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: The Simple Ayurveda Collective offers a resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling prompts, mudra, marma and breathwork tutorials, recipes,...

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: The Simple Ayurveda Collective offers a resource...

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...

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: Ayurveda Encompassed: Take...

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...

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...

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: Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Free...

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...

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...

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...

Angela answers questions sent in by listeners. Learn more about: 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 principles Have a question you’d like featured on the podcast? Email angela@simpleayurveda or send a DM on Instagram @simple_ayurveda. Resource mentioned: Join...

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. Learn more about: 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 Resource...

Language has nuance. How we describe ourselves and our intentions carry vibrational resonance.  Join Angela in this solo episode about wholeness and integration.  Learn more about: 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 intuition ...

Join Angela in this conversation that explores navigating the liminal space with grace and ease. Learn more about: 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 episodes Thank you for supporting The Simple...

Join Angela and Richard in this conversation about simple practices that add up to a life of dharma.    Learn more about: 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 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...

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.   Learn more about an Ayurvedic take on: Bulletproof coffee The keto diet Red light therapy PUFAs Gut immunity Adrenal fatigue ADHD 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...

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. Learn more about: 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 Resource mentioned: The...

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. Learn more about: Intuition as a guidepost Choosing core values Aligning with what's most important to you Interoception...

Join Angela and Kaya in this conversation about the deep inner journey that is your spine.   Learn more about: 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 spine   Kaya is a trusted teacher guiding many of today’s yoga teachers and longtime practitioners. Students...

Join Angela and Graciela in this conversation about tuning into your soul's language and finding purpose through understanding your own truth.   Learn more about: 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...

Join Angela and Katherine in this conversation about German New Medicine and listening to your innate wisdom. Learn more about: Understanding your symptoms as described by German New Medicine Conflict versus healing phases The root cause of adrenal fatigue Deciphering signals from your body Recognizing your soul’s purpose Katherine is a trauma-informed coach and retired nurse. She helps women resolve the trauma at the root of their chronic symptoms so they can unlock their body's own...

Join Angela in this solo episode: Cultivating an Ayurveda Toolkit. Learn more about: Quantity versus quality when it comes to acquiring tools Skill versus knowledge Angela’s list of treasured tools Why you might make your own list Returning back home to some of your favorite forgotten practices Resource mentioned: Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Work with Angela The Simple Ayurveda health counselor program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda...

Join Angela and Tracee in this conversation about sacred practices and rituals to help you remember and honor your deepest Self. Learn more about: Simple ways to connect with your inner wisdom Following a daily rhythm centered on feminine energy Turning to nature as your teacher The power of ritual woven through your day Tracee Stanley is the author of the bestselling book Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity and the forthcoming The Luminous Self: Sacred...

Join Angela in this informal Q + A episode as she discusses topics sent in by listeners.  Learn more about: The shift from pitta to vata energy, whether it’s the seasonal or daily rhythm Cultivating an afternoon ritual to ground vata dosha Supporting your nervous system from the Ayurvedic perspective Balancing things you love that you know aren’t the best for your constitution Simple tips for exploring your dharma Recipes Mentioned: Summer Cooler: half filtered water, half coconut water,...