The Simple Ayurveda Podcast

292 | Pralapa, Excessive Talking and Why I'm Pressing the Pause Button Again

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Pralapa is the Sanskrit word for excessive talking. It is both a cause and symptom of high vata. Learn More About: Tejas and embodied listening Sampr...

291 | Healing in Community with Vytautė Liutkevičiūtė

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela Vytautė in this conversation that explores how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom can meet modern trauma awareness - and why, for many of us, heali...

290 | Q + A : Dancing with Loneliness & Spiritual Growth

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The paradox of loneliness is that we humans need each other and at the same time we're also here to learn how to feel at home with ourselves. Angela a...

289 | End of Year Reflection 2025

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for supporting The Simple Ayurveda Podcast by listening and sharing, and for leaving reviews. Join Angela as she shares her own personal ref...

288 | Creating + Consuming: What's Your Ratio?

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your body is your soul's home. It's your vessel.  Overeating past the point of fullness is considered a "crime against wisdom" in Ayurveda as it taxe...

287 | Fine-Tuning Your Relationship with Masculine + Feminine Energy

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The dance between masculine and feminine teaches us how to listen deeply and then take action based on the insight received. Learn More About: An exp...

286 | My Ancestral Pilgrimage to England and Cornwall

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a personal share of adventures to Avebury, Stonehenge, Glastonbury, Dartmoor National Park, Cornwall's rugged coast and London. Learn more abo...

285 | Beauty, Delight and Laughter in Times of Chaos

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beauty and delight coexist with chaos. You don't have to live in a state of rage or grief in order to care about the state of the world. You get to ch...

284 | A Basic Ayurvedic Guide to Animal Protein

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ayurveda is more vast and encompassing than most in the West realize. Learn what the ancient texts say about animal protein. Learn more about: Cultiv...

283 | Ayurveda, Ama + Autoimmune Conditions

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ayurveda teaches that cellular communication is distorted by ama (metabolic waste), causing a breakdown in the regular healthy communication and funct...

282 | Mothering Yourself

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mothering yourself isn't about your relationship with your mother, it's about your relationship with yourself. It's tapping into feminine wisdom- both...

281 | An Introduction to Trauma-Aware Ayurveda

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 re...

280 | Staying in Flow with a Loose Summer Rhythm

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Angela answers a student question about keeping a simple rhythm amongst the busyness of summer. Learn more about: Building a simple grounding afterno...

279 | Compassion, Peace and Body Weight

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Angela discusses a student question on making peace with body weight. Learn more about: Approaching this topic with curiosity and self-compassion How...

278 | Q + A: Summer Daily Rhythm, Lunar Rhythm, Migraines & Menopause

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join the discussion of topics sent in by listeners. Learn more about: Cultivating an easy daily rhythm during summer Flowing with the monthly rhythm ...

277 | Unpacking Context for the Ancient Texts

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Angela reflects on student questions about who the ancient Ayurvedic texts were written for. Learn More About: The importance and impact of tribal cu...

276 | Following Joy and the Spark of Aliveness with Hermine Kraft

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ho...

275 | Grounded Health & Wellness with Kate Ray

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

274 | Radiant Vata Years with Teresa Marker

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and Teresa in this conversation that explores how Teresa came to study Ayurveda after watching her parents' health decline and how it chan...

273 | Building Wellness with Karen Ramsey

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and Karen in this conversation that explores how Karen combines Ayurveda and green building practices to design healthier, more sustainabl...

272 | Growing into a Mature Relationship with Ayurveda

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mature relationships keep going past the initial spark and make it through conflict. Join Angela in this chat on growing into a mature relationship wi...

271 | Making Peace with Marketing

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Angela answers a student question based on a passage from an ancient text on making money and selling as a healer or practitioner. Learn More About: ...

270 | Ojas as the Foundation for Life

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Agni is life. Ojas is the container for agni. Ojas is key for feeling nourished and resilient. Learn More About: Turning your focus toward what you w...

269 | Friendships, Authentic Relationships and Community Care

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does the modern village look like? Join in this exploration. Learn more about: Ojas as a community- cultivating nourishment through a modern tri...

268 | Spiraling into the Motherline

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The motherline is the blood and bones of who you are. Within your motherline is a deep well of wisdom. There's also an inherited history. Learn More A...

267 | Time Blocking, Creativity + Rest

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Creativity needs space to unfold. Ojas and rest provide the foundation for creativity to ignite. Learn More About: How daily tasks might require more...

266 | Weaving the Wisdom of Ayurveda with the Wisdom of Your Ancestors

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding ourselves and our lineage while also honoring each other and sacred wisdom is the path forward. Learn More About: The threads of wisdom...

265 | Honoring the Exhale

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The cycle of the year follows one big breath with equal parts inhale and exhale. Part of living in flow with nature is honoring the exhale. Lear...

264 | Nature and Belonging

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nature is an endless source of support and wisdom.  When we cultivate a deep and loving relationship with nature it can help take off some of the pre...

263 | The Simple Shift That Improved My Relationship With Ayurveda

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rather than prioritizing what's "out of whack" with doshic balance, what would happen if you turned toward the life-affirming aspects of the doshas: p...

262 | Connecting Threads + Thoughts on Why We're Disconnected

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All wisdom traditions guide us deeper into connection with nature. Angela discusses a two-part question: What are the similarities amongst healing tra...

261 | My Health Story Part 2

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There might not be such a thing as perfectly healthy, but there is wholeness. This is an update to episode three, when Angela told the story of coming...

260 | Resolving Fear + Biological Conflicts

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fear serves a purpose. When we understand what it's trying to tell us, the grip it holds can soften. German New Medicine offers a map in understanding...

259 | Q + A: Seasonal Fitness, Yogic Practices, Abhyanga Oils, Ayurveda Encompassed

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join the discussion of topics sent in by listeners. Learn more about: Tailoring fitness based on the seasons Filtering Yogic practices through the le...

258 | Why You Can't Find a Guru and What to Focus on Instead

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lucky few who have a strong karma for a guru in this life. But they are not the majority. Most of us are here to awaken to our own power a...

257 | Ayurveda Encompassed

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A map is a representation. It's a tool that can be static or fixed- like a piece of paper that you hold in your hand; but it can also be dynamic and c...

256 | Cultivating a Deep Well of Nourishment

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cultivating a deep well of nourishment takes knowing yourself and knowing what is nourishing to you- not your best friend, not your family members, no...

255 | Q + A : Yoga Nidra, my daily food + lifestyle, osteoarthritis, seasonal living in a tropical climate, sunscreen & bug spray

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Angela answers questions sent in by listeners. Learn more about: The SA Guide to Yoga Nidra Personal updates on Angela's diet and daily lifestyle Ano...

254 | The Hero's Journey + Rewiring Patterns

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you create new neural pathways in your brain, it's exhausting. It is easier for your brain to keep thinking in the same old way as that requires ...

253 | Whole and Integrated Instead of Happy and Healthy

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Language has nuance. How we describe ourselves and our intentions carry vibrational resonance.  Join Angela in this solo episode about wholeness and ...

252 | Navigating Liminal Spaces + the Deep Work of Rest and Digest

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this conversation that explores navigating the liminal space with grace and ease. Learn more about: Identifying liminal spaces in your...

251 | Simple Practices That Add Up to a Life of Dharma with Richard Masla

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and Richard in this conversation about simple practices that add up to a life of dharma.    Learn more about: Morning routine Practices...

250 | Modern Science meets Ayurveda with Dr. John Douillard

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and Dr. John Douillard in this conversation about modern science and the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Angela asks Dr. Douillard questions s...

249 | Dharma and Your Personal Expression in the World

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: Dharma and Your Personal Expression in the World as she shares teachings from the ancient texts woven with personal ...

248 | End of the Year Reflection 2023

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela as she shares her own personal reflections from this year, in hopes it inspires you to contemplate and reflect on your own year. We're co...

247 | The Spine, Deep Yoga and True Release with Kaya Mindlin

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and Kaya in this conversation about the deep inner journey that is your spine.   Learn more about: The physical, subtle and causal spine...

246 | Finding Purpose Through Understanding Your Own Truth with Graciela Rasor

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and Graciela in this conversation about tuning into your soul's language and finding purpose through understanding your own truth.   Le...

245 | German New Medicine + Listening to Your Innate Wisdom with Katherine Housh

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and Katherine in this conversation about German New Medicine and listening to your innate wisdom. Learn more about: Understanding your sy...

244 | Cultivating an Ayurveda Toolkit

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: Cultivating an Ayurveda Toolkit. Learn more about: Quantity versus quality when it comes to acquiring tools Skill ...

243 | Remembering Who You Are with Tracee Stanley

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and Tracee in this conversation about sacred practices and rituals to help you remember and honor your deepest Self. Learn more about: Si...

242 | Q + A: Seasonal Shifts, Afternoon Rituals, Insomnia, Hot Yoga, The Nervous System + Sharing Ayurveda

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this informal Q + A episode as she discusses topics sent in by listeners.  Learn more about: The shift from pitta to vata energy, whe...

241 | Self Love + Forgiveness with Dr. Lina Zalloum, AyD

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and Dr. Lina Zalloum, AyD in this conversation about self-love, forgiveness and deep healing.  Learn more about: Dr. Lina's recovery fro...

240 | Embodied Ayurveda: A Joyful Approach to Learning

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: Embodied Ayurveda: A joyful approach to learning as she shares a fresh perspective on learning and understanding Ayu...

239 | Celebrating Five Years of Simple Ayurveda

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: Celebrating Five Years of Simple Ayurveda as she shares some personal updates and a glimpse of the direction of Simp...

238 | Ayurvedic Bone Health

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurvedic bone health. The bones are seen as a deeper layer of the physical body. This episode references an ancient...

237 | Self-Acceptance + the Doshas

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ayurveda isn't about "fixing" what's wrong or changing you into someone you're not. What if you viewed your constitution as a gift? What if you shifte...

236 | Ayurvedic Eye Care

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurvedic Eye Care. Eye health is connected to more than just the physical body. Ayurveda looks at every aspect of h...

235 | An Ayurvedic Perspective on Biohacking

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode as she shares an integrated perspective on Ayurveda and biohacking. Learn more about: How Ayurveda could be viewed a...

234 | Imagining a World With More Ayurveda

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're celebrating one million downloads! Thank you for supporting the podcast through listening, sharing and leaving reviews. Thank you for being curi...

233 | Q + A: Carbs, Constipation, Supplements and Tapping into Feminine Energy

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this informal discussion episode based on questions sent in by listeners. Today's topics include carb-restricted diets while following ...

232 | Vastu Explained with Michael Mastro

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and Vastu expert Michael Mastro in this episode about the sacred science of architecture. Learn more about: An introduction to Ayurveda'...

231 | Ayurveda and Color Therapy for Home Decor

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurveda and Color Therapy for Home Decor. Understanding the inherent qualities of the colors guides you in understa...

230 | Ayurveda, Coziness and Motherhood in NYC with Jessica Pekmezovic

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jess is a mother of three young children living in New York City. A rare form of diabetes in her son led her to adopt an Ayurvedic lifestyle for her w...

229 | Lessons Learned on the Path of Teaching Yoga and Ayurveda

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: Lessons learned on the path of teaching Yoga and Ayurveda. She reflects on consistency, messiness, progress over per...

228 | Navigating Cancer, Menopause + Pelvic Pain Gracefully with Cynthia Nero

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and Cynthia in this conversation about living through menopause, cancer and debilitating pelvic pain with grace. Cynthia shares the powerf...

227 | When Your Partner Doesn't Practice Ayurveda

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: When Your Spouse Doesn't Practice Ayurveda. In this episode, Angela dives into listener questions around lifestyle, ...

226 | Tuning into the Subtle with Kathleen Schwartz

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and Kathleen in this conversation about the ether element and the powerful effects of tuning into the subtle. Kathleen Schwartz is a yoga ...

225 | Leading into the New Year with Intuition

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: Leading into the New Year with Intuition. In this episode, Angela shares intentions for the new year, reflections on...

224 | End of the Year Reflection, 2022

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: End of the Year Reflection, 2022. In this episode of 2022, Angela shares her own personal reflections from this year...

223 | Astrology for Parenting with Tara Vogel

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and guest Tara Vogel in this episode: Astrology for Parenting. Angela and Tara have a beautiful conversation about how astrology - underst...

222 | Simple Shifts to Support Hormonal Health with Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and guest Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh in this episode: Simple Shifts to Support Hormonal Health. Angela connects with Ayurveda Practitioner, Ph...

221 | Q+A: Ayurvedic Snacks for Kids, Yoga Props & Abhyanga and Skin Brushing

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: Q+A: Ayurvedic Snacks for Kids, Yoga Props & Abhyanga and Skin Brushing. In these Q+A episodes, listeners send in qu...

220 | Embracing the Unknown with Deborah Eden Tull

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and guest Deborah Eden Tull in this episode: Embracing the Unknown. In this conversation, Angela and Deborah dive into a compassionate exp...

219 | Ayurvedic Tips for the Holidays

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurvedic Tips for the Holidays. In this episode, Angela shares simple tips to help you enjoy the holidays from an A...

218 | One Year Sober

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: One Year Sober. In this episode, Angela circles back to her relationship with alcohol and opens up about being one y...

217 | Closed for Spiritual Maintenance - Year 4

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: Closed for Spiritual Maintenance - Year 4. In this 4th annual episode, Angela shares her November tradition of takin...

216 | Ayurveda Travel with Kids

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurveda Travel with Kids. In this episode, Angela shares about her 40th Birthday Bucket-List trip, and how even wit...

215 | My Experience with Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: My Experience with Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique. Following up with her conversation on Quantum Healing Hypnosi...

214 | Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique with Sophia Livshitz

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and guest Sophia Livshitz in this episode: Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique. Angela and Sophia met on the playground during a playdate w...

213 | What's the Deal with Intermittent Fasting? with Vaidya Sera Melini

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and guest Vaidya Sera Melini in this episode: What's the Deal with Intermittent Fasting? Sera Melini is an Ayurvedic educator working in a...

212 | Q+A: Prakriti for Nontraditional Families, Histamine Intolerance & Menopause

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: Q+A: Prakriti for Nontraditional Families, Histamine Intolerance & Menopause. In these Q&A episodes, listeners send ...

211 | Money Karma with Paula Crossfield

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and guest Paula Crossfield in this episode: Money Karma In this conversation Angela and Paula dive into business, money karma, Vedic astro...

210 | Goddess Wisdom for Everyday Life with Ananta Ripa Ajmera

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and guest Ananta Ripa Ajmera in this episode: Goddess Wisdom for Everyday Life. This conversation is centered around Ananta's book The Wa...

209 | Roar Like a Goddess with Acharya Shunya

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and guest Acharya Shunya in this episode: Roar Like a Goddess. In this conversation, Shunya discusses what it means to be a feminist teach...

208 | Q+A: CBD, Abhyanga, Pregnancy & Mental Health

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: Q+A: CBD, Abhyanga, Pregnancy & Mental Health. In these Q&A episodes, listeners send in questions and Angela will in...

207 | Honoring Your Ancestors with Dr. Robert Svoboda

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and guest Dr. Robert Svoboda in this episode: Honoring Your Ancestors. In this conversation, Dr. Robert Svoboda shares his wisdom on Tarpa...

206 | The Essence of Ayurveda

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: The Essence of Ayurveda Explained. Over the past four years, The Simple Ayurveda Podcast has evolved - you as listen...

205 | Living in Harmony with Lyme with Kimberly Giunta

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and guest Kimberly Giunta in this episode: Living in Harmony with Lyme. Kimberly is a beautiful, living example of what a sattvic person l...

204 | My Experience with Panchakarma, Part 3

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: My Experience with Panchakarma, Part 3. Healing is an ongoing process, and through Panchakarma, Angela was able to p...

203 | Ayurvedic Research on Vata Imbalance in Children with Vaidya Meenskshi Gupta

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and guest Vaidya Meenskshi Gupta in this episode: Ayurvedic Research on Vata Imbalance in Children. Vaidya Meenskshi Gupta is the Founder ...

202 | My Experience with Panchakarma, Part 2

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: My Experience with Panchakarma, Part 2. Angela got back a few weeks ago from her first Panchakarma experience and is...

201 | My Experience with Panchakarma, Part 1

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: My Experience with Panchakarma, Part 1. Angela got back a few weeks ago from her first Panchakarma experience and is...

200 | Unraveling Karma

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After 4 years of The Simple Ayurveda Podcast and over 800K downloads, welcome to Episode 200!! Thank you for listening. Thank you for sharing. Thank y...

199 | Yoga + Ayurveda with Indu Arora

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and guest Indu Arora in this episode: Yoga + Ayurveda. In this conversation, Indu shares her 20+ years of wisdom of weaving Ayurvedic and ...

198 | Transforming Fear into Curiosity

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: Transforming Fear into Curiosity. This is a topic that Angela has personally been recently noticing in her life. She...

197 | Agni + Intuition with Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and guest Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya in this episode: Agni + Intuition. In this conversation, Angela and Nidhi talk about agni and intuition, ...

196 | Q+A: Transitions, The Senses & Ghee

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: Q+A: Transitions, The Senses & Ghee. In this episode, Angela shares an informal q&a session discussing questions on ...

195 | PUFAS Explained with Brandy Searcy

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela and guest Brandy Searcy in this episode: PUFAS Explained. In today's episode, Angela and Brandy Searcy are talking about cooking oils and ...

194 | The Five Elements: EARTH

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: The Five Elements: EARTH. In this episode, Angela shares insight from the Ayurvedic perspective around the earth ele...

193 | Symptoms of Doshic Imbalance

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Angela in this solo episode: Symptoms of Doshic Imbalance. In this episode, Angela replies to a listener's question and shares ways you can begin...