Mary Tilson
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#103: An Ayurvedic Approach to Addiction Recovery with Anjali Deva
#103: An Ayurvedic Approach to Addiction Recovery with Anjali Deva
#103: An Ayurvedic Approach to Addiction Recovery with Anjali Deva
Thursday 21st November 2024
Anjali Deva shares how Ayurveda can support trauma healing and addiction recovery. Discover holistic tools for a balanced, substance-free life.
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Episode Overview
- Ayurveda integrates body, mind, and spirit for holistic healing.
- Understanding trauma is crucial in addressing addiction.
- Personalised care is essential for effective recovery.
- Reconnecting with nature offers profound healing benefits.
- Simple lifestyle changes can significantly improve well-being.
Healing is quite simple. We just have to simplify, slow down, eat some healthy food, be out in nature, get good sleep, drink enough water
In this episode of the Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast, host Mary Tilson sits down with the esteemed Ayurvedic practitioner and educator, Anjali Deva. Anjali, the founder of the Mādhya Way School for Ayurveda, shares her deep knowledge of holistic wellness and traditional healing practices. She brings a unique perspective on addiction recovery, combining her expertise in Ayurveda with personal experiences of trauma and healing.
Anjali's journey into Ayurveda began at a young age, influenced by her father, an Ayurvedic practitioner, and her cultural roots in India. However, her path to fully embracing this ancient science was anything but straightforward. She candidly discusses the challenges she faced, including growing up in a single-parent household with an addict mother and her own struggles with health and maladaptive coping mechanisms like alcohol use.
Anjali explains the core principles of Ayurveda, highlighting its holistic approach that integrates the body, mind, and spirit. She emphasises the importance of understanding trauma and its impact on addiction, advocating for personalised care that considers an individual's unique history and constitution. Through engaging anecdotes and practical advice, Anjali illustrates how Ayurveda can support trauma healing and addiction recovery.
She also touches on the significance of nature in our lives, urging listeners to reconnect with the natural world for profound healing benefits. If you're curious about how ancient wisdom can offer modern solutions to addiction and mental health challenges, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to gain valuable insights and discover practical tools for a balanced, substance-free life.