Ayurveda for Mental Health: Digesting food and life

04/04/24 • 20 min

The digestion of food and the digestion of life are intimately connected. If we're consuming food and activities that don't have prana or life force, the flow of our energy decreases. For example, if we consume heavily processed food regularly, it will affect our digestion and our mental capacity for life. It becomes a unhealthful cycle.
Agni on a cellular level, allows us to process, transform and make good use of what we consume. When we consume things that have life force and sattvic qualities, agni can build tissue, make ojas strong and the mind stable.
Join Myra Lewin, Founder of Hale Pule Ayurveda and Yoga, and Ericka, one of our Ayurvedic Health Counselors, as they discuss the important role agni has in maintaining mental health. Listen to Ericka's inspiring story of healing from depression, anxiety and Crohn's disease, and hear Myra's wisdom on what we can do each day to step fully into life.

0:00 Introduction
1:42 Ericka's healing journey
8:41 What impact does digestion have on mental health?
10:06 How agni helps us digest life
11:46 The role of vata dosha in mental health
15:23 Daily actions to support vata dosha
17:02 A note to those who are waiting to "feel better"
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The First Step to Healing your Hormones Naturally

Why are so many women experiencing debilitating symptoms during menstruation and menopause? Is there a natural way to heal your hormones?
Join Myra Lewin, founder and master Yogini of Hale Pule Ayurveda and Yoga, and Kay Hebbourn, one of our Ayurvedic counsellors at Hale Pule, as they discuss the underlying cause of hormone imbalance and what to do about it. Hear Kay's inspiring story of her hormonal challenges, and how Ayurveda and Yoga gave her an opportunity find balance, and flow out of menopause with more energy, vitality and joy.
0:00 Introduction
1:49 Kay's menstruation and menopause journey
3:30 Why so many women experience debilitating symptoms
8:39 The first step to healing your hormones naturally
12:00 Learn how to choose things that enhance your life
14:06 How to flow through menopause without HRT

Hear Myraji's recommendations on where to begin with healing your hormones, practical tips on what to do every day, and how to establish a loving relationship with your body, food and the God of your heart.
Join our most popular free workshop, Flow with the Feminine: Healing your Hormones Naturally, from March 13th - 15th. In this three day workshop, Myraji will guide you to balance your hormones by working with the natural design of your body to live symptom-free and step into your power as a woman. Registration is free, and if you miss a session, recordings will be available.

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Common Ayurvedic Myths

Ayurveda is an ancient approach to life that has been practiced in India for thousands of years, and now worldwide. It is a holistic method of health that focuses on balancing the body, mind, and spirit. There are many misconceptions and myths about this science that prevents people from seeking its benefits.

We asked the Hale Pule team and our private community, the Hale Pule sangha, what are some common myths that they have heard about Ayurveda?

Join Myra Lewin, Founder and Master Yogini of Hale Pule, and Kristin Spence, Content Creator at Hale Pule, as they dispel some common Ayurvedic myths and the truth behind them.
0:00 Introduction
1:46 "Ayurveda is not real science"
4:50 "Ayurvedic food is purely Indian food"
7:45 "You have to eat Ayurvedic food"
11:00 "You have to follow a vegetarian diet"
14:34 "Ayurvedic approach is rigid"
18:15 "Ayurveda if outdated and no fun"
22:19 "Dosha quizzes are a definitive way to know your constitution"
26:50 "Ayurveda treatment takes longer to work"
29:50 "Vata constitution should eat snacks and 6 meals per day"
33:24 "Kapha people get fat"
36:35 "You need onion and garlic to flavor food and it’s good for you daily"
41:49 "Panchakarma can be done in 3 days. One treatment and then back to what you were doing before."

The principles of Ayurveda offer a path to freedom. They take us back to the foundation, connect to the principles of nature and bring the power of health back into the hands of the individual.
Ayurvedic Health Consultations start with the whole picture of your health (body, mind and spirit). You’ll come away with recommendations on what and how to eat, daily routine, Ayurvedic herbs and treatments, aromatherapy, meditation, mantras, energetic healings, Yoga asana and so much more. Book your consultation here.