The Simple Ayurveda Podcast

Join Angela and guest William Jackson in this episode: All About Ghee. Angela is excited to welcome back William Jackson to the Simple Ayurveda Podcast in another discussion on ghee! He is an experienced Ayurveda Practitioner with a background in other practices as well, bringing such a broad range of wisdom and knowledge to this conversation which is an in-depth talk about ghee, it's origins, and it's uses (conventional and esoteric). If you're curious about ghee and the incredible benefits it has on your mind, body, and spirit, be sure to tune in! William Jackson is a native Angeleno with an interdisciplinary approach to Holistic Medicine. He studied Ayurveda at the California College of Ayurveda (grad. 2006) and received his certification in Yoga and Ayurveda at the Dancing Shiva School of Yoga & Ayurveda (grad. 2018) while also having apprenticed in Chinese herbology at Dragon Herbs (2002). Will incorporates plants and herbs from all over the world in his product ("Medighee") and his practice (at "Leimert Wellness" in Leimert Park, Los Angeles, CA), and, additionally, practices, and applies the science of: classical Feng Shui (Bagua Feng Shui/9 Palaces and Flying Stars), mantra healing (from the Yuthok Nyingthik), and Hoodoo rootwork (Southern Conjure). The name he calls his style of Ayurveda is Biospiritual Medicine. In this episode, learn more about: • The beginnings of ghee, and why it's revered in so many different traditions • The spiritual connection of ghee that we can trace back through the Rig Veda • Conventional and esoteric uses of ghee • Why we would want to consume aged ghee • An overview of Soma • Making ghee in connection to the moon phases • Listener questions answered • and more! "O Agni and Vishnu, great is that greatness of yours; ye drink of the ghee that is called secret, assuming seven treasures in each house; may your tongue move on to meet the ghee. "O Agni and Vishnu, great is your great domain, ye partake of the ghee, enjoying secret things, increasing by good praise in each house; may your tongue move up to meet the ghee." - Atharva Veda, Book VII, Hymn 29 (30) Connect with William Jackson: Website: www.medighee.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/medighee Facebook: www.facebook.com/medighee YouTube: "Medighee" https://bit.ly/3laVn5Y Previous Episodes Mentioned: 133 | The Path of Ghee and Medicinal Mushrooms with William Jackson - https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-133-interview-with-william-jackson-ahs/ ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela and Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum in this episode: Healing the Thyroid. Angela and Dr. Teitelbaum have a discussion on many Ayurvedic topics, including the correct way to treat every disease, by addressing that particular person's unique imbalances before any herbal protocol is given, and practical advice on the diet and daily routine. Angela hopes that this conversation inspires you to pause and put a little more planning and effort into the small things that make a big difference in the long run. Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum graduated Summa Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1984. She immediately began her studies with Maharishi Ayurveda, obtaining Ayurvedic Practitioner certification in 1992. In the late 1990's she began a one-on-one internship with Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra, an award-winning herbal formulator who hails from a 5,00--year-old family lineage of Raj Vaidyas, treating the royalty of India. During her internship Vaidya Mishra taught her how to treat every disease, making over 500 herbal formulas for all the problems they were treating together. Dr. Teitelbaum is now writing books, articles, blogs and courses based on the knowledge Vaidya Mishra imparted to her before his untimely passing in April of 2017. Her first book, Healing the Thyroid With Ayurveda published by Inner Traditions was published in March of 2019. She runs an extremely busy Ayurvedic practice, treating all diseases, by addressing her patients' imbalances, instructing them in diet and daily routine, and teaching them Ayurvedic cleansing techniques. Her practice is located in Southern New Jersey, 15 minutes outside of Philadelphia. In this episode, learn more about: • The Ayurvedic perspective on thyroid health • Overheating of the liver, especially in Western countries • What ama is and its role in disease and liver health • Best modern-day choices for cooking oils • The importance of establishing good control over bedtime and diet • An overview of the benefits of sunlight • and lots more! Connect with Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum: "Healing the Thyroid": https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Thyroid-Ayurveda-Hypothyroidism-Hyperthyroidism/dp/1620557827/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.marianneteitelbaum Website: https://drmteitelbaum.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCenhwlTN9ZNmQ27_J3rCj6w ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Weekly Rituals. In Ayurveda, we look at all the ways that the human experience is connected to nature. We have written records that lay it out for us. When we connect to these cycles that are already naturally occurring, they provide a road map that can just amp up the energy for ourselves. In this episode, Angela shares what she's learned about the connection with the days of the week and particular types of energy, offers some of the ways that she's pulled it into her own life, and then gives us a little inquiry in how we might explore it in our own lives. In this episode, learn more about: • Jyotisha - Vedic Astrology - as a map provided for the human experience • Detailed breakdown of each day of the week and its correlating celestial body's energetics • Ideas of how to start being intentional with small rituals each day to stay in alignment with the energies throughout the week • and more! Website mentioned: https://www.sriyukteswar.com/#bio Previous episodes mentioned: — 22 | The Doshic Times of Day https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-22-the-doshic-times-of-day/ — 124 | Astrology, Karma, and Spiritual Transformation with Robin Stamp https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-124-interview-with-robin-stamp/ If you're looking for further support in creating weekly rituals based on the energetics of each day, we invite you to join the Simple Ayurveda Collective! This episode's topic is the theme for September 2021 in the Collective where you'll be provided with detailed notes from things discussed in this episode, receive a special planner, and lots more! Visit www.simpleayurveda.com/membership for more details and to join. ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Back to School Rhythms It's about that time to begin the transition out of Summer and Pitta season into Fall and Vata season. This episode will help provide you with support for easing into back to school rhythms. Angela shares a little bit about rhythms and cycles in general by looking at it through an Ayurvedic lens with the doshas. She shares with us three simple things we can do to help our children (and ourselves) during this time of transition. In this episode, learn more about: • An overview of the Ayurvedic connection with nature and looking at it all through the lens of doshas • The different ways the doshas show up — rhythm with the cycle of seasons, personality tendencies, and season's of life • 3 simple things we can do to help our children (and ourselves) during this time of transition and change • Key things to look for within children to determine their doshic tendencies and ways to help support them • and more! If you want more support in putting together rhymes for your home, please check out the Simple Ayurveda Collective. There are lots of resources on parenting, doshas and supporting your children, creating rhythms in your home, supporting Agni for yourself and others. Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Teaching + Sharing Ayurveda Q&A. Tune in as Angela answers questions sent in from a prompt she shared on Instagram: Do you have any questions about teaching, sharing Ayurveda or studying Ayurveda. If you're curious to learn more of the specifics regarding this topic, be sure to give this episode a listen! In this episode, learn more about: • Do you have to start with a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training? • What books are best to start studying Ayurveda? • How long does an Ayurveda course take? • What is an Ayurveda practitioner allowed/disallowed to do? • What is the best way to begin? • Advice for those just starting out giving lifestyle consults? • Origins of Ayurveda + how it was practiced historically • and more!! Previous episodes mentioned: 1 | What is Ayurveda? https://simpleayurveda.com/the-simple-ayurveda-podcast-episode-1/ 5 | Books to get you Started on the Path of Ayurveda https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-5-books-to-get-you-started-on-the-path-of-ayurveda/ 113 | Where to Study Ayurveda https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-113-where-to-study-ayurveda/ If you are a yoga teacher and you want to start infusing yoga into your classes, I have 3 self-paced options available:1. Ayurveda and Yin Yoga: how to start to infuse Ayurveda while students in yin poses; great place for receptivity 2. Sequencing and Theming using Yoga Philosophy: creating workshops + class offerings that incorporate Ayurveda themes in your practices 3. Ayurveda, Yoga and the Chakras.: goes deep into the chakras + connecting it to Ayurveda philosophy Each course is worth 10 continuing education courses with Yoga Alliance. Visit www.simpleayurveda.com for more information and to enroll! ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurveda + Minimalism. Listen to how Ayurveda and Minimalism go together in this episode prompted by a listener's question: How are Ayurveda and Minimalism linked for you? Tune in as Angela shares about two of her very favorite topics. She absolutely loves talking about them, how magical they are and how they do create so much inner freedom! In this episode, learn more about: • How Angela views Minimalism • An overview of the kitchen and bathroom as sacred spaces • Why you should begin the process of getting rid of items that create clutter and don't bring you joy • The importance of acting as gatekeepers of our home and life • The JOY of minimalism • and more! Previous episodes mentioned: 149 | Living with Chronic Illness — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-149-living-with-chronic-illness/ Make sure to check out the show notes blog page on simpleayurveda.com to receive a freebie which will support you on your journey of Ayurveda and Minimalism! Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurveda as a Science. This episode is inspired by Angela's recent teaching job to University students who are receiving a Holistic Health Minor. Angela appreciates that by listening you have an open mind, are interested in learning, and are committed to spreading the word about Ayurveda in a way that's truthful and authentic as much as possible. In this episode, learn more about: • Wikipedia's description of Ayurveda • What is Science? • Recognizing the value of Science and also realizing its limitations on the ability to measure subtleties • Overview of four Scientific studies of Ayurveda • Research shown on the incredible health benefits of Alternate Nostril Breathing and Yin Yoga • and more! Studies Discussed: -Integrity of Ayurveda -Prakriti-based research: Good reporting practices -The Microbiome in Health and Disease from the Perspective of Modern Medicine and Ayurveda-Yoga Nidra research Previous episodes mentioned: 66 | Interview with Bernie Clark: Yin Yoga Explained — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-66-interview-with-bernie-clark/ 85 | Interview with Kathy Jo Staheli: All About Panchakarma — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-85-interview-with-kathy-jo-staheli/ ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Q&A | Ghee Overview, Preparing Your Body for Vaccinations, Reheating Food, Spring/Fall Vata Imbalance, an Ayurvedic Perspective on Suffering. This is an informal question and answer session where Angela responds to listener questions. Topics for this episode include ghee, preparing your body for vaccinations, reheating food, Vata imbalance in the Spring and Fall, and suffering from an Ayurvedic perspective. In this episode, learn more about: • an overview of ghee and examples of substitutes • ways to prepare your body for vaccinations • a review of Ayurvedic eating for modern life • different methods for reheating food • reasons for Vata imbalance in the Spring + Fall • what Ayurveda says about suffering and what to do about it Previous episodes mentioned: 108 | What is Human Design? Interview with Graciela Rasor — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-108-interview-with-graciela-rasor/ 122 | The Nine Energy Centers of Human Design with Graciela Rasor — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-122-interview-with-graciela-rasor/ 141 | What is Ayurvedic Eating? — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-141-what-is-ayurvedic-eating/ 54 | Transitioning into Fall — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-54-transitioning-into-fall/ 79 | Transitioning into Spring — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-79-transitioning-into-spring/ 145 | Morning Rituals — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-145-morning-rituals/ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

Join Angela in this solo episode: Living with Chronic Illness. Tune in as Angela shares real life support for living with chronic illness going into what helped her process and work through her chronic illnesses and still come out the other side joyful, content, and accepting of what is, even the moments that are not joyful. Her hope is that this inspires you to understand that healing is a practice that we can't always make sense of, that healing is a journey not a destination, and that day-to-day life is the spiritual lesson. If you are not one with a chronic illness but you have someone in your life who does, perhaps this is an invitation to really let go of judgment when they're not there for you or they're not doing what you would expect. Just recognize that we all have struggles and not everyone's vocal about it. In this episode, learn more about: • Frustration at the linger aspects of chronic illness • We can't blame ourselves for having chronic illness because we don't' know why we have the karma • Softening victim mentality through acceptance + surrender • Healing is a journey, not a destination • The importance of allowing yourself to feel the emotions, then finding a way to process and move through them • How it's okay to understand you have different needs than most everyone else • Embracing humor and accepting the quirks around living with chronic illness • and more! Previous Episodes Mentioned: 137 | Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum: An Ayurvedic Overview 28 | The Confidence to Practice Ayurveda 29 | Finding an Ayurveda Support System Thank you for listening! Please rate and review on iTunes and share with your loved ones. To connect with Angela, please visit www.simpleayurveda.com

Join Angela in this solo episode: Making Ayurveda Your Own. This episode is all about how we can start to take the very essence of the teachings of Ayurveda and focus on the bigger, picture zoomed-out idea. Let's focus on the foundation of what Ayurveda actually is so we can make day to day decisions for ourselves that are in alignment with us as individuals with this foundation. In this episode, learn more about: • Connection to divine or higher power in whatever way is meaningful to you • Awareness and respect for prana — life force energy • Recognize and work with the gurvadi gunas — the qualities. • A quick Q&A about the Simple Ayurveda Collective Previous episodes referenced: 128 | Prana: Inner Vitality - https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-128-prana-inner-vitality/ 141 | What is Ayurvedic Eating? - https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-141-what-is-ayurvedic-eating/ 133 | The Path of Ghee and Medicinal Mushrooms with William Jackson - https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-133-interview-with-william-jackson-ahs/ Looking for more support on simple, practical, everyday tips for learning how to make Ayurveda your own? The Simple Ayurveda Collective Membership is a resource hub that has tons of self-paced lessons that walk you through everything, notes from the podcast, as well as a theme we walk through as a group. Also receive: a live workshop, yoga classes, meditation and more! Learn more at: https://www.simpleayurveda.com/membership