Best Narayana Ayurveda Austin Podcasts (2024)

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Does God have a Gender and Race? 3 Aspects of God. 16:51

5d ago16:51

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Is God a neutral gender? No-God is ultimate Male. Are you kidding-God is female. Truth is God is Black. But they think God is white. NO, God is colored. God is a white light. What if we told you Divine is all that and more. Here is a podcast discussing the three aspects of Divine- Brahmin, Paramatma and Bhagavan from Srimad Bhagavatam. --- Support …

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What is a Lunar Date (Tithi) 11:15

6M ago11:15

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Why is Dipavali (Festival of lights) celebrated on a new moon? Origin of calender, almanac, Christian calender vs ancient roman calenders, solar dates vs Lunar dates (Tithis). Importance of tithis and the mathematics of calculating these tithis. And, why are they so important for health and wellbeing, for Ayurveda practitioners, for Jyotishis or an…

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What is the Vedic Zodiac 5:50

6M ago5:50

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What is the Vedic Zodiac is part of our educational series about learning Vedic Astrology (Jyotish). We talk about ecliptic, zodiac, and definitions and break the concepts down into a simple format. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/narayana-ayurveda/support

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Mantra Meditation for Trauma Support 12:50

7M ago12:50

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Chants for universal Godesses (devis) and Shakti, and mantra-based meditation guide to support emotional grief or trauma through prayers, intentions, chants, mantras and daily meditation practice. Disclaimer- This is a spiritual vedic chants meditation system of praying to Devi- Godess (shakti) for helping out with emotional grief or trauma. It is …

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Gentrification of yoga? 15:47

7M ago15:47

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Gentrification of yoga? Has yoga lost its way? What really is yoga? Not the Americanized, bastardized, commercialized, and capitalized version--but the yoga that is part of the six philosophical practices/darshanas that come out of India. The 'yoga' that is part of the Vedic arts-just like qigong is part of Dao spiritualism. Has yoga lost its way i…

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Eclipses, and calculus in Jyotish 14:08

7M ago14:08

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Eclipses, and calculus in Jyotish. Part 2 of the Learn Jyotish series by pandit Atul krishna das. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/narayana-ayurveda/support

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Learn Jyotish-Educational Podcast 1 18:00

7M ago18:00

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You wanted it. We have listened. We bring you "educational" podcast class series where you learn about the fundamentals of Jyotish. in this podcast Pandit Atul talks about invocation, why learn Jyotish, solar eclipses being inauspicious, the ancient astronomy book called Surya Siddhanta, and a lot more...part 1. --- Support this podcast: https://po…

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What is Vedic Wheel of time (kāla cakra) 17:12

7M ago17:12

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The timekeepers of timeline is a popular theme in television series meant to keep us entertained. You must have heard the phrase WHEEL OF TIME. It is a popular TV series and an excellent series of books as well. Today we talk about the Vedic wheel of time. In science, we perceive time to move in a linear direction, however, according to Vedic liter…

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Guided Meditation (Quick) 8:20

7M ago8:20

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Quick guided meditation for chakras using principles and breathing of Qigong and yoga. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/narayana-ayurveda/support

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Mind and Doshas- A connexion in Bhagavad Gita 36:42

7M ago36:42

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Educational Podcast by Dr Aparna Dandekar talking about mind, doshas and its connexion to Bhagavad Gita- the Hindu Scripture, our holy book. She talks about metaphors relating to our physical and mind body from Bhagavad Gita. Dr Dandekar also discusses Vata and mind, pitta and mind as well as Kapha and mind. --- Support this podcast: https://podcas…

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nādi and the ghostly, astral,& subtle body 21:02

7M ago21:02

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What is the ghostly body made up of. DNA helix has an energetic form too. How Lord Bhootnath is the diety of ghosts--and we continue our nAdi-assessment podcast where we left off last Monday on October 2nd. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/narayana-ayurveda/support

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What is a nāḍi assessment in Ayurveda? 19:28

8M ago19:28

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"What is a nāḍi" (long A, and hard D sound) is an educational podcast and you will hear the part of a live session where Monica Groover (Ayurveda Practitioner) was teaching the art of nāḍi assessment using the Nārāyaṇa system of nāḍi that she learned and assimilated from her teachers, research and her Guru. A nāḍi is an energetic channel or network…

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In the pursuit of Happiness? 10:36

9M ago10:36

10:36

Recently I went to India and was so amazed and bowled over by the lovely people, amazing food, amazing customer service, and how much better everything was. I had the best time. However, I did notice that some people-especially younger people there are so Westernized, and pursuing "things". Better phone, great house, lovely car--that seems to be th…

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Meditation is NOT just breathing...... 13:34

11M ago13:34

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Meditation is not just breathing. Its not just being present. Its not just mindfulness. Its not just relaxing. Its SO MUCH more than that. Manasika meditation is when you go to divine or holy places, mentally. We will understand the difference between all these and more. If you are new to meditation, I will lead you a mock meditation on bread. How …

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Why do Genz and Millenials hate MILK? 15:24

11M ago15:24

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Milk was the miracle food for America. The USA was milk making machine. We made so much milk and who would drink this milk--it was even distributed free as cheese to those on welfare. What happened? Where did it all go wrong? Why does everyone you know in the Millenial and GenZ-one if four-lactose intolerant? Why do people prefer alternative bevera…

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Water is a Conduit for energy-A vedic perspective on Water. 16:52

11M ago16:52

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Water is a conduit. It can be empowered the power of air, water, fire, mantra- intention. We can leave a covered glass jar of water in and it becomes agneya--filled with heat of water and will be good to warm us and for digestion. Water can be left out in a covered glass jar in the moonlight-and it will become cooling for the body and will calm the…

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What is hell (Naraka) 21:25

12M ago21:25

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Did you know that hell also has a judicial branch and legislative branch running for the beings who broke the rules of the universe? Technically it's not hell--its a system of realms with 28 hellish planets. When such persons die, they are taken by the police/constable of the chief court system that has authority over our planet Earth. The soul is …

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Mala (waste) of the body and mind 8:17

12M ago8:17

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What goes in must go out. A conversation about your poop, fart, sweat, pee--all are on the table when you go to visit an Ayurveda Practitioner. Even the menstrual blood -is not off the table. I also talk about mala (waste) of the mind that we never address. We collect stuff people--stuff that sticks to our body--stuff that comes from our mind and o…

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Is healing medicine practiced in Heavenly planets? (svarga loka) 18:44

1y ago18:44

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There are many dimensions and different planetery systems according to Vedas. All have their own healing systems. How did Ayurveda-the healing system arrive from higher Planets (grahas) to earth. There are many origin stories. What kind of medicine is practiced in Heaven (svarga loka)--who is the surgeon general in heavenly planets above us? All th…

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What is Death? 17:15

1y ago17:15

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What is Death? What is birth? What is fetus thinking --is it thinking? What is the meaning of life if we will die? Vedic perspective believes in theory of reincarnation. We live and we die. Then, we are born again. Again, we die. This is a never-ending cycle that goes on. We keep on coming back and reincarnating. So, knowing that--what IS death? Wh…

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Anger and the Rudra Principle 13:40

1y ago13:40

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What is the Rudra Principle? What is anger? Where does it start? Why do WE become angry in the first place. How does anger travel. Who is the diety of anger. A vedic perspective on anger and explanation of the diety of Rudra. Monica Groover, the author of Ayurveda and the Feminine and Essential Guide to Ayurveda talks to Pandit Atul Krishna Das-co …

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What is a Chant? 13:48

1y ago13:48

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If we randomly repeat a word--Giba giba tiba miba--is that a chant? When a child repeats a word, is that a chant? When sports fans chant the name of their team in an event--and whole stadium erupts-is that a chant? What is a vedic chant? Why are there rules to chanting? How should we begin chanting. How should we end up a chant session. Lets demyst…

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Dejavu, intuition and reincarnation 12:51

1y ago12:51

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Déjà vu is a phenomenon where we may feel, "Hey, I feel this has happened before. Or, I have seen this before. This seems so familiar that its creepy".The term "déjà vu" comes from the French language and means "already seen." What does it mean from a VEDIC perspective? It is mystical. Obviously, not all Déjà vu experiences are mystical or universe…

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What is a Ghost? 23:36

1y ago23:36

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How many of us have seen ghosts, believe in ghosts? Have you ever had a paranormal experience? How does someone become a ghost? What are the mechanics of becoming a ghost from a Vedic Perspective? According to Vedic literature or Hinduism, why, what and when does someone become a ghost and for how long? Is the appearance of sightings of ghosts diff…

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What are the rules of Karma? 13:40

1y ago13:40

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Think of karma as line of credit from an issuing bank—except here the issuing bank is higher grahas/planets—and it is an exhaustivesource. We also have a negativeline of credit. In this podcast, we will talk about modern mainstream meaning of karma vs philosophical meaning of karma. We will talk about three types of karma mentioned in Jaiva Dharma …

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Why is moon important for healers? 7:04

1y ago7:04

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If you are a gardener, healer or a spiritualist, or a student of any Vedic arts like Ayurveda or Jyotish-the MOON -Chandra is very important to you. If you tend to live on mental platform, moon is important to you. If you tend to be anxious or stressed, moon cycles are important to you. Listen to this short and sweet podcast to learn why. --- Suppo…

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How do I Meditate 17:19

1y ago17:19

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Start meditating from today. Or, go deeper into your meditation practice. You will learn about what is meditation, simple tips--that will elevate your own practice to the next level. Ayurveda Practitioner and Meditation Teacher Monica Groover give you simple tools and tips on how to get started with a daily meditation routine that is NOT BORING and…

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What is the mind? A vedic perspective on mind or manas? 24:52

1y ago24:52

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This is a podcast on Vedic (spiritual) aspect of mind or manas. Why do we find so hard to let go of things--whether its a relationship, or things that we have gotten attached to. Why do we strive for more and more. What is the mind from a vedic perspective. What is an imbalanced manas (mind) spiritually, logically and vedically. --- Support this po…

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GUIDED Meditation Series-Part 1 14:29

1y ago14:29

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What are chakras? How can we use chakra meditation to balance our daily life--spiritually and to increase focus, concentration and mental energy? There are three parts to this podcast. Part 1 is introduction to chakras. Part 2 is a short description of 7 chakras and its corresponding elements (space, are, fire, water, earth). Part three is the guid…

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We are made up of 5 layers 22:30

1+ y ago22:30

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Five levels of Awareness --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/narayana-ayurveda/support

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How do we form new better habits (samskaras) 24:43

1+ y ago24:43

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Have you ever tried to incorporate a new healthier or better habit in your life-whether for fitness, mind, or diet. I want to not have sodas, or I will excercise more, I will not get drunk--or not smoke. The list is endless. From philosophical perspective, habits are samskaras. Samskaras are deep impressions in our mind, that have been imprinted in…

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Introduction to Prana and Yogic Breathing 48:13

1+ y ago48:13

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Yogis call it Prana. Ayurvedic Professionals call it Vayu, Prana, or Vata. Other Asian modalities call it the Qi, Chi and in English we just say Vitality. If there is one thing that is common between Yoga, Ayurveda and other modalities--it is the breathing-a system of slow breathing that supports us in a myriad of ways both mental and physical. Her…

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Introduction to Vedic Calender-the Panchanga. 9:43

1+ y ago9:43

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Hello! We are reading from page 263 of the book "Essential Guide to Ayurveda-Part 1-Ayurveda Textbook for Students & Counselors", available on amazon. I will be talking about the five parts of Panchangam or Five tenets of the Lunar calendar that make up the basis for Vedic Astrology called Jyotish. These are Tithi (lunar date), Nakshatra (group of …

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Who are we and why are we suffering? 16:41

2+ y ago16:41

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Who are we? Are we really defined by our external trappings? Why are we suffering? Why is mother nature super-mad at us? Listen to Monica Groover, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Spiritual Healer talk about our mind, body, spirit, karma and how to reduce this suffering. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/narayana-ayurveda/…

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Moon Calender for healing and wellness 27:07

2+ y ago27:07

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It's the end of the year. Let's talk about using the Moon or Lunar Calendar to help bring abundance, healing energy in our lives. Let's learn about tithis-the 30 lunar days, the panchanga, and a lot more. Watch the Video of this podcast on Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/658189883 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/narayana-…

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How to chant? 10:03

3y ago10:03

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Lets learn how to chant properly. How to chant an invocation? What is an invocation or a mangalacharana? Why, when, where? A mangalacharana invocation sung to Sri Ganesha. You will hear singing and chanting of Om, first verse of sri bhagavata purana, ashtanga hrdyam as well. Follow along. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

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Zodiac Signs in Jyotish 56:32

3y ago56:32

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We have all heard of Zodiac Signs. Their myth. Their stories. Now, listen to the importance and use of zodiac signs and hora from the perspective of Jyotish-vedic astrology. Class 2 of 4 by Pandit Atul Krishna Das. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/narayana-ayurveda/support…

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Quick Intro to Jyotish 26:24

3y ago26:24

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A quick overview of Jyotish-Vedic Astrology by Pandit Atul Krishna as part of Jyotish Series. Part 1 of 4. 2021. Learn about the importance of Jyotish, karma and its implication and impact, the qualifications of jyotishi or a vedic astrologer. How is astronomy interwoven into jyotish. You will hear about lunar calenders. --- Support this podcast: h…

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Meditation and Mantras 18:46

3+ y ago18:46

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Create an altar, invoke the divine goddess in your altar with meditation and mantras. This is Chapter 7 of the book Ayurveda and the Feminine narrated by the writer herself-Monica B Groover. Ms Groover reads the Chapter 7 of this book, inviting you to join her in this invocation, creation and journey of meditation, mantra and invocation. --- Suppor…

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20 gunas in Ayurveda 6:31

3+ y ago6:31

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Learn about the 10 opposing qualities or 20 gunas in Ayurveda. The world is made up of 5 mahabhutas or elements. Each of these mahabhutas-space, air, water, fire and earth have qualities. If you are a pitta, then you will have qualities of fire and water. This is a part of a class by Monica Groover, author of Ayurveda and the Feminine. --- Support …

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Ayurveda's origin story; churning of the ocean 20:09

3+ y ago20:09

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The origin story of Ayurveda has all the ingredients of a Superhero blockbuster-with demons (asuras) and devas (angels). A mountain many times the size of mount Everest, and a snake so large that it could be wrapped around it (Vasuki). The avatar of the giant turtle incarnation called Kurma, one of the ten incarnations of Sri Bhagavan Vishnu appear…

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Jyotish class 5 35:19

3+ y ago35:19

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In our Jyotish series, this is jyotish class #5 by Pandit Atul Krishna. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/narayana-ayurveda/support

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Jyotish class 4 1:02:51

3+ y ago1:02:51

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If you have been listening to our vedic astrology or Jyotish series by Pandit Atul Krishna, this is the session#4 published on. November 4, 2020. Previous session links below Session 1 https://anchor.fm/narayana-ayurveda/episodes/Introducing-Vedic-Astrology-Jyotish-eg0qui Session 2 https://anchor.fm/narayana-ayurveda/episodes/Jyotish-Session-02-wit…

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Bhagavad Gita-by Atul 46:32

3+ y ago46:32

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Bhagavad Gita-by Atul --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/narayana-ayurveda/support

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Introduction to Yoga 57:27

3+ y ago57:27

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Where did yoga originate? What is the meaning of yoga? What do the ancient texts of yoga-like Shandilya Upanishad or gheranda Samhita or Bhagavad Gita say about the eight limbs or classifications of the yoga process? Listen to actual class audio from Narayana Ayurveda and Yoga Academy where we discuss the eight limbs of yoga as given in different a…

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Why Sanskrit? Its importance for Ayurveda practitioners. 15:43

3+ y ago15:43

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Why is Sanskrit important for a student of Ayurveda? Our Ayurvedic texts were written in Sanskrit using the Devanagri script and in rhyme, poetic form using certain metres. For example, Astanga hrdyam verses can be sung in anustupa metre. In India, people call it the dead language. Sanskrit is far from dead. It is essential to invoke higher power, …

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Herbology Dravyology 37:30

3+ y ago37:30

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I have coined a new word. Dravyology. What is Dravyology-It is the study of Ayurvedic Herbs, therapeutic minerals and substances. In Ayurveda, our herbs and therapeutic herbal medicines are called Dravya. Ayurveda uses minerals, rocks, resins, plants, animal products like ghee and honey etc in its herbs. It also uses energy like the energy of sun o…

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Sanskrit-Ashtanga Hrdyam 4:51

3+ y ago4:51

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There is so much information about Ayurveda on the Internet, not all of it is authentic. Where does it come from? From ancient books. Today, we will talk about one of these ancient texts and sing some verses from it. Ayurvedic Practitioners learn to sing verses from Ashtanga Hrdyam in order to memorize the concepts. Lets hear the story and the foun…

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How can women deal with stress during this pandemic? 21:34

3+ y ago21:34

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How to combat stress in the time of Quarantine ? Stress is different in us womenfolk. How do we womenfolk deal with being moms, homeschoolers, cooks, working, and keeping sane? Monica Groover answers questions from Daniela, Ayurveda Doula and Dr. Mithun Baliga in our women support workshop on September 5, 2020. Tips from ancient texts. Download a c…

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Pandit Atul answers Jyotish Q and A-Grahas, Planets and Predestiny- 19:48

3+ y ago19:48

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Grahas means to grasp. In Jyotish, we call the planets or stars Grahas. Why? What are these grahas? Some say they are a manifestation of Sri Visnu? How? Where is it written? And, last but not the least--what is this lunar nodes of Rahu and Ketu in Jyotish? This is a Q and A session with Pandit Atul, the Vedic astrologer or Jyotishi. --- Support thi…

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