Bringing Ayurveda to Life

Pretend like we're on the phone...what happened on my surgery day was not what I expected. The entire experience blew my mind. I left my mind completely open like a blank slate, no judgements or preconceived ideas or agendas. I did not allow fear or negativity into my mindset. I only allowed an openness, trust, and optimism. Early on, I decided that these cancer lumps would be the best gift EVER. And they were. This episode is part of the story.

We all love a good vacation. But what if you could design your days to include more of the things that feel like vacation. In this Ayurveda podcast episode, learn six things you can do daily to bring more fun, celebration, rejuvenation and LIFE into the every day. 

In Ayurveda, it's kapha season, which is the second half of winter and spring! When seasons change, we have to change too — because we are a small part of the bigger picture. In this Ayurveda podcast, learn how to transition from Winter (vata) into Spring (kapha!) with these Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle recommendations.

In this Ayurveda podcast, let's work on your mindset. No matter the external factors in life (cause things will happen! Always!), your super power will be found when you know exactly what brings you back to a balanced and happy mind.

There’s VALUE in using your time wisely because you only get so many hours in the day. There’s also VALUE in consciously creating space and using it well. In this Ayurveda podcast episode we talk about how to intentionally create space to allow flow, creativity and productivity.

In this Ayurveda podcast episode, we are talking about how to stop distracting yourself and start doing what matters. Your mindset and focus are the key! I'll give you four steps to bring focus to the things that are most important for YOU.

Struggling to adapt? Emotions getting the best of you? In this Ayurveda podcast episode, I teach you how to let those tough emotions roll off and a technique you can use each day to adapt, solve problems, and move forward with optimism.

The 3rd Part in the Pitta Series is all about Pitta Spirit. Learn the things that make Pittas spirit SOAR and the things that may dampen their spirit.

This is the 2nd part in the Pitta Series — all about understanding the pitta mind. Pittas are drivers, leaders, controllers, and analyzers. They are witty, fully present, and great problem solvers. Learn how pitta can both help and hinder by way of their mind.

The first of a 3-part Pitta series, today we talk about pitta dosha, specifically the pitta body. In Ayurveda, we talk about pitta skincare, the best exercise for pitta dosha and pitta balancing diet guidelines — and this episode includes all of those Ayurvedic lifestyle guidelines for our pitta friends!

How can I be my best self while taking care of everything? My friend, you don't have to take care of everything. In this Ayurveda podcast, learn 3 mindset shifts needed to calm the overwhelm and keep things simple. You are already enough.

Feeling a little ungrounded or restless? In Ayurveda, this is vata energy. But, don't create your own vata imbalance just because you're too uncomfortable to slow down.

In this episode you'll learn how strong immunity is created from an Ayurvedic perspective. And, you'll learn 5 Ayurvedic practices to keep your immunity strong!

Some of us in the U.S. move our clocks 1 hour forward, which also means we lose 1 hour of sleep. Here are 5 easy Ayurvedic tips to balance the spring time change.

Take charge of the blues with these 6 Kapha dosha remedies for depression. This episode is not just for kaphas, but vatas and pittas, too. Anybody can suffer the blues from time to time. Use these six Ayurvedic principles to create new patterns and begin to rise into a more vibrant space. 

The 3rd Part in the Kapha Series is all about Kapha Spirit. Learn the things that make kaphas spirit SOAR and the things that may dampen their spirit.

This is the 2nd part in the Kapha Series — all about understanding the kapha mind. Kaphas are risk-averse, steady, single-focused, slow, patient & thorough. Learn how kaphas can both help and hinder by way of their mind.

The first of a 3-part Kapha series, today we talk about kapha dosha, specifically the kapha body. In Ayurveda, we talk about kapha skincare, the best exercise for kapha dosha and kapha balancing diet guidelines — and this episode includes all of those Ayurvedic lifestyle guidelines for our kapha friends!

I don't talk much about Ayurveda remedies or how to cure any sickness because in Ayurveda the rule, "it depends" is the cornerstone of treatment, causes etc., But! Sometimes we just get a cold and we can benefit from some quick Ayurveda cold remedies that actually work! So, today I share my 5 musts I do to remedy my cold (or any mild sickness), using Ayurveda.

In this episode I give some special Holiday Helps for the food (er, weight gain), the cold (winter!), and the emotions (mindset) — so we can feel more balanced this holiday season. Enjoy these Ayurvedic holiday health tips to find balance in our mind, body and spirit. 

“Let’s play!”  Vatas have a playful and light-hearted spirit! The final episode in our 4-part vata-balancing series talks about vata spirit! In this 'Bringing Ayurveda to Life' podcast episode, learn my 4 tips to help vata dosha's spirit enlivened and perceptive without losing their ground. 

If vata is your dosha, don't miss this vata-balancing series! This Ayurveda podcast episode focuses on how to balance a vata mind. Learn about vata mind tendencies and mindful vata tips to keep your mind centered, peaceful and focused.

Learn why Ayurveda uses oils! In this vata-balancing podcast episode, we will talk about the benefits of using oils internally and externally especially for balancing vata dosha. 

In the 'Bringing Ayurveda to Life" episode #25, we kick off the first in a 3-part series all about vata dosha. We talk in details about what balances a vata-type body. Enjoy the extra bonus Ayurveda tips at the end!

Time change in Ayurveda affects vata dosha (energy of movement), which can leave us feeling low energy, anxious, or frazzled because, well, we've made a fast change. It can take some of us weeks to adjust but the 6 Ayurvedic tips to survive the fall time change will help you slide back nicely into nature's rhythm quickly.

Vata is the energy of movement in our bodies and minds. If our mind is racing or anxious, the goal is to decrease the energy of vata. We live in a vata-increasing world and often struggle to calm our racing or anxious mind. If you feel a bit anxious, this ayurveda podcast episode highlights 5 things to avoid and 5 fixes.

We are usually aware of the choices that are best for us but taking the action, is another story! In this Ayurvedic podcast, I'll give you 3 tips to help you STICK to those right choices and right action.  "I know the right choice to make, but WHY don't I actually follow through with it?!" This relates to our buddhi, or wisdom, and it helps us make good decisions, right decisions. In Ayurveda, we call this, "Right choice, followed by right action."

The basic Ayurvedic nutrition guidelines have a lot to do with how we eat, not just what we eat. And, based on the 'one size does not fit all' principle in Ayurveda, nutrition is not generalized, it is personalized. This blend of personalized nutrition and eating in the right way is what Ayurvedic nutrition is all about. 

Oh yes, ya’ll have asked me these questions, "HeyMonicaB, why am I pooping sad little balls?" or “HeyMonicaB, how come I’m pooping pellets?” or “Monica B...I’m super embarrassed but I have super hard poop…” Whatever you want to call it, Ayurveda says you’re either at the brink of getting constipated or maybe have constipation for a while. In any case, the hard poop is coming out in little balls, and it's making you sad. In this episode are five causes of hard stools and easy constipation home remedies. These Ayurvedic tips should help your digestion and bowel movements so that you can poop much happier!

In this episode, learn 5 diet & lifestyle tips to transition into vata season (or from summer to fall), based on Ayurveda. The "joint in the seasons" is when we can get sick because the qualities of the seasons are different. These simple transitions in diet & lifestyle, prep us for the season coming up so our body can adjust accordingly.

In Ayurveda, one of the three categories for imbalance is: wrong choices or mistaken intellect.  Examples of this Ayurvedic philosophy (or should I say...daily life lesson) can sneak into our lives in so many different ways. But if you're unaware of it showing up, you might not learn the lessons. The best Ayurveda is used daily and it's actually simple — you just need to know what to look out for.  So let's bring some awareness to what mistaken intellect in Ayurveda really is, how to recognize it and how to correct it!

In this episode of Bringing Ayurveda to Life, we talk about pitta dosha and 7 things that drives pittas crazy! in Ayurveda, each dosha has certain tendencies, so it's easy to drive each other crazy when we don't know what to expect from or deliver to one another. The seven tips in this episode are relationship GOLD if a) pittas learn how to use the fixes and b) if vatas and kaphas are aware of what drives pittas bonkers. Have fun learning about yourself and transforming your relationships with this fun perspective with Ayurveda!  Subscribe & Review in iTunes Have you subscribed to the Bringing Ayurveda to Life podcast? If not, be sure to do that today. I'll be adding some great episodes in the mix to help guide and transform your LIFE! I'd hate for you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If this episode helped you, I would be so grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Reviews help other people find my podcast and I love to read them and watch your journey unfold. Simply click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you're learning so far! Thanks and big love!   Links mentioned in this episode: Pitta Summer Health quick guide In Your Elements Book Monica B's YouTube Channel

In Ayurveda, when the seasons change, we need to adjust our diet and lifestyle practices. In this episode about pitta seasonal balance, you will learn about pitta diet, pitta exercise, cooling pitta skincare and more! Whether you are a pitta dosha or whether you're in pitta season, enjoy this episode with 6 ways to transition your diet & lifestyle from spring into summer, based on Ayurveda. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Have you subscribed to my podcast? If not, be sure to do that today. I'll be adding some great episodes in the mix to help guide and transform your LIFE! I'd hate for you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If this episode helped you, I would be so grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Reviews help other people find my podcast and I love to read them and watch your journey unfold. Simply click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you're learning so far! Thanks and big love!   Links mentioned in this episode:   Pitta Summer Quick Guide Pitta Summer Workshop Meditation Apps: Headspace, Calm, Insight Timer New to Ayurveda? Check out the Ayurveda Basics Episodes: What is Ayurveda? The Three Doshas Agni: Our Digestive Fire The Daily Routine

In this episode you'll learn how to easily identify and choose the right foods for you, yes, personally you. Eating intuitively, eating mindfully , creating personalized eating does not have to be hard. I give you 2 simple things to get started on in this week's episode on intuitive eating.

A simple look at the differences between Ayurveda vs Western Medicine. They are like night and day! No judging — they both have their place. But to become masters of our own health and bring empowerment to our lives, Ayurveda may provide a refreshing approach.

What kind of digestion do you have? In Ayurveda, there are four types of digestion, or agni. They are usually related to a specific dosha, but not always. Find out your type of digestion and learn the fixes that help balance them.

It's the place where people get stuck the most in Ayurveda, so let's unstick you! If you are confused about your combinations of doshas or which dosha to balance first, don't miss this episode! I give 3 steps to begin to discover and balance your dosha(s).

When we can't stop eating, feel always hungry or are always snacking, there's a reason and it's not physical hunger! In this episode, I'll teach you about what you are likely MISSING, which is HIGHER FOOD. Ayurveda says that there's more to nourishment than food-food, so I'll share an unexpected perspective that can help you through this the next time it happens. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Have you subscribed to my podcast? If not, be sure to do that today. I'll be adding some great episodes in the mix to help guide and transform your LIFE! I'd hate for you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If this episode helped you, I would be so grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Reviews help other people find my podcast and I love to read them and watch your journey unfold. Simply click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you're learning so far! Thanks and big love!

Want to know how to improve your energy for the whole day? Like the whooooole day!?  In this episode I'll tell you the number #1 thing to do that is absolutely essential in order to have great energy all day. If you are someone who suffers from energy slumps or low energy, this might be your simple solution to give you an energy boost. And as always in Ayurveda, expect the unexpected. This is a natural way to help you wake up better, improve your energy and create sustained energy all day. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Have you subscribed to my podcast? If not, be sure to do that today. I'll be adding some great episodes in the mix to help guide and transform your LIFE! I'd hate for you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If this episode helped you, I would be so grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Reviews help other people find my podcast and I love to read them and watch your journey unfold. Simply click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you're learning so far! Thanks and big love!  

When the seasons change, spring cleaning is definitely a thing! In this episode you'll learn how our bodies and minds also benefit from a spring cleanse.

Ayurveda says that each dosha requires a slightly different diet. This is where Ayurvedic eating really becomes customized and acts in a way as preventative medicine. If we are eating the right foods for our unique bodies, our minds will thrive, our bodies will function well, and our immunity will be strong! Vatas are very light and airy. They will need foods that are grounding, stabilizing and warm. Since vatas don't have a lot of structure, their food needs to have more structure or they will get weak and their tissues will break down. They need to eat what I call "building" foods. Pittas are slightly oily, hot and sharp. They will also need foods that are cooling, fresh, and mild. They will also need grounding foods but for a different reason — pittas will burn through food quickly, so if it's not substantial enough, they will be hungry (and cranky!) often. Pittas have medium structure and also need "building" foods so their naturally strong digestive fire stays strong, without burning up the tissues. Kaphas are already quite built! They need light, warm, spicy foods to ignite some heat! Kaphas don't need grounding or overly "building" foods because they have that naturally. Too much of those types of foods and kaphas will feel heavy and tend toward weight gain and sluggishness. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Have you subscribed to my podcast? If not, be sure to do that today. I'll be adding some great episodes in the mix to help guide and transform your LIFE! I'd hate for you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If this episode helped you, I would be so grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Reviews help other people find my podcast and I love to read them and watch your journey unfold. Simply click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you're learning so far! Thanks and big love! Links mentioned in this episode: In Your Elements BookMonica B's YouTube Channel Dosha Menus

Let's chat about how to create a high quality mind by learning about sattva, rajas and tamas. Cause, you know all that time, money and care we spend taking care of our bodies?! Well, what if I told you...the mind is actually more important than the body! To create a healthier body, we must start with a healthier mind. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Have you subscribed to my podcast? If not, be sure to do that today. I'll be adding some great episodes in the mix to help guide and transform your LIFE! I'd hate for you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If this episode helped you, I would be so grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Reviews help other people find my podcast and I love to read them and watch your journey unfold. Simply click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you're learning so far! Thanks and big love! Links mentioned in this episode: In Your Elements BookMonica B's YouTube Channel   New to Ayurveda? Check out the Ayurveda Basics Episodes: What is Ayurveda?The Three DoshasAgni: Our Digestive FireThe Daily Routine

During a long winter season, the outdoors and nature overall can feel so lifeless, dark and cold! That’s why we can feel S.A.D. But there are things we can do to create an uplift and vigor. Counterbalance the winter dregs by bringing LIFE to the indoors and let’s use our five senses as healing vehicles. Ayurveda heals through the five senses, so bring in happy sights, smells, sounds, tastes and touches! In this episode, I'll tell you five of my favorite practices you can easily do at home to bring the HAPPY! Subscribe & Review in iTunes Have you subscribed to my podcast? If not, be sure to do that today. I'll be adding some great episodes in the mix to help guide and transform your LIFE! I'd hate for you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If this episode helped you, I would be so grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Reviews help other people find my podcast and I love to read them and watch your journey unfold. Simply click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you're learning so far! Thanks and big love! Links mentioned in this episode: Cheat Sheet >> 5 Ways to Shift from SAD to HAPPY Doyogawithme.com In Your Elements Book Monica B's YouTube Channel

"What is one small change I can make that would get great results?" While it was difficult to choose just one, here's my favorite. This ONE change comes with FIVE super impactful results! It could be the answer you're looking for. You have no idea of the power within this simple change until you start practicing. Try it for one week and see how you feel! Here are potential benefits: • Maximizes our digestive power
 • Helps avoid afternoon energy slumps • May help you sleep better 
• May help you wake with more energy
 • May boost immunity Subscribe & Review in iTunes Have you subscribed to my podcast? If not, be sure to do that today. I'll be adding some great episodes in the mix to help guide and transform your LIFE! I'd hate for you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If the learnings help you, I would be so grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Reviews help other people find my podcast and I love to read them and watch your journey unfold. Simply click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you're learning so far! Thanks and big love!

Let's talk about the Ayurvedic daily routine! We know doshas rule our bodies, but they also rule certain times of day, the seasons, and stages of life. Once we know what doshas are strongest at specific times, we can adjust our routine accordingly to go with the flow of those doshas to achieve overall balance.  If we do the wrong things at the wrong time, it's like swimming upstream. Wrong timing is considered a causative factor of disease, or imbalance. But it's so easy to fix! Often times we just need a small adjustment to keep you in flow with nature as your mind and body easily thrives.  Subscribe & Review in iTunes Have you subscribed to my podcast? If not, be sure to do that today. I'll be adding some great episodes in the mix to help guide and transform your LIFE! I'd hate for you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If this episode helped you, I would be so grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Reviews help other people find my podcast and I love to read them and watch your journey unfold. Simply click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you're learning so far! Thanks and big love! Links mentioned in this episode: Blog Post: Daily Routine In Your Elements BookMonica B's YouTube Channel Ayurveda Basics Episodes: What is Ayurveda? The Three Doshas Agni: Our Digestive Fire  

The body's internal digestive fire is called our agni. When agni functions properly, whatever we have eaten gets digested and absorbed by the body's tissues. Then the body eliminates waste. Pretty simple. However, when doshas or tissues are imbalanced due to lifestyle, diet, negative emotions, etc., agni becomes weakened or disturbed and therefore cannot digest food properly. The function of agni is the main contributor to our physical and mental health and when agni functions properly, we thrive. But when agni malfunctions, we get sick and we can accumulate ama (toxins).  In this episode you'll learn: • The right times to eat and why • How to avoid ama (toxins) • How to "train" your digestion to work properly • The biggest mistake we make when eating  Subscribe & Review in iTunes Have you subscribed to my podcast? If not, be sure to do that today. I'll be adding some great episodes in the mix to help guide and transform your LIFE! I'd hate for you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If you want to give extra love, I would be so grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Reviews help other people find my podcast and I love to read them and watch your journey unfold. Simply click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you're learning so far! Thanks and big love!   Ayurveda Basics Episodes: What is Ayurveda? The Three Doshas Ayurvedic Daily Routine    

Many people find the doshas to be the most exciting part of Ayurveda to learn! Because that's when you discover who YOU are including why you act the way you do, and think like you do.  One of my students summed it up nicely when she said, "OMG it's like my whole life makes sense now!!" Yep. Once you know your dosha(s), you can make the right choices in your diet & lifestyle practices based on what YOU need, forever. All three doshas vata, pitta, and kapha are present in all of us, all the time. But 1 or 2 doshas will be dominant. According to Ayurveda, like increases like, so whatever your dosha, you'll use the opposite qualities to drive your customized diet & lifestyle choices. And that's where the path to healing and longevity begins. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Have you subscribed to my podcast? If not, be sure to do that today. I'll be adding some great episodes in the mix to help guide and transform your LIFE! I'd hate for you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If the learnings help you, I would be so grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Reviews help other people find my podcast and I love to read them and watch your journey unfold. Simply click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you're learning so far! Thanks and big love! Links mentioned in this episode: Online Dosha Test Dosha Snapshots Cheat Sheets In Your Elements Book Ayurveda Basics Episodes:  What is Ayurveda?  Agni: Our Digestive Fire  The Daily Routine

Ayurveda literally translates to the "knowledge of or science of life." It's goal is to teach diet & lifestyle practices that prevent disease so we can live a long and healthy life — according to who we are as an individual. Ayurveda is a WHOLE medical system, including mind, body and spirit, seeing us as complete individuals.  Most of our health concerns and be cured and prevented with diet and lifestyle alone and this is where Ayurveda truly excels in today's world!! With a little Ayurvedic knowledge of who we truly are + best daily practices, we have full empowerment to live a long and healthy life. In this episode you'll be introduced to:  • the mind, body, spirit approach • our important relationship to nature • why one size does not fit all • the main rule that both balances and imbalances us • why what you digest is more important than what you eat Subscribe & Review in iTunes Have you subscribed to my podcast? If not, be sure to do that today. I'll be adding some great episodes in the mix to help guide and transform your LIFE! I'd hate for you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If you want to give extra love, I would be so grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Reviews help other people find my podcast and I love to read them and watch your journey unfold. Simply click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you're learning so far! Thanks and big love!   Ayurveda Basics Episodes: The Three Doshas Agni: Our Digestive Fire The Daily Routine