Sreekrishna Ayurveda Chikitsa Kendram

Leisure at Sreekrishna Ayurveda Chikitsa Kendram is rooted in the serenity of its natural surroundings and the calm rhythm of village life. Set on five acres in Vaikom, one of Kerala’s enchanting villages, the centre offers a peaceful environment wrapped in an invigorating rustic setting, surrounded by abundant lush green vegetation. Unique Kerala architecture guides the elegant design of the hospital and guest rooms, which provide modern-day comforts and idyllic views of the village, creating a homely atmosphere for rest and quiet reflection.

The lifestyle experience is gently complemented by the land itself. Medicinal plants and organic vegetable cultivation within the premises reflect a way of living that honours nature and healthy habits, allowing guests to stay close to the sources of their food and medicines. Accommodation is arranged according to treatment requirements within the centre, with the additional option of a homestay just two minutes down the road, offering an alternative way to experience the charm of the local village setting.

Sreekrishna Ayurveda Chikitsa Kendram is a dedicated home of authentic Ayurvedic treatment, led by founders Dr Vijith Sasidhar and Dr Vidya Vijith and supported by a trained team of Ayurveda doctors, nurses, therapists and non-medical staff. With fifteen years of clinical experience in addressing a wide range of diseases and health concerns, the centre has earned a strong reputation in Kerala, particularly for its work with guests from Western countries and its clinical documentation on the efficacy of Ayurvedic treatments in various conditions.

Treatments at Sreekrishna Ayurveda Chikitsa Kendram are based purely on classical Ayurvedic texts and prescribed rituals, with a distinctly medical focus rather than a wellness-resort approach. The entire staff is qualified and experienced, and treatments are planned as preventive measures or as responses to severe diseases. Guests are guided to follow Dinacharya as advised by the physician, and are encouraged to observe Pathyam, Yoga and Japa Upasana as integral parts of the treatment process. Where required, patients may be advised to avoid travel, exposure to sunlight or other activities that could interfere with therapy.

Authentic Panchakarma programs are conducted under the guidance of Dr Vijith and Dr Vidya for detoxification, rejuvenation, strengthening and restoring balance. Preventive Panchakarma begins with a comprehensive consultation and thorough check-up by experienced physicians, who assess prakriti (constitutional type) and identify significant pathogens before deciding the nature and intensity of therapies according to teachings of the ancient vaidyas. The centre has a proven record of individuals who have undergone Preventive Panchakarma and experienced reduction in toxin build-up as understood in Ayurvedic practice. Within this framework, treatments are structured for both primary prevention—planning therapies intended to avoid the development of disease—and secondary prevention, which aims to reduce the impact of existing disease by slowing its progress and helping the patient regain health.

Each Panchakarma program starts with detailed evaluation, including intake consultation, physical examination, and, where necessary, laboratory tests and radiological investigations. Based on these assessments, a personalised treatment plan is designed to match the specific requirements of each individual. Panchakarma is carried out as a seasonal treatment within periods specified by the Ayurvedic doctor. For women, the duration of stay depends on their ability to follow certain sessions of the program. A detailed Dinacharya is prescribed according to each person’s condition, to be followed at the centre and recommended for continuation afterwards. To maintain a high level of individual care in diet, medicines and therapies, the number of concurrent treatment bookings is deliberately kept small. Staff members speak English and Malayalam, and accommodation is arranged within the premises according to treatment needs, with an additional homestay option nearby when advised by the physician.

The centre’s clinical strength is supported by a broad span of Ayurvedic specialisation and in-depth traditional training. Sreekrishna Ayurveda Chikitsa Kendram focuses on seven of the eight classical specialties: Kaya Chikitsa (General Medicine), Bala Chikitsa (Pediatrics), Graha Chikitsa (Psychiatry), Shalakya Tantra (E.N.T. and Ophthalmology), Visha Chikitsa (Toxicology), Rasayana Chikitsa (Rejuvenation Therapy) and Vrisha Chikitsa (Fertility Medicine). Patients often approach the centre in early stages of these conditions when they wish to avoid allopathic medicine, or later when they are unable to continue conventional treatment due to side effects, wish to avoid surgery, hope to reduce or discontinue long-term medication, or feel there are no solutions in other systems.

The founders bring rare lineage-based training into daily practice. After graduating in Ayurvedic Medicine, both Dr Vijith and Dr Vidya underwent traditional training. Dr Vijith is a main disciple of Ayurveda maestro Brahmasree Valloor Shankaran Namboothiri and his daughter Vimala Antharjanam, from whom he learned Ashtanga Hrdayam and Vishavaidya Jyotsnika through one-to-one methods, while also interning with Dr Raveendranath Namboothiri, an authority in traditional physical therapies. Dr Vidya studied Ashtanga Hrdayam under the renowned Ayurveda master Raghavan Thirumulpad. To pass on this heritage, Sreekrishna Ayurveda Gurukulam trains graduates of Ayurveda from India and abroad in traditional practice. Dr Vijith is also faculty and Medical Director at Delight Academy of Ayurveda in the Netherlands, and students who complete four years of Bachelor of Ayurveda training visit the centre for a one-month internship. Intensive training programs for students from various countries further support the development of sound Ayurvedic clinical skills.

Medicine preparation and pharmacology are handled with particular care. The dedicated pharmacy within the premises is equipped with modern technology to produce both exclusive and general Ayurvedic medicines strictly according to compositions and formulae prescribed in ancient texts. The laboratory is furnished with state-of-the-art equipment to derive accurate test results for treatment planning, under a strict quality control and assurance mechanism. The centre’s policy is to use only the safest herbal formulations for general practice and to avoid formulations containing heavy metals, except in the treatment of cancers and other serious diseases, and only with informed consent whenever heavy metals are used. Medicinal plant cultivation within the campus supports this approach, with herbs grown organically and treated as a core part of maintaining quality.

Research is an integral dimension of Sreekrishna Ayurveda Chikitsa Kendram. Founder and Chief Physician, Dr Vijith Sasidhar, began his career in 2003 as a Research Officer at AVP Research Foundation in Coimbatore, where he documented the diversity of clinical practices and teaching methods of various Ayurveda traditions in Kerala under the guidance of Research Director Dr Ram Manohar. After establishing the centre, he continued to apply these insights, especially those received from his guru, the late Brahmasree Valloor Shankaran Namboothiri, forming the core of his clinical practice and teaching. Since 2017 he has served as Adjunct Faculty at the Amrtha Centre for Advanced Research in Ayurveda in Kerala. His current research focuses on prostate, uterine and cervical cancer, and he is Principal Investigator of a muscular dystrophy research project conducted at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences.

In its wider contribution to society, Sreekrishna Ayurveda Chikitsa Kendram conducts free medical camps every two years to spread awareness and support individuals in healing with Ayurveda, including those facing diseases considered incurable by other medical sciences. Free treatment programs for senior citizens during Vridha Pooja reflect the centre’s view of Ayurveda as both medical science and art of living, honouring traditional respect for the elderly and extending Ayurvedic care to those who need it most. Over many years, the centre has also provided advanced internship facilities and study programs in cooperation with international Ayurveda schools such as Delight Academy of Ayurveda. Presentations by Dr Vijith for international students, and one-month HBO-accredited internships for four-year bachelor students from national and international universities, offer rare opportunities to engage closely with treatments described in classical Sanskrit Ayurveda texts.

Sreekrishna Ayurveda Chikitsa Kendram is widely respected for its clinical depth, traditional practice and documented treatment outcomes. Its reputation is strengthened by the work of Founder and Chief Physician Dr Vijith Sasidhar, whose research spans prostate, uterine and cervical cancer, as well as a muscular dystrophy project at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences. His role as Adjunct Faculty at the Amrtha Centre for Advanced Research in Ayurveda further affirms the centre’s credibility.

Internationally, the centre is recognised for its commitment to traditional Ayurvedic education. Through Dr Vijith’s position as Faculty and Medical Director at the Delight Academy of Ayurveda in the Netherlands, and its HBO-accredited internships for Ayurveda students from India and abroad, the centre has become a trusted destination for authentic Ayurvedic training and knowledge exchange.