Get ready to learn, because in this episode we take a step into the mind of the ancient Rishi's to view their understanding of digestion, Agni, and the formation of body tissues.

This week you will learn:

The 4 types of Angi and how to know which one applies to you

The 13 Agni's (digestive fires), where they are located and how they play a role in forming healthy tissue

How the doshas impact the formation of tissue

Drayva Guna of foods (the qualities of food)

The tastes best for each dosha

The potency (warm-cool) of foods

Long term impact or post digestive effect of foods (Vipaka)

You will also be given an assignment to first identify your dosha, identify your imbalanced dosha, choose the tastes that will balance that dosha and start to make a bigger effort with your behaviors around eating.

Focusing on just this one aspect of Ayurveda-digestion-will make the difference between health and disease.

And while you are focusing on your digestion, now is the PERFECT time to join the Fall Ayurveda Cleanse is coming up October 11th. Register now at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/seasonalcleanse

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Digestion is the #1 most important aspect of creating good health. Without proper digestion, you will never truly live up to your health potential.

No matter the disease or illness a person is facing, the key the healing begins with digestion and creating stable Agni and Vata.

In this episode we go back to the foundations of digestion and discuss Agni and it's qualities. We look at what increases Agni and what weakens Agni as well as bust the belief that it's desirable to have an unlimited appetite without gaining weight.

We discuss the connection between Agni and vata dosha and how important the air element is to healthy digestive fire.

And we lay the foundation for the future digestion series of podcasts.

The episode concludes with a challenge to help get in better touch with your digestive fire.

As a gift to my listeners, I'm hosting a FREE workshop on zoom Thursday September 30th at 12pm MT -- 3 Secrets to Healthy Digestive and a Happy Gut.

Register at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/webinar

And the Fall Ayurveda Cleanse is coming up October 11th. Register now at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/seasonalcleanse

Haven't gotten your FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper and mala beads? Order yours at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/freestarterkit

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The leaves are starting to fall, the air is becoming crisp and autumn time is just around the corner for those of us living in the northern hemisphere.

The transition from summer to fall is a sacred experience, and one that requires attention, focus and mindfulness to ensure that you maintain health and wellness throughout this upcoming year.

In this weeks episode I chat with Janelle Nielsen, a student of Ayurveda and past Ayurveda Life School cleanser about her experience with an Ayurveda seasonal cleanse and how it has impacted her life and health.

We also discuss the importance of acceptance, emotional release and setting intentions based upon a desired emotion.

If you are feeling that pull to clear out your body and mind of the stuck energy, emotions, and maybe even a few extra pounds, joining the fall Ayurveda Life School cleanse that begins October 12th would support those goals.

Learn more in this week's episode.

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Anxiety and depression are a part of the human experience. But these emotions can bring heartache and struggle to our lives and keep up from living as our highest self. In this week's episode we discuss these concepts and many more with Dr Marc Halpern, founder and director of the California College of Ayurveda. 

Using Ayurvedic tools, we are able to overcome many of the challenges of anxiety and depression and truly discover the root cause as well as specific actions to take to release these emotions. 

in this epsiode you will learn:

The connection between consciousness and emotion

How to implement Ayurveda to release emotions

The connection between the doshas, anxiety and depression

The types of depression and how to identify the differences

Join the conversation and learn from the wisdom of Dr Marc Halpern. 

About Dr Halpern:

Dr Halpern is the co-founder of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association for which he served as Chairman of the National Committee on Ayurvedic Education. He is also a co-founder of the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine and the National Council on Ayurvedic Education.

Dr. Marc Halpern started his career as a Doctor of Chiropractic in 1987 when he graduated from Palmer West Chiropractic College. He completed a post-graduate certification program in holistic medicine through New York Chiropractic College. This program introduced him to Ayurveda. 

Dr Halpern has studied with many of the great minds in Ayurveda and is truly the pioneer in bringing Ayurveda to the west.  He is the president and founder of the California College of AY in Nevada City, CA. 

Dr. Halpern is the author of Healing Your Life: Lessons on the Path of Ayurveda and the audio recording, Yoga Nidra and Self Healing. 

To learn more about his work, visit https://www.ayurvedacollege.com

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Fall is back! Like clockwork the seasons shift and as the temperatures cool and the sun begins to set earlier, it is the perfect time to start shifting our habits and lifestyle to stay in harmony with the outer changes.

This week I chat with a special guest, Steff Gallante, about this shift and how we can adjust our habits and take better care of ourselves during this important seasonal transition.

You will learn 3 key habits to implement this fall for greater balance and happiness all year round.

About Steff Gallante: Steff is a Wellness Educator with a Master’s degree in Kinesiology and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She is E-RYT 200 Mental Health & Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, YACEP, Certified Ayurveda Yoga Specialist, Mindfulness+Meditation Coach and Zumba Instructor. She received my Ayurveda Yoga Specialist certification from the Himalayan Institute by Kathryn Tempelton.

Contact Steff at:

website: www.steffgallante.comIG: @steffgallanteFacebook: @steffgallanteselfcare

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This week's episode is taken directly from the wisdom of an 8 year old. Who better to be connected to what matters most than the youth.

If the goal of life is transformation, evolution and becoming, then having intentions or stepping stones along the way are important to making this transformation lasting.

In this episode I share 4 goals of life from the wisdom of a child. You will learn how discovering your true nature as spirit can guide your actions, how to finally feel courageous, why smiling can transform consciousness, and how being kind is the foundation of peace.

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Yoga is so much more than an asana practice, so much more than doing the latests greatest pose, and so much more than adult gymnastics.

Yoga is about the spirit and the heart, and in her new book Threads of Yoga, author Pamela Seelig captures the spirit of yoga as she explores the yoga sutras and helps us with very practical applications in our daily lives and practices.

In this week's episode, you will learn about the background of yoga, how the yoga sutras were created, about the Yamas and Niyamas (the yoga code of ethics) and how the chakras can be applied in your daily life.

Come join the conversation. It just might start or rekindle your love of yoga.

Learn more about Pamela Seelig at www.pamelaseelig.com

Purchase this incredible guide for students and teachers inspired by the Yoga Sutras:

Threads of Yoga Themes, Reflections and Meditations to Weave Into Your Practice.

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Breath is powerful and the ability to breathe is a gift as each breath brings in life and energy to your body and mind.

But what do you do when the environment is full of toxins like smoke, dust, pollution etc? How can you cleanse the lungs and stay healthy when you are unable to change the external world?

And what about asthma, seasonal allergies and more that can cause your lungs to suffer?

In this episode we discuss the doshic connection between symptoms like asthma, phlegm, inflammation and  weak lungs as well as how to clear ama from the lungs and strengthen their ability to filter pollutants.

Through things like herbs, lifestyle, pranayama, yoga, exercise and diet, you can positively impact your lungs.

Kapalabhati-pranayama for Kapha

Anuloma Viloma- pranayama for Vata

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Anxiety can be debilitating, or just mildly annoying. But no matter how severe anxiety is in your life, you can master it by understanding the root cause and which dosha to pacify.

In this episode we talk about the role of the doshas in anxiety and 5 simple tools to help alleviate anxiety and keep you feeling calm and balanced.

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Namaste.

How often do we make decision that aren't in our highest good? Why do we do that?

According to Ayurveda, one of the three main causes of disease is Prajnaparadha- or failure of the intellect. In this episode I share a story about a dog, a hornet and failure of the intellect.

We'll also explore how to better listen to our highest voice, and habits to focus on to realign your intentions with your daily actions. It's what you do most of the time that makes all the difference in your Ayurvedic life.

Haven't gotten your FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper and mala beads? Order yours at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/freestarterkit

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Namaste.