Ep 464 - 5000 Years of Glow: Decoding Ayurveda With Sahajan's Lisa Mattam and Practitioner Ananta Ripa Ajmera
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Episode Recap
Oiling your ears? That’s right, this week we get a crash course in the wonders of Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old “science of life” Indian tradition that's quietly behind many of TikTok’s viral beauty moments.
To break it all down, we’re joined by Lisa Mattam, founder and CEO of the beloved Ayurvedic-inspired brand Sahajan — which is now Sephora-stocked *and* the official amenities partner of Air Canada. We’re also joined by Ananta Ripa Ajmera, an award-winning author, Ayurvedic advisor at The Well in Miami and host of the True To Yourself podcast.
In this episode you'll discover:
Demystifying the doshas — Vata, Pitta and Kapha — and why yours can shift from season to season, and even day to day
Why, according to this duo, everything (and we mean everything!) comes back to digestion
How Lisa combined her passion for data and science with ancient wisdom to build Sahajan — now at Sephora Canada
The story behind Sahajan’s Sacred Flower Oil, which takes days instead of hours to make (Plus, a juicy new-product scoop!)
The ancient oiling rituals going TikTok-viral — including why you should oil your ears, feet, and even your navel?!
Kansa wands vs. gua sha, what you should know
Finally, stay tuned to the end for three pro tips to glow from the inside out!
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Mentioned In This Episode
Sahajan Golden Glow Eye Balm with Ghee, Eye Bright + Centella
Sahajan Daily Exfoliator — launching in January
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