The Simple Ayurveda Podcast

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:

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

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

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-ho

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

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

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

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 Trai

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 angela@simpleayurveda.com 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

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

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:

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 angela@simpleayurveda.com 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

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

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-shastr

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 Pr

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

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 angela@simpleayurveda.com 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

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 t

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 piece

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 mig