The Vital Veda Podcast: Ayurveda | Vedic Wisdom | Holistic Health & Natural Healing
By Dylan Smith: Ayurvedic Practitioner, Holistic Health Educator, Conscious Entrepreneur
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The Vital Veda Podcast dives deep into Ayurveda, Vedic wisdom, holistic health, and the ancient sciences of natural healing. Hosted by Dylan Smith - Ayurvedic practitioner and holistic health educator - each episode explores practical and profound wisdom to help you live at your highest potential.
Topics include Ayurvedic medicine, Jyotish (Vedic astrology), yoga, meditation, mantra, herbal medicine, holistic nutrition, women's health, fertility, EMF, detoxification, consciousness, and the Ayurveda daily routine (dinacharya).
Guests include world-leading Ayurvedic vaidyas and physicians, Vedic astrologers, yoga masters, integrative medicine doctors, herbalists, and spiritual teachers from around the world.
Whether you're new to Ayurveda or deepening your Vedic practice, this podcast gives you the tools to understand your constitution (dosha), balance body and mind, and live in harmony with nature's rhythms.
Learn more and work with Dylan at www.vitalveda.com.au
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Jyotish Gemstones: Choosing the Right Planetary Stone for Your Chart and What to Avoid | Tiffany April Raines #154
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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EMF and Cellular Health: A Telecom Engineer Explains What's Actually Happening to Your Body | Daniel DeBaun
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Solar and Lunar Eclipses: What Ayurveda, Jyotish and Mantra Say You Should (and Shouldn't) Do | #152
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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The Role of Fear in Disease: How Prana, Pulse Diagnosis and Ayurveda Address the Root | Dr A.V. Raju
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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How to Heal a Hernia Naturally & Without Surgery | George Hirst #150
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Samudra Manthana: The Vedic Story of the Churning of the Ocean and Its Hidden Meaning | Dylan Smith
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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What Makes a Mantra Powerful? The Science of Sound, Initiation and Mantra Shastra | Purnesh
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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The Real History of Chai: Ancient Ayurvedic Spices, Colonial Trade and How to Make It Properly | Mira Manek
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Why Honey Deserves a Place in Infant Care: Debunking the Honey Myth
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Natural Baby Immunisation: What Ayurveda Offers Beyond the Vaccine Schedule | Dylan Smith
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Shilajit: The Myths, Magic and Dangers of This Powerful Mountain Medicine | Dr Sumit Kesarkar & Vaidya Dr J.R. Raju
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Jan 12, 2025 |
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What Men Should Know About the Menstrual Cycle: Ayurveda, Empathy and Relationship Harmony | Sophia Pace
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Sacred Vedic Art and Temple Architecture: The Hidden Mathematics of Shilpa Shastra | Drdha Vrata Gorrik
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Sudarshan Kriya, Global Peace and the Art of Living at Scale
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Coherent Water: The Science Behind Structured Hydration and Why Your Water May Not Be Nourishing You | Mario Brainovic
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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Aware Parenting: How Allowing Children to Cry and Laugh Fully Heals Stress and Trauma | Marion Rose PhD
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Psychedelics and Spirituality: Ram Dass, Neem Karoli Baba and the Questions That Remain | Raghu Markus
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Near-Death Experience and What It Reveals About Consciousness | Dr. Eben Alexander
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Travelling India Without Getting Sick: Ayurvedic Health Tips for Asia Travel | Dylan Smith
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Taking Yoga Into Prisons, War Zones and Corporate Boardrooms: The Art of Living's Global Mission | Patti Montella
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Barefoot Shoes and Natural Foot Health: Do Minimal Shoes Fix Bunions and Plantar Fasciitis? | Steven Sashen
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Kundalini Awakening Without Warning: From Corporate Architect to Spiritual Emergence | Kim Nguyen
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Ayurvedic Lessons From the Raju Family: Hot and Cold Drinks, Reheating Food and Breakfast | Dylan Smith
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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The Intuition Process: Children Who Can Read and Cycle Blindfolded and What It Means | Michael Collins
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Kirtan: The Devotional Music Practice That Opens the Heart | Vijay Krishna (Kirtaniyas)
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Kundalini Awakening: What It Really Feels Like From the Inside | Marcus Hamill
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Natural Skin and Breast Health: What Sunlight, Botanical Oils and the Microbiome Really Do | Nadine Artemis
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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Vedic Astrology Insights for 2024: Jupiter, Saturn and Your Year Ahead | Laura Plumb
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Kundalini Explained: The Bio-Energetic Force That Can Transform or Overwhelm You | Dylan Smith
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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How to Eat Well Over Christmas Without Regret: Ayurvedic Tips for the Festive Season | Dylan Smith
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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What's In Your Mattress? The Hidden Health Risks and How to Choose a Non-Toxic Bed | Nick Ristevski
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Natural Conception After 40: Jillian Lavender's Story of Meditating Her Way to Pregnancy at 45
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Bushfire Smoke and Your Health: Ayurvedic Strategies for Respiratory Protection and Resilience | Dylan Smith
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Revolutionising Your Relationship with Coffee: An Ayurvedic Perspective | Myra Lewin #121
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Fertility Stories: 18 Months of Trust & Surrender | Tam Oblowitz #120
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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Kirtan and Bhakti Yoga: How Jahnavi Harrison Is Bringing Sacred Music to the Mainstream
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Rites of Passage: Why Boys and Girls Need Initiation to Become Healthy Adults | Arne Rubinstein
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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Iron Deficiency and Low Ferritin? How to Boost Iron Naturally with Ayurveda | Dylan Smith
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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Men's Work: Why Men Need Brotherhood and How to Find Your Tribe | Tony Tow
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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Going Alcohol-Free: How to Stop Drinking Without AA, Willpower or Feeling Deprived | James Swanwick
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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Is Heated Honey Toxic? Why Cooking Honey Is the #1 Dietary Poison | Dylan Smith
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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ReWilding: How Reconnecting With Nature, Wild Food and Hunter-Gatherer Life Heals Us | Daniel Vitalis
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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The Ayurvedic Way to Exercise: How Much, When and What Your Body Type Needs (Vyāyāmā) | Dylan Smith
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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The Nature of Bliss: Ancient Himalayan Secrets for a More Joyful Life | Anand Mehrotra
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May 24, 2023 |
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Personal Safety and Situational Awareness: How to Become Resilient, Not a Target | Luke Holloway
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May 10, 2023 |
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Why You Should Have a Bowel Movement Every Morning: Ayurveda on Constipation and Gut Health | Dylan Smith
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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Disability to Possibility: Overcoming VACTERL, 50+ Surgeries and Becoming a Global Model | Ajna Christoffersen
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Finding Your Dharma: Living with Purpose and Aligning with Your Deeper Self | Kute Blackson
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Foraging Wild Food: How to Find, Identify and Eat What Grows Around You | Diego Bonetto
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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Spiritual Minimalism: Living From a Backpack, Meditation and the Lightness of Less | Light Watkins
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Mahashivaratri: The Great Night of Lord Shiva, Ayurvedic Algorithms and the Science of Transcendence | Dr Sumit Kesarkar
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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How to Study Ayurveda: A Guide for Beginners and Practitioners Who Want to Go Deeper | Dylan Smith
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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Japa and Mantra: The Science of Sacred Sound, Initiation and Rites of Passage | Swami Purnachaitanya
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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Top 3 Episodes of 2022: Summary of Vital Wisdom from the Experts | Dylan Smith #101
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Dec 28, 2022 |
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Healing Eating Disorders and Mental Health Through Love: Nicole Gibson's Movement | Nicole Gibson
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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Circumcision: Is It Medicine or Mutilation? The Science, History and Human Rights Case | Brendon Marotta
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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How India Changed the West: The Spread of Vedic Wisdom Through Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda | Philip Goldberg
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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Natural Fertility, Blissful Pregnancy and Conscious Birth: Lessons From My Journey | Melissa Ambrosini
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Oct 30, 2022 |
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Who Is Ganesha? Vedic Wisdom on Removing Obstacles and Invoking Divine Intelligence | Dr. Aditya Raju
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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Thriving Past 75: Plant-Based Medicine, Longevity and Healing Diabetes Naturally | Dr. Gabriel Cousens
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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True Hydration vs Drinking Water: The Body's Internal Ocean and Longevity | Isabel Friend
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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Navaratri: The Nine Nights of the Divine Mother, Ayurvedic Practices and Mantra | Acharya Shunya
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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Homeopathic Immunisation (Homeoprophylaxis): A Natural Alternative to Vaccines for Children | Dr Isaac Golden
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Aug 24, 2022 |
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Fasting for Women: What Is Safe, What Isn't, and the Ayurvedic Approach | Steph Lowe
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Aug 10, 2022 |
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Abhyanga: Ayurvedic Oil Massage - Healing & Nourishing Ritual | Dylan Smith #090
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Jul 27, 2022 |
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The Ayurvedic Daily Routine (Dinacharya): A Master Vaidya's Complete Guide | Vaidya Aditya Raju
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Jul 13, 2022 |
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Why Eating With Your Hands Improves Digestion: The Ayurvedic Science Behind Food and Touch | Dylan Smith
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Jun 29, 2022 |
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Hand Mudras: The Ancient Yogic Practice That Transforms Your Energy and Wellbeing | Indu Arora
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Jun 15, 2022 |
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UTI Treatment Without Antibiotics: Ayurvedic Kidney and Urinary Health | Dylan Smith
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Jun 01, 2022 |
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Beyond Wi-Fi: Geopathic Stress, Earth Radiation and Hidden EMF in Your Home | Gerard Bini
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May 18, 2022 |
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Heavy Metals, Minerals and Bhasma in Ayurvedic Herbology and Herbal Products (3rd Biggest Myth in Ayurveda) | Dylan Smith #084
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May 04, 2022 |
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From Stanford to the Himalayas: Why This Former Academic Became a Hindu Monk | Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati
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Apr 20, 2022 |
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Are Onion and Garlic Bad for Ayurveda? Debunking the 2nd Biggest Myth | Dylan Smith
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Apr 06, 2022 |
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Creating Your Own Reality & Reprogramming the Subconscious Mind | Bruce Lipton #081
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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Biggest Myth in Ayurveda: Be Vegetarian | The Ayurvedic View on Meat | Dylan Smith #080
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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From Addiction and Prison to Indigenous Elder: A Story of Connection to Country and Healing | Pirate Myangah Butler
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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How Ayurveda Understands Epidemics and Pandemics: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Outbreaks | Dylan Smith
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Feb 09, 2022 |
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Tantric Sex: Deep Love Making Beyond Conventional Sex | Diana Richardson #077
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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Great Truths of Light (Jyotish) | Laura Plumb #076
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Jan 12, 2022 |
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Takra (Ayurvedic Buttermilk): How to Make This Nectar-Rich Powerful Divine Digestive Drink | Dylan Smith
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Dec 29, 2021 |
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Aging Well With Ayurveda: How to Get Stronger and More Vital After 50 | Dr. John Douillard
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Dec 15, 2021 |
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Is Ayurveda Only for Indians? Why This Ancient Science Belongs to Everyone | Dylan Smith
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Dec 01, 2021 |
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Nose Breathing, CO2 and Blood Sugar: How Breathing Transforms Your Health | Nick Heath (The Breathing Diabetic)
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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Diwali: The Vedic Festival of Light, Inner Transformation and Superseding Limitation | Acharya Shunya
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Nov 03, 2021 |
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Family Karma: Why Your Family Challenges Are Karmically Perfect and How to Heal Them | Jonni Pollard
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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Why Sunglasses May Be Harming Your Health: Light, Hormones and Circadian Medicine | Matt Maruca
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Oct 06, 2021 |
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From Hardcore Punk to Bhakti Yogi: Raghunath Cappo on Devotion, Surrender and Finding Purpose
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Sep 22, 2021 |
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Brahma Muhurta: The Most Powerful Time of Day for Meditation and Healing | Dylan Smith
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Sep 08, 2021 |
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Sanskrit & Vedic Chanting: Vibratory Sounds of Cosmic Intelligence | Samādhi Collective w/ Kamalā & Jahnavī #066
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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Siddhis: Supernatural Human Capabilities in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali | Eddie Stern
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Aug 11, 2021 |
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Indigenous Australian Wisdom: Living With Country, Fire and Natural Law | Noel Butler, Aboriginal Elder
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Jul 28, 2021 |
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Menstrual Health and Womb Wisdom: The Ayurvedic Guide for Every Phase of a Woman's Cycle | Nidhi Pandya
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Jul 14, 2021 |
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Ancestor Healing: The Vedic Path to Ancestral Support, Karma and Tarpana | Dr. Robert Svoboda
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Shedding Spike Proteins Cvd Vx((een I Stephanie Grutz #061
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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Mouth Breathing vs Nose Breathing: How Your Jaw and Teeth Affect Your Whole Body | Dr Ron Ehrlich
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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Vedic Medicine and the Yoga of Time: Ancient Sciences for Extraordinary Health | Prashanti de Jager
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May 20, 2021 |
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The Vaginal Microbiome: Fertility, Hormones and What Women Are Hardly Told | Angela Heap
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May 05, 2021 |
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The Truth About Ayurvedic Herb Quality: Adulteration, Prana and Regenerative Sourcing | Bharat Mitra
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Apr 21, 2021 |
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Relishing The Play of Life w/ Integrity, An Open Heart & Curious Creativity | Pete Evans #056
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Apr 07, 2021 |
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Integrative Cancer Treatment: Beyond Chemo and Radiation, an Oncologist Explains | Dr Paul Anderson
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Mar 24, 2021 |
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Tonic Herbs for Daily Health: How to Use Adaptogens and Ayurvedic Herbs Every Day | Mason Taylor
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Mar 10, 2021 |
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The Real Purpose of Yoga: Integrating Ancient Yogic Traditions Into Modern Life | Eddie Stern
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Feb 24, 2021 |
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The Great Cholesterol Myth | Dietary Fat Overview | Dr. Jonny Bowden #052
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Feb 10, 2021 |
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Chronic Fatigue and Autoimmune Disease: Root Causes and Integrative Healing | Dr. Paul Anderson
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Jan 27, 2021 |
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To Get Vxclnated or Not? Become Informed About The C19 Vxcc!ne | Stephanie Grutz #050
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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Karmic Relationships, Why Am I Single? & Past Lives with Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) + Dylan's Top 3 Episodes of 2020 | Blaine Watson #049
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Dec 29, 2020 |
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How to Heal PCOS and Irregular Periods Naturally: Off The Pill and Into Your Power | Lara Briden
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Nov 29, 2020 |
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Aloe Vera Health Benefits: Internal & External Uses According to Ayurveda | Dr. Michael Hayley
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Nov 04, 2020 |
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Divine Creative Energy (Shakti) & Accessing Mother Divine (Devi) | Yashoda Devi Ma {Podcast #046}
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Oct 14, 2020 |
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How to Fix Your Sleep: The Ayurvedic Complete Guide to Optimal Rest | Dylan Smith
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Oct 07, 2020 |
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Tattoos, Eating Disorders, Supplements, Breast Implants, Melatonin, Carnivore Diet + More | Coach Jake Carter #044
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Sep 23, 2020 |
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Ayurvedic Fertility: The Root Causes of Infertility and How to Restore Feminine Vitality | Heather Grzych
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Sep 09, 2020 |
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Structured Water & Hydration: The Hidden & Sacred Science of Water Your Body Actually Needs | Isabel Friend
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Aug 26, 2020 |
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Vedic Astrology (Jyotish): How Planetary Cycles Shape Your Health and Life Path | Blaine Watson
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Aug 12, 2020 |
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Thyroid Healing Without Medication: The Ayurvedic Approach to Hypothyroidism & Hashimoto's | Marianne Teitelbaum
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Jul 29, 2020 |
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The Pathways of Sexual, Spiritual & Creative Energies & Supreme Fulfilling Intimacy | John Gray #039
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Jul 15, 2020 |
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Why the Medical System Is Failing You (and What to Do About It) | Dr. Marty Makary
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Jul 01, 2020 |
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Art of Ayurvedic Healing: Consciousness, Touch and Qualities of a True Physician | Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar
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Jun 17, 2020 |
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Parasites, Heavy Metals and Hidden Infections: What Your Doctor May Not Test For | Dr. Jessica Peatross
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Jun 03, 2020 |
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Sparking a Wellness Pandemic, Heat to Treat Viruses, Enhancing Our Water To Enhance Our Health | Apocaloptimist Dr. Marc Cohen #035
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May 20, 2020 |
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How to Navigate Uncertainty and Crisis Without Fear: A Vedic Perspective | Gary Gorrow (Part 2)
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May 13, 2020 |
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How to Navigate Uncertainty and Crisis Without Fear: A Vedic Perspective | Gary Gorrow (Part 1)
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May 06, 2020 |
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Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Microbiome Controls Your Mental Health | Kriben Govender
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Apr 22, 2020 |
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Why Bees Matter for Human Health: Honey, Bee Venom and Ecosystem Healing | Simon Mulvany
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Apr 08, 2020 |
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Mould Illness: Hidden Symptoms, Mycotoxins and How to Detox Your Body | Dr. Jill Crista
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Mar 25, 2020 |
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Viruses: Comprehensive Truths & Corona Virus: Reality Check | Dr. Jimi Wollumbin #029
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Mar 11, 2020 |
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Vedic Gemstones for Astrology and Healing: What You Must Know Before Buying | Jay Boyle (The Worlds Most Experienced Gem Stone Buyer)
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Feb 26, 2020 |
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The Ancient and Stimulating Spice Industry | Ian Herbie Hemphill #027
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Feb 12, 2020 |
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Managing Diabetes Naturally: Blood Sugar, Diet & the Gift of a Chronic Disease | Drew Harrisberg
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Jan 29, 2020 |
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Raw vs Cooked Food: What Ayurveda Says About the Best Way to Eat | Dylan Smith
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Jan 15, 2020 |
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Authentic Ayurveda, Innocence & Purity for Maximum Healing + Dylan's Top 3 Episodes of The Show | Dr. Harsha & Dr. Pavani Raju #024
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Dec 18, 2019 |
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Natural Birth & Doulas: The Case for Empowered, Intervention-Free Birth | Nadine Richardson
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Nov 20, 2019 |
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How to Heal Anxiety Naturally: Meditation, Vedic Wisdom and the Root Cause | Jonni Pollard
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Oct 18, 2019 |
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Light, Circadian Rhythms and Health: Why Your Indoor Life Is Making You Sick | Matt Maruca
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Sep 25, 2019 |
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Lakshmi: Cultivating Abundance, Fulfilment and the Guru Relationship | Yashoda Devi Ma
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Aug 25, 2019 |
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EMF and 5G Health Risks: How Your Home Environment Affects Your Biology | Nicole Bijlsma
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Jul 18, 2019 |
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Healthy Cookware, Optimising Nutrient Absorption, Metals & Chemicals Vs. Pure Clay | Miram Kattumuri #018
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Jun 23, 2019 |
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Why You Crave Certain Foods: Ayurveda on Food Addiction and Compulsive Eating | Myra Lewin
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May 26, 2019 |
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The Power of Your Attention & Flow of Consciousness (Soma) with Thom Knoles #016
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May 01, 2019 |
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Is Fluoride in Tap Water Safe? The Science vs. The Official Story | Merilyn Haines
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Mar 20, 2019 |
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Water: The Basis Of Life, Therapeutic Bathing, Cold Water Immersion & Extreme Wellness | Professor Marc Cohen #014
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Feb 13, 2019 |
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The Contraceptive Pill: What It Does to Your Body and Natural Alternatives | Wendy Dumaresq
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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The Enlightened Jesus | Dr. Kenneth Chandler #012
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Dec 12, 2018 |
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Himalayan Herbs & The Future of Ayurvedic Products | Dr. Ketan Joshi #011
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Nov 21, 2018 |
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Sun Exposure & Health: Why Avoiding Sunlight May Be Making You Sick & Why How Sun is Divine | Dylan Smith
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Oct 21, 2018 |
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Marma Therapy for Fertility and Healing: Ancient Vital Points Explained | Dr. Doja Purkit
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Sep 22, 2018 |
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UFOs & Sentient Beings | Colonel Leeds #008
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Aug 29, 2018 |
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Alchemising the Essence of Traditional Medicine | Dr. Jimi Wollumbin #007
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Aug 01, 2018 |
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Natural Immunity for Babies: Ayurvedic Baby Massage and Immunisation | Dr. A.V. Raju
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Jul 18, 2018 |
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Fluctuating Between a Celibate Monk and Successful Businessman While Exploring the World's Saints, Healers and Mystic | Conan Mischer #005
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Jul 03, 2018 |
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The Epidemic of Chronic Disease Calls Ayurveda to the Rescue #004
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Jun 21, 2018 |
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Vedic Astrology Explained: What Jyotish Reveals About Your Life | Anand Mehrotra
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Jun 21, 2018 |
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The Truth About Yoga and Exercise: Are You Actually Getting Fitter? | Simon Borg-Olivier
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Jun 21, 2018 |
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Introduction to Ayurveda and the Veda: What This Podcast Is About | Dylan Smith
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Jun 20, 2018 |