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Fasting For Emotional And Spiritual Health
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Fasting is common in cultures across the world. In Spring, Ayurveda recommends fasting for cleansing the physical body. In the season of lent, people fast for spiritual reasons. But how does a fast help you emotionally and spiritually?

In this video, Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda founder John Immel breaks down the spiritual and emotional benefits of fasting.

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About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. His wife and family of 7 kids live in Asheville, NC.

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