This July, Dr. Vignesh Devraj travels from Kerala to Austria for a rare one-week immersive experience designed to help you reconnect with the healthiest version of yourself.
A Program Designed to Help You Understand Your Prakriti with masterclasses, daily Ayurvedic Therapies, and a dedicated week towards inner healing. Happening from 19th to 25th July 2026, at Ayurveda Resort Mandira in Bad Waltersdorf, Austria.
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Vata is responsible for Prana - the master panel of our body, and our emotions. In Ayurveda, it is mentioned that controlling Vata is the most difficult part of healing and recovery. With over 6 hrs of content and notes filled with practical insights that can be integrated into our lives.
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In this episode, Dr Vignesh Devraj explores the fascinating relationship between seasons, health, and Ayurveda through the lens of Karkidaka Chikitsa, Kerala's traditional monsoon healing protocol.
Ayurvedic physicians considered the monsoon a vulnerable period for overall health. Dr Vignesh explains the science and philosophy behind Karkidaka Kanji, the role of Panchakarma during the monsoon season, and why this period remains one of the most popular times for Ayurvedic treatments in Kerala.
Whether you live in Kerala, Europe, or the Middle East, this episode offers practical insights into how seasonal adaptation is a powerful tool for longevity.
Karkidaka Kanji Guide: How To Prepare It, When To Take It & Who Should Avoid It: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IewRsW5jiDJEbMipK-N7457J3kKm8VzQTRkqtAlUoWY/edit?usp=sharing
Episode Highlights:
Understanding Ritucharya and seasonal adaptation
Why Karkidaka Masam is important in Ayurveda
The connection between monsoon and immunity
Why major decisions were traditionally avoided during Karkidakam
Karkidaka Chikitsa explained
Why monsoon is ideal for Panchakarma
Karkidaka Kanji and its medicinal ingredients
Dasamoola and Dasapushpam benefits
Household vs clinical Ayurvedic protocols
How to apply seasonal Ayurveda anywhere in the world
Timestamps:
00:00 - 02:57: Understanding Karkidaka Masam
02:57 - 06:10: Why Karkidakam became a healing month
06:10 - 08:35: Why monsoon is ideal for Panchakarma
08:35 - 10:20: Navara rice & medicinal properties
10:20 - 12:55: Dasamoola, Dasapushpam & monsoon immunity
12:55 - 14:55: Karkidaka Kanji
14:55 - 18:29: Why people travel for monsoon Ayurveda
18:29 - 19:19: How to practice seasonal Ayurveda at home
19:19 - 20:10: Who should consider Panchakarma during monsoon?
About Dr Vignesh Devraj
Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma.
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