Lean on Ayurveda

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  • Ep 6 - Why Your Detox Might Be Backfiring—And What to Do Instead

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    Do you ever wonder if detoxifying foods are right for you? In this episode, I break down Ayurveda’s unique approach to cleansing and why balance—not extremes—is key.

    We cover:

    • The two main food categories in Ayurveda: tissue-building vs. tissue-reducing
    • How the seasons influence your body's natural detox process
    • The hidden pitfalls of intense detox protocols (and who should avoid them)
    • The safest, most effective way to support your body's cleansing process
    • How an Ayurvedic monodiet (Kitchari cleanse) offers both nourishment and detoxification

    If you're considering a cleanse this Spring, tune in to understand what your body actually needs—without depriving or depleting yourself.


    🌷 Join my Spring Cleanse (March 21-23, 2025)! 🌷
    A guided, community-supported Ayurvedic cleanse designed to be gentle, effective, and tailored to YOU.

    Save your seat here.

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    Subscribe to my newsletter: receive seasonal reflections, ayurvedic practices, recipes and free resources to bring balance into your daily life.

    Book a 1:1 ayurvedic consultation: learn how to use food, rhythm and ritual to support your unique constitution. 

    If this episode resonates, please share it and rate the podcast - it helps more people discover the art of ayurveda as a support system for modern living!

    28 min
  • Ep 5 – The Sweet Struggle: Understanding & Managing Sugar Cravings

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    Do you find yourself constantly craving sugar? You're not alone—I've been there too. In this episode, we’ll dive into:

    • The Ayurvedic perspective on the sweet taste—what it really means for your body and mind
    • Why refined sugar might have a place in your life (and when it doesn’t)
    • What’s truly hiding behind your sugar cravings?
    • Two practical Ayurvedic solutions to help you break free from excessive sugar consumption

    Join my Spring Cleanse on 21-23 March 2025!
    🌿 Reset your digestion and cravings with gentle Ayurvedic guidance. Save your spot here.

    Learn more about me and my offerings: leanonayurveda.com

    Learn more about my work: https://leanonayurveda.com/

    Subscribe to my newsletter: receive seasonal reflections, ayurvedic practices, recipes and free resources to bring balance into your daily life.

    Book a 1:1 ayurvedic consultation: learn how to use food, rhythm and ritual to support your unique constitution. 

    If this episode resonates, please share it and rate the podcast - it helps more people discover the art of ayurveda as a support system for modern living!

    25 min
  • Ep 4 - Your Dinner Choices Shape the Way You Feel

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    Have you ever considered that the way you eat dinner plays a major role in how you feel? In this episode, we explore how to set yourself up for an evening meal that is easier to digest and supports your overall well-being.

    We cover:

    •  The energetics of the evening and how they impact digestion
    • The #1 thing you can do to help your body process your evening meal
    • What to do if you’re still feeling hungry after dinner
    • How to navigate late, heavy dinners if they’ve become a habit
    • Two simple tips for those who live alone and find it challenging to cook for themselves

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    Subscribe to my newsletter: receive seasonal reflections, ayurvedic practices, recipes and free resources to bring balance into your daily life.

    Book a 1:1 ayurvedic consultation: learn how to use food, rhythm and ritual to support your unique constitution. 

    If this episode resonates, please share it and rate the podcast - it helps more people discover the art of ayurveda as a support system for modern living!

    19 min
  • Ep 3 - The Most Underrated Wellness Habit: A Proper Lunch

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    This is an episode about one of the most underrated wellness habits - eating a proper lunch! This will be especially useful to those listeners who do not have a habit of eating a regular, home-made lunch.


    We cover:

    • A huge misunderstanding about lunch in our culture
    • Why a proper lunch keeps us in sync with nature’s cycles
    • Finding THE window of opportunity to start in a small way
    • The 1st and 2nd best options
    • Using technology to help us with meal prep
    • A bonus coaching question to get you started eating on a healthier schedule right away

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    Learn more about my work: https://leanonayurveda.com/

    Subscribe to my newsletter: receive seasonal reflections, ayurvedic practices, recipes and free resources to bring balance into your daily life.

    Book a 1:1 ayurvedic consultation: learn how to use food, rhythm and ritual to support your unique constitution. 

    If this episode resonates, please share it and rate the podcast - it helps more people discover the art of ayurveda as a support system for modern living!

    24 min
  • Ep 2 - Rethinking Your Mornings: Tiny Shifts for a Breakfast That Feels Good

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    In this episode we discuss what makes for a feel-good breakfast to start your day. 

    You’ll learn about:

    • What to do if your mornings feel rushed 
    • A super simple ayurvedic practice for oral hygiene in the mornings
    • A gentle way to wake up your digestive fire
    • A very common morning habit that can lead to overall depletion over time

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    Learn more about my work: https://leanonayurveda.com/

    Subscribe to my newsletter: receive seasonal reflections, ayurvedic practices, recipes and free resources to bring balance into your daily life.

    Book a 1:1 ayurvedic consultation: learn how to use food, rhythm and ritual to support your unique constitution. 

    If this episode resonates, please share it and rate the podcast - it helps more people discover the art of ayurveda as a support system for modern living!

    27 min
  • Ep 1 - From EU Affairs to Inner Affairs: How Ayurveda Led Me Home

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    Welcome to this very first episode! Here I share my personal story.

    In this introductory episode you’ll hear about what my life was like BEFORE āyurveda found me and how my life changed after this encounter.

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    Learn more about my work: https://leanonayurveda.com/

    Subscribe to my newsletter: receive seasonal reflections, ayurvedic practices, recipes and free resources to bring balance into your daily life.

    Book a 1:1 ayurvedic consultation: learn how to use food, rhythm and ritual to support your unique constitution. 

    If this episode resonates, please share it and rate the podcast - it helps more people discover the art of ayurveda as a support system for modern living!

    15 min

About Lean on Ayurveda

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Welcome! In the Lean on Ayurveda podcast, its host and Ayurveda expert Vytaute explores how Ayurveda, the ancient science of health and wellbeing, can help us understand ourselves more deeply…