In this episode of The Holistic Woman podcast Kate sits in conversation with Chasca Summerville and together they speak about The Menstrual Cycle through the lens of Ayurveda, offering powerful insights & wisdom for women to integrate into their lives.
Chasca is a passionate Ayurvedic Practitioner and the founder of Alchemy of Ayurveda, a holistic health and wellness practice based in Australia. Chasca is an authority in the field of Ayurveda with her book Ayurvedic Rituals published internationally by Hardie-Grant Books.
With many years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Chasca has dedicated her career to helping individuals achieve optimal health through the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda.
Chasca’s offerings include Ayurvedic Diet & Lifestyle Consultations, the signature 3-Day Ayurvedic Reset program, and the Ayurvedic Rituals book and is a regular host of engaging workshops and retreats
Her vision for women’s wellness is for women to feel empowered with knowledge about their cycle and the practices/rituals they can do to support themselves throughout the seasons. And for women to feel deeply connected to their body & cycle, to be intuitive with their needs and have the knowledge to restore balance without the need of pharmaceuticals.
A snapshot of what we speak about:
The Doshas and their relation to the phases of the Cycle
Balancing dominant Doshas throughout the Cycle
The 3 phases of the cycle according to Ayurveda
Practices & ritual to balance the body and mind during each Cycle
An integrated approach to Self Healing
Taking the ancient wisdom and applying it in a modern context
This episode is a must listen for all yoga teachers & therapists working with women.
RESOURCES
Ayurvedic Wisdom for a Healthy Cycle - Blog Post
https://alchemyofayurveda.com.au/journal/healthy-period/
CONNECT WITH CHASCA
Connect with Chasca on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alchemyofayurveda/
OR via her website https://alchemyofayurveda.com.au/
Details and to purchase her book can be found here https://alchemyofayurveda.com.au/ayurvedic-rituals-book-shop/
This Podcast was recorded by Kate Payne on Wulgarukaba land in Northern Australia.
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