The Simple Ayurveda Podcast

Nature is an endless source of support and wisdom.  When we cultivate a deep and loving relationship with nature it can help take off some of the pressure we put on human relationships. Learn More About: Cultivating a personal relationship with nature Moving through "therapy talk" to the other side Expanding your village to include nonhumans How your dosha and birth chart might guide you to a particular aspect of nature Resources: The Simple Ayurveda Collective offers a resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling prompts, mudra, marma and breathwork tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media.  Join here. Free 3-Part Series on Ancient Wisdom + Modern Nuance: German New Medicine, Trauma-Informed Ayurveda and Navigating the Liminal Space Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter  

Rather than prioritizing what's "out of whack" with doshic balance, what would happen if you turned toward the life-affirming aspects of the doshas: prana, tejas and ojas? Angela shares her persective and experience in practicing this one mindset shift. Learn More About: Turning your attention toward what you want, instead of what you don't Letting go of health and life as constant problems to be solved How leaning into the concept of homeostasis as a fluid experience allows for more acceptance and ease The perks of focusing on the essence of the doshas   Resource mentioned: The Simple Ayurveda Collective offers a resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling prompts, mudra, marma and breathwork tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media.  Join here. Free 3-Part Series on Ancient Wisdom + Modern Nuance: German New Medicine, Trauma-Informed Ayurveda and Navigating the Liminal Space Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter

All wisdom traditions guide us deeper into connection with nature. Angela discusses a two-part question: What are the similarities amongst healing traditions and why are we so disconnected in the West? Learn More About: Similarities amongst Ayurveda, Daoism and Traditional Chinese Medicine Parts of Western Medicine that were once holistic The purpose and pitfall of categorizing A soulcentric perspective on moving out of consumer culture Resource mentioned: Ayurveda Encompassed: Take your understanding of Ayurveda to a new level and step into a more expansive version of yourself. Gain skills to help your clients flourish. Class starts September 16th, 2024. Free 3-Part Series on Ancient Wisdom + Modern Nuance: German New Medicine, Trauma-Informed Ayurveda and Navigating the Liminal Space Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Book: The Journey of Soul Initiation by Bill Plotkin

There might not be such a thing as perfectly healthy, but there is wholeness. This is an update to episode three, when Angela told the story of coming to Ayurveda with ulcerative colitis.  Learn More About: Being humbled over and over again The three biggest lessons learned in the past few years The German New Medicine perspectives on colitis, liver conditions and acne Connecting the dots between an original conflict and ongoing reactivations  Rewriting new versions of old stories Specific examples of subconscious beliefs impacting emotional digestion   Resource mentioned: Ayurveda Encompassed: Take your understanding of Ayurveda to a new level and step into a more expansive version of yourself. Gain skills to help your clients flourish. Class starts September 16th, 2024. Free 3-Part Series on Ancient Wisdom + Modern Nuance: German New Medicine, Trauma-Informed Ayurveda and Navigating the Liminal Space Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter

Fear serves a purpose. When we understand what it's trying to tell us, the grip it holds can soften. German New Medicine offers a map in understanding physical symptoms. Angela responds to a listener question about dropping health fears. Learn More About: The Ayurvedic and Yogic perspective of fear Somatic inquiry around body sensations The three requirements for a biological conflict Three personal examples of conflict resolution Resolution through a change in situation or a change in perspective How Ayurveda, Yoga and German New Medicine weave together Resource mentioned: Ayurveda Encompassed: Take your understanding of Ayurveda to a new level and step into a more expansive version of yourself. Gain skills to help your clients flourish. Class starts September 16th, 2024. Free 3-Part Series on Ancient Wisdom + Modern Nuance: German New Medicine, Trauma-Informed Ayurveda and Navigating the Liminal Space Spring equinox story mentioned in the episode Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter

Join the discussion of topics sent in by listeners. Learn more about: Tailoring fitness based on the seasons Filtering Yogic practices through the lens of Ayurveda Making choices based on the doshas when you’re dancing between two Following the spark of prana and intuition when making plans for the future Have a question you’d like featured on the podcast? Email angela@simpleayurveda or send a DM on Instagram @angela.perger. Resource mentioned: Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Free 3-Part Series on Ancient Wisdom + Modern Nuance: German New Medicine, Trauma-Informed Ayurveda and Navigating the Liminal Space Ayurveda Encompassed: Take your understanding of Ayurveda to a new level and step into a more expansive version of yourself. Gain skills to help your clients flourish. Class starts September 16th, 2024.

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

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 c

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 angela@simpleayurveda.com That's it- you'll receive a reply with the gu

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 Cour

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 align

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 Pos

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 chi

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) i

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.