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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