Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) @VigneshDevraj

Bali is global. Yet deeply local. Modernity doesn’t have to mean forgetting. We can grow without erasing ourselves. We can evolve without letting go of the soul. Bali is a living reminder that it's possible to host the world and still come home to yourself. #AyurvedaInBali

When you visit a spiritual space, ask: Are you there to experience or to record? Sacred spaces need more than rituals; they need stillness that doesn’t survive performance. Now, Tirta Empul is filled with selfie sticks. The sacredness hasn’t disappeared, but it’s harder to feel

In Bali, you can’t be cremated unless your community allows it. Your spiritual progress is tied to your social responsibility. It’s not just a family affair but a community decision. Only those who’ve participated in temple rituals and village life earn it. What’s your thought?

What if your entire country spent the day in silence? This isn’t a thought experiment: it’s Nyepi, the Balinese New Year. No travel, no electricity. Even the airport shuts down. It’s a reminder that true renewal doesn't need celebration; it needs space. #AyurvedaInBali

Do you wonder what the point of detoxing is if you’ll go back to the same habits? Healing isn't about achieving perfection; it’s about staying honest with ourselves. The value of a detox lies in knowing your real essence. After all, if you have something to clean, it’s worth it.

Amazing day spent with Dr. Vignesh Devraj of the prestigious Sitaram Ayurveda Beach retreat, Thrissur. It's amazing to collaborate and understand how modern nutrition and Ayurveda based wisdom & knowledge can come together for better human outcomes albeit limitations from both…

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True Kapha balancing techniques include warm, light, pungent foods; avoid cold, oily, and processed foods. Daily exercise, yoga, sweating, and a consistent circadian rhythm, along with Early waking, are also beneficial. Additionally, Panchakarma therapies can be helpful. #Kapha

Kapha-related dysfunction can be revealed in Lipid profiles (high cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides; low HDL), fasting insulin & HbA1c (signs of sluggish metabolism), and Eosinophils and IgE/IgG levels (allergy and immune reactivity). #KaphaDosha #MetabolicHealth #Ojas #Ama

Kapha doesn’t just show up as excess weight. Other signs include: Chronic fatigue, Brain fog, Sinus congestion, Emotional dullness, Skin and scalp issues, and Allergic responses. These symptoms are often missed because they don’t always look like a “disease” at first. #Kapha

Kapha Has Two Forms: Ojas and Ama. Ojas is the refined, life-giving aspect of Kapha, linked to immunity, emotional resilience, and vitality. Ama is undigested waste that manifests as mucus, heaviness, and disease. #KaphaDosha #MetabolicHealth #Ojas #Ama #AyurvedicDetox

They lied to you. The simplest antidote to calming your nervous system isn’t just meditation.  It’s setting and sticking to timely Routines! Consistent routines help sort out the chaos your system faces daily and even help you balance aggravated Pitta in your mind. #pitta

Love Perfectionism, but you’re impatient and irritated all the time? That’s a sign of imbalanced pitta. Pitta doesn’t only affect the body, it agitates the mind. Forcing your system into thinking too fast, acting too quickly, or expecting too much in too little time. #pitta

Did you know that “inflammation” is aggravated Pitta imbalance?. Pitta is made of the fire element; when aggravated, it creates inflammation and spreads like a wild fire across the body. Managing this requires cooling this fire, not by suppressing it, but by balancing it. #pitta

Acidity = Pitta gone rogue. When the fire meant to nourish you becomes uncontrolled, it starts to burn the system, starting from the stomach lining and extending into the emotional and systemic layers. #pitta #acidity #acidreflux

Why does Pitta Dosha need balance? Pitta represents the transformative fire of the body and mind. It brings change by converting food into nutrients & ideas into action. This fire needs to be focused and balanced; otherwise, it can burn instead of nourish. #pitta #pittadosha

Practicing celibacy for 90 days before conception can dramatically improve sperm health by allowing the male body to rejuvenate and improve sperm quality. Combine it with yoga, breathwork & awareness, it’s about preparing the seed, not just the soil.  #ConsciousConception

Rising infertility? Don’t overlook the silent culprits: antidepressants, sleep meds, and hustle culture. The fast-paced hustle culture creates emotional disconnection and chronic stress, but this Mental overload has a physical cost.  #MentalHealthMatters #MaleInfertility

Rising lower back pain is an epidemic of sedentary living. Your lower back pain could be harming more than posture,it may be impacting your reproductive nerves and fertility. Strength, flexibility & nervous flow matter. #BackHealth #FertilityTips #MaleFertility #BodyAwareness

Your pelvic floor is a muscle like any other muscle that needs movement. Sedentary living weakens it with partial blood flow affecting not just performance, but pleasure and fertility. #MensHealth #PelvicHealth #FertilityAwareness #AyurvedicWisdom

A 2022 study shows a shocking 50% decline in male fertility in India since 2012. It's time we stop blaming only the women and address the health of the seed for genetic incompetencies as well. #MaleFertility #SpermHealth #ConsciousConception #Ayurveda #ReproductiveHealth