Gluten or Gluten-Free in Ayurveda with Akshata Sheelvant [Episode 216]

What is gluten? What’s it affect on each dosha? Examine the gluten-free diet from a yogic perspective with ayurvedic practitioner Akshata Sheelvant. We cover: Why gluten is heavy to digest. How eliminating gluten for certain body-types could eliminate the good bacteria in your gut. A simple checklist of things to consider when thinking about going gluten free. If you’re interested in Ayurveda, you’ll love diving deeper in this episode. --- Akshata (Akee) Sheelvant is an Ayurveda/Yoga Lifestyle Consultant living in Phoenix, USA. She is a RYT certified yoga teacher studied with Yogrishi Vishvketu in Rishikesh, India. Akshata is also a disciple of her Guru Paramahansa Yogananda and has been practicing his yoga & meditation teachings for more than 20 years. Akshata has used the scientific wisdom of classical Ayurveda and practice of authentic Hatha Yoga to successfully regulated her hypothyroidism without any medication or hormones.  The saying 'let food be thy medicine' is a living mantra in her personal life, she brings her practical knowledge of Ayurveda and Yoga in her 1-1 consultations, online webinars, workshops. Her forte is crafting multi-cuisine nutritiously delicious "food-medicine" which is customized to clients unique body constitution. She specializes in helping her clients for endocrine health, diabetes management, weight issues, hormone balance, digestive issues.   Special Guest: Akshata Sheelvant Website: https://www.jeevalifestyle.com/ Gluten Free Sivana Package: https://www.jeevalifestyle.com/gluten-glutenfree Dosha Karma Dharma Podcast: www.goo.gl/z6Ha3T   Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/   Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper www.zmcmusic.tumblr.com   Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com   Please consider leaving us a rating or review on iTunes! Not sure how? Follow the steps at www.sivanaspirit.com/review   Screenshot your review and send it to [email protected] and I’ll send you my favorite affirmations and journaling prompts as a free PDF! Thanks for your support!   Use code TAKE25 for $25 off anything in your shopping cart at SivanaSpirit.com – new customers only