The Ayurvedic Woman New Podcast Location

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The Ayurvedic Woman Podcast has moved to a new location! Please check it out at the Satyavani Rising Website HERE.  

Ayurvedic Women That Are Kicking Ass - Magnolia Z.

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Do you want to know what it's like to be one of only 16 women in the world granted certification to teach Ashtanga Yoga straight from K. Pattabhi Jois? Want to know what it is like to then find out…

Who Is The Ayurvedic Woman?

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As we open for Season 5, the Ayurvedic Woman Podcast is starting out of the gate with a series called: Ayurvedic Women That Are Kicking Ass. An Ayurvedic woman is living her life’s purpose, her dharma and you can see…

The Path of the Kshatriya - Part 2

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What makes the warrior unique? In this podcast Dr. Satyavani explains the path of the Kshatriya through the modes of material nature- the gunas.

The Path of the Kshatriya - Part 1

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What is a Kshatriya and do any of them exist in our society today? In this episode, Dr. Satyavani introduces the notion of the warrior and how being on the spiritual and Ayurvedic path requires this kind of mindset.

The Sadhana of Food Part 3

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In this episode of the Ayurvedic Woman podcast Dr. Satyavani keeps with the series on food and our relationship to it. Here she discusses ritual and its importance in order to reconnect with that which nourishes us and contributes to…

The Sadhana of Food Part 2

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In this episode Dr. Satyavani continues the conversation about food and recommends we all go into "food therapy" to re-establish our relationship with the very life-force that nourishes us and is a gift from nature.

The Sadhana of Food Part 1

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What do we take in as nourishment and is it making us healthy or depriving us of vitality? In this first segment on the Sadhana of Food Dr. Satyavani introduces the idea, based in Ayurvedic wisdom, what nourishment is on…

Take Charge of Your Health NOW

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In this episode Dr. Satyavani discusses the importance of taking charge of your health now in an era of COVID fear through the lens of Ayurveda, TCM and Functional Medicine. TRUE Health is about personal responsibility and standing in one's…

Where Did Ayurveda Come From?: Samkhya Philosophy Part 3

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In this episode we wrap us the origins of Ayurveda and how it all unfolded into the medical science that is still practiced today from its roots 5k years ago.

Tending The Inner Garden: The Pentacles

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On this episode of the Tarot Coven ‘Cast...we’re wrapping up our journey through the suits of the Tarot. Our focus turns to the tactile and material realm, to the physical body and the spirits they carry inside, as we explore…

Communicating Our Truth: The Swords

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On this episode of the Tarot Coven ‘Cast...we’re continuing our journey through the suits of the Tarot, as we float through the realm of Air, and contemplate the thoughts and beliefs that make up our mental beings, in the suit…

Where Did Ayurveda Come From? Samkhya Philosophy Part 2

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In this episode Dr. Satyavani continues speaking about the evolution Samkhya Philosophy and the origins of Ayurveda. How did the cosmos produce all that we see in the world? Check it out and find out.

Where Did Ayurveda Come From?: Samkhya Philosophy Part 1

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How did Ayurveda come into being? In this episode Dr. Satyavani talks about where this ancient medical science heralds from 5,000 years ago. Happy New Year 🎊

How Can The Quantum Field Help Us Heal?

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In this first episode of 2021, Dr. Satyavani plays host to Ms. Jessie Bryant and Ms. Katie Packwood, two intuitives and healers, that are working with Scalar Tesla energy through a device known as the RASHA to assist in full…

Samadhi

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What is Samadhi + is it a place or a state of being achievable in this life? In this episode find out what Patanjali meant by Samadhi as we reach the final limb of his 8-Fold Path.

Dhyana

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The 7th limb of Patanjali’s eight limbed (Ashtanga) path is absorption, often considered meditation 🧘🏽 Are the two the same?

Dharana

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The 6th Limb of Patanjali's Yoga Sutra gives us insight into what real concentration is and how it is different from meditation. The struggle to gain concentration is part of the process.

Pratyahara

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Pratyahara is derived from two Sanskrit words: prati and ahara, with ahara meaning food, or anything taken into ourselves, and prati, a preposition meaning away or against. Together they mean "weaning away from ahara", or simply ingestion. What is the…

Pranayama

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Sutra 2.49 says: Tasmin satisvasa prasvasayoh gativicchedah pranayamah Tasmin - on this sati – being accomplished svasa – inbreath, inhalation prasvasayoh – outbreath, exhalation gati – movement, motion, path vicchedah – cessation, stop pagepranayamah – ­regulation. Pranayama is the regulation…

Asana

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The third limb on Patanjali's 8-Limbed path tells us more about the inner workings of ourselves than the outer workings. What sensations are we accepting and which are we rejecting?

Violence

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Are we innately violent as a species or is it conditional?

The Power of the Chakras

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Our subtle body has so much to tell us about consciousness. The Chakras are the gateway to higher vibrations of the true self. Enjoy this brief piece on these "wheels of life" and then drop into Yoga Nidra on this…

We Are All Just Prana

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We tend to think of ourselves as amazingly complex beings when in reality we are all just energy. If we tapped into this idea we could become closer to consciousness and see the oneness we all have rather then the…

All We Can Do Is Surrender

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Why is resistance so high in our lives and surrender so low? Did you know that we can get lessons and information just by the act of surrendering? Less surrender = more dis-ease on all levels of our being. Why…

The Fire of Transformation & The Unknown

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How much trust do you have in the unknown? What about when you are in the middle of the fire? In this episode Dr. Satyavani discusses the transformational power of fire and how if we let ourselves burn we can…

Bapuji's Bookshelf: The Guru Mantra by Gita Installment 2

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As we continue to get the teachings of Swami Kripalu out into the world through Bapuji's Bookshelf, we share with you on this episode of the Ayurvedic Woman podcast, the beautiful chanting of Acharya Gita as she shares her Kripalu…

Bapuji's Bookshelf: The Teachings of Swami Kripalu Installment 1

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In this installment of the Ayurvedic Woman, Dr. Satyavani shares the beginnings of a project, Bapuji's Bookshelf, she and two Acharya sisters - DevaPriya and Gita - are working on in a quest to bring the teachings of the lineage…

Tarot As a Tool for Spiritual Practice - An Interview with Jessie Bryant

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There are so many different ways to approach spiritual practice and glean insight into our dharma. In this interview with Jessie Bryant, of TaroTarot, we learn how this ancient spiritual and mystical practice can help guide us through the big…

Soil Health: Environmental Activism with Kendra Mittleider

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Dr. Satyavani has the privilege to have on her show @KendraMittleider - Soil Health Activist and Educator in all things Green Yoga 🧘‍♀️ and Sustainability. Kendra shares her story about how she was lead to her dharma and how she…

Ayurveda & Women's Health: An Interview by Ariel Zachow (Compassion As My Compass Podcast)

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In this episode of the Ayurvedic Woman, Dr. Satyavai is interviewed her incredible journey with Yoga and Ayurveda, and talks about the importance of Ayurveda in woman's health.

Anandamayakosha: The Bliss Sheath

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Is the Bliss Body attached to us or is it a higher state of consciousness? How can we ever get there? Find out on this final episode on the koshas as Dr. Satyavani explores the subtlest of all the veils.

Vijnanomayakosha: The Wisdom Sheath

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Why don't we listen to our innate wisdom as much as we should? The Wisdom Sheath is calling us to be "the witness." Swami Kripalu taught that all contemplative practices are designed to foster what he called “self-observation without judgment”—what…

The Six Stages of Dharmic Disease

What happens when we don't live dharmically? Dis-ease. The Ayurvedic stages of dis-ease have a relationship with our spiritual pursuit of dharma. To be clear, dharma is not your job – it is beyond that. Dharma is the true self…

Manomayakosha: The Mental-Emotional Sheath

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Is the mind our true consciousness? How does it function and why do we assume our thoughts are our reality. The manomayakosha the mental-emotional illusion sheath is a trickster and in this episode Dr. Satyavani explains why.

Pranamayakosha: The Energy Sheath

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The energy body is the core of who we are. It is the bridge between the physical and subtle bodies. How are you using your Prana these days?

The Annamayakosha: The Food Sheath

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The body is the temple for the soul as the ancients would say. How does the food body get us closer to enlightenment?

The Koshas: The Layers of the Self

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Why do we cover ourselves? What does the Taittriya Upanishad tell us about the layers of the Koshas of the veils of the self?

What Can Jyotish Astrology Tell Us?

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In this episode Dr. Satyavani interviews Casey Scott, Vedic Astrologer, about the science 🧬 of light and asks what we can learn about the world right now through the lens of Jyotish.

Essential Oils for Ayurveda - An Interview with Dr. Heather Lowe

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Have you ever thought of Essential Oils as plant medicine? Do you want to incorporate them into your Ayurvedic protocol? Good! In this episode, Dr. Satyavani interviews Dr. Heather Lowe, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Functional Medicine Specialist and Aromatherapy Practitioner,…

What Do You Do?

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In this episode Maria Niglio finishes her interview with Dr. Satyavani and asks what spiritual study and application look like. Why inquire into the self?

I Practice Yoga + Ayurveda

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Practicing Yoga 🧘‍♀️ and Ayurveda always as a student. We are always students first and our connection to the divine is the most important relationship we will ever have.

Always In Sadhana

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Sadhana is spiritual practice and incorporates more than body based asana. How do we apply this in our daily lives?

Spiritual Teachers + Gurus On My Path

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Who are the teachers that changed my life and how did I find my gurus? Maria Niglio asks Dr. Satyavani about her path to becoming an Acharya.

Īśvarapraṇidhāna: Surrender to the Divine

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What does ego surrender look like? What if we let it all go? Would we find joy? Listen in on how the surrender of the ego is a rebirth and establishes us firmly in karmic work and the path to…

Svadhyaya : Self Study

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Studying the scriptures and applying them to the examination of the self can be one of the hardest activities we can do on the path to spiritual awakening. Why is this important? Find out why in this episode. 🙏♥️😊🧘‍♀️🌎

Tapas: Heat

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What does the fire 🔥 of transformation feel like? The ancient yogis 🧘‍♀️ understood the importance of dedicated and committed practice on the path of freedom. What can we learn from them?

Santosa: Contentment

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How can we be content in a world that is feeding and literally banking on us being discontent? It comes down to three simple words that the yogis knew: Infinite. Eternal. Whole. You can be content right now. Find out…

Sauca: Purity

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The first Niyama of the 10 guiding yogic principles is Sauca meaning purity. Inner and outer purity matters on the yogic path and they have an intimate relationship. Find out what that relationship is and how that affects the journey…

Aparigraha: Non-Hoarding

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In a culture that wants us to buy and consume all the time how do we de-clutter so we can listen to the heart song? In the episode learn about the final Yama in this series in the Yamas and…

Bramacharya: Abstinence & Control of the Senses

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We often cringe when we are asked to control our tendency toward self indulgent behavior because we are told from an early age that life is to be enjoyed. Listen in and get a new perspective on why a little…

Asteya: Non-Stealing

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What is your definition of stealing? In yogic literature this has a larger context then just taking an object that is not yours. Listen in and find out why Asteya is the third Yama in the path of liberation.

Satya: Truthfulness

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In this episode we discuss the the second Yama - Truthfulness and its expansive definition according to the teachings of yoga 🧘‍♀️ It is beyond just telling or not telling lies.

Ahimsa: Non Violence

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In this episode of the Ayurvedic Woman podcast the discussion is around Ahimsa, non-violence, in the yogic scriptures and the power of living in this way in a world 🌎 that is ever changing. This is part 1 of a…

Why Now Is The Time To Study Yoga

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The world 🌎 is in the midst of a great transformation where we have a unique opportunity to create a different way of being. In this episode of the Ayurvedic Woman Podcast Dr. Satyavani discusses why now is the time…

Transformation

STANDARD DEFINITION: a thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance. PHYSICS: a metamorphosis during the life cycle of an animal; the induced or spontaneous change of one element into another by a nuclear process. MATHEMATICS•LOGIC: the induced or spontaneous…

The 20 Attributes

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Did you know that Ayurveda uses 20 attributes to determine constitution and the inclination toward dis-ease? In this episode Dr. Satyavani take a dive into these attributes and their relationship to the doshas.

The 5 Elements of Health

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In Ayurveda, health is discussed through the elements. How does this add up to a state of ease or dis-ease? Find out as Dr. Satyavani discussed this great blueprint in this episode.

What is the nature of dis-ease?

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Disease is frequently spoken about in the world 🌎 of Medicine. Ayurveda gets to the root of why we experience “unhealth” and it’s not what you would expect.

Ayurvedic Methodology

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What is the methodology behind the power of Ayurveda? What shastras are called upon to guide this great science? Find out more in this episode.

Where Does Ayurvedic Medicine Come From?

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In this episode Dr. Satyavani discuss the brief and mystical history of Ayurveda and the roots that have lead to its application in the west.

Yoga 🧘‍♀️ Nidra + Chanting with Malika

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What Does Transformation Look Like?

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In this episode Dr. Satyavani is interviewed by marketing expert Ann Allyn on the work of transformation and the journey of the self.

Underground Ayurveda: Plantain & Asparagus

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Make a simple Ayurvedic Brunch in 10 minutes or less with Chef Michael.

Swastha: What is True Health in Ayurveda?

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Many think that true health is strictly based in the condition our physical vessel is in. Ayurveda tells us that this is not true. Find out the secret to true health in this episode of the Ayurvedic Woman podcast.

Ojas: The Vigor of Life

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Ojas is our mojo and we want to protect it. In this episode find out what this vigor does for us and why we need to take care of it.

What is Agni & Why Is it Important?

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Agni (digestive fire 🔥) is spoken about a lot in Ayurveda and gives us information about imbalance and dis-ease in the body. Find out what it is and why it is so important on this episode of the Ayurvedic Woman…

Cross-Cultural Women’s Empowerment

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What is Women’s Empowerment? What does it look like across the globe 🌍? Join Dr. Satyavani and her colleague and friend Renu Gulati as they discuss how women express their feminine divine across cultures.

Conversations with Bess: Oath of God

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Have you ever had a conversation with someone that was channeling a message to you from God? On Good Friday this year this happened to me. Her name was Bess and it was not a coincidence.

I Have No Control: Discoveries on the Yogic Path

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In this episode Dr. Satyavani tells María Niglio, a screen writer, that the hardest and best lesson yoga has taught her is about the power of thinking we are in control.

Sanatan Dharma + Sattvavijaya Chikitsa

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In this episode Dr. Satyavani discusses the Yogic concept of Sanatan Dharma - we are the Soul and not the body and the Ayurvedic concept of Sattvavijaya Chikitsa. In a world where there is constant dis-ease what is the path…

What’s the Endgame here?

When we step back and look at all that is happening in the world at once it can be dizzying. We have insufficient and incompetent leadership, corruption at an all-time high, an environment that is transforming before our eyes due…

Kapha Dosha & The Season of Spring

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Learn about the importance of Spring in Ayurveda and best practices that can be performed to maximize digestion, survive seasonal allergies and cleanse the body.

Respiratory Health: East Meets West Medicine

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Join Dr. Heather Lowe, Dr. Michael Bittner, Dr. Satyavani Gayatri and Jyotishi Casey Scott As they discuss what is happening with our respiratory systems as a whole from a Vedic and western perspective and what we can do collectively to…

Darshan + Pranayam + Nidra

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Take some time to listen to the wise words of Swami Kripalu as he shares in a Darshan (holy sighting) on Sattvic (balanced and whole) Giving. Then take those words and insights into a Pranayam and Nidra practice.

The People Come First Segment 2

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How do Ayurvedic and Yogic principles apply to our society? Listen to this episode with guest Dr. Michael Bittner and hear about how Panchakarma and the spiritual shastras give us guidance to live better.

Respiratory Health & Ayurveda

Moving from the Vata season to the Kapha season can trigger respiratory issues in general. We have moved from the time of heightened air + space - the Vata season and have moved into the season of heightened water +…

Vata Pacifying & Immune Boosting Beets - Underground Ayurveda Kitchen

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Baked Red Beets Serves 2 Ingredients 1 large red beet Fresh thyme (6 -10 individual sprigs) Coconut or olive oil (1/8 cup max) Himalayan Salt Pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees Place baking sheet in pan and coat with…

I AM Yoga Nidra with Malika Rajan

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After a conversation with Dr. Satyavani about the deep practice of Yoga Nidra Malika shares a session of her’s with the AW Podcast audience. Jai Bhagwan and enjoy

The Deep Practice of Yoga Nidra with Guest Malika Rajan

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Yoga Nidra is not just an ancient practice of meditation but it is a balancing practice from a doshic perspective in Ayurveda. In this episode Dr. Satyavani speaks with her lineage sister Malika Rajan in the process of yoga Nidra…

The People Come First - Activism Through Yogic & Taoist Principles

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In this episode of the Ayurvedic Woman Dr. Satyavani discusses activism as part of our democratic rights and social responsibility to one another with her guest Dr. & Priest Michael Bittner. The ancient Yogis and Rishis were advocates for just…

The People Come First

More than two hundred years ago, Benjamin Franklin wrote, “We must all hang together, or assuredly, we shall all hang separately” Today, we have a crisis in America. It has less to do with the Coronavirus and more to do…

Experiments With Religion & Spirituality

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In this episode of the Ayurvedic Woman, Dr. Satyavani Gayatri provides insight on religion and spirituality as part of her personal experience.

Yoga Nidra for a Calm Mind

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In these stressful times a calm mind is key to high ojas and low ama. Relax and let go.

The Beginnings of My Spiritual Journey - An Interview With Maria Niglio

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In this episode of the Ayurvedic Woman, Dr. Satyavani Gayatri is interviewed by Maria Niglio for an upcoming screenplay she is writing about the yogic path in the west. Here Satyavani tells how she started her journey with asana and…

Immunity Boosting Techniques

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Learn what you can do to boost your immune system from an Ayurvedic perspective with foods and activities.

What is Ayurveda?

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In this episode learn what Ayurveda is as Dr. Satyavani reads from the first Ayurveda book she ever purchased over 26 years ago.

Ayurvedic Woman Trailer

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Who is the Ayurvedic Woman and what is this podcast about?

The Responsible Course of Action

The US Government’s response to the Coronavirus represents the most recent example of a dysfunctional approach to securing and supporting public wellbeing in the United States. Yes, there has been a tepid response to ascertain how to stem the communicable…

Fear & The Nervous System

Fear is a powerful emotional sensation - one that starts in the mind with grand and scary imagery that quickly drops us into the future of what ifs - never allowing us to be present or fully in our bodies.…

Shakti Rising

In the ancient tradition of yoga there is the concept of Shiva and Shakti. Shiva, represents the male form of matter, our physical form and Shakti the female essence of energy. It is written that Shiva is considered almost fully…

Consciousness Begins In The Mouth

In the ancient medical science of Ayurveda it is said that digestion begins in the mouth. The sister Vedic science of Yoga says the same. Swami Kripalu has a famous quote that captures the essence of this thought around consciousness…

The Introduction: The Tarot Coven Podcast

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Hello! We're The Tarot Coven Podcast and we're so glad you've joined us! This episode is an introduction to the show itself, as well as a meet-and-greet with the hosts. So listen in as we chat about things like our…

Ayurveda: The Path To Female Empowerment

This past year has been an incredible evolution in my practice as an Ayurvedic Clinician. More and more women are stepping forward and asking for help – from a place of strength and inner knowing that has been a long…

Creating positive change now

Fundamental to understanding our world are the constants that everything is comprised of energy, and energy is in an ongoing state of flux. This energy may be called chi (chee), prana or ki (key). As it relates to Feng Shui…

On Eating - The Ayurveda Way

Whether it is the human body, mind or spirit, an animal or a plant, a car, a residence or a business, all respond positively to mindful efforts that enhance the pranic flow of energy. Regardless of the object and its…

Want to Thrive as a Yoga Teacher? How to find success while on the yogic path.

At the core of yoga is the creation of stability and balance in movement, in breathing, in emotions, in thinking and in life. All the ideas and practices that comprise yoga exist to bring focus to our dharma, to remove…