Ramawtar, often called Ramji out of respect, is a real Indian renaissance man. It is hard to describe all of the gifts and talents he shares with fellow travelers as his offerings often seem infinite and boundless, especially when in the company of other passionate seekers. Ram enjoys sharing his gifts as a naturalist, artist, and is a true wisdom keeper on the medicinal and Ayurvedic use of native plants in India. Ramji also practices a variety of self-healing techniques, including Jin Shin Do (Japanese acupressure technique), Qi Gong, Reflexology, and Reiki. He is also a seed collector, sometimes for organic farming and sometimes to create jewelry from natural materials found along his travels. He encourages people to empower themselves by creating their own wholesome self-care products (anything from tooth powder, to soaps, to anti-septic creams, or medicinal massage oils) all made from locally sourced natural materials. He loves to share the local folklore, myths, songs, art practices, and sustainable-living practices (particularly organic farming practices) in rural and wild locations throughout India. 

Ramji is also well known for leading Cycle Yatras (journeys).  These are usually 5-7 day learning journeys, in which a group that is often meeting for the first time voyage together on bicycle to explore their own intrinsic value through gift culture. Travelers are asked to get onto bicycles and leave behind their money, food, non-essential medicines, waste products, or technology and venture out to connect from the heart to villagers living more self-sustaining lifestyles. Essentially cycle yatris carry a sleeping back, water bottle, possibly another pair of clothes, or shoes in a small bag on their back and peddle off to explore rural parts of India armed only with their bodies and hearts. The yatris have no destined route, but move organically and offer to work in rural communities in exchange for food and a place to stay.  It is this special spirit of adventure and freedom that Ramawtar brings to all of his journeys that makes traveling with him so special.

 Finally his natural affinity with children makes him a vital member of our village walks team, as he often makes friends with children within minutes, even when exploring a new village. He is also a skilled naturalist who quickly turns a beautiful trek into an exciting discovery experience as he shares the calls, names, physical features and behaviors of even the smallest creatures.