Ojas Oasis with Sasha Bershadsky

“I trust the timing of my life.” What a powerful affirmation, mantra, and relationship with life. For those of you who are new to our show: welcome. We are so thrilled to have you join us.  In today’s episode, Sasha and Erin reflect on the pressures of the proverbial biological clock that women inevitably, collectively face.  Whether becoming a mother is a priority, a curiosity, if it just organic...

Divya Alter is the chef and co-founder of Bhagavat Life and Divya's Kitchen , an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan. She has nearly 30 years experience studying, practicing and teaching Indian spiritual philosophy, yoga, Sanskrit chanting and vegetarian cooking throughout Europe, India and the US. Originally from Bulgaria, she studied and taught Sanskrit in Sweden and India, and has assisted i...

How did we end up HERE? In this moment, in these  circumstances? Was it our decisions, our actions, our conditioning, our inner beliefs about ourselves? Well, yes. And the word for that, is Karma.  Whether Karma is a matter of Decisions vs Conditions, or Nature vs Nurture, what we are always aiming to find, is the justification around our life. Why are we here, and they are there? Who gets to deci...

Abbey Leigh is a Doctor of Ayurveda, specializing in reproductive health and fertility. She is also a Pancha Karma Specialist, Marma  Therapist, Polarity Therapist, Certified  Ayurvedic Herbalist, Registered Yoga Teacher, and runs Yoga Teacher Trainings and Retreats around the world. She was Sasha's supervisor and mentor during her first practitioner internship at CCA. Abbey’s mission is to i...

France Brunel is a Brooklyn & Paris-based designer, yoga teacher, Ayurveda student, and founder of the interior design studio Yoom , known for its holistic approach as it blends wellness and design to promote mindful living and overall well-being. In her earlier years as a product designer, France discovered the profound influence of design on wellbeing. Graduating from Rhode Island School of...

In today’s episode, recorded in the thick of Kapha Season, aka Allergy Season, Erin and Sasha thought it fitting to discuss: Allergies. In Ayurveda, allergies are primarily due to a combination of localized tissue weakness, or Stanya Samshraya, and low or altered Ojas.  These immunity impairments are caused by either General Depletion and Degeneration or Blockage and Stagnation. Which helps us und...

Dhyana Masala, author of Ayurveda Mama, is a certified Ayurveda health counselor and educator, guiding groups and individuals on transformative healing journeys. Through her yoga and Ayurveda trainings as well as her online community, Soul Space, she empowers countless individuals to become healers in their own homes and to live a life of real meaning. Today, Sasha with with Dhyana to explore the...

We extend this invite into our conversation today, to curious listeners, who would like to tune into an intimate conversation between friends who believe in the power of a compassionate witness. We hope it inspires you all to do the same, and perhaps listen more deeply to loved ones, whether it be family, friends, or partners, and perhaps the walls or coping mechanisms you have can start to feel s...

Nate Stein, aka Equanimous, is a music producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist. He is the owner of Hi Vibe Records. and founder of HiVibe Fest, frequently behind the booth of other top ecstatic dance and music festivals around the world. As his friend and fellow traveler on the spiritual path, Sasha and Nate enjoy a discussion with fun anecdotes of a 15 year friendship and the exploration of share...

Welcome back to Ojas Oasis!  Sasha and Erin are back for Season 5, diving into the practical side of Time Management. Join them as they share real-life strategies for thriving in a fast-paced world with endless "to-do"s, what can feel like a constant lack of resources (like time itself!), infinite distractions, and constant curveballs.  Send us Fan Mail This episode is brought to you by...

Antoinette Beauchamp is a certified leadership coach, facilitator, speaker, and meditation teacher, known for her bespoke methods that empower individuals navigating significant life and career transitions. Her work, inspired by her own transformative personal experiences, and influenced by Ayurveda, has established her as a key figure in the coaching realm. As a friend and healing guide, it has b...

Welcome back to Ojas Oasis! Today,  Sasha sits with Vishnu Dass, an Ayurvedic Doctor (NAMA), clinical herbalist, massage therapist, Vedic astrologer, author, educator and mentor with over two decades of full-time clinical and teaching experience, to explore his journey as well as the magical world of Herbal Medicine.   Stay connected with Vishnu Dass: Website: Blue Lotus Ayurveda Book: Ayurvedic H...

Erin and Sasha explore some of their favorite themes and questions, like: "How can we be fully present while staying on schedule? How can we get out of our mind and into our body more during yoga (and life in general)? What does it mean to achieve mastery of something as deep as Ayurveda? Is there anything more important to pursue mastery of than our own Self? What might that look like in our...

Happy New Year 2024! We are wishing you all a gentle, peaceful, nourishing start to a year full of blessings. And what better way than to introduce you to Anuradha Gupta, a NAMACB Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, who is also an engineer with an MBA. Her great-grandmother was a Vaidya and Midwife in India, and fought for the survival of Ayurveda during the British rule. A passionate and influentia...

In Part 3 of our series on Healing Trauma with Freedom Cole,  Sasha and Freedom explore the cosmic perspective of Jyotish, or what we call Vedic Astrology in the West. We hope this series helps illuminate, or invites you to explore, the ways in which the Vedic system works together to heal us. To learn more about Freedom and take one of his Astrology courses, visit https://shrifreedom.org/ Send us...

The 2nd in a 3-part episode series with Freedom Cole, Sasha and Freedom discuss how Yoga can heal trauma,  and discuss what Yoga and Yoga Therapy mean, how they differ, and the role and scope of a Yoga Teacher and a Yoga Therapist. To learn more about Freedom and take one of his Astrology courses, visit https://shrifreedom.org/ Send us Fan Mail This episode is brought to you by Ojas Oasis Ayurveda...

In this 1st of a 3-part episode series, Sasha and Freedom Cole delve into the topic of Trauma.  Freedom is an internationally known and respected Vedic scholar, Author, Ayurvedic practitioner, Yoga teacher, and Vedic Astrologer, with a Masters degree in Psychology. As Trauma can have profound impacts on not only an individual’s health, but also their families, communities, and future generations,...

Erin and Sasha explore the joy of curiosity, of an interest in the core of our meaning. We start the conversation about source energy, and how the solar system impacts our health and daily lives. Send us Fan Mail This episode is brought to you by Ojas Oasis Ayurveda, Sasha's private clinical practice. Schedule a 30-minute strategy session here .  For 10% off Kerala Ayurveda , use code OjasOas...

Sasha talks with Suniti Ramanujam, a social entrepreneur, zero-waste living enthusiast, and founder of Pure Mitti, a brand of natural, toxin-free lifestyle products with a mission to improve the health of people and our planet. Shop Pure Mitti products at https://puremitti.com/ and @puremitti  Send us Fan Mail This episode is brought to you by Ojas Oasis Ayurveda, Sasha's private clinical pra...

Today’s conversation concludes our 3 part series on the sub-doshas, specifically Kapha, the dosha of Earth and Water. Send us Fan Mail This episode is brought to you by Ojas Oasis Ayurveda, Sasha's private clinical practice. Schedule a 30-minute strategy session here .  For 10% off Kerala Ayurveda , use code OjasOasis. For 20% off GarryNSun , code OJASOASIS20. For 10% off Ora Cacao , code Oja...

Sasha and Erin continue the conversation on "subdoshas," the entities that are responsible for overseeing specific actions, organs and/or emotions.  We review the fundamental language of Ayurveda, including the pancha-mahabhutas, or 5 great elements, how they combine to form the 3 doshas, and give some extra love to Pitta, the dosha of Fire and Water, by introducing her 5 subdoshas.  Sen...

Vata, nature’s bioforce of motion and circulation, plays a significant role in our Mind-Body system, specifically our digestive and emotional well-being. As we settle into the winds of Vata season, Sasha provides practical tools for balancing all aspects of Vata- including her 5 subdoshas-  in order to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit.  Send us Fan Mail This episode is brought to you by Ojas...

‘May all beings be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and freedom for all.’ Our hearts are with the families of those we've lost in the Isreal-Hamas War.  May their memories be a blessing.  Send us Fan Mail This episode is brought to you by Ojas Oasis Ayurveda, Sasha's private clinical practice. Schedule a 30-mi...

Sasha and Erin discuss the real meaning of Yoga, what it means to be a Yogi, and what obstacles keep us from actively pursuing the path. Send us Fan Mail This episode is brought to you by Ojas Oasis Ayurveda, Sasha's private clinical practice. Schedule a 30-minute strategy session here .  For 10% off Kerala Ayurveda , use code OjasOasis. For 20% off GarryNSun , code OJASOASIS20. For 10% off O...

Sasha and yoga teacher and operations manager for the International Institute of Ayurveda Jennifer Day discuss menstrual health from an Ayurvedic point of view, as well as through societal and cultural lenses.  Send us Fan Mail This episode is brought to you by Ojas Oasis Ayurveda, Sasha's private clinical practice. Schedule a 30-minute strategy session here .  For 10% off Kerala Ayurveda , u...