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Welcome to Everyday Ayurveda, a podcast by Kate O’Donnell, renowned Ayurvedic practitioner, bestselling author, and founder of the Ayurvedic Living Institute. Join Kate as she demystifies the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and translates it into practical, everyday practices for modern living.
43. What Ayurveda Gets Right About Oils (and Modern Beauty Misses)
Everyday Ayurveda with Kate
52 minutes 1 second
3 months ago
43. What Ayurveda Gets Right About Oils (and Modern Beauty Misses)
Why is Ayurveda so obsessed with oils? In this beautifully textured conversation, Kate O’Donnell welcomes Osi Mizrahi—founder of OSI Oils—to explore the sacred role of oils in Ayurvedic practice. From cooking herbs for three days to customizing breast, belly, and hair oils, Osi shares her personal healing journey, business wisdom, and why oil is truly love (Sneha). You’ll learn what oils to use, how to use them, and even how to keep your sheets and shower clean in the process. This episode is an inspiring celebration of Ayurvedic ritual, slow beauty, and living from the inside out.
In This Episode with Osi Mizrahi:
What makes Ayurvedic oil preparation so unique
Why Sneha means both “oil” and “love” in Sanskrit
The importance of warming oil, self-massage, and ritual
How Ayurvedic oils support digestion, hormones, skin, and nervous system regulation
Osi’s favorite tips for keeping your linens and pipes clean
The emotional and spiritual benefits of daily oiling
A candid discussion on authenticity, entrepreneurship, and the business of healing
Guest Bio:
Osi Mizrahi is the founder of OSI Oils, a wellness brand rooted in Ayurvedic tradition and slow beauty. Her hand-crafted oils are made in small batches using classical methods and ethically sourced herbs. After a deeply personal health journey, Osi became passionate about making Ayurvedic practices accessible, sensual, and joyful. She also coaches women entrepreneurs and is the author of the upcoming memoir Desert Flower.
Relevant Links:
Shop OSI Oils: osioils.com
Osi’s Coaching + Book: https://osimizMizrahi.com/
Follow Osi on Instagram: @osioils
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Connect with Kate: https://www.healwithkate.org Summer Self Care Workshop: https://courses.ayurvedicliving.institute/courses/summer-self-care-workshop Summer Bundle: https://courses.ayurvedicliving.institute/bundles/SummerBundle Thanks to our Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by Osi Oils — one of my favorite daily rituals. These handcrafted, organic oils are rooted in Ayurvedic tradition and thoughtfully formulated to support your skin, your senses, and your dosha. Whether you’re nourishing your face with their gorgeous Glow Face Oil (my personal go-to), caring for your nasal passages with their Nasya Oil, or balancing your constitution with a dosha-specific body oil, Osi Oils is the kind of ritual that gives back. ✨ Listeners get 20% off at osioils.com with the code AYURVEDA20.
Everyday Ayurveda with Kate
Welcome to Everyday Ayurveda, a podcast by Kate O’Donnell, renowned Ayurvedic practitioner, bestselling author, and founder of the Ayurvedic Living Institute. Join Kate as she demystifies the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and translates it into practical, everyday practices for modern living.