Abbey Leigh is a Doctor of Ayurveda, specializing in reproductive health and fertility. She is also a Pancha Karma Specialist, Marma Therapist, Polarity Therapist, Certified Ayurvedic Herbalist, Registered Yoga Teacher, and runs Yoga Teacher Trainings and Retreats around the world. She was Sasha's supervisor and mentor during her first practitioner internship at CCA.Abbey’s mission is to inspire women in reestablishing a profound connection with their bodies, unlocking their inher...

France Brunel is a Brooklyn & Paris-based designer, yoga teacher, Ayurveda student, and founder of the interior design studio Yoom, known for its holistic approach as it blends wellness and design to promote mindful living and overall well-being. In her earlier years as a product designer, France discovered the profound influence of design on wellbeing. Graduating from Rhode Island School of Design and building unique expertise during her roles in various design agencies, she recognized t...

In today’s episode, recorded in the thick of Kapha Season, aka Allergy Season, Erin and Sasha thought it fitting to discuss: Allergies. In Ayurveda, allergies are primarily due to a combination of localized tissue weakness, or Stanya Samshraya, and low or altered Ojas. These immunity impairments are caused by either General Depletion and Degeneration or Blockage and Stagnation. Which helps us understand systemically, that then when someone has an autoimmune condition, they usually have ...

Dhyana Masla, author of Ayurveda Mama, is a certified Ayurveda health counselor and educator, guiding groups and individuals on transformative healing journeys. Through her yoga and Ayurveda trainings as well as her online community, Soul Space, she empowers countless individuals to become healers in their own homes and to live a life of real meaning. Today, Sasha withs with Dhyana to explore the inspiration for writing her book, the spiritual aspects of pregnancy and childbirth, ...

We extend this invite into our conversation today, to curious listeners, who would like to tune into an intimate conversation between friends who believe in the power of a compassionate witness. We hope it inspires you all to do the same, and perhaps listen more deeply to loved ones, whether it be family, friends, or partners, and perhaps the walls or coping mechanisms you have can start to feel safe to come down too.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.To learn more about Ayurveda, visit ...

Nate Stein, aka Equanimous, is a music producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist. He is the owner of Hi Vibe Records. and founder of HiVibe Fest, frequently behind the booth of other top ecstatic dance and music festivals around the world.As his friend and fellow traveler on the spiritual path, Sasha and Nate enjoy a discussion with fun anecdotes of a 15 year friendship and the exploration of shared values such as sustainable organic farming and what it means to live equanimously.Learn more abo...

Welcome back to Ojas Oasis! Sasha and Erin are back for Season 5, diving into the practical side of Time Management. Join them as they share real-life strategies for thriving in a fast-paced world with endless "to-do"s, what can feel like a constant lack of resources (like time itself!), infinite distractions, and constant curveballs. Support the Show.To learn more about Ayurveda, visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram

Antoinette Beauchamp is a certified leadership coach, facilitator, speaker, and meditation teacher, known for her bespoke methods that empower individuals navigating significant life and career transitions. Her work, inspired by her own transformative personal experiences, and influenced by Ayurveda, has established her as a key figure in the coaching realm. As a friend and healing guide, it has been so magnificent to witness her journey, and how supporting women in major life or business...

Welcome back to Ojas Oasis! Today,  Sasha sits with Vishnu Dass, an Ayurvedic Doctor (NAMA), clinical herbalist, massage therapist, Vedic astrologer, author, educator and mentor with over two decades of full-time clinical and teaching experience, to explore his journey as well as the magical world of Herbal Medicine.   Stay connected with Vishnu Dass: Website: Blue Lotus AyurvedaBook: Ayurvedic Herbology East & WestSupport the show To learn more about Ayurveda, visit www.OjasOasis.com...

Erin and Sasha explore some of their favorite themes and questions, like: "How can we be fully present while staying on schedule? How can we get out of our mind and into our body more during yoga (and life in general)? What does it mean to achieve mastery of something as deep as Ayurveda? Is there anything more important to pursue mastery of than our own Self? What might that look like in our day-to-day life, both intrinsically and extrinsically?"  As we bring Season 4 to a close, we thank...

Happy New Year 2024! We are wishing you all a gentle, peaceful, nourishing start to a year full of blessings. And what better way than to introduce you to Anuradha Gupta, a NAMACB Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, who is also an engineer with an MBA. Her great-grandmother was a Vaidya and Midwife in India, and fought for the survival of Ayurveda during the British rule. A passionate and influential advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, Anu serves as a board member of her local chapter of the...

In Part 3 of our series on Healing Trauma with Freedom Cole,  Sasha and Freedom explore the cosmic perspective of Jyotish, or what we call Vedic Astrology in the West. We hope this series helps illuminate, or invites you to explore, the ways in which the Vedic system works together to heal us. To learn more about Freedom and take one of his Astrology courses, visit https://shrifreedom.org/ Support the showTo learn more about Ayurveda, visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on...

The 2nd in a 3-part episode series with Freedom Cole, Sasha and Freedom discuss how Yoga can heal trauma,  and discuss what Yoga and Yoga Therapy mean, how they differ, and the role and scope of a Yoga Teacher and a Yoga Therapist. To learn more about Freedom and take one of his Astrology courses, visit https://shrifreedom.org/ Support the showTo learn more about Ayurveda, visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram

In this 1st of a 3-part episode series, Sasha and Freedom Cole delve into the topic of Trauma.  Freedom is an internationally known and respected Vedic scholar, Author, Ayurvedic practitioner, Yoga teacher, and Vedic Astrologer, with a Masters degree in Psychology. As Trauma can have profound impacts on not only an individual’s health, but also their families, communities, and future generations, we begin this exploration from an Ayurvedic Perspective. By clearly defining what Trauma is, and...

Erin and Sasha explore the joy of curiosity, of an interest in the core of our meaning. We start the conversation about source energy, and how the solar system impacts our health and daily lives. Support the showTo learn more about Ayurveda, visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram

Sasha talks with Suniti Ramanujam, a social entrepreneur, zero-waste living enthusiast, and founder of Pure Mitti, a brand of natural, toxin-free lifestyle products with a mission to improve the health of people and our planet. Shop Pure Mitti products at https://puremitti.com/ and @puremitti  Support the showTo learn more about Ayurveda, visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram

Today’s conversation concludes our 3 part series on the sub-doshas, specifically Kapha, the dosha of Earth and Water. Support the showTo learn more about Ayurveda, visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram

Sasha and Erin continue the conversation on "subdoshas," the entities that are responsible for overseeing specific actions, organs and/or emotions.  We review the fundamental language of Ayurveda, including the pancha-mahabhutas, or 5 great elements, how they combine to form the 3 doshas, and give some extra love to Pitta, the dosha of Fire and Water, by introducing her 5 subdoshas.  Support the showTo learn more about Ayurveda, visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram

Vata, nature’s bioforce of motion and circulation, plays a significant role in our Mind-Body system, specifically our digestive and emotional well-being. As we settle into the winds of Vata season, Sasha provides practical tools for balancing all aspects of Vata- including her 5 subdoshas-  in order to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit.  Support the showTo learn more about Ayurveda, visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram

‘May all beings be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and freedom for all.’ Our hearts are with the families of those we've lost in the Isreal-Hamas War.  May their memories be a blessing.  Support the showTo learn more about Ayurveda, visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram

Sasha and Erin discuss the real meaning of Yoga, what it means to be a Yogi, and what obstacles keep us from actively pursuing the path. Support the showTo learn more about Ayurveda, visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram

Sasha and yoga teacher and operations manager for the International Institute of Ayurveda Jennifer Day discuss menstrual health from an Ayurvedic point of view, as well as through societal and cultural lenses.  Support the showTo learn more about Ayurveda, visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram

Sasha connects with Hannah Levin of Heartfelt Wellbeing to discuss Women's Health, Dinacharya (daily routine), and the importance of community when it comes to making change.  Support the showTo learn more about Ayurveda, visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram

Welcome back to Ojas Oasis! Sasha and Erin begin Season 4 by reflecting on the past summer, each summarizing in 3 words what the last few months have brought to the surface. As always, the conversation is rooted in Ayurveda, as together we learn to apply the simple principles of nature to our complex modern lives. Support the showTo learn more about Ayurveda, visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram