Everyday Ayurveda and Yoga at Hale Pule

What do you do when life feels unstable and stressful — when plans fall apart, circumstances shift, and fear tempts you to put everything on hold?

In this episode, Myra shares how Ayurveda and Yoga practices provided an anchor through her journey of moving from Hawaii to New Zealand, being locked out during the pandemic, and navigating unexpected chapters across Australia, Portugal, Mexico, and finally Bali.

These experiences reveale...

What does it mean to live a life with purpose or dharma?

Ayurveda and Yoga go beyond symptom management and these practices invite transformation. They create a connection to spirit that sustains true health.

In this episode, host Myra Lewin explores three foundational practices of dharmic living: yagna (sacred offering), daan (generosity and circulation) and tapas (discipline and transformation). 

These daily practices shift our inte...

What if your career detours were leading you exactly where you need to be?

Host Myra Lewin and Ayurvedic Health Counselors Emily and Samantha share how their past jobs — from swimming instructor to chemical engineer to headhunter — now serve their healing work.

Through personal stories and through the lens of Ayurveda's wisdom, they reveal how life always takes us where we need to be. There's meaning behind your p...

Join Myra Lewin, founder of Hale Pule Ayurveda and Yoga, as she shares simple steps for Ayurveda beginners and essential reminders for practitioners who aren't applying their knowledge.

If you've tried everything to remove painful symptoms and diseases such as hormone imbalances, digestive issues, mental health problems... and wonder, "Will Ayurveda help me?" the answer is yes.

Unlike quick fixes, Ayurveda offers ...

A relevant re-release of a special episode on exploring the tools of Ayurveda and Yoga to grow and glow when aging instead of deteriorating.

During this episode Myraji and Claudia explore:

• Digestion's role in graceful aging.
• How you carry yourself is the key to vitality.
• What does it mean to be in your body?
• The profound impact that proper posture has on your overall well-being and tips to improve it.
• The true essence of beauty ...

In this episode, Myraji is joined by Hale Pule's Ayurvedic Counselors, Samantha and Kay to explore the transformative power of Ayurvedic Health Consultations.

Through compelling client stories, they reveal how this holistic approach has guided and supported people to reverse conditions many thought were lifelong burdens.

The conversation highlights how Ayurvedic consultations differ from conventional healthcare by addressing the...

Masculine and feminine energies transcend gender and offer a blueprint for wholeness and vibrant health.

In this episode, Myra reveals how understanding and balancing these complementary forces transforms our relationship with ourselves and others.

• The true nature of masculine and feminine energies and why they're often misunderstood.
• How to recognize healthy or unhealthy expressions of each energy.
• Why modern living pushes us...

In this episode, Myra takes us on a deep dive into the world of sadhana — a spiritual practice that can be meaningful and personal when applying the principles of Ayurveda.

She unpacks why sadhana matters if you want to live a full and healthy life free from sufferings, and how to make it accessible and sustainable for you.

She covers:

•  What sadhana is, and how its meaning differs across traditions like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Yog...

Join Myra Lewin for a timeless exploration of mind and hormone balance in this powerful re-released episode. Learn how simple Ayurvedic and Yogic practices support natural transitions in feminine cycles. Myra shares insights on:

• How to move beyond PMS symptoms such as cramps, cravings, mood swings, bloating, acne, depression and irritability through presence and awareness.
• Understanding the special relationship women have with ch...

Ready to ground yourself in proven wisdom as you step into 2025? This conversation lights the way forward.

In this illuminating episode, Myra Lewin shares her insights on what Ayurveda looks like in our modern world. Interviewed by Samantha, Myra delves into the origins of this 5,000-year-old science and how its core principles remain relevant today, beyond wellness trends and quick fixes.

What does it mean to be aligned with the roo...

What do ejaculation, tears and cough have in common?

Join us for another unfiltered dive into the body's innate intelligence.

In our second exploration of prajnaparadha (crimes against wisdom), Myra unravels more hidden health consequences of suppressing natural urges. When the mind runs the show, the body becomes unconsciously silenced.

This episode speaks about what it means to reconnect to our powerful bodies. Discov...

Feeling the urge to understand your body's deepest wisdom? Honor it.

In this first episode of our two-part series on prajnaparadha (crimes against wisdom), we're getting open and candid about those "impolite" bodily functions we often suppress. Myra explores why these natural urges are your body's intelligence at work and how ignoring them hinders your health more than you think.

Most of u...

In this second episode, Myra and Ericka continue their exploration of the challenges Ayurveda students face on their journey to becoming skilled in Ayurvedic counseling and teaching. Building on the foundations laid in Part I, they delve into:

• The grounding power of Sadhana (spiritual practice) in developing intuition and presence with clients.
• Embracing uncertainty and fostering a conversational approach in consultations.
• The imp...

In this episode, Myra and Ericka dive deep into the roadblocks many Ayurveda students face to become effective Ayurvedic professionals. Drawing from years of experience guiding hundreds of students in Ayurvedic Health Advisor and Counselor trainings, they share valuable insights on:

• Why linear thinking is a pitfall, and how students can embrace a more holistic approach in Ayurveda.
• Moving beyond data accumulation to develop intui...

In this episode, Claudia questions Myra about the value of destruction and contraction.

• Is it beneficial the way modern society focuses continual growth, even in self development?
• Are women and men different in the way we create and destroy, and manage our energy?
•  How can we embrace this fundamental part of life that is destruction, completion, and death?

Join us for a conversation that offers valuable insights and tools for ...

In this episode, Claudia engages Myra with practical questions about relaxation in modern living such as:

• How can I have time for relaxation given my life responsibilities?
• Does a relaxed attitude sacrifice productivity?
• How do the gurvadi gunas affect my experience of tension and anxiety, relaxation and creativity.
• What keeps us from feeling worthy?
• What can I do to cultivate sattvic energy?

Join us for a conversation that offe...

In this episode, Myra is joined by Claudia  to explore the connection between Ayurveda, Yoga, and family relationships. Together, they delve into how ancient practices can foster deeper bonds and understanding within families. Claudia engages Myra with thought-provoking questions about:

• The significance of ahar (diet), vihar (lifestyle), nidra (sleep), and brahmacharya (discipline) in nurturing familial harmony.
• Practical ways to...

Ayurveda is an ancient approach to life that has been practiced in India for thousands of years, and now worldwide. It is a holistic method of health that focuses on balancing the body, mind, and spirit. There are many misconceptions and myths about this science that prevents people from seeking its benefits.

We asked the Hale Pule team and our private community, the Hale Pule sangha, what are some common myths that they have heard ...

The digestion of food and the digestion of life are intimately connected. If we're consuming food and activities that don't have prana or life force, the flow of our energy decreases. For example, if we consume heavily processed food regularly, it will affect our digestion and our mental capacity for life. It becomes a unhealthful cycle.

Agni on a cellular level, allows us to process, transform and make good use ...