The Simple Ayurveda Podcast

For me, simplicity means lightness and freedom. It’s one of my core values and it’s a guiding force in my life. In this episode I share how you can figure out your own core values, what they look in real life and how Ayurveda really can be simple.   Get your free core values "cheat sheet" to figure out yours today.

What’s your dosha and why does it matter for how you practice yoga? Ayurveda wisdom suggests that everything we do takes us toward or away from balance. What you practice on your mat should be what you need in life. In the first half of this episode I talk about how to figure out your current state of being. In the second half I offer yoga suggestions based on what would help balance your dosha.   Simple Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers  

This is the information I craved when first learning about Ayurveda. This episode is about what to choose when you’re dining out at an All American or Mexican restaurant, why pancakes are a better choice than toast and which alcoholic beverage is least damaging for your dosha.   Get your free guide for What to Eat While Dining Out

In this Q & A episode I answer your questions about food including veganism, meat eating, Ayurveda with kids and what I eat in a day. I also explain the difference between Yogic and Ayurvedic diets.

Ayurveda could be summed up by “like attracts like, opposites create balance.” The gurvadi gunas are 10 pairs of opposite qualities that can be applied to everyday decisions. Do you feel like you're rushing around? Choose a grounding Yoga class. Are you lethargic? Wake up with a brisk walk or power Yoga class. In this episode I share what they look like in my life and how you can apply them to yours.

Meet Rachel Jamison of Pickling Salt. She’s studied Chinese medicine, Yoga, Ayurveda, astrology and more. She has a modern, non-conformist approach to wellness and she’s not afraid to say what’s on her mind. I couldn’t love her more and I know you will too.

The first step in being able to cultivate gratitude in others is to fully embody it yourself. After all, how can you teach what you don’t practice? In the first half of this episode I share mantras and other ways to create a gratitude mindset for yourself. In the second half I share techniques, ideas and resources for cultivating more gratitude with children.

It’s not what you eat, it’s what you digest. In today’s episode I talk about the relationship between how you approach eating and your digestive health. It's short and sweet and will hopefully lead you to enjoy your next meal mindfully.

This episode is about seven of the most informative and inspiring books to get you started on your path of Ayurveda. I share which book will help you figure out your prakriti (the way you've always been), which cookbook is the easiest for mamas needing a last minute meal, the book that helped me release negative feelings and beliefs around having a rare health condition and the book that inspired 2018 to be the year of rhythm. https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-5-books-to-get-you-started-on-the-path-of-ayurveda/

Today’s episode is the very first Q & A session where I answer your questions on Ayurveda, motherhood and minimalism.