Vaidyagrama Ayurveda healing village has 12 patient blocks and each block has 4 patient units and 1 treatment block.
Patient block Each patient block has four patient units; and each unit has a foyer, bathroom, bedroom and balcony.
Treatment block A verandah from the patient block leads to the treatment units. Two treatment units are part of each patient block. Each treatment room has separate change rooms, treatment rooms and bathrooms. There is a common medicine pantry.
Your treatment program It starts with a consultation wherein your physicians and you get to know each other better. Accordingly an Ayurveda healing program suited to your constitution, health problems and available time is created that is upgraded on a daily basis following regular interaction. The program includes herbal teas and powders, external body treatments, panchakarma (where necessary), simple easy-to-digest vegetarian diet and lots of rest (physical and mental). Daily evaluation is done through consultation and counselling.
The healing continues when you leave vaidyagrama; hence the more rest you give your body and mind, and the more you continue the medicines and regimen, the better will be the healing. You should plan to carry at least 3 months of herbs/oils (around 10kg) with you for use after treatment; you should stay in touch with your physicians and give them regular feedback to maximise the benefit from the healing process.
Communication
Telephone (direct dialling from room)
Wireless broadband in common area
Post office
Parcel office
Your healing day
Morning chants/meditation
Breakfast
Daily consultations
Herbal tea/coconut water
External body treatments
Lunch
Relaxation - yoganidra
Herbal tea/coconut water
Discus with your physicians
Evening talks/chants/meditation
Dinner (occasional community dinner)
What to do at vaidyagrama
Short relaxing reading
Very light walking
Listen to healing / devotional music / motivational talks
Engage in stress-free conversations
Preserve your energy by
Going to bed early
Chewing food thoroughly
Sipping water slowly
Being gentle and caring to everyone
Keeping a gratitude diary
Discussing your concern with your physicians
Letting go / surrendering to the healing and enjoy the benefit
Turning your mind inwards to stay in tune with the healing process
What to avoid at vaidyagrama
Avoid losing energy by exposing yourself to stress factors such as sex, strain, conflicts, internet, telephone (or minimize it) or excess of any kind
Avoid shaving of hair, cutting of hair and nails
Avoid taking bath on your own at any time of the day
Avoid day sleep
Avoid walking barefoot
Avoid drinking cold water
Avoid excessive talking, laughing
Medical Director, Dr. Ramadas with his daughter (01/2010). Interior of cottages (right).
Healing valley: clean space, clean air.
Manager, Aparna Sarma. And, the first course meal for
patients.
