11: The Ayurveda Guide to Optimal Health with Salila Sukumaran
Today we are exploring the gifts of Ayurveda and how small rituals based on natural wisdom can help us work to be more balanced, gain more energy, and treat colds. Our first guest on the Bright Living Podcast is Salila Sukumaran, Ayurvedic Health Coach, Ayurvedic chef, and the owner of a wellness travel agency. She comes from a lineage in Kerala and is following her ancestor’s mission for her: to guide people to live more in tune with their inner nature. In today's episode, you will discover how to work with your energy body type (Vata, Kapha, Pitta), how to reduce imbalances, how to prevent and treat colds during the Winter season, three simple Ayurvedic practices anyone can do, and many more :) ✅ Follow Salila on Instagram You can also watch our video conversation on YouTube 👉 For inquiries write me an email at [email protected] ✅ Follow Bright Living on Instagram ⌚ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: What is Ayurveda? 00:23 – About our guest 01:32 – My first experience with Ayurveda 02:59 – Welcoming Salila 05:05 – Why is Ayurveda special? 06:20 – Salila’s story with Ayurveda 08:12 – Why are people turning to Ayurveda? 10:28 – How modern life affects our energy 12:15 – Doshas – different energies expressed as body types 14:45 – Imbalances of the Vata Dosha 15:17 – Imbalances of the Pitta Dosha 16:02 - Imbalances of the Kapha Dosha 18:06 – How to approach imbalances in each energy type 23:45 – How to prevent and treat colds with Ayurveda 30:23 – 3 simple Ayurvedic practices anyone can do in winter 34:12 – How to work with Salila Much love, Ema