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Sacred Window Podcast: Nurturing Awareness in Postpartum CareNurturing Resilience: Ayurvedic Wisdom for Nervous System Caregivers with Kristen TimchakIn this episode, Christine Eck welcomes Kristen for a timely and heartfelt conversation on caring for the nervous system—especially for caregivers, moms, and birth workers. Kristen shares her personal journey and expert insights from Ayurveda and somatic practices, highlighting why daily self-care rituals are vital for long-term resilience and holistic well-being.Key Topics Discussed:Kristen’s journey to nervous system health after postpartum and chronic stressThe role of Ayurveda in supporting the mind and body, with special attention to the Vata doshaHow the stresses of modern life impact caregivers and the importance of grounding and resi...
2025-11-0541 min
The Nourished Nervous SystemAyurvedic Practices for Nourishing the Postpartum Mother with Christine EckSend us a textIn this episode of 'The Nourished Nervous System,' I welcome special guest Christine Eck, an Ayurvedic health consultant, birth and postpartum doula, and founder of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. We discuss the importance of postpartum care through the lens of Ayurveda, focusing on Vata dosha, the concept of the sacred postpartum window, and how specific Ayurvedic practices such as Abhyanga (oil massage) can support new mothers. Christine shares her personal journey, touches on the intersection of postpartum care and nervous system health, and offers practical advice fo...
2025-10-1641 min
Herbal Womb WisdomThe Universal Mother Principles: A framework for living (+ healing) well with Christine EckClick here to send me a quick message :) Most of us move through life on auto-pilot, which makes so much sense. The pace of everything is fast and requires so much of our attention.It's easy to end up stressed, frazzled, burnt out and feel like our cups are only half full - especially when we're mothers or parents, caregivers in any capacity, healing arts practitioners, teachers or facilitators, or just living meaningful lives in any way.Today's guest, founder and director of the Center for Sacred Window Studies, Christine Eck, shares guidelines...
2025-01-141h 12