Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

In 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, vitamins and electrolytes and plays an important role in nourishing ashti dhatu or bone tissue as the the bones are nourished by the absorbed nutrients through the colon mucus membrane. She discusses the following: The root, passage and opening of purisha vaha srotas. Which subdoshas govern this channel. The importance of paying attention to your bowel movements. Signs and symptoms of aggravation: Excessive gas and bloating Dry, hard stools, pellet-like stools Painful elimination and constipation Irregular or scanty bowel movements Loose stools, diarrhoea or excessive bowel movements Foul smelling stool Haemorrhoids Anal fissures, fistula, rectal polyps or prolapsed rectum Diverticulitis, colitis, ulcerative colitis, IBS Crohn's disease Rectal cancer or cancer of the colon Possible causes of aggravation. Ayurvedic treatment for imbalances in the purisha vaha srotas. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about Ayurvedagram Bali visit keralaayurveda.us/bali * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Jackie 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 seeds hibiscus aloe vera rose External applications to soothe our skin during hot weather: comfrey aloe vera tamuna oil sea buckthorn oil neem calendula Guidelines on how to make herbal oils. * Check out Jackie's website here.... practiceayurveda.com * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

In 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 function of each channel along with the subdoshas governing them. She also details the possible causes of aggravation and the signs and symptoms of aggravation which can include: Premenstrual syndrome and menstrual cycle disorders Fibrocystic changes in the breasts Cystic changes in the ovaries Cervical polyps, uterine fibroids, endometriosis Low libido and sexual dysfunction Infertility STD's - sexually transmitted disease She also shares the recommended Ayurvedic treatments for these aggravations. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Join the annual Skin and Beauty workshop June 24-25 both in person or online. You'll learn all the ancient tips, tricks and recipes for head to toe radiant skin and hair, Ayurvedic facials, homemade eyeliner that's good for your eyes and more! Visit keralaayurveda.us/courses to sign up and use code BEAUTYELEMENTS for $30 off. * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. 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 following: What is cancer. What are the conditions in the body that could cause these malignant cells to grow. Why cancer is a complex disease and may not be diagnosed until the later stages. The types of cancer according to Ayurveda. Ayurvedic treatment protocol for cancer. Steps we can all take to prevent all diseases, including cancer. * Check out Dr. Sujatha's website here.... amrtasiddhi.com * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

In 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 responses occur through majja vaha srotas along with communication, coordination, sensation, learning and memory. Some of the signs and symptoms of aggravation of majja vaha srotas are: Neurological symptoms Tingling, numbness, tremors, tics, spasms Ringing in the ears Feeling of darkness in front of the eyes Dizziness, lack of stability and equilibrium, vertigo Memory loss Bell's palsy Convulsions, seizures Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease Multiple sclerosis Neuralgia Neuropathy * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Kerala Ayurveda's annual Skin and Beauty workshop is coming this June 24-25 and is open to all levels. You'll explore the definition of beauty from a holistic perspective, learning lifestyle recommendations for radiant face, hair, skin and body. Visit keralaayurveda.us/courses to sign up and use code BEAUTYELEMENTS for $30 off. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. 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 Treat and Heal Your Autoimmunity and we discuss the following: What is an autoimmune condition and what's happening in the body. Combining functional medicine and Ayurveda to work on prevention. The TIGER protocol - Toxins, Infections, Gut health, Eat right, Rest. Implementing the TIGER protocol. Dr. Akil shares 2 case studies. * Visit Dr. Akil's websites: thetigerprotocol.com doctorakil.com * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

In 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 opening, passage and formation of asthi vaha srotas. The subdoshas governing asthi vaha srotas. Signs and symptoms of an imbalance in the channels. Causes of aggravation of the asthi vaha srotas. The relationship between asthi dhatu and the vata dosha. Ayurvedic treatment for aggravation in the channels. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Kerala Ayurveda's annual Skin and Beauty workshop is coming this June 24-25 and is open to all levels. You'll explore the definition of beauty from a holistic perspective, learning lifestyle recommendations for radiant face, hair, skin and body. Visit keralaayurveda.us/courses to sign up and use code BEAUTYELEMENTS for $30 off. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. 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 when looking through the lens of chemistry. How medicine is a reflection of our spiritual vibrations. Why big data isn't conclusive. How Ayurvedic evidence is observed over thousands of years. The need to integrate prana and nature into modern medicine. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

In 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 excess and oily skin Poor digestion Breathlessness with little exertion Tiredness and a lack of interest in work Excessive sleep Causes of meda vaha srotas aggravation. Ayurvedic treatment for aggravation of the meda vaha srotas. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Kerala Ayurveda is delighted to announce their new authentic Ayurvedic retreat center in Bali! Ayurvedagram Bali is a tranquil and luxurious hideaway nestled amongst 7,000 acres of breathtaking scenery. Ayurveda & Yoga packages include consultations, bodywork therapies, nutrition, yoga, meditation. Group trips are available. Visit keralaayurveda.us/bali to learn more! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. 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 conditions which are considered to be herpes viruses. They discuss the following: What are the conditions of herpes and shingles. Eliminating the shame around genital herpes. Ayurvedic disease of visarpa. Progression of these conditions and the doshas, dhatus and srotas involved. What can cause these conditions. Ayurvedic treatment along with great advice from Dr. Sujatha. * Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Mount Madonna Institute. Receive a $200 discount on the programs starting in September 2023 (Ayurvedic Foundations, Ayurvedic Educator and Ayurvedic Health Counselor) by using the code ELEMENTS at checkout. Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Check out Dr. Sujatha's website here.... amrtasiddhi.com For info on the upcoming panchakarma in Portugal contact: [email protected] * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Vaidya 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 West. Regulations in place to maintain adherence to the original Ayurvedic texts. Concerns with sustainability and environmental factors. Dr. J's outlook for the future of Ayurveda. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Join their spring trainings, and take advantage of an exclusive $150 off tuition if you sign up this month! Visit keralaayurveda.us/courses to learn more, and use code Elements150 for your special offer. * Here are the links mentioned by Dr. J in this episode: keralaayurveda.us [email protected] [email protected] * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. 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 work. Common types and sources of environmental toxins. How environmental toxins can manifest into disease. How to reduce toxin exposure. Improving the livers ability to detox. * Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Mount Madonna Institute. Receive a $200 discount on the programs starting in September 2023 (Ayurvedic Foundations, Ayurvedic Educator and Ayurvedic Health Counselor) by using the code ELEMENTS at checkout. Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Check out Dr. Wendie Trubow's website fivejourneys.com and the FREE Environmental Toxicants, Autoimmunity, and Chronic Diseases Summit * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 21st, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

In 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. The subdoshas governing mamsa vaha srotas. Signs and symptoms of an imbalance in the channels. Causes of aggravation of the mamsa vaha srotas. Ayurvedic treatment of a vata, pitta and kapha aggravation in the channels. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Kerala Academy offers learning opportunities for all levels in India, including independent internships for students from all schools. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 21st, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements NEW Instagram Page and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Jackie 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. Wildcrafting tips and how to make a milk thistle tincture. Concerns on over-harvesting of herbs. * Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Mount Madonna Institute. Receive a $200 discount on the programs starting in September 2023 (Ayurvedic Foundations, Ayurvedic Educator and Ayurvedic Health Counselor) by using the code ELEMENTS at checkout. Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Check out Jackie's website here.... practiceayurveda.com * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 21st, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

In 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. Causes of aggravation of the blood channel. The signs and symptoms of aggravation e.g. acne, eczema, psoriasis, rash, dermatitis, inflammation, burning sensation, bleeding disorders, alopecia, anger, hate, jealousy. The subdoshas governing rakta vaha srotas. The functions of the liver and spleen. Ayurvedic treatment of rakta vaha srotas. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Kerala Academy offers learning opportunities for all levels in India, including independent internships for students from all schools. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 21st, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements NEW Instagram Page! and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Karo 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 a $200 discount on the programs starting in September 2023 (Ayurvedic Foundations, Ayurvedic Educator and Ayurvedic Health Counselor) by using the code ELEMENTS at checkout. Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 21st, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Rasa 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, regulating body temperature, viscosity and volume of blood and filtrating toxins and removing excess fluids and waste. She also discusses the causes of aggravation of this channel and the signs and symptoms of aggravation of rasa vaha srotas, some of which include: Low digestive fire and poor appetite. Pain in the body. High or low blood pressure. Anemia. Ringing in the ears. Palpitations. Anxiety, confusion, vertigo. Hair loss, premature greying, wrinkling and darkness around the eyes. Blockage of the channels due to ama/toxin accumulation in rasa which can result in body ache, heaviness, inertia, roots of hair aching, poor sense of taste and smell. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses and use code elements to save 10% on an upcoming program. * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 21st, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Ayurveda 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 will effect the qualities of Vata, Pitta and Kapha in our body. In this episode Colette discusses the following: How seasonal shifts effect the qualities of the doshas. Implementing the Ayurvedic principle of "like increases like and opposites pacify." What are the Ritucharya or seasonal guidelines. Each doshas qualities, signs of imbalance and tips to pacify. The importance of cleansing during seasonal transition. * Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Mount Madonna Institute. Receive a $200 discount on the programs starting in September 2023 (Ayurvedic Foundations, Ayurvedic Educator and Ayurvedic Health Counselor) by using the code ELEMENTS at checkout. Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 21st, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette 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 mind as water is required for the following functions in the body: Aiding digestion Elimination Regulating body temperature Lubricating and protecting the tissues, organs and joints Transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells Supporting the kidneys and liver by flushing out waste products Acting as a shock absorber for the brain, spinal chord and the fetus Water is balancing for all 3 doshas and it's very important for the normal functioning of the entire body. No cell in the body can survive without water. Colette talks about the subdoshas that govern udaka vaha srotas along with the causes and signs of aggravation of this channel. She also shares Ayurvedic tips on drinking water along with the hydration requirements for each dosha type. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses and use code elements to save 10% on an upcoming program. * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 21st, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Kamalesh 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. Colette chats with Kamalesh about the following: The energy of prana. What is pranayama. The relationship between the breath and the body/mind. The three parts of the breath. How to begin your pranayama practice. Types of pranayama: balancing heating cooling * Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Mount Madonna Institute. Receive a $200 discount on the programs starting in September 2023 (Ayurvedic Foundations, Ayurvedic Educator and Ayurvedic Health Counselor) by using the code ELEMENTS at checkout. Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 21st, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

In 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 works with anna vaha srotas (the food channel) as the breath kindles the agni (our digestive fire) and the agni breaks down the food we ingest to nourish the entire body. Anna vaha srotas transforms food into energy and then the prana vaha srotas are the channels transforming that energy into vitality by carrying air through the respiratory system. Colette takes you on a journey through the prana vaha srotas and the organs and subdoshas involved in inspiration and expiration. The subdoshas include: prana vayu avalambaka kapha udana vayu vyana vayu * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses and use code elements to save 10% on an upcoming program. * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 21st, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Divya 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 Ayurvedic Guide to Cooking with Healing Ingredients. In this episode we take a deep dive into the five types of herbal liquids (Pancha Vidha Kashaya) according to Ayurveda and they are: Fresh Juice (Svarasa) Pulp (Kalka) Decoction (Kvata) Cold infusion (Heema) Hot infusion (Phanta) Divya gives examples of each type of herbal liquid, how they're used and the properties and qualities they possess. She also gives great culinary tips throughout the episode. * Visit Divyas.com to learn more about Divya's offerings and enjoy 15% off when you use the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

The 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 includes: bodhaka kapha prana vayu sadhaka pitta kledaka kapha samana vayu pachaka pitta ranjaka pitta apana vayu Colette also discusses the four types of imbalances which can occur in the srotas/channels and how they can manifest in the anna vaha srotas. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode - to learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses. For $100 off tuition, use the Reference Code Elements100 when you join a beginner training! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette 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 & 1/2 tsp ground ginger + 1 pinch of ground black pepper. Golden turmeric milk in the evening with ghee and nutmeg is also helpful for this type of cough. Download the golden turmeric milk recipe here. Pitta type cough - Gargle with 1/2 tsp of neem powder in warm water. A sitopaladi tea with 1/2 tsp sitopaladi powder and 1 tsp raw honey. Kapha type cough - Make a tea to break up the sticky congestion with 1/2 tsp of ground ginger, a pinch of clove and cinnamon in hot water. Tulsi tea is also beneficial for this type of cough. My nails and hair are very dry and brittle. Is this a sign on an imbalance in a dosha? What can I do to fix it? * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting January 27th, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. 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 osteopenia and osteoporosis. They discuss the following: A description of the conditions of osteopenia and osteoporosis. The relationship between the Vata dosha and asthi dhatu (bone tissue). What diet and lifestyle factors can lead to the decrease in bone density. Ayurvedic treatment for these conditions. Diet and lifestyle guidelines to prevent osteopenia and osteoporosis. * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode: Kerala Academy - to learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses. For $100 off tuition, use the Reference Code Elements100 when you join a beginner training! Banyan Botanicals - for those in the U.S., save 15% sitewide on your first purchase when you shop at www.banyanbotanicals.com/elements. If you're outside the U.S., you can find Banyan's full line at the Vedic Store or Ayurvedic Herbs Direct. * Check out Dr. Sujatha's website here.... amrtasiddhi.com * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting January 27th, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Jean 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, Mount Madonna Institute. Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before November 30th, 2022 with discount code Elements22. Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting January 27th, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Podcast Survey - I would appreciate it if you would please take this short anonymous podcast survey to give me your feedback. Thanks in advance! Podcast Survey - have your say! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Ayurveda 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 with nature and to limit our impact on the environment. She covers the following topics: Food Waste Beauty & household products Clothes Travel Energy consumption Water conservation * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses, For 35% off the new Principles of Ayurveda course use the code Elements35 when you sign up! * Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Podcast Survey - I would appreciate it if you would please take this short anonymous podcast survey to give me your feedback. Thanks in advance! Podcast Survey - have your say! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Terra 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 sponsor of this episode: New World Ayurveda - visit the website for more information or book a Free Discovery Call here. Mount Madonna Institute. Receive $100 off the "Foundations of Ayurveda" course before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22. Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Visit Terra's website www.wisewomanhood.com * Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Vaidya 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 (National Association of Parenting Products Award). We discuss the following: The importance of introducing Ayurvedic principles into your child's life. The value of understanding your child's unique mind/body type. Navigating parenting in the digital age. The kapha stage of life, from birth to puberty. Transitioning into puberty and the pitta stage of life. The foundational routines to establish early in life. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses, For 35% off the new Principles of Ayurveda course use the code Elements35 when you sign up! Visit keralaayurveda.us to find Dr. J's new book and for more information on their educational programs, healing therapies and Ayurvedic products. * Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Kate 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 physical and mental signals our body/mind may give us in the early stage of imbalance. What happens if we ignore these subtle signals or we mask the symptoms with medication. Tips on how to bring our body/mind back into balance before dis-ease manifests. How to cultivate the skill of tuning into our body/mind. Jo gives spice and herbal tea recommendations. Kate shares her experience with shadow work. * Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Mount Madonna Institute. Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before November 30th, 2022 with discount code Elements22. Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Visit Jo and Kate's website here .... www.theayurvedaacademy.com * Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Kaela 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 Ayurveda and bringing it into her job as a social worker. * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode: Banyan Botanicals - save 15% sitewide on your first purchase when you shop at www.banyanbotanicals.com/elements. New World Ayurveda - visit the website for more information or book a Free Discovery Call here. * Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette 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 other menstrual cycle disorders, including: Hypomenorrhea - regular but scanty or light menstrual flow. Oligomenorrhea - irregular menstrual cycle. Amenorrhea - an absence of the menstrual cycle. Menhorrhagia - heavy menstruation, including prolonged menstruation. Metrorrhagia - bleeding at irregular intervals outside of your expected cycle. Dysmenorrhea - experiencing pain/cramps during menstruation. * Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Mount Madonna Institute. Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before November 30th, 2022 with discount code Elements22. Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Katie 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-care. How Katie's Ayurvedic educational journey continues. How Ayurveda has changed the way she lives her life today. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses. For $100 off tuition, use the code Elements100 when you join a beginner training! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Ayurvedic 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 imbalances of rajas and tamas. Self-care tips and guidelines for the holidays. * Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Mount Madonna Institute. Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before November 30th, 2022 with discount code Elements22. Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Visit Mary Thompson's website here... www.theayurvedicapproach.com * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Vaidya 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 following: What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. PCOS symptoms and the doshas. The samprapti or progression of PCOS. Ayurvedic treatment of PCOS. How Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle guidelines can help to pacify imbalances and prevent the progression of dis-ease. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses and use code elements to save 10% on an upcoming program. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. 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 awareness, receive the wisdom of the emotion and to integrate the lesson. * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode: New World Ayurveda - visit the website for more information or book a Free Discovery Call here. Mount Madonna Institute. Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before November 30th, 2022 with discount code Elements22. Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Check out the heart based meditation by Dr. Dugliss www.heartbasedmeditation.com and his Ayurveda school www.newworldayurveda.com. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

In 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 Ayurvedic resort in Bangalore. * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Kerala Academy. Learn more at keralaayurveda.us/courses Banyan Botanicals. Save 15% on my personal favorites when you shop at www.banyanbotanicals.com/elements * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Kamalesh 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 Buddhi Manas Ahankara Tips to help balance the mind and body. Navigating emotional times. * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode Mount Madonna Institute. Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before November 30th, 2022 with discount code Elements22. Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

In 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 manifest in the cycle. Pacifying the imbalances of the gunas with the Ayurvedic principle of "like increases like" and "opposites pacify." * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode Kerala Academy. Learn more at keralaayurveda.us/courses For $100 off tuition, use the code Elements100 when you join a beginner training! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. 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 treatment program. The emotional component of weight gain. * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode Mount Madonna Institute. Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before November 30th, 2022 with discount code Elements22. Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Check out Dr. Sujatha's website here.... amrtasiddhi.com * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette 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 like it, however, I notice that my towel is collecting lots of oil. What do you recommend for getting rid of the excess oil in towels used for abhyanga? Jane: How does the Ayurvedic healing process work from the consultation to the treatment? * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Kerala Academy - To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses For $100 off tuition, use the code Elements100 when you join a beginner training! New World Ayurveda - visit the website for more information or book a Free Discovery Call here. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Ritucharya 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 connection to nature. Ritusandhi - changing of the seasons. Ritucharya - seasonal guidelines. The gunas/qualities present in Autumn. The recommended seasonal regimen for Autumn to help maintain balance of the doshas. The gunas/qualities present in Spring. How to maintain balance in Spring with ritucharya. * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode Mount Madonna Institute. Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before November 30th, 2022 with discount code Elements22. Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Divya 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 the seasons. How to practice mindful snacking. * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode Kerala Academy. Learn more at keralaayurveda.us/courses For $100 off tuition, use the code Elements100 when you join a beginner training! * Visit Divyas.com to learn more about Divya's offerings and enjoy 15% off when you use the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. 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. Implementing Ayurvedic principles to heal HPA Axis dysregulation. Five tips to help you start regulating your hormonal system. * Visit Dr. Avanti's website www.avantikumarsingh.com * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Kerala Ayurveda Academy Click on this link to learn more and save 10% on an upcoming program by using the code ELEMENTS. Mount Madonna Institute Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Monica 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 practice. Balancing her Kapha/Vata constitution. Having self-compassion with implementing changes. Reframing self-love and self-care. How the Ayurvedic cleanse resulted in a paradigm shift. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Click on this link to learn more and save 10% on an upcoming program by using the code ELEMENTS. * Visit Monica's website www.newarkprenatalmassageandyoga.com * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

August 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 reset cleanse experience. The 'aha' moments during the cleanse. Rediscovering her creativity. The paradigm shift with learning Ayurveda. * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: New World Ayurveda - visit the website for more information or book a Free Discovery Call here. Mount Madonna Institute - Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Online consultations Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Sept 2nd, 2022 Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Ashtanga 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 program by using the Reference Code ELEMENTS at checkout. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Online consultations Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Sept 2nd, 2022 Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dorothy 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: Kerala Ayurveda Academy Click on this link to learn more and save 10% on an upcoming program by using the code ELEMENTS. Mount Madonna Institute Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. Claudia Welch has practiced Ayurveda and is licensed as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. She has lectured internationally on Oriental medicine and Ayurveda, exploring how Eastern medicine applies to Women's Health, and today's reality in general. In this episode we discuss the emotional transition between the Pitta stage of life into the Vata stage of life, the challenges that can arise and how we can navigate this transition in order to benefit from our body's wisdom. We discuss the following: The stages of life according to Ayurveda. How the emotions are affected during this transition. Each doshas life lessons during this time. Pitta's identification with the mind overriding the body's desires. The invitation of this transition into the wisdom stage of life. * Check out Dr. Claudia's offerings on Satsangam.net and drclaudiawelch.com * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode, Kerala Ayurveda Academy For $100 off tuition, use the Reference Code Elements100 when you join a first level certification! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Monica from Tasmania shares her experience with the Digestive Reset Cleanse. Her jobs as an engineer and yoga teacher keep her busy and tailoring the cleanse to her lifestyle was essential. We wanted to make sure there was no added stress creating overwhelm in her already hectic schedule. We discuss the following: Monica's introduction to Yoga and Ayurveda. The mental and physical imbalances experienced pre-cleanse. Tailoring the cleanse to Monica's health needs and lifestyle. Empowering insights of self-compassion, self-care, self-worth and prioritizing health. Post-cleanse results. * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Kerala Ayurveda Academy Click on this link to learn more and save 10% on an upcoming program by using the code ELEMENTS. Mount Madonna Institute Receive $100 off tuition when you register before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22 * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!