Ojas Oasis
Discover how Ayurveda can help you heal, thrive, and live in balance—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Hosted by Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist Sasha Bershadsky, the Ojas Oasis podcast bridges ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern science, psychology, and holistic health. Through expert interviews, personal insights, and practical tools, Sasha and co-host Erin Greenhouse explore how Ayurveda fits into real Western lives—guiding you toward vibrant energy, deep healing, and aligned purpose.
Episodes
111 episodes
Ayurvedic Tongue Diagnosis: What Your Tongue Reveals About Health with Dr. Rama Prasad
In today's episode, we explore one of Ayurveda's most fascinating diagnostic tools: the tongue. The art of tongue analysis, or Jivha Pariksha, allows practitioners to see what's happening in the body and mind before a single word is spoken, rev...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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1:39:23
How Yoga Therapy Became a Profession and What's Next for Ayurveda with John Kepner
Are you a fan of yoga therapy? Meet the man single-handedly responsible for the professional certification of Yoga Therapy in the West. He's the reason your health insurance covers it. John Kepner is a pioneering leader in the field of Yoga Th...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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1:07:56
Awakened Sleep: Ayurvedic Solutions for Restoring Balance with Dr. Sheila Patel
Sleep has become one of the biggest health challenges of our time. Millions struggle with falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up refreshed, and Ayurveda has so much wisdom to offer. Earlier this season, we spoke with Dr. Suhas about his n...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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1:37:16
Ayurvedic Detox & Renewal: Panchakarma with Dr. Vrinda Devani
Today we're honored to welcome Dr. Vrinda Devani, a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist who has dedicated her career to empowering women toward vibrant health and liv...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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55:13
Bitcoin, Yoga & Ayurveda: Decentralizing Health with Jon Gordon
Today we joined by Jon Gordon, a visionary, thinker, and innovator working at the crossroads of healthcare, finance and consciousness. Jon brings over a decade of experience in the healthcare industry, spanning strategy consulting for hospital...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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1:16:31
The Fulfillment Code: Finding Purpose, Peace, Prosperity, and Pleasure with Kyle Jason Leitzke
What if the key to a fulfilling life was already within you? Mapped out by ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, Kyle Jason Leitzke is a former football player, turned life fulfillment and Ayurveda coach. Today, Kyle introduces us to
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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1:16:13
Ayurvedic Psychology 103: Sattvic Lifestyle for a Calm Mind
Today in part three of our Ayurvedic psychology series, we focus on the Sattvic lifestyle, the daily habits and way of being that enable us to reside in a Sattvic state of consciousness, the one and only state that does not create disease...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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1:02:10
Ancient Indian Temple Science: Energy, Architecture, and Wisdom with Prem KV
Prem KV has been a seeker since childhood. After studying agriculture in India, he worked as a plant scientist in Melbourne. Drawn back to his roots, he embraced the life of a Brahmachari, or monk, in Sadhguru's ashram for 15 years, exploring ...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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1:31:06
Ayurvedic Psychology 102: 3 Doshas and 3 Gunas
Today we dive deeper into the layers of the mind and personality with Ayurvedic Psychology 102: The 3 Doshas and the 3 Gunas. At the heart of Ayurveda lies a timeless template. One that explains not just your body and mind, but con...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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46:57
Trust Your Gut: How the Second Brain Heals Chronic Stress with Dr. Manas Kshirsagar
Dr. Manas Kshirsagar is an Ayurvedic doctor who comes from a Rig Vedic Brahman tradition with an extensive Ayurvedic background. He graduated from Aloha Ayurveda Academy and the Maharishi University of Management. He's an acclaimed wellness co...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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1:04:45
Healing Sleep with Ayurveda: Tools for Deep Rest with Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar
Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar is one of the most prominent and academically accomplished Ayurvedic physicians in medical astrologers in the United States, with over 35 years of clinical experience. He is the director of
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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1:06:48
Ayurveda Meets Biohacking: The Future of Personalized Wellness with Dr. John Douillard
Dr. John Douillard is a globally recognized Ayurvedic expert, author of seven books and founder of lifesspa.com, a leading authority on evidence-based Ayurvedic healthcare. With over 40 years of experience as a...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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1:07:42
Ayurvedic Psychology 101: What Makes Our Personality
Welcome back to Ojas Oasis! Whether you’ve been walking this journey with us from the start or you’re just joining the circle, we are so grateful you are here. There’s something really beautiful about arriving at this moment—and it feels even m...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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1:11:57
Ayurveda for Happy and Healthy Kids with Dr. J (Pt. 3)
In Part 3 of a 3-part series, Dr. J and Sasha conclude their exploration of Ayurveda for Happy and Healthy Kids, this time focusing on Ahara (diet and nutrition) and herbal remedies. They look deeply into the foundational role of Āhāra, or food...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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1:06:51
Ayurveda for Happy and Healthy Kids with Dr. J (Pt. 2)
Welcome to Season 7 of Ojas Oasis! In part two of this three part series, Dr. Jayarajan Kodikannath (also known as Dr. J) and Sasha con...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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56:32
Ayurveda for Happy and Healthy Kids with Dr. J (Pt. 1)
Dr. Jayarajan Kodikannath, B.Sc, B.A.M.S, is a world-renowned Ayurvedic doctor and the former President of NAMA
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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1:15:08
Honor the Journey: Season 6 Finale
"As we close this transformative season, I find myself in deep gratitude for the journey we’ve shared. We have had so many incredible guests, and reflecting on it all fills me with appreciation for this work and the community we’ve bui...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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1:08:28
The Truth About Cannabis, Ayurveda, and Healthcare Economics with Smrita Choubey
Smrita Choubey, founder of Veda Warrior, is an Indian-American entrepreneur with a unique blend of expertise in healthcare, corporate strategy, and in...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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1:32:59
Unblock Yourself: Myofascial Release and Integrative Bodywork with Maria Alfieris
Maria Alfieris is a Physical Therapist, Myofascial Master, & Reiki Virtuoso. She brings her gifts & talents of healing through Fascial Release which she has been teachi...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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58:34
Connect to Your Food: Ayurvedic Cooking with Kate O’Donnell
Kate O’Donnell is the author of four books on Ayurvedic cooking, lifestyle, and women’s health, including the bestseller
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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59:52
Heal Addiction: Yoga for Recovery with Rob Loud
Addiction, from an Ayurvedic lens, is more than just a physical dependence—it’s a deep imbalance in the body, mind, and spirit. It often arises from a disconnect from one’s true self (Prakriti) and an accumulation of toxins (Ama), whether physi...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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1:49:51
Doula Wisdom: Holistic Birth and Intuitive Mothering with Carson Meyer
Over the past seven years, Carson Meyer has had the privilege of supporting hundreds of parents through pregnancy, birth and postpartum. As a doula she meets her clients where they’re at on their ...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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1:02:03
Exercise for Longevity and Balance (Vyayama) with Dylan Smith
Dylan Smith is a devoted Ayurvedic Practitioner and holistic health educator, rooted in the lush Byron Bay Shire, Australia. As the founder of Vital Veda, he seamlessly blends ancient Vedic wisdom with a grounded, relatable approach, helping pe...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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1:14:00
Connect to the Highest State of Awareness through Sahasrapadma (Crown Chakra)
Today, Erin and Sasha dive into the beauty of the Sahasrapadma Chakra. “Sahasrara” means thousand and “Padma” means lotus. Together, it is referred to as the “thousand-petaled lotus.” Much like the human experience, a lotus begins i...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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1:02:22
AI Meets Sadhguru’s Inner Engineering: Transform Your Life with Trent Navran
Trent Navran is a seasoned expert in program, project, and product management, with a diverse background spanning artificial intelligence, digital health, digital marketing, and sustainability. Currently, he supports social media and communicat...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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1:21:13