When an eclipse happens, something shifts. The light changes. The atmosphere feels different. Traditionally, these moments were never treated as ordinary.

In this episode, Dylan is joined by Jyotishi and Ayurvedic practitioner Laura Plumb, Vaidya Dr Krishna Raju, Vaidya and medical astrologer Dr Harsha Raju, and mantra teacher Purnesh. Together they explore eclipses through the lenses of Ayurveda, Jyotish and mantra śāstra.

They speak about Rahu and Ketu, the difference between solar and lunar eclipses, why digestion and prāṇa are considered more sensitive during these periods, and why eclipses have long been used as powerful windows for mantra and inner practice. Specific mantras and simple ritual guidelines are shared, along with practical recommendations around food, rest, meditation and how to orient the mind during these heightened times. The conversation moves between astronomy, subtle physiology and lived experience, offering a steady and grounded way to approach eclipse events.

Rather than sensationalising eclipses, this episode invites a composed perspective. A reminder that moments of shadow can also be moments of alignment.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

🌒 The Vedic understanding of eclipses
🌒 Rahu and Ketu in Vedic mythology
🌒 Solar vs lunar eclipses and their different impacts on mind, prāṇa and physiology
🌒 Agni, digestion and subtle sensitivity during eclipse periods
🌒 Practical Ayurvedic guidance for food, fasting and daily routine
🌒 Mantra practices and specific chants recommended during eclipses
🌒 Moving beyond fear toward steadiness and alignment in times of shadow

RESOURCES:

• Show Notes for this episode (with full resources & mantra spellings)
• Seven Dhatus and Nine Planets - Online Course with Dylan & Vaidya Harsha Raju
• Vital Veda’s Abhanga Courses (2026) in Byron Bay, Australia & London, UK
• All of Vital Veda's online & in-person courses and trainings
• Ayurveda x Astrology: The Cosmic Blueprint For Health - Masterclass with Vaidya Harsha Raju
• Book a Jyotish session with Laura Plumb - Discount Code: LAURA10 for 10% discount
• Book a Jyotish session with Vaidya Harsha Raju
• Friends of Vital Veda

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In this profound wisdom session, Dylan sits with Dr Krishna Raju to explore how fear consciousness disrupts health, and how prāṇa, pulse awareness, and subtle Ayurvedic sciences restore balance at the deepest level.

Rather than approaching disease as something external to fight, this conversation returns to a core Ayurvedic truth: health and illness arise first in consciousness. Through stories, clinical insights, and lineage-based knowledge, Dr Raju explains how fear weakens prāṇa, how confidence and understanding support healing, and why Ayurveda prioritises early imbalance long before disease manifests.

This episode weaves together classical Ayurvedic philosophy, pulse wisdom, marma science, and lived experience from generations of Vaidyas, offering a rare glimpse into healing that begins within.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

🌿 Fear as a Root Cause of Disease
🌿 Doṣas, Consciousness & the Inner Churning
🌿 Prāṇa as the Foundation of Healing
🌿 Pulse Awareness as a Healing Practice
🌿 Agni, Ama & the Six Stages of Disease
🌿 Marma Therapy And The Power of Touch
🌿 Sound, Mantra & Subtle Prāṇic Healing
🌿 Seasonal Intelligence & Ritual Reset

ABOUT OUR GUEST: Vaidya A.V. 'Krishna' Raju

Vaidya Krishna Raju is the Director and Head Physician of The Raju Family clinic in Hyderabad, India, where thousands of patients travel from across the world for expert Ayurvedic care, ranging from preventative health to complex and chronic conditions often considered “incurable.”

Renowned for his refined mastery of pulse diagnosis, Dr Raju brings decades of clinical experience and a deep, practical command of classical Ayurveda. He is a specialist in Pañcakarma (Ayurvedic detoxification and rejuvenation), and is widely respected for his encyclopaedic recall of Ayurvedic knowledge and its precise application in real-world cases. In 2022, he received the Health Conclave Award in recognition of his service in successfully treating countless patients across Telangana during the 2020–2022 COVID pandemic.

RESOURCES:

• Marma & Pulse Retreat with The Raju family
• Introductory Self-Pulse Course with The Raju Family
• Essence of Ayurvedic Nutrition Online Course
• Podcast: "Navaratri: The 9 Nights of The Divine Mother | Acharya Shunya #093"

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Ever been told surgery is your only option for a hernia—and felt deep down there must be another way?

In this episode, Dylan sits down with George Hirst, founder of Comfort Truss, who healed his inguinal hernia naturally after being told it was impossible. George shares the physical, emotional, and practical steps that took him from a painful two-golf-ball bulge to living symptom-free—no mesh, no surgery.

Together they unpack what a hernia really is, why it develops, and the five core factors that often drive it—poor digestion, weak deep-core muscles, pelvic misalignment, emotional tension, and lack of mobility. You’ll learn how to strengthen the transverse abdominis and pelvic floor safely, the role of proper digestion in reducing pressure, and why awareness and breath are key to true recovery.

Whether you’re facing surgery, living with a hernia, or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers grounded hope and actionable tools to help you rebuild strength from the inside out.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
💪 Understanding What a Hernia Really Is
💪 Root Causes of Hernia Development
💪 Strengthening the Core & Healing Naturally
💪 The Role of the Hernia Belt
💪 Diet & Digestion for Hernia Healing
💪 Emotional & Energetic Healing
💪 Practical Steps for Prevention & Recovery

ABOUT OUR GUEST: George Hirst

George Hirst is the founder of Comfort Truss, a company born from his own journey of healing an inguinal hernia naturally. When surgery was presented as his only option, George set out to find another way - developing methods to strengthen his body and support healing while documenting his process to help others do the same.

Frustrated by the bulky, painful belts available, he designed a lightweight, low-profile truss that offered genuine comfort and confidence in daily life. What began as a personal solution has now supported tens of thousands of people worldwide - whether pre-surgery, post-surgery, or pursuing natural recovery.

Through his videos, online program, and the Comfort Truss community, George continues to empower people to take an active, informed, and natural approach to hernia healing.

RESOURCES:

• Comfort-Truss Website
• A Proactive Approach to Hernia Intervention (Online Program)
• Use code VITALVEDA for a community discount on both the Comfort Truss and the online program
• George Hirst on YouTube
• Book: Healing Back Pain: The Mind–Body Connection by Dr. John Sarno
• Book: The Great Pain Deception by Steve Ozanich
• Vital Veda Online Course: The Essence of Ayurvedic Nutrition - Learn Ayurvedic principles to support digestion and healing (currently 50% off).

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