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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Ayurveda and the Three Stages of Digestion - 189
June 24, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 24.4 MBColette discusses Ayurveda's teachings on gross digestion. Understanding these stages, the timing of each stage of digestion and the doshas involved can help you have clarity around any digestive issues you may be experiencing. The digestive process starts at the mouth and ends at the rectum and the whole process can take up to 6 hours or more. The timing of digestion depends on the strength of the digestive fire or agni, the individuals constitution and the type or qualities of food that ...
A Soul Driven Life vs. A Life of Fear - 188
June 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBThis is the final episode in a trilogy of conversations Colette had with Kundalini Yoga teacher, Joe Rich and Ayurvedic Doctor, Victor Briere. In episode #186 they discussed 'Ending the Duality of the Masculine and Feminine' and in episode #187 they discussed 'Masculine/Feminine vs. Male/Female'. In this episode, they discuss living a life guided by your intuition, instead of an ego driven life of fear and anxiety. They discuss the following: Why we choose to play small and live in fear...
Masculine/Feminine vs. Male/Female - 187
June 10, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 64 MBKundalini Yoga teacher, Joe Rich and Ayurvedic Doctor, Victor Briere continue the conversation with Colette from episode #186 Ending the Duality of the Masculine and Feminine. In this episode they dive deeper into the masculine and feminine energies vs. the cultural norms we put on male/female roles. They discuss the following: The roles of the masculine and feminine energy in creation. The merging of the masculine and feminine energy in the body. How the cultural norm of male/female ...
Ending the Duality of the Masculine & Feminine - 186
June 03, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 66.3 MBAyurvedic doctor, Victor Briere and Kundalini Yoga teacher, Joe Rich continue the conversation with Colette from episode #180 Applying Consciousness with Kundalini Yoga & Ayurveda. In this episode they dive deeper into the duality of the masculine and feminine and discuss the following: Autonomic dissonance and samskaras causing duality and separation for our Spirit. The epidemic of women unable to accept nurturing. The importance of rituals and community. Disengagement in relations...
The Truth About Fats with Divya Alter - 185
May 27, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 65.3 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 Ayurveda's view on fats and they cover the following: The different types of fats according to Ayurveda. Which fats are considered ‘good fats’ and why they are important in our diet. The best cooking fats, their qualities and the affect on the different dosha types. The differ...
Ayurvedic Solution for Type 2 Diabetes - 184
May 20, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 58.3 MBJackie Christensen, Ph.D., MA-AY, is an internationally recognized author, clinician, and educator in natural health, herbology, and Ayurveda. She earned a Doctoral degree in Naturopathy and a Master’s in Ayurveda. In this episode we discuss her new book, The Ayurveda Solution for Type 2 Diabetes and we cover the following topics: The epidemic of type 2 diabetes in adults and children. The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Ayurveda's teachings on the dosha involvement in ...
Q&A - Nut butters/milks, Dermatitis, Supplements & Children's meals - 183
May 13, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 33.4 MBColette answers questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Community. She discusses the following: Types of nut butters and milks and their qualities. Ayurveda principles for children's meals and convenient snack ideas for children. Dermatitis - how to recognise what dosha imbalance causes it, then what to apply or what to consume to bring balance back. The impact of supplements on the body. Find out more about Colette's online services on elementshealingandwellbeing.com : Daily Habits...
All About Adaptogens with Lopa van der Mersch - 182
May 06, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 64.6 MBLopa van der Mersch is the founder of Rasa, the adaptogenic coffee alternative and she's committed to sustainability and sourcing directly from traditional growing regions. We chat about the following: Adaptogens 101 Ayurvedic adaptogens The myths & whitewashing of adaptogens The wisdom lost in the 'quick-fix, hack' mindset Adaptogenic mushrooms Sustainability concerns with adaptogens Check out wearerasa.com and get $5 off your purchase by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA Find...
Ayurvedic Kitchen Essentials with Divya Alter - 181
April 29, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 65.7 MBDivya Alter, owner of Divya's Kitchen an Ayurvedic restaurant in NYC and Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan returns to chat about how to set up your kitchen in order to be organised, have flow and great energy for your cooking. We discuss the following: The importance of an organised kitchen Choosing your cookware Best materials for pots and pans Which sizes of cookware to choose Essential kitchen tools Cutting tools Measuring tools Strainers Ele...
Applying Consciousness with Kundalini Yoga and Ayurveda - 180
April 22, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 55.7 MBJoe Rich, Kundalini Yoga teacher and founder of the Center For Applied Consciousness, has a goal: To assist people in applying “consciousness” in everyday life and transforming the love of power to the power of kindness. Regular guest, Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere works with Joe in helping people to heal and integrate consciousness into their lives. In this conversation we discuss the following: Transforming the Love of Power into the Power of Kindness Healing the duality of the m...
Our Relationship With Food with Madison Madden - 179
April 15, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 65.4 MBMadison Madden's upcoming book called Food Is Good, is designed to help people transform their relationship with food. Food is an integral part of our life and in this episode, Colette chats with Madison about the following: Madison's personal relationship with food. What food represents in our lives. Eating our emotions. How food can have meaning and purpose. How to approach our relationship with food. Visit Madison's website livewiseheal.com and to avail of the 50% discount on th...
Grains and the Doshas - 178
April 08, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 27.1 MBAyurveda recommends grains for their building effect on the tissues and each grain has particular qualities which will affect each dosha differently. In this episode Colette suggests grains for Vata, Pitta and Kapha. She details the qualities of each grain, why they're beneficial, along with suggestions on how to use them. Check out the options for Colette's at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse: Group discounted cleanse starting April 16th, 2021 Private cleanse - choose your own dates Boo...
Peeling Back The Layers - 177
April 01, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 37.7 MBTransgression of wisdom or Pragnyaparadha is one of the three main causes of disease according to Ayurveda. This translates to 'crimes against wisdom', where we go against what we know is good for our holistic health. In this episode, Colette chats with Kyle who has experienced this in his journey with Ayurveda. After completing a couple of Digestive Reset Cleanses, he found himself reverting back to old habits that didn't serve him. They talk about the experience during the cleanse, life...
Cleansing Foods for Spring with Divya Alter - 176
March 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBDivya Alter, owner of Divya's Kitchen an Ayurvedic restaurant in NYC and Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan returns to chat about cleansing for Spring. We discuss the following: Why Ayurveda recommends cleansing the body at regular intervals and particularly at the joint of the seasons. The four types of toxins according to Ayurveda. What foods/spices/herbs can help to cleanse the body. Divya's favourite Spring cleansing dishes. * Visit divyaski...
Ayurvedic Healing Journeys - 175
March 18, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 59 MBColette chats with Ishani and Laura about their Ayurvedic healing journey. They discuss the following: How did Ayurveda come into their life. Their unique healing journey with Ayurveda. How Ayurveda has changed their life. Ayurvedic advice/tips that they learned on their journey. Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. To save 20% on your Cleanse Bundle and all my favourite Banyan Botanicals products, just visit banyanbotanicals.com/elements-podcast Seasonal Dige...
Release Shame with Vedic Sexuality with Acharya Shunya - 174
March 11, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 65.4 MBAcharya Shunya is the first female head of her 2,000-year-old Indian spiritual lineage, she has dedicated her life to the dissemination of Vedic knowledge for the spiritual uplifting of all beings. Colette chats with Acharya Shunya about a recent article titled, 'Release Shame with Vedic Sexuality'. An insight into what the Vedas teach us about human sexuality. We discuss the following: Why there needs to be less intense focus on sexuality. How kama/pleasure is one of the four aims of l...
Jyotish & The Four Aims of Life with Freedom Cole - 173
March 04, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 61.8 MBThis is follow-up conversation to episode #169 Introduction to Jyotish where Colette chats with Freedom about how Jyotish works with the four aims of life. They discuss the following: What are the four aims of life. Kama – activities/pleasure Artha – money/prosperity Dharma – purpose/service Moksha – liberation/non-attachment The role of the four aims in deeper fulfilment of personhood. How imbalances occur in the four aims. How a Jyotish reading works with the four aims of li...
Ayurvedic Pulse Reading with Victor Briere - 172
February 25, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 53.2 MBAyurvedic Doctor Victor Briere's new book 'Pulse Unveiled - The Art and Science of Ayurvedic Pulse Reading' delves into this ancient Ayurvedic diagnostic tool. Colette chats with Victor about the following: How Victor learned Ayurvedic pulse reading. The process of pulse reading. What are the qualities of each doshic pulse. What can be discovered via pulse reading. Why we need to be careful about pulse bias. The different styles of pulse reading. Receive 10% off Victor's online P...
Ayurvedic Winter Cooking with Divya Alter - 171
February 18, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 61.9 MBDivya Alter is the co-owner of Divya's Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan and of Bhagavat Life, an Ayurvedic culinary school. Colette chats with Divya about Winter cooking and they discuss the following: Divya's journey with Ayurveda. The importance of eating seasonally. Winter cooking methods. Herbs and spices for the Winter season. Pacifying Winter dishes for each dosha type. Foods to avoid in Winter. Pacifying herbal teas for cooler weather. * Visi...
Q&A - The Menstrual & Moon Cycle, Anaemia & Fibre over Protein - 170
February 11, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 35.4 MBColette takes questions from the private Elements of Ayurveda community. She covers the following topics: The connection between the menstrual cycle and the moon phases and in particular how to work with the energy of each phase. The different types of anaemia and tips on how to treat it. Why we should focus our attention more on our intake of fibre rather than protein. Come join us in the private Elements of Ayurveda community Check out the upcoming discounted Group Digestive Reset...
Introduction to Jyotish with Freedom Cole - 169
January 28, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 60 MBJyotish is the ancient system of Vedic Astrology and is a Sanskrit word which translates to 'the science of light'. Colette chats with Freedom Cole, who is a practitioner of Ayurveda, Yoga therapy and a scholar-practitioner of Vedic Astrology about this ancient system of Jyotish. They discuss the following: What is Jyotish The difference between Jyotish and Western Astrology The system of Jyotish What happens in a Jyotish consultation The philosophy of Jyotish Who would benefit ...
The Science of Sleep with Mary Thompson - 168
January 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBSleep is one of the three pillars of health and of paramount importance to our health and wellbeing. Colette chats with Ayurvedic educator, Mary Thompson about the science of sleep and they discuss the following: How do we sleep? How stress affects our sleep quality. What causes sleep disturbances. How sleep issues affect each dosha type. Managing stress reduction with daily routines. Tips to help you sleep better. Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Save ...
Prosperity & Abundance with Amy Wheeler - 167
January 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBColette chats with regular guest Amy Wheeler about blocks around prosperity and abundance. They both discuss their own work around clearing these energy blocks and they cover the following topics: Why prosperity blocks exist. Amy's trauma around financial abundance. Colette's belief systems around money. Are prosperity blocks an inside job? Prosperity blocks and the chakras. Overcoming prosperity & abundance blocks. Check out Amy's website here. Visit Colette's NEW website and ...
Epigenetics & Ayurveda with Vaidya Jayarajan - 166
January 07, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 68.3 MBEpigenetics is the study of how our behaviours and our environment affect the way our genes work. Therefore, epigenetics plays a major role in determining our health and wellbeing. Colette chats with Vaidya Jayarajan about how the wisdom of Ayurveda aligns with the study of epigenetics. They discuss the following: What is epigenetics. How Ayurveda is in alignment with the new science of epigenetics. How Ayurveda can help us upregulate our genes. Why a personalised approach to healt...
Cleansing Ingredients for Vata, Pitta & Kapha - 165
December 31, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 37.3 MBColette shares her top three cleansing ingredients for Vata, Pitta and Kapha. She discusses in detail the benefits of: Mustard seeds for the Kapha dosha Aloe vera for the Pitta dosha Asafoetida for the Vata dosha Colette also shares how you can use these spices to help cleanse, pacify and heal your body. Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Save 20% on your Cleanse Bundle and all my favourite Banyan products. Visit banyanbotanicals.com/elements-podcast Check ...
Experiencing Joy with Amy Wheeler - 164
December 24, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 61.1 MBJoy is something we all need more of after the year that was! 2020 has brought such stress and strain, however, even in times of stress we can experience joy. Colette chats with regular guest, Amy Wheeler about how to set up our lives so that we can experience more joyful moments. They discuss the following: What is joy Why we can't seek joy externally Having joyful moments during stressful times Difference between joy and happiness Nourishing Sattva to experience more joy Visit ...
Healing Journeys with Ayurveda - 163
December 17, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBColette chats with three women that she has had the pleasure of working with. LaDonia, Lucy and Ines share their personal Ayurvedic healing journey and experience. They discuss the following: How they discovered Ayurveda. Their personal experience on their Ayurvedic healing journey. How Ayurveda has impacted their life, personally and professionally. LaDonia, Lucy and Ines share insights & tips from their journey. Check out Colette's discounted Digestive Reset Cleanse & Reset-Rest...
Accessing Consciousness via TM & Ayurveda with Dr. Donn Brennan - 162
December 10, 2020 04:00 - 59 minutes - 68.3 MBDr. Donn Brennan was one of the first western medical doctors to train in India in Maharishi's Vedic Approach to Health. Dr. Brennan became disillusioned with the conventional medical model and was disappointed that the emphasis was on 'disease' rather than on 'prevention' and 'health.' In 1982 he decided to study and practice Transcendental Meditation (TM). He qualified as a TM teacher and was amazed at how many people reported a marked improvement in their health as they meditated. Th...
Food & Mood with Susan Weis-Bohlen - 161
December 03, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutes - 65.8 MBSusan Weis-Bohlen wrote her first book in 2018 titled, Ayurveda Beginner’s Guide: Essential Ayurvedic Principles and Practices to Balance and Heal Naturally. Her next book, Seasonal Self-Care Rituals: Eat, Breathe, Move and Sleep Better According To Your Dosha, will be released in December 2020. Colette chats with Susan about how our food affects our mood and they cover the following topics: Susan's Ayurvedic journey. How the food we eat affects our mental qualities of Sattva, Rajas ...
Equanimity with Amy Wheeler - 160
November 26, 2020 04:00 - 54 minutes - 62.5 MBEquanimity is a good topic to discuss as we begin holiday season during a divided time in our world. Colette chats with Amy about how to keep our calm and composure during difficult conversations and situations. They discuss the following: Amy's visual image of equanimity. How the kleshas and the gunas affect equanimity. Misperceptions and expectations. How emotions affect our physical and mental health. Maintaining equanimity during the holiday season. Share your feedback and comm...
Ayurvedic Gunas in Vegetables - 159
November 19, 2020 04:00 - 19 minutes - 22.3 MBColette continues the conversation from episode #158 'Focus On The Gunas, Not The Doshas'. In this episode she talks about the gunas/qualities in vegetables and how they affect the qualities/doshas in our constitution. Colette covers the following groups of vegetables: Root vegetables Cruciferous vegetables Bitter leafy green vegetables Nightshades Understanding the gunas/qualities in vegetables will give you confidence in choosing the right vegetables to pacify the qualities you're ...
Focus On The Gunas, Not The Doshas - 158
November 12, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 48.8 MBAyurveda teaches us that there are 20 gunas/qualities and these qualities are the polarities of all the forces in the universe and everything in the universe can be defined by these qualities. They are put into 10 pairs of opposites: Heavy/Light Dull/Sharp Cold/Hot Oily/Dry Smooth/Rough Dense/Liquid Soft/Hard Static/Mobile Gross/Subtle Cloudy/Clear The Ayurvedic healing system is based on these 10 pairs of opposites and the principle that ‘Like increases Like and Opposite...
Ayurveda Cooking for Beginners with Laura Plumb - 157
November 05, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 66.8 MBLaura Plumb is the author of the bestseller 'Ayurveda Cooking for Beginners, an Ayurvedic cookbook to balance and heal'. Laura helps us to simplify Ayurveda cooking and we discuss the following: Five steps to Ayurvedic eating. Choosing your food by tuning into the qualities/gunas in your body, your mind, your environment etc. Understanding how to choose foods for dual-doshas or tridoshic constitutions. Questions from the Elements community: Best tip for making a meal fast and conve...
Accepting Change with Amy Wheeler - 156
October 29, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 64.1 MBColette chats with regular guest, Amy Wheeler about the importance of accepting change, especially when it comes to dealing with our current challenging situations in the world. Acceptance not only relieves the emotion around the changing situation, but it also can bring clarity. They discuss the following: How to accept the changes happening in our world today. The uncertainty around the 'new normal'. Accepting the emotions that come with change. How acceptance can help bring clari...
Ayurveda, Pandemics & the Environment with Madison Madden - 155
October 22, 2020 03:00 - 55 minutes - 65 MBAyurvedic Doctor Madison Madden wrote a wonderful article titled ‘Ancient Wisdom in the Age of Global Pandemics: Getting to the Root of it with Ayurveda.' In the article Madison laid out the scene in our world currently…. “In a time when we are wrestling with a global health pandemic, climate catastrophe, and seemingly every other manner of human-induced hardship. Ayurveda understands all of these 'symptoms' as fundamentally interrelated.” Colette and Madison discuss this article in deta...
Q&A - Pacifying multiple doshas, understanding the gunas & more! - 154
October 15, 2020 03:00 - 39 minutes - 45.7 MBColette takes questions from the Elements community and covers topics such as: How to pacify a Vata/Kapha constitution during changing climate conditions. Daily routines to help keep a Vata/Pitta dosha organised. Post-menopausal cysts. Balancing multiple doshas at once. Why the body may reject supplements. Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Banyan Botanicals Tooth Powder cleans and freshens the mouth with key ingredients that include charcoal and miswak, a ...
The Pineal & Pituitary Glands with Dr. Sujatha Kekada - 153
October 08, 2020 03:00 - 47 minutes - 54.6 MBThe pineal gland is a pea-sized gland shaped like a pine cone. It's located in the brain near the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus. Colette chats with Dr. Sujatha about these small but very important glands. They discuss the following: What is the pineal gland. The relationship between the pineal & pituitary glands & the chakras. The concept of the 3rd eye. Moving from the grounded chakras to the more subtle chakras. Melatonin & the Circadian rhythms. Calcification of the pine...
Grounding & Connecting with Amy Wheeler - 152
October 01, 2020 03:00 - 55 minutes - 63.2 MBColette chats with regular guest Amy Wheeler about grounding the Vata energy during this Vata-aggravating energy right now, with the transition of the seasons, Covid virus, climate crisis etc. They also discuss the importance of connection, particularly the connection to your 'true nature', to Mother Nature and in your relationships. Colette and Amy cover the following topics: How the current climate affects our mental health. Staying grounded and connected during this confusion in the ...
Ayurveda & Diabetes with Vaidya Jayarajan - 151
September 24, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBAyurveda explains that diabetes is not a single disease but a complex syndrome which is much more than an increase in blood sugar. According to Ayurveda, the body expresses different stages of diabetes. Colette chats with Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath of Kerala Ayurveda Academy about the followings: The stages and expressions of diabetes in the body The various reasons for diabetes How undigested emotions and trauma can play a role in diabetes Ayurvedic management of diabetes Ayurved...
Losing My Mojo! - 150
September 17, 2020 03:00 - 33 minutes - 38.1 MBColette talks about the decline of the Pitta fire energy at the end of the Pitta stage of life. This declining Pitta energy can result in a decline in drive, competitive spirit, intensity and ambition and it can be a challenging time for many people if they're not aware of what's happening in their body and mind. Ayurveda teaches us about the life cycles and how the energies of Vata, Pitta and Kapha can rise and fall during our life cycle affecting our own unique doshas. It's important to ...
Dhatu Agnis, Your Health & Consciousness with AD Victor Briere - 149
September 10, 2020 03:00 - 58 minutes - 67.7 MBAgni is the fire element in the body and it governs the transformation of food and sensations into energy. This fire element is present in all the dhatus or tissues of the body and it's the awareness in each cell of the body. Colette chats with Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere about the following: What is agni. The relationship between agni and the dhatus (tissues). The important role of agni for our physical and mental health. The refinement process of the dhatus. The effect of em...
Compassionate & Inclusive Leadership with Amy Wheeler - 148
September 03, 2020 03:00 - 50 minutes - 58 MBAmy Wheeler chats with Colette about the importance of compassionate and inclusive leadership in the world and particularly in the Yoga community, in which Amy is a leader. Amy is encouraging the Yoga community to embrace equality, inclusion and diversity. Colette and Amy discuss the following: How the Bhagavad Gita teaches us how to lead with compassion. The importance of self-reflection and working on our own internal battles in order to be a more compassionate leader. Being authent...
Boosting Your Immunity - 147
August 27, 2020 03:00 - 33 minutes - 38.8 MBThe strength of our immune system is of paramount importance right now given the Covid virus and the upcoming change of seasons which can negatively affect our immunity, often resulting in colds, flu, allergies etc. This is the time of year where we really need to take care of, maintain and nurture our immune system to make sure that's it's working optimally. In this episode, Colette discusses the following: What is the immune system. Understanding the connection between our immune syst...
Clients Ayurvedic Journeys - 146
August 20, 2020 03:00 - 56 minutes - 65.2 MBColette has invited two clients to share their personal Ayurvedic experience. Becky and Jennica talk to Colette about their Ayurvedic journey, they discuss the following: How they discovered Ayurveda. Their personal experience on their Ayurvedic healing journey. How Ayurveda has impacted their life, personally and professionally. Becky and Jennica share insights & tips from their journey. Check out the Group Seasonal Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Sept 18th, 2020. Book a FREE 15...
3rd Podcast Anniversary with Amy Wheeler - 145
August 13, 2020 03:00 - 46 minutes - 52.9 MBColette and Amy take the opportunity on this 3 year anniversary to chat about the following: Why Colette started the podcast. How Amy and Colette connected when they first met. The importance of humility. So Hum and flowing with life. Colette shares big moves in her life. Amy shares her experience with Covid confinement and reflects on the changes she's making in her life. Please share your thoughts on the podcast over on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group or email C...
Ayurveda & Self-Realisation with Vaidya Anupama - 144
August 06, 2020 03:00 - 58 minutes - 66.8 MBAyurveda is a science of self-healing and this self-healing can lead to self-inquiry and self-realisation. Colette chats with Vaidya Anupama Kizhakkeveettil about Ayurveda’s teachings on self-realisation. They discuss the following: What is self-realisation. How can self-healing lead to self-realisation. How can self-realisation be beneficial for our health and wellbeing. How to start on the journey of self-realisation. The importance of teaching Ayurveda to children to help them ma...
Women's Reproductive Health with Dr. Sujatha Kekada- 143
July 30, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBDr. Sujatha returns to the podcast to answer various questions on women's reproductive health. Colette asks Dr. Sujatha the following questions from the Elements community: The Ayurvedic view on cysts, fibroids & endometriosis. The cycle of the doshas during the menstrual cycle. How dosha aggravations can manifest during menstruation. Conditions that can affect the menstrual cycle: amenorrhea dysmenorrhea metrorrhagia Hormonal contraceptives Ayurvedic guidelines for a health...
Men's Health & Fertility with Dr. Vignesh Devraj - 142
July 23, 2020 03:00 - 54 minutes - 63 MBDr. Vignesh Devraj is a 4th generation Ayurvedic healer and founder of Sitaram Beach Retreat in Kerala. He is also an international speaker on natural healing, Ayurveda, meditation and transformation. In this episode, Colette chats with Dr. Vignesh about men's health and in particular male fertility. They discuss the following: What male fertility problems Dr. Vignesh sees in his clinic. What dhatu/tissue is responsible for the production of sperm. Recognising the initial signs of ag...
Q&A on Ayurvedic View on Bread, Hypertension, Cholesterol, Wim Hof Method etc. - 141
July 16, 2020 03:00 - 39 minutes - 45.4 MBColette takes questions from the Elements community and discusses the following topics: Sleep issues & the Vata dosha. The top 5 Ayurvedic food principles to prevent allergies. High blood pressure & cholesterol. The Ayurvedic view on bread. How altitude affects the doshas. Ayurvedic view on the Wim Hof breathing method. Snacking between meals. Topical relief for eczema itching. Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Listeners can save 20% on Tranquil Mi...
Eudaimonic & Spiritual Wellbeing with Marlysa Sullivan - 140
July 09, 2020 03:00 - 48 minutes - 55.4 MBMarlysa Sullivan is a physiotherapist and yoga therapist with over 15 years of experience working with people suffering with chronic pain conditions. She has researched Aristotle's concept of eudaimonic wellbeing and Yoga's spiritual wellbeing as a way to help restore a sense of wellbeing to the individual living with chronic pain. We discuss the following: How chronic pain affect a persons life. What is eudaimonic wellbeing and how can it help a person with chronic pain. Perceived so...