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Ep 259Emotional Digestion with Dr. Paul Dugliss - 259

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!

Oct 27, 202248 min

Ep 258My Ayurvedic Internship Experience in India - 258

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!

Oct 20, 202224 min

Ep 257Pacifying the Mind during Vata Season with Kamalesh Ginger Hooven - 257

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!

Oct 13, 202254 min

Ep 256The Menstrual Cycle, The Doshas and The Gunas - 256

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!

Oct 6, 202230 min

Ep 255Ayurvedic Approach to Weight Loss with Dr. Sujatha Kekada - 255

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!

Sep 29, 202250 min

Ep 254Q&A - Ayurvedic Healing Protocol & Self-Care Routines -254

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!

Sep 22, 202224 min

Ep 253Ayurvedic Guidelines on Seasonal Changes with Jen Rand - 253

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!

Sep 15, 202243 min

Ep 252Ayurvedic View on Snacking with Divya Alter - 252

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!

Sep 8, 202259 min

Ep 251Healing Hormones and Overcoming Burnout with Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh - 251

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!

Sep 1, 202250 min

Ep 250Monica's Self Love Journey with Ayurveda - 250

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!

Aug 25, 202236 min

Ep 249Celebrating 5 Years of the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - 249

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!

Aug 18, 202233 min

Ep 248Ayurvedic View on Headaches and Migraines - 248

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!

Aug 11, 202225 min

Ep 247Dorothy's Adapting Ayurvedic Journey - 247

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!

Aug 4, 202231 min

Ep 246Emotional Transition from the Pitta Stage into the Vata Stage of Life with Dr. Welch - 246

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!

Jul 28, 202259 min

Ep 245Monica's Revealing Insights with Ayurveda - 245

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!

Jul 21, 202228 min

Ep 244An Ayurvedic Digestive Reset Cleanse - 244

Colette talks about the importance of regular cleansing in Ayurveda and how it plays a major role in keeping the doshas in balance, preventing aggravations and disease. She discusses the following: How toxins form in the body. Signs of toxins in the body and mind. How dosha accumulation during the seasons can affect our health. Details of an Ayurvedic cleansing program. The benefits of cleansing the body. * 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 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!

Jul 14, 202225 min

Ep 243Healing, the Chakra System and Radical Acceptance with Dr. Dugliss - 243

Dr. Paul Dugliss returns to the podcast and we discuss our previous two podcast episodes in the context of healing. In episode #219 Dr. Dugliss talked about 'Ayurveda, The Chakra System and Human Needs' and in episode #227 he discussed 'The Ten Facets of the Heart.' In this episode, we get a deeper understanding of what healing is and why radical acceptance can be crucial in promoting healing. We discuss the following: What is healing. How disconnection from source creates imbalance. Why stress is a precursor to many diseases. The mental and emotional connections with the chakra system. Expanding our awareness with meditation to develop an intuitive connection to our body's needs. Loving what arises, the practice of radical healing. * Thanks to the Mount Madonna Institute for sponsoring this episode - 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!

Jul 7, 202255 min

Ep 242Ayurveda's Empowering Approach To Aging and Longevity (Part 2) - 242

In part one of this discussion on Ayurveda's empowering approach to aging and longevity, Colette covered five of the six components of aging according to Ayurveda: Physical health Mental health Diet Sleep Stress management In this episode Colette talks about the sixth component of aging, rasayana. Rasayana is the study of anti-aging, longevity and rejuvenation in Ayurveda. The main purpose of rasayana therapy is to slow down aging, delaying the degenerative process of the body, preventing disease and promoting health and wellbeing. She covers four types of rasayana: Ahara rasayana - food Aushadha rasayana - herbs and formulations Vihara rasayana - lifestyle Acharya rasayana - behaviour * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Kerala Ayurveda Academy For $100 off tuition, use the Reference Code Elements100 when you join a first level certification 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!

Jun 30, 202225 min

Ep 241Ayurveda's Empowering Approach To Aging and Longevity (Part 1)- 241

Our modern society has a negative outlook on aging and we tend to glorify youth and oftentimes our elders are ignored and considered to be of no value to society. This glorification of youth leads to a battle against aging, along with a huge industry of anti-aging products. This is a battle that we will never win and one which can lead to feelings of disempowerment and a lack of self worth as we age. Ayurveda is the science of longevity and it provides guidelines on how to prevent disease, increase longevity and more importantly, how to have vitality in those extended years. Ayurveda also reminds us of the gifts of aging and how to utilize these gifts, empowering us as we age. In this episode Colette discusses the following: Types of aging: chronological biological How epigenetics plays a major role in determining our health and wellbeing. The components of aging according to Ayurveda: physical health mental health diet sleep stress management * Thanks to Mount Madonna Institute for sponsoring this episode - 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!

Jun 23, 202227 min

Ep 240Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy and the Eight Limbs of Yoga - 240

Kamalesh Ginger Hooven is Provost of Mount Madonna Institute and she is the Director of the Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program. In our previous episode together #234 titled, Integrating Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda we discussed the three bodies, five sheaths, tanmatras and the internal limbs of Yoga. In this episode we discuss the eight limbs of yoga in detail and how to tailor an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program to an individual. We discuss the following: The eight limbs of Yoga: Yama - disciplines Niyama - positive observances Asana - preparing the body to take a seat in meditation Pranayama - breath control Pratyahara - sense withdrawal Dharana - focused concentration Dhyana - meditative absorption Samadhi - bliss or enlightenment Tailoring an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program keeping in mind the doshas, elements and the three principles of Ayurveda: every cause has an effect like increases like opposites decrease For further information on the programs Kamalesh mentioned in this podcast, please visit Mount Madonna Institute * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Kerala Ayurveda Academy For $100 off tuition, use the Reference Code Elements100 when you join a first level certification Mount Madonna Institute Receive $100 off tuition when you register before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22 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!

Jun 16, 202255 min

Ep 239How Ayurveda Supports Adam's Creativity - 239

Adam McGuigan is an artistic director and his creativity and international charity theatre work is inspirational. However, Adam can become immersed in his creative endeavours which in the past has led to burnout. In this episode Adam discusses his journey with Ayurveda and how it helps him maintain balance, allowing inspired creativity to flow. We discuss the following: Adam's charity theatre work. Overworking and exhaustion leading to a Vata imbalance. Panchakarma and rejuvenation in Bali. Returning to old patterns. Tailoring an at-home cleanse to Adam's busy life. Bringing Ayurveda into his daily structure. Thriving in his creative passions and serving others on his journey. * 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 before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22 * Check out the website Adam mentioned in this episode: adammcguigan.com wakethebeast.co.uk barefeettheatre.org * 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!

Jun 9, 202250 min

Ep 238The Impact of Sensory Perceptions on our Mind, Emotions and Health with Vaidya Jayarajan - 238

Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath 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 US. "Ayurveda is not a disease management system, it's the management of the individual with the disease". - Dr. J I heard Dr. J say this quote recently and I asked him to discuss in detail for this episode and in particular we wanted to talk about managing the senses as there is often lots of focus on the diet and lifestyle. We discuss the following: What is disease. The establishment of disease in the body. How Ayurveda addresses disease. How our sensory inputs impact our health and wellbeing. What happens in the body when our body perceives stress. How to manage our sensory inputs, our mental health and our emotional health. * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Mount Madonna Institute Kerala Ayurveda Academy * Thanks to Dr. J for this wonderful conversation and please visit keralaayurveda.us for more information on their educational programs, healing therapies and Ayurvedic products. * 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!

Jun 2, 20221h 0m

Ep 237Ayurvedic Factors To Consider When Eating with Mary Thompson - 237

Ayurvedic educator, Mary Thompson discusses the eight factors affecting food utility and digestibility. The eight factors which Mary breaks down are: Prakruti - the nature of the food. Processing - its impact on the quality of the food. Food combining - choosing ingredients. Quantity - tips on portion size and when to stop eating. Habitat - where your food comes from. Time - time of day, time of life, season. Conscious dining - awareness during all stages of food preparation, eating and digestion. Self-Responsibility - making empowered choices. * 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!

May 26, 202252 min

Ep 236Integrating Ayurveda into the Yoga of Recovery with Durga Leela - 236

Durga Leela is a person in long-term recovery, a certified Ayurveda Practitioner, yoga teacher and yoga therapist from the UK and now based in the US. Her book, Yoga of Recovery - Integrating Yoga and Ayurveda with Modern Recovery Tools for Addiction published in May 2022 and it presents a complete resource for working with individuals recovering from addiction. Durga and I chat about the following: What is the Yoga of Recovery program. Durga's personal journey through recovery. How addiction can occur due to the disconnection from our true nature. Increasing Sattva to increase awareness. Accepting care and support on the path of recovery. * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Mount Madonna Institute 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!

May 19, 20221h 7m

Ep 235The Five Properties of Food in Ayurveda with Divya Alter - 235

Divya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and chef in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda tradition. In 2016 Alter and her husband Prentiss founded Divya's Kitchen, a plant-based restaurant in New York City that reimagines classic dishes through an Ayurvedic lens. In this episode, Colette chats with Divya about how Ayurveda describes food through the five properties of: Rasa or the six tastes. Gunas or twenty qualities. Virya or metabolic effect. Vipaka or post-digestive effect. Prabhava or unique healing property. * Thanks to New World Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode. For more information go to newworldayurveda.com. * Check out Divya's website divya's.com and the Bhagavat Life Ayurvedic Cooking School bvtlife.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!

May 12, 20221h 7m

Ep 234Integrating Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda with Kamalesh Ginger Hooven - 234

Kamalesh Ginger Hooven is Provost of Mount Madonna Institute. She is the Director of the Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program. Kamalesh has a Master's degree in Ayurveda and is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner as well as a Certified Yoga Therapist. Colette chats with Kamalesh about the following: What is Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy. Working with the subtle and gross body for healing. Using the tanmatras to heal the subtle body. The three bodies, five sheaths, chakras, nadis and vayus. The internal limbs of Yoga. * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Mount Madonna Institute 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!

May 5, 20221h 0m

Ep 233Q&A - Juices/Smoothies, Winter Foods and Heartburn - 233

Colette takes questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Community and she answers the following questions: Miranda: I would like to know when is the most opportune time to have juices and smoothies. Sophie: We're moving into the cooler season here in Australia and I would like to know what shifts should I be making in my diet. Mary: What does Ayurveda recommend for heartburn? * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com 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!

Apr 28, 202228 min

Ep 232Managing Stress with Ayurveda - 232

We're living in challenging times and this is resulting in a feeling of uncertainty and lack of stability in our foundational needs, like that of safety and security. This underlying stress can affect our body, our mind, our emotions and our behaviour. In this episode, Colette gives some great advice from Ayurveda on how to manage these stressful times. She focuses on simplifying the information on how to balance the doshas with the elements of space, air, fire, water and earth: Vata is balanced with structure, routine and grounding practices. Pitta is balanced with cooling, calming and less intensity. Kapha is balanced with more movement, lightness and social activities. 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!

Apr 21, 202231 min

Ep 231The Poetry of Experience of Eastern Herbal Medicine with Dr. Judyth Shamosh - 231

Judyth Shamosh, Ph.D. is a systems herbalist and has been a clinical practitioner since 1994. She practices Ayurvedic, Classical Chinese, and Western herbal medicines. In this episode Colette chats with Dr. Judyth about her new book The Poetry and Physics of Eastern Herbal Medicine. They discuss the following: Dr. Judyth's journey with Eastern medicine. The science and poetry of the experiential effects of the five elements. How Western culture is held captive by materialism and denying the poetry of experience. The system's view of life. The feedback loops which occur in nature and in our body. The future of medicine. * Visit Dr. Judyth's website judythshamosh.com * Thanks to New World Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode. For more information go to 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!

Apr 14, 202254 min

Ep 230Roar Like A Goddess with Acharya Shunya - 230

The first female lineage-holder of her distinguished Vedic tradition, Acharya Shunya is an internationally renowned scholar, teacher, author, speaker and scholar of nondual wisdom (Advaita) from India, and a classically-trained master of Yoga and Ayurveda. In this episode, Colette chats with Acharya Shunya about her most recent book, Roar Like a Goddess: Every Woman's Guide to Becoming Unapologetically Powerful, Prosperous, and Peaceful. They discuss the following: The definition of Goddess and the powers of a Goddess. Why it's time to Roar Like A Goddess. Vedic wisdom on empowered womanhood. Vedic Goddess Shakti and her chief Goddess manifestations Goddess Durga Goddess Lakshmi Goddess Saraswati Breaking free from patriarchal conditioning. Awakening our Goddess powers. * Connect with Acharya Shunya via www.acharyashunya.com and www.awakenedself.com * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy 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!

Apr 7, 202254 min

Ep 229Ayurvedic Principles and Protecting The Oceans - 229

Jennica's career in aquaculture has spanned 20-years. Currently, she is the Research Director for Ocean Era, a Hawai'i-based small business that focuses on developing, and commercializing, ways that marine aquaculture can combat climate change and decrease pressure on wild fisheries. Jennica and I discuss the following: Jennica's work in aquaculture. Seaweed for ocean health, food and as a biofuel. Creating the right environment for healthy fish. Fish farming and nutrition. Advice on choosing fish for consumption. How Jennica integrates Ayurvedic principles into her work. Combating climate change and decreasing pressure on wild fisheries. Contact Jennica on [email protected] Check out the links that Jennica provided: Ocean Era: www.ocean-era.com FAO decade of the Oceans: www.oceandecade.org US Department of Energy seaweed to biofuel program: https://arpa-e.energy.gov/technologies/programs/mariner The nature conservancies restorative aquaculture work: https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/restorative-aquaculture-for-nature-and-communities * 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!

Mar 31, 202250 min

Ep 228Vastu Altars with Robin Mastro - 228

Robin Mastro is co-founder of Vastu Creations, LLC, and the American Institute of Vastu - consultancy, design, and educational companies that focus on eliminating environmental stress for greater productivity, improved health and wellbeing. Her research in accessing the power of altars in the Vedic tradition led her to study ancient cultures around the world and how they connected with unseen forces to support their daily lives. In this episode Colette discusses the following topics with Robin: Robin's research journey on altars. The key elements of a Vastu altar. How to set up a health and wellbeing altar. Rituals to ignite your altar. Client stories of the powerful outcomes from their sacred spaces. * Download the Health and Wellbeing Altar excerpt here. Visit vastucreations.com to find out more * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy 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!

Mar 24, 202255 min

Ep 227The Ten Facets of the Heart with Dr. Dugliss - 227

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. He returns to the podcast as a follow-up to episode #219 'Ayurveda, The Chakra System and Human Needs.' In this episode, we discuss the ten facets of the heart and cover the following topics: What are the ten facets of the heart. Meeting our foundational needs in the lower three chakras. Cultivating the ten facets. Accessing our true nature via the heart chakra. Heart-based meditation. The transformational effect of meditation. * Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Save on Daily Massage Oil and all Banyan products sitewide by visiting banyanbotanicals.com/elements. * Check out the links Dr. Dugliss mentioned: New World Ayurveda www.newworldayurveda.com Heart Based Meditation www.heartcenteredworld.net * 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!

Mar 17, 202253 min

Ep 226An Awakening Journey with Ayurveda - 226

Sarah, a native of Ireland is a busy mother of three. After several years of living a hectic pace in life including the birth of her children, her work as a pharmacist and relocating to the U.S., she experienced some health challenges. In her search for answers to her health concerns, she discovered Ayurveda. In this episode, Sarah tells Colette about her awakening journey with Ayurveda. They discuss the following: How Sarah's early life inspired her connection to nature. Her wake-up call with health challenges and a surgery. How Sarah learned to slow down, ask for help and take time for self-care. Tailoring the digestive reset cleanse to Sarah's health needs and lifestyle. Sarah's passion for sharing Ayurveda with friends and family and in her work. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy 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!

Mar 10, 202251 min

Ep 225Dairy Alternatives in Ayurvedic Cooking - 225

Divya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and chef in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda tradition. In 2016 Divya and her husband Prentiss founded Divya's Kitchen, a plant-based restaurant in New York City that reimagines classic dishes through an Ayurvedic lens. Colette chats with Divya about dairy alternatives and they discuss the following: What to consider when substituting dairy. Food compatibility with dairy. Alternatives to milk - almonds, sunflower seeds, cashew, oats, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios and coconut. Understanding the qualities of popular coconut products. Non-dairy cheese and yogurt. * Visit divyaskitchen.com/shop and enjoy 15% off your first purchase by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 * Thanks to New World Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode. For more information go to 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!

Mar 3, 202255 min

Ep 224Allycia's Ayurvedic Journey - 224

Allycia has worked with Colette for the past two years and in this episode she shares her journey with Ayurveda. They discuss the following: How Allycia was introduced to Ayurveda. How her busy life was affecting her doshas and health. Why she felt nervous about the Ayurveda cleansing process. How her tailored cleanse changed with each season. Implementing daily self-care practices and letting go of 'over-doing'. The emotional side of cleansing. How Ayurveda has changed her perspective on life. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy 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!

Feb 24, 202250 min

Ep 223Vastu and Ayurveda with Michael Mastro - 223

Michael Mastro is North America's leading expert on Vastu. Vastu Shastra is the "Science of Building" and focuses on balancing the five elements in your environment. Colette chats with Michael about this sister science of Ayurveda and they discuss the following: What is Vastu Shastra. Why Vastu is called "Yoga for the home". The key elements in a Vastu home. What can create "stuck" energy. How to enhance your environment and life through Vastu. How Michael works with clients. * Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Save on Daily Massage Oil, and all Banyan products site-wide, by visiting www.banyanbotanicals.com/elements * Download Michael's free download Vastu for Success here. Visit www.vastucreations.com or contact Michael directly on [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!

Feb 17, 202251 min

Ep 222Aromatherapy and Essential Oils - 222

Claire Blackie is a Clinical Aromatherapist based in the UK. In this episode, Colette chats with Claire about aromatherapy and essential oils. They discuss the following: What is aromatherapy and how can it help us. What are the main uses of essential oils. Using essential oils in the home. How to choose essential oils. The dos and don'ts of essential oils. The best essential oils for each dosha type. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy to learn more. * Check out Claire's website and offerings here www.claireblackiearomatherapy.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!

Feb 10, 202251 min

Ep 221Ayurveda's Perspective on Dairy with Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya - 221

Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya is a physician-scientist bringing the wisdom and science of authentic medicines such as Ayurveda back to the people. She serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Cornell Medical College in NY. She's also best-selling author of Everyday Ayurveda. In this episode, Colette talks with Dr. Bhaswati about Ayurveda's perspective on dairy and they discuss the following topics: The importance of the cow in Ayurvedic mythology. The current situation with dairy in the world today. Pasteurised milk vs. raw milk. The therapeutic qualities of milk. Why eliminating dairy is not good for every dosha type. Plant-based milks Please visit Dr. Bhaswati's website www.drbhaswati.com * Thanks to New World Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode. For more information go to 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!

Feb 3, 20221h 7m

Ep 220Q&A - Ayurvedic Lifestyle, Cereals & Finding my True Calling - 220

Colette takes questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community. She covers the following topics: How to help family members engage in an Ayurvedic lifestyle. Preparing and recovering from frequent business travel. How to find my true calling. How to marry Ayurveda and modern medicine advice. Ayurveda's perspective on cereals. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy to learn more. * Visit Colette's website www.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!

Jan 27, 202228 min

Ep 219Ayurveda, The Chakra System and Human Needs with Dr. Dugliss - 219

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. He has devoted his life to bringing Ayurveda to the mainstream with the New World Ayurveda School and continues to bring to his students an ever-evolving understanding of what living as a conscious, whole person, rooted in the heart means. In this episode, Colette chats with Dr. Dugliss about the correlation between the charka system our mental/emotional needs. They discuss the following: The role consciousness plays in our overall health and wellbeing. The five koshas of the body. How the chakras affect our mental/emotional programming. The importance of physical and mental health to access consciousness. The chakra system and the correlating endocrine system. How to nourish the chakra system. * Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Save 20% off the Ashwagandha Latte Mix and all my favourite products by visiting www.banyanbotanicals.com/elements * Check out the links Dr. Dugliss mentioned: New World Ayurveda www.newworldayurveda.com Heart Based Meditation www.heartcenteredworld.net * 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!

Jan 20, 202254 min

Ep 218Biofield Healing with Dr. Shamini Jain - 218

Dr. Shamini Jain is a psychologist, scientist, and social entrepreneur. In this podcast we discuss her new book; Healing Ourselves - Biofield Science and the Future of Health. I chat with Dr. Jain about the following topics: The separation of conventional and alternative medicine. Dr. Jain's personal story. Our disassociation with self-healing and how this disempowerment has led to an epidemic of disease and addiction. How the study of psychoneuroimmunology helped Western medicine understand the connection between the brain and the immune system. What is Biofield healing and the evidence-based studies. The stain of Vitalism. Dr. Jain's view on the future of medicine. Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy to learn more. * Check out Dr. Jain's website healingourselvesbook.com and the Consciousness and Healing Initiative on www.chi.is * 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!

Jan 13, 202251 min

Ep 217New Year Reflections and Intentions - 217

Colette shares what strategy she uses to reflect on where she is in life and how she sets intentions for the year ahead. She uses the Wheel of Life, a very simple self-assessment tool that's commonly used in coaching. The Wheel of Life gives you a snapshot of how you're doing in different areas of your life. The areas Colette chooses are: Holistic Health Spirituality Relationships Contribution Personal Development Creativity Career & Finances Overall Life Vision This is a wonderful visual practice to help you reflect on what you've achieved so far in the different areas of your life and it also helps to guide you on areas you want to give more attention to. * Thanks to New World Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode. For more information go to newworldayurveda.com. * Download the free Vikriti or Current Imbalance worksheet 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!

Jan 6, 202227 min

Ep 216An Ayurvedic Journey to Improved Digestion, Skin and Clarity - 216

Bridie spent a decade trying to figure out her digestive health issues. She struggled with IBS and extreme bloating and had tried many different forms of practitioners, diets, supplements and practices with no success in finding answers. In this episode, she explains how Ayurveda has helped her understand her mind/body type and how to live, eat and play to keep her doshas pacified. We discuss the following: Bridie's struggle with digestive health issues. Discovering Ayurveda and living in alignment with her 'true nature' and Mother Nature. Healing past trauma during the Ayurveda cleansing process. Bridie's renewed confidence in managing her health and wellbeing. Manifesting new adventures with new aligned energies! * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy to learn more. * Check out Bridie's website or https://www.yogacoast.online/ or email Bridie on [email protected] If you're in Tasmania check out her in-person classes at HoriZEN Yoga and Meditation Studio in Dodges Ferry. * 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!

Dec 30, 202142 min

Ep 215From Burnt-Out Businessman to Ayurvedic Troubadour - 215

Jack Stafford is an English singer-songwriter on a mission to serve others and help people overcome the materialistic message that's distorting modern society. After enduring years of ill-health due to exhaustion, Jack took his healthcare into his own hands and sought out holistic healing with Ayurveda. In this episode, we discuss his journey and cover the following topics: Finding Ayurveda as a burnt-out businessman in Amsterdam. Travelling the world as a troubadour. Spiritual healing and awakening in India. Becoming an Ayurvedic troubadour. Jack's new outlook on life and new creative venture. Enjoy an a cappella performance from Jack. * Check out all of Jack's offerings on podsongs.com * Want to give the gift of health and wellbeing this holiday season? Email Colette at [email protected] * Visit Colette's website 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!

Dec 23, 202155 min

Ep 214The Danger in Suppressing Natural Urges with Victor Briere - 214

Ayurvedic Doctor, Victor Briere returns to the podcast to discuss the negative health consequences that can manifest from suppressing our bodies natural biological and emotional urges. We chat about the following natural urges and what can happen in our body and mind if we're continually ignoring our bodies needs: hunger urination thirst upper respiratory urges e.g. sneezing, yawning, coughing tears and emotions * Visit the International Institute of Ayurveda website or email Victor on [email protected] * Want to give the gift of health and wellbeing this holiday season? Email Colette at [email protected] * Visit Colette's website 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. Thanks for listening!

Dec 16, 202158 min

Ep 213From Inertia to Creative Passion with Bozhena - 213

Bozhena has worked with Colette for the past year and she shares her transformational journey with Ayurveda which includes: Seeking change - from low enthusiasm for life and a lack of clarity. Cleansing excess kapha and implementing routines. Discovering increased creativity and inspiration. Continuing on her spiritual journey. Bozhena's life transformation and her advice for others. * Check out Bozhena's beautiful art on display in the artwork for episode #213 on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Want to give the gift of health and wellbeing this holiday season? Email Colette at [email protected] * Visit Colette's website 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. Thanks for listening!

Dec 9, 202140 min

Ep 212Ayurveda and Candida with Dr. Jayarajan - 212

Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath is a classically trained Ayurveda doctor and an accomplished teacher representing a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. He is CEO of Kerala Ayurveda (USA) and is President of NAMA the National Ayurveda Medical Association in the US, with a mission to make Ayurveda as a credible profession in the Western world. In this episode, Colette talks with Dr. J about candida, a condition that's very common today. They discuss the following: What is candida. What are the conditions in which candida grows. Ayurveda's view on candida. The stages of a candida infection. Clearing up the myths about candida. Ayurveda's approach to treating candida with the diet and lifestyle. * Visit keralaayurveda.us or call 888.275.9103 * Visit Colette's website 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. Thanks for listening!

Dec 2, 202154 min

Ep 211Yantras and Ayurvedic Astrology with Sarah Tomlinson - 211

Sarah Tomlinson, an internationally acclaimed Yantrika (Yantra teacher and practitioner) returns to the podcast to discuss her process of combining Yantras and Ayurvedic Astrology. Yantras are geometric symbols that contain the specific energy of a planet or deity. In this episode, Colette and Sarah discuss the following: Colette's update on chanting to Ganesha since episode #201 and how it helped secure a new home. Sarah's process of combining yantras and Ayurvedic astrology in her consultations. A sample consultation, where Sarah reads Colette's chosen yantras. The importance of creative play. The eight archetypes or areas of potential. * Visit Sarah's website sarahyantra.com to find her books, events, offerings and social media links. * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for 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. Thanks for listening!

Nov 25, 202154 min

Ep 210Ayurvedic Cooking Q&A with Divya Alter - 210

Divya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan. She and her husband Prentiss also own Divya's Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan. Divya is the author of 'What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen.' In this episode, Divya answers questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Community and Divya's Kitchen Community. She answers the following questions: Can you please speak about the use of tofu and tempeh in Ayurvedic cooking? Can/do you ever use peanuts? I am curious about the use of chutneys and pickles in Ayurvedic cooking. What is the purpose of chutney in a meal? I'm cooking for the holidays. Do you have any suggestions on how to plan a holiday feast and keep the recipes tridoshic? How do you drop perfectionism in cooking and eating? Tips for staying hydrated as it gets colder and drier outside? Are there recipes you find hydrating? What's your go-to dish for fall right now? Are there Ayurvedic cookbooks by other authors that you recommend for the "new to Ayurveda" cook? * Visit divyaskitchen.com/shop and enjoy 15% off your first purchase by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 * Check out Divya's online cooking classes at the Bhagavat Life Ayurvedic Cooking School bvtlife.com * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for 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. Thanks for listening!

Nov 18, 202153 min