Mira Manek is an author and the founder of the chai spice brand Chai by Mira; She is a speaker and Ayurveda and wellness expert.

Her 3 books are Saffron Soul, Prajna: Ayurvedic Rituals for Happiness, and, her latest release is The Book of Chai: History Stories and Recipes.

IN THIS EPISODE:

— Be taken inside some of Mira's personal inspiration, cultural heritage, and journey that has influenced the creation of her work.

— Fascinating insights into the history and timeline of chai and how it influenced India's culture through both rebellion and community connection

— Behind the scenes of Mira's process of creating three published books that are held by a common thread

— Discover the chai food culture of India, the staples and snacks that are traditional accompaniments of the classic beverage

— Some fun facts about Mira: her fave spice in chai, her fave snack with chai, her ultimate memory of chai, her fave chai recipe, and Mira's most cherished and beloved place in India (and why)

CONNECT WITH MIRA:

Website: https://miramanek.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miramanek/ & https://www.instagram.com/chaibymira/

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ABOUT YOUR HOST, AMY LANDRY:

A beacon for those craving a connection to tradition and timeless wisdom, Amy has cemented herself as a global yoga teacher, ayurvedic practitioner, mentor, podcast host, speaker, and facilitator of the Study Yoga Summit. Based in Australia and renowned for her sold-out international retreats, Amy has contributed extensively to Australian Yoga Journal, Om Yoga & Lifestyle magazine, YOGA Magazine (UK), and Nature & Health magazine (AU). She has presented at Wanderlust, Evolve Festival, Byron Spirit Fest, and Ekam Yoga Festival. You can listen to her Living In Alignment podcast on all major platforms. A registered senior yoga teacher, Amy aims to amalgamate several Indian disciplines into daily life with the hope of inspiring her community to have a tangible relationship with living yoga–rather than seeing it as an isolated practice.

WEBSITE: ⁠https://amyelandry.com/⁠

INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/amyelandry/⁠