Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Dr Tony Nader, MD, PhD

Tony Nader, MD, PhD, MARR

Maharishi AyurVeda
Gandharva Veda Music Therapy

'Gandharva Veda Music is a precious descipline of Vedic Science, the complete science of life. It sends forth those powerful melodies and rhythms of nature to purify the atmosphere, thereby neutralising negative trends and tendencies in the environment and promoting the orderly evolution of life.'
— Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Discover the Healing Power of Music

HOW DOES GANDHARVA VEDA THERAPY WORK?

Aligned with Nature’s Rhythms

The ragas or melodic structures of Gandharva Veda align with the daily and seasonal cycles of nature. Each raga is designed to be listened to or performed at the appropriate time to maximize its harmonizing and healing effects. For example, morning melodies energize, while evening ragas calm the mind.

HOLISTIC BENEFITS OF THERAPY

  • Stress Reduction: Gandharva Veda music helps restore balance in the mind and body by neutralizing stress.
  • Restoration of Biological Rhythms: The melodies support the harmonization of the body’s natural cycles.
  • Health Improvement: Gandharva Veda is also applied to address various health concerns, such as mental stress, neurological disorders, pregnancy-related and women’s health issues, and developmental challenges in children.
  • Harmony for the Mind and Body: Listening to this music therapy brings a sense of inner peace and deep relaxation.
  • Supports Healing: Melodies aligned with nature’s rhythms promote physical and mental regeneration.
  • Environmental Harmony: Gandharva Veda music creates a calming effect not only for the individual but also for the surrounding environment.
  • Training in Music Therapy includes practical knowledge of different sound healing techniques and principles of Maharishi Vedic Sound Therapy, Maharishi Vedic Vibration Therapy and use of ones own voice.
  • Modern research as shown that different methods such as receptive and active techniques impact mood, cognition, increases neuroplasticity and emotional well-being.

WHY CHOOSE GANDHARVA VEDA THERAPY?

  • Ancient Science in Modern Application: Gandharva Veda combines timeless wisdom with modern scientific approaches to provide effective stress-relief solutions.
  • Deeper Understanding of Music’s Power: Our courses teach you how to use Gandharva Veda music to harmonize your life and environment.
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FACULTY

Dr. Shubham Kulkarni

During the performace of the
10.000 course in Hyderabad

Dr Shubham Kulkarni – Head of the department 

Masters in Ayurveda (BAMS MD)
Masters in Palliative Care (PGDPC)
Masters in Psychology (MA Psych. Sch.)
Music therapist
Indian classical vocalist

Dr Shubham Kulkarni is an Ayurveda Physician with over 7 years of clinical experience in music therapy, mental health, palliative & End of Life care. He is also an expert in Indian classical music. By blending ancient wisdom with modern therapeutic approaches, he offers holistic, transformative care to his patients.

Dr Kulkarni brings his expertise from conducting 200+ workshops, sessions, and courses globally, educating over 10.000 participants on integrative health approaches. He is well known for his use of Maharishi AyurVeda Gandharva Veda in music therapy, selecting specific ragas to restore balance and harmony in the mind, body, and spirit. Additionally, he incorporates Indian classical instruments like sitar, tabla, and tanpura to create profound healing experiences.

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GANDHARVA VEDA THERAPY COURSES

JOIN US

Take part in the Maharishi AyurVeda Gandharva Veda Therapy courses to delve deeper into the science of music and experience its healing effects. Discover how to harmonize your life with the rhythms of nature!

For more information, explore our courses.

GANDHARVA VEDA AS CONSCIOUSNESS-BASED MUSIC THERAPY

In-residence course at MERU, Vlodrop, the Netherlands

With Vaidya Dr Shubham Kulkarni and
Guest Speakers: Girish Mamaya and Walter Moelk
Available in English and other languages based on demand

8 – 15 August 2025 

The course is open to everyone interested in holistic approaches to well-being and personal growth through music therapy.

Maharishi AyurVeda Gandharva Veda music is a precious discipline of Maharishi’s Vedic Science, the science of life, to create balance in nature, eliminate stress in the atmosphere, and produce a healthy influence for the individual and peace for the world family. It is an ancient system of music that forms the basis of Indian classical music and uses specific ragas or melodic structures that align with the rhythms of nature.

GANDHARVA VEDA THERAPY VIDEO

Short video with clips from Vaidya Dr Shubham Kulkarni´s presentation on Gandharva Music Therapy at the São Paulo TM Centre Vila Madalena, 14 May 2024.

“The Vedic ideal of health is the state of enlightenment – a perfectly state of mind, body and behavior.”

– Maharishi Mahesh Yogi