#295 Beyond Destiny: Free Will, Karma & the Wisdom of Jyotish with Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay) & Laura Plumb

<p>The way we understand ourselves can influence the way we understand our health, our choices and our relationship with life.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Ayurvedic Healing &amp; Beyond, Dr Vignesh Devraj continues his conversation with Laura Plumb, a practitioner and teacher of Jyotish and Ayurvedic cooking, exploring the connections between Jyotish, Ayurveda, Prakriti and the way we understand our individual nature.</p><p><br></p><p>They discuss birth charts, Prakriti, nature and nurture, Nakshatras and the role of the Moon, along with the relationship between destiny and free will.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation also explores karma and healing, and how challenges can be viewed as opportunities for awareness, course correction, and growth. Laura explains the concept of Upaya, including mantras, service and traditional practices used within Jyotish to work through challenging periods.</p><p><br></p><p>The discussion also focuses on Rahu and Ketu and the modern world of constant stimulation, consumption, and screens, exploring how these ideas can be understood in relation to distraction, inner awareness, and our connection with the body.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Highlights</strong></p><p>Jyotish &amp; Ayurveda</p><p>Birth Charts &amp; Prakriti</p><p>Nakshatras &amp; The Moon</p><p>Nature, Nurture &amp; Individuality</p><p>Destiny &amp; Free Will</p><p>Karma &amp; Healing</p><p>Upaya, Mantras &amp; Service</p><p>Rahu, Ketu &amp; Modern Life</p><p>Nature, Panchakarma &amp; Reconnection</p><p>Finding Our Natural Rhythms</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>00:00 – 07:00 – Birth Charts &amp; Prakriti</p><p>07:00 – 14:00 – Destiny, Free Will &amp; Karma</p><p>14:00 – 20:00 – Karma &amp; Upaya</p><p>20:00 – 27:00 – Mantras &amp; Jyotish</p><p>27:00 – 37:00 – Jyotish &amp; Modern Life</p><p>37:00 – 44:00 – Illness &amp; Perspective</p><p>44:00 – 50:00 – Panchakarma &amp; Nature</p><p>50:00 – 54:50 – Rahu, Ketu &amp; Reconnection</p><p><br></p><p><strong>TEDx TALK WITH DR VIGNESH DEVRAJ</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In his TEDx talk, Dr Vignesh Devraj shares a personal story from his childhood and explores how our emotions, relationships, work, experiences and environment can influence health. He also reflects on the Ayurvedic concept of Swasta and staying connected to our authentic selves.</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Dr Vignesh Devraj’s TEDx Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVBf9cUdKF8</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The 14-Day Ayurvedic Me