159 | Dhatu Nourishment & Care

09/27/21 • 34 min

Join Angela in this solo episode: Dhatu Nourishment & Care. Ayurveda looks at how all parts of us work together in unison rather than in separate systems. In this episode, Angela shares all about each of the seven layers of the physical body - The Dhatus. This topic has been brought up before in this space, and the reason Angela feels it's important to bring it back around is because so many things we do in Ayurveda, such as chewing our food well and getting enough rest, are supportive of the tissues of the body. We we don't do these things, they begin to corrupt and break down. May this episode allow you to begin making the connection between what you do in your life having a direct correlation to what’s happening in your body. In this episode, learn more about: • Doshic attack against Agni when they begin to fall out of balance and what that may look like for each dosha • An overview of when disease happens within the body • A review of Agni • Signs of malfunction for each of the seven dhatus and how to begin to provide nourishment and care for each of them • and more! Books mentioned: Ayurvedic Medicine by Sebastian Pole The Everyday Ayurveda Guide to Self-Care by Kate O’Donnell Textbook of Ayurveda Volume 3 by Dr. Vasant Lad Previous episodes mentioned: 89 | The Dhatus: A Basic Introduction to Ayurveda Anatomy + Physiology — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-89-the-dhatus-a-basic-introduction-to-ayurveda-anatomy-physiology/ 110 | Nourishing the Dhatus with Kate O’Donnell — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-110-interview-with-kate-odonnell/ 6 | Agni and Mindful Eating — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-6-agni-and-mindful-eating/ 156 | Healing the Thyroid with Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-156-healing-the-thyroid/ 157 | All About Ghee with William Jackson — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-157-all-about-ghee-with-william-jackson/ 138 | Yoga Nidra and Radiant Rest with Tracee Stanley — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-138-interview-with-tracee-stanley/ Looking for further information and support? Today’s episode is part of the unit in the Simple Ayurveda Collective we’ll be doing together in October - November 2021. All of Angela's notes are there, as well as super simple recipes, support in the group off social media, and journaling prompts for each dhatu, allowing you to look at the energetics of why we might be making the choices we make, as well as taking a look at the energetics of what true rest and nourishment looks like. The Simple Ayurveda Collective is an affordable option to practice Ayurveda month by month. All units stay within the Collective to revisit at your own pace. ——— Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and incorporate this amazing ancient science into your own life. Receive access to video lessons with new content each month, private support group OFF of Facebook, seasonal suggestions, simple recipes, and more! Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership

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158 | Ahimsa, Ayurveda, Veganism and the Gray Space

Join Angela in this solo episode: Ahimsa, Ayurveda, Veganism and the Gray Space. This episode comes from countless conversations with yoga students, fellow practitioners, those on social media, in person classes, etc. It's something Angela has been curious about in her own life since beginning to practice Ayurveda 14 years ago, and she has been learning and getting to the root of what the teachings do say. There is some pushback from those who view Ayurveda and yoga through a particular lens. This is a hot topic for many people. Wherever you stand, this is the Gray Space: where Angela chooses to live without being rigid and black & white in her thinking no matter what it is. It's important to her to zoom out and see things from all perspectives and empathize. This conversation was a former place of shame for Angela, and why she feels like she HAS to talk about it. This episode encourages you to look at context when you're in conversations with people about Ayurveda, and ask things such as: Who are you talking to? Where are they at in their life? What’s the next best thing? What *is* ahimsa in this moment? And then to begin to soften in any area where you feel rigid. Please share this episode with others and tag Angela on Instagram at @simple_ayurveda . The more that we're in this Gray Space and accepting of others, the more that we soften into this place of compassion and true ahimsa, the better the world is. In this episode, learn more about: • A simple introduction of what ahimsa is to start to think about it or revisit it• An overview and explanation of who traditional Yogis were • What Ayurveda is and what it's purpose is • The history of yoga and how it became so closely tied to the concept of Veganism• What is said in the Vedic texts about animal products • Recognizing the Gray Space and consider the difference between discomfort and harm • and more! Previous Episodes Mentioned: 1 | What is Ayurveda? — https://simpleayurveda.com/what-is-ayurveda/ 157 | All About Ghee with William Jackson — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-157-all-about-ghee-with-william-jackson/ 147 | Pitta's Influence on Modern Ayurvedic Teachings — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-147-pittas-influence-on-modern-ayurvedic-teachings/ 130 | What is an Ayurvedic Cleanse? A Simple Guide — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-130-what-is-an-ayurvedic-cleanse-a-simple-guide/ 85 | All About Panchakarma with Kathy Jo Staheli — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-85-interview-with-kathy-jo-staheli/

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160 | Finding Humor During Times of Existential Crisis with James McCrae

Join Angela and guest James McCrae in this episode: Finding Humor During Times of Existential Crisis. James is a bestselling author, poet, meme artist, and founder of the wildly popular Instagram account @wordsarevibrations where he meshes together laughter and spirituality in such a gifted way. He has been leaning into art that’s native to and speaks the language of the internet. James' focus lately has been on making memes to apply the same mindset, philosophy and approach he has used to create art and poetry, sharing his message through humor to balance out all of the seriousness, divisiveness and dialogue that’s in the media right now. Angela is a huge fan of his work and is so excited to share this conversation with you! In this episode, learn more about: • What an existential crisis is • The importance of finding inner peace within ourselves when the outside world is chaotic • Simplicity of sunshine, dance, and movement, and the powerful impact they have on us • Releasing attachment and being in a state of growth and renewal as the key to continue moving forward in life • Shifting our focus from trying to prevent change to taking responsibility in creating a better world for all • Using memes as a way to preserve ancient wisdom in this age of technology • Laughter as medicine, especially at a time where things are divisive and triggering and there’s so much negative and toxic conversation happening in the world • and more! Be sure to pre-order James' new book, How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis, now through the link in his Instagram bio! Connect with James: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsarevibrations Website: www.jamesmccrae.com