Gaia Ayurveda

About Gaia Ayurveda

Gaia Ayurveda: reconnecting with nature through Ayurveda. Gaia Ayurveda is a holistic health community with an aim to guide and empower you on your healing journey. This Podcast shares earth wisdom, nature intuition & 5 element healing based on the ancient Science of Ayurveda. I hope you enjoy our conversations with inspiring guests on topics from health, nutrition & herbalism to yoga, meditation & psychology. We discuss root cause healing and all things related to high vibrational health & body-mind-soul balance.

Publisher

Fern Hales, Ayurvedic Therapist, Herbal Yogi and Holstic Health Coach

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jun 2023

Latest episode

26 Feb 2024

Latest episodes

4 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Feb 2024

   Uses & Health Benefits of Turmeric According to Ayurveda

   In this episode we are talking to Dr Priya Punjabi about the health benefits of turmeric (or Curcuma longa) from an Ayurvedic perspective. Dr Priya Punjabi (BAMS) has been practising Ayurveda internationally for the past 40 years. She works with her clients both online and in person incorporating diet plans, lifestyle recommendations, herbal remedies and detox programmes, with a particular focus on fertility. -- TOPICS DISCUSSED – In today’s episode we discuss: ✨ Turmeric, also known as Haridra in Sanskrit, is a herb from the Zingiberaceae (ginger family) and can be used in both food and as a herbal medicine ✨ Ayurvedic properties of turmeric according to Ayurvedic herbalism & pharmacology ✨ Turmeric as a remedy that is extensively used in Ayurveda in many different herbal medicines and formulas ✨ Turmeric’s uses, health benefits applications both internally and externally If you’re interested in knowing more about Ayurveda & herbalism, and in particular how to use turmeric as a natural herbal medicine according to Ayurvedic principles, then this is a great episode for you. -- LINKS – If you'd like more information on high vibrational health and topics for body-mind-soul balance, or if you would like an Ayurvedic consultation with Fern, please visit the website at https://gaiaayurveda.com (https://gaiaayurveda.com/) ✨Gaia Ayurveda newsletter https://gaiaayurveda.com/pages/ayurvedichealthyemails (https://gaiaayurveda.com/pages/ayurvedichealthyemails) ✨ What's Your Dosha? Free Quiz https://gaiaayurveda.com/pages/doshaquiz (https://gaiaayurveda.com/pages/doshaquiz) ✨Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gaiaayurveda (https://www.instagram.com/gaiaayurveda) ✨Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ferngaiaayurveda (https://www.facebook.com/ferngaiaayurveda/) ✨Join the Telegram Community https://t.me/+mtWyZHQVa044MzY0 (https://t.me/+mtWyZHQVa044MzY0) to ask questions and share knowledge within the community space on Ayurveda & natural remedies. If you would like to get in touch with Dr Priya Punjabi please find below her details: ✨ Website: https://www.ayurvedic.co.nz/ (https://www.ayurvedic.co.nz/) ✨YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Priyapunjabi (https://www.youtube.com/@Priyapunjabi) ✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UltimateAyurvedaLtd/ (https://www.facebook.com/UltimateAyurvedaLtd/) ✨ Email: priya@ayurvedic.co.nz If you enjoyed this podcast, please do like and subscribe to the Gaia Ayurveda Podcast on your favourite podcast platforms and YouTube Channel. You can also find out more about herbalism, Ayurvedic herbal detoxes, high vibrational health and body-mind-soul balance from the perspective of Ayurvedic via the links above.

2. 

   28 Sept 2023

   Addressing the Root Causes of Illness with Ayurvedic Psychology: How Stress, Anxiety & Trauma can Impact on Health

   In this episode we are talking to Dr Shivani Sood about psychology and Ayurveda. Dr Shivani is an Ayurvedic Doctor and Transformational Coach and has worked for over 21 years in the field of Ayurveda and psychology. As a medical doctor, with 42 international projects in Europe and the USA, she has an Ayurveda and Panchakarma clinic in India where she integrates the psychological aspects of healing with Ayurveda as well as an Ayurvedic centre in Poland. -- TOPICS DISCUSSED – In today’s episode we discuss: ✨ the role of psychology, the mind and nervous system as root cause factors in the development of certain illnesses ✨ the psychosomatic aspects of disease ✨ how trauma and emotions can affect health ✨basic principles of Ayurvedic nutrition and lifestyle to balance both the mind and and the body If you’re interested in knowing more about Ayurveda & psychology, in particular how regulating the nervous system can help to heal the body and improve your health, then this is a great episode for you. -- LINKS – If you'd like more information on high vibrational health and topics for body-mind-soul balance, or if you would like an Ayurvedic consultation with Fern, please visit the website at https://gaiaayurveda.com ✨Gaia Ayurveda newsletter https://gaiaayurveda.com/pages/ayurvedichealthyemails (https://gaiaayurveda.com/pages/ayurvedichealthyemails) ✨ Free Dosha Quiz https://gaiaayurveda.com/pages/doshaquiz (https://gaiaayurveda.com/pages/doshaquiz) ✨Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gaiaayurveda (https://www.instagram.com/gaiaayurveda) ✨Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ferngaiaayur (https://www.facebook.com/ferngaiaayur)... ✨Join the Telegram Community https://t.me/+mtWyZHQVa044MzY0 (https://t.me/+mtWyZHQVa044MzY0) to ask questions and share knowledge within the community space on Ayurveda & natural remedies. If you would like to get in touch with Dr Shivani please find below her details: ✨ Website: https://www.shivaniayurveda.com/panchakarma/ (https://www.shivaniayurveda.com/panchakarma/) ✨YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivaniayurveda (https://www.youtube.com/@shivaniayurveda) ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivaniayurveda/ (https://www.instagram.com/shivaniayurveda/) ✨ Email: info@shivaniclinic.org (mailto:info@shivaniclinic.org) If you enjoyed this podcast, please do like and subscribe to the Gaia Ayurveda Podcast on your favourite podcast platforms and YouTube Channel. You can also find out more about Ayurvedic herbal detoxes, high vibrational health and body-mind-soul balance from the perspective of Ayurvedic via the links above. -- TIMESTAMPS – 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Topic of this episode 02:00 Dr Shivani’s healing journey of recovering from rheumatoid arthritis 08:00 Addressing the root cause: how imbalances of the nervous system and Vata impact on health 09:00 Root cause healing, trauma and meditation 13:00 Changing emotions: feeling up and down (Vata, intuition and creativity) 14:00 Generational trauma and epigenetics: how trauma can create disease and imbalance 18:00 Demystifying meditation & our natural inner qualities of peace and compassion 19:00 Ayurveda and Agni: digestive strength and health 24:00 Dharma, finding your purpose, health and wellbeing 28:00 Chronic stress as an infection and how it can impact on the body 31:00 The link between alcohol, substance abuse, mental and physical health 39:00 How detoxing the body can help to heal the mind&n

3. 

   21 Sept 2023

   How Meditation can Help Calm the Mind, Improve Your Health, Relationships and Heal From Past Wounds

   In this episode we are chatting with Rishi Dave. Rishi is a meditation teacher and coach and he’s been teaching meditation and coaching for the past 4 years whilst living in India to further his meditation knowledge and practice. Rishi started his journey into the practice of meditation after working in the corporate sector in London for over 8 years. -- TOPICS DISCUSSED – In today’s episode we discuss: ✨the fundamentals of meditation ✨how meditation can help: ◆Calm the mind ◆Improve your health ◆Improve your relationships ◆Heal from past wounds If you’re interested in knowing more about meditation, in particular how meditation can help calm the mind and improve your health, then this is a great episode for you. -- LINKS – If you'd like more information on high vibrational health and topics for body-mind-soul balance, or if you would like an Ayurvedic consultation with Fern, please visit the website at https://gaiaayurveda.com ✨Gaia Ayurveda newsletter https://gaiaayurveda.com/pages/ayurvedichealthyemails (https://gaiaayurveda.com/pages/ayurvedichealthyemails) ✨ Free Dosha Quiz https://gaiaayurveda.com/pages/doshaquiz (https://gaiaayurveda.com/pages/doshaquiz) ✨Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gaiaayurveda (https://www.instagram.com/gaiaayurveda) ✨Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ferngaiaayur (https://www.facebook.com/ferngaiaayur)... ✨Join the Telegram Community https://t.me/+mtWyZHQVa044MzY0 (https://t.me/+mtWyZHQVa044MzY0) to ask questions and share knowledge within the community space on Ayurveda & natural remedies. If you would like to get in touch with Rishi for 1-1 coaching, please find below his details: ✨ Website & free meditation course: https://www.meditatewithrishi.com (https://www.meditatewithrishi.com) ✨YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MeditateWithRishi (https://www.youtube.com/@MeditateWithRishi) ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditate_with_rishi (https://www.instagram.com/meditate_with_rishi) ✨ 1-1 coaching: https://www.meditatewithrishi.com/1-1-coaching (https://www.meditatewithrishi.com/1-1-coaching) ✨ Email: rishi@meditatewithrishi.com (mailto:rishi@meditatewithrishi.com) Books Recommended by Rishi: ✨Thich Nhat Hanh: Vietnamese monk and peace activist ✨Swami Sivananda: Guru and yoga instructor ✨Swami Vishnudevananda: Guru - in particular Meditation and Mantras If you enjoyed this podcast, please do like and subscribe to the Gaia Ayurveda Podcast on your favourite podcast platforms and YouTube Channel. You can also find out more about Ayurvedic herbal detoxes, high vibrational health and body-mind-soul balance from the perspective of Ayurvedic via the links above.

4. 

   30 Jun 2023

   An Introduction to Ayurvedic Herbalism: The Basics

   In this episode we are interviewing Dr Abhijeet Shirkande. He is an Ayurvedic Doctor and Associate Professor of Ayurvedic Dravyaguna (Herbal Medicine & Pharmacology) at the University of Ayurveda based in Pune, India, as well as Secretary of the International Academy of Ayurveda. He also has his own Ayurvedic medical clinic in Pune. Topics Discussed: In today’s podcast we discuss: 🌟an Introduction to Ayurveda 🌟the importance of Ayurvedic herbalism and Dravyaguna, as well as some basic concepts in Ayurvedic herbalism including the taste, energy, post-digestive effect and karma of natural medicines 🌟we also discuss some useful tips regarding Ayurvedic herbalism & natural healing If you’re interested in knowing more about herbalism, in particular the Ayurvedic approach to herbal medicine, then this is a great episode for you. If you'd like more information on high vibrational health and topics for body-mind-soul balance, or if you would like an Ayurvedic consultation with Fern, please visit the website at https://gaiaayurveda.com ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaiaayurveda (https://www.instagram.com/gaiaayurveda/) ✨Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ferngaiaayurveda/ (https://www.facebook.com/ferngaiaayurveda/) ✨Join the Telegram Community: https://t.me/+mtWyZHQVa044MzY0 (https://t.me/+mtWyZHQVa044MzY0) to ask questions and share knowledge within the community space on Ayurveda & natural remedies. If you would like to get in touch with Dr. Abhijeet Shirkande for an consultation, please find below his details: ✨Shree Vishwangad Ayurved, Panchakarma & Yoga Clinic: https://ayurvedtreatment.in (https://ayurvedtreatment.in/) ✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shree_vishwangad_ayurved (https://www.instagram.com/shree_vishwangad_ayurved/) or Dr Abhijeet Shirkande https://www.instagram.com/dr_abhijeetshirkande (https://www.instagram.com/dr_abhijeetshirkande/) ✨Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drAbhijeetshirkande (https://www.facebook.com/drAbhijeetshirkande) ✨Email: drabhijitshirkande@gmail.com If you enjoyed this podcast, please do like and subscribe to the Gaia Ayurveda Podcast on Spotify and iTunes and YouTube Channel. You can also find out more about high vibrational health and body-mind-soul balance from the perspective of Ayurvedic via the links above.

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