230 | Ayurveda, Coziness and Motherhood in NYC with Jessica Pekmezovic
Release Date: 03/20/2023
273 | Building Wellness with Karen Ramsey
The Simple Ayurveda Podcast
Join Angela and Karen in this conversation that explores how Karen combines Ayurveda and green building practices to design healthier, more sustainable spaces that nurture both people and the planet. Learn More About: Finding Ayurveda through Transcendental Meditation Teaching wellness to her coworkers Starting her own sustainability and cost consultancy practice Bringing Ayurveda into the construction industry Connect with Karen Work with Angela walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are...
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272 | Growing into a Mature Relationship with Ayurveda
The Simple Ayurveda Podcast
Mature relationships keep going past the initial spark and make it through conflict. Join Angela in this chat on growing into a mature relationship with Ayurveda, based on reflections of being in a long term partnership. Learn More About: Surface level knowledge versus deep embodied knowing How perception evolves over time Ayurveda as a language for aliveness Resources: This 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-...
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271 | Making Peace with Marketing
The Simple Ayurveda Podcast
Angela answers a student question based on a passage from an ancient text on making money and selling as a healer or practitioner. Learn More About: Zooming out on the timespan of humanity when looking at ancient passages Stepping out of martyrdom as a woman Considering hospitality Generosity in contrast to extractive practices Resources: Take your understanding of Ayurveda to a new level and step into a more expansive version of yourself. Join Angela in a high-level small group mentorship with personalized support and resources. For wellness practitioners and Ayurveda enthusiasts. :...
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270 | Ojas as the Foundation for Life
The Simple Ayurveda Podcast
Agni is life. Ojas is the container for agni. Ojas is key for feeling nourished and resilient. Learn More About: Turning your focus toward what you want versus always looking for imbalance Specific sutras from the Vedas on ojas The two types of ojas and how they are formed Replenishing ojas Resources: Take your understanding of Ayurveda to a new level and step into a more expansive version of yourself. Join Angela in a high-level small group mentorship with personalized support and resources. For wellness practitioners and Ayurveda enthusiasts. : German New Medicine, Trauma-Informed...
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269 | Friendships, Authentic Relationships and Community Care
The Simple Ayurveda Podcast
What does the modern village look like? Join in this exploration. Learn more about: Ojas as a community- cultivating nourishment through a modern tribe Letting go of old myths and stories to embrace the tapestry that is your eco-system Meeting different parts of yourself in different relationships Moving from people-pleasing and enmeshment into aligned relationships Planting the seed for what you desire and allowing for it to unfold in its own timing Resources: Take your understanding of Ayurveda to a new level and step into a more expansive version of yourself. Join Angela in a...
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268 | Spiraling into the Motherline
The Simple Ayurveda Podcast
The motherline is the blood and bones of who you are. Within your motherline is a deep well of wisdom. There's also an inherited history. Learn More About: Weaving together the threads of somatic awareness, ojas, nourishment, emotional digestion and ancestral Ayurveda Ayurveda as the foundation and primordial heartbeat Listening for hints and following them deeper Spiraling inward Asking yourself the "right" questions to see the broader perspective Resources: Take your understanding of Ayurveda to a new level and step into a more expansive version of yourself. Join Angela in a high-level...
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267 | Time Blocking, Creativity + Rest
The Simple Ayurveda Podcast
Creativity needs space to unfold. Ojas and rest provide the foundation for creativity to ignite. Learn More About: How daily tasks might require more masculine or feminine energy in order to group them Time blocking as a way to create more flow Simple tips for making time for more rest and creativity Surrender as the ultimate access point to creativity Resources: : Light a candle at home and join our live online discussion on integrating the wisdom of Ayurveda with the wisdom of your lineage. Held Wednesday, March 26th 2025 in The Simple Ayurveda Collective. Recording posted...
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266 | Weaving the Wisdom of Ayurveda with the Wisdom of Your Ancestors
The Simple Ayurveda Podcast
Understanding ourselves and our lineage while also honoring each other and sacred wisdom is the path forward. Learn More About: The threads of wisdom alive in your blood and bones Personal stories of softness and receptiveness Weaving your own ancestral traditions into your Ayurvedic lifestyle Resources: : Light a candle at home and join our live online discussion on integrating the wisdom of Ayurveda with the wisdom of your lineage. Held Wednesday, March 26th 2025 in The Simple Ayurveda Collective. Recording posted afterward. offers a resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling...
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265 | Honoring the Exhale
The Simple Ayurveda Podcast
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
The Simple Ayurveda Podcast
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;...
info_outlineJess is a mother of three young children living in New York City. A rare form of diabetes in her son led her to adopt an Ayurvedic lifestyle for her whole family. In this episode Angela and Jess chat about daily rhythm, stability, self-care as mothers and making Ayurveda fun for the kiddos.
Jess is the founder of Hygge Yoga, a virtual community that shares cozy yoga and connection. She is the mama/foster mama to 3 kiddos, a big believer in holistic health and education, and is currently training to become an Ayurvedic Health Counselor with Angela!
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