The Simple Ayurveda Podcast

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 offe

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/epis

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 j

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

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 so

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 ma

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

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/c

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-1

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 afte

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 Ayu

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 contrib

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 sta

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

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

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 "

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 h

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 menti

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 r

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