Join Angela in this solo episode: Dhatu Nourishment & Care. Ayurveda looks at how all parts of us work together in unison rather than in separate systems. In this episode, Angela shares all about each of the seven layers of the physical body - The Dhatus. This topic has been brought up before in this space, and the reason Angela feels it's important to bring it back around is because so many things we do in Ayurveda, such as chewing our food well and getting enough rest, are supportive of th...
Sep 27, 2021•34 min•Ep. 159
Join Angela in this solo episode: Ahimsa, Ayurveda, Veganism and the Gray Space. This episode comes from countless conversations with yoga students, fellow practitioners, those on social media, in person classes, etc. It's something Angela has been curious about in her own life since beginning to practice Ayurveda 14 years ago, and she has been learning and getting to the root of what the teachings do say. There is some pushback from those who view Ayurveda and yoga through a particular lens. Th...
Sep 20, 2021•43 min•Ep. 158
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 ...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 157
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 ...
Sep 06, 2021•46 min•Ep. 156
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 ...
Aug 30, 2021•25 min•Ep. 155
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 epi...
Aug 23, 2021•21 min•Ep. 154
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 lo...
Aug 16, 2021•25 min•Ep. 153
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 space...
Aug 09, 2021•19 min•Ep. 152
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 o...
Aug 02, 2021•22 min•Ep. 151
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...
Jul 26, 2021•24 min•Ep. 150
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-...
Jul 19, 2021•23 min•Ep. 149
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 • Awar...
Jul 12, 2021•20 min•Ep. 148
Join Angela in this solo episode: Pitta's Influence on Modern Ayurvedic Teachings. This discussion is based on a listener's question regarding Pitta’s influence on modern Ayurvedic teachings. In this episode, Angela asks us to zoom out and begin to ask ourselves where we receive our information. This is an important topic that invites us to pause, to recognize what we’re looking for and what we want to learn, and reminds us that it’s okay to question our resources. We don’t have to trust everyth...
Jul 05, 2021•20 min•Ep. 147
Join Angela in this solo episode: Evening Rituals. It's so beautiful to bookend our days with both morning and evening rituals because those transitions from sleep to wake and then wake to sleep are potential places for magic to happen in our lives. As a follow-up to the previous Morning Rituals episode, Angela shares simple evening rituals that take 5 minutes or less. In this episode, learn more about: • Ayurveda follows the path of moderation, and transitions are a huge part of that • The more...
Jun 28, 2021•10 min•Ep. 146
Join Angela in this solo episode: Morning Rituals. We don't have to sell you on the importance of starting your day our right. It seems like the morning creates the momentum for the energy of the day. In this episode, Angela shares simple morning rituals to start your day connected to your highest Self. In this episode, learn more about: • The purpose of a ritual • The importance of why we would set ourselves up for the morning • A great simple, sustainable, basic morning routine • The point of ...
Jun 21, 2021•20 min•Ep. 145
Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurveda + Liver Health. This episode is a holistic perspective on liver health. Being diagnosed in her early 20's with a rare liver autoimmune condition, Angela shares her research and personal experience on how she has used Ayurveda + Yoga to stay healthy. She also shares with us three simple tips to take care of your liver. In this episode, learn more about: • An overview of the many incredible functions our liver performs each day • The benefit of understand...
Jun 14, 2021•20 min•Ep. 144
Join Angela and guest Dr. Vatsala Sperling in this episode: Daily Ayurvedic Practices, Homeopathy, and The Ayurvedic Reset Diet. In sharing the three simple techniques of fasting, monodies and smart food combining, as laid out in her book, Ayurvedic Reset Diet, it is Vatsala's hope that the podcast listeners will begin to feel empowered about bringing positive changes in their relationship with food, and in maintaining good health by way of fasting and eating smartly. In this episode, learn more...
Jun 07, 2021•37 min•Ep. 143
Join Angela in this solo episode: Summer Self Care for Pitta Season. This episode will help provide you with ways to stay balanced during the transition into pitta season. In this episode, learn more about: • The importance of taking a pause, and recognizing Mother Nature and what’s right in front of us • Tapping in and reflecting on the daily practices you have in place to take care of vata dosha • Practical tips for Summer self care • Getting clear on what your non-negotiables are, especially ...
May 31, 2021•15 min•Ep. 142
Join Angela in this solo episode: What is Ayurvedic Eating? This episode will help you clear your mind if you’re feeling confused about food and Ayurveda and asking yourself "what is ayurvedic eating?" In this simple explanation of Ayurvedic eating from a modern perspective, let go of rigid guidelines and expand on what is possible so you have a wide range of foods to choose from. Soon you'll feel really confident in being able to pick something that's going to nourish yourself and support livin...
May 24, 2021•17 min•Ep. 141
Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurveda in Everyday Life as a Parent. This current society puts a lot of pressure on parents - especially mothers - that we have to do everything a certain way and be everything to everyone. This episode includes some simple tips to practicing Ayurveda in everyday life with children. Angela's hope is that it creates softening, self trust and perhaps devotion to simplifying and considering what’s most important to you so you’re operating as your highest self whi...
May 17, 2021•22 min•Ep. 140
Join Angela in this solo episode: Q & A | Ghee, Summer Vata Imbalance, Time Management, Losing Inspiration, Conscious Conception and Mask Acne. This is an informal question and answer session where Angela responds to listener questions. Topics for this episode include ghee, vata imbalance during the summer, time management, losing inspiration, conscious conception and mask acne. In this episode, learn more about: • An overview of ways to think about incorporating Ghee into your diet, both fr...
May 10, 2021•32 min•Ep. 139
Join Angela and guest Tracee Stanley in this episode: Yoga Nidra and Radiant Rest. This conversation is centered around Tracee's book Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation & Awakened Clarity. Angela and Tracee have a beautiful conversation on Yoga Nidra, specifically on the many benefits the practice has within its many layers. In this episode, learn more about: • The title "Radiant Rest" and what inspired Tracee to write her book • Incorporating rest, silence, stillness and nature in...
May 03, 2021•42 min•Ep. 138
Join Angela in this solo episode: Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum: An Ayurvedic Overview Ayurveda views conception, pregnancy and postpartum as a very sacred time of life. This episode walks through an Ayurvedic overview of fertility, pregnancy and the postpartum experience. In this episode, learn more about: • A general overview of the natal chart • Doshic balance in the female in places where infertility is a struggle • Specific activities and practices to help balance the doshas • Factors...
Apr 26, 2021•36 min•Ep. 137
A new episode of The Simple Ayurveda Podcast is now live! Join Angela and guest Dylan Smith in this episode: The Sun as a Divine Healer. This conversation is centered around the sun, covering common misconceptions as well as the Vedic perspective. The sun is sacred and a divine healer. When we learn how to revere it, rather than fear it, we can begin to better live a holistic, natural lifestyle that can bring us most into alignment for what is healthy and optimal for life as a human being here o...
Apr 19, 2021•53 min•Ep. 136
Join Angela in this solo episode: Vata Dosha and The Attention Economy Ayurveda suggests practices for supporting our own energy before we give it away. This episode dives into why this is more important than ever in the age of the attention economy and what we can do to claim ownership of our own energy. In this episode, learn more about: • Why so many people are beginning to turn away from social media. • The approach of how to gain back sovereignty over our attention. • The purpose of the mor...
Apr 12, 2021•32 min•Ep. 135
Ayurveda can often seem overwhelming when first beginning to learn about it's incredibly positive effects it can have on ourselves and others. In this conversation, Angela and Martha discuss the simplicity that can be found in giving intention to one specific area of focus and desire for healing. Martha's wisdom and insight is so beautiful to hear as she describes several ways in which we can gain balance and healing through Ayurveda and other integrative practices. In this episode, learn more a...
Apr 05, 2021•47 min•Ep. 134
Join Angela and guest William Jackson in this episode: The Path of Ghee and Medicinal Mushrooms. Will brings to the table an amazing blend of Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, and other wellness systems from around the world which beautifully explains so much. In Ayurveda, mushrooms are considered tamastic (associated with darkness), and Angela asks why this is so. Will’s not afraid to give us an answer! In this episode, learn more about: • Spiritual Geography and the importance of bringin...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 133
Have you ever wondered what's on an Ayurvedic intake form or what exactly a practitioner is looking for in your answers? In this episode Angela explains the details and why you might learn something about yourself just from looking at your own responses. This episode comes from a training in the upcoming Simple Ayurveda Alignment Mentorship, a six-week guided group class with opportunity to add on a personalized 1:1 consultation. It will run as a live group beginning April 5th and running throug...
Mar 22, 2021•30 min•Ep. 132
Join Angela and guest Sonja Semion in this episode: The Power of Personal Narrative. To understand the stories that we tell about ourselves is to know how to reclaim our power, moving from victim to victor. Sonja Semion is a wisdom guide and a writer. Using the tools of Ayurveda, yoga, and intuitive emotional expression, she guides people to manage life transitions, make peace with their bodies, and fall in love with their purpose in life. Learn more about group and 1:1 work at SevaMama.com or o...
Mar 15, 2021•34 min•Ep. 131
Tune in as Angela shares with us a simple guide to an Ayurvedic Cleanse. An Ayurvedic cleanse is very different from what we typically think of as a cleanse. Rather than starving the body, an Ayurvedic cleanse removes the food, drink, lifestyle actions, mental impressions and more that are causing dis-ease and instead focuses on nourishing the body, mind and spirit. This episode explains the traditional Ayurvedic approach and offers variations for modern-day life to meet you where you are at. In...
Mar 08, 2021•21 min•Ep. 130
