Ayurveda Digested

📝 Show Notes: In this Full Moon reflection, Nicholas and Bridge ride the cosmic waves of chaos—technical glitches, relocations, karmic misfires, and pitta-fueled perfectionism. What does it mean when everything hits at once? Is it misfortune, or just a reset button wrapped in discomfort? \This episode explores: Misuse of the senses as a root of imbalance Navigating anger, sharp tongues, and senso...

🧭 Episode Summary + Show Notes In this deeply resonant episode of  Ayurveda Digested , Nicholas Wade Kimps and Bridge Ochoa reflect on how life rarely goes according to plan—and why Ayurveda gives us the tools to meet that unpredictability with steadiness, softness, and curiosity. From toddler wakeups to tech snafus, Bridge and Nicholas unpack what happens when your Dhinacharya (daily rhythm) goe...

  A Quote to Ponder: "Perfection is not about doing everything flawlessly—it's about showing up fully as who you are."  — Nicholas Wade Kimps 🌿  Life Isn’t Always Predictable—But Your Balance Can Be. In this episode of  Ayurveda Digested , Nicholas Wade Kimps and Bridge Ochoa explore the delicate dance between structure and spontaneity, and how Ayurveda’s wisdom can guide us even when life goes s...

In this episode of  Ayurveda Digested , Nicholas and Bridge flow through a lively (and delightfully Vata-influenced) conversation exploring how modern life affects our doshic balance—especially during seasonal transitions, hormonal shifts, and the everyday demands of womanhood, work, and wellness. The duo explores: 🌱  How Spring Aggravates Kapha  and how Pitta quietly builds underneath 🥒 Ayurved...

In this uplifting episode of  Ayurveda Digested , Nicholas and Bridge unpack the nuances of  Kapha season  and how its heavy, slow-moving energy can affect your mood, digestion, and overall well-being. Bridge shares fresh insights from her Ayurvedic Cooking Club, including a bright and balanced kale-quinoa recipe meant to uplift and energize during spring. The duo explores the  subtle medicine of...

In this introspective and playfully potent New Moon episode of Ayurveda Digested , Nicholas and Bridge dive deep into the nature of doshic expression and the inner dance of balance as Pitta season starts to rise. With reflections on burnout, body messages, and our divine trio of resources (time, money, energy), this episode explores what it means to live authentically with your constitution instea...

In this episode of Ayurveda Digested , Nicholas and Bridge dive deep into the energetic shifts brought on by the recent lunar eclipse and how these cosmic events impact our bodies, minds, and even our little ones (Bridge's baby felt it big time!). They explore the subtle and not-so-subtle ways that planetary movements influence our sleep, emotions, and nervous system—especially for those with heig...

In this New Moon episode of Ayurveda Digested , Nicholas and Bridge dive deep into one of the most polarizing health topics of our time—vaccinations. But instead of fueling the debate, they approach it through the lens of Ayurveda, Ojas, and Agni, exploring how our immune system, digestion, and overall vitality play a role in disease resistance. 🎙️ Topics covered: ✅ Understanding Ojas & how i...

In this lively episode of Ayurveda Digested , Nicholas and Bridge navigate life’s wild extremes—from returning from California wildfires and a bout of the flu to the hectic hustle of website fixes and family chaos. They explore how these real-world challenges stir up our doshas, especially Pitta and Kapha, and share practical Ayurvedic tips (think CCF Tea and whole herb wisdom) to bring balance ba...

Between life, illness, and plot twists, we were unable to Align for this month’s new moon episode! We will be back for Full Moon episode very soon!

In this lively episode of Ayurveda Digested , Nicholas and Bridge dive into a whirlwind discussion about navigating life's unpredictable extremes—from California wildfires to freezing temperatures. They share firsthand experiences of evacuation chaos, the impact of environmental stress on our doshas, and how these seemingly wild conditions mirror the inner fluctuations we all face. With plenty of...

Join Nicholas and his awesome studio manager, Laura, in this vibrant episode of Ayurveda Digested as they navigate the exciting journey of launching a holistic yoga studio under the enchanting energy of a rare black moon. From managing the hustle of studio setup to exploring the powerful influence of lunar cycles on our doshas, this episode is packed with insightful conversations and practical Ayu...

Join Nicholas and Bridge in this heartfelt episode of Ayurveda Digested as they navigate the challenging waters of grief and stress through the wisdom of Ayurveda. From dealing with sleep deprivation and emotional eating to balancing doshas for inner harmony, our hosts share personal stories and practical Ayurvedic tips to help you find peace amidst chaos. Whether you're coping with loss, managing...

In this vibrant episode of Ayurveda Digested , I sit down with my amazing co-host Bridge and our special guest Laura to discuss the aftermath of Thanksgiving feasting and how to gracefully recover from heavy eating using Ayurvedic principles. We delve into practical strategies for detoxifying the body, including the benefits of Kitchari, Agni Tea, and light, nutrient-rich soups. Whether you've ind...

Bridge and I travel the globe in this episode, catching up on life, talking about disorders and remedies, and our personal experiences with them, as well. Kapha Kapha Everywhere... At the end of the day, Ayurveda is Simple, and a lot of it comes down to emotions and digestion, and even those are intertwined. Let's Break it Down!

In this episode we break down more fully the use of Western and Eastern medicine and how and when they can complement eachother, as well as situations when its good to lean into Western treatments or how to navigate them well when necessary. We talk about the unique intersection of Diwali, Halloween, All Hallow’s Day, all Saints Day and Dark/ New Moons, WOW! We talk about destroying of worlds, and...

Bridge is back, and we get right to it! Insomnia, postpartem, love, ayurveda and all the things you could want from a full on reunion between ayurvedic practitioners! Check it out, Let's break it down!

Exploring some thoughts and feelings I've had in the last couple of days around Ayurveda, Yoga, Healing, and current world events and the energy and experiences I've had and how I can apply ancient wisdom to pattern interrupt, successfully or not, and shift my thinking in a experiences in a healthy and healing way! Let's Break it Down!

I have a SPECIAL GUEST, and LIVE in this episode, you won’t want to miss, especially if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or recently given birth… we got real life, real Ayurveda, for YOU! 🙏🏼🫶🏼

My thoughts on Life, manifestations, suffering, and how Ayurveda has space for many ways of healing ourselves. Ayurveda is inclusionary, rather than exclusionary. I hope this finds those that can benefit from it. I realize now that my experiences, neither good nor bad, led me to the moment that allowed me to show up and share in the way that I did, and could be the very thing that transforms suffe...

We are coming to you LIVE from Yogic Studies Summer Camp on Cobb Moutain in California... In this episode, I am having a conversation with my camp suite mate and new friend, Stacey Williams. We talk about pulse reading, tongue darshana, ageing, yogic practices and CAMP... we also bring in Glacier Tipped Mountains and CrossCountry Skiing... interested yet? come on in... Let's break it down... S...

A chat and reflection on clogged channels, revelations in stagnation and release, and the appreciation that comes along with trusting in your self and your resolve... Let's break it down!

AyurBirthing Meditations, and will the Full Moon bring the baby at 39 weeks?! We discuss over doing things, even when they're healthy... Its the Goldilocks principle... There is a "just right", but you have to find this amongst the moving targets of guna influences... Tune in!! Here is the Beej "Seed" Mantra I was referencing towards the end: Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Cha...

Talks about pregnancy, dealing with accumulations of doshas, and how to navigate simplistically rather than further complicating and adding complexity. Also, really honed in on orders of magnitude with gunas, doshas, pakriti, vikriti, and how that affects us socially and in relationship. Beware the airy fairy practioner... Seeming very spiritual and actually being spiritual can be very different,...

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