9 Human Needs

The Nine Human Needs

Vida Lotus 9 part system for wellness summary“Vida Lotus” or the Lotus Lifestyle, is a simple, powerful and flexible nine-part system for achieving wellness of the body, mind and soul.

To easily recall the nine parts of this system, you can imagine an 8-petal lotus flower with love at the center.

Here are the nine elements of Vida Lotus:

To Love is the central point of Vida Lotus.

To Love is the very essence of your being, and the reason for all creation. Love is your core, and fear is the opposite of love. So definitely don’t be afraid to love. Love yourself. Love others. Love the universe itself. Love love. You can even love fear. Whatever you do, don’t fear love. I suggest you try your best to love all people, even those that would harm you. That doesn’t mean you have to like them or their actions. “To love” in essence, means to wish wellness for the other, and a willingness to help them achieve it. When our “enemies” heal, we all win.

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Getting to Vida Lotus by Bus

Arriving by bus is easy. From the Albrook Bus Terminal, take the Chame bus to Capira, and transfer at Minisuper Lily. Then take the Capira-Chica bus to Vida Lotus, at the center of Limon. Or, you can make arrangements with us to pick you up at Campo Alto Restaurant or at the highway entrance to Limon.

Getting to Vida Lotus by Car

Arriving by car is easy!

1. Leave Panama City by either bridge

2. Travel 50km Westbound on the Pan-American Highway, passing Chorrera and Capira

3. Turn Right at the entrance to Panama’s First National Park, marked by the following sign

parque nacional y reserva biologica altos de campana

4. Continue 2.5 km on Via Limon-Chica, while enjoying picturesque forest and ocean view. 400m before our entrance, you will see a giant boulder on your right side.

5. Vida Lotus is on the right side. You will find our sign, followed by an electric gate showing three lotus flowers. There is an intercom at the gate, but it is wise to call us before your arrival for best service.

Vida Lotus entrance gate

Notes: It takes about 40 minutes from Panama City, or about an hour from the Tocumen International Airport (PTY).

Our Migraine Healing Protocol

The Vida Lotus Migraine Healing Protocol works like no other treatment for migraines anywhere in the world. We have helped thousands of people obtain relief from headaches, migraines, even chronic migraines. And our patients see a dramatic result within the first few minutes of treatment, which takes around two hours in total.
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Help for Migraines and Headaches

If you or someone you know suffers from migraines or headaches, we are here to help. Migraines are our main area of focus. It is our mission to erradicate all human suffering, but we give migraine sufferers a certain priority due to the severity of the pain that only migraineurs can understand.

If you arrive to Vida Lotus Retreat & Spa in the middle of an acute migraine attack, let us know immediately, so that we can help you to get relief as quickly as possible. Many times already know before you say it, but some people are good at hiding their pain from others.
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History of Vida Lotus

Vida Lotus is the life work of its founder Michael Ducharme. Born in Ontario, Canada, Michael was inspired by his older brother to find a cure for migraines. In 1984 Sr. Linda Dube taught Michael the scientific method and Sr. Jane Ducharme gave Michael several books on natural healing techniques and taught him a hands on healing technique that she invented.

In 2002, Michael was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the Windsor Chamber of Commerce, and in 2003 Michael received an Ontario Business Excellence Award from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. (more…)

Vida Lotus Yogis

June 21 is International Yoga Day. We pay hommage to the great yogis that came before us by focusing on the present, paying more attention to each and every part of life, to live optimally.

Our Mission

We are on a mission to eradicate worldwide suffering. And we have a practical plan to do just that. But since there are about 8 billion people that are suffering, we need all the help we can get. So please read on and contact us if you would like to join our good fight against the root cause of needless suffering.

Fundacion Vida Lotus is born

Fundacion Vida Lotus has been duly registered in Panama’s Public Registry. The foundation will continue the work of its founder Michael Ducharme after his death. Michael Ducharme worked many years to relieve the stress and pain of many people all over the world.