<p>Mira Manek is an author and the founder of the chai spice brand <em>Chai by Mira</em>; She is a speaker and Ayurveda and wellness expert. </p>
<p>Her 3 books are <em>Saffron Soul</em>, <em>Prajna: Ayurvedic Rituals for Happiness</em>, and, her latest release is <em>The Book of Chai: History Stories and Recipes</em>.</p>
<p>IN THIS EPISODE:</p>
<p>— Be taken inside some of Mira's personal inspiration, cultural heritage, and journey that has influenced the creation of her work.</p>
<p>— Fascinating insights into the history and timeline of chai and how it influenced India's culture through both rebellion and community connection</p>
<p>— Behind the scenes of Mira's process of creating three published books that are held by a common thread</p>
<p>— Discover the chai food culture of India, the staples and snacks that are traditional accompaniments of the classic beverage</p>
<p>— 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)</p>
<p>CONNECT WITH MIRA:</p>
<p>Website: https://miramanek.com/ </p>
<p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miramanek/ & https://www.instagram.com/chaibymira/</p>
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<p>ABOUT YOUR HOST, AMY LANDRY:</p>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>WEBSITE: <a href="https://amyelandry.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amyelandry.com/</a> </p>
<p>INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amyelandry/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/amyelandry/</a> </p>
