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We bring the True to Yourself quote "To thine own self be true, and thou canst not then be false to any man" to life here on the True to Yourself Podcast, a place where we explore the power of authentic living. In each episode, you'll hear relatable stories, ancient wisdom from Ayurveda and spiritual texts like The Bhagavad Gita, inspiring interviews with spiritual wellness leaders who walk their talk, and empowering chakra healing practices to embrace your true essence. Designed to empower ...
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026: How to Control Anger Issues for Healthier Relationships with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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Many people want to know how to control anger issues as a self transformation project goal for finding the inner peace they seek and to have healthier relationships. For those of us who are empaths, we may not feel comfortable even acknowledging that we ever get angry, or feel it's not acceptable to experience anger. But we can still experience res…
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025: Awakening Spiritually: 3 Signs It's Happening in Your Life with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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How do you know you are awakening spiritually? There are 3 main signs I feel are critical to gauge how much you are progressing on your spiritual growth journey. Learn what these are, and how to cultivate them on an ongoing basis as part of your emotional self care and to evolve and heal spiritually. I share with you stories from ancient mythology,…
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024: Goddess Fertility Wisdom: Build Immunity System Health & Bloom Fertility with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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Did you know that there is a strong connection between how to build immunity system health and bloom fertility in both men and women, according to ancient goddess fertility wisdom from the holistic health tradition of Ayurveda? What the ancient holistic healing wisdom of Ayurveda reveals about extended fertility in particular is that it actually ha…
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023: A Powerful Breathing Exercise to Relieve Anxiety with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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Learn a powerful breathing exercise to relieve anxiety to support you with the sacral chakra healing journey. This is also a wonderful sleep promoting breathing exercise. It is an ideal breathing exercise for singing, as well. There has been research conducted by the International Journal of Yoga to demonstrate how this is a great breathing exercis…
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022: The Sacral Chakra Healing Journey when in Emotional Pain with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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If you are ready to rise from the ashes of trauma and to stop being in emotional pain, this episode on the sacral chakra healing journey holds a sacred key to your spiritual liberation. Join me as I share the sacral chakra healing journey I personally underwent, and how it empowered me in the face of wolves disguised in sheep’s clothing. In this ep…
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021: Channel Your Sadness Into Creativity with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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Dive into a profound journey, wherein we will explore the depths of sadness and discover a transformative path that not only uplifts you emotionally, but also propels your spiritual evolution. I invite you to join me as I share my personal journey of channeling sadness into creativity and inner growth, tracing back to when I first learned how to do…
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020: Nature's Medicine to Get Spiritually Grounded with Emma Loewe
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This month here on the True to Yourself Podcast, we've been talking about getting spiritually grounded. This means being able to say yes to the experiences and relationships that support you and no to those that don't. Having this power means cultivating the courage to go inward, developing balance and grounded-ness from within. One of the most pow…
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019: Spiritual Practices to Be Mentally and Emotionally Stable with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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I recently experienced the life-altering impact of a major car accident. But instead of taking painkillers prescribed in the ER, I delved deeper into my spiritual practices, finding solace and strength to be mentally and emotionally stable in the midst of trauma and adversity. Listen in to learn how you, too, can find inner peace that goes beyond t…
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018: Getting Grounded on Your Spiritual Journey with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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Discover the key to finding spiritual grounding amidst the chaos of our modern world. In a world filled with distractions, it's easy to lose sight of our inner light. But fear not, as I bring you the ancient mythological story of Goddess Shailputri to support you to reconnect with your true Self. Shailputri embodies the essence of stability, ground…
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017: Celebrating the Eternal Victory of Light Over Darkness with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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Welcome to a celebratory return to this show after over a year! In this episode, I open up and share the challenges I've personally faced since I recorded the last show. Join me as I reveal how I transformed these obstacles into powerful catalysts for growth, making each day a joyful celebration of the eternal victory of light over darkness. Prepar…
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016: What Does it Mean to Live a Life of Service? with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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Discover the transformative power of being an instrument of the divine in this episode. From a young age, my heart yearned to make a difference and give back to the world, yet I sought clarity on how to truly serve at the highest level. It was through the sacred Vedic spiritual teachings that I uncovered the profound meaning of service and its abil…
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015: The Spiritual Journey of Overcoming Mosquito Bites (yes, Mosquito Bites)! with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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Prepare to be amazed as we unravel the hidden wisdom behind mosquito bites and their profound connection to our path towards spiritual liberation. In this episode, I delve into a revelation that may well forever change the way you perceive these tiny creatures. Join me as I recount my recent relocation to the enchanting state of Florida, where I fo…
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014: Growing Spiritually During Holiday Stress with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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Prepare to embark upon a transformative journey through the holidays and beyond. During this time, our buried emotions resurface, presenting us a unique opportunity for profound healing and transcendence. In the depths of these challenging moments, we have a chance to connect with our inner child, heal old wounds and foster deep inner growth. Simul…
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013: Living a Grateful Lifestyle with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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Unleash the power of gratitude and the secrets for a joyful and spiritual lifestyle as we delve into the ancient Vedic spiritual tradition, which unveils profound wisdom that places gratitude at the very heart of human existence. Join me in this episode as we explore the sacred teachings of the Vedic scriptures, revealing the five daily sacrifices …
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012: Your Spiritual Growth and Transformation Project Process with Gautamji Jain
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In this episode, I sit with Gautamji Jain, senior protege of world renowned philosopher Swami Parthasarathy, to discuss the spiritual process of transformation. We discuss the biggest subconscious thought pattern that everyone wrongly believes, the law of karma, how to control your mind to control your life and be true to your conviction and consci…
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011: Through the Doorway of Darkness Lies Your Inner Light with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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A true spiritual warrior can dance between the heights of light and the despair of the darkness, unscathed. I share in this podcast about my personal journey of awakening to the power of my inner light in the midst of the darkest experience of my life. In the Vedic spiritual tradition, it is believed that all the suffering we experience in life is …
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010: Empath Protection: Having Healthy Boundaries as an Empath with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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Having healthy boundaries is one of the hardest things for empathetic souls to successfully manage. We tend to put the needs of others ahead of our own, to the point where we don't even feel like it's okay to have any needs of our own. When people with domineering personalities take over us to the point of even denying our lived subjective experien…
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009: One Finger Pointing at You Always Equals Three Pointing Back at Me with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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We live in a world of projection. There is so much we can learn about ourselves and one another by listening very deeply to our own words, those of others and the emotions underlying them. If we look very closely, we will see that whatever we really admire in another is a reflection of what is admirable within us. Whatever we criticize in another i…
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008: Befriending the Divine Nectar of Discipline with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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Discipline often sounds like a scary word that many of us perhaps associate with being punished for things we did - or did not do. In The Bhagavad Gita, one of the greatest spiritual texts that is essentially a manual for how to be successful on the battlefield of our daily life challenges, it says "What is like poison in the beginning becomes like…
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007: Forgiveness and Forgetting? Forgive, and Never Forget Who You Are with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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We often hear this expression about forgiveness and forgetting, to simply 'forgive and forget.' What often happens, however, when we simply forget past violations is we tend to unconsciously recreate the situation in a new context, with a new cast of characters, playing the same old roles. The only way to truly forgive without recreating situations…
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006: Attaining Freedom From Fear with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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Prepare to break free from the shackles of fear and unlock the boundless potential that resides within you. In this episode, I dive deep into the heart of fear, unraveling its intricate web of limitations that hold us back from living life to the fullest. Join me as I unveil the primary root causes of fear, shining a light on the hidden corners of …
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005: Power Animal Medicines for Expansion into Your Fullest Power with Rock-Star Shaman Alyson Charles
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In this episode, I sit with Rock-Star Shaman Alyson Charles, a motivational speaker, healer and teacher dedicated to sharing medicines for expansion into your fullest power. We discuss a potent time when she was initiated into her calling to be true to her highest Self, how to reclaim your intuition, our personal connections with members of the big…
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004: Why You Can‘t Actually Meditate Your Way to Nirvana with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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So many people believe that you can simply meditate your way to the ultimate goal of spiritual enlightenment. They say how much relief they got from meditation, only to then get frustrated with it later, not be able to sustain the practice and eventually give it up altogether. This is extremely normal. The ancient wisdom of The Bhagavad Gita explai…
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003: 4 Stages to Be True to Yourself & How I Applied Them to Overcome Shame with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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Spiritual awakening is the ultimate goal of our human existence, according to all the world's ancient wisdom traditions. The ancient spiritual science of Vedānta (the spiritual philosophy underlying the Yoga and Ayurveda traditions) gives us a solid framework of 4 stages to be true to our own higher Self. Learn what they are, how I applied them to …
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002: The Spiritual Meaning of Cockroaches and Snakes on My Spiritual Growth Journey with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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Central to the process of being true to your higher Self is freeing yourself from the grip of desires that keep you feeling bound by your physical body, your emotional feelings and intellectual thoughts. Learn in this episode about 3 timeless paths designed by ancient Vedic sages to help you transcend your desires at all three levels. I also share …
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001: What Does it Mean to Be True to Yourself? Quote Exploration + Intro to the True to Yourself Podcast with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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Welcome to the True to Yourself Podcast, where we explore the power of authentic living. I'm Ananta, Co-founder and Director of The Ancient Way. Ayurveda, and its sister science, Yoga, are oral lineage-based traditions, passed from teacher to student since time immemorial. I consider myself fortunate to have studied in lineages for 12+ years. I lea…
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