Ayurveda 101, Self-Care and the Quest for Balance with Author and Ayurveda Expert Ali Cramer

Going Beyond with Randi Zinn

Do you know what your dosha is? How about the kinds of foods YOUR body type actually needs? What if there was a simple and applicable way to understand yourself in a more tangible and personalized way? Guess what- there is! The ancient healing system of Ayurveda actually explains what YOUR body needs, taking all of you into account. So are you ready to go to the next level with your wellness? To truly pay attention to the rhythm of your body, surroundings and environment in order to learn the complete story? How is that even possible, you might ask?

Enter, Ali Cramer- Ayurveda expert, Director of the Ayurveda Program at Laughing Lotus Yoga Center and the author of the new book, “Modern Ayurveda: Rituals, Recipes, and Remedies for Balance”.

Often described as the art of living in harmony with our surroundings, Ayurveda is one of the world’s oldest holistic healing systems. In this episode Ali (who happens to also be Randi’s dear friend, one of her first yoga teachers and go-to for anything regarding her health) shares with us her wealth of knowledge on Ayurveda and taking amazing soulful care of ourselves..

In this episode Ali and Randi discuss:

-Ali’s New York City journey: pursing her career as a dancer turned yogi then Ayurveda expert.

-What being a yoga teacher has taught Ali about communication and the ability to go with the flow in class and life.

-What exactly is Ayurveda? They dive into why it is all about following our natural instincts, self-examining and figuring out what makes us feel balanced.

-The 101 on the five elements and three doshas of Ayurveda! What water, fire, earth, wind and ether express and what they have to do with YOUR health. Ali shares specific stories to help us understand!

-The background of Ayurveda and how it stresses self-care and why this is so needed especially for women.

-A sneak peak into Ali’s book "Modern Ayurveda: Rituals, Recipes, and Remedies for Balance” of what you will learn!

-Ali’s life philosophies such as dharma: what is our personal gifts and purpose in life?

You’ll leave this episode enlightened and curious about how you can apply these principles to your own health and overall life! Plus you get to hear two girlfriends reflect on the power and beauty of their relationship- and that’s the best part right?

Tune in now!