The Simple Ayurveda Podcast

Join Angela and Dr. John Douillard in this conversation about modern science and the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Angela asks Dr. Douillard questions sent in by listeners. Learn more about an Ayurvedic take on: Bulletproof coffee The keto diet Red light therapy PUFAs Gut immunity Adrenal fatigue ADHD Dr. John Douillard DC, CAP is author of seven Ayurvedic health books (including bestselling Eat Wheat and The 3-Season Diet) and numerous free eBooks, and The host of the Ayurveda Meets Modern Science podcast. He is also a former Director of Player Development for the New Jersey Nets NBA team, and creator of LifeSpa.com—where ancient Ayurvedic wisdom meets modern science. Connect with Dr. Douillard Website Connect with Angela Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter The Simple Ayurveda Dharma Course: Inner and Outer Alignment in Daily Life Join Angela and special guest teachers in this inquiry of self exploration. Learn more about yourself through Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish and Human Design so that you feel more aligned with your unique expression in the world. The Simple Ayurveda Collective offers a resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling prompts, mudra and breathwork tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media. Join here.

Join Angela in this solo episode: Dharma and Your Personal Expression in the World as she shares teachings from the ancient texts woven with personal examples. Learn more about: The four inherent values The difference between Yoga and dharma Individual dharma and universal dharma Sadvritta: living true to yourself with Yoga and Ayurveda The mahagunas: Ayurvedic and Yogic psychology Releasing guilt and shame around purpose Living your dharma in everyday life Resource mentioned: The Simple Ayurveda Dharma Course: Inner and Outer Alignment in Daily Life Join Angela and special guest teachers in this inquiry of self exploration. Learn more about yourself through Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish and Human Design so that you feel more aligned with your unique expression in the world. The Simple Ayurveda newsletter The Wheel of Healing with Ayurveda by Michelle S. Fondin Join the Book Club in the Simple Ayurveda Collective or the Dharma Immersion Free Yoga Nidra: Journey through the Dhatus Poem: Clearing by Martha Postlewaite The Bhagavad Gita: A Walkthrough for Westerners by Jack Hawley Previous Episodes Mentioned: 108 | What is Human Design with Graciela Rasor? 122 | The Nine Energy Centers of Human Design with Graciela Rasor 50 | Navigating Life with Jyotish with Michael Manzella 169 | Time from a Vedic Perspective with Robin Stamp 243 | Remembering Who You Are with Tracee Stanley 51 | Dharma as the "D" Word

Join Angela as she shares her own personal reflections from this year, in hopes it inspires you to contemplate and reflect on your own year. We're constantly in transition, and this is a beautiful time of year for reflecting on and celebrating how you've grown. Thank you for supporting The Simple Ayurveda Podcast by listening and sharing, and for leaving reviews. Learn more about: Intuition as a guidepost Choosing core values Aligning with what's most important to you Interoception Emotional valence and arousal Making meditation easy Resource mentioned: Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Core Values (PDF) Lisa Feldman Barrett Emotions chart Interoception and Sustained Awareness Ink and Volt planner The Simple Ayurveda Dharma Course: Inner and Outer Alignment in Daily Life Join Angela and special guest teachers in this inquiry of self exploration. Learn more about yourself through Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish and Human Design so that you feel more aligned with your unique expression in the world.

Join Angela and Kaya in this conversation about the deep inner journey that is your spine. Learn more about: The physical, subtle and causal spine How and where karma is held in the body The significance of the tailbone Supporting the natural curve of the spine How the spinal curve has changed over time Stretching versus releasing a muscle Ayurveda, the nervous system and the spine Kaya is a trusted teacher guiding many of today's yoga teachers and longtime practitioners. Students resonate with her authentic and mothering approach that is both mystical and practical. In her offerings, Kaya expertly weaves yogic practices, storytelling, sanskrit, philosophy, vedic astrology & ayurveda. Her therapeutic yoga, called SRY, treats the body as a sacred vehicle on a pilgrimage to the divine. She works gently with the spine as the central axis of healing, the subtle conduit of awakening and the mystical realm of the divine. Kaya lives in the US with her husband, a masterful Vedic Astrologer and their two children. Connect with Kaya Website Instagram Try SRY with 10% off for your first month. Use code simplytrysry10 Resource mentioned: Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Episode 58 | Deep Nourishment and the Nectar of Soma Episode 121 | The Value of Storytelling in the Vedic Tradition The Simple Ayurveda Dharma Course: Inner and Outer Alignment in Daily Life Join Angela and special guest teachers (including Kaya) in this inquiry of self exploration. Learn more about yourself through Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish and Human Design so that you feel more aligned with your unique expression in the world. Work with Angela The Simple Ayurveda health counselor program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction led directly by Angela. The Simple Ayurveda Collective offers a resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling prompts, mudra and breathwork tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media. Join here.

Join Angela and Graciela in this conversation about tuning into your soul's language and finding purpose through understanding your own truth. Learn more about: Recognizing your intuition Following your own wisdom Four types of intuition based on Human Design Finding joy in healing, especially when the pain runs deep Graciela Rasor is a mystic and multidimensional creative. She uses her many tools including breathwork, Human Design, Reiki, art therapy, Gateless writing and behavioral psychology to help her clients and community recognize the magic, gifts and wholeness within. Graciela teaches a monthly class in New York City called Energy Cleanse. Connect with Graciela Website Instagram Resource mentioned: Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Episode 108 | What is human design? Episode 122 | The Nine Energy Centers of Human Design Grab your free Human Design chart The Simple Ayurveda Dharma Course: Inner and Outer Alignment in Daily Life Join Angela and special guest teachers (including Graciela) in this inquiry of self exploration. Learn more about yourself through Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish and Human Design so that you feel more aligned with your unique expression in the world. Work with Angela The Simple Ayurveda health counselor program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction led directly by Angela. The Simple Ayurveda Collective offers a resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling prompts, mudra and breathwork tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media. Join here.

Join Angela and Katherine in this conversation about German New Medicine and listening to your innate wisdom. Learn more about: Understanding your symptoms as described by German New Medicine Conflict versus healing phases The root cause of adrenal fatigue Deciphering signals from your body Recognizing your soul's purpose Katherine is a trauma-informed coach and retired nurse. She helps women resolve the trauma at the root of their chronic symptoms so they can unlock their body's own natural healing mechanisms. Connect with Katherine Website Instagram Resource mentioned: Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Episode 238 | Celebrating Five Years of Simple Ayurveda German New Medicine reference book (free PDF) The Simple Ayurveda Dharma Course: Inner and Outer Alignment in Daily Life Join Angela and special guest teachers in this inquiry of self exploration. Learn more about yourself through Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish and Human Design so that you feel more aligned with your unique expression in the world. Work with Angela The Simple Ayurveda health counselor program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction led directly by Angela. The Simple Ayurveda Collective offers a resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling prompts, mudra and breathwork tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media. Join here.

Join Angela in this solo episode: Cultivating an Ayurveda Toolkit. Learn more about: Quantity versus quality when it comes to acquiring tools Skill versus knowledge Angela's list of treasured tools Why you might make your own list Returning back home to some of your favorite forgotten practices Resource mentioned: Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Work with Angela The Simple Ayurveda health counselor program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here to join the waitlist and be the first to know when the next cohort opens. It is a small group with personalized instruction led directly by Angela. The Simple Ayurveda Collective offers a resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling prompts, tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media. Join here.

Join Angela and Tracee in this conversation about sacred practices and rituals to help you remember and honor your deepest Self. Learn more about: Simple ways to connect with your inner wisdom Following a daily rhythm centered on feminine energy Turning to nature as your teacher The power of ritual woven through your day Tracee Stanley is the author of the bestselling book Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity and the forthcoming The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices & Rituals to Remember Who You Are. Tracee is the founder of Empowered Life Circle, a sacred community and portal of practices, rituals, and Tantric teachings inspired by more than 20 years of study in Sri Vidya Tantra and the teachings of the Himalayan Masters. As a post-lineage teacher, Tracee is devoted to sharing the wisdom of yoga nidra, rest, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence. Tracee is gifted in illuminating the magic and power found in liminal space and weaving devotion and practice into daily life. Connect with Tracee website Instagram Pre-order The Luminous Self at Shambhala with code LUM30 for 30% off Resource mentioned: Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter

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. Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Work with Angela The Simple Ayurveda health counselor program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. The 2023 cohort starts in September. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction led directly by Angela.

Join Angela and Dr. Lina Zalloum, AyD in this conversation about self-love, forgiveness and deep healing. Learn more about: Dr. Lina's recovery from 15 years of fainting spells Tools for shifting your perspective Her inspiration for writing her book, Ayurveda in Arabic Practicing Ayurveda as a Muslim Dr. Lina Zalloum is the first Arab Ayurvedic Doctor (AyD) and author of Ayurveda in Arabic. She lectures and holds workshops in Bahrain, the Middle East, and North America, in addition to her client practice. She also contributes to multiple Ayurvedic Magazines. Connect with Dr. Lina Website Facebook Instagram Resource mentioned: Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Work with Angela The Simple Ayurveda health counselor program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. The 2023 cohort starts in September. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction led directly by Angela. The Simple Ayurveda Collective offers a resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling prompts, mudra and breathwork tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media. Join here.