242 | Q + A: Seasonal Shifts, Afternoon Rituals, Insomnia, Hot Yoga, The Nervous System + Sharing Ayurveda

Join Angela in this informal Q + A episode as she discusses topics sent in by listeners. 

Learn more about:

• The shift from pitta to vata energy, whether it’s the seasonal or daily rhythm
• Cultivating an afternoon ritual to ground vata dosha
• Supporting your nervous system from the Ayurvedic perspective
• Balancing things you love that you know aren’t the best for your constitution
• Simple tips for exploring your dharma

Recipes Mentioned:

Summer Cooler: half filtered water, half coconut water, fresh lime juice + splash of pomegranate juice

Ayurveda Rehydration Drink: filtered water, fresh lemon or lime juice, pinch of salt, honey or maple syrup

Practices Mentioned:

Yoga Nidra (free Journey through the Dhatus Yoga Nidra practice)

Karna Poorna: plain sesame oil in the ears

Nasya: oil in the nostrils

Gundusha: oil swishing in the mouth

Learn more about these practices and gain access to a library of resources in the Simple Ayurveda Collective.

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