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The cycle of the year follows one big breath with equal parts inhale and exhale.
Part of living in flow with nature is honoring the exhale.
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Pulsations within the greater pulsation
Honoring the seasons that ask us to slow down
Reverence for endings
Taking space to allow for alignment
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Nature is an endless source of support and wisdom.
When we cultivate a deep and loving relationship with nature it can help take off some of the pressure we put on human relationships.
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Cultivating a personal relationship with nature Moving through "therapy talk" to the other side Expanding your village to include nonhumans How your dosha and birth chart might guide you to a particular aspect of natureResources:
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Rather than prioritizing what's "out of whack" with doshic balance, what would happen if you turned toward the life-affirming aspects of the doshas: prana, tejas and ojas?
Angela shares her persective and experience in practicing this one mindset shift.
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Turning your attention toward what you want, instead of what you don't Letting go of health and life as constant problems to be solved How leaning into the concept of homeostasis as a fluid experience allows for more acceptance and ease The perks of focusing on the essence of the doshasResource mentioned:
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All wisdom traditions guide us deeper into connection with nature.
Angela discusses a two-part question: What are the similarities amongst healing traditions and why are we so disconnected in the West?
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Similarities amongst Ayurveda, Daoism and Traditional Chinese Medicine Parts of Western Medicine that were once holistic The purpose and pitfall of categorizing A soulcentric perspective on moving out of consumer cultureResource mentioned:
Ayurveda Encompassed: Take your understanding of Ayurveda to a new level and step into a more expansive version of yourself. Gain skills to help your clients flourish. Class starts September 16th, 2024.
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Book: The Journey of Soul Initiation by Bill Plotkin
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There might not be such a thing as perfectly healthy, but there is wholeness. This is an update to episode three, when Angela told the story of coming to Ayurveda with ulcerative colitis.
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Being humbled over and over again The three biggest lessons learned in the past few years The German New Medicine perspectives on colitis, liver conditions and acne Connecting the dots between an original conflict and ongoing reactivations Rewriting new versions of old stories Specific examples of subconscious beliefs impacting emotional digestionResource mentioned:
Ayurveda Encompassed: Take your understanding of Ayurveda to a new level and step into a more expansive version of yourself. Gain skills to help your clients flourish. Class starts September 16th, 2024.
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Fear serves a purpose. When we understand what it's trying to tell us, the grip it holds can soften. German New Medicine offers a map in understanding physical symptoms.
Angela responds to a listener question about dropping health fears.
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The Ayurvedic and Yogic perspective of fear Somatic inquiry around body sensations The three requirements for a biological conflict Three personal examples of conflict resolution Resolution through a change in situation or a change in perspective How Ayurveda, Yoga and German New Medicine weave togetherResource mentioned:
Ayurveda Encompassed: Take your understanding of Ayurveda to a new level and step into a more expansive version of yourself. Gain skills to help your clients flourish. Class starts September 16th, 2024.
Free 3-Part Series on Ancient Wisdom + Modern Nuance: German New Medicine, Trauma-Informed Ayurveda and Navigating the Liminal Space
Spring equinox story mentioned in the episode
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Join the discussion of topics sent in by listeners.
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Tailoring fitness based on the seasons Filtering Yogic practices through the lens of Ayurveda Making choices based on the doshas when you’re dancing between two Following the spark of prana and intuition when making plans for the futureHave a question you’d like featured on the podcast? Email angela@simpleayurveda or send a DM on Instagram @angela.perger.
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Free 3-Part Series on Ancient Wisdom + Modern Nuance: German New Medicine, Trauma-Informed Ayurveda and Navigating the Liminal Space
Ayurveda Encompassed: Take your understanding of Ayurveda to a new level and step into a more expansive version of yourself. Gain skills to help your clients flourish. Class starts September 16th, 2024.
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There are a lucky few who have a strong karma for a guru in this life. But they are not the majority. Most of us are here to awaken to our own power and the reinforcement will be much softer. But it will still be there- you’ll just have to get quiet to hear or see it.
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Moving past longing for a spiritual guru The transition from hierarchical to unity consciousness Resistance as the start of dis-ease Nature and community as your guru Tips for awakening your inner guru and cultivating outer relationships that reflect thatResource mentioned:
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Ayurveda Encompassed Training Program Fall 2024
The Next Buddha May Be Sangha
Article by Sister Luc Nghiem
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A map is a representation. It’s a tool that can be static or fixed- like a piece of paper that you hold in your hand; but it can also be dynamic and changing- like your phone’s GPS.
The ancient texts of Ayurveda are written records. That part is fixed. But how we use them has always been dynamic and changing.
Ayurveda Encompassed is a navigation system that combines specific maps and tools to support you in accessing new depths of your innate wisdom so that you learn to flourish in the seas of this new paradigm we’re all sailing in.
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Curiousity as a pathway for more depth and wisdom in our lives The map that can deepen your understanding of physical symptoms so that you can resolve the original conflict The root cause of dis-ease beyond what you think of when it comes to agni and doshic balance Modern tools that help us understand nuance in Ayurvedic wisdom Transitioning from a hierarchical paradigm to a more harmonious, unity driven societyResource mentioned:
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This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.
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Cultivating a deep well of nourishment takes knowing yourself and knowing what is nourishing to you- not your best friend, not your family members, not your favorite teacher, not anyone else. And certainly not what you see on social media or society in general.
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Exploring the conditions that support you to thrive Depositing into your nourishment bank account so that you're prepared for an emergency Deciphering between self-care as a chore versus knowing what is truly nourishing Weaving nourishment into your daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal rhythm Shining the light of awareness on hidden beliefs Cultivating an ojas summerResource mentioned:
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Angela answers questions sent in by listeners.
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The SA Guide to Yoga Nidra Personal updates on Angela’s diet and daily lifestyle Another way of looking at bone health Seasonal living in a tropical climate The middle path on sunscreen and bug spray Releasing dogma and enjoying your life while also living Ayurvedic principlesHave a question you’d like featured on the podcast? Email angela@simpleayurveda or send a DM on Instagram @simple_ayurveda.
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Episode 238 | Ayurvedic Bone Health
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When you create new neural pathways in your brain, it’s exhausting. It is easier for your brain to keep thinking in the same old way as that requires less energy. To think in a new way requires being resourced. Cultivating ojas is a path to accessing that foundation.
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Ayurvedic psychology as it relates to adapting new habits and behavior patterns The link between ojas and being resourced Blind spots, widening your perspective and creating a vision for your lifeResource mentioned:
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Simple Ayurveda Podcast episodes on ojas, tejas and prana (episodes 126, 127, 128)
To Be Magnetic
Flower remedies
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Language has nuance. How we describe ourselves and our intentions carry vibrational resonance.
Join Angela in this solo episode about wholeness and integration.
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Making room for the parts of ourselves that we have resistance to Honoring natural rhythms and cycles Yoga Nidra as a tool for rewiring limiting beliefs The importance of integration + simple tools to practice integration Releasing any gripping of specific protocols in order to tune into your own intuitionConnect with Angela
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Purna Nidra Yoga Nidra with Kaya
Song for Wholeness
Song for Integration
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Join Angela in this conversation that explores navigating the liminal space with grace and ease.
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Identifying liminal spaces in your life The relationship between deep rest and your digestion from the Ayurvedic perspective States of consciousness and their role in your healing Bridge practices to help you dance between states of consciousness Angela’s decision to take a break from podcasting after five years of consistent episodesThank you for supporting The Simple Ayurveda Podcast by listening, sharing and leaving reviews. You are appreciated!
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Loving What Is by Byron Katie
Yoga Nidra + Ayurveda Resources in The Simple Ayurveda Collective
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Join Angela and Richard in this conversation about simple practices that add up to a life of dharma.
Morning routine Practices for stressful times Love as medicine The link between Shamanism and Ayurveda Suggestions for cultivating a healthy mindset Ram’s favorite places in India
Learn more about:Richard Masla founded the Ayurveda Health Retreat in 2001 and is a dedicated Yoga teacher and Ayurvedic educator. Since opening its doors, he has helped thousands of people seeking healthy living with knowledge from the Ayurveda. He began his Yoga and Ayurveda studies at age 17 and traveled to India at 20 with his spiritual teacher Swami Prabhupada. He has studied Ayurveda with several doctors in India and with Dr. Vasant Lad at the Ayurvedic Institute in New Mexico. He has traveled to India over 45 times. In 1994 he graduated Clayton College with a degree, Doctor of Naturopathy.
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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.
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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.
Bulletproof coffee The keto diet Red light therapy PUFAs Gut immunity Adrenal fatigue ADHD
Learn more about an Ayurvedic take on: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.
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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.
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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.
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Intuition as a guidepost Choosing core values Aligning with what's most important to you Interoception Emotional valence and arousal Making meditation easyResource mentioned:
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Core Values (PDF)
Lisa Feldman Barrett
Emotions chart
Interoception and Sustained Awareness
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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.
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Join Angela and Kaya in this conversation about the deep inner journey that is your spine.
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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 spineKaya 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.
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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.
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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.
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Join Angela and Graciela in this conversation about tuning into your soul's language and finding purpose through understanding your own truth.
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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.
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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.
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