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Welcome! In the Lean on Ayurveda podcast, its host and Ayurveda expert Vytaute explores how Ayurveda, the ancient science of health and wellbeing, can help us understand ourselves more deeply and guide us to feeling better.
For more information about Vytaute’s work, visit leanonayurveda.com.
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Episode 24 — Winter Foods: How to Nourish Your Body and Build Strength This Season In today’s episode, we explore how to nourish yourself during winter (Hemanta) using the principles of Ayurveda. This is the season of strong digestive fire, deeper nourishment, and building the tissues that carry you through the colder months. Think: sweet, sour, salty, warm, grounding, and deeply supportive foods. Before we dive in, I’m also sharing a special offering available only in November and December —...
Feeling the pull to slow down while the world speeds up? In this episode, I share how introverts and sensitive souls can navigate the end-of-year season with more peace, groundedness, and intention — using Ayurveda’s timeless tools for nourishment & rest. As the year begins to wind down, the world around us tends to speed up — parties, deadlines, and a swirl of activity pulling us outward. Yet, nature — and often our inner world — call for stillness, reflection, and warmth. In this ...
What if the power you’re chasing is already yours, but buried under constant striving? We take a clear-eyed look at women’s empowerment through the Ayurvedic lens and ask the braver question: what changes when we stop gripping outcomes and start trusting right action paired with real rest. The answer is not passivity—it’s stronger agency, steadier hormones, and choices that match our true capacity. I share a pivotal story about learning surrender during my son’s hospital stay and how that mo...
Episode 21 – Ghee: The Ayurvedic Elixir That Carries Prayer, Calms the Nerves, and Feeds Creation In this episode of Lean on Ayurveda, we explore one of the most sacred and time-honoured substances in the Ayurvedic tradition — ghee. We travel back to the Rig Veda, one of the oldest known texts in human history, where an entire hymn is devoted to this golden elixir. Through story, philosophy, and practice, we traces ghee’s divine lineage and the many layers of meaning it holds — as nourishment...
In this episode of Lean on Ayurveda, I share five fresh lessons that emerged from guiding our latest Community Fall Reset. Over 10 days together, we set aside caffeine, sugar, alcohol, and other agitating habits while nourishing ourselves with simple Ayurvedic practices—including a three-day kichari reset. Whether you joined this reset, or you tend to do seasonal cleanses on your own, these reflections will help you integrate your experience—or inspire your next one. Here’s what we explore to...
Eclipse seasons have a way of stirring the mind and emotions. They shake up our sense of self, unsettle the ego, and sometimes leave us feeling restless, vulnerable, or even blindsided. But within this intensity also lies the possibility of deep insight. In this episode, I share how Ayurveda can help us navigate eclipse season with steadiness and care. From simplifying meals to reducing nervous system stimulants, creating space in your calendar, and leaning into grounding rituals like self-oi...
As summer fades and we step into autumn, our immunity is tested by seasonal shifts, overstimulation, and busy modern lives. In Ayurveda, immunity isn’t just about herbs or supplements—it’s about how we move through thresholds, honor our rhythms, and give ourselves the space to digest life fully. In this episode, I share: 🌿 Why thresholds—like waking, eating, menstruation, and seasonal changes—are powerful opportunities for strengthening immunity 🌿 The Ayurvedic understanding of immunity (vyad...
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, overcommitted, or stuck in the myth that “you should be able to do it all” — this episode is for you. This week, I explore a remedy that’s rarely talked about in conversations around painful periods, peri/menopause symptoms, and women’s reproductive wellbeing: spaciousness. ✨ You’ll learn: 🌿 How creating space in your life can become the most effective thing you do to reduce period pain, emotional intensity, and hormone-related symptoms 🌿 How the Vedic princip...
In the spirit of Guru Purnima, this episode is a heartfelt reflection on the sacred student–teacher relationship and how I continue to walk the path of studentship. Tune in to hear: 🌿 Why I follow the Vedic system to guide all areas of my life — not just health 🌿 What I was taught about the student-teacher dynamic and how I relate to it now 🌿 The deeper karma of the student–teacher relationship 🌿 Why being of service to our teachers is more than a cultural custom 🌿 What to do when a teacher y...
Your Ayurvedic Summer Guide: Cool Pitta, Soothe Vata, Feel Better Summer can be a beautiful time — but it’s also the season when fiery Pitta energy and light, mobile Vata tend to get stirred up, leaving many of us feeling anxious, irritated, constipated, or just plain exhausted. In this episode, I’m giving you a practical Ayurvedic guide to help you enjoy Summer — without sacrificing your digestion, your mood, or your sleep. Tune in to learn: 🌿 The key factors that cause constipation, anxiety...
Are you telling yourself, “I’ll start paying more attention to my body… after the [insert circumstance]”? You’re not alone. But waiting for the “perfect moment” might be keeping you stuck in patterns you no longer want to repeat. In this episode, we explore: 🌿 What can happen when you delay starting your Ayurvedic journey — and why there’s never a “perfect time” 🌿 What Ayurveda teaches us about timing, rhythm, and integration 🌿 Common misconceptions about working with Ayurveda (hint: it’s not...
Ever feel like cooking is a chore that you often rush through? Would you rather feel excitement and a sense of wonder as you're headed to your kitchen? If that's you, I invite you to tune into this episode. I share a segment from the opening session of Kitchen Wisdom, a 3 part workshop series, designed to help you nourish You and Yours simply and guilt-free. This episode has the potential to ignite that spark of inspiration you've been looking for! We discuss: What we can learn about ourselve...
Our wisdom around food doesn’t come from recipe books alone. In this episode, I explore where true nourishment begins — through the lens of Ayurveda and the Vedic tradition — and I share 5 Ayurvedic pathways to making better, wiser food choices. Tune in to discover: How home-cooked meals affect your digestion differently than takeout or packaged foodThe most important Ayurvedic principle to ensure your meals are both nutritionally and energetically balancedA gentle but powerful truth about wh...
In this episode, we’re talking all about decision-making — and why it can feel so hard to just move forward sometimes. You’ll learn: - The number one thing to examine if you’re feeling stuck in indecision - The surprising power behind simple Ayurvedic routines (and why they work so well) - A liberating thought to try on if you’ve been spinning in circles trying to make the “right” choice - The uncomfortable truth about how indecision quietly drains your energy — and how to reclaim it Whether ...
In this Q&A-style episode, I answer your questions on: ✨ Ayurvedic Skin Care — How does our skin receive its nourishment? What determines healthy, radiant skin? Why is paying attention to Vata dosha so important for those seeking a lasting glow? Plus: Ayurvedic rituals and herbs to support vibrant skin all year round. 🌿 Creating Your Own Spice Blends — Discover the most important factor to consider when crafting your own spice blends (hint: it’s not what you think!). Learn how spices infl...
Carbs get a bad rap in many modern wellness circles, but Ayurveda offers a more nuanced and compassionate take. In this episode, we explore the role of carbohydrates through the Ayurvedic lens. Diet culture and wellness advice can disconnect us from our inner knowing — Ayurveda invites us back. You’ll learn: Why Ayurveda doesn’t villainize carbs — and how they are actually considered grounding, nourishing, and essential for many.Why the modern wellness world often gets this wrong (and how thi...
Rasayana therapies are a crucial part of the Ayurvedic toolbox, designed to enhance immunity, support longevity, and deeply nourish the body’s tissues. While specialized herbs and tonics play a role, there’s so much more to this ancient practice—yet a key aspect is often overlooked. Tune in to discover: ✨ What Rasayana therapies are and the most commonly used modalities ✨ The forgotten aspect of Rasayana therapy that has nothing to do with nutrition ✨ Three essential aspects of Achara Rasayan...
In this episode, I take you on a journey through my recent travels in Thailand, exploring three aspects of Thai culture that stood out to me from an Ayurvedic perspective. We cover: ✨ The accessibility and integration of bodywork (Thai massage) and how it compares to Ayurvedic self-care practices ✨ The presence of the village in child-rearing and how it contrasts with modern Western parenting ✨ The role of devotion in daily life and why Ayurveda emphasizes our relationship with the Divine Plu...
Do you ever wonder if detoxifying foods are right for you? In this episode, I break down Ayurveda’s unique approach to cleansing and why balance—not extremes—is key. We cover: The two main food categories in Ayurveda: tissue-building vs. tissue-reducingHow the seasons influence your body's natural detox processThe hidden pitfalls of intense detox protocols (and who should avoid them)The safest, most effective way to support your body's cleansing processHow an Ayurvedic monodiet (Kitchari clea...
Do you find yourself constantly craving sugar? You're not alone—I've been there too. In this episode, we’ll dive into: The Ayurvedic perspective on the sweet taste—what it really means for your body and mindWhy refined sugar might have a place in your life (and when it doesn’t)What’s truly hiding behind your sugar cravings?Two practical Ayurvedic solutions to help you break free from excessive sugar consumptionJoin my Spring Cleanse on 21-23 March 2025! 🌿 Reset your digestion and cravings wit...
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