There are a lucky few who have a strong karma for a guru in this life. But they are not the majority. Most of us are here to awaken to our own power and the reinforcement will be much softer. But it will still be there- you’ll just have to get quiet to hear or see it. Learn More About: Moving past longing for a spiritual guru The transition from hierarchical to unity consciousness  Resistance as the start of dis-ease Nature and community as your guru Tips for awakening your inner guru and cultivating outer relationships that reflect that   Resource mentioned: Receive the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Ayurveda Encompassed Training Program Fall 2024 The Next Buddha May Be Sangha  Article by Sister Luc Nghiem      

A map is a representation. It’s a tool that can be static or fixed- like a piece of paper that you hold in your hand; but it can also be dynamic and changing- like your phone’s GPS.  The ancient texts of Ayurveda are written records. That part is fixed. But how we use them has always been dynamic and changing. Ayurveda Encompassed is a navigation system that combines specific maps and tools to support you in accessing new depths of your innate wisdom so that you learn to flourish in the seas of this new paradigm we’re all sailing in. Learn more about: Curiousity as a pathway for more depth and wisdom in our lives The map that can deepen your understanding of physical symptoms so that you can resolve the original conflict The root cause of dis-ease beyond what you think of when it comes to agni and doshic balance Modern tools that help us understand nuance in Ayurvedic wisdom Transitioning from a hierarchical paradigm to a more harmonious, unity driven society Resource mentioned: Receive the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Enroll in Ayurveda Encompassed   This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

Cultivating a deep well of nourishment takes knowing yourself and knowing what is nourishing to you- not your best friend, not your family members, not your favorite teacher, not anyone else. And certainly not what you see on social media or society in general. Learn more about: Exploring the conditions that support you to thrive Depositing into your nourishment bank account so that you're prepared for an emergency Deciphering between self-care as a chore versus knowing what is truly nourishing Weaving nourishment into your daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal rhythm Shining the light of awareness on hidden beliefs Cultivating an ojas summer Resource mentioned: Receive the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Join the waitlist and be the first to know when the fall Ayurveda training opens The Simple Ayurveda Collective offers the ojas masterclass + a resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling prompts, mudra and breathwork tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media.  Join here. Grab the journal prompts from this episde here

Angela answers questions sent in by listeners. Learn more about: The SA Guide to Yoga Nidra Personal updates on Angela’s diet and daily lifestyle Another way of looking at bone health Seasonal living in a tropical climate The middle path on sunscreen and bug spray Releasing dogma and enjoying your life while also living Ayurvedic principles Have a question you’d like featured on the podcast? Email angela@simpleayurveda or send a DM on Instagram @simple_ayurveda. Resource mentioned: Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Episode 238 | Ayurvedic Bone Health Join the waitlist and be the first to know when the next Ayurveda training opens The Simple Ayurveda Guide to Yoga Nidra includes links to favorite practices, 12-minute download to practice off-grid, info on how, where, when and why plus modern science and what to look for in a practice. To receive the guide: Write an honest 5-star review. Screenshot before you submit. Send the photo to [email protected] That's it- you'll receive a reply with the guide.

When you create new neural pathways in your brain, it’s exhausting. It is easier for your brain to keep thinking in the same old way as that requires less energy. To think in a new way requires being resourced. Cultivating ojas is a path to accessing that foundation. Learn more about: Ayurvedic psychology as it relates to adapting new habits and behavior patterns The link between ojas and being resourced Blind spots, widening your perspective and creating a vision for your life Resource mentioned: Receive the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Join the waitlist and be the first to know when the next Ayurveda training opens Simple Ayurveda Podcast episodes on ojas, tejas and prana (episodes 126, 127, 128) To Be Magnetic Flower remedies (no affiliates, just recommendations from personal experience)

Language has nuance. How we describe ourselves and our intentions carry vibrational resonance.  Join Angela in this solo episode about wholeness and integration.  Learn more about: Making room for the parts of ourselves that we have resistance to Honoring natural rhythms and cycles Yoga Nidra as a tool for rewiring limiting beliefs The importance of integration + simple tools to practice integration Releasing any gripping of specific protocols in order to tune into your own intuition Connect with Angela Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Get notified about future Ayurveda trainings The Simple Ayurveda Collective offers a resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling prompts, mudra and breathwork tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media.  Join here. Resources Purna Nidra Yoga Nidra with Kaya Song for Wholeness Song for Integration  

Join Angela in this conversation that explores navigating the liminal space with grace and ease. Learn more about: Identifying liminal spaces in your life The relationship between deep rest and your digestion from the Ayurvedic perspective States of consciousness and their role in your healing Bridge practices to help you dance between states of consciousness Angela’s decision to take a break from podcasting after five years of consistent episodes Thank you for supporting The Simple Ayurveda Podcast by listening, sharing and leaving reviews. You are appreciated!  Resource mentioned: Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Loving What Is by Byron Katie Yoga Nidra + Ayurveda Resources in The Simple Ayurveda Collective  

Join Angela and Richard in this conversation about simple practices that add up to a life of dharma.    Learn more about: Morning routine Practices for stressful times Love as medicine The link between Shamanism and Ayurveda Suggestions for cultivating a healthy mindset Ram’s favorite places in India Richard Masla founded the Ayurveda Health Retreat in 2001 and is a dedicated Yoga teacher and Ayurvedic educator. Since opening its doors, he has helped thousands of people seeking healthy living with knowledge from the Ayurveda. He began his Yoga and Ayurveda studies at age 17 and traveled to India at 20 with his spiritual teacher Swami Prabhupada. He has studied Ayurveda with several doctors in India and with Dr. Vasant Lad at the Ayurvedic Institute in New Mexico. He has traveled to India over 45 times. In 1994 he graduated Clayton College with a degree, Doctor of Naturopathy. Connect with Ram Ayurveda Health Retreat Book Connect with Angela Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter The Simple Ayurveda Dharma Course: Inner and Outer Alignment in Daily Life Join Angela and special guest teachers in this inquiry of self exploration. Learn more about yourself through Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish and Human Design so that you feel more aligned with your unique expression in the world. The Simple Ayurveda Collective offers a resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling prompts, mudra and breathwork tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media.  Join here.  

Join Angela and Dr. John Douillard in this conversation about modern science and the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Angela asks Dr. Douillard questions sent in by listeners.   Learn more about an Ayurvedic take on: Bulletproof coffee The keto diet Red light therapy PUFAs Gut immunity Adrenal fatigue ADHD Dr. John Douillard DC, CAP is author of seven Ayurvedic health books (including bestselling Eat Wheat and The 3-Season Diet) and numerous free eBooks, and The host of the Ayurveda Meets Modern Science podcast. He is also a former Director of Player Development for the New Jersey Nets NBA team, and creator of LifeSpa.com—where ancient Ayurvedic wisdom meets modern science. Connect with Dr. Douillard Website Connect with Angela Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter The Simple Ayurveda Dharma Course: Inner and Outer Alignment in Daily Life Join Angela and special guest teachers in this inquiry of self exploration. Learn more about yourself through Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish and Human Design so that you feel more aligned with your unique expression in the world. The Simple Ayurveda Collective offers a resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling prompts, mudra and breathwork tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media.  Join here.

Join Angela in this solo episode: Dharma and Your Personal Expression in the World as she shares teachings from the ancient texts woven with personal examples. Learn more about: The four inherent values The difference between Yoga and dharma Individual dharma and universal dharma Sadvritta: living true to yourself with Yoga and Ayurveda The mahagunas: Ayurvedic and Yogic psychology  Releasing guilt and shame around purpose Living your dharma in everyday life Resource mentioned: The Simple Ayurveda Dharma Course: Inner and Outer Alignment in Daily Life Join Angela and special guest teachers in this inquiry of self exploration. Learn more about yourself through Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish and Human Design so that you feel more aligned with your unique expression in the world. The Simple Ayurveda newsletter The Wheel of Healing with Ayurveda by Michelle S. Fondin Join the Book Club in the Simple Ayurveda Collective or the Dharma Immersion Free Yoga Nidra: Journey through the Dhatus Poem: Clearing by Martha Postlewaite The Bhagavad Gita: A Walkthrough for Westerners by Jack Hawley   Previous Episodes Mentioned: 108 | What is Human Design with Graciela Rasor? 122 | The Nine Energy Centers of Human Design with Graciela Rasor 50 | Navigating Life with Jyotish with Michael Manzella 169 | Time from a Vedic Perspective with Robin Stamp 243 | Remembering Who You Are with Tracee Stanley 51 | Dharma as the "D" Word    

Join Angela as she shares her own personal reflections from this year, in hopes it inspires you to contemplate and reflect on your own year. We’re constantly in transition, and this is a beautiful time of year for reflecting on and celebrating how you've grown. Thank you for supporting The Simple Ayurveda Podcast by listening and sharing, and for leaving reviews. Learn more about: Intuition as a guidepost Choosing core values Aligning with what's most important to you Interoception Emotional valence and arousal Making meditation easy Resource mentioned: Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Lisa Feldman Barrett Emotions chart Interoception and Sustained Awareness Ink and Volt planner The Simple Ayurveda Dharma Course: Inner and Outer Alignment in Daily Life Join Angela and special guest teachers in this inquiry of self exploration. Learn more about yourself through Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish and Human Design so that you feel more aligned with your unique expression in the world.

Join Angela and Kaya in this conversation about the deep inner journey that is your spine.   Learn more about: The physical, subtle and causal spine How and where karma is held in the body The significance of the tailbone Supporting the natural curve of the spine How the spinal curve has changed over time Stretching versus releasing a muscle Ayurveda, the nervous system and the spine   Kaya is a trusted teacher guiding many of today’s yoga teachers and longtime practitioners. Students resonate with her authentic and mothering approach that is both mystical and practical. In her offerings, Kaya expertly weaves yogic practices, storytelling, sanskrit, philosophy, vedic astrology & ayurveda. Her therapeutic yoga, called SRY, treats the body as a sacred vehicle on a pilgrimage to the divine. She works gently with the spine as the central axis of healing, the subtle conduit of awakening and the mystical realm of the divine. Kaya lives in the US with her husband, a masterful Vedic Astrologer and their two children.   Connect with Kaya  Website Instagram Try SRY with 10% off for your first month. Use code simplytrysry10   Resource mentioned: Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Episode 58 | Deep Nourishment and the Nectar of Soma Episode 121 | The Value of Storytelling in the Vedic Tradition   The Simple Ayurveda Dharma Course: Inner and Outer Alignment in Daily Life Join Angela and special guest teachers (including Kaya) in this inquiry of self exploration. Learn more about yourself through Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish and Human Design so that you feel more aligned with your unique expression in the world.   Work with Angela 
The Simple Ayurveda health counselor program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction led directly by Angela. 
 
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Join Angela and Graciela in this conversation about tuning into your soul's language and finding purpose through understanding your own truth.   Learn more about: Recognizing your intuition Following your own wisdom Four types of intuition based on Human Design Finding joy in healing, especially when the pain runs deep Graciela Rasor is a mystic and multidimensional creative. She uses her many tools including breathwork, Human Design, Reiki, art therapy, Gateless writing and behavioral psychology to help her clients and community recognize the magic, gifts and wholeness within. Graciela teaches a monthly class in New York City called Energy Cleanse. Connect with Graciela  Website Instagram Resource mentioned: Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Episode 108 | What is human design? Episode 122 | The Nine Energy Centers of Human Design Grab your free Human Design chart The Simple Ayurveda Dharma Course: Inner and Outer Alignment in Daily Life Join Angela and special guest teachers (including Graciela) in this inquiry of self exploration. Learn more about yourself through Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish and Human Design so that you feel more aligned with your unique expression in the world.   Work with Angela 
The Simple Ayurveda health counselor program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction led directly by Angela. 
 
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Join Angela and Katherine in this conversation about German New Medicine and listening to your innate wisdom. Learn more about: Understanding your symptoms as described by German New Medicine Conflict versus healing phases The root cause of adrenal fatigue Deciphering signals from your body Recognizing your soul’s purpose Katherine is a trauma-informed coach and retired nurse. She helps women resolve the trauma at the root of their chronic symptoms so they can unlock their body's own natural healing mechanisms. Connect with Katherine  Website Instagram Resource mentioned: Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Episode 238 | Celebrating Five Years of Simple Ayurveda German New Medicine reference book (free PDF) The Simple Ayurveda Dharma Course: Inner and Outer Alignment in Daily Life Join Angela and special guest teachers in this inquiry of self exploration. Learn more about yourself through Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish and Human Design so that you feel more aligned with your unique expression in the world.   Work with Angela 
The Simple Ayurveda health counselor program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction led directly by Angela. 
 
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Join Angela in this solo episode: Cultivating an Ayurveda Toolkit. Learn more about: Quantity versus quality when it comes to acquiring tools Skill versus knowledge Angela’s list of treasured tools Why you might make your own list Returning back home to some of your favorite forgotten practices Resource mentioned: Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Work with Angela The Simple Ayurveda health counselor program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients.  Apply here to join the waitlist and be the first to know when the next cohort opens. It is a small group with personalized instruction led directly by Angela. 
 
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Join Angela and Tracee in this conversation about sacred practices and rituals to help you remember and honor your deepest Self. Learn more about: Simple ways to connect with your inner wisdom Following a daily rhythm centered on feminine energy Turning to nature as your teacher The power of ritual woven through your day Tracee Stanley is the author of the bestselling book Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity and the forthcoming The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices & Rituals to Remember Who You Are. Tracee is the founder of Empowered Life Circle, a sacred community and portal of practices, rituals, and Tantric teachings inspired by more than 20 years of study in Sri Vidya Tantra and the teachings of the Himalayan Masters. As a post-lineage teacher, Tracee is devoted to sharing the wisdom of yoga nidra, rest, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence. Tracee is gifted in illuminating the magic and power found in liminal space and weaving devotion and practice into daily life. Connect with Tracee website Instagram Pre-order The Luminous Self at Shambhala with code LUM30 for 30% off Resource mentioned: Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter  

Join Angela in this informal Q + A episode as she discusses topics sent in by listeners.  Learn more about: The shift from pitta to vata energy, whether it’s the seasonal or daily rhythm Cultivating an afternoon ritual to ground vata dosha Supporting your nervous system from the Ayurvedic perspective Balancing things you love that you know aren’t the best for your constitution Simple tips for exploring your dharma Recipes Mentioned: Summer Cooler: half filtered water, half coconut water, fresh lime juice + splash of pomegranate juice Ayurveda Rehydration Drink: filtered water, fresh lemon or lime juice, pinch of salt, honey or maple syrup Practices Mentioned: Yoga Nidra (free Journey through the Dhatus Yoga Nidra practice) Karna Poorna: plain sesame oil in the ears Nasya: oil in the nostrils Gundusha: oil swishing in the mouth Learn more about these practices and gain access to a library of resources in the Simple Ayurveda Collective. Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Work with Angela 
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Join Angela and Dr. Lina Zalloum, AyD in this conversation about self-love, forgiveness and deep healing.  Learn more about: Dr. Lina’s recovery from 15 years of fainting spells Tools for shifting your perspective Her inspiration for writing her book, Ayurveda in Arabic Practicing Ayurveda as a Muslim  Dr. Lina Zalloum is the first Arab Ayurvedic Doctor (AyD) and author of Ayurveda in Arabic. She lectures and holds workshops in Bahrain, the Middle East, and North America, in addition to her client practice. She also contributes to multiple Ayurvedic Magazines. Connect with Dr. Lina  Website Facebook Instagram   Resource mentioned: Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter   Work with Angela 
The Simple Ayurveda health counselor program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. The 2023 cohort starts in September. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction led directly by Angela. 
 
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Join Angela in this solo episode: Embodied Ayurveda: A joyful approach to learning as she shares a fresh perspective on learning and understanding Ayurveda in modern times. Learn more about: What exactly is an Ayurvedic lifestyle in the 21st century Connecting to energy as knowledge Becoming your own guru Why traditional teaching methods don’t always meet your needs Simple tools to help reinforce learning Agni and psycho-emotional well-being The joy of coming back home to yourself Resource mentioned: Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Work with Angela 
The Simple Ayurveda health counselor program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. The 2023 cohort starts in September. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction led directly by Angela. 
 
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Join Angela in this solo episode: Celebrating Five Years of Simple Ayurveda as she shares some personal updates and a glimpse of the direction of Simple Ayurveda going forward. Learn more about: Angela’s personal journey with functional medicine The Yogic explanation for why we all experience delusion or misunderstanding An inside out approach versus an outside in approach A brief introduction to German New Medicine Intuition as Divine messaging Examining childhood wounds as a path to freedom (without blaming anyone!) Embodying love over fear in everyday life Whether it’s your first episode or you’re a long-time listener, thank you for being here!   Resource mentioned: Episode 170: Making Peace with Prescriptions German New Medicine Experiences in Practice by Dr. Katherine Willow Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter   Work with Angela 
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Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurvedic bone health. The bones are seen as a deeper layer of the physical body. This episode references an ancient text on the digestive journey through the srotamsi to asthi dhatu. Ayurveda looks at everything holistically and Angela shares self-inquiry prompts to help you uncover potential energetic blocks stored in your bone tissue. Learn more about: The energetics of the bones The elements associated with the bones Doshic balance and agni’s influence Simple, practical tips for nourishing the bones This topic was sent in by a listener. Please email your questions to [email protected] for your question to be featured on a future episode.   Resource mentioned: Mahanarayan oil for abhyanga Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Womb Healing Yoga Nidra   Work with Angela 
The Simple Ayurveda health counselor program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. The 2023 cohort starts in September. Apply for the waitlist here. It is a small group with personalized instruction led directly by Angela. 
 
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Ayurveda isn’t about “fixing” what’s wrong or changing you into someone you’re not. What if you viewed your constitution as a gift? What if you shifted your focus from the doshas toward cultivating sattva? In this episode Angela shares excerpts from Dr. Frawley’s book, “Ayurveda & Yoga” in a discussion on the spiritual, life-affirming attributes of each constitutional type. Learn more about: The spiritual aspects of your dosha Shifting out of “fixing” mentality Embracing your nature Releasing tools for self-growth as you evolve This topic was sent in by a listener. Please email your questions to [email protected] for your question to be featured on a future episode.   Resource mentioned: Ayurveda and Yoga by Dr. David Frawley Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter   Work with Angela 
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Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurvedic Eye Care. Eye health is connected to more than just the physical body. Ayurveda looks at every aspect of health holistically. Learn more about: The energetics of the eyes How the doshas effect eye health Which subdosha governs the eyes Simple, practical tips for eye care This topic was sent in by a listener. Please email your questions to [email protected] for your question to be featured on a future episode.   Resource mentioned: Chandika rose eye drops Receive the Simple Ayurveda newsletter to your inbox   Work with Angela The Simple Ayurveda health counselor program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. The 2023 cohort starts in September. Apply for the waitlist here. It is a small group with personalized instruction led directly by Angela.    The Simple Ayurveda Collective offers a resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling prompts, tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media. Join here.    

Join Angela in this solo episode as she shares an integrated perspective on Ayurveda and biohacking. Learn more about: How Ayurveda could be viewed as ancient biohacking Modern biohacking through the lens of Ayurveda: prana, tejas, ojas and agni The link between genetic testing, karma and jyotish Simple, powerful practices to support longevity and peace of mind   Resources mentioned: Receive the Simple Ayurveda newsletter to your inbox Ayurveda gem therapy  The Life Sylist Podcast with Luke Storey Somavedic for EMF protection (Code SIMPLEAYURVEDA FOR 10% off) Genetic testing Supreme Release Yoga with Kaya Mindlin Biohacking 101 article    Work with Angela The Simple Ayurveda health counselor program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. The 2023 cohort starts in September. Apply for the waitlist here. It is a small group with personalized instruction led directly by Angela.    The Simple Ayurveda Collective offers a resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling prompts, tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media. Join here.

We're celebrating one million downloads! Thank you for supporting the podcast through listening, sharing and leaving reviews. Thank you for being curious aout Ayurveda and implementing it into your own life. Join Angela in this solo episode: Imagining a world with more Ayurveda. Learn more about the ways Ayurveda could be infused into all aspects of life. ... What if education was based on excitement and curiosity?

 What if health care was based on true well-being? 

What if every person in our society felt inner stability and freedom? 

What if your daily life inspired everyone around you?

 Are you ready to hep build the new paradigm? Is Ayurveda calling to you?

 Gain a sense of inner stability and freedom through the ancient science of Ayurveda while gaining the tools to support others. The Simple Ayurveda health counselor program starts in September. Registration is open until June 1st. Apply today!   Previous episodes mentioned: 192 | Motherhood, The Menstrual Cycle, and Being a Bridge to Make Ayurveda More Accessible with Jasmine Hemsley 185 | Traditional Ghee for Modern Life with Selina Van Orden 157 | All About Ghee with William Jackson 56 | Interview with Kristina Barile | Living a Lifestyle Fully Immersed in Nature + its Cycles 203 | Ayurvedic Research on Vata Imbalance in Children with Vaidya Meenskshi Gupta      

Join Angela in this informal discussion episode based on questions sent in by listeners. Today’s topics include carb-restricted diets while following Ayurveda, the root cause and simple remedies for constipation, the role of supplements in Ayurveda, stabilizing through a seasonal transition and tapping into feminine energy when masculine has taken over. Have a question you’d like featured on the podcast? Email angela@simpleayurveda or send a DM on Instagram @simple_ayurveda. Ready to gain a solid foundation in Ayurveda and be in the forefront of merging ancient wisdom and modern science? Enroll in the Simple Ayurveda training program that starts in September. Registration is open until June 1st.  You will learn: How to eat for your body How to simplify and create a daily rhythm that feels nourishing How to assess the doshas in yourself and others How to adapt your yoga, breath and movement practices based on what you need  An introduction to herbal formulations How your birth chart influences your habits and tendencies  What to look for in modern research How to build an authentic business Apply today!

Join Angela and Vastu expert Michael Mastro in this episode about the sacred science of architecture. Learn more about: An introduction to Ayurveda’s sister science of Vastu How Vastu differs from Feng Shui Simple ways to adjust the energy of your space when you can’t make structural changes The optimal directions to face for more creativity, analytical thinking or better sleep Modern studies supporting the science of Vastu   Michael is an award-winning designer and expert in the art and science of Vastu Shastra. Renowned spiritual teacher, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of Transcendental Meditation, asked Michael to design spiritual centers worldwide for him in the late 1970s. Michael’s company has since designed and built for Microsoft and Boeing, plus 20 million square feet of commercial space and more than fifteen thousand residential properties.   Connect with Michael: Website Free Vastu for Success E-Book   Simple Ayurveda Resources: Free Your Simple Ayurvedic Home mini course The Simple Ayurveda health counselor training program starts in September 2023. It is a small cohort with personalized instruction led directly by Angela. Registration closes in June 1st, 2023. Access early sign-up perks when you grab your spot. Maximum 20 people as you get a personal mentorship with Angela. Apply now!

Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurveda and Color Therapy for Home Decor. Understanding the inherent qualities of the colors guides you in understanding which ones are more balancing for you. Angela walks you through the elements, qualities and energies of 12 colors according to Ayurveda. The purpose of this episode is to support you in cultivating a nourishing relationship with your home.   Implement something from the episode? Tag Angela on Instagram @simple_ayurveda   Resources mentioned: Healing Your Life: Lessons on the Path of Ayurveda by Dr. Marc Halpern Your Simple Ayurvedic Home: A free mini course to support you in implementing aspects of Ayurveda into your home   The Simple Ayurveda health counselor program starts in September 2023. It is a small cohort with personalized instruction led directly by Angela. Registration closes in June 1st, 2023. Access early sign-up perks when you grab your spot. Maximum 20 people as you get a personal mentorship with Angela. Apply now!

Jess is a mother of three young children living in New York City. A rare form of diabetes in her son led her to adopt an Ayurvedic lifestyle for her whole family. In this episode Angela and Jess chat about daily rhythm, stability, self-care as mothers and making Ayurveda fun for the kiddos. Jess is the founder of Hygge Yoga, a virtual community that shares cozy yoga and connection. She is the mama/foster mama to 3 kiddos, a big believer in holistic health and education, and is currently training to become an Ayurvedic Health Counselor with Angela! Connect with Jess Website Instagram Free weekly newsletter that shares all things hygge and holistic health, plus community events   Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program Website Instagram   Become a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor in Angela's 600-hour Simple Ayurveda Training. This program is for those who have a background as yogis, holistic healers, or have been studying with Angela's podcast for some time. Download the curriculum or reserve your spot here. Program begins September 1st, 2023 in an intimate cohort led directly by Angela. Registration closes June 1st.

Join Angela in this solo episode: Lessons learned on the path of teaching Yoga and Ayurveda. She reflects on consistency, messiness, progress over perfection and choosing intuition while staying devoted to the teachings.  The episode ends with a short Q + A on studying Ayurveda.   The Simple Ayurveda health councilor program starts in September 2023. It is a small cohort with personalized instruction led directly by Angela. Registration closes in June 1st, 2023. Access early sign-up perks when you grab your spot. Maximum 20 people as you get a personal mentorship with Angela. Apply now!  

Join Angela and Cynthia in this conversation about living through menopause, cancer and debilitating pelvic pain with grace. Cynthia shares the powerful lessons she learned through each of these experiences as well as practical tips that can be applied to help you create more ease in your life.   Author and pelvic floor expert Cynthia Nero helps menopausal women break free from chronic pelvic pain, anxiety, and stress. After years of unresolved pelvic pain, she became a certified Yoga Therapist and an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach which enabled her to discover how to get rid of her pain and reignite her joy, confidence, and relationships. Cynthia lives in breathtakingly beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico with her husband and her 3 dogs. She is the proud mother of 3 amazing human beings.   Connect with Cynthia Instagram Facebook Free Resource: Break Free From Chronic Pelvic Pain   Become a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor in Angela's 600-hour Simple Ayurveda Training. This program is for those who have a background as yogis, holistic healers, or have been studying with Angela's podcast for some time. Click here to download the curriculum or reserve your spot. Program begins September 1st, 2023 in an intimate cohort led directly by Angela. Registration closes June 1st. Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program Website Instagram  

Join Angela in this solo episode: When Your Spouse Doesn’t Practice Ayurveda. In this episode, Angela dives into listener questions around lifestyle, family life, cooking, vacations, childrearing, differences in spirituality and more.  Learn more about: How your birth chart influences your attitude in relationships Claiming radical responsibility for the energy of your household Viewing your partner in a more expansive light Walking the middle path Navigating differences with grace   The Simple Ayurveda health councilor program starts in September 2023. It is a small cohort with personalized instruction led directly by Angela. Registration closes in June 1st, 2023. Access early sign-up perks when you grab your spot. Maximum 20 people as you get a personal mentorship with Angela. Apply now!   Previous episodes mentioned: Episode 223 | Astrology for Parenting with Tara Vogel Episode 124 | Astrology, Karma and Spiritual Transformation with Robin Stamp Episode 131 | The Power of Personal Narrative with Sonja Semion Episode 50 | Navigating Life with Jyotish with Michael Manzella

Join Angela and Kathleen in this conversation about the ether element and the powerful effects of tuning into the subtle. Kathleen Schwartz is a yoga instructor, Akashic Record channel, and astrologer living in alignment with nature through Ayurveda. She works with folks that are ready to awaken in this lifetime and consciously live with spirit flowing through their being. Connect with Kathleen   Resources mentioned: Akashic Records Daniela Gil Yoga with Gianna Purcell Astrology and numerology with Christopher Witecki AstroYoga with Emily Ridout Become a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor in Angela's 600-hour Simple Ayurveda Training. This program is for those who have a background as yogis, holistic healers, or have been studying with Angela's podcast for some time. Click here to download the curriculum or reserve your spot. Program begins September 1st, 2023 in an intimate cohort led directly by Angela. Registration closes June 1st. Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program Website Instagram  

Join Angela in this solo episode: Leading into the New Year with Intuition. In this episode, Angela shares intentions for the new year, reflections on integrating Ayurveda with ancestral wisdom as well as thoughts on making space for creativity. Learn more about: Darkness and spaciousness as pathways to creativity   Listening to your intuition even when it leads to uncertainty   Nuance in traditional Ayurveda, ancestral wisdom + modern practices    Work with Angela: The Simple Ayurveda Collective offers a vast resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling prompts and yoga classes; plus more on the topic of Ancestral Ayurveda and connecting to your own lineage through the lens of Ayurveda. Join us for the theme of Divine Creativity January-March 2023. The Simple Ayurveda health councilor program starts in September 2023. It is a small cohort with personalized instruction led directly by Angela. Registration closes in June 1st, 2023. Access early sign-up perks when you grab your spot. Maximum 20 people as you get a personal mentorship with Angela.

Join Angela in this solo episode: End of the Year Reflection, 2022. In this episode of 2022, Angela shares her own personal reflections from this year, in hopes it inspires you to contemplate and reflect on your own year, how much growth you’ve experienced, the ways you’ve expanded, the things that you’ve let go, and all of the change. We’re constantly in transition, and this is a beautiful time of year for reflecting on and celebrating everything we’ve been through. We hope this inspires you to do your own reflection of 2022, consider what your biggest lessons were, what you're most grateful for, your biggest blessings, and all the ways you've grown and expanded and really became the next version of yourself this year. Thank you for supporting The Simple Ayurveda Podcast by listening and sharing, and for leaving reviews! Learn more about: • Looking back at Angela's chosen word for 2022 and reflecting on biggest overall lesson of the year • A celebration of the Simple Ayurveda Health Counselor Program launch • Shifting education structures for her children to what's best for them holistically - especially her son with his learning differences • New practices which have created an impactful change in her life • Getting intentional on being open to receive support in motherhood in ways that may be unconventional or surprising • Details of Angela's second round of Panchakarma in the fall • The powerful experience with QHHT • An entire year of sobriety and the positive impact it had physically and mentally • Recognizing the ways she got sucked into the modern day political landscape and being intentional with releasing guilt and shame, and shifting back to center • The free, easy practice that anyone can do to tap in and listen to your body when you're making a decision Resources Mentioned: To Be Magnetic https://tobemagnetic.com/ Flower Remedies https://www.alexissmart.com/ Acton Academy https://www.actonacademy.org/ Previous Episode Mentioned: 201 | My Experience with Panchakarma, Part 1 202 | My Experience with Panchakarma, Part 2 204 | My Experience with Panchakarma, Part 3 214 | Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique with Sophia Livshitz 215 | My Experience with Quantum healing Hypnosis Technique 218 | One Year Sober     Start learning Ayurveda today when you join the Simple Ayurveda Collective: a self-paced learning program and community that offers Ayurveda broken down into bite-sized pieces to fit your lifestyle. Access mudra tutorials, guided yin yoga and meditation practices, video lessons on the basics of Ayurveda, have an ongoing support group OFF Facebook, seasonal suggestions, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Tara Vogel in this episode: Astrology for Parenting. Angela and Tara have a beautiful conversation about how astrology - understating your natal chart and your children's natal chart - can really help you on your parenting journey in understanding your children and yourself, helping you to cultivate the best relationship possible with your kids. Learn more about: • How wanting the best environment for her daughter to honor her unique journey ultimately led Tara to astrology • Natal charts as instruction books for understanding our children • Sun signs and how they might influence the way someone parents • Moon signs and the importance of taking care of and nurturing yourself first • Consciousness of parents as a key predictor of how a child navigates their own life's challenges • Simple practices for parents to nurture and support themselves based on their moon sign   Tara Vogel is an astrologer for parents, a mom, and a former teacher turned parenting coach. Reporting on what's happening in the sky with the moon, she helps make others' parenting life a bit easier. Taking the knowledge of a mother's birth chart along with their child's birth chart, Tara helps her coaching clients figure out the best way to honor each soul's special path and tailor parenting for each child. She teaches that when you tune into the wisdom of Luminary Parenting, life begins to feel simpler and easier! Connect with Tara Vogel: Website - https://www.luminaryparenting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/luminaryparenting/ How To Parent Yourself and Your Kids As the Moon Moves Through the Zodiac Signs - https://luminaryparenting.lpages.co/reparent-ebook/     Start learning Ayurveda today when you join the Simple Ayurveda Collective: a self-paced learning program and community that offers Ayurveda broken down into bite-sized pieces to fit your lifestyle. Access mudra tutorials, guided yin yoga and meditation practices, video lessons on the basics of Ayurveda, have an ongoing support group OFF Facebook, seasonal suggestions, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh in this episode: Simple Shifts to Support Hormonal Health. Angela connects with Ayurveda Practitioner, Physician, Author, Speaker, and Educator, Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh in this beautiful conversation about the power of simplicity in Ayurveda.   Learn more about: • Dr. Avanti's journey back to Ayurveda and how her own sickness allowed her to see the need to go back to ancient ways of healing • the toxic load being more than diet and environment • awareness as the first step to healing • Western and Ayurvedic perspectives on hormonal health • the power of simplicity in small changes having a profound impact • living in harmony with nature to have optimal health and a vibrant life • tools to help get better sleep • diet consisting of more than just food and the importance of keeping our energy channels clear Dr. Avanti teaches people how to heal themselves using the wisdom of Ayurveda to unleash their innate healing power and educates students on how to support self-healing through routines, diet, and tools of yoga. She works with individuals and groups to replenish their mental, physical, and emotional energy so they can live a vibrant life with more joy, meaning, and purpose. Dr. Avanti is the host of The Healing Catalyst Podcast and the author of The Health Catalyst: How to Harness the Power of Ayurveda to Self-Heal & Achieve Optimal Wellness. She is writing her second book, slated for publication by Sounds True Publishing in January 2024. Connect with Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh: Website - https://avantikumarsingh.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/avantikumarsingh/ Energy Fix Quiz- https://avantikumarsingh.com/quiz   Start learning Ayurveda today when you join the Simple Ayurveda Collective: a self-paced learning program and community that offers Ayurveda broken down into bite-sized pieces to fit your lifestyle. Access mudra tutorials, guided yin yoga and meditation practices, video lessons on the basics of Ayurveda, have an ongoing support group OFF Facebook, seasonal suggestions, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Q+A: Ayurvedic Snacks for Kids, Yoga Props & Abhyanga and Skin Brushing. In these Q+A episodes, listeners send in questions and Angela will informally discuss some of the topics. If you have questions, send them through email to [email protected] or message her on Instagram at @simple_ayurveda. If you want full notes & support that go along with the themes, consider joining the Simple Ayurveda Collective for PDFs, video lessons, journal prompts, guided yoga practices, meditations, and yoga nidra practices for a bit more of a deep dive into all that we talk about here on the podcast! Learn more about: • 00:33 - Ayurvedic snacks for kids in the Fall or Winter • 3:37 - Yoga props suggestions • 10:29 - If Abhyanga and skin brushing were to be performed as part of the morning routine, what is the suggested order?   Resources Mentioned: Jade yoga mat Gaiam blocks Standard size yoga bolster 2 yoga straps buckled together Sleepphones wired headband for yoga nidra Chandika nasya oil for Yoga Nidra Start learning Ayurveda today when you join the Simple Ayurveda Collective: a self-paced learning program and community that offers Ayurveda broken down into bite-sized pieces to fit your lifestyle. Access mudra tutorials, guided yin yoga and meditation practices, video lessons on the basics of Ayurveda, have an ongoing support group OFF Facebook, seasonal suggestions, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Deborah Eden Tull in this episode: Embracing the Unknown. In this conversation, Angela and Deborah dive into a compassionate exploration of darkness as a spiritual teacher. Deborah shares with us how the medicine of embracing the unknown can help us to be more integrated and whole. Learn more about: • defining endarkment and how it's required on our spiritual journeys • why so many are focused on spiritual bypassing and light-chasing • understanding nature and consciousness as a whole system • listening to our body's wisdom and attuning to our subtle body awareness • Deborah's 7 1/2 years of living in solitude and the power of retreat to deepen your spiritual practice • the key to being practicing paying attention to the darkness within • an example of a shadow in Deborah's life that empowered her once she befriended it Deborah Eden Tull is a Zen meditation/mindfulness teacher, author, spiritual activist and sustainability educator. She spent seven years as a monastic at a silent Zen Monastery, and has been immersed in sustainable communities for 25 years. Eden’s teaching style is grounded in compassionate awareness, non-duality, mindful inquiry, and an unwavering commitment to personal transformation. She teaches dharma intertwined with post-patriarchal thought and practices, resting upon a lived knowledge of our unity with the more than human world. Connect with Deborah Eden Tull: Website - https://www.deborahedentull.com YouTube - https://youtube.com/channel/UCWId8BKKh5F6mdoXJC9WtMw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindfullivingrevolution/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MindfulLivingRevolution/     Start learning Ayurveda today when you join the Simple Ayurveda Collective: a self-paced learning program and community that offers Ayurveda broken down into bite-sized pieces to fit your lifestyle. Access mudra tutorials, guided yin yoga and meditation practices, video lessons on the basics of Ayurveda, have an ongoing support group OFF Facebook, seasonal suggestions, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurvedic Tips for the Holidays. In this episode, Angela shares simple tips to help you enjoy the holidays from an Ayurvedic lens. It is possible to still participate in the things that bring you joy, to be there for others, and at the same time, still honor yourself and tune into the rhythms of nature. Learn more about: • what's included in the Simple Ayurveda Collective Mindful Holiday Roadmap • using the 3-Day Rule when doing things out of rhythm • a simple, powerful exercise to help you identify what's most important to you and to make adjustments as necessary • specific examples from Angela's life of priorities and adjustments • learning to be okay with disappointing people • an adapted holiday tradition that Angela plans to continue • easy ways to simplify meals and make them more Ayurvedic     Start learning Ayurveda today when you join the Simple Ayurveda Collective: a self-paced learning program and community that offers Ayurveda broken down into bite-sized pieces to fit your lifestyle. Access mudra tutorials, guided yin yoga and meditation practices, video lessons on the basics of Ayurveda, have an ongoing support group OFF Facebook, seasonal suggestions, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: One Year Sober. In this episode, Angela circles back to her relationship with alcohol and opens up about being one year sober. She shares why she initially didn't keep up with sobriety after a previous attempt and what prompted her to go back to it. This is Angela's personal journey and she holds no judgement toward others for choosing to drink. She hopes this episode is helpful, especially if you're sober curious or contemplating a different relationship with alcohol. Learn more about: • Alcohol as an aggravator to Pitta dosha • Angela's realization into why she drinks and what led up to her initial decision to quit in 2019 • Digestive issues and other symptoms that came up when she started drinking again • Being willing to have fun and to be yourself without alcohol as a booster • Situations where Angela's wanted to drink • Exploring and identifying why you want/need to drink Previous Episode Mentioned: 40 | Pitta Dosha + My Journey with Alcohol     Start learning Ayurveda today when you join the Simple Ayurveda Collective: a self-paced learning program and community that offers Ayurveda broken down into bite-sized pieces to fit your lifestyle. Access mudra tutorials, guided yin yoga and meditation practices, video lessons on the basics of Ayurveda, have an ongoing support group OFF Facebook, seasonal suggestions, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Closed for Spiritual Maintenance - Year 4. In this 4th annual episode, Angela shares her November tradition of taking the month off of social media and emails in order to bring herself back into harmony and groundedness before the start of the holiday season. She encourages you personally to consider taking a break from social media - even for just one day a week - to check in with yourself and to integrate all that you're taking in on a daily basis. Learn more about: • Reinforcing the powerful things in life through repetition • What Angela's technology break will look like • Why she chooses this time of year for it • Giving Agni opportunity to digest all that we've taken in • Shifting into Vata season Previous Episodes Mentioned: 60 | Closed for Spiritual Maintenance 112 | Closed for Spiritual Maintenance | An Annual Tradition 165 | Closed for Spiritual Maintenance - Year 3 130 | What is an Ayurvedic Cleanse? A Simple Guide     Start learning Ayurveda today when you join the Simple Ayurveda Collective: a self-paced learning program and community that offers Ayurveda broken down into bite-sized pieces to fit your lifestyle. Access mudra tutorials, guided yin yoga and meditation practices, video lessons on the basics of Ayurveda, have an ongoing support group OFF Facebook, seasonal suggestions, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurveda Travel with Kids. In this episode, Angela shares about her 40th Birthday Bucket-List trip, and how even with kids they were able to make it an Ayurvedic experience. Tune in for her top tips on how to travel Ayurvedically with kids. Learn more about: • Why you should keep up with an Ayurvedic lifestyle while traveling • How pacifying Vata dosha during travel benefits everyone • Angela's 40th Birthday Bucket-List trip • Top tips for traveling Ayurvedically with kids Previous Episode Mentioned: 140 | Ayurveda in Everyday Life as a Parent     Start learning Ayurveda today when you join the Simple Ayurveda Collective: a self-paced learning program and community that offers Ayurveda broken down into bite-sized pieces to fit your lifestyle. Access mudra tutorials, guided yin yoga and meditation practices, video lessons on the basics of Ayurveda, have an ongoing support group OFF Facebook, seasonal suggestions, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: My Experience with Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique. Following up with her conversation on Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique with Sophia Livshitz, Angela shares about her own personal experience with QHHT. She shares why she found this amazing healing tool to be powerful and impactful in her own life. Learn more about: • Modern scientific perspective of being "hypnotized" from birth to age 7 • How Angela connected with Sophia and QHHT • Description of her first session and what was released • Description of her second session and what was released Book Mentioned: The Myth of Normal by Gabor Mate - https://amzn.to/3EzmbrU     Start learning Ayurveda today when you join the Simple Ayurveda Collective: a self-paced learning program and community that offers Ayurveda broken down into bite-sized pieces to fit your lifestyle. Access mudra tutorials, guided yin yoga and meditation practices, video lessons on the basics of Ayurveda, have an ongoing support group OFF Facebook, seasonal suggestions, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Sophia Livshitz in this episode: Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique. Angela and Sophia met on the playground during a playdate with their kids. In this special in-person recorded episode, they have a conversation on Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique. As human beings, we are capable of a lot more than what we were taught. As we are able to make ourselves sick, we are able to heal ourselves. Every illness is associated with trapped emotions that need to be released. We are able to release them on our own but there are also different modalities that can help with that, Quantum Healing Hypnosis is one of them. Learn more about: • Sophia's journey into becoming a spiritual healer • Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) overview • Sophia's personal experience with QHHT • Trusting the process - healing isn't linear • What happens in QHHT sessions and the role of your Higher Self during them • The importance of self-love and putting yourself first and more! Sophia is a Level 2 Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique practitioner and a channeler. Ever since she was little, she always wanted to make people feel better be it physically or emotionally. Sophia worked in a corporate world for almost 10 yrs but left to pursue her true calling of helping people heal. It is her honor and privilege to serve the community. Connect with Sophia: Website: https://www.sophialivshitzqhht.com/ Links: https://linktr.ee/sophialivshitzqhht     Start learning Ayurveda today when you join the Simple Ayurveda Collective: a self-paced learning program and community that offers Ayurveda broken down into bite-sized pieces to fit your lifestyle. Access mudra tutorials, guided yin yoga and meditation practices, video lessons on the basics of Ayurveda, have an ongoing support group OFF Facebook, seasonal suggestions, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Vaidya Sera Melini in this episode: What's the Deal with Intermittent Fasting? Sera Melini is an Ayurvedic educator working in a clinical setting and is an expert on digestion. In this conversation, Angela and Sera dive into a great conversation on the importance of timing for good digestion and the pitfalls of intermittent fasting. Learn more about: • Sera's journey to Ayurveda • The Western perspective of Intermittent Fasting • Using Intermittent Fasting in an Ayurvedic sattvic way • Implementing regular meal times as the first step • The importance of getting to know your own hunger • Daily and seasonal rhythms as helpful guidelines • and more! Sera Melini (500h E-RYT & Āyurvedic Physician) has been a lifetime student and accomplished teacher of Yoga and Āyurveda. She has been blessed with teachers who have searched classically for the patterns of the Universe and Spirit. Her studies and experiences in the realms of Yoga, Mantra, and Āyurveda all serve to assist in increasing her depth, sensitivity, and simplicity in ways she lives and practices. Her primary source training has allowed her to be a dynamic teacher and facilitator of the modern age. Her goal is to contextualize things often taught in broad strokes so you can go deep instead of only wide. Her intention is to allow the teachings coming through her so as to catalyze the potency and wisdom already within you. This is the meaning of Yogavāhi. It is a substance that brings out the inherent power of whatever it is paired with. She is passionate about providing you with the foundational teachings that all of these years of study and collecting, so that you can walk away feeling like you know how to make decisions, how to apply Yoga and Āyurveda to your specific life in a way that is truly supportive, nourishing, and effective. Some of her teachers include, Andrey Lappa of Universal Yoga, Kula Yoga Project, Sankalpah College of Yoga (Yoga), Parvathy Baul, Sadhvi Abha Saraswatiji and Raghunath Cappo (Mantra), Vaidya Kashyapa Fischer, Dr. Vasant Lad, Vaidya Ravi of Poonthottam Ayurvedasram, the California College of Ayurveda, Dr. Claudia Welsh, Dr. Cate Stillman (Ayurveda), Antonia Ruppel, Vladimir Yatsenko (Sanskrit). Her teachers of touch include those at Sunshine School (Chiang Mai, Thailand) and Ohm (Omsala Chiang Mai, Thailand) for the wisdom of Thai Massage and Chi Nei Tsang.   Connect with Sera Melini: Instagram: https://instagram.com/seramelini.ayurvedayoga Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yogavahiayurveda Website: https://yogavahi.com/ Email: [email protected]     Start learning Ayurveda today when you join the Simple Ayurveda Collective: a self-paced learning program and community that offers Ayurveda broken down into bite-sized pieces to fit your lifestyle. Access mudra tutorials, guided yin yoga and meditation practices, video lessons on the basics of Ayurveda, have an ongoing support group OFF Facebook, seasonal suggestions, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Q+A: Prakriti for Nontraditional Families, Histamine Intolerance & Menopause. In these Q&A episodes, listeners send in questions and Angela will informally discuss some of the topics. If you have questions, send them through email to [email protected] or message her on Instagram at @simple_ayurveda. If you want full notes & support that go along with the themes, consider joining the Simple Ayurveda Collective for PDFs, video lessons, journal prompts, guided yoga practices, meditations, and yoga nidra practices for a bit more of a deep dive into all that we talk about here on the podcast! In this episode, learn more about: • 00:49 - Prakriti for Nontraditional Families • 7:33 - What can be done about histamine intolerance and not wanting to rely on Claritin? • 14:16 - The Ayurvedic perspective on menopause Previous Episodes Mentioned: 170 | Making Peace with Prescriptions Resources Mentioned: Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life - https://amzn.to/3SxuKqZ   Start learning Ayurveda today when you join the Simple Ayurveda Collective: a self-paced learning program and community that offers Ayurveda broken down into bite-sized pieces to fit your lifestyle. Access mudra tutorials, guided yin yoga and meditation practices, video lessons on the basics of Ayurveda, have an ongoing support group OFF Facebook, seasonal suggestions, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Paula Crossfield in this episode: Money Karma In this conversation Angela and Paula dive into business, money karma, Vedic astrology, what your birth chart tells you in relationship to these topics, how your business is a spiritual practice and nothing is separate in how we show up in the world, how to work past limiting beliefs, and what Saturn and Jupiter have to do with all of this! There's so much packed into this episode - enjoy! Learn more about: • How to bring abundance together as part of the spiritual path • What is money karma? • Remedies to help shift the karma within us • Planets and how they influence our charts, money, and abundance • Practical ways to work with the energies of Saturn and Jupiter • Business as a spiritual practice • Angela's experiences & how all of this resonates with her personally • Working through limiting, subconscious beliefs AND SO MUCH MORE!   Paula Crossfield is a Vedic Astrology and Business Coach who helps spiritual entrepreneurs create more income and impact in their businesses. Connect with Paula: Website - https://www.weaveyourbliss.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weaveyourbliss/ Weave Your Bliss Podcast - https://www.weaveyourbliss.com/podcast   Start learning Ayurveda today when you join the Simple Ayurveda Collective: a self-paced learning program and community that offers Ayurveda broken down into bite-sized pieces to fit your lifestyle. Access mudra tutorials, guided yin yoga and meditation practices, video lessons on the basics of Ayurveda, have an ongoing support group OFF Facebook, seasonal suggestions, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Ananta Ripa Ajmera in this episode: Goddess Wisdom for Everyday Life. This conversation is centered around Ananta's book The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self. Angela and Ananta have a beautiful conversation on the goddess tradition of ancient India, how it connects with Ayurveda lifestyle wisdom, and how you can benefit from it on your own spiritual wellness journey. In this episode, learn more about: • The connection between Ayurveda, goddesses and your 9 chakras • How the goddess living in your 7th chakra helped shift Ananta's perspective on overcoming life's challenges in a practical way • An introduction to each of the 9 goddesses living in each of your 9 chakras • How you can start incorporating the spiritual journey structure of the book to deepen your own spiritual wellness journey and realize your own sacred intentions • and so much more! Ananta Ripa Ajmera is an award-winning author, spiritual teacher, co-founder and CEO of The Ancient Way, an organization that supports you to embody ancient wisdom in a way that unfolds your true Self. The Ancient Way offers a Spiritual Warrior Certification Program, Ayurveda Wellness Ambassador Program, and spiritual wellness retreats. Ananta is also advisor of Ayurveda at THE WELL, a modern wellness club, where she writes articles, offers workshops, and works with a team of integrative medical practitioners. The author of The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self (Penguin Random House September 2022) and The Ayurveda Way (Storey Publishing 2017), she lives in southern Florida. Connect with Ananta Ripa Ajmera: Learn about The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self Book: https://theancientway.co/wayofthegoddess Visit Ananta’s organization website: https://theancientway.co Check out The Ancient Way’s online healing educational garden for a variety of spiritual wellness offerings: https://theancientway.thinkific.com Follow Ananta on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ananta.one Follow Ananta on Facebook: https://facebook.com/ananta.one   Start learning Ayurveda today when you join the Simple Ayurveda Collective: a self-paced learning program and community that offers Ayurveda broken down into bite-sized pieces to fit your lifestyle. Access mudra tutorials, guided yin yoga and meditation practices, video lessons on the basics of Ayurveda, have an ongoing support group OFF Facebook, seasonal suggestions, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Acharya Shunya in this episode: Roar Like a Goddess. In this conversation, Shunya discusses what it means to be a feminist teacher shattering norms in a largely patriarchal tradition, and how and why archetypes of popular Hindu goddesses Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati theory can be foundational wisdom for all female-identifying people seeking authentic empowerment. In this episode, learn more about: • the inspiration for writing about goddesses • what goddess power is and what Acharya Shunya means by roaring • goddess rage - what it is, what it is not, and what it looks like • the importance of recognizing and having conversations around irrational feminine guilt • where to find the stories of goddess mythology • why goddess temples in India were destroyed AND MORE The first female lineage-holder of her distinguished Vedic tradition, Acharya Shunya is an internationally renowned scholar, teacher, author, speaker and scholar of nondual wisdom (Advaita) from India, and a classically-trained master of Yoga and Ayurveda. She is the Founder of The Awakened Self Foundation and the nonprofit Vedika Global, Inc., platforms headquartered in Northern California, that empower, educate, and inspire a global community of students through online courses, workshops, and retreats. These conversations are furthered by Shunya’s top-rated podcast, “Shadow To Self.” An award-winning author of international repute, Shunya’s most recent book, Roar Like a Goddess: Every Woman's Guide to Becoming Unapologetically Powerful, Prosperous, and Peaceful will be published by Sounds True in July, 2022. Connect with Acharya Shunya Order her book - Roar Like a Goddess Instagram - https://instagram.com/acharyashunya Website - https://acharyashunya.com Join the Goddess Celebration - Navratri 2022     Start learning Ayurveda today when you join the Simple Ayurveda Collective: a self-paced learning program and community that offers Ayurveda broken down into bite-sized pieces to fit your lifestyle. Access mudra tutorials, guided yin yoga and meditation practices, video lessons on the basics of Ayurveda, have an ongoing support group OFF Facebook, seasonal suggestions, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Q+A: CBD, Abhyanga, Pregnancy & Mental Health. In these Q&A episodes, listeners send in questions and Angela will informally discuss some of the topics. If you have questions, send them through email to [email protected] or message her on Instagram at @simple_ayurveda. If you want full notes & support that go along with the themes, consider joining the Simple Ayurveda Collective for PDFs, video lessons, journal prompts, guided yoga practices, meditations, and yoga nidra practices for a bit more of a deep dive into all that we talk about here on the podcast! Learn more about: • 1:02 - Can CBD be part of an Ayurvedic lifestyle or is it not recommended? • 7:36 - Suggestions for making abhyanga practical when the weather is warm? • 11:22 - Tips for preparing for pregnancy as per Ayurveda? • 14:07 - How can Ayurveda support mental health? Previous Episodes Mentioned: 137 | Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum: An Ayurvedic Overview 107 | Overcoming Anxiety and Depression with Marc Halpern 191 | The Role of Thoughts with Janes Vaidya     Start learning Ayurveda today when you join the Simple Ayurveda Collective: a self-paced learning program and community that offers Ayurveda broken down into bite-sized pieces to fit your lifestyle.   Access mudra tutorials, guided yin yoga and meditation practices, video lessons on the basics of Ayurveda, have an ongoing support group OFF Facebook, seasonal suggestions, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Dr. Robert Svoboda in this episode: Honoring Your Ancestors. In this conversation, Dr. Robert Svoboda shares his wisdom on Tarpana, ancestor worship and faith in Ayurveda. Learn more about: • background on what ancestor worship is and how Dr. Svoboda learned about it • the differences between Tarpana and Shraddha • the importance of September and the Autumnal Equinox with honoring your ancestors • a simple example of the ritual process of Tarpana and the importance of your quality of faith • how to connect with ancestors you know little to nothing about • why you should allow for adjustments in rituals and process for ancestor worship • how to connect with ancestors who performed damaging karma during their lifetime • preparing for your own death and making things easier for your loved ones Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training he was tutored in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore by his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda. He is the author of over a dozen books and has served as Adjunct Faculty at the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, NM, and at Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA. You can find out more about his work at www.drsvoboda.com and follow him on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. Connect with Dr. Robert Svoboda: Instagram - https://instagram.com/drrobertsvoboda Website - https://drsvoboda.com/ Resources Mentioned: Tarpana Rituals - https://www.vedicastrologer.org/tarpana/index.htm   Become a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor in Angela's upcoming 600-hour Simple Ayurveda Training. This program is for those who have a background as yogis, holistic healers, or have been studying with Angela's podcast for some time. To download the curriculum or enroll today: https://simpleayurveda.com/training/ Program begins September 1st, 2022 and will be the most intimate cohort ever led directly by Angela. Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurveda.com/training/ Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda

Join Angela in this solo episode: The Essence of Ayurveda Explained. Over the past four years, The Simple Ayurveda Podcast has evolved - you as listeners have grown with me in your understanding of Ayurveda. We have built the foundation in our diet, habits and lifestyle, yet there's always room for growth, expansion and building deeper relationships. That's the beautiful of Ayurveda! It provides us with so much and is never-ending in its wisdom. Tune in as Angela shares about the essence of Ayurveda. Learn more about: • a refresher of what Ayurveda is • connection to divinity within us and around us • remembering to look at the suggestions in the ancient text in context when they don't apply specifically to modern day life • simple examples around oil pulling • looking to nature to help us in our decision-making and creating more space in life through our breathing practices Previous Episode Mentioned: 1 | What is Ayurveda? Resources Mentioned: Healing Your Life: Lessons on the Path of Ayurveda by Marc Halpern - https://amzn.to/3P1XpCh     Become a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor in Angela's upcoming 600-hour Simple Ayurveda Training. This program is for those who have a background as yogis, holistic healers, or have been studying with Angela's podcast for some time. To download the curriculum or enroll today: https://simpleayurveda.com/training/ Program begins September 1st, 2022 and will be the most intimate cohort ever led directly by Angela. Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurveda.com/training/ Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda

Join Angela and guest Kimberly Giunta in this episode: Living in Harmony with Lyme. Kimberly is a beautiful, living example of what a sattvic person looks like. In this conversation, Kimberly shares about her journey in using the tools of Ayurveda and a deep Yoga practice to help her with healing her Chronic Lyme Disease, which included Ulcerative Colitis and a severe heart condition. Learn more about: • Lyme Disease from the Ayurvedic perspective • Kimberly's personal experience with Lyme, including how she received medical confirmation and the connection between her Ulcerative Colitis and severe heart condition • Turning to the tools of Ayurveda and Yoga to aid in her healing journey • The use of therapeutic drawing for processing trauma • Understanding the depths of the Ayurveda Kimberly studied • Kimberly's experience in working with people and bodies, and the power of touch in healing • Marma points to access our spirit, our energetic body, our emotional and mental body, and our physical body • A simple Marma point to work with today Āyurvedic Practitioner and Yoga Teacher Kimberly Giunta supports people living with Chronic Lyme Disease (CLD) to feel better and thrive personally and professionally. She believes that when people can live in alignment with their unique health needs, the seasons, and their climate and geography, vibrant health is the outcome; allowing them to experience more fulfillment and enjoyment of life. Kimberly’s insights into healing have helped her recover her vitality after living with CLD for almost two decades. When she’s not helping her clients with proven Āyurvedic and Yogic health strategies, you can find her hiking with her golden retrievers or in her kayak photographing sunsets. Connect with Kimberly: Website: https://livinginharmonywithlyme.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/livinginharmonywithlyme Facebook: https://facebook.com/livinginharmonywithlyme     Become a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor in Angela's upcoming 600-hour Simple Ayurveda Training. This program is for those who have a background as yogis, holistic healers, or have been studying with Angela's podcast for some time. To download the curriculum or enroll today: https://simpleayurveda.com/training/ Program begins September 1st, 2022 and will be the most intimate cohort ever led directly by Angela. Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurveda.com/training/ Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda

Join Angela in this solo episode: My Experience with Panchakarma, Part 3. Healing is an ongoing process, and through Panchakarma, Angela was able to peel back several more layers of her healing onion. In this episode, Angela shares about the books she read during Panchakarma, as well as the deep dive exploration she went through mentally and emotionally. Learn more about: • a recap of the two approaches to Ayurvedic therapies, as well as how she learned to let go of her control of the process • Angela's deep dive into and lessons learned from two books read during Panchakarma • contemplation of your own life story and inquiry into finding room for growth in your life when it comes to the relationships you hold • letting go of expectation and knowing that perfection doesn't exist • what's been going on with Angela since she's left Panchakarma • how her life has shifted since she's begun asking herself: how can I respond to this with playfulness? Resources Mentioned: Sacred Contracts by Caroline Myss - https://amzn.to/3IYyfTC The Great Work of Your Life by Stephen Cope - https://amzn.to/3Or22p5 Previous Episodes Mentioned: 201 | My Experience with Panchakarma, Part 1 202 | My Experience with Panchakarma, Part 2 170 | Making Peace with Prescriptions 200 | Unraveling Karma     Become a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor in Angela's upcoming 600-hour Simple Ayurveda Training. To get started, book a discovery call: https://simpleayurveda.as.me/chat This program is for those who have a background as yogis, holistic healers, or have been studying with Angela's podcast and community for some time. To download the curriculum or enroll today: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc Program begins September 1st, 2022 and will be the most intimate cohort ever led directly by Angela. Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc  Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda

Join Angela and guest Vaidya Meenskshi Gupta in this episode: Ayurvedic Research on Vata Imbalance in Children. Vaidya Meenskshi Gupta is the Founder and CEO of AyurRoots Ayurveda Wellness. In This conversation, she shares with us about her Ayurvedic research on Enuresis, ADHD, ADD and learning disabilities in children and what she found regarding Vata imbalance. If you work with children - if you're a teacher, parent, caregiver of any sort - this conversation will be helpful and beneficial to you. Learn more about: • Ayurvedic research for the modern world • Research on helpful practices to support children with Enuresis, ADHD, and other learning disabilities • How learning disabilities are related to Vata imbalance • The benefits of sleep, correct diet, activity, and counseling, especially with children who have anatomical reasons for their imbalance • Some challenges faced in conducting research • Evidence found that Vata is the driving force behind all imbalance • Autism symptoms mentioned in the ancient text and how it is not a newer form of anatomical imbalance • Her current involvements and future research she'd like to do Vaidya Meenakshi Gupta BAMS, MD Ayurveda (Gold Medalist), Panchakarma Specialist, Certified in Nutrition Science and Child Nutrition Meenakshi Gupta is a classically trained Ayurveda Vaidya and an international repute teacher and has pursued her MD in Ayurveda from the Apex Learning Institute, The National Institute of Ayurveda Jaipur, India. Vaidya Meenakshi has done great three years of clinical research on Ayurvedic herbs in Enuresis & literacy research on ADHD, Learning Disabilities in Children. The research experience includes literacy research and clinical trials with Ayurvedic herbs. Vaidya Meenakshi has more than 20 years of extensive international experience in the design & delivery of Ayurveda courses such as Ayurveda Cosmetology, Ayurveda Herbology, Medical Yoga, and Panchakarma therapy. She organizes regular workshops & courses on various topics of Ayurveda, training workshops for hands-on training in Panchakarma courses. In addition, she has more than five years of extensive teaching experience at Ayurveda Colleges in India and more than 18 years of extensive teaching experience in the USA. She has authored several papers and writes a regular column in several e-magazines health magazines along with various Radio talks & newspaper articles. She serves as a board of directors for the Global council for Ayurveda research USA and the American Association of Ayurvedic Professionals. Connect with Vaidya Meenakshi Gupta: Website: https://www.ayurroots.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/ayurroots Instagram: https://instagram.com/ayurroots     Become a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor in Angela's upcoming 600-hour Simple Ayurveda Training. To get started, book a discovery call: https://simpleayurveda.as.me/chat This program is for those who have a background as yogis, holistic healers, or have been studying with Angela's podcast and community for some time. To download the curriculum or enroll today: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc Program begins September 1st, 2022 and will be the most intimate cohort ever led directly by Angela.   Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc  Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda

Join Angela in this solo episode: My Experience with Panchakarma, Part 2. Angela got back a few weeks ago from her first Panchakarma experience and is ready to share a bit of her journey with us. In this episode, she shares a detailed experience of each day's protocols, the planned scheduled vs. what actually ended up happening, and some of the biggest lessons she learned along the way. Be sure to check back in for Part 3 to learn more! In this episode, learn more about: • a powerful journal entry Angela wrote during Panchakarma • her personal, difficult regimen from her practitioner to follow 3 months before • Angela's daily protocol for the first six days leading up to the treatment • the planned schedule vs. what actually ended up happening, and why • how everything that's physical is also a representation of our mental self Previous Episodes Mentioned: 201 | My Experience with Panchakarma, Part 1   Become a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor in Angela's upcoming 600-hour Simple Ayurveda Training. To get started, book a discovery call: https://simpleayurveda.as.me/chat This program is for those who have a background as yogis, holistic healers, or have been studying with Angela's podcast and community for some time. To download the curriculum or enroll today: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc Program begins September 1st, 2022 and will be the most intimate cohort ever led directly by Angela. Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc  Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda

Join Angela in this solo episode: My Experience with Panchakarma, Part 1. Angela got back a few weeks ago from her first Panchakarma experience and is ready to share a bit of her journey with us. In this episode, she shares her why and what brought her to Panchakarma, how she got there, and what Panchakarma is. Be sure to check back in for Part 2 to learn more! Learn more about: • a background on the types of treatments in Ayurveda • why everything is specific to each individual • a breakdown of the 5 therapeutic actions described in the ancient texts • why Angela decided to do Panchakarma and what brought her to choose the specific center for treatment • a gentle reminder to release expectations and to be open and curious to what life is going to bring, knowing that we don't have full control Previous episodes mentioned: 89 | The Dhatus: A Basic Introduction to Ayurveda Anatomy + Physiology 199 | Yoga + Ayurveda with Indu Arora   Become a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor in Angela's upcoming 600-hour Simple Ayurveda Training. To get started, book a discovery call: https://simpleayurveda.as.me/chat This program is for those who have a background as yogis, holistic healers, or have been studying with Angela's podcast and community for some time. To download the curriculum or enroll today: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc Program begins September 1st, 2022 and will be the most intimate cohort ever led directly by Angela. Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc  Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda

After 4 years of The Simple Ayurveda Podcast and over 800K downloads, welcome to Episode 200!! Thank you for listening. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for leaving reviews and supporting the podcast, and for helping to share all this juicy goodness that makes our lives so much better in many different ways. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! — Angela Join Angela in this solo episode: Unraveling Karma. In this episode, Angela clears up some common misunderstanding around the term Karma which is tossed around in modern day life. She shares how she's been able to find peace in understanding Karma in different layers, through her own soul contracts, what she's here in this lifetime to do, and why these challenges are here. This can be a heavy topic, so Angela encourages you to consider what you yourself feel brave to unravel within your own life. In this episode, learn more about: • Karma through the Western lens and the judgement it brings • Karma and cause & effect • The big, tangle mess of the knots of Karma • Angela's personal journey of finding peace with the Karma of this lifetime • The inner work and exploring the subconscious that is the work of unraveling the knots of Karma   Become a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor in Angela's upcoming 600-hour Simple Ayurveda Training. To get started, book a discovery call: https://simpleayurveda.as.me/chat This program is for those who have a background as yogis, holistic healers, or have been studying with Angela's podcast and community for some time. To download the curriculum or enroll today: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc Program begins September 1st, 2022 and will be the most intimate cohort ever led directly by Angela. Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc  Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda

Join Angela and guest Indu Arora in this episode: Yoga + Ayurveda. In this conversation, Indu shares her 20+ years of wisdom of weaving Ayurvedic and Yogic practices together in a way which is simple and impactful. Learn more about: • The harmony and alignment brought by looking at Self through the lens of both Yoga and Ayurveda • The gap found when studying Ayurveda and Yoga in the Western World • Interoception and creating a dialogue with our bodies • Samkhya or Sankya Philosophy • Yoga and Ayurveda being misunderstood and followed as a trend, and therefore complicating the eternal wisdoms Indu Arora, Ayurveda and Yoga Therapist considers herself a student for lifetime. She has been sharing about Yoga philosophy, Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda since 1999. She is inspired by and taught under  Kriya Yoga, Himalayan Yoga, Kashmir Shivaism and Sivananda Yoga lineages. She has studied both Yoga and Ayurveda in a traditional Guru paramapara setting. Her teaching style is rooted in empowering and inspiring students to awaken the inner Guru. Her core philosophy is,  ‘Nothing has the greatest power to heal, but Self!” Authored: Mudra: The Sacred Secret Yoga - Ancient Heritage, Tomorrow’s Vision (known as The little Red Book on Yoga)  SOMA - 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-Care Connect with Indu Essential Ayurveda for Yoga Practitioners Course, beginning August 5, 2022: https://www.yogsadhna.com/upcoming/details/essential_ayurveda_for_yoga_practitioners_2022  Website: https://yogsadhna.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/induaroraofficial Become a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor in Angela's upcoming 600-hour Simple Ayurveda Training. To get started, book a discovery call: https://simpleayurveda.as.me/chat This program is for those who have a background as yogis, holistic healers, or have been studying with Angela's podcast and community for some time. To download the curriculum or enroll today: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc Program begins September 1st, 2022 and will be the most intimate cohort ever led directly by Angela. Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc  Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda

Join Angela in this solo episode: Transforming Fear into Curiosity. This is a topic that Angela has personally been recently noticing in her life. She hopes that you'll find this conversation helpful and empowering, and that the next time a little "what if," fear, or urge to control life pops up, that you'll ask yourself how you can respond with curiosity or playfulness instead of trying to control or worry. Learn more about: • fear from an Ayurvedic perspective • shifting from scarcity mindset, or fear, into curiosity • why it's okay to not always be fighting who we are • a personal example in Angela's life • mini ritual for looking at our fears with a softer lens and inviting ourselves to be curious If you’re ready to study Ayurveda, Angela would love for you to join the upcoming Ayurveda health counselor training. Dive into the fundamentals of Ayurvedic philosophy, food and lifestyle as well as current research and real-life practicality. You’ll learn to apply Ayurveda to your own life and support clients and students in a way that’s truly authentic to who you are. 600-Hour Ayurvedic Health Counselor Online Certification ProgramClass starts September 2022Learn more and enroll here: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc     Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc  Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya in this episode: Agni + Intuition. In this conversation, Angela and Nidhi talk about agni and intuition, and Angela asks a bunch of nitty-gritty questions to gain better clarity on the topics discussed. Learn more about: • Nidhi's relationship with Ayurveda • the importance of reconnecting with our innate intelligence and intuition • what agni is and how to know if it's working well within your body • an Ayurvedic perspective on cleansing and why it's not for everybody • whether or not to eat fruit • candida within the body AND MORE! Nidhi is a NAMA-certified CAP, AAPNA practitioner based in New York City. She was indoctrinated into Ayurveda since her birth and has studied this highly nuanced and intuitive science of life (Ayurveda) extensively from Ancient Sanskrit Ayurveda Scriptures. It is her passion and vision to see a world where everyone is self-aware and is living intuitively with Mind-Body Balance. She also teaches the Ayurveda Module at various Yoga Training centers including the famous Talia Sutra's LAAIC training. She has many publications under her belt that have been featured on major news platforms. Nidhi is also on the Board of Advisors for several Ayurveda-based products in the market now (and upcoming products) including Inde Wild by Diipa Khosla Büller. Nidhi works with many other High-end Ayurvedic brands around the world. She is currently working on two books and an Ayurveda-inspired method to intuitive wellness called The Inner Climate™ She also teaches courses on how to live and heal from the various modern-day health conditions for people from all walks of life on her own teaching platform at https://www.nidhipandya.podia.com And, in addition to all of this you can find her sharing actionable tips and secrets to living Ayurvedically on her Instagram - @my_ayurvedic_life Connect with Nidhi: Instagram: https://instagram.com/my_ayurvedic_life TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@my_ayurvedic_life Websites: https://nidhipandya.com/ - https://nidhipandya.podia.com/     Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc  Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Q+A: Transitions, The Senses & Ghee. In this episode, Angela shares an informal q&a session discussing questions on transitions in life and seasons, the senses, and ghee. These questions were sent in from listeners through email or Instagram messages. Angela loves making this podcast an interactive discussion, so please do continue sending them in to [email protected] or @simple_ayurveda on Instagram. Ghee references: Medighee https://www.medighee.com/ Chandika https://www.chandika.com/ Pior Living (referral link) https://piorliving.com/?ref=simpleayurveda use link + code simpleayurveda for 20% off Previous Episodes Mentioned: 177 | The Five Elements: Ether 182 | The Five Elements: Air 186 | The Five Elements: Fire 190 | The Five Elements: Water 194 | The Five Elements: Earth 185 | Traditional Ghee for Modern Life with Selina Van Orden 133 | The Path of Ghee and Medicinal Mushrooms. with William Jackson 157 | All About Ghee with William Jackson   Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Brandy Searcy in this episode: PUFAS Explained. In today’s episode, Angela and Brandy Searcy are talking about cooking oils and oils used for self-massage (Abhyanga) in the context of essential fatty acids. With so much recent controversy around omega-6 and why you should avoid them in your diet, Brandy shares the truth about these fatty acids. Spoiler alert: you need both of them for your health. Learn more about: • why omega-3 and omega-6 are both necessary for your health • which botanical and vegetable oils are rich in each of these & how to use these oils in your diet • what factors into an oil’s shelf life • what ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 to target in your diet Brandy Searcy's a pharmaceutical formulation development scientist who truly discovered Ayurveda in 2020 when she decided to cure Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Having been diagnosed with this autoimmune thyroid condition in 2018, she wasn’t happy with living with Western medicine’s approach to this condition and picked up Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum’s book “Healing the thyroid with Ayurveda.” Intrigued by many of the connections Dr. Teitelbaum made in this book, specifically the way of looking at your body holistically rather than individual wheels and cogs to be cut and chopped and reassembled whenever one part malfunctioned, Brandy decided to learn more about Ayurveda. After implementing some of the dinacharya recommendations and her diet (specifically eliminating raw and cold foods), she began to noticing such profound differences in the way she felt she fell head over heels for Ayurveda enrolling in an AHC program while taking courses offered by Dr. Vasant Lad and incorporating Ayurvedic principles into the skincare offered at Rain Organica. Brandy provides a unique perspective of Ayurveda through the lens of a scientist Connect with Brandy: website - https://rainorganica.com instagram - instagram.com/rainorganica pinterest - pinterest.com/rainorganica • Click here for a free download of oils for your dosha type + recipes for making your own Abhyanga oil for your dosha • Click here for a free guide of essential oil blends for customizing your Abhyanga oil for each season   Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc  Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: The Five Elements: EARTH. In this episode, Angela shares insight from the Ayurvedic perspective around the earth element. This is the fifth and final episode of a series on The Five Elements. For the first half of 2022, Angela is going through all five elements in the Simple Ayurveda Collective, so if you'd like to study along and explore within your own life, be sure to join! In this episode, learn more about: • spaces within the physical body associated with the earth element • ways in which having too much or not enough earth element affects us physically • simple ways to bring the earth element back into balance • earth element's corresponding sense organ References Mentioned: Ayurveda and Panchakarma by Dr. Sunil V. Joshi Previous Episodes in this Series: 177 | The Five Elements: ETHER 182 | The Five Elements: WIND 186 | The Five Elements: FIRE 190 | The Five Elements: WATER Previous Episodes Mentioned: 126 | Ojas: Inner Bliss Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc  Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Symptoms of Doshic Imbalance. In this episode, Angela replies to a listener's question and shares ways you can begin to familiarize yourself the the symptoms of each of the doshas to identify when they may be out of balance. Please note this is not a comprehensive list. Each little symptom of doshic imbalance can be a reminder to check in where we're at with the doshas, and to make adjustments or receive further support from an Ayurvedic Practitioner or Health Counselor if needed. If you'd like to send in a question for Angela, you can do so by emailing [email protected] or by sending a message to @simple_ayurveda on Instagram. Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc  Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Jasmine Hemsley in this episode: Motherhood, The Menstrual Cycle, and Being a Bridge to Make Ayurveda More Accessible. This episode is a beautiful conversation between Angela and Jasmine where they discuss Ayurveda, motherhood, the menstrual cycle, being an advocate for women, and so much more! Learn more about: • Jasmine's long, slow journey to Ayurveda • The power in coming back to simple, "boring," everyday decisions • Allowing children to make their own choices and decisions • Listening to and honoring our bodies during our bleed • The different doshic energies present during our menstrual cycle • Some simple ways to start working with the menstrual cycle, rather than against it AND MORE! Jasmine Hemsley is a three-time bestselling author, the founder of Hemsley + Hemsley and East by West, a TV presenter, chef, food and health writer, restaurateur and wellbeing expert. With a passion for eating well to feel happier, healthier and more energised, Jasmine believes in conscious, healthy and joyful living, drawing from the depth of Eastern wisdom and holistic philosophies of health, and marrying that with the latest cutting-edge technology and developments in Western wellbeing. Listed in the top 20 UK chefs, Jasmine uses her platform to promote a 360-degree approach to health and encourage a return to a simpler, more mindful way of life — reminding us we are of nature, rather than separate from it with an understanding that our own health is intrinsically linked to the wellbeing of the planet. With these messages Jasmine is inspiring her global audience to deepen their commitment to eco choices and sustainability in food, fashion and beauty. Connect with Jasmine: Website - https://www.jasminehemsley.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jasminehemsley East by West is the first solo cookbook from bestselling author, cook and TV presenter Jasmine Hemsley. Featuring 140 delicious recipes from around the world, East by West champions the ancient Ayurvedic philosophy of eating to nourish, sustain and repair for ultimate mind-body balance.     Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Janesh Vaidya in this episode: The Role of Thoughts. Angela is honored have had this conversation with Author, Lecturer, Ayurveda Ambassador Janesh Vaidya. Janesh shares his knowledge on Manashastra - the psychology part of Ayurveda. It's a powerful and inspirational reminder that we have the power to make decisions for ourselves and that each day there’s a chance to start over and not worry about the past and where we've been! Learn more about: • the aspect of Ayurveda that Janesh is most excited to teach about - Manashastra • the formula to happiness and bliss your lifestyle • how our thoughts can make us rich or poor • why most people are dissatisfied, stressed and unhappy in this world • understanding that everything starts within Born in a traditional family in South India Janesh Vaidya started his education in Ayurveda in the early years of his life with his grandmother, a well respected Ayurveda practitioner in the village, and extended his knowledge in the subject of Mana-shastra (psychology), Vedanta (philosophy), Dhyana (meditation), Kalari marma chikitsa (Kerala martial art therapy) and Yoga chikitsa (yoga therapy) from the traditional village schools in South India known as gurukulam. Janesh Vaidya also has a bachelor’s degree from Mahatma Gandhi University and a master’s degree in human resources development. For more than a decade he has been traveling in Europe and United States sharing his knowledge in the field of Ayurveda through lectures, columns and books, based on his traditional knowledge in the subject and the experience in working as a practitioner of Ayurveda around the world. During the years Vaidya has done hundreds or inspirational lectures and so far he has written eight books in the field of health, which has been translated and published in the US, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Holland and India. Janesh Vaidya, the MD (Managing Director) of Vaidya’s Ayurveda Village in Kerala, south India, is an internationally known Ayurveda practitioner and ambassador, lecturer and the author of best selling health books in Europe. Connect with Janesh: Website - https://janeshvaidya.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JaneshVaidyaAyurveda/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/janesh_vaidya_ayurveda/ Facebook - https://www.youtube.com/user/wwwjaneshvaidyacom   Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc  Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: The Five Elements: WATER. Angela shares insight from the Ayurvedic perspective around the water element. This is the fourth episode of a series on The Five Elements. For the first half of 2022, Angela is going through all five elements in the Simple Ayurveda Collective, so if you'd like to study along and explore within your own life, be sure to join! In this episode, learn more about: • water as it correlates with Kapha dosha • spaces within the physical body associated with the water element • ways in which having too much or not enough water affects us physically • simple ways to bring the water element back into balance References Mentioned: Ayurveda and Panchakarma by Dr. Sunil V. Joshi — https://www.amazon.com/Ayurveda-Panchakarma-Science-Healing-Rejuvenation/dp/0914955373 Previous Episodes in this Series: 177 | The Five Elements: ETHER 182 | The Five Elements: WIND 186 | The Five Elements: FIRE     Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc  Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Saveena in this episode: Experiencing the Fun and Light-Hearted Side of Ayurveda. In this conversation, Angela and Saveena have fun catching up and talking about some of the ways in which incorporating Ayurveda into everyday life can be fun! Saveena shares little tips she learned from Angela during their time working with one another, and how her love of Ayurveda has brought her to an interest in studying further and becoming a health counselor so she can share this with others as well! In this episode, learn more about: • Saveena's journey to Ayurveda • Simple ways Ayurveda is woven into her daily life • The aspects of Ayurveda which have allowed Saveena to feel happier and healthier • Using Ayurvedic practices and rituals to help balance work and her personal life • Ayurveda as common sense Meet Saveena - VP of Operations of at Sunwink, an awesome women owned wellness start-up in San Francisco. With Hindu Warrior Goddess Durga as my driving force, at 18, she moved from India to the US and built an incredible life that lights her up. She is a lover of Ayurveda, a certified meditation teacher, personal growth junkie, and a devotee of movement (check out www.dancealive.com if you want to move your life). Saveena is spiritual, practical, business savvy, and fun and has recently discovered her passion for spin! If you're looking for an accredited Ayurveda Health Counselor Program, be sure to connect with Angela for more information, or visit: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc      Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc  Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Spring Q&A. In this episode, Angela shares in a casual Q&A session, responding to listener questions that were went in via email and social media. She loves having the ongoing dialogue to figure in the application of the essence of Ayurveda and what the teachings say to real, everyday, modern life! If you have any questions you'd like to receive Angela's feedback on, please email her at [email protected] or send her a message on Instagram at @simple_ayurveda. Learn more about: • oil pulling for beginners • balancing Kapha and Vata in the Spring • safe Ayurvedic practices for pregnancy, birth and postpartum • Omicron variant triggering inflammation and autoimmune symptoms Previous Episodes Mentioned: 137 | Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum: An Ayurvedic Overview You can access this week's episode on iTunes, Spotify + Stitcher. Looking forward to hearing how this resonates with you 🙏🏻💫 Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc  Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

A new episode of The Simple Ayurveda Podcast is now live! Join Angela and guest Justine Lemos in this episode: A Feminine Approach to Ayurveda. In this conversation, Angela and Justine go deep, discussing some big questions around the Feminine Path of Ayurveda, Tantra & Yoga. It is a beautiful and powerful conversation! In this episode, learn more about: • what the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine are, and honoring both sides of duality • what integrating the Divine Feminine aspect into daily life looks like • an exploration of the senses and the sensual • releasing resistance and shifting into total acceptance • intuition vs. ego • an in-depth definition of tantra and more!! Meet Justine Lemos, PhD. She's here to guide you into manifesting your most Radiant Self; nutrition, self-care, relationships, beauty, intuition and bliss. The toolkit for that transformation includes understanding your Ayurvedic blueprint (mind-body type), Vedic Astrology, meditation, mantra, mudra, yoga & more. She loves to harness ancient wisdom-systems to make them applicable to our modern lives; igniting the special magic of a soul aligned with its true purpose. Justine's an author, teacher, dancer, mother, speaker and founder of #notacult (a long-term conceptual art piece) and The Bliss Academy (an online wisdom archive) and at One Yoga. She'd love for you to check out her shows on Gaia TV: Thrive: Self Healing with Ayurveda or my programs with New World Ayurveda & Dr. Paul Dugliss. She has studied & performed classical Indian dance for 23 years with her Guru, Ranjanaa Devi, and is an Ayurvedic practitioner, Vedic Astrologer, student of Tantrik Yogas and a mystical reader of signs, symbols and omens. She is administrative faculty at Western Yoga College where she offers 200 and 300 hour Yoga Teacher Trainings. She is also a provisional instructor of Kundalini Awakening Process guided by Tao Semko. Justine holds a PhD in Cultural Anthropology with a focus on the study of embodiment in South Asian cultures. Connect with Justine website - https://justinelemos.com Instagram - https://instagram.com/justinelemosphd   Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/ahc  Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: The Five Elements: FIRE. Angela shares insight from the Ayurvedic perspective around the fire element. This is the third episode of a series on The Five Elements. For the first half of 2022, Angela is going through all five elements in the Simple Ayurveda Collective, so if you'd like to study along and explore within your own life, be sure to join! In this episode, learn more about: • fire as it correlates with Pitta dosha • spaces within the physical body associated with fire • ways in which having too much or not enough fire affects our mentality and physicality References Mentioned: Ayurveda and Panchakarma by Dr. Sunil V. Joshi — https://www.amazon.com/Ayurveda-Panchakarma-Science-Healing-Rejuvenation/dp/0914955373     Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Selina Van Orden in this episode: Traditional Ghee for Modern Life. In this conversation, Angela and Selina discuss the magic of ghruta (aka ghee) in Ayurvedic medicine. Selina shares the differences between traditional ghee and simple ghee made in the kitchen. She also discusses her presentations to the House of Parliament on how to bring Ayurveda and modern science together for the betterment of all involved.   Selina qualified at the College of Ayurveda in the UK, after over five years of study. She did clinical training in Karnataka, India, working in a hospital and panca karma clinic; and at a clinic in Maharastra, under the tutelage of a renowned Ayurvedic Master. She is also apprentice to a Doctor of Ayurvedic and Western biomedicine in California. As a member of the Ayurvedic Practitioners Association (APA), and passionate about making Ayurveda accessible to the mainstream, Selina has talked in in the British Houses of Parliament and European Parliament in Brussels, on how we might integrate Ayurveda into the modern Western medical system. Selina is the advisor and in-house Ayurvedic doctor for Pior Living, where she has a column called Ask Selina, where people write in with their wellness questions.   In this episode, learn more about: • How Selina first came to Ayurveda • What ghruta is and the traditional process for how it's made • The powerful simplicity of traditional and simple ghee • Selina's presentations to the British and European Houses of Parliament • Setting intention when taking traditional and simple ghee   Connect with Selina: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/piorliving and https://www.instagram.com/_atyourbest Website - https://piorliving.com Ask Selina - https://piorliving.com/ask-selina     Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast   Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: You are the Gatekeeper. In this episode, Angela shares about how you are the gatekeeper of your home, time, money and energy. Hopefully as you listen, this will be empowering for you to shift your focus on what's most important, to consider what your priorities are, to consider where your energy is going in your daily life, and to see if there is any dis-integration between what your priorities are and what you actually do with your energy! Learn more about: • considering your priorities, and writing them down • practicing letting go • money is energy • yoga and Ayurveda as tools to help Money Tracking App Mentioned: YNAB Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Dr. Dilip Jeste in this episode: The Science of Wisdom. Dr. Dilip Jeste is distinguished professor of Neuroscience and has been studying wisdom for decades. In this conversation, he shares with us the scientific and spiritual roots of wisdom as they show up in different texts across all different backgrounds. Tune into this great discussion of what wisdom is and how to become wiser. Learn more about: • the definition and main components of wisdom • Dr. Jeste's research process • why we should care about wisdom • how to cultivate more wisdom in our lives • the connection between wisdom and aging • evidence-based strategies to increase empathy and compassion   Dr. Dilip Jeste, MD, is the Senior Associate Dean for Healthy Aging and Senior Care, and Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at University of California San Diego. He is a geriatric neuropsychiatrist specializing in successful aging and the science of wisdom. He has published 750+ peer-reviewed journals articles, 160+ book chapters, and 14 books. He is past president of the American Psychiatric Association, and a member of the National Academy of Medicine. His work has been featured in Time, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, The London Times, BBC, NPR, and other national and international media outlets. Connect with Dr. Dilip Jeste: Purchase Dr. Jeste's Book, Wiser: The Scientific Roots of Wisdom, Compassion, and What Makes Us Good - https://wiserthebook.com/ Website - www.dilipjestemd.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ucsd.healthy.aging Twitter - https://twitter.com/UCSDHealthAging Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: The Five Elements: AIR. Angela shares insight from the Ayurvedic perspective around the air element. This is the second episode of a series on The Five Elements. For the first half of 2022, Angela is going through all five elements in the Simple Ayurveda Collective, so if you'd like to study along and explore within your own life, be sure to join! In this episode, learn more about: • a quick review of the background on Ayurveda and the view of The Five Elements • air as it correlates with Vata dosha • spaces within the physical body associated with air • inquiry prompts to support you looking more deeply into how air affects you References Mentioned: Ayurveda and Panchakarma by Dr. Sunil V. Joshi — https://www.amazon.com/Ayurveda-Panchakarma-Science-Healing-Rejuvenation/dp/0914955373     Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

A new episode of The Simple Ayurveda Podcast is now live! Join Angela in this solo episode: Listening to Your Gut. Tune in as Angela shares six steps to help you learn how to listen to your gut when your gut malfunctions. She also shares how there's an importance in taking personal responsibility, as well as allowing for surrender for the things outside of your control. This episode releases on Angela's 40th Birthday! This is a really special celebration for her as many things have happened in her life, especially related to her health journey. Angela is so grateful you're here! Previous Episode Mentioned: 40 | Pitta Dosha + My Journey with Alcohol — https://simpleayurveda.com/pitta-dosha-my-journey-with-alcohol/ Book Mentioned: The Naked Mind — https://www.amazon.com/This-Naked-Mind-Discover-Happiness/dp/0525537236   Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guests Angelica and Rachel of SoulFull Veda: Dharma, Moon Signs and Shadow Work. Tune into this beautiful conversation Angela shares with Angelica and Rachel of SoulFull Veda! They chat about living in alignment with Dharma, moon signs and shadow work, all things which are incredible for both personal and business expansions. In this episode, learn more about: • what brought Angelica and Rachel to Ayurveda • dharma and finding your soul's purpose • using moon signs to understand personal alignment and dharma • an overview of Angela's moon sign • following your menstrual cycle or the moon cycle • self-responsibility and shadow work • shadow work and building your business Rachel Jeffries is the co-founder of SoulFull Veda, a certified Holistic Nutritionist and Ayurvedic Health Coach, Power Yoga and Yoga Nidra instructor, and Reiki Master. Angelica Neri, an Intuitive Vedic Healer, is the co-founder of Soulfull Veda. Soulfull Veda guides others on their healing journey through 1:1 consultations, healing courses and the Soulfull Veda Show podcast. Her deep knowledge of the Vedas comes from studying as an Ayurvedic Practitioner, ERYT-500 hr kundalini and meditation instructor and Reiki Master as well as experience leading multiple yoga teacher training programs and retreats. Beyond the healing realm, Angelica is absolutely obsessed with watching ET shows on Gaia, staying up late dancing to disco music and studying Jyotish. Connect with Rachel and Angelica Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soulfullveda/ Website - https://soulfullveda.com/     Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Kris Quinones in this episode: Addressing Pain with Ayurveda and The Five Elements. Tune into this conversation where Kris shares how to address pain using Ayurveda and The Five elements, as well as all of her wisdom and knowledge around the body, especially when it comes to chronic illness, injuries, and debilitating weaknesses that we have in the body. Kris is so full of light and wisdom! Angela is thrilled to share this conversation with you! In this episode, learn more about: • Kris' journey of healing her chronic pain • Application of The Five Elements in our daily lives • The evolution of Kris' yoga practice • Simple tips for where to start, especially if you don't have many resources • Balancing your healing with staying true to your authentic self Kris Quinones, LMT, AHC, CYT500 is a wellness & massage educator, licensed muscular therapist, Kripalu certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor and 500-hr Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, with over 25 years of professional experience in orthopedics, competitive sports, and natural healing. She guides & coaches groups of dedicated women through a journey in the anti-aging and anti-inflammation lifestyle habits of the yogis, so they can enjoy pain-free vibrancy & agility into their 80's and beyond! Connect with Kris: Website - https://www.rasa-yana.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RasayanaCOS/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yogini_q/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisquinoneslmt/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/KrisQuinonesLMT Request a free conversation w/ Kris to find out if she can help you: https://form.typeform.com/to/u99eEP   Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Integrating Ayurveda and Western Medicine. In this episode, Angela talks about how we can move past fear in working with Western Doctors and begin having an integrative approach so we can begin using the best of both Ayurveda and Western Medicine. We can use the best of both worlds to have the most resources at our fingertips. It is Angela's hope to continue this discussion as she feels this is the way we can be served as best as possible! Learn more about: • not having to choose one system over the other • refusing medical testing because of fear • helpful thoughts to keep in mind for test results • a reminder that no one person knows everything 𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐔𝐥𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬? The Simple Ayurveda Sanctuary offers support from an Ayurvedic and holistic perspective in conjunction with what Western Medicine has to offer you as well! For more information visit: https://simpleayurveda.teachable.com/p/the-simple-ayurveda-sanctuary ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: The Five Elements: ETHER. Angela shares insight from the Ayurvedic perspective around the ether element. This is the first episode of a series on The Five Elements. For the first half of 2022, Angela is going through all five elements in the Simple Ayurveda Collective, so if you'd like to study along and explore within your own life, be sure to join! In this episode, learn more about: • a background on Ayurveda and the view of The Five Elements • ether as it correlates with Vata dosha • spaces within the physical body associated with ether • inquiry prompts to support you looking more deeply into how ether affects you References Mentioned: Ayurveda and Panchakarma by Dr. Sunil V. Joshi — https://www.amazon.com/Ayurveda-Panchakarma-Science-Healing-Rejuvenation/dp/0914955373 ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela Perger in this solo episode: Decision Fatigue. In this episode, Angela talks about Decision Fatigue. She dives into the overload of information, why that causes fatigue, and what we can do about it from the Ayurvedic perspective. In this episode, learn more about: • how knowledge has an effect on agni and the doshas • a return to simplicity • specific ways to reduce decision fatigue in everyday decisions Previous Episodes Mentioned: 156 | Healing the Thyroid with Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum -- https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-156-healing-the-thyroid/ If you have Ulcerative Colitis, Angela would love for you to join The Simple Ayurveda Sanctuary — a group program for those with UC with high-level, individual consultations to support you in a very personalized way. Work together 1:1 with Angela and also have the benefit of the group for support. Join here: https://simpleayurveda.teachable.com/p/the-simple-ayurveda-sanctuary ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Ulcerative Colitis Q&A - Part 2. In this episode, Angela continues to answer questions sent in from listeners specific to Ulcerative Colitis. If you don’t have Colitis, the information shared will be helpful in handling relationships you have with people who do have chronic illness and to better understand what’s involved. If you have Ulcerative Colitis, Angela would love for you to join The Simple Ayurveda Sanctuary — a group program for those with UC with high-level, individual consultations to support you in a very personalized way. Work together 1:1 with Angela and also have the benefit of the group for support. Join here: https://simpleayurveda.teachable.com/p/the-simple-ayurveda-sanctuary Ayurvedic Self-Care for Ulcerative Colitis free guide: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61a67f166fd16bd0a4ddaef2 In this episode, learn more about: • A review of where to start with diagnosis and holistic treatment • Pitta and Vata doshic constitutions and agni • Colitis and constipation • Practical tips and advice for having a social life with Ulcerative Colitis • How to navigate doctors recommendations and prescriptions Previous episodes mentioned: 170 | Making Peace with Prescriptions — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-170-making-peace-with-prescriptions/ 67 | Simple Ways to Strengthen Agni — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-67-simple-ways-to-strengthen-agni/ 6 | Agni and Mindful Eating — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-6-agni-and-mindful-eating/ 28 | The Confidence to Practice Ayurveda — https://simpleayurveda.com/the-confidence-to-practice-ayurveda/ 29 | Finding an Ayurveda Support System — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-29-finding-an-ayurveda-support-system/ ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Ulcerative Colitis Q&A - Part 1. In this episode, Angela will be answering questions on Ulcerative Colitis that were sent in from listeners. If you don’t have Colitis, the information shared will be helpful in handling relationships you have with people who do have chronic illness and to better understand what’s involved. If you have Ulcerative Colitis, Angela would love for you to join The Simple Ayurveda Sanctuary — a group program for those with UC with high-level, individual consultations to support you in a very personalized way. Work together 1:1 with Angela and also have the benefit of the group for support. Join here: https://simpleayurveda.teachable.com/p/the-simple-ayurveda-sanctuary   Ayurvedic Self-Care for Ulcerative Colitis free guide: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61a67f166fd16bd0a4ddaef2 In this episode, learn more about: • The differences between IBS and IBD • Offering support and compassion for those with Ulcerative Colitis • How and where UC diagnosis starts • Symptoms to watch for and when to get tested • Angela's suggestions and recommendations for flare-ups Previous episodes mentioned: 170 | Making Peace with Prescriptions — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-170-making-peace-with-prescriptions/ ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: https://simpleayurveda.com/membership/

Join Angela in this solo episode: Annual Rituals. In this episode, Angela shares her process of connecting to annual rituals. She gives you an invitation to check in with yourself, look at your year as an overview on which rituals are sacred to you, what you’re ready to shift, to recognize we're always going through periods of change. Join the Simple Ayurveda Collective for Annual Ritual journal prompts, as well as further support and monthly themes! In this episode, learn more about: • what rituals are • connection of rituals to seasons • solar and lunar halves of the year • an invitation to check in with yourself • benefits of scheduling time off for seasonal resets Previous Episode Mentioned: 104 | Living in Alignment with the Moon — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-104-living-in-alignment-with-the-moon/ ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Healing is a Practice. In this episode, Angela shares about the yoga philosophy and the underlying pieces of ancient wisdom that have helped her come to more contentment and acceptance with the challenges of life. Healing is a practice. It's a process we go through that doesn’t have an end result. On your journey of healing, remember that you are perfect just the way you are! In this episode, learn more about: • Raga (attachments) and Devaja (diversion) and how they are a cause of human suffering • Practicing Aparigraha (non-attachment) helps us to soften and release control • How part of Dharma (right action) is taking care of our physical, mental and spiritual bodies • 3 ways you can find acceptance in the healing process Previous Episodes Mentioned: 170 | Making Peace with Prescriptions — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-170-making-peace-with-prescriptions/ After almost 2 decades of living with Ulcerative Colitis, Angela is currently working on a comprehensive offering for support! For now, if you have UC or know anyone who does, visit the show notes to grab the freebie on the Ayurvedic perspective on Ulcerative Colitis. You'll receive basic notes, a short video, and journaling prompts to begin making peace with what is. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61a67f166fd16bd0a4ddaef2 Join the free webinar on January 20th - Thriving with Ulcerative Colitis. Register here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61bccd51d2fc90968d6f42b1 ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Lessons and Reflections From 2021. In this episode, Angela shares an end of the year wrap-up, reflection, and wishes you a happy Winter Solstice. She answers a list of questions put together for a recent Simple Ayurveda Collective community circle. You can grab a copy of the questions in the show notes for your own personal reflection of 2021. Thank you for being here! In this episode, learn more about: • What went well for Angela this year • Challenges faced and practices which helped keep her grounded and supported • A review of Prana, Tejas and Ojas • Things being released from 2021 and those things being brought into 2022 • Angela's word of the year for 2022 • and more! Previous Episodes Mentioned: 138 | Yoga Nidra and Radiant Rest with Tracee Stanley — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-138-interview-with-tracee-stanley/ 126 | Ojas: Inner Bliss — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-126-ojas-inner-bliss/ 127 | Tejas: Inner Radiance — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-127-tejas-inner-radiance/ 128 | Prana: Inner Vitality — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-128-prana-inner-vitality/ 135 | Vata Dosha and The Attention Economy — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-135-vata-dosha-and-the-attention-economy/ 155 | Weekly Rituals — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-155-weekly-rituals/ 159 | Dhatu Nourishment & Care — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-159-dhatu-nourishment-care/ 89 | The Dhatus: A Basic Introduction to Ayurveda Anatomy + Physiology — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-89-the-dhatus-a-basic-introduction-to-ayurveda-anatomy-physiology/ 110 | Nourishing the Dhatus with Kate O'Donnell — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-110-interview-with-kate-odonnell/ 158 | Ahimsa, Ayurveda, Veganism and the Gray Space — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-158-ahimsa-ayurveda-veganism-and-the-gray-space/   ——— Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Making Peace with Prescriptions. This episode is highly personal, vulnerable, raw and real for Angela. This topic of prescription drugs can be especially loaded. For Angela, it has been a huge source of pain, shame, discomfort, anger and sorrow. She hopes that by sharing her journey of making peace with prescriptions, it helps you to examine your own beliefs in some way. In this episode, learn more about: • Angela's personal health journey from childhood to adulthood • Her view of prescriptions and how it shifted and changed over time • Practices and tools that help Angela find inner peace • Prompts to check-in with yourself if you're unsure about prescriptions After almost 2 decades of living with Ulcerative Colitis, Angela is currently working on a comprehensive offering for support! For now, if you have UC or know anyone who does, visit the show notes to grab the freebie on the Ayurvedic perspective on Ulcerative Colitis. You'll receive basic notes, a short video, and journaling prompts to begin making peace with what is. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61a67f166fd16bd0a4ddaef2 Previous Episodes Mentioned: 32 | Imperfect Ayurveda — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-32-imperfect-ayurveda/ 158 | Ayurveda, Ahimsa, Veganism and the Gray Space — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-158-ahimsa-ayurveda-veganism-and-the-gray-space/ 156 | Healing the Thyroid with Dr. Teitlebaum — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-156-healing-the-thyroid/ ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Robin Stamp in this episode: Time from a Vedic Perspective: A Deep Dive into the Yugas In this episode, Robin shares his knowledge and perspective of the Yugas - cyclical time periods from a Vedic perspective. This conversation will help give an overarching perspective of where we got our informational texts from, why they were written down, and a look at what's happening in the world. Gain insight into the underlying foundation from what's missing, and where we're heading in the future! Angela has found this wisdom to be transformative in her own life, allowing her to have a bigger-picture understanding of yoga, Vedic wisdom and intuition. In this episode, learn more about: • An explanation of time from a Vedic perspective • Taking hope in the growth of consciousness, and the ability to integrate wisdom and understanding • The historical influence on the information we now have access to • Shifting from survivalism to connection, contribution, and community • Upcoming planetary shifts that support physical, human connection and community Robin is a Spiritual Guide, Yogic Astrologer, and Teacher Connect with him: Website - https://www.universeembodied.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/universeembodied Important Things Mentioned: The Holy Science by Swami Sri Yukteswar - https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Science-Swami-Sri-Yukteswar/dp/161427455X Previous Episodes Mentioned: 124 | Astrology, Karma and Spiritual Transformation with Robin Stamp — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-124-interview-with-robin-stamp/ ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Cassandra Solano in this episode: Navigating Relationships and Healing Through a Trauma-Informed Lens. In this episode, Angela and Cassandra have an incredible conversation that is full of so much wisdom and insight! They talk about individual healing, healing through community, self-compassion when experiencing triggers, and so much more. Cassandra's trauma-informed approach is informative and gentle, allowing for empowerment and self-understanding. Tune in and let us know your takeaways! In this episode, learn more about: • What trauma is and how it's different for everyone • The importance of individual healing and community healing within safe-spaces • Community as an essential pillar to help with building resilience for when subsequent things can and will happen • How close relationships can trigger us or bring up things that are dormant in us for healing • Offering ourselves great self-compassion when our body is physically triggered into action • Specific tools to address and soothe our nervous system • Having a consistent mindfulness practice as a way to help you recognize responses to triggers or stress • It can feel scary to begin the healing journey - go slowly and work with a provider if needed • AND MORE! Cassandra is a Latine masters level social worker in California and as the Change Doula supports individuals in making big life changes through a trauma informed and spiritual path. They have been counseling since 2006 in various settings from drug treatment to running a large mental health program serving the homeless and formerly incarcerated populations. They've been in private practice for over 3 years helping people online all over the world to identify how their childhood trauma is impacting their adult relationships to get clarity and the love they want. Cassandra is a sober mom of 3 plus one bonus kid, a survivor of childhood emotional abuse, domestic violence and is remarried after struggling for a decade in their first toxic marriage. They use a mind body spirit approach in helping their clients by integrating psychology, neuroscience and spirituality to help clients who want more out of life. Connect with Cassandra: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechangedoula TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/thechangedoula Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thechangedoula Website - https://www.cassandrasolano.com If you’re listening live time of NOV/DEC 2021, Angela would love for you to join her for Simple Ayurveda’s Happy Healthy Holiday's program which is gentle support, rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom to help you process and navigate your own feelings, tune into your own intuition, and have clarity and simplicity around this holiday season. For more information and to join, visit: https://simpleayurveda.com/happy-healthy-holidays/ ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Henna Shah in this episode: Incorporating Ayurvedic Wisdom and Principles in Your Everyday Life Without Deprivation or Guilt. In this episode, Angela and Henna talk about evolution of Ayurvedic wisdom and ways in which it can be incorporated in our daily lives. They lead with Ayurveda empowering us rather than holding us back. Unlike modern wellness sciences, we do not believe in either depriving ourselves or indulging and then feeling guilty about it later. We look at different aspects of our lives and with the help of Ayurveda work towards holistic wellness for the mind, body and soul. Tune into this beautiful, relatable conversation which includes having an Ayurveda friendly breakfast, making your coffee Ayurveda approved, socialising and still taking care of your body. Angela hopes that you take to heart not everything has to be rigid, and that we can understand the essence of the teachings of Ayurveda to bring more harmony into our lives! Henna is a brand strategy & digital marketing professional by the day and a wellness geek by night. She is an Ayurvedic Wellness & Nutrition enthusiast and is working towards building awareness about time tested Ayurvedic wisdom and ways in which it can be incorporated in our contemporary lives among Millennials. She is an Instagram content creator (@relishandcherish) and also conducts 90 Min workshops on Ayurveda for Modern Living for wellness enthusiasts and student communities like those of Columbia University and Indian Institute of Technology - Madras. In this episode, learn more about: • Henna's journey with Ayurveda • Bringing back the spotlight on holistic sciences like Ayurveda through simple, mindful practices such as through the foods we eat • Examples of how to incorporate Ayurvedic principles in everyday life • The importance of small, gentle, incremental changes for long term positive impact • Henna's usage of Ayurvedic Jugaad as a way to live your life without deprivation while ensuring that it does minimal damage to your body, mind, and soul. • Specific examples for coffee, alcohol, and general meals with regard to indulging yourself and releasing guilt or shame • How to use Ayurveda to help support our immune system Connect with Henna: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relishandcherish/ Want Angela's Free Simple Ayurveda Guide to Dining Out? Leave a 5-star review on iTunes, then take a screenshot and email it to Angela at [email protected] and she will reply back with the free e-book! ----- Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Steff Gallante in this episode: Practices for Healing From Trauma, Supporting Your Mental Health, and Fortifying Your Self-Care During the Holiday Season. In this episode, Angela and Steff Gallante discuss practices for healing from trauma, supporting your mental health, and fortifying your self-care during the holiday season. Thank you for listening and for having an open heart and open mind to dive into what may be uncomfortable in looking at your own trauma and how that can make you more compassionate for others. We appreciate you for being here and being part of this discussion. Steff Gallante is a professional wellness coach and instructor who empowers her clients to uplift their day-to-day life by incorporating tools such as yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and Ayurveda self-care practices. Her services provide mental, emotional, energetic, and physical health support through one-on-one and group sessions. Steff holds a Masters of Education in Kinesiology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She is a a mental health and trauma-informed yoga teacher, certified Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist licensed by the Himalayan Institute in Pennsylvania, E-RYT 200 and Continuing Education Provider with Yoga Alliance, and Zumbaⓡ Instructor for 12+ years. Steff works with clients to enhance their mental, emotional, and physical health. Her services include Mindfulness & Meditation Coaching, Ayurveda Wellness Coaching, Private Yoga Sessions, Livestream Yoga and Zumba classes, and wellness courses and workshops. Steff is a lecturer for Rutgers University's Department of Kinesiology. In this episode, learn more about: • The importance of learning how different experiences have an effect on you • A definition of trauma and how needed it is to normalize what people are going through and the support they need • One of the greatest lessons in becoming more self-aware • Ways to support ourselves during times of stress, overwhelm, and during the holiday season • Simple tools to bring us back to ourselves when we're feeling unbalanced • How powerful it can be to hold space for ourselves and acknowledge our feelings and experiences in the moment • Having boundaries in place to control the energies you're going to allow in and out • and more! Connect with Steff Gallante: Website - www.steffgallante.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/steffgallante Facebook - www.facebook.com/steffgallanteselfcare Healthy Happy Holidays is back for the 3rd year in a row! Included are self-guided video lessons  walking you through real-life interpretations of ayurvedic philosophy and ancient traditions and  how to use them to support us in modern day life, especially through the holidays and pandemic times. Receive a combination of self-paced video lessons and practices that are simple and easy to support you, as well as 2 live video check ins and 2 live yin yoga classes. Join us for Happy Healthy Holidays: https://simpleayurveda.com/happy-healthy-holidays/ ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast   Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Closed for Spiritual Maintenance - Year 3. In this 3rd annual episode, Angela shares the 3 main reasons she's taking an internet break as well as a bit about past experiences and motivation for putting this boundary in place. She encourages you personally to take a break for spiritual maintenance and take a break from consuming as much as possible. Make regular time to do whatever you need to do to come back to your own center and find peace. In this episode, learn more about: • The importance of doshic balance, specifically Vata dosha • How taking regular breaks from consumption helps to support agni • Benefits of rest and replenishing for soma • Tips for how Angela makes a tech break happen within her schedule • Results of past experiences Previous Episodes Mentioned: 60 | Closed for Spiritual Maintenance — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-60-closed-for-spiritual-maintenance/ 112 | Closed for Spiritual Maintenance: An Annual Tradition — https://simpleayurveda.com/closed-for-spiritual-maintenance-an-annual-tradition/ ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast   Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode in this episode: Holiday Q&A - Ayurvedic Holiday Cooking and Baking, Ideas for Useful Gifts, & What to Do When You Receive an Unwanted Gift. Today's episode is an informal Q&A session where Angela casually responds to questions from email and social media specifically regarding the upcoming holidays! Tune in to receive insight for holiday support and how to be better prepared to feel well, clear headed, mentally content, and joyful throughout the holiday season. In this episode, learn more about: • Holiday cooking and baking tips with an Ayurvedic twist • Simple ingredient substitution ideas • Useful gift ideas for teachers, school staff, kids, and adult loved ones • What you can do with "unwanted" gifts to keep everyone happy • An invitation to join Happy Healthy Holiday in the Simple Ayurveda Collective Membership for guided support Previous Episodes Mentioned: 163 | Q&A (Specifically regarding the Gluten Free Diet) -- https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-163-qa_october2021/ 111 | Laying a Foundation for the Holidays -- https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-111-laying-a-foundation-for-the-holidays/ Links Mentioned: Minimalist Baker — https://minimalistbaker.com/   Join us as part of the Simple Ayurveda Collective in November 2021 for a workshop on cooking, nourishing foods, and how to modify your recipes during the holidays! *This workshop recording will stay in the membership archives for access anytime. Angela has created Healthy Happy Holidays as incredible support to help you dive into your own inner alignment and inner wisdom so you can make these decisions during the Holidays guilt free, with a clear conscience, with simplicity and ease in mind. If you want to join her for the guided support group, visit: https://simpleayurveda.com/happy-healthy-holidays/   ------   Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Q&A: the Gluten Free Diet, Triphala Use, Fruit with Meals, Advice for Low/High Daylight Areas, Strenuous Workouts, Jumpstarting Your Routine, Meal Planning, Probiotic and Omega3 Use, Easing Constipation, and Starting a Podcast. The questions today show how involved you are with an ayurvedic lifestyle, how nuanced the questions are, and how they’re really applied to what’s happening in your real life. The text doesn’t always have the answers because the questions relate to modern day life and what’s happening now. To me that’s really beautiful the way you’re implementing that and living it. Thank you for sending in your questions and being part of this discussion! In this episode, learn more about: • the Ayurvedic insight into a Gluten Free diet • insight on Triphala use • giving kids fruit with meals • advice for those living in a place where the sun doesn't behave like it does in other areas • Ayurvedic perspective on strenuous workouts • jumpstarting your routine after a move • Angela's view on meal planning • probiotic and Omega3 use • simple ways to ease constipation • tips for starting your own podcast Previous Episode(s) Mentioned: Healing the Thyroid with Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-156-healing-the-thyroid/ Links mentioned in this episode: Protren - https://www.protren.com/Jordan Lang's Starting a Podcast Course - https://thepodcastdoula.teachable.com/p/bloom?affcode=1092707_7fmrhray ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast   Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest Dr. Smita Pankaj Naram in this episode: Usage of the Ancient 3R Formula for Various Chronic Ailments. Today Angela and Dr. Naram discuss in-depth, ayurvedic solutions for various chronic ailments with the usage of ancient 3R formula. This formula is proven to cure chronic pain and maintain a healthy life. This episode is jam-packed full of incredible information, so listen, enjoy and visit the show notes for the specific home remedies and recipes! In this episode, learn more about: • Dr. Naram's passion for helping others get healthy through sharing common tips, and practical ideas • The importance of gut health and how to identify different signs of imbalance and toxicity within the body • Prevention of early stages of disease and illness with recipes and home remedies for Doshic Digestive Support, Skin Clearing, Depression and Anxiety Support, and others • 3R Formula specifics and simple ways to begin implementing it today • and more! Dr. Smita Pankaj Naram is the Co-Founder of Ayushakti, one of the leading and most trusted ayurvedic health centres around the world. A well-accomplished Ayurvedic physician, pharmaceutical herbalist, and nutritionist, Dr. Naram started this journey of bringing in Ancient Health Solution, with a vision to transform the health of billions of people on this planet in 1987. Connect with Dr. Naram Website- www.ayushakti.com Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Ayushakti Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ayushakti/?hl=en Twitter- https://twitter.com/ayushakti_ind ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast   Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela guest Dr. Vignesh Devraj in this episode: Stress and Emotions from an Ayurvedic Viewpoint. An Ayurvedic doctor based out of India, Dr. Devraj holds much knowledge and wisdom within every fiber of his being. In this conversation, Angela and Dr. Devraj dive into a discussion on stress, the emotions, and he references and shares from all of the ancient texts so easily. There are many incredible "aha moments" out of this conversation, and we're thrilled to share it with you today! Dr. Vignesh Devraj is an Ayurvedic Doctor and Holistic Health Coach. He has a vision of guiding humanity to experience their healthiest selves and to become immune to preventable diseases in order to enjoy the real beauty of life. Dr. Devraj is the founder of Sitaram Beach Retreat in India and is the host of the Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond podcast. In this episode, learn more about: • What stress is from an Ayurvedic viewpoint • A brief overview of the Koshas • Vata imbalance and lack of regulation as the main contributor to health problems • Understanding emotions and bringing more clarity to them • How the suppression of crying leads to many problems • The importance of routine in the balancing of Vata • Questions to begin asking yourself as you feel into the layers of emotions and discomfort you experience in life • and lots more! Connect with Dr. Vignesh Devraj: Website - https://vigneshdevraj.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vigneshdevraj Sitaram Beach Retreat - https://www.instagram.com/sitarambeachretreat/ Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond podcast - https://vigneshdevraj.com/my-insights/podcasts/ ——— Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest James McCrae in this episode: Finding Humor During Times of Existential Crisis. James is a bestselling author, poet, meme artist, and founder of the wildly popular Instagram account @wordsarevibrations where he meshes together laughter and spirituality in such a gifted way. He has been leaning into art that’s native to and speaks the language of the internet. James' focus lately has been on making memes to apply the same mindset, philosophy and approach he has used to create art and poetry, sharing his message through humor to balance out all of the seriousness, divisiveness and dialogue that’s in the media right now. Angela is a huge fan of his work and is so excited to share this conversation with you! In this episode, learn more about: • What an existential crisis is • The importance of finding inner peace within ourselves when the outside world is chaotic • Simplicity of sunshine, dance, and movement, and the powerful impact they have on us • Releasing attachment and being in a state of growth and renewal as the key to continue moving forward in life • Shifting our focus from trying to prevent change to taking responsibility in creating a better world for all • Using memes as a way to preserve ancient wisdom in this age of technology • Laughter as medicine, especially at a time where things are divisive and triggering and there’s so much negative and toxic conversation happening in the world • and more! Be sure to pre-order James' new book, How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis, now through the link in his Instagram bio! Connect with James: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsarevibrations Website: www.jamesmccrae.com ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Dhatu Nourishment & Care. Ayurveda looks at how all parts of us work together in unison rather than in separate systems. In this episode, Angela shares all about each of the seven layers of the physical body - The Dhatus. This topic has been brought up before in this space, and the reason Angela feels it's important to bring it back around is because so many things we do in Ayurveda, such as chewing our food well and getting enough rest, are supportive of the tissues of the body. We we don't do these things, they begin to corrupt and break down. May this episode allow you to begin making the connection between what you do in your life having a direct correlation to what’s happening in your body. In this episode, learn more about: • Doshic attack against Agni when they begin to fall out of balance and what that may look like for each dosha • An overview of when disease happens within the body • A review of Agni • Signs of malfunction for each of the seven dhatus and how to begin to provide nourishment and care for each of them • and more! Books mentioned: Ayurvedic Medicine by Sebastian Pole The Everyday Ayurveda Guide to Self-Care by Kate O’Donnell Textbook of Ayurveda Volume 3 by Dr. Vasant Lad Previous episodes mentioned: 89 | The Dhatus: A Basic Introduction to Ayurveda Anatomy + Physiology — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-89-the-dhatus-a-basic-introduction-to-ayurveda-anatomy-physiology/ 110 | Nourishing the Dhatus with Kate O’Donnell — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-110-interview-with-kate-odonnell/ 6 | Agni and Mindful Eating — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-6-agni-and-mindful-eating/ 156 | Healing the Thyroid with Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-156-healing-the-thyroid/ 157 | All About Ghee with William Jackson — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-157-all-about-ghee-with-william-jackson/ 138 | Yoga Nidra and Radiant Rest with Tracee Stanley — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-138-interview-with-tracee-stanley/ Looking for further information and support? Today’s episode is part of the unit in the Simple Ayurveda Collective we’ll be doing together in October - November 2021. All of Angela's notes are there, as well as super simple recipes, support in the group off social media, and journaling prompts for each dhatu, allowing you to look at the energetics of why we might be making the choices we make, as well as taking a look at the energetics of what true rest and nourishment looks like. The Simple Ayurveda Collective is an affordable option to practice Ayurveda month by month. All units stay within the Collective to revisit at your own pace. ——— Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Ahimsa, Ayurveda, Veganism and the Gray Space. This episode comes from countless conversations with yoga students, fellow practitioners, those on social media, in person classes, etc. It's something Angela has been curious about in her own life since beginning to practice Ayurveda 14 years ago, and she has been learning and getting to the root of what the teachings do say. There is some pushback from those who view Ayurveda and yoga through a particular lens. This is a hot topic for many people. Wherever you stand, this is the Gray Space: where Angela chooses to live without being rigid and black & white in her thinking no matter what it is. It's important to her to zoom out and see things from all perspectives and empathize. This conversation was a former place of shame for Angela, and why she feels like she HAS to talk about it. This episode encourages you to look at context when you're in conversations with people about Ayurveda, and ask things such as: Who are you talking to? Where are they at in their life? What’s the next best thing? What *is* ahimsa in this moment? And then to begin to soften in any area where you feel rigid. Please share this episode with others and tag Angela on Instagram at @simple_ayurveda . The more that we're in this Gray Space and accepting of others, the more that we soften into this place of compassion and true ahimsa, the better the world is. In this episode, learn more about: • A simple introduction of what ahimsa is to start to think about it or revisit it• An overview and explanation of who traditional Yogis were • What Ayurveda is and what it's purpose is • The history of yoga and how it became so closely tied to the concept of Veganism• What is said in the Vedic texts about animal products • Recognizing the Gray Space and consider the difference between discomfort and harm • and more! Previous Episodes Mentioned: 1 | What is Ayurveda? — https://simpleayurveda.com/what-is-ayurveda/ 157 | All About Ghee with William Jackson — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-157-all-about-ghee-with-william-jackson/ 147 | Pitta's Influence on Modern Ayurvedic Teachings — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-147-pittas-influence-on-modern-ayurvedic-teachings/ 130 | What is an Ayurvedic Cleanse? A Simple Guide — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-130-what-is-an-ayurvedic-cleanse-a-simple-guide/ 85 | All About Panchakarma with Kathy Jo Staheli — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-85-interview-with-kathy-jo-staheli/   ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and guest William Jackson in this episode: All About Ghee. Angela is excited to welcome back William Jackson to the Simple Ayurveda Podcast in another discussion on ghee! He is an experienced Ayurveda Practitioner with a background in other practices as well, bringing such a broad range of wisdom and knowledge to this conversation which is an in-depth talk about ghee, it's origins, and it's uses (conventional and esoteric). If you're curious about ghee and the incredible benefits it has on your mind, body, and spirit, be sure to tune in! William Jackson is a native Angeleno with an interdisciplinary approach to Holistic Medicine. He studied Ayurveda at the California College of Ayurveda (grad. 2006) and received his certification in Yoga and Ayurveda at the Dancing Shiva School of Yoga & Ayurveda (grad. 2018) while also having apprenticed in Chinese herbology at Dragon Herbs (2002). Will incorporates plants and herbs from all over the world in his product ("Medighee") and his practice (at "Leimert Wellness" in Leimert Park, Los Angeles, CA), and, additionally, practices, and applies the science of: classical Feng Shui (Bagua Feng Shui/9 Palaces and Flying Stars), mantra healing (from the Yuthok Nyingthik), and Hoodoo rootwork (Southern Conjure). The name he calls his style of Ayurveda is Biospiritual Medicine. In this episode, learn more about: • The beginnings of ghee, and why it's revered in so many different traditions • The spiritual connection of ghee that we can trace back through the Rig Veda • Conventional and esoteric uses of ghee • Why we would want to consume aged ghee • An overview of Soma • Making ghee in connection to the moon phases • Listener questions answered • and more! "O Agni and Vishnu, great is that greatness of yours; ye drink of the ghee that is called secret, assuming seven treasures in each house; may your tongue move on to meet the ghee. "O Agni and Vishnu, great is your great domain, ye partake of the ghee, enjoying secret things, increasing by good praise in each house; may your tongue move up to meet the ghee." - Atharva Veda, Book VII, Hymn 29 (30) Connect with William Jackson: Website: www.medighee.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/medighee Facebook: www.facebook.com/medighee YouTube: "Medighee" https://bit.ly/3laVn5Y Previous Episodes Mentioned: 133 | The Path of Ghee and Medicinal Mushrooms with William Jackson - https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-133-interview-with-william-jackson-ahs/ ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum in this episode: Healing the Thyroid. Angela and Dr. Teitelbaum have a discussion on many Ayurvedic topics, including the correct way to treat every disease, by addressing that particular person's unique imbalances before any herbal protocol is given, and practical advice on the diet and daily routine. Angela hopes that this conversation inspires you to pause and put a little more planning and effort into the small things that make a big difference in the long run. Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum graduated Summa Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1984. She immediately began her studies with Maharishi Ayurveda, obtaining Ayurvedic Practitioner certification in 1992. In the late 1990's she began a one-on-one internship with Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra, an award-winning herbal formulator who hails from a 5,00--year-old family lineage of Raj Vaidyas, treating the royalty of India. During her internship Vaidya Mishra taught her how to treat every disease, making over 500 herbal formulas for all the problems they were treating together. Dr. Teitelbaum is now writing books, articles, blogs and courses based on the knowledge Vaidya Mishra imparted to her before his untimely passing in April of 2017. Her first book, Healing the Thyroid With Ayurveda published by Inner Traditions was published in March of 2019. She runs an extremely busy Ayurvedic practice, treating all diseases, by addressing her patients' imbalances, instructing them in diet and daily routine, and teaching them Ayurvedic cleansing techniques. Her practice is located in Southern New Jersey, 15 minutes outside of Philadelphia. In this episode, learn more about: • The Ayurvedic perspective on thyroid health • Overheating of the liver, especially in Western countries • What ama is and its role in disease and liver health • Best modern-day choices for cooking oils • The importance of establishing good control over bedtime and diet • An overview of the benefits of sunlight • and lots more! Connect with Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum: "Healing the Thyroid": https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Thyroid-Ayurveda-Hypothyroidism-Hyperthyroidism/dp/1620557827/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.marianneteitelbaum Website: https://drmteitelbaum.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCenhwlTN9ZNmQ27_J3rCj6w ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast   Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Weekly Rituals. In Ayurveda, we look at all the ways that the human experience is connected to nature. We have written records that lay it out for us. When we connect to these cycles that are already naturally occurring, they provide a road map that can just amp up the energy for ourselves. In this episode, Angela shares what she's learned about the connection with the days of the week and particular types of energy, offers some of the ways that she's pulled it into her own life, and then gives us a little inquiry in how we might explore it in our own lives. In this episode, learn more about: • Jyotisha - Vedic Astrology - as a map provided for the human experience • Detailed breakdown of each day of the week and its correlating celestial body's energetics • Ideas of how to start being intentional with small rituals each day to stay in alignment with the energies throughout the week • and more! Website mentioned: https://www.sriyukteswar.com/#bio Previous episodes mentioned: — 22 | The Doshic Times of Day https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-22-the-doshic-times-of-day/ — 124 | Astrology, Karma, and Spiritual Transformation with Robin Stamp https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-124-interview-with-robin-stamp/ If you're looking for further support in creating weekly rituals based on the energetics of each day, we invite you to join the Simple Ayurveda Collective! This episode's topic is the theme for September 2021 in the Collective where you'll be provided with detailed notes from things discussed in this episode, receive a special planner, and lots more! Visit www.simpleayurveda.com/membership for more details and to join.   ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast   Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Back to School Rhythms It's about that time to begin the transition out of Summer and Pitta season into Fall and Vata season. This episode will help provide you with support for easing into back to school rhythms. Angela shares a little bit about rhythms and cycles in general by looking at it through an Ayurvedic lens with the doshas. She shares with us three simple things we can do to help our children (and ourselves) during this time of transition. In this episode, learn more about: • An overview of the Ayurvedic connection with nature and looking at it all through the lens of doshas • The different ways the doshas show up — rhythm with the cycle of seasons, personality tendencies, and season's of life • 3 simple things we can do to help our children (and ourselves) during this time of transition and change • Key things to look for within children to determine their doshic tendencies and ways to help support them • and more! If you want more support in putting together rhymes for your home, please check out the Simple Ayurveda Collective. There are lots of resources on parenting, doshas and supporting your children, creating rhythms in your home, supporting Agni for yourself and others. Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership   ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Teaching + Sharing Ayurveda Q&A. Tune in as Angela answers questions sent in from a prompt she shared on Instagram: Do you have any questions about teaching, sharing Ayurveda or studying Ayurveda. If you're curious to learn more of the specifics regarding this topic, be sure to give this episode a listen! In this episode, learn more about: • Do you have to start with a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training? • What books are best to start studying Ayurveda? • How long does an Ayurveda course take? • What is an Ayurveda practitioner allowed/disallowed to do? • What is the best way to begin? • Advice for those just starting out giving lifestyle consults? • Origins of Ayurveda + how it was practiced historically • and more!! Previous episodes mentioned: 1 | What is Ayurveda? https://simpleayurveda.com/the-simple-ayurveda-podcast-episode-1/ 5 | Books to get you Started on the Path of Ayurveda https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-5-books-to-get-you-started-on-the-path-of-ayurveda/ 113 | Where to Study Ayurveda https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-113-where-to-study-ayurveda/ If you are a yoga teacher and you want to start infusing yoga into your classes, I have 3 self-paced options available:1. Ayurveda and Yin Yoga: how to start to infuse Ayurveda while students in yin poses; great place for receptivity 2. Sequencing and Theming using Yoga Philosophy: creating workshops + class offerings that incorporate Ayurveda themes in your practices 3. Ayurveda, Yoga and the Chakras.: goes deep into the chakras + connecting it to Ayurveda philosophy Each course is worth 10 continuing education courses with Yoga Alliance. Visit www.simpleayurveda.com for more information and to enroll! ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurveda + Minimalism. Listen to how Ayurveda and Minimalism go together in this episode prompted by a listener's question: How are Ayurveda and Minimalism linked for you? Tune in as Angela shares about two of her very favorite topics. She absolutely loves talking about them, how magical they are and how they do create so much inner freedom! In this episode, learn more about: • How Angela views Minimalism • An overview of the kitchen and bathroom as sacred spaces • Why you should begin the process of getting rid of items that create clutter and don't bring you joy • The importance of acting as gatekeepers of our home and life • The JOY of minimalism • and more! Previous episodes mentioned: 149 | Living with Chronic Illness — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-149-living-with-chronic-illness/ Make sure to check out the show notes blog page on simpleayurveda.com to receive a freebie which will support you on your journey of Ayurveda and Minimalism!   Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast   Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurveda as a Science. This episode is inspired by Angela's recent teaching job to University students who are receiving a Holistic Health Minor. Angela appreciates that by listening you have an open mind, are interested in learning, and are committed to spreading the word about Ayurveda in a way that's truthful and authentic as much as possible. In this episode, learn more about: • Wikipedia's description of Ayurveda • What is Science? • Recognizing the value of Science and also realizing its limitations on the ability to measure subtleties • Overview of four Scientific studies of Ayurveda • Research shown on the incredible health benefits of Alternate Nostril Breathing and Yin Yoga • and more! Studies Discussed: -Integrity of Ayurveda -Prakriti-based research: Good reporting practices  -The Microbiome in Health and Disease from the Perspective of Modern Medicine and Ayurveda-Yoga Nidra research   Previous episodes mentioned: 66 | Interview with Bernie Clark: Yin Yoga Explained — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-66-interview-with-bernie-clark/ 85 | Interview with Kathy Jo Staheli: All About Panchakarma — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-85-interview-with-kathy-jo-staheli/   ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Q&A | Ghee Overview, Preparing Your Body for Vaccinations, Reheating Food, Spring/Fall Vata Imbalance, an Ayurvedic Perspective on Suffering. This is an informal question and answer session where Angela responds to listener questions. Topics for this episode include ghee, preparing your body for vaccinations, reheating food, Vata imbalance in the Spring and Fall, and suffering from an Ayurvedic perspective. In this episode, learn more about: • an overview of ghee and examples of substitutes • ways to prepare your body for vaccinations • a review of Ayurvedic eating for modern life • different methods for reheating food • reasons for Vata imbalance in the Spring + Fall • what Ayurveda says about suffering and what to do about it   Previous episodes mentioned: 108 | What is Human Design? Interview with Graciela Rasor — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-108-interview-with-graciela-rasor/ 122 | The Nine Energy Centers of Human Design with Graciela Rasor — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-122-interview-with-graciela-rasor/ 141 | What is Ayurvedic Eating? — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-141-what-is-ayurvedic-eating/ 54 | Transitioning into Fall — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-54-transitioning-into-fall/ 79 | Transitioning into Spring — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-79-transitioning-into-spring/ 145 | Morning Rituals — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-145-morning-rituals/   Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast   Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Living with Chronic Illness. Tune in as Angela shares real life support for living with chronic illness going into what helped her process and work through her chronic illnesses and still come out the other side joyful, content, and accepting of what is, even the moments that are not joyful. Her hope is that this inspires you to understand that healing is a practice that we can’t always make sense of, that healing is a journey not a destination, and that day-to-day life is the spiritual lesson. If you are not one with a chronic illness but you have someone in your life who does, perhaps this is an invitation to really let go of judgment when they're not there for you or they're not doing what you would expect. Just recognize that we all have struggles and not everyone's vocal about it. In this episode, learn more about: • Frustration at the linger aspects of chronic illness • We can’t blame ourselves for having chronic illness because we don't’ know why we have the karma • Softening victim mentality through acceptance + surrender • Healing is a journey, not a destination • The importance of allowing yourself to feel the emotions, then finding a way to process and move through them • How it’s okay to understand you have different needs than most everyone else • Embracing humor and accepting the quirks around living with chronic illness • and more! Previous Episodes Mentioned: 137 | Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum: An Ayurvedic Overview 28 | The Confidence to Practice Ayurveda 29 | Finding an Ayurveda Support System Thank you for listening! Please rate and review on iTunes and share with your loved ones. To connect with Angela, please visit www.simpleayurveda.com

Join Angela in this solo episode: Making Ayurveda Your Own. This episode is all about how we can start to take the very essence of the teachings of Ayurveda and focus on the bigger, picture zoomed-out idea. Let's focus on the foundation of what Ayurveda actually is so we can make day to day decisions for ourselves that are in alignment with us as individuals with this foundation. In this episode, learn more about: • Connection to divine or higher power in whatever way is meaningful to you • Awareness and respect for prana — life force energy • Recognize and work with the gurvadi gunas — the qualities. • A quick Q&A about the Simple Ayurveda Collective Previous episodes referenced: 128 | Prana: Inner Vitality - https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-128-prana-inner-vitality/ 141 | What is Ayurvedic Eating? - https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-141-what-is-ayurvedic-eating/ 133 | The Path of Ghee and Medicinal Mushrooms with William Jackson - https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-133-interview-with-william-jackson-ahs/   Looking for more support on simple, practical, everyday tips for learning how to make Ayurveda your own? The Simple Ayurveda Collective Membership is a resource hub that has tons of self-paced lessons that walk you through everything, notes from the podcast, as well as a theme we walk through as a group. Also receive: a live workshop, yoga classes, meditation and more! Learn more at: https://www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Pitta's Influence on Modern Ayurvedic Teachings. This discussion is based on a listener's question regarding Pitta’s influence on modern Ayurvedic teachings. In this episode, Angela asks us to zoom out and begin to ask ourselves where we receive our information. This is an important topic that invites us to pause, to recognize what we’re looking for and what we want to learn, and reminds us that it’s okay to question our resources. We don’t have to trust everything blindly. In this episode, learn more about: • A reflection of who is writing the books we're reading about Ayurveda and asking ourselves what their personal point of view is • Pitta’s focus on evidence and science over compassion and empathy • Exploring how different geographical regions are influenced by the doshas • Questions you can ask yourself when it comes to books and teachers before diving in • and more! A big THANK YOU to the listener who sent this question in! If you have any other topic ideas you'd like to be discussed, please email Angela: [email protected] Angela's guide to dining out still available! Leave a 5 star review of The Simple Ayurveda Podcast on iTunes, screenshot before hitting submit + send her an email at [email protected] and she'll reply with the guide. Included are suggestions for what to order when you go out to dinner and are trying to follow any Ayurvedic lifestyle and more

Join Angela in this solo episode: Evening Rituals. It's so beautiful to bookend our days with both morning and evening rituals because those transitions from sleep to wake and then wake to sleep are potential places for magic to happen in our lives. As a follow-up to the previous Morning Rituals episode, Angela shares simple evening rituals that take 5 minutes or less.   In this episode, learn more about: • Ayurveda follows the path of moderation, and transitions are a huge part of that • The more that you do this, the more those moments invite you in and you can just surrender to them • Examples of 3 simple rituals that take 5 minutes or less • A reminder to leave tech out of the bedroom (or at least on airplane mode!) • An invitation to choose 1 of the 3 simple rituals and practice it consistently for 1 week   If you would like more support on these rituals and the overall transitional times of life, please check out The Simple Ayurveda Collective here: https://simpleayurveda.com/membership/

Join Angela in this solo episode: Morning Rituals. We don't have to sell you on the importance of starting your day our right. It seems like the morning creates the momentum for the  energy of the day. In this episode, Angela shares simple morning rituals to start your day connected to your highest Self.   In this episode, learn more about: • The purpose of a ritual • The importance of why we would set ourselves up for the morning • A great simple, sustainable, basic morning routine • The point of an affirmation • Additional rituals that can be done on an as-needed basis • Angela's messy, imperfect, real life morning routine Previous episodes referenced: 140 | Ayurveda in Everyday Life as a Parent: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-140-ayurveda-in-everyday-life-as-a-parent/ 135 | Vata Dosha and the Attention Economy: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-135-vata-dosha-and-the-attention-economy/ 136 | Interview with Dylan Smith: The Sun as a Divine Healer: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-136-interview-with-dylan-smith/   We would love to hear more about your rituals and morning routines and the things you do which are supportive! Connect with us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thesimpleayurvedapodcast or email Angela at [email protected]

Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurveda + Liver Health. This episode is a holistic perspective on liver health. Being diagnosed in her early 20's with a rare liver autoimmune condition, Angela shares her research and personal experience on how she has used Ayurveda + Yoga to stay healthy. She also shares with us three simple tips to take care of your liver.   In this episode, learn more about: • An overview of the many incredible functions our liver performs each day • The benefit of understanding the role that each organ plays, as well as seeing ourselves holistically • Which dosha and specific emotions the liver is connected with • Cleansing and detoxification from an Ayurvedic perspective is used as a means for rejuvenation • 3 simple tips to take care of your liver   Episodes mentioned in this episode: 3 | My Health Journey: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-3-my-health-journey/ 110 | Nourishing the Dhatus with Kate O'Donnell: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-110-interview-with-kate-odonnell/ 141 | What is Ayurvedic Eating?: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-141-what-is-ayurvedic-eating/ 140 | Ayurveda in Everyday Life as a Parent: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-140-ayurveda-in-everyday-life-as-a-parent/   Wish the podcast came with notes, journal prompts, group support and more? Welcome to The Simple Ayurveda Collective! It's the ongoing support system that guides you how to practice Ayurveda in your everyday life so that you have a deeper understanding of your mind and body and are able to make choices that are in alignment with your happiest, healthiest self. Gain access to member-exclusive curriculum and step-by-step guidance through digestion, the doshas, self care, chakras and more. These are the tools that empower you to take charge of your own well being so that you have more energy, ease and clarity in everyday life. To join the Collective, visit: https://simpleayurveda.com/membership/

Join Angela and guest Dr. Vatsala Sperling in this episode: Daily Ayurvedic Practices, Homeopathy, and The Ayurvedic Reset Diet. In sharing the three simple techniques of fasting, monodies and smart food combining, as laid out in her book, Ayurvedic Reset Diet, it is Vatsala's hope that the podcast listeners will begin to feel empowered about bringing positive changes in their relationship with food, and in maintaining good health by way of fasting and eating smartly. In this episode, learn more about: • Vatsala's childhood in India and growing up in a home where Ayurveda was a norm • What homeopathy is and its comparison with Ayurveda • The principals of the Ayurvedic Reset Diet • Fasting during a Vata dosha imbalance • Understanding seasonality of foods and making small, simple shifts to begin creating positive changes • and more! Connect with Vatsala: http://www.Rochesterhomeopathy.com http://www.InnerTraditions.com https://www.haciendariocote.com Vatsala Sperling is the author of Ayurvedic Reset Diet and a few other books. She is a microbiologist with a masters and a doctoral degree in clinical microbiology and has worked in children's hospitals in India. Presently, as a classical homeopath, she is in private practice since 2008 and uses homeopathy and Ayurvedic Reset Diet to help her clients attain optimum wellness.

Join Angela in this solo episode: Summer Self Care for Pitta Season. This episode will help provide you with ways to stay balanced during the transition into pitta season. In this episode, learn more about: • The importance of taking a pause, and recognizing Mother Nature and what’s right in front of us • Tapping in and reflecting on the daily practices you have in place to take care of vata dosha • Practical tips for Summer self care • Getting clear on what your non-negotiables are, especially while having house guests and while traveling. • and more! Additional episodes mentioned in this conversation:—139: Q&A | Ghee, Summer Vata Imbalance, Time Management, Losing Inspiration, Conscious Conception and Mask Acne —64: Ayurveda and Travel   If you’d like more support on doshic balance and practical, everyday tips for living an Ayurvedic lifestyle in modern day life, then the Simple Ayurveda Collective Membership is a resource hub that has tons of self-paced lessons that walk you through everything, notes from the podcast, as well as a theme we walk through as a group. Also receive: a live workshop, yoga classes, meditation and more! For more information and to join the membership: https://simpleayurveda.com/membership/

Join Angela in this solo episode: What is Ayurvedic Eating? This episode will help you clear your mind if you’re feeling confused about food and Ayurveda and asking yourself "what is ayurvedic eating?" In this simple explanation of Ayurvedic eating from a modern perspective, let go of rigid guidelines and expand on what is possible so you have a wide range of foods to choose from. Soon you'll feel really confident in being able to pick something that's going to nourish yourself and support living an Ayurvedic lifestyle! In this episode, learn more about: • The main focuses which are at the heart of Ayurvedic eating • Remembering that the ancient Ayurvedic texts were written in a particular place and at a particular time • How this is not all or nothing; rather it’s the path of moderation and making the best choice possible to what’s available to you • Angela's suggested hierarchy for keeping things simplified • and more!   Angela's guide to dining out still available! Leave a 5 star review of The Simple Ayurveda Podcast on iTunes, screenshot before hitting submit + send her an email at [email protected] and she'll reply with the guide. Included are suggestions for what to order when you go out to dinner and are trying to follow any Ayurvedic lifestyle and more!

Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurveda in Everyday Life as a Parent. This current society puts a lot of pressure on parents - especially mothers - that we have to do everything a certain way and be everything to everyone. This episode includes some simple tips to practicing Ayurveda in everyday life with children. Angela's hope is that it creates softening, self trust and perhaps devotion to simplifying and considering what’s most important to you so you’re operating as your highest self which influences your family life, how you parent and how you are as an individual. In this episode, learn more about: • Living an ayurvedic lifestyle as a parent is to realize that it’s a very messy experience • Softening of a routine when there are children involved • Invitation to look at what it would be like to begin your day checking in with your own energy before doing anything else• Review of the importance of chewing your food well, getting good sleep, and following a daily rhythm • 3 tips for practicing Ayurveda in everyday life as a parent If you want to dive deeper into support in parenting and living an ayurvedic lifestyle and supporting your kids with Ayurveda, the Simple Ayurveda Collective has a 4 part series called Family Foundations that you can go through week by week or at your own pace. Goes through some of the things I feel are helpful in living an Ayurvedic lifestyle with children. More Information here: https://simpleayurveda.com/membership/   Additional episodes mentioned in this conversation:—137: Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum: An Ayurvedic Overview —135: Vata Dosha and The Attention Economy —20: Getting Your Kids to Eat Ayurvedically

Join Angela in this solo episode: Q & A | Ghee, Summer Vata Imbalance, Time Management, Losing Inspiration, Conscious Conception and Mask Acne. This is an informal question and answer session where Angela responds to listener questions. Topics for this episode include ghee, vata imbalance during the summer, time management, losing inspiration, conscious conception and mask acne. In this episode, learn more about: • An overview of ways to think about incorporating Ghee into your diet, both from an Ayurvedic and Yogic standpoint • Tips to help keep Vata balanced during the Summer • Tips for conscious conception • The importance of not comparing to others and not forcing things that don't feel right for YOU • Suggestions from an esthetician on skin support for mask acne Additional episodes mentioned in this Q&A: — 133: Interview with William Jackson, AHS | The Path of Ghee and Medicinal Mushrooms — 108: Interview with Graciella Rasor | What is Human Design? — 137: Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum: An Ayurvedic Overview   My Guide To Dining Out is still available! Please leave a 5 star review on iTunes and take a screenshot before hitting submit + send me an email at [email protected] and I’ll reply with the book. The Guide To Dining Out includes suggestions for what to order when you go out to dinner and are trying to follow any Ayurvedic lifestyle.

Join Angela and guest Tracee Stanley in this episode: Yoga Nidra and Radiant Rest. This conversation is centered around Tracee's book Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation & Awakened Clarity. Angela and Tracee have a beautiful conversation on Yoga Nidra, specifically on the many benefits the practice has within its many layers. In this episode, learn more about: • The title "Radiant Rest" and what inspired Tracee to write her book • Incorporating rest, silence, stillness and nature in the support process while writing • An overview of Yoga Nidra • Benefits of using both a guided and self-guided practice • The importance of understanding and honoring your creative process • and so much more! Tracee Stanley is an author and radiance advocate on a mission to help people explore their birthright to deep rest and awakened clarity that comes from the spiritual practice of Yoga Nidra. As a lineaged teacher with over 20 years of experience, Tracee shares ancient teachings sourced from years of study in the tradition of the Himalayan Masters, Sri Vidya, and Tantra. It is her passion to create and hold space to transform, inspire, and empower utilizing the practices of Yoga Nidra, Self-inquiry, Perfect Sankalpa, Meditation, Kriya, Mantra, and sacred movement. Purchase Tracee's Book, Radiant Rest: https://www.radiantrest.com/ Connect with Tracee: Instagram - @tracee_stanley Website - www.traceeyoga.com // www.radiantrest.com

Join Angela in this solo episode: Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum: An Ayurvedic Overview Ayurveda views conception, pregnancy and postpartum as a very sacred time of life. This episode walks through an Ayurvedic overview of fertility, pregnancy and the postpartum experience. In this episode, learn more about: • A general overview of the natal chart • Doshic balance in the female in places where infertility is a struggle • Specific activities and practices to help balance the doshas • Factors pertaining to the moment of conception • The qualities of the pregnant mother's maha gunas which may influence dosha symptoms + ways to help remedy them • How the postpartum time period can be a catalyst for long-standing imbalance in mothers   Book Recommendations:  Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful: Experience the Natural Power of Pregnancy and Birth with Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Yoga Mama, Yoga Baby: Ayurveda and Yoga for a Healthy Pregnancy and Birth The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother

A new episode of The Simple Ayurveda Podcast is now live! Join Angela and guest Dylan Smith in this episode: The Sun as a Divine Healer. This conversation is centered around the sun, covering common misconceptions as well as the Vedic perspective. The sun is sacred and a divine healer. When we learn how to revere it, rather than fear it, we can begin to better live a holistic, natural lifestyle that can bring us most into alignment for what is healthy and optimal for life as a human being here on planet earth. In this episode, learn more about: • The Vedic perspective of the sun - our sacred source of life. • Ways to acknowledge, honor, and reciprocate the energy the sun gives us daily. • What it looks like to practice a relationship with the sun without allowing ourselves to get burnt. • Some of the amazing benefits of the sun. • Helpful, practical, SIMPLE tips and recommendations for blocking harmful frequencies. • and so much more!   Dylan Smith is a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and holistic health educator based in Sydney, Australia, where he runs and operates the Vital Veda clinic offering patients consultations, body treatments, and detoxification programs. Aimed at uncovering the root cause of ailments, Dylan travels the world to share his holistic passion, to teach patients to effortlessly integrate new foundational habits into their daily life so they can thrive. Regularly travelling to India to train with an internationally renowned family of Ayurvedic doctors at Dr. Raju’s Institute of Ayurveda, Dylan is devoted to learning, sharing and radiating this ancient knowledge for everyone to utilise and enjoy, to experience total wellness and bliss. Dylan also lectures and hosts workshops across the globe, produces the Vital Veda Podcast, has written extensive blog articles, and teaches online courses. Links to Dylan’s Work: Website: https://vitalveda.com.au/ The Vital Veda Podcast: https://vitalveda.com.au/learn/podcasts/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vitalveda/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vitalvedaaus

Join Angela in this solo episode: Vata Dosha and The Attention Economy Ayurveda suggests practices for supporting our own energy before we give it away. This episode dives into why this is more important than ever in the age of the attention economy and what we can do to claim ownership of our own energy.   In this episode, learn more about: • Why so many people are beginning to turn away from social media. • The approach of how to gain back sovereignty over our attention. • The purpose of the morning routine - Dinacharya • Looking at doshic balance as a factor for what might prompt you to be tapped into the attention economy • Why I'm closing The Simple Ayurveda free community on Facebook • The importance of honoring our energetic limitations   Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! To join, visit simpleayurveda.com/membership

Ayurveda can often seem overwhelming when first beginning to learn about it's incredibly positive effects it can have on ourselves and others. In this conversation, Angela and Martha discuss the simplicity that can be found in giving intention to one specific area of focus and desire for healing. Martha's wisdom and insight is so beautiful to hear as she describes several ways in which we can gain balance and healing through Ayurveda and other integrative practices.   In this episode, learn more about: • The connection between Ayurveda and Astrology, and the power of vibrational repetition of intentional mantras. • The importance and power of focusing on ONE area of healing. • Martha's beautiful story of helping to guide a friend through rituals and ceremonies allowing this friend in gaining her desired outcome. • The first steps for someone who is interested in using Astrology along with Ayurveda. • Martha's connections she has found between Shamanism and Jyotish in Ayurveda. • The simple beauty and impact of creating nature mandalas. • Martha's bath recipe for The Year of the Ox   Internationally acclaimed Ayurvedic Panchakarma expert, Ayurvedic Chef, Herbal Rasayanist and master Ayurvedic Pulse diagnostician, Martha Soffer is the founder of Surya, the recognized leader of modern Ayurveda. Martha’s focus on “Ayurveda for Modern Life” is achieved through a system of practical and easy self-care, helping each individual attain balance and wellness through healing retreats, restorative beauty, wellness and food products, as well as educational guidance and support.   Working to restore Ayurveda to its authentic, spiritual and most effective roots, Martha is an innovator in making Ayurveda a viable modern and complementary system of wellness and health. A frequent guest on the CBS talk show “The Doctors,” Martha also works with MDs who refer patients when western medicine cannot deliver a satisfactory solution, and who often come themselves for seasonal treatments. Martha teaches and lectures, and is featured in publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, In Style, Allure, the L.A. Times, New York Magazine, and Goop. With the Surya team, Martha brings long- term vitality and health to clients who range from next-door neighbors to the top stars of the film and entertainment industries.   Connect with Martha: Website - https://www.suryaspa.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/suryaspaayurveda/

Join Angela and guest William Jackson in this episode: The Path of Ghee and Medicinal Mushrooms.   Will brings to the table an amazing blend of Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, and other wellness systems from around the world which beautifully explains so much. In Ayurveda, mushrooms are considered tamastic (associated with darkness), and Angela asks why this is so. Will’s not afraid to give us an answer!   In this episode, learn more about: • Spiritual Geography and the importance of bringing Awareness into all aspects of life • The role of mushrooms and Ayurveda • Will's favorite mushrooms to work with in general, as well as with ghee • The importance of being conscious of the plants and herbs themselves and their properties • What is and what is not medicinal ghee • Sound and vibration as an ingredient in making ghee • Considering what is Ayurveda and how you can take the ancient wisdom and make it your own   William Jackson is a native Angeleno with an interdisciplinary approach to Holistic Medicine. He studied Ayurveda at the California College of Ayurveda (grad. 2006) and received his certification in Yoga and Ayurveda at the Dancing Shiva School of Yoga & Ayurveda (grad. 2018) while also having apprenticed in Chinese herbology at Dragon Herbs (2002).   Will incorporates plants and herbs from all over the world in his product ("Medighee") and his practice (at "Leimert Wellness" in Leimert Park, Los Angeles, CA), and, additionally, practices, and applies the science of: classical Feng Shui (Bagua Feng Shui/9 Palaces and Flying Stars), mantra healing (from the Yuthok Nyingthik), and Hoodoo rootwork (Southern Conjure). The name he calls his style of Ayurveda is Biospiritual Medicine.   Connect with Will: Website - www.medighee.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/medighee Facebook - www.facebook.com/medighee Youtube - @ Medighee

Have you ever wondered what's on an Ayurvedic intake form or what exactly a practitioner is looking for in your answers? In this episode Angela explains the details and why you might learn something about yourself just from looking at your own responses.   This episode comes from a training in the upcoming Simple Ayurveda Alignment Mentorship, a six-week guided group class with opportunity to add on a personalized 1:1 consultation. It will run as a live group beginning April 5th and running through May 17th, then offered as a self-paced course.   Angela would love to help support you on your Ayurvedic journey! She also has some amazing guest teachers who will be joining and providing support: • Justicia - 30 min body-alignment based yoga flow • Shivani - EFT practice • Sonja - yoga nidra on agni (supporting digestion)   Links to Visit: Ayurvedic Wellness Questionnaire: https://simpleayurveda.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Simple-Ayurveda-Wellness-Questionnaire.docx   Alignment Mentorship: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/alignment-mentorship-weekly

Join Angela and guest Sonja Semion in this episode: The Power of Personal Narrative. To understand the stories that we tell about ourselves is to know how to reclaim our power, moving from victim to victor. Sonja Semion is a wisdom guide and a writer. Using the tools of Ayurveda, yoga, and intuitive emotional expression, she guides people to manage life transitions, make peace with their bodies, and fall in love with their purpose in life. Learn more about group and 1:1 work at SevaMama.com or on Instagram @thesevamama.   Sonja will be contributing a Yoga Nidra practice on Agni in the upcoming Simple Ayurveda Alignment Mentorship. Of course Agni is digestion, but it’s also the digestion of life which is all about how we process what is happening in our emotions and our feelings and how we see ourselves. Yoga Nidra is one of Angela’s favorite healing practices. Check out the Alignment Mentorship at simpleyurveda.com.

Tune in as Angela shares with us a simple guide to an Ayurvedic Cleanse. An Ayurvedic cleanse is very different from what we typically think of as a cleanse. Rather than starving the body, an Ayurvedic cleanse removes the food, drink, lifestyle actions, mental impressions and more that are causing dis-ease and instead focuses on nourishing the body, mind and spirit. This episode explains the traditional Ayurvedic approach and offers variations for modern-day life to meet you where you are at. In this episode, learn more about: • What a traditional Ayurvedic cleanse is• The purpose of simplifying• Different Ayurvedic cleanse variations• Importance of having a plan going into it & coming out of it Grab Angela's favorite Simple Kitchari Recipe and download the Free Cleanse Shopping List to get you started. We'd love to have you join us in March 2021 for a live group cleanse in The Simple Ayurveda Collective. All content will be available for future access. The Simple Ayurveda Collective is your resource hub for diving into this topic and all things Ayurveda.

Join Angela and guest Shivani in this episode: Deeper Truths About Manifesting Your Dream Life. This conversation leads us through ways we can cultivate a deeper understanding of how manifestation works and how we can use our inner landscape to shape our outer landscapes, as well as how our thoughts, emotions and how we feel inside creates and feels and manifests how we feel in our bodies and how we feel in life. Shivani is a spiritual and mindset coach, helping people break through their belief systems and energetic blocks to live the life they truly desire. Being the founder of Dream Life Lounge, Shivani is on a mission to educate the masses on deeper spiritual aspects of our lives to align with the universal energy and find home within. Connect with her at @dreamlifelounge on Instagram or on her website at https://dreamlifelounge.com/ .

Prana is vital life force energy. It is the basis for thoughts and consciousness. It provides flexibility, creativity and the ability to communicate. It's all of the spiritual, life-affirming aspects of the air element from adaptability to spiritual growth. It governs respiration, digestion, circulation and excretion. This episode dives into practical ways to support prana in everyday life. In this episode, learn more about: - What Prana is and how to identify it within yourself - The 5 main ways Prana moves within the body - Ways to identify Prana imbalance + activities to create balance If you’d Like to go deeper and join us for live community support, the Simple Ayurveda Collective is your resource hub for diving into this topic and all things Ayurveda. https://simpleayurveda.com/membership/

Tejas is your radiance, confidence, courage and metabolic function. It's all of the spiritual, life-affirming aspects of the fire element from enthusiasm to inner transformation. Tejas creates warmth and clarity and dictates higher perception. This episode dives into practical ways to support tejas in everyday life. In this episode, learn more about: - What Tejas is and how to identify it within yourself - Ways Tejas can be cultivated - Specific simple things to balance Tejas each day If you’d Like to go deeper and join us for live community support, the Simple Ayurveda Collective is your resource hub for diving into this topic and all things Ayurveda. https://simpleayurveda.com/membership/

Ojas is nourishment, lubrication, juiciness and inner bliss. It's all of the spiritual, life-affirming aspects of the water element from the ability to let things roll off your back to inner contentment. Mind, body and soul are one, so that same ability to tap into flow is manifested through our immune system being able to roll with whatever is thrown your way. This episode dives into practical ways to support ojas in everyday life. In this episode, learn more about: - What Ojas is and how to identify it within yourself - Ways Ojas are both depleted and replenished - The importance of both detoxification and rejuvenation ...If you’d like to go deeper into Ojas with more specific ways you can support it & join us for live community support, the Simple Ayurveda Collective is your resource hub for diving into Ojas and all things Ayurveda. Sign up today at: https://simpleayurveda.com/membership/

Join Angela and guest Lopa van der Mersch in this episode: Why You Shouldn’t Outsource Your Spiritual Sovereignty. Many of us spend our lives seeking spiritual truth and fulfillment. But, for Lopa, that journey led her somewhere she never expected — a cult. Well, two cults to be precise. She might not have found all the answers she was looking for, but she did learn a tremendous amount about outsourcing your inner knowing, losing (and reclaiming) your voice, and finding your unshakable source of integrity within. Lopa van der Mersch is many things: Ayurvedic practitioner. Mother of two. Sustainability advocate. TEDx speaker. Recovering cult member. Her adventures have taken her around the world in search of health, spiritual fulfillment, and deep energy. 2 Years ago, she added a new chapter to her life story: Founder and CEO of Rasa, the adaptogenic coffee alternatives revolutionizing people’s relationship to their energy. Connect With Lopa: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lopalovesyou/ With Rasa: Website - https://wearerasa.com/ For 15% off, use code: SIMPLEAYURVEDA Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wearerasa/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearerasa/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZOZ6rflWc2-KkE6a1Kbzwg

Join Angela Perger and guest Robin Stamp in this incredible episode as they journey through a deeper dive into astrology, karma and spiritual transformation. Robin shares with us the guidance our birth charts can offer, takes us through an overview of the planets and chakras, and how to bring them into balance, and more. He also answers the question: How much of life is predetermined or laid out in the birth chart vs what we have control over? Robin is a Spiritual Guide, Yogic Astrologer, and Teacher. Connect with him at www.instagram.com/universeembodied on Instagram and visit his website at www.UniverseEmbodied.com .

You are not your job or career. You are so much more. In this episode Angela talks about discerning between challenges and redirection, the tools that help understand your dharma and how dharmic living is rejuvenative.

Join Angela Perger and guest Graciela Rasor in this episode as they discuss Human Design more deeply! Graciela has already taken us through the basics of Human Design and the five energy types, and now she's going deeper with a crash course on the nine energy centers. The nine energy centers correlate loosely with the chakra system, and they can tell us so much about ourselves and our loved ones. Get ready to learn about what energies you're projecting strongly into the world and what areas you're most susceptible to conditioning in. Graciela Rasor is a spiritual guide with a sense of humor. An intuitive, energy healer and Human Design reader, she believes that all people -- not just the yogis and the raw vegans-- are entitled to a life that makes their soul happy. Graciela supports her clients in growing their authenticity, spirituality and purpose so they can cut out the conditioning that weighs them down and start living in a way that lights them up. Connect with Graciela: https://gracielarasor.com/ https://www.instagram.com/graciela_rasor

Join Angela Perger and guest Kaya Mindlin in this episode as they discuss neither history nor myth, the value of Storytelling in the Vedic Tradition. Yoga Therapist, Vedic Counselor and Educator, Kaya Mindlin has taught the softer side of yoga for 20 years. Dedicated students and teachers resonate with her technical acumen, mothering bhava and ability to weave transformational teaching, storytelling, philosophy, mantra and gentle practice in a meaningful way. With thousands of hours of tutelage with masters in the Vedic tradition, Kaya integrates Yoga Therapy, Vedanta Philosophy, Tantra, Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, and honoring feminine Divine. Her work is accessed in her Online Practice Studio, Private Vedic Counseling, Mantra Classes, Bhagavad Gita Program and Yoga Nidra trainings. Kaya is committed to re-establishing a value upholding yoga’s roots and promoting the aspects of yoga where accessibility meets depth. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, Vedic Astrologer Michael Manzella and their children. Connect with Kaya:https://yogawithkaya.com/https://www.instagram.com/kayamindlin/

Within this conversation, Angela and guest Natalie Brite discuss the power of whole self goal setting by using the Wheel of Life. Whole self goal setting with the Wheel of Life allows us to set goals with more meaning, purpose and intent, thus helping us to find more joy in our process of materializing our desires.   Natalie Brite is a Conscious Business + Leadership Mentor, educator, and creative located in Portland, Oregon - serving the world on a global level. Natalie’s Conscious Business Method supports forward thinking entrepreneurs + creative visionaries in starting, growing and sustaining an online business rooted in collectivism, reciprocity, and a triple bottom line impact. Natalie’s work is dedicated to empowering the new era of leaders to collectively bring forward a new standard for how we conduct business; a standard driven by authentic integrity and for the vision of creating a sustainable + thriving future for ourselves, society and the planet.

I’m sharing my word of the year for 2020 and how it manifested, as well as some reflections on collective discomfort and growth.

CW: Eating Disorders Chara Caruthers is back again on the podcast to talk about all things food and self love. Join Angela and Chara as they talk about bringing mindfulness back into cooking and eating like you love yourself. Chara shares her go-to favorite recipes and answers questions from our listeners. Chara Caruthers is a passionate and outspoken voice for the power of living your truth. An international teacher, speaker, advocate and mentor for women’s wellness, she has inspired and motivated a global community of women of all ages to live juicier and more connected lives by embracing the principles of yoga and Ayurveda. Chara’s lifelong love of food and fascination with applying it as medicine was the catalyst for her attraction to Ayurvedic cooking. It was also the beginning of an ongoing love affair with the idea of eating like you love yourself.

Simplicity is like Ayurveda, there is no arrival... just an ebb and flow that takes us back to ourselves. This episode shares simple tips for cultivating more simplicity and ease in everyday life.

Kathy Jo Staheli is back again on the podcast to share simple ways to flow in the rhythm of the day. Kathy Jo is a NAMA recognized Doctor of Ayurvedic Medicine.

This is an informal Q + A episode where I casually discuss the prompts that listeners send it.

Understanding and applying Ayurvedic concepts can help build a solid foundation for a deeper relationship with your mind, body and intuition.

This is the number one question sent into Simple Ayurveda. This episode breaks down the various Ayurvedic certifications, types of programs and gives you a starting point for your own research.   Learn more about the 600-hour Ayurveda Health Counselor Program taught by Professor Angela Perger, Ayurveda Practitioner with a Master of Science in Education and 20+ years of teaching experience!

We all need a tech break once in a while to reset. In this episode I share my annual tradition as well as ways to cultivate technology boundaries in everyday life.

Best-selling Ayurvedic author, teacher and certified practitioner Kate O’Donnell is back again on the Simple Ayurveda Podcast to chat about Ayurvedic self care. In this episode she walks us through the seven layers of tissues in the body and offers suggestions on how to use food and spices medicinally. She offers specific recipes for boosting metabolism, supporting the blood and nourishing the brain.

This is a casual Q & A episode where I chat about the topics you sent in… everything ranging from creating a daily rhythm while working the night shift, time management, lung health, boosting the immune system, losing belly fat and how the doshas relate to dharma.

Graciela is an intuitive spiritual guide with a sense of humor. She uses human design as a tool to help individuals learn more about themselves and live more authentically. In this episode she walks us through the five human design types and how understanding your human design type helps you to live more fully in self-expression.

Dr. Marc Halpern is an Ayurvedic doctor, author, founder & president of the California College of Ayurveda, the first Ayurvedic college to open outside of India. He is one of the few Westerners ever recognized in both the United States and in India as an authority on the subject of Ayurveda. In this episode he shares how our prakriti is formed and how understanding ourselves helps us to recognize mental tendencies. He offers practical suggestions for overcoming anxiety and depression. There is so much wisdom in his words.

Ayurveda practitioner, author and TedX speaker Kerry Harling is back on The Simple Ayurveda Podcast to share Ayurvedic suggestions for how we can transition into fall with ease.

Gunny Sodhi’s family roots in Ayurvedic medicine stretch across generations, but he didn’t personally understand the power of Ayurveda until tragedy struck. The sudden death of his 16-year old brother completely changed the course of his life, setting him on an unexpected path of self-discovery. In this episode he shares the tools that helped him process loss and heal depression naturally.

Tapping into the energy of the lunar cycle offers a profound way we can align with Mother Nature. This episode introduces the basics and offers simple, practical suggestions you can start with today.

Acharya Shunya is a renowned speaker, author and scholar. She comes from a lineage of Ayurvedic healers and embodies Vedic wisdom in such a deep and profound way. Her book Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom continues to influence and inspire me on my own Ayurvedic journey. In this chat she shares how we can practice radical acceptance in everyday life for true freedom.

The final chakra focus on our connection to Source and the sacred truth that we are all one. However, the subtle energies held in the chakras are designed in a particular way that creates a foundation for this truth. Skipping the work associated with the rest of the chakras and going right to oneness is like energetic bypassing.

In Ayurveda we know that the physical body sends signals to let us know when it’s time to laugh, cry, eliminate, sleep, etc. This episode is all about how the subtle body sends signals as well and it’s up to us to listen and act on those messages.

It’s the 100th episode of The Simple Ayurveda Podcast! Thank you for listening, supporting, reviewing and sharing! The throat chakra correlates with the element of ether… spaciousness. When we are connected to the lower chakras, we are able to use our voice for further connection to Truth and our Higher Selves.

Anahata is located in the kapha portion of the torso, so heart opening poses can help clear stagnant energy. It’s associate with the air/wind element so breath is really powerful for working with it. But it’s the relationship with pitta dosha that we can work with energetically to cultivate more love and compassion. Excess pitta leads to judgement, which is really what stands in the way of love- whether it’s for ourselves or others.

The subtle energy of the solar plexus correlates with tejas... the subtle energy of pitta dosha that is responsible for our inner radiance and vitality. Manipura chakra also has to do with agni and the clarity we have around our self-worth.

The sacral chakra is all about the water element. It connects with kapha dosha as well as the subtle aspect of kapha... OJAS. In Ayurveda your immune system and your blissfulness are directly related to the quality of ojas. The sacral chakra is all about juiciness!

The root chakra is associated with kapha dosha, however when we look at ways to work with the subtle energy of the root chakra we can use practices that create rhythm, stability and adequate downward flowing energy... all things that help regulate vata dosha.

This is part three in a 3-part mini-series on diving deeper into aspects of the doshas. Kapha dosha governs stability and lubrication. This episode offers a simple introduction into the main roles of kapha in the mind and body.

This is part two in a 3-part mini-series on diving deeper into aspects of the doshas. Pitta dosha governs heat and transformation. This episode offers a basic explanation of how pitta functions holistically in the mind and body.

This is part one in a 3-part mini-series on diving deeper into aspects of the doshas. You don’t need to know this info to practice and Ayurvedic lifestyle, but it does help to explain how the body works holistically. This episode explains very simply the five main directions of vata in the body.

The summer transition gradually takes us from kapha season into pitta season. The solstice marks a celebratory day to recognize the power of fire in nature and within ourselves. This episode shares simple ways to transition into summer with ease.

Understanding your natural gifts, talents and tendencies gives you more awareness in how to create alignment at work. Recognizing doshic tendencies in your boss, co-workers or employees will help you understand their thought processes and priorities so that you approach them from a place of understanding that will help you improve your communication and work relationships. This episode dives into the specific tools of using Ayurveda in the workplace.

This is a fun look at how the doshas manifest in Moana, Tiana, Elsa, Ana, Belle, Meredith and more. Listen and see if you relate to any of their tendencies!

Dhatu means that which holds together. There are seven dhatus or layers of bodily structure. Learning about the dhatus helps you see the body as a holistic, thriving system. Grab the notes that go along with this episode at simpleayurveda.com.

This is a casual Q + A session where I share a modern, real life Ayurvedic perspective on your questions about vata dosha.

This is a casual Q + A session where I share a modern, real life Ayurvedic perspective on your questions about pitta dosha.

This is a casual Q + A session where I share a modern, real life Ayurvedic perspective on your questions about kapha dosha. For more support in understanding your Ayurvedic constitution through guided support visit Simple Ayurveda.

This episode explains the how and why of the Ayurvedic detoxification and rejuvenation process known as panchakarma. Guest expert Kathy Jo Staheli, AD, is a NAMA recognized doctor of Ayurvedic Medicine, specializing in Panchakarma. Her passion for sharing Ayurveda inspired her to found the Purusha Ayurveda Wellness and Panchakarma Center as a destination where people can deepen their experience of Ayurveda through residential wellness programs. She recently released Purusha Botanicals, a custom skincare line and she is currently an integral part of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and speaks globally on Ayurvedic philosophies and practices.

Prakriti is the Ayurvedic word for your inherent nature, also known as your constitution. Prakriti is also the word for nature. The more that we cultivate a relationship with nature, including her cycles, seasons and qualities, the more we heal ourselves. This episode shares super simple ways you can deepen your relationship with Mother Nature, even during a quarantine.

Chyawanprash is an ancient Ayurvedic breakfast jam that rejuvenates the body and mind. Dating back at least 5,000 years, Chyawanprash is rooted in the ancient Ayurveda principle that food and medicine should be intertwined. Dr. Jay Lokhande answers all your questions related to this Ayurvedic rasayana.   Use code SIMPLEAYURVEDA at Pior Living for 25 % off

This episode is all about using Ayurveda philosophy to recognize doshic imbalance in your kids so that you can offer them appropriate meditation techniques and help them move toward greater well being. Tejal is a former divorce attorney turned mindfulness, meditation and Ayurveda advocate for moms and kids. She’s also the host of the Time-In Talks Podcast and author of the new book: Meditation for Kids.

This episode shares simple ways to process what’s happening in the world during the Covid19 pandemic as well as tips for boosting ojas and keeping vata calm.  

Our homes along with whatever patch of nature we have access to are our sacred spaces. This episode chats about tuning into your intuition to turn your green space into a sanctuary.

Spring is the gradual shift from vata to kapha season. The cool dry energy of vata dosha begged us to stay cozy and get plenty of rest. Now the subtle changes of moisture and density in the soil support us to lighten up. The increase in sunlight also supports our agni to wake up. When we tune into what’s happening in nature, we naturally align our bodies and minds.

This episode gives an overall understanding of the Ayurvedic perspective on nuts including allergies, cooking methods and the doshas.  

The ears are governed by vata dosha. This episode shares Ayurvedic tips for preventative maintenance, when to go see a doctor and how to slow down and listen to your own body. Join the Simple Ayurveda Collective for self-paced, guided support practicing Ayurveda in your own life: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/the-simple-ayurveda-collective  

I recently got the results from my parents’ DNA tests. I share my emotional response, the lessons as I see them now as well as simple ways we can all advocate for change. This episode focuses on the power of open minds and hearts.

I’m sharing how working through family patterns and listening to my intuition has led me further down the path of healing. We all have subconscious beliefs that were passed down through our family lineage. Becoming aware of the details opens up so much possibility for release and transformation. Join the Simple Ayurveda Collective: https://simpleayurvedaschool.teachable.com/p/the-simple-ayurveda-collective  

Claudia is a holistic life coach and energy worker with a foundation in the Mesoamerican tradition. We chat about how inherited family patterns can play out in current relationships and how she faced beliefs to heal herself and her relationship with her husband. She offers practical ways to tune into your intuition and recognize the sacredness of life.

Vinoth grew up near the birthplace of Ayurveda in India. He shares what Yoga was like when he was a child and how Vedic practices are interwoven throughout the day. He also talks about how Yoga and Ayurveda are not religions and can be adapted to your individual life.

Marcus Freudenmann has been interviewing health experts from around the globe for the past 18 years. In this episode he chats about his discoveries including the root cause of disease and why there’s not a one size fits all approach to truly healing. He offers practical tips and shares a little bit about how he and his wife brought their three children along with them to interview Ayurvedic doctors in India and other healers from various parts of the world. Show Notes: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-72-interview-with-marcus-freudenmann/   The Simple Ayurveda Collective: https://simpleayurveda.teachable.com/p/the-simple-ayurveda-collective  

The ancient texts say that there are 14 bodily functions we should honor. Ignoring or suppressing these bodily urges causes disturbance and eventually leads to disease. This episode also dives into proper hydration and what’s happening with too much or too little sweat. Show Notes: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-71-prajnyaparadha-crimes-against-wisdom/

In this episode I share an Ayurvedic perspective on hot Yoga, including different styles of hot Yoga and their effects on the doshic constitutions.   Show Notes: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-70-whats-the-deal-with-hot-yoga/   Simple Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers: https://simpleayurveda.com/course/for-yoga-teachers/  

Hand mudras are a tool to create certain energies within the body. This episode gives an introduction on how to start working with mudras in your everyday life.   Show Notes: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-69-an-introduction-to-working-with-mudras/ The Simple Ayurveda Collective: https://simpleayurveda.teachable.com/p/the-simple-ayurveda-collective  

Natalie Brite is an intuitive business coach that inspires me to live and create in alignment with who I really am. In this episode we chat about rewilding, going against the grain and shifting out of old paradigms to create positive change. I can’t wait for you to listen!

Agni is your digestive fire. Many common symptoms and imbalances directly relate to the condition of your agni. This episode goes through the signs of weak agni, the root cause and offers tips to strengthen your digestive fire.  

Bernie Clark is an author and Yoga/meditation teacher with a strong background in science. He wrote The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga (one of my all-time favorite Yoga reference books). In this episode he explains the physical and energetic benefits of yin as well as how it helps the body detoxify and regenerate tissue.

The words we use are powerful guides for how we think and act. This episode is all about how using just one word for an intention can be transformational in unexpected ways. I talk about the specific words I have used over the past five years and share what my word will be for 2020.

This episode covers simple tips for using Ayurveda to feel well during travel.

This is part two of a Q & A session all about food and daily immersion of Ayurvedic practices.

This is a Q & A session all about food and daily immersion of Ayurvedic practices.

This episode covers tips and strategies for feeling happier and healthier through busier seasons and times of life.

It’s important for all of us to take a break and reconnect with ourselves, whether it’s an hour, an afternoon, weekend or longer.

Chara is a Yoga teacher, Ayurvedic practitioner and long-time Ayurveda educator who's recently published a cookbook and guide to living. She specializes in helping women rediscover their true selves and reclaim their vitality and passion. In this episode we chat about getting to know yourself, true self care and going with the flow of motherhood and life.

Kaya Mindlin is considered the Yoga teachers’ teacher. In this episode we chat about soma, softening, simplicity and sacred sleep. She shares how your Yoga practice, daily lifestyle and inner attitude hold the keys to avoiding depletion and exhaustion.

Susanna is a Yoga teacher, inclusivity promoter and Yoga culture advocate. She hosts an online summit called Honor Don’t Appropriate that offers Yoga teachers and practitioners a free place to learn from South Asian voices about how to practice Yoga with unity and respect. In this episode she explains cultural appropriation and gives very real examples how all of us can honor and respect the practices of Yoga and Ayurveda and the cultures that they come from.   Show notes: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-57-interview-with-susanna-barkataki/

Kristina is a former aerospace engineer turned Ayurveda health counselor. She shares how after studying and living in India she moved to Panama where she is currently building her house from scratch with only natural and local materials. She specializes in truly connecting to nature and offers so much wisdom in this episode.   Show notes: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-56-interview-with-kristina-barile/

This episode is a discussion about how the chakras and connected to the doshas as well as tips and tools for healing through Yoga and mantra. Show Notes: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-55-ayurveda-yoga-the-chakras/

Fall is a time of year that leaves us susceptible to illness. The fiery summer starts to wind down with cooler temperatures and windy breezes. This episode shares ways to stay healthy and vibrant as well as tips for handling transitions of any sort. Show Notes

Kate O’Donnell leads Ayurvedic trainings at the Boston School of Ayurveda, facilitates workshops at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and is the author of two of my favorite Ayurvedic cookbooks. She has a very honest and real approach to Ayurveda as well as a wonderfully sarcastic sense of humor. In this episode she explains how food affects the energy of the mind and gives us some insight to her own constitution as well as what she eats in a day.

This is a question and answer session all about figuring out your dharma (life purpose).  

Ayurveda teaches that we are all individuals with unique talents to share. Dharma is the Sanskrit word for life purpose. This episode is about how I felt when I didn’t see myself living up to my life purpose and how Yogic philosophy helped me see the bigger picture. If you ever didn’t get the job, relationship or life circumstance despite giving it your all, this episode is for you.   Show Notes: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-51-dharma-as-the-d-word-how-i-moved-past-soul-crushing-beliefs-about-my-life-purpose/  

Jyotish is the Sanskrit word for Vedic Astrology. In this interview, Michael explains what Jyotish is, where the knowledge originated and how you can use it to navigate choices in your life. Show Notes: https://simpleayurveda.com/interview-with-michael-manzella/

Living an Ayurvedic lifestyle doesn’t mean sacrifice or deprivation. It actually leads to more joy and contentment.

It’s easy to get caught up in the negatives associated with each dosha. This episode is about how your unique constitution is a gift to be celebrated.   Show notes: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-48-the-bright-side-of-the-doshas/  

Dr. Stephen Cabral is an integrative health practitioner, doctor of naturopathy and respected author with extensive experience in Eastern medicine including Ayurveda. It was his own experience of healing that set him on his path. In this episode he shares how modern life contributes to dis-ease and the practical ways we can combine modern medicine with ancient science to fully heal.   Show Notes: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-47-interview-with-stephen-cabral/    

Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences that complement each other. When it comes to Yoga, a shorter consistent practice will benefit more than longer sporadic sessions. This episode discusses why you might resist a daily practice according to the doshas, how a daily practice actually looks in real life, plus practical ways to start and keep your daily Yoga practice going.   Show Notes: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-46-cultivating-a-daily-yoga-practice/   Simple Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers: https://simpleayurveda.com/course/for-yoga-teachers/  

Ayurveda views emotional health as being able to process emotions. This episode shares personal experience, how agni and the senses contribute to emotional health plus healthy ways to help process emotions. Show Notes

This episode discusses what to do when you have all three doshas out of balance.   Show Notes: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-44-what-to-do-when-all-three-doshas-are-out-of-balance/  

Kerry Harling is an Ayurvedic practitioner, author and TedX speaker. She shares her story of overcoming fatigue, fibromyalgia and mercury poisoning. We also chat about prescription drugs and combining Ayurveda with the Western Medical System.

Cate Terry is a yoga teacher, mama and zero waste advocate. We chat about how her yoga practice and teaching style have grown, what it means to practice zero waste and practical ways to get started today.

Everything we take in is transformed into consciousness or toxins. This episode discusses two forms of toxins: self-created and environmental. Ayurveda empowers us to reduce both.

Caffeine and alcohol are two of the biggest triggers for elevating pitta dosha. In this episode I get personal about my own journey with alcohol and why I’ll be sober this summer.

This episode is a chat with my very first yoga teacher, Diana Vitarelli from Dhyana Yoga in Philadelphia. She has been teaching yoga for 25+ years and it was during my first yoga teacher training with her in 2011 that the seed of Ayurveda was planted in my mind. We talk about everything from life purpose, Brene Brown and shame/vulnerability, yoga and Ayurveda in everyday life, cutting yourself some slack and coffee.

Hadas Knox is a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and author (her book is The Holistic Antidepressant Diet). She’s also a toddler mama. We chat about TCM and the seasons, intuitive eating, conscious consumerism and using food as medicine to heal emotional issues. She is a wealth of knowledge and compassion.

This episode is a Q & A session based on your questions. Topics include basic kitchen staples, figuring out ways to handle when family members don’t want to eat Ayurvedic foods, thoughts on tofu and gauging how much commitment you really need to Ayurvedic eating.

Leslie Genchi is a clinical herbalist based out of Orange County, California. We chat about wild plants as nourishing herbs, juicing as a powerful depletion therapy, the Ayurvedic way to use fresh juices, astro herbalism and more. She has a powerful relationship with the plant world that is absolutely contagious.

Meet Hilary. She’s been practicing Ayurveda for 20+ years and lives a simple farm life on Vancouver Island in Canada. We chat about her No Spend year, how she meal plans with the weather in mind, reducing food waste and modifying Ayurveda for everyday life. She is truly a simple living inspiration.

Kira is a maternal wellness coach that helps women drop the guilt and worry of motherhood and step into flow and ease. We chat about postpartum health, hormonal balance, depletion, fertility & miscarriage as well as the sacred pause and conscious parenting.

This is in response to a question from the Simple Ayurveda Community. I share some of the household items I use to make practicing Ayurveda easier as well as why I firmly believe less is more.

This one is a little bit personal. I share some doubts I’ve had about Ayurveda and why I’m over them as well as some of my own mistakes along the path of wellness. I also talk about why some Ayurveda is better than none and how I’m over trying to get Ayurveda “right.” I hope you’ll join in this journey of imperfect Ayurveda.

Mira is a Montessori-trained homeschooling mama who practices Ayurveda while currently living in an RV. She shares why she’s so passionate about Montessori style education and how she finds balance as a mama while living in a tiny space. Episode Show Notes

This episode is a Q & A session based on your questions through social media. Topics include the microwave, finding variety in Ayurvedic food, herbs and seasonal allergies.

This is a continuation of Episode 28: The Confidence to Practice Ayurveda. I share ways to create your own network online, in person and through professional support.   Show Notes: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-29-finding-an-ayurveda-support-system/    

What do you do when your partner, friends or family don’t practice Ayurveda? Today’s episode shares practical ways to handle this very common situation.

Although I wholeheartedly believe in the healing power of Ayurveda, I still choose to stay in the Western medical system. In this episode I explain the difference between Ayurveda and Western medicine, why I continue to see my doctors regularly and how I use Ayurvedic philosophy to lessen any damage from my recommended yearly colonoscopy. My hope is for you to think about how you can integrate Ayurveda into your medical care in a way that is nourishing and healing.

In this episode I answer your questions of how and why we are living in an RV with two small children along with the benefits and challenges of practicing Ayurveda in a small space. https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-26-ayurveda-rv-life-with-kids/  

Meet Kiah, a vegan yoga mama and aspiring plant-based chef. We chat about bedtime rituals with little ones, acknowledging and honoring the menstrual cycle and letting go of what isn’t helpful anymore.

Meet Jessica, an artist and naturally-minded mama of two little ones. She incorporates natural art in simple, easy ways to create grounding energy for herself and her family. She’s also made a number of small shifts around self care that have really added up to more overall happiness and well being. I know you will be just as inspired by her as I am.

What is the basic nutrition of the soul? For mamas, I think it’s really important we figure out the simple things that make us happy and then consider the way that we can include our children in those hobbies or activities so that we don’t feel deprived. For me, it’s a daily yoga practice and time in nature. In this episode I share why and how we don’t bring toys with us to the beach or park, plus a basic introduction to nature journaling with kids. https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-23-minimalism-motherhood/   https://simpleayurveda.com/simple-ayurveda-for-mamas-an-online-course/

The energies of the doshas are spread throughout the day during certain times. We can use this to our advantage by creating a daily rhythm that aligns with what’s already occurring in nature. Show Notes: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-22-the-doshic-times-of-day/   Simple Ayurveda for Mamas: https://simpleayurveda.com/simple-ayurveda-for-mamas-an-online-course/

This is a casual question and answer session where I chat about what you’ve been asking me through social media. Today’s topics include kitchari without the rice, proper food combining with fruit, the chemicals in decaf and what microphone I use for podcasting.   https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-21-q-a-kitchari-fruit-decaf-coffee-podcasting/      

Start with yourself, keep things simple and get the kids involved in the kitchen. In this episode I share more tips and ideas to include your family in your Ayurvedic lifestyle.   https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-20-getting-your-kids-to-eat-ayurvedically/    

Rachel Jamison is back! She was my first interview ever in episode 8 where she shared her modern, nonconformist views of Ayurveda. In this episode she explains what Vedic Astrology is, how it applies to society in general as well as how you can use it in your own life.  https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-19-interview-with-rachel-jamison/      

Sonja is an intuitive healer with a strong foundation in yoga and Ayurveda. She is also a mother and totally relatable, yet wise. She shares ways to tune into your own intuition and make Ayurveda applicable in new and foreign circumstances. https://simpleayurveda.com/ayurveda-intuition-motherhood/  

Proper food combining keeps your digestive system health and strong. This episode shares the basics and how to incorporate the rules into your everyday life. https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-17-proper-food-combining/        

In today’s episode I answer your questions about figuring out your dosha and what to do when you have two equal doshas. https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-16-q-a-whats-my-dosha/   Join the free Simple Ayurveda Book Club hosted online in the SA Community Facebook group. For January we are reading Healing Your Life: Lessons on the Path of Ayurveda by Dr. Marc Halpern.

We are walking around attracting and manifesting whether we’re conscious of it or not. Ashley shares how to set intentions to actively create the life you want. Ashley is a spiritual life coach for entrepreneurs, yoga teacher and all around fun source of light and energy. I am a huge fan of her podcast and I know you will find her just as inspiring as I do. https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-15-interview-with-ashley-gordon/

The five elements are the building blocks of everything in nature. As human beings, we are a part of nature. You can use the foundation of the elements to create healing in any area of your life. https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-14-the-five-elements-in-everyday-life/    

For me, simplicity means lightness and freedom. It’s one of my core values and it’s a guiding force in my life. In this episode I share how you can figure out your own core values, what they look in real life and how Ayurveda really can be simple.   Get your free core values "cheat sheet" to figure out yours today.

What’s your dosha and why does it matter for how you practice yoga? Ayurveda wisdom suggests that everything we do takes us toward or away from balance. What you practice on your mat should be what you need in life. In the first half of this episode I talk about how to figure out your current state of being. In the second half I offer yoga suggestions based on what would help balance your dosha.   Simple Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers  

This is the information I craved when first learning about Ayurveda. This episode is about what to choose when you’re dining out at an All American or Mexican restaurant, why pancakes are a better choice than toast and which alcoholic beverage is least damaging for your dosha.   Get your free guide for What to Eat While Dining Out

In this Q & A episode I answer your questions about food including veganism, meat eating, Ayurveda with kids and what I eat in a day. I also explain the difference between Yogic and Ayurvedic diets.

Ayurveda could be summed up by “like attracts like, opposites create balance.” The gurvadi gunas are 10 pairs of opposite qualities that can be applied to everyday decisions. Do you feel like you're rushing around? Choose a grounding Yoga class. Are you lethargic? Wake up with a brisk walk or power Yoga class. In this episode I share what they look like in my life and how you can apply them to yours.

Meet Rachel Jamison of Pickling Salt. She’s studied Chinese medicine, Yoga, Ayurveda, astrology and more. She has a modern, non-conformist approach to wellness and she’s not afraid to say what’s on her mind. I couldn’t love her more and I know you will too.

The first step in being able to cultivate gratitude in others is to fully embody it yourself. After all, how can you teach what you don’t practice? In the first half of this episode I share mantras and other ways to create a gratitude mindset for yourself. In the second half I share techniques, ideas and resources for cultivating more gratitude with children.

It’s not what you eat, it’s what you digest. In today’s episode I talk about the relationship between how you approach eating and your digestive health. It's short and sweet and will hopefully lead you to enjoy your next meal mindfully.

This episode is about seven of the most informative and inspiring books to get you started on your path of Ayurveda. I share which book will help you figure out your prakriti (the way you've always been), which cookbook is the easiest for mamas needing a last minute meal, the book that helped me release negative feelings and beliefs around having a rare health condition and the book that inspired 2018 to be the year of rhythm. https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-5-books-to-get-you-started-on-the-path-of-ayurveda/

Today’s episode is the very first Q & A session where I answer your questions on Ayurveda, motherhood and minimalism.

I didn’t accept the fate my doctors gave me and you don’t have to either. In this episode I talk about how Ayurveda and Yoga have helped me heal from ulcerative colitis.

Boring is the new zen. I chat about why slowing down makes me boring and why I’m totally happy with that description. Pitta and vata types might relate.

Welcome to the Simple Ayurveda Podcast! In the very first episode we discuss what exactly Ayurveda is and how you can start to incorporate it into your life today. About Simple Ayurveda Website with free Modern Day Dosha Quiz Facebook Community Group Everyday life on Instagram