Swara Homeo Gurukul, the dream and vision of one man, Dr. Shekhar Algundgi, had humble beginnings. A handful of eager learners and an enthusiastic teacher, imparting in a village under a tree. The concept remains, but the number of participants has grown into a huge family with members from all over the country.
Set amidst picturesque surroundings in Hativ village in Sangameshwar Taluka of Ratnagiri district in Konkan, the Gurukul hosts four workshops in a year in March, May, September and December. The science and art of homeopathy at its best, is taught here; in an eco-friendly & traditional environment.
The Gurukul’s workings are steeped in traditions; preserving the values of being eco-friendly and inclusive. Nature walks, yoga, meditations and simple but wholesome food served in traditional patravallis. The day begins at dawn, filled with enriching learning and other stimulating activities; and ends in the evening with relaxing interactions, drawing the participants together into a close- knit unit.
Other activities at Swara Homeo Gurukul:
Traditional touch:
Attendees experience a week full of traditional & cultural ways of living. Workshop begins with holy yajna welcoming participants in a traditional way. Sitting down on the floor with fellow attendees for food which is served in patravali & drones [Plates & bowls made from leaves], with incense of Agarbatti’s [incense sticks], & meditation before food to name a few.
Journey within activities:
A series of activities performed under expert supervision of Dr. Shekhar sir, which facilitates attendees to experience their inner self. Painting exercise, picture exercise, music exercise to name a few. These exercises have proved extremely beneficial mentally, physically & spiritually as acknowledged by many attendees. We also include Yoga, Meditation & walk in woods as a part of our holistic healing sessions.
Debate sessions [On open lawn/around camp-fire as per the season]:
Learn while sharing & debating over a case, with your team members. A session filled with lots of learning while differentiating closely related remedies.
How to set up & maintain your clinical practice:
Learn while sharing & debating over a case, with our team members. A session filled with lots of learning while differentiating closely related remedies.
Case presentation contest:
To provide a platform for our attendees to share their successful clinical cases with the like-minded encouraging community & to encourage them to be the better version of themselves, we conduct this contest in each workshop. Selected best cases by judges & by audience poll get uploaded on our YouTube channel which is a one stop solution for our subscribers for a variety of knowledge packed content. By this the presenting doctor also gets a global recognition.
Scholarship test:
In remembrance of Dr. Shekhar’s Late uncle Dr. S.S. Algundgi, who was a M.B.B.S doctor, renowned practitioner, an ardent student for life & a big supporter of Homeopathic Science we conduct this Scholarship test to help the deserving candidate with a monetary discount to continue their learning with Swara.
GUIDED CASE TAKING (GCT):
Crown Jewel of Swara Homeo Gurukul To master the skill of Case Taking requires the practitioner to have the know-how of:
- How to begin and proceed in a case What, when and how to ask How to minimise errors How to rectify once you go wrong And much more.
- GCT is an ingeniously designed interaction between two participants as “physician and patient” which makes the learning alive for both.
- A beginner gets acquainted with the process from the start, while a seasoned practitioner polishes and perfects one’s skillset.
- The practical guidance given by a Master, on the artful application of the science of Case taking makes all the difference.
- Each workshop offers many such GCT sessions which reinforces the process for one and all who are attending.
Live cases with Dr. Shekhar sir:
Swara Homeo Gurukul Workshop is also graced by Live cases taken fully by Dr. Shekhar Sir; followed by step by step understanding of the case & the skills used to unfold the case. These sessions are the epitome of the theory merging with its practical application.
Live streaming of doctor & patients’ video with simultaneous text is made available on the big screens, for better understanding & smooth processing for the participants.
Swara Online Discussion Portal [SODP]:
Monthly online discussion portal exclusively designed for attendees of Swara Homeo Gurukul. This portal aims to keep the learning in continuation in between 2 workshops. It allows the attendees a privilege to apply the teaching of Gurukul in their respective practice & ask the difficulties that they are facing while it’s application.
SODP facilitates the attendees to share their difficult cases & get the answers step by step by discussion with fellow colleagues as to where they have made the mistake.
Teachers of Swara Homeo Gurukul keep a close contact with attendees to monitor their progress not only in a homeopathic path but holistically as an individual. As a result, in the last 10 years Gurukul has groomed many young & dedicated homeopaths across the country.