Awakened Living with Nibodhi

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Join Dr. Nibodhi, a traditional naturopath and Ayurvedic practitioner with 30+ years of clinical experience for conversations on healing, self-discovery, and what it means to live and awakened life. Each episode brings together ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and modern psychology. You'll find practical tools like gratitude practices, anxiety relief, and daily routines, along with conversations on Vedic astrology, Sankhya philosophy, emotional health, and trauma work. Most Tuesdays it's Nibodhi solo. Some weeks he's joined by a guest for a longer conversation on the same themes.

  1. 4h ago

    The Yamas and Niyamas: Yoga Beyond Asana

    Nibodhi shares the yamas and niyamas, yoga's original ethical foundation beyond the physical practice. These ten principles guide honesty, energy, contentment, and surrender in daily life. He offers a ten week plan for living each one and finding real awakening in ordinary moments. In this episode, you will learn: Why yoga began with ethics, not asana How ahimsa and satya shape daily life Ways to master energy through brahmacharya What santosha and tapas balance together How to start a ten week practice plan Timestamps: (00:00) Yoga beyond asana (01:34) Eight limbs overview (02:30) Why yamas matter now (04:06) Yamas and niyamas list (08:08) Ahimsa, non-harming (16:38) Satya, truthfulness (22:25) Asteya, non-stealing (25:57) Brahmacharya, energy mastery (33:13) Aparigraha, non-attachment (38:58) Living the yamas daily (39:21) Saucha, mental cleanse (43:03) Dinacharya, daily rhythm (44:01) Santosha, radical contentment (49:43) Tapas, fire discipline (53:33) Svadhyaya, self-inquiry (58:32) Ishvara pranidhana, surrender (01:04:24) Why ethics matter now (01:06:42) 10-week practice plan 🌿 The Complete Ayurveda Course: Learn Ayurveda at your own pace, personalized to your body, mind, and life. Learn more at https://www.nibodhi.com/courses 🕉️ Work with Nibodhi directly: Book a private Ayurvedic consultation and get a personalized wellness protocol built around you: https://www.nibodhi.com/consultations ❤️ Real Mushrooms: The medicinal-mushroom supplement brand I trust and recommend to my own clients. High-quality, rigorously tested, and the ones I use myself. Shop here: https://www.nibodhi.com/mushrooms (affiliate link)  🌱 Banyan Botanicals: My go-to source for Ayurvedic herbs and formulas. Organic, authentic, and practitioner-trusted. Get 15% off your first order with code DRNIBODHI15: https://www.nibodhi.com/banyan (affiliate link) Stay connected:  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awakened-living-with-nibodhi/id1815493561 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5o1rsLL5Qg56YnxGr4D70y Podcast Website: https://www.nibodhi.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NibodhiOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nibodhi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nibodhi.haas.108 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nibodhi Affiliate Links: This episode and our website contain affiliate links. We earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links at no extra cost to you. Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement or wellness regimen. For complete disclaimer details: https://www.nibodhi.com/disclaimers

  2. Oct 20

    Is Vedic Astrology Fate or Free Will? with Christine Rodriguez

    Nibodhi sits down with Vedic astrologer Christine Rodriguez to talk Jyotish. They cover karma and free will, Saturn return and Sade Sati, Rahu and Ketu, and how the houses shape our lives. You'll hear how astrology supports self-realization and how to begin learning it with trusted teachers and favorite books. In this episode, you will learn: How Sade Sati and Saturn return shape your life Why suffering and spirituality overlap in a chart How Jyotish differs from Western astrology What Rahu and Ketu mean for spiritual growth Ways to commune with the planets through mantra Timestamps Audio: (00:00) Warm welcome and guest intro (02:00) Two opening questions (03:31) Christine astrology origin story (08:06) What Jyotish really is (14:31) Purusharthas and life goals (17:57) Karma, fate, and free will (21:50) Liberation potential and grace (24:53) Suffering as spiritual catalyst (29:00) Sponsor: Real Mushrooms (29:51) Saturn return and Sade Sati (38:55) Grahas and planet consciousness (44:42) Remedies, mantras, and gemstones (45:55) Personal lessons: Saturn and Venus (49:40) Rahu, Ketu, karma (53:07) Ketu mastery story (53:59) Outer planets debate (01:01:20) Houses, Purusharthas (01:07:55) Empty houses explained (01:11:33) Signs, houses combine (01:13:25) Why get a reading (01:16:42) Learning Jyotish resources (01:20:59) Planetary message honesty (01:22:28) Soul journey simplicity (01:24:41) Offerings and farewell ❤️  This episode is brought to you by Real Mushrooms. If you're looking to support your health with high-quality, science-backed mushroom supplements, head to https://www.realmushrooms.com and use code AWAKEN20 for 20% off your first order. Watch the video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnLEdouomqc  About Christine Rodriguez: Christine Rodriguez is a Vedic astrologer, social worker, and yoga teacher based in Austin, Texas. She is certified in Vedic astrology, Hatha yoga, and kundalini, and she hosts the AstrologyNow podcast. She also leads the six-month Inner Knowing Vedic Coaching Program. Website and free teachings: https://www.innerknowing.yoga/  Weekly horoscopes: https://www.patreon.com/astrologynowpodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrologynow_podcast/  Reading requests: astrologynowpodcast@gmail.com About Nibodhi: 🌿 The Complete Ayurveda Course: Learn Ayurveda at your own pace, personalized to your body, mind, and life. Learn more at https://www.nibodhi.com/courses 🕉️ Work with Nibodhi directly: Book a private Ayurvedic consultation and get a personalized wellness protocol built around you: https://www.nibodhi.com/consultations 🌱 Banyan Botanicals: My go-to source for Ayurvedic herbs and formulas. Organic, authentic, and practitioner-trusted. Get 15% off your first order with code DRNIBODHI15: https://www.nibodhi.com/banyan (affiliate link) Stay connected:  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awakened-living-with-nibodhi/id1815493561 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5o1rsLL5Qg56YnxGr4D70y Podcast Website: https://www.nibodhi.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NibodhiOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nibodhi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nibodhi.haas.108 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nibodhi Affiliate Links: This episode and our website contain affiliate links. We earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links at no extra cost to you. Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement or wellness regimen. Sponsorship Disclosure: This episode is sponsored by Real Mushrooms, who provided compensation for this mention. For complete disclaimer details: https://www.nibodhi.com/disclaimers

  3. Oct 15

    Why Ayurveda Calls Loss a Form of Freedom

    Nibodhi reframes loss as freedom through the wisdom of Ayurveda. Every ending mirrors nature's cycle of decay and renewal, inviting us to release what no longer serves. He shares how grief opens space for authenticity, self-trust, and a truer, more aligned life. In this episode, you will learn: How loss mirrors nature's cycle of renewal Why grief opens space for freedom Ways to release what no longer serves How to trust life's natural unfolding What loss teaches about true self Timestamps: (00:00) Loss as freedom (01:15) Nature and impermanence (02:07) Initiation and alignment (03:37) Ego and authentic purpose (04:04) Sitting with the pain (05:53) The gift inside loss (06:35) Returning to presence (07:17) New beginnings ahead 🌿 The Complete Ayurveda Course: Learn Ayurveda at your own pace, personalized to your body, mind, and life. Learn more at https://www.nibodhi.com/courses 🕉️ Work with Nibodhi directly: Book a private Ayurvedic consultation and get a personalized wellness protocol built around you: https://www.nibodhi.com/consultations ❤️ Real Mushrooms: The medicinal-mushroom supplement brand I trust and recommend to my own clients. High-quality, rigorously tested, and the ones I use myself. Shop here: https://www.nibodhi.com/mushrooms (affiliate link)  🌱 Banyan Botanicals: My go-to source for Ayurvedic herbs and formulas. Organic, authentic, and practitioner-trusted. Get 15% off your first order with code DRNIBODHI15: https://www.nibodhi.com/banyan (affiliate link) Stay connected:  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awakened-living-with-nibodhi/id1815493561 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5o1rsLL5Qg56YnxGr4D70y Podcast Website: https://www.nibodhi.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NibodhiOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nibodhi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nibodhi.haas.108 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nibodhi Affiliate Links: This episode and our website contain affiliate links. We earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links at no extra cost to you. Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement or wellness regimen. For complete disclaimer details: https://www.nibodhi.com/disclaimers

    Why Ayurveda Calls Loss a Form of Freedom

  4. Oct 13

    The Five Sacred Desires of the Human Heart

    Nibodhi shares the five sacred desires at the heart of being human. These longings, to be seen, loved, sovereign, safe, and abundant, are divine signals guiding our growth. He offers practices for meeting each desire with compassion and turning survival patterns into true awakening. In this episode, you will learn: Why desire is a sacred, divine signal How to feel truly seen and safe Ways love heals through self-compassion What sovereignty means in Vedic wisdom How gratitude opens the door to abundance Timestamps: (00:00) Sacred heart desires (01:05) Desire as divine shakti (06:55) Desire to be seen (12:20) Mirror practice (14:12) Desire to be loved (19:17) Metta and self inquiry (20:40) Desire for sovereignty (23:56) Reclaiming inner power (27:18) Desire to feel safe (28:36) Faith and nervous system (33:05) Desire for abundance (38:28) Gratitude as medicine (40:57) Integrating the five desires (43:57) Daily practices and service 🌿 The Complete Ayurveda Course: Learn Ayurveda at your own pace, personalized to your body, mind, and life. Learn more at https://www.nibodhi.com/courses 🕉️ Work with Nibodhi directly: Book a private Ayurvedic consultation and get a personalized wellness protocol built around you: https://www.nibodhi.com/consultations ❤️ Real Mushrooms: The medicinal-mushroom supplement brand I trust and recommend to my own clients. High-quality, rigorously tested, and the ones I use myself. Shop here: https://www.nibodhi.com/mushrooms (affiliate link)  🌱 Banyan Botanicals: My go-to source for Ayurvedic herbs and formulas. Organic, authentic, and practitioner-trusted. Get 15% off your first order with code DRNIBODHI15: https://www.nibodhi.com/banyan (affiliate link) Stay connected:  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awakened-living-with-nibodhi/id1815493561 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5o1rsLL5Qg56YnxGr4D70y Podcast Website: https://www.nibodhi.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NibodhiOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nibodhi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nibodhi.haas.108 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nibodhi Affiliate Links: This episode and our website contain affiliate links. We earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links at no extra cost to you. Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement or wellness regimen. For complete disclaimer details: https://www.nibodhi.com/disclaimers

  5. Oct 8

    Why Ayurveda Calls Ginger a Universal Medicine

    Nibodhi breaks down ginger's healing power through the lens of Ayurveda. Known as a universal medicine, ginger stokes agni, eases inflammation, and steadies blood sugar. He covers immune support, heart health, brain protection, and daily ways to use it for lasting vitality. In this episode, you will learn: How ginger stokes agni and digestion Why ginger eases inflammation and pain Ways ginger boosts immunity and lungs How ginger supports blood sugar balance What ginger does for heart and brain Timestamps: (00:00) Welcome and overview (00:22) Ayurvedic ginger basics (01:12) Doshas and energetics (02:02) Agni and detox power (03:49) Best digestive uses (04:06) Inflammation and pain relief (05:20) Immune and respiratory support (06:05) Blood sugar and metabolism (07:13) Heart and circulation benefits (07:41) Brain and mood support (08:34) Skin and healthy aging (09:02) Daily ginger routine tips 🌿 The Complete Ayurveda Course: Learn Ayurveda at your own pace, personalized to your body, mind, and life. Learn more at https://www.nibodhi.com/courses 🕉️ Work with Nibodhi directly: Book a private Ayurvedic consultation and get a personalized wellness protocol built around you: https://www.nibodhi.com/consultations ❤️ Real Mushrooms: The medicinal-mushroom supplement brand I trust and recommend to my own clients. High-quality, rigorously tested, and the ones I use myself. Shop here: https://www.nibodhi.com/mushrooms (affiliate link)  🌱 Banyan Botanicals: My go-to source for Ayurvedic herbs and formulas. Organic, authentic, and practitioner-trusted. Get 15% off your first order with code DRNIBODHI15: https://www.nibodhi.com/banyan (affiliate link) Stay connected:  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awakened-living-with-nibodhi/id1815493561 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5o1rsLL5Qg56YnxGr4D70y Podcast Website: https://www.nibodhi.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NibodhiOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nibodhi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nibodhi.haas.108 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nibodhi Affiliate Links: This episode and our website contain affiliate links. We earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links at no extra cost to you. Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement or wellness regimen. For complete disclaimer details: https://www.nibodhi.com/disclaimers

    Why Ayurveda Calls Ginger a Universal Medicine

  6. Oct 6

    Kundalini, Hormones & Feminine Vitality with Chandra Rose

    Nibodhi sits down with Chandra Rose, author of Yoga For Your Hormones. They talk kundalini, the endocrine system, stress and ojas, and honoring the menstrual cycle as ritual. You'll hear simple ways to rest, breathe, and nourish yourself first so feminine vitality can grow at every stage of life. In this episode, you will learn: How kundalini differs from stress activation Why stress drains ojas and the adrenals How humming calms the vagus nerve Why nourishing yourself comes first Ways to ritualize your moon cycle Timestamps: (00:00) Welcome and guest intro (02:58) Two opening questions (04:51) Origin story into yoga (08:02) Meeting Kali and bhakti (10:16) Hanuman temple and seva (15:29) Embodiment and trauma healing (22:17) Mahavidyas and consciousness (26:44) Sponsor: Real Mushrooms (28:34) What kundalini really is (35:13) Awakening vs psychosis (38:21) Endocrine system meets chakras (44:16) Stress hormones and ojas (47:14) Regulating fight or flight (47:50) Restorative breathing reset (49:12) Society and sacred rest (50:21) Vagus nerve yogic view (54:20) Self nourishment first (57:05) Somatic safety basics (01:02:36) Durga and feminine power (01:06:59) Menstrual cycle as ritual (01:13:19) Vitality through aging (01:16:51) Yoga styles for hormones (01:22:39) Final wisdom and offerings ❤️  This episode is brought to you by Real Mushrooms. If you're looking to support your health with high-quality, science-backed mushroom supplements, head to https://www.realmushrooms.com and use code AWAKEN20 for 20% off your first order. Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkCXc-iZ0Bc  About Chandra Rose Tracy: Chandra Rose Tracy is a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified yoga therapist who blends somatic psychotherapy, yoga psychology, and EMDR. She has studied Sri Vidya and kundalini yoga for over 30 years, and she wrote the book Yoga For Your Hormones. She also writes the Substack Archetype, Myth and the Modern Yogi. Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3GRQWW3  Website: https://www.chandrarosevitality.com/  Substack: https://archetypemythandthemodernyogi.substack.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chandrainnerlight/  About Nibodhi: 🌿 The Complete Ayurveda Course: Learn Ayurveda at your own pace, personalized to your body, mind, and life. Learn more at https://www.nibodhi.com/courses 🕉️ Work with Nibodhi directly: Book a private Ayurvedic consultation and get a personalized wellness protocol built around you: https://www.nibodhi.com/consultations 🌱 Banyan Botanicals: My go-to source for Ayurvedic herbs and formulas. Organic, authentic, and practitioner-trusted. Get 15% off your first order with code DRNIBODHI15: https://www.nibodhi.com/banyan (affiliate link) Stay connected:  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awakened-living-with-nibodhi/id1815493561 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5o1rsLL5Qg56YnxGr4D70y Podcast Website: https://www.nibodhi.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NibodhiOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nibodhi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nibodhi.haas.108 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nibodhi Affiliate Links: This episode and our website contain affiliate links. We earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links at no extra cost to you. Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement or wellness regimen. Sponsorship Disclosure: This episode is sponsored by Real Mushrooms, who provided compensation for this mention. For complete disclaimer details: https://www.nibodhi.com/disclaimers

  7. Oct 1

    Cool Pitta and Heal Your Gut With Aloe Vera

    Nibodhi shares the healing gifts of aloe vera, Ayurveda's sacred Kumari plant. This cooling, bitter-sweet herb calms pitta, supports liver detox, and boosts skin, hair, and ojas. He covers its role in digestion, blood sugar balance, and safe daily dosage for lasting vitality. In this episode, you will learn: How aloe vera cools pitta and acidity Why aloe supports liver and digestion Ways aloe vera nourishes skin and hair How aloe helps balance blood sugar What safe daily dosage looks like Timestamps: (00:00) Welcome (00:38) Aloe vera overview (01:21) Energetics and doshas (02:17) Digestive and liver support (03:16) Skin, hair, and ojas (04:28) Anti-inflammatory and blood sugar (06:09) How to use safely 🌿 The Complete Ayurveda Course: Learn Ayurveda at your own pace, personalized to your body, mind, and life. Learn more at https://www.nibodhi.com/courses 🕉️ Work with Nibodhi directly: Book a private Ayurvedic consultation and get a personalized wellness protocol built around you: https://www.nibodhi.com/consultations ❤️ Real Mushrooms: The medicinal-mushroom supplement brand I trust and recommend to my own clients. High-quality, rigorously tested, and the ones I use myself. Shop here: https://www.nibodhi.com/mushrooms (affiliate link)  🌱 Banyan Botanicals: My go-to source for Ayurvedic herbs and formulas. Organic, authentic, and practitioner-trusted. Get 15% off your first order with code DRNIBODHI15: https://www.nibodhi.com/banyan (affiliate link) Stay connected:  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awakened-living-with-nibodhi/id1815493561 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5o1rsLL5Qg56YnxGr4D70y Podcast Website: https://www.nibodhi.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NibodhiOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nibodhi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nibodhi.haas.108 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nibodhi Affiliate Links: This episode and our website contain affiliate links. We earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links at no extra cost to you. Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement or wellness regimen. For complete disclaimer details: https://www.nibodhi.com/disclaimers

    Cool Pitta and Heal Your Gut With Aloe Vera

  8. Sep 29

    The Ayurvedic Guide to Gym Workouts

    This episode brings Ayurveda into the gym with dosha specific workout guidance. Nibodhi shares how vata, pitta, and kapha each need different training, pacing, and recovery. He covers ideal timing, equipment, sample routines, and seasonal adjustments for a workout that truly fits your body. In this episode, you will learn: Why your dosha shapes your best workout How vata benefits from grounding exercise What pitta needs for balanced training Ways kapha builds lasting motivation When to adjust for season and imbalance Timestamps: (00:00) Ayurveda meets gym (01:05) Gym as spiritual practice (03:05) Mind mood body benefits (10:00) Doshas and balance basics (11:36) Vata workout blueprint (18:28) Pitta training and cooling (25:43) Kapha motivation and HIIT (31:09) Universal Ayurvedic gym tips (34:09) Dual dosha and seasons (35:51) Closing and community call 🌿 The Complete Ayurveda Course: Learn Ayurveda at your own pace, personalized to your body, mind, and life. Learn more at https://www.nibodhi.com/courses 🕉️ Work with Nibodhi directly: Book a private Ayurvedic consultation and get a personalized wellness protocol built around you: https://www.nibodhi.com/consultations ❤️ Real Mushrooms: The medicinal-mushroom supplement brand I trust and recommend to my own clients. High-quality, rigorously tested, and the ones I use myself. Shop here: https://www.nibodhi.com/mushrooms (affiliate link)  🌱 Banyan Botanicals: My go-to source for Ayurvedic herbs and formulas. Organic, authentic, and practitioner-trusted. Get 15% off your first order with code DRNIBODHI15: https://www.nibodhi.com/banyan (affiliate link) Stay connected:  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/awakened-living-with-nibodhi/id1815493561 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5o1rsLL5Qg56YnxGr4D70y Podcast Website: https://www.nibodhi.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NibodhiOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nibodhi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nibodhi.haas.108 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nibodhi Affiliate Links: This episode and our website contain affiliate links. We earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links at no extra cost to you. Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement or wellness regimen. For complete disclaimer details: https://www.nibodhi.com/disclaimers

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Join Dr. Nibodhi, a traditional naturopath and Ayurvedic practitioner with 30+ years of clinical experience for conversations on healing, self-discovery, and what it means to live and awakened life. Each episode brings together ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and modern psychology. You'll find practical tools like gratitude practices, anxiety relief, and daily routines, along with conversations on Vedic astrology, Sankhya philosophy, emotional health, and trauma work. Most Tuesdays it's Nibodhi solo. Some weeks he's joined by a guest for a longer conversation on the same themes.

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