The Simple Ayurveda Podcast

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.