149: Ayurvedic Summer Tips
Today’s solo podcast is all about breaking down how to incorporate Ayurveda into your life during the warmer summer months. How do we incorporate Nutrition In Ayurveda we like to work with opposites. It’s hot outside so we need to cool down on the inside. That starts with food. During the summer months there are many great cooling foods that are better during the warmer months such as fresh garden veggies and smoothies. Cucumbers Smoothies Yogurt Coconut oil Melons Ghee Watermelon Other Summer Routines to be mindful of: Workouts- Now is not the time to go for intense workouts. Easing up with yoga, walks, swimming and doing it during the…
142: Best ways to add Ayurveda into your life
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast and today I’m chatting all about ways to incorporate Ayurveda into your life today & why you want to. This episode is brought to you by my Summer Workout Series in which you can have your entire summer workout planned and prepared with these 21 workouts. Let’s start by define Ayurveda- it literally translates to wisdom of life. It is such a vast system that you truly are never a master of but are always learning. There are many different areas of Ayurveda that one can gravitate towards- nutrition, fitness, nature, herbs, self-care, massage, mudras just to name a few. I thought I…
137: Syama & Dhyana Masla controlling your mind or your mind controlling you
Introduction Today’s episode is with the sisters of Sister Science Dhyana & Syama. I was introduced to the sisters through a mutual friend at Sarah Jenks Wise Women of Winter retreat. I have loved the work they have been putting out around Ayurveda, & yoga. They go deep in today’s episode to really understand the difference between soul & matter. Background on Sister Science Sisters Syama & Dhyana were raised on the path of Bhakti, Syama and Dhyana are are founders of YogaVeda; the Yoga Alliance certified school for uniting the philosophy, lifestyle, and sciences of Bhakti Yoga & Ayurveda. Dedicated students of Radhanath Swami, their teaching is rooted in…
134: Ayurvedic approach to the spring season
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast and today I’m chatting about the change of season & how we can tackle Spring through an Ayurvedic lens. I’m so excited to dive into the Spring season it’s been a long winter full of colds & flu and lots of snow for the Eastern part of the US. So needless to say the Springtime is more then welcome to appear. Now with a change of season comes a change in routines. Kids are in different sports, they are also feeling the end of the school year coming, adults want to get outside & enjoy the sunshine, and people just have more of a…
129: Nicole Herbert on Ayurvedic Digestion
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast and today we are chatting Ayurveda with Nicole Herbert. Introduction Nicole is another member of the Roots of Wellness Ayurveda and the closing interview for the Ayurveda month on the podcast. Nicole has an extensive background of healing herself and others utilizing the knowledge of Ayurveda. She has such an inspirational story and practical tools & tips that you can incorporate into your life today. Special Offer for Podcast Listeners 20% off for listeners – just mention this podcast when scheduling by phone to receive a discount on your initial appointment or bodywork service at Roots of Wellness in Boulder, CO. Background on Nicole…
128: How to listen to your body
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast, I’m your host Andrea Claassen and today I’m chatting about how to listen to your body. Learning to slow down and tune in can be one of the biggest challenges we face as women in our go, go, go society. It’s hard let’s be real. We have a lot going on and we don’t take the time we need for ourselves 5 out of 7 days would be my guess. I speak to so many moms of young kids who thrive on nap times to refuel themselves. I get it I do the same. In this go, go, go society we need to take…
127: David McConaghay on Starting Over Often & Failing Better
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast and today we are getting deep into Ayurveda with David McConaghay. Introduction David is my 2nd guest from Roots of Wellness Ayurveda and we go deep today. If you want to know more about yoga, Ayurveda, or vedic astrology tune in. You may have to listen to this episode a few times to catch all of the nuggets David drops for us all. Don’t worry if you don’t understand it or maybe are not yet ready to truly hear what he says I ask that you just come with an open mind and are ready to think how could this be true for me?…
126: How To Start & End Your Day
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast and today I’m discussing how to start and end your day to set yourself up for success on a daily basis. Introduction Morning & Evening routines might have been something you’ve been hearing about for quite some time you just don’t exactly know what they are. I get it I also was in that camp for awhile. One thing that I found has shifted my perspective is actually doing a routine that I enjoyed doing! Yes such a novel idea but it truly is what works. So let’s start off with the morning routine example. My Morning Routine My personal morning routine looks like…
125: Heather Baines what goes on outside, goes on inside
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast and we are transitioning into our Ayurvedic month on the show. We are kicking it off with Heather Baines or Roots of Wellness Ayurveda. Introduction Heather was someone I stumbled across looking for Ayurvedic guests for this month. She is the owner of Roots of Wellness Ayurveda in Boulder, CO. This month I have Heather, David & Nicole on the show all are from Roots of Wellness Ayurveda. Each has a slightly different aspect of Ayurveda they are bringing to the show. We are starting with Heather who will be breaking down exactly what an Ayurvedic doctor can & can’t do for you, when…
123: Syncing your life up with your dosha
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast and today I’m talking about how to sync up your life with your dosha. I know I said I was going to do a recap of the Wise Woman of Winter retreat but after attending I feel this experience is best left close to home. I will say it was the most intense retreat I’ve ever been on, in a good way. I will share one awesome story that I had during the retreat. During one of our many meditations I saw my great grandmother give me a purple amethyst necklace. I didn’t know why but it was bright purple. After our meditation ended…
