It has been two weeks since we arrived in India at an Ayurvedic hospital named Sri Prakash Vidya. Our journey began when we moved out of our house in May spent time in Seattle and Los Angeles and then flew for 26 hours to reach Visakhapatnam airport. Dr. Sugesh Kumar PV picked us up from there and drove us to Payakaraopeta where the hospital is located. Although it has been a tiring journey, our experience here has been remarkable. We are excited to share our experience with you!
Amala loves riding the little scooters!
The hospital is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, where Tengalu is the main language spoken. We were fascinated to learn about the self-sustaining practices used here. Sri Prakash Vidya grows all kinds of fruits and vegetables on the school campus, which are used to feed the children. Grass is grown for the cows, which in turn give milk and lassi to the children and staff. Grains are ground and used to make chapatis and bread. The food here is a bit spicy, I think thats just how it is in India, Amala doesn’t love it, she is ready for pizza even though they bring us plenty of fruit and snacks for her. Coconut chutney is served frequently, and I cannot get enough of it!
Amala with baby buffalo
It is interesting to note that everything is a cycle here. Cow and buffalo dung is used as fertilizers for gardens and as biofuel to power the school. The children are curious and friendly. We learned that not many foreigners come to this particular Ayurvedic hospital, even though it is considered the best in Andhra Pradesh, along with many other things. People generally prefer to visit Kerala, which is the birthplace of Ayurveda for treatments.
Our accommodations are on the left in the picture and one of the schools many buildings is on the right.
While we have been here, we have been treated to three meals a day, along with lassi in between meals and warm milk at night. All the meals are prepared with fresh ingredients and served in our room by a young twelve year old boy who likes to have fun playing with and teasing Amala. We have clean water available all the time, as the water here is filtered. We are staying in one of the VIP rooms and our room and food for the two of us is only $15/night. Incredible for the service and love we are receiving here. I was even surprised to find myself coffee-free since I arrived here, but I am enjoying my afternoon chai.
Amala with the Schoolchildren who come to our door everyday.
Lastly, I have been able to sit in with the doctor and watch him treat patients. It’s been fun to be immersed with Ayurveda and the Indian head wobble during conversations always makes me laugh (on the inside of course). I have also been receiving treatments every morning which have been personalized for my specific health needs and concerns. Sometimes it tickles, I will share those experiences in another blog post. Everyone at the hospital has been wonderful, and we have not felt this taken care of in a long time.
Making Ayurvedic Medicines
Our experience here at the Ayurvedic hospital in Andhra Pradesh has been surreal. From learning about sustainable practices to experiencing personalized treatments, it’s been a journey of discovery. The children, staff, and everyone we’ve met has been wonderful. Overall, we are glad that we got a chance to experience this and are looking forward to sharing more with you!
Love,
Michelle & Amala
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