Elements of Ayurveda Podcast
365 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsThe Elements of Ayurveda Podcast empowers you to take charge of your health and wellbeing! Ayurveda is the ancient healing tradition of India and translates to ‘Wisdom of Life’. Ayurveda teaches us how to live in tune with nature and our unique mind/body type in order to maintain balance and prevent dis-ease. It's a vast science, giving us guidelines on every aspect of our life. Ayurveda is the manual to life that most of us never received!
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The Channel For Urine (Mutra Vaha Srotas) - 296
July 13, 2023 03:00 - 15 minutes - 17.9 MBColette continues her series on the srotas or channels of the body and in this episode she focuses on the channel for urine, mutra vaha srotas. She covers the following topics: The root, passage, opening and sub-doshas governing mutra vaha srotas. Ayurvedic perspective on urine formation. The four main diseases that can manifest during an aggravation of mutra vaha srotas: Mutraghata (urine retention) Mutrakricchra (difficulty in urination) Mutrashmari (urinary stones) Prameha (d...
Ayurvedic Approach to Arthritis and Preventing Age-Related Disease with Simmi Chopra - 295
July 06, 2023 03:00 - 52 minutes - 60.6 MBAyurvedic Doctor Simmi Chopra practices in New York and has a double Masters in Biostatistics and Molecular Biology from Rutgers University and JNU which helps her to understand health problems from both mainstream as well as the Ayurvedic perspective. Colette chats with Simmi about her passion, geriatric health and preventing age-related diseases. They discuss arthritis in detail and focus on osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. They cover the following topics: Preventing age-related...
The Bowel Channel (Purisha Vaha Srotas) - 294
June 29, 2023 03:00 - 14 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this solo episode Colette continues her series on the srotas or channels of the body. If you're not familiar with the Ayurvedic wisdom on the srtoas, check out her first episode in this series #272 titled, The Food Channel & The Srotas for an introduction to the to the channels of the body. Colette focuses on purisha vaha srotas which is the channel that is in charge of the storage and excretion of solid waste and other toxins out of the body. This channel also absorbs liquid, minerals,...
Summer Herbs and Oil Preparations with Jackie Christensen - 293
June 22, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBJackie Christensen, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized educator in natural health, herbology, and Ayurveda. In episode #281 Colette and Jackie discussed the topic of herbology and in this episode Jackie shares information on herbs that are ideal for Summer and preparations to help our skin and body during the hot season. Colette and Jackie discuss the following: What qualities we should be focusing on during the hot season. Internal herbal preparations for Summer: coriander se...
The Reproductive Tissue Channels (Shukra and Artava Vaha Srotas) - 292
June 15, 2023 03:00 - 16 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this solo episode Colette continues her series on the srotas or channels of the body and focuses on the channels for the reproductive tissue: Artava Vaha Srotas is the channel carrying nutrients for the female reproductive tissue, the ova or egg. Shukra vaha srotas is the channel carrying nutrition for the male reproductive tissue, the sperm. Rajah vaha srotas is the menstruation channel. Stanya vaha srotas are the channels for lactation. Colette discusses the opening, passage and...
Ayurvedic Perspective on Cancer with Dr. Sujatha Kekada - 291
June 08, 2023 03:00 - 43 minutes - 34.7 MBDr. Sujatha Kekada is the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali. She is a certified Ayurvedic Doctor (B.A.M.S) with a degree from Rajiv Gandhi University, Karnataka, India. In this episode Colette chats with Dr. Sujatha about the Ayurvedic perspective on cancer. According to the World Cancer Research Fund, cancer is the 2nd leading cause of mortality after cardiovascular disease and it’s the leading cause of death in over 50 countries. They discuss...
The Bone Marrow and Nervous System Channel (Majja Vaha Srotas) - 290
June 01, 2023 03:00 - 12 minutes - 9.89 MBIn this solo episode Colette continues her series on the srotas or channels of the body and focuses on majja vaha srotas, which is the channel carrying nutrition for the bone marrow and nerve tissue. The passage of this channel is the nervous system (the central, peripheral, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system), the brain and the cavities of the bone e.g. spinal column. The limbic system is the part of the brain involved in our behavioural and emotional responses and these re...
Treat and Heal Autoimmunity with Dr. Akil Palanisamy - 289
May 25, 2023 03:00 - 26 minutes - 21.8 MBDr. Akil Palanisamy is a Harvard-trained physician who practices integrative medicine, blending his conventional medical expertise with holistic approaches including functional medicine and Ayurveda. Dr. Akil is a widely known speaker, educator and author of The Paleovedic Diet: A Complete Program to Burn Fat, Increase Energy, and Reverse Disease which we discussed in episode #138. In this episode we're taking about his new book The T.I.G.E.R. Protocol: An Integrative, 5-Step Program to T...
The Bone Channel (Ashti Vaha Srotas) - 288
May 18, 2023 03:00 - 13 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this solo episode, Colette continues her series on the srotas or channels of the body. If you’re unfamiliar with the Ayurvedic wisdom on the channels of the body, check out the first episode in this series #272 titled, The Food Channel & The Srotas where she does an introduction to the srotas. Colette focuses on ashti vaha srotas in this episode. Asthi dhatu is our bone tissue and asthi vaha srotas is the channel carrying nutrition for the bone tissue. She discusses the following: The ...
Ayurvedic Medicine Goes Beyond Chemistry with Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya - 287
May 11, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBDr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya is a licensed, board-certified physician-scientist and Fulbright Scholar with a focus on the wisdom and science of authentic medicines such as Ayurveda. In this episode I chat with Dr. Bhaswati about a recent article she wrote titled, Better Living Beyond Chemistry. In this article Dr. Bhaswati writes about how modern science, looking through the lens of chemistry, has a reductionist approach to medicine. We discuss the following: What modern medicine is lacking...
The Fat Channel (Meda Vaha Srotas) - 286
May 04, 2023 03:00 - 13 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this solo episode Colette continues her series on the srotas or channels of the body. Meda vaha srotas are the channels carrying nutrients for the fat tissue. She discusses the following: The function, root, passage and opening of meda vaha srotas. The subdoshas governing this channel. The signs and symptoms of aggravation of meda vaha srotas, which includes Obesity or emaciation Diabetes Hypertension and high cholesterol Lack of lubrication for the joints Sweating in exc...
Ayurvedic View on Herpes and Shingles with Dr. Sujatha Kekada - 285
April 27, 2023 03:00 - 42 minutes - 48.6 MBDr. Sujatha Kekada is the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali. She is a certified Ayurvedic Doctor (B.A.M.S) with a degree from Rajiv Gandhi University, Karnataka, India. Dr. Sujatha’s profound understanding of Ayurvedic Medicine and her deep love for plants is the basis for her exceptional ability to diagnose the root causes of diseases and to find effective remedies. In this episode Colette chats with Dr. Sujatha about herpes and shingles, two cond...
Ayurveda - The Past, Present and Future with Vaidya Jayarajan - 284
April 20, 2023 03:00 - 46 minutes - 53.7 MBVaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath represents a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. He is the CEO and Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda (USA) and is the President of NAMA the National Ayurveda Medical Association in the US, with a mission to make Ayurveda as a credible profession in the Western world. Colette asks Dr. J his thoughts on the progression of Ayurveda in the West and they discuss the following: The global importance of Ayurveda. The status of Ayurveda in the ...
Environmental Toxins and Your Health with Dr. Wendie Trubow - 283
April 13, 2023 03:00 - 49 minutes - 56.8 MBDr. Wendie Trubow is a functional medicine gynecologist. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues, she has developed a deep sense of compassion and expertise for what her patients are facing. Dr. Wendie is the co-author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing. Colette chats with Dr. Wendie about her new book and they discuss the following: Dr. Wendie's personal health journey and how it has influenced her wo...
The Muscle Channel (Mamsa Vaha Srotas) - 282
April 06, 2023 03:00 - 15 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this solo episode, Colette continues her series on the srotas or channels of the body. If you’re unfamiliar with the channels of the body, I recommend listening to the first episode in this series #272 titled, The Food Channel & The Srotas. Colette focuses on mamsa vaha srotas in this episode. Mamsa dhatu is our muscle tissue and mamsa vaha srotas are the channels carrying nutrients for the muscle tissue. She discusses the following: The functions of mamsa dhatu and mamsa vaha srotas. ...
Herbology with Master Herbalist Jackie Christensen - 281
March 30, 2023 03:00 - 51 minutes - 59.6 MBJackie Christensen, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized educator in natural health, herbology, and Ayurveda. She serves as a faculty member for many prestigious colleges, including Mount Madonna Institute. Jackie is a Master Herbalist and in this episode, Colette chats with Jackie about the following: Herbology 101. Jackie's personal journey in becoming a Master Herbalist. The difference between Eastern and Western herbology. Jackie highlights some of her favourite herbs. Wildcr...
The Blood Channel (Rakta Vaha Srotas) - 280
March 23, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this solo episode, Colette continues her series on the srotas or channels of the body and she focuses on rakta vaha srotas. Rakta is the second tissue formed in the processing of our food. Rakta is our red blood cells and rakta vaha srotas are the channels involved in the production and transportation of blood which includes the red bloods cells, the heart, liver, spleen, bone marrow and arteries. Colette discusses the following: The root, passage and opening of rakta vaha srotas. ...
Karo's Healing & Educational Journey with Ayurveda - 279
March 16, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 38.9 MBKaro was introduced to Ayurveda in the 1990's in Germany and now living in New York she continues her journey with Ayurveda. She shares this journey of healing and studying Ayurveda and how it has shaped her life. We discuss the following: How Karo discovered Ayurveda. Her healing journey. How Ayurveda reconnected her with nature. The life lessons learned with Ayurveda. Her continuing Ayurvedic studies. * Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Mount Madonna Institute. Receive ...
The Plasma Channel (Rasa Vaha Srotas) - 278
March 09, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 17.1 MBRasa Vaha Srotas are the channels carrying rasa which is the first tissue produced from the elemental juice formed from our digested food. Rasa vaha srotas includes the plasma, the fluid portion of the blood in the cardiovascular system and the lymphatic system. In this episode Colette details the many functions of this plasma carrying channel in the body including; the transport of nutrients and respiratory gases, aiding in the absorption of fat, maintaining water-electrolyte balance, reg...
Navigating Seasonal Transition with Ayurveda - 277
March 02, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 30.6 MBAyurveda teaches us that we are a part of nature and not separate from it. We are made up of the same 5 elements as nature or the panchamahabhoutas as they’re called in Sanskrit; space, air, fire, water and earth. Our unique dosha ratio of Vata, Pitta and Kapha in our individual constitution determines the energies and qualities in our body. Each season will result in a shift in the 5 panchmahabhoutas depending on the climate and this shift in the elements and qualities of our environment ...
The Hydration Channel (Udaka Vaha Srotas) - 276
February 23, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 24.6 MBColette continues her series on the channels (srotas) of the body. This is the third episode in this series: In episode #272 she did an introduction to the channels of the body and in that episode she focused on the first input channel, anna vaha srotas (the food channel). In episode #274 she focused on the second input channel, prana vaha srotas (the respiratory channel). In this episode, Colette focuses on the important role of udaka vaha srotas (the hydration channel) in the body and ...
Practicing Pranayama with Kamalesh Ginger Hooven - 275
February 16, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBKamalesh Ginger Hooven is interim Provost of Mount Madonna Institute, where she is the Director of the Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program. Kamalesh returns to the podcast to discuss the energy of prana, our vital life force energy and pranayama, breathing practices. This is a great follow up to the previous podcast episode #274 The Respiratory System (Prana Vaha Srotas) where Colette explains in detail how the prana vaha srotas carries this vital energy through the respiratory system. Colet...
The Respiratory Channel (Prana Vaha Srotas) - 274
February 09, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 25.8 MBIn episode #272 Colette did an introduction to the srotas or channels of the body and in that episode she focused on the anna vaha srotas, the food carrying channels. She explained the journey from the intake of food at the mouth through to the small intestine, explaining the doshas and subdoshas involved along the way and their role in transforming food into energy. In this episode, Colette focuses on another input channel, prana vaha srotas, the respiratory system. Prana vaha srotas work...
Five Ayurvedic Herbal Liquids with Divya Alter - 273
February 02, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 61.9 MBDivya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and chef in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda tradition. Divya and her husband Prentiss founded Divya’s Kitchen, a plant-based restaurant in New York City that reimagines classic dishes through an Ayurvedic lens. Divya’s brand has since expanded to include a line of plant-based retail food products, educational videos and two books. She is the author of What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen and Joy of Balance: An Ayurv...
The Food Channel and the Subdoshas (Anna Vaha Srotas) - 272
January 26, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 21.1 MBThe Srotas are channels in the body through which the doshas of Vata, Pitta and Kapha move. There are many types of srotas in the body from the subtle energetic channels called nadis to the largest channel in the body, maha srotas, the gastrointestinal tract. In this episode Colette explains the main channels of the body and she focuses on anna vaha srotas, the food channel. She details what happens when we eat and the journey through the food channel and the subdoshas involved which inclu...
Ayurvedic Q&A - Intermittent Fasting, Coughs & Congestion, Brittle Hair & Nails - 271
January 19, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 24.5 MBColette takes questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast community and she answers the following questions: Ayurvedic view on intermittent fasting or time restricted eating and which dosha would benefit the most/least? My family has been suffering with coughs and congestion since early Autumn, what are some natural Ayurvedic tips to help relieve these symptoms and what could be the root cause? Vata type cough - Make a soothing tea with 1 tsp raw honey, 1/2 tsp of ground turmeric & 1/...
Ayurvedic View on Osteopenia and Osteoporosis with Dr. Sujatha - 270
January 12, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 58.2 MBDr. Sujatha Kekada is the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali. She is a certified Ayurvedic Doctor (B.A.M.S) with a degree from Rajiv Gandhi University, Karnataka, India. Dr. Sujatha’s profound understanding of Ayurvedic Medicine and her deep love for plants is the basis for her exceptional ability to diagnose the root causes of diseases and to find effective remedies. In this episode Colette chats with Dr. Sujatha about the Ayurvedic view on osteop...
Jean's Ayurvedic Journey - From "Doing" to "Being" - 269
January 05, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 48.6 MBJean shares her Ayurvedic healing journey which has resulted in life-changing decisions as she moves from a life of busyness and ambition to a simpler, more fulfilling life. Colette discusses the following with Jean: Jean's "radical sabbatical" and discovery of Yoga and Ayurveda. Her Digestive Reset Cleanse experience. Gaining clarity on her next stage of life. The urge to purge body and environment. Jean's life-changing experience. * Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Mou...
Eco-Friendly New Year Intentions - 268
December 29, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 38.3 MBAyurveda teaches us that it is our disconnection from nature and the Circadian rhythm which can lead to imbalances in the body and mind. In studying Ayurveda, we understand that we are a part of nature and we are dependent on nature and therefore, planetary health is a natural and necessary extension of our holistic health. In this solo episode Colette shares ideas on how we can set eco-friendly intentions for 2023 by making some small changes in our daily lives with the goal to connect wi...
Fertility and Preparing Your Body For Pregnancy with Terra Rafael - 267
December 22, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 68.7 MBTerra Rafael has worked in women's health since 1981, first as a home birth midwife, then as an Ayurveda Practitioner. She shares her years of experience with us in this episode and Colette chats with Terra about the following topics: What is infertility. Preparing the body for conception. What foods, herbs, oils, therapies are best to nourish the reproductive tissues. How physical blockages and depletion can affect fertility. Necessities for healthy conception. * Thanks to the s...
The Parent's Complete Guide to Ayurveda with Vaidya Jayarajan - 266
December 15, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 62.2 MBVaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath or Dr. J as he's known is a regular guest on the podcast. He is a classically trained Ayurveda doctor and an accomplished teacher representing a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. Dr. J is CEO of Kerala Ayurveda (USA) and is President of NAMA the National Ayurveda Medical Association in the U.S. In this episode we talk about his new book 'The Parent’s Complete Guide to Ayurveda’ which won the 2022 National Parenting Product Award by NAPPA (...
Tuning Into Your Body with Kate Siraj and Jo Webber - 265
December 08, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 49.4 MBKate Siraj and Joanna Webber are both Ayurvedic practitioners and are the co-founders of The Ayurveda Academy. In this episode we discuss the importance of tuning into the subtle signals of imbalance from our body and mind. Understanding these early stages of aggravation of the doshas can help us to prevent dis-ease. By implementing small dietary and lifestyle adjustments we can pacify the doshas and bring the body and mind back into balance. We discuss the following: The subtle physica...
How Ayurveda Transformed Kaela's Life - 264
December 01, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 40.1 MBKaela has a passion for health and fitness and enjoyed working as a personal trainer, however, once she discovered Ayurveda it has led her on a journey which has impacted her whole life. In this episode, Kaela shares her continuing Ayurvedic journey: Kaela's introduction to holistic health via a skin condition. Her different experiences on the Digestive Reset Cleanse. Learning to tune in and listen to her body. The impact of changing her morning and evening routines. Studying Ayurve...
Ayurvedic View on Menstrual Disorders - 263
November 24, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 29.2 MBColette continues her discussion on the Ayurvedic view of the menstrual cycle from episode #256 where she talked about the menstrual cycle, the doshas involved at different stages of the cycle and the gunas or qualities that you may experience throughout your cycle. In that episode she also discussed how PMS or pre-menstrual syndrome is a sign of aggravation in the doshas and gunas along with how to use the principle of opposites to pacify any imbalances. In this episode Colette covers oth...
Katie's Ayurvedic Healing Journey - 262
November 17, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 39.2 MBKatie first contacted Colette in October 2021 to participate in the group cleanse. She had endured a lot of stress in recent months with her job and a serious car accident. In this episode Katie shares her healing and educational journey with Ayurveda. Colette and Katie discusses the following: Katie's introduction to Ayurveda. How stress was affecting her health and wellbeing. Katie's experience on her first Digestive Reset Cleanse. Learning to accept nurturing and prioritising self-...
Maintaining Mental Health During the Holiday Season with Mary Thompson - 261
November 10, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 62.9 MBAyurvedic educator Mary Thompson returns to the podcast to discuss tips on how to manage our mental health during the stressful holiday season. Stress can manifest in many ways over the holidays, be it family dynamics, economical, travel, social stress, loneliness etc. In this episode Colette chats with Mary about the following: Building resilience to buffer against stress. Navigating uncomfortable conversations/situations. How each dosha reacts to stress. Recognising the mental imb...
Ayurvedic Treatment of PCOS with Vaidya Kamya Pillai - 260
November 03, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 63 MBVaidya Kamya Pillai is a specialist in Ayurveda, with more than a decade of clinical experience. Coming from a family of teachers and healers, it has always been a calling as well as a privilege for her to choose this noble profession and serve the community. She believes in helping her clients through creative practical tools using the principles of Ayurveda and Yoga. Colette chats with Vaidya Kamya about the common endocrine disorder, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). They discuss the ...
Emotional Digestion with Dr. Paul Dugliss - 259
October 27, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 55.9 MBDr. Paul Dugliss is a pioneer in the American medical system being one of the first physicians to integrate the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda into modern healthcare. In this episode Dr. Dugliss chats with Colette about emotional digestion and they discuss the following: What is emotional digestion. How do we know if we have old emotional baggage. What inhibits the digestion of emotions. What happens to unprocessed emotions in the body. How being heart-centered can help us have awaren...
My Ayurvedic Internship Experience in India - 258
October 20, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this solo episode Colette shares the experience of her recent trip to India, where she spent three weeks continuing her Ayurveda studies. She discusses the following: Her 10 day internship at an Ayuredic Health Village in Kerala which included: Visits to local Ayurvedic clinics In-house practicums Visit to the herbal gardens Ayurvedic medicine factory visit. Outreach day in the local community. Cooking classes, temple visits and more! Five days as a rogi at an Ay...
Pacifying the Mind during Vata Season with Kamalesh Ginger Hooven - 257
October 13, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 62.8 MBKamalesh Ginger Hooven is interim Provost of Mount Madonna Institute, a regionally accredited college located on the central coast of California where she is the Director of the Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program. In this episode Colette chats with Kamalesh about the mind and in particular, balancing the gunas/qualities of the mind during Vata season. They discuss the following: How the mind is affected during Vata season. The three gunas/qualities of the mind. The four minds: Chitta...
The Menstrual Cycle, The Doshas and The Gunas - 256
October 06, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode Colette discusses the role the doshas of Vata, Pitta and Kapha play in our menstrual cycle. What doshas are dominant at the different stages of the cycle, how dosha aggravations can manifest in our cycle and how to pacify these aggravations. She discusses the following: The Vata phase of the menstrual cycle. The Kapha phase of the menstrual cycle. The Pitta phase of the menstrual cycle. How aggravations of the doshas can affect the gunas/qualities and how they may mani...
Ayurvedic Approach to Weight Loss with Dr. Sujatha Kekada - 255
September 29, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 58.1 MBDr. Sujatha Kekada from Amrtasiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Bali is my guest today. In this episode I chat with Dr. Sujatha about the Ayurvedic approach to weight loss and we discuss the following: Understanding our unique constitution and accepting our natural body shape. The four main causes for weight gain and the doshas involved. Weight gain during perimenopause and its role. Important diet and lifestyle guidelines for each dosha. Dr. Sujatha's approach to managing a weight loss tre...
Q&A - Ayurvedic Healing Protocol & Self-Care Routines -254
September 22, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 28.4 MBColette takes questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community and answers the following questions: Betty: I’m enjoying learning about Ayurveda from your podcast and in particular, I’m learning a lot about how to manage my Vata dosha. I understand that routine is very important for Vata and I have great intentions, however, I find it to figure out what type of routines to focus on. Any tips would be very helpful. Thank you! Carla: I’m doing a daily abhyanga oil massage and really ...
Ayurvedic Guidelines on Seasonal Changes with Jen Rand - 253
September 15, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 50.1 MBRitucharya is the Ayurvedic practice of changing our diet and lifestyle routines with the seasons in order to maintain balance and prevent dis-ease in the body or mind. "Ritu" means season and "charya" means regimen or discipline. In this episode Colette chats with Jen Rand of the Mount Madonna Institute about the seasonal guidelines for the coming seasons of Autumn in the Northern hemisphere and Spring in the Southern hemisphere. They discuss the following: The five elements and our conn...
Ayurvedic View on Snacking with Divya Alter - 252
September 08, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 68.2 MBDivya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and chef. In this episode she discusses snacking with Colette and in particular, Ayurveda's view on snacking. They discuss the following: The general principles of good snacking. Having awareness around the impulse behind your snack i.e. hunger, thirst, emotions etc. The importance of routine in eating, good food combinations and nutritious foods. The problem with ultra-processed snacks. Good snack options Snacking with ...
Healing Hormones and Overcoming Burnout with Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh - 251
September 01, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 57.5 MBDr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda is a health catalyst to achieve optimal wellness in modern life. In this episode, Colette chats with Dr. Avanti about hormonal health and how Ayurveda can help to prevent and heal hormone dysregulation. They discuss the following: Dr. Avanti's personal journey with Western medicine and Ayurveda. Zooming in on the HPA Axis (hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis). HPA Axis dysregulation. Implementin...
Monica's Self Love Journey with Ayurveda - 250
August 25, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 42 MBMonica is a busy single mother with her own prenatal massage and yoga business. She had been practicing yoga for many years and when she discovered Ayurveda it deeply resonated with her. Monica connected with Colette in 2021 to help her tailor the Ayurvedic wisdom to her needs and help her implement the practices into her life. She then went forward to do the Ayurvedic Digestive Reset Cleanse in July 2022. In this episode they discuss the following: Discovering Ayurveda in her Yoga prac...
Celebrating 5 Years of the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - 249
August 18, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 38.7 MBAugust 17th is the 5th anniversary of this podcast!!! I started this podcast back in 2017 as I couldn't find any regular podcasts on Ayurveda, so I decided I had to share this amazing ancient wisdom with the world. Here I am 5 years later and now on episode 249!!! In this episode I share a little about the start of this podcasting journey, podcast reviews and a recent chat with my client Amy. Amy and I discuss the following: Allergies, lethargy and digestive issues. Amy's digestive res...
Ayurvedic View on Headaches and Migraines - 248
August 11, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 29.2 MBAshtanga Hridayam, one of the primary ancient root texts of Ayurveda lists eleven types of headaches. In this episode, Colette details the following: The eleven types of headaches. What causes headaches. How to determine which dosha(s) are aggravated and manifesting in a headache. How to treat a headache. The four stages of an Anantavata headache or migraine. * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode, Kerala Ayurveda Academy Click here to learn more and save 10% on an upcoming prog...
Dorothy's Adapting Ayurvedic Journey - 247
August 04, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 36.5 MBDorothy has had many life changes since starting her journey with Ayurveda and she shares her experience with incorporating an Ayurvedic lifestyle as a new mother. We chat about the following: Dorothy's introduction to Ayurveda. Adapting the cleanse to her busy life with her young baby. Feeling lighter physically, emotionally and psychologically. Setting boundaries to avoid overwhelm. Letting go of perfectionism and being flexible. * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Keral...