Elements of Ayurveda Podcast
355 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 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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Integrating Ayurveda into the Yoga of Recovery with Durga Leela - 236
May 19, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBDurga Leela is a person in long-term recovery, a certified Ayurveda Practitioner, yoga teacher and yoga therapist from the UK and now based in the US. Her book, Yoga of Recovery - Integrating Yoga and Ayurveda with Modern Recovery Tools for Addiction published in May 2022 and it presents a complete resource for working with individuals recovering from addiction. Durga and I chat about the following: What is the Yoga of Recovery program. Durga's personal journey through recovery. How...
The Five Properties of Food in Ayurveda with Divya Alter - 235
May 12, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBDivya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and chef in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda tradition. In 2016 Alter and her husband Prentiss founded Divya’s Kitchen, a plant-based restaurant in New York City that reimagines classic dishes through an Ayurvedic lens. In this episode, Colette chats with Divya about how Ayurveda describes food through the five properties of: Rasa or the six tastes. Gunas or twenty qualities. Virya or metabolic effect. Vipaka or post-digestive e...
Integrating Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda with Kamalesh Ginger Hooven - 234
May 05, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBKamalesh Ginger Hooven is Provost of Mount Madonna Institute. She is the Director of the Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program. Kamalesh has a Master’s degree in Ayurveda and is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner as well as a Certified Yoga Therapist. Colette chats with Kamalesh about the following: What is Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy. Working with the subtle and gross body for healing. Using the tanmatras to heal the subtle body. The three bodies, five sheaths, chakras, nadis and vayus. Th...
Q&A - Juices/Smoothies, Winter Foods and Heartburn - 233
April 28, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 32.7 MBColette takes questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Community and she answers the following questions: Miranda: I would like to know when is the most opportune time to have juices and smoothies. Sophie: We're moving into the cooler season here in Australia and I would like to know what shifts should I be making in my diet. Mary: What does Ayurveda recommend for heartburn? * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Online consultations Private at-home Digestiv...
Managing Stress with Ayurveda
April 21, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 36 MBWe’re living in challenging times and this is resulting in a feeling of uncertainty and lack of stability in our foundational needs, like that of safety and security. This underlying stress can affect our body, our mind, our emotions and our behaviour. In this episode, Colette gives some great advice from Ayurveda on how to manage these stressful times. She focuses on simplifying the information on how to balance the doshas with the elements of space, air, fire, water and earth: Vata is b...
Managing Stress with Ayurveda - 232
April 21, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 36 MBWe’re living in challenging times and this is resulting in a feeling of uncertainty and lack of stability in our foundational needs, like that of safety and security. This underlying stress can affect our body, our mind, our emotions and our behaviour. In this episode, Colette gives some great advice from Ayurveda on how to manage these stressful times. She focuses on simplifying the information on how to balance the doshas with the elements of space, air, fire, water and earth: Vata is b...
The Poetry of Experience of Eastern Herbal Medicine with Dr. Judyth Shamosh - 231
April 14, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 62.5 MBJudyth Shamosh, Ph.D. is a systems herbalist and has been a clinical practitioner since 1994. She practices Ayurvedic, Classical Chinese, and Western herbal medicines. In this episode Colette chats with Dr. Judyth about her new book The Poetry and Physics of Eastern Herbal Medicine. They discuss the following: Dr. Judyth's journey with Eastern medicine. The science and poetry of the experiential effects of the five elements. How Western culture is held captive by materialism and den...
The Poetry of Experience of Eastern Herbal Medicine with Dr. Judyth Shamosh
April 14, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 62.5 MBJudyth Shamosh, Ph.D. is a systems herbalist and has been a clinical practitioner since 1994. She practices Ayurvedic, Classical Chinese, and Western herbal medicines. In this episode Colette chats with Dr. Judyth about her new book The Poetry and Physics of Eastern Herbal Medicine. They discuss the following: Dr. Judyth's journey with Eastern medicine. The science and poetry of the experiential effects of the five elements. How Western culture is held captive by materialism and den...
Roar Like A Goddess with Acharya Shunya - 230
April 07, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 63 MBThe first female lineage-holder of her distinguished Vedic tradition, Acharya Shunya is an internationally renowned scholar, teacher, author, speaker and scholar of nondual wisdom (Advaita) from India, and a classically-trained master of Yoga and Ayurveda. In this episode, Colette chats with Acharya Shunya about her most recent book, Roar Like a Goddess: Every Woman's Guide to Becoming Unapologetically Powerful, Prosperous, and Peaceful. They discuss the following: The definition of Godde...
Ayurvedic Principles and Protecting The Oceans - 229
March 31, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 58.2 MBJennica's career in aquaculture has spanned 20-years. Currently, she is the Research Director for Ocean Era, a Hawai’i-based small business that focuses on developing, and commercializing, ways that marine aquaculture can combat climate change and decrease pressure on wild fisheries. Jennica and I discuss the following: Jennica's work in aquaculture. Seaweed for ocean health, food and as a biofuel. Creating the right environment for healthy fish. Fish farming and nutrition. Advice...
Vastu Altars with Robin Mastro - 228
March 24, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 63.9 MBRobin Mastro is co-founder of Vastu Creations, LLC, and the American Institute of Vastu - consultancy, design, and educational companies that focus on eliminating environmental stress for greater productivity, improved health and wellbeing. Her research in accessing the power of altars in the Vedic tradition led her to study ancient cultures around the world and how they connected with unseen forces to support their daily lives. In this episode Colette discusses the following topics with R...
The Ten Facets of the Heart with Dr. Dugliss - 227
March 17, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 24.5 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. He returns to the podcast as a follow-up to episode #219 'Ayurveda, The Chakra System and Human Needs.' In this episode, we discuss the ten facets of the heart and cover the following topics: What are the ten facets of the heart. Meeting our foundational needs in the lower three chakras. Cultivating the ten facets. Accessi...
An Awakening Journey with Ayurveda - 226
March 10, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 58.6 MBSarah, a native of Ireland is a busy mother of three. After several years of living a hectic pace in life including the birth of her children, her work as a pharmacist and relocating to the U.S., she experienced some health challenges. In her search for answers to her health concerns, she discovered Ayurveda. In this episode, Sarah tells Colette about her awakening journey with Ayurveda. They discuss the following: How Sarah's early life inspired her connection to nature. Her wake-up ca...
Dairy Alternatives in Ayurvedic Cooking - 225
March 03, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 64 MBDivya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and chef in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda tradition. In 2016 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. Colette chats with Divya about dairy alternatives and they discuss the following: What to consider when substituting dairy. Food compatibility with dairy. Alternatives to milk - almonds, sunflower seeds, cashew, oa...
Allycia's Ayurvedic Journey - 224
February 24, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 57.7 MBAllycia has worked with Colette for the past two years and in this episode she shares her journey with Ayurveda. They discuss the following: How Allycia was introduced to Ayurveda. How her busy life was affecting her doshas and health. Why she felt nervous about the Ayurveda cleansing process. How her tailored cleanse changed with each season. Implementing daily self-care practices and letting go of 'over-doing'. The emotional side of cleansing. How Ayurveda has changed her pers...
Vastu and Ayurveda with Michael Mastro - 223
February 17, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 59.7 MBMichael Mastro is North America’s leading expert on Vastu. Vastu Shastra is the "Science of Building" and focuses on balancing the five elements in your environment. Colette chats with Michael about this sister science of Ayurveda and they discuss the following: What is Vastu Shastra. Why Vastu is called “Yoga for the home”. The key elements in a Vastu home. What can create "stuck" energy. How to enhance your environment and life through Vastu. How Michael works with clients. *...
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils - 222
February 10, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 59.5 MBClaire Blackie is a Clinical Aromatherapist based in the UK. In this episode, Colette chats with Claire about aromatherapy and essential oils. They discuss the following: What is aromatherapy and how can it help us. What are the main uses of essential oils. Using essential oils in the home. How to choose essential oils. The dos and don'ts of essential oils. The best essential oils for each dosha type. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit...
Ayurveda's Perspective on Dairy with Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya - 221
February 03, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBDr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya is a physician-scientist bringing the wisdom and science of authentic medicines such as Ayurveda back to the people. She serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Cornell Medical College in NY. She’s also best-selling author of Everyday Ayurveda. In this episode, Colette talks with Dr. Bhaswati about Ayurveda's perspective on dairy and they discuss the following topics: The importance of the cow in Ayurvedic mythology. The current ...
Q&A - Ayurvedic Lifestyle, Cereals & Finding my True Calling - 220
January 27, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 33.1 MBColette takes questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community. She covers the following topics: How to help family members engage in an Ayurvedic lifestyle. Preparing and recovering from frequent business travel. How to find my true calling. How to marry Ayurveda and modern medicine advice. Ayurveda's perspective on cereals. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy to learn more. * Visit Colette's website www....
Ayurveda, The Chakra System and Human Needs with Dr. Dugliss - 219
January 20, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 63 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. He has devoted his life to bringing Ayurveda to the mainstream with the New World Ayurveda School and continues to bring to his students an ever-evolving understanding of what living as a conscious, whole person, rooted in the heart means. In this episode, Colette chats with Dr. Dugliss about the correlation between the charka s...
Biofield Healing with Dr. Shamini Jain - 218
January 13, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 59.6 MBDr. Shamini Jain is a psychologist, scientist, and social entrepreneur. In this podcast we discuss her new book; Healing Ourselves - Biofield Science and the Future of Health. I chat with Dr. Jain about the following topics: The separation of conventional and alternative medicine. Dr. Jain's personal story. Our disassociation with self-healing and how this disempowerment has led to an epidemic of disease and addiction. How the study of psychoneuroimmunology helped Western medicine ...
New Year Reflections and Intentions - 217
January 06, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 31.6 MBColette shares what strategy she uses to reflect on where she is in life and how she sets intentions for the year ahead. She uses the Wheel of Life, a very simple self-assessment tool that’s commonly used in coaching. The Wheel of Life gives you a snapshot of how you’re doing in different areas of your life. The areas Colette chooses are: Holistic Health Spirituality Relationships Contribution Personal Development Creativity Career & Finances Overall Life Vision This is ...
An Ayurvedic Journey to Improved Digestion, Skin & Clarity - 216
December 30, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 49 MBBridie spent a decade trying to figure out her digestive health issues. She struggled with IBS and extreme bloating and had tried many different forms of practitioners, diets, supplements and practices with no success in finding answers. In this episode, she explains how Ayurveda has helped her understand her mind/body type and how to live, eat and play to keep her doshas pacified. We discuss the following: Bridie's struggle with digestive health issues. Discovering Ayurveda and living...
An Ayurvedic Journey to Improved Digestion, Skin and Clarity - 216
December 30, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 49 MBBridie spent a decade trying to figure out her digestive health issues. She struggled with IBS and extreme bloating and had tried many different forms of practitioners, diets, supplements and practices with no success in finding answers. In this episode, she explains how Ayurveda has helped her understand her mind/body type and how to live, eat and play to keep her doshas pacified. We discuss the following: Bridie's struggle with digestive health issues. Discovering Ayurveda and living...
From Burnt-Out Businessman to Ayurvedic Troubadour - 215
December 23, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 63.2 MBJack Stafford is an English singer-songwriter on a mission to serve others and help people overcome the materialistic message that's distorting modern society. After enduring years of ill-health due to exhaustion, Jack took his healthcare into his own hands and sought out holistic healing with Ayurveda. In this episode, we discuss his journey and cover the following topics: Finding Ayurveda as a burnt-out businessman in Amsterdam. Travelling the world as a troubadour. Spiritual heali...
The Danger in Suppressing Natural Urges with Victor Briere - 214
December 16, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 66.7 MBAyurvedic Doctor, Victor Briere returns to the podcast to discuss the negative health consequences that can manifest from suppressing our bodies natural biological and emotional urges. We chat about the following natural urges and what can happen in our body and mind if we're continually ignoring our bodies needs: hunger urination thirst upper respiratory urges e.g. sneezing, yawning, coughing tears and emotions * Visit the International Institute of Ayurveda website or email V...
From Inertia to Creative Passion with Bozhena - 213
December 09, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 46.2 MBBozhena has worked with Colette for the past year and she shares her transformational journey with Ayurveda which includes: Seeking change - from low enthusiasm for life and a lack of clarity. Cleansing excess kapha and implementing routines. Discovering increased creativity and inspiration. Continuing on her spiritual journey. Bozhena's life transformation and her advice for others. * Check out Bozhena's beautiful art on display in the artwork for episode #213 on the Elements In...
Ayurveda and Candida with Dr. Jayarajan - 212
December 02, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 62.3 MBVaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath is a classically trained Ayurveda doctor and an accomplished teacher representing a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. He is CEO of Kerala Ayurveda (USA) and is 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. In this episode, Colette talks with Dr. J about candida, a condition that's very common today. They discuss the following: What is can...
Yantras and Ayurvedic Astrology with Sarah Tomlinson - 211
November 25, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 62.1 MBSarah Tomlinson, an internationally acclaimed Yantrika (Yantra teacher and practitioner) returns to the podcast to discuss her process of combining Yantras and Ayurvedic Astrology. Yantras are geometric symbols that contain the specific energy of a planet or deity. In this episode, Colette and Sarah discuss the following: Colette's update on chanting to Ganesha since episode #201 and how it helped secure a new home. Sarah's process of combining yantras and Ayurvedic astrology in her con...
Ayurvedic Cooking Q&A with Divya Alter - 210
November 18, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 61.4 MBDivya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan. She and her husband Prentiss also own Divya’s Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan. Divya is the author of 'What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen.' In this episode, Divya answers questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Community and Divya's Kitchen Community. She answers the following questions: Can you please speak abo...
Overwhelm with Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya - 209
November 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBDr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya is a physician-scientist bringing the wisdom and science of authentic medicines such as Ayurveda back to the people. She is Harvard-educated, licensed, board-certified, trained in family medicine and preventive medicine. Dr. Bhaswati is the director of The DIN-acharya Institute in NY. In this episode, Colette chats with Dr. Bhaswati about overwhelm which is having negative consequences on our health and our societies. They discuss the following: How we experience...
Diaphragmatic Breathing and the Conscience with Leonard Perlmutter - 208
November 04, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 64.1 MBLeonard Perlmutter is the founder and director of the American Meditation Institute in Averill Park, NY and is the originator of National Conscience Month. In episode 204 Colette chatted with Leonard about his new book, 'Your Conscience - the key to unlock limitless wisdom and creativity and solve all of life’s challenges.' In this episode, they discuss the following: Using the breath to optimize the conscience. The process of diaphragmatic breathing. What happens when our emotions a...
Cooking with Intention with Divya Alter - 207
October 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBDivya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan. She and her husband Prentiss also own Divya’s Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan. Divya is the author of 'What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen.' In this episode, Colette and Divya discuss the subtle and vibrational aspects of cooking and they cover the following topics: The importance of intention setting. How to s...
Ayurveda and Mental Health with Mary Thompson - 206
October 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBAyurvedic educator, Mary Thompson returns to the podcast to discuss Ayurveda's teachings on mental health. October 10th is recognised as World Mental Health Day by the World Health Organisation. Mary and Colette discuss the following: Ayurveda's teachings on holistic health. The mental tendencies of the doshas of Vata, Pitta, Kapha. The three mental gunas/qualities. How excess of Rajas and Tamas create mental imbalances. Tips on how to maintain positive mental health. * Check...
Q&A- Veganism, Plant-based Proteins and Ayurvedic Foot Massage - 205
October 14, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 29.5 MBColette takes questions from the Elements of Ayurveda community and answers the following questions: Colette's views on veganism. Plant-based diet, meat alternatives and the impact on planetary health. How the Ayurvedic community gets their protein while considering the health of the planet and themselves. Padabhyanga - the benefits of Ayurvedic foot massage. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit Kerala Ayurveda to learn more. * Liste...
Accessing the Wisdom of Your Conscience with Leonard Perlmutter - 204
October 07, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBLeonard Perlmutter is the founder and director of the American Meditation Institute in Averill Park, NY and is the originator of National Conscience Month. In this episode Colette chats with Leonard about his new book, 'Your Conscience - the key to unlock limitless wisdom and creativity and solve all of life’s challenges.' They discuss the following: How our perceptions are skewed by our conceptions. What is our Conscience. The four functions of the mind. Our essential nature of S...
Ayurvedic Cooking for Autumn with Divya Alter - 203
September 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBDivya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan. She and her husband Prentiss also own Divya’s Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan. Divya is the author of 'What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen.' In this episode, Colette and Divya discuss cooking for the Autumn season and they cover the following topics: How does the transition of the season affect our digestive syst...
Yoga Nidra with Tracee Stanley - 202
September 23, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 57.4 MBTracee Stanley focuses her teachings on honouring life as a ritual and she is devoted to Yoga Nidra, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence. She is the author of Radiant Rest - Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity. Colette chats with Tracee about her book, Radiant Rest and they discuss the following: The origins of Yoga Nidra. Tracee's move from a high-stress career to teaching Yoga Nidra. How Yoga Nidra is a practice of dissolution. Pre...
Discovering Yantras with Sarah Tomlinson - 201
September 16, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 56.7 MBYantras are geometric symbols containing specific healing energy. Sarah Tomlinson is an internationally acclaimed Yantrika (Yantra teacher and practitioner) and she introduces us to the visual counterparts of mantras, which are Yantras. In this episode, Colette chats with Sarah about the following: What are Yantras. What is the history of Yantras. Sarah's discovery of Yantras and her journey. Colouring Yantras as a healing practice. Working with Yantras. * Thanks to Kerala Ay...
Planetary Health with Patrick Hentschel - 200
September 09, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 67.3 MBPatrick Hentschel is an educator and activist on climate and environmental issues. In this episode, Patrick and I discuss the health of our planet. Ayurveda teaches us that we are a part of nature and therefore, planetary health should be considered an extension of our own health and wellbeing. We discuss the following: Where Patrick's passion for his work came from. Why are the people in power so slow to react to the climate crisis. The facts and stats on the current situation with: ...
The Four Paths of Yoga - 199
September 02, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 21.6 MBYoga, the sister science of Ayurveda manifests itself as four major paths. Patanjali, the Indian sage who is believed to have authored the Yoga Sutras, derived the four paths of Yoga for further enlightenment of people. These four paths are like the branches of a tree with the roots deeply embedded in our inner self. Colette describes these four paths, which are: Bhakti Yoga Karma Yoga Raja Yoga Jnana Yoga Connecting with our true nature lies by connecting to these internal roots ...
Hashimoto's and Ayurveda with Dr. Sujatha Kekada - 198
August 26, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 48.5 MBDr. Sujatha Kekada is the lead Ayurvedic physician and co-founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Bali. She returns to the podcast to discuss Hashimoto's, a condition where the body attacks it's own thyroid tissue. Unfortunately, the numbers of women developing thyroid disorders are very high, however, many may be experiencing the symptoms but are unaware that these symptoms are a result of a thyroid disorder. Dr. Sujatha and I discuss the following: What is Hashimoto's. What are ...
The Mind, Chitta & Rituals with Dr. Nandan Lele - 197
August 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBDr Nandan Lele is the 3rd generation Ayurvedic physician in his paternal family, while 2nd generation in his maternal family. He has more than 17 years of clinical experience taking care of thousands of patients at 2 clinics in Pune, India and has travelled extensively all around the globe spreading the wisdom of Ayurveda. Dr. Nandan’s practice takes a holistic approach aimed at minimal use of medicines and maximum use of food and lifestyle modifications to restore health. Colette chats...
Celebrating 4 Years!!! - 196
August 12, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 67.5 MBCelebrating 4 years of the Elements of Ayurveda podcast by chatting with members of the Elements community. Colette chats with Rushani from New Zealand, Sheerie from the U.S. and Anneka from the U.K. about their experiences with Ayurveda. Jennica from Hawaii and Vanessa from California join in this celebration by sending in their sentiments by voicemail. Thank YOU for listening to the podcast and for your support over the years. I truly appreciate you! Click here if you would like to...
Sovereign Self with Acharya Shunya - 195
August 05, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 61.2 MBAcharya Shunya is an internationally renowned spiritual teacher and scholar of nondual wisdom (Advaita) and an award-winning and classically-trained master of Yoga and Ayurveda. In her latest book, Sovereign Self, Acharya Shunya shares the wisdom of the Vedas, so that each of us may emancipate ourselves from restrictive belief systems and discover our true nature—that which is always whole, joyful, free, and ultimately sovereign. Colette chats with Acharya Shunya about the following: Th...
The Balance of Attachment and Authenticity - 194
July 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBAttachment is necessary for our survival at a young age and if our attachment needs are not met, we will adapt our behaviour to achieve that attachment and as a result suppress our authentic self which can lead to dis-ease, physically and mentally. Colette chats with Kundalini Yoga teacher, Joe Rich and Ayurvedic Doctor, Victor Briere on this topic and they discuss the following: Why attachment is important in our lives. What happens when our need for attachment is not met. Adapting o...
Mindful Eating with Divya Alter - 193
July 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBDivya Alter is an Ayurvedic chef, certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan. In this episode, Colette chats with Divya about mindful eating and meal portioning. They discuss the following: Divya's personal journey with food. Establishing a mindful relationship with food. Why our body craves excess food. Meal portioning. Tips for mindful eating. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for ...
Ayurvedic Tips for Travel - 192
July 15, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 36.5 MBTravel, whether it’s by car, train or plane will aggravate the mobile quality of Vata and can result in digestive issues like bloating, excessive gas and constipation. It can also cause dryness in the body, lower back discomfort and sleeping problems. In this episode, Colette shares many great tips from Ayurveda that can help you keep Vata balanced and prevent these aggravations. She discusses the following: What to pack in your carryon luggage. How to pacify Vata with drinks, food and ...
Perfect Health and Habituation with Mary Thompson - 191
July 08, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 64.5 MBAyurvedic educator, Mary Thompson wrote a blog post titled Perfect Health ~ Aristotle and the Vedas in which she states the longer version of Greek philosopher, Aristotle's quote.. "Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Mary explains how this quote applies to the concept of perfect health and the daily habits or dinacharya taught in Ayurveda. Colette and Mary discuss the following: Ayurveda's description of perfect health. How perfect health is achieved by habituation. The ...
Ayurvedic Perspective on Water with Dr. Nandan Lele - 190
July 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBAyurvedic Doctor, Nandan Lele has more than 17 years of clinical experience taking care of thousands of patients at 2 clinics in Pune, India. He has also travelled extensively all around the globe during the last 17 years teaching Ayurveda. Dr. Nandan's practice is a holistic approach aimed at minimal use of medicines and maximum use of food and lifestyle modifications to restore health. Colette chats with Dr. Nandan about Ayurveda's insight on water and they discuss the following: Our ...