#222 Sitar, Sacred Cities & Travelling Through India | With Dr Vignesh Devraj and Hans Wettstein

In this enriching episode, Swiss sitarist and cultural traveler Hans Wettstein shares the story of his decades-long connection with India. Drawn by the sounds of the sitar, Hans immersed himself in Indian classical music as his Sadhana, navigating the challenges of learning a new musical language and cultural differences. Beyond music, Hans recounts his journey into cultural tourism. Hans’s belief in the transformative power of travel led him to design immersive tours to offer visitors a more meaningful experience of India far beyond the surface-level impressions. He shares the impact of these tours, misconceptions about India that travelers often carry, and the evolving nature of Indian tourism.With vivid personal stories and thoughtful reflections, this episode is a unique window into music, spirituality, and cross-cultural exploration.Key Topics:Indian Music As A SadhanaTravelling Across IndiaMisconceptions of Travelling In IndiaAyurveda, Panchakarma & TravelTimestamps:00:00 - 05:30: Hans’ Introduction05:30 - 09:30: Pursuing Music as a Sadhana 09:30 - 12:30: Studying Indian Music In India : 12:30 - 29:30: Travelling Across India29:30 - 39:00: Ayurveda, Panchakarma & Travel39:00 - 42:19: Sitaram Experience & Concluding NotesAbout Mr. Hans Ulrich Wettstein Hans Ulrich Wettstein is a renowned sitar player with a deep love for Indian culture, Ayurveda, and mindful travel. He spent over a decade in India mastering the sitar and immersing himself in its spiritual traditions. Hans is also the founder of Insight Reisen, a travel company curating soulful, immersive journeys through India and beyond. His work bridges East and West, blending music, healing, and exploration.Website: https://www.insight-reisen.com/Dr Vignesh DevrajIf you are interested in doing one on one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj, please find the details in this link: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-istIf you are economically challenged, please use the form provided to request a free Ayurvedic consultation here. or copy paste this in your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewformBALANCE THE MIGHTY VATA - ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE What makes Ayurveda unique in its treatment approach is its practical wisdom on the concept of Vata. Vata is responsible for Prana - the life energy, nervous system - the master panel of our body, and our emotions. In Ayurveda, it is mentioned that controlling Vata is the most difficult part of healing and recovery. Recently, I have recorded a workshop on - Balancing The Mighty Vata which has over 6 hrs of content, with notes filled with practical inputs that can be integrated into our life. You can access this at https://drvignesh.teachable.com/For further information about Dr Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter - @VigneshDevrajWe truly hope you are enjoying our content. Want to help us shape and grow this show faster? Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast, so you’ll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support.Disclaimer: - The content of the podcast episodes is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical procedures, consultations, diagnosis, or treatment in any manner. We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions for you, others, or for treating your patients