Ayurveda • Education • Technology
Through education, technology and community
I'm Mathavan Kumar, a software developer and Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor working alongside Dr. Hemant Gupta and Holistic Ayurveda Institute & Wellness Centre.
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Moving from Untruth to Truth
This is not just a chant for me, but a living commitment.
It is a reminder that the body, mind, thoughts and emotions are constantly changing, and that there is something deeper within us beyond these changing experiences.
My own journey is to keep moving in this direction, moment by moment. To become more aware, more balanced, and less identified with the thoughts and emotions that can so easily become our reality.
I am still exploring and learning. Through Ayurveda, education, technology and the work I do with Dr. Gupta, I hope to create opportunities for others to explore their own wellbeing, understand themselves more deeply, and experience life with greater awareness.
For me, Asato Ma Sadgamaya is both the direction of my own journey and the principle behind the work I choose to do.
Selected initiatives
These are some of the initiatives I am helping develop with Dr. Gupta and Holistic Ayurveda Institute & Wellness Centre.
01 AyurHub
I created AyurHub to explore a simple question: Can technology make complex Ayurvedic concepts easier to understand? AyurHub is an interactive learning platform where learners can visually explore concepts such as the Five Elements, Doshas, Subdoshas, Agni, Dhatus, Six Tastes, Sankhya and more.
Explore AyurHub
02 30-Day Digestive Wellness
A guided wellness program through Holistic Ayurveda Institute & Wellness Centre that helps participants observe and better understand hunger, digestion, food quantity, timing, preparation and their individual responses. Rather than simply giving people a list of rules, the program encourages observation and awareness of their own digestive patterns.
Explore Digestive Wellness
03 Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor
An in-depth educational program from Holistic Ayurveda Institute & Wellness Centre for people who want to develop a deeper understanding of Ayurveda. The program combines structured study, practical learning, ongoing support and opportunities to learn directly with Dr. Gupta.
I support the digital learning experience, program development and student engagement.
Explore the Counselor Program
04 India Ayurveda Immersion
Some aspects of Ayurveda are better experienced than simply studied. The India Ayurveda Immersion creates an opportunity to step away from everyday routines and experience Ayurveda in its traditional setting while learning with Dr. Gupta.
Explore the India Immersion
Coming soon
Nourishing Recipes for a Balanced and Vibrant Life
A practical digital Ayurvedic cookbook by Dr. Hemant Gupta for understanding food, digestion, cooking methods, spices and everyday meals, written so the principles can be used in an ordinary kitchen, every day.
In Ayurveda, food is understood in relation to the person eating it. The same meal can feel very different depending on your hunger, digestion, the way it is cooked, the season, and the qualities of the ingredients. The Ayurvedic Kitchen helps you notice these details and cook in a way that supports how you actually feel.
Inside you'll find foundations of Ayurveda and food, practical guidance on how to eat and how to cook, a complete recipe collection, a 14-day meal plan, a food and digestion journal, and quick reference guides for tastes, qualities, spices and seasons.
30-day guided program
A 30-Day Ayurvedic Program for Mental Wellbeing
A guided educational program to understand how Ayurveda views the mind, recognize what influences your mental state, and explore practical approaches including food, sleep, routine, sensory wellbeing, breathing, meditation and Marma self-care.
Through structured self-study, a 30-Day Mind Journal and weekly live group Q&A with Dr. Gupta, participants are encouraged to observe their own patterns rather than follow generic advice.
An educational wellbeing program, not medical or psychological treatment.
For modern professionals
Renew your energy. Lead with clarity.
Ayurveda for Leaders is being developed for business owners, executives and professionals who want to better understand how their daily choices influence their energy, focus and ability to work effectively.
We explore food, digestion, physical activity, sleep, recovery and the workings of the mind through an Ayurvedic perspective.
The experience can combine self-study, guided discussions and an individualized assessment with Dr. Gupta. Diet, routine, sleep, current concerns and individual patterns can be explored to provide guidance relevant to the individual rather than simply giving everyone the same recommendations.
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An open invitation
A free, practical introduction to Ayurveda for everyday life
Ayurveda for All is a free introductory program for anyone interested in discovering Ayurveda. No previous knowledge is needed.
Through simple, experiential sessions, we explore hunger, food, physical activity and sleep and how these everyday rhythms influence our wellbeing.
The program can be offered to communities, organizations, workplaces, educational institutions or any interested group.
Interested in bringing Ayurveda for All to your community or organization? Let's connect
About
Technology, Ayurveda and a journey of personal discovery
My professional background is in software development and technology. I hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Dalhousie University and have spent around 15 years working in the technology industry.
My connection with Ayurveda, however, began through my own experience. Years of digestive difficulties led me to start paying closer attention to food, hunger, digestion and the way everyday habits affect our wellbeing. What began as a personal search gradually became a deeper exploration of Ayurveda and eventually led me to formal study.
Today, I bring my background in technology together with my study of Ayurveda, working alongside Dr. Hemant Gupta to explore new ways of educating people and making this knowledge more accessible.
Collaboration
Traditional knowledge. New ways to share it.
I work closely with Dr. Hemant Gupta, Founder and Director of Holistic Ayurveda Institute & Wellness Centre in Ottawa.
Dr. Gupta brings decades of experience in Ayurvedic medicine and education. I support this work through technology, digital learning, program development, communication and Ayurvedic wellness education.
Together, we're exploring how traditional Ayurvedic knowledge can be shared with today's learners, communities and professionals while remaining connected to its foundations.
“Dr. Gupta brings decades of Ayurvedic knowledge and clinical experience. My role is to help explore new ways for that knowledge to be taught, experienced and shared.”
Workplaces & communities
If your workplace, professional association, community organization or group would like to introduce its members to Ayurveda, we would be happy to explore a session with you through Holistic Ayurveda Institute & Wellness Centre.
Sessions can be introductory or designed around an area particularly relevant to your audience.
Simple foundations for people completely new to Ayurveda
Understanding hunger, digestion and everyday food choices
Exploring how daily rhythms influence wellbeing
Ayurvedic perspectives for people with demanding professional lives
Exploring the relationship between lifestyle and the mind
Understanding how Ayurveda approaches seasonal changes
Sessions may be arranged online or in person depending on the organization, location and availability.
Speaking & community
ICOBC & High Commission of India, Ottawa
I had the opportunity to speak about lifestyle disorders through an Ayurvedic perspective at an Ayurveda Day event in Ottawa organized by the Indo-Canadian Ottawa Business Chamber (ICOBC) and the High Commission of India.
Experiences like this are part of our broader effort to introduce Ayurveda to people beyond traditional classroom settings and explore how this knowledge can be shared with communities, organizations and professionals.
Background
Academic background
My professional career has primarily been in software development and technology, with around 15 years of experience in the industry.
View LinkedIn ProfileMy studies in Ayurveda
Holistic Ayurveda Institute & Wellness Centre · Under Dr. Hemant Gupta
AyurPrana
American Institute of Vedic Studies
A future vision
What if we could create a place that brings us closer to life?
I dream of creating a place surrounded by trees, healthy soil, animals and food growing from the land. A place where people can spend time closer to nature and experience Ayurveda, meditation, sustainable living, creativity and community as part of everyday life.
There could be a small forest, gardens and farm produce, horses, cows and rabbits, spaces for Ayurveda learning and practice, meditation and inner exploration, music, art and creativity.
People could come for a few days, a few weeks, or perhaps longer. They could grow food, care for animals, cook and eat together, learn, create, make music, meditate, walk through the forest, contribute to the community or simply slow down and spend time close to life.
Not a place to escape from life.
A place to come closer to life.
This is still only a vision. I don't yet know where it will be, when it will happen, or exactly what form it will take. But perhaps a place like this doesn't have to begin with land. It can begin with people who share the vision.
Start a conversation
I'm happy to have a conversation
If you're curious about Ayurveda, don't know where to begin, or would like to understand which of our programs or resources may be relevant to you, I'm happy to have an initial conversation at no charge.
This isn't a medical consultation. If your questions require clinical Ayurvedic guidance, I can help connect you with Dr. Gupta and Holistic Ayurveda Institute & Wellness Centre.