Ayurveda Life School Podcast

What foods we eat together can have a dramatic impact on how our body digests the foods and how we feel after eating. But let’s not overcomplicate things. Start with one habit to shift and work from there. In this episode I cover the 8 factors that Affect Food Quality, why it’s important to create a Sadhana (sacred) meal experience, and dive deep into proper Samyoga (Food Combining). The basic gui...

Did you know that each dosha has 5 subdoshas? In this episode we become specialized in healing kapha dosha, and just in time for the spring season congestion, allergies, lethargy and extra weight. By identifying each subdosha of Kapha: Kledaka Avalambaka Bodhaka Sleshaka Tarpaka And their associated symptoms, we can become our own healers. In a nutshell to heal the subdoshas do the following: Kled...

The transition from winter to spring can be tricky for our bodies and emotions. Winter season is dominated by Vata dosha-cold, dry and light, and spring is dominated by Kapha dosha-cool, moist and heavy. It is important to change our diet, lifestyle, exercise, sleep and routines to match the new season to keep us healthy and release any built up mucus and toxins from winter season. Listen for reco...

When we take responsibility for our experiences, we are empowered and 'able to respond' to the circumstances in our lives rather than play a victim. And it all starts at the subtle level of thought. We have the power to choose our thoughts, feelings, actions, and ultimately the results we get in our life. In this episode I explain how Vedanta philosophy teaches that our world is created by our min...

Prajnaparadha: Doing what we know we should not is a core cause of disease and suffering. Our intellect wants to do what is best for us, but is given conflicting information from our senses/ego and the soul. It can be difficult to hear the voice of the soul, but when we can overcome the ego's loud shouts and hear the whisper of soul wisdom, we will find our way to balance. Ways to heal/Journaling...

In Ayurveda we understand that toxins or ama build up in the body and shows up as headaches, illness, fatigue, constipation, rashes and more. To cleanse our body of these toxins, a seasonal cleanse is a foundational part of Ayurveda. At the break between winter and spring and again between summer and fall a 7-10 day cleanse is vital to health. Learn more about how each dosha tends to experience we...

When trying to feed a group of people, or a family, it can feel confusing to accommodate the various doshic balances. In this podcast I teach three principles you can follow to make meal planning for a group easy, along with meal ideas that work for every group. You can eat Ayurvedically for different doshas and still prepare just one meal. Listen to learn how. Join us online: www.ayurvedalifescho...

Abhyasa-constant practice, and Vairagya -non-attachment and letting go, are two necessary parts of creating an Ayurvedic life. To change a thought, behavior, action and come from your highest self requires more than wishing and hoping. It takes commitment to practice and an ability to let go of the things holding you back in your efforts. In this episode we talk about real life application of thes...

Ghee-or clarified butter-is a #1 must have in your kitchen as you begin down the Ayurveda path. With benefits like improved digestion, strength, complexion, intelligence, memory, decreased cholesterol, protection from cancer and diabetes, ghee is a must add to a daily diet. Listen to learn all the benefits of ghee, how to add it into your daily life, and some little known uses for this magical sub...

Depression is a very real condition, and in Ayurveda we understand that there are 3 different ways depression manifests based on dosha. Vata depression shows up as anxiety, loneliness, loss, emaciation. Pitta depression shows up as irritability, mental anguish and burnout. Kapha depression shows up as lethargy, sluggishness and excessive sleep. Just like there are 3 types of depression, there are...

A life guided by intention and sankalpa takes us beyond goals or resolutions. Instead it honors the deeper meaning of our lives, and allows us to stay aligned with our highest Self on our journey to our goals. In this episode I discuss the difference between intentions and goals, and how creating a Sankalpa statement to guide your life actions can help you achieve your goals but stay in intention...

The sun rises-are you awake, alert and ready to greet the day with energy and clarity of mind? Then Sattva is your govering energy The sun rises- are you burrowing in your covers, hiding from the light, allowing heavy inertia to rule your day? Then Tamas is your governing energy. The sun rises- are you exhausted from a night of tossing and turning, your mind already tired before you open your eyes...

Exercise and ayurveda-do they mix? According to the ancient sages yes! But it is important to choose the right exercise, at the right intensity, at the right time to balance your dosha. Sometimes we need a bit of intensity, sometimes a restorative yoga class is what the doctor ordered. Listen to find out how exercise can help you be balanced and in harmony with your dosha, and what the right type...

Herbs are a foundational piece of Ayurvedic living, but sometimes we don't know how to use them in our daily cooking. One great way is through tea, and a classic Ayurvedic tea that balances all three doshas is CCF tea (Cumin, Coriander, Fennel). Listen to this quick bonus episode and you will be converted to adding CCF tea to your diet. Besides balancing the doshas there are so many benefits to th...

Eating an Ayurveda diet doesn't have to be complicated, but it sure feels that way at first! Following basic guidelines we can decide what to eat to get balanced and stay balanced without ever worrying about macros or calories. By focusing on the tastes and the qualities of the food, the season and our bodies we can eat Ayurvedically without a lot of fuss. Join me to learn how to easily start on y...

We can overcome the drama. We can tap into our spiritual self. We can realize our true potential and get the results of peace, happiness, joy and ultimately enlightenment. And it all starts with changing the record, replacing the drama with peace and asking ourselves the big questions to uncover our emotions and thoughts. Learn what is drama and how does it relate to Ayurveda. Discover how does dr...

Bonus for women-Tonight is a FULL MOON. Ancient rituals surrounding the full moon will help to balance your shakti-the feminine energy that lies at the base of your spine. Traditionally the full moon was a time to celebrate our feminine energy, to draw close to our loved ones, eat nourishing foods, and draw in more cooling lunar energy from the moon. If you haven't explored your feminine shakti en...

As we progress down the Ayurvedic path, we might not know if we are making progress and can get discouraged and want to give up or quit the new habits we are developing. To keep us on track, there are 7 indicators of health we can check in on weekly to know if heading in the right direction. Tongue Health, Appetite, Elimination, Digestion, Sleep, Energy Level and Emotional Balance are all indicato...

Mantras are ancient, primordial sound vibrations that create a lasting change in the body and mind through their vibrational energy. You might feel funny when you start chanting out loud, but it really can bring healing and energy to your mind and body. Learn about how to use mantras and practice a few mantras to start on your path to using mantras as a healing tool. In this episode I explore the...

Relationships are a constant balancing act of competing desires and when doshas collide fireworks can happen. This past week has been one of revelation and discovery-join me as I get real and talk about how applying Ayurvedic principles saved my marriage from divorce and how to use Ayurveda to move through the trials and struggles in life with ease and balance. Namaste. Join me online. www.ayurved...

Ayurveda and Yoga are like two sides of a coin. Alone they are wonderful, together they create a synergy of health and lasting change that can't be matched. With both claiming roots in ancient India, we learn that Ayurveda can give us holistic physical, mental and emotional health providing the ability to seek enlightenment through a yogic life. In this episode we focus on the royal path of Raja Y...

We all come to this earth wanting four basic things: Kama: Physical and emotional Pleasure, Artha: Monetary Comforts, Dharma: Purpose Moksha: Enlightenment. In Ayurveda we call these 4 goals Purushartha. These goals are so fundamental that every person is motivated by them to some level. However, the more we attach to achieving these goals, the less likely we are to achieve them. So how to do we s...

Creating a healing menu can be as simple as including the 6 tastes of foods- sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, astringent. But how much to include, and what ratio is right for your dosha? And what about your imbalances? How do you include the 6 tastes to create balance in your doshas. By including the 6 tastes in our meals in the right ratios we can experience smooth digestion, increased satisf...

We are more than just our physical bodies, and more than just our minds. In fact, in Ayurvedic and yoga philosophy we learn about the 5 koshas or sheath's that make up our body, mind and soul. Annamaya-Physical Pranamaya-Breathe Manomaya-Mind Vijnanamaya-Wisdom/Intuition Anandamaya-Bliss When we better understand each of these layers to who we are we see that we really are multi dimensional! No wo...

Agni is the Ayurvedic term for fire, digestion and metabolism. And inside of healthy agni lies the secret to digestive health. On a physical level, digestion is the single most important determinant of good health. Why? Because the quality of your digestion is directly related to the ability of your body to build quality, healthy tissue. There are 4 types of Agni, and depending on your dosha, and...