About Us
It is observed that in the present era, there are numerous diverse dietary plans accessible to the public, such as zero carb, zero fat, keto, vegan, and others. Ayurveda, on the other hand, suggests that each individual's diet should be tailored to meet their specific nutritional requirements, which are determined by their age, physique, digestive capabilities, and health condition.
For instance, individuals who possess a Kapha body type or are suffering from metabolic disorders with low digestive power should avoid foods rich in carbohydrates and fats. In contrast, those who exhibit a Pitta body type or suffer from inflammation should consume cold potent foods and minimize the intake of hot, potent foods such as meat. Lastly, individuals who possess a Vata body type or experience degenerative conditions may require the consumption of calcium and potassium-rich food like carbohydrates and fat with warm temperatures.
Our objective through the Drongiri Ayurveda Culinary School is to raise awareness about the fact that each ingredient has its own benefits if consumed in the appropriate quantity and at the appropriate time. By doing so, we strive to promote optimal health and well-being among individuals.
Meet the Team
Sreelal Sankar
Co-founder
Poornima Mukkanniyil
Director
Dr. Poornima Mukkanniyil
Dr. Poornima Mukkanniyil hails from North Kerala and obtained her Ayurvedic graduation from V.P.S.V. Ayurveda College in Kottakkal in 2007. She later received a Master's degree in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics from the CDC, Government Medical College Trivandrum.
Dr. Poornima commenced her dietetics and nutrition practice at Nattika Ayurveda Beach Resort and, subsequently, worked as the manager of clinical dietetics and food production at Kalari Rasayana Ayurveda Hospital. During her tenure, she delved into the therapeutic management of various conditions through medicated dishes.
Her expertise is in recommending practical diets that align with Ayurvedic principles, taking into account factors such as ethnicity, socio-cultural background, and job requirements. She has served as an adjunct faculty member at the Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration in Manipal and has also worked as a diet consultant for Ananda in the Himalayas. Currently, she is the director of Dronagiri Ayurveda Solutions Private Limited, an Ayurvedic consulting firm..
Dr. Sreelal Sankar
Dr. Sreelal Sankar is a well-known Ayurveda practitioner who comes from a family of traditional Ayurveda doctors in North Kerala. He has made a name for himself in the field of Ayurveda over the years. Dr. Sankar earned his degree from V.P.S.V. Ayurveda College, Kottakkal in 2000, followed by a PG in Bioinformatics from IBAB, Bangalore. Dr. Sankar is passionate about sharing the knowledge of Ayurveda with people worldwide. He has presented and conducted Ayurveda workshops at various international forums. Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Sankar has worked with several prestigious institutions, such as Kalari Kovilakom Ayurveda Hospital, Somatheeram Ayurveda Research Institution, The Nattika Beach Ayurveda Resort, and Kalari Rasayana Ayurveda Hospital. During his tenure with various organizations, Dr. Sankar played a crucial role in introducing traditional Ayurvedic practices to Ayurvedic resorts. He also standardized operating procedures and practices in these settings and was instrumental in making these institutions NABH-accredited centers.
At Kalari Rasayana, Dr. Sankar led a research project that examined changes in various blood parameters before and after Panchakarma treatments.
Dr. Sankar is currently the head of the Ayurvedic department at Ananda in the Himalayas, where he is committed to developing a comprehensive and integrated approach across different health sectors to create a healing pathway for various diseases.
Dr. Sankar is the co-founder of Dronagiri Ayurveda Solutions Pvt. Ltd., which aims to provide top-notch products and services in different areas of Ayurveda. He advocates leveraging IT, including AI, for various applications in Ayurveda. Presently, he is working on developing apps for this purpose.
