"Empowering Women's Wellness" with Lakshmi Harilela

Lakshmi is a 500-hour Yoga Teacher affiliated with the International Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA), and an Ayurvedic Nutritionist and Wellness Practitioner recognized by Kerela Ayurveda. The year 2018 marked a pivotal turn in Lakshmi's life. After a distressing diagnosis of endometriosis and countless dismissive encounters with medical professionals in Hong Kong, she found herself at a crossroads. She realized that if she, with all her knowledge and resources, could be so easily disregarded, countless others may be suffering in silence. Lakshmi's mission is to ensure no woman feels powerless in the face of medical adversity. She champions the age-old wisdom of Ayurveda that offers a holistic approach to wellness, emphasizing lifestyle modifications like panchakarma, dietary shifts, and stress management techniques. We discuss this in depth in the podcast She argues for a more inclusive, empathetic, and holistic approach to health. Lakshmi believes we can address not just the physical, but the emotional, mental, and spiritual facets of our existence. Sharing her own health journey and a case study of a client with endometriosis Lakshmi goes into detail of how she assists her clients and how the listeners can help themselves.Timing 3:51 I was born in Hong Kong… I love it… The dragon candy man…4:43 [What I do] …educating women about endometriosis and women’s health issues… physical and mental…7:25 Panchakarma … Five actions… 11:10 [Endometriosis case study]…14:14 [My personal journey]… endometriosis has been my teacher…15:20 [Sticking to habits]… walk the talk… don’t push…little steps…17:39 [Hong Kong Stories]… Meetup…21 Sept – Fringe club…21:09 [Assisting themselves]…got to website  - Ayurvedahk.com. … free guide… yoga classes…breathing…oil pulling… breathing breaks…breathing…25:36 [Evolution of the business ]…27:25 [Business challenges ]… Challenging and rewarding… 29:50 [Staying on top of things]… I am working with Dr Lineesha (BAMS) Womens Health…32:18 [Routines and Practices] … 35:32 [What are your Passions]…. Music… Exercise… Art…37:00 [Nutrition/Diet] … fundamental, Mediterranean diet, Indian diet… find a balance…35:07 [Apparent Setback]…Books : Dr Wayne Dyer –Mastering the Art of Manifesting, Wishes fulfilledThe Perfect Gene Diet – Pamela McDonald Radical Confidence – Lisa BilyeuNo More Fear of Flying – Allen CarrWomen’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom - Dr Christiane Northrup  39:29 [Key Messages] … MTR Quote: “Ayurveda Hong Kong – Empowering Women’s Wellness ” Contact Lakshimihttps://www.ayurvedahk.comContact VincentNewsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPro Coach:  https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: [email protected]: Vincent Hiscox