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July 1, 2025 55 mins

In this episode, James Bailey shares his journey from a background in Western medicine to embracing Ayurveda and Eastern healing practices. He discusses his family legacy in medicine, transformative experiences in Africa and India, and the establishment of the Savanti Institute. The dialogue explores the importance of cultural understanding in healing, the role of expert guidance, and the impact of personal experiences on professional paths. In this conversation, James Bailey discusses the significance of individualized health approaches in Ayurveda, the evolution of Ayurvedic education, and the importance of understanding doshas for personal health. He emphasizes the role of practitioners in guiding self-healing and the journey towards authentic teaching in yoga. The discussion also highlights the necessity of self-authority in yoga practice and the lessons learned about trusting one's inner teacher.


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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ayurveda and Personal Journey

01:05 Family Legacy in Medicine

03:39 Transition from Western to Eastern Medicine

06:37 Experiences in Africa and India

09:38 Cultural Differences in Healing Practices

15:09 Retreats and Sacred Sites in India

22:34 The Role of Experts in Healing

28:01 Establishing the Savanti Institute

31:12 The Importance of Individualized Health Approaches

33:00 The Evolution of Ayurvedic Education

34:45 Understanding Doshas and Personal Health

38:17 Navigating Ayurvedic Assessments

39:53 The Role of Practitioners in Healing

42:03 Empowering Self-Healing Through Knowledge

44:04 The Journey to Authentic Teaching

49:28 Self-Authority in Yoga Practice

54:37 Lessons on Trusting the Inner Teacher

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