been the most profoundly life altering 4 weeks of my life.
My thanks and gratitude to all of you doctors, staff and therapists alike.
A special thanks to Drs. Ramkumar, Harikrishnan, Omprakash and Ramadas who each in your own unique and caring way offer your all with such heart. To Mujeeb his warm heart and healing hands and to Kanaka always with a smile. To Aparna for your always attentive help.
Vaidyagrama is a star that shines so brightly. As you have blessed us with your love and care so you are blessed by one and all that visits this magical place. May it continue to grow & flourish as it will. Thank you.
Love & light
Peter Lucas
Australia


February 19 2012
Thank you for restoring the Om within.
May all beings be happy
May all being be well
Blessings to all those who you help
Om Shanti Om
In Light
Anna Hirst
Sydney, Australia


February 18 2012
Thank you everyone at Vaidyagrama – Dr.Ramkumar for your steadfast commitment to your vision, & deep knowledge, which you generously share; Dr.Harikrishnan for your genuine care, mentorship and friendship; Dr.Ramdas, for your beautiful voice, spirit & warmth; Dr.Om Prakash, for your earnestness as both a teacher and student; to Aparna for all the myriad ways you support & facilitate this experience. And to all the staff who nurture and serve…. THANK YOU.
My chief aim was to rest and move closer to myself; both were accomplished. I plan to return and regularly incorporae all I have learned here. My gift to you arrived on Valentine’s Day while intoxicated by the moon in the form of poetry (mind you, before purgation!). Allow me to share with you and all who this book the ecstatic joy I experienced and how Ayurveda brought me closer to the Divine.
I feel I should write this down, Lest I forget –
I was drunk with your love
The moon aglow, crowning frayed palms
You watched me.
I have longed to feel your presence again.
I could not eat, for you were my appetite
I could not read, for you were my knowing.
But I could hear, Oh how I could hear!
In the distant jungle, Native music,
And my heart, wild with want, fell into your rhythm.
Barefoot, I took to path, hoping I’d find you
In the shadows of the night
Amongst the flowers and herb garden
I meditated on the fullness of the moon.
I could not be sure which was louder –
The percussive drums or the beating of my own heart.
Intoxicated, giddy, the lovelorn youth of myself –
I desired every cell of  you.
In my drunken stupor, the senses revealed their ancient wisdom.
My ears, my heart were one in the same organ!
Beloved, you whispered quiet enough to hear,
Forgiving love that you are, reminding me of that which I had forgotten
And then you drew me near from afar.
Namaste
Monique Parker
Taos, New Mexico, USA


February 17 2012
The vision of Vaidyagrama is exceptional. I hope the quality of care for the patients and the environment can continue and always improve. The staff is pleasant and helpful, the therapists, nurturing. The doctors, incredibly knowledgeable and professional and caring. Communication is lacking about the plan, the procedures and the expectations. I would have preferred less interruptions, less noise from the staff areas, and more thorough cleaning. The food is very good – please print out recipes with alternatives for Western ingredients!
Once I settled in, I thrived on rest and treatments. I found the evening discussions interesting and informative. My two week stay was too short – I’ll stay longer next time. My minimal knowledge of and faith in Ayurveda has increased immensely. Now I am inspired to incorporate a healthy diet and a daily routine into my lifestyle, along with continous yoga practices to maintain wellness of body and soul.
A special thanks to Dr.Harikrishnan & Dr.Om.
Martha Flanders
Taos, New Mexico, USA


February 17 2012
It was really good to have Ayurveda treatment in this quiet, rural environment in spacious comfortable cottages. The treatment itself feels very professional – doctors and therapists, both. And the best thing is that in the last 5 days of my 4 weeks stay, there was NO pain in my knee – the reason why I came here. If it stays like this, I am really very grateful.
Maria Wirth
Rishikesh / Germany


February 15 2012
My highest thanks to Dhanvantari for bringing Ayurveda to the world. It was so wonderful to be enfolded in the world of Ayurveda again – after studying for 2 years 2004-06.
Vaidyagrama is a magical place full of the reality of possibility with effort, yes, and some bitter herbs – everyday for 3 weeks! And again for 3 months yet to come. This Vaidyagrama is a very special place. The intention itself is beautiful – and much more so since many people have worked hard to bring it to fruition. Thank you to all the doctors that worked with me and to the wonderful therapists and staff. You all helped me overcome my doubts as to whether I could heal – you have started me on the right path. I will help to spread the word; come to Vaidyagrama and heal body, mind & spirit.
Thank you
Kalya Cotkin
USA


February 12 2012
These three weeks have been very transformational for me. The best way to describe it is that it has brought me back to my true self. I appreciate all the big and small things done by the whole team at Vaidyagrama. I think the shift in lifestyle will play itself out for me over the next year and will stay with me for life. We need more places like this around the world.
Thanks for everything
Dan
Australia


February 11 2012
I came to Vaidyagrama with chronic neck and shoulder pain and a curiosity about Ayurveda. I leave with my pain considerably healed and inspired by Ayurveda. It’s been a revelation. The caring and attention and skill of the staff and therapists, the good cheer of Dr.Ramdas, and Dr.Ramkumar – all this was good medicine.
I did have to adjust to the non-natural sound at first – bustling and talking – but once the sounds became familiar, I found peace with them. I loved the morning breeze, the lizard who greeted me some afternoons, moonrises and sunsets and the faraway beating of drums.
The satsangs are so informative; and inspiring. The morning and evening chants were all lovely.
I leave feeling very graced by my time here. It feels like a new beginning.
Sincere thanks
Shebana Coelho


February 06 2012
After over two weeks of struggle with a debilitating back problem -  a caring family member introduced us to Dr.Ramkumar and Vaidyagrama.
True to its name, Vaidyagrama, the physicians village – every staff member at the center plays a vital role in the healing process.
Our stay began with a detailed session with Dr.Ramadas – who explained the treatment modalities and how the course would take us ahead. My sincere thanks to him, Dr.Harikumar, Dr.Unni who were there to promptly deal with any problem right through our stay.
The routine begins with prayer – taking us through yogic meditation and the awesome oil treatments with kizhi. The therapists Safira, Sajitha, Kanaka and SIndhu – a big thank you to you too! With their magical healing hands and heartwarming concern to any discomfort, I knew I was on a sure road to recovery!
A few days into regime and I could enjoy the beautiful ambience of the place, the simple food, the efficient cleaning team leaving the room with the smell of lemon grass and the effective mosquito repellant – sambrani.
The satsang and prayertime was a venue to meet a wide range of people from across the globe – all here with one purpose of healing through Ayurveda.
The silence and calmness allows one to enjoy nature – the morning bloom, listen to birds twitter, follow a trail of ants to their destination – not to miss our daily reptilian visitor who sat on the bamboo curtain – motionless watching us trying to fool us with its camouflage!
The ecofriendly methods adopted at the Vaidyagrama are commendable. Hats off to the Vaidyagrama team for their futuristic vision – so in tune with the green living we need to practice to preserve our planet for the future generations to come!
Once again a big thank you to all here. I leave here with happy memories of my time spent here.
Shobhana Premkumar
Palakkad


February 06 2012
Serenity. Birds chirping and cawing. Distant drums of a temple celebration. Green all around. This is the setting one would dream of living in, and this is Vaidyagrama. The buildings are so pretty and ecofriendly. The yoga hall with the thatched roof breathtakingly beautiful in its simplicity. The rammed earth or sun dried brick walls rubbed over with red mud looking majestic. I applaud the concept.
The caring doctors, the therapists, the pleasant attendants and all other staff make you feel you are in a different world.
The smell of earth and lemon grass and all other plants made me feel so happy. The therapy was so healing. Dr.Ramadas for his healing touch, Dr.Ramkumar for his vision and articulate explanation of Ayurveda, I thank them. Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Harikumar and Dr.Unnikrishnan have all made contribution to our well being – thank you. Jitendra, Ramesh, Praveen and others in the treatment room, thanks for the care.
May the long term vision of Dr.Ramkumar to create a large green community around the center succeed.
My best wishes and thanks once again.
Prem
Palakkad


February 05 2012
Thank you for such a warm, caring, healing stay. This level of authenticity in Ayurveda practice is exactly what I was seeking. Wishing Vaidyagrama much good wishes.
Special thank you to Kanaka. She’s been such a joy to be around.
Kiran
London


February 01 2012
2012 rolled in for me in an unexpected way and before the month moved on I found myself in Vaidyagrama. I wasn’t feeling the best and did not believe things could be any better. But then here I am 21 days later, singing a different tune. I have no words to express my appreciation to the healing team of Vaidyagrama, you all are truly gifted and wonderful. I take with me a wonderful experience and hope that many more people can share the healing effects of Ayurveda.
Yours in love and friendship
Sree Lakshmi Premkumar


February 01 2012
To everyone in Vaidyagrama
I never knew there existed a place like this near Coimbatore. I came to know about Vaidyagrama through a close friend of mine, Mr.Pradeep, an advocate by profession. I have taken short term treatments before like massage, but never taken any long term treatments before in my life.
I came to Vaidyagrama for the first time I was a little sceptical, but I liked the location and the room was very comfortable. After a couple of days treatment, I started liking the way I felt.
I liked the satsang every evening and Dr.Ramkumar had the ability to keep the audience attention and he had the right answer for every question.
I really enjoyed the morning and evening prayers conducted by Dr.Ramdas and his chanting will be in my mind forever.
I have no comments regarding the food because it has done me a lot of good. I have LOST 8 kg. During this 21 days, I had the opportunity to meet so many good friends from different parts of the world and it was really nice knowing them.
I would like to thank Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Om Prakash, Dr.Unni and all the staff in Vaidyagrama for their help in making me feel comfortable and rejuvenated.
I would like to specially thank Mr.Vinod, Mr.Suresh and all the other staff in treatment room for their healing touch.
I would like to specially thank Ms.Sasikala (always energetic and smiling) for her wonderful service.
I would like to make a small suggestion. Since most of your patients are from abroad, it would help them a lot if you had some orientation, explaining them about the Indian food and to eat them and also show them around.
Thanks one and all
T.R.Premkumar
Coimbatore
March 31 2012
Dearest Vaidyagrama
Thank you so much for existing. I’m not too sure where my health would be without your help. Words are not enough to describe the love and gratitude I have for all of you. The service you provide me and to the world is truly healing and gives me inspiration to live healthy. I am still learning about life, but I know I want Ayurveda as a part of my life….if not ALL of my life!
With lots of love, I thank you from the BOTTOM…and TOP of my heart.
C U next year
Patient from
Ottawa, Canada…EARTH


March 31 2012
Dear vaidyagrama – to all of you, the doctors, therapists, housekeeping & “smoke” crews & those who are busy behind the scenes preparing the food or tending to the facilities, making our stay here as comfortable as possible; I extend my warmest, deepest gratitude & most heartfelt thanks.
You have given me your precious time & energy & attention & have contributed significantly to my journey towards better health & healing. I take the special memory of each of you with me.
You have shown me much kindness & sincerity with your gentle touch and treatment, smiling face when bringing the food or medicine, with your laughter & joking & the great amount of patience you have extended me with my many questions and eagerness to understand and learn from you. It is a challenging experience to endure illness but it is a challenge also to care for and offer guidance to those who are unwell. I think you manage this admirably.
I am forever grateful to Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikumar and Dr.Raj for taking such good care of me; & to Dr.Ramkumar for all I learned through evening satsang sessions. It was this advice I followed that enabled such a profound & life changing experience as was brought about with the ghee+purgation treatment. What a gift! A big thank you also to Aparna for her efforts and dedication to making sure our stay here was an enjoyable and comfortable one.
I will think of you all always & know that all the wonderful things that come my way will in part be due to you & what I’ve learned here. I carry you with me, I carry you in my heart.
With love & thanks
Ishbel
Carmel, California, USA


March 30 2012
Gratitude for the beloved people of Vaidyagrama! 42 days!! What a profound journey this has been!
My most special appreciation is first, for Dr.Ramadas. You have a heart of gold. Your radiant smile is reflective of your love and your deep spiritual nature. Your presence is healing for me, as well as your deep, clear voice through the daily chanting of prayers. Your direct approach and guidance with me was received deeply. Also, with Dr.Ramkumar, when either of you spoke to me directly about how my mind affects my health, I felt like I received a transmission through your caring presence and wisdom. This allowed me to embody more deeply your wise advice. Never before have I sat with a doctor who was so present, caring, listening & direct with me. For this I am eternally grateful.
Dr.Harikumar, you are a heartful being as well, and your sweet kindness shines through your excellent and skilful care. I am deeply grateful for all of the doctors here at Vaidyagrama.
Dr.Ramkumar, thank you for your brilliance in your vision & creation of Vaidyagrama. Your satsangs were inspiring, and I look forward to your book that I hope you are writing!
Safira has been my main therapist. Safira is, like her name, a clear, bright jewel. Safira, I so appreciate your capacity to speak English to me. When I was challenged by my physical & emotional symptoms, you were calm, present, strong and capable, in your presence with me. Truly helpful and truly lovely. I feel deeply cared for. Being a massage therapist for some 30 years in my own profession, I appreciate the skilfulness and quality of touch that both you and other therapists here offer. My gratitude to all of the therapists! I respect your had work, your dedication to Ayurveda, and your loving hands. The rice ball treatmens were the ultimate heaven!
It is a blessing for me that I LOVE the food at Vaidyagrama. Especially green gram and conjee! With the wonderfully flavoured dals & vegetables…& papadoms! I will surely miss being lovingly served by the sweetheart Sasikala, & the other fine servers, my daily yummy meals! Great gratitude to Kavitha and the beautiful mother of Indu, who is the main cook. To all of the cooks, cleaners & staff, my sincere appreciation to all.
The first contact one has with a place is always important for establishing an impression. Aparna, you are a warm, gracious and wonderfully kind representative for Vaidyagrama. I so appreciate your many skills, and the help you offered in so many ways. You are a precious being!
Overall my experience has been fabulous. Many of the emotional and mental patterns that arose in panchakarma (PK) lifted & seemed to dissolve. This is worth everything.
Great love, peace & prayers for the blessing of all
Jyothi Rundel
USA


March 28 2012
I thank God for having made it possible to come here. This community provides the space & time for healing (inner & outer). Everyone was very caring and sincerely interested in our well being. I am very impressed by the quality of treatments and medical supervision. I was also very happy with the variety and quality of the meals. The accommodations were comfortable and all the staff were great – cordial and respectful always.
I would recommend Vaidyagrama and hope God will bring me back for further treatments. The philosophy of Vaidyagrama is ambitious and righteous.
May blessings descend on this place!
Tripura Sundari & Om Ananda
USA


March 24 2012
Welfare of body is important to achieve higher goals in life
Ayurveda is a blessing to mankind by our ancient wisdom
Vaidyagrama is making this blessing reachable to the mankind in true sense.
Thanks to all who are contributing
Love
Vineeta
Canada


March 22 2012
I came with anxiousness and left with calmness.
For that, I thank the doctors, the staff, the other patients, the birds, the Higher Being and Life.
I know I only got a taste (5 days) but with that it is the start of my blossoming which I look forward to. You have built a really great concept here – I only hope that it stays as simple, accessible and spiritual as it is. World society is not taking us to a good place, but if you can maintain / conserve, you will be a role model that people will always want to come back to and follow.
As I know we are all here to grow, something that I would have appreciated to see is promptness, attention to detail, and more time to be heard.
I thank you again for such a wonderful and eye-opening experience and look forward to seeing you in the future.
Cristina Montoya
Brazil


March 21 2012
Thanks for this experience. It is wonderful. Did not expect things to go smoothly but this peaceful place with kind human beings changed all that. I learnt a lot on Ayurveda via satsangs & individual chats with doctors, therapists & the supporting staff. All served and helped us with love & sincerity. Dr.Om, Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Ramdoss & Dr.Ramkumar, and Aparna were very instrumental in making our stay comfy, physically & mentally as well keep up the good eco-friendly, global Ayurvedic healthy living concept village going.
Few comments communication between staff & patients can be made easier in the beginning weeks via formal printouts on prayers, food with a small note stating what we are eating etc. Overall it is a positive experience for me and for my father. I will recommend this healing facility to all my friends who are open to a new way to live.
Thank you
Subra Krishnan
USA


March 21 2012
Thank you so much to my wonderful doctors. I truly appreciate the scope of your knowledge; supporting me on many levels, understanding my nature and when I was disturbed, giving the appropriate support.
Thank you also to all the support staff who make the healing possible.
Ah, despite the heat, I loved and was so supported by both the wonderfully designed buildings and all the aspects of the natural world. Especial favourites watching the egiels and swifts playing early in the morning, the kind & graceful cows and the lizard who dropped from the roof by my sitout each morning. Wonderful community prayer & satsangs!
It would be very helpful to have your wonderful soap available for handwashing & personal laundry right when patients arrive. Also some more padding for mattress & to be able to take to yoga room would have helped me to settle in more comfortably. Dr.Ramdas, you truly met me expectations for care.
It would be very helpful to have pictures of the doctors with their names (I had two in my room folder but only two) as well as names of main care staff in the blocks.
When looking at the design in the future, perhaps something can be done to prevent the sound communication between some rooms. I think the sound must travel through the louvers.
Thank you and all best wishes
Simrat Kaur


March 20 2012
Thank you for the pleasant and healthy stay, the warm hospitality and the open hearts we’ve met. It was a good experience to put more awareness to our bodies and to learn more about Ayurvedic healing.
hank you to the doctors and the whole staff at Vaidyagrama.
Namaskar
Alexandra & Bettina


March 18 2012
My sincere thanks to Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Om Prakash for their kind care and attention. To Maya & Safira for their love and therapy.
Also thanks to Dr.Ramkumar for his very enlightening satsangs and Dr.Ramadas who seems to be surrounded by smiles and laughter wherever he is. Also to Aparnaji for all her help with the essentials!
The vision of Vaidyagrama is a wonderful one and my very best wishes to all of you here.
Shabnam
United Kingdom
PS – The food is a little too bland for me but I am assured that it is necessary


March 15 2012
After 3 weeks of treatment at Vaidyagrama, I have only started to surrender to everything..the heat, the hard massage table, the bland food concept for lunch. I don’t know if it has fully healed my problems but everyone here has been a part of the healing process for me. I believe in Ayurveda with all my heart, so I am sure nature takes its time for recovery and I came here with an open mind and am leaving with an open mind also.
I really want to thank you to all the doctors and staff, especially all your caring and support during my stay. It doesn’t feel you are my doctor here but a life support which contributes to my healing process. Special thanks to Dr.Ramdas who has given me so much guidance throughout my stay and your every effort to make my stay the best it could. You are like a father idol to me and I am blessed that you are the main doctor for my stay. I will definitely miss you and this place.
Vaidyagrama is really a healing village that everyone comes together and give their piece of heart to this amazing place! My best wishes to growing this place to a global village. If I could be a part of this, I would certainly love to help.
Much happiness
Carol
Australia


March 09 2012
Now I am very happy! Really, I have new body, new mind!!
I would say you, VAIDYAGRAMA, thank a lot!
You the Best
Best place
Best treatment
Best medicines
And specially Best People who work here
Thanks Dr.Ramadas
Thanks Dr.Raj
Thanks Hakeem
Thanks Aparna
You do very good job, pure job and ecology job.
See you next year
Best regards
Olesya
Ukraine


March 06 2012
In a true sense this place is a VAIDYAGRAMA. As Vaidya means doctor and grama means village.
This grama has excellent doctors who are humble, down to earth, loving, caring and treating the patients with affection which is given by the family.
My special and heartfelt thanks to all the doctors, therapists and also the staff. I was overwhelmed and touched when Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Omprakash looked after me during my illness. Special thanks to both of them. Thanks to all the therapists. They are all very dedicated and excellent in their work.
Vaidyagrama family is growing and I am proud to be one of the members of this family.
My best wishes and love to you all
Khursheed Sayyed
Kolhapur


March 03 2012
Thank you for your excellent hospitality, perfect treatments. We enjoyed staying here, although just for 2 days. Thank you for all the information needed for our project of Ayurvedic center in our country.
David & Peter
Czech Republic


March 02 2012
We have spent three very agreeable weeks at Vaidyagrama and specially appreciated with thanks the care and counselling of our doctors, Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Om Prakash whose advice has been very useful. Also our thanks to D.Ramkumar & Dr.Ramadas for animating the evening discussions. Our thanks to the therapists and staff who have been very helpful, not forgetting Aparnaji and Kavita.
The concept of Vaidyagrama combining traditional Ayurveda practice in a natural environment with well laid out rooms seems to be full of promise and we wish every success to Dr.Ramkumar and his vision. Last but not the least, the treatment have been very effective and both of us feel in better health and much more relaxed than when we arrived.
Veena & Careem
Mauritius


March 02 2012
Heartfelt thanks to Vaidyagrama team. It feels as if we have spent 10 days at the village of angels and we will return.
Thanks to Dr.Ramkumar for following his vision and to all the doctors and staff for their lovely care. We will spread the word and would love to participate in the unfolding of this great project.
Polona (Slovenia) and Tor (Australia)
April 19 2012
I leave here feeling that I have had a true and authentic Ayurvedic healing.
My deepest gratitude to all of the staff here – I’ve never seen so many beautiful people with the same goal before. Especially to my doctors Dr.Harikrishnan – for always being so calm and really helping me to understand why things were the way they were. Dr.Om for always listening to me. And the beautiful therapists – Maya always makes you feel like you’re in the best possible hands – even when I was so scared of a vasti the first time.
I look forward to coming back next year to meet some more beautiful people and have a deeper understanding of Ayurveda.
Kelly Sanderson
Australia


April 18 2012
I was here for only a night but I was so relaxed and feel my body is recovering already. I would like to come back again for a longer stay.
Thank you so much for your hospitality.
Megumi Terakado
Tokyo, Japan


April 17 2012
It was quite an extraordinary experience when I felt during purgation, the inflammatory stage of my body, in particular my right shoulder, to subside almost from one minute to the other. I hardly felt that continous, digging pain anymore and moreover I was able to lay on both of my shoulders again, which was not possible the last few weeks.
Leaving from Vaidyagrama, I am confident that my main complaint – hay fever and asthma – will not flare up again upon returning home into blooming spring in Switzerland.
It remains to say thank you to every person involved @ Vaidyagrama, be it staff doctors, therapists and all the many hands behind the scene who were contributing to my healing and well being.
May many others – willing to heal – profit from vaidyagrama’s knowledge, dedication and kindness and may the vision of Vaidyagrama become reality and spread throughout the world.
Dr.Peter Schnider
Switzerland


April 14 2012
Happy VISHU to everyone!
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone at Vaidyagrama for your wisdom, knowledge, love and support.
I loved the treatments very much with Maya, who is a very special person & therapist with hands of gold, and Kanaka’s beautiful smile every day.
A special thank you to Dr.Harikrishnan & Dr.Om for listening to all my “food stories”. Thank you for your kindness, care & support…thank you for all the laughter too!
I have some very sad news though for Dr.Ramkumar. I didn’t fall in love with the “kanji”; I tried over the 6 weeks period I was here…otherwise a wonderful experience, the whole has been great.
Best wishes to all of you & hope to see you again soon.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Angie (Angela)
Byron Bay, Australia


April 11 2012
Vaidyagrama means a healing village….YES, this I love to confirm!
During my stay, I got such a huge Ayurveda care from the whole team, and their knowledge made me feel so confident that my healing process started quick in the first days.
You all made me more aware “knowledge of life”, and it is not difficult as I thought…you taught me “eat simple, think simple, live simple”. I’m going back home with such a beautiful inspiration, to live my daily life in harmony with the laws of nature.
I wish to thank Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Omprakash for your great support and your healing knowledge. Thank you to Maya and Indu and all the other therapists for your care, your healing hands, your presence – I felt so safe and protected that I will leave today with one crying eye. Aparna, Kavitha, Sonia – you all were so helpful and understandable for each situation – thank you for lovely help and your lovely words.
A special thanks to the kitchen staff – I loved the food, because it was simple, but made with love.
I like to thank Dr.Ramkumar for the excellent satsangs and wish him for his vision “authentic Ayurveda for universal well being” lots of helpful hands. Such an ideal project will expand in a successful way, when the whole team wont lose the standard of quality.
I’m looking forward to see you lovely team soon.
Thank you very much for the prayers and pujas.
With love & gratitude
Brygida Cyra
Germany, Kerala


April 09 2012
Another Aussie is leaving!
Well what a 43 days we all had! Think I drove Dr.Ramadas to the point of lost patience – and we had our moments – a battle of the minds. On the other hand, Dr.HK gently maintained his calm.
I’m leaving because the heat is unbearable even though Dr.Ramadas says it’s all in my mind! Either way – I need to cool down!
This is a difficult place to leave even though difficult to stay. The frustrations about towels etc. are overtaken by the kindness and genuine care the doctors and therapists have for each of us.
It’s been an extraordinarily challenging experience while at the same, I’m sure, life changing.
To my Vaidyagrama family –
Thank you and love
Linda Bradbury


April 08 2012
Dear Vaidyagrama
Thank you to all your beautiful, nurturing medical team and staff.
Departure day is a conundrum – I’m excited to be returning home but sad to be leaving this very special community. I am sure that the love and the laughter has been as healing as the herbal medicines. Its been a privilege to stay here and share the journey with other patients surrounded by the sounds of nature. This is the perfect environment for practising mindfulness.
A special thank you to Dr.Ramadas for being my “Ganesh”. Your daily consultation with exemplary medical care, your wisdom with metaphors for living, and your infectious laughter, have all brought sunshine into my day. And, I’ve learnt a lot.
To Aparna – you are a wonderful ambassador for Vaidyagrama; and nothing ever too much trouble.
My greatest challenge has been the weather – may I suggest you add a weather chart to the website for the benefit of future “heat intolerant” patients!
My congragulations on the realisation of an ambitious project. I hope Vaidyagrama continues to grow and flourish well into the future.
I will miss this place – its spirituality and its sincerity.
With all best wishes
Raels Shearer
South Australia


April 08 2012
Each and every day I stay at Vaidyagrama, I grow a little stronger physically, emotionally and spiritually. This impact is slow and steady, and one which will last with me for a lifetime. The Ayurveda way of living and connecting with nature is a fascinating science and one which can be simplified in order for us all to take home and continue living with the cycles of mother nature.
The staff here are outstanding and I have much love and respect for each and every one of you. The care and devotion of each staff member is a clear reflection of the concept and vision of Vaidyagrama. Each of you take life in your stride and lead by example, reminding me to enjoy the simple things, breath in the moment, and not to worry about the future. Thank you for making me so welcome and giving me a home in India.
It is wonderful to see Vaidyagrama growing and having many patients from around the world through recommendation of a friend. The Yoga hall is a fantastic addition, and I have very much enjoyed yoganidra, satsang, cooking class, fire ceremonies and community night. May the vision of Vaidyagrama continue to unfold over the coming years and reach as far and impact on all nearby communities…eventually having the whole area completely self-sustainable.
Special thanks to Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Om, Dr.Ramadas, Maya and Kanaka for all your care and support.
Zoe
Byron Bay
Australia
Easter Sunday 2012


April 07 2012
I had the privilege to stay at Vaidyagrama albeit for a short time – a very short time of 6 days as I have to return to Mumbai earlier than planned.
Six days have been days of learning, patience, experiencing the joy of being treated and staying at a simple place like Vaidyagrama where the air has :

•  freshness
•  sincerity and commitment are demonstrated
•  staff is affectionate and caring
•  doctors are not only skilled but very humane as well

As the place grows in years to come, I am sure new ideas and pathbreaking steps will be taken to further strengthen the quality of time spent here and Vaidyagrama will develop and flourish into a fine institution and prosper to become a world level institute.
All the best to Dr.Ramkumar, Dr.Ramadas and their team.
I am glad I could come here and look forward to come back with more time at hand.
Sincere thanks and gratitude
Rajesh Narain Gupta
Mumbai


April 06 2012
Dear residents Vaidyagrama
Thank you very much for your warm and caring for attention and love for their work.
At clinic I was very well.
Special thanks to Mallika and Kanchana who cleaned my room to shine; beautiful Maya, which makes a massage with much love and attention as a mom; amazing Kanaka without which I do not understand to go loving J; and the best doctors – Harikrishnan and Om Prakash – I offer my obeisances!
Thank you all very much! Bless me please that I return to the clinic next year!
With love
Sangeeta


April 05 2012
Dear Vaidyagrama
Thank you to everyone for all your care and healing. Second time round at Vaidyagrama and so nice to see all the staff again. Thank you all for your beautiful smiles each morning. Thank you to Mother Nature surrounding us. Truly an amazing place – just surrender and watch the miracle of love and healing taking place.
With lots of love and thanks from the bottom of my heart
Polly Saberwal
Brisbane


April 05 2012
Looking for a week of cleansing & rejuvenation, I found it here at Vaidyagrama. Ever improving, I look forward to your fine tuned growing up process yielding much positive healing. I enjoy your Wednesday community night & suggest not only a song night but potentially an optional after dinner storytelling night – something typical in any village.
THANK YOU
Christopher John
USA
 
May 29 2012
Bismillah
Thank you very much for maintaining and giving yourselves fully and with great commitment to the task of preserving the authentic Ayurveda.
May God bless you and bring opulence and peace to vaidyagrama and Punarnava Ayurveda Trust.
It has been the most profound and life changing 20 days retreat I have ever experienced.
Many thanks
With gratitude
Leon Fernando Del Canto, Doha


May 28 2012
I felt like a fish take to water the moment I set foot at vaidyagrama. It’s so natural, green and fresh at every level.
Dr.Ramadas is a wizard. He takes care of every patient with so much love and compassion. I feel like giving him a big hug of thanks.
The therapists, helpers have a quality that scares me to go and face the world, because I see so much sweetness & patience in them. Also thanks to Aparna.
I have learnt a lot in 4 days and go back in the hope of sustaining what I have learnt. The months to come will speak for themselves and I shall be in a better position to comment then.
I had a suggestion which I did mention to Dr.Ramkumar, which is, there should be a questionnaire where a patient puts in their problems, problem management at home, eating habits presently, frequency, lifestyle at present, sleep and what they expect out of a treatment and to understand what they may be doing wrong and to extent it is practical for them to make these changes in their life now.
Also thought you could have a screen / VCD giving a preliminary introduction to Ayurveda and to vaidyagrama. And some commonly asked questions being answered telecast everyday. This will make it easier on doctors the days they are tired and also not give any misconceptions to students new to the world of Ayurveda.
Many Many Thanks & Regards
Sharmila Taneja
Hyderabad, India


May 28 2012
My experience at vaidyagrama was very different than anything I’ve ever experienced. The first day was a culture shock but the care, dedication and attention of the staff made it an unforgettable journey. I was here for only four days but the counseling and patience shown by Dr.Ramadas is commendable. My sincere thanks to all the doctors & therapists and all the background staff who work tirelessly and constantly with a content and happy smile…
Thank you
Shilpi
Delhi


May 27 2012
I’m grateful and touched by all wisdom, love and light that come from this healing place and from all of you! My heart is full of hope. Thank you
Aline
Sao Paulo, Brazil


May 27 2012
THANK YOU ALL AT VAIDYAGRAMA
THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL AND HEALING PLACE. IT IS VERY NICE TO SEE HOW MUCH EFFORT AND DEDICATION TOWARDS AYURVEDA. THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE AND ALL THE SUPPORT I RECEIVED SPECIALLY FROM DR.HARIKRISHNAN, OM, RAMADAS.
THE BEST THING TO DO HERE IS TO SEE THE MANY HEALING PLANTS, PUJAS. HOW MUCH THE SILENCE IS HEALING. I HOPE TO COME BACK VERY SOON.
MUCH LOVE TO ALL
BADU
Sao Paulo, Brazil


May 27 2012
I feel truly blessed to have had this opportunity to have stayed here at vaidyagrama for 21 days.
I have gone through a magnificent healing process both in body and spirit.
The serenity and sanctity of vaidyagrama has given the hope that a body can overcome any state of disease. I go back from here with a new body and an uplifted spirit!
I truly appreciate the dedication, devotion and service of all the doctors, therapists and the other staff here who have made my stay comfortable and meaningful.
I remain ever so grateful!
Agnes Rajesh
Secunderabad, India


May 27 2012
Thank you all for a wonderful experience! This is a place that truly practises “compassionate medicine”. The place and the staff resonate happiness & truly embody what they preach. I have healed in body, mind & spirit – thoroughly inspired by the humility, the passion and dedication to service of humanity. This is truly a model for healthcare moving forward and places like this make me feel confiden that India’s future is most secure.
Thank you Drs. Raj, Ramadas, Harikrishnan, Harikumar, Om Prakash, Somu, Ramkumar.
The wonderful therapists – Sindhu, Sajitha, Semeena, Indu & Sasikala (& the others I didn’t interact with so much including Ramesh, Mujeeb & Safira)
All the other staff including Mallika, Jayanthi, Manimeghala, Kanchana, Anjali, Padmavati, Shanti, Mani etc.
All the administrative staff including Aparna, Sonia, Kavitha & Kiran (& many others).
Thanks also to my fellow “patients” & their support – Yvonne, Dharani, Alene, Badu, Agnes, Jai, Lisa & any others I may have missed.
Much love & thanks!
Pragnya Alekal
Singapore & Los Angeles


May 24 2012
3 cheers to the vaidyagrama team – “A” class infrastructure, the place is how it has to be; professional Ayurvedic excellence combined with natural environment.
Dr.K.A.Rajan & Dr.Vinod Raj
Coimbatore


May 16 2012
I had a very interesting and emotional experience at vaidyagrama. Although not feeling the physical improvement yet, I trust that they will come after a few weeks and months of keeping the practices of Ayurveda, not just as a “healing an illness” method but as a whole new way of living and relating to oneself, others and the environment.
Whatever physical improvements I feel I can definitely say I learned a lot being here, and my heart has been filled with love, everyday, from all doctors, therapists and everybody that makes the experience of being here so special and nurturing.
Infinite gratitude to you all
Liza
England
May 12 2012
Dear vaidyagrama team, doctors, therapists
We came here to experience Ayurveda and learn about the science of life.
We have discovered a peaceful and loving philosophy of life, and medicine.
The loving nature of the people here, the minds and hearts open, their spirituality are making this place very special.
Thank you for all your attentions, we had a peaceful journey here
Hopefully, we will become our own good healers one day…
We wish you all the best for the future and will spread the good energy and vibes of Ayurveda where we are.
With love, Om Shanti to you all
Aurelia & Florent
France


May 11 2012
Dear everyone at vaidyagrama
Three months have come to an end. Three months during which I had my first dive in Ayurveda and during which I am leaving this pool of knowledge with so much information and faith and appreciation for this ancient science. I had come here purely to study out of and for personal interest after being inspired by Jahnavi from Australia. But on leaving I feel the need and desire to spread and educate people on Ayurveda – a medicine which has remained unchanged and ever fruitful for thousands of years – quite contrary to the everchanging landscape of allopathy.
Studying at vaidyagrama was an excellent choice – I was able to learn exactly what I wanted to learn – not being taught from some pre-ordained syllabus. I loved the classes with Dr.Ramadas – mesmerized at his recitation of the slokas, his explanations of concepts I couldn’t understand his past experiences and probably most amazed at his knowledge of the Latin names, common English names, Sanskrit, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi names of practically every plant in existence! The environment was definitely a world away from the lectures I’d attended in university – 200 students in an auditorium all watching a powerpoint and listening to the lecturer drone on.
Our classes were frequently interrupted by a whole host of people – doctors, therapists, staff, outpatients and my favourite – Rituparna – but this made my learning experience all the more fun. I’ve also learnt / realized a lot on my daily commute to and from vaidyagrama – you can read about it on www.travellingthali.wordpress.com. I sincerely hope I can apply the many Ayurveda principles to my life and tell other people about the accuracy and logic and common sense that is found in this way of life.
I will miss walking to “school” every day chanting my japa in the peaceful environment. Seeing the smiles and receiving the greetings and love of everyone here, eating my lunch on the ledge, looking forward to my afternoon coconut water and fruit, taking a nap during yoga nidra, meeting patients from everywhere and all the deep and meaningful discussions with Dr.Ramadas not just on Ayurveda but on all aspects of life. Many, many thanks to everyone who made my study possible and all the more comfortable. I will really miss everyone and hope to come back soon.
All my love and gratitude always
Niti Sheth
Australia


May 04 2012
I have spent nearly 3 months in this environment. I went through many emotions during my stay. I felt a deep connection with the people particularly staff of vaidyagrama. Today when I leave I have the satisfaction of connecting back with a good community of people who I look forward to meeting often in my life during different stages. Vaidyagrama is a wonderful idea, well implemented
Best wishes
Dhivya
Udumulpet


May 2012
I feel amazingly blessed to be here at vaidyagrama during this part of my life journey. With all the staff’s support (from cleaning, tea, treatments, “how are you?”, space, herb doctors) I am able to go deeper to “whatever” else is to come my way!! Thank you all for serving from the heart and connecting nicely to mind at same time!! I felt all the love and compassion that no doubt helped me with my healing and will continue to!! All devotion and dedication, vision & tireless efforts are HIGHLY respected and admirable and inspiring. Thank you ALL especially my therapists, docs, teachers for dealing with my “madness” as well!!
I wish vaidyagrama much much love, joy and success. It is there to support so many so it’s a given to thrive in loving ways!!
I will email the team all my feedback practical suggestions as patient, student and my family members of Ayurveda!!
Please undersand that it will all be in the spirit of love, ALIGNMENT and UNITY.
From my heart to all of yours
Sweta Parmar
New York


May 03 2012
It is my immense pleasure to record that it is my second time stay for two weeks in vaidyagrama for Ayurvedic treatment with eco friendly nature & location. To my surprise, my prolonged pain in my knee for more than five years has been reduced. I thank Dr.Ramadas and his team of doctors along with therapists and staff in vaidyagrama.
I really appreciate Dr.Ramkumar and his management’s “vision of vaidyagrama”; it is being achieved with the fullest co-operation and dedicated, devoted attention of Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikumar, Dr.Rajeshwar, Dr.Omprakash, Dr.Somu and the team of therapists and staff along with Aparna and Kavitha.
The vision of vaidyagrama such as the physical, mental & emotional, spiritual, social & environmental aspects are being well take care of.
I am also very glad to know that Dr.Ramkumar has already taken the initiative to adopt the neighbouring 22 villages to fulfill the above goal of vaidyagrama including the provision of free healthcare and to reform their way and style of life. Once it is achieved fully, vaidyagrama will definitely be a model to be replicated.
My heartfelt thanks and wishes to all the staff members of vaidyagrama.
P.Muthuveeran
Chennai


June 2012
Many thanks to everyone at vaidyagrama; my doctors, therapists and staff. For all that was done for me (personally) and my well being (treatments); for my body, mind and soul. Vaidyagrama is a wonderful concept and I wish it and all of you a big success
Many thanks
Chawla, Ahmedabad


June 29 2012
Dear vaidyagrama
Thank you to everyone…for my first introduction to Ayurvedic medicine. You have all made the last two weeks a very special experience. I feel this is the beginning of a journey to open my mind to an alternate life of well being and peace, simplicity and love (vs the hectic London life!).
Thank you all for your kindness, patience and support, your encouragement and words of advice are much appreciated – it has been a great learning and self development experience – relaxing too!
And though honestly, I initially struggled to adjust to the diet and medicine, it has proved helpful. A huge thank you to the wonderful therapists; my love to Kanaka, Maya, Sameena, Indu, Sasi and Safira; thank you so much for your graceful cure, smiles and giggles that made me smile every day.
Thank you Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Omprakash for your expertise and experience in treating me.
To Kiran thank you and your team for the food especially Thursday party nights! A joy!!
Indu and Santhosh for always being to hand to help at any time.
I hope to visit you all again some day; and meet more wonderful people at vaidyagrama.
I still think my crazy dream of a vaidyagrama cookbook is a good one – “Basic principles to Ayurvedic cooking” (would be so tasty!) and with beautiful pictures like your Thursday night meal would be beautiful – proceeds could help support phase 2 of your dream here at vaidyagrama to support the surrounding villages!
And it would also be good to have a guided tour of your gardens to learn of the medicinal plants and herbs etc. – but just a thought!
Good health
Suzee and Deepak, London
June 28 2012
Okay now..it is my turn to write. This was truly a healing experience for me and I got the much deserved rest. Some medicines were hard to swallow and also some food was….well let’s just say “very simple” to what I’ve enjoyed but still I am really glad I came here. I feel so rested, unpressured by life. I am truly blessed for this experience because I have met so many wonderful people here.
Starting with the doctors…so very “patient” with their “patients” & always smiling & gentle (despite the fact that they will be taking all the crap from your insides).
My therapists, so loving & gentle i.e. – Sameena & Maya & Sajitha – thank you dearly. And of course, thank you also to my medicines & food bearers whose punctuality & ability to find me always makes me smile. My precious friends that I found here that I’ll always cherish & remember – Ming, Lavina, Niru, Jacky, Natasha, Nirmala, Suzy, Chawla, Steve & Anna. God bless you all always with lots of love, healthy living and the path to consciousness!
Sasikala, Malaysia


June 26 2012
I think Anandagrama is a LOVELY name! And also I think of it as WISDOM VILLAGE HEALING RETREAT.
My time here is too short – only 16 days. Not long enough to deal with some chronic conditions. Never mind – I have to take the ancient Vedic wisdom of vaidyagrama outside with me, and try to adapt it to the airports and crowded transport hubs and overcrowded buses – and continue my healing outside!
GLAMOUR OF SCIENCE – Influenced by the glamour of Western science, many doctors look down upon the ancient science of Ayurveda. They are blinded by the modern scientific research and scientific invention. Of course, the help of science can be taken to a certain extent for certain observations. The instruments that we use should be our servants but not our masters.
We should realize that the science of Ayurveda is adhyatmic in effect. In other words, it points to the science of the soul (my emphasis) through the upkeep of the physical body in perfect order. It is the “science of sciences”. Swami Sivananda, “Practice of Ayurveda”, published by the Divine Life Society”.
A book well worth looking to!
Zophie, Australia
June 2012
Anandagrama
In my opinion this is not a vaidyagrama, in fact this is a Anandagrama. Yes it is true I stayed here for four weeks. During this period I found Ananda in the treatment, the food, the kindness of the doctors and all the staff. Almost all the inmates of this place are very sincere, duty conscious, very attentive to their work. All the doctors & therapists are always serving with single minded devotion and undivided attention to their work. I am very much happy and pleased. While I stayed here, I found my home and my joy. Hence there is no doubt this is Anandagrama.
The management is also good, the co-ordination is very fine. I pray for the doctors & staff that they should give long life, health and happiness to more and more people.
My best wishes. Thank you to all
C.N.Gopalakrishnan, Madurai
June 12 2012
Thanks to every member of the vaidyagrama family for making my stay here a wonderful experience.
It is the generous attitude of every individual and the attained natural beauty of the place that has made it so special and wonderful.
It is a great team effort that has brought vaidyagrama to where it is today & I wish them all success in achieving greater heights without compromising on the quality levels.
Thanks & regards
Jayachandran
Dubai


June 06 2012
As I pack and weigh my bags, readying to leave, with 6 months of medicines in tow, I reflect on a year ago when I was leaving after my first panchakarma at vaidyagrama and the difference in how I feel leaving today.
Today I don’t worry how will I fit all these rhythms & routines into my life. Now these are the “givens” in my life. I structure the duties and pleasures of life around them! I am in love every day. Ayurveda is the lover; is sadhana; is all that connects me to the ALL.
I am ever so grateful for the patient compassion, wisdom, humor, intelligence, faith & gentle loving care & concern which is given by each and every doctor. I carry their gift to us all with me in my heart every day.
During my first stay, I recall a point in the snehapana when I struggled, oh did I struggle! Then…at some point…something softened. Surrender to the wisdom of Ayurveda itself carried me like a river, trust in the doctors’ every word, quoted from ancient texts, replaced fear and my stay here began to reveal another layer entirely. Any clinging to preferences began to dissolve. I received, I received, I received.
I wept. I wept with grief for all the fighting against SURRENDER I had done in my life. I wept with gratitude for this rare experience of being at vaidyagrama. I found in time, after returning home, the spirit and hearts of ALL people here at vaidyagrama stayed with me, and I could feel the love & support of this beloved place even 10000 miles away.
Now as I leave, I still know this will be true, as I say my goodbyes and speak gratitudes. There really is no leaving vaidyagrama. All the caring hands & hearts & loving service is as much the nourishment to the soul as are the medicines & food are a part of my body, my heart, my being. I give thanks deeply for all your offerings, for all you give, every single one of you who serve here at vaidyagrama.
With all love
Dharani
USA


June 03 2012
To Everyone here at vaidyagrama
Thank you for the pleasant and healthy stay and the warm hospitality. Many thanks to everyone involved in making comfortable to Princy and Aunty as well.
I am most grateful to have good experience and look forward to coming again.
Peace and love
M.Nelson & Princy


June 01 2012
The past 4 weeks have been a great experience. Coming as a student but then decided to do a panchakarma which turned out to be inspirational, beautiful and at times emotional journey. I learned so much by experiencing this process and by the loving care and teachings (or maybe I should say counseling of the doctors. Special thanks to Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Harikumar for all the good care. Also many thanks to the wonderful therapists and all the other staff like the cooks and the cleaners. They helped so much to make all of us feel comfortable and happy.
I wish to come back for studies and more treatment.
Thank you for all the loving kindness. I wish vaidyagrama will always keep its purity and be an example of how Ayurveda can make us healthy and happy people in daily life. As Dr.Ramadas says – “Life is easy”.
Much love
Yvonne
Amsterdam, The Netherlands


June 01 2012
I was actually surprised when I was asked to write this since I consider myself a part of this place.
For a person like me who has been indisciplined, vaidyagrama has shown me how to control it. This place has a future and definitely has a commendable work culture. Institutions like this are created once in a lifetime, however there is also much to go if all the dreams are to be achieved. Rome was not built in a day; neither can an institution of spiritual significance be built overnight.
The right people are all there. The path has to be trodden. Thanking Mujeeb, Vinod, Vijaykumar, Sameena, Sajitha, Sindhu, Sasikala, Jayanthi. Special thanks to Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikumar, Dr.Harikrishnan. Very special thanks to Dr.Somu and Dr.Om Prakash. Thanks to Kiran.
Please consider having a recreation room. Cheers to Dr.Ramkumar for running this place as well as it is being run. My wife also wishes to thank everyone at vaidyagrama for making her feel comfortable and at home.
Vikram / Lakshmy
Chennai
July 29 2012
TO THE DOCTORS, THE THERAPISTS & ALL THE WORKERS
THANK YOU ALL FOR HELPING ME AND MY WIFE DURING OUR STAY AT VAIDYAGRAMA FOR TREATMENT. IT WAS GOOD AND YOU ALL MADE OUR STAY HERE A PLEASANT ONE.
THANK YOU ONE AND ALL
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
MAX & JESSIE
July 29 2012
What has vaidyagrama meant to me (Jessie)
V – Valley filled with God’s love and blessings be it spiritually, physically or mentally – name it and you shall have
A – Anointing each and every one that dwells, no matter of what, caste, creed, religion you belong
I – Immaculate, divine, instilling in us the vision which we have lost over a period of time seeking outwardly pleasures
D – Developing in each and every one who abides in the home of vaidyagrama; the true values of life, God has promised
Y – Young or old, all have a say and are welcomed with love and open arms
A – Abundantly blessed and service with love and kindness is rendered by the physicians, therapists, co-workers, housekeeping, front office, back office, kitchen staff, repair & maintenance etc. etc.
G – Graciously awaiting to heal each and every one that comes to dwell with their knowledge and wisdom that they freely give the patients
R – Realizing that they were born to deliver all that they have in fullness to their guests (patients) without any reservation
A – Accepting the will of God, mother, nature, divine has bestowed upon them
M – Mother of all, mother incarnate is vaidyagrama, the healer and mother of all who dwell in
A – Aum (Spirit) of life within us has breathed once again as our feet touched the land of vaidyagrama
GOD BLESS ONE AND ALL
Jessie, Kuwait


July 29 2012
Words aren’t really sufficient to let you know I feel today; am surely gonna miss all you guys here, the doctors, therapists and my dear friends. It is just not the treatment but the environment, the amiable behaviour of everyone around and the little beautiful things that made my stay here a memorable one.
Now I keep wondering if I had come for a treatment or a vacation. Truly a vacation and a healthy one.
The best thing about vaidyagrama is it is a home away from home.
The only thing I found lacking here is a proper security which is indeed much needed as most of the patients are women who stay alone in their rooms.
I wish vaidyagrama all the very best in the future years.
Would love to visit you all soon.
Lots of love & best wishes
Deepa Nair, Dubai


July 28 2012
A lamp dispels the darkness and spreads light. The beautiful lamp of vaidyagrama lights the heart of all the people who are blessed to be here. The light spreads within & out. As the mind is rid of all the darkness, the body heals & is restored to love and serve. Let the light enlighten many more souls.
Dr.Neela, Coimbatore


July 2012
It was a completely holistic treatment. Lots of love. Maya Akka surely had maya in her hands to discover & heal my pains. A magical stay!
Thank you all
Karuna Sagari, Coimbatore


July 20 2012
Thank you so much for the love and care you gave us – all at vaidyagrama.
So much peace and love here – we enjoyed our stay.
Very nice peaceful location. Very friendly staff. Good service.
Thank you
Arvind & Mini, Delhi


July 2012
Thank you so much to the whole vaidyagrama for my stay and for my health I’m taking home.
Here, I can see the simplicity in everything and where there is simplicity there is lots of love. So, some of that energy I am taking with me after all that time I shared with this wonderful people.
God bless all of us
Natacha, Brazil, Sydney


July 2012
It was a wonderful experience for me to be with you and learn to be relaxed and lead a healthy life.
The doctors and the entire staff are very caring and helpful.
Vaidyagrama is a wonderful concept.
Royston Antony, Kerala


July 2012
We couldn’t have asked for better care from such sweet natured and sincere doctors – Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Omprakash, Dr.Ramadas & Dr.Srilakshmi. We appreciate so much your genuine concern for our well being & thank you for all the time you have spent with us every day. We have really felt totally looked after for the entire stay at vaidyagrama. We would like to also give our heartfelt gratitude to all the amazing staff who make vaidyagrama such a wonderful place to stay – Aparna was so happy to help with any of our requests. Kiran made us straightaway feel like part of the “family” and we always looked forward to his innovative Thursday night dinners. Shanti & all the people in the kitchen who make the delicious food, the caring therapists including Saphira, Sasikala, Indu, Vinod, Mujeeb, Ramesh & Santosh, the ladies who clean & smoke the room, the clothes washing people, Kavitha & the admin staff, the drivers, Hakeem & the maintenance crew & the gardeners.
We feel happy, rejuvenated and ready to face the world again. Thank you and see you next time.
With love
Anna & Steve


July 15 2012
Dear doctors, therapists and the rest of the staff at vaidyagrama
It was with great pleasure that I got an opportunity to come at this healing center due to my sister-in-law, Jessie.
I thank each and every one from the bottom of my heart for the warm welcome extended and the good treatment given during my stay.
I also thank my friends Dr.Neela, Jacqueline and Akka (Karuna); they made the stay more meaningful and inspiring.
Also want to thank the kitchen staff for cooking our diet meals three times a day.
Wish and pray for all the vaidyagrama team and for the mighty healing & cure.
If God permits, will surely visit again.
God Bless!
Clotilda, Kuwait


July 11 2012
To the whole of vaidyagrama
It’s probably my fourth visit. I am deeply grateful to Dr.Ramkumar’s great vision & fruition, and to the deep wisdom, kindness, unending patience of Dr.Ramadas and also of Dr.Harikumar, and Dr.Harikrishnan – you have all given me many chances for being well & inspire me too. I always leave in gratitude to this amazing place, the doctors, to the wonderful properties & greatness of the medicines, to all the lovely therapists, to the young doctors, & this is the first time I leave thanking for the food & will miss some of it too – thank you Kiran for making so much effort to please so many people & all the new changes like stotram help in the healing.
Thank you again…I will be back.
Nirmal Rudra, Coimbatore


July 11 2012
Dear Doctors, Therapists, Support Staff & so many folks behind the scenes at vaidyagrama
When one of our friends in USA (Arpit & Archana) mentioned about visiting vaidyagrama for getting an Ayurvedic opinion on the health issue we have been dealing, I was pretty positive this is the RIGHT PATH. As written in our scriptures, the perfect way to heal our body is NOT with drugs but with a better lifestyle!! Dr.Claudia Welch (from US) also referred us here. We initially communicated with Aparna & got going.
The best part of the treatment was the doctors getting to the root of the problem and not the symptom. The feeling of everyone at vaidyagrama was amazing. With someone like Anjali coming and putting these beautiful flowers to the loving staff bringing the healthy food. That awesome herbal tea & that refreshing massage.
I wish your journey & dream will come true and GOD will bless you with his love where you all can heal NOT only the body but mind / soul of hundreds. The makeup of the eco-friendly buildings to the way the food is made with no chemicals used at all.
It has been an amazing time here. To see folks from all parts of the world to get to the best way of treatment is NICE.
The kitchen was an eye opener too. To have all eco friendly amenities is a very good thing & thinking of Mother Earth is real sense.
Neelam & Narendra, USA


July 2012
Staff & friends at vaidyagrama
With many thanks for giving me your healing, understanding, prayers and the still center of being that your attentive care, patience and healing has given me during my stay. I will miss the veggies! And much else
Namaskar, and with love
Doreen


July 03 2012
Dear healers at vaidyagrama
Thank you for all the care and patience that each doctor & therapist has shown in the last three weeks. In fact, I should say thanks for being there for me over the last year. I really appreciate it.
I believe the way this healing village has changed over the last year is for the better but I think you there are more positive changes that can be made.
I feel fortunate for having the doctors that I’ve had and the ability to come here again.
I wish we had a place like this in Australia (hint!)
With love
Lavina Badlani, Australia


July 03 2012
Sai Ram!
My first impression of vaidyagrama was beautiful – the aura and energy of the place; the greenery; the way it is made, the rooms, and the personalized service of the doctors in plain clothes not making you feel they are doctors but HEALING FRIENDS with whom you can talk all the crap you want and they are the PATIENT LISTENERS, HEALERS & DOERS. That was the best thing about vaidyagrama.
I felt like a HOME AWAY FROM HOME. Then I heard about the PRAYERS, COOKING DEMOS on TUESDAYS; THURSDAY NIGHT GROUP DINNER, SATSANGS & EVENING PRAYERS; and FRIDAY the “COW PUJA” – all these spiritual activities were highly impressive and extremely necessary and great because I like doing things in my life. The food, well, isn’t great; and I love simple food but I think Kiran’s Aloe vera & Hibiscus juice & innovations in food are great!! Keep it up Kiran!!
I am sad to complain about not getting towels every day and being left in the oil massage room for 30 minutes because of lack of hot water – no solar power, no gas etc. – I think these things are very important & they should be attended to. Also dinners have to be arrived fairly earlier because we cannot digest the food without being awake for 2-3 hours before sleeping and then maybe hot milk or whatever needed per patient should be given. All the same my heart cries out for vaidyagrama with all these defects. That is the HAPPY part of it. I hope all this is improved upon and vaidyagrama becomes a HEAVEN for me and others in the future in our old age.
A million thanks to Dr.Ramadas for making me laugh always, to Dr.Harikumar for his patience & care, and to everyone else. I met all the nice people like Jacqueline, Nirmala, Chawla, Neelam, Dr.Neela, Natascha – all were very friendly.
And lastly thanks to my massage therapists Shameena, Indu etc. Thanks to Aparna for her services.
GOD BLESS VAIDYAGRAMA and may it become a better place for more to HEAL and take back with them HAPPY MEMORIES
SAI LOVES TO ALL
Jyoti Badlani, Australia


July 03 2012
We shall ever remain grateful to all the “Angels of Healing” at vaidyagrama – the doctors, therapists and support staff – who helped us in the process of healing. We shall always cherish in our pleasant memories, all the cheerful, ever-smiling, dedicated, patient and committed “Angels” who took all the pains to ensure that we are relieved of our pains. May God shower His choicest Blessings on all of them!
We had a first-in-our-lifetime-opportunity to transform ourselves into yet another world, full of peace, tranquility and one with nature.
We wish vaidyagrama the best of everything that it richly deserves.
With love & blessings
Lalitha & Latha, Bhubaneswar


July 02 2012
Dear vaidyagrama
Thank you for your time and knowledge. Words cannot express my appreciation for what you do. May peace, light and love always shine on you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Om Lokaha Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu
Om Sarvesham Mangalam Bhavatu
Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti
Alton, USA




 August 31 2012
My first stay. The wonderful environment with nature friendly approach to everything that is here. This itself gives one a peaceful & relaxed mind that is required for healing.
The expertise of doctors under the gentle leadership of Dr.Ramkumar. Dr.Harikrishnan – the ever gentle & soft voice and expertise. Dr.Om whose energetic and honest positive guidance definitely helps one towards the healing process. Of course the therapists Mujeeb and Vinod and the tender caring hearts of Indu and Sindhu can never go unnoticed.
Thanks & regards
M.Balasubramaniam, Coimbatore


August 31 2012
Dear vaidyagrama team
Thank you all for creating so much with your beliefs and philosophy. I’m grateful for having found a place where one can entirely rest one’s soul, regain energy and focus on healing. Every one of you is so much at heart with it and does one’s best to make us feel better. Thank you all and all the best on your future journey.
Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti
Jasmina


August 31 2012
It is for the first time that both my wife and I had the good fortune to be inmates at vaidyagrama though for a short spell. It was indeed a novel experience at this institution where the doctors and staff take meticulous care of your body and soul. The eco friendly surroundings of vaidyagrama needs special mention. We are indeed grateful to Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Om Prakash who spared no efforts in taking special care of us and carefully monitoring our treatments during our stay. Our special thanks to Dr.Ramkumar who made special enquiries about our comforts during our stay.
We look forward to visiting vaidyagrama again in the near future.
With best wishes
Rajagopalan Nair & Usha, Kerala


August 30 2012
A natural way of healing your ailments through proper care by physicians and motherly care by the staff. Each and every one of them need to be appreciated for doing their daily chores without a murmur. Let vaidyagrama grow to new heights in the coming years.
Thanks & regards
Mukundan Pullat


August 28 2012
I used to deliver lectures in Ayurveda based on my chemistry background and childhood days experience and exposure. For the first time, I am experiencing a small bit of the Ayurvedic knowledge by directly subjecting to 10 days of treatment in vaidyagrama.
I started with reluctance and with a bit of fear whether I can continue and complete the 10 days course.
Literally speaking, I got energized and I am a different person now to an extent of 40% change. That too in 10 days. I liked everything here. If each and everyone becomes more and more smart, vaidyagrama will reach new heights by 2012. Smartness in walking, talking, behaving and so on for integrating modern and ancient.
Your family member
Dr.Gopalakrishnan N.
Directors IISH, Trivandrum


August 24 2012
My second visit to vaidyagrama was even better than my first. It is wonderful to see how the village is expanding and improving all the time. It’s also pleasant to be welcomed back by so many caring staff members. I hope to return soon.
Karen Matz, USA


August 24 2012
This is my first visit to vaidyagrama and I must say I am extremely happy. The doctors, the therapists, the service everything has been so wonderful. I am definitely going to bring a lot of my friends here, and would love to come again soon.
Thank you once again for everything.
With lots of love and wishes
Greeshma Mohandas


August 23 2012
Dear All
This was my first visit to vaidyagrama. After being here for 28 days, physically and mentally I feel like a near fine person. Inspite of being a non-vegetarian, I enjoyed the daily vegetarian food very much. The daily satsang and weekly group dinner etc. were an unforgettable experience. I was deeply touched by the sincere and friendly attitude of the therapists and the supporting staff. I would also like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to Dr.Ramkumar, Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikumar and Aparna for taking good care of me. Once again, I would like to thank each and every one at vaidyagrama for making my life so easy and eventful. Hope to come back again.
May God bless all of you
Regards
Mani Joseph, Kuwait


August 21 2012
This is my third trip and every year I am amazed at the progress vaidyagrama has made. We feel at home here and this says a lot. We can never thank the entire team enough. Kind, caring, professional are not enough words to thank them. Keep up this excellent heaven of peace and tranquility and hope to see you soon.
Thanks
Nazneen, Mauritius


August 21 2012
For several years, I have been coming to vaidyagrama. It has grown year by year into an oasis of tranquility and beauty. The sense of peace and positive energy is wonderful. This is surely brought about by the wonderful staff. The doctors who are all so caring, dedicated and brilliant. All the therapists are gentle and so concerned about your well being. The staff in the pantry, housekeeping are all excellent.
Of course not to forget Dr.Ramkumar who makes this place a wonderful healing experience.
Good wishes and God bless to everyone at vaidyagrama
Thank you
Rashida Anees, Mumbai


August 19 2012
Dear team
Being my first Ayurveda treatment, I was a bit skeptical and uncomfortable. But just after a couple of days, I was with full of confidence and comfortable and was positive that the purpose of my stay here would be fulfilled.
This would not have happened without dedication and commitment of each and every staff here (doctors, therapists, housekeeping etc.). Special thanks to therapists Maya and Indu.
Thanks for making my stay wonderful and I am eagerly looking forward for my next visit.
I am really carried away by genuine treatment given here, the purity, beautiful environment.
Above all, I loved the food here, kudos to the cook!
Thanks to all vaidyagrama members once again.
Good luck
Warm regards
Hema, Canada


August 16 2012
Dearest vaidyagrama team
I would wholeheartedly wish to thank every one of you – the doctors, therapists, ladies cleaning the room, washing my clothes, cooking staff, gardeners – for this memorable experience. Everyone has always showed great warmth, a smiling face and heart and has made my 3 week stay truly a successful one for mind, body and spirit. I loved the peace, serenity, nature, satsangs and prayers, and hope to be back with all of you very soon with my family.
Lots of love and great continuation
Maya Jhuboo from Mauritius


August 11 2012
Many thanks to the doctors and the staff for the dedicated care on the rather bumpy road of my stay in vaidyagrama. It was definitely not the right season for me to come here – next time, I will be prepared better. Vaidyagrama is a wonderful concept. I wish you all the best and that it continues to flourish from here further and further.
God bless you all
Anita Ginter


August 11 2012
Aum!
I came to vaidyagrama with an open mind not knowing what to expect. Slowly I began to understand a little about the approach of Ayurveda through the one-to-one discussions with the doctors and also through the daily satsang.
Vaidyagrama is as much for the physical cleansing as it is for the spiritual awakening and opening up the mind. Truly, a holistic cleansing village!
The dedicated and affectionate doctors, the therapists & housekeeping staff who perform their duty with pride and passion, the ever-smiling administrative staff and also the kitchen staff who ensure our requests are met – all make vaidyagrama a perfect place for anyone who would like to look inward into one’s own body, mind and soul.
During my stay, any request I made, any suggestion I gave, if appropriate, was attended to immediately.
I now look forward to the next set of 3 blocks on the northern side of vaidyagrama.
The prayer all, community center had played a very important role in all of us, bringing all the inmates into a cohesive community.
I would like to see vaidyagrama becoming well known within its own country as well soon.
Namaskarama! Best wishes!
K.R.Krishnamurthy, Bangalore


August 10 2012
Dear vaidyagrama team
Many thanks for the amazing experience. Our family had a fabulous stay, lost lots of weight. You will see us again.
Until then
Francesca & Vetry’s family, Doha


August 08 2012
The experience at the vaidyagrama healing village was just amazing especially the dedicated staff who gave us the best services with a SMILE on their faces.
The ambience was breathtaking. I’ve never experienced such peace and solace.
Did not miss home in another HOME with a wonderful family!
I shall definitely recommend this place to the people I know need healing.
Wish you all the success in your future endeavours.
Best of luck and a BIG BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU who took care of us during our short stay.
Bless you all
Meena Chatterjee, Delhi


August 08 2012
Vaidyagrama is simply blissful. The stay here is a joy because all the doctors, therapists and co-workers gives you a sincere comfort and caring and compassionate feeling. I have travelled retreats – health & luxurious spas, but I maintain this place is genuine and the Best. I go from here happy and will pass my experience to all and encourage people to be blessed with a visit to this place.
Vaidyagrama is neat, clean and bathes in the natural beauty of green pure environment. THANK YOU ALL from the bottom of my heart. Health is wealth and everyone should be aware of this. All my good wishes to vaidyagrama that it grows bigger and bigger and services mankind to attain a healthy body and mind.
The touch of spiritualism is a touch of attitude of gratitude to the Lord which vaidyagrama adds to its treatment.
God Bless
Rima Soni, Mumbai


August 03 2012
Vaidyagrama – this is a wonderful concept – I enjoyed the stay here. My stay gives me lot of good experiences to take with me. A place surrounded by greenery, light hearted people, kindness, caretaking, selfless services, always smiling faces of the staff and spiritual atmosphere really helps nourish one’s health as well as mind. I take this opportunity to thank one and all of you in vaidyagrama. My sincere thanks to all the doctors of vaidyagrama. Treatment was very good. May God bless you all.
With lots of love and best wishes
Latha Mahadevan
Kuwait
September 29 2012
Well, after 100 days, I am officially Kanji-fied....mission accomplished! We are deeply touched by the devotion, humility, love and patience from the vaidyagrama family, especially the doctors and therapists for their care day and night. A special mention to Kavitha and Aparna for all their help, love and support. All our needs and concerns were met with grace and understanding by all.
Such a blessing to have this experience which has enriched not only our health, but our mind, body and soul.
Blessings to All
Love
Jacqueline & Stephen, Australia


September 28 2012
To think we have been searching for the Divine our entire lives, and there it was, at the bottom of a bowl of congee....and in the smiles and assistance of all the staff at the Centre.
Nothing stands out more as an example of this than the act of service at the community dinners by the entire staff. Such an incredible gesture of humility & love. We are so grateful and a small part of our hearts will remain - and about 10kg each.
Love
Katinka & Peter


September 28 2012
This was my first experience of Ayurveda & I must say that as each day went by, I started to understand it more & its benefits.
It is the most unique treatment. So wonderful to go back to Mother Nature and bring body, mind & soul in tune.
This is indeed a unique place. The treatments, food, environment are beautiful.
As for all the people, all the doctors and everybody including Aparna are so helpful & obliging always pleasant & humble. It is my understanding of being amongst true saintly people. This place is close to Nirvana.
Thank you so much. I wish I could have spent more time but alas!
My one not so good experience is the telephone system. I am not a lover of modern technology but in this instance I really needed regular contact with the outside world due to family health issues etc. & needed to keep in touch but found it frustrating not being able to call out. Other than that, thank you all, for a very comfortable, beautiful and educational experience!
Hopefully next time I will stay for longer.
Nirmala
London, UK


September 26 2012
This is the second time that my wife and I have come to vaidyagrama for our medical treatment. My wife's condition has improved considerably because of the excellent Ayurvedic treatment she has been receiving both here and in Kuala Lampur. My own health has also seen a marked improvement.
We were very happy to observe the tremendous changes that have taken place in vaidyagrama since last year. This facility has become a veritable garden of multi-coloured flowers and resplendent green plants and trees. But more importantly we found that the health services have become of a very high standard.
We feel very sad to be leaving vaidyagrama after spending four happy weeks here. We thank Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Om Prakash and Dr.Aruna for having taken such good care of us. Each and every one of them has come to our room 2 or 3 times a day just to see how we are progressing. We cannot thank them enough for the love and care they have shown us.
We deeply appreciate the kindness of Dr.Ramkumar for having continously checked on us to see whether we are comfortable and well looked after. We would like to congragulate him on the great success he has achieved in realizing his dream.
Another important development we have experienced this time was the weekly group dinner on Thursday nights, where all the patients have enjoyed coming together. We were happy to have met so many interesting people from many parts of the world.
We also express our gratitude to the dedicated therapists, cleaners, kitchen staff and gardeners all of whom have made our stay here happy and comfortable.
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
Former President of the Republic of Maldives


September 27 2012
Our first impression on arriving at vaidyagrama was of peace, a beautifully laid out center, greenery all around and melodious bird calls. Dr.Ramkumar and his team have done a magnificent job of creating this center.
Dr.Ramkumar, Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Harikumar have motivated us with their kindness and loving care which has helped us with our health issues. The smiling faces and patience of the therapists and general staff not forgetting Mr.Kiran and his kitchen team have made our stay a very pleasant one. It has been home to home, with utter peace.
The secretarial staff especially Aparna & Kavitha have been very helpful as have been Hakeem, Dr.Aruna and all the other doctors who have been taking care of us behind the scenes.
Not to say the least we have enjoyed meeting many interesting patients from around the world - truly a mini United Nations!
God bless you all
Mustan and Rosemine Currimjee
Mauritius


September 25 2012
Om Sri Sai Ram!
The Lord says that any project/task undertaken for the benefit of people & humanity as a whole will be blessed and His grace showered upon it to remove all obstacles in its path. That is what vaidyagrama is - A beautiful manifestation of love, to be shared by all who have the opportunity of coming here.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all at vaidyagrama!!!
An experience that too enriched this soul, with the wisdom and understanding to make the changes needed....An inspiration "to be the change that I want to see in the world!!!
All My Love
Raj Naidu
Brisbane, Australia


September 24 2012
Although our stay here comes now to an end, we are feeling this is only the beginning.
Our healing process has started here and will continue for the next months and years - not only physically but also mentally and spiritually.
New concepts of thinking, breathing, attitude were brought to us by our caring doctors. We have a lot to think about and we are looking forward to incorporating these concepts in our lives at home.
We want to thank our doctors, therapists, cleaners, cooks, medicines preparers and all the other lovely people involved in vaidyagrama for their loving care.
We felt safe and cared for.
God bless you all and all the best wishes
Barbara & Mike
Austria


September 23 2012
Dear All
What an experience! I have no idea what has happened to me over the past 72 days but I have an intuition it is pretty big! I have been deeply touched by the love, care, devotion of all the wonderful people here. My time brought nothing I could possibly have hoped for but everything I could never have possibly imagined.
The perfection with which the divine plays itself out in this special environment is quite special.
Thank you to all, you are forever to my heart.
Love
Lucy Crisfield
London


September 2012
Dear Vaidyagrama
All I can say about this place, all the love, doubts, dreams & thoughts it brought up during my own journey of healing, is so beautifully put to words by one of my dearest poems. The voice of the Thopi elders in North America, yet equally true in Europe, India or any other place :
You have been telling the people that this is the eleventh hour
Now you must go back and tell the people that this is The Hour
And there are things to be considered:
Where are you living?
What are you doing?
What are your relationships
Are you in right relation?
Where is your water?
Know your garden
It's time to speak your truth
Create your community
Be good to each other
And do not look outside yourself for the leader
This could be a good time.
The river is flowing very fast now
It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel they are torn apart and suffer greatly.
Know the river has a destination
Push off into the middle, keep your eyes open and your head over water
See who is there with you and celebrate.
At this time in history, take nothing personally, least of all, yourself!
Gather yourselves!
All we do now should be done in a sacred manner, and in celebration!
The time of the lone wolf is over!
For we are the ones we have been waiting for!
Thank you for building this sanctuary, where respect and caring is realized for humans, animals, plants & stones...the whole wonderful creation of Mother Earth! And for realising this vision!
With lots of love
Sylvie, Germany


September 18 2012
My dear friend asked me to come with her to India. And course I say yes.
I didn't know anything about vaidyagrama until I got here and I find myself in the middle of nowhere, so far away from home.
In the beginning, I felt I was in jail with not so many choices, but inside of me I knew I was very lucky to be here in this paradise with all these amazing people that I fell in love with. First able I want to thank my beautiful friend Kate Ingersoll for introduce me to Ayurveda that is the key to open a new door in my life, also to Dr.Ramadas and his team for all the patience and knowledge and specially to all the people who work in this place for being wonderful and for taking good care of us.
After one month being here I'm so GRATEFUL FOR LIFE. "LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL".
Love
Connie Liuzzo
New York, USA


September 18 2012
While I struggle each day to be a devotee of the Lod, only here at vaidyagrama, have I been able to so much see GOD everywhere that I look. Every time I turn around - sometimes in the FORM of a smile from one of the ladies who clean the rooms, sometimes by way of a doctor's pep talk, sometimes it is very disturbing my morning prayers still GOD is here. How do you do that?
I will come back again and bring all my friends who are willing and until then I'll try and not lament about missing this rejuvenative experience too much.
Kate
Philadelphia


September 11 2012
Hello All
When I came here, thought it was getting better physically. Little did I realise it was also going to be a spiritual and environmental consciousness well being.
I had pre-conceived ideas of what the hospital environment & treatment are going to be only to have them all blown away. I am not only pleased but proud that an Indian organisation will go the extent you appear to have to pay attention not only the treatment of the patients but also to the environment, ecology, local communities' needs and so on.
As for the staff, found everyone from doctors on down to therapists, nurses and cleaning staff and of course people doing the cooking all are knowledgeable, dedicated and focussed. Enjoyed my stay immensely and hope to return for a full treatment next year. Please fix the internet by then.
Thank you all


September 7 2012
Om!
Thank you all at vaidyagrama for being so beautifully pure. I can feel so much of the healing energy here. I have loved learning from Dr.Ramadas - a doctor full of love and light.
I will be back in the future.
Love
Chanel


September 07 2012
I would like to thank the kindness and positive energy of vaidyagrama. I believe in the beautiful project and I would love to be a part of it one day. Dr.Ramadas was an incredibly patient teacher and I am grateful for all the wisdom he shared with us.
Much love and light to all
Sabrina Baby


September 07 2012
Thank you very much for the courtesy extended to our team from TVSA. The children and staff came refreshed and enthused by the ideas they saw and what they experienced. It has been a WOW experience for every one of them that they will cherish and recall always. The painstaking effort to make the visit memorable is sincerely thanked. The information that you so kindly shared with us will be of great value to our children who are in the process of understanding and incorporating sustainable living practices.
Senthil & Rasika &
Srividya Mouli
Principal
TVS Academy, Hosur India


September 05 2012
Well I do not know where to start but vaidyagrama in these two days has given me immense pleasure. Everything about this place is just different, unique and wonderful. Here I would like to thank Somu Sir for giving us insights on a varied range of topics.
The stream experience, peacock search will always remain fresh in our memories. The dog chasing was thrilling and I will never forget them.
The candle making and soap making (though the aroma didnt attract me), the process did! And the candles you gave will freshen up all the memories associated with this place. Thank you! Once again Thanks a lot!
Thank you
Meghna, Sindhu, Subhashini, Midhuna, Priya and all the other students who were here...
TVS Academy, Hosur India


September 05 2012
Vaidyagrama is a beautiful place to learn about oneself & nature. Every part of, as governed by nature, is nurtured and flourished.
It is awesome and fantastic to see & witness that Ayurvedic lifestyle takes its own redemption right from the growth of grass to men around here.
We too take lot of learning - to live sustainably with nature & environment.
It's great to be here - calm & harmony fills us - it's true!!
Senthil Kumar V.M.
TVS Academy, Hosur


September 05 2012
Vaidyagrama - A place where one comes to heal their physical ailments but walks out healing on a physical, spiritual and mental level.
I feel this my HOME in India where I would be WELCOMED any time.
One would be thoroughly PAMPERED, COMFORTED, PROTECTED, NURSED and NURTURED.
This definitely goes without saying that all this MAGIC happens here because of the wonderful, humble, modest, ever smiling people out here.
Any person you pick out here be it a doctor, therapist or even a gardener they would MESMERISE you with their ENCHANTING SMILE. A BIG THANKS to EACH & EVERY ONE out here for making my visit back home so special.
LOVE & PEACE TO ALL
Satyadurga Subramaniam
California, USA


September 03 2012
To all the vaidyagrama family
A truly remarkable experience with the devotion, care, concern from each and every member - the doctors, therapists and all the staff here. Thank you.
It's wonderful to see the vision of Dr.Ramkumar unfold so beautifully. I would like to wish vaidyagrama the best future in promoting not only wellness but the principals to live a truly spiritual, healthy and holistic life.
Ranjita Balasubramaniam
Dubai
To All of you vaidyagramites :
This was my first Ayurvedic treatment. I came here to take care of my arthritic knees and other joint problems – much improvement. I found vaidyagrama so peaceful & relaxing, and the citizens of this little world – from the doctors to the staff, house cleaning etc. to be really caring and dedicated.
Very impressed with the architecture of the buildings. I was told that the design was all yours, in which case each one of you who participated in the design should be awarded a degree in ARCHITECTURE!
Suggestion if I may :
How about putting some seating in the corridors and the sitout areas?
An easy chair in the sitout areas of each room would be appreciated as so much time is spent in the room
Need a proper reading light in the room since so much of one’s time is spent relaxing in one’s room, reading becomes an essential part of the day
Although a confirmed meat eater, I quite enjoyed the food at vaidyagrama. The “tea” was fantastic.
See you all next year.
Thanks for everything
Narayan Nair, New York, USA
PS – Very impressed with your 15 village plan; I’d be interested in being informed of the progress


October 27 2012
Vaidyagrama is a health service centre. Here the treatment is given not only with medicine but with kindness and prayer. There is divinity in the selfless service to the suffering humanity. I am really happy to see the divine atmosphere, wonderful service (treatment) in a most hygienic place with their dedicated staff.
I wholeheartedly congragulate all the doctors & staff of vaidyagram and pray almighty god to shower his abundant blessings on them.
Sincerely Yours
R.Peter, Bangalore


October 26 2012
Under advice, my doctor in Almaty, my daughter found the concept of vaidyagrama, which was based on the harmony of Nature. I didn’t believe and decided that it is only good advertising. But it is a new campus; there will be new bathroom and will be no fungus.
Now I understand, that I was not right. Everything is natural here. Building, furniture, textiles, windows, doors and smile of the girl therapists.
My thanks to Dr.Harikumar and Dr.Ramadas who listened to my stories about my night and morning pain. I feel their care day and night.
I never forget the smiling face of the girl therapists full of love and light.
Thanks to Mrs.Aparna for understanding all my problems and helping me to visit this magic place.
Also want to thank Dr.Aruna who took care of me and gave me good advice for my stupid questions
Dear Mr.Kiran and kitchen team, thanks for my good appetite. Now I love Ayurveda food.
Thank you, thank you, thank you my dear Shiny and Selvi, Kanchana – I felt your care day and night
Also the rest of staff so modest and modest and hardworking – thank you
Dear Kavitha and Sonia Thank you for your help and care
Mr.Hakeem I am very sorry that our block was your headache day and night
Thank you Dr.Ramkumar and the team; thank you for creating this centre. It’s really “Island of Hope” not only for us, patients, but other people from nearby villages. I wish you good luck in your initiative.
With love
From Yelena Ostanina, Kazakastan, Almaty


October 25 2012
I lived with a notion that life is very complex but my 26 days of stay at this serene place has completely changed my thinking. This place is truly “magical with full of positive energy and vibrance”. My life has been transformed for better and this place has helped me to discover myself. I am carrying back the knowledge of Ayurveda and the basic principle of life “SIMPLICITY”, “PATIENCE” and “COMPASSION”.
While I say thanks, I would like to say that vaidyagrama is like a family to me and I would like to be associated with this vaidyagrama family forever.
I wish vaidyagrama all the very best.
With love and regards
Sangeetha Rajeev, Hyderabad, India


October 24 2012
This was a journey into another world where I felt at home within the first moment. After three weeks, the only desire left is to stay longer in this healthy nourishing and inspiring atmosphere. What makes it so special is the perfect “masala” of knowledge and experience, loving care and humour, dedication and commitment of everybody, spirituality and wisdom and the power of rituals – based on a great vision and embedded in this green oasis of tranquility.
It was a deeply soul searching experience. I especially loved the prayers and poojas. Some knots deep inside me dissolved and there seems to be no need of an arrow anymore. The world now needs a lot of vaidyagrama spirit.
From the bottom of my heart.
Thank you to one and all of you!
Blessings and love
Susanne, Austria


October 21 2012
I happened to visit my cousin who was taking treatment and I was very impressed with the location and environment. After the review of my cousin, mom & aunt, I decided to undertake treatment. This is my first time and I should say it is a truly rewarding and memorable experience.
Would like to thank Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Om Prakash and Dr.Ramkumar for their patient and valuable advice and guidance. My thanks to Mujeeb for his excellent therapy and Mrs.Aparna for all her help. Would like to thank Baby, Kanaga and Fazila for their services in housekeeping and serving meals on time.
Wishing vaidyagrama ALL THE VERY BEST.
With love
S.Chandrasekhar, Coimbatore, India


October 13 2012
I came here without any knowledge of Ayurveda and its treatment. I wondered how the oil will make one to feel painfree which was chronic throughout the day, 7 days a week and 365 days in a year. But it was a wonderful experience for me after the first week of my oil massage. It surely did wonders because of oil as well as the therapist who did the massage every day with a smile and they took my pain as if they feel everyday.
I should appreciate all the doctors who spend their time to educate the patients regarding treatment as well as healthy lifestyle. Satsang became an eye opener to me to bring awareness to my body as well as to my tongue. It will be challenging to win my tongue after leaving this vaidyagrama food especially kanji (which was tasteless when I started but now I started to wait for that “kanji”)
Prayer, meditation, yoganidra helped to calm my mind. Vaidyagrama with its calm surroundings has given rest to my body as well as my mind.
I would like to thank all the doctors, all the therapists, cleaning persons, all the staff, cooking persons who provided knowledge, confidence, rest to my body as well as to my mind, timely food, medicine and comfort. I thank you all for an unforgettable experience.
I wish this team work should flourish to treat the patients who are in pain. I wish each and every person’s dream in vaidyagrama to come true and it will make them happy.
Thanks
Priya Govindarajan, USA


October 11 2012
This is my first time visiting vaidyagrama to see my wife and my cousin sister who were taking treatment here. They said that they feel better. They recovered also. During this time, I met Dr.Harikrishnan; I have mentioned my back pain. He asked me to stay for 6 weeks to take treatment. I stayed here and had treatment. Now I feel better.
Doctors are very nice and simple. And all the staff look after the patients very well. And they served the medicines and food in time. That is more important to patient.
I pray to God that this institution grows to serve more people.
Patient, Coimbatore


October 09 2012
Vaidyagrama….
a home away from home
where you can feel “LIVING”
no doctors here; friends with healing touch and add value to our lives
amazing conduct by each staff member “acting responsibly”
 this is my second visit (apart from my one visit with my wife) and for me vaidyagrama is just like our home
Not picking names; thanking all who gave their sweat to make this place “the best place to be”
Wishing Dr.Ramkumar and friends all the very best in realizing this dream.
Proud to be associated with you.
Vinod, Calicut


October 07 2012
Dear vaidyagrama!
You all are one family to me and I have infinite gratitude and appreciation for all the attention that I have received here for an entire month.
It was not always easy for me, since the challenge to stay put in my self brought all my own ghosts up to the surface of my witnessing, but I always had the good support needed at the time.
I am leaving this sacred place with a warm heart and a peaceful mind.
Blessing you all! With love
Eduardo, USA


October 07 2012
This is my first visit to vaidyagrama. Everything is special here. We start the day with prayer which gives positive energy and the whole environment gives a relaxed mind. For today’s life, it is much needed. My sincere thanks to Dr.Harikrishnan & Dr.Om Prakash. Doctors’ simplicity and caring love towards the patients and the day and night service must be mentioned. The dedicated treatment of the therapists, staff’s sincerity, serving food on time with utmost care & affection – all to be appreciated. My thanks to Dr.Ramkumar, Dr.Ramadas and also to Mrs.Aparna and Mrs.Kavitha for all the help. My full appreciation to the great team effort.
With best wishes
Bakthanayagam, Coimbatore


October 03 2012
The lovely home starts its day with prayer which gives many positive energy to everything. The doctor’s love and simplicity, the staff’s caring and sincerity, the affection and dedicated treatment of the therapists, the affectionate housekeepers and workers, which are the four strong pillars, with spiritual roof of this dignified HOME. What else to say! Keep it up!!
My hearty congragulations and best wishes to every one here. My special thanks to Dr.Harikrishnan. I am going from here after 17 days with good health. I wish to come again to this sweet home only as a guest!!
With love
Saraswathi, Coimbatore


October 02 2012
Hi, this is Meenakumari for second time in vaidyagrama. Everything is special here. Healing, doctor’s care, therapists’ service, food, housekeeping and so on. When I come here, it feels like my mom’s house (no mom’s place for past 7 years). One great thing to mention about the place is that “healing occurs with our knowledge and awareness”. Doctors play an important role in making many things to become lighter in our life.
Thank you “all of you” for all the good happened inside me. Leaving today with good amount of positive energy.
S.Meenakumari, Coimbatore


October 01 2012
Vaidyagrama is not just an Ayurvedic hospital, it was like our native grama or I can care it as our second home. Initially, from the faster world we came in and felt difficult for a day or two; thereafter we feel really very lovely. Usually in a hospital atmosphere, you feel more sick than your sickness. For me, it was a spiritual tour being in the hands of the Divine for two weeks. After my hostel school days, I’ve been back to taking food at proper time. I shall try my level best to keep up the timing of food hereafter throughout my life.
My sincere thanks to Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Om Prakash, Dr.Ramadas where I got addicted to his daily prayers. Of course, our thanks to therapists Santhosh, Vinod and Mujeeb. We should never forget the person who gave us timely food and medicine – Kanaka and Fasila – thanks to them. Our special thanks to Dr.Om Prakash who took so much care of us; vaidyagrama should be proud of having such a dedicated and sincere person. Again our thanks to all the staff at vaidyagrama.
I love kanji and appalam
Yours with love
Patient, Coimbatore
November 30 2012
The vaidyagrama family :
Where do I begin?
From the time, this wonderful, amazing place was recommended to me more than a year ago by my dear friends? Or the moment when I decided to leave the frenzy of life and work in Mumbai, to come away and take a break?
The first time in my life, I was giving health any importance at all. Like all city bred people will tell you the same thing. Work has always been of paramount importance. But with God’s grace, I got this opportunity to come to this most wonderful place and it has been a life changing experience. It taught me how to be alone, by myself and still not be lonely. This one month stay here has proved beneficial in all aspects of life : spiritual, physical, mental and emotional. At all levels, I have grown; and all heartfelt thanks to the full team. I have never seen such wonderful teamwork, where from the people who came to clean the rooms; to the doctors who so piously treat and care for the patients; you leave only as a family member; not as a patient.
May God make more vaidyagramas all over, so that more and more people find joy, peace and healing all the way to their souls!
There is such a positive energy in this place!
May this place be blessed forever!
Panna Jhaveri
Mumbai


November 25 2012
First of all, I would like to appreciate such a wonderful concept. The whole idea of holistic treatment and self-sustainment has really appealed to me and my mother. We really had great and different experience.
This is the first time we are into such a system, though we found it a bit hard to cope with the system in the beginning, but as time passed we really got into it.
Thank you for all the support and guidance and hope that we will continue this relationship in future too.
Jasheer Kadri
Kannur, Kerala


November 23 2012
This small note is to express in words the experience of a lifetime. Blessed by the Divine and guided by the motive of “healing” troubled bodies and souls, the people at vaidyagrama are a family of the most enlightened and motivated. That it will be the torchbearer of our heritage in the safest of hands is glory unto itself. For one like me to experience and participate the experience of a lifetime.
Dilip Choksi
Mumbai


November 22 2012
Dear family of vaidyagrama
To get it cleansed the body from inside is a wonderful experience. I am very touched by your family that you see “God” in every one who comes to vaidyagrama. It is amazing the way you do seva, and with your this attitude, we get cured and go back happily.
I pray to God that vaidyagrama day by day grows and more and more people get benefit.
Thanks so much for everything
Asha Mehta
Mumbai


November 16 2012
Praise the Lord!
Dear Doctors and all the vaidyagrama family members
I came here to be with my dad, who had come for a 21 days treatment, and this is my second stay here with you (lasting only a week).
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. The ambience and the energy of this place is amazing. The stillness and tranquility helped me to quieten myself and put many issues in my life to a better perspective. It was conducive for prayer and meditation.
The love, simplicity and sincerity of each one of you leaves pleasant memories. You practise wha you preach. We don’t find too much of that in this world. I also noticed this place by default has been a sanctuary for many people. Thank you for the ideals you follow here. The simple but valuable lessons I picked up….I will try to incorporate in my life.
Treatments were good. Thank you. Having been in the bosom of nature, I reluctantly return to the noisy world.
Thank you for the physical and spiritual healing that I have experienced; moreso the knowledge that I had acquired when I interacted with other patients.
Vaidyagrama has become my family’s “getaway for wholesome healing” place. Greeting from Peter, Charles, Pathma, Anni and father. He wishes to specially thank Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Om Prakash, Dr.Ramesh Babu individually. Dr.Ramkumar, the caring Mujeeb, Indu, Kanaga and everyone who assisted him. Last but not the least Kiran for the innovative food and Hakeem!
With thanks and gratitude
Flora, Bangalore
Mr.Santhiago, Malaysia


November 2012
My dear friends, doctors & teachers @ vaidyagrama
I came here for some quiet healing and time for reflection & learning. I go away tomorrow with a deep sense of contentment & gratitude for everything each one of you have shared with me and other patients here.
The place is immaculate with all facilities provided with great forethought and care…leaving nothing wanting!
The food was simple, never felt this kind of lightness in the body after a good meal –each meal! I would certainly enjoy more variety and fruits but I understand that each meal has been carefully thought out & planned! Thanks to Kiran, cook & kitchen staff.
The staff, what can I say…never seen a place where all the staff seem so happy & peaceful ready to share a heart warming smile and serve with care. I was very privileged to have the beautiful Maya & Safira, Fasila, Indu, the little smiling Maheswari, all so well-bred & professional too. Hats off!!
The evening satsang, the extraordinarily peaceful chanting of Lalitha Sahasranama held me spell bound each evening – enjoyed and soaked in every bit of it.
My doctors – Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Om Prakash leave me feeling so grateful for the care and concern, always with a gentle smile and a very comforting presence…was like having my mother with me….
Thank you Dr.Ramadas & Dr.Harikumar for the chanting, great voices…
Loved the bhajans and it is nice to see young people interested and engaged in these activities; a rare sight for a city-dweller like me!
Enjoyed the chatter of lovely Rituparna. Got to make some friends from all over the world.
I have found time for myself and been able to spend this healing time after many years.
And for all this experience, I have to thank Aparna who was my real introduction to this place. She is the face of vaidyagrama for me, and it is her commitment, conviction and professionalism that brought me here.
Dr.Ramkumar, thank you for taking time out to talk to me & I am totally inspired by your vision & work. Wishing you and the entire vaidyagrama family from the bottom of my heart…May everything you intend materialize…so that more & more people can benefit from Ayurveda & much more…
“I bet there will be nobody who will come here – to vaidyagrama only once! The atmosphere so magical, the people so loving & caring (and they know what they are doing), a healing & uplifting energy that pervades your entire being…you leave happy, healed, contented, wanting to come again and again…
A great vision taking roots for a beautiful self-sustainable community that is bound to make the world a better place to live in!
With much love & gratitude
Saraswathi V
Chennai


November 2012
I am bereft of words to explain the quiet and serene atmosphere of this beautiful place.
The rooms are clean and comfortable.
The staff are warm and friendly.
The treatment is given with utmost care and concern for the patients.
The food is good and healthy.
Dr.Ramadas is a very kind and soft-spoken gentleman, who along with other doctors, takes good care of the patients.
Overall, the experience was pretty good. We’d like to come again.
K.Sugumar


November 2012
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Each and every part of this place is truly amazing. From the doctors and nurses to the workers, cooks, and plants and bugs. Every part is doing its duty to contribute to the harmony and rhythm of the whole.
Vaidyagrama is a beautiful blossoming of nature’s healing power. Patients are warmly welcome to sit in the womb of Her Healing Energy, and feel at home in that space.
One can find great comfort knowing that vaidyagrama and the Punarnava initiative is reviving the knowledge of the ancient people. Places like this one, with the help of Ayurveda, will heal the world.
Many thanks to vaidyagrama and Mother India for all that they give.
Warm wishes and LOVE
Christopher Pickles
December 31, 2012
Our ‘Vaidyagrama’ experience is a gift given by my friend Dr Srinivasan, Psychologist of KMCH Coimbatore.
I consider this is wonderful gift for this New year 2013. Our stay in “Vaidyagrama Village” is worth remembering.
We were received with smile by Dr Ramdas, Medical Director on 29th Dec . Even though our stay was short we thoroughly enjoyed the stay, hospitality, treatment and food.
We came here looking for a change. We got plenty of motivation to change to a healthy life style.
We were looked after by every one of the Vaidyagrama team.
We will go back with pleasant memories and rejuvenation.
Our best wishes to the team in the Vaidyagrma village for very bright future and pray almighty for their everlasting , happiness and healthy life.
“Happy New Year Team Vaidyagrama”
With love
Dr.N J K Periasamy, Coimbatore
December 31. 2012
Happy New Year
We spent some time in the facility.
It was enjoyable & good for our mental and physical health.
We like to come again.
Thank you,
Dr S Dharmalingam, Coimbatore
December 31, 2012
Hello All,
This letter should b e written in a week from now after I am out of here. But this couldn’t be, so I write now.
I’ve had  some really good times and the worst of my life also.
The treatments were good and I leave here hoping to be more healthy in mind and in body. This will take some patience.
Thank you Vaidyagrama
Love
David Elias, Israel
Happy 2013
December 26, 2013
I leave here knowing that I have taken some very positive steps with improving my health. This wonderful place offers healings at many levels. As I finish my second visit, I look forward to doing my third in the end of Dec 2013. Take time to really get to know yourself and  stay open to everything around you here.
Tom Grant, USA
December 28 2012
Who would have thought this Ozzie would have returned? So many doubted. In fact, Angie & Shantha took bets that when I said I was returning to vaidyagrama, I would change my mind.
Yes, I always say the first time (Feb-Apr 2012) was hell, but and it’s a huge but, it did me the world of good. So much healing from my six weeks. Not just physically but also spiritually and psychologically. This was the kindest thing I have ever done for myself.
Back here for only one week is far too short a stay but I am sure there will be improvement nonetheless.
As always the doctors have been fantastic, as have the therapists and all the staff. There have been many improvements and lovely to see the campus “Green” this time after the wet season.
Perhaps I have changed in more ways than I realize because less is bothering me.
Thanks for all the love, care, patience and kindness
One patient said the other day that I looked like I was returning home when I arrived on Saturday…wow…says a lot
Love always
Linda, Australia


December 28 2012
Well here I am again…8 months later…I missed the cunji…(not)
Thank you to each & every one of you. This healing village is truly an amazing sanctuary! The complete holistic approach, the treatment which I love (special thanks to Maya, you are an angel); the surrounds and nature, the strict diet (no butter chicken here!) the ambience, environment, truly a healthy retreat without the sun lounges & pool! But..seriously thank you for your knowledge and wisdom, kindness and warmth but most of all for your genuine devotion towards a simple and better way of living. See you again soon….
Angie, Byron Bay, Australia


December 2012
To ALL THE PREMASWAROOPAS at vaidyagrama
Thank you very much for all the love and care. This is my very first Ayurvedic experience and it truly is a very memorable one. A special thanks to all the therapists who took much good care of me. A special thanks to Dr.Ramkumar, Kavita and Aparna for arranging all the pujas. It made my trip so memorable.
Thanks to all housekeeping ladies who did a wonderful job of not only cleaning my room but bring some laughter to me daily.
Last but not the least my heartfelt thanks to Dr.Om who was like a younger brother, and Dr.Harikrishan who took care of me just like my father would have.
I wish all of you the very best. May Swami bless you all abundantly
Thank you
With lots of love
Shyamala
PS – I’m surely going to miss you all. I will be filled with all your fond memories.


December 25 2012
Merry Christmas to all at vaidyagrama
My second time for a month long treatment. Special as always and makes one come again and again away from the daily commercial stress and things. Million wishes to Dr.Ramkumar and team of Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Om (as energetic as always)
Wishes to therapists who were close & friendly – Mujeeb, Vinod and Madhu.
Especially a word for Indu with pleasant smile always and Kanaga.
Makes one want to return many times
Balu Mahalingam
Coimbatore


December 23 2012
VAIDYAGRAMA VILLAGE
I have received immense pleasure, kindness and powerful introspection. I very much look forward to my return.
Namaskara
Dharina (Llynda Combs – Walker)


December 2012
Dear vaidyagrama
Thank you and bless you for taking such great and loving care of me for the oh so very short two days I was here!
Had I known what a loving and sacred place it is, I would have allowed a few more days; however the two days here was perfect for ending my India travels.
The doctors are so personable and full of compassion. I learned a great deal in such a short stay due to Dr.Ramadas’s insight and prescription. The food is fantastic and the treatments are divine!
My strong intention is to come back to vaidyagrama November 2013 for a longer stay.
Thank you for the healing!
Om Shanti
Bhakti Foster


December 22 2012
I would like to thank everyone at vaidyagrama for making our short stay an excellent Ayurvedic experience. Clean air, satvic food, kashayam etc. has made us feel so much better. Our special thanks to doctors for answering all our questions patiently and openly. I enjoyed the cooking demonstration. I learnt to make beetroot chutney and wheat dosa. This was very tasty.
I wish vaidyagrama to realize their dream of helping people living simple, living well, living healthy and living happy. I wish them to prosper and flourish and keep healing people.
A few suggestions –
Room lighting could be improved to enable reading
 Food could be made more palatable
Services like internet could be improved
Best wishes
Lalita Singh


December 20 2012
Vaidyagrama – temple of healing!
Moreover the passion and dedication that I have experienced here is beyond imagination! I express my appreciation and gratitude to the doctors who are healers themselves, the care, the warmth and love they have showered on each one here is so true and from within! And the rest of the team be it therapists, housekeeping, kitchen & maintenance. Each one works with full dedication and are always with a smile. I thank all of you for making my stay so beautiful.
I understood very little of Ayurveda and it is only after meeting the doctors here that I have got a deeper insight. It is a slightly different science/theory still going by the early books and making us understand the deep meaning..which is so spiritual and opening up the mind.
I came with the idea of just accompanying my sister and brother-in-law, but as I got involved I realized that if one surrenders and accepts to the environment and the philosophy, there is a lot of benefit.
The center is very beautiful and calming. The vibes are positive…From the city life of Bombay…it was like heaven!
Very relaxing and after years, I am glad that I have the insight of giving time to myself!
Though short, the experience was overwhelming and would definitely like to return for a longer duration in future.
I wish you all the very best in taking vaidyagrama forward! I am sure if you maintain your core beliefs, you will be able to bring in a lot of faith and admiration.
GOD BLESS…!
Lots of love to all
Rita Dalal
Mumbai


December 18 2012
I got a phone call from a friend who was at vaidyagrama taking treatment. She said “Amita you have to bring Harendra here. Your husband needs treatment. It is fantastic and you will need not regret it.” I was due to come to India much later but I preponed my trip, and brought my husband here. It is totally a new experience for us. Though we know Ayurveda, but had never experienced it! The place is calm and serene. Staff and doctors are friendly warm and spiritual. I feel my husband & I both needed this change and treatment. We are very glad that we have come here. Thought is short 10 days! We will certainly return to vaidyagrama for a full treatment. We are touched by the staff and the doctors. They are all so very caring and concerned (hard to find in this world today). They have taken so much pain to explain to us (ignorant ones) the benefit of Ayurveda and how it works for each individual. I am thankful to everyone here. They have made us feel at home! We thank everyone from bottom of our heart. We have learnt a new way of living!
Thanking you all very much
Harendra & Amita Mehta
New York


December 18 2012
How wonderful it has been to see sparks of inspiration ignite, grow, take hold and form into the beauty that is expressed through all levels of vaidyagrama. You are loved, deeply admired and bring forth the highest respect.
Thank you for creating a healing space which resonates far beyond your heartland. It is carried far across the world.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
With love
Kay Hughes and lucky husband Richard who echoes all the above glowing comments! Merci beaucoup


December 16 2012
Special thanks to Dr.Harikrishan, Dr.Om, therapists who all attended to me and each and every one else who work here. The first day I was here alone, I really cried thinking of my mom whom I lost a couple of years ago. I cried because I was guilty that I had not reciprocated her love in all these years she was alive. But despite my guilt I must say I am so cruel that I miss her a lot mainly because I miss her pampering and the care.
I say this here because I got so much of care and concern from the doctors at the vaidyagrama. I felt being at nothing less than a mother’s home. Though I cheated the doctors and exceeded limits in laughing, chatting or wandering, he always found out. Typical isn’t it?
I leave this place with a heavy heart, but I am happy at the same time.
My special thanks to Dr.Ramkumar. My best wishes to vaidyagrama
Geetha Kailasam, Chennai


December 14 2012
To All My Family at Vaidyagrama
I leave tomorrow. I will be leaving my home that is what I have come feel being here for these 20 days. Home away from home!
I want to thank each and everyone here who has made the experience of being here a special one! And all the smiling faces and helping hands from the gardener to the staff – therapists, Dr.Om, doctors & Kiran, Hakeem – all always there to help and answer questions without hesitation – and of course all the doctors – selfless and healing!
The commitment that each one has for this heavenly place is something I take back with me. My stay here has been truly successful in mind, body & spirit. There is an inner peace – I do not remember when in the last 35 years did I have 20 days without an argument or feeling of disgust, anxiety or anger. I experienced this here. It has brought a calmness within me and I hope to be able to keep that with me.
My special thanks to all the doctors and pray for this vision to blossom into a great healing and nurturing community
My heartfelt thanks to one & all
Rhuta Jhaveri
P.S. – Lima, Kavita, Dr.Aruna, Aparna, Sonia – thanks for entertaining my many requests!


December 14 2012
To the Vaidyagrama family
I cant describe how blessed I am by my experience here. The care, love and compassion shown by all is so selfless. May your vision continue to succeed and grow. Blessings to all
Much love
Colleen


December 14 2012
I have great respect & gratitude for the entire vaidyagrama staff. Everyone here has made me feel welcome, safe and well cared for. The doctors are all kind and loving, giving of their time so generously.
I am in awe of the vision of vaidyagrama and pray for continued success & growth.
May each of us plant and nourish the seeds of vaidyagrama in our own communities and that way help spread this amazing vision around the world.
Thank you and bless you vaidyagrama family!
Love
Susan


December 14 2012
Good to be part of this satvic “big dream”. My absolute favourite is all the wonderful, warm, loving, friendly people who create the community here. My deepest gratitude and appreciation for your generous spirit and welcoming into your family. We are all blessed.
Kathryn


December 12 2012
Vaidyagrama feels no different than the forgiving home I imagine did to the returning prodigal. A place and time to atone in a familial embrace. To the doctors, therapists and the extended vaidyagrama family that probed, pummeled, oiled and rid my mind and body of excess baggage, my heartfelt thanks. May your tribe grow and prosper.
Aurobind Patel, Mumbai


December 12 2012
This is my first experience at vaidyagrama. I must say it was a wonderful experience. The care and concern shown by everyone is much appreciated.
Wishing all the best and every success to vaidyagrama.
Thank you
R.Puvan, Singapore


December 12 2012
Vaidyagrama – an amazing place
Firstly, I would like to thank all the doctors, therapists, chef and housekeeping. Ever since young I always suffered from stomach pain. It used to be so bad that I could not eat all my favourite food. Now after treatment & with medication I am able to eat all my favourite food without getting any pain in my stomach. Thank you everybody – I hope that vaidyagrama would be able to cure many more people who are in pain. Once again THANK YOU
Vaishnavee, Singapore


December 12 2012
Veni Vidi Vaidyagrama. It has also been fulfilling mentally, spiritually & physically. I shall return.
Much love & respect for all here at vaidyagrama.
Ashok Vaswani, New York, USA


December 10 2012
Thank you vaidyagrama! Thank you to all the staff – doctors, therapists, chefs, gardeners, room ladies, cows, birds, butterflies and the ever impressive Mother Nature for making my stay at vaidyagrama so healing, so beautiful & blessed.
I take home many wife lessons. I leave behind all that Mother Nature will make beautiful again.
Best Wishes
Suzannah


December 09 2012
When I landed I was gloomy with pain & now I am blooming like a flower with health as good as a coconut tree. If you ask why coconut tree? It’s simply because all you feel is lively green energy “inside” you. You feel refreshed, rejuvenated & here you actually breathe.
At vaidyagrama, life has been different. Your food habits have improved. It’s amazing how simple food and ethnicity of people can do to you. Everyone here is cheerful and welcomes you with all their heart. A simple “thank you” sounds puny compared to the way you’ve been healed. The doctors are definitely amazing. The therapists’s hands are like “goddesses hands” especially Maya – God bless you, you are like a tough engine who knows the pain points even before I knew; Samina – you’re blessed with heavenly hands. The way you were confident about me, bless that lively soul; Sajitha – gal, although you are young, you are good but there is a chance for you to be amazing; not but the least, all the other therapists who worked on me a big heartful of thank you.
My gratitude to all the doctors, staff, housekeeping – Bhagyam – she’s been like a mother to me. Gonna miss you all; Baby – thank you for everything.
Quick feedback – open communication will get you a long way.
I wish “vaidyagrama” all the very best for the New Year and keep many more coming. Cause we would definitely like to see you grow.. Like my dear cousin Kiran says “when there is good or higher purpose, things will fall into place”. Gonna miss you too buddy. Take care of yourself & Be Open cause being at vaidyagrama, one sure can learn a lot!
Hearty thanks once again to One & All
Lots of love, respect & good wishes
Keerthi


December 2012
Hello All
Thanks to the vaidyagrama team for making my stay here “a wonderful experience”!
It’s been long since all these experiences below happened –
I had a chance to listen to so many different types of bird chirps!
I had to eat bitter gourd!!
I had to sleep “alone”!!!
I was away from my “MANAGERS AT OFFICE”!!!!
Internet not being available consistently was a blessing in disguise!!!!!!!
The daily treatments have helped considerably in reducing the muscle stiffness throughout the body.
Thank you all once again!
With great hope of sorting out the root cause of pain in next 3 months using these medicines. It’s time for me to go back to the usual routine…
With a “12 kg” back pack of medicines of course!....
Good luck team
Santhosh


December 07 2012
Hare Krishna!
My dear vaidyagrama
My 24 days stay with you made a feeling of oneness with all of you. While healing is being done in any hospital, your focus on social well being, physical and spiritual well being & eco friendly atmosphere makes you very different from others.
Well behaved and trained staff without any inhibitions is a feather in your cap.
My sincere gratitude to all staff in particular to Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Om Prakash, therapist Mujeeb and always smiling and pleasing mannered Sindhu!
Last but not the least, a suggestion – the bathroom & the treatment room cleaning needs to be re-looked into as leaving to therapists is not reaching your standard – and CLEANLINESS is next to GODLINESS!
With best wishes & sincere prayers
Mohan
Dubai


December 06 2012
Vaidyagrama is a serendipitious surprise. One only returns to a place if one feels at home. This is my third visit!
I am pleased to report that your treatment was most successful with most of the psoriasis lesions having cleared up, the almost disabling arthritic pain limited to no more than morning stiffness and the diabetes gone completely. My heartfelt thanks for your gentle care.
My heartfelt thanks to the doctors and staff for the love and care that you have showed during a difficult period. I feel as though I have become a member of the vaidyagrama family.
My best wishes for all the success you richly deserve
Logan Govender
Durban, South Africa


December 212
Thank you dear vaidyagrama community for creating a “home away from home” and family atmosphere so our love for Ayurveda could blossom and our “swasthya” in all aspects could align into its true nature and be balanced. Thanks for your friendship, guidance, love, care and inspiration.
We pray for your success in all your endeavours as they come from a pure divine place for the better of the world, its people and environment; when the heart of the people is in the right place, success is inevitable!
Thanks and wish you all…the very best always
With deep regards and best wishes
Gaganraj & Rupinder


December 04 2012
Om! The vision of the founder of vaidyagrama is so extraordinary and in touch with the Supreme that it will bear fruits. It already has, as I can experience every day, from the very first moment I stepped into this place. All the encounters with vaidyagrama family members, from doctors to the lady who attends the cows, have been such a heartwarming loving experience. One’s health is addressed not only on a physical level but also on an intellectual, emotional and spiritual level – it is holistic and wholesome.
To me, this is a place of hope. And since the hospital will be part of a much bigger community, it will also be hope for all these people.
My deepest gratitude to all and everyone who has made my stay here an absolutely outstanding experience, it is engraved in, and very dear to my heart.
Pranams, Prem and Om
Christine Burri, Switzerland


December 02 2012
This has been a long awaited 2 year journey. I saved and scraped and worked really crazy hours to get here! I got here just in time as well! I was on the edge of a nervous breakdown. My life has always been about service to others. I have never thought about taking “true time” to myself. Yet here I am on my LAST DAY feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, healthy, clean, strong & ready to conquer the world.
From the moment I got here and was greeted by the whole staff, I felt an energetic shift slowly happening in & around my body. It’s nothing you can explain but it’s something most people feel when they come here. In just two weeks so much has happened not only physically, but menally, emotionally, spiritually, subtly & socially. I was able to let go of patterns that I had with me for years in a couple of days; amazing! I felt completely nurtured. It was such a foreign idea to me to be cared for. Now I care for others! I loved the “round the clock” attention. I truly felt this was my home away from home. I look forward to hopefully having another opportunity to come back here.
Thank you for helping me shed so much darkness to allow the light to shine through again.
Light & Love
Gloria Quezada
Washington DC, USA


December 01 2012
As I savoured Madhu’s hands going over my body with soft, firm pressure one last time this morning, I thought about my journey to vaidyagrama.
Yes, it has been a long journey and I was destined to reach here. The journey began as a team when I dismissed all traditional knowledge systems as bunkum; superstition parading as brands – science. How can anything that is not subject to empirical proof be a science?
In my late thirties, the experience of the rat race of living in a tortured “modern” world, climaxing in a heart attack left me thinking that maybe there was “method” in the “practices” of tradition and that “the new” does not necessarily need to be “good”. But also felt that the practices and beliefs of an agrarian/non competitive/non mercantile/non materialist society would be an anachronism in the 21st century. Any attempt to become that would be futile.
In vaidyagrama today, in my 50s having reached here by accident, not by my design, but maybe by a larger design, I have realized that a holistic lifestyle is possible.
This is not an utopian dream but a reality.
This is not Ayurveda encapsulated ready for consumption, to be popped in your mouth. This is Ayurveda to be lived in, to be experienced. You savour yourself and you savour life here.
I return rejuvenated, recharged, reassured and hopeful that our attempts and fights to find meaning will not go waste.
B.Kailasam, Chennai
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VAIDYAGRAMA TESTIMONIALS - 2013

January 31, 2013
Thank you all the Doctors, therapists, staff at Vaidyagrama  for wonderful treatment & service. I wish you all the best for preserving authentic Ayurvedic care, which is a true gift to human kind.
With love & gratitude,
Kaori, Japan

January 31, 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama,
It is a very pleasant moment for me and my wife to stay at Vaidyagrma. Vaidyagrama memory will stay with us forever. The therapists, doctors ,members, patients at Vaidyagrama were like family to us. Vaidyagram taught us how to face the challenges of modern life and advices us to follow the routine that  are understandable and doable. After staying at Vaidyagrama we all can stay without thinking on vanity and self indulgence & not to devote our energies to jewellary, makeup & fashion. There is so much more to life than this. Vaidyagram defined beauty not as something exterior, like beautiful dress or sparkling jewels, but rather radiance which comes from health, confidence & self esteem. Vaidyagram expert advice will  be an inspiration for us throughout our life time.
Regards
Anchal & Mayuri, Purulia, West Bengal.

January 30, 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama,
You’ve made us very happy. We don’t want to leave you.  We will miss you and we hope to come back here again. We want to thank all our therapists and our doctors for warm hearts and love.
Thank you very much!!
Oksana and Irina, Vladivostok city, Russia

January 29, 2013
Dear Vaidagrama,
Thank you for preserving the authentic Ayurveda and implementing its principles in such a holistic way. We feel blessed to have joined you. We support your vision and will spread the word. We have been here the second time and see you next year.
Poloria P Sepe, Poland


January 29, 2013
All the best for future plans.
Tor Hitchcom, Poland


January 27, 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama,
To be here was divine grace, wonderful place, amazing infrastructure for healing support, dedicated doctors, cleaning staff and all other amazing support. We are all deeply grateful for this healing experience. We have learnt how to treat our body, mind  and soul in more healthy manner. Besides treatment we received informations for our mind ( satsang) and through rituals, pujas and meditations important food for our souls.
With love
Neja, Helena and Peter, Slovenia


January 26, 2013
Dear Friends at Vaidyagrama,
The world is a better place with all of you in it, so thank you for being here. I feel so blessed to have found you .Thank you for inspiring me as I walk these roads towards absolute love. I promise to spread the word. Keep up the good loving work. See you next year,
Kizzy Knight, UK


To,
All the loving, wonderful at Vaidyagrama,
Thank you for a truly inspirational and transformational experience. I have such admiration for your vision and mission, what a blessing to the world! I was not entirely sure what to expect ,but knew deep in my heart that this would be a pivotal part of my “rebirth”. Thank you , thank you, thank you all for the loving support you give through the process, and your commitment to a wholesome nourishing way of life. My mind, body and spirit are cleansed, rejuvenated and I am ready to begin the next chapter , of my life with vibrancy, love and compassion. Can’t wait until my return.
Julie Gammon, Maine, USA


January 20,2013
Pranams!
What to write on the evening of auspicious Sarpa pooja? Vaidyagrama is a blessed place/loka that receives and gives blessings. It has a free flow and structure, at the same time.
It supports with kindness and laughter, but teaches the dharmic way.
It is a realized vision, a pioneer of sorts  inspiring to live via truthful way. The spiritual aspect is the foundation and only spirit will show where it is going to grow. I am sure when I visit again, the place will be changed. The seed of love and understanding is bound to grow. I wish to take the prayer singing with me to fill my mind when it does not feel to be filled.
I came with no expectation and am leaving filled with wonder where there the seeds planted in the here will grow.
May we all continue to prosper and grow towards the self and support one another.
With gratitude,
Dr Martina Zisk, Prague, Europe.
January 29, 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama,
This is one of the most wonderful and inspiring journeys I have done in my life, a journey into myself. My stay here wasn’t planned as I was supposed to go to a pilgrimage through India. Due to a slipped disc I had the luck to do the pilgrimage at Vaidyagrama, which was one, full of peace, healing and an abundance of love. I am truly grateful for this opportunity. Thanks to all of you who have helped and supported me on my journey. What I really understood in these 29 days is that healing can happen when you surrender yourself in the process, letting go of the old patterns and just trust that all will be fine.I will  go home with the loving kindness of Vaidyagrama in my heart and a big smile on my face.
With love,
Susanne, Germany


January 18, 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama
Even before leaving his place of healthy and spiritual inspiration, we plan our third trip already to come back next year. I can even imagine to live here, when I’m old and all other duties are finished. It is exciting to see this place growing from year to year.
In gratitude,
Florian, Australia


January 18, 2013
No words can express my feelings for Vaidyagrama and the people and community here. Thanks for all the sharing, Will try to be a good messenger.
Daniella, Australia
January 18, 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama,
Thank you for looking after and caring for me for the last eleven days.I feel rejuvenated  and ready to go back out into the world. I am very impressed by what you are building here and with you luck as you grow. I really enjoyed learning about the founding principles and vision of Vaidyagrama. Thank you to all of the staff who looked after me and created such a supportive and happy atmosphere. One thing that could have helped me here  would have been greater clarity. I wasn’t always clear on what was going on or why, both in terms of my treatments and in relation to activities in the hall.
Thank you again.
Jonathan, England.


January 18, 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama,
You are an inspiring model of community and environmental well-being. Thank you for focusing on both inner and outer health. I feel revitalized and eager to share your vision with others. I love Maya, her treatments are lovely and appreciate the many smiling faces of the staff. If I could add anything- restorative yoga and more fun (movies? Games?) activities. Thank you for healing the world in so many ways.
Cyd Bernstein,  California, USA


January 16, 2013
Loving Vaidyagrama Healing Village,
Sadly I must leave today after 42 days of treatment. Selecting sabji & Kanji plus as much silence & solitude as humanly possible, fully surrendering to the process, I experienced deep healing on every level. Physical, mental and spiritual healing. Agni hotra and prayer in the yoga hall twice each day, visiting the cows, watching and listening to birds and breezes in nature sustained me and supported healing. The doctors listened to me & observed me well, prescribing treatments and herbs that really helped. The doctors counseled me well. Expert staff gave consistently excellent treatments. Nourished perfectly, my healing was supported in every way.
Thank you all
Mokshatanand, Phyllis, UK


January 15, 2013
New year and Pongal greetings to the Vaidyagrama family members.
I loved the atmosphere in vaidyagrama, and the loving and supporting attitude of all here. When I came here I had pain and numbness in my leg. After taking treatment and having the food here, I am much relieved of the pain. I was not able to balance my leg since last few days. But now I am feeling better.
I feel fortunate to have got a chance to come here and get to know everyone. I was able to be at peace and felt happy being a part of the prayer sessions in the morning and evening. I am confident that with the medicines that I am going to take, I will recover fully.
I offer my humble gratitude and Namaste to all. I pray to god for the progress of this hospital.
With love,
N D Savithry, Srikrishnapuram, Kerala


January 15, 2013
We had heard about the Vaidyagrama and the excellent treatment (Ayurveda) given to the ailing people and we had been also feeling to come here for sometime.
On coming here, the doctors enquired about our health problem in detail  (A to Z) and they advised to get admitted for treatments. We got admitted and started treatment and after 15 days treatment we have found that the institution is much more than what we had heard. We are leaving here after getting complete relief from our ailments both physical and mental. It is only due to the earnest, sincere and dedicated service and treatment by the Doctors and their team staff. We also feel to continue for some more time here but many more ailing people are waiting for treatment. We are glad that this institution is on the way for further expansion and we wish that it will become an internationally famous treatment centre shortly. It has already become so famous as many foreign people (from UK, USA, Russia) are already under treatment here.
The facilities offered for inmates for Prayer/ relaxation etc are another feathers to the institution. We wish the staff both medical technical, paramedical and others will continue to dedicate their duties for further and further growth of the Vaidyagrama. We again express our gratitude and thanks to the staff for the excellent treatment given and we are leaving with full happiness. We have no other words to express our gratitude and thanks.
Thanking you,
N P Nambudiri, Srikrishnapuram, Kerala


January 14, 2013
Vaidyagrama is not merely a healing center or a place for developing your mind, body and spirit, it is also a place where one learns to live with  nature and respect the environment. For those with health problems, it promises cure with traditional ayurvedic practices unsullied by modern adaptations. While curing all kinds of illness, this place forces everyone to respect nature. The doctors and other staff are dedicated, helpful and efficient. Still in its infancy, I envisage a great future for th is unique institution which teaches mankind to live in balance and harmony with nature.
M K Rathindran, Gurgaon, India


January 12, 2013
Dear all at Vaidyagrama (especially Dr Ramdas, Dr Aruna, Maya, Shashikala, Aparna, Omprakash)
Thank you for the most wonderful,  healing care and attention for the past 16 days. You are all so deeply compassionate & dedicated . I felt completely looked after & feel some deep healing has taken place. It has also been wonderful to extent my knowledge, experience & understanding of this truly healing science. Everything has added to my healing . The delicious, beautiful foods, the glorious treatments from Maya & Shashi, the Yoganidras, the satsangs ( which are really great opportunities to ask questions and learn more) +the prayers.
You are all contributing to this very special healing environment, quite unlike anything I have known.
I will be back in Dec 2013 with others, (I hope). I look forward to receiving my full panchakarma and practicing more singing for group suppers!! It will be wonderful to see Vaidyagrama, Punarnava glow and spread further healing.
Emily Reed, London, UK
January 10, 2013
Beautiful peaceful place with lovely smiling people, trying to help you. But food is a big problem. Very disorganized and gas forming. Badly cooked and served in an unappealing manner, not keeping with ayurvedic principles of contrasting colors and 5 tastes. Last year food was nice and simple, this year too haphazard.
I want to come back. I want to send friends and students! I hope momentary food obstacles can be overcome as this is potentially the most healing environment I ‘ve ever found .
Swamini  Saradananda, London, UK
January 10, 2013
My heartfelt thanks to all those at Vaidyagrama who have lovingly cared for me over the last two weeks. It has been a truly wonderful healing and extraordinary time. I felt surrounded by an authentic loving and healing energy, not only that but I have learnt a lot and had the opportunity to go deep within.
During this time a great leap in personal evolution has been made possible, and it is only the beginning! The profound sense of peace that pervades here is all enveloping! I have found it challenging, inspiring and (third) eye opening. I am completely grateful, and I bow down to your efforts , and give my thanks
Caroline Tautz
January 9, 2013
Dear members of Vaidyagrama,
I wish to begin with thanks from heart for the love that you spread! The love is bigger than medicine itself. We stayed here for more than 3 weeks now. Though it is the first time we are visiting Vaidyagrama, we both felt at home. I have never received such care and concern from any other treatment place before.
Awesome team work, lovely hospitality and we should mention that we got great opportunity to meet many eminent people during our stay here.
We will surely plan to comeback next year to spend some really good time on self realization which will make us realize and identify the reason for existence on earth. Once again thanks a lot for all the love that you showed.
We must mention that we both got lot of time together here!!
Reshmi & Vikram, Dubai
January 7, 2013
Om Namah Sivaya,
Blessed souls of Vaidyagrama!
Thanks for your love and care. I felt really at home among you and with all of you. You have made this place a peaceful, beautiful and spiritual one. Your wholesome concept including physical, mental, emotional, social, environmental and spiritual aspects is exactly what is needed in the world today. I was always looking for an Ayurveda Retreat like that. Congratulations and thanks to you for your great work and universal vision. I would like to support you in your endeavour.
Please let me know what I can do ( e.g for social welfare of the villages)
Om shanti and Prem
Gabriele, Munich, Germany
January 6, 2013
In this place all are very loving and have the serving attitude. The staff are very good. They give medicines and treatments on time. The attitude serve is very good and the arrangements are good. It is a very healing hospital.
Thank you,
Rajlakshmi
January 6, 2013
A great place to relax and heal. Very  friendly staff and concered doctors.
Shalte, NYC, USA
January 6, 2013
Dear Doctors & staff of vaidyagrama,
I have no words to express my gratitude to all of you for the care and concern that each one of you have shown to me during my 3 week stay here. It has been an amazing experience. I came with an open mind and received much, much more than I ever imagined.
I truly enjoyed the morning and evening prayers and the ashram like atmosphere of Vaidyagrama.
Thank you , Dr Harikrishnan for the treatment plan for my knee. Deep gratitude to Dr Om & Faseelah, whom I encountered many times during the day from 5.30 am in the morning till 8.30 pm and they never once failed to smile !!
I leave Vaidyagrama, physically , spiritually and emotionally rejuvenated.
MAY GOD BLESS VAIDYAGRAMA,
Love and regards
Subadra Subramanian, California, USA
January 5, 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama family,
I had the chace to stay here for 13 days. I ‘m very grateful that I could come before the Yoga Ayurveda Retreat started. It is wonderful, peaceful place- something very special in India, a place to recover, to nourish, body mind and soul, to have time for myself! Thanks for all the wonderful “caretakers” the friendly faces, and thanks for the pujas, together with the chanting. I hope to come back for a longer stay and I hope my little tree will grow!
Warmest regards
Gisela B, Germany


January 5,2013
To all the special people who make up Vaidyagrama,
I came with no expectations, I surrendered to the experience. I received the caring, nurturing from everyone here with such heartfelt care.
I was here with Saraswathi on a Yoga Ayurveda Retreat from which I learnt so much.
It is truly a special place that will continue to blossom.
Thank you all so much for all share.
I especially liked to plant the tree. May it grow well as this place will. I leave with an open mind and a light in my heart.
Blessings!
Glenda Hartley
January 5, 2013
Dear Staff of Vaidyagrama,
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I came here,but everything has exceeded that which I thought.
I am so proud, as an Indian, that our heritage and treasures of the past are being followed with simplicity devotion and love.
May you always continue to have this resonance and energy that comes through every day during puja time. It has been a wonderful experience and I thank each one of you for your shraddha. A special thanks to Sindhu for always smiling and Dr Ramdas for being so open.
Karishma
January 5, 2013
I feel blessed to have completed my last steps of life during 2012 and receiving all the rest and refreshing energy through loving and caring attention of the doctors and each one of the Vaidyagram staff. Together they took care of each of the needs for full rejuvenation of my body during my stay here. I now feel ready to go out for the next steps in life, with full conviction that anytime, when I need care for healing and rejuvenation, the ever smiling & loving family members of Vaidyagrama will be there to support me.
My deep regards to Dr Om Prakash for always being there, through everyday and through every part of my stay here. He brings an immense amount of energy to the place. Special thanks to Faseelah for her persistent attitude to keep smiling while serving everyone.
Rajeev, Chennai
January 3, 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama,
Thank you for all your support, care patience and understand during our 33 days stay here. We have learnt and understand a lot from here and will always remember the 3 Ps that is patience persistence and perseverance, not forgetting this motto “ Live Simple, Live Well, Live Healthy, Live Happy”
May God continue to shower this place with abundant blessings and God bless all the Doctors and staff of Vaidyagrama.
Kuala Lampur, Malaysia


January 3, 2013
Thank you to all Vaidyagrama for all that you offered to me in the last 4 weeks. Body mind and soul were equally taken care of. This wonderful place reminds me of a monastery, as serving, love and simplicity are the 3 pillars Vaidyagrama is founded on.
No wonder all kinds of people come together here in the harmonious way. Today I leave full of gratitude having had the chance to experience that it is possible to live In a community built for the benefit of all.
With love,
Golnell.


January 2, 2013
I came four weeks ago and had the impression of landing on an island with very friendly strangers.
Due to the prayers, rituals, treatments, consultations, meals and social contact with ‘ayurveda addicted’ from all parts of the Vaidyagrama family and the island turned  out to be a continent of spiritual wisdom, philosophy and natural beauty which come along with health.
Thank you for this
Mathias, Germany

February 28, 2013
I am grateful….
Thanks
Beata Christine, Poland
February 28, 2013
Oh Vaidyagrama
My beloved village
Stretched under Indian Sun
Brushed with the warm wind
Lulled with birds melody
Hailed with the nature’s silence
And by the smile and loving
Care of all people and doctors
Which my heart remember forever
My Vaidyagrama,
Written down in my soul,
By care and tenderness
With surrender and gratitude,
Healed and cleansed
I am going back home
The same
And completely different whatsoever.
Non smoking Polish Poet
Beata Ksiazek, Poland


February 28, 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama Community,
Do you know that you are unique?
All of you?
It will be hard to explain in Poland what’s so unique here. We are just living in peace taking our treatments and medicines. And meanwhile everything here is extraordinary. May be that’s because there’s the same level of knowledge and faith. And this helps you not to be bored with the patients. And that’s why every patient here can feel caring and healing energy coming from you. Thank you so much. I wish more and more people could come to vaidyagrama to experience its energy.
Manana, Poland
February 27, 2013
Dear vaidyagrama team,
First of all, I’d like to thank my doctors for being so patient and caring over these last few weeks of my stay here. I appreciate their honesty and words of wisdom. I wish the team all the best in their efforts to expand however I do see they may lose quality. I suppose this being my third visit attests to the fact that this place has a remarkable healing quality but I do perceive the standard being dropped with expansion, professional staff with a good understanding of customer service and standards to be maintained in an environment  so that one can heal is necessary.
I have enjoyed my stay here and hope to be back soon.
With love and regards
Lavina Badlani, Australia
 February 24, 2013
DEAR VAIDYAGRAMA TEAM,
THANK YOU
FOR CREATING A SPACE
FILLED WITH SPIRIT
WHERE ONE CAN SAFELY OPEN
TO HEALING ON ALL LEVELS
AND DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF LOVE AND LIFE
THANK YOU,
FOR KEEPING YOUR VISION GROWING
THANK YOU,
FOR KINDNESS AND LOVE THAT
YOU SPREAD INTO THE WORLD
THANK YOU
FOR BRINGING THE SCIENCE
OF AYURVEDA INTO OUR LIFE
MAY THIS PLACE AND ALL BEINGS HERE
LIVE IN HAPPINESS AND LOVE
I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST
BELA, CZECH REPUBLIC, EUROPE.


February 24, 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama doctors and staff,
The reason I came here and took treatment was because of my son Ajit Kumar. He is working in Kuwait Oil company. Dr Ramkumar and Dr Ramdas visited Kuwait and conducted a workshop on Ayurveda treatment. We understood that there is cure for my ailment in Ayurveda. I  thought there was no cure for  my disease, but I started seeing a change for the better after taking treatment at vaidyagrama. I am sure by the time I finish taking the course of medicines prescribed I will be completely cured.
I fondly remember the instructions and advices given by Dr Harikrishnan. I am thankful to Mr. Mujib my therapist. I also thank Dr Om Prakash and Dr Ramesh Babu for  their service. I wish this organization all the best.
With love
Gangadharan, Kannur, Kerala
February 24, 2013
My arriving at Vaidyagrama was by pure accident. I was going for treatment at a Kerala Treatment centre with my brother. Since they wanted us to change our date at the last minute, my uncle Ramanathan suggested Vaidyagrama, as he was coming for treatment with his wife Rajam.
The day arrived. We were introduced to the vaidyagrama “tea” followed that evening by the first vaidyagrama dinner. During the night the power failed a couple of times. We were introduced to vaidyagrama routine, by the next day I was ready to escape from the vaidyagrama ‘camp’.
I was persuaded to give it a try for a week by my relatives and in a week, I had lost a couple of pounds. It was this loss of weight that made me decide to give it a try for the entire three weeks.
If the ‘Dream’ of Ramkumar and associates are to come true in establishing an Ayurvedic centre then a few 21st generation equipments needs to be incorporated in the design to make it a success.
1.The email facility needs to be updated.
2.The telephone system needs a total change including answer phone facility.
3.Shortage of power can be overcome by installing solar panels  on the existing roof area. The present roof structure if fully covered will provide adequate power to meet hot water requirements and also provide power for fans and electric bulbs. May be it provides extra power that vaidyagrama can supply to the grid.
Currently if power fails we need our friend Om Prakash to switch on the generators.
And finally satvic food does not mean spice less as our okra delicacy has shown, I am going to send some recipes to meet your exacting conditions.
With the above improvements in place we cannot see how this place could not provide ideal condition for the sick people but also provide a hiding place for the over worked and underpaid people who are looking to hide away for a few weeks from their busy life in our fast running world.
We wish to thank the doctors and the therapist for all the assistance during our stay here. It goes without saying that there are others behind the scene staff  who get our thanks as well.
P K Parameswaran & P M Ramanathan
February 23, 2013
Thank you for looking after me well. It is my second visit, was here one year ago, because the first visit was a full success meaning, my knee pain completely vanished about one month after I left here. So naturally I have great trust in the team of doctors and therapists. May be next year I can write that my chronic sinus also vanished.
Thank you,
Maria Wirth, Germany
February 21, 2013
To all the wonderful Vaidyagrama team,
Thank you for the healing space you have created, It was a truly transformational experience to stay here for three weeks. It is really a divine place for healing body mind & soul.
I leave this wonderful place with an open heart.
Thank you!!
Tanya, Austria
February 19, 2013
Dear Team Vaidyagrama,
This is my second visit to this wonderful place and I feel like coming here again and again. In the last six months, vaidyagrama has grown more green, more vibrant, more active and more global. We get to learn more from this place, what planet earth has got to offer.
There has been a marked improvement in my health. I owe my sincere thanks and gratitude to the entire team of doctors, therapists and others at vaidyagrama. Each one of them is so dedicated, ever smiling and caring. May god bless them in abundance.
My special thanks to Dr Ramadas, Dr Harikumar and Dr Aruna, therapists (Safira, Selvi, Rajee) who gave lot of personal attention and care.
Once again many many thanks “Team Vaidyagrama”
Warmly
Latha, Bhubaneswar, India
February 18, 2013
Vaidyagrama is such a beautiful sanctuary and a welcome relief after two intense weeks stay in Chennai.
My  first two days when my body was forced to stop and what a delight it was to just to rest quietly, listening to the beautiful birds sing in the mornings and feeling the healing sights & sounds of nature.
It was a blessing to have Dr Ramesh’s kindness and smartness as I had been feeling anxious about my condition and also to have the calm sturdiness of Dr Harikrishnan who was also able to put my mind at rest and answer my questions.
Jane Craggs, MCR, UK
February 16, 2013
Very grateful for the days I spent at Vaidyagrama. I feel the love everywhere here. Every  smile from Doctors to staff, lovely team will be missed.
My humble pranams
Anadi
February 17, 2013
Dear Doctors of vaidyagrama,
Thousand congratulations to all of you for doing such wonderful work. I am sure you have cured so many people and changed their wrong habits which caused their problems.
I was told that you have got many more centers in India dealing with the same problems.  I am sure you will have many more centers like these.
We have learnt a lot of things about what habits we need to change like lemon, yoghurt etc. But I cannot survive without yoghurt so that will be impossible to put into practice.
The staff have been very co-operative & helpful.
We wish the organization all the success.
Dr.Vasant Shah & Shakuntala Shah, USA
February 15, 2013
I would like to thank all the souls who work with integrity, modesty and love. I feel very grateful for all the caring tenderness which has played a fundamental part for my healing process. Its been a journey, not an easy one but a curable one !!! OM SHANTI!
Jeanne
February 15, 2013
Vaidyagrama is set in such a serene and lovely place and after 2 weeks studying in the noise & bustle of Chennai to arrive where there are no traffic noises, just the sounds of birds, the breeze in the trees and the cows was a wonderful relief.
I leave after 5 days relaxed and rested and am thankful to Doctors Ramesh for his gentleness and kindness and Doctor Harikrishnan  for his patience and logical explanations.
I am particularly thankful to Sindhu and Kanaka for the wonderful massages and humour they bring to the treatments.
My only regret is that I was discouraged from taking my early morning walk in the surrounding fields, plantations and nearby river bed, this is such a lovely area and it is sad not to be encouraged to wander where you can see peacocks, eagles , the cuckoos and many other beautiful birds, to be with such nature is so healing. Thank you for the care and hospitality.
Lou, Manchester, UK
February 15, 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama Family,
You became a true home for 35 days for me and my husband. We thank our bright and positive Doctors (Dr Ramadas and Dr Harikumar), my full-of-care and personal-attitude therapists (Safira, Selvi, and Raji).
I loved cooking classes (Kavitha), satsangs, and spiritual movies. Now with all the knowledge, we’ll keep our healing process at home.
Thank you to each and every person who contributes to the patients so much.
We’ll keep vaidyagrama in our hearts.
Goodbye!
Katya and Oleg, Vladivostok, Russia.
February 13, 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama family,
It gives me great pleasure to write a few lines about this wonderful place.
This is not only a rejuvenating centre, it is also a holiday place. When I entered here, I was a little disappointed as I entered barren land with a few buildings. I even mentioned to Mr. Hakim, that I might go back in the same car. It took me two days to get acclimatized to food and routine here. From third day onwards I started liking this place. There is cure for our health, there is spiritual atmosphere and above all loving people who are always smiling and ready to help. It looks, as if I have had a rebirth here. At my age I never expected to get well in such a short time. I am going back with good health and above all good memories.
I met a lot of people from different parts of the world. We mingled so well that we forgot that we were from different continents and speak different languages.
The thing, I really appreciated here is the same rule, same treatment and I am told same charge for everybody. I pray God for this wonderful place to grow and spread to all states in India and even abroad.
My sincere thanks to Doctors and Dr. Ramkumar, specially for having made my stay a pleasurable one.
With my blessings to all,
Meenakshi Balakrishnan, Bangalore.
February 13, 2013
So so grateful for this most wonderful outpouring of love and devotion they call vaidyagrama. My experience has been illuminating on all levels. The body pulsating with the rhythm of nature from the cosmos to the exquisite songs from all the animals & plants reverberating & cleansing to the deepest layers the mind becoming clearer, the heart more joy. The highest intentions have been laid in the earth & you feel it in the walls. I thank you for your inspiring teachings, the hilarious garden walks, even more hilarious cooking classes, the sweet colorful women & their smiles, our sing-a –songs on community dinner nights & the food was great, simple & good. Dr Harikrishnan, thank you for your sincerity. Dr Om for your smile & constant help. Malliga for putting flowers on my Ganesha, Kiran the constant story teller! Dr Ramadas, Hakeem &  beautiful Aparna, Indu, Shreesha, Sindu, I love you all!!! Thank you!! Deep appreciation for creating such a sacred space in this world. Yes, I will return.
My abundant love
Gaia, Sunshine coast, Australia.
February 13, 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama team,
Before coming to this place, my expectation about ayurvedic treatments were very low and didn’t have much belief in how just sticking to some vegetables and having massage would actually help me in my weight loss.
However, I did the Snehapana treatment and realized that they are not only helping to lose weight, they are also showing how to live a lifestyle which most of us lack these days.
After my treatment I have lost approximately 8 Kgs and considerable amount of toxins and fat has been removed from the body. I feel a lot more healthier.
This place is genuine and is following strict ayurvedic principles and is purely treating patients without any monetary benefits in mind. There is a culture within the Vaidyagrama that is infused in the Doctors and staff alike. They treat the patients with so much care and love that you would not miss home.
This might be the reason why they have lot of guests who have been coming here for several years due to the serious benefits that they gain out of coming to this ayurvedic haven.
Wishing all the team the very best in the future.
Shahid, Dubai
February 11, 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama family,
Having read some of Dr Svoboda’s  books, and on learning that he recommends  Vaidyagrama, we came to this   beautiful, serene ayurveda hospital for a 21 day treatment. Of all the many ayurvedic facilities where we have taken treatment, vaidyagrama stands out as the most authentic ayurvedic  healing centre where the staff greet you with a smile and the doctors who visit you daily in your rooms also show great concern and care for your wellbeing.
We were inspired by the ever- smiling, ever helpful  Dr Ramadas, the gentle soft spoken Dr Harikumar, the motivational  satsangs & talks led by the very knowledgeable, dignified yet humble Dr. Ramkumar, who inspite of many of his responsibilities always looked cheerful, friendly and relaxed.
We also have to thank the efficient & kind therapists who did their assigned task with dedication and love. Ramesh, Vijayakumar, Safira, Sajitha, Selvi, Raji. Hakim was always available to help when we needed help & you do have a great asset in Aparna whose hospitality and efficiency in email replies we admire.
The initial fear we had of having to eat saltless food  and kanji was replaced by our love for the healthy food served. We also have to thank the omnipresent Omprakash, Kavita, Sonia, Kiran in the kitchen for all their help. Some improvements we suggest include
1.     Better internet connection in rooms ( if possible)
2.     An orientation once a week to introduce the facilities (such as locating the store to buy tooth powder – only on the last day. We came to know that such a store existed.)
3.     We were not satisfied with the laundry service, the quality could be improved.
We enjoyed participating  in the prayers morning and evening.
All in all a wonderful place for treatment which we recommend strongly. We will miss you all.
With love
Ramanathan & Rajan, USA
February 11, 2013
All the staff of vaidyagrama,
I came on 1st February 2013, leaving on 11th February 2013. 10 days treatment made tremendous change to me. My 74 Kgs weight reduced to 70 Kgs. My left leg pain , totally relieved. My paunch disappeared.
I am really grateful to all the team members
Thank you very much for all the treatment and support
God bless you all.
V A Hassan, UAE
February 10, 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama Team,
Thank you all for the wonderful experience I had at Vaidyagrama. Every day I was moving into a healing space and was very grateful to you all for supporting me in my journey.
I hope to come back as a volunteer and see what I can contribute towards your rural outreach projects.
I will be carrying back with me many learning points ( and many unlearning ones too…..especially with regards to food!!)
Thank you all once again,
With love,
K N Malathi, Bangalore, India
February 10, 2013
….After 40 days :
Vaidyagrama
…..A HOSPITAL YOU DO NOT WANT TO LEAVE…..
Syamanandini devi, Holland
February 10, 2013
To ,
Each and everyone associated with Vaidyagrama,
I came with a severe condition, but I am leaving healed and happy. It has been one of the most enriching experience for me. The positive energy is infectious and the healing process, an experience of a lifetime. I wanted to thank each and every person here who are making this place sacred. I am taking back with me this knowledge and experience which I am sure  will be a guide for a healthy tomorrow. Please keep up the good work and retain all the traditional practices. All the best, and will definitely come back !
Maya Badri, Bangalore
February 7, 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama,
It was a positive and healing experience not only for the body, but also for mind and soul.
Thank you so much for the interesting Satsangs, discussions and lectures as well as for being patient to all the doubts and requests.. I hope to start a new chapter in my life of how to become HAPPY and HEALTHY with the help of wisdom and deep knowledge of things you shared so generously.
My love to all of you ,
Irina Popova, Moscow
February 6, 2013
From the time you exit the taxi and step into the footpath at Vaidyagrama, you know are in an oasis. The positive energy surrounds you and fills you instantly.
As I prepare to leave today and reflect on my experience, I know I have been blessed to find this loving environment of both staff and patients. I am leaving with health, pure knowledge, wisdom and friendship. The medicine and soothing treatments help to heal and the smiles and laughter ensured that the medicine would work.
I will not need a plane to fly, since I am floating….
Nandri….
Love
Ella
February 4, 2013
What magical place Vaidyagrama is,
Thank you for everything during my stay. I cannot think about any other better place beside vaidyagrama to prepare my body, mind and spirit for my retreat which starts in a few days in Ganeshpuri + Kumbh Mela in Allahabad. I cannot wait to come back here with my husband, Jeff to share this experience with him. I am going to take this magical place with me home and expand love and beautiful vision of Vaidyagrama.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you
Love
Ryoko, USA
February 4, 2013
Thank you very much for everything. The treatment here was excellent. The food supplied was tolerable. A   little more salt could have been added.
The doctors’ regular visit and enquiries boosted us very much. The satsang was very informative and useful. The prayer was also worth mentioning.
The suppliers and all attenders  treated us like their family members.
Thank you very much,
K Bhagyalakshmi & Sundaram, Chennai
February 4, 2013
Satnam, Beautiful People @ Vaidyagrama,
Thank you for the opportunity to experience such deep peace and relaxation.’ Horizontal’ is now my favorite position’
As Dr Ramadas said  ‘All things are cured with love’ and I can’t imagine a better place for healing body, mind and soul.
Thank you all for your warm hearts, laughing eyes, skilled hands, radiant smiles and sweet words.
My admiration goes to endless patience and dedicated care of the doctors who generously shared information and time.
And big thanks to the therapists and all the staff who make Vaidyagrama run so smoothly.
Thank you for your vision and for being here.
With love and gratitude.
Christine
February 4, 2013
Thank you very much every body. You have been an inspiration, especially the doctors and therapists who are wonderful   examples of love and care.
May you continue this wonderful work you are doing and grow. I felt very much at home with all the people around me and love this place.
God  bless you & Thank you ,
Vidya Alekal,  Lakewood, California.
February 2, 2013
This is my second round of Panchakarma for my husband, Ben and me. Six weeks… Last year we stayed for a similar length of time. Evidently we have experienced benefits. As my husband says, I had no idea I could be this healthy physically, mentally and emotionally. For me, I feel that much stronger in mental clarity and stamina. Energy is more even. I have a strong meditation practice and in the last year my meditations were that much deeper and sweeter.
On the note of sweetness this place oozes sweetness. The intention to serve and heal is palpable. Across the board everyone here is beautiful in spirits & tireless in doing their jobs & they do great work.
We feel wholeheartedly grateful to have found this healing space. As I write this, we are leaving in a couple of hours. I feel like we are going to America to take care of affairs and then we come home to our Vaidyagrama family.
We love you , family
Suk Wah Bernstein, USA
Om Guru OM,
My wife says it all,
We are blessed,
Thank you
Ben Bernstein, USA
March 31 2013
Dearest Vaidyagrama
Thank you for all your help
I LOVE YOU ALL
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR
Deepak Kharbanda, Canada


March 2013
Dear All doctors and staff
We would like to give our regards and love to all.
We three people enjoyed our stay in vaidyagrama for 19 days. We really appreciate and give our thanks to all staff.
We are not happy with the food; it is better to add little salt and daily dhal to be avoided. Our rice kanji was really fantastic. We would like to congragulate both the doctors.
We would like to visit vaidyagrama next year. Convey our regards and love to all.
With many blessings
Thankamony, Shanthamma & Jessy, Kerala / Kuwait


March 2013
Dear doctors and staff
First of all my humble thanks to one and all. I am pleased to have come here even though it is for a short stay. Staff are gentle, attention oriented, responsive to questions and help. Doctors treat the patient as a family or a friend. We lack this in this modern world. Doctors are approachable and warm to queries. The whole atmosphere is filled with love and affection. I have decided to come back for Panchakarma.
I wish this good work continues for ever and this vaidyagrama village flourishes well!
My sincere thanks to one and all.
Dr.S.Janaki, R.V.S. Dental College, Coimbatore, India


March 30 2013
To All the Doctors and Staff
A heartfelt thank you for the thorough and loving care you offered me during the three week stay.
Although my initial DETOX was uncomfortable and longer than I expected, I never felt that your dedication and in depth knowledge of Ayurvedic medicine would disappoint me. I am optimistic that this amazing time of healing and re-balancing will mark a new chapter in my life not only healthwise, but spiritually as well.
In faith, spirit and health, and with best regards. Thank you
Cord Keller, Chiang Mai, Thailand


March 28 2013
Dear vaidyagrama
Thank you for all your love and knowledge freely shared with all of us. It has been an auspicious time indeed. If my dreams are indication of progress, then that is sufficient. The whole atmosphere here is truly healing and if there are any shortcomings, they are mine alone. I wish you continued success and will certainly recommend others to avail themselves of this space!
May God bless you in your endeavours.
Rajan Keith Fabler, Switzerland


March 27 2013
To all the doctors & staff at vaidyagrama
When I first got here, I did not want to stay here in the middle of nowhere. After 1-2 days, I did not want to leave. I feel very blessed to be here in India studying Ayurveda. The classes and treatments have been wonderful and everyone has been so accommodating from beginning to end. Thank you Dr.Ramadas for your devotion to teaching and healing. Thank you to everyone else for making this such a wonderful place to stay. I hope to come back for treatment in the future.
Many Blessings
Laura Fischer, Anchorage, Alaska, USA


March 2013
Dearest vaidyagrama family & friends
I have felt so at home and at peace here thanks to extra special attention that I have received from some of the staff. I will never forget my stay here and am sure I will return in the future. I have new friends that I will carry in my heart forever. I have also fallen in love with the natural surroundings here. The land is amazing. Speaking of amazing – all of the doctors, Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Om etc. are amazing.
Thank you all again for such a special stay.
Dona Johnson, Alaska, USA


March 27 2013
Dear vaidyagrama family
I’m touched by the attention and care, I and the Kanyakumari group, have received here. Everyone was wonderful in welcoming us and making us feel like part of the family. The memories I’ve forme here will remain in my heart for a long time. I’m grateful.
Here, Ayurveda is truly a way of life. Vaidyagrama is an outstanding example of a community that honors that. I take with me lots of inspiration for my own practice and community; excited to share what I’ve learned.
Thank you for this opportunity – for us to come and learn from Dr.Ramadas and many others. I will return with others to experience vaidyagrama and all it offers.
Thanks also to Aparna, Sonia, Kavitha, Hakeem, Dr.Om and many others who made our stay here extra special. Please know you have a sister community in Wisconsin, USA.


March 2013
Dear friends & family at vaidyagrama
This experience has been life changing for me in many ways. The staff and doctors are nurturing, caring and wise. I have felt so welcomed and cared for here. My knowledge of Ayurveda has expanded greatly and I know I’ll be able to care for my own patients much better. More than anything I have been inspired spiritually here. The prayers and chanting have made me more greatly aware of my true self. Thank you for this amazing experience. I can’t wait to return!
Nikki Estis, WI, USA


March 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama family
Thank you all for sharing your Ayurvedic community. Your loving dedication has touched my heart and soul. I came with no expectations, ready to learn all that was presented. My 13 days here have been full and gratifying. I will keep your memories dear.
Julie, IL USA


March 2013
Dear vaidyagrama
Thank you for creating this authentic Ayurveda community, environment and experience. I appreciate your thoughtful, careful and loving adherence to the principles of this ancient healing science. I feel very blessed and fortunate to be here.
Much love
Suzanne Howard, Vani Devi, St.Paul, Minnesota, USA


March 2013
When I signed up to further my Ayurvedic studies in the Motherland, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I have found a beautiful community – both in the simplicity of the ecological structures and in the hearts of the staff – that has given me greater peace, groundedness and the ability to slow down and BE. The studies have deepened my knowledge, inspired me to study Sanskrit, and helped me see Ayurveda medicine and Panchakarma from a new perspective. I have much admiration for all that you do – the caring healing of body and minds as well as promoting greater healing and sustainability for the earth. I look forward to my return when I can engage in my own Panchakarma and hopefully share it with some of my clients who may want to take the journey with me.
Many thanks and blessings to all who make vaidyagrama the nourishing sacred space it is.
Jamie Durner, Brookfield, WI, USA


March 2013
Dear friends at vaidyagrama
You have made the Ayurveda experience come to life. This house of healing is the paramount of spiritual connection, body balancing and nutrition for the soul.
May vaidyagrama be blessed forever and grow to reach out to the people of the world.
All my treatments were very accurate with true results.
Mario Mejicano, Chicago, IL, USA


March 2013
Dear vaidyagrama
Ayurveda has come to life here. To study is one thing; but to study here is quite another. This place has reassured me of my commitment to Ayurveda.
The entire place has a strong vibration of healing & love. I have seen transformation in my fellows. I am grateful that this healing village is here and I will return again for healing and learning. I wish you the best.
You have been transformational for me. Namaste
David, WI, USA


March 2013
To my vaidyagrama friends
This was my first experience with Panchakarma and now I am spoiled! No other place could compare. I have studied and admired the principles and practices of Ayurveda, but here they have come alive for me.
The caring staff, classical medicines and therapies, sattvic food, beautiful surroundings, and spiritual practices in the central hall promote healing in an organic way that has helped me experience the breadth and depth of Ayurveda.
The morning and evening prayers touch my soul, and will echo in my body, mind and spirit for a long time to come – at least until my next visit to vaidyagrama!
With profound gratitude and appreciation
Zynn Hickey, Lexington, MA, USA


March 24 2013
Dear vaidyagrama friends
I never expected vaidyagrama to be such a nice and caring place.
My 14 days here was like a sweet home to me. And a very good experience. It was a wonderful time to move with each and every one. All the team has been kind and Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikumar. Thank you for your support.
All the therapists, Safira, Srisha, Ahalya and staff were caring and made me feel comfortable. For that, a big thanks to you so much.
Vijayambigai, Sri Lanka / England


March 23 2013
Well once again I am happy to come and be a part of this community! As I am about to leave, I feel lighter, more alive and hopeful then when I came..I’d like to give thanks to all the people that are involved in this beautiful cause.
Richard, Stockholm, Sweden


March 21 2013
Dear Doctors and staff of vaidyagrama
My experience at vaidyagrama was all that I expected and more.
The entire concept of the healing therapies is unique. It is often said that Ayurveda treats the whole body and cures the ailments in a systematic way. Another dimension of healing which is part of Ayurveda but not much given its due is the spiritual healing. Vaidyagrama uses this dimension well. If the mind is calmed down by prayers, bhajans, poojas and satsangs, it aids the body in preparing to receive the medicines and the treatments in a positive way. The mind and the body together create the environment to heal. Every morning there is prayer, agni pooja, Vishnu Sahasranama, healing shlokas and pranayama in the prayer hall.
On three days a week, a very educative Q & A satsang session on various topics takes place. Dr.Ramkumar attracts a sizeable audience with his brilliant answers. At 5.30pm usual satsang where all doctors take questions from patients. Every evening prayers and Lalita Sahasranamam.
In my four weeks, I listened to Narayaneeyam by a huge group, attended various poojas, Mrtyunjaya Homam, Ganapathi Homam etc. Such holy vibrations pervade the entire complex.
Patients from all over the world become friends in this atmosphere. The doctors visit every patient in their rooms at least once a day. The therapists and assistants give all the treatments, medicines and food with love. It’s like living with your family.
I came here with a few health issues. After four weeks of treatment and recuperation, I feel I’m on my way to recovery. I understand that full recovery is a long process in any holistic and systemic treatment.
Strict adherence to ayurvedic food, medicines and other habits are recommended. If prayers, pranayama and total surrender to the Almighty are added to the above, full recovery will become a reality.
My heartfelt thanks to vaidyagrama for their great service to the community!
Ram Ganeshan, USA


March 21 2013
To the Vaidyagrama family
I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to the vaidyagrama family for the magnificent treatment I have received during my stay here.
Life is a journey, and on that journey our lives are touched by the wonderful people we meet and the exciting memories we store for later in our mind. As we grow, these people and memories change us and remain with us. This is the memories I have of vaidyagrama and the staff (doctors, therapists, staff)
My journey to vaidyagrama first started in March 2010 and it was an unforgettable experience in culture and healing. On this, my second visit in march of 2013, the tranquil and peaceful surroundings are even more enthralling – gently touching and feeding each of my senses.
Waking up to the sounds of the birds chirping in the trees and morning prayers kickstarts your healing processes in the most ideal way.
A journey for good health comprises of looking after the body, the mind, the soul, the environment, and the people. A holistic approach. These five elements are all foremost in all the services offered here at vaidyagrama.
An ayurvedic hospital set in the plains of Tamilnadu with a backdrop of a majestic mountain range. Who could ask for more when you need all these pieces to start your healing journey.
With love, and peace and best wishes Until we meet again.
With love
Sherry Seeriram, Toronto, Canada


March 20 2013
Dear vaidyagrama
Health is a state of complete harmony of the “body, mind and spirit. When one is free from physical disabilities and mental distractions, the gates of the soul open”. (B.K.S.Iyengar)
In your holistic healing village, the gates my soul have opened again. There are no words that can express my very big gratefulness to the whole staff you all are so competent, friendly, caring and supporting! THANK YOU!
The healing of vaidyagrama and its staff is not a science but it is a magical intangible process – healing here is an ART! And this art is combined in a unique way with tons of love, humour, wisdom and spirituality.
Many thanks to God and all of you that make this place into a PARADISE! Keep it safe!!
Best wishes and many blessings
Tanja Hofer, Italy


March 19 2013
Dear vaidyagrama
Just as the name implies – a complete Healing Village.
According to me, it heals the body, mind and soul.
As I depart after my stay here, I realize that how much I was to connect with my own self. We are all stuffed with our life in the fast track lane, trying to make the most outta it…but we forget our true self…..we don’t spend time with our own self. Well this place, I was able to reconnect.
We should believe that this treatment, therapy, food, gatherings, will cure you. Yes, you might be bored but ultimately you will realize how much you will miss it when you will be leaving.
Hope all of us feel the same.
Looking forward to all your endeavours.
Will stay in touch
Ramya Thammannan, Dubai


March 19 2013
Dear vaidyagrama
Deepak Chopra says “Everyone has a purpose in life…a unique gift or special talent to give to others. And when we blend this unique talent with service to others, we experience the ecstasy of our own spirit, which is the ultimate goal of all goals”.
This is what the doctors in vaidyagrama do – blending talent with service.
Vaidyagrama is not a hospital. It is a home. A home away from home. Yes, but what a different home!
Set in a serene surrounding, in true harmony with nature, far from the sickening noise of urban life, it vibrates with the positive resonance of divine healing energy.
Here you can embrace silence as often as you wish, to explore and fathom your deep reservoir of inner peace and bring the mind into harmony with the inert body.
I enjoyed every moment of my 18 days stay here.
I offer my prayers to the Almighty that this great place grows from strength to strength in the years to come.
N.Bala, Coimbatore, India
March 2013


Dear vaidyagrama
Thank you for being a caring and safe place to come to again and again for healing. As knowledge of Ayurveda grows in the world, I think this place and the classical knowledge and practices here will become much sought after. I very much trust this place will remain true to the roots of Ayurveda.
Until next time!
Kate O’Donnell, Boston, MA, USA


March 17 2013
Dear vaidyagrama
I never expected vaidyagrama to blossom into such a gorgeously beautiful flower.
I look at the faces of my fellow patients and see bliss. Just recently, I spent more time in a hospital in the USA than the three weeks I spent here – I did not find such bliss there on the patients as I find here.
The care-kindness-consideration I found from all – Drs.Harikrishnan, Om Prakash (who were my doctors) as well with others – Dr.Ramadas and all therapists – was just amazing. I cannot thank my caregivers enough.
The will & desire for all to continue is clear – and I envy future guests who will be treated the way I have been treated.
God bless you and Lord Dhanvantari bless your patients.
Deepak Singh, Cambridge, MA, USA


March 17 2013
Dear vaidyagrama friend
It has been a great experience to be with you all for 21 days at vaidyagrama. I never imagined that Ayurveda could be such an effective healing remedy. Vaidyagrama is doing yeomen service to mankind. I wish everybody here best of luck and may God give you strength to carry on with this work.
With best wishes
Col.Raman Gambhir, New Delhi, India


March 13 2013
Dear vaidyagrama family
I received more than what I expected. It was like a home away from home. Caring people all around helping you in all your needs. I thank each and every one of this big family. You have cured me both in mind and boy. Thank you all once again. Keep improving in what good work you are doing.
With best wishes
Pushpa Nahar, India
March 10 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama community
As I prepare to leave this beautiful space after two months of being here, many memories, thoughts and feelings pass through me. The main sentiment is gratitude for perfection in everything there is. It has been such a journey to be here and surrender to the grace of Panchakarma.
Thank you so much for your compassionate intuitive care and patience. All the team has been amazing – my beautiful doctors, Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikumar and Dr.Aruna – thank you for being so supportive and for your gifts of presence, compassion and expert knowledge. All the therapists I worked with – Maya, Safira, Sasikala, Selvi, Sajitha and student helpers, you were all so professional and caring – thank you! A big thank you also to all other team members who give so much love and service through their work – housekeeping, the kitchen staff, the gardeners, office staff etc. – you make this place what it is with your beautiful smiles even when things are busy.
Thank you also to Dr.Ramkumar for your vision and co-coreating this healing oasis; and to Aparna for all your help; to the cows and the plants etc.etc. – it is so appreciated.
One aspect I’ve really enjoyed immensely at vaidyagrama is the emphasis on spirituality – the mantras, the agnihotras, the homas and the different pujas. They are such a vital aspect of Ayurveda that contribute greatly to our healing, whether we are aware of it or not. The doctors here have the ability to see beyond the obvious, which ash been invaluable to my healing. I love the emphasis on authenticity too – natural living, wonderful food and encouraging people to consider living in a way that benefits their health rather than just trying to fix symptoms. If vaidyagrama has already grown to this level after four years of existence, then I look forward to seeing what it will be like at its full potential.
What has been very valuable to me too were the guidelines in the small vaidyagrama book. I spent the first six weeks of my stay in silence without internet and as little external distraction as possible, and that was the key to understanding the root cause of my imbalances. When the wind rests and becomes still, we can finally hear ourselves and clearly see where we need to go. I leave vaidyagrama refreshed and with a lot of mental clarity as well as many tools for taking my growth to the next level. Again, thank you!
A couple of suggestions for improvement to make this space even more peaceful – I think it would be nice to have a patient block reserved for those who want to be in silence, like the “quiet zone” on trains where there’s no usage of mobile phones; only limited soft talking etc. When vaidyagrama is busy, noise from phones, patient congregations etc. can be quite high, so perhaps a “quiet block” would be good for those who really want to rest their senses even from /especially from excessive talking.
Along those lines, another suggestion is to implement some mobile phone etiquette. I don’t think I’ve ever been exposed to so many mobile phones and very loud phone conversations – loud ring tones are going off everywhere – during doctor consultations, during prayers, in patient blocks, late at night – and the conversations are not quiet, they are often very loud which is exacerbated by the otherwise peaceful atmosphere and can become very jarring. This doesn’t contribute to the serene space you are creating – so perhaps doctors and staff can keep their phones on silent / vibrate and check them between consults; perhaps you can also put some signs around vaidyagrama, especially inside/outside the prayer hall to be mindful of the noise levels and to keep phones switched off. Or perhaps an area away from the patient blocks can be designated for phone conversations. Vaidyagrama is such a wonderful healing space otherwise so I’ve found it a disservice to what you are doing.
Keep up your wonderful work and vision – I look forward to seeing you all again when I return (Insh’Allah) and I’ll keep your smiles and wisdom in my heart always.
In gratitude and with many blessings
Tiziana Stupia


March 09 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama family
My 2nd visit to vaidyagrama was like a sweet homecoming, complete with a warm loving welcome! It was so nice and comforting to be reunited with many familiar faces (doctors & therapists, even the taxi driver!). I also am truly grateful I was able to return for additional Ayurveda treatment to continue the healing that began 3 years earlier and to strengthen the achievements that have been made since that time. The expert and compassionate care given here along with a tranquil and supportive environment have rejuvenated my body and soul. It was one of the best things I could have done for my health at this time. Returning to India has proved many valuable experiences to me that I do not have in my daily life back in the US. I cherish this time tremendously!
My sincere gratitude goes to the entire vaidyagrama family for all the work that goes into having this amazing clinic & ensuring its functioning. I was so impressed with the many changes and improvements since my last visit – new structures, new programs & activities. I especially enjoyed the community dinners – it was a wonderful time to connect with everyone on a more personal level and share lots of positive energy. Also I am thankful for my interactions with the new doctors and therapists I met this time.
Please know that all your efforts, work, commitment & dedication to this Ayurveda clinic are truly appreciated and very beneficial to good health. Please continue in these efforts and may you all have much success in carrying forward with the vaidyagrama mission. It is so essential to offer this type of care to people, especially given the type of world we live in today.
As I leave vaidyagrama, I am feeling very well physically and mentally. I also take with me many good memories and lots of medicines for my health program.
My vaidyagrama family will stay in my thoughts until my next homecoming!
Loving regards & Best wishes
Audrey, Buffalo, New York, USA


March 8, 2013
Both  Rashmita & I would like to thank Dr Ramkumar  very  sincerely, without whose moral support we would not  have landed at vaidyagrama.  Inspite of his busy schedule he always had time for us.
We would like to mention that Dr Ramdas and Dr Harikumar also looked after us and were always willing to assist
We thank all therapists who are excellent and who do their tasks with love. They are always cheerful.
We feel energetic and rejuvenated. We would like to come back again
Surbhi & Rashmita, Nairobi, Kenya


March 6, 2013
Doctors  Staff and all at vaidyagrama,
Thank you very much for a wonderful  stay and the kind and through treatment and consultations from the Doctors. It has been a marvelous experience.
Shantilal Hargovan Lalloo, UK.


March 2, 2013
To the Doctors and members of Vaidyagrama,
A  great thank you to all of you for looking after us so well. This is our second stay here and we enjoyed more. The treatments have been very beneficial and we look forward to come back again.
This concept of Ayurveda combining physical mental and spiritual wellbeing in a green environment is wonderful and we are certain it will succeed and grow in the years to come.
With all our thanks,
Veena


March 1, 2013
“Fabulous”
Everything and everyone at vaidyagrama is fabulous. To blend modernity with the ancient and traditional wisdom of Indian Ayurveda so seamlessly takes great vision and foresight. The entire experience here is once in a lifetime.
God bless you all
Thanks, Thanks, Thanks.
LOKA SAMASTA SUKHINO BHAVANTHU
Hemant Agarwal, Chennai, India


March 1, 2013
I am actually at a loss of words.  First & foremost et me tell you all that this was the first time that I have stayed alone and away from my family for 15 days at a totally new place. I was a little apprehensive initially.
But, I couldn’t believe myself when I realized that in all the days that I stayed here I never felt lonely at any given time. In fact I am regretting having to leave this place.
The credit for all this goes to the team of doctors, therapists, and all the staff of ‘vaidyagram’. Everyone was so polite and helpful.  Especially the doctors who were humility personified.
I would especially like to thank Dr Ramdas and Dr Harikrishnan for guiding me to think positively and surrender to the Lord completely, which is already helping me immediately.
I would like to thank Dr Om for being everywhere around the campus whenever we needed any help.  Last but not the least thanks to Kiran Amarnath for making me come here and experience a different life altogether. I really learnt to ‘let go’ finally.
Thank you everybody and God bless you all
May your tribe increase
Lots of love
Shobha, Chennai 
April 29 2013
To all doctors and everyone
Big thanks for your care about us. You have great vision. We are happy to see so many good souls.
Respect and blessings to you!
See you next time
Olesia, Vladivostok, Russia


April 26 2013
Vaidyagrama – an unforgettable experience – a challenge – physically, emotionally & mentally, a journey that leads into the soul, and a place to come to begin the healing process, and what a wonderful place you have created for this purpose.
A MASSIVE thank you to Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Om Prakash for trying their best to heal ME; even when I have been with doubts, with emotions and fear. You both are doing an amazing service to humanity for bringing the wisdom of Ayurveda and its benefits to us all – I am truly grateful.
HUGE thanks to all the brilliant therapists, for their healing magical hands, their kind words, their sympathetic smiles and support and great talks – Maya, Sameena, Sajitha – you are wonderful women and I wish you all the very best in your lives and future.
A very SPECIAL thank you to Sasikala – your humor, warmth, support, understanding and kindness has moved me deeply and made my stay here truly full of love – thank you and God bless you.
I wish vaidyagrama and its amazing vision the very best of luck – I hope all the wonderful and charitable dreams become abundant realities for yourselves and the community.
With love, light and grace
Holly, Manchester, UK


April 26 2013
Vaidyagrama community –
So little time, so much to learn! Thank you for welcoming me here as a student to this wonderful science of Ayurveda.
The classes, satsang, community dinners, prayers, talks & general attitude of those here have made Ayurveda come to life for me. Though many aspects of Ayurveda are so difficult to maintain in today’s transactional world, it is beautiful to think that a community is growing here in vaidyagrama whereby these vedic principles can actually be a way of life. Thank you Dr.Ramadas for your teaching, both in the classroom & outside.
Thank you Dr.Ramkumar for your vision & stories. And to both of you as well as the other doctors – thank you for your kindness & patience with my constant questions, doubts, and persistently asking “why”. Am looking forward to seeing this community grow and bring more peace / health as it has done for all those in this book.
Until we meet again!
In surrenderance (or trying to be)
Dasha, Boston, USA


April 24 2013
Thank you very much for an excellent Panchakarma. My love and all good wishes to each and every one of you for your fulfillment.
Kiran Sharma, London, UK


April 23 2013
Thanks to Dr.Om Prakash for his never ending attention to every detail, his yoga nidra, garden walks and cooking classes, and his warm and friendly smile.
Dr.Harikrishnan for listening to my every question and concern, and kind attention to the treatment I received here. A true doctor of Ayurveda. Thank you.
Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Ramkumar for their efforts to answer all the questions in satsang and morning and evening pujas.
And a huge thanks and praise to my therapists and brothers Santhosh, Vijay, Madhu, Tony and not forgetting Abhi for their amazing massages and conversations.
May there be light, love, truth, understanding, acceptance, awareness, compassion, trust, peace and happiness. Thanks and praises to all that participate in the day to day life of vaidyagrama. May all beings be happy.
Abundant love
Tony Richter, Australia


April 23 2013
To all the staff and doctors at vaidyagrama, a heartfelt thanks for your kind hospitality; it definitely has been an unforgettable experience.
A real awakening physically, emotionally and spiritually which I feel after 22 days has only just begun.
Thank you for giving me the time to become more aware of myself both physically and spiritually in your quiet abode, the perfect place to unwind after months of chaotic city living. It took time to slow dow to the pace here, and now I intend to maintain the shanti living. I must say that I am looking forward to some cooler climates as the heat this time of the year leading up to the monsoons has been extreme, with very restless nights. As I write this, it seems like the Gods are listening as a huge thunderstorm rolls in with a fresh breeze to cool my last night here and to water the new tree I have just planted. May it and vaidyagrama grow abundantly strong.


April 23 2013
Dear vaidyagrama family
Please accept my best wishes and the blessings of Sri Krishna
Thank you very much for taking care of us so nicely. I heard so much about vaidyagrama before coming here and naturally in my mind I created an image of this place. But reality far superceded my imagination. The loving care I received here from everyone was indeed a memorable experience.
Due to my extremely busy schedule, it was difficult to take the time to come for such a treatment although many of my well wishing friends have suggested many a time to take this treatment. Now that I have taken it, I can see its immense benefit. So much so that I am eagerly looking forward to come back again and take a rather comprehensive treatment for a longer period of time.
Ever since I came across the vedic wisdom, I became aware of the supremacy of ayurvedic medical science and wanted that it should be properly preserved to the world and propagated extensively. It gives me great joy to see that vaidyagrama family is doing that. It is being recognized by many from around the world and being appreciated for its natural efficacy.
I express my heartfelt gratitude to Dr.Ramkumar for that. During our first meeting in Durban, South Africa, we had a long discussion on this topic and was extremely impressed by his noble intention. Now that I am seeing the fruits of his endeavor, I am naturally further impressed. Of course, along with him, he has his colleagues and compatriots who also deserve credit for this noble achievement. The treatments I got from Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Harikumar and others left a deep impression not only on my body but in my heart as well; and I look forward to a very intimate and loving relationship with all of them for a long long time.
In the service of Krishna
Bhakti Charu Swami, ISKCON, Ujjain, India


April 22 2013
To the vaidyagrama family
Hare Krishna!
Thank you for a wonderful experience! This is an amazing place with very kind souls all upholding the Vedic traditions. Thanks especially to Shyni, Dr.Aruna, Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikumar, Hakeem and Unnikrishnan for looking after us so nicely.
I hope to come back again soon!
Your servant
Ananda Krishna Prema Das, ISKCON, Gurgaon, New Delhi, India


April 17 2013
Vaidyagrama – the healing village!
What better name could it have! If you think that you come once and you know everything about this place…..Definitely not. Every time it is a new experience, new discoveries.
That was how my experience this time. This was the second time and I had many new things to learn. Many new experiences.
My congragulations to everyone here for making it how it is.
My prayerful good wishes to the Universal Supreme Reality and Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji and Gurudev Swami Chidanandaji to give you courage and conviction to maintain and evolve, and carry out the vision further.
Hari Om!
Swami Yatidharmananda, Rishikesh, India


April 15 2013
To all the staff and doctors of vaidyagrama
A big thank you. Each and everyone of you have been very cheerful and made my stay unforgettable and enjoyable. I had a great time in the morning and evening chants by Dr.Harikumar and Dr.Ramadas. Dr.Om Prakash has been fantastic and he has been 24/7. His yoga nidra classes was not easy with the long inhales and exhales. The massage part was all fun and the staff are well trained in their profession as well as in their manners. Hats off to them. Kitchen staff whomever I saw during my walks were very efficient and punctual.
My doctor Harikrishnan was most friendly and easily approachable.
Dr.Ramkumar’s satsangs were one to remember and he kept it very interesting. Food was no problem at all as it was to my taste while atmosphere in vaidyagrama has been most interesting and different experience. I thoroughly had a nice time and look forward to coming here in the future.
Big thanks again for making Vishu a memorable one.
Best Wishes
Meena Sriram, India


April 15 2013
Dear vaidyagrama family
First of all I would like to thank all the doctors and staff for the wonderful treatment they give here. Everyone is so cheerful and friendly and helpful that we forget we are away from home.
I had my own misgivings when I decided to come here. But I am very much happy and contented. Initially it took about a week for me to get accustomed to the salt-free food. Now I don’t feel any dislike for the food. Although I was told that I could add salt, I didn’t want to do that. I am ok as it is. I really like the kanji & pappadam. I am really amazed that all the doctors & staff are so friendly and always with a smiling face. The therapists also took great pains to ease away our pains. They are all so patient, it’s amazing. Hats off to them.
My only regret is that I was not able to walk about the beautiful surroundings and enjoy the natural surroundings because of my immobility. Anyway I hope and pray that I will be able to do that in my next visit.
Once again thank you all doctors & staff for making my stay comfortable & meaningful.
My 41 days passed off all too soon. I will really miss this atmosphere and all you people. I enjoyed my few satsang meetings and the community dinner. Thanks once again to all of you.
This year “Vishu” was very memorable for me thanks to Dr.Ramadas.
With love
Lalitha Natarajan, Bangalore, India


April 10 2013
To the vaidyagrama staff
Though our visit was short, we are already looking forward to coming back for a longer duration!
It is amazing how many changes can take place in just a span of a short five days.
Coming to vaidyagrama was such a welcome break and better than any other holiday! The whole place just gives you a sense of inner calm. Waking up to the birds chirping, sitting with everyone in the evenings for satsang & bhajans. You could not ask for much more.
The smiling faces all around, the perceptive doctors and therapists; eating the right foods, waking up and sleeping on time – everything has been put right into perspective; away from the never ending rat race.
Hope to see you all soon! Our best wishes
Warm regards
Ragini & Nikhil, Hyderabad, India


April 2013
To all the vaidyagrama community
Many thanks for teaching us so much during our short stay. Everything has been an eye opener, especially the food! In the beginning I was resisting the slow pace, but now as it’s coming time to leave, I realize how beneficial it has been.
I hope others can come here and be cared for as we have been.
Much love and appreciation to you all
Sarla Mani, India


April 08 2013
To the doctors and staff at vaidyagrama
First of all thank you for the hospitality and care. I did not have any expectations before I came here. I wanted to experience the treatment as it came. Overall it has been satisfying, though I had felt discomfort sleeping throughout the week.
The daily routines and restricted diet at vaidyagrama is a big change from the daily routine I have in real life. Perhaps this is a reminder that we need to slow down a bit and get used to simpler things in life.
Good luck with your work and wish vaidyagrama all success.
Best regards
Udaya Sekhar Nagothu, Norway


April 07 2013
Dear vaidyagrama
I loved every moment being here. I am from a village and the last 7 days was real village life. Getting up with the sun and going to bed when sun sets.
Kudos to the entire team. Things were very prompt. I will definitely come back every year.
Karthikeya Sivasenapathy, Kottapalayam, India


April 07 2013
Dear friends
It has been quite an experience at vaidyagrama. This is the first time I am ever subjecting myself to Ayurveda and it turned out to be a very good experience. The most important learning for me is the dinacharya that I plan to take home. The vaidyas are so compassionate, friendly and fun to be with. The staff were very courteous, smiling and prompt. All my emergencies were met with utmost sensitivity. It was a home away from my home but more disciplined. The environment here is great with the hills on one side and beautiful farms around. The cottages are awesome and I enjoyed the entire stay.
I leave this place with profound memories, happiness and good feelings. I do plan to come back for Punarnava!
Sundar Ganesan, Chennai, India
May 02 2013
Nice experience I had here with vaidyagrama. Wonderful treatment I had here.
Thank you
K.Ramana Kumar, Thiruvannamalai, India


May 05 2013
Thank “U” vaidyagrama
I came for treatment and had an experience of being with my own family members i.e. vaidyagrama people.
Good treatment, food, care, stay, and all activities. Everything wonderful.
Thank U vaidyagrama
Sethu, Archana and Shiva Guhan, Dharapuram, Tiruppur, India


May 2013
Dear vaidyagrama team
A big thank you to all the doctors, therapists and support staff for such a personalized experience. Every thing was done with utmost care and attention. Although I wasn’t able to stay for longer, I have started to understand the value and importance of the practices here. I feel better and look forward to continuing Ayurvedic treatment to cure myself completely.
Good luck and thanks to all again!
Rasika Sridhar Sethi, Bangalore, India


May 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama Team
At the outset, I have to thank each one individually from the bottom of my heart for an enriching experience. When I decided to come, I wasn’t aware of what to expect. My mind and body was ready for a detox; only when I came here, I understood the whole aspect of holistic health – satwik food, proper rest to mind & body.
The therapists were very nice and took lot of care; the massages were indeed therapeutic. The concern the doctors showed was heartwarming.
I am surely going to be back for another enriching experience. Till then, all the best for all your endeavours.
Good luck
Deepa Sridhar, Bangalore, India


May 15 2013
I have come to “vaidyagrama” for a ten day stay for back pain treatment, and relief from stress/fatigue. I am very much impressed with vaidyagrama – right from its location and layout of the place; the treatment process; the serene atmosphere created, the way food and housekeeping services are delivered. I am happy I have come here. This 10 day stint helped me to catch up with myself to look within and this will help me in the future. I go back with good relief and rejuvenation. LOTS OF THANKS to the vaidyagrama TEAM for all the help and support. Please keep up the services as there are lots of people who need your help in realizing the meaning of what LIFE is and how it can be lead in a healthy and peaceful way!
S.Ravindra Kumar, Hyderabad, India


May 17 2013
Without the generous support from vaidyagrama, I don’t think I will make it here. With gratitude, thank you for giving me the opportunities to live in an Ayurveda village & experience the life in a community of healing.
I will miss my new found home, the people, the environment, the food
With love & blessing
Yeoh, Terima Kasih, Malaysia


May 17 2013
Extremely inspired by the work done by vaidyagrama group.
Healing where is in term of “mental”, “physical”, “body”, “environment”, which is back to “Natural”.
Find out your TRUE SELF, then HEALING will automatically come. “Let go”, “Forgive”, “With Love” – with these, no problem/sickness will “come to us”; we will always be happy.
Finally wish all vaidyagrama community and all humans and non human beings will live with “no suffering”.
Thank you, gratitude, wishing
Lee, Malaysia


May 27 2013
A very heartfelt thank you to all of the doctors and staff at vaidyagrama. I have really appreciated everything that you have done during my stay here and I know that you have been working really hard to ensure that the best possible healing takes place.
There is a wonderful vision unfolding at vaidyagrama that is unique in this world. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to come and stay here.
Steve, Melbourne, Australia


May 27 2013
I thank all the doctors and staff at vaidyagrama. It is truly in the spirit of caring and creating a bond of affection between the team and the patients. This environment of care and affection is a great atmosphere for healing to take place. The sense of trust and understanding that the doctors give and the same affectionate care by the therapists is responsible for both the mental and physical comfort of the patients. The environment of peace and being a part of the nature all of which have the therapeutic effects which help quick recovery. Vaidyagrama, an apt name for this wonderful village with a unique vision of creating an aware, healthy, community, living a lifestyle as stipulated in Ayurveda.
My best wishes
I will come again for a longer stay!
Prema Rangachary, Vidya Vanam, Anaikatti, Coimbatore, India


May 29 2013
Hare Krishna
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay with you people. I felt the whole month is passed like a blink of the eyes. Today when it is time for us to go, I want to say thank you very much for providing world class treatment, unique in its own way.
I must say the quality of the treatment and service we received were excellent. We are not only satisfied with the line of treatment that you provided but got fully convinced that in the long run it will bring all good to the health of our daughter and us. I did not recall even once that you as a team did not reciprocate with utmost care. You did not care for day or night but gave full support to make us fully comfortable and provided all required facilities so the treatment could be performed in best and conducive treatment.
Watching the high standards of service, deep and genuine desire to cure is something I truly felt that I need to take with me for rest of my life. It was touching and got transformation effects on us. Today after spending almost a month I could realize that true healing is not gross but more subtle which you are providing.
Please forgive us for all our mistakes and bless us with same love and care that you showered on us during our stay here.
In the service of Krishna and His devotees
ISKCON, Pune, India


May 2013
Vanakam!
Dear everyone who take part of this loving and caring vaidyagrama family,
It’s difficult to put in words so much received here, so much lived here, so much learnt here – thanks to all of you and the paradise you have all created in this land.
The fatigue I brought with me has swept away as magically but I know there is no magic, it is through being taken care of by your knowledge, loving care, discipline, work and firm intention to make healing possible.
I have felt as if I was a tender child being nurtured and mothered by all of you doctors and beautiful staff.
I have enjoyed every bit of life here, from waking up to the chirping of birds, enjoyed the morning rising and having my ginger tea, the treatments, food, daily prayers and pranayamas, doctors’ visits and chats, satsangs, watching joyful Rajamma taking care of plants, laughing with Sasikala and other girls etc.etc.
I told once Sasikala, Indu and others when they asked me how I was feeling during abhyanga, I said : I feel like a queen! And that was true.
I have felt deeply inspired by your commitment & work to create such a respectful place in collaboration with Mother Nature. I’ve felt inspired by your mission, by the different projects you have to help people to have a better life, to live in a better paradise.
I hope to be able to come back and to apply what I’ve learnt here.
I will pray for you all to be always healthy, happy and wonderful and to always have a beneficial life.
May God always bless you, and may your mission be accomplished successfully, easily, happily..
Thank you from my now more grateful and happy heart!
In the atharva veda, the sages invoke the power of joy with a vision of the universe filled with joy
May this prayer be a reality to you all :
“Shanno vaato vaayu shannastapatu suuryah ahaani sham bhavantu nah sham raatri prati dhiyataam sham uusha no vyucchatu”
May the wind blow us joy
May the sun shine down joy on us
May our days pass with joy
May the night be a gift of joyful peace
May the dawn bring us joy at its coming!
Eva, Spain 
June 29 2013
My dearest brothers & sisters of vaidyagrama
Vaidyagrama seems to be the Mother who is taking care of her children, whoever came to her. With great care, she is teaching us the art of living. The value of the nourishment and service of our Mother Vaidyagrama, we are unable to return back by any cost.
It is a memorable event for us in this Divine Vaidyagrama.
We pray to our beloved God & Gurudev for better, health, strength and prosperity of our Divine Mother Vaidyagrama.
Hari Om
Yours eternal Divinity
Swami Viswarupanand, Rishikesh, India
June 28 2013
A heartfelt thank you and a big hug to the entire vaidyagrama family for taking care of this American girl!
Sarah Becerra, Dallas, Texas, USA
June 25 2013
Vaidyagrama is a place for peace, herbs and inner parts of the body cleanliness. This is my second visit!
I am suffering from PARKINSON’S disease, and know about this fact that it cant be cured but after visit to vaidyagrama, I feel much comfortable. Beginning of the day with medicines and prayer headed by doctors (Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikumar and Dr.Om Prakash), really appreciable for soul. Murthyji, a real GURUDEV, has depth of knowledge about spirituality, his way of explaining Bhagavad Geeta goes deep root of heart.
Dr.Ramkumar’s satsangs has become part of life during this period. Then Doctor Aum Swami Om Prakash show the way of Nidra Yog and in the evening, same set of doctors start prayer. Hakeem is available for any technical query, and Dr.Aruna’s attendance reflects relief.
So we feel at home, very cool and safe place with smiling faces. Ayurveda will survive after visiting here I have come to know, will try to visit not as a patient but as a person also.
Rajiv Sharma, Advocate, Supreme Court, New Delhi, India
June 2013
To All at Vaidyagrama
I thank every one here who attended to me, made me really feel at home.
The treatment I underwent were good, short and calm. Only thing I had to leave early without finishing the complete treatment due to labour problem back home. Anyway hopefully, I should come back at the earliest. I am leaving this place contented.
Vijay, Bangalore, India
June 24 2013
Dear All
This is my 6th visit to an Ayurveda Treatment facility and the first to vaidyagrama. I came here for a specific purpose and am good to inform you that my goal has been met.
Many thanks to the courteous doctors and staff. Best wishes to your expansion program.
Naveen Kini, Bangalore
June 23 2013
Dear All at vaidyagrama
No place like India on Earth, and no place like vaidyagrama in India!
Thanks to one and all, Ever smiling faces from the gardeners to the MD!!
More than the medicines, the positive, smiling environment helped us a lot. The Narayaneeyam chanting was a fitting finale to our treatment.
Great work by our doctors, Dr.Ramadas & Dr.Harikumar. Any number of questions from us were patiently answered by them. Special mention of Sajitha, very few children like her are around these days. Thanks to the lovely hands of Maya, magic, real magic it is, her massaging. All the other therapists were also good; all the best to Sindhu to get better. Hope Santhi’s recipes will keep us going for the better future.
We were peaceful with the prayers and pranayama. Dr.Ramkumar’s satsangs need to be mentioned; we are sure everyone will agree to this – his was structured, informative, influential and entertaining us listeners. May that God’s Gift to him help many a listener. He was not just transmitting information but motivating us to change a little to the Veda he believed in, a powerful tool to use to influence us. Thank you Dr.
Thank you Kavitha for all your help.
Lakshmi (Bangalore) and Shyamala Venkataraman (Bhubaneswar), India
June 2013
A huge heartfelt thank you to everyone I met this time at vaidyagrama. I truly felt I was among family and nobody seemed a stranger to me. Though my treatment was tough, I think it has rejuvenated me physically as well as mentally. Dr.Om, your company has been amazing, so thank you.
Special thanks to Maya who took care of my paati so well. Thanks to Kanaka and Sindhu who took care of me so well.
Tons of love and thanks to the doctors Ramadas and Harikrishnan.
Vaidyagrama has a lovely healing and calming energy. No matter what happens, don’t lose that because the energy is the soul of this place.
Cheers and love
Purvaa and Saroja, Bangalore, India
June 2013
To the staff and doctors of vaidyagrama
They showed me the showers of happiness. The young girls especially during period of treatment helped me a lot and are friendly with me. And heartful of support they gave to me.
I must thank the doctors who treated me like their own people not as outsiders. They treated in a wholehearted manner with care. The two young girls are always in time in giving medicines and food.
So I pray to God to shower his grace on the team of doctors and the staff to serve the patients with patience and good memory.
I am leaving this place happily and with full satisfaction.
Thank you
Yours
V.S.Chukkamamla, Hyderabad, India
June 15 2013
To all at vaidyagrama
I had never imagined that vaidyagrama would be such a tranquil place.
Everybody has been wonderful. It has been so rejuvenating that it is not possible to describe. I have got so much trust in Ayurveda that anybody who comes here will be cured. Everybody is looking for attentive care, medicines – vaidyagrama will grow from strength to strength.
A very big thank you to all of you
God bless vaidyagrama family
Sushi & Nalin Shah, London, UK
June 08 2013
Dearest Healers
We cant thank enough the vaidyagrama family for everything (big & small) they have done to us.
Cant thank enough the room service ladies who cleaned our rooms and kept them spic & span all the time to make our stay more pleasant.
Cant thank enough Hakeem, Kavitha & Sonia for their service rendered to us always with a smile.
Cant thank enough our darling Kanaka, Sindhu, Shashi for the wonderful treatments and friendliness. I will cherish all the girlie giggles with them…also thank Madhu, Santosh and Unni for their awesome massages & help.
Cant thank enough Dr.Om Prakash for being there for us 24/7. We have named him the butterfly of vaidyagrama for always being present everywhere. Lovely person, his delightfulness made our ghee treatment easier. Great job Doc!
Cant thank enough Dr.Harikrishnan. Just seeing him every morning was healing in itself. Talking to him and getting our apprehensions cleared was very reassuring. You are a great doctor.
Cant thank enough Dr.Ramkumar for all those knowledge packed satsangs. Apart from our healing, we are going back with loads of invaluable knowledge of Ayurveda.
All the doctors have more than convinced us to change tracks towards Ayurveda way of life.
A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO THE ENTIRE VAIDYAGRAMA FAMILY.
May ALLAH BLESS you all with your endeavours
Rafeeq Salman & Sarah Latif, Singapore
June 01 2013
To the family of vaidyagrama
I have been several times with my family to this healing paradise and each time we have all gone back wiser, healthier and happier. This is the first time I have come alone. In fact, it’s the first time I have been anywhere all alone for three weeks. It has given me time to be with myself, think of life, and try and understand the meaning of awareness.
It has been so peaceful and satisfying. The treatments have all worked wonderfully. The smiling faces of the therapists, their concern and gentleness is the best I have experienced! I mention here Maya, Sajitha, Bincy and Kanaka who are wonderful, kind and caring.
The cleaning ladies are also dedicated to their work and keep the room clean. Hakeem with his smiling face is always around to help – a phone call away.
All these treatments, kindness guided by Dr.Ramkumar, Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Harikumar, Dr.Om Prakash is irreplaceable.
The atmosphere, the environment and the calmness and high energy levels makes vaidyagrama a true healing village.
Of course I hope to be back again soon. The satsang by Dr.Ramkumar is a new welcome addition – I don’t know anyone who can explain something so complex in such a simple manner; always interesting. The knowledge of Dr.Ramadas in the 2nd satsang was also welcome. I really learnt so much.
Thank you everyone for taking such good care of me and I really felt “looked after”.
Rashida Anees, Mumbai, India
July 2013
Dear All
First of all we would like to thank the wonderful people who dreamt of creating a unique place like vaidyagrama. In today’s world when people have become so selfish running after their dreams, there are still some amazing people like you all working hard day and night to make other people’s life better…to give them a new lease of life.
Your commitment, dedication and love towards us was amazing. May we all spread your ideas far and wide. Today my family is going home enlightened, rejuvenated and more wiser…
Thank you all!
God Bless You All!!
Ajith, Shruti, Anagha and Suja, Kuwait
July 31 2013
First day for me in vaidyagrama was Thursday 4th July; I met Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Aruna with the manager Hakeem. I thought it was to be a nice vacation and treatment at the same time. After that, I met the patients and sat for dinner, it was a good day. The next morning after leaving my parents, I started getting bored because there is nothing to do, therefore I started having difficulty and that is why I didn’t eat for a whole week. So I lost 11 kilos and I am happy but it still felt bad that there was nothing to do.
The last week when I knew that I was leaving, I started loving the place, chatting a lot with doctors and patients. And today I think I am going to MISS the place!
And wishing my sister my best wishes.
And I want to thank all doctors, and I apologise for any disturbance and wish you all luck.
Thank you…my best wishes
Ghazi Al Besher, Saudi Arabia
 July 27 2013
The first time I came to vaidyagrama, I didn’t know why I had come. I was having lunch with a friend in Mumbai – Auro - & enjoying a hamburger when he told me that I needed to take myself in hand. He said he was coming here for a repeat visit & asked me along. I agreed as, if he was coming for a repeat, there must be something to it!
Now tomorrow I am on my way back after my REPEAT VISIT. Apart from losing 8kg then, and 8kg now again (I wish it was cumulative), I think the 3 week break from my normal city routine, have done my mind a world of good which also reflects on the body aided by the kashayam, plum brandy and the fantastic kanji!!
The doctors & staff are great and add to the well being feeling. Always there & available & with a wanting to serve attitude.
Thank you very very much. I’ll be back soon.
Rashid Khalid Kidwai, New Delhi


July 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama friends
It has been a real pleasure to meet you all. I very much appreciate your care, kindness & love.
I came here to find balance in my lifestyle and I feel I leave today renewed ready to go!
I am sure my family back home will be very grateful to you for sending back a healthier and happier wife & mom.
Much love and gratitude to each one of you who has contributed in one way or another to make my stay here a wonderful experience.


Mercedes Bellavista, Spain
 July 25 2013
Dear vaidyagrama family
When I came with the family, I was thinking to send back them after one day but after one day, we understood that this place is very nice place and my kids also stayed the whole week. First of all, we express our gratitude for all the staff for their homely behavior.
It was a wonderful experience for us for the last week; we thought we are staying in a good resort.
I learned so much from this place, regarding the dedication, food and Ayurvedic values.
We thank everyone for creating this wonderful change with us and their kind and caring attitude.
BEST WISHES
Pradeep Kumar, Suvarma, Sidharth, Sachin, Kuwait
 July 2013
To
Vaidyagrama Staff & Doctors
Thank you very much. Very good care. Very good hospitality. Good treatment. I enjoyed staying here!
Thank you very much
Smt.Dhanalakshmi Bhaktavalsalam, KG Hospital, Coimbatore, India
 July 24 2013
First of all, “Thank you” for the hospitality, care and treatment, and also to bring awareness of my own health. I had really good time spending bringing awareness of my body, health and mind.
You know – I love the name VAIDYAGRAMA so much because might be I come from a small village which has its own beauty and vaidyagrama is like a small village where the healers live.
After five years, this is the first time, I gave little much time for myself to understand my health, my body and mind. I feel relaxed now and hopefully I will heal soon.
I was a kind of a person who used to feel little uncomfortable or you can say don’t like to go to the doctors but here I started feeling comfortable talking and knowing about my health issues.
Everything is so natural here – the medicines, the treatment. I am eager to know more and more about all the herbs and medicines.
And the most wonderful thing was being with all the older people here. It is always so lovely to be around the elders, hearing those experiences, techniques, stories and so many things.
Once again I thank to VAIDYAGRAMA for everything. My humble pranams to everyone.
Lumi Bangsia, India
 July 20 2013
Dear vaidyagrama family
We are fortunate to be here and spend some memorable days with the members of the vaidyagrama family. A special aspect which we have noticed is the competition among the members at every level to keep us in good spirit.
Your effort to create the surroundings with a great imagination, the trees, bushes, flowers, fruit bearing plants, lot of medicinal plants and of course different kind of birds.
After leaving from here, all the above facts will remain in our mind forever.
Thank you a lot vaidyagrama family


Jayaprakash Panicker & Usha Panicker, Pandalam, Kerala
July 20 2013
To everyone at vaidyagrama
It will be my best “Holiday Resort”. The place not only gave me a change from the usual normal routine; but it has also transformed me. The aesthetic buildings, the doctors and staff, the peace, calmness, softness around has had a tremendous and wonderful effect on my mind, body, attitude and soul. The place is ideal to absorb some knowledge too.
I thank everyone for creating this wonderful and simple place. It is a place with nature – the mountains, trees, birds, bees, cats, dogs, soil & plants.
I am very happy I made this decision to come and stay here. Hope I am blessed to make some more visits.
May all the dreams & visions of the people creating this place grow and happen.


Shubha Thiagarajan, Coimbatore
July 19 2013
Dear staff and doctors
I cant express my gratitude for such a wonderful experience to you in words. Vaidyagrama is a heartfelt, inspirational and authentic centre of Ayurveda. My preliminary knowledge of Ayurveda reached a deeper understanding in just 2 weeks!
Dr.Ramadas, you truly are the best teacher. I learned so much from you and your dedication to my learning is truly appreciated. I didn’t expect to do as many things as we did – making buter, buttermilk, curd, oil decoctions. I also loved that you taught me the principles of Ayurveda from the Sanskrit texts first. There is so much meaning and depth from these ancient texts that a student can miss if not exposed to them.
Whenever someone asks me where he or she can go to experience Ayurveda, whether it is for training or for panchakarma, I will certainly say go to vaidyagrama!
Love
Suhani Vakil, USA
July 18 2013
To staff & doctors
Thanks for the amazing kindness and gentle care you provided during my stay in vaidyagrama.
You have a wonderful vision for carrying on the ayurvedic tradition as well as supporting the community. Many thanks & best wishes for much success.


Karen Manuel, Richmond, Virginia, USA
July 17 2013
Dear All
Needless to say I was very skeptical at first but was proved wrong.
I must thank all the doctors especially Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Omprakash for their diligent monitoring of my health – I cannot leave out my therapists who assisted the doctors in carrying out the plan and all the other support staff for the way in which they conducted themselves.
I leave happier and I take this opportunity to wish all at vaidyagrama a wonderful future and I hope this place blossoms and grows according to the master plan that Dr.Ramkumar envisaged.
With warmth
Uday Nayak, London, UK
July 16 2013
To everyone at vaidyagrama
Many thanks and a heartful of gratitude for your personal attention, kindness, gentleness and sincerity. Your warmth and naturalness fills the entire environment. At the time of departure, I feel I am leaving a beautiful MOTHER!
May your mission be Blessed and continue to keep things simple and natural. Looking forward to many more visits.
Warmest wishes and Many Thanks!
Rudabah, Pune, India
July 16 2013
To everyone at vaidyagrama
Many thanks for your kindness, caring & sincerity. Your dedication stands out in an age where the medical profession has become such a “business”. Everyone has been so incredibly kind – from the driver who arrived to collect me, to the therapists, doctors & support staff.
The peace & solitude is palpable & so healing. The buildings are so well thought out & aesthetic. The “wild” grove of plants I looked out on with so many birds was therapeutic.
You have created a place with so much healing energy. Congragulations!
Warmest wishes to you all
Jaya Mani, Bangalore, India
July 2013
Namaste! I commend the vaidyagrama team for its dedication to excellence. A wonderful experience of panchakarma (PK), that is scientifically sound and yet, saturated with spiritual & environmental well being, is orchestrated here, daily, for each individual patient, with attention to detail & needs of the patient. The doctors are par excellent, the therapists are passionate, mature, benevolent & Gods are smiling at vaidyagrama.
I will return & recommend my students to avail the vaidyagrama opportunity.
All the best!
Shunya Prathichi Mathur, Founder, Vedika Global, California, USA
July 07 2013
Dear All brothers & sisters
This has been an amazing stay for me. I enjoyed your company, care and love. I believe my words are short for all the experience I had here with you but my heart is full of gratitude and love towards all of you. I wish you the best in your mission forever.
Abdulla Al Obaidan, Qatar


July 07 2013
Peace be upon you
Dearest ones
Thank you very much indeed for the great care & love that you showed me during my stay in your outstanding spa. It is a real place for the mind / body / soul & heart to unite and become one with the self & one with the universe. The harmony that you created between the elements and people are out of this world.
Keep this simple unified heaven on earth, where I shall return for more blessings.
With love
Khaled Al Mohannadi, Qatar
July 07 2013
Dearest brothers and sisters
In my second stay in vaidyagrama, I just want to reiterate my gratitude to all of you, offering your service with so much love and care.
May God give you may good years of this wonderful mission.
Love
Leon Fernando Del Canto, Qatar


August 29 2013
To the wonderful vaidyagrama community of angels
Thank you for a wonderful unique experience and a lesson in caring and devotion, thoughtfulness and understanding. It is your positive and gentle nature that is all part of the cure.
Thank you for the healing, the opportunities for complete relaxation and for the simplicity. The environment is lovely and conducive to lots of introspective thinking.
I feel blessed to have gained some basic knowledge of Ayurveda and hope to learn more and retain some of the practices I have learned here.
You have a unique gift that I feel grateful to have been a part of.
A big thank you
I wish you every success in all your worthwhile projects and your vision.
Thank you Dr.Ramkumar, Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Aruna, Dr.Omprakash and so many who made this a joy
Anjali Mathrani, New York, USA


August 24 2013
We are glad and thankful to have been able to share these days with all of you. We are already feeling the benefits of Ayurveda’s treatments and we take with us a new awareness we will certainly apply in our daily life.
Thanks to Dr.Ramkumar for sharing his precious knowledge and his sense of humor.
Thanks to Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Om Prakash for their kind, dedicated and patient attention.
Thanks to our therapists for their professionalism and for making us feel comfortable.
Thanks to all the personnel for their always kind and smiling attitude.
We wish you all the deserved successful development of this project.
May God Bless You
Marie Pradin & Jean Marie & Paul, France


August 22 2013
Om Sri Sairam!
Thank you to vaidyagrama, the Devas and divine Beings who are ever present here and to the doctors and staff especially to Dr.Ramkumar for having the courage and faith to allow his “Punarnava” vision into becoming reality, thereby benefitting all the souls who are drawn here in this pristine healing sacred space!
It is with deep gratitude and love that I leave here today, with admiration for the doctors and staff here, especially Dr.Harikrishnan who treated me with such kindness and gentle caring, & Dr.Om Prakash for his sweet smile and being everywhere at all times!
The two therapists Sasikala and Sameena were wonderful with a very gentle and caring attitude. Aparna and Kavitha were very helpful and great – all in all everyone here is divinely inspired with Dr.Ramkumar and his team and it was truly a blessing and a genuine healing experience here for me.
I feel much better than when I came and intend to be back here again.
Much love
Many Blessings
Mira Sai, Puttaparthi, India


August 19 2013
Glory to vaidyagrama!
Glory to its righteous and self-sacrificing founder, its wise and dedicated physicians, its caring staff, its lovely patients, its self-sustained natural farming….
All glory to vaidyagrama’s endeavor to live simple and happy!
I carry great benefits with me…
Many thanks and all my blessings
Karen Verloo, Belgium


August 18 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama family
I was extremely apprehensive in coming to this place as I never quiet believed/understood alternative medicine. But when I came here and my treatment started, I was beginning to feel rejuvenated. The surroundings, doctors, the staff, it seems they blend into one another to give us patients (are we??) comfort and a feeling of great well being.
Looking forward to be with you once again, I remain
Shriram, Hyderabad, India


August 17 2013
Dear vaidyagrama family
Veena and I were very apprehensive when we came here wondering how we were going to stay here for two weeks away from our home and addictions. But after we came here, we found that the entire place is organized to make you feel completely at home. The doctors – all of them very caring, gentle and down to earth. The staff are very polite and understanding.
The place itself is very quaint and situated in such a way that there is constant breeze blowing through. This I think for us was a great part of the healing process as well.
On the whole, what we came here for, was achieved and we go back quite happy and content.
Paul & Dr.Veena, Chennai, India


August 16 2013
Thank you so much that you are. I’m really happy to be in this place.
Thank you
Nensija, Latvia


August 16 2013
Om Namah Shivayah!
We feel blessed to find this place. And we are happy and surprised that there is place where there is Vedic tradition. Everything was perfect and we learn so much. Food was like in restaurant.
Thank you, we will be back!
Sisters Iveta & Nora, Latvia


August 14 2013
Have completed 7 weeks treatment and care at vaidyagrama as a follow up from 6 weeks here last year. Based on both experiences, there is here care, concern and compassion. These 3 qualities along with health, money cannot buy.
At vaidyagrama, I experience the simplicity, sincerity, serenity of a blessed environment.
At vaidyagrama, I experience through all the doctors, therapists, housekeeping & admin staff nourishment and care.
It has been a healing as well as a spiritual experience. I came with a walking stick and am leaving without the support of the stick – thank you all.
I pray you will all continue to serve with the love that you all do.
I pray more and more can be blessed to experience vaidyagrama.
With my sincere gratitude
Love to all
Yazdi Jehangir Bankwala, UK / Singapore / Malaysia


August 2013
Dear friends of vaidyagrama
I can best describe vaidyagrama as a place of holistic healing where we blend seamlessly with the nature. The natural methods of farming followed at vaidyagrama looks like a picture out of the book “One Straw Revolution”. The concept of living at vaidyagrama goes way beyond the healing aspect. There is a subtle message telling us to respect all living beings and share the earth with everybody as equal creations of God. The way plants & flowers, vegetables and herbs grow along with wild grass & weeds in a natural garden tells us to seriously think about making some changes in the way we live.
Needless to say, the doctors, staff and everybody at vaidyagrama were always smiling, courteous while going about their work in the most professional way, making my stay at this place truly memorable. By the end of my stay, may be with a pinch of salt (or rather no salt!), I have learnt the goodness of living on simple food, and hope to make serious attempts to follow it.
The community programs taken up by vaidyagrama in the villages around here are truly heartening.
With best wishes to the vaidyagrama family.
Rajeev, Chennai, India


August 11 2013
Dear Vaidyagrama family
It has been an amazing three weeks of rest and relaxation, peace and quiet.
This quiet of the mind and complete slowdown of the body has been a tonic for my soul. I felt I was back in Rishikesh, only the surroundings were different.
I will take back with me Dr.Ramadas’s booming voice saying to “inhale” and “exhale” and his really jolly nature.
Dr.Harikumar’s beautiful rendering of the Vishnu Sahasranama and Lalita Sahasranama, will still resound in my ears.
Dr.Om’s speed at appearing & disappearing and always being seen rushing around with so much energy is amazing.
Dr.Harikrishnan’s patient answering of all our questions on Ayurveda over & over again and shyly disappearing at being asked to sing at group dinners will remain in my mind.
Dr.Aruna’s patience in allowing us to choose the books from the library.
A big thank you to the awesome staff, therapists, cleaners, gardeners everyone here including the wonderful cooks. A special thank  you to Sajitha who has been so gentle and loving.
All my fellow patients, it was wonderful meeting you all. The time spent here has flown.
Dr.Ramkumar, what can I say to you except a big thank you for having this vision and bringing it to fruition. God Bless you and may vaidyagrama grow from strength to strength.
If I can be of any service in any way, please feel free to call me.
Many many thanks to all of you. Stay beautiful and Blessed always.
Much love
Durga, Bangalore, India
August 04 2013
Dear friends, dear doctors, dear everyone
Thank you so much for being on this planet.
The night arrived here and entered the place and read the little booklet, I wrote in my diary : I can hardly believe where I landed, I feel like I am in heaven. All is quite beautiful, mindful, respectful towards nature, respectful towards me, sustainable – amazing!
And I feel like this now that I am leaving so blessed to have you in the big market of all kinds of Ayurvedic places.
I often have felt this place more like an ashram rather than a village. Your place is steeped in prayers and meditation. No day starts & ends without a prayer. No treatment starts without a prayer.
It has made me feel very at home here. And it has touched me again & again. How everyone I met, from doctors, to therapists, to other staff or cleaners & gardeners, is so full of friendliness and care. There is a certain innocence to it, particularly in this world where almost all medical care has become mere business.
Special thanks to the satsangs. They have inspired and taught me so much.
The rain was sometimes a bit challenging but I understand that it is the most beneficial time for panchakarma. Understanding a tiny bit of Ayurveda, helps me to stay disciplined and carry on.
Actually I have to say special thanks to each of you individually – everyone has contributed to my experience.
It was never clearer how my own state of mind is the lens through which I see because there were moments where I hated the place and everyone in it. Luckily these moments passed rather fast.
Thank you also to my fellow patients. It has been so heartwarming to share all stories and often so hilarious too. Our dinners and songs together were highlights.
Beautiful places like vaidyagrama attract beautiful people. I met amazing souls here.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart – many blessings for your projects!!
Much love & gratitude
Rani Willems, Holland
August 03 2013
All friends, doctors & caregivers at vaidyagrama
The 21 days of living with all of you has been a unique experience in my life of nearly 79 years. Sharing our pains and aches, our ups & downs, our tears & laughter! I had not expected anything like this. But it has to go, as all our worldly experiences do – down memory lane.
The dedication of & firm belief of the doctors, the devotion of the therapists & staff is awesome.
Just a suggestion is to raise the height of the toilets to help those patients who have knee & back problems. And maybe have someone man the nurses’ station when the therapists are away at work, so that patients call bells are answered.
May God bless vaidyagrama and all of you so that it will grow from strength to strength! And now my fingers are paining, I cannot write any more. But my prayers are with you.
Shashi Ghulati, Coimbatore, India
August 2, 2013
What happens when you don’t move during one month from a place?
What happens if you are taught to have maximum rest, under these nice covered roofs in these beautiful gardens?
These are the first questions that I put in my diary.
Today as I am leaving, it feels that a circle starts to move, to rise.
Where does he go to? Wherever it came from, and wherever it wants to go to, it has to take me within. Let it go – my doctor would reassure me.
Where are you in it?
During this one month, vaidyagrama was my warm home where I belonged to.
During this month, my position in the circle changed.
What happened? Would my doctor like to know?
A few days I was covering the whole circle and didn’t come over my ridiculous life that seemed to be in such moments as a bad comedy in which I had forgotten just the right words. My small part of the whole world became too big and I was standing in the light and darkness at the stage I built up. Being in the play, I already had forgotten the audience.
Yesterday I was walking through the garden. I realized that I could see my “world circle” with a smile from the heart. I was a small light human being. Suddenly I was asking myself – is it possible to feel the absolute? I know a final answer to absolute questions will only be possible if my life is finished.
I know being here in vaidyagrama was an impulse and trial to come closer to myself, to come closer to you, who were taking care of me so well, to come closer to the absolute.
Being here was feeling all these helping hands, cleansing voices and the mind that suddenly found the right words to jump out of me.
Here I AM
Here I WAS
Here I am going with the idea to be present, and silent, truthful and loving, healthy, smiling and knowing, compassionate and good.
Whatever has been given has been given.
I take your positive spirit, your vision and words with me.
I hope that they contribute to a better world.
Here I will BE.
Martina Osterreich Judenburg, Vienna, Austria


September 30 2013
A home away from home where we got really pampered. The staff and the doctors went out of their way to make our stay comfortable & memorable. I will definitely recommend vaidyagrama to all our family and friends. Thanks & hope to see all of you again very soon.
Anusha & C.B.Srinivasan, Coimbatore, India


September 29 2013
Hare Krishna! Thank you very much for our very pleasant stay in vaidyagrama. We appreciate a lot the treatments. We wish you great success in the development of the vaidyagrama village.
M.Louise & Archana Devi Dasi, Ujjain, India


September 27 2013
Thank you for all – be without pain, be happy, and to feel younger. You all are wonderful. I left here part of my heart and save you in my heart with myself.
Vaclav Hosek, Czech Republic


September 25 2013
Dear vaidyagrama family
May all beings get rid from all suffering.
May all thus enjoy a perfect celestial treasure of temporal and ultimate virtue and goodness.
By the collection of whatever virtues I and others have done, and shall do from now, be the cause of happiness.
May all whoever see and read this book be free of all the sickness, disturbance, non-virtues, obstacles immediately
From the depth of my heart, I confess again and again whatever non-virtues I have done and rejoice in whatever virtues you have done.
Lee, Malaysia


September 25 2013
I enjoyed my stay in vaidyagrama for 3 weeks. Personal attention given by the doctors is very much appreciated. The staff took good care of us and never failed to give the medicines on time. The treatment was good. Had healthy food. Thanks
Geeta Vijaykumar, Coimbatore, India


September 18 2013
Dear vaidyas & staff
Our stay at vaidyagrama is beautiful & we experienced the healing process. All the staff members are so much co-operative. We have seen improvement in the state of our health.
Especially I am thankful to the founders of this village because they are trying to give treatment found in our own country. Thank you very much
Sumana, Chennai, India


September 13 2013
To everyone at vaidyagrama
Thank you so much for taking such good care of me during my entire stay. It felt like being with family. Everyone is ALWAYS smiling, always ready to help. The love, warmth and caring I received here will always be cherished by me. Thanks once again
Pritish Varma, Chennai, India


September 12 2013
Thank you vaidyagrama – what a very special place you have. So many details you have looked at in everything here, taking care of the earth, the patients, and each other. My visit was very brief – just a few hours – but you took such good care of me, and the doctors were so kind. I am so happy to have found this place, and am eager and happy to share this place with others.
Jennifer Eddinger, USA (http://ayurvedanextdoor.com/vaidyagrama)


September 10 2013
Dear vaidyagrama
My stay in vaidyagrama was very very memorable – the warmth, hospitality, food, treatments, conversations, accommodation – everything was great. But the most important thing which I was impressed with was HOW GENUINE all this is! Practically for the first time in my life, I saw that actually LIVING the values rather than talking about them can be REAL. Thank you for all inspiration – we will meet soon. I’m definitely coming back for a longer stay. THANK YOU!
Egle Kaceviciute, Lithuania / Ireland / India


September 09 2013
Dear vaidyagrama
I cannot express how thankful I have been after coming here. You all have made my worries about my daughter’s health to not be worries anymore. When I came here, I was very skeptical of how vaidyagrama could help my daughter when so many doctors in USA have been unsuccessful in doing so. And 2 days after we came, my skepticism vanished and I was kind of becoming a spokesperson to my US friends and family about how fabulous vaidyagrama has been in healing her.
I thank you with my whole heart for everything that we have got by staying here and will always remain grateful to God for showing us the way to vaidyagrama.
Thank you immensely to Dr.Harikrishnan for his ever-patient, kind and compassionate nature. How I wish he was my daughter’s physician back home so that we could run to him for everything. His words used to always soothe us and make us feel so much better.
Dr.Om amazed me with his 200% energy level and his presence in everything that happens in vaidyagrama. Will always remember him when I feel like taking a nap because that’s when he used to come and call me for satsang; & satsangs have been the most wonderful experience for me here. They have taught me so much about Ayurveda & new lifestyle to be followed which I am hoping to inculcate in my family. Dr.Ramadas’s chanting every morning and evening is something I will miss very much. Dr.Ramkumar’s wonderful satsang sessions have made me a much more educated person with regard to health. Thank you Sameena and Hakeem for always smiling and helping us with anything that we asked for. Dr.Ramesh Babu – thank you for always smiling and telling me to not be stressed. Sindhu, Devi, Lakshmi, Sasi, Kanaka & Mithun have been a pleasure to be around with. Also will miss the community dinners & the entertainment.
Hope you will all continue to heal everyone more & more.
Thank you
Radhika, CA, USA


September 09 2013
Dear vaidyagrama
Thank you so very much for all that you have done for me. This has been an experience that has impacted my life in the greatest of ways. I am leaving here after 4 weeks carrying with me more health than I have had in an extremely long time, and for the happiness this brings me, I have many of the wonderful people here at vaidyagrama to thank.
Thank you Dr.Harikrishnan for your kindness and patience. I have seen many doctors and you have definitely been one of the most understanding and kindest. You made me feel so comfortable, and soothed many of my worries.
Thank you Dr.Om for your never ending energy and assurances that everything will be fine. I truly appreciate everything you have done.
Thank you Dr.Ramesh Babu, for always smiling and telling me to be calm. I will always remember you telling me to “be happy”.
Thank you to the staff / massage therapists (Sindhu, Sameena, Devi etc.) for always having a smile on their faces, and being willing to help with anything.
And, of course, thank you to Dr.Ramkumar, for always being so kind and funny.
I really did appreciate my time at vaidyagrama, in which you all have healed me more than I thought was possible.
Thank you for everything,
Bhavani Bindiganavile, San Diego, CA, USA


September 09 2013
Dear vaidyagrama team
Thank you for great experience and knowledge you shared with us.
You have created a little heaven that people trust and to know that they can and should come back for new great experience. Thanks to all doctors, therapists and everyone who took care of us.
We wish you safe and happy journey on your noble path.
Alexei & Helen Maximov, Russia / USA


September 04 2013
Dear & Near Dr.Ramadas sir
Words are not enough to express my happiness and joy. Vaidyagrama is not only healing but for “Lord Dhanvantari” is purely present in this place that is the “varaprasadam” for all the sick visitors.
Also this is the time to say best teamwork – it is amazing. All the doctors, therapists, assistants are very capable and talented persons. I am very thankful to all.
Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Om Prakash, Dr.Aruna Hakeem, Hakeem, Shyni, Maya, Lakshmi etc. are very talented and capable in the field. Specially the prayer hall, the conduct of homams for making the stars and gods blessings is present surrounding the place. I am fully enjoying vaidyagrama. I pray all the gods and goddesses, Lord Dhanvantari will give more strength to you to give more healing to all.
May God bless all
Yours lovingly
V.Balakrishnan, Chennai, India (and USA)


September 04 2013
When I came here I had a vague idea about the nature of treatment and stay here. After getting treatment for 21 days. I am going with the feeling of better health condition. I appreciate the devotion and courtesy of the doctors here and their constant monitoring of condition of the patients. I appreciate the dedicated service of the staff. More than above, I appreciate the pujas and homams performed for the health of the patients of vaidyagrama; and the serene atmosphere here. Thanks to one and all
S.Surya Prakasa Rao, Hyderabad, India


September 04 2013
Lord Dhanvantari is actually existing in this place. Each and every person is personification of love and affection. I have never experienced anything like this in my life. A thousand thanks to all those persons who started this vaidyagrama.
Soorampoodi Kusuma, Hyderabad, India


September 04 2013
I came to vaidyagrama upon the recommendation of couple of friends. I found it much more wonderful than what my friends told me. It was refreshing to see the doctors always smiling, pleasant and friendly. Always willing to clear our doubts and explain the treatment process (which we seldom find in those large corporate hospitals)
The staff too have been very friendly and cordial. The peace which I found here was amazing.
Here I would like to mention a very special thanks to Dr.Harikrishnan. He has been wonderful.
Thanks a ton to Dr.Omprakash who has now become a member of our family. Always cheerful and always there when we needed him.
Thanks a ton to Sameena and Kanaka. You guys are great.
Words are not enough to express my happiness and gratitude to all of you. Thanks again and again to each one of you for being so sincere and committed.
Thank you vaidyagrama for doing such selfless service.
Thank you for strengthening my belief in Ayurveda, Indian culture and tradition.
Phani Ratna, Hyderabad, India


September 04 2013
To my Dearest Vaidyagrama family
It was such an honor to me to know each one of you. Many thanks to the one who has had this smart idea to have vaidyagrama, such a wonderful place, a very good hospital to have treatment, a nice place to clear our mind from all the stress we have in our life.
This experience – it was my first challenge in my life. I never thought that one day I will be alone for anything, especially treatment, for close to 2 months. This experience, it made the biggest change on me. I used to be so desperate and so sensitive and any thing can make me cry, especially after I had this serious leg problem.
I believe that God loves me and He made my dream come true. I used to go to many doctors but no one even gave me hope. Then I heard from my friend about the place. And then I talked with Dr.Ramkumar, and the first time I talked to him, I had a very good feeling. Many thanks to you my Dearest Dr.Ramkumar; you were my angel who gave me hope just in small short phone calls. You made biggest change especially in my mind because I was hopeless. After that I came to India with the hope that my health will be better.
For the first few days, I had difficulty to adjust and settle in this place. I couldn’t take my medicines and food. Then I had to meet my Dearest Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Harikumar and Dr.Aruna. All of you many thanks for being very supportive; I will never forget anyone in this nice place.
After awhile, taking so much care and love with support from all of you, I realize that even the therapists were so nice, loving and caring. This is what I really like about this place. Everyone is very nice; I love all of you.
Everyone has made some positive change which helped me to go through all these difficulties. Even the doctors who were not looking after me, they changed a lot in me; all of you became as a family to me. And I will never forget all these nice days in my life.
I write this while I feel so sad to leave all of you. I will miss you, I wish all the best to each one of you. And many thanks, love and hugs
Bayan, Al Basher, Saudi Arabia


September 04 2013
Don’t forget me…really I like all the staff…so good. Thanks to all
Asma, Saudi Arabia


September 03 2013
To all at vaidyagrama
Had a great time for 19 days. Nice food. Nice weather and nice people. Great treatment. Plan to return soon.
Regards and well wishes
Mukundan Pullat, Kerala, India / Kuwait


September 02 2013
Thank you Drs.Ramkumar, Ramadas, Harikumar and Harikrishnan
For your vision in creating an atmosphere of healing in this tranquil, beautiful village – rather than just a medical care unit. Dis-ease of body and mind wither here, thanks to all the love and concern all of you, together with your amazing team of junior doctors, therapists, cooks, housekeepers, gardeners, administrative/office staff, shower on us. We are the patients but you are the ones with true PATIENCE! Thank you again and again for your kindness, diligence, untiring effort and sympathetic ear you lend us, the shoulder to lean on, and the hand that pats us and comforts us when we are ready to cry.
Please excuse my stubbornness, my “strong opinions”, and my constantly troubling you – but deepest warmest thanks to all of you for your care & attentiveness. A special thank you to our therapist, Sajitha, who was always on hand when needed and to Dr.Om Prakash (who really is omni – everything!). My love and very best wishes to all of you and to vaidyagrama for its continuing growth and evolution. Hari Om Tat Sat
Aruna Chulani, Mumbai, India


September 01 2013
Dear doctors, staff and all vaidyagrama family
Thank you all for a wonderful, unforgettable experience – unforgettable because I can see myself coming back again and again, so no chance of forgetting! (except maybe the kanji!!). It felt absolutely at home to be here, the surroundings are so beautiful, and the planning has been done so carefully to make the stay convenient & pleasant to all. I truly love the layout and the way the rooms have been planned and arranged – very comfortable and soothing, especially the sit-outs. I think half my healing came from that.
There is incredible relief from the pain that I was undergoing (though mine was nothing compared to what so many others are undergoing). Have met so many sincere and inspiring people here, both staff & patients. Sincerely pray that I will be able to keep up the good work you have started here, and after all your love & care, am now confident that I will do so.
Special thanks also to all our ever-cheerful and hard-working therapists
With deepest thanks and regards
God bless you all
Maya Chulani, Mumbai, India
Suggestions for your consideration
1) Maybe a full time resident housekeeper to oversee to patients’ daily needs & requests – that may save the doctors time & effort
2)  An extension in the Yoga hall or a number to call to find out if program or satsang timings changed or cancelled etc. Alternatively, if don’t want meetings in Yoga hall to be disturbed, inform each block therapists to inform patients in that block, or give alternate extension number for daily activities
3) Make local SIMs available to patients who want. They can be informed beforehand or on website and just keep half-a-dozen handy. Some of us from India may not need, but the people from abroad would find it helpful
4) Maybe patients could be informed of their schedules well ahead of time. Again, for those of us who are used to punctuality, it is a bit frustrating, not because of time itself, but because we then don’t know what to do or whether to start something else
5) Everyone is unique and has unique needs. Please consider the nature of their therapy and if possible, give allowance for that – i.e. slight variations in routine. The doctors have always had a ready ear to listen to us, and we know they have to follow the prescribed course of action, and we also understand why. But many patients also know their own bodies and its needs
6) It was very helpful to get our bills and medicines a day before leaving, and if you can do it for all patients, I think they would appreciate it, and truly enjoy the last day of their stay here
7)Please work on electricity!
Thank you all very much again for a worthwhile experience, and hope to meet all again soon.
October 31 2013
My dearest “new” family vaidyagrama
When I packed my bags to come to vaidyagrama, I was unaware of the beautiful holistic journey & experience I was to have.
This was the best “gift” I could have given myself in my 51 years of life.
The serene & calm surroundings smoothened my nerves, the therapies & treatments took care of my aches & pains, the doctors gave me a patient hearing & nurtured my mind & inner being, the staff was extremely kind & supportive, the yoga nidra, prayers, chanting, satsang taught me to calm down and slow down.
I had lots of time to heal. To read. To relax. To reflect. To think. To analyse. To share. To appreciate. To offer grace & gratitude to the supreme energy. You taught me how to value my life, my time, my energy and helped me to align my mind, thoughts, words & action into harmony.
“Thank you”. God Bless, See you soon….Kabhi ALvida na Kahena…never say goodbye..I will see you soon…again….& again.
With best wishes, warmth, appreciation
Darshan Shah, Kolkata, India


October 31 2013
Vaidyagrama is a wonderful place with combination of many good things. The serene and calm atmosphere is absolutely conducive to calming the mind & healing the body. The new culture developed at vaidyagrama with modern approach and ancient tradition of Ayurveda is certainly appreciable. This enables the age old tradition to reach to more people. The doctors and staff are generous, kind and helpful.
I wish for further development of vaidyagrama.
Ngawang Samten, Banaras, India


October 31 2013
My dear “vaidyagrama”
Thank you from the depth of my heart for the most wonderful healing transformative month plus spent with you all. Somehow the collective result of each person, plant, animal & building here is a very gentle and powerful place – magical and beautiful in equal and complimentary measures. The doctors have been so instrumental in all ways, physical, emotional, spiritual healers of the utmost caliber. The talks each morning with Dr.Ramadas & Dr.Harikumar, afternoons with the others, have been so nourishing to the soul; Dr.”Roam Prakash” is everywhere at all times by some mysterious co-incidence! And all the girls & women who have served us with such grace dignity & skill – not to mention sweetness. So much more to say….& I will to all my friends – come here for a life enhancing stay.
April Pierrot, London, UK


October 23 2013
Thank you vaidyagrama family. It really feels like family, from the moment you step in this village you feel welcomed from everyone. Doctors, therapists, patients, they all go with the same rhythm. Everyone is kind, helpful, supportive. I enjoyed my stay and got to love kanji. Thanks again to Dr.Ramkumar, Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Omprakash & all the staff from Aparna to Kavitha to Sushi – everyone of you made a difference to my stay.
Love
Olivia Mitri


October 22 2013
Dear All
Thank you so much for everything…
Had an excellent stay & perfect treatments…
This was my second visit…my first visit was very effective hence the second time…
Shall come again next year. Only one one condition that the food improves!
Thanks…Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Ramesh Babu, Dr.Omprakash and always dear Aruna.
Love
Gauri Ingle, Kolhapur, India


October 2013
Thank you very much for everything and to everybody surrounding me for the good care. Doctors took their time to talk and explain. I especially enjoyed the good treatments and the satsangs which helped me to understand basic important things about Ayurveda. The prayers and pujas impressed me. I hope that I can make further progression with my health at home. I will miss some of you people and the daily routines which were very helpful.
With all my best wishes for vaidyagrama
Benedikt Siebers, Germany


October 16 2013
Dear Healers at vaidyagrama
When we say Healers we refer to everyone here. We would like to thank you all – doctors, who play multifarious roles of consultant, counselor, confidante, friend, philosopher and guide; therapists for their gentle and soothing treatments; cooks for feeding us healthy food cooked in hot, sweltering kitchen; serving staff for serving us each meal and dose of medicine on time every day and with so much love; cleaning staff for keeping the entire complex and our rooms immaculately clean; the launderers who returned our dirty clothes crispy clean; the gardening staff who help lift our spirits by maintaining the greenery with so much love and care; the admin staff for their efficient handling of logistic details; Geetha for her infective exuberance towards the cause of compassion for the downtrodden and anyone else we may have inadvertently left out.
Special thanks to Dr.Ramadas for arousing a sense of spirituality in us by the sheer strength and depth of his voice at morning & evening prayers; Dr.Harikrishnan for his patient, optimistic and diligent handling of our case; and Dr.Omnipresent (so aptly rechristened) for being such a devoted and committed soul.
It was a pleasure meeting all the other seekers of physical and spiritual health here; special mention of Dr.Ramkumar’s parents, sister and brother-in-law – such wonderful people!
Finally, Dr.Ramkumar, thank you for creating this beautiful world, for your wisdom, so patiently imparted to us at satsang every afternoon, for your vision and your passion for the Healing Paradise called VAIDYAGRAMA.
Wishing you all the very best, and hoping to meet you all again and again.
Vikash & Maya Varma, Kolkata / Chennai, India


October 11 2013
Vaidyagrama – HELPING HANDS
My 2nd visit to vaidyagrama. Thank you doctors, therapists, staff, cooks and everybody in the family of vaidyagrama.
Every things care, love and affection shown are true & miss you all a lot. Shall meet again next year.
WISH YOU ALL A GREAT SUCCESS.
Thanking you
Yours truly
Sethu, Dharapuram, Tamilnadu, India


October 01 2013
Vaidyagrama is a wonderful place. I sincerely hope you guys go from strength to strength! Your campus is a beauty…and the people – lovely.
Thank you so much for everything..and hope to be back – minus the kanji!!!
Gita Srinivasan, Bangalore, India
November 27 2013
Everybody at vaidyagrama
Thank you for making a vision of a truly holistic healing environment come true. This hospital is a model for the future of the healing profession. I so appreciate the attention to detail, to ecologically sound principles and more than anything to the loving and relaxed care to the patients. During my short stay here, I learnt so much. I will definitely talk to many people about vaidyagrama and send patients your way; and I will surely return myself.
With warmest wishes
Dr.Simone de Winter
San Francisco, USA
November 27 2013
Vaidyagrama
Thank you for teaching us so much about ourselves and nature. We felt at home while staying here and it was a special experience for mother and son. We keep you all in our loving prayers and look forward to meeting again.
Cheers
Christopher Bondi Pickles
USA
November 27 2013
Greetings
I want to thank everyone at vaidyagrama for providing extraordinary service and care to me this past week.
The thoughtful attention to every request and the impressive qualifications and abilities of the vaidyagrama team is top quality.
Thank you for a wonderful relaxing week and a memorable experience.
Sincerely
Diane Bondi Pickles
USA
November 25 2013
Dear vaidyagrama
The name says it all. I would like to thank everyone below and whom I don’t know
Dr.Harikrishnan for all the treatments
Dr.Omprakash for all the help and support
Aparna for her help and response
Geetha for her community work, it is amazing
Dr.Ramkumar truly inspired with all the satsang sessions, A True Human Being
Madhu & Santosh - for all the Good Massages
Kanaka, Sasi and Sameena – for all the help
Hakeem, Sonia, Kavitha – for all the support
Dr.Haritha and Dr.Aruna – all the very best
Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Somu – for all spiritual support
And all others whom I have missed to mention above
It was a very good experience for me. I can say a life changing one
I feel a lot light and have lost 4kg of weight (very happy about it). I had a very comfortable stay with all warm people around.
I have made many new friends. I have learnt many new and good things which are essential to lead a good life. During the treatment I was missing my family and sometimes did not like the food (kanji) but it is all for my good.
I really loved the food. Thank you Mr Kuttikrishnan for all that delicious food. It is a privilege to have it.
I wish all the patients here a very speedy recovery. The spiritual vibrations were very positive for the healing.
Keep up the good job everyone, and once again Thank You from the bottom of my Heart for all the kindness and support.
It has been a privilege to be here and will be back soon.
All the very best
Jhankar Pavan
Hyderabad, India
November 25 2013
Namaskar To everyone at vaidyagrama
My deepest gratitude for a wonderful beautiful healing experience. The vision of vaidyagrama is most truly inspiring. I have learnt a lot about Ayurveda in my short 1 week stay. I thank all the doctors and practitioners who were so willing to share their knowledge and experience so freely. I hope to return for a longer stay in the near future.
Terence Tracey
Ireland / San Francisco
November 23 2013
Though I cant express my feelings and thoughts about “vaidyagrama” because these can be felt only at the level of heart but because you have given me pen and paper I will not hesitate to write down what my heart is telling me to write.
At the conference, I heard about “vaidyagrama” but I never thought of witnessing this place. It is only the destiny and adventurism that brought me here. As an Ayurveda graduate I read Ayurveda but what real Ayurveda is, I experienced at “VAIDYAGRAMA”. All the “CHIKITSA CHATUSPAD” are so well established that no patient can feel disappointed. The rare thing I observed about the nature of people at vaidyagrama is, all of them, are very good at heart and ready to help everybody. This is the place I regret leaving but I will try my best to visit again and again, rather I will persuade my well wishers and patients to visit here also.
My best wishes to Dr.Om and Sajitha for their upcoming life journey together. With thanks and regards to Dr.Ramkumar, Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Somu, Madhu and not to forget Aparna and Sonia, Geethaji and all (whom I don’t know by name)
Wishing from the core of my heart for the progress of VAIDYAGRAMA by leaps and bounds
Dr.Amit Malik
Haryana, India
November 23 2013
The beauty of vaidyagrama is in the detail, human, physical, architectural. I will carry this beauty within me.
With warm wishes
Anjali Khote
November 20 2013
Thank you very much to all at vaidyagrama for all your care and kindness. It is the perfect mixture of relaxation, time to oneself and just enough interesting activity. Funnily enough, the “garden walk” is the least active but very interesting! Really enjoyed the walking, gentle yoga and the dholaka.
Thank you all again and Inshallah I will see you soon.
Dr.Shabnam
London, UK
November 17 2013
I had a really peaceful and relaxing time! I loved the therapists and treatments, and the doctors are very kind hearted and warm. The cow pujas were also spectacular! Thank you very much vaidyagrama for such a formidable experience!
I celebrate our date of departure by recollecting the myriad of enjoyment and novelty that I don’t believe could have been found anywhere else in the world, at least not that of this type.
The experience of beauty as serene and phlegmatic as its sights, along with all the people here that made it what it was. It was great to encounter each and every single person and thing we did. From chants to cow ritual in gorgeous rural living.
Cheyanne and Juliet


November 15 2013
Namaste to Vaidyagrama family
Tomorrow I am leaving but I hope to be able to come back and enjoy the morning ginger tea and kanji.
To come back to my girls – Nirmala, Ahalya, Maya, Sameena, Shiny, Sajitha, Sasikala
Huge thanks for your magical hands, your support and smiles
It is my second visit to vaidyagrama. I could live this year with support of Ayurveda which came to my life.
Drs.Ramadas and Harikumar! You detoxicated not only my body but my mind too.
Dr.Ramadas’s video show “Happiness Unlimited” will awaken me soon.
Dr.Harikumar, you are one of the most understanding and kindest doctors.
Dr.Harita, thanks for understanding my missing my daughter.
Dr.Om, your energy and speed is amazing. You were the first at that society evening with the bucket last year. The pool was full in our block.
Hakeem, I was not your headache this year. Nothing was broken, and burnt around me.
Dear Aruna, I think and I hope everything will be fine with you! Good luck!
Dr.Ramkumar, I hope you have patience enough to answer the 3 main questions of the vaidyagrama patients –
what to eat?
what to eat?
 What to eat?
I wish vaidyagrama and Trust will grow stronger.
Huge thanks to Aparna, Sonia, Kavitha and all staff.
Your Kalinka – Malinka
Yelena Ostanina, Kazakhastan, Almaty
November 2013
Dearest vaidyagrama family
I came for rest, for healing, for immersion in all aspects of authentic Ayurveda. I have received all of this and very much more by way of your nurturing, your caring, your acceptance – and your  smiles. The food has nourished me, the songs and mantras have elevated me, and the therapies have served to purify and revitalize me.
Your work with the local villagers in Rottigoundanur village is inspiring and heartening. Their centrality in your long term vision will be fundamentally significant in achieving positive health outcomes for all who live and visit this place.
Ultimately this work is illuminating the essential interdependence and convergence of art, science, psychology and spirituality for health of every living being and our world, our environment.
Further you are effectively bridging Ayurveda and our everyday lives, imparting knowledge, theories and practices for our sharing and personal use. In seeing each person, each plant, each element for its innate healing capacity and potentiality, you are helping them to do the same, to see and to fulfill their potential.
In gratitude and love, with many blessings, for your continued wellness, prosperity and happiness
Namaste
Amy Massey, New Zealand/England
November 08 2013
I truly appreciate all that everyone has done for me here. Dr.Harikrishnan has been so understanding has given the best care possible.
Coming here has been quite an experience – all for the better. I look forward to continuing my healing through Ayurveda. I have learned so much here and cannot thank everyone enough for all the care and support.
Until next time
Johanna Mehl, Lawrence, KS, USA
November 07 2013
To vaidyagrama family
Many thanks for all family members who really contribute to the success of this idea. Special thanks goes to Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Aruna, Maya, Vijay and Shiny. With the support of all staff, the 28 days of treatment went smooth, with/except small glitches which is the “kanji”. However the “oats” substitute worked well with us.
Wish you all the best with your endeavours.
Adel and Lomina, Kuwait
November 07 2013
Dear vaidyagrama
Being on the verge of leaving this serene and peaceful place, I find myself much overwhelmed with a rush of multitude of emotions. First of all, a “huge thank you” to the doctors and staff for all your efforts and considerations put into each and every inmate of vaidyagrama. My sincere wishes that may you achieve prosperity and success and reach  your vision sooner, so that many more people like us can experience and enjoy this wonderful place.
On a less general note, I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude for providing me the place and insight, to relax, analyse and reflect on my life and myself. You made me realize the importance of treating the body, mind and soul as a whole, and not as separate individual units. And the food, I’ll admit, has started to grow on me.
Now to all the “chechis” and “chettans” in vaidyagrama – thank you for giving Dewa such a wonderful time here. I know she has enjoyed the stay here much more because of you guys. And for all your love and care, and for all the laughs and giggles you gave her, another huge thanks. It means a lot to me.
For being a friend & family to me
For listening, caring and understanding
THANK YOU
Your friend forever
Sneha Vijesh, Kuwait
November 06 2011
Dear staff of vaidyagrama village
Thank you very much for all work done. I really appreciate my time spent in vaidyagrama. You are doing a great job of curing and healing people using natural medicines and traditional treatments. I am so happy to find such a place. Wish you great success in the development of vaidyagrama.
With best wishes
Anna, Kazakhastan
November 03 2013
Dear vaidyagrama family
My heartfelt gratitude to one and all for extending your support at every stage of my treatment and to help me to heal physically and grow spiritually, mentally and emotionally and for making me understand the value and purpose of life.
Thank you and God bless!
Sangeetha Rajeev, Trivandrum, Kerala
November 02 2013
HEALING THY EYES!!
To Dr.Ramadas, Harikumar, Vinod, Maheswari, Sajitha, Lovely maids and all the rest at vaidyagrama
Thank you for your creative vision in developing such a beautiful Ayurvedic healing center.
Thank you for your love and support on my healing journey with my eyes
Thank you for sharing your depth of Ayurveda knowledge with an aspiring Ayurvedic practitioner and Ayurveda enthusiast
Thank you for your patience
Thank you for your steadfast daily love and care of my body and mind with all the lovely oils!!
Thanks for putting up with all my chants and mantras
Thanks for allowing me to continue my agnihotra practices and chanting with you at prayer time
Thank you for keeping my place clean
Thank you for all the pujas and mantras on my behalf
THE GRATITUDE AND LOVE GOES ON….
We will remain in contact
Much Love
Douglas Neal, USA

December 31 2013
The vaidyagrama experience is a truly memorable one. This is our third visit to this holistic healing centre which also teaches how one should live in harmony with nature – we are amazed at the sincerity and dedication of the doctors and the staff and the efficient manner in which things are done – Kudos to Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Omprakash for their leadership. The “activities” calendar for each day with multifarious items leaves no room for boredom. The food too has improved over the years and offers a sumptuous array of tasty items, guaranteed to please every palate. Vaidyagrama today is a well integrated family with little or no cause for complaints. Again thanks to Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Ramadas and the “omnipresent” Dr.Omprakash who is on the move the whole day tying up lose ends.
The vaidyagrama experiment is a unique one and it is heartening to know that it has attracted so much of attention particularly from abroad in such a short time. I wish the institution the very best and once again thank every one for their efficiency, sincerity and devotion to duty.
M.K.Rathindran and Vanita Rathindran
Delhi, India
December 29 2013
Beloved friends of vaidyagrama
When a seed is sown in the spring, it is surrendered to the darkness of the earth. With proper nourishment and if left to “take rest” with God’s grace, it will sprout into the light and into its life propelled to fully become that which had always existed in it as pure potential.
You have been my nourishment and vaidyagrama my soil in which this seed of my true self has been blessed enough to find itself.
Please know that every large and small act of service was noticed and played an invaluable part of my healing!
I love and am forever grateful for each and everyone of you! Tere are not enough words to express my gratitude so I pray that you can feel my heart in yours.
Om Shanti
Deborah Bennett
USA
December 27 2013
This being my first experience of actually feeling the holistic healing vibrations that we hear about, and I am glad that my friend had guided me to vaidyagrama.
I am of course thankful to the people that I shared this journey with; the doctors, therapists, the people who help in maintaining and enhancing our experience of this beautiful campus and to Lord Dhanvantari and all the God spirit which can be strongly felt here.
Though I had come in with an open mind, I leave with some very strong impressions of vaidyagrama which surpassed expectations. What one may have from a “healing centre” or hospital :
Luxurious, serene, green and aesthetically designed campus
Impeccable medical process and efficiently administered via standard operating procedures
Sharing of information helping the patient in self-healing
Constant personal attention to all patients
Nurturing community spirit among patients and staff
Activities like satsang, yoga and others which lift the spiritual vibrations to a higher level
A nice library with many topical publications
Lovely food (the mind is always fickle but the tummy says “thank you”)
And all the relaxing “me-time” and able to absorb all of the above.
I wish all who come here have a great time and speedy good health and that I will someday meet again with some of you in the right here and right now.
Best regards
Sriranjan Bagchi
Delhi, India
December 2013
Dear friends
I came here without expectation with cousin Narmada who was seriously unwell.
It has been an amazing journey spiritually and on the material plane.
My decision to leave was difficult but made with great heart and spirit.
I read the many thoughts of those before me and they convey so much love, appreciation and praise for the work and dedication of the staff and doctors.
I can only concur with this and wish only to add especially Dr.Ramadas and my therapist Vijay. I also wish to add my great admiration to the unsung heroes of the workers such as Baby and my dear young friends who have helped me with Malayalam like Shiny, Deepthi and dear Krishnapriya. The gardeners, cooks, cleaners and washers and so on.
I hope in Australia I can help turn ideas of being able to bring the vaidyagrama concept to our shores by supporting a fund raising effort and workshop conference into a reality.
Much love and blessings
Hari Om Tat Sat – Sadguru Maharaj ki Jay!
Alan Oshlack
NSW, Australia
December 23 2013
The last 3 weeks spent here have truly rejuvenated me both in mind and spirit. The staff here are unassuming and bring forth a professionalism that comes from the heart. It is a very refreshing experience to see a group of people believing and living a lifestyle that is nurturing and healthy.
I believe that in the years to come, more and more people will eschew the path of “traditional modern” life and go back to the basics of fostering the mind, body and spirit together in harmony with the natural laws of our universe. Ayurveda as a way of life is the correct and benign path we all have to take or strive towards in order to live in harmony with planet earth. It transcends geographical boundaries and ethnic divides.
I wish everybody here and those to come, good health and peace of mind. They definitely go hand in hand.
Yours truly
Shyam Chengalath
Gurgaon, India
December 22 2013
At last I have found a community which can be a model for sustainability. Living in harmony with nature, mutually supportive and self-sufficient with Ayurveda at the core. This is a model which the modern world must follow. Your strength is the dedicated staff all working towards the same goal with strong leadership at the helm.
Vaidyagrama is a true centre of healing and rejuvenation where one can be immersed in true traditional Ayurveda. Everything was perfect, the morning rituals, the food was outstanding and your attention to detail is commendable. I will definitely recommend vaidyagrama as the best place in India.
A special thanks to Lakshmi. I feel very honoured to have had her as my therapist.
With love and peace
Ann Holaday
Washington State, USA
December 21 2013
To all at vaidyagrama
A big thank you for all of your love, patience and positive energy.
I feel relaxed, cleansed and nourished and ready to start the next phase of my journey. Special thanks to my therapist Sindhu who worked around the clock to ensure my stay was as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. I felt nothing but love and compassion from all the staff. It truly is a special energy.
Congragulations for making such an incredible concept into reality and working with local villages to provide an amazing service and income opportunities. I will look forward to working with you to further these opportunities in the future.
Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and love, health, happiness and success for 2014.
Best Wishes
Victoria Turnbull
Sydney Australia
December 21 2013
Hare Krishna!
I am deeply grateful to all doctors and staff of vaidyagrama for the opportunity to be here receiving the care and love. The family atmosphere you created here warms up the heart and gives opportunity to grow and help others. Also thanks for chanting Hare Krishna every day. Wishing you continuation for your wonderful vision; also to serve others so that it gives joy. Sree Sree Radhakrishna
With gratitude
Vivaswan Das
December 21 2013
Dear vaidyagrama family
Truly a family is what I am feeling like at this time. Leaving the place after 11 days of my stay. Well I do have to say it first that I have also been an impatient person. But to my true self I am very loving and also expect the same. Having said that your place here stood upto my expectation and right now I feel like I have achieved something.
I was very skeptical when I came here or even before that. Questions in my mind lingered – how will be the place, is it safe? Am I in the right hands? Is it worth it? Are the people here good? And today I can proudly say yes to all my questions. I did not get all my answers initially but eventually it was all clear. So a big thanks to you all in helping me get my answers.
In specifics, I do have to thank some people – Shiny for getting me more food, middle age lady to clean my mess everyday and also helping me open the room once when I was locked out, Madhu, Maya, support treatment staff and my great treatment buddy Vinod, Vijay was also great. Finally my doctors, Dr.Ramadas – you really made me feel comfortable when you met me the first day. A very personal loving and deep understanding. Aruna always had a pleasant smile and thanks for dealing with my questions. Best of luck for the baby. At the end, Hakeem, Dr.Omprakash, Harikrishnan, taxi driver, everybody made me feel like a home and family.
This place changed my perspective. I got my treatment, much deserved peace of mind and a great yoganidra and patient yoga sessions from Renuji. I wish she stays with this place forever. Food was simple but awesome. Medication was always on time and per prescription. Accounts settlement was smooth.
This stay of mind will always remain in my memory. I wish I can personally thank the person who recommended me here. Finally I wish to keep up with the expectation that my mind/body has from me and do justice to all the hard work people did on me.
Best of luck for the future of this great healing village. God bless all. Wish to be back one day and stay for entire 21 days.
Saurabh Chowdhary
Dublin, OH, USA / Jharkhand India
December 20 2013
I mainly came here to learn about Ayurveda and to slow down. I was amazed by the accommodation first when I got here and then with every encounter with every individual I felt the energy of vaidyagrama that is present in every person that walks the corridors.
I have been humbled as an allopathic doctor, as a patient, and as a human. Simplicity and the purity of life has been forgotten in the western world.
Vaidyagrama is the future of this world; if we want to leave this earth a better place for our children.
Many thanks to all of the doctors here, but especially to Dr.Ramadas for his insight in medicine and philosophy of life, and Dr.Aruna for taking care of me as well.
The therapists are all amazing and are here to heal. I will refer many people to this facility because I believe in what you do and your vision.
Pejman Bady
USA / Iran
December 16 2013
There are so many good and deserved compliments by the previous writers in this book; it is difficult to say more.
Vaidyagrama is a universe of its own. It sets a fantastic example for all communities of the world.
I have learned a lot here. I believe it made me a giant step in my search for light on my way towards the middle path and healing. I will end this small token of my appreciation by naming the exceptional people leading the village :
Dr.Ramkumar and his vision for a greater vaidyagrama
Dr.Ramadas and his talents not only as a doctor, a psycho analyst and a counselor, but also as a “would be priest” at the morning and evening prayers. Dr.Ramadas’ gentleness and happy smile are 200% healing energies
Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Harikumar for their subtle help in healing
Dr.Aruna for her efficiency & sweetness
Dr.Omprakash for his cooking teachings
Not much room is left and mention very important people like Aparna always ready to help, Kavitha and Geetha, and also Hakeem
I will definitely be back.
Rene Zinden
France / Switzerland
December 15 2013
It is my first stay in vaidyagrama and I will come back and speak to my friends.
I leave very happy this place. I received a lot. Thanks to the kindness of the doctors and therapists and everybody.
I learned a lot from the satsang questions and answers, the videos and for the heal of my soul from the BrahmaKumaris teaching.
I loved the cooking class and the cow’s puja. I have the feeling to begin a new life with good habits for my day, to feel lighter and happier (I don’t know if my English is very exact!!!)
Thanks to the beautiful garden and the lovely flowers.
Thanks to many new friends I met here and I will continue to be in contact with some of them. They are beautiful souls here.
Thanks for the bhajans in the evening, with the beautiful voice of the Russian swami singing “Hare Krishna Hare Rama”. I hope this place will continue to live and to bring people health of the body and the soul.
Thanks and see you later…love
Anne Ricaud
France
December 14 2013
Dear vaidyagrama
It has been a pleasure to be back and has been a delightful experience. I am glad to see how much has changed and improved since the last time I was here. I am especially happy and pleasantly surprised to see such a great collaborative team of staff members working well together to improve the patients’ stay and experience.
Although this was a short stay of just 6 days, it has been a great change of pace to a fast track life and has helped to relax and rejuvenate. Thanks to all the doctors, therapists and staff for a great and lovely experience.
Best regards
Vivek Rajendran
Abu Dhabi, UAE
December 11 2013
Dear vaidyagrama family
It has been a wonderful experience to spend these two weeks at this magical place.
Even though I live so close just 70kms away, I did not know how I missed all these years.
During my stay away from home and my family, gave me a lot of time to think on various aspects of life. I envisioned myself as a fit person and so helped the treatments to bring to reality.
I sincerely thank Dr.Harikrishnan for all the kind words and efficient treatment. Dr.Omprakash for all the support, Dr.Harita, a friendly doctor and more, my friend. The efficient staff Sameena, Kanaka et all….including my housekeeper Mallikaa. Of course, the office staff (Aparna), maintenance, kitchen, in short each and every one.
I should thank Dr.Ramadas for his prayers in which I even familiarized Vishnu Sahasranama now that I can chant without struggle.
I once again thank each and everyone. I am sure I am going to come back.
Bye for now vaidyagrama
Nandini Raveendran
Udumulpet, India
December 11 2013
THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING REALLY SPECIAL ABOUT A PLACE, HALF A WORLD AWAY FROM HOME, THAT IS ABLE TO DRAW ONE TO IT FOUR TIMES IN AS MANY YEARS. IT IS AS MUCH ITS AMBIENCE OF PEACE, ITS GENTLE AND COMPASSIONATE CARE, BUT ABOVE ALL IT IS THE WELCOMING WARMTH OF ITS PEOPLE.
I HAVE WATCHED IT GROW FROM JUST FOUR BUILDINGS TO A SMALL COLONY WHICH CONTINUES TO GROW.
MY CONGRAGULATIONS TO DR.RAMKUMAR AND THE VAIDYAGRAMA TEAM FOR THEIR UNFAILING LOVE AND WARMTH AND MY PRAYERS FOR THEIR SUSTAINED SUCCESS. MY RESPECTFUL THANKS TO DR.RAMADAS FOR HIS UNTIRING EFFORT AND DR.ARUNA FOR HER CHARMING SMILE.
Logan Govender
Westville, South Africa
December 09 2013
The lyrics below go with the melody of “Yellow Submarine” from the Beatles :
There is a place that you should know
It’s close to Coimbatore there you must go
For body’s healing but that’s not all
Support the locals is another goal.
We all do it the vaidyagrama way, vaidyagrama way, vaidyagrama way
We all do it the vaidyagrama way, vaidyagrama way, vaidyagrama way
There comes the ghee, tastes really bad,
Your mood goes downhill, you might be sad
You’re loosing weight and appetite
But at the end you’ll just feel right
We all do it the vaidyagrama way, vaidyagrama way, vaidyagrama way
We all do it the vaidyagrama way, vaidyagrama way, vaidyagrama way
The team is great knowing a lot
From kapha cold to pitta hot
The wisdom is high, the spirit too
The daily prayers we love to do
We all do it the vaidyagrama way, vaidyagrama way, vaidyagrama way
We all do it the vaidyagrama way, vaidyagrama way, vaidyagrama way
One thing is clear we will return
To this place where the candles burn
Very inspired we’re going back
A lot of herbs in our bag
We all do it the vaidyagrama way, vaidyagrama way, vaidyagrama way
We all do it the vaidyagrama way, vaidyagrama way, vaidyagrama way
Thank you for a sometimes challenging but fantastic journey. Your inspiration and kindness will go out into the rest of the world and will return.
Dagmar Gramatzki
Hamburg, Germany
December 07 2013
I thought that spending a weekend here would give enough time to live and learn Ayurveda treatment. But now I know I want to come back and spend more time here…
The staff are so punctual, smiling and so so welcoming…great place…positive energy..I will be back soon
So I hop you can read my next comments further in this book, but I’m sure it’s filling up quickly with all these positive references and comments.
Peace and love
Bart Brosius
Brussels / Coimbatore / Belgium
December 06 2013
TO all the beautiful family at vaidyagrama
I came to vaidyagrama as a student of Ayurveda to further my studies and leave as an external worshipper of this ancient art of living. This place exudes everything that Ayurveda is about : wholeness, nature, health, life and love. But what truly makes vaidyagrama a place of rare and pure beauty is the people – you are all the heart and soul that binds everything together. I feel so loved, so nourished and so whole here, and am so blessed to be able to spend this time here.
Thank you all so very much. I look forward to continuing my relationship with vaidyagrama.
With love always
Kerryn Mckenzie
Byron Bay, Australia
December 04 2013
Coming to vaidyagrama is truly a blessing while the healing process occurs.
I can safely and firmly say this is heaven on earth and the staff from doctors, therapists and room service workers are angels doing good work here.
On entering I admit a bit resistance but that all vanished on meeting and been welcomed into the vaidyagrama home which is a way of life. If a village like this was in every country, there will be closing down of conventional hospitals in view of a healthy nation. Longevity would be accessible to all if they follow the rules and principles.
Every patient I speak to talks about when to come back including me – so that speaks volumes about the village.
God bless all for the excellent work – I will be back.
Dr.Ramkumar – please add paneer to the diet…LOL
Thanks
Amun Maharaj
Durban, South Africa
December 01 2013
I came to vaidyagrama to spend 5 days relaxing and rejuvenating. Little did I realize that I will find so much insight about Ayurveda and my body.
These 5 days I have experienced my body and its issues closer than ever before. The doctors, therapists and all staff made me feel at home and took care of my needs wonderfully well.
I admire the dedication and passion with which the entire team works together to make the “vaidyagrama magic” happen.
I certainly look forward to coming back soon.
Syed Sultan Ahmed
Bangalore, India


December 01 2013
I am thankful to all the doctors, therapists, the housekeeping department and the cooking department who played vital roles in the process of my healing both directly or indirectly and to re-know the power of my will and my capabilities.
I am also thankful to the management for providing with a peaceful and healing environment.
D.Naveen Kumar
Chennai, India
December 01 2013
Dear All
I thoroughly enjoyed my short stay at vaidyagrama I had met Dr.Ramkumar for the first time three years ago and learned about this ambitious project. I cant believe my eyes that building such a healing place on a barren land in a remote area, by keeping it natural and free of chemicals is possible. Best wishes
Sandeep Agarwal
New Jersey, USA

VAIDYAGRAMA TESTIMONIALS - 2014

January 30 2014
This is my second stay here and for me it feels like a home away from home. There are definitely elements to staying here that are difficult to adjust to. The quiet environment, the lack of rigorous exercise, the unique taste of the food are all aspects of staying in a rigid “retreat”. These all become minor issues after the first days and are soon replaced by the positive healing and relaxation provided by every level of employee and every doctor who cares for us all.
For me, the activities are sufficient since my life is filled with constant demands by many people. There is a balance here of solitary time and companionship of others. I have shed layers of stress, laughed a lot, prayed and chanted and slid around a table in sweet smelling oil!
Thanks to everyone, staff and patients for another valuable experience.
Dr.Ramadas you are a natural treasure.
Ella Huber

January 29 2014
I thought the vision at vaidyagrama was strong and heartfelt, following the Ayurvedic principles strictly. However there is definitely a lot of fine tuning to be done on all fronts. The daily activities are minimal, needing to be changed weekly. The boredom here is a big issue that needs to be addressed to provide patients with a more enjoyable stay. Besides these few negative comments, vaidyagrama does have a particular charm that takes away the stresses of the modern day life.
Dean Boor
Brisbane, Australia

January 29 2014
Many thanks to the doctors and all the staff who so carefully with such love and attention took care of us. Thank you for your sensitivity, patience, and professionalism! There really is a real family and we are its members. I do not know the best place for boy and SOUL! Have not left yet, I think when I come back again.
Health to you and your families, success and inspiration along the way! And once again thank you very much that you have created such a unique place.
Take our bows
With gratitude and warm wishes
Svetlana and Irshat
Russia

January 27 2014
Dear Vaidyagrama doctors and staff
Thank you for a once-in-a-lifetime experience! The bad food was excellent!! The really bad and bland food – not so much (on 1 of  6 days – not so bad. The chef does need time off)!!!!!!!
I hope to come back with my wife and given vaidyagrama’s record of continuous improvement, look forward to seeing what changes have taken place in the interim.
I have made a handful of suggestions for improvement and sincerely hope tha the next time I visit I will hear the good news that vaidyagrama is a true family that is part co-op – partly owned with profit sharing by the workers – does not matter how small a share – it’s the idea that counts!
Thanks again for a wonderful experience
Bashir Anastas
Palestine / San Francisco

January 26 2014
Happy Independence Day!
I love the sounds of the birds and animals. The simplicity of the environment was conducive to the healing process. Thank you to the wonderful staff. Dr.Ramadas is like a bundle of joy. Dr.Harikumar is bit more serious counterpart, but equally dedicated to your health. Thank you to therapists Ramesh, Vijay and Vinod. While being here I reached a profound state of relaxation I have never felt before and feel rejuvenated.
Since I know that these letters will be read by future potential attendees and also by the dedicated staff, here are some things that could use improvement :
Better organization – when a patient first arrives, orient them to all the activities tha are available. It took me several days to sort that out, and I know I wasn’t the first one. Even just a photocopy of the schedule would be sufficient
Housekeeping needs improvement. Clothing does not really get clean, but at the same time they are rough on clothes. A shirt & shorts were damaged
I had issues of mosquito bites and I discovered that my mosquito net had holes in it
It wasn’t until the end of my stay that I realized you could have new towels – I had been using the same ones and washing them. I also had to ask for my bedsheets to be changed. My pillow cases had become filthy due to the treatments.
While the overall experience is great, there are many organizational imporovements that could be made.
Also some acknowledgement of some people’s needs for more activity etc. – ie. Some bending of the boundaries – would only improve the experience here.
This is a note to all who may consider coming here – there is a level of rigor involved in doing almost nothing all day. I am glad I did it, but be prepared for the reality.
Thanks again and safe travels to the many amazing new friends I made here. Many blessings to vaidyagrama as it continues to grow and heal.
Roy Kim
New York USA
On 08-Feb-2014, at 4:31 PM, Roy Kim again wrote:
Hi Aparna
I wanted to write a further thank you note to Vaidyagrama that you can put on your website, if you wish.  Having travelled through the rest of India now (through Rajasthan and Rishikesh), I can say that Ayurvedic treatment at Vaidyagrama is very authentic and a great value.  If I can give one piece of advice to people who may be considering going to vaidyagrama, it's to listen to the doctors!  I had already booked my India trip with vaidyagrama at the beginning and a bit of travel at the end.  When dr ramadas advised not to travel afterwards, I thought (a) I've already booked the travel and (b) how bad could it be?  Will you really be that tired after treatment?  The answer is yes!  Panchakarma takes your body down to levels you likely have not felt before, and India is not an easy country to travel in--even if you are staying in five star hotels, getting to and from airports, hotels, etc. is trying. Also, I didn't think I'd need the medications afterwards.  I did!  I got quite sick after leaving vaidyagrama, and luckily there was an Ayurvedic pharmacy in rishikesh from which I was able to get the kashaya medicine.  This is not to dissuade anyone from coming to vaidyagrama--on the contrary, it is one of the best things I've done.  What it gives you is a chance to be still and quiet while the physicians bring your body into balance--it is a complete, holistic balancing of mind, body and spirit. There are other places where you can do this for more $, but vaidyagrama's program is great.  Sure, there are a few items that could be improved upon, like housekeeping and some of the therapists' skills, but overall your time spent at vaidyagrama will do you a world of good and you will meet interesting people, both on staff and as guests.
Thanks
Roy Kim


January 26 2014
“learn to act / to do / to follow things completely or leave them totally”
While staying in vaidyagrama, I realized how important that phrase is for healing, believing, trust and faith.
I am very thankful for the deep seriousness of all the doctors, therapists and the staff in living the Ayurvedic lifestyle to complete in passion and love.
I learned so much about the overwhelming human species.
NANI!
Annette
Berlin, Germany
January 22 2014
So the time has come to say yet another farewell or rather…see you again in the not so distant future!
To all of you (doctors, therapists, staff, cooks, Kuttikrishnan – I love your food!, and housekeepers) – thank you all again so so much for all your efforts, energy, patience and kindness. It has been felt & appreciated on every level!
I’ve started 2014 in the same place as I started 2013 – I don’t think I ever want to be anywhere else! Another complete circle (hopefully there’s has been more healing, growth, transition and learning for the 2014 start?!)
You have all become such dear friends & like family to me – people I hold and cherish in my heart!
I look forward to seeing you all in December and helping vaidyagrama and Punarnava continue to build/grow into a fabulous healing community.
Thank you all so much again.
Do take care (and enjoy the kanji!!)
Emily Reed
London, UK
January 21 2014
Sri Sai Ram!
With a heart filled with deep appreciation and gratitude to ALL at divine vaidyagrama and many hearfelt Blessings
With love
Mira Sai
January 20 2014
Hare Krishna!
I came to vaidyagrama upon the advice of my guru maharaj – His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swamy Maharaj and his holiness always wants everything first class. Rightly so, this place was a blessing for me. I feel rejuvenated and very energetic after this visit. I want to thank all doctors, staff and everyone at vaidyagrama who made my stay a pleasure filled experience.
Thank you very much for letting us chant Hare Krishna Mahamantra everyday. It means a lot to me and helped lift up my spirits. Special Thanks to Doctor Ramadas and Doctor Harikrishnan. You are my saviours and are helping me avoid a major surgery! Hope to visit this place again.
Hare Krishna!
Yours in the service of Lord Krishna, Srila Prabhupad and Guru Maharaj!
Gitakirti Radhika Devi Dasi
New Jersey USA
January 20 2014
Hare Krsna!
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
This place is wonderful. I like to see regular Bhagvad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam classes to further enhance the spiritual vibrations of this place.
Srimad Bhagavatam 1.2.18 says
Nasta prayesu abhadresu nityam Bhagavato sevaya
bhagavati uttama sloke bhakti bhavati naistiki
By regular attendance in classes on the Bhagavatam and by rendering of service to the pure devotee, all that is troublesome to the heart is almost completely destroyed, and loving service unto the personality of Godhead, who is praised in transcendental songs, is established as an irrevocable fact.
I had read “Medical Nemesis” and “Limits of Modern Medicine” by Ivan Illich about 15 years ago. While the book points out problems with Allopathy, it fails to offer a solution or practical tips.
A book titled “science of homeopathy” by Ekkirala Krishnamachari, presents a somewhat clear explanation of the problem, to focus on. At vaidyagrama, I am convinced that the approach and practice is clearly superior to the discussion in the above books or any other medical book I read.
My three weeks stay at vaidyagrama was one of the best time offs I have taken. It has completely changed my outlook to health. I am totally impressed with the environmental ethos of the place. I am glad that I got to show my toddler kids lots of plantain and coconut trees. This place is a good model to follow for other sustainability projects. I am involved with a sustainability project, but vaidyagrama model is better.
There are a large number of people yearning for better medical care. There are a large number of genuine people who are misguided by modern medicine. They will benefit from a better knowledge of Ayurveda theory and practice.
I humbly beg vaidyagrama team to consider writing a few books to help in this regard. In particular, they should record their daily discussion sessions and post the same to their website regularly. I can help with hosting space if desired. The discussion sessions are pearls that should be made available to a wider audience.
I like to congragulate the team. They are humble, sincere, perseverant, knowledgeable and compassionate. I request the whole team to sing names of God daily to further spiritualise the place, and smoothen the operating efficiency.
A sincere thank you for the knowledge sharing and treatments.
Dr.Sudhakar Krsna Govindavajhala
New Jersey, USA
PS – vaidyagrama has motivated me to reduce the amount of chemical based items used in my day to day life
January 20 2014
Thank you! It was wonderful
Sadhana
Germany / Pune
January 19 2014
Hare Krishna
My conception of medical treatment has changed forever. Having worked in the marketing department of a top multinational pharmaceutical for 27 years, I had the opportunity to visit numerous doctors, clinics and hospitals. Everywhere it was downright commercialization and where end does not justify the means.
Urged by my beloved Spiritual Master His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami I came to this place with very little expectations of my medical problems.
However after 15 days, I am carrying back lots of positive energy and the attitude to think differently about medicine and medical treatment.
The counseling and loving relationships of the doctors, I have no words to describe; it is their warmth that I will cherish all my life. Also all the persons who had come for treatment were all spiritually enlivened. It was an enchanting experience.
I eagerly look forward to this experience at vaidyagrama to reach out to thousands of people over the years. May with the blessings of all of you, I can come and renew my health and positive energy.
Thanking you all again
Mukunda Das / Mainak Pal
ISKCON, Ujjain, MP, India
January 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
Thank you all for the wonderful setup. I really appreciate the attention of all the staff and the fact that all staff are treated well.
I enjoyed Dr.Ramadas connecting mind to how to get better. And Dr.Harikumar very quiet/consistent energy. I especially enjoy satsang with Dr.Ramkumar and the fact that everyone is teaching the students how to take care of our health.
I look forward to coming back and wish continual growth and success for vaidyagrama.
Namaste
Ahar


January 2014
I am overwhelmed with the beauty and serenity of this healing center. Thank you Aparna for your graciousness in showing us around.
John
January 18 2014
Dear Doctors, therapists and all staff
I have had a life changing experience being here. It has been my first introduction to Ayurveda and I am very happy to have found this place and have met all of you running it. The day I arrived I felt immediately at home and was struck by the love, care and great organisation of everything.
I must thank especially Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Omprakash, Dr.Ramesh and all the therapists for your patience, dedication to the work and for having deep faith in the healing power of life. Your humility moved me often very deeply. I have learnt a lot from you. It was the treatments and the medicines, but foremost the atmosphere that has brought about healing on a profound level. Everyone is themselves here, nobody has a “formal” way of being, we are friends. And thank you to Renu for teaching us how to be gentle with our bodies; and foremost to Dr.Ramkumar for sticking to his vision, his love for God and for conveying with joy and humour the wonderful journey we are all walking together.
Plus – the patients were all interesting people. If I would imagine, heaven, it would be getting quite close to vaidyagrama.
With deepest gratitude!
Renata Keller
Germany
January 18 2014
Dear doctors, therapists, staff and fellow patients!
It has truly been a pleasure to visit vaidyagrama. I came here not intending to have treatment but rather to serve my Guru – who unfortunately had to cancel. Doctor Ramadas convinced me to have treatment and I am glad I did!
I feel fantastic. Full of energy and positive thoughts. I am glad to have spent time here and I really enjoyed the environment and atmosphere.
Vaidyagrama is a wonderful experiment in Ayurveda – and in Vedic culture. We must all learn to live in harmony with nature in this way.
Hope to visit again soon!
Best wishes
Atma
London / Delhi


January 18 2014
THANK YOU very much!!! ALL OF YOU!!!
During this warm family atmosphere that you could create in this clinic. This year you celebrated the anniversary of 10 years..it is a long time for the clinic but YOU do not lose human warmth to customers.
Very well build Komanda
Irshat
January 16/2014
HARE KRISHNA
TO ALL AT VAIDYAGRAMA
A BIG THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR LOVE, PATIENCE AND POSITIVE ENERGY ESPECIALLY TO DRS.RAMKUMAR, RAMADAS AND HARIKUMAR. I WAS AT THE CLINIC FOR 14 DAYS AND IT WAS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE MENTALLY AND SPIRITUALLY.
I HAD A VERY COMFORTABLE STAY WITH ALL THE WARM PEOPLE AROUND. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE THERAPISTS WHO TOOK CARE OF MYSELF AND MY WIFE. THE HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT WOULD SEE TO ROOM CLEANING EVERYDAY AND THE COOKING DEPARTMENT WHO PROVIDED MEALS ALWAYS ON TIME.
I MUST THANK MY SPIRITUAL MASTER HIS HOLINESS BHAKTI CHARU SWAMI MAHARAJ FOR BOOKING US TO COME TO THE CLINIC. GURU MAHARAJ SAID THAT AFTER TAKING THE TREATMENT YOU WOULD FEEL 10 YEARS YOUNGER. I BELIEVE THAT IN YEARS TO COME MORE PEOPLE WILL COME TO YOUR CLINIC FROM SOUTH AFRICA.
I WISH ALL WHO COME HERE HAVE A GREAT TIME AND A SPEEDY RECOVERY. HOPING TO SEE YOU ALL IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
MANY THANKS – AND HARIBOL
YAMUNACHARYA DAS AND CHITRA DEVI DASI
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
January 2014
Very tranquil atmosphere. I love that it is eco-friendly and the buildings are made from natural materials. It is on its way to being self sufficient with growing food without chemicals and harmful pesticides. However the cows are not all pure breed and some are genetically modified. If helping and curing people, FOOD is thy medicine, first and foremost. Therefore all items served should be organic, free from unnatural chemicals and not genetically modified (GM). Patients should undergo interviews to see which foods are best for their dosha, blood and body type, for optimal holistic healing, with consideration of ailments and allergies. Everybody is different so food preparation should be customized for each individual.
Yoga classes/meditation also wonderful benefit for healing!!
Staff is very kind and helpful. Environment is welcoming and peaceful. I feel very at ease.
Overall very impressed and would love to return for some volunteer work or learning experience. Thank you for hospitality. God bless and Namaste
Nicole Hauk
January 14 2014
To all the healers at vaidyagrama
Much love and gratitude. Though I have been here only 10 days, I feel that my life has been changed in a beautiful gentle yet profound way. I did not know what I was coming to find, but I found a new part of myself and am understanding the importance of calm and awareness which I have not felt before – but yearned to experience. My short stay has made a great impression on me. I hope to share the love I have felt from every person here with others I meet – in that way, your love will grow and grow. The healing environment you have created is beautiful physically simple and pure – yet the physical environment is such a small part of what constitutes the healing potential. The love, gentleness, acceptance and trust in everything being as it should be bring the healing to a profound level.
I will remember you all with great fondness and gratitude. I know that will continue to contribute to my healing.
Blessings to you all. May your dreams of spreading your love and vision come true easily and with expansion of your happiness.
Much love
Mary Aronson
Phoenix / Sedona USA
January 14 2014
To all the kind people at vaidyagrama my deepest gratitude. I leave with a deep sense of appreciation for your work and your spirit. It is showing in everything you do – plants, treatments, pujas, discourses and our life here. You have given us a most unusual experience. I feel I have been a baby here again, taken care of really well, just as parents do with a new born child.
Thank you for your vision and kindness, your learning and your practice and your love.
May your vision spread and grow
Puja Jaidh
USA
January 15 2014
Wishing vaidyagrama, the incomparable staff and all the inmates, peace and health in 2014.
One is touched by the genuine kindness, caring and compassion of everyone at vaidyagrama – it comes from the heart.
I look forward to returning and to watching this wonderful community grow.
Jaya Mani
Bangalore, India
January 15 2014
A deep gratitude of thanks to all who have aided my healing process while at vaidyagrama. It has been an extremely profound experience and I have felt so cared for by everyone here.
My personal unfolding and opportunity to reflect and just be has left me feeling nourished and with lessons I hope and plan to continue to apply when home. The time here has been one of the more memorable in my life.
I love what vaidyagrama stands for and the way the people here carry forward the philosophy and way of being.
I cannot say thank you enough to everyone.
Hopefully I can return here at the end of this year.
With much love and gratitude
Elana Cohen
Sydney, Australia


January 14 2014
It’s good to be alive
Nanette Bowen and Jon Snider
MI, USA
January 14 2014
NATURE HEALS NATURE
Narmada Smith
Sydney, Australia
January 11 2014
I am penning these thoughts and feelings still coming to terms with the profoundness of this experience. I have stayed only 3 weeks so possibly at a later stage, should I have stayed longer, would I be able to offer more as far as insight into this process – for alas, my head is still not completely at the “thinking” deeply stage.
However suffice to say, this experience has eclipsed anything I have ever done with respect to healing, personal growth and self discovery. The depths of seeming restoration and calibration attained throughout my time here was remarkable – on a level deeper than I think I realize at this stage.
For that, I owe my complete love and thanks to al those involved in creating this healing space at vaidyagrama. I hope to repay those who have helped me with intention of living more fully and lovingly with the world around me – to be present, aware and loving in my thoughts and deeds.
Om Shanti!
Patrick Faucher
Sydney, Australia
January 09 2014
To all the members of the vaidyagrama community
The past three weeks have been a truly remarkable journey for me and my daughter physically, mentally and emotionally and, its truly difficult to find the right words to offer our gratitude to each and every member of this community.
This place is thriving with positive energy in every aspect – the greenery all around us is wonderful, and if I may add, amazing stories of every herb and plant told with that infectious sense of humor of Dr.Omprakash during the garden walks, the open and yet protected spaces, the sacred prayers and chants that fill every space from the treatment room to the common halls, the love, affection and dedication of the centre staff especially the therapists (since we met them ever so often), the wisdom, the patience and healing process of the doctors. It’s a truly incredible experience. A personal note of thanks to our old friend Nat who introduced us to vaidyagrama’s way of life. And, a very special note of thanks for Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Ramesh and Dr.Omprakash and our therapists including (but not limited to) Rajni, Sindhu, Sameena and Lakshmi. Thank you all!
With warmest regards and gratitude
Navnita and Ananya
New Delhi
January 08 2014
“You are protected from all types of harm. The worst is now behind you. I ask you to relax and feel safe”
This is what an Angel Oracle Card told me, that I drew when I arrived at vaidyagrama. So I did and surrendered to a profound healing process. On a physical, emotional and mental level. And I learned so much to take back home with me. Thank you, to all the doctors for their devotion to Divine Healing, and all their knowledge; to the warm and skilled therapists for their loving hands and hearts and to all the caring people from housekeeping for looking after me so well.
My special thanks to Dr.Harita who helped me keeping my mind and my emotions positive when heavy emotions came up from the past.
It is the people here who make this place a very special oasis of healing and reconnecting. I am very grateful that places like vaidyagrama exist in a world full of stress and compassion.
Throughout my stay, I witnessed patients blossoming like the flower that I have painted, after having been here for a couple of days. And I felt new power and confidence blossoming inside of myself. Thank you all for making this happen! Shall vaidyagrama blossom like we all did!
With love and gratitude
Bettina Maria
Vienna, Austria
January 06 2014
This is my first time receiving treatment in vaidyagrama. I am deeply grateful to all the love and care I have received from very member of vaidyagrama community. Special gratitude goes to Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Aruna for their patience, wisdom and insight. I felt accepted and safe, which allowed me to relax into the healing process deeper. Nowadays, it is a rare opportunity to be able to heal in the environment of love, care and attention which I have experienced here. Thank you.
Spiritual practice and all the pujas were instrumental in deepening my healing. I am thrilled that you are including spiritual practices as part of the treatment.
May the animals, plants and minerals of this place and all the members of vaidyagrama community be well, happy and safe, and may this place continue to heal many bodies and hearts for many years to come.
In gratitude
Natash Turaka
Pennsylvania, USA


January 05 2014
We are grateful for the various treatments all done with a lot of knowledge and great devotion by our therapists Santosh, Chandran, Madhumohan, Rajani, Sasikala, Lakshmi and their assistants. They established a warm atmosphere doing their work with constant orientation on our well being.
We want to thank Aparna for the information we got before coming and the kind help in organizing our stay after the cure. The readiness of all staff members especially Sonia, Kavita, Geetha, Hakeem and his men  to answer many questions helped us getting into vaidyagrama life easily. We are deeply impressed by the community development Geetha and others are in charge of – a visit to the nearby village has given us insight in the joy and challenge of this project.
With the encouraging help of Renu we could catch a first glimpse of pronunciation  and meaning of Sanskrit mantras. The yoga classes helped us to overcome the danger of day sleep (and for me Reiner, it has been the very start of my yoga career).
We are especially grateful to
Dr.Omprakash for the warm welcome, his inspiring cooking classes and herbal walks and his being present and helpful almost every time and anywhere without loosing his sense of humor
Dr.Ramkumar and Dr.Ramadas for broad information and wide ranging answers in satsangs
Dr.Harikrishnan for carefully getting us on track, taking care of all our needs and tiny discomforts. His own confidence in the healing process has been a strong support in dark days during treatment. He has been opening the spiritual world of vaidyagrama to us by a convincing personal attitude
Uli and Reiner
Austria
For me (Reiner) listening to the Indian music of high artistic merit during the treatments meant a lot. Several times I felt as if I were in heaven, listening to the morning and evening prayers amidst the calls of the birds, the ways of chanting them was a completely surprising experience. Some moments I got an idea what unity with the universe might be. The flames of agnihotra being different each moment, and the smoke after they went out become a living symbol of birth, life, death and what comes thereafter for me. Singing OM altogether and asking for peace made me feel part of mankind, one as important as the other. Coming out and walking slowly in the morning light looking at the beauty of the plants, trees and flowers, I felt deeply grateful to be at this place.
Reiner Steinweg
…the deep impression of listening to the chanting of NARAYANEEYAM, powerful sound waves and a touching story about highest compassion reaching out to universal values of mind….
Uli
January 04 2014
It was a great experience for me and Jolly. I never thought I would be able to complete my treatment but finally asked for extending my stay. Both of us feel a new body / mind. This is required for every human beings and it is essential especially in the old age. I am amazed with the teamwork at vaidyagrama and will surely recommend to my friends and relatives.
Regards
Joseph Fransis & Jolly
Bangalore India
January 03 2014
A rare traditional Ayurveda experience rooted in deep spirituality. May the abundant blessings of the Divine Spirit be ever with this charming place!
With prem and Om
Swami Prayag Giri
Uttarkashi, India
January 03 2014
Dear ones
Thank you so much for creating this healing village! Your love and the power of Ayurveda are a perfect remedy for those of us lucky enough to be here.
I have had a deep rest as your skilled doctors and therapists worked to clean and heal my body, mind and spirit.
Many many blessings to you in  2014!
With love
Rosemary Robinson
California USA
January 02 2014
Dr.Ramkumar invited me for treatment saying “you are part of our family”. I can say, after a month of being here, that it is completely true. What a wonderful experience. In Ayurveda it is written that there are four parts to the treatment. The healing most depends on two – the physician and the patient. It has been a great experience how caring the doctors, staff and management have been and this stay helped me enormously because of the intense desire of the “doctors” to see an improvement. The whole arrangement is first class.
Yours in the sacred Lord Dhanvantari
Hare Krsna
Swami Teijas
USA
January 01 2014
I am really impressed with the nature of construction of the whole campus by respecting nature and designs with  pancha elements. Stabilised earth blocks are used cleverly. One can really rejuvenate here being with the nature and mother earth and sun. I wish Dr.Ramkumar and his team at vaidyagrama for this wonderful project of developing Ayurveda with its purity.
Ravishankara A.N.
Mangalore, India
January 01 2014
I visited vaidyagrama for a day. I am very much delighted by truly Ayurvedic healing environment where one can feel oneness with the mother earth and nature. Thanks to the visionary Dr.Ramkumar and his team for their tremendous work done here. Wish vaidyagrama will come up as an International destination for natural healing.
Dr.M.B.Shivakumar
Udupi, India
February 28 2014
Thank you so much for wonderful three weeks! This is a very special place.
Dr.Hans Maull
Germany
February 28 2014
Thank you vaidyagrama! I feel lucky and blessed. Such a big thank you to all doctors and staff and very very thankful for the treatment.
Thanking you
Kandan
February 2014
Thank you for your treatment. I will learn lifestyle. Good treatments, nice doctors. Friendly therapists. The vaidyagrama is a good Ayurveda hospital.
Thank you
Sarala
February 26 2014
Thank you so much to everyone for touching and healing with Ayurveda. This place is amazing. You all helped so much more than I could ever have expected. Sincerely
Edward
February 24 2014
Vaidyagrama Ayurveda Healing Village
Thank you to everyone who took such good care of me in every way during this two months in vaidyagrama.
Special thanks to Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Aruna, my new friends, for your endless humour stories, support and encouragement and reminders.
Thank you to Shini and Maya, Nirmala and everyone, for so much loving attention to detail in every treatment you gave me.
Thank you to all in the kitchen for the best Panchakarma (PK) food I’ve ever had and that’s been a lot over the years. This is the first time that I have not become sick in India.
Thank you to my very faithful, regular and careful cleaners and fumigators.
Thank you to Dr.Ramkumar for all your Vedic knowledge and wisdom, your depth and clarity, making sure we all ate our kanji and life life in moderation…..
Thank you to Sonia and Dr.Omprakash for the constant flow of vouchers and to Hakeem for all your help and attention to a million details.
Also to sweet Aparna who makes sure we all get here safely and have everything we need.
To Kavitha for making sure we all pay our bills; to Gitaji for always encouraging me to have faith (in someone else) finding my nose ring…
Thank you to you all and thank you to the vaidyagrama vastu and garden (thank you all the sweet gardeners and workers too) – especially during the dawn and twilight hours when everything emerges and then settles back into silence / stillness.
Thank you to you all and see you again soon.
With much love
Olivia Post
February 22 2014
I feel lucky and blessed to have found my way to this unique oasis of healing. I have found here a perfect balance in everything one needs to improve – health, meditate, contemplate, learn and discover.
The staff and the doctors and all the other patients make up the spirit of vaidyagrama and it is a rich and nurturing one.
I have been able to get “unstuck” here in this environment both with regard to physical but also spiritual matters. I am eternally grateful for the visionaries who are behind this unique success!
Things to consider for improvement – Mattresses and pillows; Natural yoga mats; Better towels; Easier internet access, while limited during day; Better library (display of books); Information to patients about importance of rest period following treatment; Access to views of sunset
I loved the mix of satsangs, presentations, prayers, group dinners and various activities which allowed one to socialize with others, learn and also dig deeper into the healing journey and personal path.
I have not stayed in one place for over 21 days without travelling for the last 10 years. The experience of settling into a daily slow intimate routine has allowed me to reconnect with myself and my inner nature and voice.
Thank you to all the staff for making my stay amazing and personable. I am already making plans of coming back for a 6 weeks stay.
Peace!
Moukhtar Kocache
February 19 2014
Such a big thank you to all doctors and staff at vaidyagrama who took care of our every need and who gave us so much personal attention, care and guidance through our first stay with you, and our deep healing processes. We really feel we have been taken care of and have made some good friends too. Having the choice to come out of our rooms and interact with other patients and staff helped to break up the sometimes challenging and monotonous times in the day, of being with yourself.
The choice of yoga sessions and satsangs etc. by doctors and a variety of other talented guests/patients was a real upliftment for the mind and a reassuring break in the day. The chance to connect with others and understand that others may be going through the same mental challenges on this journey helped a lot. I feel a lot of warmth here and it really feels like a HEALING VILLAGE.
Sattvic food was good. It was sometimes a little noisy staying near the office and staff quarters and my other recommendation would be when people book, to explain how it is recommended not to rush back int our normal, possibly busy, routine at home, but if possible, allow a couple of weeks of more resting time to prepare for this. I think if this was conveyed by email at time of booking, clients could prepare accordingly!
Such a big thank you to all and very much hope to return – especially for the big conference in 2015.
Warm wishes..Om Shanti
Emma and Paul
February 20 2014
I have had a wonderfully restful and restorative time here.
I count myself lucky to have had a recommendation for a centre of such a high standard.
I endorse everyone else’s commendations of the excellent staff. I have also been impressed by how happily they work together and with us.
I love the stately but restrained architecture. It is good to have spacious rooms. The storage cupboard however is too small for one and certainly for two.
Access to the internet has been a constant source of frustration and stress, at least for me.
You have attracted some excellent patients! I have enjoyed meeting them and learned a lot from them too.
We have all flourished in this supportive yet purposeful atmosphere.
Dr.Mark Fitzgerald
Devon, England
February 18 2014
Very hard to leave this sattvic space! I have been looked after with loving kindness and feel very much at home in vaidyagrama Ayurveda village. The grace and humbleness of all who are at our service here is nothing short of inspiring. Durga Leela has taken the words out of my mouth regarding every doctor and how vaidyagrama offers its patients the utmost of nourishment physically and most profoundly spiritually.
My deep gratitude, respect, appreciation and wishes that vaidyagrama keeps attracting people to be healed like bees to honey.
May all beings be Happy
Rose Baudin
Australia
February 17 2014
Heartfelt gratitude to the founders, doctors and all staff at vaidyagrama. It is a tranquil setting for the healing process of Panchakarma. I am grateful for the spiritual connection here and the support through prayers, satsangs, patient yoga, garden/herbal walks and yoganidra.
Vaidyagrama is a treasure of modern India – quiet, peaceful, authentic, full of tender loving care. Rooms are cool and comfortable. My therapists, Rajani and Sindhu were very skilled and paid close loving attention to my needs. Meals were very well selected and supportive of the healing process, enough variety while still sattvic.
Internet voucher system works well to limit common overuse, allowing us to go within in a deeper way.
Group dinners and some kirtan are a nice touch – interesting people come here so it is nice to share a meal with them.
I appreciate the great effort everyone has made to create and hold this healing space. It is my first time here and I hope to return regularly – this is HEALTH CARE.
Request – please consider some smaller single rooms in the new blocks – not so easy to share during the Panchakarma process
Om Shanti
Durga Leela
California USA
February 17 2014
I had a beautiful healing stay at vaidyagrama and thank each person who made it possible and who created this amazing place.
I am so grateful for the totality of how everything is created and done; the respect you have for nature; the very beautiful and profound chantings and puja vibrations, the physical layout; the very well trained wise and kind doctors, the therapists who prepare and give medicines and do treatments with great attention and heart; Aparna ji who greets us by mail even before we come and helps with every detail; Hakeem ji who helps with our practical needs; those who tend the beautiful gardens; and the ever present Dr.Om who seems to be everywhere all at once with his warm smile and welcoming helpfulness; Renu and her deeply restful and energizing yoga; the givers of the satsang.
I love how the architecture supported us in our alone time while also allowing some satsang and connection too. I am extremely grateful for Dr.Ramadas’s morning and evening chants which are incredibly purifying and moving. And I love that vaidyagrama has an eye to support the local villages as well.
Thank you all for everything and pranams. Thanks also to the efficient housekeeper Jayanti, who cleans and fumigates the room daily! The custome of allowing us to plant a tree, I LOVE. Thank you!
Cindy Lalita Franklin
February 16 2014
Namaste! I am leaving this beautiful place after 28 days of recovering from my weakness, meditating over my life! Lots of relaxing and deep inner retreat! I feel so much better now and I am really that this precious time for myself is coming to an end. My special thanks to the healing work, love and attention of Dr.Ramadas, my beautiful therapist who is an angel and of course all the people involved in making vaidyagrama a place of peace and healing on this earth. I want to mention that I really enjoyed the yoga nidra and the yoga sessions in the afternoon. I would suggest another yoga session in the morning from 7-8am. This would make the stay here even more complete because I believe gentle yoga and Ayurveda are very beneficial for body and mind. I am very grateful for all and of course I will come back soon, because healing does not stop here; it is a life long process and here I found a safe space to continue this journey.
Love and light from
Jane
Ibiza, Spain
February15 2014
Our grateful thanks to everybody at vaidyagrama, Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikumar, Dr.Aruna, Dr.Om and all other doctors, therapists Vijayakumar, Chandran, Ramesh and all others and staff members; all co-ordinating to make vaidyagrama to be a lovely inspiring place to be in.
We have learned much and appreciate the concept of life as advocated by vaidyagrama, a truly healthy life nourishing body, mind and spirit.
We have benefitted in many ways.
Once again heartfelt thanks. We humbly pray by God’s grace and blessings vaidyagrama grows to its full stature as envisioned by Dr.Ramkumarji to whom our special gratefulness.
Love and prayers
Kishin and Narayan
Pune
February 13 2014
I have no words to thank everyone at vaidyagrama for all of your sweet loving kindness and presence. Vaidyagrama is expressing Ayurveda in the ancient way with a spiritual presence. I’m so happy I found vaidyagrama and its community and look forward to returning over and over again.
Suraj McNamara
USA
February 12 2014
What better tribute can I give vaidyagrama but to say that I am a “convert” to the Ayurveda way of life.
Vaidyagrama is truly a “healing village” – thanks to the knowledgeable doctors and caring staff and therapists.
The atmosphere is conducive to healing both mind and body.
I came here highly recommended by my daughter, Shebana, who was here 2 years ago. Till today she is free from the pain in the neck and shoulder that she had before coming here.
Surrendering yourself to the treatments and the doctors here does help. I did question their ways sometimes and was either satisfied with the answers or treatments were modified. The doctors “listen and heed” what the patients need.
I understand that we are in the tropics but hope they can find a way to have the rooms “roachfree” especially at nights.
All and all, this stay here was a positive experience – with more health benefits than I imagined!! I am apprehensive to get back to the “real world” and try out the practicality of what is practiced here.
Thanks to vaidyagrama – I will be back.
Tanveer Coelho
February 2014
Thank you to all the staff and management for making my stay so pleasant. I especially like the food, always served with such care and lovely smile. The sweet herbal tea, idlis and dosas were a real treat on a retreat such as this.
I came looking for a quiet and reflective space and this was afforded to me at all times. I found the treatments very beneficial and the doctors patiently answered all my silly questions.
Thanks once again, will recommend your centre and cant wait to return.
Peter Quinn
Australia
February 09 2014
I came to get my issues with my shoulder and lower back sorted out as much as possible. To this extent I leave here with a feeling that I am atleast 50% better than when I came here a month ago. For this I have to thank Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Harikumar for making this happen and not to forget the therapist Ramesh and his efficient team.
Vaidyagrama is truly a healing village. The location away from all the city noises and pollution that accompanies it, is delightfully missing here. The ambience here is very serene and one feels at peace.
There are a few administrative issues, nothing serious. Mainly there is a lack in consistency. For example, some days there is a soothing devotional music played during the treatment; then this is missing for several days in a row – I am told that the MP3 player is out of power!! Surely this should not be the case. One day is understandable but 3 days in a row??
I have requested the management to have an answering service for the phones in the rooms. I will not dwell on some other matters. There was some issue with the food aain the inconsistency in the way similar food is served on different days!
I am sure when the new administrative block is completed and functioning and a full time administrator is in place, the issues I experienced will be a thing of the past.
Meantime, I thank all at vaidyagrama to make this first stay of mine comfortable and I hope to be back next year.
Thank you friends! God Bless
Vikram Menon
February 09 2014
My first exposure into Ayurveda. I was, at first, very apprehensive but after the third day, I fitted right into the treatment there.
The doctors and staff are amazing and the treatments are what you look forward to every day!!!
My stay was rather short and I intend to come back here very soon.
GOD BLESS
Mateen
Mumbai
February 07 2014
Dear Vaidyagrama
It is so wonderful to see you growing in such an organic/natural way year by year. And keeping all the values of professionalism, pure hearts, friendships, compassion, love and laugh, music, authenticity and much more on a high level.
What we mostly enjoy and easily carry is the good mood in the campus carried by all staff. That carried us through tough times easily.
We love our doctors. Dr.Harikrishnan for his patience explaining the treatments and answering all questions very professionally so that we could surrender easily.
And Dr.Om, always smiling and singing, guiding us through the more difficult days with full heart and lots of jokes!
One of the highlights this time has been the yoga classes / yoganidra and talks with Renu who translates the wisdom of Ayurveda perfectly into our western language. A new diamond on the campus!
We admire the leadership of Dr.Ramkumar who makes this ashram / clinic working through empowering the people from a backseat. The satsang with him have been greatly inspiring.
The whole team with all doctors, Aparna, Kavitha and Geetha do a wonderful job on all levels including seva.
We feel very much at home at this place and longing to come back as soon as possible.
There is not much to say because we have come for the 3rd time and each time the longing for the “day after” and the “outside world” is getting less….. and the tears about leaving and the longing to come back and stay longer is getting more….
Thank you for everything
Thanks & Namaste
Florian from Austria & Daniela from Germany / Austria


February 06 2014
Vaidyagrama has succeeded in creating the complete healing environment.
Excellence & professionalism of the medical services : doctors, therapists, medicines, plus, plus, plus
The excellent service of the support staff plus
More importantly the attentiveness & caring created a great sense of comfort / well being plus
The rightly chosen activities, tuned just right plus
The beauty and serenity of the surroundings plus
Dare we say it, but in the end we appreciated the vigor and discipline and understood how it turned us more within and without to our bodies, our minds and ourselves.
This perhaps says more about the ethos of the place than anything else.
With deepest gratitude
Om Shantih Shantih Shantih
Salaam Walaikumm
“A SPACE TO HEAL”
Hebti & Oomi Hoosenally
London, UK
February 06 2014
PRANAMS DEARS!
DEEP GRATITUDE TO ALL OF YOU AT THE VAIDYAGRAMA COMMUNITY!
WE CAME HERE IN AN EXPECTATION TO CLEANSE OUR BODIES AND MINDS – AND WHAT’S MORE – FOUND WONDERFUL PRACTICES CONNECTING US BACK TO OUR SOUL.
TIME SPENT ALONE, MORNING AND EVENING PRAYERS, HOMA, SATSANGS WITH WISE GURUS…ALL THAT MADE OUR STAY HERE SO MUCH MORE MEANINGFUL.
HARI OM!
THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH
BLESSINGS UPON YOUR HEARTS AND YOUR PROJECTS
LOKHA SAMASTHA SUKHINO BHAVANTU
KAMILA & SARKA
Czech Republic
February 05 2014
To all the nice people of vaidyagrama
Gabriele and myself have enjoyed our stay here in the last 3 weeks very much.
We found a beautiful village in a peaceful surrounding, friendly and happy people all over the place as we have not seen before; good food and lodging (maybe softer beds), and also events as Yoga, garden walks and especially satsang which contributed to an interesting and spiritual atmosphere.
We found doctors and therapists who in detail looked for our problems and we learned a lot, how to see our diseases, because we know now, how to behave to heal our sicknesses with your advices ourselves.
We were treated here very well and we feel kind of sad that we have to leave this beloving place tomorrow.
India is a country to travel in and vaidyagrama is a place to come back to.
Thank you for everything!
With love
Gabriele and Rainer Pfeiffer
Germany
February 03 2014
Deepest thanks and gratitude to each and every person at vaidyagrama for contributing to such a beautiful 1 month stay.
Aparna, thank you so much for all the email correspondence in the months leading upto my stay..you were always prompt with your replies and beyond kind in answering all my pedantic questions
Dr.Ramadas, thank you for all your wisdom, positivity, support and laughs. I always came away from our sessions with something meaningful to ponder and new outlook to life. Even when I was upset or frustrated, your laugh was contagious and always pulled me out of my funk.
Dr.Aruna, thank you for graciously putting up with my incessant questions about every single detail of my treatment. Thank you for all the adjustments you made to accommodate me. I can’t wait to meet the baby! Best wishes
Maya, you have a very soft spot in my heart. Thank you for taking such good care of me during and outside of my treatments. I so enjoyed our little chats during the beginning of treatment and you have such a wonderful motherly wisdom. I hope you enjoy all the healthy seeds and I look forward to updating you on my prayer and mantra progress when I see you next time
Dr.Ramkumar, thank you for the always interesting and inspiring satsangs each afternoon. It is very clear that you are a man who “knows his stuff” and I found almost everything that came out of your mouth to be well-explained and thought-provoking. I only wish I’d more opportunities for interaction as I know I would gain a lot from you!
Renu, thank you for your beautiful yoganidra sessions. You have such a peaceful aura about you, it is easy to drop into a wonderful relaxation (sometimes sleep!) each afternoon in your session. Keep me posted on nutrition class!
Geetha / Kavitha, thank you for letting me come along to the annadaanam – I had such a lovely time seeing it all in action and helping where I could. All your effort and dedication is very admirable and I look forward to contributing in some way through events etc. in my hometown. Let me know when the volunteer housing is ready
Kuttikrishnan, thank you so much for being so accommodating to me watching you work your magic in the kitchen! There is no doubt I was in your way for most of it, but you were always sweet and smiling.
Thank you all for being there and supporting me in my path to healing. I’ll be back!
Much love and respect
Stephanie Morish
Sydney, Australia / Denver, Colorado
February 02 2014
A very powerful place for resting and cleaning process of past and present memories. Great service, friendly, humble and caring.
With much love
Nijazi Kurtaj
February 02 2014
Merci, vaidyagrama, pour les soins à mon corps et à mon âmie (grateful for taking care of my body and soul). I loved many things here – gardens and plants, prayers and chants, doctors and therapists, and above all your vision to create and take care of this place. Best wishes for you all. You inspire enthusiasm for something new and better.
With love
Silvia Shlekyte
Switzerland


February 02 2014
Dear vaidyagrama family
A hearfelt thank you to each and every person on staff who made this stay so magical.
Aparna thank you for putting up with all my emails before I arrived and your care during my stay
Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Omprakash, thank you for all your wisdom, care and support. You guys have a bit of a good cop / bad cop thing going, which works well! What a pleasure to be a patient of two such enlightened doctors.
Sasikala and Lakshmi, and assisting therapists, thank you for all the love I received for my healing journey. You made the treatments such a wonderful nourishing experience. I will miss you all so much.
Renu, thank you for all your words of wisdom, all the insights you share with me are priceless. Enjoyed the yoga and meditation. You have a soft peace about you which inspires me
The guests, thank you to the many guests staying at vaidyagrama who shared with me their experiences. Often at times when it was most needed. Its so wonderful to be amongst people committed to health and healing on all levels.
With love and respect from
Violet Winters
Sydney Australia
February 2014
To Dr.Ramadas and his incredible staff & family
Thank you for everything! This is not good bye, this is see you later (next year hopefully).
Stay positive
Celine 
March 25 2014
Thank you to each and every one at vaidyagrama. Thank you for making this experience so memorable. Thank you for all the healing.
I am so grateful to the doctors here at vaidyagrama who are all so committed and so compassionate and so caring.
To all the wonderful staff who never forget to smile at us and keep us going.
To the serene and divine surroundings that assist in our healing.
I have almost got addicted to vaidyagrama and hope to come back for the 4th time.
Love to all at vaidyagrama
Polly Sabherwal
Brisbane, Australia
March 22 2014
I would like to thank each and every person from vaidyagrama for your unconditional service, your very special care, your patience, acceptance and your unbelievable sweetness – sweetness of your hearts I will never forget. Itself it has a healing effect for my mind, heart and soul.
I am in a real appreciation for the experience of being here – a natural place free of chemicals, flavours, plastics and any other things from this time.
It was nice to realize the all 4 weeks my body happily was lived without coffee, tea, sugar and chocolate! Thank you very much! And now I started to think – I can live without creating garbage – it’s really great. I would be happy  to share with other people this approach that is essential for our Mother Earth.
Thanks for your attempts to bring us to natural life. I have discovered such a deep wisdom that is beyond the traditions of Vedic India.
I bow, I bow, I bow
I would like to thank you for all your prayers that you constantly are doing deep inside your hearts. During my treatment I slowly observed myself and found I feel much better. I would like to express my deep gratitude for the knowledge and wisdom, patience and care of my doctors – Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Omprakash. Their constant compassion gently touched my life and changed it.
Also I would like to thank my therapists Sasikala, Sindhu, Devaki, Kanaka, Lakshmi, Sameena, Ahalya and those whose names I do not know.
And my gratitude to Dr.Ramanandan and Dr.Ramadas for their open hearts and love. And I thank Aparna for her sweet care.
Leaving your Healing Village I feel my new life is coming.
Thank you vaidyagrama!
Manogati
Moscow, Russia
March 21 2014
Thank you Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Omprakash, Dr.Ramanandan and all attendants for warm and pleasant hospitality. I came from Coimbatore and heard lot of Ayurveda centers but truly  it is a different experience at vaidyagrama as it is being run holistically on the principles of spirituality and Ayurveda. I came for digestion problem which is a chronic one for me but really I got rid of this within 15 days. It is amazing.
These 15 days I recapitulate my past and awaken myself how to do business and lead life in unemotional and systematic way. Last 15 days I was very peaceful and no words to tell this experience. Though sometimes I felt very lonely.
Thanks one and all and wish for the success of their noble service.
Krishnaswamy
Coimbatore
March 18 2014
Thank you vaidyagrama for the relaxing time and treatment I received over the past 20 days. This is my 2nd visit and I recommend everybody to consider this “Holiday for Health” in vaidyagrama.
Our prime duty to ourselves is to look after our health. If we are healthy, we can help others. Vaidyagrama offers a lifestyle of staying healthy through healthy diet, yoga and spiritual understanding!
Madan Gulati
London, UK
March 18 2014
Both Ahmed and I came to vaidyagrama fat and are leaving thinner…and healthier. Thank you for your caring ways, your carefully produced meals. Everyone from the sweepers to the doctors were kind and caring.
We are hopeful that we will continue to feel the effects of the treatment. Thank you to each one of you for the two weeks we spent here.
Bibi and Ahmed Meer
Potomac, Maryland, USA
This is a very well planned institution, very professional staff and very comfortable facilities. It is amazing that a wide spectrum of international patients are all uniformly pleased and satisfied with their treatment and care. Without visiting vaidyagrama, one cannot appreciate the contribution you make to the health and well being of your patients. We wish you all the success in your commitment in the future.
The Meers
March 18 2014
Vaidygrama is my sanctuary. Here I have space to let go and find myself again. These 4 weeks have been wonderful and I thank everybody for their warmth and laughter as well as their dedication and healing hands. I savour all that I have experienced here and keep this in my heart to carry back to Germany so that vaidyagrama is always with me.
My most sincere gratitude to each and every one in vaidyagrama especially Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikumar, Dr.Ramkumar and last but not the least to Renu for having not missed a “single” experience so we can all benefit from her wisdom.
My very best wishes
Yim Ming
Germany
March 16 2014
Thank you for 4 weeks  (that feel like 2) of retreat, purification and very well being taken care of.
We enjoyed our stay and want to come again.
Namaskar
Andreas (Germany) and Karin (Austria)
March 15 2014
Dear vaidyagrama people
Thank you for your sincere and wise guidance. I enjoyed

• Dr.Ramadas’ tuition
• The daily yoganidra
• The daily chanting
• The food
• The room was beautiful and it had no plastic in it! Great

Due to family issues in Germany I have to leave early. I hope to be back soon to complete.
Hugs
Sidika
Germany
March 14 2014
Dear all the staff at vaidyagrama
Wow! What an experience. You have all shown so much care, warmth and support during my stay. So many profound insights into my experience of health. You have all touched my heart and allowed great healing for me here.
Thank you Thank you Thank you so much!
I will travel with these gifts you have shared, carry them with me and allow them to become a part of my life. May you all be Blessed!
Sincere gratitude
With love
Carla
Australia
March 14 2014
Dear Drs., therapists and staff at vaidyagrama
Thank you for all the treatment, help, warm hospitality, great environment and kindness during our stay here at vaidyagrama. As a beginner of Ayurveda learning, we learned a lot of things like lifestyle, food, spirituality, concept of Ayurveda etc.
We continue to keep this lifestyle as much as we can even when we go back home.
We stayed here only 16 days but the result we got was huge physically and mentally… Especially thanks to Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Om and our therapist Sasikala. Cant thank enough for what we got from them. They took care of us with a lot of love and smiles.
We never forget about our experiences here and hopefully come back again and then stay longer next time!!
Lots of love
Hiromi and Hitani
Japan
March 13 2014
A huge “thank you” to everyone at vaidyagrama for taking great care of us.
This has been a great privilege to come and experience such healing in this beautiful environment, community of plants, inspirational satsangs, doctors, therapists and fellow patients, cooks and cleaners.
The team of so many, I will always appreciate all your work. I have been held like a child, allowed to relax in a way I never have before – this has been liberating.
Particular gratitude to Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Om, Renu, Dr.Ramkumar (satsangs) and Dr.Ramadas (vibrational prayers) and therapists Sameena.
Thank you for my room move – I love the new room – very harmonious
I loved my experience of healing here and I love the vision that is vaidyagrama.
With love
Rachel
UK
March 13 2014
I take this opportunity to thank each and every one here at vaidyagrama. I thas ben a blessing on me to be able to come here and enjoy such warmth, love and caring environment. My heart is filled with gratitude towards each one of you.
This is my first ever introduction to Ayurveda and its true qualities and it has done amazing results on my condition and I truly believe that the next 3 months will heal me completely. This journey has been full of awakening of my true self. Thank you all for the initiative to do such a good thing. I have truly enjoyed my journey here and I cant wait to plan my next trip to see you all.
With heartfelt gratitude, thank you for an amazing team. I look forward to cross paths at some point with every one I met here. Until then, take care and continue doing the wonderful job in healing people.
Lots of love
Nasiha Fathimath
Maldives
March 12 2014
What a humbling opportunity this has been to become immersed in pure and authentic Ayurveda, true to the ancient teachings and shared with unparalleled reverence and skill by the entire team without fault. I feel indebted for this privilege and want to forever continue learning as a student of Ayurveda to honour this special experience and initiation. I have been attended to and nourished to my core and received seeds of profound healing that I will nurture with care and respect and love.
With deep respect and infinite gratitude..thank you
Lysanne
Australia
March 10 2014
All my gratitude for a wonderful experience at vaidyagrama. I really enjoyed being here. I deeply appreciate the kindness, sweetness and loving care of my doctors, therapists and all the other employees. Really wonderful people, and a wonderful place. Healing on all levels of our being, a place that feels like heaven on earth. Thank you.
I am planning to be back next year.
Love
Nirjharini
Norway
March 09 2014
Thank you so much for warm friendly meeting and amazing time in vaidyagrama.
Most gratitude that you helped to my son with the problem which none could resolve since 2 years.
Very professional doctors and kind hearted personnel.
Suggestion – serve fresh coconut water
Hari Om Tat Sat
Maxim, Dogdan
March 09 2014
Thank you vaidyagrama for all that you offer here. Such important work that is done by each one of you. Thank you for reinforcing my faith in ayurveda. Thank you for being true to the classical texts despite the patients’ desires for more comforts, more food etc.
It is so easy to forget that we always get just what we need and there is no need for greed. Thank you for your simplicity.
Especially thank you therapist Rajani with your highly skilled hands and natural nurturing nature. And Dr.Ramanandan – for facilitating a most appropriate program for me while I was here.
My only observation of an area of improvement is to take better care of the young therapists who work here. They still need supervision, guidance and support as they are still babies.
I look forward to returning next year and I will always speak highly to students and friends and family about this amazing place.
With deep gratitude
Kathlynn
Philadelphia, USA
March 09 2014
MAY YOU KEEP FLOURISHING LIKE THE PLANTS AT VAIDYAGRAMA; WITHOUT TAKING TOO MUCH WATER, HUMBLY, WISELY. MAY YOU GIVE MANY FLOWERS TO YOUR PATIENTS. MAY THIS BE A RECIPROCAL EXCHANGE.
WITH THE DEEPEST GRATITUDE I HAVE FOR YOUR EFFORTS
OM NAMAH SHIVAIA!
Anouk
Venezuela - France
March 09 2014
I came to vaidyagrama for five days to accompany my daughter and support her during her treatments. Before I had heard and read some articles about Ayurveda medicine but I didn’t have any experience of it, but I was curious wishing to know more.
During our stay with Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Om, we decided that I would take some treatments that I could continue later at home. I started doing it carefully, and I must say that I was positively surprised to see how good it was for me bringing me a sort of balance and opening for me a new vision about our need to be constantly in harmony with nature and with our environment including people around us. In this sense, I want to say that I am very thankful to the doctors who treated me with such seriousness, skill and kindness, the same to the staff of vaidyagrama. I may say that I am on the way willing to learn much more about Ayurveda.
This short experience brought me a lot of serenity and filled my being with a very special enrichment. It is like I have grown along these five days. Once more thanks to all of you! I appreciated your wisdom, affection and dedication to your beautiful task. May the god of Ayurveda bless you all!
Marie Francoise
France & Venezuela
March 08 2014
“Where the eye falls, there is the face of God”
A wonderful vision in becoming manifest through vaidyagrama. Deep gratitude and beautiful wishes to the visionaries and to all the vaidyagrama family. May peace and happiness be yours.
Prem & Om
Christine Burri
Switzerland
March 06 2014
I came here for one motivation, one idea…a purpose
& I found more than expected thanks to the support of doctors and staff. The healing has only started. I am grateful to have found this “doctors’ village” from which a new journey can start.
Sophie
France
Always a great inspiration to meet people who consider the human being before any kind of disease or abnormality of your health conditions. I was deeply touched by the profound humaniy I felt in every person in this village, doctors, staff, patients and also the wind blowing in between the walls and the birds chanting, the squirrels running made a wholesome and special environment to reconnect with oneself and find the essential resources to keep on growing.
With deep thanks and many blessings to you all in vaidyagrama
Yanael
France
March 03 2014
My stay here was filled with the profound rejuvenation of a spiritual retreat as well as wonderful rejuvenation of the body. I feel deep gratitude for each one of you for the wisdom, affection, joy and unhesitating care you have extended to me. Your love and the exquisite environment you maintain with attention and sweetness – these are surely as potent as the amazing medicines and treatments. I am deeply grateful to each one of you and will carry the gifts of my stay here with respect and excitement.
With abundant love and appreciation
Hema Patankar
California, USA
March 01 2014
How blessed I am to have had such a wonderful, caring, kind and supportive stay here.
I know that the faith you gave me for healing will allow me to carry on with faith also.
Bless you all and I dop hope to return in the near future.
Love, peace and light
Cassandra McGann
Australia
May 30 2014
Second time over and feeling as new as I did after my first experience 2 years ago!
I can tell the difference that I have felt and the changes in me…it has given me much more confidence that not only health but also the mind can be rejuvenated. I can see myself on the path to better health and peace of mind. I am as happy to have made some good friends too.
Vaidyagrama has not only treated me but also shown me the right way to conduct the whole process of living.
Thank you also for all the great experiences and knowledge I gained through the satsangs by Dr.Ramkumar. The kirtan sessions and also giving me the opportunity to work with the children during their summer camp!
Everyone here at vaidyagrama are now part of my ayurvedic family and will always remain so.
Thank you especially to Dr.Ram, Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Om and all the therapists especially Shyni, Lakshmi, Nirmala and Sasikala and Devaki.
Special thanks to Aparna for co-ordinating with me all through. Thanks to Kavitha for the amazing cooking classes. Renu for her guidance in yoga and diet!
VG is a place where I look forward to coming back over and over again. The healing, the love and the atmosphere is simply wonderful.
Love Always
Agnes Rajesh
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
May 30 2014
Rejuvenated body mind and soul.
A home away from home. That’s what vaidyagrama felt like. The place, the people, the ambience and most of all the love and affection and the genuine concern for our wellness. That’s a luxury that cannot be bought and abundantly available here.
With loads of warm wishes and a heartful of gratitude
Cdr.J.Rajesh
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
May 28 2014
Dear vaidyagrama family
As soon as I arrived on this beautiful “Ayurveda island” my mind curled up in a warmer and started purring. What an amazingly peaceful place!
6 weeks have passed in a timeless space. I could stay here much longer..
I feel light and I did loose a lot of weight and very rested. Thank you to all the doctors, especially Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Omprakash and Dr.Ramkumar.
Thank you to all the therapists, specially to Sameena. Thank you to all the staff especially to Hakeem who helped me to get my phone back working. Everybody working here was just so nice from the doctors to the cleaning ladies. And thank you Renu for the very helpful satsangs.
In the time that I socialized I met the most amazing people here, other patients, and I am grateful for each and every one.
It definitely does feel like family and I will try to come back.
My best wishes and blessings to all o fyou
Dany Kahn
Spain
May 25 2014
How nice are you people in vaidyagrama! How much pain you are taking to treat us! We can only pray LORD ALMIGHTY for prosperity of vaidyagrama.
With regards
Sethurama Wariar and Radha S Wariar
Bangalore, Karnataka
May 24 2014
I enjoyed my stay here
Reshen
South Africa
May 23 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
As soon as I arrived I immediately felt the peace of this very special place that is growing day by day with the love and energy of all the beautiful people that are here. I am very grateful for all I learned a lot of things and had the chance to share them with special people. I will never forget my stay with you. This place is now in my heart and I am leaving happy because I know that now I have a family in Tamilnadu.
Thank you very much for all
Love
Vittoria Bonifati
Italy
May 19 2014
WE ARE RETURNING! Thank you for an absolute healthful stay – yes, 21 days is what is required.
Regards
Mamta Periwal / Shagun Mohan
Jaipur, Rajasthan
May 15 2014
My 11 days stay and treatment has been remarkable. It helped me to look within, more into the activities of my mind. I rarely missed my family and the doctors and staff have provided the requisite psychological support and comfort. Shall visit again. Great!
Sri.Seshasayee
Coimbatore
May 15 2014
Thank you for a wonderful stay and treatment. Everyone was so nice and helpful. I hope to return in the future and stay longer. I will continue the medicine after I leave here. The place is so beautiful and calm. I will miss it. Wishing you the best.
Helen Menon
May 14 2014
Dear Vaidyagrama
I am very thankful to all of you for a very “warm” (in all the senses of the word) stay at your wonderful place.
It was really a challenge for me to stay and to be with myself for almost 20 days and it has its results.
I feel myself much better and calmer now in comparison with when I arrived. I feel very good physically and emotionally, very relaxed and positive.
I have never experienced living in such ascetic circumstances but it is a very nice interesting and useful experience for me.
It is always very pleasant to feel that you are in professional hands, because it is evidently the real Ayurveda here and the professionals working here. Thank you very much for making me believe in what you believe in.
I really hope to continue what I have started here – at home, with God’s help. I believe I will do!
I leave this place with the feeling of satisfaction, calmness, positiveness and the intention to continue living this way!
The food was wonderful, the treatments too, the accommodation and environment are impressive and comfortable. Bust most of all I appreciate the professionalism of the doctors who follow the traditions of Ayurveda strictly and always the treatments for the patients very right. Thank you Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Om! Thanks to all the other doctors for their interesting conversations and warm prayers! Thanks to everybody here!
Olga Tsygankova
Moscow Russia
May 13 2014
I came here to experience staying in vaidyagrama. I really enjoyed my short stay of 3 days here. Though I came alone, I did not feel lonely. The doctors, staff and others were very warm, friendly and welcoming.
The rooms are very spacious and convenient. Very neatly kept and furniture also very classy. I went around the whole area and was happy to see the vegetation being allowed to grow naturally without “Designer wear” themes! I wondered how the simple food was so tasty though made without spices. I inspected the kitchen and discovered food was cooked in natural flame – not “cylinder gas”. I specially fell in love with the polished stainless steel tiffin carrier!
Treatment of abhyanga which I took was very good. Doctors with whom I interacted very friendly and cheerful.
This place carries a lot of positive vibrations. I will certainly miss the morning and evening chants and pooja which is being done with so much sincerity.
My special thanks to Aparna who interacted with me from the beginning.
I wish the vaidyagrama team all the best and may it grow in strength – at the same time, retaining its rustic charm, simplicity and love.
I am eagerly looking forward to another visit with my husband.
With prayers and love
Chitra Madhavan
Bangalore
May 13 2014
Stained but not shaken. My stay here has helped me recognize myself the obstacles to optimum mental and physical health.
It is always a delight to receive people friendliness and admirable to see such passionate commitment to healthcare!
Thank you all
PS – I hope you can forgive my stubborn resistance!
With much appreciation
Carl Lortz
Argentina
May 13 2014
Thank you for all the doctors and staff for their co-operation and treatment. I am staying for 20 days – wonderful place and silent and peaceful. Love to all and love to God to bless you. Thank you
Yours truly
Adyyappan
Coimbatore
May 11 2014
I came to vaidyagrama during a particularly difficult time in my life after recently undergoing surgery to remove cancer. I came here without any expectations and with an open mind – to heal my body and mind. I feel so blessed and privileged to have been able to spend 16 days here with all the wonderful staff who attend to your every need without asking for anything in return. I was amazed by the immediate physical results I could see after the treatment. You have created a beautiful spiritual environment and I really feel that I have found what was “missing” in my life here at vaidyagrama and that I am on the path of recovery physically and emotionally. Thank you for all the wonderful staff!! I am going to miss my new Ayurveda family.
Chazada Gunter
Greytown, South Africa
May 09 2014
We came here for relaxation for 3 days. We enjoyed the stay here. We enjoyed the calmness here away from city – no noise, sound proof grama. Excellent outdoor with lots of plants and birds.
My husband Mr.Swamy was very happy about keeping away from his busy life and had good rest for 3 days and had a good time with our 10 year old daughter Neha.
Thanks to Dr.Harikrishnan and all his team for his nice care. We would definitely come back for longer time.
Janardhan Swamy
Bangalore, Karnataka
I (Neha) and my father gone around the campus for some photos of plants and animals. We got great photos, we actually got lots of plant photos.
May 08 2014
I came here to fix my knee pain and diabetes. After the various treatments, I find the pain reduced in my knee, but I cannot have a check on the condition of my diabetes as there is no apparatus ready at the lab. This may please be arranged for use on other patients coming to vaidyagrama in future.
The surroundings, ambience, the yoga hall and walkways are good and gives the mind a happy mood. The doctors are very polite and explain for the doubts raised by the patients. The morning homa and evening mantra prayers are mind refreshing. If anything is done towards entertainment, the patients will be more cheerful and thankful.
I shall tell my friends in need about vaidyagrama and ask them to visit for recovery.
Thanks and regards
With love
K.Padmanabhan
Coimbatore
May 07 2014
I have been here at vaidyagrama for 6 weeks and without a doubt I feel much better than when I arrived! Many thanks to everybody here, especially to Aparnaji for her prompt and enthusiastic correspondence before I arrived and her continued attention during my stay; to Drs.Ramadas, Aruna and Harikumar for their devoted care, skill and patience; Kanaka and all her friendly, efficient colleagues, always smiling; Kavitha for courteously handling the money transactions; the excellent and hardworking cleaning staff, always friendly and polite; all the fine friends I made while here, both human and other, including my special furry friends, the vaidyagrama black and white cats – mother and young son – with whom I have spent very many pleasant hours.
With love and gratitude
Robin Casinader
Canberra, Australia
May 06 2014
It is clear that much thought has been given in the selection of location and designing of the buildings; to say the least, it is excellent.
As far as the employees are concerned, they are all courteous and doing their work in a systematic way. This is a tribute to the management.
The thing that struck me most is the attitude of the doctors. When I interacted with them, I found how much their talk gave me confidence. I thank them for imbibing positive thinking in me.
In short, it is a home away from home. During the 21 days of stay, I enjoyed complete peace of mind and got renewed energy.
With Best Wishes
S.Anuradha
Chennai
May 05 2014
Hare Krishna!
This is also my second visit with Guru Maharaj to vaidyagrama, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time here.
Thank you for taking such nice care of us, and we really look forward to coming again.
The team under Dr.Ramkumar is very special; Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikumar, Aparna, Kavitha, Sonia, Hakeem, all the housekeeping staff and of course Vijay and all the masseurs!
Thanks to all of you – vaidyagrama is a very peaceful and special place.
Best wishes
Ananda Krishna Prema Das
ISKCON Delhi
May 05 2014
This place is spiritually vibrant; everyone is chanting the mahamantra –
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
HARE RAMA HARE RAMA RAMA RAMA HARE HARE
I hope and pray to Krishna that this vaidyagrama project will re-establish our old Vedic culture Ayurveda treatment.
I am very thankful to the promoters, doctors, staff and all others those who are involved
Yours in the service of Srila Prabhupada
Ganganarayan Das
ISKCON, Ujjain
May 05 2014
This is my second visit here for treatment. Each time I come, I become more and more impressed with this set up and increasingly convinced about the efficacy of this treatment.
Ayurveda is a very profound medical science that goes to the root of the disease and eliminates it from there totally uprooting the actual cause.
I hope more and more people will become aware of this most wonderful medical treatment and benefit from it.
I wish this endeavor all success.
Bhakti Charu Swami
ISKCON
May 01 2014
It had been a wonderful experience to be at vaidyagrama. My body and soul was yearning for this deep rest for a long time. All the doctors, therapists and the staff are very beautiful people. They took very good care of all my needs. The whole environment at vaidyagrama was very nourishing for my body and soul.
I thank you all for creating such a wonderful healing place on earth. I could feel everyone’s heart and soul at vaidyagrama. Morning and evening prayers create a very different atmosphere. The satsangs with Dr.Ramkumar and Renu were very inspiring.
I thank you all for letting me be a part of your family for a few days. I am looking forward to come here again. I will recommend this place to all my friends.
Thank you so much. It is difficult to leave this place. It felt like home.
Thank you all
Shivani Jain
Rishikesh, India
June 29 2014
My mother and me enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere here. The staff are polite and the doctors here were very understanding. Post treatment, we both see a significant change in our health and we are very grateful to everyone at vaidyagrama for this!
Many thanks
Madhubalan and Vikash
June 28 2014
Our 3 weeks stay at vaidyagrama truly has been one to remember!
This little piece of paradise is like our home away from home – thank you to all the doctors, therapists and staff for giving us such a comfortable stay and making us feel so welcomed into the family. Everyone went above and beyond, and the treatments were outstanding.
We feel very blessed to have found such a memorable place and we cant wait to be back! We will surely spread the word about the magic of Ayurveda and how perfect vaidyagrama is for providing a positive and uplifting healing environment.
Thank you Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Omprakash for your healing expertise, Indu, Sameena and all the beautiful therapists for your care and support. Thank you to all the doctors for satsangs and sharing your knowledge and thank you Madhav and Renu for the uplifting kirtan sessions.
You’ll all hold a special place in our hearts and we look forward to meeting again in the future. We’ll miss the rice congee (hahaha!)
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
Jacqueline & Cindy
Brisbane, Australia
June 27 2014
Vaidyagrama is a special place for me. First time I am coming home. I am having varicose vein problem. After treatment, I feel most comfortable for my body and leg. Doctors who have treated me are Dr.Harikumar and Dr.Ramadas.
My sincere thanks for the efforts you have given and of course, our therapists treated me so well. So kind and hard work.
The best  part for me is the morning and evening prayers. In the morning prayer, the birds chirping and the cold breeze, I enjoyed.
One more I want to tell is that I wont forget Dr.Ramadas’s prayer. It was a memorable one for me. I will come back when necessary.
My best wishes to all and a bright future.
Valsala Vasudevan
Bangalore, India
June 25 2014
Being five years since I visited here, it has been wonderful to see the positive growth of this most special place in the world.
The plants and trees are happy and likewise all the staff too.
My stay was short but the food was simple and delightful, a blessing after months of travel.
I am proud to support vaidyagrama and its vision of benefit to all, to the staff, patients and surrounding environment and villages.
Tim Mitchell
Australia
June 23 2014
Our experience at vaidyagrama has been excellent. The dedication and commitment of all the associates of vaidyagrama is exemplary.
Though we initially found it difficult to adapt to the diet provided, we have now realized at the end of treatment, how important it is to control our diet and what a difference it has made to our overall recovery.
There is sincerity in each and every activity conducted in this centre.
The doctors and the management staff are so humble and patiently understand our issues and have it addressed immediately.
This is, no doubt, a great place for healing, spirituality and rejuvenation, and we are confident with our experience that this will become one of the best Ayurvedic centers in the world.
B.Venkatarayana
Bangalore, India
June 21 2014
Every tiny bit about vaidyagrama goes into creating a perfect environs for healing. The greenery, the chirping birds, the ever smiling, indulgent and patient therapists, the absolutely dedicated and knowledgeable doctors, the prayers, the little events, presentations…just everything about vaidyagrama is well thought out by the vaidyagrama community. I feel humbled and grateful that I got this opportunity to be here. I feel I got a sense of direction in how to lead a balanced life, hopefully the direction gained here will help me in the long run.
I thank the doctors, therapists and staff from the bottom of my heart. I wish all the best for all their endeavours.
Kiranmayi Bhushi
Delhi, India
June 19 2014
Today is my nineteenth day of stay in vaidyagrama. I landed here through my sister-in-law from Coimbatore. It took me a couple of days to know where I am. Then I started experiencing it as a HOME AWAY FROM HOME.
A nice place to spend holidays along with AYURVEDA healing process for body and mind. I learned a lot of things which we normally ignore in our day to day life. The doctors and staff are diligent and sincere and the location of vaidyagrama is beautiful. There are changes required on the food served. It can be achieved by providing a menu card so that patients can have their choice of food.
Krishnakumar G.Nair
June 18 2014
Vaidyagrama is a quiet and calm area. It is however lonely and especially in evening time, get more worries in the mind. Doctors and therapists are friendly and care too much.
Kunhi Bappu K.M.
Trichur, Kerala, India
June 18 2014
Being an ex-Armyman, I have seen so many, almost all places in our country both in the cities as well as in remote areas but I have never seen such a place like “vaidyagrama Ayurveda hospital” Coimbatore which is near to my native Mysore (Karnataka). I liked the environment around vaidyagrama and enjoyed the herbal plantation around the green valley of vaidyagrama. The doctors and therapists are very well conversant with their duties and extended their co-operation with loveable manner towards patients. Really it is a fantastic job done on my body and I don’t have any words other than to say my heartfelt gratitude especially to Dr.Ramanandan and his therapist group for their courtesy and way of convincing, pacifying the patient, like me; it is unforgettable.
Before concluding, I pray to the Almighty God to shower his blessings on the entire staff of vaidyagrama Ayurveda hospital.
Finally I extend my gratitude to all doctors, all therapists and wish them all the best for a bright future.
With Love
Ramachandran K.N.
June 16 2014
Vaidyagrama – Loka Samastha Sukhino Bhavantu
My sincere prayers to Lord Dhanvantari to bless vaidyagrama and each and everyone that walks through its corridors with the best of health and happiness, peace and wisdom.
Heartfelt thanks to all the physicians, therapists and the entire staff
Best wishes to vaidyagrama – small piece of heaven on earth.
Kausalya Lalwani
USA
PS – Leaving behind my Naval Tree…to be cherished and nourished
June 12 2014
A place “vaidyagrama” which we will want to visit again and again for the beauty of its natural surroundings. It is a place to be remembered for the best of pure Ayurvedic treatment combined with the suitable foods to have a permanent cure.
Lots and lots of thanks to Dr.Harikrishnan and Haritha for their kind and soft approach with the patient. This is the place where doctors are available at all times and live with us in the same campus.
In addition to their best of medicines, they educate us also by satsang and slideshows the concept of Ayurveda and simple living.
The best part is the morning and evening prayers with pranayama exercise.
It was a wonderful experience to have the treatment here. Therapists are so dedicated in their work and in being comfortable with us.
I wish them with all my love a grand success of their future plans to come true where we will also contribute and be a part in that massive programme.
Lakshmi Raj
Coimbatore, India
June 11 2014
Vaidyagrama as the name goes, is an excellent place for a holistic treatment with very close to natural beauty; away from hussle and bustle of urban regions.
Nestled between Salem pass, the cool breeze and the birds chirping in the early hours, continuing through the day is part of the treatment combined with the care and expertise of the doctors and their team of therapists.
Our sincere thanks to each and every one who made our stay a memorable one. With each and everyone’s company that we enjoyed we look forward to coming back when necessary.
Vijay Tangturu and Gowri Rao T.S.
June 09 2014
WE LOVE VAIDYAGRAMA
Vaidyagrama is a very special place for us. It is a place of wisdom and knowledge to be gained. Doctors, therapists and also laypeople are people with full of diligent, patient, kindness, dedication and affection.
Vaidyagrama is a place we seek peace of mind, heart and soul.
A place of calmness where we forget our worries and move to our inner healing. To be a part of the vaidyagrama family is our pleasure. Doctors who have treated us such as Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Omprakash, Dr.Haritha – our sincere thanks for all your efforts, all of you have given and shown us lot of affection, care and understanding. We would love coming here again.
Thank you
Punidha, Selvamary, Anne Priyanka
Kuala Lampur, Malaysia
June 05 2014
GOD IS GREAT
First of all I would like to say heartful thanks to all doctors, therapists and all other staff at vaidyagrama. I feel blessed and lucky for such a miraculous healing. I came here with back pain and underwent 16 days of satisfactory healing treatment. Now I am much better also it helps to improve my lifestyle for positive thinking towards my health.
I feel deep gratitude for each one of you for the affection, freedom, joy and care you have extended to me. Thank you so much to everyone especially for very professional doctors and kindhearted personnel.
The environment here is very natural, friendly and I felt like home. The entire construction is really amazing. The staff here are also well trained and well behaved. They were very punctual in providing al the needs and care for me. Once again I would like to say – special thanks to all doctors and therapists and other staff at vaidyagrama for all the special care which have been done for me.
Also I would like to extend my heartful thanks to Ramkumar sir for his loveable talk and care.
In future if anyone is suffering with some of my problems, I would like to encourage them to come here and get the miraculous healing from vaidyagrama.
With warm and humble thanks
Sheejamol
Staff Nurse, KOC Hospital, Kuwait
June 02 2014
Vaidyagrama is an amazingly peaceful oasis with enormous spiritual and healing energy. I cannot say enough about the wonderful genuine caring warm talented staff from the doctors to the therapists office staff and everyone else who makes this special place what it is. Special thanks / gratitude to Dr.Ramadas for his charismatic way, culture sensitivity and his interesting presentations and also his wonderful laugh.
Enormous gratitude for Aparna’s unending help with planning and logistics as well as her gracious caring way. I especially enjoyed the satsangs, prayer, agnihotra fire ceremony, cow pooja (since I am a cow freak!), the ganapathi puja and the singing session after the group dinner.
My therapists Maya and Deviji were awesome and so caring and concerned about my comfort and well being not to mention amazing at their craft. The very personal touching act of having each patient plant a tree really makes me feel special and I will never forget that. Hopefully I will be back soon to see its progress.
And my appreciation and gratitude to all for their understanding and accommodation of my early departure with very little notice. Many thanks also to Haritha for all of her help with my discharge.
I will be sad to leave but I know I will be back. Vaidyagrama is gift everyone should give themselves at least once in their lives.
I wish you all much peace, love, happiness and health and many blessings. Keep up the great work!
Lenore Hamilton
USA
June 02 2014
It is a wonderful experience being here. I myself run a couple of corporate hospitals in Hyderabad but I could see a totally different approach towards treatment. I wish doctors and the team best wishes for a great future.
D.Suresh
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
July 30 2014
Vaidyagrama is really a lovely beautiful place where human beings work with nature.
No noise that irritates the minds, gorgeous smells, beautiful architecture and gardens.
Everything is done here to cure on different levels – mind, body and soul. Satsangs were great and instructive and a very needy complement to a better understanding of the treatment process we are going through. To some patients, it could have been challenging, but I think it is a necessary step. Awaken the healer inside each one of us is really a great goal and explanation of what is really going on here and I am really looking forward to how it will work for me as soon as I will go back into “life”. Definitely it is the way how I feel medicine should work. I might need several visits to strengthen the work started here but it is already nice to get this opportunity and to experience sucha  place!!!
Few regrets or just remarks – I would like the treatment  little longer as it is just provided once a day and the general cost of the treatment might be a problem for me to come back.
I have really enjoyed the experience and whatever improvement I will gain it will be there and positive. I look for more such places to exist all around the world.
Thank you to the doctors, their patience in listening to the complaints and good understandings. Thank you to the therapists and staff that make this place a great one to help awakening the great healer inside each one of us. Happy to leave, ready to make a significant shift in my life and live for a better positive and happy life.
As I think that everyone should benefit from such experience, I might come back with a dear one next time.
Best regards, for a better harmony with nature, allowing the process of healing to happen.
Om Shanti
Isabelle Haya Berthier
Germany
July 29 2014
Vaidyagrama is a bit of heaven. All the aspects of heaven are here, beautiful surroundings, no pollution, no city noises, no disturbances. Until you come to a calm idyllic place like this, one does not realize the chaos in our lives.
It is essential to withdraw from our daily lives to realize the benefits of vaidyagrama. The doctors especially Dr.Ramadas are kind, compassionate and careful. It is true holistic healing, they care for you not only physically but care mentally for you also.
I appreciate all the kindness that has been shown to us and the understanding of our limitations. Dr.Ramkumar has created a miracle in this fast and furious world.
Thank you
Meena and Gambhir
Delhi, India
July 26 2014
I am very grateful for the 25 days I could stay at vaidyagrama. This place is a little heaven on earth.
I deeply thank everyone who is working and creating this place for their incredible love, care and support which made my stay so rich, healing and relaxing.
A big thank you to all my doctors, Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Omprakash for your gentle and clear guidance. I learned a lot about how a simple life can give us all we need.
I also want to thank Dr.Ramkumar for his very inspiring satsangs and Dr.Ramadas for all the prayers he guided. All of this gave me the chance to learn about the values of Ayurveda, a path to live a life in balance with nature and the depth of our being.
I am looking forward to coming back.
Katrin Karneth
Germany
July 22 2014
Vaidyagrama is “paradise” for me! And I will be back soon. I thank all the dedicated doctors and the staff – so kind, loving and friendly – God bless you all.
A special and a BIG THANK YOU to Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikumar and his assistant lady doctor. Kind, gentle and loving Aparna – always made it a point to visit me in my room. The gentle and efficient massage ladies, Devaki and Maya, and the always smiling lady who cleaned my room. God bless you all.
Meena Pinto
India
July 21 2014
We are blessed to have a place like vaidyagrama to return to! This was my 2nd visit and this time I brought 2 friends of mine. Dr.Omprakash rightly said that I have a responsibility to my friends and enquired how they were doing. I am very happy that Kiki is planning on another longer visit with her sister. And Meena wanted to stay another week! Both of course are going to return.
Truly a healing and natural environment that restores the body, mind and soul! A rare gem!
Thanks and warm wishes to all at vaidyagrama
Rudabah
Pune, India
July 22 2014
This is my first experience with Ayurveda and I realize that two weeks is too short a time for positive results. However I feel much cleansed and ready to go through a three months follow up treatment at home.
Time has flown at vaidyagrama and it is time to leave – I shall miss the morning visits of the wonderful doctors, so knowledgeable and compassionate – a very special thanks to them.
The staff are so warm and friendly and I adore Devaki – I shall kidnap her one of these days.
I look forward to my return in February 2015 with my sister – I am broken hearted that I have not lost any weight but I guess my fat has turned to rock!!
Love, warm wishes and regards to all at vaidyagrama
Kiki (Shakuntala)
Mumbai / Pune, India
July 18 2014
I’m so glad I decided to come to vaidyagrama for a rejuvenation and relaxation treatment. Vaidyagrama is an overall experience – the morning prayer, the nourishing food, the treatments, the vastu, the living spaces, the nature around you, the caring staff and the positive vibrations makes you not want to leave. This is a place you only read about in storybooks. I’m so fortunate to experience this. I cant wait to come back.
Much love
Pravin Bathija
San Jose, CA, USA
July 19 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
Thank you for a wonderful time here. The doctors and staff are very cordial as always. It has been great to experience the stay here second time and am looking forward to coming back with friends for a Panchakarma treatment in the near future.
God Bless!
With warm regards
Radhika Srivatsa
San Diego, CA, USA
July 17 2014
Vaidyagrama is a place where there is a green carpet all around you with birds and bees in all its splendor! It restores the calmness and relaxation and health.
The guidance given by the doctors helps you to come back to nature and become a better person. The Ayurvedic treatments are very special. So you go back home feeling more healthy and happy!
I thank all the doctors, staff and co-ordinators for the wonderful experience.
Sincerely
Preeti B.
July 17 2014
I came to know about vaidyagrama through my friend Mr.Faisal. At first I just came here to see what’s special in vaidyagrama. But it inspired me a lot and I feel that I am inside a new world with a new atmosphere. I just got relaxed in the new home of heaven “vaidyagrama”.
The Ayurveda treatment done here is very special and everyone should experience to gain fresh energy in the body. In addition there are many activities performed here to relax our mind and remove stress. Yoga classes are taken to keep our body and mind relaxed. Spiritual songs makes us to feel better.
The doctors here are so friendly as well as the staff. The Ayurvedic massage done here clears our body and it feels as if we are newly born. It is an excellent experience in vaidyagrama.
It is my pleasure again to visit here. I thank all the doctors and staff of vaidyagrama for giving me such a wonderful experience.
Thanking you all
With regards and love
T.Mohamed Rafeeq
July 16 2014
We are fortunate to have the opportunity to experience the true and excellent healing village. The environment here in vaidyagrama is the major component for healing. Natural setup along with aspects of spirituality makes a perfect piece for healing.
I have decided to come with my parents and aunt not knowing what will really happen. However we are really happy and so glad that we chose to come to vaidyagrama. This village has excellent team of doctors, and Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Ramkumar and others with full of knowledge and passion for taking care of patients. Excellent staff who all made our stay and treatment so enjoyable. We really enjoyed daily treatment along with other daily activities like satsang with doctors.
We like to thank each and everyone at vaidyagrama for making our treatment highly enjoyable and memorable. We will definitely recommend vaidyagrama to our friends and family. We will certainly return as we know that any time spent here will definitely energise the body, mind and soul.
Thank you all
With regards
Suresh Lavani and family
Austin Texas, USA
July 16 2014
So it has been a challenge. A fruitful challenge.
28 days seem quite short but felt much longer because it was a very condensed time. There was intense ups and downs. There were many inner voices and restlessness to fight against doubts coming, trust gaining, doubts coming again, trying to surrender and surrendering.
Positive thinking was put to test, the challenge of letting go thoughts and physical strengths whilst trusting in recovery. So, in only a short span of time, many mental lessons could be learned.
I am grateful for this learning environment which made those lessons possible based probably on the pancakarma principles itself. Dr.Ramkumar’s great vision of the healing village made possible by the great effort and excellence of staff and doctors.
Then there was friendship. Much faster than in normal life, friendship evolved and had to let go too. I experienced invaluable moments of sincere heartfulness from former complete strangers.
That was wonderful and for that I thank other patients as well as vaidyagrama staff and doctors for creating such a warm atmosphere where hearts easily open up.
Thank you all!
Namaste
Vils, Germany
July 13 2014
I have had a wonderful stay at vaidyagrama. The time to reflect and restore has been valuable.
The staff here are amazing. Very warm and friendly. It has been a home away from home.
My 15 days here have gone by so fast and I now feel I am ready to continue on my journey!
My love and blessings to all!
Jenene Adad
Sydney, Australia
July 12 2014
It has been my pleasure to stay in vaidyagrama for about 15 days. Myself and my mom had the chance to stay in 307. It was a fascinating experience to take the time out from routine day to day life and give ourselves some retreat time. Though we are a typical traditional Indian family, we had the chance to experience the real sattvic diet and Ayurveda practices only now. I really thank Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Omprakash and Dr.Ramadas and other doctors and staff for providing us this experience. The regular prayer and the environment provided us with peace for our mind. I wish I have stayed longer to enjoy the quiet library and the stay. I would come back again to enjoy the similar experience and definitely recommend vaidyagrama for persons who were looking as I was. Thank you once again to all the staffs, the other patients, doctors, and the entire vaidyagrama community for the experience
Sincerely
Pradeep Chandar & mother Manonmani
Coimbatore
July 12 2014
As soon as I came to vaidyagrama, I liked the place. After my dad told me that there was only hot water to drink and the tea was herbal tea, I didn’t like this place. Soon I started to get used to the hot water and like the herbal tea. On the 2nd night, I didn’t like the food so I threw a big tantrum which caused my mom and dad to order idlis. After that situation, I hated this place. Soon I learned to like this place and its food. Also the dogs are not as mean as I thought they would be. After all the walks and activities this became one of my favourite places. I have changed my opinion from “never coming to this place again” to “coming here every year”. I would like to thank all the doctors for making this a visit that I will never forget.
Thank you
Jitendra
San Diego, CA, USA
July 12 2014
We are blessed to stay at vaidyagrama. Personally this stay reminded me of my childhood’s village atmosphere. Though our stay is short, but it was sweet.  We are leaving this place with more energy than we came in. My two children Obula and Jitendra adjusted very well within couple of days. Jitendra was curious to participate in every event like yoganidra, satsang etc. He wants to stay here longer and wants to return to this place every year. Our stay could have been much better if Pavan also did well and adjusted. Doctors at vaidyagrama are so nice and they took care of us as their family. Staff did an excellent job at every level. I sincerely wanted to thank Dr.Ramanandan, Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Omprakash, Dr.Harikumar and Dr.Haritha for their constant watch and care. Last but not the least, I would like to thank Aparna for her timely response without which we could not have arranged this last minute trip.
As my son Jitendra mentioned, we will be visiting this place again and again. I will have no hesitation to recommend vaidyagrama to my friends and colleagues who want to rejuvenate and relax. Again thanks to all members of vaidyagrama for their dedication and excellent support.
Rajagopal Jeenagala
San Diego, CA, USA
July 09 2014
Here it is – vaidyagrama, a healing SANCTUARY in the “middle of nowhere” welcoming patients from all over the world!
I came here for almost 3 weeks with the necessity to balance and with the intention to recover.
I have been guided and accompanied through the states of the treatment by a team of doctors who are embodying the qualities of relationship, compassion, humour and profound knowledge – and I recovered…
I recovered through receiving a very refined food on all levels – subtle and gross.
I recovered through the prayers that have been given by the physicians and the therapists before every step.
I recovered through the strong and very precious morning and evening prayers.
I recovered through enjoying the flowers and the bright green plants in the garden.
I recovered through the good company with my fellow patients throughout the treatment.
I recovered through the loving care of Aparna and through the kirtans with Renu and the rhythm of Madhav’s drums.
I recovered through listening to Geetha telling us about the children of the villages and introducing us to the great vision of Punarnava.
I recovered through the sweet care of Sasikala and Sindhu mothering me and through Manonmani teaching me how to put a saree on.
I recovered through the awe and deep acknowledgement that I feel for the dignity and dedication of Baby and Kanchana and all the other women who are keeping this space clean.
I discovered here in Mother India the quality of inner space and the invitation to be myself.
I am deeply grateful for this holding environment and fine care that I received from Dr.Ramadas, from Dr.Harikumar, and from Dr.Haritha, and also about the presence of the other doctors of vaidyagrama!
I am sending my love to all of you!
Mirah
July 08 2014
Vaidyagrama is a nice place to heal everyone. It is the place for people who want relief quickly with better Ayurveda treatment without any side effects.
My sincere thanks to Dr.Ramkumar, Dr.Harikumar and Dr.Ramadas etc. – whoever is supporting to me during my treatment.
Once again thanks to everyone.
Best regards
Adhinaraghan R
Singapore
July 07 2014
Am sad to be leaving so soon! (2 ½ weeks – not long enough!)
Vaidyagrama is a very very special place filled with wonderful souls.
Not without its occasional challenge for the patient (kanji rice diet!), the doctors and therapists make the journey with light and soon any difficulties are forgotten.
The energy here is calm and peaceful and I truly enjoyed many moments sitting on my balcony listening to the birds chirping, watching the butterflies and feeling the breeze.
Dr.Ramadas is a wonderful person! Full of wisdom, humor and insight, and a genuinely compassionate person. Thanks also to Dr.Harikumar, the lovely Dr.Haritha for your kind words, and constant care, and for Dr.Omprakash for always fresh enthusiasm and laughter.
All the therapists have been very thoughtful, kind and considerate; also very patient with us all!
I will be sure to spread the word about beautiful vaidyagrama and its healing benefits to our yoga community back in Sydney and beyond.
Thanks also of course to Dr.Ramkumar for his insightful satsangs. Thanks for all the prayers, chanting and blessings!
I look forward to returning!
Love and Blessings
Aum Shanti
Stephanie
Australia
July 07 2014
My three weeks stay at vaidyagrama has been a time of healing, contemplation and reflection. It’s been such a blessing to stay in peaceful, ecologically sound surroundings among people whose commitment to well being and healing is obvious and genuine.
Thank you so much for the treatments, teachings, prayers and care. But most of all, thank you for providing this space for people to learn about a holistic way of living and being.
With much love and shanti
Kim / Sivakami
Australia
July 01 2014
Vaidyagrama is a perfect green healing oasis in a busy life. I stayed nearly 4 weeks here and it felt a little bit like home. I feel very grateful that I got the opportunity to stay here. Everybody is very devoted for healing here.
The doctors, the therapists and the staff, who make the stay here most comfortable. I enjoyed the daily life as well as the outstanding treatments.
I want to thank my doctors for their efforts of healing and their understanding. I hope I got a sense and an idea now how to proceed on the journey of healing.
I want to thank you all here and I will remember this stay.
With love
Cornelia V.Ramdow
Germany
August 31 2014
Dear Dr.Ramkumar, Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Ramanandan and Dr.Sajna
My two weeks stay at vaidyagrama has led me on a path to heal an injury that is four years old! It has also put me on a path to heal mentally and be a stronger better person. You have treated me on all planes of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual – of my personality.
I thank Dr.Ramanandan and Dr.Ramadas for being with me during this process. You have encouraged me and provided a strong shoulder and your time and patience. I thank Dr.Sajna for introducing me to the Ayurveda Shastra.
I am grateful to you for healing me and also offering to guide me after I go back in the world of competition and stress.
I am thankful to my therapists Ms.Maya and Ms.Devaki for putting their best efforts during the treatment. I have seen them sweat and take that additional step to help me. I also thank Unnimaya for giving me medicines, always with a smile! She has cheered me up on many occasions!
I also thank Ms.Chitra for taking care of my surroundings so they can also encourage my healing.
Vaidyagrama is a great place to heal and get in touch with oneself. I go back learning a lot about me.
Thank you
Anjali G
Mysore India
August 29 2014
Dear family of vaidyagrama
I left home with lots of stress, pain and tension. But when I reach vaidyagrama, the warm welcome of Dr.Ramadas, Aparna, Dr.Harikumar makes a big transformation in my stay here for one month.
My health has improved a lot with the help and dedication of the vaidyas, the therapists and the entire staff. I like to thank you all from the bottom of my heart!
A special thanks to Renu and Madhav for their contribution in Yoga, kirtan and satsang. Thanks to Dr.Haritha for your love and care and beautiful smile. I am going back home with good feelings and much healthier and happier. My blessings to all of you and hope to see you soon.
Lots of love
Chandra Ganpat
Holland
August 28 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
Thank you very much for all your kind and generous service and care. I have never taken care of myself so much until I came here. I appreciate everyone in vaidyagrama who created such a beautiful place with love and care.
Thank you and I’ll miss you all.
Fumino Nasimatsu
Japan
August 28 2014
Dear vaidyagrama and family
Thank you very much for everyone’s efforts and heart put into the healing that made my stay so peaceful. So close to nature and allows me to hide away, rest and heal my body, mind and spirit.
Throughout my stay I have learned a lot and there are many things I have not experienced before and I have done it here.
Special thanks to Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Omprakash (Mr.multipurpose), Aparna, Sonia, Hakeem, Dr.Ramadas (Om Shanthi Shanthi), Aruna (good food), my therapists, Sameena, Indu, Shantini (my morning clock) and the rest of the team.
Please continue your journey doing what you are doing now so wonderfully and may God bless you all and give you all the energy to carry on….
Finally I want to thank Dr.Ramkumar for having such a vision of a “healing village”. I am very proud of you!!
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. I am glad and so lucky to be here!
Chik Lai Ping
Malaysia
August 28 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
It has been a wonderful new experience for me and my son at vaidyagrama. The doctors, therapists and staff are all full with patience and caring.
My thanks to Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Om for their care, attention and knowledge in treating both myself and my son.
Thank you
Devika Rani
Malaysia
August 28 2014
First of all I give thanks to vaidyagrama doctors, therapists and staff. Those are creating nice Ayurvedic healing center.
When I was very sick and weak for bodily pain, at that time my Guru Maharaj (spiritual master) H.H.Bhakti Charu Swami sent me to vaidyagrama for treatment. Vaidyagrama is a very wonderful place and the environment is really good for body, mind and spirit soul. Today finished my 21 days treatment, the pain in different parts of body reduced. I take medicine and advice from Dr.Ramanandan. I wish that after I take medicine, I will be able to fully engage in devotional service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead Sri Krsna. Thanks to everyone especially thanks to Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Ramanandan, Dr.Sajna and Aparna mataji those are always taking care of me. Very especially thanks to Spiritual Dr.Lord Dhanvantari. Hare Krsna!
Govindananda Das
ISKCON, Mayapur, Kolkata, India
August 27 2014
I feel very fortunate to have been able to return to vaidyagrama a second time. This beautiful retreat here of healing, caring and love is an environment the world needs. The warmth, caring and devotion of all the people involved is very uplifting.
The treatments are wonderful with positive results as in my case. I have learnt a lot from my doctors who are extremely knowledgeable about all kinds of healing and willingly spend time explaining. The spiritual aspect is what I reacted the most (not religious!) but what will keep me coming back will be the ready smiles so healing and genuine of all.
It is very difficult to single out any 2 or 3 people. But I would like to say a big thank you and I will be ever grateful that they came into my life.
August 2014
Dear friends
Tomorrow I’m leaving vaidyagrama with a mixture of feelings in me.
It’s been a wonderful experience the time I spent here, but also a real pity I got ill during my stay here and had to stop treatments. That’s why I’m leaving a bit sad because the benefits going on were very very good!
I have enjoyed the contact with nature so much in this piece of HEAVEN, I had time for myself and also time for others…made incredible good friendships with people from all over the world!
It’s been a kind of retreat as well, with time for silence, beautiful contemplation of mother nature, time to slow down for introspection and time to think just of myself.
I really enjoyed the food, specially the dosas with chutney..mmm!
But above all I want to say thanks to all people who make our stay here so special and comfortable – therapists, administration staff, cooks and doctors!
Thanks dear Aparna for all your patience and your help in organizing, cancelling and changing my flights and trains so many times! Thanks Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Harikumar and also Dr.Haritha for your love, care and attention every single day I’ve been here, specially when I was feeling sick. The feeling of being in such a special “hospital” treated with so much care will never be forgotten!
Thanks Renu and Madhav for your classes, talks, concerts…it’s been great all the time we shared! Wish you all the best for your projects! And finally thanks to all patients who became close friends for all we shared, and all the support I got on my “difficult” days here….I leave with great memories and with a deeper sense of connection with the UNIVERSE, our MOTHER NATURE and all the HUMAN BEINGS in this WORLD.
I will miss you all so much!
Griselda Menero
Spain


August 23 2014
Time disappears here in vaidyagrama and gives way to life.
Thoughts and action and movement too all grow in significance.
Polcus from the Gods nourish body and soul to heal. Attentive doctors follow each step of the healing process, formerly diagnosed with their medical expertise and spiritual guidance. Lovely angels partake in the ceremony with care, their hearts beating in tune to their movements, they knead and glide their knaving hands on naked bodies breaking the dams, restoring the flow, harmonizing the body and soul.
I know now what it is like to be a goddess. Thank you to Aparna ji for her wonderful organization prior and during my visit. Thank you Dr.Harikrishnan for your concern, clairvoyance and wisdom. Thank you Dr.Omprakash for your humility, your laughter, your energy. Thank you to all of the therapists in my block with special thanks to Jayanthi, devoted, caring and a wonderful therapist. Thank you to all of the other patients who crossed my path, your smiles will always be with me. Thank you Renu for your satsangs full of helpful information about Ayurveda, Yoga and life in general. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your soul. Thank you Madhav for your smiles, your intensity, your strong and lovely voice, your Yoga. Thank you for beautiful sattvic food, for teaching us how sacred it ought to be. Thank you for keeping us clean and secure, for your administrative patience. Thank you all for showing us the way…
Christine Laurian
France
August 23 2014
Thanks to vaidyagrama
Ella and Svetlana
Tambov, Russia
August 23 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
Thank you for all
It’s a beautiful place
Mikhail Shiliu
Moscow, Russia
August 21 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
Thank you for accommodating me in such a kind, professional and welcoming manner.
Your environment appears to be very conducive to health and rejuvenation.
I would ver much like to return at some point.
With kindest regards
Andrew
New Zealand
August 20 2014
We sincerely appreciate the motive and ambition behind the starting of this noble institution for a noble cause. We congratulate all the doctors for their dedicated and tireless service.
Under the doctors’ supervision, the office, the staff, medical store and the kitchen and above all the prayer hall, treatment center etc. function homogenously.
And further, patients are well taken care of by all the staff by smiling face and patience.
Vaidyagrama will stand for –
V for Vitality
A for Ability
I for Individuality
D for Dedicated service
Y for Yearning for service
A for Ambition
G for Godlike affection
R for Rest
A for Aiming at healthcare for all
M for Motherly attention
A for All round health care
“Plant raising” in the memory of the patient is a marvelous job. Really really good and fantastic. I really really appreciate the initiative and this will bring a lot of laurels to the institution.
We wish you all the best and also wish the service will continue forever in the years to come.
Thanking you
S.Natarajan and N Rajarajeswari
Chennai, India
August 20 2014
Dear vaidyagrama and everybody
When I think about my stay here at vaidyagrama, I think about the quote “Change is the only constant”. Initially I was very apprehensive about coming here, maybe even a little skeptical about whether my stay here would really help me with my problems.
I came here with no expectations, ready to embrace a different life I would have here in my 1 month stay. I couldn’t have been more pleasantly surprised or happy with the changes that I experienced here. I had just had one of the most turbulent, testing years of my life. I was coming here from a year full of tears, pain, panic attacks and depression. If you know me, then you know that this description is probably the opposite of how I usually am. Although the first couple of days here were tough, I could feel that the energy here was so positive and conducive to both physical and mental / emotional healing that I felt comfortable and finally, could start to look forward to a sort of peace I had lost a long time ago. The people here are just absolutely lovely whether it be the doctors, therapists, housekeeping or any other member of the staff. Seeing their shining, smiling faces made me want to smile. I want to thank my first therapist Maya for giving me comfort and unconditional love in my first therapy session. Without her smiling face and words of kindness, that first day of treatment, it would have taken me much longer to adapt to the life here. Her acceptance of my scars and problems and unfailing hope that I had a bright future ahead of me made me feel hopeful after a very long time. To my other therapists, and Sajitha akka, thank you for doing your job with such passion and taking care of me. You have helped me more than I could ever express.
To my doctors, Dr.Ramanandan and Dr.Harikumar, as well as Dr.Ramkumar, thank you for your exceptional care and attention to my needs. Your ability to pinpoint the perfect treatment for me has given great results, and thank you so much, especially to Dr.Ramanandan for sitting with me every day and talking to me about my worries or hopes and giving me your guidance. I appreciate it very much.
Thanks to Chitra, the housekeeping staff in my block for always greeting me with a smile that made me want to actually wake up. To the kitchen staff, thank you for letting me help out so often. I promise next time I’m here, my chapattis will be much better. Thanks to the laundry staff for letting me use the terrace shade and letting me help you with your work. Thanks to Maheswari akka for treating me like a friend and becoming one of my favourite people here. There were so many special moments here that I will hold dear in my memories. Thanks to Geetha and Suresh for letting me be as involved as I could with Punarnava Trust and your social work even as a patient.
I am writing this now as a different person from who I was a month ago physically. I cant recognize the 17 year old girl who came here. I haven’t felt this good in a long time. I have made so much progress, it is almost as if the peace of the lush greenery and pleasant breeze found a way into my mind. I am truly happy here and I will never forget that I was thus. Change is the only constant. But here, I’ve never been happier to accept that truth. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart, for everything.
With love
Sanchaya Satish
Princeton, New Jersey, USA
August 18 2014
Vanakkam!
I leave vaidyagrama feeling I have a wonderful family here, and this is one of the paradises on earth.
My heart has opened with joy as my body feels revitalized, renewed and my mind is enjoying a tranquility that I did not have for a long time.
You have healed and nourished my body, my heart, mind, my soul!
You all do what you do with LOVE and the best intentions, as well as with professionalism.
THANK YOU!!!
Today’s Krishna’s Janmasthami. May God bless you, your families and friends with many blessings!
I hope to see you soon!
Thanks, Thanks, Thanks!
Eva de Francisco
Spain
August 18 2014
Have just read the comments in the space here and have had a little cry. I don’t really feel charged by my experience here. I certainly have had aches and pains massaged out by the “magic hands” Maya and Sasikala and learnt about the process of digestion and doshas balancing. I take useful lifestyle advice plus learn sadly how right my mother has been all along! She is queen of “moderation”!  I have also lost weight – a bonus!!
But I hope that the 3 months regeneration Ayurveda will show the difference. But I leave quite scared, anxious and unsure of why I come. Reading about the “healing within” others have mentioned – I am not sure if I’m closer to finding her than I was when I arrived or the mental health role of staff. I haven’t felt safe enough to “let go” here. I hear some amazing stories of physical health charge and will suggest the place to friends who need help with that. The environment (when the builders are not working) is peaceful. I have enjoyed my outdoor bed – bird watching plus art observation plus early morning walks. Smiling staff (lesson from Dr.Om, Hakeem and Aparna) are amazing. “Do as I do” is a great model to work from plus the ideals plus vision (Sampath + Yazdi) is strong and thorough here, something the West and I learn from.
Thank you for providing the space, care and knowledge
Clare
UK
August 16 2014
Thank you for your kind and loving care. I experienced from everybody and especially from Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Omprakash and the rest of the staff, in helping me to be able to heal my knee.
Endless devotion and helpfulness and making me feel comfortable day and night.
I learned a lot about a healthy lifestyle and being more aware of what I eat and care for my body.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you
Ingrid
August 16 2014
I want to say “Thank You” to every staff. They are very kind and gentle, and it is their most impressive point.
This trip to India is the first for me, so I worried about food and room. But vaidyagrama had beautiful nature and healthy food. It was fantastic.
My life in Japan is busy but I’ll take peaceful days to my home.
I’ll be back. Thank you!
Teppai Kamaguchi
Japan
August 15 2014
I came to vaidyagrama for Ayurveda treatment for 21 days. I have enjoyed my treatment and feel that this is not only a treatment place but also a holiday rest place. I have attended daily prayers at morning / evening. Everyday we have one class i.e. yoga class, cooking class, cow pooja, and doctors’ satsang, video show etc. We have not felt much about our disease. Therapists have given me good treatment. Every day doctors visit my room regularly. I am taking my medicines. Vaidyagrama will provide diet food. It reduces my weight also. Vaidyagrama situated in a very good calm and peaceful place for taking treatment. I have enjoyed all my 21 days without any disturbance.
Kalaiselvi
Chennai, Tamilnadu
August 15 2014
My time at vaidyagrama was only two weeks but it was two of the best weeks of my life. It was difficult to adjust to the abstemious lifestyle at first but the doctrs and staff were extremely friendly and helpful with all my questions and needs. I met so many people from around the world through group activities – yoga, group dinner etc. – and got the wonderful experience of going into the village and meeting the children. Everything about these two weeks was perfect – the adaptation to a more healthy lifestyle, learning about Ayurveda during the satsangs, enjoying the relaxing oil massages, and being able to immerse myself into the greenery and warm environment of vaidyagrama. I really hope I get a chance to visit again and thank you so much to everybody for making my stay so comfortable and pleasant for helping me become healthier and happier.
Aishwarya Bhadada
San Diego, CA, USA
August 14 2014
Today is day 50 of my stay. The third consecutive year that I am here. I came in 2012 with a condition that required a joint replacement. The latest scans show there is a significant improvement. The doctor in the scan unit was surprised by what treatments could have resulted in such improvements. With patience, and following all the suggestions here, makes a huge difference.
At vaidyagrama, life is a new experience to heal the body, the mind and soul too. The love and compassion of all here is a joy to experience. Besides the great treatments and people, they encourage you to “awaken the healer within”. We are blessed to be here. As most of us are seekers of Truth, a good place to start is to allow our “healer within” to grow and nourish us.
My gratitude to all at Punarnava.
Yazdi Bankwala
UK / Singapore / Malaysia
August 2014
“To my favorite Master” – Wish you all the best...Thanks to all for your nice welcoming. Special thanks to Dr.Omprakash for his sunny smile and medical expertise, to Dr.Harikrishnan for his extremely accurate diagnosis and compassion leading to my healing process – and of course to all the team of therapists who made the healing possible with their loving hands.
To the cleaning staff, who has so much empathy and kindness. Thank you to Aparnaji and team for making everything so smooth and comfortable.
With love and warm regards
Catherine Farache
France
August 13 2014
Tomorrow we leave vaidyagrama after 2 weeks; it was a very important time for our health and our relationship, partnership…
As we are vegetarians, it was not so difficult to accept this interesting food. We go home with new recipes for us to cook.
These treatments were a marvelous experience for us. We also loved the yoga lessons, informations about Ayurveda and food, and the singing time in the night.
We thank for the philosophic discussions with the wise doctors.
What we missed is a long walk in free nature and more silence for relaxing because of building site noise.
Many thanks from the two Austrians.
Karin & Henry
Austria
August 13 2014
I’ve been here for 20 days. When I first came here, I was impressed by beautiful nature in this garden. In addition to that, therapists and staff are kind and cheerful.
All doctors are honorable persons. They taught all of what I wanted to know. As well as physical thing, I learned most mentally.
These days are the most beautiful days than what kind of other experience.
Thank you so much!
I wish all of you here good health and happiness in this village will spread all over India.
About Punarnava Trust, I was deeply moved by Geetha’s story. I might be able to work as a volunteer in the local village after this treatment.
Thanks for teaching me a truth of life.
With warmest regards…
Kumiko Kamaguchi
Japan
August 12 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
I feel blessed to have spent time at this place of holistic healing, love and family. I only wish I could stay!
Everyone here has taken special care of me even when I ran away from the ghee. The open hearts and genuine caring demonstrated by every single staff member is an inspiration and reminder to us all of how each of us individually can contribute to make the world a better place.
Fiona Evans
New South Wales, Australia
August 09 2014
To all at vaidyagrama
Thank you for creating and maintaining this beautiful authentic place of love and healing. I am very grateful to have found this oasis and am most fortunate to have been able to spend the past month with you all. By bringing to life the ancient wisdom in this time and place, a great gift is brought to us all which is, not confined to this spot but being spread all around the world as each of us are healed and return to our homes.
It is quite extraordinary! I am honored to be part of the “family” now and look forward to seeing the success of all the future projects.
Barbara Waldorf
Boston, USA
August 08 2014
Tomorrow I leave vaidyagrama. It is a beautiful place and I feel sure that the vision of the founders will manifest. I have had an overall good experience but I know that staying for a short time does not allow me to take in the full healing of the place. The doctors and staff members have been very helpful and attentive.
At first (for the first 5 days I was here), I was in a room very near the construction. I had a cold and was not feeling well and the extra noise was not helpful. For the past 2 days, I have been in a very pleasant room with a lovely verandah all set in nature. I know it is hard to “grow” the facility and have construction while patients are here – but it is important to assure a peaceful spot – unless the noise does not bother people.
My trip to India this time was very hard on me. When I arrived in vaidyagrama, I had a cold. I feel grateful that I was in a place to get medicines for my cold.
I am very impressed with the work Geetha and others are trying to do with the local village. The initiative of trying to educate rural people about how to live good quality lives through sustainable farming is very very important. I understand that more than 70% of Indians live in rural areas and perhaps vaidyagrama’s efforts can be replicated in many other places in India.
Perhaps sometime in the next two years, I would be able to come to vaidyagrama for a longer time. Then I would be able to take in the full healing of the place. Or perhaps I might be able to volunteer some time to the efforts in the local village. As I am an educationist, I feel that I could of some help.
In any case, vaidyagrama is a place that I will not soon forget.
The doctors have been very helpful and diligent. Drs.Ramadas, Ramanandan and Harikrishnan were kind and supportive.
I am grateful to Madhavanand for telling me about this place and I am happy that I have had a chance to visit. It was great to see Renu (another friend) while here and I enjoyed her talks and Madhav’s yoga sessions.
Pranams
Dr.Maureen P.Hall
USA
August 09 2014
Aum Sri Sai Ram
I am at a loss to express all that I feel about vaidyagrama, the doctors, the therapists, the ever smiling supporting staff. In a sense, words are not adequate to convey the wonderful feeling of a very pleasant, healing, spiritually charged, environmentally friendly place – verily a healing paradise on our mother earth. I am all of 84 years old, came with a lot of aches and pains, now returning greatly healed, feeling 10 years younger; 74 years young!
The satsang with Dr.Ramkumar is a great learning experience about this ancient, eternal science of Ayurveda.
The place is charged with enriching activities from dawn to night; the sacred hymn chanting greatly enhances the healing process.
Special thanks to my doctor, Dr.Ramanandan and therapist Santosh – a name very appropriate.
May Baba bless you all to carry on this noble work.
C.P.Pani
Bangalore, India
August 06 2014
The last 21 days have been the hardest but the most fulfilling days  of my life – in terms of my health. While the period has had an astounding impact on my health and well being, it has also taught me a great deal of restraint and self-control.
A phenomenal job by Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Om, Madhu and all other support staff. Very methodical and systematic diagnosis and healing. Great care.
May Punarnava / vaidyagrama grow leaps and bounds and emerge as the epitome of Ayurveda in the world.
Thank you very much for everything
Prabhat N.Ramesh
Bangalore, India
August 06 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
This is my second visit to this healing village, and it is still the beautiful and calming place I left last time. My experience here has been more difficult this time. Having to focus on my health and my health only without any distractions was not always an easy task. However the kindness from the therapists, Dr.Om and Dr.Harikrishnan made everything much easier. I am so very thankful to vaidyagrama for believing in my ability to heal, sometimes more than me, and feel so very blessed to have been cared for by them.
Thank you vaidyagrama for everything
Bhavani
CA, USA
August 06 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
First of all we both wish to thank everybody for the nice “TLC” (tender loving care) given to us during our stay. This “TLC” has gone right into our heart and soul. We have understood more the importance of the spiritual connection for healing of our mind / body. We are so happy to have discovered vaidyagrama where we can take care of our mind / body / soul.
We have understood here the importance of the spiritual connection for the healing of the way we are and how we should be and also where we have to go down the path of our karma.
Thanks to all our doctors the nice explanations, patience and for the interesting satsangs which gave us most understanding side of things, as being a group, many questions came up which we had not thought of before. We also like to thank our therapists for their conscientious treatments. Everybody was friendly and helpful, always with a nice smile.
Also, we were most impressed by the work of “Punarnava” at the local village. It is so important to assist by joint efforts, by doing “hands on” especially with the children as these are the future of India. Let us move to a more peaceful and exciting future with the motto “Life is Good”.
We are leaving with a peaceful mind, feeling of “a light body”. Surely we will return next year for a longer stay.
Hari Om
Theodore and Jacqueline
Switzerland
August 04 2014
Today was the last day of treatment here at vaidyagrama and we are leaving with such a happy and satisfied feeling.
It is the first time I have come across where doctors and therapists first pray for you before starting any treatment.
Their compassion towards us dissolves all our worries away. They sensed that we were new to Ayurveda and that we had some doubts.
The treatments were difficult to accept at first but gradually we got used to it. The food was terribly bland and we could not get used to that!
However the result was terrific! My daughter Mariam’s skin condition improved dramatically. My mom’s swelling in the body reduced and I lost more weight than I expected to.
Vaidyagrama, I thank you from my heart.
Unaiza
Singapore
August 04 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
Gosh what a journey it has been these past 21 days. From the outside, you are foreboding and scary (hey I’m 15!) but on the inside, I must say, it is quite beautiful. The doctors, therapists and the staff are so wonderful and caring, even if there is an immense language barrier. But you always managed to help me, to make me smile. The ghee treatment really took me out of it, but everyone always did their absolute best to try and make me feel better! I especially want to thank Dr.Omprakash for making a very welcome effort to have my food tweaked so that I was able to eat it.
Also thanks to Drs.Ramkumar and Harikrishnan for holding wonderful satsangs and taking time to explain and answer every single question I had, even if it was repeated. Renu, I only attended one of your food satsangs but I had great fun, so thank you so much for that, it was a blast. Sameena, you are the best therapists I could have asked for, and you helped me so much in so many things that it is not easy to put into words. Thank you for bringing me flowers and introducing me to your adorable daughter. You, as well as all the doctors, are godsends.
And lastly, thank you so so SO much to all my fellow patients who went out of their way to humor me and bring / recommend me books and talk to me and just everything. Everyone I met really impacted me in a big way and I really do want to keep in touch so we can share our post-treatment diet woes together! Everyone I met, patient or staff, was so warm and wonderful, you really helped.
With the exception of the food and the ghee treatment, I must say, it was fun and eye-opening. I’ve learned so much and it will change my lifestyle so much. I’m sorry if I’ve ever been too much at times but I have no regrets. I’ve gotten healing that no other medicine could help me with. It has been a gift from God.
Thank you..I’ll miss you all (but not the food!)
Mariam Shaikh
Singapore
August 04 2014
I leave vaidyagrama tomorrow with a heavy heart and wonderful memories! I cannot fathom how much I have learned in just 21 days – it will change my lifestyle for sure. My healing took place at more than one level, for which I am very grateful to God and the hands and minds that healed me!
Dr.Ramkumar, your satsangs were the highlights of my day. Your immense knowledge and the group sharing was something I looked forward to. A big thank you to my doctor, Dr.Harikrishnan, for his patience and evaluation, to the every smiling and cheerful Dr.Omprakash and to my therapist Sameena and the rest of the staff. Where in the world can you achieve healing with so much love and caring!!
Thank you all for the wonderful experience!!
Munira Shaikh
Singapore
September 30 2014
Dear vaidyagrama team
I came here with my parents with no expectations or any idea of the place where I am going.
I was angry initially without any consideration of what would happen or didn’t care at first. For 2 months, eventually I was gradually beginning to understand my feelings and problems and got used to doctors and therapists alike.
The prayers at sunrise and sunset are good to our minds and hearts. It feels good and relaxed around the whole vaidyagrama. The poojas they do are like in temples and are by warm, kind and good-hearted people – they make us feel at home.
I should sincerely that most of the time I was ignoring all the therapists and doctors, especially Dr.Haritha. But she has a very good and affectionate way of understanding me. I wish she was my real sister. I thank her very much and I love her for her consideration and acknowledgement as a sister. I thank her for supporting me throughout my stay.
I thank Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikumar, Dr.Aruna, Dr.Ramanandan, Dr.Ramkumar, Dr.Harikesh, Dr.Sajna for their cheerful company.
I thank Sasikala checi, Kanaka, Sunitha for their loving, kind and warm conversations we had. I will never forget their jokes and how cheerful they were.
By being here, I feel glad and I hope to come here soon for another delightful visit.
With all the HAPPINESS & LOVINGNESS from the BOTTOM OF MY HEART
Yours gratefully
Sneha
Thrissur India / Kuwait
September 29 2014
Dear vaidyagrama team
It was a wonderful opportunity to spend 3 weeks in a place surrounded by such sattvic environment and kind people.
There is no better way how to start your day as with sunrise and morning prayer. And the best way how to calm down in the evening is to be in / feel the evening prayer vibrations.
In vaidyagrama, suddenly we realize how colourful and perfect is the nature. It will be really hard to fall asleep without that pleasant nature’s sounds outside the room/window.
We want to thank all doctors and therapists for their great job and effort! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, for your care and patience.!
Thank you for delicious meals! Everything tasted surprisingly good!
We really felt that we are more important that time during those 3 weeks…
Now we can leave this place feeling lighter (physically and mentally), healthier and inspired.
Thank you a million for everything!
We will miss you and hope to come back again!
Alise and Aguita
Latvia
September 28 2014
On the 1st of September 2014, I embarked on a journey into the unknown. Unknown I say as I had no clue of what “Ayurveda” was all about and what it entailed.
Now 28 days on, I am returning home a healthier and wiser person, wiser for I know more about myself, me and my being.
To help me along on this journey, I must sincerely thank Dr.Harikrishnan and his team, Dr.Omprakash, Dr.Haritha for their care and personalized attention on a daily basis. My thanks goes to Lakshmiji for ensuring that both the medication and food was served on time. To Deviji for her efforts in ensuring that my room was kept clean and comfortable. To the team of therapists, Biju, Madhu, Santosh and Sunil, my sincere thanks in the manner that they dispensed the prescribed treatment with such care, attention and professionalism to ensure correct healing.
One must not forget the powerful admin team that is there in support. Aparnaji who from the very beginning was of immense help. Hakeem, Sonia, Kavitha and all the staff (cleaners, kitchen staff etc.etc.) for their effort in making our stay comfortable.
Dr.Ramkumar’s satsangs were very informative on the aspects of Ayurveda and the talks by Dr.Om and Renu were equally valuable. The serene and tranquil atmosphere at vaidyagrama with its beautiful gardens, group dinners, sing songs at the rhythms of Madhav’s drums, the interaction with fellow patients and exchange of experiences – I am sure went a long way in the healing process.
Overall Ayurveda healing village is very unique in every respect and I wish the team every success in their future projects.
With sincere regards and best wishes
Mustapha Adamjee
Mauritius
September 2014
THANK YOU for your welcoming your happiness
Thank you for all the team especially Madhav and Renuji and Jeeshma and the rest. For Farah and me it was like a family
See you soon!!
Nadia
France
September 2014
Thanks for your feeling of peace and love…unconditional love FOREVER!
Peace for Mother Nature
Jack
France


September 2014
THANK YOU FOR THIS GREAT EXPERIENCE! I’ve never done this before and it was very good for me.
I’ll talk about this place around me and I hope you’ll make a lot of other projects like this.
Take care
See you soon
Cecili (Chapati Master!)
France
September 26 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
I came here with no expectation and I was given the most sample of what it is to live in your community. All of your team are the example of “unconditional love” among our brothers and sisters.
For sure and with God’s will, I shall come back…
Let’s keep in touch. Many thanks and gratitude for all you all gave.
Much Light
From the deepest of my heart
Nicole Esther
Paris, France
September 22 2014
I am happy et free
Charlotte
September 20 2014
Dear vaidyagrama team
I left home with lots of pain and stress in my mind.
But when I met Dr.Harikrishnan in vaidyagrama, I have a little hope that my pain will slowly reduce. He suggested me to stay 10 days for treatment. When I first went to vaidyagrama, it was very different and I did not know where I am. But slowly I realize the value of the place.
Vaidyagrama is a green carpet. It is a healing village. The surroundings, atmosphere makes me more relaxed. The eight days stayed in vaidyagrama has made a big change in my life cycle which teaches many things. Here I am not treated as a patient. The doctors, therapists are friendly towards me and they are very dedicated. I enjoyed the daily life as well as the outstanding treatments. It restores my good health. I feel that my body was newly born.
In addition to that, many activities are done every evening which makes me more relaxed and comfortable. I feel that I am in a new world for past eight days. But it is very difficult for me to follow this type of lifestyle after leaving from vaidyagrama. But I will try to do that.
I wish to thank everyone here for making my stay more comfortable, pleasant and helping for me to become more healthier and happier. I never forget these eight days in my life. I pray to the God that vaidyagrama is developed with more endurance and wealth.
Thank you for giving me a happy ending.
S.Abirami
Karaikudi, India
September 22 2014
Sarve Janah Sukhina Bhavantu!
Dear vaidyagrama
We would like to thank everyone at vaidyagrama for providing us with excellent healing experience. When we examined the various ayurvedic centers located in Kerala on the internet, we were overwhelmed with the large array of choices. Fortunately, the Divine guided us to the right place based on the well designed website and a brief discussion with Aparnaji.
Vaidyagrama is a place that celebrates the continuum of life by providing a tranquil atmosphere and authentic Ayurvedic treatments to achieve holistic health. The professionalism and dedication displayed by the entire staff here, the doctors (Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikumar who treated us), the therapists, the office staff, the medicine and food caterers, the cleaning ladies etc. were indeed exemplary.
Dr.Ramkumar’s enlightening satsang on Ayurveda were very valuable. We would like to acknowledge Dr.Omprakash for the garden tours, medicine preparation tutorials etc. We have fallen in love with the Malayalam and Tamil cultures (kala + achar) as a result of this visit.
Vaidyagrama, an ayurvedic paradise in the midst of the lush greening, is the best kept secret in Rottigoundanur and Coimbatore. Just as God is a circle (actually a sphere) with the center everywhere but circumference nowhere, we hope that vaidyagrama becomes a center of ayurvedic circle with the circumference encompassing the entire globe. We would love to see India’s visionary prime minister, Sri. Narendra Modi, promoting Ayurveda with vaidyagrama being at the forefront to the international community to attract patients in dire need of preventing body deterioration.
We are leaving this peaceful abode to immerse once again in the fast moving life of USA, to chase the mighty dollar and plunge into the whirlpool of stressful life. But we will try to implement as many of the lessons learnt here as possible to lead our daily life well.
Thank you vaidyagrama once again for your outstandingly noble and compassionate service. May God bless you with a vibrant and prosperous future so that you can continue to eradicate the suffering of the world community for years to come. We hope to see you again in the future.
With warmest regards
Chandra and Ram Patil
Florida, USA
September 14 2014
It was a pleasure for me and my mum for coming to vaidyagrama for treatment. After being here for 4 weeks for treatments, we are happy with the results after treatments. It was eye opening to my mum as she did not believe in the traditional Ayurveda treatments.
I was happy for staying here for 4 weeks. It makes me forget my problems, my family and leave with stressfree mind. The garden around us makes us feel happy and calm. The center is a beautiful place to come for healing purposes. I will recommend the center to my friends and relatives. We would like to thank all the doctors, staff and therapists for their kind support and understanding and patience. They have been helpful to us during our stay. We gain a lot of knowledge. We wish vaidyagrama all the best and hope to see the center grow with the wishes and dreams come true.
All the best and regards
Hope to come again for treatments with more of my family members and friends.
Thank you
Gurdeep Kaur and Karamjit Kaur
September 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
I will miss this oasis of cure and kind attention. I was able to find improvement during my stay here. I got off the strong opium based drugs for my frozen shoulder. I have a way to go before it is completely back to “normal” but I feel it is just a matter of time. It was little hard sometimes to be observing silence but I also felt immense support from the staff, and other patients sharing went a long way to making the living adjustment.
Thank you one and all and may God bless you for your “alternative” program.
Om Namah Shivaya
Rajan Stabler


September 13 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
Our big family, healthy happy and full of energy. Thanks to you, wish you all the best in the big work you do!
We are all very different, difficult, used to completely another way of life but you could find the way to each of us! It was surprisingly good!
The doctors are very very good! The staff is very polite, the atmosphere is great!
Thank you again and again that you take us for a 2nd time in your clinic with our small baby. Another clinic refused us.
You helped us a lot! And we promise to be back.
Wish to see you soon.
Big Russian family (Lindmila, Taatsna, Elena, Mikhail, Merklove, Tamara, Maria….)
Russia
September 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
Thank you all for being so indulgent and catering to my “bad” food habits. A special thanks to Dr.Aruna for giving us a variety of food. Thanks to all the doctors and staff. In one week, I feel rejuvenated – hopefully my pitta and vata will behave!
Vijay Kapur
Delhi, India
September 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
Thank you all for a lovely stay of 4 weeks. You all are great and very learned lot. It was a great experience being here and I look forward to substantial improvement in my situation in coming months. Best part of stay was planting of a mango tree by each of us and we look forward to eating the fruit a few years down the road.
Best of luck
Radhey Kapur
Delhi, India
September 11 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
This garden is so beautiful and natural which I love so much. All doctors and staff are wonderful and cheerful.
Every morning and evening I love going to pray with a group. I feel my spiritual being is wonderful here. It is very peaceful and quiet.
Thanks to all and gardens for healing.
Diana
USA
September 11 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
Best treatment for Parkinson’s was found in vaidyagrama.
The doctors encourage. Their advice is useful. They help take away negative energies. The rest of the team work in a co-ordinated way. They seem happy and not greedy. The massage assistants are cheerful. The cleaning and serving food is efficient. The food is strength giving. The medicine and oil gradually removes vatha and after sometime removes disturbances to the mind and some decrease of tremor.
Harlan Jacobson
USA
September 11 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
Thank you very much for this experience that was so different from all we knew before.
During the stay here we could slowly understand the way of Ayurvedic healing by experiencing it on our body and soul.
You have created a very inspiring oasis here with space for healing and calming down.
We both feel now while we are leaving, much more lighter and more open minded for all that might / will come on our way into the future.
We wish all of you the best
WE thank you all
Fenja & Jay
World citizens
September 10 2014
Dear vaidyagrama & Punarnava team
We are so thankful to all of you!
Thanks for :
The caring treatments & the tasty food!
The deeply spiritual and lovingly atmosphere..
The understanding words and consultations
The powerful pujas and devotion with which you sing the mantras!
The silent and holy moments and prayers!
The good humor and smiles!
The satsangs and yoga classes of truly engaged volunteers….
Sharing knowledge with us which will bring us further on our paths of healing!
We wish all of you a good, happy and healthy life within the vaidyagrama community.
With warm greetings from our hearts
Birgit & Volker Deissinger
Germany
September 07 2014
Dear Punarnava team
I have been doing Ayurvedic treatment for 13 years and have been to multiple facilities. While each one of them did their part fairly well, but the experience here has been EXEMPLARY.
I must state that I truly experienced what Ayurveda can do to your body and overall well being if performed in the right manner. You guys, all of you have maintained the discipline of Ayurveda to the precise level in every aspect.
Doctors, therapists, room servers, office staff, junior doctors have unmatched dedication and earnestness towards service!
I walk from here with a lasting impression of 28 days of my stay here.
As an area of improvement, I would like to mention that a “rubber mat” for the therapists to stand would reduce the repetitive stress injury on the therapist joints and more importantly improve their productivity of therapy.
Overall a great experience! I followed the detailed instructions and intend to continue to do so after my return.
Thank you!
Peace! Peace! Peace!
Vinod Nair
Fremont, CA, USA
September 05 2014
I am thankful to spend 10 days to rejuvenate, to take stock of my life. It has been an interesting, albeit curious experience. From learning about Ayurveda teachings to learning how to rest, had immense positive effects on body and mind. I’m glad for this “pause”.
The treatment is very effective although it appeared to be mild initially. The professionalism of every member of the staff is highly commendable.
Never have I seen or experienced a place like vaidyagrama where you practice what you preach. The philosophy / ideology behind the mission truly is inspiring.
Thank you for the healing.
Cheers
Pamela Teo
Singapore
September 05 2014
Dear vaidyagrama team
My second visit to vaidyagrama after two years has been just enjoyable. The people still serve with care and affection regardless of their duties here.
I am especially thankful to Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Ramanandan for their care and for Drs. Sajna and Harikesh for frequently checking on me. And to all the therapists taking extra steps to work on problem areas during massage and increasing my mobility. And to the girls who brought medicines and food/water daily and countless others working in the background. Lastly to Soniya for putting up with me daily requests for internet coupons, always with a smiling face.
Vaidyagrama setup, glad to note, is still serene and peaceful barring occasional construction noise and dogs barking at night.
I do wish the internet access will improve soon so we do not need to go outside to get access (in wind, rain and darkness) nor experiencing frequent interruptions in service.
Lastly a little disappointment that my treatment had to be cut short due to unforeseen health issues. Hope this effect will be temporary and will continue to experience the benefits I felt during the first 2 weeks.
All in all, it was still a worthwhile stay and hope to come back soon.
Wish all the people at vaidyagrama Godspeed, and hope vaidyagrama will continue to grow and prosper.
Viswanathan
San Jose, CA, USA
September 05 2014
Dear All
In the course of my work as a documentary film maker I have heard several great Ayurveda acharyas comment on that profession and the epistemology of the science they practice. If the soul had no causal concerns, it would not have manifested in a body, they say. In the last ultimate analysis therefore, “being alive” is vikrti, a diseased state, according to Ayurveda. A healthy homeostasis of the body in panchabhautic terms is maintained by the three forces operating in it being in harmony with each other while discharging their functions of movement (vaata), metabolism (pitta) and assimilation (kapha). These three doshaas that sound like shortcomings to lay ears such as mine get deranged often they say, resulting in all kinds of diseases and suffering.
Understanding these things is one thing but practicing a line of treatment cure based on the principles of Ayurveda is entirely another. This is my second coming to vaidyagrama and four years later, my diabetes complications seem to have increased with advancing years. Out-of-control sugar levels, aches and pains in joints, and neuropathic insensitivity of legs etc. had made my spirits very low as I boarded my flight from Mumbai to Vaidyagrama. One week of kashaya dhara, one week of pizhichil and four more days of takra dhara – along with kashayams and choornams taken internally (combined with a strict Ayurvedic sattvic diet) have done wonders I must say.
My insulin intake has dropped from 90 units to 15 units per day. Sugar levels are normal after a long long time. Somehow I can sense that my vital signs have returned for good.
My vaidyaas here have pointedly referred to pitta and kapha doshaas having angered my bodily systems. I really have no idea how they did it or what counterweights they put in those two faulty legs of my tridosha tripod to get it planted firmly on health grounds once again. All I know now is that I am healing for sure. Also I have a firm health agenda before me for the future. In terms of mild exercise, regular walks and a self-controlled diet regimen. No pain, no gain.
K.Balakrishnan Nair
Mumbai, India
September 04 2014
Dear vaidyagrama staff
My wife and myself we came for business talk with Dr.Ramkumar. It just happened that we could not meet Dr.Ramkumar and the people we were going to meet.
Instead we decided to stay back and have some treatment for experience ourself what it is like. It was amazing and really enjoyed the treatment. It was only 10 days treatment. We could take because of time factor, but it was really worth it. We both feeling very light, energetic and refreshed.
We wish we could stay longer and take the full advantage but we will come back soon to get the full treatment. The staff are very good. The environment is very pleasant. The one big suggestion is for food. It can be little tastier and have more variety.
Radha Vinod Das
Ujjain, India
September 03 2014
Two weeks stay here is very interesting experience for me. I believe that also beneficial experience. I would like to make out better Ayurveda philosophy and my staying here confirmed my belief in its effectiveness.
All circumstances and conditions  space, food, ways, flavours, procedures and personal constitute in it. I hope that it helps me to feel more self sufficient, happy, healthy and resistant in my day-to-day life in Moscow then.
Many thanks to personnel! Their responsibility, skill and goodwill are deserved of all my commendations.
Especially I would like to thank my doctors, Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Omprakash, as well as therapists, Ms.Sameena and Ms.Jayanthi.
With my warm regards
Marina
Moscow, Russia
September 03 2014
My husband and I were invited here by our friends. They have been here already, and extremely recommended this place to us. And we decided to go. When we just arrived we were a little bit confused, maybe we were not ready completely. It passed 17 days. We are going to leave vaidyagrama in 3 days. And now, I think it was very good experience for us! It was sometimes hard and strange because it was new. But I know, before we get something good, we have to work hard! We are used to living in a big city, having bad food, watching TV, using internet, going out etc. But unfortunately we often forget about ourselves. Here we were able to look in our souls, and get something very important. Of course it was very good for health as well!
Doctors and other staff are very kind and friendly people. Thank you for making our stay very pleasant. You are very good.
Pavel & Alla
Moscow, Russia
October 29 2014
Where do I start? I am so emotional now and sad to leave. I had wonderful moments with every one, made great friends, met exceptional people and very highly educated beings yet so humble. I was one of the few lucky ones who were able to attend three very energetic and spiritual pujas during my stay here. It was the first occasion that I have attended the planetary pujas and I don’t actually have words to describe my feelings. I felt calm, energetic, and totally in one with the mantras. I have never felt so good in my life before. We always look for happiness outside and in others but never within. I never thought I could be happy with myself on my own but I am glad I came here. I am taking some really great and wise advise with myself from Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Ramkumar. The exceptional service by Dr.Aruna, Dr.Haritha, Dr.Omprakash and everyone in vaidyagrama is I think out of this world. They are so devoted and service oriented which is a rare sight these days. I am so looking forward to coming here again. I will cherish every moment that I have spent with each one of you.
I can’t thank you enough, Dr.Ramkumar – I will miss the afternoon satsang and your wise advice. Dr.Ramadas, I will clearly miss your prayers and laugh.
WITH THE VERY BEST WISHES TO YOU ALL. SEE YOU ALL VERY SOON
Sukhwinder Kaur
Australia
October 28 2014
My second visit to vaidyagrama has not only breathed a new life into my tired, overworked and bruised body but also re affirmed by faith in the philosophy and ethos of this place. Dr.Harikrishnan’s calm demeanour, enormous patience and the unforgettable healing touch; Dr.Harita’s touching concern, lovely conversations and of course the “omnipresence” of Dr.Om not only makes one’s visit memorable but also inspires full confidence that no matter how serious a problem one is facing, they will find a way or a solution to it.
The satsangs with Dr.Ramkumar are not only stimulating but also a humbling experience that one can learn so much from him. The special pujas this time was a remarkable bonus. Felt truly blessed to be part of such endeavours and look forward to the next year’s conference where all this and lot more will unfold. My most sincere thanks are also due to the entire team of therapists who work wonders in the most quick unobtrusive and yet most effective manner. The presence of Dr.Ramadas saying the morning prayers will surely stay with me long after I have reached home. Last but not the least, a big thanks is due to all other members of the vaidyagrama team – Aparna, Kavitha, Sonia, Hakeem, Geetha and many others.
A BIG THANKS TO ALL
Mrs.Navnita Behara
Delhi, India
October 28 2014
Vaidyagrama came as a wonderful surprise. The totality of the experience was an enlightening one. What we especially liked was the 360 degree view of health supported by the doctors and therapists (body), the satsangs and prayer sessions (mind & soul). The green pharmacy that adorns this physicians’ village is a wonder in and of itself. We were exposed to only 2 garden walks that covered only one section of the grounds and therein discovered breath fresheners, medicines for piles and wounds, eye brighteners, viral infection treatments (in the humble papaya tree no less). One is humbled by the nutrition and medical bounty that nature offers.
Special thanks to Drs. Ramadas and Harikumar; and to Dr.Ramkumar for the stimulating satsang sessions; and Maya our wonderful therapists whose knowing fingers eased away aches and pains.
Vaidyagrama is not only worth another visit, but several vists. And we intend to do our friends a favour – recommend it to them.
Rani & Dharma Somasundaram
October 25 2014
First of all and most important – a warm and big THANK YOU from my heart to ALL the members of the vaidyagrama team who with their kindness and knowledge make this place a very special place. I feel a good and serene atmosphere and the commitment to provide a space for healing, learning and growth.
Special thanks to my doctors – Dr.Harikrishnan – I have been greatly moved by his gentle and calm presence; Dr.Haritha and Dr.Om – both so kind and always trying to help.
Big thank you also to my beautiful therapists Lakshmi, Nirmala, Indu and to lovely Devi – cleaning and smoking the room always with a smile.
Thank you to all the good spirits of the place!
There were some things that have been a bit irritating. All kinds of noises that made it difficult at times to really relax and sleep well.
The omnipresence of cell phones – I think a cell phone free area (the yoga hall for eg) would be great! And I would welcome a clear list of prices of the different treatments (instead of a price for a package)
Well just some suggestions…
Thank you for letting us plant a tree – may they grow strong and lovely!
I wish vaidyagrama and ALL of You the best for the future.
BLESSINGS! Much joy and peace…
Hanna
Austria
October 25 2014
Dear vaidyagrama family
Last 3 months were fabulous. I have been to a few places in my life but never I found a place where you really feel that love and care are genuine. This place really shines through the principles of the great Indian systems.
The environment is something special, well structured yet nature was and is allowed to roam free. The connection and bond between doctors and staff is something special. It’s great to see people working with a smile on their face, it doesn’t happen very often where I come from.
It has been a great experience, far beyond the teaching of Ayurveda, but again Ayurveda extends beyond the healing system.
I would like to thank each and every member of the family but a special thanks to Dr.Ramadas for giving himself fully in his teachings and helping me to ignite the fire of Ayurveda in me. Aparna for her ceaseless attention and effort to bring me here, and Lakshmi for taking care of me each and every day.
On the back of this experience, I assure that I will be back.
Thank you for everything
Love
Ricardo
October 24 2014
A wonderful experience called vaidyagrama!
Having been planning to go for a yoga/Ayurveda camp for awhile, I came to know of vaidyagrama from Kalpana and Sampath. For once I decided immediately to come here and am so happy I did so.
Apart from treatments, diet etc., vaidyagrama is a way of life. I have been so peaceful and calm. While at first it was a little lonely especially in the evening, I got used to it. Loved the morning and evening prayers, the satsangs and group dinners. Lucky to have come in this period, was able to participate in the graha pujas, sarpa puja, bhagavathi and ganesha puja.
A big heartfelt thank you to Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Harikumar for taking such good care of me. Thank you!
To Sindhu, Devaki, the wonderful therapists who were so caring and extremely good at their work – their hands worked magic!
Thanks also to others who were involved in my treatment – Sasikala, Maheswari, Shini and support of Chinnu, Archana, Unnimaya, Vijaykumar and also others whom I do not know by name.
Thanks to Sumathi for taking care of my clothes and keeping my place spotlessly clean.
Thanks to Drs.Haritha, Harikrishnan and Om for their kindness. To Aparna for her sweet charming nature.
Thanks to all the wonderful people working tirelessly behind the scene.
Last but not the least, congrats and thanks to Dr.Ramkumar and all the founders of vaidyagrama – a novel concept, executed brilliantly with lot of thought, care and kindness.
Amazing culture – I have never seen such bonding across all levels of staff at any other place. The doctors are so accessible all the time and patiently answered my endless questions with full attention.
Great job vaidyagrama! Keep it up and preserve and nourish your unique culture. In addition to all the stated benefits, I have made a whole lot of new friends from all over the world.
Vasanthi Guruprasad
Bangalore India
October 21 2014
Vaidyagrama is a piece of heaven on earth. I consider myself the most fortunate to have the experience of the true healing village. I found it like a green oasis in my busy life. I must say that I had the best 45 days of my life here. Thanks is a very small word to the team who has charged me mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually here.
I first of all thank Sujathachechi who was the reason I am here. I thank Dr.Harikrishnan for the expertise treatment and who gave me so much of confidence over phone even before I came here.
I thank Dr.Omprakash who was not just a doctor but a good friend who was very caring throughout my stay here, especially tolerating me so much while drinking snehapana. I thank Dr.Haritha who was such a bubbly lady whom I can never forget. Her smile with a dimple would make my worries vanish. A very special thanks to Dr.Sajna. She was one awesome woman whose care is as beautiful as she is. I just love everything about her. I would even like to thank her husband who took so much of time in trying to repair my tab.
I thank all the therapists and staff who made me more comfortable than what I am at home. A special mention about therapist Devaki chichi who was just with me until the last day of treatment.
I thank Unnimaya and Maheswari who always bring my medicines and food on time with  a special care and a smile. I thank Chitra as well who was taking care of my surroundings which also encouraged my healing.
I thank Kavitha and Sonia who did the administrative part as beautifully as they are. A special mention about Aparna who is a super woman walking around taking care of each patient’s needs. She is a darling. I just love her simplicity.
I cannot forget the care the staff gave me. I am grateful to the entire team who gave me the golden days of my life.
I wish vaidyagrama and Punarnava trust all the best. And Geethachechi who is a sweetheart by heart. I was surprised to see the care she gave for the village people and the efforts she takes from her bank staff to help the village. She is such a humble person.
I once again thank one and all who helped me in healing faster and better. Thank you so much and I love you all.
Sangeetha
Chennai India
October 20 2014
Dear vaidyagrama team
Thanks for wonderful care and help. I came here for the treatments. Everyday living here made me happy. Memorable stay. Thanks to all
Fathimath
Maldives
October21 2014
A wonderful experience! Warm caring staff and an ambience of health and wellness! Thank you all
Gita Srinivasan
Canada
October 20 2014
Dear team vaidyagrama
We had a very enlightening, soothing and healing experience at vaidyagrama. The beautiful and sustainable environment along with the knowledgeable, dedicated and supportive team helps nurture the healing and well being process. We also found the direct connection between the soul, mind and body by participating in the various spiritual events and in the daily pujas.
The vision and painstaking efforts of Dr.Ramkumar in bringing to fruition the vaidyagrama vision is laudable. The excellent team that he has put together amongst others, Dr.Ramanandan, Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Sajna, Dr.Haritha and the ever smiling therapists, Santosh, Maya, Devaki and the others are commendable. Srilakshmi and Archana’s never say no service made our stay very comfortable. Even though we are from Coimbatore and pass by the vaidyagrama signboard on the main road every week, it has been providence which has helped us discover this hidden gem of Coimbatore.
We wish the vaidyagrama team continued success in their mission to heal and revive the few lucky beings who pass through its portal!
Hari Om!
Anitha and Samaraj
Coimbatore India
October 17 2014
Dear all the team at vaidyagrama
Thank you for all your care and attention through our one month stay. We have both really enjoyed our time here at the “healing village”.
It took a little adjusting at the start but once we surrendered we could then feel the benefits of taking time to relax and listen to our bodies and allow time to “just be”.
We are both very grateful for our recommendation to stay here and feel the bliss! We look forward to returning in the future…
A big THANK YOU to vaidyagrama
Kerry and Ryan
Perth, Australia
October 17 2014
A big THANK YOU for all the experiences, healing moments and understanding words; I’m very thankful and happy that it was possible to come back and to continue the treatment and to understand and learn more about Ayurveda. I get some new perspectives for my life. I feel as if vaidyagrama and its people are like an “island for me” where I can come back whenever I feel it is necessary.
THANK YOU SO MUCH
Kasin
Austria
October 17 2014
Each day during my stay at vaidyagrama, I thanked the divine for creating and providing such a supportive and nourishing environment for healing.
From the rammed earth buildings, literally rising from the earth to create a sense of harmony, and lend balance to the site; to the fertile soil in which herbs and plants abound to provide so much sustenance.
I thanked the divine for the staff who facilitated the healing process. The doctors who combined their astute observations and profound knowledge of the Vedic texts with compassion and loving care; and for the therapists commitment to ensuring our continuing health and well being.
All this is possible however only with the untiring efforts of the housekeeping, support, kitchen, maintenance and gardening staff. Thank you for your part in making vaidyagrama what it is today.
I thank the divine and I thank all of you for your commitment, constant support and loving care of me during my stay here.
Vaidyagrama is truly a healing village; a place of refuge.
Jennifer
Australia
October 2014
Dear team vaidyagrama
After coming here, I have begun to realize what is truly “healing”. You all have created a wonderful space and energy here where we can come and allow healing – mental, physical and spiritual.
What is extraordinary is that apart from the infrastructure the concept, it is the people who really make this place come alive.
From the doctors to the therapists and everyone behind the scene is engaged with us on every level.
I feel like I am a baby here and being nursed and looked after every single need. Almost like a princess!
I love what has been created here and hopeful of many visits in the future.
God Bless each and everyone of you
Sejal
Mumbai India
October 12 2014
My knowledge of English words wouldn’t be sufficient enough to express the ecstasy I feel.
Whom do I thank?
If I name them, I would be limiting their selfless selves into finite services. But I would like to mention names who out of their compassion and love had inspired me a lot.
Dr.Ramkumar, during his satsang; Dr.Ramanandan – his immense care and detailed observation, and his knowledge of diagnosis; Dr.Sajna – the charming lady who treats patients as her own family members; Dr.Omprakash – most energetic; Dr.Ramadas – enchanting prayers; Ms.Aparna – ever smiling and humble
I might have to keep writing the whole day if I start.
How involved and dedicated were Santosh, Unnimaya, Chitra – these are the names I know – not forgetting anyone who is not mentioned here.
To put it in few words – I have heard diseases are contagious but I realized hospitality and curing is even more contagious here at vaidyagrama. The patients are transformed as beautiful people as beautiful and loving as the doctors and staff.
I have learnt a lot of qualities from all the wonderful people I have interacted here and hoping to carry that throughout my life.
I am sure I would be a regular visitor here and would keep more people aware of this wonderful heaven on earth and to benefit these natural resources.
God Bless!!! Hari Om!
Unnikrishnan
Chennai India
October 11 2014
Dear vaidyagrama team
I came in as an apprehensive person and after 3 weeks, I am leaving as a much calmer and peaceful person. This place has made me realize the effect of chanting of prayers on both the mind and body. I enjoyed the Dussera celebrations here which I missed back home as I was here for treatment.
A few words about each of the individuals in my limited duration of stay and interaction –
Dr.Ramadas – a friendly and approachable doctor
Dr.Harikumar – soft but firm doctor
Thanks to both of you for staying firm so that I could complete the scheduled 7 days snehapanam treatment.
Dr.Aruna – always available and ready with solutions
Therapist Sindhu – ever smiling – am thankful for the wonderful massages
Geetha, Kavitha, Aparna – cheerful people. Had a first hand experience of annadaanam with all of you
Cook Aruna – have your recipes and hope to try your signature tea back home. Hats off to you for giving us such variety of food with the limited ingredients that you are permitted to use
I am new to Ayurveda and by way of satsangs, Dr.Ramkumar has managed to convert me from an Allopathy believer to a believer of Ayurveda.
I leave this place with a firm belief that things would work out for me as all of us expect and God would reward for all the sincere efforts put in by the entire team.
I wish vaidyagrama and the Punarnava Trust all the very best to grow and achieve the vision envisaged by them.
Lakshmi Rao
New Delhi India
October 11 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
Thanks for a wonderful time!!!
I had a surreal experience and am now well rested both mentally and physically. Staff, docs are sincere and well meaning.
Dr.Ramkumar, you have a wonderful team with unmatched enthusiasm and attitude.
Thanks once again.
Balaji Srinivasan
New Delhi India
October 2014
Dear team Punarnava
Thanks a lot for all the care and treatment in your serene and peaceful environment. Thanks for ever smiling staff and competent cheerful doctors (vaidyas). It was an enriching and curative experience. May you all bring sunlight into the lives of many more and spread your wings to cover the entire country.
Thanks once again
General Vijay K.Singh
New Delhi India
October 10 2014
Kia ora to all at vaidyagrama
Thank you so much for introducing me to Ayurveda. I had no idea of what would be involved other than my belief in the use of plants for healing but you offer so much more. I go home feeling very blessed for meeting you all and giving me so much more understanding. The world has opened up so much more for me.
Thank you all
Susan
New Zealand
October 10 2014
Nature, nurture is truly what vaidyagrama aspires to.
To all the staff who make this vision come true, what a blessed time my stay was! So many people involved in making my health journey possible!
In total gratitude and blessings
Much love to all
Glenda
New Zealand
October 03 2014
Dr.Ramadas, you are a unique combination of a physician, a priest and a guru. A true healer.
Dr.Aruna, you are younger than my daughter but wise beyond your years. I wish you and Mr.Hakeem and baby Ranvita all the best.
With gratefulness and many thanks
Sudha Gallagher
Maryland USA
October 03 2014
We thank all at vaidyagrama for creating such a lovely, gentle, tolerant, devotional and healing place. It is clear that so many from so many places and walks of life with so many varied problems are greatly benefitting from the environment that prevails here. We especially gained from the wisdom, humor and medical knowledge of Dr.Ramadas and the care, consideration and patience of Dr.Aruna. It is our hope that both the spirit of community and dedication to the practice of Ayurveda may be sustained as vaidyagrama expands and becomes available to even more people.
Dennis and Sudha Gallagher
Maryland, USA
October 05 2014
Dear team vaidyagrama and Punarnava
Thanks for giving me a peaceful4 days at vaidyagrama Ayurveda village! The natural surroundings, the sattvic food and the structured schedule for everyday living made for a very memorable stay that purified the mind and body. The abhyangam, the pranayama exercise, the community dinner, the Id celebrations all made my short stay a pleasurable one. Waiting to come back for a longer stay!
Thanks
Vignesh L
Bangalore, India
October 03 2014
Thank you all of you for your grace throughout my treatment and especially in assisting me with my urgent need to return home. Dr.Ramadas’s morning prayers will follow me always.
Blessings to you
Nanette
USA
October  01 2014
All my vaidyagrama friends
I came to know about vaidyagrama through my son Mr.B.Prathaap who is a co-director of Mr.Sampath and Mrs.Kalpana Sampath.
I could imagine about this institution after a brief explanation by Mrs.Kalpana. She personally brought me here on 21/09/2014. After seeing the atmosphere here, I really wondered and understood it is not a hospital but a guest house with so much of affection and love of all the doctors and staff members.
In general a doctor of any hospital will be reserved and answer to the specific questions. But here I found that they are like friends without any reservation.
The type of Ayurvedic treatments given here are very different and sometimes I remembered my grandmother and mother when oil was applied to my body after a small prayer.
Other activities like morning and evening prayers, discussions, cooking classes also impressed me very much.
I feel that all my problems what I had will be out if I continue this lifestyle for some more time.
The founders of this type of institution should be thanked so much for their forward thinking and planning.
I would like to wish a bright and happy future to all attenders, staff, doctors and founders etc.
I understand that “Punarnava” means becoming new again.
Namaste
Thank you
H.Bhimasena Rao
Bangalore, India
November 2014
Dear People of this unique healing village
First and foremost “Thank you very much”
This is my 3rd sitting and love to come more, not in the sense of sickness but in the sense of peace and living close to the nature with complete physical and mental rest. Bless to have environment like this. I wish the nativity of this village remains the same in the following years too. Service rendered by the doctors and the staff are good and cant express by words since I have been here many times it is something like my native place. What can we express more about our own place. Every time I come I walk out with peaceful and sound mind. Everything that is here is good, good and too good.
Special thanks to my team of doctors captained by Dr.Harikrishnan. The support given by them is remarkable throughout my treatment. Thank you everybody once again for making my stay very pleasant and useful.
Let everybody come here heal, and everybody who works here be happy.
S.Meenakumari
Coimbatore, India
November 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
I was very happy to have treatment in this very nice place. Thanks to God for giving me this opportunity to have relationship with all the doctors, therapists and other people who take care of me.
Good blessing all the persons in vaidyagrama
Tatiana Makharynets
November 29 2014
I was only here for 8 days. My wife Gennie was here for 18 and I joined here for the last 8 days. I have studied much yoga, and know a little about Ayurveda but I was not very familiar with it. I enjoyed my stay and am considering coming back for 21 days sometime. I was very tired during most of my time here, and only two good long nights of sleep. I would have liked to sleep in the daytime but was advised not to.
The physicians and staff were all great. Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Harikumar looked after me. I am grateful for their care and they helped ease some shoulder pain. I hope that some of my deeper health issues can be addressed during follow up. On a practical level I would like to see a better orientation for newcomers and better communication about activities and treatment timings. Of course, I would like easier wi-fi….
I even liked the food!
Namaste
Matt Leower
Ohio USA
November 29 2014
This was my first visit to vaidyagrama. I spent 18 days here and I hope to return.
I arrived with severe back and hip pain from a car accident and I cant believe how painfree I am.
The care was exceptional; my doctors and therapists were all so kind and very competent.
This is a very rare place and in the truest sense was a deeply healing experience.
I was here long enough to break my addiction to coffee and to really examine what it means to make healthy lifestyle choices.
I feel so grateful to have had this experience – vaidyagrama is a very powerful healing place on all levels – physical, mental and spiritual.
Gennie Tierney
Ohio, USA
November 26 2014
Vaidyagrama is a paradise in the world. I am feeling very good in my space. The personnel – doctors, staff, therapists and cleaning people all are lovely and excellent people and smiling every moment. I am grateful to everybody especially Dr.Harikrishnan.
Some suggestions –
Noises and to call low
To give training to younger therapists and staff
Silence in the treatment room; music is good but to speak during the treatment is bothersome
Pay more attention to meals and medicines
Generally this is a good climate, very lovely vaidyagrama family
Thank you for your support, your assistance and your love
Lola
Barcelona, Spain
November 25 2014
I stayed here for 22 days. Until now, I didn’t pay attention to my body’s health. In addition, I even thought my body to be well somewhat. I didn’t realize that I was so big a fool…it was altogether wrong. As a result of treatment, I feel becoming clear body inside and outside. Besides, I am able to increase my concentration of thinking, writing and reading etc. This place is the best intimate environment. And above all things, I appreciate what my doctors and therapists have done for me. I was not interested in Ayurveda, but when I go back to Japan, I intend to study and practice it. Thank you very much for your help. If I have a choice, I’d like to come back. See you!
Kentaro Umeda
Tokyo, Japan
November 26 2014
Vaidyagrama is a small place of paradise here on earth. I came for 5 weeks treatment but got sick (due to a communication misunderstanding) on my 18th day – exactly halfway. Wound up doing an unexpected 11 day tour of hospitals in India. Vaidyagrama staff were wonderful and accompanying me through that nightmare. Thank you especially to Dr.Ramadas for guiding me and watching out for me with regard to the administrative aspects, and to Sasikala and Vijay for attending to me when I needed help for everything!
Also thank you to vaidyagrama for welcoming me back and making it possible for me to come back to good food and loving care. I made history, dubiously, by being vaidyagrama’s first IV patient (a week of antibiotics). And in addition to all this – I came with two swollen knees, and my left knee is healed. Thank you!
On the suggestions side : Communication! Suggesting a sheet describing each treatment and the precautions that must be taken, and translating this into the common languages required, may help to avoid misunderstanding.
I also loved the spiritual aspect of vaidyagrama. While I was able, I attended morning and evening prayers, and was moved each time. Sanskrit is such a beautiful language, and the doctors have such wonderful voices! There is a strong sense of consciousness here. All the animals have it too. Just look at a mosquito and think “I will slap you” and it flies away! The birds and squirrels will only be photographed if they are willing. They know when you are watching them!
After the humans, the most conscious animals are the cats. I only got to know three : one which has a calico tabby pattern on her back, and mother (Rani) and son (Babu) who are black and white. Rani and Babu met my husband who was here in April, and recognized the post treatment clothes which I also wore. Rani is expecting kittens (in the next week or two), but I arranged through Dr.Ramadas, with Human Animal Services, India – Coimbatore (HAS) to have Babu and his sister sterilized and vaccinated against rabies. There are three puppies which are yet a month too young and malnourished to undergo the operation, so I have wormed them and hope someone will continue to feed them. If any animal lover cares to update me, my email is at the top!
There are poojas for the gods, the planets and various deities as well as snakes! I would wish that the high Consciousness of vaidyagrama would recognize and honour its cats and dogs as well! Om Shanti Shanti Shanti!
Thank you for including me in the vaidyagrama family.
Christine
Australia
November 25 2014
Here I had a very unique experience regarding living in nature with full facility, no housework, no cooking, no cleaning! Very peaceful life here. Only birds’ noise (singing), very few human noise like construction. Prayer time and satsang time was very productive and after that, meet everyone on friendly basis, were very happy moments.
The first day I thought that how will I live here in this dark room for 15 days. But the staff around me and doctors made my days happy by their friendly nature. I felt like I am living with a family.
Now you are taking care of our dark room by repainting so it is a good news. I have not a single complaint but still there is more room to grow in every one’s life. Some staff members need to be more polite to the patient.
Thanks for everything. My all 3 doctors are excellent. See you all again if God permits me.
Hema Shah
Dallas, Texas, USA
November 21 2014
First of all thanks to all for your support. This is my first time to visit here, and Ayurvedic treatment is first experience for me. To be honest, I felt frustrated during the treatment but this kinda emotion was needed to feel. The end of the treatment, I find my ease position and my emotion is calm down. It was very good time to look inside of myself.
Thank you so much again
Fukuko Yamashita (Nirmala)
Japan
November 17 2014
Arrived with gas, belching, burping etc. for 10 days treatment. Now –
I feel better after the treatment and belching, burping are reduced. I still get burping when I eat lentils and dosas etc. Hope with three months medicine, illness will go permanently
Doctors explained everything very well
Staff attitude is excellent
Therapists also rendered treatments very well
Suggestions that I have –
Diet food is acceptable
Food in the room is also good
May some choice be given which can be notified from couple of choices provided for vegetables and main dishes
Maybe some additional inspection for kitchen to be provided. Wooden fire to be regulated to provide better cooking for dosas etc.
Doors with spring closures to avoid flies entering into kitchen
Kitchen staff with uniform, headgears etc.
Amenities comparable to any hospital kitchen to be considered
Lastly I thank all staff for a positive atmosphere at vaidyagrama
Ashok Kapasiawala
November 15 2014
This is my first visit to vaidyagrama as an inpatient for my treatment for a tear in the ligament and for weakness developed due to use of steroids.
Thanks a lot to my Doctor Ramadas, I have come out of my weakness and the swelling due to the ligament tear in my knee has disappeared. These 21 days was really a great period in my life. Vaidyagrama made me smell the great Sanatana Dharma through Ayurveda in the way and walk of life here. Thanks a lot again for that. My sincere thanks to Dr.Harikumar, Dr.Aruna and Dr.Sajna who all took care of me these days.
I especially want to mention my therapist Sri.Vijaykumar and Smt.Devaki who treated my wife. I found it was one of the best departments next to the team of doctors. I wish them all a prosperous career. I have to appreciate Dr.Omprakash and Smt.Kavitha and other administrative officers for their sincere and wonderful interactions.
A very sattvic food well cooked was provided by the kitchen. As a diabetic, I requested the management to take some more care for us. Beetroot, carrots, sevai which shoots our sugar levels can be altered along with few other rice items like porridge, rice soup etc. I expect much more quality from your dietary such as it should match your other infrastructure.
I once again thank heartfully the management and lastly the housekeeping and cleaning people whom I appreciate most – what lovely and kind people. I congratulate the persons behind the scene who trained them.
You people at vaidyagrama mean the words  VAIDYO NARAYANO HARIHI
I will be in touch with you with my family and friends.
Thanks a lot
R.Aravind
Coimbatore, India
November 14 2014
Vaidyagrama is magic! I have really appreciated the combination of rest, treatments, satsangs and prayers. And you are all such kind, attentive and gentle people. One thing I will really miss when I go home is being washed by a kindly soul – that made me feel like a child again!
Thank you all so much
Anne Douglas
November 11 2014
I am part of vaidyagrama family. How can I talk about myself?
Vaidyagrama heals from within and without. It is not only your body that heals and rejuvenates but is the soul that finds the time, space and setting to reflect on its journey, assess and re-adjust if need may be.
This is my 5th visit. Hope to come for the rest of my living years. A place wehre “GOD” and “GOODNESS” actually touches you.
Yet another lovely thing is the amazing variety of people you get to meet here. What an eclectic group! When 2 Palestinians, 1 Ukrainian, 2 Japanese, 1 American, 2 German and many more meet and are able to pray, sing and live together, it is an elevating experience. To feel the connectivity as just “beings” – the barriers of country, colour, caste and creed, language and religion – they all disappear. In this world of divisiveness, a hope for peaceful co-existence.
Dr.Neela Aravind
Coimbatore India
November 10 2014
This is my second visit to vaidyagrama. Coming back says a lot of things.
I find this place, I mean everyone in this place makes it so special.
It is a healing village by all means and I cannot stop myself from coming back again and again inspite of the tough life we carry back home.
May every one of you stay in good health and carry on the wonderful message.
Olivia Mitri & Yacoub
November 10 2014
I am so grateful and blessed to experience and benefit from vaidyagrama. This place has a very special energy. The experience has been unique on so many levels. I came with a long list of ailments that I have been dealing with. What I treasure the most going home, is a new perspective and a fresh start, regardless of physical challenges.
The doctors and staff here are amazing and I especially want to thank Sameena for her kindness and good care.
I look forward to my return in the near future.
Much love
Carrie Guzanick
November 09 2014
This is my 2nd visit – this statement alone sums up my impressions. Calm, serene environment, attentive doctors and others. Although my stay was only 5 days, I have achieved what I came here for!
Naveen Kini
Bangalore, India
November 08 2014
I am even more grateful for the excellence in care, medicine, food and general ambience than the last time I was here. The consistent attention to details, the genuine caring of staff at all levels, on seemingly all matters, is a marvelous thing.
It is surely an expression of the sattvic nature of vaidyagrama’s vision for a healing village to grow up here. I am so lucky to know you all even in a small way.
Thank you Thank you Thank you
Margaret Mahan
USA
November 05 2014
I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for welcoming me so graciously here at vaidyagrama.
I have been treated with unparalleled kindness and generosity. I am very very grateful. It’s simply not possible to treat people with more love and care than you have treated me. My stay here has been like staying in a deva realm; a loka or place that is free from egotism or pride. Love and the giving from the depth of the human spirit is your currency. I am truly touched and deeply moved by how seamless your commitment to my and everyone else’s healing truly is.
Your example is without comparison. I feel truly blessed to have spent this last month in your care.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Andrew Cohen
USA
November 04 2014
I came here with the intent of dropping off my wife and possibly staying for a couple of days and then moving on. Here I came and my wife got me to sign up for the treatments also. I agreed very hesitantly simply because I was not mentally prepared. However having stayed here for the 8-9 days that I have been here, I have my own set of reservations –
First of all, I apologise for being difficult as I may have been – however I have got to say the facility here has got to be the brainchild of a genius; the entire concept is amazing. The doctors, especially Dr.Ramanandan and Dr.Ramadas are the most concerned, polite and attentive doctors I have met. Dr.Ramanandan is patient, tolerant, understanding and just a lovely human being in addition to being a great doctor. Dr.Ramadas’s prayers were a “jewel” of an experience as were the question and answer sessions with Dr.Ramkumar. Hakeem is polite and very attentive. Dr.Omprakash is very kind, friendly and gentle. Everyone here is, it seems, from a stock of very good souls. I have to mention that Vinod was very helpful with my internet related demands. Aparna is just the loveliest person you can find, and Sonia is also very kind and helpful.
We had the bonus of listening to Roseji speak and are glad we met her. Dr.Robert Svoboda brought us here and any amount of time spent with him is a blessing.
So thank you vaidyagrama for a great experience.
The truth is that the only reason I insisted on becoming a guest and switching from treatments I was enjoying to abhyanga was my inability to eat the patient food. While it may be very healthy, I do feel some changes to make the food just a bit more tasty would encourage many more people like me to come here and benefit from this great experience. The level of cleanliness in the corridors and common areas could do with some improvement. I do think you need to address the concern with stray dogs roaming the facility all the time.
Overall a great experience with some great individuals.
Anuj Poddar
Singapore
November 04 2014
A very peaceful and nurturing experience. The staff and doctors are very responsive. I am especially grateful to Dr.Ramanandan and Dr.Ramadas for their love, attention and good counsel. Maya is an exceptional therapist and Aparna is absolutely wonderful. I also enjoyed meeting Geetha and learning of her selfless service for the projects undertaken by Punarnava Trust. Dr.Sajna was also very responsive and Dr.Omprakash and Dr.Ramadas offered the most beautiful puja sessions in the mornings and evenings.
I feel better after my brief stay of 10 days at vaidyagrama and look forward to coming back.
Smita Poddar
Singapore
November 01 2014
No words to share, we are in a “home away from home”. God bless you all to continue this service to humanity.
Kulandaisamy D.
Coimbatore, India
December 31 2014
I feel I have filled back up from the well of vitality and simple presence that is so palpable at vaidyagrama. I arrived with my stock of books and writing to do – and on my last full day here, I sat on my patio all day and just watched and breathed, no actions to do or tasks to accomplish. For me, this is what vaidyagrama and Panchakarma teach; how to stop the incessant doing and to reside in faith, Nature’s rhythm keeper.
I am so grateful to all who keep the fire burning so brightly here – the fire of deep intelligence, the fire of worship, the hearth-fire of home – thank you to all at vaidyagrama who have built (and build again every day) this rare community of kindness, compassion and respect for healing – a true temple of love.
I am honored to think of this place as my second home. See you all again, when God provides. Jai Ma!
Ivy Ingram
USA
December 2014
To All at VG
Thank you for looking after me and helping me get better.
Yours
Inseeyah
Mumbai, India
December 2014
Dear All at VG
I came for the first time with many apprehensions and reservations, not sure whether the treatment would help, almost as a trial.
From my first day here I was rather impressed by the personal treatment of my Drs. Ramanandan and Prasad. My healing was quite quick and my body responded really well to treatment.
As the days progressed my trust grew and my inquiry began which was well satisfied by Drs. And also by Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Ramkumar were a delight to talk to.
Pray for the progress and well being of this thoughtful Ayurvedic idea – may it heal many and may its healing powers grow.
P.S.  The innovative Xmas party taught us many beautiful Arts!!
Best wishes
Havrah
Mumbai, India
December 30 2014
Dearest VG
Much gratitude to all staff for accommodating and taking care of baby Laksh. He has grown so much on the love of all the staff and patients; surely this has had a significant impact on his overall development. The “grama” has helped to raise a child which is a true Vedic ideal.
I have seen much improvement in the operation of vaidyagrama since 2011. The garden, room maintenance, therapists have all improved in the level of service; and yes, even the food has been better!
We appreciate all the care shown by Drs. Omprakash, Haritha and Harikrishnan at all hours of the day and the awareness to our needs as a family.
The satsangs by Dr.Ramkumar has been a highlight as well as the Narayaneeyam and other pujas.
As always the therapy has been challenging, rejuvenating and insightful all in one; we hope and pray for good health in all its elements for the upcoming year 2015!
Samastha Loka Sukhino Bhavantu!
P.S. – Laksh will miss you all
Peter, Lavina and Laksh
Australia


December 29 2014
I was looking for a serious authentic Ayurveda place in order to go through a 4 weeks experience of Panchakarma treatment.
And I think I got to the best place for me. It was much more than I have ever expected.
Not only did I find a true Ayurveda place, but also a vision that has become true. Everything fits together. How people treat each other, the way of living with nature, the social projects, the spiritualism. It is a great example and I wish there will be many mre places like this in the world.
During my stay I not only went through a physically healing process but also an inner process! Vaidyagrama was a wonderful framework for that.
I thank you all for making it possible to live such an experience and I wish you all the best, lots of love and that you never stop living your vision.
Nadia
Switzerland
December 29 2014
I am leaving but vaidyagrama stays with me in my heart and mind – it is a new imprint that will protect me from now on.
Vaidyagrama is a vision and a dream come true. An evolving practice which is also my dream as a music-psychologist. Bhakti medicine, yoga and bhakti, meets healing with a systematic approach that is precise, smooth and intense, a delicate balance between detachment and love.
Love pervades – and puts, seals, everything together – the land, the herbs, the people, the therapists, the doctors, the buildings, the workers. Everyone has a smile to offer at all times.
Healing and reconciliation starts…with a lovely smile.
Thank you
I came to vaidyagrama after an almost traumatic experience in a highly expensive hospital in California. It took 6 months of recuperation with a doctor that will not look at my face, see me for a few minutes, and never – until today – confirmed that I am cancer free – she keeps saying “we don’t know”. Even my condition in allopathic medicine doesn’t have an updated name. Thus when I came here, the first two days I realized and released all the repressed anger with that doctor, and started transforming that negative emotion into compassion for her.
That medicine didn’t have heart. It was not precise or individualized. It was lacking bhakti – that is what I learned and integrated here – it is like those western doctors don’t have a complete training – the education of the heart is missing.
Now all is clear in my mind. The fear is lesser. I forgive as much as the time allows. Here I love the therapists torch – pure devotion. Sameena was my healer with Bindu. It was like returning to Mother’s Lap. The doctors – Dr.Ramanandan and Dr.Prasad, they were careful, intelligent and each visit was more familiar and informative. I learned so much about Ayurveda and Yoga. The yoga nidra was a great discovery – as well as the nourishing satsangs and superb FOOD – I love the variety.
I will make sure to return every other year and go deeper in my awareness of SELF care, rest, slowing down and as a Yogini, to keep cultivating bhakti wherever I go, do and dream.
Thank you Swami Sitaramananda for bringing me here and thank you to all the plants that keep us alive, feeding us with ancient wisdom and renewed prana
Thank you all the staff of vaidyagrama
This place is a TREASURE found in Tibet Buddhism – they are very secret places called BEIRUTH (loose spelling)
Om Sat Chit Ananda
Silvia Nakkach
December 28 2014
Vaidyagrama is the place to BE!
The vision for what is possible is truly amazing. The atmosphere creates a feelingthat through awareness, inner healing does happen.
The grounds keepers, housekeepers, cooks, therapists, administrators, doctors share with an open heart their LOVE that holds the space for transformation & healing!
Thank you
From my grateful heart
Richard Hunt
Canada

December 27 2014
Reflections from vaidyagrama
The sweet taste of kashayam
As dawn brushes awake the day
Doctors & patients chanting together
Healing prayers vibrating from hall
Into windows, hearts and hopes
In every corner of the village
Take it easy, healing is happening
Simplicity is kanji
Gently disturbed digestion
Simplicity is rest, silence
Holding a mirror to my turbulent mind
Darting like a tiny blue bird
To anywhere but this moment
Keep it simple, healing is happening
Therapists, their hands flowing
Love mixed with oil into every pore
Then pummelling and patting
Infusing nature into my body
Till it recognizes it is home
And cleanses all its fights and fears
Trust my process, healing is happening
Each consultation and reflection
Each satsang and conversation
Surfs the waves of my journey
Storms of doubt, grumbling mind
Gripping onto familiarities
Sneaky and hidden
Till soothed into letting go
To a new lightness
New possibilities of living, truly living
Awake, vital, calm, in harmony
This is the prayer I took from vaidyagrama –
May I have the grace to Trust God’s will
Take it easy
Take it slow
Trust my own journey
Keep it simple
Healing is happening
Namaste and blessings to you all
Anne Maree Wilshire
Australia
December 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
Thank you so much for the treatments and care. No words to express all my emotions and thoughts regarding this wonderful place.
God bless you
Maria
December 27 2014
There are so many elements that contribute to the healing of vaidyagrama. For me, the most precious of these is the heart-melting unconditional love, respect and gentleness of everyone who is part of this village.
From the embodiment of living Ayurveda that I experienced from Dr.Harikrishnan & Dr.Om. From Dr.Harikrishnan I received so much generous wisdom of trusting the healing journey - & trusting myself with God. From Dr.Om, I learnt about lightness and play – a wonderful herbal knowledge.
From therapists, tenderness and consistent care and ability to truly be with me through the treatments – every day!
The housekeepers who cleaned with such joy and care. The office staff and Aparna whose love and concern radiates vaidyagrama, even before I arrived.
So thank you from all the levels of me and the bottom of my heart. Specially Drs.Harikrishnan, Om, therapists, Sameena, Jameela, Lakshmi, Srilakshmi, Sonia, Hakeem, Aparna and everyone else.
Anne Marie Wilshire
Australia
December 26 2014
Dear Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Aruna
There are no words to describe how we feel and how to thank you. You are the most humble loving caring motivating spiritual people. You have received us so warmly and made us feel very comfortable, in fact created a home away from home.
Devaki, Pradeep, Chinnu , Mallika are such warm comforting caring people always taking care of our needs. Hakeem always checking on our needs and comfort levels.
This has certainly been a great life experience which will never be forgotten.
We go back home taking your great qualities which we will share with our children, family and friends.
A VERY BIG THANK YOU VAIDYAGRAMA!
Pradeep & Nalini
South Africa
December 25 2014
Coming to vaidyagrama has been such a profound, amazing, strong and healing experience. I have enjoyed every minute of this process even the harder ones – made me dig deeper and look harder and stay stronger. I feel strengthened and rejuvenated and my troubled migraine head is calm now. Everyone I met at this amazing and special place has contributed into making the atmosphere and environment at vaidyagrama to a place filled with good energy. The beautiful therapists, the spiritually oriented doctors, the open patients, the smiling and hard working staff – I will miss you all but I am sure I will come back here very very soon.
I wish the best for 2015 for this truly special place.
Much much love
Sara Eliassen
Norway
December 2014
Really appreciated the time out to spend time cleansing and restarting the system after a number of years of neglect. Fantastic doctors and staff make the whole experience fantastic.
Lewis Kouts
Australia
December 24 2014
What an absolute gift to take refuge and retreat in such a humble and safe healing village. Only such a short stay this time, and although ghee was not received as expected, there has been much healing of the mind and body. The energy and openness of all the staff, including the special doctors has left me feeling extremely warm and no doubt will come back for a longer treatment.
Cynthia
Australia
December 12 2014
For many unknown reasons we build physical and mental AMA. This is the secret of western society to keep the body-mind by continually building upon the foundation. In the East, there are many therapies to let go and give to God.
The challenge to the westerner is to let go albeit slowly of our attachments, becoming empty again. This can be a challenge.
The staff at vaidyagrama have become adept at helping many people balance the elements within the body. And have understood the process well enough to be patient with the patient.
Love and kindness
Craig Dickson
USA
December 2014
I came to accompany my wife on this treatment. I was one of the rare few that came here without speaking to anyone who has been here. What a wonderful decision it was to come here. I feel cleaned from within. The process of the cleanse was very deep psychologically. I experience great stillness during the process. The care and love of everyone here is deeply touching. Archana deserves special mention. She was always there for us. Wishing her the very best in the future. Sasikala and Ganesh are two therapists who we wish to acknowledge. Both were excellent.
We enjoyed the spiritual tenor of the place. This was so deeply healing. Dr.Ramadas’s chants were uplifting.
A couple of suggestions to make people’s stay more comfortable. It would be good to have backup hot water supply in the mornings in the winter. Second, an ATM facility, on campus would be greatly appreciated.
All in all, we had a fabulous stay. We hope to remain in contact with everyone here. Look forward to coming. Heartfelt thanks to Dr.Ramanandan and his team, Dr.Prasad and Dr.Sajna for making our stay so memorable.
We also wish to thank Keerthi from IT who went out of the way to help us when our chargers were blown off by the high voltage.
We will be back soon
In gratitude
Jayanth Narayan
Singapore
December 21 2014
Punarnava, by name, Punarnava by reality. I have regained my sense of humour and a more detached viewpoint. I have been renewed at all levels of being. Enormous gratitude to all at vaidyagrama for making this such a special healing sanctuary. Especial thanks to Babu for being such a friendly personality. May the sankalpa, sarve bhavantu sukhinah, be Shiva sankalpa.
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
Phillippe
Australia
December 16 2014
I will always look upon my time at vaidyagrama and upon the doctors, therapists and staff with deep affection.
I cant explain the gratitude I feel, the fullness I feel in my heart overflows as tears.
Authenticity permeates vaidyagrama. Parts of my journey have been challenging and I felt supported by a genuinely loving and caring team, correction family, throughout my entire stay.
I pray for your well being and I pray that as you expand, you find ways that suit the vaidyagrama paradigm. You have my support for this journey.
There is something very special about vaidyagrama and I feel truly blessed to have found my way here.
Sincerely
Teresa Cameron
December 16 2014
“On this path, effort never goes to waste and there is no failure. Even a little effort towards spiritual awareness will protect you from the greatest fear” The Bhagavad Gita
I came here with the mindset to have no expectations and to accept life on life terms. Some days this happened and some days it did not. Through this experience I have truly learned that the moments I choose to surrender and let go, are the exact moments when God shows up to remind me that I am never alone. I have realized through the amazing staff here that I am loved…UNCONDITIONALLY. That we are all the immortal light, simply dwelling in the light, sustained and encompassed by the light. The more I accepted this during my seven week stay the more I realized the oneness that exists. This oneness…when I remember it….keeps me in conscious contact with God and reminds me that my purpose is just allow the universe to work through me….Thy will be done. The greatest most potent medicine that I learned through this journey is love….
LOVE HEALS. Thank you vaidyagrama for pouring your love on me.
Peace and love
Shivani Fayvor
USA
December 14 2014
One word; No, two words – NO WORDS.
No words to express 8 days of sheer bliss and joy. From Aparna and Hakeem who patiently guided my way here to Dr.Sajna, Dr.Prasad and Dr.Ramanandan…time just flew by.
The treatments were very effective – but more importantly, this place makes you rethink many many things we have taken for granted at a fundamental level.
All staff were courteous and always smiling – special thanks to Archana who made sure I never ran out of water.
All in all, a FABULOUS EXPERIENCE. WILL RETURN
Sandeep B.
December 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
Thank you so much for a very moving and special experience. Healing in this way is really how it should be done!
On this last day, I feel light and radiant, at peace and with a smile. Everyone around me is remarking “Anna – what happened?”
And I have to thank you for this.
Maya especially is a caring, talented and intuitive therapist.
All the doctors – you make me laugh and cry, and see my funny faces when swallowing ghee at 5.30 in the morning!
I learned so much about myself, health and healing.
You have really created something special here at vaidyagrama and I hope your dreams for it continue.
Thank you for all the chanting and prayers. Beautiful!
All the best wishes to all
Namaste
Anna
December 14 2014
I have heard about you from a Brazilian friend, who is a yoga teacher and also studied Ayurveda in States, at Albuquerque and I absolutely don’t regret my decision to come here.
All is so peaceful, the nature, the plants, the birds.
Doctors are very available (excuse my English if it is not the right word), open, and really efficient. Them and all the staff have always smiles for any patient.
Thanks to them, to the wonderful therapists who took care of me every day.
Discussions and activities were interesting. I could also discover the Indian religion.
Body and Mind are now ready to follow my trip in South India.
I hope I will come back.
Thanks and love to everybody here in vaidyagrama
Annick
France
December 10 2014
Hey! I am Rajendran Peter from Bangalore. This is my second trip to Punarnava. As soon as we enter, half of my pain is reduced because of the care by all doctors and staff. The environment inside vaidyagrama is unique and marvelous. I am relieved of all my aches and pains with the wonderful treatment. My special thanks to dear Dr.Ramadas and his team who are always cheerful and friendly. I also thank the therapists, Pradeep and Sindhu and team, for providing me timely medicines and food.
Thanks to one and all at vaidyagrama
Rajendran Peter
Bangalore
December 10 2014
It is very difficult to express all of my emotions and thoughts regarding this wonderful place on the paper…
I arrived here first in March 2014 and it passed less than half of the year when I was back!
Vaidyagrama is really a unique place and it became already a second home for me, and the staff became a second family, though these two things are too difficult to divide! There is no place on earth, where I felt myself so much comfortable – spiritually comfortable. It has really become a home for my soul.
Thank you my friends (Russian friends) who opened this place for me. Thanks to all of you here in vaidyagrama  for feeling myself so good here, for being so kind, so warm, so open and true in everything. Thank you for the opportunity to find myself again and being near during this journey I experienced through my inner world while being here! Thank you for being my family and thank you for staying my family always in my heart.
Now it is made more easier to live, knowing that there is such place in the world where you always can come back and where you are always welcome!
Of course, thank you very much for the treatments, professionalism and the results!
The special thanks to my doctors, Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Omprakash, Dr.Haritha. Thanks Renu for wonderful and deliciously healthy food!
Thanks Aparna for organizing everything in a perfect way and helping with all the requests!
Thank you everybody here!
I love you!!! And leaving today, I know that I will come back again as the house is such a place where you always come back! Good day!
Olga Tsygankova
Russia
December 2014
I have visited three other Ayurveda centers before coming to vaidyagrama.
The first thing that caught my attention was the clay based architecture. It is like living in an earthen pot – cool, cozy and comfortable.
Vaidyagrama is the first treatment center that provided me with a holistic experience. Beyond the medicine, concoctions and therapies, I overwhelmingly benefitted from the emotional rebalancing. The prayer sessions brought peace to the mind and energized the physical self. The satsang sessions provided the philosophical framework and insights into living healthy, happy and meaningful life.
My wife and I also enjoyed the rustic charm, serenity, clean air of this haven.
The doctors and staff are cheerful and helpful. I was particularly touched by the attention given by Dr.Haritha and Lakshmi to my wife who was sick for 3 days. Also special thanks to Biju, Madhu, Vinod and Indu, and of course to Dr.Harikrishnan.
Sunderraj and Jelena
December 11 2014
Dear vaidyagrama
Thank you so much for the treatments and care. I was here for 21 days. I feel lighter and stronger than when I arrived. I was in pretty bad shape, having pain in my right side and numbness. The pain is gone and most of the numbness. My blood sugar has stabilized and I feel good about changing the way I eat at home.
Thank you Dr.Aruna and Hakeem for letting me play with your daughter. It was a highlight of my stay!
Much love to you all!
Rozeray Pohim
IH, USA
December 09 2014
Vaidyagrama
A conference of birds
On the way to the prayer
Before dawn
Gas candles lit
Awaiting
A squirrel rushes before me
Along the rail
Under the roof
Over the pavement
Colors fluid
In the fabrics
Of the saris
Of women
With hair
Promising on a dark night
Ahead
Tucked behind the head
With prayers
Each blossoming paruthi
Embraces a dying one
Until it falls on the ground
Into dust
We go
Out of all places
This is the place
At the end of a dirt road
Off Rottigoundanur
Off Coimbatore
Where the bells ring
OM!
Idal
Amsterdam, Holland
December 8 2014
I discovered this nice place because a friend told to go there and I am a “complete addict” (in the good way and sense) of vaidyagrama here near Coimbatore. I will come back again!
The treatments are very strong but very good. And I found what I want to do when I will be able to speak more fluent English. I am a French girl 69 years old but I have time to come back at another time for a real treatment about 3 weeks or even more. The contact with people is kind and friendly. I will tell to me family and my friends. You have to know “vaidyagrama to Coimbatore”. I keep in memory all the staff and all people who work here.
The food (for French is so important is wonderful and too much and I better when I started! Thanks to doctors and helps…thanks to all girls and boys and service girls. You are for me…for me!
Martine Marescot
France
December 06 2014
I came here to help my daughter-in-law with my grandson Laksh. I had no intention of going to an Ayurveda clinic. I must say I have been pleasantly surprised, it is truly a healing village, looking at healing in a holistic fashion as prescribed in Ayurveda.
The atmosphere is conducive to healing, peaceful, clean, food cooked by traditional means, organic, etc.
The doctors are patient and caring. My therapist massage person Lakshmi was a delight.
Morning and evening prayers were a special time, adding to the charged atmosphere.
Satsang was very helpful, such a learned teacher/master, helping dispel my ignorance. No question was “silly” or “not relevant”, treated well with equanimity.
Thank you to all the staff, there in the background as well as those interfacing with patients.
Adhering to silence, moving around quietly is important.
Crisanti Moris
Australia
December 04 2014
When I first came to vaidyagrama nearly 5 years ago, it comprised no more than 5 buildings. On this, my 5th visit, it has grown into a village of numerous buildings, too difficult to count. I had the pleasure of being the first patient to walk through its newly erected portal last month – it continues to grow and grow.
It is not so much the impressive architecture but the warmth of the welcome one can expect at the gate. The doctors and the staff without exception match the healing tranquility of the surroundings with unfailing warmth and care to ensure speedy and assured recovery. It feels like returning to one’s own family – a home away from home!
My grateful thanks to all the good people of vaidyagrama who combine ancient healing traditions, steeped in deep spiritual belief, with loving care in an ambience of peace.
Logan Govender
South Africa

VAIDYAGRAMA TESTIMONIALS - 2015

January 22 2015
Thank you to all the staff, therapists and doctors for their genuine care, knowledge and kindness. Angels on Earth. I felt at home the instant I arrived. The energy of the space felt nurturing and supportive…it still does….
The activities – talks, prayers, poojas, group dinner were all welcomed too and I enjoyed meeting lovely guests on the path of healing and spiritual practice.
Arriving at vaidyagrama
Letting go of Daily Chaos
Creating Space for Renewal
Surrendering Control & Ego again and again
Clearing my Mind again and again Clearing my Mind
Surrendering to the Divine
Feeling Shifts Unfold
Patterns being revealed and uprooted
Reclaiming Sparks of Light within
Feeling Warmth & Acceptance
Opening up to Love, Gratitude and Joy of Life
Whilst Trusting the Signals of the SOUL
Om Shanti
Judy Kater
Australia

January 21 2015
It has been long overdue but I am very happy to have finally made it to vaidyagrama. I had expected the treatments to be excellent as they were, but what was really lovely to see was the sense of community you feel part of at vaidyagrama. The guest services was superb with the team here incredibly warm without exception. I am very grateful to all the team, the doctors and all those I did not see but who work quietly behind the scenes to make it all happen for us. I wish vaidyagrama all the very best and really looking forward to seeing the community grow.
All the best
Nekzad Irani
Sydney, Australia

January 2015
My experience at vaidyagrama has given me a refreshing new outlook on healing. The doctors were kind and attentive throughout my whole stay. Problems that I had consulted doctors at home without receiving any answers were suddenly understood and treated. To have them connect the dots of symptoms instantly shocked me. The expectation that I would come and have changes seen was not only achieved, it was surmounted.
I never believed that my condition could be cured through herbs and oils..but it has! I have been at vaidyagrama for only 10 days and have begun to see dramatic changes. Thank you to my wonderful team of doctors and my amazing therapist Unnimaya. Thank you for bringing me my food/medicine and giving me extraordinary treatments and many more kind and helpful services. To Unnimaya you have been the most gentle and attentive massage therapist I’ve ever had. Thank you for making my stay so relaxing and enjoyable.
Many thanks to the whole vaidyagrama community
Amrta & Suzanne
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January 17 2015
Vaidyagrama was unexpected. From the moment I arrived I felt a welcoming energy and this stayed throughout my treatment. Each day passed in a relaxed bliss and while I did my best to follow Dr.Ramadas’s instructions to rest I did appreciate the interactions with other patients. I loved the satsangs and prayers which marked each day, most of all I loved the doctors, therapists and staff – always cheerful, caring and smiling. I will leave a little of my heart here. Now as I leave, I am feeling the benefits of the treatments. I will miss these beautiful treatment beautifully administered by the therapists. I wish vaidyagrama an auspicious year ahead particularly with the conference in December and all the projects currently in development. I so look forward to returning.
With love and gratitude
Perry Stapleton
Australia
January 17 2015
Though my stay was only for 5 days, these were unforgettable days. Reminded me so much of my childhood days in a “tharavadu”. This is a tharavadu of loving people. You don’t feel you are being “treated” but you are being loved and cared for by the doctors and staff. The atmosphere is so refreshing and calm and peaceful and very close to nature. No wonder my son comes back every year!!
Thank you all..it is a long list to write all the names.
Thank you
C.Leela Menon
Palakkad, Kerala, India
January 17 2015
Thank you for a wonderful healing experience. Our five weeks at vaidyagrama has been a rollercoaster of an adventure beyond what we imagined!!! Everybody has been so kind, caring and dedicated to helping us get well – on all levels. Special thank you to Drs.Ramanandan, Sajna and Prasad for their kindness, patience and humour; to Unnimaya for her gentleness, giggles and beautiful smile; to Chitra for her warmth, lovely musical walk and for teaching us Tamil (nandri!) – and to all the other staff who have looked after us so well.
And of course, thank you to Dr.Ramkumar for his generosity and support.
With our love and best wishes
Will and Kylie Shacklock
Australia
January 15 2015
It has been truly magical to spend few weeks here to be a patient and have a quiet time – thank you all so much for making this healing place and to have built such a beautiful community. Special thank you to Dr.Ramadas and his team for wonderful care and support provided to me. I’ve enjoyed all the chats with Dr.Ramadas and cant thank him enough for his patience. I must have been a really annoying patient – wanting to know everything, have so many questions. Dr.Aruna and Devaki were also loving and making sure I am comfortable. I will miss all the satsangs, pujas and weekly activities but feel so good knowing that I will be back again soon.
With lots of love
Mari Fukuda
Japan
January 15 2015
Vanakkam! This is my 2nd visit to vaidyagrama. The place has physically grown and expanded and the commitment to healing – both mind and body – extraordinary. If there is one place where ordinary people can do extraordinary things – it must be in vaidyagrama.
It was a smooth 16 days and the coming together of healing, experience, knowledge and Ayurveda sciences and practice and personal friendliness.
The satsang is a great place to learn and share ideas.
A distinguishing character of vaidyagrama is the exemplary commitment of doctors, therapists, support staff to make the healing more easy.
To the staff of vaidyagrama – it was a blessing to be here and thanks for making it worthwhile
Charles Santiago
Malaysia
January 14 2015
As I am myself an Ayurvedic doctor for more than 20 years, it was the best decision to come to this unique place to undergo Panchakarma.
This century is very loud, in constant turmoil and agitation, so it is a blessing to be here and find inner peace and cleansing from all rubbish – physical and mental. The doctors and the staff are really very open hearted, caring and full of love. They are living examples of bhakti.
I wish you all and vaidyagrama to sustain through all these difficult times, to stay a retreat for “other civilized refugees” from all countries.
I will be back for sure!
With warm wishes to you all
Alexander Pollozek
Germany
January 12 2015
Vaidyagrama just keeps getting better. This is my 4th visit and my respect and admiration for this wonderful space just keeps growing. Because most people who come here are by word of mouth, there is a genuine feeling of family and interconnectedness. Lovely!
I am grateful to each and every staff member for their kind and loving attention. It is clear that everyone who works here appreciates where they are.
The vision of Dr.Ramkumarji is so inspiring; to establish a healing village, a children’s home, a retirement village, holistic with its organic gardens, daily prayers and amazing pujas.
Special thanks to my doctors, Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Haritha for their expertise and fussing over me! Lakshmi, who seems never to cease moving from massages to meal, tea and medicine delivery, always maintains such a cheerful disposition. She deserves a medal; once again thank you vaidyagrama.
Cant leave without praising Dr.Omprakash’s effervescent personality, his cheerful optimism is simply delightful. Dr.Ramadas’s morning and evening prayer sessions are part of the healing that takes place here…again thank you for the health, peace and love that you spread.
Always love from Rose….OMG, how could I forget all those “behind the scenes”; Aparnaji keeping the matrix together, Sonia, Hakeem, Geetha and Kavitha, the kitchen crew and housekeeping – all add up to the wonderful experience that is vaidyagrama.
Rose Baudin
Australia
January 11 2015
This is my 2nd trip back to vaidyagrama after 5 years and I am very pleased to see that it has progressed beautifully and truly to the founder’s vision.
I would like to thank Dr.Ramanandan and Dr.Prasad for their dedication and loving care. And of course, to my therapists, Achu, Sashi and Chinnu and all the other “invisible” staff who made my stay very comfortable.
Special thanks to Dr.Ramanandan for his sense of “humor” and strict adherence to the treatments which was very beneficial.
I wish vaidyagrama and its staff continued success with their unique healing skills of tender loving care always.
Warm regards
Yong Wei Ming
Malaysia
January 10 2015
Dear vaidyagrama
I have not, in all of my adult life, felt so good about doing nothing! All of my needs were amply taken care of by your wonderful doctors and staff. I have, at times, completely forgotten the so-called worries of my life and wished that I had booked for the full Panchakarma treatment – next time!
A special thank you to Sasikala, my kind therapist, who sometimes had to look for around the campus to take me for my treatment. Many times, I felt like going to sleep on the table.
The overall vibration and feeling of vaidyagrama is one of nature and community. The placement of plants, herbs and trees between the apartment blocks and the walkways around the campus made for a very pleasing aesthetic and a way to get around campus without muddy feet or sunburn.
The highlight must surely be the Saturn puja on my first day. So rich, colourful and awe-inspiring. There would not be many places in the West where a young boy can chant ancient Vedas and then next ben seen with a mobile phone filming the pooja in a t-shirt and dhoti.
I will be back some time in the future, but time for longer. I will check on the hibiscus tree that I planted (another great initiative).
Perhaps, as a suggestion, there could be more types of orientation at the start of a stay or if not a campus layout diagram showing where the office, temples and other landmarks are located. I did not know where and when activities were held until the 2nd day into my stay when I was given the missing timetable / schedule and ventured out after my day inside to overcome travel fatigue. Just a small observation.
Finally a big thank you to Aparna at the office who made this all happen and dealt promptly and fully with all the dumb and not-so-dumb questions; as well as my paranoia about arriving at 11pm alone in Coimbatore! Thank you Aparna – you are truly a pearl of great price!
Hari Om Tat Sat
Elaine Jesurasingham
Australia
PS – While some may joke about the food, they obviously have not tasted my cooking! I thought it was fine!!
January 10 2015
Although this will sound a bizzarely naïve thing to say, Panchakarma has been for me a much more challenging experience than I expected it to be – at least challenging in ways I didn’t anticipate. Though in retrospect, of course, it makes perfect sense that I faced the challenges I did. I feel I have been confronted with my own mind and reminded of how much work there still needs to be done. In particular, I need to improve the focus and concentration of my mind – to go back to basics with a certain amount of trepidation at the amount of work to be done! Still, now that the jumbled tangle of ugly feelings has resolved itself (shirodhara was particularly tough for me!), I am leaving vaidyagrama with a deeply felt sense of joy and gratitude.
Vaidyagrama is a very special place, and I have often been moved by the attention to detail that is manifest everywhere. Every single aspect of the environment, the points of interaction between staff, patients and doctors/therapists has been thought through very carefully, and organized around maximum space/opportunity, for the patient to rest thoroughly and to focus within. I arrived at vaidyagrama believing that the most important part of the process would be the treatment and the herbs, but leave with the knowledge that it is just as much, if not more, about creating a healing space within. The care that has gone into the design of the compound – the layout of the rooms, the peaceful covered walkways – is an ever present visual reminder of the space that I need to create within.
I have been particularly impressed with the effort that has gone into taking care of the vaidyagrama staff. In particular, the fact that all staff, including the housekeeping and gardening staff, are included in the daily staff meeting, as well as the fact that the committee that manages the emergency fund (made up of 20% of any tips left by patients) is managed by the staff themselves. There is a very egalitarian spirit of vaidyagrama which is a real accomplishment in this day and age of commerce driven transactions.
One of the reasons I chose vaidyagrama was because of the many ways it has been integrated into the local community. In my view, the many community projects eg. The school, the education, the community lunches, free treatment for the local villagers etc. was testament to the seriousness and integrity with which Ayurveda principles are taken here at vaidyagrama. It is testament to the authenticity of the vision and the devotion of the doctors who have created this healing village.
Lastly I would like to thank my doctors, Dr.Ramanandan and Dr.Prasad, for their care and thoughtfulness. An extra special thanks to Dr.Ramanandan who went out of his way to give me the time I needed (often unfortunately to complain or give vent to difficult feelings) – I may not always have been the easiest of patients!
With love and gratitude to all at vaidyagrama.
Hope to see you again soon.
Serife Deivish
England
January 09 2015
Dear Vaidyagrama
This is my first contact with Ayurveda and Panchakarma and your deep intuitive knowledge and gentle guidance allowed me to sink deeply into this process of shedding layer after layer of unnecessary buffers.
This process was both challenging and easeful – helped greatly by the love, patience and commitment of both doctors and therapists (and the rest of the wonderful staff). Sometimes one smile can transform a day.
Vaidyagrama is a sanctuary for body, soul and mind.
Thank you all for your heartfelt commitment, your unerring determination and your sweet surrender into this BIG VISION of vaidyagrama. Special thanks to my doctors Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Harikumar for their patience, kindness and helping hand on my adventurous journey of Panchakarma.
Based on my experiences here, I have a few suggestions –
Soft padding for treatment table
Room numbers / names – site map in the visitors’ kit
Alternating yoganidra programs (not the same)
Pantry doors should be closed while it is worked in, especially in early mornings
Onsite / oncall counselor available, with understanding of western mind / psyche to help through the emotional / mental turbulence
Simpler wifi procedures (one access code prepaid for whole stay)
Booking confirmation/contract with summary of terms/conditions after prepayment is received
Proper earplugs for shirodhara; the noise around is too disturbing (for me)
With love
Annette Reiche
Germany
January 09 2015
A home away from my home and a family away from my family. That is vaidyagrama. Seen the growth in the last few years. This is a blessed place. I love it. Regards to each and everybody.
With love
Mukundan Pullat
Kuwait
January 08 2015
Dear doctors and staff at vaidyagrama
We thank you from our hearts. You are a special team of workers, many of you impressed us. Your smiles and support will surely stay with us for a long time.
Special gratitude to Dr.Omprakash – your positive energy means a lot! Good luck as a father!
Dr.Harikrishnan – Thank you for your guiding skills!
The staff who cooked, cleaned and carried everything!
We will miss the kanji!
Wishing you all the vitality and power for a great 2015. Good luck with your activities.
See you soon.
Love from your friends in Regensburg, Germany
Mark Douglas Albin & Florentine Muller
Regensburg, Germany
January 08 2015
Thank you for all your kindness and caring! I became de-hydrated and had laxative. I kept feeling misery with physical body, and my mind kept being in agitated state by sharing room with person who have different conscious level. As I have much worry to leave here with weak body condition and unsolved emotions, I believe my struggling experience here would bring the key to open the new door. Here Panchakarma remove ignorance of my mind. Next time, I would like to have a course with active participation to surrender.
I appreciate all of you to sustain this environment.
Chihiro
Japan
January 08 2015
Words will fall short when trying to convey my gratitude and appreciation of this wonderful place and its amazing staff! Everything about this experience I will treasure, and although this is my first time here, I know I will be back.
Thank you for helping me to feel the best I have, in many years.
With love and gratitude to all
Peter Van Ryan
Australia
January 07 2015
Wow, what a way to begin the New Year.
I want to first acknowledge each and every person at vaidyagrama. Thank you, Thank you to each and everyone of you for holding the space for me to heal.
My special love, gratitude and thanks to Dr.Ramadasji and Harikrishnanji who helped me through my roughest times. They not only took care of me physically but also healed my mind and soul. They have given me tools to use for the rest of my life.
There are so many miracles and life changing shifts that I experienced that I will later write in an email form. As I leave, my heart is learning to love and trust life. My deepest gratitude to Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Harikrishnan. May God bless you with all that you need
Love
Bobby Teacher
California, USA
January 07 2015
Om Namah Shivaya
With so much love and gratitude to everyone at vaidyagrama
I feel I have found a new home
Ishwari
Bahamas
January 07 2015
My heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been part of my healing journey at vaidyagrama. Once again it has been an incredibly rich and warming experience. Mostly it is the people here that work so tirelessly that makes this such a special place, alongside incredible treatments.
I look forward to future times here at vaidyagrama.
With ongoing gratitude
Elaana Cohen
Australia
January 07 2015
To all that work together tirelessly to bring into existence such a place to heal and connect back to a deeper sense of existence, I humbly acknowledge and pay tribute. These few words will truly belie the nature of your service and large impact in people’s lives which cannot be described.
Thank you, each and all for the tireless work and dedication which makes my (and all others) healing a reality. It is priceless.
Above all your kindness and heart shines through in every aspect of the work and daily life. A true pleasure.
With indebtedness and deep appreciation
Leena Chaugule
Australia
January 06 2015
Dear All
My deepest thanks for all of you here in vaidyagrama. With your deep understanding of what humanity needs, you bring the divine love to earth in the wonderful healing place here. Not only for our bodies but also for our inner growth. All your heart smiles are healing power. The prayers and pujas increase the energy here. May the seeds you put here spread out in the whole world. May peace and love grow faster and faster with each person that has the chance to get blessed through the heart grounded work all of you do in vaidyagrama day and night.
My deepest gratitude and all blessings
May peace and love grow everywhere
Rose Maria
From the Egyptian desert
January 05 2015
Thank you so much
The depth of your love and care has touched me deeply
The doctors wisdom and love, the therapists touch and open hearted giving and easy smiles. The prayers and pujas have been especially important for me bringing that spiritual dimension into my Panchakarma has inspired me deeply.
I leave a better person to share my own gifts.
Thank you
I go from here deeply nourished on all levels, mind, body, spirit and emotions
I love the vision and I love how you all are bringing more peace and love and healing here.
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
Jacinta (Yashodaji)
Mullumbimby Australia
January 04 2015
I go away from vaidyagrama having made new friends here with some of the most generous skilled loving and healing people I have ever met.
The vision that drives all that you do here is truly inspirational and much needed in our world.
The values that you aspire to on a daily basis are demanding and great reflection of the generosity of spirit alive within you all. It is who you are being day in and day yout that distinguishes you far beyond what you do with great love and skill.
Thank you for your gifts
My best wishes and love to all
Brendon McNutt
UK
January 03 2015
Hare Krsna
First of all, I have to express my deepest gratitude to all vaidyagrama because from 2011, when I spent my first 6 weeks here, my health greatly improved.
It is nice to come again and see vaidyagrama fully built and full of trees and healing plants.
One important thing where I see some room for improvement are therapies. Therapists, which I experienced this time (6-7 of them) were untrained, inexperienced and unfocussed. So it felt more like modeling in a massage school where girls just heard about treatments, and now they are trying it for the first time, than having an Ayurveda treatment.
My very special thanks to Dr.Ramanandan and his team, for tolerating my impatience, my mood switches, and all misunderstandings my agitated mind has produced.
Lots of love and see you again
Shyamanandini
Croatia
January 02 2015
I have returned to vaidyagrama after 5 years, and am amazed to see how it has grown, prospered and developed into a true healing centre. The dedication of the doctors, treatment staff, house-cleaning personnel and the gardeners, and all others, is evident in the smooth running of the village. The detailed attention to my healing programme has given me a new zest for wellness and the need to look after my health.
Dr.Ramkumar, as always, has been a pillar of support. Dr.Ramadas has been available for me whenever I needed him. My doctors, Dr.Ramanandan and Dr.Prasad have looked after me with great care and attention. Dr.Ramanandan, in particular, has completely understood all my problems and made me realize that I need Ayurveda in my life, in order to keep well and age without complications.
Inshallah, I shall be back for further treatment as the need arises.
Thank you one and all
Tarifa Barma
Mumbai
January 01 2015
Om Namah Sivaya!
Om Namo Narayanaya!
Blessed doctors, staff, therapists of vaidyagrama
Thank you for your dedication and courage to put in practice all your ideals of oneness in consciousness and oneness with Mother Nature. You have created a home for all to return to, a healing, wholesome, holistic home, restful for the senses, mind and emotions where the body tuned back to its innate intelligence. All blessings to you and the team
Swami Sitaramananda
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
California USA
January 01 2015
This is my second time here. The treatment, staff and environment is as well as I last remembered if not better. Thank you for the nurturing approach towards the patient. Will be back again.
Pamela
Singapore
January 01 2015
Thank you all at vaidyagrama!
It is a great experience to be here. It opened new doors to perceive our lives, and that is so beautiful!
With lots of love
Monika Danka & Georg
Germany
March 26 2015
I would like to thank all the staffs at vaidyagrama, cleaners, therapists, management staff, administration, garden staff and doctors for making my healing stay such an awakening and therapeutic experience.
I was truly inspired with the founder’s vision and the way they have naturalized it so far.
This space is truly special from the way it was built, the practices that are taken place and the vision for the future.
A true healing place.
I would warmly recommend it to anyone who wishes to better themselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Thank you all for making my stay and my healing experience here such a blissful event.
With lots of love and warmth
Assaf Leibouize
Australia


March 26 2015
There is so much to say in gratitude and admiration for what is being created here. It is clear from the stories that have been shared in satang by Dr.Ramkumar that, with patience and determination, Vaidyagrama is evolving with each passing month – and yet the services to each patient feel very stable and personal.
I am leaving here as an “Advocate” for the multiple missions, not just the healing eco-village but the core of charitable work being undertaken in parallel.
I am especially grateful to Dr. Omprakash and Dr.Harikrishnan, they both have a wealth of knowledge and made it possible for me to relax and let myself be cared for. My primary therapists were indu and lakshmi, each have their unique strength.
Lakshmi took especially deep care of me, whether walking me at dawn to drink the bitter kashayam, delivering food, water etc or most especially during oil massage. She is a gem.
The plant walks by Dr.Om were a highlight for me along with cooking, other satsang subjects.
Dr.Ramadas did most of the 5.30 lectures he is so clearly loves ayurveda. They were appreciated.
In my weeks Dr.Ramkumar was available for several 2.45 pm sessions per week each one of these was so valuable, in either Vedic knowledge or information about both the punarnava trust and eco-village project.
This place has been launched with so little ego and so much focused on the long term and legacy.
 It will out-last any founder or individual contributor (It brings to mind Pondicherry Sri Aurobindo which has proven lasting power)
As others have rightly noted, Aparna is so Key! She is the major conduit, smooth intake and outgoing, amazing.
Geetha is stepping up to drive the activities of the trust. Impressive. Hakeem, Keerthy, Sajana, kavitha all cheerful, patient, accommodative. Even my room cleaners are so helpful especially chitra.
I appreciated these women, the gardeners so much.
I totally trust the evolution here because the healing village was set in motion with right actions, clear intention and trust in god.
Thus I have no “needs improvements”, comments accept one.
Birds lizards and insects brings such delights, and for some patients so do the dogs and cats.
Many of us miss the pets from home for we are involved in human animal care back home.
I would like all animals at vaidyagrama to be viewed as “no accident”. If this is perfect and that is perfect (Poornamada poornamida), that too must be embraced as part of nature here and part of therapy here.
They should receive proper animal food and proper natural vet care. There should be sprayed or neutered - but if more arrive in the village through whatever cause or means they too need to be embraced or dealt with, even if only to get them properly adopted elsewhere.
Since vaidyagrama is evolving as an international and multinational community, the common minimums, if not higher, must be applied to all domestic animals –even the “stray”.
Those animal cat and dogs that are loving and therapeutic in nature can be available to those of us who thrive on the humility and unconditional isha bhava that these animals embody! With that I rest my pen. Except to close with the most sincere prayers and blessing for all of the affairs, activity, charity and healing powers of punarnava trust to grow and prosper.
May all beings in all worlds be happy!
Love and light
Charlotte Jernigan
USA


March 24 2015
I will be brief, as my stay was a very short one. I want to thank every single person involved in contributing on the efforts on all levels. I would like to personally thank my doctor Harikrishnan for being so kind and compassionate. It goes a long way...... The therapist Jameela, what can I say... I love you Mamma! Your healing touch and loving heart....... Srilakshmi thank you and don’t give up.
Dr.Om - Thank you for taking care of every single thing. Don’t think I and others are not aware of what you do, I appreciate you very much! Dr.Ramadas - Thank you for the talks and your great voice.
Ramkumar ... thank you for all your efforts and being the face of the organization. You have a wonderful one. Last but not least Aparna thank you so much for your kindness and loving heart and being very helpful, I appreciate you too! To b continued........
Love and light always!
Patti Brito
USA


March 22 2015
It was the best time of relaxed, the sun is shining, birds are singing (and my skin is singing with them) fresh air, cute ginger log, funny lizards….
I was getting the rest for all the time being here. It was the peace.
I want to say thanks for all the people that working here and make is smile every day.
Thanks for Aparna, Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Aruna, Devaki and women that cleaned my room, she is very nice person.
Thanks for the guy that brings food to me and to girls too.
Thanks all for a great, peaceful vacation.
P.S. sorry for my bad English and a lot of mistakes that I made. 
Rakhmet You’re the Best
Anel and Gulmira Balgabek
Almaty Kazakhstan


March 21 2015
I have a very positive experience here in vaidyagrama. Doctors, therapists and all the staffs here are very friendly and caring and even though guest who are coming for their own healing.
I enjoyed Doctors daily visit. They are very wonderful...... Listening how I feel and my concerns everyday and answering my questions.
Thank you Dr.Om and Dr.Harikirshnan......
I also enjoyed the daily activities as well, the satsang (Learning ayurveda through food and yogic philosophy) and cooking classes.
They are very helpful knowledge to bring back with me. Finally I started to enjoy the food here more and more!!!!!!
I also learnt and enjoyed the quietness with myself. The environment in Vaidyagrama provides me a stillness and quietness in the mind, that I could not have it in the city.
I have a feeling that this will be a lifelong relationship.
I appreciated it that I had this fortune to be here. I wish for the prosperity of Vaidyagrama.
Love and laughter
Sumiko Koike
Japan


March 20 2015
Many thanks to Vaidyagrama, it’s wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable staff and its profound concept of healing environment
 It is very impressive how the initial Idea of the healing village - a very special healing place is materialized now despite of multiple challenges and now people from all around the world are coming here when they leave I believe they are not just rejuvenated yet with the Paradigm shift within which brings them back to harmony.
I will be sharing my experience with all my family and friends so some knowledge will be conveyed for them and hopefully will shift some of them too- which is a first step on the road to harmony
Thank you all and all the best Harmonious and prosperous life to Vaidyagrama as a whole, punarnava trust, which is doing so many great things for the community and most of all to all fantastic people here - doctors Therapist, entire support staff who are doing a great job behind the scenes.
Namaste
Yuri
Australia


March 17 2015
I get to know and experience multiple ways to improve healing process.
The cough and back pain was high when I come to this place and now I see improvement and I expect much more recovery in future.
My blood pressure become normal after strict vaidyagrama diet, the kind nature of doctor, Therapist cleaning staff made the stay comfortable.
Especially I want to thanks Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Om Prakash making me believe I would recover soon.
Thank you
Chandrakala
Hyderabad India


March 17 2015
Thank you for a restful and insightful stay.
Vaidyagrama is truly a healing village.
The Doctors are kind gentle and deeply knowledgeable. (Dr Ramadas and Dr Harikumar were especially patient and understanding with my various questions and requests)
The overall ambience makes for the perfect retreat, quiet, restful, nurturing and healing.
May the light continue to shine in the village, its people and its manifold activities!
With appreciation and regards
Elizabeth Verghese
India


March 17 2015
I arrived 12th Feb full of hope and anticipation and with an open mind, but by the fourth day I was ready to call it quits as I just could not adjust to the heat, but gradually I settled into the rhythm of vaidyagrama.
The perspective changed and entered into a happier mood, having made friends and getting to know the staff that not only welcomed with open arms, but bonded beautifully.
Five weeks have finally come to an end but I leave with a sad heart for being behind a team of dedicated doctors, therapist and general staff. Shubha brightened my early mornings with her cheerful smile & literally forcing down medicines into my mouth.
Dr.Om prakash for his zeal, enthusiasm and infectious spirit - dispelling my initial homesickness & egging me on to be happy - he will make a truly wonderful doctor with his passion for everything - big or small! I am extremely grateful to Dr Harikrishnan for his warmth and patience with my incessant chatter & quiet ribbing.
So I leave today, full of hope and a big thank you from the bottom of my heart - my gratitude and love to everybody at vaidyagrama.
God bless you.
Kauser Ghafur
Pakistan


March 16 2015
I was here for 15days much of the time I would say was getting in as well as recovery from a persistent cold, but am leaving feeling lighter brighter more hopeful and more at peace. Next time I would stay longer, I realize two weeks is not enough.
I will miss the lovely spirit of this community and its lovely people from Sumaty who cleaned my room so beautifully in the morning and smoked and cooled the verandah with water in the late afternoon to delivery of drinks and food to the cooks (who I never had pleasure to meet) To the therapists and in particular to Devaky whose firm hands and warm words were balm.
My deep gratitude to the Doctors Aruna and Ramadas so caring and patience.
I leave with the good advice taken to heart
Thank you Thank you
Tamar Schumann
USA


March 16 2015
What a beautiful restful place you share.
From Day one I was treated so lovingly, Special thanks to Dr Ramadas, Dr Harikumar you both shared so much wisdom with me,
And to all the smiling and gentle staff surrounded me. I can’t speak highly enough of your centre. I am going home with my faith in human nature restored.
Loving thoughts to you all.
Jean Carrol
Australia


March 15 2015
Thank you for all the care, warmth and kindness.
An oasis of care, tranquillity in a busy world.
May you continue Vaidyagrama with your activities without any obstacles.
Thank you all to the wonderful people at Vaidyagrama
Jill Heald
France


March 14 2015
4 weeks ago I came here with a heavy back pack, full of troubles desperateness and disorders.
However as I was empathy of my doctors and kindness of all people working here help me to calm down.
So here in vaidyagrama I have not got only this wonderful pretty simple food and the treatment selected with caution aligned to my special needs.
 But also I was deeply nourished in all areas of my being
Thanks your help I am leaving now full of light, hope, energy and courage to face life.
Words fail me to express my deep gratitude to all of you so I just say thanks a lot 
All the best for all of you 
Namaskar
Gabriele Schulles


March 14 2015
Thank you so much for the warm hospitality. I truly enjoyed everything about it, the warm and friendly staff, the doctors, the natural environment and the general ambiance.
 I thoroughly enjoyed the treatment and the care provided by the doctors and therapist.
I will definitely recommend it to anyone interested in traditional and authentic ayurvedic experience.
Warm  healing wishes...Nanni
Basar Koca
Turkey


March 12 2015
There is much I can write, though only here for five days, I have gained and grown and appreciate the grace bestowed upon me.
I am on a special yatra and being in this place is important for the journey. Yatra is not for myself alone but to receive to give to all those in our family Sangham to the poor, sick and elderly.
It is said is our Sadhana to have strength wisdom, compassion and love and this is the reflection of vaidyagrama.
The cooks, gardeners, trainees, Therapists, doctors, administrators, you are all great beings, My love and blessing to you all, Your family, community, last time here I was in turmoil and given me a tolerance and understanding, now I am in a deeper peace of love and comfort, again my words cannot express the gratitude only my sad guru bhagwan Nityananda and sai baba.
May God bless you all and with grace we may meet again this life time
Alan Oshlack
Australia
April 27, 2015
My dear family at Vaidyagrama 
18 days complete as I depart tomorrow... I came to Vaidyagrama with an open heart and mind knowing close to nothing about ayurveda. I leave with a full Heart and a great sense of well being.
The passion with which this place is run is palpable from Dr. Ramkumar to all his Incredible fellow doctors, assistant doctors, to Therapists, to cooks, to cleaners, to the gardeners - each one has a sense of ownership - an unusual sense of giving which one rarely encounters in the modern world.
Vaidyagrama has three things which keep its engine running 
1. A great amount of caring
2. Immense intelligence 
3. An abundance of love 
So many times I thank you for your mere existence 
I would like to acknowledge the few that I had a constant personal support with –
Dr. Ramanandan - accurate and precise analysis, a pleasure to listen to 
Dr. Sajna - deceivingly young but so knowledgeable and strict 
Radhika - who has got god’s hands when she lays them on you 
Chinnu - sweet assistant therapist who will be one day great under the support of her mentors
My Cleaning lady who diligently attended to my room while I would be in treatment
Dr Ramadas - the divine among us all who became a friend and
Dr.Om - was such a fountain of knowledge every time he opened his mouth ..
And doctor Ramkumar - words fail me to describe you...
Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Shireen Gandhi Junglewala
Mumbai, India


April 26 2015
Vaidyagrama is such a gem! A rare jewel in ayurveda.
I am so grateful for the loving care of everyone I worked with and the staff in general - what an amazing family. Everyone who works here is continuously blessed. Will be exciting to witness everything that grows here:
The gardens
The facilities
Relationships
Community projects
ALL OF IT!
It’s truly a dream comes true.
All of my love and gratitude!
Tenley Wallace
USA


April 25 2015
Vaidyagrama is like my second home. I am so comfortable and happy here. Even at home one is not looked after and cared for as we are in vaidyagrama.
The doctors, the therapists and all the other staff are so full of attention and caring.
Dr.Ramadas who is so positive and happy always sets a great example. I took my time to hear the satsang by Dr.Ramkumar which is the highlight of the day, the puja all the positive energy around vaidyagrama makes it a happy, healing place.
The cleaning staff always smiling and doing a great job under the guidance of Hakeem. Dr.Om Dr.Harikumar all have made my stay memorable. Keerthi helped us learn a lot on our ipad and Iphone.
Thank you everyone    
Rasheeda Anees
Mumbai, India


April 26 2015
This is my third visit and I am amazed at how this oasis in the desert has blossomed.
 As usual I have had an amazing, productive, fruitful stay.
 I cannot thank the attentive doctors and staff. They have made me feel so welcome, calm, comfortable at all times.
I am in deep gratitude to all of them and look forward to many more enlightening trips to vaidyagrama.
Thank you
Nazneen
Mauritius


April 25 2015
Very pleasant and satisfactory stay as usual. My third stay in two years.
Great work by Dr.Ramkumar and team hope to visit again.
Naveen Kumar
Bangalore


April 22, 2015
My heart is smiling again
I had stopped smiling and feeling alive. My aura is pulsating again
I had stopped changing people's life. My joy had been absent for many years. I can make love with heaven again, because my soul can see an infinite array of possibilities in my journey.
It may seem egoistic but my words have awakened the desire to continue serving humanity I felt dead before March 26 2015 ...
Vaidyagrama staffs, therapists, birds, squirrels, agnihotra, pooja, wood massage table, incense, night nature sounds, rain, heat, ghee, green gram Kanji, dosha, coconut curry, herbal water, annoying Internet system, mosquitoes, Satsang, many different smiles every day, chapatti that I couldn't eat, butter milk, cow’s smell, rose flowers shower, dum, the smoke and anything else has changed my life for the better.. I'm just another grateful being who was blessed with such an experience.
Healing process is almost never pleasant but I am happy I can project in my smile how happy my body is: It feels open doors to the path of becoming whole again 
There is no greater feeling than knowing we have helped someone to be happy again. I'm happy again and I will come back again and learn to love much more all those who had shared a smile during my journey at Vaidyagrama...
With deep gratitude love and compassion 
Rosemary Arruda
Brazil


April 21 2015
This is my first place of healing and ayurveda village, that I visit at all.
And am so thankful to god Brahma for this opportunity to see how India can be clean, whole and caring.
Thanks for every doctors for Dr.Ramadas, sindhu, housekeeper, who find time and sincere to listen, care and help.
I see that this place will grow and become more and more holy, healing and amazing place.
Where to return for self being for healing jiva, spirit, atma and free yourself.
All you guys are amazing am very happy to find you meet you.
 I will see you next time for sure.
Healing is a never ending process as our souls are so never stop a way, darlings.
I wish you all the power to never stop an increase
Love you all
Maria Alasina
Riga Latvia


April 17 2015
Dear all at Vaidyagrama
This is a prayer as much as a thank you and a wish –
may this space grow and nourish those who daily give so much energy, and also offer care, their care;
may this space of care grow and multiply incrementally, organically, but also towards infinity;
may this force of care attract others who care to let themselves be cared to continue caring;
may this space and the energies which animate to nourish all and;
may that spirit of care, which is a spirit of a common and being and becoming with flower further;
let it always stay concentrated on this horizon of withdrawing from the community of money, which has so much compromised the consciousness and ethics (not just standards, norms, customs but also the way of life is used, lived, undergone, experienced) of humans and which has dulled the senses of such a point that even those who are able, and have their faculties determine life not “worth living” this is what accounting minos have done, made as book keepers of life.
Here we have found a place to turn the tables, lay down, one the back to the left, and right, to get these toxins out, the same which are put in our foods, in the earth, in the air and water and may be first and foremost in the minds, what comes after? This remains a task for each of us who come here.
For now the semblance of exchange, with the use of money may still allow all of us to not receive what is actually unfolding here or wants to unfold here.
It is love, a love which is very difficult to apprehend because it emanates from and goes toward the common, that which conjoins us to one another and to all forms of life.
May this space and each of the living community of vaidyagrama keep and remain  in this grace and spirit of love and of the profound conjoinedness, being-with-ness and to continue the experiment, experience to amplify that in our lives  and with others.
What is a life and what is a body, what can a body do, how can it be used and conjoinedness force, potency care is it able to do more than reproduce, collect, circulate money, make money, strange idea to make money, what is it to make a body, a community, a love, a life, a cure, a care or a carelessness. 
We must be careful here to perceive this care which comes from within and without us, nevertheless carries us, this is what I am, we are, may be you could call the common.
The common must be cared for because that is what I find here, that is what brings to us any ancient common non-commoditised knowledge such as ayurveda and it is what equally nourishes, waters, blows the wind on the plants, foods we nourish ourselves on. Without it life would not be liveable.
This prayer or wish is to allow and let this force and passion continue and flourish and not be discouraged in difficult movements and to also always find the joy in what you do and the care with which you cultivate this space and your own lives.
And also a prayer for those who pass through this place to also be touched by this spirit of a common and to recognise within their own lives how they may create a path toward that place, that place which, where, when counting makes no sense. We have had enough of this world of counts and accounts; they have made the world senseless. Thank you each and every one person at vaidyagrama for returning us to our senses (our common senses)
With love
Ayreen and Rene
USA


April 15 2015
Words are not enough to express the experiences at vaidyagrama. It takes us back to those pure Satya yug times when peace, love, caring, sharing of knowledge and ecological existence were all pervasive. From Morning prayers and pranayama, healing treatment by very caring therapists – jameela, lakshmi have shown vatsalya bhav, while shrilakshmi, young rural Non-corrupt girl with her great seva bhav, simple and nourishing food, soul nourishing and heart enriching Satsangs with Dr.Ramkumar and Dr.Ramadas, evening prayers with Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikumar and Dr.Omprakash have all been healing me at many levels.
Geetha and kavitha have been very supportive. All the housekeeping staff – Baby, Devi and others have made sure we get homely and comfortable feel in the room.
Vaidyagrama has lived true to every word that is written on their website or in the booklet. In fact it has much more in subtle and energy from which is difficult to express. The healing trees, birds, people, medicines, treatments every aspect here is an integral integrated spiritual web.
The founders have beautifully re-created ancient Vedic rishi Sanskrit. My gratitude and pranams to all.
Dr.Harikrishnan’s diagnosis and guidance throughout has been a wonderful healing. Dr.Omprakash and Dr.Haritha’s youthful energy has been very refreshing.
All Satsangs have made me very nourished.
Dr.Mala Kapadia
Mumbai India


April 15 2015
The Vaidyagrama is really true according to its name. I feeling here everything and everybody are systematic. I would like to thank to each one who any at post and activities because all one serve by heart. Here all people just live like family members. It is very nice situation. Here at vaidyagrama we stayed 24 days, But this time so fast passed as I feeling. I have feel here just like an ashram also because here at vaidyagrama a SHIVLING is saturated and every morning and evening somebody one worships. So the internal and external atmosphere is very very best. This is plus point of vaidyagrama
I like, we like by heart really the VAIDYAGRAMA.
Hari om
Swami Samvidanand and Swami Shankaranand
Nasik and Himachal Pradesh India


April 16 2015
I was not scheduled to come to vaidyagrama, however since my daughter who lives in Mauritius and my wife rasheeda had confirmed their 3 weeks stay of vaidyagrama, I decided at the last moment to join them. Now i have decided to leave after 2 weeks treatment, as unfortunately I am deeply depressed here, Even though I am with my loved ones.
Food does not bother me as I hardly have my appetite.
I think I have lost a few kilos in weight which is good and feel much lighter.
Since coming here I have been crying a lot everyday as I said earlier is terribly depressed.
I can hardly sleep at night in fact in two weeks and have had only one night good sleep.
The various treatments are unique, such as shirodhara, the accommodation is very basic but very comfortable.
For me to pass the time of day is very difficult. Besides reading the newspaper and books and also playing cards with my family in the evenings there is little else to do.
Walking is a must and there are good path to walk among the trees surrounding the path.
A lot of people have benefited from this treatment and there are several lectures given by doctors, which I attended.
Mr.K.S.M Anees
Mumbai, India


April 16 2015
Thank you
I came not with any specific ailment but to get some time to myself to spend time with my wife in an environment she enjoyed so I came mildly apprehensive and leave as reliever.
I have been trying to understand what makes vaidyagrama so different so special. It adheres to the ancient texts it tries to remain authentic as possible it is built around a core group of people with the same strong beliefs, but what it achieves eventually is a whole much greater than the sum of its parts.
It has created an environment where everybody plays their part big or small, which makes it such a special experience for the patient and that include the cows, tiger and Pluto and the dog who first comfort
I thank -
Dr.Ramadas for looking after me, for his humour, his satsang and for his wonderful sonorous pujas
Dr.Harikumar for his compassion as a doctor and at the pujas
Dr.Ramanandan for his explanations and laughing
Dr.Om for all his knowledge, generosity of spirit and omnipresence and
Dr.Ramkumar for the knowledge filled satsang and his vision - may it grows beautifully.
I also want to thank everybody else the therapists, the cooks, the support staff, everybody who makes this wonderful place wonderful and who contribute immeasurably towards their unique energy that is vaidyagrama.
I look forward to returning.
Bonney Ghosh
Sydney, Australia


April 15 2015
It has been a very special time at vaidyagrama on so many levels.
I came here 45 days ago feeling dead to the world but now I feel alive and inspired to re-engage with my life.
I am incredibly grateful for all the love care and patience I was given by all the people that cared for and interacted with me.
The space is beautifully situated in simplicity with nature down to the humming bird that visited me every day.
What is being created here is quite remarkable a true ayurveda community with large vision. What is even more impressive are the people that manifested and run this place with heartfelt, dedication and the willingness to evolve and grow with vaidyagrama/punarnava, because grow it will into something amazing.
Helen Chantler
USA


April 12 2015
There is a saying: All the good things are three
I whole heartedly agree in terms of vaidyagrama
1. The emphasis on the spiritual in the healing process.
2. Doctors and therapists who seemingly know what they are doing.
3. Love goes through the stance with an extraordinary good and clean food.
I would not consider my time pleasant, because my body went through a challenging period and there were times, when I just felt like a vegetable on two legs.
Nevertheless, my spirit was lifted again and again through the certitude from the doctors and the treatments of the therapists and the love from the kitchen staff through their food.
All the three main ingredients mixed with humour, laughter and the unique Indian smiles accompanied through entertaining satang and powerful prayers and pujas created a perfect healing environment in the midst of all smaller imperfections. I am looking forward to see the unfolding of my healing process back home, full of conviction that it will happen.
Special thanks to the unconventional and deep caring and humour of Dr.Ramadas, the patience of Dr.Aruna and the  great treatments of Ganesh and Madhu. Also to Aparna for her unusual helpfulness and Dr.Ramkumar for the great exchange.
In Deep gratitude
Drik Reiche
Germany


April 10 2015
My heartful gratitude to each and every one person dedicated to vaidyagrama for it is your combined work that made my journey here an exceptional one.
I came cluttered in mind and depleted in spirit and leave lighter and better equipped and face my destiny.
Vaidyagrama very quickly turned into a spiritual retreat for me and I thank everyone I encountered during my stay here for your contribution towards it.
Importantly I must thank my teachers:
Dr.Ramdas for your wisdom and example of living life with forthright clarity.
Dr.Harikumar for your exemplary trust in the divine and
Dr.Ramkumar for your articulate delivery of complex philosophical thought.
Each of you were essential teachers and I leave rejuvenated and enriched.
I pray with gratitude for the well being of each person involved in vaidyagrama from the driver who brought me here through to all the doctors, therapists, the gentle ladies who cleaned our room, the cooks, the laundry people, the gardeners, the admin staff and others who work tirelessly behind the scenes.
God bless you all.
I wish you well in all your endeavour.
With many thank from a well lubricated and nurtured soul
Madhulika Ghosh
Sydney, Australia


April 03 2015
What an inspiring vision to create such an oasis of peace, sound eco healing spiritual practices -a family of doctors, Therapist, cleaners, gardeners, cooks, admin staff and patients!
Not to mention the birds, squirrel, kittens and dogs all giving loving care, warmth, Giggles lightness and joyfulness to hospital more like coming home to unconditional love!!
No matter what so personal. No aloofness, such gentle 'management' How can I thank you all -you make me all smile when I think of you.
Dr. Ramadas ji I have never met such a jolly man as you, a doctor; you give such a good medicine in your humble wise jolliness!
Dr.Om Prakash, Dr Harikumar, Dr. Aruna, Dr. Harikrishnan all unique in every way all of u engaged in all the programs so rich and inspiring. 
My Therapists, Sri Lakshmi, Maheswari, maya, Sasikala magic hands! And Jameelaji wow you are great!
Yadhu always on time with my early soup and extra fruit .
Dhanbhagyam amma for the Jasmine and fresh pillows slips always.
Thank you.
The cook for my special meals I am now addict to rice water and Sonia I wish someone would provide you with an endless supply of pens so you can sign off our Internet times.
Also thank you to the kittens and dog who despite being forbidden fussy friends did add to that and Pluto with their wagging tail and playful antics.
Some days very much enjoyed their visits and I do hope that Vaidyagrama adopts them officially by giving them the veterinary care and food necessary.
After all they are also part of what happens serendipitously not really Strays ,sincerely their arrival cannot be ignored.
They certainly add to the healing environment.
I am in awe with all your community and environmental projects what an example you're setting for the world.
Dr. Ramkumar what a visionary and what an inspiration -still much too fine time
-yet with such a vision is much vision so much care, sensitivity and love
-living spirituality not just in words how can it not grow.
Many many thanks from my body, my heart, and my mind.
Forget to mention Hakeem and Manoj too for fixing doors and that supply of soap nut liquid! What an experience.
And also how could I forget my first estherji Namaskar email reply from Aparnaji and then you.
Aparnaji trying to track down my lost money transfer night to the last day:
Oh my god and then there is a Remaji and  Geethaji so many others goodness.
If I have left you out it is not because you mean less!
It is late now and I must get some sleep.
Much love always and may you always all be happy, plants and legged and feathered friends alike.
I hidden life, vibrant in every atom.
I hidden light shining in every creative.
I hidden love, embracing all in oneness.
May each who feels himself as one with thee
Know he is therefore one with every other.
Shanti Shanti Shanti
Annie Besant
Esther pockrandt
Australia.


April 03 2015
Stay at Vaidyagrama from March 3 to April 3 2015.
Wonderful! Wonderful! And wonderful.
In this world people  looking for peace, but in everyday life people fighting with other people ,other country ,fight with another country (war) but at Vaidyagrama we fell the peace !
This is amazing that there is no any kind of noise here just Peace.
Love to hear the birds singing it makes our heart peaceful.
People think that Heaven is up in Sky, but nobody has seen it, it is just imagination but we find here at Vaidyagrama.
All the doctors are very knowledgeable are ready to give any kind of questions and answers and the staff are very Cooperative and work with each other with a smiling face we feel so lucky to be here at Vaidyagrama been nature and environment.
Babubhai and jashodaben Patel
USA


April 02 2015
I came to Vaidyagrama on the Recommendation of my sister Madhulika.
This has been my first experience of ayurveda treatment for me.
I have to thank the medical staff and treatment staff for taking such good care of me.
I really appreciate the personal care taken by the doctors especially Dr. Ramadas and Dr. Ramkumar and Dr Harikumar.
I also appreciate the room service given for everything.
Thank you again for everything you all are doing great job in the ayurvedic field of medicine. I wish for the prosperity o of vaidyagrama.
In the service of the mother 
Manorama Vira
Bangalore, India


April 01 2015
I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for all the love and support given here at Vaidyagrama. Big thank you to each and every one of the staff for your efforts in making the healing village possible.
It has been such a privilege to be a part of the beginnings of this vision and I hope to see it continue to grow and Blossom through time experience and learning.
My experience here as given me a Such an incredible opportunity to reconnect with the essence of my being and allowing my nervous system to settle feel healing to truly begin.
A special thank you to my Doctors your wisdom of ayurveda so deep I have so much respect and admiration and gratitude to both of you.
I also want to specifically thank Aparna for making everything happen.
Thank you everyone for the care but most of all thank you for the friendship.
I wish you all successful evaluation of this healing village and of the other inspirational projects manifesting.
Love and blessings 
Satya Louisa Miller ,USA


April 012015
What a beautiful time and place had here. So many people to thank for their extensive kindness and willingness to help. Aparna, Geetha, Keerthi, Dr.Om, Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Ramkumar, Biju, Vinod, Lakshmi, Shyni, Sonia, Nikhil. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
A much needed time of dedication for me forever grateful.
Wishing love and all good things for the growing vision of vaidyagrama.
Billy Rosa
USA
May 30  2015
Vaidyagrama steers the patient on a very tight course through the Ayurveda treatment process .
While this was very challenging for us, the restrictions ultimately gave me the freedom to experience surrendering to 'what is'.
The physical benefits that I feel within give way to a profound change in attitude and strengthening of my spirit.
I go away forever changed and deeply grateful to all the staff and the residence for their joyful and compassionate service.
Vaidyagrama will always be in my heart and I wish you all the power and courage to continue on with your vision of the world.
Jai Hanuman 
Jai Sita Ram
Meredith Knox
Canada


May 28 2015
Please accept my humble request  all glories to Guru and All glories to Sri Prabhupad
My first visit last year 2014 .
This is my second visit here.
Environment is very nice.
All of your cooperation to me.
I feel this like home.
 Many Many thanks for all of you.
My special thanks Dr. Ramadas and Dr.Harikumar because both are seriously guiding and taking care to me.
I am very grateful for them.
If any mistake I have done, please forgive me .
Hare Krishna
Navayogendra Das
Kolkata, India


May 23 2015
I wish to start by saying a big thank you to the wonderful people of this beautiful place.
I got to hear about Vaidyagrama from a friend and I called them the next day and came over in a few days. I was a little apprehensive but once I got here I knew I had come to my "soul" space.


A week into therapy under Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Harikumar, when I spoke to my husband he said I sounded very calm and at peace. I was.
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart of piece of which I am leaving behind.
I will be back.
Mita Venkataraman
Chennai, India


May 21 2015
In order to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary, we wanted to experience something really special.
At Vaidyagrama we did 3 full weeks entirely dedicated to our body, mind and soul.
Thanks to the incredible kindness of all the staff medical under all others .
We always received the necessary assistance to go through the turbulence of the healing process.
We were very happy to
- Discover the original rejuvenating treatment.
- Plant 'our tree' in 'your' garden.
- Share my togetherness 
- Meet people from all around the planet etc...
For us there will be a definitely be a before and after Vaidyagrama!
A big special hug for Dr. Ramadas with whom we shared and intense moments.
Christine and Pierre Bourguet
France.


May 19 2015
What does one call a place which one visits year after year for no particular reason? What does one do at a place built as a place of treatment, when you have no real disease  to be treated. The answer lies in the attraction provided by an isolated village on the Rottigondanur road off the Coimbatore, Palakkad Highway
This exciting Village has taken place on the map as a unique healing center. Vaidyagrama was unknown 7 years ago. But thanks to the vision and undoubtful efforts of  one remarkable vaidya Dr Ramkumar, this has become one of the leading Ayurvedic centres of the world devoted to the practice of traditional ayurveda. A galaxy of remarkable doctors like Dr Harikumar, Dr Harikrishnan, Dr.Ramdas Dr. Ramanandan and juniors like Dr.Om, Dr.Sajna, Dr.Haritha have brought colours to great tradition.
My wife and I have come to this place six times already, each time enjoying more than the previous occasion.. there is something unique about the tranguil rows of modern cottages to the greenery, the well laid out Gardens of medicinal plants and trees and general area of peace and tranquillity. The large number of foreign guests bears testimony to the success of this institution.
This place has also emerged as a centre of traditional Hindu worship. The number of Poojas which have been conducted every month is phenomenal. Recently a temple dedicated to Dhanwanthari has been opened in the premises.
 My wife and I am looking forward to our seventh visit to this place again hoping against hope that the process of development will not render this place a busy centre and that it will continue to maintain its charm.
Thank you,
Mr.Rathindran
Coimbatore, India


May 18 2015
My stay at Vaidyagrama has been a transformational experience physically emotionally and spiritually.
Never have I experienced doctors, therapists and overall staff for genuine care about you!
Always smiling with the kind of smiles that come out from their eyes and hearts. 
I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to be cared for by these people.
I have learnt much about the nature of my mind with the help from Dr.Ramadas and other caring doctors.
I realise where my physical issues stem from and how much to work on.
I have loved the Satsang and really appreciate the doctors who take their time out to teach us Ayurveda and about the amazing projects and activities Vaidyagrama supports.
I was so happy to be in the presence of Geetha and Aparna where they put so much hard work and love into helping the children from the village.
The food was always wonderful and I will miss you eating it when I leave!
My heartfelt thanks goes out to all the kitchen staff in preparing for some delicious meals for us.
Not only do the doctors help you a physical level they realise there is more to healing then taking medicine.
They do their work through God and they have shown me that its useless to worry, stress and cause problems for yourself.
This I will continue to work on and focus on doing more in the service of god.
I enjoyed prayer and I am thankful for all the doctors and the participants who came to share that space.
Although I have got a long way to go in my complete healing process I'm so happy I came here to be loved and taking care of.
I hope to come back again and volunteer for the children’s home you are planning to set up.
No matter I will see you all again soon and I thank you with all my heart all my soul.
Love you always
Stephanie Ann Hill
USA
May 18 2015
This is my second visit to this wonderful place.
I must confess that every atom of healing is being done with almost care and love and every ingredient for that has been rightly chosen here.
The doctors, supporting staffs, room attendants come with a smiling face making it more and more lovely.
I am extremely thankful to all who could arrange including my ekadasi food with a smile on the face.
I am extremely thankful to Dr.Harikrishnan with warm love in touch while in dubai and his promp attitude in calling back, in case he does not answer, is also a major help and reason to come back here
My love and regards to Dr.Haritha, Dr.Omprakash and my dear shyni who are so lovely and helpful in any time of the day.
I sincerely pray all the good fortunes for this institution
With Prayers Hare Krishna !
P.Mohandas
Coimbatore, India


May 17 2015
The moment I stepped in to vaidyagrama all my mind said was “All nature”. I came in past midnight on 18.04.2015 with my uncle. We were welcomed by Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Haritha (Sweetest thing). I was actually very impressed that Doctors usher you in and show you around your room. The next morning I took a walk around VG and very very astonished with the greenery and chirping of birds. It was something I do not get to see much or admire back at home. I was very impressed with the way Vaidyagrama was designed. The all nature concept was expounding. Natural water, solar energy, natural stuff to keep mosquitoes and insects away and etc. I could actually see that there was a lot of thinking and planning put in to this. Kudo’s to the team.
I thank all the staffs for making my 30 days stay a pleasant one.
Dr.Haritha – As mentioned earlier the sweetest thing in VG. She would know that I am disturbed and was there to console and encourage me to continue. As I was lost and felt out of civilisation. She save me the reassurance that I will be fine. She made frequent visits to my room to comfort me and have small talks. She was there while I was given vasti for 3 days although it was not easy for the 3 days. She was there to encourage and reassure me . Thanks  sweet heart.
Dr.Hari – Always approachable, stern but friendly dr. Thanks for everything. I know you are the MAN behind all the scenes.
Dr.Omprakash – a very energetic promising young man filled with vibrance.
Lakshmi – My therapist a quiet lady but always makes sure that everything goes well, get my kashayam on time, meals are all on time. During treatment she looks in to the smallest things like warming for mouth gargle, made sure the bathroom was ready with my towels and shampoo in place. Small little thing that makes big difference. During my basti she actually come in and spoke to me told me to hands in there and be strong.. sweet!
Indu – Although not much interactions with her she is a very good therapist with excellent inter-personal skills. Always asking if lunch was ok, do you need salt in your food etc. Love this gal..
Chitra – Very dedicated and commited. I had once feedbacked that there were small bug like things in my home. She took my feedback seriously and cleaned. She was back the next day to even ask if there were bugs last night. She never fails to put a smile on my face.
 Jameela – Very experienced lady in saree. Love her energy. She always knows when it hurts during therapy due to heat etc. Love her much!
Thanks again everyone who have made my stay pleasurable in one way or another. I will be back next year for sure..
Jaya Vadivazhagi
Singapore


May 16 2015
The word that come to my mind is “gratefulness”.
This resumes which I feel after 3 ½ weeks here. It was my second stay, last year i came for 6 weeks, and hopefully I will be back here in one year or two .This place is an amazing refresh for body and mind. It is so great that a place like this with true Ayurveda and dedicated doctors and staff exists in this wide jungle of “Modern Ayurveda Business”.
I am so grateful to have been able to be here again, grateful to doctors and to all the staff, from the gardeners and cleaners to the cooks and therapists. A special thanks to Lakshmi who already massaged me last year and to Jameela, who massaged me with dedication and bathed me like a mother would bath her child, Thank you!
The place is becoming more beautiful. The plants grew a lot and attracted even more beautiful birds...
It is a paradise and being able to just “Be Here”, with our having to worry about anything, with the knowledge that I am, being taken care of in the best and most loving way... It is just such a treat and luxury.
So happy to be part of Vaidyagrama Family
All my love and blessings to you all,
Danielle Kahn
Spain
May 15 2015
My stay here has been wonderful. you really get a feeling that the commitment of the doctors here is 100% towards the patient.
They are concerned about the well being of the patient.
I am no one to comment on the nature and quality of food here all I can say is that if the food suits the treatment 100% then continue with that, otherwise change it .
This is an area where there is a room for thought.
There are many talented young people in Vaidyagrama, they could however be made to work upon their behaviour with patients. Their communication skills need to be tuned.
All in all, stay here has been memorable.
The suggestion about  are intended for the well being of this institution which I think has a great future.
I specifically want to thank Dr Harikumar and Dr. Ramadas for looking after me well.
The over all experience was very good. Special thanks to Pradeep, Ganesh, and Prasad who looked after with great care and devotion.
Vikram Ramakrishnan
Palakkad, India


May 11 2015
The experience is remarkable. Most impressive is the 100 % devotion and attention from the doctors.
The other staff are also dedicated.
The massages were exhilarating and relaxing.
The food is acceptable perhaps necessary blend in keeping with the therapy.
My first visit to Vaidyagrama was in 2010.
In the 5 years the transformation of the surrounding has been an amazing so lush green and tranquil.
A very warm and dedicated approved by everyone makes one totally relaxed and comfortable.
Thank you all so much
Haider Barma
Mumbai, India
May 08 2015
The comment I am writing on behalf my sister who has come for treatment for her neurological problem due to train accident. This is her second visit. The place is very beautiful which gives peace of mind. We noticed certain improvements in my sister’s condition. The medical procedures, food, treatment and caring by entire team is beautiful and excellent. We are very much thankful to Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Omprakash and Dr.Haritha and team members involved in my sister’s treatments.
Thanks to entire vaidyagrama team.
Lakshmi Sumana
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India


May 07 2015
This is my first visit to vaidyagrama. This  trip only happened by chance if not for my niece. I have never heard of this village nor do I have any knowledge about ayurveda. When my niece wanted to come here for treatment, I have decided to accompany her out of sheer curiosity.
Not knowing what to expect, I landed in Coimbatore and was brought to a remote village and was welcomed by Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Haritha.
The next day, Dr.Harikrishnan along with Dr.Omprakash and Dr.Haritha came to see me to discuss my condition and the supposed treatments were advised. Thus started my life in vaidyagrama.
Many of the habits or practices I had in Singapore could not be done here like snacking, irregular meal times, going to bed late at night, reading at night or watching television. Above all, no coffee/tea or fish/chicken.
But surprisingly, I scraped through all these without any fuss or hassle. Apart from the first 2 days, the other 19 days moved easily without any stiffness or cravings.
I was able to wake up early without a alarm clock and even sleep early at night, which never happened in Singapore. The treatment I received has helped reduce my neck and back stiffness and the pain in my knees. I have been eating vegetables a lot in these 3 weeks which is equivalent to 3 months of consumption in Singapore.
Besides the food and treatment , there were other activities like the cooking class, walking in the garden, cow pooja, satsang session and the prayers in the morning and evening.
In short, these 3 weeks experience in vaidyagrama was a learning journey fruitful and effective .I would like to thank Dr.Harikrishnan for my treatment, Dr.Om  (probably the live wire of vaidyagrama) for his care and concern, Dr.Haritha who always asks me to take care and not to go outdoor numerous times like a daughter to a father. Dr.Ramkumar for his satsang session,   Dr.Ramdas for the video shows and prayer session, Biju for his excellent massaging and to the rest of the family members in vaidyagrama who has helped me one way or another. I am truly grateful.
Thanks
Rajendra
Singapore


May 06 2015
Many thanks to my niece Dr.Kalpana Sampath and her husband Dr.Sampath, I was fortunate to have a privileged opportunity to be associated with vaidyagrama from its infant stage. In fact it goes back to a period, when even the current location where we are in was not in the planning even.
Dr.Kalpana and Dr.Sampath were always keeping me informed about the progress and development of this from time to time. Despite this early introduction it is only now I am blessed to have my first treatment here, which indeed has given me an unforgettable life experience physically, mentally, intellectually, and more importantly spiritually.
Dr.Ramkumar together with experienced ayurvedic doctors in this team have carved out, by working hard and with passion, to bring out this beautiful and authentic ayurveda healing center here. The hallmark of this unit is that the entire staff here is working as one family, providing all the loving care and attention to the patients,making an ideal healing environment.
I would like to thank the following persons with whom i had a daily contact
1) Dr.Harikrishnan - For quickly diagnosing and providing the correct treatment substantially improving my physical condition
2) Dr.Sajna - For all assistance towards the above
3) During satsang sessions
            a) Dr.Ramkumar - For clarity in answering all questions in his inimitable style
b) Dr.Ramadas - for giving very good presentation of all the important aspects of
ayurveda one needs to know
c) Dr.Omprakash - for his multifarious skill in making us understand the working
aspects in this centre inclusive of physical demonstration of the same
4) Prayers:
      I really enjoyed chanting vishnu sahasranamam and Lalitha sahasranamam on the days of my stay here. Thanks to Dr.Ramdas and also Dr.Harikumar & Dr.Omprakash.
5) Icing on the cake: 
                   I am really blessed to have witnessed the Kumbabishekam of Lord Dhanwanthari temple recently built up.
Thank you
C.Krishnamurthy
Singapore


May 06 2015
This is my second visit to vaidyagrama. Every time I come here it is a new experience. Vaidyagrama is truly a healing place on all levels. I had beautiful insights this time during my stay.
It is like a family here. Everyone from doctors to therapists are all so gentle. I am happy to come back. Thanks to everyone who helped me this time. I am really grateful.
Shivani Jain
Rishikesh India


May 05 2015
Dear Vaidyagrama Family
Your love is present in every aspect of Vaidyagrama, the rooms, the food, the treatments, the satsangs, the afternoon activities, the cleaning and the garden. All staffs have been wonderful. The doctors radiate love which manifests in their care, sharing of knowledge and wisdom and thoughtful treatment plans.
The three weeks have passed so quickly. What a rich loving and healing place this is. I feel deeply refreshed. Thank you for all you all gave. The benefits and the essence of being here are in me and shall be the stimulus and inspiration to continue to change with the help of my deep desire to continue to be of service to those in need. Therefore with this care of self my well being needs to further dedicate love and good heart you have to accelerate this process.
With love and thanks
Linda
Australia


May 05 2015
I come to wake up more to who and what I am and you all at vaidyagrama, with your love and attention, have been a great help. Knowing only what I had read about Ayurveda in books, I am beginning to know the science of life from within. This has happened in many ways in the conversation daily with the doctors in satsangs. Thank you doctors for selflessly giving to these discussions in the classes, garden walks, demonstrations in conversations with many staff members sitting in your beautiful hospital in peaceful contemplation, in sharing with linda and other patients and perhaps most of all though your open-hearted giving entering through the pores in my skin enlivened and instructed the cells of my being.
Graeme
Australia
May 01 2015
Life changing place.
This place give us the hope, belief, confidence and great binding towards the life. We thank sincerely for the efforts made towards to change our body and even better our thoughts and thanks a lot for the good will. No more words other than saying thousands and thousands of thanks.
Chitra Vimalraj
Salem, India


June 26 2015
No words to express my feelings regain the stay at Vaidyagrama. Everything and everybody took care. Nice experience.
S.Pandarinathan
Karaikal, India
June 24 2015
Dear vaidyagrama staffs
I am feeling so happy and feel like sharing all my heart to you expressing how lucky I am feeling to be a part of your family for some five weeks.
Well! I did not come here to treat some disease or something but just to accompany my elder sister who was going through bad health condition.
I have always been a quiet person and I really enjoyed being with myself all alone, so I found it a best place to attain that inner peace and happiness of mind. Just after submitting my Masters thesis, all I was able to see is a hope from Vaidyagrama to treat my sister’s health problems.
I am seeing her from last few years how she is struggling with her poor health. I was not able to believe that she will start recovering so soon after coming here. So I accompanied her. After reaching here and spending few days I got to believe that some really helpful people do exist in this world to help the needy.
The doctors, staffs everyone here was so wonderful. The way they cared for us was really appreciable. I whole-heartedly thank Dr.Nat who constantly supported us and encouraged us to come here.
After few days when I started seeing my sister recovering I felt so good. Now she has recovered her illness nearly 50%. I don’t know how I did not realize that the time was passing at it’s full speed and we completed 5 weeks of our stay here. Now it is time for me to say bye to Vaidyagrama as of now but I will visit again soon. I will miss everything and everyone who comforted my stay here but mostly I will miss Lakshmi chechi, Indu, Dr.Om and his lovely Daughter.
To experience Ayurveda treatment I received one week basic treatment which was really good. I wish you keep it up always and provide happiness and good health to the people who come with hope and faith in vaidyagrama. Nothing more to say. See you people again soon. Thanks a lot for everything
With love
Priyanka Singh
New Delhi, India


June 23 2015
Hari om
At last the parting day has arrived. We were here for 21 day treatment course. Very impressed with the way things are planned here. Vaidyagrama is really a nice place to come and take treatment.   
We live in an Ashram and it felt like staying in the same environment here. There is a touch of sanctity blended with spirituality in some of the activities here. We have been made to feel at home.
 Our heartfelt thanks to Dr.Ramanandan and Nikhilji. Special appreciation to all staff, special regards to aparna ji, for making this possible for us. Best wishes for the upcoming conference in December. Pray that punarnava will grow by leaps and bounds serving the society. Let the blessings of God and gurus shower up on us all
Jai Guru 
Swami Mukti Priyananda Hariharananda


June 23 2015
A big thank you to all the doctors and staff of Vaidyagrama for all the help with healing and nurturing.
Every day I have learnt something new about my mind body helped by Dr. Ramkumar satsang and meeting and talking to the other patients some of who have returned several times.
21 days did seem a really long time at first but as I leave today I find it has done me a world of good.
Love and good wishes
Ms.Kavita Boga
Mumbai, India


June 23 2015
Thank you for a 21 day Symphony of therapeutic hands salubrious smiles, healing minds soothing incantations and so much more.
Mere words scarcely enough to thank you all.
In good health and good cheer.
Aurobind Patel
Mumbai.


June 21 2015
Dear Vaidyagrama staff
Dear Dr Ramadas, Dr.Harikumar,
Dear Sashi, Maya and devaki we cannot find words that could express our gratitude for all your care, kindness, your warm hearts.
You all are great professional in what you are doing and that can be seen from our health conditions that has been much improved.
Thank you very much
And see you next year.
Bakhtzhan Tashenov Leila and Rustem Tashenov
Russia


June 21 2015
My dear Vaidyagrama members
I am writing this message with heavy heart. I am going to really miss the place. Every single person who tried their best to make my stay comfortable and insightful.
My heartfelt thanks to Dr.Omprakash he never say no and was always around in pain and sorrow. Dr.Om you are special.
My warm regards to my affectionate and very hardworking therapist Lakshmi. Lakshmi treated me like a child. It touched my heart so deeply with warmth and unconditional love care.
My love to Little indu she is adorable. I also take this opportunity to express my gratitude Dr.Ramanandan Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Ramkumar and my loving caring Chittappa. Love you for always being around .
I am blessed to have you in my life.. big hug…
With Love
Amudha
Australia.


June 11 2015
After reading experiences of all my co-patients I think I second them. This is my second visit to VG and I have madly risen up in love with vaidyagrama. It seems to be a different kind of world altogether. Everybody is very humble and soft here. Vg is like extended family now. I felt like I have come to my mother’s house. Whatever I learn here is for better than what I learnt in my academic carrier.
That is Self realisation.
Thanks to each and every person involved whether behind the screen or in pressure
Love you all
Rakhi Singh
Coimbatore, India


 June 07 2015
I feel I am truly blessed to have come to vaidyagrama. A childhood friend of my husband Dr.Paulraj referred us to this place. I thanked him so many times for letting us know about this wonderful place. A “heaven on earth”
I feel this place is blessed by god and nature. Each and every soul I come across emits so much of positive energy. The learning from this place is extensive. The entire crew spearheaded by extremely knowledgeable and unassuming doctors like Dr.Ramkumar, Dr.Ramadas Dr.Harikrishnan and Many other doctors, therapists and all other staffs putting their heart and soul in bringing uo this place.
A sense of belongingness, ownership and commitment is seen right from Doctors to therapists and everyone here. I love to make a special mention about Dr.Om and the therapist Jameela. They take care of the patients with almost care. I felt my Mom is with me when Jameela chechi interacts with me.
The small girl sreelakshmi and her dedication is excellent. I am going back with so much of lovely memories, new friends, fresh, rejuvenated mind and body. I am part of this wonderful family. I once again thank god to have brought me here. I am looking forward to be here with my husband.
My sincere Prayers will be always with this team to go more and more to the society and all the dreams to come true. God will surely send right people when they goal and vision are so pure and noble
God bless all
Indira Vetrivel
Chennai, India
June 06 2015
This is my third visit . Third time is the charm and as on previous occasions it was good to be with caring people from doctors to staff, therapists, and people who cook the food. In this aspect nothing has changed and as good as ever.
It is a pleasure to see Vaidyagrama growing from 6 to 9 block Double that in 3 years. what is special about Vaidyagrama is not only its dedication to the treatment of patients but also the dedication towards environment, to the surrounding community, their people working always helps to support the well-being of all .
Feel blessed and fortunate to be able to come and receive the treatment here and participate in the Spiritual aspects of life.
Wish Vaidyagrama all the success in their chosen path. This will be always a special place for me and hope may have opportunities to visit and enjoy it often. Thank you,
Viswanathan
USA


June 5 2015
I want to thank you for having such a good operation.
Overall I was extremely pleased with the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff.
The passion for healing that the medical directors have is extraordinary.
 Dr.Ramkumar brings to Vaidyagrama the attention to detail in planning and implementing our treatments – this is second to none.
 I cannot thank you enough for that.
Best regards
Trevor Mooney
Australia


June 4 2015
So extremely proud to see how beautiful Vaidyagrama has grown over the years.
There is an amazing sense of community which has been consciously created and the love and warmth in every interactions definitely comes through. Special mention to Dr.Om who has been such a bright and cheerful presence. 
Jameela ammoomma who felt like family and sreelakhmi who has been a great therapist. Thank you so much.
See you all really soon.
Purvaa Sampath
Bangalore, India


June 03 2015
Vaidyagrama
This was an experience of a life time.
I would like to thank the doctors and all staff members of Vaidyagrama for making my stay extremely comfortable and helping me to recover from illness the best possible way and tolerating all my nonsense and bending all the rules possible.
Thank you very much..
Mr.Maad ezudein
Mumbai, India


June 2 2015
The nature....
The warmth...
The knowledge....
And most of all the genuinety of the doctors to the therapists to the cooks and the helpers and their love...and not because they have to but because they want to!
Even the most horrible tasting 5am kashayam served by our little Maithili with her radiant smile was enough to make our day brilliant.
We are happy to have become /shared part of a family who created this beautiful heaven on earth with consciousness of mother earth and god's blessings and affecting positively to the surrounding environment.
The ideas to encourage the children to go to school, creating a children hostel for the orphans, feeding the poor families on a daily basis right to trying to understand the human body and mind along with astrology are some of innovative ideas that just were very heart warming.
Vaidyagrama is nothing short of a miracle for its surrounding environment and Coimbatore and perhaps India. We need more Vaidyagramas in the world.
Thank you to Dr.RAMKUMAR and Dr.Ramadas for the enlightenment on ayurveda and the benefits my mother and me were blessed with while here. Also thank you Dr.Harikumar for your patience and guidance. And also big thanks to Aparna and Geetha for their tremendous dedication and selflessness.
Thank you all for letting us plant future trees and letting us be a part of Vaidyagrama always...
Aroona asarpota and Mahendar,
Dubai.


June 01 2015
Vaidyagrama for us has become a home away from home where we have being mothered instead of always bring mother at home.
The care we have received starting from Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Om, Dr.Sajitha, Shyni and all the others leave us feeling absolutely blessed.
Not only has it been a journey towards better health but also in spirituality.
The satsangs and prayers with Dr.Ramkumar and Dr.Ramadas have left a deep impression on us.
Thank you vaidyagrama for an absolutely soul stirring experience.
With deep gratitude
Sanjana and Mita
New Delhi, India
July 31 2015
Dear Vaidyagrama
We came here on the recommendation of my mother Yim Ming.
She came here the first time in 2012 and returned back home to Germany with only positive feedback.
Last year was her second time here and she too loved that stay.
She then decided to drag my father, Martin and Me along on her third visit.
Martin and I didn't know what to expect nor were we sure if ayurveda would benefit us.
But now after 3 pleasant weeks here any doubt or mistrust I had before has vanished.
I would like to thank especially Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Harikumar for taking excellent care of us.
All the caring and skilled therapists, the cooks, Hakeem and Aparna! Thank you
Overall it has been a privilege and a unique experience staying here at Vaidyagrama!
I hope to return soon!
Thank you again...
Pabita Kister
Germany
July 31 2015
Excellent place. A Real rejuvenating Experience for me.
I would recommend this to all of my friends. Doctors provided excellent service progress was requested and updated frequently all doctors spend a lot of time with us.
The support staffs were very courageous and helpful neatly maintained.
Food choice can improve with specific requirements of the patients taking into the consideration the diet needs of their treatment.
As an example I would prefer chapatti than the rice.
Next visit with my wife for relax and distress.
 Thanking you all at by Vaidyagrama
Keep up the good work
Rajiv Nathan
Chennai, India


July 30 2015
The treatment on the whole was very effective for me, my therapists were very good.
I enjoyed going to the prayer everyday it was very soothing and Calming.
There is a good positive vibration all around.
Thank you and good wishes
Shantha Ramakrishnan
Palakkad, Kerala


July 30 2015
The treatment did great wonders for me I had a very pleasant and peaceful time like every other time here.
Madhu my therapist was brilliant.
I had a very wholesome healing process, look forward to go home now.
Vijay Ramakrishnan
Palakkad, Kerala
July 30 2015
Things I loved about vaidyagrama
1.     Doctors – Dr.Omprakash and Dr. Harikrishnan – excellent doctors. I was very happy with the consultation they provided.
2.     Ambience – Puja, culture and people
3.     Therapist – Shyni was excellent in her service
4.     Timeliness – everything was provided for and taken at the correct time.
5.     Things I did not like are -
1.     Kanji – can improve on providing a little tastier food somedays the dosas and rottis were burnt.
Other than that, no grievances .
Great people great work
Sangeetha Anantharaman
USA




July 30 2015
This is the first time that I am undergoing a full ayurvedic treatment, but it is such a rejuvenating experience. Day by day as the body cleans up the mind also become more and more clear. And the ambience here is so good. So conducive to healing mind and body. The programme in the morning and evening  conducted with so much spirituality. The care of the physicians and therapists on all levels to the great loving experience of the place. May this venture be so successful that both mankind and ayurveda benefit from it. May god bless all.


Rama Raveendran Thrissur
HA HA HA
ECSTATIC ! ! !
Raveendran
Thrissur, Kerala


July 30 2015
Dearest friends and awesome people
Thank you very much for your warm hearts and gentle souls. This is my 3rd time and I had a great time between treatment and enjoying the peaceful space. May the mighty god of the universe protect you all and this place and bless everyone comes in this great healing atmosphere.
May blessings and  peace of allah be upon you
Khalid Almohannadi
Doha


July 30 2015
A big thank you Dr.Om for being so nice.
I love you all
It has been a wonderful experience. Doctors are very cordial and very understanding and very loving. People here are very nice and polite. They make you very comfortable. I once again thank you all for being so nice to me. A big thank to Dr.Hari for looking after me with such care and a big thank you to Dr.Ramkumar who asked me to come here but in vain I could not meet him at the time of leaving this place. I would like all the doctors to come and visit me in Mumbai Whenever you are there. My Phone number is 23812606 and cell 09820149966.
A big thank you once again
Love you all
Sashi Chowdary
Mumbai, India


JULY 29 2015
There is so much to say...
I feel a new person..
We were here last year..
This year and sure..Next year..
Thanks to everyone for their kindness patience and professional being.
It’s a place for healing but also for the soul.
Thanks a lot what a nice team.
Lots of love and peace to everyone.
See you all soon...
Jacqueline Moser
Switzerland.




July 29 2015
Thank you for the wonderful care and attention from all the vaidyagrama family.
I will send some feedback to Aparna soon.
Tony
Australia


July 28 2015
Our stay at Vaidyagrama has been therapeutic for all of us.
My 73 years old mother, 15 yr old son and 11yr old daughter.
We relearn how to live a simple yet fulfilling life during the last 21 days.
Everyone here has been extremely courteous and helpful.
Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Aruna the massaging therapists, the girls who serve the medicines and food..
Loved the natural ambience and am surely coming back next year - Hopefully to a much bigger goshala!!!
Abhinav Mehta
USA
July 28 2015
This stay at Vaidyagrama has been a lesson in life, given by the grace and gentleness by every single person I came across here.
From the gentle smiles of the ones I crossed paths with, the healing touch of my lovely therapists, the no nonsense and spiritual advice of the doctors, every gesture was a healing one and one that can help me grow. This is the first of, I hope, many stays in this blessed place.
A gesture that touched me was the hand put on the Heart.
I thankfully take to my heart all that was offered and wish everyone here to be blessed in many ways, that their way in life be an enlightening one that their journey be full of joy.
Words are poor to express the gratitude in my heart. I do hope those will be understood in this way...
Thank you so much to all the doctors, Therapist, cleaning staff, cooks, gardeners and all the ones I came across ..
And let's not forget the birds. I thank them for the joy and lightness they bring to my heart.
In gratitude 
Dianne
Belgium


July 22 2015
To all at Vaidyagrama
A very big thank you from my heart.
It's been a wonderful experience on so many levels so authentic!
Thank you for the great care and education for nourishing not only my body and mind also.
I wanted a taste of what you offered and I'm leaving knowing I will be back.
It's been a great place to be 
Many Thanks to all involved much love to all.
Marcia
Australia.


July 22 2015
Thank you very much Vaidyagrama. It's been very therapeutic .Looking forward to coming back soon to experience healing with family.
Wishing for something magical.
God bless all and regards
Kothainayagi


July 21 2015
This vaidyagrama is a heaven to the old age people. Pain relief done within 24 hours after treatment. New type of medical food is vitamin rich food.
This vaidyagrama is a safe place to all people for treatment
God bless you
with smile
yours
C.M.R.Srinivasan
Chennai, India


July 20 2015
To all the staff of Vaidyagrama for your kindness it's been a pleasure for me to have been here and so well looked after.
I hope to take my time here back to my world at home and let people know what you are doing for your community 
Next time I come it will be for longer
I will miss all the smiling faces.
Warm regards
Geraldine
USA.


July 18 2015
It has been a great experience any experience.
Doctors, therapists and the people who cook maintain this place clean.  Their faces always wore a smile doing their work in the most efficient manner. I never knew that the food can be so great, sanitation, so nutrition and yet cost so little.
I will practise what I learnt here .I will get back soon.
With love 
Govindarajulu
Chennai, India
July 18 2015
To all the community at Vaidyagrama
I feel so blessed to have been able to stay here for the past month. The depth of my gratitude cannot be contained in words. Everything about this place I Love. Such kind caring people most especially it really is about all aspects of health here. Not just the physical body (although that is much healthier  Thank you). I have experienced panchakarma before, but here the opportunity to go much deeper - So far beyond any idea of what my experience would be like. Thank you from my whole being. I hope I can return. Hope my daughter will find her way here and now I will be carrying herbs more than oil back with me. Love to everyone.
People here are the family you wish was yours (Or I wish mine had been….) Except …. I got exactly what I need.
PSS. Thanks especially to Dr.Harikrishnan Dr.(Zoom) Omprakash.
Ellen Rennard
USA


July 18 2015
I thank you for being there to take care of us after we have failed to fully follow your advice and so come back to you for your retreat. I come again and again.
This now is my third three weeks stay here and each time it gets easier. I mailed my friend today who initiated me here saying “Believe it or not my 3 weeks are over and I am actually missing the food”.
The entire well oiled team makes the stay very pleasant defined etc “Longies!”. It’s service with a smile across the board. When the Doctors tell you that you cannot have number of things and that if you like something to eat, it’s not good for you ! but read with a smile.
Looking forward to come back
Rashid Kidwai
New delhi, India


July 17 2015
To the wonderful Vaidyagrama family,
Thank you for creating a piece of heaven on earth.
Thank you for showering so much care and warmth.
Thank you for exuding and spreading so much positivity. From the doctors to the therapists to the helpers everyone had healing hands.
It has only been my first visit here and as I leave for home, it saddens me to know that I leave behind a piece of my heart in this wonderful place that became my home for a week.
May God bless each one of you here!
Here's thanking you from the bottom of my heart for creating such an enriching environment.
Thank you Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Ramkumar and Dr.Om for all your care and warmth.
Lots and love of gratitude.
Ms.Rekha manoharan
Singapore.


July 14 2015
Dearest all
Thank you so much for everything. I feel like a baby. I was taught to walk again with patience commitment and much much motivation. Thanks Dr.Om and Dr.Aruna for taking in their warmth task.
From all the doctors to therapists to cleaners cooks officers trust workers It was all about care. Thank you all. For me Its always been about a sense of belonging here. Thank you Lord Dhanvanthari. Thank you Krishna and siva. Felt your presence throughout.
Love and prayers to all
Poonam Sareen
Mumbai, India
A very special mention to Shyni who made many impossible possible.


July 11 2015
5 weeks that have gone so fast yet seems like an eternity .I have experienced an entire life of emotions, thoughts, beliefs, fears, Joy, frustrations, and peace while I stay here. 
My stay here has been far deeper than a simple Hospital stay. I feel I have been transported another place another time and blessed with opportunity open up my fears, wounds, doubts allow them to be exposed. journey through them and get to a point of understanding them and transforming them as Dr Ramdas says with acceptance+ love +gratitude.
Thank you Radhika + unnimaya two wonderful therapists, Radhika your professionalism has been a comfort to me vaidyagrama is blessed to have you. you are wonderful mentor to young Therapist such as unnimaya who I can see she will make a wonderful therapist as yourself.
Thank you Dr Ramanandan for your caring+ right diagnosis and therapies. Thank you doctor Nikhil young Man with so much empathy and passion you will grow into a very learned doctor as all the older doctors here.
Thank you doctor ramadas your wisdom in those crucial moments of my darkest moments will stay with me forever .
Thank you doctor  Om for inspiring cooking classes .
Thank you Dr ramkumar for the wonderful discourses in satsang your patience as well as repeated answers to so many of the same questions
Thank you to all doctors the wisdom you all carry the vision of community, sustainability, spirituality, healing is a true blessing for our Earth.
Thank you to the Always smiling Cleaning staff, blessing to those who cooked beautiful food, thank you the birds your music and dances that brought so much joy for me .
Mother Earth who held me. I feel truly blessed for being here .so many more thanks but I need to stop so others can have a say. With all my heart blessings I send a warm thank you to all who work at Vaidyagrama .
Just a quick thank you doctor Anjali you come to us as a doctor for short, as a fresh out of  your studies. I have seen you begin slowly Blossom in the 2 weeks you have been here I wish you much love and blessings in your journey.
Much love to all 
Mary Soderov 
Australia
July 12 2015
2 weeks, which has gone over fast felt really good.
Environment was very good. My grandparents are feeling really good. Their health is improved. But I am unhappy since I didn't have any weight loss. Feeling sad about it.
But happy for my grandparents and the place and people and staff very kind and helpful.
Yashika devendra, Latha subhash 
Sharadha and Muni reddy
Bangalore, India


July 12 2015
Dear Vaidyagrama. This is my second visit. I love this place. Very caring doctors, therapists and other staff. The best place to Achieve inner peace. During the healing process I felt very good. Thanks to vaidyagrama for all the help.
Latha mahadevan
Ernakulam, India
July 07 2015
I am delightful to see the dedication of the entire Vaidyagrama family very sure  that the  institution will reach great heights. Excellent work, keep the good work going .
The doctors and staff deserves special praise for their dedication  to the well being of the patient .
All the best
Mani R
Mumbai, India
July 08 2015
Dearest Vaidyagrama  team,
I am so very grateful for your care and authenticity, my process here was tough on many fronts, but as Dr.Ramadas wisdoms (daily) effort, it was all for a reason.
It took me several weeks to appreciate this. It will take many months to truly trust and live it.
Thank you for seeing to me and seeing me. And for being a true message no judgment, just genuine care.
I hope I can return the love one day.
Sarah Wilson
Sydney Australia


July 06 2015
It is truly wonderful to see the vision of Dr.Ramkumar unfolding in such a short time.
 I have been coming here since its conception and in these years, vaidyagrama and its activities the knowledge of the all doctors and kindness of the staff have really with sincerity from all have kept the tradition of Ayurveda and brings healing to all who enter here Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Harikumar truth to knowledge has always, inspired me and I am looking forward to the next year.
With deep thanks to all the doctors and staff.
Best wishes.
Nirmala Rudra
Coimbatore & Delhi, India


July 08 2105
To the wonderful vaidyagrama family
Thank you for creating, nurturing, maintaining and dedicating yourselves to such a beautiful, healing dream.
Like many others am most touched and grateful for the love and compassion shown by all of you and letting me be a part of your families. Honestly some of the best, most caring and health professionals work here and you are a model of what medicine and medical care should be like. Rather than wax on, please accept my deepest gratitude and love, if there is ever anything I can do it return do let me know.
I will miss you all very much.
Special thanks to Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikumar and Dr.Aruna my medical miracle workers, always full of positivity, compassion and love, I love all the lectures I got from Dr.Ramkumar for always putting a smile on my face and all of you for answering my innumerable questions.
Mythili, Sindhu, Maheswari, Maya chechi, Jameela aunty, Unnimaya, Radhika, Devaki for being the best therapists even sumathi, shenbagam and Dhana aunty, Rajamani aunty for helping me stay clean and organised.
Looking forward to see you all again.
Thank you for everything. God bless.
Pragnya Alekal
USA & SINGAPORE


JULY 07 2015
Vaidyagrama – “A piece of heaven on earth”. That is what we can say, I am here for the second time and I feel I am blessed to be a part of this loving family. The love and care the doctors and other staff showered on me had brought unbelievable changes in my life.
First of all I apologise to all the doctors for pestering them to taper my steroids. For all the trouble I gave them they made it a success.
I thank Dr.Harikrishnan for the confidence he gave me and Dr. Ramanandan who gave personal care so that I did not even realise Dr.Harikrishnan absence during this treatment. I have to thank Dr.Om who always answers everything with a smile on his face and who comes and treats me with a smile even when I called him at midnight saying I have a pain. I thank Dr.Sajitha for her sweet speech and care.
I thank Dr.Ramadas for his positive speech which brought a spiritual enlightenment with in me.
I have to thank Lakshmi chechi and Jameela chechi who were there through out with me like my sisters. Lakshmi chechi was a perfectionist at work. I got my food and medicines always on time.
Chithra – A lovely soul who was more like a friend and took too much care to maintain my environment and surrounding mat. I thank Mrs. Baby, Deepa and Devi also for their dedicated work and love they showed towards me. I thank little indu who served me hot soups and lunch everyday.
With all my heart I thank each and every staff of vaidyagrama who helped me in healing. Thank you all
Sangeetha Anantharaman
Chennai, India


July 05 2015
I am here needing a break from my role outside this place’s didn’t know what to expect  and I was pleasantly thrilled am blessed to have this opportunity to spend time at vaidyagrama and hope to make it a regular affair.
The first thing that stuck me was the warmth of the people here. They genuinely care for us and it shows. It’s like a strange vortex that attracts only fantastic people. Even the other guests here are wonderful.
I am particularly thankfully to Dr.Ramadas and Devaki.
I will dearly miss the talks with Dr.Ramadas and his genuine concern for me.
I also want to thank Dr.Aruna and Radhika who have made me feel so welcome here. Maheswari is always cheerful even at 5.30am when she brings kashayam.
Sumathi who took extra care to make my stay in the room comfortable and Mosquito free.
Finally very thankful for Dr.Ramkumar vision for this place and the satsangs. It is a truly blessed place and I will miss it until I am here again.
Hopefully next year.
Minnie Cadambi
USA
July 04 2015
It has been a very pleasant and a great experience of 3 weeks here .All staff were very Cooperative and helpful in all respects. We lived here as a family of Vaidyagrama. Even the climate was very pleasant. Thanks to all and will be in our memory for a long time .
With best regards for vaidyagrama and staff .
Krishnan Kutty
Kerala
July 04 2015
I am extremely thankful to Vaidyagrama as it has opened a new and positive path in life for me. Its been crucial transformation for me at the most important phase of my life. For people who come here, it should be a blissful experience. People experience good health and extreme positivity during the stay at vaidyagrama. I am much humbled by the warm reception here. Each and everyone at vaidyagrama – I am extending my gratitude to all and thank you once again.
Few special mentions:
Dr.Harikrishnan – thank you for having hope on me and taking me for treatment. Thanks for being so patient with be and showing me the way forward.
Dr.Omprakash – Thank you for treating me as a brother here. I am much thankful to you.
Jameela chechi and sreelakshmi – My caretakers – thank you so much – I am lost of words to appreciate your help.
It was because of these people I never asked my parents to come to meet me in between.
Vinod and Lalu – My therapists – I know I would have been a little more difficult. But thank you so much for handling me with so much care.
I thank other support staff and doctors for the positive energy shown always.
Thank you all
God bless
Vignesh shanmugam
Chennai, India
August 30 2015
I am glad to be here, My stay was only 25 days. I felt so good to be here. Now I am feeling much relaxed and calm. I want to thank everyone who is a part of this Vaidyagrama family but the ones who I actually adored were Dr.Omprakash, Dr.Hari and Indu (My therapist). Vaidyagrama provides such a beautiful green environment which helps in healing fast which I really liked, and also morning and evening prayers. I will be continuing my medications and follow up treatments at vaidyagrama for my better health and mental well being. Thanks a lot!
Rama
Delhi India


August 27 2015
Thank you Vaidyagrama doctors and staff for all the kind and constant care here.
I am very optimistic about this fresh start in my healing process. I very much appreciate the integrity and the service with which you are pursuing your vision, when my bone scan results show improvement. I am definitely coming back.
About the day to day running of the place, I enjoy the doctor’s presentation and found them educational.
The timing is rather haphazard though and often happens late and sometimes not at all. There is so little for the patients to do, this can be annoying.
Also the library should be open as per the schedule not often off and on.
As I am feeling quite weak still as I prepare to leave Vaidyagrama.
I would suggest an option where one could be accommodated here after treatments are done and can do work here and have the freedom to take trips in the area, before communicating international travel, which is anyway exhausting and include a more substantial diet as part of it, perhaps a future program for you. 
I am looking forward to little or big miracles in my health condition in the near future
Thank you again Vaidyagrama for my new start.
Nura Tashiro
Australia


August 23 2015
First of all thank you Vaidyagrama for showing me a different perspective to life.
Have enjoyed the oil massages and the treatments which I have not done before.
I want to stabilize my sugar and it is happened with the food here. Which is very nourishing maybe we all need to change our food habits and make it simpler.
Some of the experience or lack of communication with the doctors and the assistants especially with Kashayam. There seems to be a miscommunication or lack of communication about timings etc.
On the whole very rejuvenating experience once again thank you
Suggestion
Can there be at least 15 minutes of Pranayama in the morning and evening the swami just from Chennai it was excellent and Pranayama he taught very simply and effectively.
Sumi Nanaiya
Karnataka


August 23 2015
Request
Water pusher is placed in every bathroom it not only removes the water but  keep the bathroom from staining and keep the place dry.
That soup is served hot
Rani Ganapathy
Karnataka.


August 23 2015
I had a Nice and homely experience during my stay at Vaidyagrama.
The staff and the doctors are very caring and soft hearted they are working as if they are serving the God.
Morning and evening prayers brings peace in our mind and heart
Suggestion:
There should be provisions of hot warm water in bathroom always.
There should be provision on regular basis of newspaper, magazine books in different languages in the library.
Soups and herbal tea are not always hot.
Shyamali Sengupta
Bangalore


August 23 2015
I would like to thank you doctor and therapist for their care and patience. The stay at vaidyagrama with its peaceful surroundings helped me to regain tolerance and rethink my life style.
It was also a spiritual journey.
However I missed a regular yoga practice some light asanas that help to stabilise body and mind, I also missed guided meditation which helps to calm the mind.
The timing of the massage session was not always properly managed; I think a regular timing would be helpful for the healing process 
Thank you again for this wonderful time I was allowed to spend here.
I do wish to return.
Birgid Uccia
Switzerland
August 22 2015
Though I have been undergoing Panchakarma rejuvenation therapy for the last 10 years this is the first time in Vaidyagrama.
I would like to appreciate the wonderful eco friendly ambience maintained here that is unique for vaidyagrama.
Above all I have to appreciate all the Vaidyagrama family members without naming anyone in particular for the dedication, patience and friendly attitude.
Their energy level and positive attitude helped me to recover quickly. With deep thanks to all .
Best wishes
Raju M. Krishnan
Trivandrum, Kerala, India


August 18 2015
We have been here for 2 weeks now and will be leaving with a heavy heart missing dear family of doctors, therapist, support staff and the fellow patients.
We would like to say special thanks to Dr. Ramadas and Dr. Harikumar who more than being a doctors, are also life skill gurus .
Therapists - Maya, Madhu, Sasikala, Prasad and others who were ever obliging, empathetic and accommodative.
The wonderful eco friendly and sustainable environment, holistic treatment, wonderful human relationships and the spiritual aura around has made us feel much better then when we came. With the follow-up of medicines a few Lifestyle changes and the good advice from doctors,
we hope to have better health and quality of life.
Our sincere thanks to Aparna ji for the regular communication before we came and for always having that very cheery disposition.
We are taking back a lot of knowledge with us Thank you.
The regular satssang session with Dr. Ramkumar and Dr. Ramadas was very informative 
We also had the good fortune to add a witness wonderful Ganapathi homam and Rudra Abhishekam during our stay.
We wish Vaidyagrama, all the very best for all the future programmes and for the 5th conference coming up in December.
A true Healing Village.
Best wishes
Thank you and May peace be upon you.
Deepa and Krishnamoorthy
Kuala Lampur, Malaysia


August 18 2015
First and foremost thank you to the divine forces and Vaidyagrama for 21 amazing days of treatment.
Thank you to the whole team and it really is a team from (gardener, housekeepers, office staff therapists and doctors) for such skilful, gentle, respectful care where one is encouraged  in the most delightful environment to Be rather than Do.
The whole setup is brimming with integrity, the doctors are walking the talk, bright, shiny, positive, cheerful.
It is not surprising that despite many challenges and adverse opinions from others, vaidyagrama vision is manifesting so fast.
The intent is pure to find every extra rupees putting into Seva, upliftment for the poor local communities.
 The rhythm and routine of the days are perfect generating all the right qualities for healing to take place at all levels. One point I have to mention is that as most people are here for a minimum of 2 weeks, it would be be so nice if they can actually feel like participants in at least  some of the daily mantras rather than attending the personal Sadhana .
We had a taste with Swami BrahmaYogananda - it is uplifting and encouraging (only listening particularly for westerners can be alienating rather than inclusive). Please don't mind it.
I end here with great gratitude and hope to save up to return again. Will be  recommending  Vaidyagrama highly.
May god continue to bless you all for your fabulous work from Heart
Atma tattwa
London, England


August 14 2015
First time I am at Vaidyagrama as a patient.
The prominent features of Vaidyagrama is attitude of willingness in everyone.
Most I am here find home in vaidyagrama.
All the best
Devdas Menon
Thrissur, Kerala, India


August 14 2015
I am writing to thank you for the excellent care I received from Dr Ramanandan and from Dr.Nikhil and your team who do massage for me daily and bring food for us during my recent stay in hospital.
And for all your efforts to make me well again soon.
Excellent atmosphere, service and trust
Thank you 
Abdul Nasar and Mrs Yasmeen begum 
Kuwait




August 14 2015
No doubt Vaidyagrama is heaven on earth and excellent doctors and staff but I can give the full comments after 90 days which is the time given for healing by doctors..
Radha Gangadharan
Coimbatore, India
August 14 2015
Had a wonderful experience - we did not know ayurveda before. The staff was very friendly and thoughtful.
We met people very nice
Thank you so much
Dupuy arnaud
France


August 14 2015
We recommend your village to our friends and may be we come back,
Arnaud France


August 12 2015
Thank you Vaidyagrama after 31 days of Detox I feel wonderful and clean, light.
Special thanks to Dr Ramdas and Dr Ramanandan.
Meera
USA
August 12 2015
Was a very pleasant experience thanks to all the doctors and support staff. Keep up the good work, the vision going.
Special thanks to Dr. Ramadas and Dr. Harikrishnan .
Arun Chidambaram
Chennai, India


August 12 2015
Had a wonderful experience. Hope to be back soon.
Dr.Silvaraju kunju pillai
Malaysia


August 11 2015
Thank you to Vaidyagrama here it is very beautiful and very peaceful place.
Now I feel rested and regenerated. All the people here are very nice and take care of me very well.
Thank you Dr.Ramdas for reminding me how much it is important to have a positive and optimistic mind.
I will become stronger now in my mind and in my body.
Thank you, see you
Delphine Huguet
France
August 10 2015
At last the departing day has arrived. 21 days of panchakarma treatment was an excellent experience.
We are super impressed with the doctors here. They are absolutely fantastic. Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Omprakash were always around us checking our reactions and symptoms in detail and helped us undergo this treatment in a pleasant way.
Therapists:
I would love to thank therapist shyni for her excellent service. She is a wonderful person and a dedicated person. All credits to her for the timely meals we had.
Vaidyagrama :
Thank you vaidyagrama ! for the fantabulous ambience calm serene land a great place to socialise and to get to know warm and kind hearted people. We had a wonderful time laughing and discussing our treatment. Especially number of times we had our bowels.
The treatment :
Thank you for helping us lose fat in a healthy way. Looking up to lose some more with the help of follow up medicines.
Lakshman’s digestive system is getting better.
Special thanks :
Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Omprakash special thanks to you both for taking care of us so much.
Thank you
With lots of love
Lakshman and Ayswarya
Chennai, India


August 09 2015
Great Ambience
Excellent facilities
Highly appreciable endeavour for healing of both body and mind.
Very helpful and loving caring doctors and staff.
I do have several constructive feedback to give if the management seeks for the same.
Kochat Gangadharan
Coimbatore, India


August 03 2015
When I first came in 2012  it was with the condition that required surgery and had no other option. But in my 3rd treatment, the scan report shows  considerable improvement and now scan showed no indication of the original condition.
Ayurveda I have experienced, works at a very deep level to regenerate cells in the body.
Ayurveda treats not only the condition but the whole person. I have healed physically, emotionally and mentally I will continue to grow.
To experience authentic Ayurveda is the vision of vaidyagrama. This has been my experience and a blessing in today's days commercial world.
My gratitude to many who form this community with sincerity, care and love. Please continue to provide the support for the health of many and for Universal well being.
Many initiatives have been launched for this to  be a healing community. Can we as global citizens help the local community to heal this global  universe.
Providing peace and prosperity for all.. loka samastha sukhino bhavantu..
With love 
Yazdi Jahangir Bankwala 
Singapore


August 01 2015
24 days have flown by.
This place is a real Ashram.
I feel rested and rejuvenated. The doctors, staff, therapists are all an amazing lot of truly human beings.
I cannot thank you enough.
All the best to all of you
Manju Singh
Kamloops B.C.
September 29 2015
It was a wonderful experience staying at Vaidyagrama. This is my second stay and planning to come every year. Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Omprakash and Dr.Arundhathy took good care. The therapists took good care. Especially Shyni very soft spoken and well mannered.
Feeling very relaxed and fresh after my stay in Vaidyagrama. Thank you all for the good care.
Geeta Vijayakumar
Coimbatore India


September 29 2015
To everyone at Vaidyagrama – thank you for making this a special place for healing and convalescence! I am so amazed – and very grateful – at how each person here contributes to our well-being, with their caring hearts and warm smiles, with expertise and still and ready hands, with a healing touch. I am feeling much, much better than when I arrived. Thanks to every single person here. You have my gratitude and deep thanks!
Most Sincerely,
Jenny Beatty
USA


September  28 2015
Loved the stay at vaidyagrama. Caring and knowledgeable doctors, helpful staff. Would definitely recommend this to friends and family.
Things that could be improved for better experience - Bigger beds, solution to mosquito.
Good luck for the place to grow
Karthik
California, USA
September 23 2015
Third stay in two years!
Pleasant surrounding courteous staff.
Best  wishes for the global convention in December.
Navin kini
Bangalore, India


September 19 2015
What can I say the welcome back was extraordinary! once arrived  safely back at the airport after heart stopping ride with a wrong driver! But all was well, all Smiles with the right guest dispatched in the right taxis in the end.
And finally there was Dr. Ramadas waiting for my arrival finally at 12:45 AM.
The next day word had gone around I was back and staff were at the door led by another who had spotted me, for hugs and beaming smiles!
And that family feeling continued how one can not heal with such constant loves listening and acceptance all from the heart from everyone!
I was in another block this time.
My room was an oasis, my therapists Kalpana, devaki, sindhu, Maheswari just bliss and heart!!!
Sumathi and dhanabhakyam you kept my rooms clean and even smiled with no problem when I spilled my beans literally all over the newly changed bedspread outside. OMG!
Dr.Aruna your sweetness and Listening from the heart made me feel truly heard, full of compassion and knowledge a friend.
Dr.Ramadas you are full of lightness dedication, a buddy as well as a doctor. I love your sense of humour and naturalness....Just beautiful.
Dr.Arundhathi although not my doctor your warmth and cuddles were so lovely what a lovely female complement you make to Vaidyagrama as one of the freshly arrived medical team and prayer given.
Dr.Harikrishnan your constantness and lovely voice at prayer.
Dr.Om you are the wind blowing out the cobwebs. your plant knowledge and preps of medicine an inspiration! still even though I have done several walks with you.
And then last but not least Dr.Ramkumar your satsangs are a delight and inspirational in the depth! It is amazing how one question leads us on a journey of unexpected expansion and joy.
Oops I forgot Aparnaji and geetaji your energy and readiness to serve all needs is heart warming.
Then I Forget deepa, mending my bits and pieces overnight after a hard day cleaning.
And then there is Rema and Manoj, Balu all the Kitchen staff  who had lunch and special meals ready for me everyday.
And then how could I forget the Garden ladies digging, filling, planting and harvesting.
 Without you we would not have flowers for Pooja,nor the Temple sweet fragrance  into our rooms.
 Bringing with them your big smiles and nods. And then there are the birds filling the morning with song, squirrels, cats and  how I miss the  joy filled greetings of reddish brown dogs with curled tail.
 He was embodied freedom  and joy –just giving friendship,-no Demands -just company.
 well I leave yet once again Recharged and filled with renewal faith in the world.
 Vaidyagrama is a family a true village United Nation.
 I can't wait to see the children's home and school and living products completely.
 one suggestion would be -although it is probably the project list all the day the paint the upper part of the walls from the blinth upto the ceiling white.it would Brighten and reflect light into the now very dark rooms.
Maybe old towels too could serve as a mats in the bathroom to dry feet when coming out of the shower something dry to stand on.
Well good bye blessings and smile for all your dreams up and do.
I am sure this won't be my last visit I forgot Sasikala, Sri Lakshmi, Lakshmi and if I have forgotten to name you it is not because you have been invisible to me but just because I cannot remember your name on just because but your smile for all in my heart
Esther pockrandt
Australia
September 19 2015
I Love Vaidyagrama
Thank you all!
Best regards,
Mikhail Shilin
Russia
September  19  2015
"God bless you all"
Thank you for everything
With love,
Sakina
Coimbatore


September  16 2015
Thank you Dr.Ramanandan, Dr.sajna and Dr.Nikhil. You all have been very attentive. I really appreciated all your personal care and explanation of all the treatments i received.
My experience at vaidyagrama has been wonderful. i feel nourished from within, i feel light and peaceful.
Thank you for all the care that you all have given me.
Best wishes,
Nikita prasad
Australia


September 16 2015
To all at Vaidyagrama are you are truly wonderful.
From the gardeners with their little Smiles to the Kitchen, cleaners of staff, Therapist and the last but not least the fabulous doctors.
We ask any question and you always have an answer be it body mind and spirit.
This is my first experience at Vaidyagrama and I never felt at any point that I was not being care for during the sometimes challenging treatment.
I will think of often of my time here as very special and privilege.
With love to you all.
Kathy Filton,
Australia.


September 16 2015
I feel blessed to have had the chance to come and experience.
I have learnt so much and I feel healthier and refreshed the vision is very  inspiring and testament what can be achieved with good intention and the grace of God it is for more Hospital ETS more like a Home where you feel safe and Kate for by professionals in every field about that you can return to 4 guidelines and health healing or all levels body mind and spirit.
 The entire staff are wonderful and their passion for my well being was heart warming doctors r learnt scholars and caring guiding you through Ayurveda experience the therapist r nurturing well trained and can make even the difficult treatments scene good the food is wonderful and the cooking classes have inspired me.
Thank you to all vaidyagrama.
 If you are thinking of coming here do so it is most authentic Ayurveda experience you will receive.
Om Shanti Om Shanti
May God's grace be with you always thanks again 
Love 
Felicity Potter
Australia


September  14 2015
By the grace of Allah ..First I pray for this vaidyagrama a long life .When I came to know about Vaidyagrama I thought ?. but it was a surprise for me here .
The  doctors are excellent , Therapist are fabulous and the the staff are same.  Always smiling ...the treatment was very good because of you all. The treatment medicine and other needy things were on time .
I thank you all from bottom of my heart. Pray for each and every body a fine and healthy life. Thank god for giving me opportunity to stay here and have a wonderful treatment. 
I feel homely .Very sad to leave this place .I will talk this experience to all my collegues. Hope everybody get well soon.
Thanks a lot and once again
With love 
Zoeb Nooruddin
Mumbai


September 14 2015
Please never change the way you smile.
I will tell everybody about this place about all of you for sure.
I will come back soon I'm going to keep this experience in my heart forever.
Thank you very much to everybody was to take care of me!!!
Warm regards for all of u.
I am sad to leave Vaidyagrama.
Sonia Jimenez Molina
Spain


September 14  2015
I leave with mixed feelings I am looking forward to see my family but sad to leave the Vaidyagrama family.
I will be back to experience a wonderful heaven again.
My first experience and I am completely in awe of the richness depth natural way of complete holistic healing.
I feel nourished in body mind and spirit.
Thank you all and everyone at Vaidyagrama for reminding me to return to the basics.
To my Doctors, Therapist, kitchen staff, smiley gardeners, my gratitude and best wishes.
May this Abode of ayurveda be blessed and its essence of plenty always is preserved.
Few suggestion...
  -More light in the rooms please.
  -small hands soap in the toilet (chargeable) is important for hygienic reason.
  -Being informed of treatment time would be going on long way in relaxing or resting instead of wondering when the treatment will be.
Gulzar Karmali
Mumbai.


September 11 2015
Leaving after 14 days full of energy and your body.
Thanks a lot to Vaidyagrama and Dr. Ramadas and Dr. Aruna for the extreme care.
Convey my thanks to the entire Therapists and all other staff who given food on time.
See you again in the next year.
Renjith A Aravind
Tripur.
September  07 2015
It was a wonderful experience staying at Vaidyagrama. Here all the doctors and the staff members are excellent. The doctors with whom I have interacted the most are; Dr.Harikrishnan, a perfect gentle man, has thorough knowledge of his field and takes personal care of all his patients, as adorable person!! Dr.Arundhathi :- is such a sweet heart! Extremely knowledgeable and intelligent, takes gentle personal care and gives a feeling of a family member! Dr.Om :- I have never seen a person more active than him, all the time involved in Vaidyagrama’s all the activities, running about and ready to help everyone. I did not get opportunity to interact with other doctors much, but know that they are all highly qualified, experienced and capable.
All the therapists, who treated me are well trained and take very good care. They are all well mannered and soft spoken.
All of them in this lush green environment with morning and evening prayers have made this place so fabulous and awesome that I feel like coming here again and again. God bless all the doctors and the staff members with all my best wishes.
Meera Mathur
Jaipur India


September  07 2015
Sarve Bhavanthu sukhina!
Subrat and Family
Bangalore India


September 06 2015
Whenever you would like to experience Compassion and empathy, come to Vaidyagrama.
Thank you so much
Lothar
Germany


 September 06 2015
Thank you so much to the doctors, therapists and all of the staffs who make Vaidyagrama such a special place. This is my first visit to India and my first Ayurveda experience and I feel Privileged to have had where experiences at Vaidyagrama. I will always remember my time here with great kindness and hope to return some day.
Best wishes to all
Lee
Australia
September 5 2015
Blessings to you all each and everyone.
Leaving after 21 days, my second visit to your healing village.
Feeling great quite the journey learning to expect the unexpected.
My every need was looked after and the solitude was earned.
All the best
Michael
New Zealand


September 5 2015
“Om tat sat om”
All glory to Lord Sri Dhanvantari
“Om Namo Narayana”
I was delighted to stay here in the divine abode of Lord Dhanvantari Vaidyagrama.
It's more than an Ashram atmosphere rather than an Ayurvedic set up.
The food quality is excellent and so also the treatment procedures.
I was very much delighted to participate in the agnihotra and holy chanting of Lord Vishnu Sahasranama in the morning and Sri Lalitha Sahasranama in the evening I got good rest here.
Real India lives in villages I was so happy to see so many patients from different part of the globe.
I wish all success of “ Vaidyagrama “and pray to the almighty Lord to bestow all good health, long life, peace, prosperity and illumination to one and all here.
“Om tat sat”
Sri Brahmanishtanda
Delhi


September 3 2015
My first ever Ayurvedic experience very impressive full of intrigue and awe!
I'm not sure how to describe Vaidyagrama.
It's definitely not a resort an Ayurveda resort  and does not feel like Hospital either.
Although my stay here is relatively short I felt like I know Dr.Ramadas for a long time he's way more than just a doctor.
I would admit it's not easy it's intense and request discipline but at the same time very enjoyable.
Rice porridge attempted to open my inner taste buds and Ghee allowed me to reach a new tolerance level that I did not know what was there. Then again all is well that ends well.
Thank you for everything.
The best chance I got to spend time with myself without any other Strings Attached.
Ashih Shah
USA.


September 3 2015
I have been following Ayurveda for 7 years plus and have visited a few Ayurveda hospitals and done Ayurvedic massage in the past.
But Vaidyagrama is far superior, It is the best for the most Superior Ayurveda Centre for anyone seeking healing and Wellness.
The doctors are all magnificent they are more than the doctors.
The doctors here are real Scholars stepped in ancient scriptures on knowledge.
The Therapists are professional strong and yet gentle the staff the cooks whom I never met, the gardeners, cleaners and house keeping all work in perfect harmony to made by the Vaidyagrama special place that it is.
I give thanks to Lord Shiva for bringing me here to experience a divine around me at Vaidyagrama. The morning and evening prayers are as important and necessary is other healing journey.
So I was happy to go for prayers this was my first visit but I know that I will come back again and again
“sarvey bhavantu sukhinah “
Thank you all for creating this beautiful place called Vaidyagrama
“Om Namah Shivaya.”
Viva Kermani
Bangalore.
September  02 2015
Dear Dr.Haritha and Dr.Harikrishnan and all the friendly staff
It was so glad to be here in Vaidyagrama healing village. The place is truly the best.iam really much more relaxed and healthy.
This place is so beautiful with very good food often and always friendly people and doctors.
I felt so comfortable,
But the most important point for me - that the doctors give us an example for living
I like also the prayers morning and evening and the very interesting satsung. Maybe I came back next year and another point is paradigm shift. I am impressed and this is an inspiration for me.
Bettina
Germany
October 31 2015
I came here on the recommendation of a friend. Wanted to run on the first day and now when it is time to leave, I don’t want to go. Thank you – the doctors, therapists all for nurturing me when I needed it the most. I feel truly blessed to have found you and like a homing pigeon promise to return.
Jyoti Singh Visvanath
New Delhi India
October 30 2015
I am Vilas Kulkarni, who came here from October 18th to October 31st 2015 for couple of issues.
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here living a simple life, close to nature and get most authentic Ayurveda treatment. I like the discipline hard and tried to follow all the Recommendation of doctors which are good for healing.
Having a lot of busy life in USA for job family, swadhyay activities. I found this break very useful for giving attention to myself.
I also used this time to do the spiritual  reading of dyaneshwari and Bhagavad Gita which enhanced peace within me.
The doctors and all the staff are wonderful. The Garden, trees maintained around are also very beautiful and keeps right atmosphere for healing.
The satsang or information sessions were very useful and I am sure, we can use them to change our lifestyle to make it better as per Ayurveda recommendation.
The prayers Puja, go Puja and recitals of Slokas maintained Pious Atmosphere. In USA I would have never attended so many Poojas in several years. The doctors are the pujaris is which is so good thing. One suggestion I can give to make the atmosphere better is to add thought Oriented spiritual sessions during Satsang maybe once or twice a week. A topic from Bhagavad Gita will be good. I am leaving tomorrow but hope to come back again.
Vilas Kulkarni
USA
October  28 2015
This is my first time here and my whole family has been here. My parents enjoyed the stay and treatments and the relaxation given at Vaidyagrama. Shall be here again very shortly. Hats off to Dr.Ramkumar, Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Omprakash and the rest of the team. A commendable effort and job. Results are going to be phenomenal. However my only suggestion is to improve the cleanliness in the treatment room needs jet pressure cleaning everyday. Excellent Work by Biju and vinod.
All the best !!!
Rajkumar Chellamuthu
Trichy India
October  26 2015
It is hard to put in words that what an extraordinary place vaidyagrama is. Healing at so many levels. 
From the admirable concept and vision, to create a self sustaining, eco friendly value based oasis. To the caring execution, a huge congratulation and and even bigger thank you to all the doctors, therapists and other staff who visibly  put in a lot of effort into making the stay here as good as it can be.(Except the  ghee treatment)
Dr Ramanandan, Dr sajna thank you for looking after me
Radhika you have been absolutely wonderful
Dr.Ramadas I am taking your wonderful voice with me on my phone hope you don't mind
Dr.Om your enthusiasm and attitude is just so refreshing. 
Dr.Ramkumar you seem to always have  right things to say thank you for sharing your wisdom - a true inspiration. 
Aparna, Hakeem, Rema and oh sweet Cleaning ladies and gardeners, Kitchen staff for providing this wonderful food. And everyone else whom I'm unable to name thank you .
I actually love the place it has affected my body and even more importantly my mind and soul and for all that I am extremely grateful.
Namaste 
Aga Maria 
Poland


October 24 2015
It is my first experience in ayurvedic healing and I am glad I came .
After reading Prasad, Sandee, Christians feedback I'm not sure what to add as they have said it all.
Vaidyagrama has startling clarity, vision, zeal and passion in execution, love and affection in its caring ways and the ability to create bonhomie amongst patients... All in all the ideal healing ecosphere.
Thank you the doctors Therapists pantry staff thank you for all your zeal dedication devotion and patience. I am quite sure Vaidyagrama will continue to Play A long role in my life ..
now my boss will say a few words..
This is my second time here and I know it is just the beginning I intend to be here as many times as possible.
This feels like my second home.
Thank you all for all this unique experience 
Mita VenkataRaman and  Venkatraman
Chennai, India


October 22 2015
Returning to Vaidyagrama after nearly 3 years felt like coming home. I felt such a deep sense of relief to be back in this amazing healing environment. Able to relax completely. Let go and trust the process and to just be.
Many thanks to the incredible team of Doctors, therapists and support workers whose boundless patience and inner joy make everything possible. Much gratitude to the vision of the healing village nested within the landscape and to the landscape, birds and animals. That keeps me grounded on my journey.
Having arrived with 7 kg of hand luggage and I am leaving with a lot more than just the take home medicines – very happy memories once again a laughter light and rekindled again ready to go with the flow....
With much love and gratitude
Christine
Sydney Australia
October 21 2015
Om Namah Shivaya to Vaidyagrama healing village
Truthfully the words cannot put justice to the experience of true complete healing and caring that the entire staff gives to its patients here.
I arrived here eagerly anticipating a certain degree of transformation and I am leaving here with much more than I ever could have expected change healing and transformation happened on many levels often without My awareness.
I will be leaving here with not just a body on its path to further healing but also a calmer, clearer mind and a heart filled with peace and joy.
The doctors are overwhelmingly attentive and caring to the needs of the patients and the staff of supportive on every level.
I was very moved by the prayers of Dr. Ramadas, the enthusiasm of Dr.Om Prakash, the tenderness of Dr. Harikumar, the love of Dr .Aruna and the great ability of communication by Dr.Ramkumar.
I am deeply grateful to all with love
Sandee sprang
Australia
October 20 2015
This is our first Ayurvedic treatment. We enjoyed the stay, place and treatment and the harmless food. We will try our best to follow the same kind of food at home which will help to keep us healthy. We both reduced 3 ½ kg each weight in our stay. This vaidyagrama is well kept, well maintained and everything done in time. Doctors are very kind and knowledgable. Therapists done excellent work. We had good and enough rest. Thanks to this organisation.
With best wishes
AM .Chellamuthu and S. Nirmala
Trichy, India
  
October 18  2015
What a fabulous gift to receive on my 45th birthday - health and abundant love!
Thank you to the entire team at Vaidyagrama!
My 1 week stay was made particularly special and endearing by the sweet and lovely shyni and sameera;  Two sweet housekeeping ladies who made sure our room is cleaned and fresh every day. Thank you ladies for your loving devotions.
Thank you to the team of doctors as well. Thank you Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Arundhathi, Dr.Anjali and the Omni present Dr.Omprakash. thank you for making this healing journey so interesting, engaging and full of laughter.
Kudos to all the founding doctors for your vision and tenacity in creating this special healing and nurturing space. You have touched many lives and no doubt will continue to do so, both locally and internationally. The very best wishes to your endeavour.
PS: thank you hakeem for taking care of all our needs and wants!
And Dr.Ramadas thank you for your loving kindness. Love your morning prayer sessions.
Affectionately yours
Sandra kong
Singapore
October 18 2015
I love this place people and love that I experience from everyone.
It started for me with Geetha Mohandas, Aparna and Dr. Harikumar from day one and was continuously reinforced by my introduction with people like Kavitha, Tony, lalu prasad to Dr. Ramkumar, Rekha, Mr Hakeem, Dr Aruna. I cannot leave out anybody. It is a special place and you have created a family here I feel great and feel that I will be back again and again.
My special thanks to Dr. Ramadas. I am deeply moved by his thoughts and prayers.
With lots of love and regards
Prasad Kaipa
USA


October 15 2015
We are coming here for the first time we first visited vaidyagrama for consultation and to know the details about the treatment procedure and we met Dr.Ramadas and we were completely satisfied with consultation session and also the ambience here.
Later on when we started the session each and everyday we could feel changes physically and mentally.
The treatment procedure followed here is excellent. We had a very pleasant experience here. We loved the environment of Vaidyagrama. We would like to thank all the doctors especially Dr.Ramkumar for creating such a beautiful ayurvedic healing centre. We would like to give special thanks to Dr.Ramadas and Dr.Aruna to take care of us. We also like to thank all the inmates especially therapists of Vaidyagrama family.
We will surely visit again to enjoy this beautiful experience.
Ajitha subhash
Coimbatore, India


October 06 2015
Thank you everyone at Vaidyagrama.
It was a wonderful experience staying here for me. I am feeling much better and calm.
The treatment here was very good and am healed completely.
The therapists did a good job.
Very pleasant memories and the garden area is maintained very well. found all staff are courteous and pleasant and friendly.
A special thanks to Dr.RAMADAS and Dr.Harikumar.
Thank you once again and see you soon.
Joseph chandy
Coimbatore, India
October 06 2015
Vaidyagrama is an excellent place for healing and convalescence. Our sincere thanks to Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Omprakash, Dr.Arundhathi, Dr.Anjali and all other staff of Vaidyagrama. All of them were very supportive and caring. The treatment was Excellent. Dr.Harikrishnan is a very knowledgeable and excellent person. He does miracles. We are grateful to him.
Our experience at Vaidyagrama was wonderful. We all are feeling very fresh and relaxed.
Good bye. Our blessings to all.
R.A.Prasad (Retd.IAS) and Family
Lucknow, India


October 06 2015
Dear all,
Words cannot express how grateful I am to the doctors, therapists and every one at Vaidyagrama. I sincerely appreciate the support love and caring given by Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Om, Dr.Arundhathi, Dr.Anjali, shyni, Sameera, Sreelakshmi and all other staffs. I am able to see the world in a much better perceptive than before. I am going with hope and Masha Allah will definitely come back for next set of treatments.
My stay at Vaidyagrama was wonderful and inspiring.
Thank you so much every one.
May Allah grant you success in your endeavours.
With Warm regards
Athifa Ali
Maldives.


October 5 2015
Aloha!
I am walking away from here a new man! I have most definitely been through a major transformational life changing event. Of that I am sure. I came over here in pretty bad shape. I had lived on the cutting edge and the bleeding edge, and then I was on the going nowhere fast edge..... I have a lifelong pattern of too much pitta and it was here that I got to have a long hard look at it. The staff here at Vaidyagrama patiently stood by me as I thrashed about in my Pitta/Vata imbalalances. I really love all of them. Dr.Harikrishnan was like the captain of the ship and he set a steady, patient loving course for me, Which I did not always like, but he was confident that it would work. I have my own style of doing things, but obviously it was not working so well or else I wouldn’t be here in the first place! SO I allowed myself to trust in his wisdom and experience. Dr.Arundhathi totally supported me when I was feeling down, her bubbly enthusiasm and positivity lifted my spirit and got me keep going ahead.  Her beautiful sweet partner Dr.Anjali always beamed love and support towards me also. Then of course there is the all-pervasive Dr.Om who greeted me at the door when I arrived and always everywhere doing everything at all times, with such a warm uplifting attitude  and I love his baby girl! He also supported me a few times when I was having difficulties and showed true kindness and compassion to me for which I amm very grateful.
Dr.Ramadas is truly inspirational and I felt the healing vibes from him when we chanted the morning  prayers. May his vision for Vaidyagrama flourish and be granted every success!
When I think about what my treatment was here, it was mostly getting saturated with medicated ghee. This somehow purified me and calmed my pitta and vata so that now I can just get on with my life with a new enthusiasm. So I am very thankful to all the cows that gave their milk, which did its magic for me. I needed a place like vaidyagrama to just rest and do almost nothing, but sometimes doing nothing is actually doing a lot!
A few things that would improve Vaidyagrama:
Fix up the library, get more books, make them easiest to get, the books I had helped to distract me during the long hours of sitting around.
Buy some towels. IT can’t be too expensive to get some decent towels, even if they are very thin, the clothes you have don’t dry anything off, especially wet-oily hair.
Make some place where we can get outside and look at the view, the sky, the surroundings. I felt too enclosed here and disoriented.
A little more variety in the diet would be helpful, more kinds of vegetables, you can sprinkle a little fresh or dried moringa for powerful nutrition and for color. You must grow more moringa trees if you don’t have enough yet! A little more fresh fruits please.
More satsangs about certain topics of Ayurveda, diet, doshas etc.
No cell phones in treatment rooms!


November 30 2015
A big thank you to Vaidyagrama family. Special mention to Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Arundhathi, Dr.Om Prakash.
Vaidyagrama has been a good experience.
We appreciated the support through our treatment the tranquillity and peace was much needed.
Yumna and saba
Bombay
November 29 2015
Dear Vaidyagrama family
Many thanks to Dr. Ramkumar, Dr. Ramadas, Dr. Harikumar, Aparna, Dr. Aruna, Dr. Om, Baby, Devaki, Sashi, Pradeep, Dr Arundhathi, Geetha, Hakeem, Keerthi and  the whole tribe for creating such a nourishing environment for healing the body, mind and spirit. I leave with much gratitude for all the love, care and wisdom that I have received.
While I have appreciated so much, what I have found the most inspirational is how punarnava ayurveda and Vaidyagrama are manifesting so many of Gandhi's principles (trusteeship etc).
I look forward to continuing to see village evolve in solidarity with every community and members soul.
What a beautiful and humbling experience.
I feel really privileged to take part
with love peace and light.
Elisabeth Abeson
USA
November 29 2015
All too short a stay in this tranquil spot. The support and guidance provided by the staff made the stay useful and improving and hopefully has put me on to strong healing pathway. The trust and all its enterprises, desire to create a balanced healing lifestyle are inspirational. So much of the west expect for this temple structure.
Thank you! All too short! I hope to return soon!
Christian Jervis Read
UK
 November 28 2015
After a 21 day stay at the beautiful vaidyagrama, the challenge (the first challenge returning home) is to summon up the words in a still and calm mind to do it justice. Jason and myself arrived exhausted, overworked and grapling with a combination of depression, anxiety and emotional trauma. Body, mind and spirit was crying out for Help and as tempting as it was to hide away on a holiday or some tropical island drinking cocktails. We both felt profoundly this was where we needed to be. 
Not to say there weren’t many moments during treatment with tropical island with cocktail calling run away but we knew that this would be a band aid fix. As supposed to healing, life changing experience 
Jason and I had an experience of Ayurveda having been practising diet and lifestyle in Australia from which our ayurvedic practioners and friends highly recommended Vaidyagrama. But all the preparations in the world wouldn’t have prepared us for what was so much more than we could have imagined. The level of care and support even in most emotional challenging times. We knew we were 100% supported so we knew we will get through it. As someone was there always to catch you.
We will miss you  so much beautiful staff from Therapist to gardeners, housekeeping,  the smell of  fresh red Earth,  Dr ramdas laugh and morning prayers, (have level started the day so centre and clear) scholar mind soaked up the Satsang by Dr Ramkumar Dr Ramdas, Dr. Om The Spiritual and ayurvedic teachings were just extra ordinary. Breakfast dishes and ginger tea, our beautiful fellow patients, the positivity, the compassion that is just a way of life at Vaidyagrama .
Noisy CAT (meow meow) satvik singing along with community dinner. The gift of Chatting and prayer. Dr. sajna and positive Outlook helping reframe and in the way we look at the world .and even morning beans for breakfast.
Thank you Dr.Ramdas, Dr Sajna, Dr.Aruna, Aparna, our wonderful Therapist beautiful housekeeping, garden and Kitchen staff. Thank you all
Vaidyagrama is an inspiration from its beginning now and long it may grow. Our western world of business disconnect would learn much from vaiduagrama. Testimonial to learn healing power of love and community.
Lots of love
Emma and Jason
Brisbane Australia
November 27 2015
A big thank you to all the staff for making this a wonderful stay. A special thanks to everyone for taking such good care of wife heather.
Roland De Sauza
Canada
November 26 2015
Thank you to the staff at Vaidyagrama for taking such good care of me through such an uncomfortable time. I felt very well cared for by all the doctors and staff a lot of love and awareness... This centre is an amazing example of community sustainability healing charity and integration. Thank you all for creating this vision and new model for living.
Thank you for providing me with a beautiful healthy space for me to cleanse and heal in.
Thank you for all your guidance and wisdom attention and love
Karen Mochizuti
Hawaii
November 26 2015
 I shall return! This is one of the best places, in the whole wide world!
Thank you all –
Love
Heather De Sauza
Canada
November 26  2015
Today is my last day of a 29-Day journey through an emotional and physical Rollercoaster ride. I have come here as a tired and negative thinking (not always but often) person and today I feel so energized, full of positive thoughts when I look towards future. I am ready to leave this beautiful and quiet place to go out and experience the world again.
Vaidyagrama has become a home to me. I felt comfortable and taken care of from the first e-mail I have sent to you.
I have met here so many Big-hearted, compassionate, inspiring and loving people, to me, they have become friends to me and block-7 was the place to be!! I enjoyed such a wonderful time here, thanks to each and everyone (Doctors, cleaner, therapists, patients, volunteers and everyone else I had Contact with) I feel blessed to leave this place today as a “New woman” “I will go with the flow” (Dr.Om saying)
Take care and see you soon
Amanda
Switzerland
November 27 2015
Thanks to all the doctors, therapists and support staff at Vaidyagrama for making my stay so memorable.
It has not always been easy going without tea, coffee and sweets for 21 days.
But the end result makes it all worthwhile!
I met so many interesting intelligent people among the guest, with all having a common goal of making a change to their hectic lives in a positive way.
Vaidyagrama has been a blessing in disguise for me
I leave with very positive memories.
Peter Montague
Canada
November 26 2015
Thank you so much for a complete healing experience-on all levels physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
The treatment plan by the doctor zeroed in on all my needs and designed effective measure to resolve my issues.
The doctors provide a loving caring and most compassionate team approach.
All is co ordinated and delivered in an efficient and gentle way by very supportive and well trained staff.
The medicine always delivered with gracious, the food always on time.
The food amazingly creative with limited ingredients delicious and easily digestible.
When first arriving at 75yrs and thought and was beyond hope but as I leave after 29 nights there is a new outlook renewed strength and feeling very blessed to have found Vaidyagrama.
Love and blessings to one and all
Joseph Arancio
USA
November 24 2015
Thank you for welcoming me to your wonderful community.
Vaidyagrama is a tranquil, timeless place the moment I arrived.
I knew this place was going to be a special.
The team here is kind generous and warm.
I was pleasantly surprised how quickly in at just a few days to felt cleaner, more energetic and purposeful.
Keep up the Noble work you do have.
lots of love
Thomas savundranayagan
Canada
November 15 2015
Thank you for providing a home for me to rest and heal for the past two and half weeks. I arrived injured, heavy and confused. And I am leaving feeling rested mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. And I feel lighter. Happy to have made some good friends with the doctors, patients,
Therapists, workers, trees and spirits of Vaidyagrama. Thank you and keep it real.


November 15 2015
Let me admit that this is the first time ever I have stayed for so long in a new place amongst stranger and amidst foreigners.
Having say that no a single day did I feel that way. I had come here with an open mind and to get away from hustle and bustle of a busy city life and to be on my own.
The experiences here have been fascinating from the stay, to the treatment, to the food, to the prayers, the satsangs, the staffs, the doctors. I can’t find a flow in anything.
On the contrary I learn how our sedentary life style impact pour body and the importance of living a disciplined life.
By one recommendation would be that if possible you should give all guests a gate to practical ayurveda as a take away.
None of us can give up our jobs and life style to be in a place where we can follow ayurvedic practice, so how can we ensure we live a healthy life style. The guide could include a list vegetables, fruits, pulses, lentils, grains etc we should and should not consume, Simple guide to a daily routine,
Some recipes of Satvik food and some simple exercise and basics of ayurveda. I am sure guest will be willing to buy it also.
 I have experienced a different world here and made some wonderful people too.


I am back in December if there is a room available and I am sure will trouble people with my experiences here for next one month latest. Thank you.
Would like to specially mention Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Arundhathi Therapist Sreelakshmi Maheswari lakshmi and sumathi and cleaning staff Devi. It is because of all of them that my stay here never made me miss home.
I really enjoyed the satsang by Dr.Ramkumar and Dr.Ramadas. So much to learn from them.
The morning and evening prayers gave immense peace to my soul. Thanks to the doctors for that.
I must mention Aparna sarma as if It was not for her I would not have come here. She is the best person one could have to interact with guest first hand.
I don’t know the team that cook food for us, but special thanks to them, as I enjoyed every meal every day. May be a recommendation here, it would be good if the main cereal is served to 3/4th the quantity. I have a principle not to waste food so sometimes end up eating more than I can.
Regards and best wishes
Nandhini Mehta
Chennai.
November 16 2015
Hare Krishna
What to say about Vaidyagrama
Such a wonderful place. Thank you to everyone gardeners, cleaners, cooks, maintenance, therapists, managers and of course doctors.
I have loved the quiet and the trees full of bird song. The mysterious weather mountain glimpsed in the distance!
Love my room-comfortable beds, clean sheets, nice colourful curtains and throws plenty of space.
I Love the gardeners-the trees and flowers enough flowers for my thanking to have plenty of daily offerings.
The treatment has been brilliant enjoyable mostly and hugely beneficial.
Sindhu and mythili looked after me very well.
I love the kashayam and the food in delicious.
I arrived exhausted, burnt and stressed and physically stiff and am leaving tomorrow refreshed, relaxed much more in touch with myself and extremely inspired -so heartfelt.
Thank you to Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikumar and Dr.Aruna for the treatment and Dr
Ramkumar for very stimulating satsang.
Also I Love punarnava and the caring community initiatives well done
Radhe Radhe
You are making the world a better place.
Thank you
Huge love and respect to you all
Pip Waller
UK
November 11 2015
By the grace of Allah first I pray for this vaidyagrama a long life. The location and settings of vaidyagrama is extremely well done. 
The doctors and the various other staff are very efficient in dispensing their valued services especially the various treatments which were provided. I thank all of the staff especially Dr. Ramdas, Dr.Sajna and Dr.Hari for their tireless efforts and will definitely recommend this vaidyagrama to my peers.
Suggestion: 1. Provision of hot water in bathroom.
2. Availability of reading material such as English newspapers and magazines.
Taiyebali
Mumbai.
November 9 2015
Many thanks to everyone at Vaidyagrama. The purity and sanctity maintained here in all levels by everyone is special healing power. 
The doctors are amazing and initiative not to mention most compassionate and cheerful, the Therapist dedicated and do the work with feeling, and the support staff is general and cheerful. Vaidyagrama has recreated perfectly the age of wisdom of Live and longevity in a modern context. Thank you and all power to this institution.
Seema shrinidhi
Andrapradesh
November 8 2015
We are going back to Mumbai after one month of treatment is fine. We would give 10 out of ten for


1. Believing in god more
2. Dedication to their job – doctors, staff
3. Cleanliness
4. Prompt service – without hoping for money
Doctors are very good. Specially Om Dr. and harikrishnan who are always there to help us. And
Dr.Anjali and arundhathi dr also are there to help us and guide.
Here staff is also very good and good service was there. I am very happy for treatment you have done. Thank you all doctors.
Sundar and Sangeetha Gulabani
Mumbai
November 7 2015
Once again my experience at Vaidyagrama has been absolutely wonderful!
This is the first time that I have come alone and stayed without a companion in my room and this has been my best stay.
Being alone gave me a lot of time to introspect and work things out in my own min.
Every single member of staff here is warm, welcoming, works with smile and gives of themselves willingly and openly.
Each of the doctors has a special gift that they impart to their patients unstintingly and with a caring and understanding of each person's needs.
The environment created is not just one of healing but also one of humility, compassion warmth love and concern for each individual.
I shall go back home knowing that I will be coming back again for rejuvenation on good health for myself to spend time with all the wonderful people here.
Thank you each and every one of you for making my stay happy comfortable and healthy.
May the years ahead bring you an abundance of all things good
Lots of love 
Tarifa Barma
Mumbai
November 5 2015
Hello all
Thank you very much to provide this great kindly service.
Each and everything on the base of Ayurveda.
Here I learnt basic things we need to take care in our life and knowledge about the food.
Dr Ramkumar has a great knowledge about all of the things.
My mother likes everything here specially morning and evening prayers on Thursday night group dinner.
Once again thank you very much to all doctors specially Dr. Ramadas, Dr.Aruna and staff especially Lalu Prasad treatment, he is doing treatment completely on Bhakti base which is heart touching.
With lots of love
Sanjay Patel and sharada Ben
USA
November 4 2015
As I prepare to leave this Extraordinary Place after 3 ½ weeks with you. My heart is full of love and emotion.
This impact you all have in every one here is life changing. The care, extreme concern and the commitment to all of us and the authenticity of your Ayurveda is wonderful and heart warming.
Not necessary to name every one truthfully, from the doctors to all the gardeners as culture of care is prevalent throughout and it is very special.
And your community goals and the elderly, the children and sustainable living just make your agenda even more meaningful.
I was here to deal with a medical problem yet leave with so much more feel part of community , honour to have experienced.
This time here with all of you and know that I am in a better place as a result.
With love and gratitude
Neil Jacobs
Singapore
November 4 2015
Thank you for everything.
Everyone was so kind and gentle, felt like a village.
I learned a lot. Learned about Nature health, digestion, ghee, foot.
With love and gratitude 
your servant 
Nihar 
USA
November 4 2015
Dear all
Thank you for your hospitality kindness patience and devotion to making my short stay memorable and physically mentally, emotionally, rewarding.
The minute you walk through the doors you feel yourself unwinding I love so much the integration of natural building aspects of permaculture and the reduce reuse recycle concept and all of this amazing things before you even start with the treatments.
The amazing background energy of Vaidyagrama sets the scene for Holistic healing before you even begin treatment the doctors are amazingly knowledgeable, the individual care is beautiful and the Therapist healing touch is incredible of course, a huge thank you to the many other staff I never met who keep the place running and the stay so pleasant.
I love every concept I have encouraged here environmental, physical, spritual, charitable etc.
I will definitely be back in future for a more protracted stay...
With much love and many thanks
Aisling Digges
Australia
November 4 2015
What a place!
I came here with no expectation and I leave with many delightful and wonderful results with inside and out.
I love the concept idea, people, and design of living arrangements the progressive yet ancient thinking.
All leading to a very interesting relaxing and inspiring stay I hope Vaidyagrama and its side Ales expand and incorporate more people and help them their daily lives.
Although my stay was short I plan on returning another day to take full advantage of vaidyagrama.
Thanks to you all.
Ram Krishnan
Australia.
November 1 2015
I came looking for a place
To simply be
To re- interact pieces of myself
Reconstitute my wholeness
To meet myself again
So I could find those around me
And come back to joy
To calm the Storms that rage
To quell my inner fire
To listen notice feel rest
To open closed spaces
Releasing all that is trapped deep in their mine.
Mind and body initially revolted 
my palate to new potion
My soul to a strange devotion
The Storm grew fierce
my resolve weakened
Conflicted, I prepared to leave
But you said
Stay trust surrender!
And so I did
To re align
Body, Heart, soul and mind
Nourished by all those around me
The humble wisdom of the doctors
The skilled hards of the therapists
Nurturing energy a bound
Nature, stillness healing touch
Bitter potions simple food prayer
Enlightening satsang
Unexpected meaningful connection
Their comfort so sweet
And the in between space of solitude
And quiet contemplation
My journey still long 
The path ahead uncertain
My transition
Like the point of stillness between my In breath and out breath
Like the timing point of the seasons As they unfurl effortlessly
Majestically according to their Timeless ordered chapters
But now I prepare to leave 
With an expanding consciousness
A settling stillness
With gratitude for the knowledge So generous shared
My will resolved
To meet tomorrow
With clarity
Love gratitude
Trust
With an open mind
And as open heart
Thank you everyone for your compassion, generosity and loving kindness.
May once good and beautiful things come your way
Go well! go well!
Love blessing
Ayesha sabat
London.


December 31 2015
On the last day of 2015, I reflect on my 15 day stay at Vaidyagrama—how I cannot ever remember having the opportunity to be so taken care of and so loved in my life ever before.
It is a deeply nurturing experience here and allows for a compete letting go—emotional, physical and spiritual, allowing  for a deep healing to take place.
Dr. Ramadas inspires confidence by the way he seems to intuit emotional blockages and problems and subtly release them with lightness, humour and affection.
We really have so much rich understanding to learn from Ayurveda, India and their traditional customs.
 But what is more remarkable is the vision of Vaidyagrama which was perceived, thought through and effectuated and which is now in full flourish with so many auspicious blessings from some of India’s greatest Rishis, who seem to somehow come together to permeate the vision and the day to day running of Vaidyagrama.
Good luck to all your wonderful karma yoga and may grace and blessings continue to fall on your endeavours.
Shanthi
Charlotta Martinus
 UK


December 31 2015
I was new to this, I am still new to this—still digesting, as you do in Ayurveda!! Many images come to mind as I leave—such as the smile on the face of Dr. Ramadas as he turned towards me in the doorway of the therapy room, basti syringe raised, for all the world like an Ayurveda James Bond come to battle the toxic colon! Or the gentle, reassuring “Excuse me!” as food or medicine arrived, again the smiles, the peacefulness of the therapists—and the slow, green morning punctuated by bird calls and the cat calls as they negotiate their way around the blocks—so much to digest!
Early on, in Satsang, it was mentioned that this place slows you down—to bring life to a gentle meditative pause—to give space to restore balance. It does that, and we have been able to make a special experience of it sharing the process, starting the journey. I haven’t got to that balance yet—and I dare say I won’t—but the direction is clear to me now and for that I thank all at Vaidyagrama as all the community contributes, even those of us who are but fleeting members of it. A heartfelt thanks to you for this green blossoming peace.
Nick Kearney
UK
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA


December 31 2015
This is my third visit to Vaidyagrama and it feels like it has almost become a part of my life, an integral part. I look forward to my visit now as after every visit I feel like a new person. Although I haven’t yet made friends with the lovely and wholesome “Kanji” and still look for the little jaggery,  my acceptance of everything around me grows with every passing year. I mostly miss the calm and quiet spaces. The prayer! The birds chirping and occasional visit of the four-legged furry friends out on the balcony. Needless to say, I am eternally grateful to the entire team of doctors, with a very special thanks to Dr. Hari Krishnan, Dr. Om (who still remains omnipresent in every space of Vaidyagrama), Dr. Arundhathi, Dr. Anjali, and Dr. Aruna, and of course my therapists who have magic in their fingers—especially Lakshmi and Indu and many more who lent a helping hand. My thanks to all the members of admin, the cooks, the gardeners and cleaners who make this space wonderful. And hearty thanks to Dr. Ram Kumar whose Satsangs are thoroughly enjoyable, and help one never stop learning. Thanks to all, until next year, I hope!
Navnita Bhegar
Delhi


December 31 2015
This was my second Panchakarma at Vaidyagrama, and without suggesting in any which way that my visit last year was anything other than wonderfully nurturing, this time was different. This time, I truly fell in love with the place, the staff, and the ambitiously inspiring project of Punarnava.
Every little aspect of one’s stay, the treatment, the layout of the buildings, the organisation of all  by the staff has been thought  through with great care and attention to detail. All of this comes together to make one, as a patient, feel intensely cared about and loved. I think this was the real difference this year—I was much more receptive to the love that comes in every aspect of Vaidyagrama.
This morning we watched Dr. Ramadas give bath, dress and feed Lord Dhanvantari at the temple, which seems to encapsulate the tenderness and love which is at the heart of the Punarnava Project, a symbol of the optimal relationship of caring and being cared for that constitutes harmony or balance.
It feels like a great privilege to have had the opportunity to be a patient here. I am so grateful to have found Vaidyagrama and look forward to many years returning here as a patient, guest, friend, and hopefully one day, a contributor.
Thank you to everyone!
Serife Dervish
London
                                                                                                                               
December 28 2015
What can be said...
Nothing can be said.
Osho says, “See life as a river, moving through time...”
Until the river brings me back to Vaidyagrama...my best to you all.
Namaste...
Suraj Mcnamara
USA/India
Love and light!


December 28 2015
All-hearted thank you for this wonderful experience at Vaidyagrama. It has been an amazing two and a half week experience, starting with the conference and ending with planting a tree here in Vaidyagrama. I feel loved, nurtured and content. Thank you doctors, therapists, cooks and all the other staff involved...
I will pray to come back!
Margarita Taglia
London


December 27  2015
Vaidyagrama is a true oasis in the midst of a busy and pollution-full world. It must be given the Lord’s blessings that Vaidyagrama has been able to thrive within a few years. Looking at the greenery around and beautiful constructions, you can hardly believe that several years ago this place was barren soil. A superb job has been done to transform such “desert” into an Ayurveda healing village for the benefits of people.
I am amazed at how thoughtful and effectively Vaidyagrama Village is organized by units. Patients undergo treatments in the same block and they don’t have to walk to their rooms in the open air after the treatments. Meals are also served in their rooms, and they don’t have to line up in the diet centre. Obviously, a lot of thought had been put in creating the village to make it serve the mission of helping people restore their health. I’m extending my gratitude to all of the Vaidyagrama staff, and my deepest appreciation to Dr. HariKrishnan and his team for taking me as their patient, for being my listeners and tolerating all of my silly complaints. I am grateful to my therapist, Jameela, for her kindness and love. Thanks Aparna for responding to all of my emails and for providing this great accommodation. I hope to come back next year, if you accept me again. Next time will come for Panchakarma (21 days)!
With love and wishes for continuous God’s blessings to you all.
Larisa Tazmin
New York, USA


December 27 2015
During our short stay at Vaidyagrama, we felt the
·      tranquillity and kindness of staff
·      kindness and devotion of doctors
·      rational approach to illness
·      treating patients as a whole, rather than to only focus on illness
On the whole the concept of “Service to humanity is service to God “is fully met here.
Wishing the best for the team and kudos!
Dr. Usha Elango
Coimbatore


December 23 2015
The reputation of Vaidyagrama precedes itself. I knew that I wanted to come to this place to do an authentic Panchakarma. I am certainly glad that I came! I believe that I have been nurtured, and taken care of in my journey to better health. I have learnt a great deal not only about myself (with lots of time in silence), but in the consultations, treatments, satsangs.
Through the process I tried to remain “open” to the experience and what may unfold. I knew that I would transform, but now I know that my lifestyle will/has changed from this point onwards. It will affect my personal life and working life. A Quite profound change, which actually make sense. I choose this. I look forward to sharing my knowledge with my students
What Vaidyagrama does well
·      The balance of “entertainment” and silence.
·      Gently guiding those new to Ayurveda
·      Nurturing through the process of Panchakarma
·      Buildings blend in Nature seamlessly
·      Lovely staff all round
I leave in great health, new practical knowledge and feeling peaceful and optimistic about my future.
Merry Christmas
 Thank you so much.
Namaste,
Lisa Mcgarva
Brisbane, Australia


December 20 2015
I’m coming for the third time here already, so that must be evidence of how much I like this place!
Vaidyagrama has become a real home for my soul and everybody here has become my family.
I’m very happy and very grateful to all of you and it’s a treasure to have such a place where you can escape from this crazy world.
Thank you very much for your love, warmth and professionalism!
Thank you for welcoming me here so graciously!
Thank you for bringing me back to life!
I love all of you very much and wish you all the best and prosperity!
Thank you Dr. HariKrishnan, for your calm and peace that passes to the patients!
Thank you Dr. Om Prakash for your positive attitude.
Thank you Aparna and everyone here for the hospitality!!!
God bless you all! Love!
Olga Tsygankova
Russia


December 19 2015
Dear Vaidyagrama Team,
The last time I came here several years ago, it was great. This time is somehow even better. The place has expanded, yet so has the level of care. The sense of being cared for and welcomed has gone from great to greater.
I thank you deeply.
Subash Patankar
USA


December 19 2015
This was my first visit and Panchakarma at Vaidyagrama. The treatment was great and I really felt looked after very well by Dr. Ramadas and Dr. Aruna. The therapists were very good and made sure I was comfortable.
I loved the room 101 in block A. I used to spend a lot of time sitting on the bed in the back listening to the sounds of the birds and feeling very peaceful. I think I got the same room. Just one suggestion: an orientation manual and explanation one treatment and medicine would be appreciated.
Thank you all at Vaidyagrama. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here and met a lot of wonderful people.
Namaskar,
Sarjit Kaur
Australia


December 17  2015
Dear Vaidyagrama Team,
My experience here was above and beyond my expectations. The atmosphere, your attention to detail and serving spirit of service is highly appreciated. I felt cared for and looked after.
You all did such a good job making me feel at home that I am actually contemplating the idea of really moving here despite being a bit young to join the senior community (AureaLiving).
I am glad I followed Rema Prasad’s advice and signed up for the treatment and the conference. Both were an unforgettable experience.
I convey my deep gratitude to my doctors, therapists and all staff. I haven’t left yet, but already am looking forward to return!
Please kindly keep up with the beautiful energy and continue with AM/PM prayer, changing, satsang, group dinner, etc. They are the icing on the cake!
With love,
Nathalie Heynderickx
Sydney


December 17 2015
I feel sunny and bright, vibrant and full of enthusiasm for life after my short stay in this beautiful hospital. If all hospitals could be like this one, life would be so much better for sick people! I was staying here for the Ayurveda Conference organized by Punarnava Trust and managed to squeeze in a few days of “light” treatment beforehand. I love this place away from it all, amidst the lush greenery. I feel as though I could stay forever, my heart warmed by everyone’s kindness and my spirit nourished by nature and prayer. Thank you! I am very grateful to Anju for bringing me here and will come back for a longer stay next year, God willing.
Vanessa Gheorghiu
France


December 17 2015
It is my first time in such a great spiritual cure place in India! Food was just perfect, people gracious and always ready to help with a smile. I’m just very happy and hope to come back another time for a Panchakarma.
Thank you for the hospitality, for the heart and care you put in, for keeping this environment wonderful, for respecting nature and for all other organisation, administration, services of any kind.
I go back to Europe with a peaceful mind and an open heart.
Peace, love and light always!
Namaste,
Brigitte Stappers
Ghanna, Africa
May the clinic remain as wonderful as it is and bring light to anyone who comes in?


December 17 2015
Oh! To stay in Vaidyagrama is to relish in the tender loving care of nature. The gardens, the space, the food and most of all the absolute unconditional devotion and love from all of the staff and doctors is stellar!
My stay was three beautiful content weeks strolling through the sun protected corridors open to the healing plants of Mother Nature LOVE! The morning sun kissed my patio of room 108 making breakfast and lunch hour delicious! Brilliant were these moments of confinement!
I reach out with warm embrace to all who I have met and those “behind” the scenes for their efforts from the heart and hands (therapists!!!) Sasikala, Devaki, Sindhu, Reshma, Mythili and the ones whom met me in the treatment room!
I thank Dr. Ramadas, Dr. HariKumar, Dr. Aruna, Dr. Om Prakash and Aparna... Your blessing will forever be remembered in body, mind and spirit.
With love,
Deborah Michaels
NYC, USA


December 16 2015
It has been a wonderful experience at Vaidyagrama. It feels like home. The peace, tranquillity and quietness of the place have really touched my inner soul.
I have made some wonderful friends from various different countries around the world. The doctors, staff and the whole team of Vaidyagrama has been so wonderful, warm and kind. I would like to thank each one of you for making my stay so comfortable.
Hope to visit Vaidyagrama very soon. Stay blessed and peaceful.
Love and light,
Pooja Nayak
London




December 14 2015
We thank all these lovely women who took such care for us, devotedly and softly attending to our bodies during the treatments, bringing us food and medicine and all our daily needs. Thanks a lot to the staff behind.  The cleaning ladies, the cooks, the gardeners keeping the whole place in peaceful, quiet and harmony.
We thank Aparna and Hakim for their help and reassurance, being always ready to help with every detail.
And most of all, thanks to the doctors who took charge of our health for a full 12 days and for being ready to help and find solutions to ever need of us.
And since this is an Ayurveda village, we deeply thank the air and the water, the flowers and the trees, the earth and the fire, the sounds and the smells, the sun and the clouds, the wind and the rain.
With love,
Ruth Golan and Iris
Shalom


December 12 2015
The beauty and the layout of the site is exceptional, and the Doctors and staffs could not be more helpful. Fell in love with Dr. Ramadas and many others and are convinced I need to incorporate many aspects of Ayurveda in to my daily life. The swelling in my leg is much reduced and loosing 4.5 kg was a bonus. Experienced marked by 3 vertigo attacks, so nausea and dizzy in later part of the 3 week experience.
Hope to include the Ayurveda menu as much as possible. Was told the experience would be sometimes difficult but much less severe than I feared.
All in all a very life changing experience with in good sense.
At 80 years old, I may or may not be able to come back...
Bob Moore
USA


December 12 2015
The journey continues... inspired by so many aspects I will take Dr. Ramadas home with me in my heart. His joyfulness and acceptance of all that happens in life whether bad or good... all part of karmic back pack we carry conditions here support healing on a deep level and I have fallen in love with so many people here, the sound of the birds, the warm breeze and will so miss being so well taken care of and will spread the word of the magic of vaidyagrama.
Karen Moore.
USA


December 12 2015
The staff made my stay here very enjoyable and peaceful. It is very high quality care in all levels... from the doctors, therapist and cleaning team. Morning and evening prayers are precious. I would remember the faces of smiling staff, Dr. Ramadas, Dr. Aruna, Lalu, Pradeep, Tony, Shiny, Kalpana, Deepa. They will leave a trace of good impressions to add to my memorable experiences.
The facility is perfect, very comfortable for a pilgrim from the West.It has a Great natural ambiance with the gardens and birds. The three week stay allowed me to make major improvements in my blood pressure, blood sugar and acidic stomach. All good now! I lost 6 kilos with no issues. I am very grateful and will plan to come back for future tune-ups.
Rogelio Herrera
Emeryville, CA, USA


December 12  2015
I am grateful for the entire experience and the three week panchakarma. Dr. Ramadas was more helpful than he probably knows. As an introduction to India, it was a great gift. The beauty of the place and the deep integrity of its construction reflect the deep integrity of its broader vision, which I was lucky enough to learn more about, thanks to a long conversation with Dr. Ram Kumar. I met so many lovely people many of whom are part of the ongoing community. It is inspiring and gives hope for the prospects of a healing that could spread far beyond this specific place. What this represents is needed in a larger way. You have my sincere best wishes for the future.
Richard Whittaker
Oakland, CA USA


December 11 2015
There is a spirit of generosity and calm that melts me.... A sweetness that has forced me to my knees... It’s gentle and normal, nothing special here it’s a daily way and energy. There is of course also imperfection loud noises and roaches, but Dr.Ramadas would say we must learn to love all the same. I have hard time with rashes and have much gratitude in my heart for my short stay here. I have been to other Ayurveda villages, but not as authentic loving and harmonious as this. Thank you for your wisdom, prayer, care and love .My wish is for all humanity to experience Ayurveda in this way.
May all beings be peaceful, happy and free!
Love, Love, Love!
Please know you have a place to visit in USA.
Erin Douglas,
 USA


December 11  2015
Thank you for the lovely service you all offer to the place. It is a blessing of God for me to get a chance to stay here. In the silence, nature, the loving spirit and the love of all the spirit here, all the problems solved.
Wish you all happy and peace!
To spread out the knowledge of love to many more people to come here.
OM SANTHI OM SANTHI!! OM SANTHI
Ganga,
Vietnam


December 11 2015
First of all, a Huge thank you!!! To all of you in making this a real genuine experience, it provided me a holistic experience across physical, mental and spiritual level. The energy and nature here is amazing. The Doctors are genuinely committed in providing great care. Moreover, they are very approachable. The energy they carry has tremendous impact on the patients as well. All the staff members are very loving and most of them always smiling and seem to be happy. Many times reminded me that this is an attitude one should carry in life.
Over all I am grateful to God for providing me an opportunity to experience this during my stay.
Thanks
Viral Chawda
USA


December 11 2015
I am very impressed with the quality of the Panchakarma experience. Dr. Ramadas and his team of doctors and managers under have been highly professional. They made my 3 weeks experience very pleasant and nourishing.
The pain in my hip is all about 70% improved and my low back pain is gone.
I managed to incorporate my personal spirit and believe in to Ayurveda lifestyle and feel that as a result have deepened my spiritual practice. It was particularly enjoyable to have some deep connection with Dr. Ramadas. I will recommend this programme to selected patients in my medical practice.
Thank you so much
Len Saputo MD,
USA


December 10 2015
God Bless You All
This is my second visit to Vaidyagrama. The first time 2 years ago, was with a friend; my experience this time has been quite different. To spend almost 3 weeks of introspection is something we all should do regularly for physical, mental and spiritual health.
Vaidyagrama is a supreme example of an Ayurveda experience in which all the mundane trivia of modern world melts away and we are able to “see‘’ what life is really about.
The only thing that matters in life is LOVE and Vaidyagrama embodies nothing but love from the doctors, Geetha, Aparna Therapists, girls who clean the rooms and the areas and laundry to the kitchen staff and gardeners. Even the dog and cats who visit me bring love to my door .We are surrounded by it, no wonder why we are healed.
Every detail in our care is attended to and the concept is so simple and yet so difficult to achieve in today’s world.
Thank you Dr.Ramkumar, Dr.Ramadas, Dr.Harikrishnan and Dr.Ramanandan for creating such a wonderful place to become whole Vaidyagrama is a model of sustainable living and is in every sense an “Ayurveda Healing Village”
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Ann Holaday
USA/ UK


December 10 2015
Always staying and getting treated in Vaidyagrama has been a wonderful experience for me. The care given by the doctors, therapists and all other Team members had been superb. We feel that we are being pampered by all. Thank you Vaidyagrama team for your excellent service. My prayers and wishes are always there with Vaidyagrama team for ever. Let this wonderful vision grow more and more and reach globally.
All the very best
Indira Vetrivel
Chennai / UAE


December 09 2015
This is my first visit to Vaidyagrama for 21 days treatment. I am very rumbled and touched by everyone here. The care, the work ethics, love affection, respect.........exceptional.
The mission and vision of Vaidyagrama is exceptional. It is amazing and happy to be part of it and experience it. Not enough words....
I thank you for leaving me with tremendous spiritual, physical and mental experience to take home.
May God Bless you All
Jeyashanthy Murugakumar
Victoria, Canada


December 06 2015
Dear Dr.HariKrishnan, Dr.OmPrakash, Dr.Arundhathi & Vaidyagrama Family,
Truly we had a wonderful experience at this “Sattvic Healing Resort “.The care and support from the doctors, the treatment personnel (Indu et al) the room service personnel (Shenbagam et al) and all others well appreciated. The grand final including the planting of samplings touched our heart. Truly though short it was a memorable time.  We will definitely spread the world about this place. Ram has lots of contacts owing to his Ayurveda background and rest assured this place will be in the Annals of Ayurveda Medicine as an authentic Ayurveda Healing Resort. Our best wishes to you all. Namaste!!!
Padma and Ram Rao,
Novato, CA, USA


December 06 2015
I was dragged to Vaidyagrama by my wife who had a 21 days stay in May which gave her renewed vitality and a spring in her stride.
To be honest I came here with a little idea of what to expect and why I had come. It was for me the unknown the unknown.
And what a profound impact it has had on me- at so many different levels. Physically my ring finger once swollen and pain ingested is almost pain free and free to move easily. My sleep is sound –something that has been an elusive mirage for so many years. My joint pains are much reduced and general swelling of the body is reduced. But this place is much more than a place to get physical problems addressed. It has been spiritually uplifting and mentally an awakening.
It’s not been easy. The food is sometimes challenging. The silence and empty days can sometimes be unnerving. There were many evenings and days when I wondered why I was here. But I was. Thankfully, there was a magnetic pull that kept me here. A pull created by the quiet, patient and persistent mothering one receives throughout. Even when one is upset the charm with which this is done bowls you over.
I feel cared for, and not just treated. And as a result I feel so much better. Thank you for this to Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr. Arundhathi, Dr.Omprakash, my therapists (in particular Joby) my room attendant and the gardener in front of my room also gracious, would keep fresh flowers each day on my balcony and of course the admin staff.
Thank you all
Best Wishes
Gautam Raj,
NewDelhi


December 04 2015
Dear Vaidyagrama Family!!!
To be here feels like a family!
Thank you to all staff, therapists and doctors!!!
It is sure a nice place and the food is very well. I like it very much. I am feeling much more relaxed and healthy. When I look towards the future, I have a good feeling and positive thoughts and that is great.
Now I am going home, I am little sad but also happy to go home.
Thank you very much!!!
Dr.Ramadas, thank you for all good positive conversation talks... and thanks also to Dr.Aruna.
Georgia
Germany


December 02 2015
I came without knowing what I was doing or if I could do it. The people here Doctors, Therapists and staff made it easy quick and even enjoyable. Dr. Ramadas & Dr. Aruna held my hand and my heart through the cough points. Today I feel happier stronger and more positive than I have felt in a long time. I came here thinking that my life would not last long and now I feel I have many more happy years ahead. This is so much more than I expected. Thanks to Dr.Ramkumar and everyone else for this positive, natural + loving vision. Vaidyagrama will change so many lives and reminds everyone of the wealth + love and intelligence that is India. Love to you all!
Sabina Singh
Canada


December 01  2015
It was a very beautiful and healing experience this time.
Thank you to everybody
Sadhana
Mumbai, India


December 01 2015
OM...
Vaidyagrama Team Spirit is exceptional!
 “A Jewel in the jungle” I am even grateful for the knowledge and compassionate guidance of the doctors to restore my faith & confidence in my + others healing journey. The care level is exceptional. I will now send my friends from Canada & USA.
Thanks to the therapists and all staff behind the scene.
P.S Brighter lights in rooms
Much love,
Andrea Mary Tabachnick (Kalpana)
Canada


December 01 2015
For 30 days,
I was treated like a child,
I ate like a child,
I was looked at like a child,
I cried like a child,
I laughed like a child,
I cared like a child,
I was spoken to like a child
And NOW
I FEEL LIKE A CHILD!
A Renewed Graze to observe all of life.
Blessings to all beings dwelling in vaidyagrama
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,
Humpty dumpty had a big fall,
All of the doctors and all the therapist and everyone
Put humpty back together again!


Daniel Richard Watts, Australia

VAIDYAGRAMA TESTIMONIALS - 2016

January 31 2016
Hari Om,
My gratitude to the entire team of Vaidyagrama. Thank you everyone for everything that you did to make me feel better. It was a really wonderful experience.
Om shanti,
Nayna Vaghela
Sydney Australia


January 31 2016
Dear Vaidyagrama Family,
Thank you so much to everyone who did something for me as the gardener, the housekeepers, the therapists, the doctors, the administration people, the kitchen staff and volunteers and all people who did things in the background that I have not seen.
I thank you all from the deepest of my heart for everything.
It was a beautiful stay with the sight of the flowers and trees. I am sure it will help me for my health and for my way to go further.
God bless you all. God bless the whole Vaidyagrama.
With all the love of my being,
Maria Schrotberger
Switzerland


January 30 2016
It was my second time here. As “always,” the first 2 to four days I ask myself, “Oh god, what I am doing here?” The people who work there give the answer. I am flying away like a bird. I will come back. Thank you (the doctors, therapists, staff…) for that nice and professional ongoing process!!! It is a great place in this world.
Wolf Gang Maritsch
Austria


January 29 2016
I’ve spent thirty-three days here in total and I still don’t know how it affected me. The experience has been in so many levels that it is hard for me to express. And it doesn’t matter for now.


I remember all the smiles at every corner, the sound of chants, and guitar, the magical flowers around, the birds, the butterflies. The deep care, personalized treatment. It is such a unique experience in life to be able to experience such a restful time. I hope to bring much of it outside and to shine the “Vaidyagrama” love and spread it.
Much love from heart to heart,
Eleonore Piquet
Canada and France


January 29 2016
Dear “Vaidyagrama Family,”
I would like to deeply thank Dr. Harikrishnan and Dr. Om for their expertise, help and great advice about my physical and mental health during my stay over the last four weeks.
I would also like to thank all the therapists, housekeepers, garden staff, kitchen staff, administration staff and volunteers for making Vaidyagrama a “little heaven” on earth where one can rest, recuperate, heal, grow and gain more clarity in the mind.
A heartfelt thank you to every member of the Vaidyagrama family for making my stay a very pleasant and peaceful one. I am deeply grateful!
Much love and blessings to you all.
Until next time!!
Agnes
Australia


January 29 2016
Dear Vaidyagrama,
I am giving the most heartfelt thanks to everyone here at this unique and inspiring place. I feel very lucky to have been able to spend some time here, where so much love and care is given on energy level. I have felt safe and looked after for my whole stay, and I am truly humbled by the dedication of all the staff and everyone who helps to manifest the vision here at Vaidyagrama. I feel like my eyes have been opened to a new way of living and for this I am so grateful. Thank you to every person here and I hope that Vaidyagrama continues to grow and flourish. I hope to come back again soon.
With love,
Charlotte Loiuse coutauld
London
 
January 28 2016
A vision bringing hope—God’s Grace is with Vaidyagrama—may it grow and be a light for all of us to follow.
With love,
Rupa Sahni
New delhi India


January 28 2016
I am going back from Vaidyagrama feeling much better and I would like to thank the doctors and the staff who helped and looked after us.
We hope to be back.
Manju Taluja
New Delhi India


January 27 2016
Thanks to all at vaidyagrama,
It is a beautiful place, guided by a beautiful vision, which it embodies. The beauty of the surroundings and care of nature matched by the generosity and kindness of the doctors and therapists, Dr. Dr.Ramadas warm manner, sunny smile and deep heartfelt chanting, Dr. Om’s radiance, cheerfulness, reverence and dedication, Dr Harikumar and Dr. Aruna’s gentle thoughtfulness, and the kind,  constant work of the therapists were all gratefully appreciated! As are the wonderful satang offered by Dr.RamKumar and others. The snake puja was extraordinary! An extraordinary blessing. The spirit of discipline which is strong but also relaxed, leavened by a tough of flexibility and humor is wonderful. All of this set a context where the interactions between patients, also, are kind, supportive and mutually respectful, giving a possibility for solitude and community in proportions that work best for each one and create a sense of like minded souls and a large Vaidyagrama family spanning the globe. May we each take the many levels of healing we’ve received and spread that further into our worlds? I’m grateful also for the vision and practice of a truly holistic community, including and embracing the local villages, villagers, and the land. May this vision inspire us all and grow.
Thanks to all,
Cynthia Lalita Franklin
USA
 PS. Oh and the temple. So wonderful to have a temple that is so lovingly tended, spreading blessings in that way as well!


anuary 27 2016
Thank you Vaidyagrama for being a place of quiet and slow healing. I feel I will always come back here to see good friends and care for the health together.
Yours in kanji,
Kate O’Donnell
USA


January 27 2016
Dear Vaidyagrama family,
I wish to thank you for the way you handle everything. Every soul here is kind hearted and treats everyone as their own brethren.
The warm care I got here from everyone, especially Dr. Ramadas could not be described in words.
Thank you so much
Hemant Bhagat
Gurgaon India


January 26 2016
The Vaidyagrama Song
From Tim and Lee
Isn’t it warm?
Isn’t it cosy?
At Vaidyagrama
A port in a storm
Where the sunset is rosy
At Vaidyagrama


Leave stress behind
You must!
At Vaidyagrama
Come heal, unwind
and trust
In Vaidyagrama


No traffic, no trucks
And also no Starbucks
At Vaidyagrama


Like your food stewed, ya
Will love the cow puja
At Vaidyagrama


 Om Om Prakash has a way with cattle
And his herbs can delay death’s rattle
At Vaidyagrama


What can it be, that’s sweeping the nation?
Where bucket of ghee are the medication!