The living traditions of Ayurveda constitute the key to the modern revival of this ancient healing system. Individuals representing these living traditions of Ayurveda, may or may not have formal training in modernized Ayurveda or Western medical science.  But they can link the secret and sacred ancient healing techniques into the new world of Ayurvedic clinical practice. Ayurvedic literature represents what has and what can be expressed as the living traditions and living traditions represent what has and can be documented in Ayurvedic literature. Here in Wayanad we can see the living traditions of Ayurveda, which survived outside the universities and colleges, but ensure us  that the valuable knowledge will be passed on to the new generation.  Wayanad is blessed with Tribal communities and Vaidya families who practices Ayurveda with rich source of rare medicinal plants available in the great mountains.

Wayanad district stands on the southern tip of the Deccan plateau and its chief glory is the majestic rugged terrain of the Western Ghats, with lofty ridges interspersed with dense forest, tangled jungles and deep valleys. Chembra Peak (2,100 metres (6,890 ft)), Banasura Peak (2,073 metres (6,801 ft)), Brahmagiri (1,608 metres (5,276 ft)) are some of the important mountains in the district. The Kabini River, one of the three east flowing rivers of Kerala, is an important tributary of the Kaveri River. Almost the entire Wayanad district is drained by Kabini and its three tributaries, the Panamaram, Mananthavady, and Kalindy rivers. The Banasura Sagar Dam is built on one of the tributaries of the Kabini River. The distance from the mean sea level and the amount of forest cover creates a pleasant climate in the region. It has a cool winter and a moderately warm summer. The district enjoys a subtropical highland climate according to the Koppen climate classification.