210 | Goddess Wisdom for Everyday Life with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
Release Date: 09/19/2022
265 | Honoring the Exhale
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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. Learn More About: Pulsations within the greater pulsation Honoring the seasons that ask us to slow down Reverence for endings Taking space to allow for alignment Resources: offers a resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling prompts, mudra, marma and breathwork tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media. : Learn more about yourself with Ayurveda,...
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264 | Nature and Belonging
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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. Learn More About: 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 nature Resources: offers a resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling prompts, mudra, marma and breathwork tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes;...
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263 | The Simple Shift That Improved My Relationship With Ayurveda
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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. Learn More About: 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 doshas Resource mentioned: offers a...
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262 | Connecting Threads + Thoughts on Why We’re Disconnected
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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? Learn More About: 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 culture Resource mentioned: : Take your understanding of Ayurveda to a new level and step into a more expansive version of yourself. Gain skills to help your clients...
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261 | My Health Story Part 2
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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. Learn More About: 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 digestion Resource mentioned: :...
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260 | Resolving Fear + Biological Conflicts
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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. Learn More About: 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 together Resource mentioned: : Take your...
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259 | Q + A: Seasonal Fitness, Yogic Practices, Abhyanga Oils, Ayurveda Encompassed
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Join the discussion of topics sent in by listeners. Learn more about: 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 future Have a question you’d like featured on the podcast? Email angela@simpleayurveda or send a DM on Instagram @angela.perger. Resource mentioned: : German New Medicine, Trauma-Informed Ayurveda and Navigating the Liminal Space : Take your understanding of Ayurveda to a new level and step...
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258 | Why You Can't Find a Guru and What to Focus on Instead
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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. Learn More About: 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 that Resource mentioned: ...
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257 | Ayurveda Encompassed
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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. Learn more about: Curiousity as a pathway for...
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256 | Cultivating a Deep Well of Nourishment
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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. Learn more about: 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...
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This conversation is centered around Ananta's book The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self. Angela and Ananta have a beautiful conversation on the goddess tradition of ancient India, how it connects with Ayurveda lifestyle wisdom, and how you can benefit from it on your own spiritual wellness journey.
In this episode, learn more about:
• The connection between Ayurveda, goddesses and your 9 chakras
• How the goddess living in your 7th chakra helped shift Ananta's perspective on overcoming life's challenges in a practical way
• An introduction to each of the 9 goddesses living in each of your 9 chakras
• How you can start incorporating the spiritual journey structure of the book to deepen your own spiritual wellness journey and realize your own sacred intentions
• and so much more!
Ananta Ripa Ajmera is an award-winning author, spiritual teacher, co-founder and CEO of The Ancient Way, an organization that supports you to embody ancient wisdom in a way that unfolds your true Self. The Ancient Way offers a Spiritual Warrior Certification Program, Ayurveda Wellness Ambassador Program, and spiritual wellness retreats. Ananta is also advisor of Ayurveda at THE WELL, a modern wellness club, where she writes articles, offers workshops, and works with a team of integrative medical practitioners. The author of The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self (Penguin Random House September 2022) and The Ayurveda Way (Storey Publishing 2017), she lives in southern Florida.
Connect with Ananta Ripa Ajmera:
Learn about The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self Book: https://theancientway.co/wayofthegoddess
Visit Ananta’s organization website: https://theancientway.co
Check out The Ancient Way’s online healing educational garden for a variety of spiritual wellness offerings: https://theancientway.thinkific.com
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