Anjali on the Happy and Healthy Over 40 Podcast

I joined Hector on the Happy and Healthy Over 40 podcast to talk about Ayurveda. Listen in! Here's what Hector has to say about the episode. 

Is Ayurveda an ancient practice for modern living? This 5000 year old health practice is the traditional Indian system of medicine, promoting balance in bodily health. It uses diet, herbal remedies, breathing techniques, and practical advice for living. This system is over 5000 years old. Modern Ayurveda has brought this ancient medical system to life. It balances traditional wisdom with evidence based practices.

I recently attended a workshop on Ayurveda medicine and lifestyle at the La Maida Institute. This institute is housed in a beautiful old mansion that’s been converted into a center for healing the mind and body. La Maida Institute’s mission is to offer a new way of approaching healthcare; where the human experience, communal support, and spiritual development are central to the healing process. La Maida commits to delivering participatory and integrative programs that empower transformation and restore wholeness.  It’s also less than a mile from my place, as a result – Hurrah for me! 

The instructor Anjali Deva gave me useful information that I immediately put into practice – to my benefit. I wanted to share all of this with you, and Anjali was kind enough to answer my questions on this episode of the show.

What You'll Learn

1. What is Ayurveda?
2. Why a modern person should apply this ancient practice to their lives.
3. How to deal with health and mindset challenges, when you have little control over the circumstances.
4. Anjali suggests, “Making food choices based on your internal awareness, instead of external information.” What does this actually mean to a person with little knowledge of Ayurveda? Anjali gives several examples.