#289 The Man Who Built India Today: Aroon Purie on Health, Purpose & Life at 80 with Dr. Vignesh Devraj & Aroon Purie

<p><strong>MENOPAUSE PANCHAKARMA PROGRAM</strong></p><p>Women are unaware that painful menopause is directly connected to the imbalances that have been quietly accumulating over many years.</p><p><br></p><p>To build a better support system for women going through this important transition, Sitaram Retreat x Postcard has created a dedicated Menopause Panchakarma Program.</p><p><br></p><p>The program includes consultations, Panchakarma therapies, hormonal health support, personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and restorative practices for the mind and body.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Early Bird Offer Live!</strong> Valid for bookings until <strong>September 15th, 2026.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Click to know more: </strong>https://sitaramretreat.com/Prepare_Your_Body_for_Menopause/ </p><p><br></p><p>What does it really mean to take your health seriously?</p><p>In this episode of Ayurvedic Healing &amp; Beyond, Dr Vignesh Devraj is joined by Aroon Purie, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of the India Today Group, to explore health, work, purpose, longevity and what it means to live well as we grow older.</p><p><br></p><p>Aroon Purie shares how sport first introduced him to the importance of physical health, and how that gradually evolved into a more conscious approach to food, exercise, stretching, recovery and Ayurveda. </p><p><br></p><p>He shares simple practices that have changed his mornings, including avoiding his phone after waking, drinking warm water, walking and getting sunlight. Dr Vignesh and Aroon also discuss passion, curiosity and purpose, and why continuing to learn, explore and find meaningful engagement can support wellbeing at every stage of life. </p><p><br></p><p>The episode also explores letting go, delegation and values, and how stepping back from work can create space for new pursuits rather than simply leaving a vacuum. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Highlights</strong></p><p>Health, movement &amp; conscious eating</p><p>Technology, information &amp; digital boundaries</p><p>Passion, purpose &amp; staying curious</p><p>Longevity, independence &amp; healthy ageing</p><p>Letting go, delegation &amp; personal values</p><p>Ayurveda, Panchakarma &amp; conscious living</p><p>Finding purpose, passion &amp; your own form of meditation</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>00:00 – 03:19 – Health, Sport &amp; Conscious Living</p><p>03:19 – 10:02 – Technology, Stress &amp; Morning Rituals</p><p>10:02 – 14:40 – Health, Work, Passion &amp; Curiosity</p><p>14:40 – 18:07 – Longevity, Independence &amp; Letting Go</p><p>18:07 – 22:08 – Values, Purpose &amp; What’s Next</p><p>22:08 – 27:07 – AI, Ayurveda &amp; Panchakarma</p><p>27:07 – 29:36 – Health, Body &amp; Finding Your Passion</p><p>29:36 – 34:27 – Tennis, Meditation &amp; Living Well</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Aroon Purie</strong></p><p>Aroon Purie is the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of the India Today Group. He has played a defining role in Indian media and has led the organisation through major transformations in print, television and digital media.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Dr Vignesh Devraj</strong></p><p>Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in doing a one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj, please find the details here: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-ist</p><p><br></p><p>If you are economically challenged, please use the form below to request a free Ayurvedic consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform</p><p><br></p><p><strong>BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA – ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE</strong></p><p>Vata governs Prana, the nervous system, movement, and emotional well-being. In Ayurveda, balancing Vata