Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya is a physician-scientist bringing the wisdom and science of authentic medicines such as Ayurveda back to the people. She is Harvard-educated, licensed, board-certified, trained in family medicine and preventive medicine. Dr. Bhaswati is the director of The DIN-acharya Institute in NY. In this episode, Colette chats with Dr. Bhaswati about overwhelm which is having negative consequences on our health and our societies. They discuss the following: How we experience overwhelm in our world today. The impact of overwhelm on our health and in our society. How competition and comparison lead to overwhelm. Ayurveda's teachings on Manobala - 'Strength of Mind'. The importance of being in the present moment. How dinacharya or daily self-care routines can provide a framework for our day, preventing overwhelm. * Visit Dr. Bhaswati's website www.drbhaswati.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!

Leonard Perlmutter is the founder and director of the American Meditation Institute in Averill Park, NY and is the originator of National Conscience Month. In episode 204 Colette chatted with Leonard about his new book, 'Your Conscience - the key to unlock limitless wisdom and creativity and solve all of life's challenges.' In this episode, they discuss the following: Using the breath to optimize the conscience. The process of diaphragmatic breathing. What happens when our emotions affect our breath. Making diaphragmatic breathing our default breath. How to practice diaphragmatic breathing. How our breath keeps our doshas in balance. * Visit Leonard's American Meditation Institute website here americanmeditation.org * Purchase Leonard's book on yourconscience.org * Download the Pranayama tutorial for directions on the Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril) breathing practice here. * 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!

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, Colette and Divya discuss the subtle and vibrational aspects of cooking and they cover the following topics: The importance of intention setting. How to set intentions in your kitchen. The consciousness in which you prepare food. What is conscious ingredient selection and cooking. Sattvic cooking methods. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit Kerala Ayurveda to learn more. * 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!

Ayurvedic educator, Mary Thompson returns to the podcast to discuss Ayurveda's teachings on mental health. October 10th is recognised as World Mental Health Day by the World Health Organisation. Mary and Colette discuss the following: Ayurveda's teachings on holistic health. The mental tendencies of the doshas of Vata, Pitta, Kapha. The three mental gunas/qualities. How excess of Rajas and Tamas create mental imbalances. Tips on how to maintain positive mental health. * Check out Mary's website marythompsonayurveda.com * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call Please share your feedback via [email protected] * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!

Colette takes questions from the Elements of Ayurveda community and answers the following questions: Colette's views on veganism. Plant-based diet, meat alternatives and the impact on planetary health. How the Ayurvedic community gets their protein while considering the health of the planet and themselves. Padabhyanga - the benefits of Ayurvedic foot massage. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit Kerala Ayurveda to learn more. * Listen to episode #170 Q&A - Fibre over Protein * 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!

Leonard Perlmutter is the founder and director of the American Meditation Institute in Averill Park, NY and is the originator of National Conscience Month. In this episode Colette chats with Leonard about his new book, 'Your Conscience - the key to unlock limitless wisdom and creativity and solve all of life's challenges.' They discuss the following: How our perceptions are skewed by our conceptions. What is our Conscience. The four functions of the mind. Our essential nature of Sit, Chat, Ananda. The power of attention. Tools for purifying our Conscience. * Visit Leonard's American Meditation Institute website here americanmeditation.org * Purchase Leonard's book on yourconscience.org * 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!

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, Colette and Divya discuss cooking for the Autumn season and they cover the following topics: How does the transition of the season affect our digestive system. What are some things we can do to prevent digestive issues and seasonal sickness. What seasonal fruit and veggies are available at this time of year. Cooking tips and spices for Autumn. Divya's favourite Autumn dishes that help to pacify Vata. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit Kerala Ayurveda to learn more. * 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!

Tracee Stanley focuses her teachings on honouring life as a ritual and she is devoted to Yoga Nidra, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence. She is the author of Radiant Rest - Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity. Colette chats with Tracee about her book, Radiant Rest and they discuss the following: The origins of Yoga Nidra. Tracee's move from a high-stress career to teaching Yoga Nidra. How Yoga Nidra is a practice of dissolution. Preparing for a Yoga Nidra practice. Creating the right environment for your practice. Check out Tracee's websites radiantrest.com and empoweredlifecircle.com * Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. To save 20% on your Cleanse Bundle and all my favourite Banyan Botanicals products, just visit banyanbotanicals.com/elements-podcast * Click here to listen to episode #37 The 3 Bodies and 5 Koshas of Ayurveda and Yoga. * Seasonal Digestive Reset Cleansing with Colette: Group discounted cleanse Private cleanse - choose your own dates 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!

Yantras are geometric symbols containing specific healing energy. Sarah Tomlinson is an internationally acclaimed Yantrika (Yantra teacher and practitioner) and she introduces us to the visual counterparts of mantras, which are Yantras. In this episode, Colette chats with Sarah about the following: What are Yantras. What is the history of Yantras. Sarah's discovery of Yantras and her journey. Colouring Yantras as a healing practice. Working with Yantras. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit Kerala Ayurveda to learn more. * Visit Sarah's website sarahyantra.com to find her books, 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!

Patrick Hentschel is an educator and activist on climate and environmental issues. In this episode, Patrick and I discuss the health of our planet. Ayurveda teaches us that we are a part of nature and therefore, planetary health should be considered an extension of our own health and wellbeing. We discuss the following: Where Patrick's passion for his work came from. Why are the people in power so slow to react to the climate crisis. The facts and stats on the current situation with: food and water biodiversity loss oceans plastics deforestation air pollution Tips on what you can do to be a part of the change. Patrick's corrections from show: I incorrectly stated that 50% of the world lives on $2 per day when in fact the statistic is closer to $5.50 per day. About 10% of the world lives on less than $2 per day. I misspoke when stating that the Industrial Revolution started in late 19th century. It actually had it's start in the late 18th century (1700s). Please note that due to some big life events, I've put the Restorative Revolution podcast kick-off on temporary on hold. As such, my episode with Dr. Hanna Koch has not yet aired. Please subscribe and you will be notified as soon as new episodes go live! Visit Patrick's website restorativerevolution.org * Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. To save 20% on your Cleanse Bundle and all my favourite Banyan Botanicals products, just visit banyanbotanicals.com/elements-podcast * Seasonal Digestive Reset Cleansing with Colette: Group discounted cleanse Private cleanse - choose your own dates 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!

Yoga, the sister science of Ayurveda manifests itself as four major paths. Patanjali, the Indian sage who is believed to have authored the Yoga Sutras, derived the four paths of Yoga for further enlightenment of people. These four paths are like the branches of a tree with the roots deeply embedded in our inner self. Colette describes these four paths, which are: Bhakti Yoga Karma Yoga Raja Yoga Jnana Yoga Connecting with our true nature lies by connecting to these internal roots rather than searching for it outside of ourselves. Ayurveda and the four paths of Yoga help us navigate this journey to self-realization or to our true nature. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit keralaayurveda.us to learn more. * 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 * Thanks for listening!

Dr. Sujatha Kekada is the lead Ayurvedic physician and co-founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Bali. She returns to the podcast to discuss Hashimoto's, a condition where the body attacks it's own thyroid tissue. Unfortunately, the numbers of women developing thyroid disorders are very high, however, many may be experiencing the symptoms but are unaware that these symptoms are a result of a thyroid disorder. Dr. Sujatha and I discuss the following: What is Hashimoto's. What are the symptoms of this condition. Ayurveda's view on Hashimoto's & the doshas involved. The diet & lifestyle triggers for Hashimoto's. The connection between the thyroid gland & the throat chakra. Symptoms of hypothyroidism & hyperthyroidism. Treating Hashimoto's holistically. * Contact Dr. Sujatha via amrtasiddhi.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 Thanks for listening!

Dr Nandan Lele is the 3rd generation Ayurvedic physician in his paternal family, while 2nd generation in his maternal family. He has more than 17 years of clinical experience taking care of thousands of patients at 2 clinics in Pune, India and has travelled extensively all around the globe spreading the wisdom of Ayurveda. Dr. Nandan's practice takes a holistic approach aimed at minimal use of medicines and maximum use of food and lifestyle modifications to restore health. Colette chats with Dr. Nandan about the great importance Ayurveda gives to the mind..… "It's not the eye that sees the world, but it's the mind that sees the world". They discuss the following: Why Ayurveda places such a great emphasis on the mind. How the mind permeates the entire body. The relationship between the mind and the Soul. What is chitta? How does it relate to the mind? The significance of ritual in Ayurveda and how these rituals are designed to have an impact on the mind. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit keralaayurveda.us to learn more. * Please contact Dr. Nandan Lele's via email [email protected] and visit his website here... www.tejomayayurved.in * 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 Thanks for listening!

Celebrating 4 years of the Elements of Ayurveda podcast by chatting with members of the Elements community. Colette chats with Rushani from New Zealand, Sheerie from the U.S. and Anneka from the U.K. about their experiences with Ayurveda. Jennica from Hawaii and Vanessa from California join in this celebration by sending in their sentiments by voicemail. Thank YOU for listening to the podcast and for your support over the years. I truly appreciate you! Click here if you would like to join the private Elements of Ayurveda community and join in the conversation. * Check out Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com Colette's online services: Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Thanks for listening!

Acharya Shunya is an internationally renowned spiritual teacher and scholar of nondual wisdom (Advaita) and an award-winning and classically-trained master of Yoga and Ayurveda. In her latest book, Sovereign Self, Acharya Shunya shares the wisdom of the Vedas, so that each of us may emancipate ourselves from restrictive belief systems and discover our true nature—that which is always whole, joyful, free, and ultimately sovereign. Colette chats with Acharya Shunya about the following: The meaning of Sovereign Self. What is the illusion that keeps us shackled. The gift of the ancient texts, the Vedas. The real power of the mind. Maya, the illusion that conceals the true self. Spiritual bypassing and false teachers. Letting go of the false self and purifying the mind. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit keralaayurveda.us to learn more. * Visit acharyashunya.com to purchase Acharya Shunya's new book Sovereign Self, discover all the offerings available and the Awakened Self Foundation. * Check out Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Colette's online services: Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here * Thanks for listening!

Attachment is necessary for our survival at a young age and if our attachment needs are not met, we will adapt our behaviour to achieve that attachment and as a result suppress our authentic self which can lead to dis-ease, physically and mentally. Colette chats with Kundalini Yoga teacher, Joe Rich and Ayurvedic Doctor, Victor Briere on this topic and they discuss the following: Why attachment is important in our lives. What happens when our need for attachment is not met. Adapting our behaviour to achieve attachment. Why authenticity is important for survival. How suppression of the authentic self starts a pathology of dis-ease. Healing old adaptations to realign with our authentic self. * Visit the International Institute of Ayurveda website for info on the Ayurveda Practitioner and Vagus Nerve Course, both starting Jan 2022. * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Next Group Discounted Seasonal Cleanse starts, October 1st, 2021. * Colette's online services: Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Thanks for listening!

Divya Alter is an Ayurvedic chef, certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan. In this episode, Colette chats with Divya about mindful eating and meal portioning. They discuss the following: Divya's personal journey with food. Establishing a mindful relationship with food. Why our body craves excess food. Meal portioning. Tips for mindful eating. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit keralaayurveda.us to learn more. * 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 * Next Group Discounted Seasonal Cleanse starts, October 1st, 2021. * Colette's online services: Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here * Thanks for listening!

Travel, whether it's by car, train or plane will aggravate the mobile quality of Vata and can result in digestive issues like bloating, excessive gas and constipation. It can also cause dryness in the body, lower back discomfort and sleeping problems. In this episode, Colette shares many great tips from Ayurveda that can help you keep Vata balanced and prevent these aggravations. She discusses the following: What to pack in your carryon luggage. How to pacify Vata with drinks, food and self-care practices during your travels. What to avoid when traveling. In-flight mindfulness. What self-care practices to do when you arrive at your destination. * Click here to save 20% on triphala and Colette's other favourite Banyan Botanical products. * Listen to episode #16 Ayurvedic Dinacharya or Daily Routines here. * Download the Turmeric Golden Milk recipe here. * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Next Group Discounted Seasonal Cleanse starts, October 1st, 2021. * Colette's online services: Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here * Thanks for listening!

Ayurvedic educator, Mary Thompson wrote a blog post titled Perfect Health ~ Aristotle and the Vedas in which she states the longer version of Greek philosopher, Aristotle's quote.. "Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." Mary explains how this quote applies to the concept of perfect health and the daily habits or dinacharya taught in Ayurveda. Colette and Mary discuss the following: Ayurveda's description of perfect health. How perfect health is achieved by habituation. The steps to perfect health. Identifying your deep driving desire. Setting boundaries to prioritize self-care. Daily habits and tips for each dosha type. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit keralaayurveda.us to learn more. * Visit Mary's website marythompsonayurveda.com * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Next Group Discounted Seasonal Cleanse starts, October 1st, 2021. * Colette's online services: Online consultations At-home cleanses tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!

Ayurvedic Doctor, Nandan Lele has more than 17 years of clinical experience taking care of thousands of patients at 2 clinics in Pune, India. He has also travelled extensively all around the globe during the last 17 years teaching Ayurveda. Dr. Nandan's practice is a holistic approach aimed at minimal use of medicines and maximum use of food and lifestyle modifications to restore health. Colette chats with Dr. Nandan about Ayurveda's insight on water and they discuss the following: Our connection with water and nature. The significance of water in our lives. Our relationship with water - in health and disease. The qualities of water and how to drink water. Water and emotions. The importance of respecting water. * Please visit Dr. Nandan Lele's website www.tejomayayurved.in Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations At-home cleanses tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Please share your feedback via [email protected] Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

Colette discusses Ayurveda's teachings on gross digestion. Understanding these stages, the timing of each stage of digestion and the doshas involved can help you have clarity around any digestive issues you may be experiencing. The digestive process starts at the mouth and ends at the rectum and the whole process can take up to 6 hours or more. The timing of digestion depends on the strength of the digestive fire or agni, the individuals constitution and the type or qualities of food that has been consumed. According to Ayurveda, there are 3 stages involved in gross digestion: Stage 1 - Sweet stage or Madhura Avastha Paka Stage 2 - Sour stage or Amla Avastha Paka Stage 3 - Pungent stage or Katu Avastha Paka * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit keralaayurveda.us to learn more. * Visit the Elements website to listen to the other episodes mentioned, just scroll to the episode # below: #92 Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus. #103 Suddoshas of Vata #105 Subdoshas of Pitta #107 Subdoshas of Kapha * Check out Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com and her online services: Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program * Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community. * Thanks for listening!

This is the final episode in a trilogy of conversations Colette had with Kundalini Yoga teacher, Joe Rich and Ayurvedic Doctor, Victor Briere. In episode #186 they discussed 'Ending the Duality of the Masculine and Feminine' and in episode #187 they discussed 'Masculine/Feminine vs. Male/Female'. In this episode, they discuss living a life guided by your intuition, instead of an ego driven life of fear and anxiety. They discuss the following: Why we choose to play small and live in fear. The impact of living a fear-based life. Intuition, the voice of the Soul. The difference between the ego and intuition. The importance of community in our Soul driven life. * Visit the International Institute of Ayurveda website for info on the Ayurveda Practitioner and Vagus Nerve Course, both starting Jan 2022. Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations At-home cleanses tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Please share your feedback via [email protected] Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

Kundalini Yoga teacher, Joe Rich and Ayurvedic Doctor, Victor Briere continue the conversation with Colette from episode #186 Ending the Duality of the Masculine and Feminine. In this episode they dive deeper into the masculine and feminine energies vs. the cultural norms we put on male/female roles. They discuss the following: The roles of the masculine and feminine energy in creation. The merging of the masculine and feminine energy in the body. How the cultural norm of male/female roles affects our potential and health. Playing out the cultural norms of male/female role in relationships. The importance of critical lovers in your life. * Visit the International Institute of Ayurveda website for info on the Ayurveda Practitioner and Vagus Nerve Course, both starting Jan 2022 iiayurveda.com Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations At-home cleanses tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Please share your feedback via [email protected] Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

Ayurvedic doctor, Victor Briere and Kundalini Yoga teacher, Joe Rich continue the conversation with Colette from episode #180 Applying Consciousness with Kundalini Yoga & Ayurveda. In this episode they dive deeper into the duality of the masculine and feminine and discuss the following: Autonomic dissonance and samskaras causing duality and separation for our Spirit. The epidemic of women unable to accept nurturing. The importance of rituals and community. Disengagement in relationships. Accountability and taking responsibility. Transcending our wounds and expanding our consciousness. * Visit the International Institute of Ayurveda website for info on the Ayurveda Practitioner and Vagus Nerve Course, both starting Jan 2022 iiayurveda.com Check out Victor's Pulse Reading Course starting June 2021 Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations At-home cleanses tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Please share your feedback via [email protected] Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

Divya Alter is an Ayurvedic chef, certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan. In this episode, Colette chats with Divya about Ayurveda's view on fats and they cover the following: The different types of fats according to Ayurveda. Which fats are considered 'good fats' and why they are important in our diet. The best cooking fats, their qualities and the affect on the different dosha types. The difference between unrefined, cold-pressed and refined oils. Using oils topically on the skin. Storing fats and cooking tips * 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 * Check out Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com and her online services: Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program * Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community. * Thanks for listening!

Jackie Christensen, Ph.D., MA-AY, is an internationally recognized author, clinician, and educator in natural health, herbology, and Ayurveda. She earned a Doctoral degree in Naturopathy and a Master's in Ayurveda. In this episode we discuss her new book, The Ayurveda Solution for Type 2 Diabetes and we cover the following topics: The epidemic of type 2 diabetes in adults and children. The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Ayurveda's teachings on the dosha involvement in diabetes. Early signs of diabetes to be aware of. The importance of a tailored approach to treatment. Jackie's type 2 diabetes program. Check out Jackie's website practiceayurveda.com Find out more about Colette's online services on elementshealingandwellbeing.com: Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Thanks for listening!

Colette answers questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Community. She discusses the following: Types of nut butters and milks and their qualities. Ayurveda principles for children's meals and convenient snack ideas for children. Dermatitis - how to recognise what dosha imbalance causes it, then what to apply or what to consume to bring balance back. The impact of supplements on the body. Find out more about Colette's online services on elementshealingandwellbeing.com : Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Thanks for listening!

Lopa van der Mersch is the founder of Rasa, the adaptogenic coffee alternative and she's committed to sustainability and sourcing directly from traditional growing regions. We chat about the following: Adaptogens 101 Ayurvedic adaptogens The myths & whitewashing of adaptogens The wisdom lost in the 'quick-fix, hack' mindset Adaptogenic mushrooms Sustainability concerns with adaptogens Check out wearerasa.com and get $5 off your purchase by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA Find out more about Colette's online services on elementshealingandwellbeing.com : Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Thanks for listening!

Divya Alter, owner of Divya's Kitchen an Ayurvedic restaurant in NYC and Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan returns to chat about how to set up your kitchen in order to be organised, have flow and great energy for your cooking. We discuss the following: The importance of an organised kitchen Choosing your cookware Best materials for pots and pans Which sizes of cookware to choose Essential kitchen tools Cutting tools Measuring tools Strainers Electric appliances Best storage containers * Visit divyaskitchen.com/shop and enjoy 15% off your first purchase by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 * Also, receive 15% off online cooking classes at the Bhagavat Life Ayurvedic Cooking School by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 on the website bvtlife.com * Check out Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com and her online services: Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program * Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community. * Thanks for listening!

Joe Rich, Kundalini Yoga teacher and founder of the Center For Applied Consciousness, has a goal: To assist people in applying "consciousness" in everyday life and transforming the love of power to the power of kindness. Regular guest, Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere works with Joe in helping people to heal and integrate consciousness into their lives. In this conversation we discuss the following: Transforming the Love of Power into the Power of Kindness Healing the duality of the masculine & feminine energies Promoting the divine feminine with Kundalini Yoga Kundalini Yoga philosophy Integrating consciousness into everyday life Visit the International Institute of Ayurveda website iiayurveda.com Check out Victor's Pulse Reading Course starting June 2021 Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations At-home cleanses tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

Madison Madden's upcoming book called Food Is Good, is designed to help people transform their relationship with food. Food is an integral part of our life and in this episode, Colette chats with Madison about the following: Madison's personal relationship with food. What food represents in our lives. Eating our emotions. How food can have meaning and purpose. How to approach our relationship with food. Visit Madison's website livewiseheal.com and to avail of the 50% discount on the 8 week pilot course 'Food is Good', starting April 19th, 2021.... just contact Madison here and mention that you heard about the course discount on the podcast! Check out Colette's online services on elementshealingandwellbeing.com: Online consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Daily Habits for Holistic Health self-paced program Have questions on Colette's services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry call here. Click here to join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

Ayurveda recommends grains for their building effect on the tissues and each grain has particular qualities which will affect each dosha differently. In this episode Colette suggests grains for Vata, Pitta and Kapha. She details the qualities of each grain, why they're beneficial, along with suggestions on how to use them. Check out the options for Colette's at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse: Group discounted cleanse Private cleanse - choose your own dates Book an online 1-to-1 Consultation with Colette Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community. Thanks for listening!

Transgression of wisdom or Pragnyaparadha is one of the three main causes of disease according to Ayurveda. This translates to 'crimes against wisdom', where we go against what we know is good for our holistic health. In this episode, Colette chats with Kyle who has experienced this in his journey with Ayurveda. After completing a couple of Digestive Reset Cleanses, he found himself reverting back to old habits that didn't serve him. They talk about the experience during the cleanse, life post-cleanse and getting to the root of these unhealthy choices. Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. To save 20% on your Cleanse Bundle and all my favourite Banyan Botanicals products, just visit banyanbotanicals.com/elements-podcast Seasonal Digestive Reset Cleansing with Colette: Group discounted cleanse Private cleanse - choose your own dates Book an online 1-to-1 Consultation with Colette Check out the self-paced Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program here. Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community. Thanks for listening!

Divya Alter, owner of Divya's Kitchen an Ayurvedic restaurant in NYC and Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan returns to chat about cleansing for Spring. We discuss the following: Why Ayurveda recommends cleansing the body at regular intervals and particularly at the joint of the seasons. The four types of toxins according to Ayurveda. What foods/spices/herbs can help to cleanse the body. Divya's favourite Spring cleansing dishes. * Visit divyaskitchen.com/shop and enjoy 15% off your first purchase by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 * Check out Bhagavat Life Ayurvedic cooking school for upcoming cooking classes and educational programs bvtlife.com * Check out Colette's at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse options: Discounted group cleanse Private cleanse - choose your own dates * Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community. * Check out Colette's online services - consultations, at-home cleanses and online educational programs elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Ishani and Laura about their Ayurvedic healing journey. They discuss the following: How did Ayurveda come into their life. Their unique healing journey with Ayurveda. How Ayurveda has changed their life. Ayurvedic advice/tips that they learned on their journey. Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. To save 20% on your Cleanse Bundle and all my favourite Banyan Botanicals products, just visit banyanbotanicals.com/elements-podcast Seasonal Digestive Reset Cleansing with Colette: Group discounted cleanse Private cleanse - choose your own dates Book an online 1-to-1 Consultation with Colette Check out the self-paced Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program here. Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community. Thanks for listening!

Acharya Shunya is the first female head of her 2,000-year-old Indian spiritual lineage, she has dedicated her life to the dissemination of Vedic knowledge for the spiritual uplifting of all beings. Colette chats with Acharya Shunya about a recent article titled, 'Release Shame with Vedic Sexuality'. An insight into what the Vedas teach us about human sexuality. We discuss the following: Why there needs to be less intense focus on sexuality. How kama/pleasure is one of the four aims of life. The importance of bringing dharma into sexuality. How do we become spiritually shameless. Why Ayurveda recommends limiting our sexual activity at certain times. How becoming spiritually shameless unites us with a greater truth. Click here to read Acharya Shunya's article 'Release Shame with Vedic Sexuality'. Visit acharyashunya.com to learn more about Acharya Shunya's offerings and her books: Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom Sovereign Self Check out Colette's Digestive Reset Cleanse: Group discounted cleanse Private cleanse - choose your own dates Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community Thanks for listening!

This is follow-up conversation to episode #169 Introduction to Jyotish where Colette chats with Freedom about how Jyotish works with the four aims of life. They discuss the following: What are the four aims of life. Kama – activities/pleasure Artha – money/prosperity Dharma – purpose/service Moksha – liberation/non-attachment The role of the four aims in deeper fulfilment of personhood. How imbalances occur in the four aims. How a Jyotish reading works with the four aims of life. The importance of balance with the four aims of life for the individual and society. Click here to listen to the other two episodes mentioned and scroll to the episode number below: #169 Introduction to Jyotish #115 The Four Aims of Life Visit Freedom's website scienceoflight.net to find out more about his Jyotish readings and educational programs. Join Colette's discounted Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 16th, 2021 Connect with the private Elements of Ayurveda Community here Thanks for listening!

Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere's new book 'Pulse Unveiled - The Art and Science of Ayurvedic Pulse Reading' delves into this ancient Ayurvedic diagnostic tool. Colette chats with Victor about the following: How Victor learned Ayurvedic pulse reading. The process of pulse reading. What are the qualities of each doshic pulse. What can be discovered via pulse reading. Why we need to be careful about pulse bias. The different styles of pulse reading. Receive 10% off Victor's online Pulse Reading Course starting June 2021. Email Victor at [email protected] and tell him that you heard him on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast to receive your 10% discount! Read more about this course on the IITVS school website here... https://www.iitvsschool.org/ayurvedic-pulse-diagnostics To purchase Victor's book 'Pulse Unveiled - The Art and Science of Ayurvedic Pulse Reading' (ebook and print copy) visit..... https://store.bookbaby.com/book/PULSE-UNVEILED Visit pacificcoastayurveda.com to learn more about the clinic. Check out Colette's group discounted Digestive Reset Cleanse for Spring 2021 - starting April 16th! Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community. Thanks for listening!

Divya Alter is the co-owner of Divya's Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan and of Bhagavat Life, an Ayurvedic culinary school. Colette chats with Divya about Winter cooking and they discuss the following: Divya's journey with Ayurveda. The importance of eating seasonally. Winter cooking methods. Herbs and spices for the Winter season. Pacifying Winter dishes for each dosha type. Foods to avoid in Winter. Pacifying herbal teas for cooler weather. * Visit divyaskitchen.com and enjoy 15% off your first purchase by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 Check out Bhagavat Life Ayurvedic cooking school bvtlife.com * Register or get more info on Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health online self-paced 28 day program. * Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community. * Check out Colette's online services - consultations, at-home cleanses and online educational programs elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Thanks for listening!

Colette takes questions from the private Elements of Ayurveda community. She covers the following topics: The connection between the menstrual cycle and the moon phases and in particular how to work with the energy of each phase. The different types of anaemia and tips on how to treat it. Why we should focus our attention more on our intake of fibre rather than protein. Come join us in the private Elements of Ayurveda community Check out the upcoming discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse which starts April 16th, 2021 Discover the self-paced Daily Habits for Holistic Health program Book an online consultation with Colette or Schedule a Free Services Enquiry call Contact Colette via email [email protected] Thanks for listening!

Jyotish is the ancient system of Vedic Astrology and is a Sanskrit word which translates to 'the science of light'. Colette chats with Freedom Cole, who is a practitioner of Ayurveda, Yoga therapy and a scholar-practitioner of Vedic Astrology about this ancient system of Jyotish. They discuss the following: What is Jyotish The difference between Jyotish and Western Astrology The system of Jyotish What happens in a Jyotish consultation The philosophy of Jyotish Who would benefit from a Jyotish consultation Visit Freedom's website scienceoflight.net Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community Check out Colette's website and online services Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry call with Colette Thanks for listening!

Sleep is one of the three pillars of health and of paramount importance to our health and wellbeing. Colette chats with Ayurvedic educator, Mary Thompson about the science of sleep and they discuss the following: How do we sleep? How stress affects our sleep quality. What causes sleep disturbances. How sleep issues affect each dosha type. Managing stress reduction with daily routines. Tips to help you sleep better. Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Save 20% on your Sleep Bundle and all my favourite Banyan products. Visit banyanbotanicals.com/elements-podcast Visit Mary's website marythompsonayurveda.com Book an online consultation with Colette Check out Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health program Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with regular guest Amy Wheeler about blocks around prosperity and abundance. They both discuss their own work around clearing these energy blocks and they cover the following topics: Why prosperity blocks exist. Amy's trauma around financial abundance. Colette's belief systems around money. Are prosperity blocks an inside job? Prosperity blocks and the chakras. Overcoming prosperity & abundance blocks. Visit Colette's NEW website and NEW podcast community. Register or get more info on Colette's 2 discounted programs starting Jan 22nd, 2021: Digestive Reset Cleanse Reset-Restore-Renew Program Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call if you have further questions on Colette's offerings. Thanks for listening!

Epigenetics is the study of how our behaviours and our environment affect the way our genes work. Therefore, epigenetics plays a major role in determining our health and wellbeing. Colette chats with Vaidya Jayarajan about how the wisdom of Ayurveda aligns with the study of epigenetics. They discuss the following: What is epigenetics. How Ayurveda is in alignment with the new science of epigenetics. How Ayurveda can help us upregulate our genes. Why a personalised approach to health & wellbeing is important. How our mental & emotional health impacts our overall wellbeing. How taking care of our health now can affect the health of future generations. Visit keralaayurveda.us or call 888.275.9103 Check out Colette's 2 discounted programs starting Jan 22nd: Group Digestive Reset Cleanse Reset-Restore-Renew Program Book a FREE 15-min Services Enquiry Call with Colette. Thanks for listening!

Colette shares her top three cleansing ingredients for Vata, Pitta and Kapha. She discusses in detail the benefits of: Mustard seeds for the Kapha dosha Aloe vera for the Pitta dosha Asafoetida for the Vata dosha Colette also shares how you can use these spices to help cleanse, pacify and heal your body. Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Save 20% on your Cleanse Bundle and all my favourite Banyan products. Visit banyanbotanicals.com/elements-podcast Check out Colette's Discounted Events starting Jan 22nd: Group Digestive Reset Cleanse Reset-Restore-Renew Program If the group date doesn't work for your schedule, check out the Private Programs where you can choose your own dates. Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call to ask further questions before registering. Share your comments or feedback over on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Thanks for listening!

Joy is something we all need more of after the year that was! 2020 has brought such stress and strain, however, even in times of stress we can experience joy. Colette chats with regular guest, Amy Wheeler about how to set up our lives so that we can experience more joyful moments. They discuss the following: What is joy Why we can't seek joy externally Having joyful moments during stressful times Difference between joy and happiness Nourishing Sattva to experience more joy Check out Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com Visit the Elements podcast page to listen to the other episodes mentioned in this episode: #8 Ayurveda & The Circadian Rhythms #16 Ayurvedic Dinacharya or Daily Habits #37 The 3 Bodies & 5 Koshas of Ayurveda & Yoga Find Amy's list of inspirational movies below. Thanks for listening! List of impactful and/or thought-provoking and/or brilliant Spiritual and/or Philosophical films in alphabetical order: A Man For All Seasons About Schmidt Adaptation Akira Kurosawa's Dreams American Beauty Apostle, The Arrival Ashes And Snow Bab'Aziz Baraka Being John Malkovich Being There Big Lebowski, The Brand New Testament, The Brother Sun, Sister Moon Buddhafield Butterfly Effect, The Captain Fantastic Cast Away Cloud Atlas Coherence Congress, The Crimes And Misdemeanors Darjeeling Limited Dark City Dead Man Departures District 9 Edge of Tomorrow Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind eXistenZ Fisher King, The Fountain, The Frequencies Great Beauty, The (La Grande Belezza) Green Mile Groundhog Day Harold And Maude Her Holy Hell Holy Mountain, The Home I heart huckabees I Origins Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Inception Inside Out It's Such a Beautiful Day Joe Vs The Volcano Knight Of Cups Koyaanisqatsi Kumare Last Temptation Of Christ, The Life Of Pi, The Loved Lucy Man from Earth, The Mar a dentro (the sea inside) Matrix trilogy Midnight's Children Mindwalk Mirror Miyazaki films (9) Mr. Nobody My Dinner with Andre Perfect Sense Pi PK Pleasantville Powder Renegade (Blueberry) Requiem for a Dream Samsara Shadow Handler Shawshank Redemption Solaris Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter . . . Spring Stalker Straight Story, The Synecdoche, New York Tale of Princess Kaguya Talk To Her Thin Red Line, The Thirteenth Floor, The Time Traveler's Wife, The Timecrimes (Cronocrímenes) Tree Of Life Truman Show, The V for Vendetta Vanilla Sky Waking Life WALL-E Water What Dreams May Come Wings Of Desire Won't You Be My Neighbor

Colette chats with three women that she has had the pleasure of working with. LaDonia, Lucy and Ines share their personal Ayurvedic healing journey and experience. They discuss the following: How they discovered Ayurveda. Their personal experience on their Ayurvedic healing journey. How Ayurveda has impacted their life, personally and professionally. LaDonia, Lucy and Ines share insights & tips from their journey. Check out Colette's discounted Digestive Reset Cleanse & Reset-Restore-Renew online group programs starting Jan 22nd, 2021. Book a consultation with Colette here, including the FREE 15 min Service Enquiry Call. Find out more info on the self-paced Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program here. Sign up for the Elements newsletter to find out the latest news and events. Visit Ines's website here. Visit Lucy's website here. Thanks for listening!

Dr. Donn Brennan was one of the first western medical doctors to train in India in Maharishi's Vedic Approach to Health. Dr. Brennan became disillusioned with the conventional medical model and was disappointed that the emphasis was on 'disease' rather than on 'prevention' and 'health.' In 1982 he decided to study and practice Transcendental Meditation (TM). He qualified as a TM teacher and was amazed at how many people reported a marked improvement in their health as they meditated. The turning point in Dr. Brennan's career came when he discovered that the Ayurvedic healthcare system incorporates TM, connecting consciousness with physiology. Since 1990 Dr. Brennan has worked full-time promoting, lecturing and consulting in Maharishi's Vedic Approach to Health. Colette chats with Dr. Brennan about the following topics: Dr. Brennan's journey from Western medical doctor to TM and Ayurveda. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's teachings on accessing consciousness via TM and Ayurveda. Pragnyaparadha - transgression of wisdom. How the reductionist paradigm delayed the progression of Ayurveda and medicine. Reductionism and individualism. Collective awareness and awakening with transcendental meditation. Thank you to Kerala Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode. Visit keralaayurveda.store and use the code elements to receive your 15% discount off your next purchase of Kerala Ayurveda products including herbal oils, formulations, herbal ghees or ghrithams, aristhams, cleansers, soaps, creams and more! Visit Dr. Donn Brennan's website www.ayurveda.ie Find Colette's offerings on elementshealingandwellbeing.com Share your thoughts on this episode over on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Thanks for listening!

Susan Weis-Bohlen wrote her first book in 2018 titled, Ayurveda Beginner's Guide: Essential Ayurvedic Principles and Practices to Balance and Heal Naturally. Her next book, Seasonal Self-Care Rituals: Eat, Breathe, Move and Sleep Better According To Your Dosha, will be released in December 2020. Colette chats with Susan about how our food affects our mood and they cover the following topics: Susan's Ayurvedic journey. How the food we eat affects our mental qualities of Sattva, Rajas & Tamas. The six tastes & how each taste affects our body & mind. Guidelines on how to choose the most nourishing foods. Listening to our cravings. Visit Susan's website here breatheayurveda.com Comment on this episode in the Elements of Ayurveda podcast Facebook group. Contact Colette on [email protected] or visit her website elementshealingandwellbeing.com Thanks for listening!

Equanimity is a good topic to discuss as we begin holiday season during a divided time in our world. Colette chats with Amy about how to keep our calm and composure during difficult conversations and situations. They discuss the following: Amy's visual image of equanimity. How the kleshas and the gunas affect equanimity. Misperceptions and expectations. How emotions affect our physical and mental health. Maintaining equanimity during the holiday season. Contact Colette on [email protected] Check out Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com Thanks for listening!