A legacy that grows with every sadhaka.
Our founder and visionary, Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, established a college for naturopathy and yogic sciences in 1988. Over the years, it has produced quality practitioners and competent physicians who carry forward the SDM tradition of care.
Four decades later, three centres — Shantivana, Soukyavana, and Kshemavana — have collectively guided over 15,000 sadhakas toward lasting wellness, unified by integrated, drugless well-being.
A Timeline of Service
SDM Institute of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences established by Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade in Dharmasthala — India's first naturopathy institution.
SDM Institute of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences established by Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade in Dharmasthala — India's first naturopathy institution.
SDM Institute of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences established by Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade in Dharmasthala — India's first naturopathy institution.
Shantivana opens — India's first naturopathy hospital and degree college, with 400+ beds, at Dharmasthala.
Shantivana opens — India's first naturopathy hospital and degree college, with 400+ beds, at Dharmasthala.
Soukyavana opens in Manipal, expanding access to natural healing in coastal Karnataka. 300+ beds.
Soukyavana opens in Manipal, expanding access to natural healing in coastal Karnataka. 300+ beds.
Soukyavana opens in Manipal, expanding access to natural healing in coastal Karnataka. 300+ beds.
Kshemavana launches in Bengaluru — a 23-acre boutique forest wellness retreat.
Kshemavana launches in Bengaluru — a 23-acre boutique forest wellness retreat.
Three wellness centres. Over 15,000 sadhakas guided. A legacy of integrated, drugless well-being continues.
Three wellness centres. Over 15,000 sadhakas guided. A legacy of integrated, drugless well-being continues.
Three wellness centres. Over 15,000 sadhakas guided. A legacy of integrated, drugless well-being continues.
Three Centres of Healing
Across Karnataka — each with its own character, unified by one guiding value.
The original naturopathy hospital and college — foundation of our healing legacy and home to India's first naturopathy degree programme.
A modern naturopathy facility serving the growing demand for natural healing in coastal Karnataka.
A 23-acre forest wellness retreat — our latest offering for immersive, all-inclusive healing near Bengaluru.
“Rooted in the science of nature. Guided by four decades of care.”
Visionary Leadership
A legacy led by example, guided by pioneers in healthcare, education, and social development
Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade
Padma Vibhushan awardee, hereditary administrator of Dharmasthala Temple, and pioneer of naturopathy education in India since 1982.
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Shri D. Surendra Kumar
Karnataka Rajyotsava Award recipient, Executive President of Bharateeya Jain Milan, and champion of educational initiatives across 2,500+ institutes.
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Shri D. Harshendra Kumar
Oversees Dharmasthala Temple operations serving 30,000 daily, directs Yakshagana Training Centre, and leads rural development initiatives across Karnataka.
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Shraddha Amith
Masters in Psychology, founder of Jnanavikasa YouTube channel, driving progressive initiatives for rural women in Karnataka.
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Shreyas Kumar
Masters in Project Management from UC Berkeley, spearheaded 10+ major SDM healthcare and educational facilities across Karnataka.
Read moreExplore the philosophy behind the legacy.
Four decades of naturopathy practice, distilled into five pillars of healing.