158 | Ahimsa, Ayurveda, Veganism and the Gray Space

Join Angela in this solo episode: Ahimsa, Ayurveda, Veganism and the Gray Space. This episode comes from countless conversations with yoga students, fellow practitioners, those on social media, in person classes, etc. It's something Angela has been curious about in her own life since beginning to practice Ayurveda 14 years ago, and she has been learning and getting to the root of what the teachings do say. There is some pushback from those who view Ayurveda and yoga through a particular lens. This is a hot topic for many people. Wherever you stand, this is the Gray Space: where Angela chooses to live without being rigid and black & white in her thinking no matter what it is. It's important to her to zoom out and see things from all perspectives and empathize. This conversation was a former place of shame for Angela, and why she feels like she HAS to talk about it. This episode encourages you to look at context when you're in conversations with people about Ayurveda, and ask things such as: Who are you talking to? Where are they at in their life? What’s the next best thing? What *is* ahimsa in this moment? And then to begin to soften in any area where you feel rigid. Please share this episode with others and tag Angela on Instagram at @simple_ayurveda . The more that we're in this Gray Space and accepting of others, the more that we soften into this place of compassion and true ahimsa, the better the world is. In this episode, learn more about: • A simple introduction of what ahimsa is to start to think about it or revisit it• An overview and explanation of who traditional Yogis were • What Ayurveda is and what it's purpose is • The history of yoga and how it became so closely tied to the concept of Veganism• What is said in the Vedic texts about animal products • Recognizing the Gray Space and consider the difference between discomfort and harm • and more! Previous Episodes Mentioned: 1 | What is Ayurveda? — https://simpleayurveda.com/what-is-ayurveda/ 157 | All About Ghee with William Jackson — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-157-all-about-ghee-with-william-jackson/ 147 | Pitta's Influence on Modern Ayurvedic Teachings — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-147-pittas-influence-on-modern-ayurvedic-teachings/ 130 | What is an Ayurvedic Cleanse? A Simple Guide — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-130-what-is-an-ayurvedic-cleanse-a-simple-guide/ 85 | All About Panchakarma with Kathy Jo Staheli — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-85-interview-with-kathy-jo-staheli/

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