The true initiation did not happen in a classroom or a clinic. It happened in silence, when I began to see that the same intelligence that moves the cosmos also moves through my breath.

To become an Ayurvedic Doctor is not merely to know about herbs and doshas. It is to see that you are a living laboratory of existence; the rivers of prana, the fire of digestion, the air that sustains life; all of this is you.

A sacred initiation is not a ceremony someone else gives you. It is the moment when you dissolve as a seeker, and life itself becomes your teacher.

This journey, from seeker to Ayurvedic Doctor, is not about what I have achieved. It is about who I have become.

When the medicine is no longer something you practice, but something you are, that is the true initiation. This isn’t just about a degree; it’s about transformation. It’s about what happens when you say yes to the pull of your purpose, again and again, even when the path is long and uncertain.

And as I arrive at this threshold, the completion of eight years of study and surrender, I bow in gratitude:

To the Divine, the silent presence guiding each step, even when I could not see the path.

To my teachers: including the ancient rishis and unseen gurus, who carried this light across time so it could reach me.

To my friends and fellow travelers, whose laughter and courage made the long journey lighter.

To my family, whose love and patience became the soil in which this journey could take root.

May the merit of this work ripple outward;

to all who are still seeking,

to all who are still healing,

and to all who are remembering that the medicine has always lived within them.

Because every great becoming; every healing, every awakening, begins the same way: with one brave decision to listen to the truth inside you… and to follow it home.

From Love,

Sasha

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In today's episode, we explore one of Ayurveda's most fascinating diagnostic tools: the tongue. The art of tongue analysis, or Jivha Pariksha, allows practitioners to see what's happening in the body and mind before a single word is spoken, revealing the subtle imbalances, stagnation and vitality reflected on the surface of the tongue according to ancient texts.

The Charaka and Sushruta Samhitas, the color coating, texture, and shape of the tongue, provide profound clues about an individual's health. In Ayurveda, the tongue is seen not merely as a muscle for taste and speech, but as a map linked to multiple organs and systems in the body. Key diagnostic insights include: detection of doshic imbalances, accumulation of toxins in the system, status of metabolic health, and signs of organ dysfunction.

Joining us today is Dr. Rama Prasad. A distinguished Ayurvedic practitioner and educator with over three decades of clinical experience. Dr. Prasad is internationally recognized for his pioneering work in therapeutic fasting mind, body medicine, and holistic health assessment. He has been instrumental in introducing Ayurveda to Western health professionals through international conferences.

Training programs and coaching. Currently, Dr. Rama leads innovative projects at Vaidyagrama Ayurveda Healing Village, where he focuses on online education, app development, and specialized wellness programs for a range of health conditions. His mission is to bridge the timeless principles of Ayurveda with modern healthcare, empowering both practitioners and clients to deepen their understanding of the body's innate intelligence.

Today we dive into how the tongue serves as a mirror to the organs, what specific colors, textures, and shapes reveal about the doshas, and how Jivha Pariksha can help us detect and balance as long before they manifest as disease. So take a deep breath, settle in and prepare to see your health through a whole new lens: one that begins right at the tip of your tongue.

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 Are you a fan of yoga therapy? Meet the man single-handedly responsible for the professional certification of Yoga Therapy in the West. He's the reason your health insurance covers it. John Kepner is a pioneering leader in the field of Yoga Therapy and a dedicated advocate for integrative health since 2003, through times of unprecedented opportunity and challenge alike.

John has worked tirelessly to advance the profession of Yoga Therapy. Serving as executive director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists until 2020. He holds certifications from the American Viniyoga Institute and A.G. Mohan in Chennai, India, and brings a systems-level perspective shaped by his background in economics, finance, and nonprofit leadership.

In today's episode, John shares his experience navigating the evolution of Yoga Yherapy in the west. And how that journey parallels with where we are now in the Ayurvedic profession. As a current board member of NAMA, the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, John is helping shape national standards for Ayurvedic accreditation and certification.

We explore how the field can grow with integrity and integrate with our current healthcare system and how it would work with insurance companies. We also share reflections on the future of namas three day annual conference. And the larger movement to advance Ayurveda in the West.

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Sleep has become one of the biggest health challenges of our time. Millions struggle with falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up refreshed, and Ayurveda has so much wisdom to offer. Earlier this season, we spoke with Dr. Suhas about his new book, Awakened Sleep, and we thought, "Why not invite his co-author to hear her take?"

We are so thrilled to welcome Dr. Sheila Patel, the current Chief Medical Advisor to The Chopra Foundation. She also served as Clinical Director of their research team, co-authoring multiple scientific studies on the benefits of mind body practices. With over 30 years as a physician, she brings together Ayurveda, yoga, and meditation with modern medicine to help people unlock their body's innate healing potential.

In Awakened Sleep, Dr. Sheila and Dr. Suhas combine decades of clinical experience with modern science to create a personalized protocol for reclaiming deep restorative rest in our overstimulated world. Today, we'll get Dr. Sheila's perspective on the sleep crisis, why it's happening, and what practical tools we can use to help all of us reset.

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Today we're honored to welcome Dr. Vrinda Devani, a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist who has dedicated her career to empowering women toward vibrant health and living. She blends her deep expertise in allopathic medicine with the wisdom of Ayurveda, offering a truly integrative approach to healing.

Dr. Devani's path has been enriched by studying directly with world renowned teachers, including Vasant Lad. She has also served as the Director of Research and Product Development at Banyan Botanicals, contributing to the broader field of Ayurvedic wellness today.

She continues her work as a clinician, mother, and spiritual seeker, bringing compassion and wisdom to every aspect of her practice. And now, as the Medical Director of SoHum Healing Resort, Dr. Devani guides people through the profound journey of Panchakarma, Ayurveda's deep detoxification and rejuvenation therapy. This episode explores what Panchakarma really is, who it's for, the benefits it can offer, and how this ancient practice can support us in the healing at the deepest levels of mind, body, and spirit.

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 Today we joined by Jon Gordon, a visionary, thinker, and innovator working at the crossroads of healthcare, finance and consciousness. Jon brings over a decade of experience in the healthcare industry, spanning strategy consulting for hospitals and health systems, payer business strategy, medical product management, and startup development, while also being deeply rooted in yoga.

Holistic wellness and the emerging paradigm of decentralized finance. Jon is a graduate of Northwestern University with a BA in Economics, and he went on to earn a double Master's in Health Economics and Policy at both the University of Chicago and the London School of Economics. Alongside his academic and professional expertise, Jon is also a certified Himalayan Kriya yoga teacher and an author exploring the profound connections between Bitcoin and yoga.

For the past four years, Jon has immersed himself in the Bitcoin space, not just as a student of financial systems, but as a community builder and Austin's vibrant Bitcoin scene. He also has co-founded two ventures at the intersection of Bitcoin and healthcare, re-imagining how money and medicine can work together for collective wellbeing.

This conversation, Jon and Sasha explore:

• The 80-year cycle of finance and the lessons it offers us today
• Bitcoin as a decentralized store of value and a potential game changer for time, health, and human empowerment
• How embracing change and deepening financial literacy can help us prepare for the future of currency
• The integration of Bitcoin into healthcare, including Ayurveda, Yoga teacher trainings and other holistic practices

People may want to invest in the vision of a new paradigm where money and health merge, creating a reality where value exchange supports both healing and human flourishing. This is a powerful conversation at the frontier of Ayurveda, yoga, and financial evolution; a reminder that the way we think about money is inseparable from the way that we think about our health, our time, and our freedom.

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 What if the key to a fulfilling life was already within you? Mapped out by ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, Kyle Jason Leitzke is a former football player, turned life fulfillment and Ayurveda coach. Today, Kyle introduces us to The Fulfillment Code, a powerful framework rooted in the four Purusharthas, or the four aims of life, in Vedic philosophy. These timeless principles form the foundation of a meaningful life:

1. Dharma: purpose, your soul's true calling and contribution
2. Artha: prosperity, building the material stability to support your purpose
3. Kama: pleasure, experiencing joy, love and beauty,
4. Moksha: peace, finding inner freedom and spiritual liberation

Kyle blends Ayurveda, coaching, and spiritual psychology to help people align with these four pillars and live a life of balance, clarity, and joy. Whether you're feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or simply curious about living more intentionally, this episode is packed with insight and grounded inspiration.

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Today in part three of our Ayurvedic psychology series, we focus on the Sattvic lifestyle, the daily habits and way of being that enable us to reside in a Sattvic state of consciousness, the one and only state that does not create disease. We'll explore how living in a Sattvic way is more than just a diet or a daily routine.

It's a way of aligning your mind, body, and spirit in a way that creates mental clarity, emotional stability, and deep vitality. An Ayurveda lifestyle directly shapes the mind, the foods we eat, sleep hygiene, environment, and the thoughts we cultivate, influences the qualities of consciousness. Sattva, clarity and harmony, Rajas, activity and restlessness, and Tamas, heaviness and inertia.

We'll also examine Tamasic and Rajasic lifestyles so you can see how habits, patterns, and thought processes create agitation, dullness or imbalance, and learn how to shift towards Sattvic living with awareness and ease. Whether you're new to Ayurveda or looking to deepen your personal practice, this episode will guide you through practical, simple strategies, lifestyle, rituals and mindset shifts to embody Sattva in your daily life and cultivate a mind that is peaceful, clear, and aligned with your highest self.

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