The Vital Veda Podcast: Ayurveda | Vedic Wisdom | Holistic Health & Natural Healing

When ancient wisdom gets popular, confusion and misunderstanding tends to arise within. The essence and authenticity tends to blur, and this has happened with the knowledge of Ayurveda - the Sacred Science of Healing and Higher Consciousness. Ayurvedic practitioner and educator Dylan Smith, known for his authenticity and devoted role to keeping the purity of Ayurveda alive and thriving, dispels th...

Pirate Butler got his name because he has one eye, one leg and a tattooed face. He was a drug and alcohol addict for forty years, did time in prison for too long and spent decades in a violent culture where it was dangerous to express emotions and open your heart and mind. At a critical time, the spirit within this indigenous man was sparked. Connection to country and culture was the light that di...

Thousands of years ago Ayurveda shared detailed information regarding epidemics thus, applicable to pandemics. Epidemics were documented in the great Ayurvedic text Caraka-Saṃhitā, likely complicated between 4th century BCE and 2nd-century CE. In this episode of the Vital Veda Podcast, Dylan dives into the wisdom expounded by ancient Ayurvedic texts on the idea of Pandemics & Epidemics.  IN TH...

Are you caught up in the ever repeating known of sex that only slightly fulfils you? mainly short term? Diana Richardson has been teaching Tantra and assisting couples transform their relationships for decades. She is a highly experienced teacher, facilitator and author in supporting couples to go beyond quick dopamine-hits of hot conventional sex to experience greater fulfilment, intimacy and lov...

An experienced Vedic Astrologer like our guest Laura Plumb can clearly see the planetary influence that manifested a chain of pandemic events in 2020 and 2021, specific to each country.  What is in store for 2022? Understanding the influence that planetary bodies have on us not only allows us to embrace and utilise our full potential and highest Self, but also guides us on what the future inevitab...

There is a certain beverage in Ayurveda which supersedes “superfood status” and offers an impressive spectrum of therapeutic benefits. This simple beverage is even categorised with “divine status.” And the awesome part? This beverage is ridiculously simple to stir up. The beverage is called “Takra” in Ayurveda, which refers to buttermilk or “thin lassi.” IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: 🌿 What is Takr...

The lifespan for today’s era according to Ayurveda should be around 120 years old. This doesn’t mean living into old age feeling frail and in a state of cognitive decline, it means feeling vital and able to share your wisdom and joy with full cognitive function for all to enjoy. At 65, Dr John Douillard is an exemplar of what it means to be healthy in the second half of life. Dr John is a globally...

Ayurveda is has been dubbed “Indian medicine” or “traditional Indian medicine.” Ayurvedic medicine certainly has a pronounced presence throughout India and has so for the past millennia, but Ayurveda is not only Indian, it is universal. But why does Ayurveda seem to be so active in India? This is true and an interesting point… Although Ayurveda has been in the past and has the potential today to e...

Nick Heath, aka The Breathing Diabetic, is utilising simply breathing techniques to manage and improve his type 1 diabetes - a medical condition that requires 24/7, 365 days/year attention. But simply shifting your breathing mannerism has other health benefits beyond just healthy blood sugar levels.  Nick is a breathing nerd. He’s hooked on breathing. And the beautiful thing is that he’s not an ex...

Diwali (Dīpāvalī दीपावली) is the time of the year to supersede our personal limitations, and enliven the light of consciousness that is the basis of all existence.  AKA the Festival of Lights, it is perhaps the most famous Vedic festival of the year.  In Sanskrit “Dīpāvalī” means “a row of earthen lit lamps.” On this new moon night, you will see India or Indian communities abroad lit up with light...

Karma  कर्म, a concept often misunderstood by most, is commonly translated as "action that binds", and it is basically any action that is determining our direction or pathway in life. When it comes to those we call our family, our karma acts as the underlying universal intelligence that bound us to these people. Understanding this concept, how to transcend and work through our already ex...

The Sun, divine sustainer of all life on earth, also known as Sürya in Sanskrit, can be one of our greatest allies when approached with reverence and understanding.  Having a clear comprehension of the relationship between the Sun and our own physiology is fundamental to make of this astrological body an empowering force within our lives. In this episode we break down the science & mysticism b...

In this episode of the Vital Veda Podcast we have a very special guest, Raghunath (Ray) Cappo, who has a wonderful life-story & absolutely profound teachings to share.  A hardcore punk rockstar-turned-monk-turned-teacher of all things Vedic. Raghunath achieved great fame & prominence within the punk-rock scene in the 80s, and yet decided to give it all up and wholeheartedly dive into a pur...

The Brāhma Muhūrta , also known as the "time of totality" is the period of the day where creative intelligence is at its peak. Being able to understand and harness these energies is a fundamental aspect of the Ayurvedic daily routine ( dinacharya ). IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: 🌿 An introduction to the brāhma muhūrta 🌿 The energies of the brāhma muhūrta 🌿 How to harness and reap benefi...

Sanskrit संस्कृतम् is the sound nature makes when intending form, function or phenomena. Sanskrit reflects the vibratory patterns that govern the universe. It links the human brain and mind to the vibratory field of Cosmic Intelligence. Two human brains and minds that Sanskrit and Vedic chanting have absorbed into are this episode's guests: Jahnavī and Kamalā, two sisters who were raised in t...

"Siddhis" are extraordinary human realisations that yogis have been trying to attain for millennia. And many have been successful, because Siddhis are dormant non-local potentials that exist in every Consciousness state. A Siddha is one with perfected human capabilities. One who has sequenced the capabilities of Absolute Totality ("Brahman") to become the perfect (most relevant...

Uncle Noel Butler is an indigenous elder of the Yuin Nation (South Coast New South Wales). As a child he spent the days in the bush, hiding from government authorities as they were taking children away from their parents. He was living off the land and the ocean, in absolute communion with the environment that surrounded him and his community. Uncle Noel delivers his knowledge on Aboriginal Cultur...

Ancient women honoured the menstrual blood as the essential life generating material willed by Mother Moon to cleanse and purify their inherited Shakti energy so that new and fragrant life could blossom. Ancient wisdom for a healthy menstrual cycle and caring for the wombs of all women on earth: the seat of creative intelligence in all areas of life. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: 🌿 How Nidhi's...

According to the Vedic tradition, ancestors have a sole role - to support their descendants (you!) so you can perform your most evolutionary (dharmic) action. But for them to give energy and attention from their realms (lohkas), they require energy and attention to flow back to them in a reciprocal manner.  When this flow of consciousness is reciprocated, their presence and support is enlivened. F...

An all inclusive discussion about the potential shedding of spike proteins that are generated by the body after receiving the CvD Vx((een.  These proteins may be what is causing the adverse health effects being reported by many of those who don’t receive the vaccine, but simply are around those who have. - What are spike proteins? - How are they being transmitted? - How can we detox and overcome s...

Your mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body. Understand the jaw-dropping realisation that your bite, mouth and jaw is highly influential in all your body ailments. The mouth is the portal to the body and we have an obligation to optimize it. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: Dr. Ron’s morning routine (dinacharya). Dentistry as a profession. Why is attending to the health of your mouth important....

Prashanti’s clinical forte and specialty is his ability to use many of the “Vedic sciences” - Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, Yoga, Vaastu (Vedic Architecture), Advaita, Dhanurveda (the yoga of warfare), too analyse, diagnose, treat and empower his clients. The episode is for the “Vedic nerds”, as we explore with a scientifically eccentric perception, the richness that the Laws of Nature: The Veda, has...

What constitutes a healthy vagina? How much pubic hair? How much lubrication? What pH level? What bathing methods? - what are the ideal parameters for a healthy vagina for healthy hormonal, reproductive and general health, and how do you look after it? How can men care for the seat of creative intelligence? The Vagina You have probably heard about the gut microbiome, maybe even the skin and oral m...

Inside India’s Ayurvedic Herb Industry Lies Corruption, Adulteration and Poor Quality Herbs... On the other side of the coin lies Rich Potent Herbal Elixirs that are provided by Nature, available to those who have the deserving power. Renowned Ayurvedic practitioner Dylan Smith speaks with Bharat Mitra, the founder of Organic India,  a large successful multi-national Ayurvedic herbal company that...

Pete Evans is an internationally renowned and household chef, restaurateur, author and television presenter. Pete has recently been attacked, threatened, trolled and been an outlet for others to release their stress as he authentically shares content about natural health and civil freedoms that confronts mainstream narratives.   Pete has been heavily censored and kicked off Facebook (he had 1.5 mi...