279 | Compassion, Peace and Body Weight
The Simple Ayurveda Podcast
Angela discusses a student question on making peace with body weight. Learn more about: Approaching this topic with curiosity and self-compassion How beauty standards evolve based on current trends An Ayurvedic understanding of body types and weight gain The German New Medicine conflicts associated with types of weight gain Clearing a backlog of stuck beliefs Building self-worth and confidence Have a question you’d like featured on the podcast? Email angela@simpleayurveda or send a DM on Instagram @angela.perger. Resources: walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating...
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278 | Q + A: Summer Daily Rhythm, Lunar Rhythm, Migraines & Menopause
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Join the discussion of topics sent in by listeners. Learn more about: Cultivating an easy daily rhythm during summer Flowing with the monthly rhythm of the moon Types of headaches according to Ayurveda Menopause as an initiation Getting back into self-care when you’ve fallen off How to eat for vata-pitta in the summer months Have a question you’d like featured on the podcast? Email angela@simpleayurveda or send a DM on Instagram @angela.perger. Email a screenshot of your review for The Simple Ayurveda Guide to Yoga Nidra. Resources: walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of...
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277 | Unpacking Context for the Ancient Texts
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Angela reflects on student questions about who the ancient Ayurvedic texts were written for. Learn More About: The importance and impact of tribal culture in ancient communities Paradox: safety and security verus freedom and choice Regulated emotions for leaders Why this matters for modern women Resources: 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. It is a small group with personalized...
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276 | Following Joy and the Spark of Aliveness with Hermine Kraft
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Join Angela and Hermine in this conversation that explores Hermine's journey of following joy- from studying Ayurveda to living on a horse ranch to homeschooling her two young children. Learn More About: Infusing simple seasonal rituals into everyday life Focusing on the essence of the teachings in sustainable ways Cultivating a local community of healers and visionaries Putting together heart-centered retreats that sell out Connect with Hermine Free Resources Work with Angela walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into...
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275 | Grounded Health & Wellness with Kate Ray
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Join Angela and Kate in this conversation that explores how Kate found her "healing home base" by integrating Ayurveda, Yoga and circadian wellness. Learn More About: Kate's health journey as a mother of young children and small business owner Returning to simple, tried and true practices Paying attention to patience and and timing Dropping the to-do list in favor of tuning in Building community in the Ayurveda world Connect with Kate Free Resources Work with Angela walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect...
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274 | Radiant Vata Years with Teresa Marker
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Join Angela and Teresa in this conversation that explores how Teresa came to study Ayurveda after watching her parents' health decline and how it changed her life as a yoga and meditation teacher. Learn More About: How taking care of her elder parents influenced her life Being mindful of emotional & physical digestion Integrating Ayurveda at her yoga studio Noticing Ayurveda through lines while in Italy Connect with Teresa Free Resources Work with Angela walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so...
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273 | Building Wellness with Karen Ramsey
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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
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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
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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...
info_outlineWhen 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 life
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Simple Ayurveda Podcast episodes on ojas, tejas and prana (episodes 126, 127, 128)
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