The Simple Ayurveda Podcast

It's the 100th episode of The Simple Ayurveda Podcast! Thank you for listening, supporting, reviewing and sharing! The throat chakra correlates with the element of ether… spaciousness. When we are connected to the lower chakras, we are able to use our voice for further connection to Truth and our Higher Selves.

Anahata is located in the kapha portion of the torso, so heart opening poses can help clear stagnant energy. It's associate with the air/wind element so breath is really powerful for working with it. But it's the relationship with pitta dosha that we can work with energetically to cultivate more love and compassion. Excess pitta leads to judgement, which is really what stands in the way of love- whether it's for ourselves or others.

The subtle energy of the solar plexus correlates with tejas... the subtle energy of pitta dosha that is responsible for our inner radiance and vitality. Manipura chakra also has to do with agni and the clarity we have around our self-worth.

The sacral chakra is all about the water element. It connects with kapha dosha as well as the subtle aspect of kapha... OJAS. In Ayurveda your immune system and your blissfulness are directly related to the quality of ojas. The sacral chakra is all about juiciness!

The root chakra is associated with kapha dosha, however when we look at ways to work with the subtle energy of the root chakra we can use practices that create rhythm, stability and adequate downward flowing energy... all things that help regulate vata dosha.

This is part three in a 3-part mini-series on diving deeper into aspects of the doshas. Kapha dosha governs stability and lubrication. This episode offers a simple introduction into the main roles of kapha in the mind and body.

This is part two in a 3-part mini-series on diving deeper into aspects of the doshas. Pitta dosha governs heat and transformation. This episode offers a basic explanation of how pitta functions holistically in the mind and body.

This is part one in a 3-part mini-series on diving deeper into aspects of the doshas. You don't need to know this info to practice and Ayurvedic lifestyle, but it does help to explain how the body works holistically. This episode explains very simply the five main directions of vata in the body.

The summer transition gradually takes us from kapha season into pitta season. The solstice marks a celebratory day to recognize the power of fire in nature and within ourselves. This episode shares simple ways to transition into summer with ease.

Understanding your natural gifts, talents and tendencies gives you more awareness in how to create alignment at work. Recognizing doshic tendencies in your boss, co-workers or employees will help you understand their thought processes and priorities so that you approach them from a place of understanding that will help you improve your communication and work relationships. This episode dives into the specific tools of using Ayurveda in the workplace.