Madhu

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My next destination:
Japan - from Dec 2025 until Dec 2026
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I am an electrophysiologist who did neuro monitoring during Spine Surgeries in USA for 20 years. I am American Board certified for that service.
I am also certified in Kerala, India as Yoga Teacher since 1986. I am a Reiki Master who does energy healing work. I like giving a healing bodywork. I have participated in ten day Vipassana meditation sessions twice in India.
I make good Indian curries/food. I post pictures of recipes regularly on my Facebook group page called Curry Heaven.

I like cleaning and organize stuff for you. I like gardening and helping you with any chores in the house. I love spending time with children ( It is divine time with kids because they are like Gods).
I have been an aircraft technician hence I am inclined to fix things technically.

In my life my focus is on Spine-Health and want to heal people who are suffering with body pains. Spine surgery should be avoided as much as possible.

I associate myself with Jiddu Krishnamurti (JK), a great philosopher who once was the head of the Theosophical Society. I am interested in participating in discussions on meditation.

JK quotes: The importance of ending thought to observe further, that very importance brings about the ending of thought.
( It is as simple as that. Don't complicate it)

I am born in India and later on, became American Citizen. I have lived in Jamaica and traveled in France, Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Slovania, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Macedonia, Russia, Georgia, Combodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Turkey. I traveled some of these countries with the help of Couchsurfing and/or Workaway. I have good references from them.

I love hiking mountains and play Tennis.

Education:
Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Kerala, India
Certified Yoga Teacher from Sivananda Tradition at Kerala, India
Certified Tennis Coach Level 1 by Van Der Meer Tennis Academy, Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA
Graduated in Computer Information Systems, North Carolina, USA
American Board Certified in Neurophysiological Intraoperative Monitoring
Graduated in Behavioral Sciences at Bluefield College, WV, USA
Undergone Yoga Therapy Training from Mr. Karunakar, Iyengar Tradition, Mangalore, India

I am honest and sincere and helpful.
I call myself a minimalist who likes to live a simple life.
Cleanliness is next to Godliness is my Motto :-)
Interests
Hiking
Cooking & food
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Farming
Blogging
Architecture
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
Russian: Beginner
More details about my language interests
Besides English, I also can speak Telugu and Hindi (Indian languages). I have inclination to learn Russian and German.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
House sitting
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
More details about your skills
Cleaning, Cooking, Teaching Yoga, Healing body with Reiki and Body Work. I have a computer degree. I am American board certified electrophysiologist worked in neurosurgeries. I am certified in teaching yoga and tennis.
Age
64
What else ...
Tennis and Yoga : I am passionate about both of them and I am certified to teach both of them.
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- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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6 Sep 2025

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I spent two weeks here and it was one of my best Workaway experiences. The work is not much and you can do it without pressure. Sulia has been assigning me the jobs and she was very kind with me.
This is a group of nearly 15 and everyone is conscious and spiritual who look after each other. I miss each one of them. We all did Yoga together and… read more

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3 Sep 2025

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Madhu impressed us from the very beginning. He is a very mindful, loving, and highly intelligent person with a wealth of experience — both medically and as a yogi, thanks to his various yoga teacher trainings. This, in particular, left a deep impression on us. “Love on two legs” was the most fitting feedback from our residents.
His cooking skills… read more were excellent, and his Indian dishes were met with great enthusiasm. We wish him a peaceful and fulfilling journey ahead, where he can continue to develop his talents as a yoga teacher and coach. He also led our morning practice wonderfully, and we would be delighted to welcome him back anytime!

Here are a few personal voices from our residents:

1. Madhu was a very grounded, calm, and pleasant companion. A gifted cook of Indian cuisine! A wonderful yoga teacher and guide. Always happy and willing to help and support wherever he could. It was easy to communicate with him in English, and it was a joy to have him around. 

2. Madhu is a very considerate person. He completed his tasks reliably and conscientiously. He also happily stepped in as a substitute yoga teacher for our morning practice. His Indian cooking brought us great joy. We wish him all the best on his path ahead. 

3. Madhu integrated himself very quickly here with his calm and attentive nature. It was a real pleasure to have conversations with him, and he showed genuine interest in everything around him. He has a great sense of humor, and we shared many laughs together. He is mindful and, with his gentle way, has truly enriched our community. :-))
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Madhu hat uns von Anfang an sehr beeindruckt. ein sehr achtsamer, liebevoller und hoch intelligenter Mensch mit einem großen Erfahrungsschatz sei es medizinisch, aber auch als Yogi durch seine verschiedenen Yoga Ausbildungen, gerade dies hat sehr beeindruckt,
„Liebe auf zwei Beinen“ ist das treffendste Feedback aus der Bewohner Runde.

Exzellent waren seine Kochkünste, sein indisches Essen fand große Begeisterung. Wir wünschen ihm einen friedvollen und erfüllten weiteren Lebensweg, wo er sein Yoga Lehrer & Coach Talent weiter entwickeln kann, er leitete u.a. wunderbar die Morgen Praxis an, liebend gerne darf er wieder zu uns kommen!

Hier noch ein paar Einzelstimmen von unseren Bewohnern:

1. Madhu war ein sehr geerdeter, ruhiger und angenehmer Zeitgenosse. Begnadeter Koch der indischen Küche! Super Yogalehrer und Anleiter. Gerne und immer bereit zu helfen und zu unterstützen wo er kann. Man kann gut mit Ihm in englischer Sprache sprechen und ist eine Freude ihn um sich zu haben.

2. Madhu ist ein sehr zuvorkommender Mensch. Er erledigte die Aufgaben zuverlässig und gewissenhaft. Er fungiert auch gern als Ersatz Yoga Lehrer in unserer Morgenpraxis. Mit seiner indischer Küche machte er uns große Freude. Alles Gute für seinem weiteren Lebensweg.

3. Madhu hat sich in seiner ruhigen und aufmerksamen Art hier sehr schnell integriert. Es hat viel Freude gemacht sich mit ihm zu unterhalten und er hat sich an allem interessiert gezeigt. Er hat viel Humor und wir haben zusammen gelacht. Er ist achtsam und hat mit seiner feinen Art unsere Gemeinschaft bereichert. :-))

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27 Jul 2025

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I had a pleasant stay with Yelena in such a small village. There was a little store where all the villagers meet and Yelena introduced me to some of her friends. I used to sit with them and pass time even though language was a barrier. LOL.
I enjoyed cooking at her fully equipped kitchen. Once I invited her friend over for lunch when she was gone… read more

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18 Jul 2025

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Madhu stayed with me for just under a week but in that short time did a wonderful job raking cut grass in my orchard, and dog and house sitting while I went away for a couple of days.
I also thoroughly enjoyed his Indian cooking and stories of his travels.
Madhu has a calm and patient nature and was appreciated by my neighbours in the village, and… read more

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20 Jul 2025

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Was a good experience hosting Madhu.
Gentle , kind, good listener, well mannered and friendly.
Despite not having previus eperience cutting grass and trimming a long hazelnut fence he did a good job.
He also showed me a technique to strech the back, being him a long time yoga techer, that was really helpful for my chronic back pains.
I enjoyed his… read more

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5 Jul 2025

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Khanti is a good friend forever. A great experience for me that changed my life with the help of meditation and his teachings.

He is very modest and a good teacher for not only spiritual path also for gardening work etc., He is so meticulous and good in conservation of all natural resources.

I am looking forward to spending time again with… read more

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27 Jul 2025

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18 Jul 2025

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20 Jul 2025

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5 Jul 2025

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14 Jul 2025

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Michele is very kind and helpful. As long as I stayed with him, he daily suggested different options for me to do as a visitor in town. I have been to nice touristic attractions nearby with his keen helpful suggestions. I felt his generosity every time while I lived there. He is genuine and very conscious person.

What I enjoyed mostly here,… read more

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12 Jul 2025

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Madhu is a nice gentleman and he has wide knowledge about Yoga and taught a nice yoga class at a Buddhist temple that I sometimes used to go. Many of my friends also liked his yoga class and his person because
Madhu is friendly and sociable and a good company.
He is open to new experiences and other cultures.

Besides Madhu made good Indian… read more

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7 Sep 2017

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Madhus was a joy to have around. He cooked delicious foods and was handy with the renovation works, shared his stories and good vibes, was always friendly, happy and helpful. Safe travels - and hopefully come back in the future!

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11 Oct 2016

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I had a great stay with Natalie and Markus. I stayed here and Markus provided a nice gas heater for cold weather. They kept me warm :-) Natalie is a great cook and works along with you. She is hard worker.
Markus is great and took me on his motorcycle for a ride in the neighbourhood. I really enjoyed that. I get to cook some Indian food a few… read more

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8 Mar 2016

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22 Oct 2015

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Çem is great, just like many Turkish people; King of Hosts! Very friendly! just like home! No pressure. Very little work and it is regular cleaning. In the nights, Çem can make good dinners. Ahmet is so simple and friendly. I have no idea how I spent there 20 days. Unbelievable, it is just like home. We built a tree house/bungalow. Of course we… read more

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5 Dec 2015

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Madhu is wise man, had experience in life troubles and how to solve it , good yoga teacher and good in cooking delicious Indian food, has a free spirit to travel anywhere and meet new people and exchange culture, skills and knowledge.

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5 Dec 2015

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Simo is gentle, compassionate and friendly. I only stayed with him shortly but became a good friend. He is knowledgeable in many things as he traveled a lot. We hung out together and did Yoga and cooked some Indian food. He has been helping me after I reached Cairo he was still helping by phone to suggest safe travel and choice of food to eat in… read more

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5 Dec 2015

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Thomas is great. He is very accommodating and helpful. We have done Yoga together and cooked together. He helped me to go around the city, Cairo. He is a great friend you can rely on. We did a little cleaning here and there but basically had a great time here. Thomas and his help, Ahmed are wonderful people. They are highly recommendable. I stayed… read more

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25 Oct 2015

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Mahu was in the lucky situation to be also with workawayers from other countries (first Italy and then Netherland). Once it was so funny for me, because Italy (Lucia) and India (Madhu) were preparing food, young and old, female and male. very nice, I `ll never will forget this picture an intensive contrast :-) in my kitchen but very tasty in the… read more

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22 Sep 2015

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I stayed with Petra for two weeks in August. Her house and the family makes you feel like, you are part of it. She is knowledgeable with many cultures and helpful to any Workawayer. She doesn't bother you with heavy work. But I was busy giving massages to her friends in the community on a given days. The town is very small but the railway station… read more

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12 Oct 2015

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Thank you Madhu for staying with us almost four weeks!
It was a great pleasure and experience.
Madhu co-created a big project in our yogastudio - he organized to cook for 50 people - Syrian refugees! This project is still alife and we are still cooking indian style!
Madhu is not just a very good cook, but a helpful, interested and… read more

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28 Sep 2015

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This is a great place if you are into Yoga. You can meet a lot of Yogis here. This is a Yoga-land! Florian and Birgit are simply great; highly involved in Yoga-sphere. It is my karma that brought me here. I spent one whole month here in the studio. I get to take Yoga classes whenever I want. I get to give a workshop on Healthy Spine and teach them… read more

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4 Sep 2015

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Sarah is a wonderful person that you can imagine. She is a great animal lover which speaks of herself. Very kind with humankind as well! She is very occupied with her work and can only spend a couple of hours in the evening with you. She leaves you alone in that beautiful log home (brand new) with everything you need. Very little to do, all day… read more

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31 Jul 2015

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Madhu is a charming, humble and gentle person and wants to help with every job, even if he has never done it. It was not always easy for us to come together, I have my middleeuropean scheduled structure and Madhu takes it much more relaxed. But when I asked for his help he was there and tried his best. Madhu is an excellent Yogateacher and gives… read more

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29 Jul 2015

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This is my second workaway experience with Verena in Austria. Her place is mesmerising with great views. She even provided a separate room away from the main house with great energy and privacy. We did a lot of gardening work and did a little preparation for her Birthday party. I met incredible friends of hers from all over the world. She has… read more

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29 Jul 2015

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Inge is a wonderful lady. She is so kind and sympathetic ! She is generous and very sociable. With 4 hours of work and ample of freedom during the day and night. I highly recommend her to all workawayers. I love to return to her any day.
By the way, this is my first workaway experience and enjoyed thoroughly. Thanks to Ms. Ingeburg!

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