The Wise Body Podcast

Purnima Trasi

The Wise Body Podcast with Purnima Trasi supports career-driven women in perimenopause, menopause, and midlife. With 18 years in corporate life and yoga as her anchor, she offers a unique perspective to help you reconnect with your body and create lasting wellbeing. Drawing on Yoga, Ayurveda, and ancient wisdom, Purnima shares practical tools and inspiring conversations to break free from exhaustion, poor sleep, weight gain, and burnout, turning the body’s messages into catalysts for transformation in health, career, relationships and beyond.

Episodes

  1. 11/24/2025

    Episode 6: Perimenopause Sleep: Ayurveda & Doshas

    In this episode of the Wise Body Podcast, we continue our Sleep Series with Part 2—diving into how your Ayurvedic dosha influences your sleep patterns during perimenopause, and the simple, practical ways you can support deeper rest. In Episode 5, we explored why sleep is a cornerstone of women’s health and how your body restores itself through REM and NREM cycles. Now, we turn inward and look at why sleep becomes so disrupted for many women in their 40s and 50s—and how the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda can help. How your dosha type (Vata, Pitta, or Kapha) shapes your sleep tendencies Why perimenopause naturally increases Vata energy, leading to more night waking How the Ayurvedic clock explains your 2–3am wakeups, overheating at night, or morning grogginess Tailored sleep support tips for each dosha body type How changing hormones and life stressors impact your mind, body, and sleep Practical rituals, breathwork, food choices, and bedtime habits to support restful, restorative sleep Simple Ayurvedic adjustments you can start tonight We go deeper into how Vata, Pitta, Kapha experience sleep disruptions especially in Perimenopause. Understanding this shift helps us support the body instead of fighting against it. Sleep becomes more fragile in perimenopause, but Ayurveda offers clear, personalised guidance. By understanding your dosha, observing your patterns, and making small, supportive shifts, you can restore deeper rest—so you wake up clear, grounded, and energised. If you’re new to Ayurveda or unsure which dosha you resonate with, Episode 4 gives a simple, clear introduction. What You'll Learn in This Episode - Dosha Breakdown - Why Vata Rises in Perimenopause Make sure to Listen to Episode 4 for a Dosha Refresher

    20 min
  2. 10/27/2025

    Episode 4: Powerful combo for Perimenopause: Ayurveda & Yoga

    In this episode, we explore the sister science of yoga — Ayurveda — and how it helps you understand your body’s changing rhythms through perimenopause. So I want you to dedicate this episode to a sister or a friend who is like a sister! We all have one! :) If yoga brings harmony to your body, mind, and breath in the moment, Ayurveda offers a roadmap to understanding your body over a lifetime. Together, they form a powerful partnership — especially during hormonal transitions. We’ll cover: 🌸 The connection between Yoga and Ayurveda 🔥 The Five Elements (Panchamahabhuta) and how they shape you 💫 The Three Doshas — Vata, Pitta, and Kapha — and how they influence your energy, mood, and symptoms 🕊 How perimenopausal symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, or brain fog are signs of dosha imbalances, not random chaos 🌺 Why “one-size-fits-all” wellness doesn’t work — and how to listen to your body’s signals By the end of this episode, you’ll begin to see your symptoms not as problems to fix, but as messages from your body guiding you back to balance. Check out these prompts, to see if you can associate yourself to a particular set of symptoms. Dosha Reflective Questions – Lifestyle & Symptom Awareness 1. Vata (Air + Space) – often linked to irregularity, dryness, anxiety Do you notice joint/muscle stiffness? Are you feeling anxious, restless, or having trouble sleeping especially 3:00am? Do you feel scattered or fatigued throughout the day? 2. Pitta (Fire + Water) – often linked to heat, intensity, irritability Do you experience extreme hot flashes, night sweats, or skin sensitivity? Irritable, impatient, or overly critical of yourself or others? Do start to wake up late at night around 10 when it's time to go to bed? 3. Kapha (Earth + Water) – often linked to heaviness, sluggishness, fluid retention Do you notice weight gain, fluid retention, or slow digestion? Are you feeling lethargic, resistant to change, or emotionally heavy? Do your sleep patterns feel — too long, too heavy, or difficult to wake up? These questions are practical and lifestyle-oriented, encouraging listeners to notice patterns rather than try to “diagnose” themselves. Reach out on Yoga@purnimatrasi.com if you want to learn more.

    14 min

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The Wise Body Podcast with Purnima Trasi supports career-driven women in perimenopause, menopause, and midlife. With 18 years in corporate life and yoga as her anchor, she offers a unique perspective to help you reconnect with your body and create lasting wellbeing. Drawing on Yoga, Ayurveda, and ancient wisdom, Purnima shares practical tools and inspiring conversations to break free from exhaustion, poor sleep, weight gain, and burnout, turning the body’s messages into catalysts for transformation in health, career, relationships and beyond.