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The Vyas Team

Physicians, practitioners, and directors dedicated to authentic Maharishi Panchakarma

Practitioners

Panchakarma Team

The Vyas Panchakarma Team

Our skilled team is trained in authentic Maharishi Ayurveda Panchakarma protocols. Each therapist brings years of hands-on experience delivering traditional treatments — abhyanga, shirodhara, basti, nasya, and more — with care and precision. All practitioners work directly under physician supervision, following individualised protocols designed for each guest.


Medical

Physicians

Vaidya Manohar Palakurthi
Vaidya Manohar Palakurthi
BAMS, Ph.D · Physician & Clinical Professor

Clinical Professor of Physiology and Health at Maharishi International University (USA) and founding physician of Maharishi Ayurveda programs in North America. Provides oversight and supports complex cases remotely.

Dr. Gyashu Nakarmi
Dr. Gyashu Nakarmi
BAMS · Ayurveda Physician

Our lead Ayurvedic physician overseeing all Panchakarma programs at Vyas at Vedic Life. Dr. Nakarmi personally conducts daily consultations and designs each guest's individualised treatment protocol.


Leadership

Directors

Dr. Kingsley & Dr. Leslie Brooks
Co-Directors
Dr. Kingsley Brooks
& Dr. Leslie Brooks
Directors, Vyas Retreat
  • Directors, Vyas Retreat
  • International Directors for all Maharishi Programs in Nepal
  • Directors, International Maharishi Ayurveda Foundation
  • Directors, Maharishi Vedic Institute
Deepak Baskota
Director
Deepak Baskota
Director, Vyas Retreat
  • Director, Vyas Retreat
  • Chairman, Nepal Maharishi Vedic Foundation
  • Former State Home Minister of Nepal
  • Executive Chairman, National Cooperative Federation of Nepal
Vincent Argiro
Founder & Director
Vincent Argiro
Founder & Director, Vyas Retreat
  • Founder, Vyas Retreat
  • Director, Vyas Retreat
Hagen Rainbow & Jenna Rainbow
Management
Hagen Rainbow
MS, PhD(c)
  • Managing Director, Vyas Retreat
  • Director of Health, Nepal Maharishi Vedic Foundation
  • Certified Teacher of Transcendental Meditation
  • Director, International Maharishi Ayurveda Foundation
Jenna Rainbow
MBA
  • General Manager, Vyas Retreat
  • Director of Hospitality, Nepal Maharishi Vedic Foundation
  • Secretary, Maharishi Integrative Health Foundation