The Simple Ayurveda Podcast

Ayurveda teaches that cellular communication is distorted by ama (metabolic waste), causing a breakdown in the regular healthy communication and function of the body's cells. This is the basis for autoimmune conditions.

This episode weaves Ayurveda and a little bit of German New Medicine for a look at the root cause of autoimmune conditions- how ama is formed and what approaches can be taken.

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• The qualities of agni and ama
• Cellular agni: how the five elements show up in every cell of your body
• The four origins of ama (metabolic waste)
• The connection between German New Medicine and Ayurveda
• What's left when you've tried everything

Resources:

The Simple Ayurveda health certification program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction and individual mentorship led directly by Angela. Next cohort starts September 2025.

Ayurveda Encompassed: Take your understanding of Ayurveda to a new level and step into a more expansive version of yourself. Join Angela in a high-level small group mentorship with personalized support and resources. For wellness practitioners and Ayurveda enthusiasts. Next cohort Spring 2026.

Free 3-Part Series on Ancient Wisdom + Modern Nuance: German New Medicine, Trauma-Informed Ayurveda and Navigating the Liminal Space

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Book Mentioned

Textbook of Ayurveda, Volume Two

Mothering yourself isn't about your relationship with your mother, it's about your relationship with yourself.

It's tapping into feminine wisdom- both the soft and tender AND the fierce protector.

Learn More About:

• A Taoist view on source as the great mother
• How many of us are reclaiming the ways of our ancient wise and well ancestors
• The simplicity of dropping elaborate protocols and tuning into nourishing food and sleep
• Recognizing disempowering stories
• Attuning to your needs moment to moment

This episode was based on a listener question. Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] for future podcast discussions.

Resources:

The Simple Ayurveda health certification program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction and individual mentorship led directly by Angela. Next cohort starts September 2025.

Ayurveda Encompassed: Take your understanding of Ayurveda to a new level and step into a more expansive version of yourself. Join Angela in a high-level small group mentorship with personalized support and resources. For wellness practitioners and Ayurveda enthusiasts. Next cohort Spring 2026.

Free 3-Part Series on Ancient Wisdom + Modern Nuance: German New Medicine, Trauma-Informed Ayurveda and Navigating the Liminal Space

Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter

Resources mentioned in the episode:

The Parent's Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for Modern Parents

Tara Brading (Irish and British ancestry)

The essence of trauma aware Ayurveda is to recognize the difference between tending to the heart and tending to a frightened animal body. It's also recognizing the depths that wholeness includes.

Learn More About:

• Why lifestyle isn't the whole picture when it comes to health and well-being
• How nervous system tools and ancient practices help to restore rhythm
• German New Medicine as a map, not a belief system or way to heal
• Transitioning away from fear-based "wellness" and toward loving playfulness
• Mythology to support true healing

Resources:

The Simple Ayurveda health certification program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction and individual mentorship led directly by Angela. Next cohort starts September 2025.

Ayurveda Encompassed: Take your understanding of Ayurveda to a new level and step into a more expansive version of yourself. Join Angela in a high-level small group mentorship with personalized support and resources. For wellness practitioners and Ayurveda enthusiasts. Next cohort Spring 2026.

Free 3-Part Series on Ancient Wisdom + Modern Nuance: German New Medicine, Trauma-Informed Ayurveda and Navigating the Liminal Space

Join the Simple Ayurveda newsletter

Books Mentioned: Nicole Sachs and Regena Thomashauer

Angela answers a student question about keeping a simple rhythm amongst the busyness of summer.

Learn more about:

• Building a simple grounding afternoon ritual to help anchor rhythm in the summer nights
• Simple suggestions for a weekly self-care evening
• The power of one small ritual to center yourself before going out or to events
• Recognizing the conflicting parts within
• The minimum effective dose for wellness and rhythm

Resources:

The Simple Ayurveda health certification program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction and individual mentorship led directly by Angela. Next cohort starts September 2025.

Befriend Yourself: A Self-Care Club based on the wisdom of Prana, Tejas and Ojas: Weekly Self-Care Pep Talks, Practices + Prompts to help you recognize the Divine within, held August 3rd-September 4th, 2025.

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Podcast episode mentioned: 247 | The Spine, Deep Yoga and True Release with Kaya Mindlin

Angela discusses a student question on making peace with body weight.

Learn more about:

• Approaching this topic with curiosity and self-compassion
• How beauty standards evolve based on current trends
• An Ayurvedic understanding of body types and weight gain
• The German New Medicine conflicts associated with types of weight gain
• Clearing a backlog of stuck beliefs
• Building self-worth and confidence

Have a question you'd like featured on the podcast? Email angela@simpleayurveda or send a DM on Instagram @angela.perger.

Resources:

The Simple Ayurveda health certification program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction and individual mentorship led directly by Angela. Next cohort starts September 2025.

Befriend Yourself: A Self-Care Club based on the wisdom of Prana, Tejas and Ojas: Weekly Self-Care Pep Talks, Practices + Prompts to help you recognize the Divine within, held August 3rd-September 4th, 2025.

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Book mentioned: Move Your DNA

Join the discussion of topics sent in by listeners.

Learn more about:

• Cultivating an easy daily rhythm during summer
• Flowing with the monthly rhythm of the moon
• Types of headaches according to Ayurveda
• Menopause as an initiation
• Getting back into self-care when you've fallen off
• How to eat for vata-pitta in the summer months

Have a question you'd like featured on the podcast? Email angela@simpleayurveda or send a DM on Instagram @angela.perger.

Email a screenshot of your review for The Simple Ayurveda Guide to Yoga Nidra.

Resources:

The Simple Ayurveda health certification program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction and individual mentorship led directly by Angela.

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Angela reflects on student questions about who the ancient Ayurvedic texts were written for.

Learn More About:

• The importance and impact of tribal culture in ancient communities
• Paradox: safety and security verus freedom and choice
• Regulated emotions for leaders
• Why this matters for modern women

Resources:

The Simple Ayurveda health certification program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction led directly by Angela.

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Article: The Caste System

Book- When The Drummers Were Women: A Spiritual History of Rhythm

Movie- Jeanne du Barry

The Simple Ayurveda Podcast Episode 169 | Time from a Vedic Perspective: A Deep Dive into the Yugas with Robin Stamp

Join Angela and Hermine in this conversation that explores Hermine's journey of following joy- from studying Ayurveda to living on a horse ranch to homeschooling her two young children.

Learn More About:

• Infusing simple seasonal rituals into everyday life
• Focusing on the essence of the teachings in sustainable ways
• Cultivating a local community of healers and visionaries
• Putting together heart-centered retreats that sell out

Connect with Hermine

Website Instagram

Free Resources

Ayurveda Summer: 30 Days of Simple Ayurveda, Live June 2025

Simple Ayurveda Newsletter

Work with Angela

The Simple Ayurveda health certification program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction led directly by Angela.

New for 2025: updated curriculum based in trauma-aware feminine wisdom!

Join Angela and Kate in this conversation that explores how Kate found her "healing home base" by integrating Ayurveda, Yoga and circadian wellness.

Learn More About:

• Kate's health journey as a mother of young children and small business owner
• Returning to simple, tried and true practices
• Paying attention to patience and and timing
• Dropping the to-do list in favor of tuning in
• Building community in the Ayurveda world

Connect with Kate

Website Instagram

Free Resources

Ayurveda Summer: 30 Days of Simple Ayurveda, Live June 2025

Simple Ayurveda Newsletter

Work with Angela

The Simple Ayurveda health certification program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction led directly by Angela.

Join Angela and Teresa in this conversation that explores how Teresa came to study Ayurveda after watching her parents' health decline and how it changed her life as a yoga and meditation teacher.

Learn More About:

• How taking care of her elder parents influenced her life
• Being mindful of emotional & physical digestion
• Integrating Ayurveda at her yoga studio
• Noticing Ayurveda through lines while in Italy

Connect with Teresa Instagram

Free Resources

Ayurveda Summer: 30 Days of Simple Ayurveda, Live June 2025

Simple Ayurveda Newsletter

Work with Angela

The Simple Ayurveda health certification program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction led directly by Angela.