  Dr. Marc Halpern is an Ayurvedic doctor, author, founder & president of the California College of Ayurveda, the first Ayurvedic college to open outside of India. He is one of the few Westerners ever recognized in both the United States and in India as an authority on the subject of Ayurveda. In this episode he shares how our prakriti is formed and how understanding ourselves helps us to recognize mental tendencies. He offers practical suggestions for overcoming anxiety and depression. There is so much wisdom in his words.  

Interview with Dr. Marc Halpern: Overcoming Anxiety and Depression

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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 mentioned: Receive the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Join the waitlist and be the first to know when the next Ayurveda training opens Simple Ayurveda Podcast episodes on ojas, tejas and prana (episodes 126, 127, 128) To Be Magnetic Flower remedies (no affiliates, just recommendations from personal experience)

254 | The Hero’s Journey + Rewiring Patterns

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  Connect with Angela Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Get notified about future Ayurveda trainings  The Simple Ayurveda Collective offers a resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling prompts, mudra and breathwork tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media.   Join here. Resources Purna Nidra Yoga Nidra with Kaya  Song for Wholeness  Song for Integration  

253 | Whole and Integrated Instead of Happy and Healthy

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 Ayurveda Podcast by listening, sharing and leaving reviews. You are appreciated!  Resource mentioned: Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter Loving What Is by Byron Katie Yoga Nidra + Ayurveda Resources in The Simple Ayurveda Collective  

252 | Navigating Liminal Spaces + the Deep Work of Rest and Digest

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 living with knowledge from the Ayurveda. He began his Yoga and Ayurveda studies at age 17 and traveled to India at 20 with his spiritual teacher Swami Prabhupada. He has studied Ayurveda with several doctors in India and with Dr. Vasant Lad at the Ayurvedic Institute in New Mexico. He has traveled to India over 45 times. In 1994 he graduated Clayton College with a degree, Doctor of Naturopathy. Connect with Ram Ayurveda Health Retreat Book Connect with Angela Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter The Simple Ayurveda Dharma Course: Inner and Outer Alignment in Daily Life Join Angela and special guest teachers in this inquiry of self exploration. Learn more about yourself through Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish and Human Design so that you feel more aligned with your unique expression in the world.  The Simple Ayurveda Collective offers a resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling prompts, mudra and breathwork tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media.   Join here.  

251 | Simple Practices That Add Up to a Life of Dharma with Richard Masla

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 Modern Science podcast. He is also a former Director of Player Development for the New Jersey Nets NBA team, and creator of LifeSpa.com—where ancient Ayurvedic wisdom meets modern science. Connect with Dr. Douillard Website Connect with Angela Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter The Simple Ayurveda Dharma Course: Inner and Outer Alignment in Daily Life Join Angela and special guest teachers in this inquiry of self exploration. Learn more about yourself through Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish and Human Design so that you feel more aligned with your unique expression in the world.  The Simple Ayurveda Collective offers a resource library of Ayurveda video lessons, journaling prompts, mudra and breathwork tutorials, recipes, guided practices and yoga classes; plus a supportive community chat off social media.   Join here.

Interview with Dr. Marc Halpern: Overcoming Anxiety and Depression

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