Undoubtedly we are living in times of heightened stress. Uncertainty, fear, anxiety, living in close quarters, loneliness - they're all stressful experiences and in some way or another, we're all grappling with them as we live through the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Today's guest, Ellen Carr, is a holistic coach and yoga teacher who believes that Ayurveda - the ancient sister science of yoga - offers us a way to learn how to identify our stress responses, and importantly, how we can begin to balance them out. 

In today's episode Brooke and Ellen talk about Ayurveda, how it can help us live a more well-rounded life and why it's so important to identify your stress responses, particularly in a time of high stress. They also discuss:
What is a 'dosha' type and why is it an important part of Ayurveda?
How to discover your dosha
What happens if you're split across two or even three dosha types 
Some practical actions that will help calm your nervous system, no matter what your dosha 
What are some of the more common stress responses? 
How do we identify our stress responses and work to balance them out? 
Why naming it can help in alleviating some of the stress 

Enjoy! 

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Undoubtedly we are living in times of heightened stress. Uncertainty, fear, anxiety, living in close quarters, loneliness - they're all stressful experiences and in some way or another, we're all grappling with them as we live through the Covid-19 pandemic.&nbsp;
Today's guest, Ellen Carr, is a holistic coach and yoga teacher who believes that Ayurveda - the ancient sister science of yoga - offers us a way to learn how to identify our stress responses, and importantly, how we can begin to balance them out.&nbsp;
In today's episode Brooke and Ellen talk about Ayurveda, how it can help us live a more well-rounded life and why it's so important to identify your stress responses, particularly in a time of high stress. They also discuss:
<ul>
<li>What is a 'dosha' type and why is it an important part of Ayurveda?</li>
<li>How to discover your dosha</li>
<li>What happens if you're split across two or even three dosha types&nbsp;</li>
<li>Some practical actions that will help calm your nervous system, no matter what your dosha&nbsp;</li>
<li>What are some of the more common stress responses?&nbsp;</li>
<li>How do we identify our stress responses and work to balance them out?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Why naming it can help in alleviating some of the stress&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Enjoy!&nbsp;
Looking for more Slow?
<ul>
<li>Find show notes, resources and links at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slowyourhome.com/season6">slowyourhome.com/season6</a></li>
<li>Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/slowhomepod/">@slowhomepod</a></li>
<li>Sign up for the Slow Post, Brooke's weekly slow-living <a href="https://slowyourhome.com/slowpost">love letters</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Or leave a <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/slow-home-podcast-brooke-mcalary/id985005895?mt=2">rating or review in iTunes</a></li>
</ul>

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To strive is human, to saunter divine. Welcome to The Tortoise - a podcast that digs deep into the power of slow. Brooke McAlary (author of "Slow", "Care" and "Destination Simple") is joined by her husband Ben for a monthly deep dive into the realities of trying to live slow in a world that won't stop racing. On the third Thursday of every month, join Brooke and Ben for an unscripted, unedited, always candid and usually fun conversation about slow living and how embracing our inner tortoise can impact every part of life: relationships, work, family, community, tech, health, care, personal growth. If you’re burnt out, overwhelmed, frustrated at the sheer pace of life or just looking for a sign to slow down, this is the podcast (a plodcast!) for you.

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To strive is human, to saunter divine. Welcome to The Tortoise - a podcast that digs deep into the power of slow. Brooke McAlary (author of "Slow", "Care" and "Destination Simple") is joined by her husband Ben for a monthly deep dive into the realities of trying to live slow in a world that won't stop racing. On the third Thursday of every month, join Brooke and Ben for an unscripted, unedited, always candid and usually fun conversation about slow living and how embracing our inner tortoise can impact every part of life: relationships, work, family, community, tech, health, care, personal growth. If you’re burnt out, overwhelmed, frustrated at the sheer pace of life or just looking for a sign to slow down, this is the podcast (a plodcast!) for you.

What is Ayurveda? And how can it help us better navigate the stress and uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic? Brooke chats with holistic coach Ellen Carr about doshas, stress responses and learning how to balance them out.

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