Ayurveda Life School Podcast

Every day you are given the gift of 24 hours to create, find wellness, health and happiness. And did you know that the doshas are dominant at different times of the day and that by matching our activities to the doshic times of day we will have increased energy, decreased cravings for processed artificial foods, and greater health. Learn when to wake, when to eat, what types of activities to do th...

In Ayurveda the three doshas govern the seasons. Kapha-late winter to Spring, Pitta- Summer, Vata-fall to early winter. As we move into each season it is important to match our behavior, diet, lifestyle to the new season so we can remain in balance. In this episode we give an overview of the seasons by dosha and then explore specifically how to move from summer into fall/winter seamlessly. Winter...

What does it truly mean to be healthy? Is it simply the absence of disease? In Ayurveda perfect health, or svastha, is a physical, spiritual, mental, social, and emotional balance. But how can we achieve this and is it really possible to have 'perfect health'? Listen as I discuss the background behind this concept and discuss ways for each doshic type to start becoming svastha. Join me online. www...

Have you been chasing that elusive nights rest? Does it often feel like you can never catch up? And are electronics hijacking your evening and making it difficult to fall asleep? Ayurvedic principles regarding sleep are based in science as well as just plain make sense. Listen in for some tips on everything from warm baths to yoga nidra, activity in the evening and when to turn off the electronics...

This episode answers two questions I am asked a lot. 1. What tools or supplies are needed to live Ayurveda? 2. What are your daily routines and what do you eat on a normal day? In this episode I will share with you my favorite kitchen tools, as well as what I use in my daily routines of self-care. I will also describe in detail my daily routine, what I eat, how much, and when. I do this to show yo...

Anxiety is a common problem in today's society. With so much movement, electronic stimulus, busyness and pressure, it's not surprise most people suffer from anxiety. But good news-you can heal anxiety with Ayurveda. Listen for practical tools to heal anxiety from an Ayurvedic perspective. Resources: www.doyogawithme.com (yoga nidra) Recommended herbs-Ashwaganda, Lavender, Chamomile, Bhrami Recomme...

Did you know eating a kale salad can actually be unhealthy for your digestion, but a hamburger could be healthy? It's more about HOW you eat than WHAT you eat. Join me as we dive into the Ayurvedic Healthy Eating Guidelines and see how simple it can be to heal your digestion with a few small tweaks to your eating routines--without even changing the menu. Namaste. Join me online. www.ayurvedalifesc...

In Ayurveda we read from the ancient texts about disease and the cause of illness and imbalance. And it all comes from the same root source. What might that be? Listen here for more about the surprising root of imbalances. The beauty is that through simple changes to our daily habits, thoughts and beliefs we can have a huge impact on our chance of developing disease and make strides to healing our...

In Ayurveda we learn that there are actually three bodies: Physical, Mental (Astral/subtle) and Spiritual (Causal/Karmic). The Mind exists in the subtle or astral body. We can’t perceive it with our physical senses but we know it exists. It is the field of imagination, our deeper thoughts. Most of us are aware only of our superficial thoughts that fire without a lot of conscious effort. But our th...

Early to bed and early to rise.... The old proverb is true. We can change so much about our lives-from our energy, depression, digestion, elimination, motivation, and happiness-simply by waking before the Sun. Learn more about this sacred time of day in Ayurveda called Bhrama Muhurta. Learn easy ways to start to waken early naturally. Learn how your body matches nature and when you listen to your...

You are what you Digest. In Ayurveda we know that it's not just what you eat, it's what you are able to digest and use in your cells that brings you to full health. But what if you are constipated?? Game over. No nutrients will reach your cells so it doesn't matter how much kale, spinach and flax you eat. Nothing will be absorbing. One of the main focuses an Ayurvedic Health Counselor has with pat...

The goal of Ayurveda is Perfect Health. For some this could be weight loss, but not necessarily. As you will learn from this episode 'it depends'. Ayurveda does not focus on your weight as the end goal. In Ayurveda we are striving for overall holistic health. But as the obesity epidemic rises, we need to find new ways to help people be their most healthy. And often weight loss is part of that. So...

Why is Ayurveda spreading through the west like wildfire? Because it works! It truly brings healing. In this episode we talk about the top 7 benefits of living an Ayurvedic life. As a hint-we might talk about your bathroom habits so let your sense of propriety go right out the window! Learn more about why Ayurveda matters and how it can start to impact your life today, as well as tips for each ben...

Living according to nature is a powerful tool to de-stress the body and mind and bring healing and health. Our bodies contain a gene that encodes certain proteins to build up in the cell at night and other to dissipate at night. Every cell carries these light/dark cycle genes. Nobel peace prize in medicine in 2017 was awarded to 3 american scientists who studied Circadian rhythms. We ignore this b...

Kapha dosha is the glue that holds us all together. Comprised of earth and water, it gives us structure, compassion, empathy, and sometimes can also get us stuck in a rut. Learn more about Kapha dosha and how it is influencing your behavior and life and see if you might be imbalanced in this dosha. To learn more about what a dosha is, check out Episode 2. Join me online. www.ayurvedalifeschool.com...

Pitta dosha is one of three doshas made up of the elements fire and water. Knowing our individual doshas can help us identify personality traits, make better lifestyle choices, and live a healthier, more peaceful life. In this episode we dive into Pitta dosha, made up of the elements fire and water but mostly fire. This is the HOT dosha and once you listen you will see why a Pitta is a great leade...

All living things are made up of three doshas or constitutions. Knowing our individual doshas can help us to identify personality traits, make better lifestyle choices, and live a healthier, more peaceful life. In this episode we discuss the Vata dosha, made of the elements of air and ether. To get a better understanding of what a dosha is dive deeper into Vata dosha, join me on this episode. Join...

Dosha is a Sanskrit term for constitution or mind-body type. In western terms it's similar to a body type. There are actually two kinds of doshas- Prakruti and Vikruti. Listen to learn why you don't need to spend much time discovering your Prakruti, and how knowing your Vikruti can lead you to svastha-perfect health. Prakruti-original constitution Vikruti-the imbalances you have now www.ayurvedali...

Ayurveda is a medical science 5,000 years in the making. Stemming from ancient India, Ayurveda has healing that western medicine has ignored. Learn the history of Ayurveda, what exactly is a 'dosha' and how to improve your health simply by listening to nature. I make Ayurveda easy to understand and implement so you can see positive improvements in your health today. www.ayurvedalifeschool.com Face...