Unleash Gently with Maria Geller

Maria Geller
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Unleash Gently with Maria Geller is your podcast for Ayurveda, yoga, holistic healing, alternative medicine, and mind-body-spirit transformation. Each episode blends ancient wisdom and modern insight to help you restore health, rebalance emotions, and reconnect with your deeper self. Maria shares lived experience, timeless philosophy, and gentle practices for navigating chronic illness, emotional challenges, and spiritual growth. This is your space for healing at the root, awakening the mind, and transforming the body and spirit — gently.

Episodes

  1. 07/14/2021

    004: Ayurvedic Cooking for Digestion, Balance & the Six Tastes

    ✨ Discover how Ayurvedic cooking can transform your digestion, energy, and emotional balance — starting from your plate. What does it really mean to eat Ayurvedically? In this episode, I explore the ancient principles of Ayurvedic cooking to support optimal digestion, mental clarity, and lasting vitality — without rigid rules or restriction. 🌿 You’ll learn about the Six Tastes — sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent — and how they correspond to the five elements and your doshic constitution. 🍲 We’ll explore how to eat with the seasons, how to time meals for stronger digestion, and how to turn food into a ritual of self-healing. 🎧 In this episode: • Ayurvedic meal timing for digestion • What to eat in each season (Kapha, Pitta, Vata) • Cooking as a spiritual practice • The role of meat and milk in Ayurvedic protocols • Using the Six Tastes to restore balance 💫 Whether you're new to Ayurveda or deepening your healing journey, this episode will help you create more harmony through what you eat, how you eat, and how you feel. 💬 Want personal guidance? Book a 1:1 consultation with me at mariageller.com 🧘‍♀️ This episode is for educational purposes. Please consult your physician before making dietary changes.

    18 min

  2. 07/14/2021

    003: What Is Ayurveda? Foundational Principles, Doshas & Elements Explained

    ✨ Curious about Ayurveda — but not sure where to begin? In this episode, I guide you through the foundational principles of Ayurvedic medicine and explain how this ancient healing system can help you understand your body, your mind, and your unique path to wellness. 🌺 You’ll learn about the five great elements (earth, water, fire, air, and ether), the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha), and how Ayurveda restores balance using nature’s wisdom. 🔍 I also explore how this holistic system supports — not replaces — Western medicine, and how true healing begins by treating the root cause, not just the symptoms. 🎧 In this episode: • What is a dosha (and why it matters) • The five elements in your body • Signs of imbalance and how to respond • “Like increases like” — the law of healing • Ayurveda vs. Western medicine: how they work together • A full-body, mind & soul definition of health 🌿 If you're ready to move beyond symptom management and reconnect with the intelligence of your body, this episode offers a gentle and empowering place to start. 💬 Want personal guidance? Book a 1:1 consultation with me at mariageller.com 🧘‍♀️ This episode is for educational purposes. Please consult your doctor before making health decisions.

    17 min

  3. 07/14/2021

    002: How to Meditate — A Step-by-Step Practice for Peace, Clarity & Healing

    ✨ Learn the exact steps to start a simple, powerful meditation practice — and connect with lasting peace and clarity. Ready to change your life? In this episode, I guide you through a gentle, step-by-step meditation practice designed to help calm anxiety, support your emotional health, and reconnect you to your true self. 🌿 You’ll learn how to sit, where to focus your attention, and how to create a space that feels sacred and grounding — whether you're a complete beginner or returning to practice. 🧘‍♀️ Meditation isn’t about escaping life — it’s about fully arriving in the present moment with grace, clarity, and purpose. You’ll discover how to build a consistent practice that fits into your daily routine and supports your body, mind, and spirit. 🎧 In this episode: • How meditation helps anxiety, depression, and emotional imbalance • The science + spiritual wisdom behind breath awareness • Setting up a ritual or altar space • Daily practice tips for staying motivated • A guided intro to sitting and breathing with presence 💫 This is more than self-care — it’s a return to who you really are. 💬 Want support on your meditation or healing journey? Book a 1:1 session at mariageller.com 🧘‍♀️ This episode is for educational purposes. Please consult your physician before making lifestyle or mental health changes.

    32 min

  4. 06/15/2021

    001: Can Yoga and Meditation Really Heal You? What to Know Before You Begin

    ✨ Wondering if yoga or meditation can really help with anxiety, panic, or purpose? Start here — this is where your healing begins. In this first episode, I share how yoga and meditation helped transform my life — and how they can support yours. I also answer common questions I hear from new students and clients: “Do I have to be flexible to do yoga?”“Can I meditate if my mind never stops thinking?”“What if I’ve tried everything and still feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected?”🌿 Through real-life stories, ancient yogic wisdom, and my own healing journey, you’ll learn how yoga and meditation aren’t just physical or trendy — they’re deeply spiritual practices that meet you where you are. 💫 Whether you’re navigating burnout, anxiety, illness, or simply searching for meaning, this episode will help you connect to the part of you that already knows how to heal. 🎧 In this episode: • The truth about flexibility and who yoga is really for • How meditation works (even if you “can’t stop thinking”) • The power of breath to regulate emotion + nervous system • My personal story: from fashion buyer to full-time healer • Why I launched this podcast — and what’s to come 💬 Want to take the next step in your own healing? Book a 1:1 consultation with me at mariageller.com 🧘‍♀️ This episode is for educational purposes. Please consult your physician before making health or lifestyle changes.

    20 min
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Unleash Gently with Maria Geller is your podcast for Ayurveda, yoga, holistic healing, alternative medicine, and mind-body-spirit transformation. Each episode blends ancient wisdom and modern insight to help you restore health, rebalance emotions, and reconnect with your deeper self. Maria shares lived experience, timeless philosophy, and gentle practices for navigating chronic illness, emotional challenges, and spiritual growth. This is your space for healing at the root, awakening the mind, and transforming the body and spirit — gently.

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