Lean on Ayurveda

Vytaute Liutkeviciute
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Welcome! In the Lean on Ayurveda podcast, its host and Ayurveda expert Vytaute explores how Ayurveda, the ancient science of health and wellbeing, can help us understand ourselves more deeply and guide us to feeling better. For more information about Vytaute’s work, visit leanonayurveda.com.

  1. Oct 30

    Ep 46 - 5 Nourishment Gateways For When We're Depleted

    Send us Fan Mail Ep 46 - 5 Nourishment Gateways For When We're Depleted In this episode we dive into the world of the 5 senses! Did you know you can receive nourishment via 5 different gateways? Sense of hearing, sense of touch, sense of sight, sense of taste and sense of smell. Whatever we receive through these different channels can be nourishing or depleting! Tune into this episode for a deep dive - enjoy! To book an initial call with me for Awaken Your Health, click here. To join my Ayurvedic mail list, with my notes, observations and announcements of upcoming events, click here. Learn more about my work: https://leanonayurveda.com/ Subscribe to my newsletter: receive seasonal reflections, ayurvedic practices, recipes and free resources to bring balance into your daily life. Book a 1:1 ayurvedic consultation: learn how to use food, rhythm and ritual to support your unique constitution.  If this episode resonates, please share it and rate the podcast - it helps more people discover the art of ayurveda as a support system for modern living!

  2. Oct 16

    Ep 45 - Fabricated Urgency Vs Urgency That Can Restore Order in Your Body

    Send us Fan Mail Ep 45 - Fabricated Urgency Vs Urgency That Can Restore Order in Your Body  "I need this to happen right now!" - you may have experienced saying a version of this when referring to a symptom or a wellbeing situation.  We deal with urgencies, real-and perceived, all the time in our day-to-day. But they're not all the same. In this episode we dive into the topic of Urgency as it applies to our healing and our relationship to our body.  I discuss two types of urgency that we might come across. We look at "fabricated urgency" - usually rooted in us believing that we'll "miss out" if we don't do X or Y, and this will usually have an external pull. A different kind of urgency, that may feel quieter in your body, is an invitation to take action to restore order, to reestablish a rhythm, to return to what is nourishing. The common problem I see is that we tend to spend more time tending to false or fabricated urgencies and we tend to indefinitely postpone the True ones that come as quieter signals from our body asking to return to balance - when the ask is actually for *today* and *this moment*, not for *someday*. Tune in to listen to real life client and personal examples here, as a way to help you notice your own patterns! Say "hi" to me: hello@leanonayurveda.com Book an initial call for Awaken Your Health Programme here. Join my newsletter for upcoming in-person and online events. Learn more about my work: https://leanonayurveda.com/ Subscribe to my newsletter: receive seasonal reflections, ayurvedic practices, recipes and free resources to bring balance into your daily life. Book a 1:1 ayurvedic consultation: learn how to use food, rhythm and ritual to support your unique constitution.  If this episode resonates, please share it and rate the podcast - it helps more people discover the art of ayurveda as a support system for modern living!

  3. Oct 2

    Ep 44 - Using AI for Ayurvedic Recommendations

    Send us Fan Mail Ep 44 - Using AI for Ayurvedic Recommendations In this episode I explore using AI sources for ayurvedic recommendations.  We look at the reasons that cause people to seek ayurvedic solutions and wisdom in the first place. How do we get this wisdom for ourselves? According to the tradition, there're four ways that will lead us there - I'll explain each one. I also invite you to explore the concepts of Vidya (knowledge that transcends), Avidya (knowledge that does not contribute to our True understanding of ourselves) and Parampara (lineage), as it applies to ayurveda and AI. Then we look at the construct of AI through the Vedic lens and what is the extent of its capacity is as far as ayurvedic recommendations are concerned. If you are, or you considered using AI to guide your ayurvedic journey, this episode is for you! I'd love to hear what you thought of it - let me know by sending me a message hello@leanonayurveda.com Receive ayurvedic mail from me! - sign up for my newsletter here. Work with me: Already worked with me? Book a follow-up consultation here. Wish to start receiving tailored āyurvedic support for the next 12 weeks?  Begin Awaken Your Health, your 3-month personalised Ayurvedic journey with me.  Book an initial consultation here. Enjoyed the episode? Share it with a friend or on social media, and consider leaving a review. Learn more about my work: https://leanonayurveda.com/ Subscribe to my newsletter: receive seasonal reflections, ayurvedic practices, recipes and free resources to bring balance into your daily life. Book a 1:1 ayurvedic consultation: learn how to use food, rhythm and ritual to support your unique constitution.  If this episode resonates, please share it and rate the podcast - it helps more people discover the art of ayurveda as a support system for modern living!

  4. Sep 18

    Ep 43 - Ayurveda's Deeper Purpose & the Story of Dhanvantari with Kaya Mindlin

    Send us Fan Mail Ep 43 - Ayurveda's Deeper Purpose & the Story of Dhanvantari with Kaya Mindlin  In this special episode I interview one of my beloved teachers, Kaya Mindlin. Kaya has been sharing Vedic wisdom with her students for more than 2 decades and Ayurveda has always been weaved into her teachings.  In honor of International Ayurveda day this year, we sat down to talk about the deeper purpose of ayurveda -  why do we actually want good health and longevity?  We also talk about the aims of a human life according to the Vedic tradition and how  having good health and a long life serves us in the pursuit of different goals that we might have. Kaya also shares with us the very first signs that one might be ready to seek the kind of happiness that doesn't wane - moksha. We also discuss why our health and our spiritual pursuits cannot be separated and how that is built into this tradition.  One of the biggest treats of this episode is Kaya sharing the birth story of  Danvantari, the Lord of Ayurveda. She unpacks the hidden meanings in the story that become lessons to carry forward.  Finally, we talk about the different stages of life of a human being and how depending on where we find ourselves in these stages of life, we might be wanting to direct our energy towards different pursuits. Learn More & Study with Kaya: yogawithkaya.com Enjoy a Discount as a Lean on Ayurveda Podcast listener! Use code LOA10 on all of Kaya's offerings. Learn more about my work: https://leanonayurveda.com/ Subscribe to my newsletter: receive seasonal reflections, ayurvedic practices, recipes and free resources to bring balance into your daily life. Book a 1:1 ayurvedic consultation: learn how to use food, rhythm and ritual to support your unique constitution.  If this episode resonates, please share it and rate the podcast - it helps more people discover the art of ayurveda as a support system for modern living!

  5. Sep 4

    Ep 42 – Working with Sugar, Caffeine and Scrolling Addictions & How Ayurveda Can Help

    Send us Fan Mail Ep. 42 – Working with Sugar, Caffeine and Scrolling Addictions & How Ayurveda Can Help In this episode, we explore some of the everyday attachments that can quietly become compulsive: sugar, caffeine, scrolling and other forms of digital stimulation. These behaviours can be so normalised that we barely question them — even when we notice that we're reaching for something we'd actually rather not consume or do. Drawing on Ayurvedic principles, we look at what might sit underneath these patterns, and how cultivating greater presence and resilience can help us create more freedom in our choices. In this episode, we explore: What addiction really means and why it doesn't have to look dramaticThe two beliefs that can keep the cycle of craving going“Am I enjoying this, or am I escaping?” - a simple question to bring more awareness to our choicesWhy scrolling can become a way of escaping silence, boredom and stillnessHow Ayurvedic routines can help us become more resourced and presentThe connection between sleep, meal timing and our capacity to stay presentHow the six tastes in Ayurveda may help us understand cravings for processed sugarWhy what we eat and how we eat matters when we're trying to create greater steadinessSeasonal Ayurvedic resets as an opportunity to pause, observe our attachments and reconsider our relationship with sugar, caffeine and screensThe yogic practice of non-attachment, and what it might mean to become freer rather than simply more restrictiveAt the heart of this conversation is a question: Can we learn to experience the present moment without needing to add something to it? It's not that coffee, chocolate, social media or other pleasures are inherently “bad”, but because there is a difference between enjoyment and escape. When we become more resourced and more comfortable with what is here, we may discover that we have more choice than we thought. Join the Community Fall Reset 🍁 My seasonal Ayurvedic resets are an opportunity to step out of our habitual patterns, simplify, reconnect with our bodies and experience the power of community. The Community Fall Reset takes place 18–20 September 2026, with preparation beginning on 14 September. We'll spend three days following a simplified Ayurvedic mono-diet, while taking a break from processed sugar, caffeine and alcohol, and creating space for a degree of digital detox. There are also two live community calls and an online space where we can support one another throughout the experience. 👉 JOIN HERE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP IN BRUSSELS: Restoring Vitality in Motherhood on 3 October 2026 I'm co-hosting an in-person workshop in Brussels: Restoring Vitality in Motherhood Through Ancient Practices Together with three wonderful practitioners, we'll explore how yoga, Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine and qigong can support mothers, particularly during early motherhood, in restoring energy, vitality and a sense of replenishment. 👉 SAVE YOUR SPOT HERE Stay connected If you'd like to receive Ayurvedic insights, seasonal guidance, practical teachings and news about upcoming offerings, you can join my newsletter here: 👉 Join the tribe And if this episode gave you something to think about, I'd love to hear from you. If you enjoy the podcast, please take a moment to rate it or leave a review. It genuinely helps more people discover Lean on Ayurveda and lets me know which conversations are resonating with you. Thank you for listening. ❤️ Learn more about my work: https://leanonayurveda.com/ Subscribe to my newsletter: receive seasonal reflections, ayurvedic practices, recipes and free resources to bring balance into your daily life. Book a 1:1 ayurvedic consultation: learn how to use food, rhythm and ritual to support your unique constitution.  If this episode resonates, please share it and rate the podcast - it helps more people discover the art of ayurveda as a support system for modern living!

  6. Aug 21

    Ep 41 - Matrescence - Understanding the Transformation of Motherhood with Emily Gold

    Send us Fan Mail Ep. 41 - Matrescence: Understanding the Transformation of Motherhood with Emily Gold Motherhood changes us - not only physically, but emotionally, mentally, relationally and in the way we understand who we are. In this episode of the Lean on Ayurveda Podcast, I’m joined by Emily Gold, a yoga therapist and motherhood coach, to talk about matrescence: the developmental stage of becoming a mother. Just as adolescence marks a profound transition from childhood into adulthood, matrescence describes the many changes that happen as we become mothers. Yet unlike adolescence, we rarely have the language or cultural space to understand and honour this transformation. Emily and I explore what happens when our identity shifts through motherhood, why surrendering control can actually make us more resourceful, and how nervous system regulation can support us when motherhood feels overwhelming. We also talk about the difficulty many mothers experience around self-care and guilt, and why caring for ourselves isn't an indulgence but an important part of being able to show up for our families. And finally, Emily introduces us to Jungian archetypal work and the maiden, mother and wise woman archetypes, inviting us to consider how we can hold multiple aspects of our identity as women rather than feeling that we have to leave one behind as we enter another stage of life. In this episode, we talk about: What matrescence is and why becoming a mother is a developmental transitionThe identity shifts that can happen through motherhoodWhy matrescence shouldn't be confused with postpartum depression or anxietyGiving ourselves grace during the early stages of motherhoodLetting go of the pressure to “get your old self back”Surrendering control and learning to work with what motherhood bringsHow nervous system regulation can help us become more resourcefulYoga, mindfulness and mind-body practices for mothersThe “rage to guilt” spiralWhy mothers can find it so difficult to prioritise their own careTaking time for ourselves without guiltThe maiden, mother and wise woman archetypal triadHow archetypal work can help us explore identity and what is asking to be brought to the surfaceMotherhood as a kind of hero's journeyHow matrescence continues as our children grow and our relationship with them changesWhy presence may be one of the greatest gifts we can offer ourselves and our childrenJoin us in Brussels on 3 October I'm very excited to be joining Emily and two other mothers and practitioners for an in-person half-day workshop in Brussels: Restoring Vitality in Motherhood Through Ancient Practices On 3 October, we'll bring together Yoga, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine and Qi Gong to explore how we can support ourselves and build vitality throughout matrescence. We'll be putting the mother and her care at the forefront, creating a space for ancient practices, practical support and community. Learn more & join the workshop HERE Early bird places are currently available. Resources mentioned in the episode: Book mentioned by Emily: Motherhood: Facing and Finding Yourself by Lisa Marchiano Work with Emily: Emily Gold is a yoga therapist and motherhood coach. She offers one-to-one motherhood coaching, combining nervous system work, identity exploration, practical tools and mind-body practices to support mothers through the challenges and changes of motherhood. Emily's website: https://www.emilygoldyoga.com/ and https://embodiedmotherhoodspace.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing to the Lean on Ayurveda Podcast, leave a review and share it with a mother who might benefit from this conversation. And if you're in Brussels, I hope to see you on 3 October:) Thank you for listening, Vytautė Learn more about my work: https://leanonayurveda.com/ Subscribe to my newsletter: receive seasonal reflections, ayurvedic practices, recipes and free resources to bring balance into your daily life. Book a 1:1 ayurvedic consultation: learn how to use food, rhythm and ritual to support your unique constitution.  If this episode resonates, please share it and rate the podcast - it helps more people discover the art of ayurveda as a support system for modern living!

  7. Jul 24

    Ep 40 - Supplements: Finding the Ayurvedic Middle Path Between Overuse and Fear

    Send us Fan Mail Supplements are everywhere in the wellness world. From Ashwagandha and collagen to minerals, probiotics, and herbal formulas, many of us are taking something every day in the hope of feeling better, supporting our health, or preventing future problems. But how do we know when supplements are truly supporting us — and when they might be creating more burden for our bodies? In this episode, I explore supplements through the lens of Ayurveda and share why “natural” does not always mean “appropriate for everyone.” We explore: 🌿 Why Ashwagandha may be supportive for some people but aggravating for others 🌿 Why your digestive fire and liver capacity matter when taking supplements 🌿 Why more supplements do not necessarily equal more nourishment 🌿 Why long-term supplement use may benefit from cycles and breaks 🌿 Why stacking multiple protocols can overwhelm the body 🌿 How to build a deeper relationship with herbs instead of simply consuming them 🌿 The Ayurvedic perspective of looking at the whole “fish tank” rather than focusing only on one isolated factor Ayurveda does not ask us to fear plants, nor does it encourage us to blindly consume them. Instead, it invites us into a relationship — one where we learn to listen, adapt, and understand what our unique body needs at this particular moment in time. Because healing is not something we outsource to a bottle. It is something we cultivate through our daily rhythms, our relationship with food, our emotions, our environment, and the way we live. Resources mentioned: 📖 BBC article that inspired this episode 🌿 Interested in personalised Ayurvedic support? If you would like to explore working together and understand how Ayurveda can support your unique constitution, current imbalances, and lifestyle, you can book a discovery call here. 💌 Stay connected & receive updates about upcoming workshops, seasonal cleanses, and events: Join my email list here. 🎧 Related episodes: Episode 31: Tulsi — Building a Relationship with Sacred PlantsEpisodes 38 & 39: Ayurvedic approaches to balanced summer livingEpisode 22: Hormone Health Through an Ayurvedic LensEpisode 27: Building Ojas Through Ayurvedic Body OilingA note on the BBC article: the conversation around supplements and liver health is an important one, as some research has highlighted that certain herbal and dietary supplements can be associated with liver injury, particularly in cases of high doses, concentrated extracts, or inappropriate use. As always, this episode is not about fearing supplements or herbs. It is an invitation to approach them with awareness, respect, and a deeper understanding of your own body. If you enjoyed this episode, I would love for you to share it with someone who is navigating the overwhelming world of supplements. Learn more about my work: https://leanonayurveda.com/ Subscribe to my newsletter: receive seasonal reflections, ayurvedic practices, recipes and free resources to bring balance into your daily life. Book a 1:1 ayurvedic consultation: learn how to use food, rhythm and ritual to support your unique constitution.  If this episode resonates, please share it and rate the podcast - it helps more people discover the art of ayurveda as a support system for modern living!

  8. Jul 10

    Ep 39 - Ayurvedic Summer Foods, Better Hydration, Cooling Pitta and Sadhaka Pitta

    Send us Fan Mail Ep. 39 – Ayurvedic Summer Foods, Better Hydration, Cooling Pitta and Sadhaka Pitta Summer is the season of Pitta dosha in Ayurveda. While warm weather invites us outdoors, it also naturally increases heat within the body and mind. The result? Digestive discomfort, inflammation, irritability, skin flare-ups, acidity and a greater tendency towards impatience or rigidity. In this episode, I explore how Ayurveda approaches summer nutrition and share simple, practical ways to support your body during the warmer months. Rather than following rigid food lists, you'll learn how to understand the qualities of food and make seasonal choices that feel supportive, sustainable and realistic. Towards the end of the episode, I also introduce one of my favourite Ayurvedic concepts: Sadhaka Pitta—the aspect of Pitta connected to our heart, mind, determination and willpower—and why learning to soften may be one of the most powerful Ayurvedic practices during summer. In this episode you'll learn: Why summer naturally increases Pitta doshaCommon signs of excess heat in the body and mindFoods that naturally help cool and balance PittaWhy eating your hydration is just as important as drinking itThe benefits of bitter greens during summerCooling herbal infusions and floral teas to support hydrationWhy ghee remains one of Ayurveda's most nourishing fats—even in summerHow coconut can become a beautiful seasonal allyWhy portion sizes matter more during hot weatherThree foods and drinks to be mindful of in summer:overly intense flavoursalcoholcaffeineWhy rigid Ayurvedic food lists often miss the bigger pictureWhat Sadhaka Pitta is and how it influences our thoughts, emotions and relationshipsA simple reflection that can help soften frustration and conflict during the summer seasonMentioned in this episode 🌿 Book a free discovery call if you're curious about working with me through my personalised 1:1 Ayurvedic programme, Awaken Your Health: BOOK HERE 🌿 Already worked with me? Past clients are warmly invited to book a follow-up consultation here: BOOK HERE 🌿 Join my newsletter for seasonal Ayurvedic reflections, practical tips and upcoming events this Fall: JOIN HERE If you enjoyed this episode... I'd be so grateful if you could leave a review or share this episode with someone who might benefit from it. Your support helps more people discover the podcast and makes it possible for me to continue creating free, in-depth Ayurvedic education. Thank you for listening, and wishing you a great summer. Learn more about my work: https://leanonayurveda.com/ Subscribe to my newsletter: receive seasonal reflections, ayurvedic practices, recipes and free resources to bring balance into your daily life. Book a 1:1 ayurvedic consultation: learn how to use food, rhythm and ritual to support your unique constitution.  If this episode resonates, please share it and rate the podcast - it helps more people discover the art of ayurveda as a support system for modern living!

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Welcome! In the Lean on Ayurveda podcast, its host and Ayurveda expert Vytaute explores how Ayurveda, the ancient science of health and wellbeing, can help us understand ourselves more deeply and guide us to feeling better. For more information about Vytaute’s work, visit leanonayurveda.com.

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  • Creator
    Vytaute Liutkeviciute
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
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    © 2026 Lean on Ayurveda
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