Ayurveda & Self-Care: Basic, Simple, Natural Approach To Living

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Ayurveda may be the world s oldest continuously practiced health system dating up to five thousand years ago Ayurveda can be loosely translated as the science of life The word comes from combining Ayur meaning life and Veda meaning knowledge So Ayurveda literally means the knowledge of life how to live in the best possible way Ayurveda is a very basic simple natural approach to living It is a beautiful combination of oral and written instruction spirituality philosophy mythology AND SCIENTIFIC knowledge that has been around for over 5000 years It is rooted in the oldest spiritual texts of India called the Vedas These texts some of which date back to 450-1500 BCE are widely considered to be the most ancient science and address ALL aspects of healing and well-being for both body and mind Ayurveda even though it originated in India gained traction and prestige in Sri Lanka China Tibet and Nepal influencing these various philosophies and healing traditions There was a point when Western medicine denounced Ayurveda as inferior when India was colonized However it continued to be practiced under the radar of colonists in rural areas and monasteries Ayurveda is making a huge comeback in India North America and other Western countries We are now looking to combine the science and technology of traditional Western medicine with Ayurveda s holistic preventative healing art With the emphasis on prevention and empowering people to have more control over their health via the choices they make in their everyday lives Ayurveda has become a holistic wellness system that is infiltrating the mainstream unbeknownst to many For instance Kaizer Permanente is displaying billboards around LA referencing circadian rhythms – how crazy fantastic is that Costco did a 2-page layout last summer on Ayurveda and holistic health And yes they called it by its real name Ayurveda and Self-Care go hand and hand Valeria interviews Paula Pister She is an Ayurvedic Health and Life Coach Yoga teacher and busy mom Her journey began as a young model and actress where she struggled with self-worth and body image issues In her 20s becoming a certified yoga teacher helped Paula appreciate and love her body more leading her to explore Ayurveda yoga s sister science Now Paula teaches midlife women simple daily and seasonal self-care tools rooted in ancient wisdom and modern habit change science She is a strong advocate for self-care aiming to help women overcome the belief that prioritizing themselves is selfish or to feel guilty about In Ayurveda our energy reserves are called Ojas Paula emphasizes that without replenishment this energy depletes leaving women vulnerable to mental emotional and physical imbalances Having experienced burnout herself she understands the challenges faced by busy women juggling multiple responsibilities Growing up without positive self-care role models Paula learned its importance later in life Now in her 50s she is committed to being an exemplary model for her children and helping other midlife women reshape outdated beliefs about self-care listening to their intuition and reclaiming control of habits that are life-depleting not life-enhancing Because self-care does NOT come in a one-size-fits all box a bottle or from Amazon It takes committing to yourself and deeper desires being gentle and kind with yourself and understanding that this a journey Every step along the path is an opportunity for growth deeper insight and a chance to connect with your inner wisdom which is ALWAYS guiding you Paula stresses that self-care starts with self-worth setting boundaries and learning to say No nicely and guilt-free She believes this approach is not selfish but essential as a healthy vibrant and happy individual better equipped to care for others and show up in the world as your best and most vibrant self To learn more about Paula Pister and her work please visit https www mindbodybright com To learn about the 21-Day Fall Reset and receive a 20 discount use the code QUEST20 https www mindbodybright com fallcleanse Click here to visit this podcast episode