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title: Ayurveda, Breath Work, and Healing Autoimmune Conditions with Brett Aldrich
date: 2026-06-18T16:00:00Z
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Join Elizabeth Yarnell and Brett Aldrich, Founder of Seed the Spirit, Ayurveda Counselor & Breathwork Practitioner, as they explore Ayurveda’s healing potential. Brett shares her journey into Ayurveda, its principles, and its connection with breath work, focusing on intentional breathing patterns to expand consciousness. They discuss Ayurveda’s view on autoimmune issues, and cleansing with doshas and the Panchakarma process. Brett shares her experience with autoimmune challenges and highlights the role of community in healing. She shares practical breathwork techniques like humming and straw breathing for self-regulation.

## [Listen to this podcast episode here.](https://podcast.elizabethyarnell.net/episodes/sYux7EDQ4Yv)

Discover your personal [Inflammation Score](https://InflammationInvestigator.com)!
Find [Brett Aldrich](https://seedthespirit.com/): [Podcast, ](https://seedthespirit.com/podcasts/)[Facebook, ](https://www.facebook.com/p/Seed-The-Spirit-LLC-61575858674934/)[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-aldrich-35a264365/)
Cover Design by Emily Cotler
Photo Credit Life Unstill
Theme Music by MooShoo Beatz

(0:00) Introduction and guest welcome
(3:05) Brett Aldrich’s journey to Ayurveda
(8:30) Explanation of Ayurveda
(12:03) Ayurveda’s approach to healing
(15:03) Discussion of the movie “Elemental” and elements in Ayurveda
(19:09) Connection between breath work and Ayurveda
(21:36) Defining and exploring breath work
(23:18) Intentional breathing patterns
(26:07) Consciousness expansion through breath work
(30:46) Ayurveda’s perspective on autoimmune issues and chronic disease
(33:24) Understanding doshas in relation to autoimmune diseases
(36:23) Panchakarma and its components
(40:01) Brett Aldrich’s personal journey with autoimmune issues
(44:45) The importance of community and support in healing
(45:10) Breath work techniques for immediate self-regulation
(47:45) Humming for vagus nerve stimulation
(48:20) Straw breathing for relaxation and alertness
(49:12) Dual nostril breathing for mental calmness
(50:02) Cyclical breathing and pranayama practices
(50:42) Closing remarks and guest contact information
(52:13) Episode wrap-up and listener engagement
(53:15) Call to action and podcast promotion​

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