In this podcast episode, Kate chats with Emma Balnaves about Shadow Yoga, a unique method developed by the guest's husband, Shandor. The conversation delves into how Shadow Yoga supports women's health through life stages like puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. Emma highlights the importance of harnessing female energy and adapting practices to support the body and mind during transitions, especially perimenopause. They also discuss seasonal eating and a calming evening routine focused on grounding the mind. Kate and Emma share a friendly and insightful dialogue, promising future discussions to explore more questions from listeners.

In this episode, Kate O'Donnell, an expert in Ayurveda, delves into the Ayurvedic perspective on hormones and how to achieve balance through lifestyle and dietary changes. She explains that while Ayurveda doesn't specifically name hormones, it provides a framework to understand their qualities. Kate introduces the concept of balancing sex hormones (cool and moist) with stress hormones (hot and active) to maintain overall health. She emphasizes the importance of incorporating cooling, moistening activities and foods, managing stress, and prioritizing self-care to achieve hormonal harmony. Kate's insights offer a holistic, approachable way to enhance well-being through ancient Ayurvedic principles.

In this podcast episode, Kate O'Donnell, an expert in Ayurveda, delves into the fundamentals of this traditional Indian healing system. Kate explains the importance of understanding the four aspects of life: the physical body, the mental field, the senses, and the soul. Kate also discusses the role of the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space) and the three doshas (vata, pitta, kapha) in maintaining bodily balance. Emphasizing the impact of seasonal changes on health, they offer practical dietary and lifestyle adjustments to address imbalances. The episode underscores the individualized nature of Ayurveda and its holistic approach to wellness.