Join Angela and guest Dr. Robert Svoboda in this episode: Honoring Your Ancestors. In this conversation, Dr. Robert Svoboda shares his wisdom on Tarpana, ancestor worship and faith in Ayurveda. Learn more about: • background on what ancestor worship is and how Dr. Svoboda learned about it • the differences between Tarpana and Shraddha • the importance of September and the Autumnal Equinox with honoring your ancestors • a simple example of the ritual process of Tarpana and the importance of your quality of faith • how to connect with ancestors you know little to nothing about • why you should allow for adjustments in rituals and process for ancestor worship • how to connect with ancestors who performed damaging karma during their lifetime • preparing for your own death and making things easier for your loved ones Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training he was tutored in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore by his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda. He is the author of over a dozen books and has served as Adjunct Faculty at the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, NM, and at Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA. You can find out more about his work at www.drsvoboda.com and follow him on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. Connect with Dr. Robert Svoboda: Instagram - https://instagram.com/drrobertsvoboda Website - https://drsvoboda.com/ Resources Mentioned: Tarpana Rituals - https://www.vedicastrologer.org/tarpana/index.htm   Become a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor in Angela's upcoming 600-hour Simple Ayurveda Training. This program is for those who have a background as yogis, holistic healers, or have been studying with Angela's podcast for some time. To download the curriculum or enroll today: https://simpleayurveda.com/training/ Program begins September 1st, 2022 and will be the most intimate cohort ever led directly by Angela. Learn more about Angela and her work: Ayurveda Health Counselor Program: https://simpleayurveda.com/training/ Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda