For approximately 30 years, Vaidya Mishra traveled all over the world offering consultations and courses in Europe, Asia (Japan) and North America. He was hand-picked by Maharishi Mahesh yogi himself and invited to join his council of 80 ayurvedic physicians. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi affectionally addressed Vaidya Mishra as “Vaidya Shiromani” – the jewel amongst Vaidyas, the brightest gem in the crown.
Thousands of people from all over the world still keep and follow his ayurvedic recipes for daily routine and lifestyle, as well as the unsurpassable knowledge he shred with us all, that sheds light on forgotten details and interpretations of herbs and their properties, the doshas, the cosmic creational gunas, and so much more.
August 5th was Vaidya Mishra’s birthday. In loving memory of his beautiful legacy, we share some testimonials below.
“I am deeply grateful to Dr. Mishra, whose wisdom and guidance have profoundly shaped my understanding of not only the ancient healing art of Ayurveda, but how to incorporate it into this modern era, making several changes in the way we administer the herbs, and how we detox the patients, among other things.
He shared not only his vast knowledge of the etiology of the disease process (which knew no boundaries!) but also the spiritual essence of his family’s divine SVA lineage of Ayurveda. His teachings have been a beacon of light helping me to gain practical insights into the correct diagnosis and treatment of every disease, while at the same time offering a deep connection to the sacred traditions passed down through generations. And finally, through his guidance he has also been able to help the patients who are in need of deep healing at a time when both modern medicine and holistic medicine (as we know it here in the “developed” countries) are failing them.
Through his thorough treatments protocols he has expanded the horizons in my practice and has helped thousands of patients regain the radiant health they seek.” – Dr Marianne Teitelbaum
I first met Vaidya Mishra in the 1990s, not long after he arrived in the U.S. I was visiting friends in Colorado Springs and since I wasn’t feeling well, they brought me to see him. Vaidya felt my pulse and immediately exclaimed, “Your liver! What have you done to your liver?”
At the time, I wasn’t practicing Ayurveda, though I had studied it for years. I was working as a network chiropractor, and also practicing and studying functional medicine. What he picked up on? I had been drinking copious amounts of noni juice, thinking “if a little is good, more must be better.” After feeling my pulse, he told me to eat only rice, dahl, and loki for three months. No spices. No exceptions. I panicked. I did it for one or two days.
Years passed. Jyotishi Blaine Watson gently nudged me to call Vaidya again. I resisted. I thought, “He’s just going to tell me to eat only rice and loki.”
But life has its own timing.
In 2008, on the night Maharishi Mahesh Yogi passed, something profound happened. I am a longtime TM teacher, and that night, as I lay in bed, Maharishi came to me in golden light. entered my heart, and untied some knots I had been holding onto.
And then I heard: “It’s time to study Ayurveda. Go find Vaidya Mishra.” The very next day, I called. Vaidya said yes. I flew to Los Angeles. He initiated me into the lineage.And I never looked back….
“I remember my first consultation with Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra during his first North American tour for Maharishi Ayurveda Products USA in the late 1980s. My husband and I were armed with pen and paper to write down his recommendations. He looked at us with respect and kindness, took our pulse and recommended chewing whole coriander seeds after eating. It was a simple, inexpensive, technique to aid digestion and help eliminate toxins without overpowering the liver or the intestinal tract. This combined with transdermal and transmucosal remedies worked wonders for me because I could not the process vitamins in my food and I had trouble eliminating toxins. Immediately chronic fatigue vanished, and I felt happiness.
Since then, SV Ayurveda has always had a place in my life. When I stopped, usually I would develop some kind of health imbalance. This would prompt me to start SV Ayurveda up again with renewed appreciation for its effectiveness. _
In addition, Vaidya Mishra’s father gave him permission to reveal centuries of Ayurvedic family wisdom to anyone who asked! Vaidya Mishra worked hard to set up programs so that everyone can benefit from this protocol even after his passing.
I am grateful to Dr. Melina Takvorian-Mishra who, through Chandika and Adishakti, has continued to maintain Vaidya Mishra’s knowledge and remedies. For years I have found that SV Ayurveda works well to support intellectual curiosity, health, lifestyle, and happiness. Everyday I am grateful that my husband and I had the good fortune to meet and get to know Vaidya Mishra.
– Donalda F
Vaidya R K Mishra brought the full dignity and depth of Ayurveda forward, and at the same time with humility and an open heart. His teachings were practical and he always connected them to prana and the underlying oneness of creation. This he expressed daily by his devotion to Mother Divine.
There was no limit to his ability to problem solve which became evident as he tackled the problems that Modern toxicities from chemicals in our food and cosmetics air and water started to impact the physiology of the people he was treating.
Personally I have been spared the devastating disease of osteoporosis that seriously effected my mother
As I follow his recommendations daily he is always in my heart. – Elizabeth Innes
I am endlessly grateful to Vaidya for awakening in me a profound reverence for the intelligence of Prana — and for teaching me to honor its sacred dance within all life. His wisdom has guided not just my work as a practitioner, but the way I see and move through life. His light continues to illuminate my path, reminding me each day how to live in gentle balance.
How fortunate we are to be so blessed — to have a guru like him, whose wisdom and presence illuminate our lives. Eternally grateful.
“I’m not sure there are words in our language that can fully express my gratitude to Vaidya Mishra and the SVA Lineage of knowledge he shared so freely with us. Whether it is reading a pulse, offering marma therapy, cooking for clients or sharing SVA knowledge, every day includes Vaidya Mishra and SVA. It is by his grace that I continue to share my devotion to the SVA lineage and his teaching with the world.” Pranams.
I am so indebted to Vaidya as a teacher, from all aspects of Dinacharya to his amazing sharing of Prana, mantras from both of his lineages (maternal and paternal), to his lineage teachings on pharmacopeia and to his many sacred remedies to heal, reset and maintain our physiology and our spiritual development ( and all in this manifest world). - Maxine R.
Vaidya Mishra – since I met him has always been what I consider my Vaidya. His health protocols have been and are invaluable for keeping my good health. My husband and I both felt Vaidya Mishra always made us feel at home. He had that ability to put you at ease . He told me once that for some people he always remembered their pulse. He could tell you about the “light of your soul” if you asked or what toothpaste to use that would take a metal taste out of your mouth, what a range! How I eat and my whole lifestyle is based on the knowledge I learned from Vaidya Misha. I am eternally grateful to Vaidya for his profound wisdom he so kindly shared, and to Dr. Melina Takvorian-Mishra for continuing to share his wisdom and his products. Norma C.
All those who have come in contact with Vaidya Mishra, his knowledge and teachings, have found a way to pass it on to others as well. Corinna Maharani, is offering these teachings through her Body Work trainings. It’s an excellent opportunity – whether you offer services or want to study for your own health all those in your family or friends.
See below for more info.
Study the
Ancient Art of Ayurvedic Bodywork &
Transform Your Healing Practice
300-Hour Vocational Certification Training
Begins September 13th, 2025
Are you called to study Ayurveda not just as a science, but as a living tradition—and to support others in finding their way back to wholeness, a balanced mind, and radiant health? This Fall, you are invited to join a comprehensive and enriching training in the art and practice of Ayurvedic Sacred Bodywork™ and PanchaKarma, led by longtime SVA practitioner and educator Corinna Maharani. This training draws from over 30 years of her clinical experience and more than two decades of direct study under the guidance of her teacher, the honorable master healer and brilliant visionary, Vaidya R.K. Mishra, custodian of the Shaka Vansiya (SVA) lineage.
Rooted in ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, yet addressing the needs of our modern time, this 300-hour professional certification trainingexplores the foundational principles of Ayurveda’s rejuvenating treatments and healing rituals. You’ll learn how to apply these with precision, care, and presence—in your personal life and your professional healing practice.
Previous Student Experiences:
“This training holds so much depth, meaning, and sacredness—it was invaluable and will stay with me forever.” — Vella C.
“It was an amazing and transformational experience.”
— Shivaa Singh, San Diego
“The hands-on approach gave me a solid foundation and boosted my confidence and healing practice.”
— Gayathri N.
What Will You Learn?
• Classical therapeutic bodywork techniques and Ayurvedic healing sequences, taught through the lens of a living lineage, in a way that is both gentle and deeply transformative.
• Signature PanchaKarma treatments, including Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Nasya, Udvartana, Pinda Sveda, and more.
• Marma Therapy, vibrational healing, and SVA Samadhi Marma.
Program Details:
• Training begins September 13th, 2025
• 12 weekly live-online classes (Saturdays, 9–11 AM PST)
• Optional 10-day hands-on practicum in Santa Barbara
• Small, supportive cohort and intimate learning environment
The Maharani Academy is an approved educational provider with AABC, CAAM, and a NAMA PACE provider. This training offers pathways to certification as:
The sole purpose of this blog is to provide information about the alternative healing modalities of Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda (SVA) as practiced in Vaidya Mishra's ancestral family tradition. The information contained herein is not intended for use in the diagnosis, prevention or cure of any disease. If you have any serious, acute or chronic health concern, please consult a licensed health professional who can fully assess your needs and address them effectively. Otherwise, for more information, you may call Vaidya Mishra's Prana Center toll free in the USA at 1.888.3CHANDI (888.324.2634). or 1.818.709.1005 globally, or email us at: info@prana-center.com. You may also visit: www.vaidyamishra.com, or www.chandika.com
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