Vedic talks - Ayurveda in modern daily life
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Ayurvedic insights into our daily life. With a sense of lightness, joy, sense of humour and authenticity, Victoria talks about all aspects of our human existence in our daily life. Learn new perspectives of who you think you are to benefit your physical health and vitality and also to nourish your spiritual awakening.
Episodes
33 episodes
The time of darkness, contemplate your temporary existence within infinity
This short talk is here to support and bring clarity around the time of darkness, the season of autumn which is seen as the season of death so it can be used as a beautiful sacred window of transformation 🙏✨
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Episode 34
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8:30
#33 The way of true seeing (retreat update!)
We tend to seperate our mundane and spiritual life like two different realities that seem almost impossible to merge. A short talk about the divine play that is life (and for us to figure it out in a lighthearted way) and the invitation to come...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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7:25
#32 The real practice of Savasana
In this episode Victoria talks about Savasana (corps pose) that can be thought of as the most important pose in yoga, yet it's often skipped or shortened in duration. If we dive deeper into its Sanskrit roots ('Śava') it already reveals the bea...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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12:45
#31 Short Guided Meditation
Inspired by her teachers Dr. Vasant Lad and Mooji, a short guided meditation to take a moment to unplug…
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Episode 31
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18:28
#30 Kundalini mystery and confusion
“Kundalini awakening” has become a popular group event in “spiritual circles”. In this talk, Victoria explains (in simple form) this complex energy system which is like the electrical system of this house (our body) and to thereby a...
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Episode 29
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14:34
#29 To ice bath or not to ice bath?
Many are jumping into the popular wave of the ice bath hype, raving about all the supposed benefits. What is the Ayurvedic perspective and is it good for anyone and everyone? This is a question Victoria often hears from many people, so here is ...
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17:53
#28 "Tapping into our essence" (exploring the koshas)
This episode is part of the monthly Ayurveda sangha. Victoria (Tory) speaks about this month’s theme ‘expand’ and how it is connected to the koshas. The koshas are the energetic layers of the body. We will go from the most dense layer, the anna...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:08:28
#27 "Remember the play"
This episode is part of the monthly Ayurveda Sangha. Victoria (Tory) speaks about this month's theme 'play' and how it is connected to the doshas, especially Pitta dosha. Are you able to laugh at life and especially yourself? ...
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1:22:45
#26 "We can only grow from a place of ease"
This episode is part of the monthly Ayurveda Sangha. Victoria (Tory) speaks about the topic of growth. She will talk about the terms kala (time) and dig (direction) and uses the Ayurvedic definition of health to talk about thi...
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1:20:32
#25 "Things can only blossom when there's space"
In this episode Victoria (Tory) speaks about collision in relationships due to changes in our inner landscapes, different spiritual views, rituals or lifestyle habits. If we start making changes in our life for the benefit or our health and wel...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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19:19
#24 "We do our effort to clean our field"
In this episode you hear all about Victoria's favourite herbs, remedies and practices and how they can help you on your path and in daily life.
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26:50
#23 "The juiciness of life is so important"
In this episode Victoria (Tory) talks about the Ayurvedic view on relationships, libido and fertility. How we can support and nourish ourselves on both the mental, physical and spiritual level which then will also influence our relationsh...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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18:58
#22 "Believe it or not, it works (mantra)"
How can something so subtle as sound be a remedie? How does it work and what can it do for you? And when is the best time (and for how long) to sing your mantras? In this talk Victoria explains the magic of mantras, the science of sound. ‘It’s ...
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33:46
#21 "Meditation is the medication"
There are so many things attached to the word ‘feel’. Are we talking about the feelings of the heart, mind or physical sensations? In this talk Victoria speaks about the different layers of feeling, the exchange between physical sensations and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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56:51
#20 "Get the mud off your face" (and own your shit)
Victoria (Tory) receives a beautiful comment from a participant about emotional triggers, the difference between reacting and responding and how most of us are unconsciously living and moving from our inner library of emotions. 'May we remember...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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51:51
#19 "Drop the drama"
This episode is part of the free six-week program 'Staying anchored in your seat' with Victoria (Tory) for Delight Yoga. When we go back into our seat and into our heart we will see truth. We will make choices for ourselves that are right for u...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:06:53
#18 Mantra Meditation for peace and bliss
This guided mantra meditation ('Om Sauhu Namah') with Victoria brings about a sense of peace and bliss. May it not only pulsate and vibrate from your mouth but also from your front body, back body and side body. Like a beautiful radiant crystal...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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11:41
#17 "The party is not outside, but inside"
This episode is part of the free six-week program 'Staying anchored in your seat' with Victoria (Tory) for Delight Yoga. When we go back into our seat and into our heart we will see truth. We will make choices for ourselves that are right for u...
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1:12:31
#16 "The state of our Agni helps us to cook and digest life (not just food)"
This episode is part of the free six-week program 'Staying anchored in your seat' with Victoria (Tory) for Delight Yoga. When we go back into our seat and into our heart we will see truth. We will make choices for ourselves that are right for u...
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42:10
#15 "The dance between Sattva, Rajas and Tamas" (mind your own mind)
In this episode Victoria (Tory) explains the concept of sattva (wisdom & harmony), rajas (action & passion) and tamas (darkness & inertia) and how we can balance these mental gunas through food, lifestyle and mantras. As one of her ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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57:05
#14 Meditation: Anchoring in your seat
This meditation is part of the free six-week program 'Staying anchored in your seat' with Victoria (Tory) for Delight Yoga. When we go back into our seat and into our heart we will see truth. We will make choices for ourselves that are right fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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15:04
#13 "Immunity comes from deep trust"
This episode is part of the free six-week program 'Staying anchored in your seat' with Victoria (Tory) for Delight Yoga. When we go back into our seat and into our heart we will see truth. We will make choices for ourselves that are right for u...
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1:04:40
#12 "Freedom vs privilege" (note: sensitive topic)
Note: It's best to listen only if you have an open mind about this topic. This episode is a follow-up on the previous conversation between Victoria and her husband about "the big C word" (Coronavirus) and vaccination. She's sharing...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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34:19
#10 “Mother Nature is doing her dance through you” - Ayurveda & Pregnancy
'In the Vedic Scriptures, they talk about that the pregnant woman should be carried like you’re carrying a big bowl that’s filled to the brim with oil and to carry it in such a way to not spill one drop. She’s the carrier of new life, the vehic...
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1:11:44
#9 "Move to the groove of our age" - Ayurveda for 65+
The classical texts of Ayurveda talk about the three stages of life. Knowing the play of the doshas throughout these stages can help us making the right choices as we journey through life. In this episode, Victoria reflects upon the beauty and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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16:56