How Ayurveda Remedies Addiction: A Holistic Path to Recovery | Anna McBride & Rima Shaw

Welcome to She Asked: Tools for Practical Hope. In this episdoe, we sit with Ayurveda expert Rima Shaw to explore how Ayurveda intersects with addiction recovery in mind, body + spirit.🌀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode• How Ayurveda defines addiction & dependency as a mind-body-spirit disorder• The three Ayurvedic causes of disease and how they relate to addictive behavior• Dosha-specific patterns in addiction (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)• Gentle detox & cleansing (Shamana therapy) practices you can begin now• How Ayurvedic tools (diet, lifestyle, breathing, sun & moon exposure) integrate with Western recovery approaches• A simple diaphragmatic breathing + pranayama practice to begin healing the mindTimestamps00:00 Intro & Anna’s story05:10 How Ayurveda views addiction12:30 Dosha patterns & addiction18:45 Detoxification: Shamana therapy24:50 Integrating Ayurveda with Western recovery30:15 Breathing practice for healing34:00 Closing & next stepsResources & Further LearningRima Shaw’s Ayurvedic programs & offeringsRecommended books by Dr. Suhas KshirsagarRelated podcast episodes from She AskedGuided breathing & meditation resourcesRemember: Addiction is an imbalance of the mind, body, and spirit. Ayurveda offers a framework to guide ourselves into alignment.📌 Don’t forget to:👍 Follow SHE ASKED💬 Rate the show and comment your biggest takeaway 📱 Share with friends or loved ones who might benefit✨ Schedule your Free Call with Anna💌 Join Anna's Newsletter🎬 Subscribe on YouTube✨Follow on Instagram