Ayurveda to Balance Mind and Body: A More Holistic Approach to Stress Reduction and Addiction Recovery with Jessica Ferrol, LMFC, MA, AyuD

ABOUT THE EPISODE:
Ayurveda is considered by many scholars to be the oldest healing science. In Sanskrit, Ayurveda means “The Science of Life.” Ayurvedic knowledge originated in India more than 5,000 years ago and is often called the “Mother of All Healing.” 

In the U.S., treatment for substance misuse and addiction is often centered around the medical-disease model, but the Ayurvedic model reframes this, focusing on the importance of balance within the body. Ayurvedic practices restore balance to the body, which can increase a person's capability to self-heal. 

In this special episode, I speak with Jessica Ferrol, an Ayurvedic physician, yoga therapist, licensed mental health counselor, Hakomi practitioner and herbalist who works with people who are working on making changes in their lives, including those healing from addiction. Jessica is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to using Ayurveda's holistic practices to relieve stress and shift the way we interact with our bodies and with the world. 

Listen in to learn:

• what Ayurveda is and how we can use it's practices to impact our overall well being
• how a single yoga class led Jessica to the practice of Ayurveda
• how we can use everything from food, body and environment as healing therapies
• why it's important to find your body's own cycle and rhythm as you look to become healthier mentally and physically
• what happens when we leave ourselves last
• how today's culture can contribute to substance use versus more natural remedies for dis-ease
• that discomfort is normal and wanting to move away from it is human
• about the practice of coming back home to you
• practical ways for calming the mind and body
• a morning and evening practice to begin with if your stress level is high
• tips for those who have lost or gained weight as the result of their stress
• why slow, small change is ok 

EPISODE RESOURCES:

• Jessica Ferrol’s website 
• LifeSpa.com - Dr. John Doulliard
• The Book of Ayurveda: A Holistic Approach to Health and Longevity (Morrison)
• California College of Ayurveda

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