March
2017
March 31 2017
Coming to vaidyagrama has indeed been an eye opening and
mesmerising experience. It has been an experience which has allowed me enough
time to understand my own mental and physical health. Vaidyagrama has the
ability to discipline lives in the most positive way. Our heartfelt gratitude
for Dr. Ramadas and Dr. Ramkumar for always patiently listening and for their
best medical advice and treatment. They definitely have a positive impact on
all their patients.
Thank you Vaidyagrama I looking forward to visiting again soon.
A special thanks to Aparna Sarma for all her prompt communication
and encouragement.
Best Wishes
Saifuddin, Rashida, Fakhruddin and Sakina
Kuwait
March 29 2017
First of all, I have to thank Dr Suresh (Sidha) Dr Shivadas (Ayurveda),
Dr Omprakash (Ayurveda) for their guidance to Vaidyagrama in a chain reaction.
I would like to thank all the staffs for their efforts, dedication and sincerity.
I like the ambience of prayer hall here.
But I didn’t like the food, even though it is good for health.
Some improvements have to be done to the food substances. After coming here
only I had some knowledge about Ayurveda. I will share about my experiences in Vaidyagrama
to my patients and my professional colleagues. Now my husband and I are feeling
better physically and mentally.
See you all!
Thank you
Dr. Shanthi
Chennai
March 28 2017
We are so happy we came to Vaidyagrama on recommendation of our
yoga teacher, Sudhir Rishi. After years of problems with our bowels now we know
that we can live without this problem. Such a relief!
Words can’t express how grateful we are to all doctors, therapist,
cleaners and other staff who took so good care of us and helped us to overcome
our health problems.
We always believed in Ayurveda and it only becomes stronger after
coming to Vaidyagrama. We also believe that we are ready for the next step. An
Ayurveda lifestyle with the food of our tasteful choices is the challenge we go
for.
Namaste
Sara Carla and John
Italy
March 28 2017
I am from Russia! Thank you very much for the treatment!
Good Luck!
Mikhail
San Pietroburgo, Russia
March 27 2017
I only had few days here at Vaidyagrama, but I am very grateful to
having coming up here. It was such a nice and interesting experience how everything
is working. I felt very comfortable here. Everyone took a lot of care. This is
all we need in our lives. Vaidyagrama is such a nice place. And the whole atmosphere
here at Vaidyagrama is so peaceful. What a beautiful sight to see birds singing
and chirping with the aroma of such beautiful plants. Now, I know that this is the place where I can
always return.
Thank you for your Love
You lovely beings.
March 27 2017
Words cannot express how grateful we are with Vaidyagrama. Thank
you so much for providing this wonderful healing place for all our family. We
appreciate so much all the love and care provided by all the staff and
especially for being so accommodative to our family needs.
With gratitude
Jaden, Kiran, Ilira
Australia
March 27 2017
Many thanks to Dr. Ramadas and the amazing team here at Vaidyagrama.
My studies were very enriching and enlivening. And the treatments were also so
restful. Looking forward to visit again.
Love and Blessings
Anjali Deva
USA
March 28 2017
I came here soiled by the ways of the world. I am leaving cleansed
from here by the different ways of Vaidyagrama.
With abundant gratitude to Dr. Ramadas and the rest of the Vaidyagrama
family.
Aurobind Patel
Mumbai
March 26 2017
It has been a great experience staying at Vaidyagrama. My husband
and I had a great time here doing all the rituals and other activities which we
cannot do at our place. It was all our time. The doctors and the staff nurtured
us and took very good care of us with a smile on their faces. All the people we
met here was very inspiring irrespective of caste and culture.
We would not forget the three weeks we spent here. And my special
thanks to Dr.Harikrishnan for doing all the favours for us.
Thank you very much.
Amit Kanoi & Sujatha Kanoi
Assam
March 26 2017
First and foremost the atmosphere provided here
gave me the confidence that I will be cured. Before coming here I was in a
dilemma that whether I would get a solution for my problem or not but after
coming here I slowly realised that it is a place where I could get all the
solution for my health related problems. The doctors and therapists over here
are kind hearted, dedicated, friendly. Special thanks to Dr Ramanandan and Dr
Mubash for their consultation and treatment guidance
I feel as if into different world over here. The
silence calmness everything is healing with treatment.
A big thank you
Saifuddin.A
Coimbatore
March 24 2017
Thank you all for looking into various issues of concern and
treating the same effectively. I also find a healthy difference in the three
weeks that I was here and am sure will get even better in the months to come.
With Best Regards
Srinivas Rao
Chennai
March 23, 2017
Dear Dr. Ramkumar and Dr. Ramadas and his team thank you for
energising my spirits and soul as I turn 60. It is the beginning of a new
period in my life that will undoubtedly include Vaidyagrama.
Ketaki sheth
Mumbai
March 23, 2017
Om Namah Shivaya
After hearing about a difficult experience of a patient who was
here, I knew this was the perfect place for me! I had many realizations about
my body and my health here, with the kind help of Dr.Ramadas and the team of
therapists. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the wonderful service you are
giving to the world. May all prosper in abundance of health and youth!
Om shanthi shanthi shanthi
Daniela Svoren
Chicago
March 22, 2017
Om
Having been in contact with Vaidyagrama for a few years this was
to be a visit perhaps to meet old friends you have never met.
And that is exactly what it felt like coming home. I thank the wonderful
doctors, staff and friends for a very deep and nourishing experience.
And I look forward to future longer stay.
There is certainly a healing magic in this place. It arises from
the work of a community dedicated to creating a harmonious oasis for all who
come they seem to have the wisdom and patience that comes only from those to
who have experienced healing themselves.
May blessings to vaidyagrama and May it continue to be a safe
haven for those seeking some despite from the maddening world around.
With love and light
Arun Deva
California, USA
March 21, 2017
Travelling to India is one of my real versions. Since 15 years I
dreamed of a Panchakarma treatment in India. Now I here realized this dream
here in vaidyagrama, this authentic, Indian, professional and strict Ayurveda
healing village.
Thank you for the excellent medical staff. Special thank to
medical fellow Dr. Ramanandan, Dr. Sivajyothi, Dr. Rekha, Dr. Harikumar and to
praveena my main therapist.
It is an amazing place and experience to be here per 4 weeks.
Beautiful trees and water lilies, Birds singing
Sensitivity to the environment and caring for the people in the
surrounding villages.
Inspiring Satsangs by the founder Dr. Ramkumar and wonderful
practical skills by Dr. Ramadas
Interesting and understanding other patients especially the swami
and the Indians were good.
Thanks to the entire Vaidyagrama team and organization.
I am motivated to continue this Ayurveda and spiritual journey and
look forward to returning
Hannah
Vienna, Austria
March 21, 2017
Dear Vaidyagrama team
Thank you all very much for my stay here in Vaidyagrama. My
particular thanks go to Dr. Ramadas, Dr. Aruna and Dr. Arsha who helped advised
and cared for me with their attention during my Panchakarma. I am also grateful
for the healing cleaning and all the lessons learnt in my own silence as well
as in the Satsangs of Dr. Ramkumar and Dr. Ramadas as they truly inspired me
and gave a lot of insight.
I go back with a clear and confident mind a light and properly
detoxed, body and a soul filled with love gratitude and equanimity.
God bless you all
Alexandra trepp
Switzerland.
March 19, 2017
My journey to Vaidyagrama has been a huge gift of grace that has
flurried through many channels. As divorced women trying to follow an Ayurveda
diet for many years I have felt chained to the kitchen. Here having all my
meals served to me ,having my laundry and housekeeping and having such amazing
body treatment has allowed me to relax body mind and spirit at a deep level
that has been life changing. In subtle ways I used to think that I had to do
things to make ever thing turn out right. My time here has shown me a different
dynamic. As I move from the state of doing to being, perfection unfolds
delightful before my eyes. I am aware of the power of Dr.Ramkumar intention for
us to move into the space of being while we are here and I am deeply grateful.
I have recognized the constant tendency to compare myself with
others against a subtle background and judgement and competition. This has
given way to an appreciation of me as I am and others as they are and to enjoy
our connection. Many thanks and much love for all those who make this a truly
healing village.
Savitri (Errmini Terry)
California, USA
March 19, 2017
For me being here has been a great true gift in many ways.
Doctors have been great; the idea of the healing village is beautiful,
with all this nature silence & care around us. The food & room has been
very good and the outcome of the treatment looks in a good direction too.
I love Ayurveda and its holistic approach to health and I think
Vaidyagrama is able to transmit that ancient wisdom.
Two suggestions for improvement:
Empower the therapists more, making them feel more part of
Vaidyagrama through circles and non formal attention and recognition. Also
English lessons.
Implement some kind of prize system and approach that allows more
Indian people to come (this is expensive for average Indian people) & also
for people like volunteers or social servants. It was so lovely to come & I
hope I can return.
Love you! Thank you for your amazing service.
Jose Ramon
Spain
March 19, 2017
This is a poem that I wrote during the course of my stay here. It
is about the personal transformation I experienced.
The land of bland
I have journeyed from the hand of spice
To the land of bland
It was a wilful choice.
Initiated by my own hand.
The land of spice is a stimulating place
Full of beauty and sensual pleasure
In coming here I have been confronted by
Restlessness, boredom and too much leisure
There I resided in a tropical paradise
Of backwater greenery and ocean scenery
Where I find myself permanently affirmed
To sell a block six.
There no matter what I wished
It was granted by the amazing Ranji
Here it seems no matter what I want
I just always get Kanji
In the land of spice
Each day was a delight of multiple choices
Here I have plagued by
Discontented inner voices
But at some point, I’m not sure when or how
I passed through the looking glass of duality
And slipped down the rabbit hole
Coming out in a different reality
It’s an alternate universe
And a land of paradox
Where what once was truth
Has now become the reverse
The constant craving for stimulation
Has given way to contemplation
The overall sensory deprivation
Has fastened a sense of liberation
My mental and physical restlessness
Has been replaced by growing mindfulness
Constant activity is no longer my holy cow
Giving way to just beings
And my outwards journey of exploration
And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive at where we started
And knows that place for first time
Which brings me to my last rhyme?
Whereas the land of spice is really quite nice
The land of Bland as May bien!!
Robert Gagnon
USA
March 19, 2017
Being here 18 months back and this place continue to enchant a
very lovely atmosphere with loving people, doctors, therapists and attendant.
This trip was very short will return soon. Keep up the good luck!
Thank you
March 19, 2017
This is my second visit to Vaidyagrama and I have even a deeper
appreciation for the purity of thought and intention that has allowed this
place to become a true healing village. I am extremely grateful to my doctors
Dr.Harikrishnan, Dr.Kesari.Dr.Athulya & Dr.Radhika – for their mindful
expertise & good cheer. They combine deep knowledge with a warm and caring
demeanor. The intensely personnel attention here is unmatched. The therapists
are wonderful.
I look forward for having and seeing Vaidyagrama continue to
flourish
With deepest gratitude and appreciation
Preeta Bansal
USA
March 18, 2017
Vaidyagrama is a home away from home which seems to be the
consensus among patients. This is all due to the dedication, care, love and
concern of all the doctors and the staff here special thanks to Dr. Ramadas,
Dr. Ramanandan, Dr. Harikumar, Dr. Aruna, Dr. Mubash and Dr.Sivajyothi for
humouring me during my 5 days of eye treatment. I would have never survived it
otherwise.
My sincere thanks and appreciation as always
Ming
Malaysia
March 17, 2017
Mita’s third time here. My second vaidyagrama continues to work
its magical healing touch on everyone we have seen around us.
Was lucky enough to meet some wonderful fellow patients and made
some connections that would last many years am sure.
To the tireless cheerful and caring team at vaidyagrama
May you read rich blessings and reward for the outstanding work
that you continue to do.
Venkataraman
Chennai
March 16, 2017
It has been an incredible first experience and well worth the
three weeks of treatment the difficult part now is to maintain when I go home. I
met some wonderful people and made good friends who came from many parts of the
world.
All the staffs are very dedicated, hard working and always
smiling. I also got some advice from Dr. Ramadas, Dr. Krishnadas, Dr. Ramkumar
and Dr.Arsha.
Ms. Aparna was extremely helpful in providing all the information
Thank you all
Dilip Parekh
Washington, USA
March 14, 2017
I just would like to say, what an incredible experience. An
experience I will never forget.
I have met wonderful people here, patients and staff who I will
remember always with a smile on my face.
I was here for two weeks only and I think it has given me plenty
to think about. A real education in every sense of the word.
Julie Ann Cassandro
London
March 14, 2017
Our stay at Vaidyagrama Ashram has been a wonderful voyage in the
world of authentic Ayurveda. More than the well being we had the feeling that
in this calm and serene environment body, mind and soul reconnect themselves
with the divine almost without any effort,
Thank you to our doctors ,Dr.Kesari and Dr .Harikrishnan our
therapists and the ladies who took care of our room and the kitchen team. This
place is very well thought and provides real Ayurveda and for sure can grow
with more potential with organizations and good communication.
OM SHANTHI !!!
Sader and Lisbeth,
France
March 14, 2017
Namaste dear Vaidyagrama family,
Thank you for everything!
I feel truly blessed to have been through Panchakarma with your
guidance and support.
Dr. Ramkumar, you are the true inspiration I remember seeing you
speak in Australia in 2009 and you have captivated my attention ever since. It’s
obvious that you are wholehearted and dedicated to everything that you do. You
continue to inspire growth on my personal Ayurveda journey.
Dr. Ramadas, thank you for your ability to tell a story through
the devotion of your heart during the prayers. You have rekindled the fire
within in my heart.
Of course Dear Dr. Ramanandan, thank you expertise offering sweet
words at gentle encouragement throughout whole healing process. You and your
team of doctors have been truly amazing feel so grateful.
My love for Ayurveda grows stronger every day.
In love and health
Om Namah Shivaya
Talia
Australia
March 14, 2017
To the staff of Vaidyagrama
After a fine night of dining,
A priest, a rabbi, and an Ayurveda doctor walk into a bar for a
drink.
The priest sidles up to the bar and asks,
“May I have a glass of holy water on the rocks”?
The bartender replies “of course”
The rabbi states,” I am feeling nostalgic, I had like a cup of red
wine from Jerusalem, 1999”
“Excellent choice” Exclaims the bartender
The doctor looks the bartender straight in the eye and declares,
“No holy water or red wine for me, bring me a bottle of your finest medicine
water steaming hot and...
I had like a basti to go!
Mike O Connor
USA
March 13, 2017
Hi... Well as soon as I
started this testimonial I realized my
writing hasn’t I’m proved at all...
Luckily my mind, body and spirit have bloomed. Vaidyagrama is a
GEM.
May all beings be happy!
Laurie
Australia
March 13, 2017
Vaidyagrama is--
Wisdom, stillness
Satsang vision
Kindness
Gentleness
Compassion
Pure cure
Authentic
Vishnu
Flowers trees
Birds, joy
Butterflies,
Cow
Angels
Doctors
Therapists
Cooks
Cleaners
Gardeners
Healing growing
Dhanvantari prayers
Little house to be
Puja homam
Devi love
Peace
All good things thank you
Caroline
UK
March 13, 2017
I came here with my husband. The plan was that he would do the
treatment while I just hung around and relaxed. In my mind, I felt we had
already spent a lot of money our first couple months travelling and felt like
the world benefit more from the treatments. That all changed the first hour
after arriving here. How could I not take advantage of this opportunity! I knew
right away that this would be a great investment into my own health and well
being.
Where do I start? The doctors are all caring, dedicated and have a
great sense of humour. (Dr Ramanandan always gave us something to laugh
about.) The Ayurveda doctors are kind
and good at what they do!! Great cooks,
the cleaning staffs, maintenance and administrative staff, the gardeners that
had a sweet smile and even that sweet gentleman that goes around every evening
turning off the lights, all so pleasant and helpful. Also the environmental
consciousness, creating comfortable, peaceful spaces and the way they integrate
and care for the surrounding communities goes above and beyond when we
make back to India, Vaidyagrama will be
our must do list.
Many thanks
Jean
USA
March 12, 2017
What a big experience sometimes it was marvellous sometimes it was
so difficult.
At the beginning I didn’t know what the treatments were used for
and why the food was ugly.
Because of my friend Annick and a lot of satsang I understood the
importance of treatments, food and peace.
And not only my body but my mind become well.
Thank you very much to the doctors for their competence and
kindness for all the staff who always smile and a special thanks to Shiny for
being so attentive and gentle.
Many thanks to Dr. Ramadas
Patricia Leveque
France
March 11, 2017
Once again I will leave Vaidyagrama with the will to return soon.
Thanks to Dr. Ramadas and Dr.Aruna for their attentive care, their
humour and their communicative nature.
Thanks to the therapists for their patience and their smiles.
Thanks to Dr. Ramkumar for his wise advice his philosophy of life.
Thanks to the cooks housekeepers and the whole team behind the
scenes.
I keep you in my heart
Annick Boe
France.
March 09, 2017
Good relaxing staying with the significant health benefits.
See you hopefully next year
Maryla
March 09, 2017
I believe in fairy tales Vaidyagrama is one of beautiful stories
in story book. Each time as I come in surprised and amazed at new chapter of
their book. Supported by stories I can travel deep within in me and remove
layers of ash. I want to thank all of you at Vaidyagrama for care healing
patience, support at mu journey. Grateful to have such blessing to be able to
come here. Om Shanti . With love.
Neja
Slovenia
March 09, 2017
I was amazed about such great centre in India. I did not know what
to expect because this type of healing was new for me. I enjoyed every much
especially because my daughter helped me with translation I wish you that this
centre continue to develop and I wish you all the best. I thank for everything
what you have done for me as well as to energize from universe that supported
my healing.
Jurij
Slovenia
March 06, 2017
Thank you Geetha for introducing me to Vaidyagrama. I had a great
time, met some interesting patients and had the loving care of the staff. Thank
you doctors – introspective and caring Dr.Harikrishnan, very funny and
sensitive Dr.Kesari and the beautiful and capable Dr.Athulya and Dr.Radhika. I
appreciated the effort of my therapists - Lakshmi, Kalpana and Nimmy, very
sincere and hard working. I go lighter in weight and heart. I needed the
solitude, the company of fellow patients & the understanding of the staff.
I am grateful to have got back my reading habits which I had lost
for the past 20 years.
I hope to see you all soon
Take care and best wishes.
Ms.Mini Radhakrishnan,
Mumbai
March 06, 2017
Every day at Vaidyagrama is the invitation and opportunity to be
present with it all. Outside the walls, several crows call out to each other,
alternating as they fly. Their voices trailing off into the distance. The moo
of the milking cows. Small birds with high pitched chirps fill the rows of
trees that share the space between my back and the one adjacent. The cooing of
the morning dove, a utensil on a pot of creating a ringing sound as though emitted
from a singing bowl. The engine of a motorcycle tracing the line of dirt path
somewhere outside. An entire chorus of singing birds pass overhead whistling,
calling, anticipated of the prayer of a new day. A mop is propped up in a thin
tree, its red handle bright against the bark. A child runs by, the one who
doesn’t speak, but he squeals with delight in a game of his own, enjoying and
being present to this morning of which I often taken for granted back home. His
mother follows, then his father, their morning tea in hand, keeping a watchful
loving eye of their gift. Further in the background the sweet sound of
Malayalam, clanging metal pots-the staff and therapist preparing for a new day
of treatments of healing-and the anticipation of self love. How many days of my
life I have separated myself from such rich moments-either with distraction of
activities and self importance or a mind fragmented in a hustle and bustle of
thoughts worry judgment analysis-whatever you wish to call it. That field of
separation that keeps me –us –wholly and utterly disengaged with oblique from
the joy of life. The child is now beating drum in the mandapam, the beats
quickening, growing louder, wider, his voice rising to meet the reverberation
his expression one of innocence’s Freedom. This experience –all 5 senses - open
to receive to interact with life, people, nature-myself on a deeper ,more
authentic level is why I returned to Vaidyagrama - the health issues having
been an outward symptoms of a life that had tipped out of balance. As I prepare
in this last few hours for my departure it is with great gratitude and
appreciation to everyone at Vaidyagrama who demonstrate at each and every
moment - how to live authentically how to care for other, how to make work a
worship. Thank you Dr.Ramkumar for your vision and inspiration of a better
world: a loving integrated healing world.
Thank you Dr Harikrishnan for your wise and compassionate care. Thank
you Dr. Kesari for your warmth and congenial nature and for our discussion
ranging from literature to Vedic chanting- including the mantras you so
generously shared.
Thank you Dr.Ramadas for your light hearted and sincere spirit and
prayers. Two doctors Athulya and Radhika - caring, intelligent and beautiful
inside and out. I appreciate the nurturing heart and hands of lakshmi and her
assistants mridula and abhila And all the staff-housekeeping, those in the
kitchen who nourish our bellies, the ladies and men who tend to the plants and
herbs, the internet, laundry, the front desk - all those behind the scenes
rolls that are as equally important and necessary and appreciated for such a
model of sustainability and healing.
Thank you Geetha for your enthusiasm and selfless service and much
gratitude to Aparna for being a Conduit and channel of communication
organization and support leading up to and throughout the process. It gives me
satisfaction to witness just how much Vaidyagrama has grown since I first
visited Vaidyagrama 5 years ago. And how it continuous to expand and touch so
many times those who travel from a far those who live in local village.
Monique Parker,
Taos, New Mexico
March 3, 2017
I have found the place very good, free from any pollution.
Staff members are very helping nature.
I wish Vaidyagrama to grow big and able to meet the needs of
people from the globe.
Anand Kailash
Delhi, India
March 04, 2017
A very calm and peaceful place I wish, I could come more often and
spend time introspect or just spend my time here. Each time I have been here, I
have learned something new about myself and one of the main things I realize is
the pull I feel towards my roots getting stronger as I grow older. Now am able
to realize that being in the south India makes me feel more fulfilled! Much love
to all.
Shashi gopal.
Maharashtra
March 3 2017
I thank god for giving me the opportunity of coming to Vaidyagrama.
It made me feel like a new person, healthy and delight.
The atmosphere is so peaceful and seen the warmth of the staff and
the love of the doctors and concern is amazing like we are one big Ayurveda
family.
Especially doctor Ramadas his devotion during prayers gives one
place.
I hope I will be here again with my friends.
Best regards and love
Harmesh Bala
Indonesia
March 3 2017
A poem, for dear Dr. Ramadas
The storm
You think that winters ending
The ice is melting fast
The frosty feeling sober
This morning chill won’t last
But air keeps getting colder
You blink away the bite
When a blizzard knocks you over
You’re blinded by the white
The body must surrender
To the glowing mass
Of swirling snowflakes blurring
The present with the past
In that minute moment
When numbness overtakes
The urge of ever-knowing
The ice begins to break
Somersaulting winds
Encapsulate the strife
The storm was greatness heaving
Your being into life.
Thanks to all at
Vaidyagrama for
A Wonderful stay
Kelly Dye,
USA
March 2, 2017
Going home all rested and feeling grateful at the heart.
Thank you all at Vaidyagrama for suiting facilitating my journey
towards swastya.
Vaidyagrama an amazing healing village
It takes a village for healing
With all love and gratitude
Soraya Daguillard
USA
March 2, 2017
Once again I am deeply impressed by and moved by the amazing
doctors and staff of Vaidyagrama. You are all like celestial healers with your
patient support, wisdom and sweetness, I leave here deeply rejuvenated and
inspired. Not only were the treatments and Satsangs outstanding but the whole
atmosphere enabled me to reconnect with the essence of why I want to be my
healthiest and many blessings for this beautiful healing village to continue to
flourish
Namaste
Hema Patankar
USA
March 01, 2017
Vaidyagrama is a serene and wonderful place to recuperate relax
and be in touch with your inner self. The doctors, the therapists and all
support staff at Vaidyagrama make one feel at home and motivate, guide and
inspire in many ways. My story at Vaidyagrama was outstanding and I enjoyed
every bit. In our busy schedule we often don’t have time or inclination to get
in touch with inner self.
I thank Dr. Harikrishnan, Dr. Kesari, and Dr. Radhika, Dr. Athulya
and all the therapists and support staff for making my stay very memorable
Dr.Dileep Hariharan,
Bangalore
March 1 2017
With gratitude, respect and love, I leave vaidyagrama more relaxed
and peaceful after the wonderful massages and herbal decoctions administrated
by the capable doctors.
With love
Kate O Dwyer
Australia
March 01 2017
Love you Guys. Thanks for everything but please work on being more
organized.
Best wishes to everyone
Krystal Soultry
Canada
March 01 2017
Such depth of knowledge and application of Ayurveda wisdom is
poured into this place, thank you for showering us with your healing
Much love and gratitude
Respectfully
Kitty Billings
Australia