ep30: James Bailey on Compassion and Authentic Healing

01/07/2025 55 min Temporada 1 Episodio 30

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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.Connect⁠https://instagram.com/myinnerteacherpod⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@myinnerteacherpod⁠⁠https://facebook.com/myinnerteacherpod⁠Join the the Inner Teacher Academy Waitlist⁠https://innerteacheracademy.com/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ayurveda and Personal Journey01:05 Family Legacy in Medicine03:39 Transition from Western to Eastern Medicine06:37 Experiences in Africa and India09:38 Cultural Differences in Healing Practices15:09 Retreats and Sacred Sites in India22:34 The Role of Experts in Healing28:01 Establishing the Savanti Institute31:12 The Importance of Individualized Health Approaches33:00 The Evolution of Ayurvedic Education34:45 Understanding Doshas and Personal Health38:17 Navigating Ayurvedic Assessments39:53 The Role of Practitioners in Healing42:03 Empowering Self-Healing Through Knowledge44:04 The Journey to Authentic Teaching49:28 Self-Authority in Yoga Practice54:37 Lessons on Trusting the Inner Teacher