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“If I want to do an amazing job of my work, my contribution to the world, then I need to be in top form physically, mentally, spiritually, psychologically. That’s why I invest my time in myself.”
Aparna Khanolkar is a mother, entrepreneur, and Ayurvedic lifestyle counselor.
In the past, Aparna served as the head chef – and later a menu consultant – for the Chopra Center for Well-Being in Carlsbad, CA. In addition, she developed curriculum for the Ayurveda program at the Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts in Austin, TX.
I invited Aparna to be on the podcast because I and many of the women I speak with are intrigued by the idea of Ayurveda – an ancient system of living from India – but don’t know much about it, or how it might benefit them. I first learned about the theories of self-care rooted in Ayurveda during my training as a health coach, and have often found them useful in helping clients understand their unique food, movement, and stress management needs.
Aparna and I discuss how to bring the tools of Ayurveda into modern life – so that you can feel more peaceful, calm, present, and connected to your purpose.
Highlights
- The basics of Ayurveda why this ancient system for living is relevant to modern women
- How even small Ayurvedic practices can help you feel less overwhelmed and frazzled – and more connected and present
- Why Ayurveda addresses body, mind, soul, and spirit – and how looking at all aspects of yourself can bring healing “from the inside out”
- How growing up in India informed how Aparna brings Ayurvedic practices into her life now
- Simple Ayurvedic practices that can support you in your day-to-day life and work
- How to create your own rituals of self-care – and why it’s so important to your success
- Lara shares a recent mindset shift she made that helps her feel less frazzled and stressed (most days)
- What finally pushed Aparna to slow down, prioritize self-care – and how she decided what to let go of and what to keep in her life
- How to deal with the judgment from others when you choose to prioritize your needs
- How Aparna is navigating the disconnect between the healthier, Ayurvedic food she prefers and the heavier, “junkier” food her teenagers crave – and how she’s transitioning into the mom of teenagers who need less of her time
- How your choices to take better care of yourself create a ripple effect in the world and people around you
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Worth It by Amanda Steinberg (Amazon affiliate link)
Learn about Aparna’s upcoming retreat to India
Connect with Aparna: Website
Check out Lara’s free monthly online workshop series– designed to help you get out of your own way and make being healthy feel easy and intuitive instead of stressful and overwhelming.
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