About OM Vedic Heritage Centre
(in collaboration with The Ayurvedic Trust, Coimbatore, India)
About Us
The Ayurvedic Pioneers in Singapore !
In technical collaboration with The Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (AVP), Coimbatore (India), we bring you holistic and authentic wellness of the body, mind and soul. The Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (AVP), Coimbatore, Ltd.,was established in 1943. AVP has around 50 clinics and hospitals, over 1000 agencies and about 450 ayurvedic formulations manufactured in the two GMP certified production facilities in Kerala, India.
Om Vedic brings you ancient Indian Vedic* products, services and lifestyle solutions that speak the language of tradition and wellness.
Om Vedic Heritage Centre was founded by Shailaja Varma known as Shailu Suresh
Shailu is born into one of India’s greatest traditional Ayurveda houses called The Arya Vaidya Pharmacy and has royal roots as well. She is the Grand Daughter of a great visionary and Ayurvedic Physician, Late Arya Vaidyan Sri PV Rama Varier and Smt Pankajam Varier. Her maternal uncle Padmashri Krishna Kumar is the son of Late Arya Vaidyan Sri PV Rama Varier and Smt Pankajam Varier and is the current head of AVP. In recognition of his contributions to the field of Ayurveda, the Government of India conferred the prestigious “Padma Shri” award on Krishna Kumar in 2009. AVP is involved in the production of quality medicines, and promotion of Ayurveda education, research and clinical services. Shailu’s father Late Shri Kerala Varma Kunjappan Thampuran hails from the Cochin Royal family known for its rich cultural heritage. Her father had a high sense of purpose to impart Vedantic ideas and ideals to the modern educated teenagers. He has written many books on Vedanta for Chinmaya Mission which include “Vedanta The Science of Life” and the popular textbook for study group leaders - “A Manual for Self Unfoldment”. His last book “Indian Integrated Management” a textbook for Management students and entrepreneurs, was published by Arsha Vidya Pitham, Coimbatore and launched by Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati himself.
Shailu holds a Double Masters in Biochemistry and Masters in Biomedical Engineering. She led a corporate life for almost 16 years in Singapore holding senior management, administrative and lecturing posts at various Government Bodies and Statutory Boards such as A*STAR, National University Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Nanyang Polytechnic and MOH.
Shailu being a beneficiary of Vedic Indian Heritage and influenced by her culturally rich background took on the mission of carrying forward the work of her ancestors and spreading Ayurveda and Vedic Heritage. In 2010 she started her One-stop Vedic Health and Wellness Centre in Singapore called Om Vedic Heritage Centre where she offers authentic and traditional services in Ayurveda, Yoga/Meditation and Vedic Astrology.
Within a year of becoming a Social Entrepreneur Shailu was nominated as Singapore’s Top Five finalists for ‘Promising Indian Entrepreneur of 2011’ by Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce (of 31 applications). She has also received many SPRING grants and has recently become a Business Consultant helping people set up Ayurvedic SPAs & Therapy centres in SG and abroad. She was also the First President of the Ayurvedic Practitioners Association of Singapore in 2013 who initiated and set up the association bringing all ayurvedic doctors in Singapore together.
She is an inspiring speaker and is invited by many organisations in Singapore including the Ministry of Social and Family Development, Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA), the Hindu Endowments Board, Esplanade (an Art Centre in Singapore), National Heritage Board to take part in exhibitions and give educational talks on Ayurveda, Indian customs & festivals and motivational talks for students as well.
NEW: AyurVeda Pharmacies (AVP): 2nd & 3rd Outlets
Om Vedic's Retail Herbal Pharmacies...With the popularization of herbal medicine in recent decades and in Singapore, the philosophy behind Om Vedic’s inception of AyurVeda Pharmacy (AVP) was to "Lead the Wellness Revolution Through Ayurveda-The Authentic Way" by propagating and practicing genuine Ayurveda and bringing quality Ayurvedic products. The demand is growing for traditional style Ayurvedic medicines both in Singapore and in the region.
Although ayurvedic herbal products can be found in many retail shops in Singapore, The Ayurveda Pharmacy (AVP) is a group of ayurvedic clinics in Singapore where people can consult an ayurvedic consultant for a free health check-up, purchase herbals products and medicines and also be referred to Om Vedic Heritage Centre at 43 Tessensohn Road, to experience a wide range of therapies. Herbal products from AVP, AVN, Kottakkal, Planet Ayurveda, and many more brands are available at AyurVeda Pharmacies.
The Ayurvedic system is particularly focused on cleansing (detoxifying) approaches, and uses numerous methods for promoting elimination and relaxation, many of them involving application of medicated oils which is made possible at Om Vedic.
A collection of Ayurvedic remedies are available at the clinic to be prescribed according to the ancient system of treating the three doshas: vata, pitta, kapha. A specialty of our clinics is “Women’s Health as well as Hair & Skin Care”, which offers therapeutic, rejuvenative as well as cosmetic solutions with specific dietary recommendations to accompany the herbal preparations in making a complete program of therapy.
So visit us at the following outlets and take control of your health now !
OM – Ayurveda
Sheer holistic and therapeutic indulgence...
Come and experience this fascinating ancient holistic science, called the ‘mother of all holistic modalities,’ so relevant in our search for solutions to today’s health care challenges. For therapeutic and rejuvenation services avail consultation services offered by our well qualified Ayurvedic Physicians (Vaidyas) and massage services by trained Therapists Our Staff.
OM – Training and Education
Dispensing ancient wisdom......
We offer a plethora of courses, workshops, talks and resources to help our customers adopt or adapt a more holistic approach to life. Our training and educational knowledge sharing sessions are run by experts in the areas of Ayurveda, Yoga and Astrology.
OM – Astrology
Dispensing ancient wisdom......
We offer a plethora of courses, workshops, talks and resources to help our customers adopt or adapt a more holistic approach to life. Our training and educational knowledge sharing sessions are run by experts in the areas of Ayurveda, Yoga and Astrology.
OM – Nature’s Retail Nest
Your natural choice......
Make the most of our Nature’s hand-picked products to ‘naturally’ enhance your life. So whether you are seeking classical/proprietory Ayurvedic Medicines, 100% chemical-free body, herbal products, books on Ayurveda, Sanskrit and Tamil mantra/shloka/music CDs, original high quality spiritual rosaries and rudraksha beads from the Himalayas or terracotta jewellery, OM is your natural choice.
P.V. Ramavarier, Founder, The Arya Vaidya Pharmacy
Padmashri Sri Krishna Kumar, Head, The Arya Vaidya Pharmacy, Coimbatore Ltd
The Arya Vaidya Pharmacy, Coimbatore, India, was established on 12th July 1943. Over the years, it has grown into a large enterprise in the field of Ayurveda offering services in the fields of Education, Research, Pharmacy and Clinical Practice. AVP manufactures around 400 therapeutic formulations in the two GMP certified production facilities in Kerala. Padmashri Sri P.R. Krishnakumar, son of the illustrious Rama Variar, is the head of the AVP group of institutions. He has dedicated his life to the promotion of Indian science, art and culture and in particular Ayurveda. Well versed in Ayurveda, Indian architecture, astrology, philosophy and other allied subjects, Sri Krishnakumar is on the advisory board of several government and non-governmental organisations involved in the propagation of Ayurveda. He was instrumental in bringing Ayurveda to the attention of the World Health Organisation (WHO).