

The Simple Ayurveda Podcast
Angela Perger
Simple Ayurveda is here to make ancient science easy to understand, relatable and totally possible for you to apply into your modern day life so that you can be your healthiest, most vibrant self. Angela Perger is an Ayurveda practitioner, professor of holistic health and mother of two.
Grab the free resources over at simpleayurveda.com or follow @angela.perger on Instagram.
Grab the free resources over at simpleayurveda.com or follow @angela.perger on Instagram.
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Oct 2, 2023 • 47min
243 | Remembering Who You Are with Tracee Stanley
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

Sep 18, 2023 • 37min
242 | Q + A: Seasonal Shifts, Afternoon Rituals, Insomnia, Hot Yoga, The Nervous System + Sharing Ayurveda
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.

Sep 4, 2023 • 28min
241 | Self Love + Forgiveness with Dr. Lina Zalloum, AyD
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.

Aug 21, 2023 • 47min
240 | Embodied Ayurveda: A Joyful Approach to Learning
Join Angela in this solo episode: Embodied Ayurveda: A joyful approach to learning as she shares a fresh perspective on learning and understanding Ayurveda in modern times. Learn more about: What exactly is an Ayurvedic lifestyle in the 21st century Connecting to energy as knowledge Becoming your own guru Why traditional teaching methods don’t always meet your needs Simple tools to help reinforce learning Agni and psycho-emotional well-being The joy of coming back home to yourself 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, tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media. Join here.

Aug 7, 2023 • 29min
239 | Celebrating Five Years of Simple Ayurveda
Join Angela in this solo episode: Celebrating Five Years of Simple Ayurveda as she shares some personal updates and a glimpse of the direction of Simple Ayurveda going forward. Learn more about: Angela’s personal journey with functional medicine The Yogic explanation for why we all experience delusion or misunderstanding An inside out approach versus an outside in approach A brief introduction to German New Medicine Intuition as Divine messaging Examining childhood wounds as a path to freedom (without blaming anyone!) Embodying love over fear in everyday life Whether it’s your first episode or you’re a long-time listener, thank you for being here! Resource mentioned: Episode 170: Making Peace with Prescriptions German New Medicine Experiences in Practice by Dr. Katherine Willow 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 for the waitlist 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, tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media. Join here.

Jul 17, 2023 • 25min
238 | Ayurvedic Bone Health
Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurvedic bone health. The bones are seen as a deeper layer of the physical body. This episode references an ancient text on the digestive journey through the srotamsi to asthi dhatu. Ayurveda looks at everything holistically and Angela shares self-inquiry prompts to help you uncover potential energetic blocks stored in your bone tissue. Learn more about: The energetics of the bones The elements associated with the bones Doshic balance and agni’s influence Simple, practical tips for nourishing the bones This topic was sent in by a listener. Please email your questions to angela@simpleayurveda.com for your question to be featured on a future episode. Resource mentioned: Mahanarayan oil for abhyanga Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Womb Healing Yoga Nidra 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 for the waitlist 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, tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media. Join here.

Jul 3, 2023 • 32min
237 | Self-Acceptance + the Doshas
Ayurveda isn’t about “fixing” what’s wrong or changing you into someone you’re not. What if you viewed your constitution as a gift? What if you shifted your focus from the doshas toward cultivating sattva? In this episode Angela shares excerpts from Dr. Frawley’s book, “Ayurveda & Yoga” in a discussion on the spiritual, life-affirming attributes of each constitutional type. Learn more about: The spiritual aspects of your dosha Shifting out of “fixing” mentality Embracing your nature Releasing tools for self-growth as you evolve This topic was sent in by a listener. Please email your questions to angela@simpleayurveda.com for your question to be featured on a future episode. Resource mentioned: Ayurveda and Yoga by Dr. David Frawley 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 for the waitlist 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, tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media. Join here.

Jun 19, 2023 • 21min
236 | Ayurvedic Eye Care
Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurvedic Eye Care. Eye health is connected to more than just the physical body. Ayurveda looks at every aspect of health holistically. Learn more about: The energetics of the eyes How the doshas effect eye health Which subdosha governs the eyes Simple, practical tips for eye care This topic was sent in by a listener. Please email your questions to angela@simpleayurveda.com for your question to be featured on a future episode. Resource mentioned: Chandika rose eye drops Receive the Simple Ayurveda newsletter to your inbox 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 for the waitlist 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, tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media. Join here.

Jun 5, 2023 • 35min
235 | An Ayurvedic Perspective on Biohacking
Join Angela in this solo episode as she shares an integrated perspective on Ayurveda and biohacking. Learn more about: How Ayurveda could be viewed as ancient biohacking Modern biohacking through the lens of Ayurveda: prana, tejas, ojas and agni The link between genetic testing, karma and jyotish Simple, powerful practices to support longevity and peace of mind Resources mentioned: Receive the Simple Ayurveda newsletter to your inbox Ayurveda gem therapy The Life Sylist Podcast with Luke Storey Somavedic for EMF protection (Code SIMPLEAYURVEDA FOR 10% off) Genetic testing Supreme Release Yoga with Kaya Mindlin Biohacking 101 article 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 for the waitlist 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, tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media. Join here.

May 15, 2023 • 31min
234 | Imagining a World With More Ayurveda
We're celebrating one million downloads! Thank you for supporting the podcast through listening, sharing and leaving reviews. Thank you for being curious aout Ayurveda and implementing it into your own life. Join Angela in this solo episode: Imagining a world with more Ayurveda. Learn more about the ways Ayurveda could be infused into all aspects of life. ... What if education was based on excitement and curiosity?
What if health care was based on true well-being?
What if every person in our society felt inner stability and freedom?
What if your daily life inspired everyone around you?
Are you ready to hep build the new paradigm? Is Ayurveda calling to you?
Gain a sense of inner stability and freedom through the ancient science of Ayurveda while gaining the tools to support others. The Simple Ayurveda health counselor program starts in September. Registration is open until June 1st. Apply today! Previous episodes mentioned: 192 | Motherhood, The Menstrual Cycle, and Being a Bridge to Make Ayurveda More Accessible with Jasmine Hemsley 185 | Traditional Ghee for Modern Life with Selina Van Orden 157 | All About Ghee with William Jackson 56 | Interview with Kristina Barile | Living a Lifestyle Fully Immersed in Nature + its Cycles 203 | Ayurvedic Research on Vata Imbalance in Children with Vaidya Meenskshi Gupta