Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Colette continues the conversation from episode #158 'Focus On The Gunas, Not The Doshas'. In this episode she talks about the gunas/qualities in vegetables and how they affect the qualities/doshas in our constitution. Colette covers the following groups of vegetables: Root vegetables Cruciferous vegetables Bitter leafy green vegetables Nightshades Understanding the gunas/qualities in vegetables will give you confidence in choosing the right vegetables to pacify the qualities you're feeling in your body. Thank you to Kerala Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode. Visit keralaayurveda.us/elements for special offers just for Elements of Ayurveda listeners! ***Limited-Time Discount on the Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course Discount ends Nov 20th, 2020*** Book an online consultation with Colette here. Share your feedback on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FB page. Contact Colette on [email protected] Thanks for listening!

Ayurveda teaches us that there are 20 gunas/qualities and these qualities are the polarities of all the forces in the universe and everything in the universe can be defined by these qualities. They are put into 10 pairs of opposites: Heavy/Light Dull/Sharp Cold/Hot Oily/Dry Smooth/Rough Dense/Liquid Soft/Hard Static/Mobile Gross/Subtle Cloudy/Clear The Ayurvedic healing system is based on these 10 pairs of opposites and the principle that 'Like increases Like and Opposites Pacify'. In this episode, Colette will discuss in detail each guna and how the pairs of opposites can work to pacify each other to restore balance to the body and mind. Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Banyan Botanicals Tooth Powder cleans and freshens the mouth with key ingredients that include charcoal and miswak, a traditional Ayurvedic botanical used for mouth health. Flavored with mint and cardamom. Free of fluoride, additives, and artificial sweeteners, try Banyan's refreshing Tooth Powder as part of your daily oral cleansing routine. Save 20% on Tooth Powder and Banyan's complete oral health line at banyanbotanicals.com/elements ***Discount on Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course end Nov 20th, 2020*** Click here to register for this course. Book a FREE 15 min Service Enquiry Call with Colette. Check out Colette's online at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse. Share your comments over on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Thanks for listening!

Laura Plumb is the author of the bestseller 'Ayurveda Cooking for Beginners, an Ayurvedic cookbook to balance and heal'. Laura helps us to simplify Ayurveda cooking and we discuss the following: Five steps to Ayurvedic eating. Choosing your food by tuning into the qualities/gunas in your body, your mind, your environment etc. Understanding how to choose foods for dual-doshas or tridoshic constitutions. Questions from the Elements community: Best tip for making a meal fast and convenient. Best foods for evening meals. Cooking for a family with different constitutions. Thank you to Kerala Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode. Visit keralaayurveda.us/elements for special offers just for Elements of Ayurveda listeners! Visit Laura's website lauraplumb.com ***Limited-Time Discount on the Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course*** Share your feedback on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FB page. Support the podcast on the Elements Patreon page. Contact Colette on [email protected] Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with regular guest, Amy Wheeler about the importance of accepting change, especially when it comes to dealing with our current challenging situations in the world. Acceptance not only relieves the emotion around the changing situation, but it also can bring clarity. They discuss the following: How to accept the changes happening in our world today. The uncertainty around the 'new normal'. Accepting the emotions that come with change. How acceptance can help bring clarity. Understanding that each person deals with change differently. Small steps to help deal with change. Courage to get support when needed. Check out Colette's free Pranayama (breath practices) tutorial mentioned in this podcast. Click on the link & scroll to #25. **Limited time discount on Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course.** Book a FREE 15 min call with Colette. Support the podcast via the Elements Patreon page. Join the Elements of Ayurveda podcast Facebook group. Thanks for listening!

Ayurvedic Doctor Madison Madden wrote a wonderful article titled 'Ancient Wisdom in the Age of Global Pandemics: Getting to the Root of it with Ayurveda.' In the article Madison laid out the scene in our world currently…. "In a time when we are wrestling with a global health pandemic, climate catastrophe, and seemingly every other manner of human-induced hardship. Ayurveda understands all of these 'symptoms' as fundamentally interrelated." Colette and Madison discuss this article in detail and cover the following topics: The four causative factors of pandemics according to Ayurveda. The root causes of the dis-ease in our world today. The correlation between chronic disease in the body and the current environmental situation. Ayurveda's insights into building a better world for everybody. Advice on simple changes you can make in your life. Madison shares life questions to reflect upon. Thank you to Kerala Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode. Visit keralaayurveda.us/elements for special offers just for Elements of Ayurveda listeners! Visit Pacific Coast Ayurveda www.pacificcoastayurveda.com Check out the Centre for Applied Consciousness centerforappliedconsciousness.com ***Limited Time Discount*** Register for Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course while this offer lasts! Please share your comments/feedback over on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Support the podcast via the Elements Patreon page. Thanks for listening!

Colette takes questions from the Elements community and covers topics such as: How to pacify a Vata/Kapha constitution during changing climate conditions. Daily routines to help keep a Vata/Pitta dosha organised. Post-menopausal cysts. Balancing multiple doshas at once. Why the body may reject supplements. Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Banyan Botanicals Tooth Powder cleans and freshens the mouth with key ingredients that include charcoal and miswak, a traditional Ayurvedic botanical used for mouth health. Flavored with mint and cardamom. Free of fluoride, additives, and artificial sweeteners, try Banyan's refreshing Tooth Powder as part of your daily oral cleansing routine. Save 20% on Tooth Powder and Banyan's complete oral health line at banyanbotanicals.com/elements Register for Colette's limited time discounted Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course. Join the community and share your comments/feedback in the Elements of Ayurveda podcast Facebook group. Click here for further info on Colette's private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse. Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call. Email Colette on [email protected] Support the podcast via the Elements Patreon page. Thanks for listening!

The pineal gland is a pea-sized gland shaped like a pine cone. It's located in the brain near the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus. Colette chats with Dr. Sujatha about these small but very important glands. They discuss the following: What is the pineal gland. The relationship between the pineal & pituitary glands & the chakras. The concept of the 3rd eye. Moving from the grounded chakras to the more subtle chakras. Melatonin & the Circadian rhythms. Calcification of the pineal gland. The benefits of chakra mantras. The journey of accessing the subtle energies of the pineal gland. Thank you to Kerala Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode. Visit keralaayurveda.us/elements for special offers just for Elements of Ayurveda listeners! ***Limited Time Discount*** Register for Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course while this offer lasts! Visit Dr. Sujatha's website amrtasiddhi.com Check out the European retreats Dr. Sujatha mentioned in this episode Share your feedback/comments over on the Elements of Ayurveda podcast Facebook group Support the podcast via the Elements Patreon page Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with regular guest Amy Wheeler about grounding the Vata energy during this Vata-aggravating energy right now, with the transition of the seasons, Covid virus, climate crisis etc. They also discuss the importance of connection, particularly the connection to your 'true nature', to Mother Nature and in your relationships. Colette and Amy cover the following topics: How the current climate affects our mental health. Staying grounded and connected during this confusion in the world and in nature. How aggravated Vata can result in feelings of loneliness, isolation, fear, worry, anxiety etc. How to calm and ground the Vata dosha. The importance of the unctuous quality for the Vata dosha. The power of creativity for grounding Vata. The healing power of Mother Nature. Check out Colette's discounted Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Support the podcast Listen to the other podcasts mentioned in this episode (scroll to the episode #): #139 Supporting Generation Z #8 Ayurveda & The Circadian Rhythms Thanks for listening!

Ayurveda explains that diabetes is not a single disease but a complex syndrome which is much more than an increase in blood sugar. According to Ayurveda, the body expresses different stages of diabetes. Colette chats with Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath of Kerala Ayurveda Academy about the followings: The stages and expressions of diabetes in the body The various reasons for diabetes How undigested emotions and trauma can play a role in diabetes Ayurvedic management of diabetes Ayurvedic tips and home remedies for diabetes Thank you to Kerala Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode. Visit keralaayurveda.us/elements for special offers just for Elements of Ayurveda listeners! **Limited Time Discount** on the Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course Book an online consultation with Colette Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call Support the podcast Click here to listen to the other episodes mentioned (scroll to the podcast episode number below): #64 Ayurveda & the Six Stages of Disease #92 Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus Thanks for listening!

Colette talks about the decline of the Pitta fire energy at the end of the Pitta stage of life. This declining Pitta energy can result in a decline in drive, competitive spirit, intensity and ambition and it can be a challenging time for many people if they're not aware of what's happening in their body and mind. Ayurveda teaches us about the life cycles and how the energies of Vata, Pitta and Kapha can rise and fall during our life cycle affecting our own unique doshas. It's important to understand this process so we can flow with these transitions, maintain balance and enjoy these cycles rather than struggle through them. Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Banyan Botanicals Immune Health Now combines some of the most powerful herbs in the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. This custom herbal blend was created this year and offers full-body support for robust health and a strong immune system—including a calm and clear mind. Take this formula to maintain your health this season. Save 20% on Immune Health NOW & other herbal immune boosters at banyanbotanicals.com/elements Join Colette's Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Sept 18th, 2020 Check out the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group Support the podcast via Patreon Contact Colette on [email protected] Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call with Colette Thanks for listening!

Agni is the fire element in the body and it governs the transformation of food and sensations into energy. This fire element is present in all the dhatus or tissues of the body and it's the awareness in each cell of the body. Colette chats with Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere about the following: What is agni. The relationship between agni and the dhatus (tissues). The important role of agni for our physical and mental health. The refinement process of the dhatus. The effect of emotional stress on the dhatus. How agni nourishes our consciousness. Connect with Dr. Briere and learn more about his offerings here at Pacific Coast Ayurveda. Join Colette's online Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Sept 18th, 2020. Book a private Digestive Reset Cleanse & choose your own date. Listen to episode #92 which details the Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FB Group. Thanks for listening!

Amy Wheeler chats with Colette about the importance of compassionate and inclusive leadership in the world and particularly in the Yoga community, in which Amy is a leader. Amy is encouraging the Yoga community to embrace equality, inclusion and diversity. Colette and Amy discuss the following: How the Bhagavad Gita teaches us how to lead with compassion. The importance of self-reflection and working on our own internal battles in order to be a more compassionate leader. Being authentic and true to your values no matter what the outcome. The importance of humility in leadership. Embracing new leadership and being open to change and a new perspective. Register for Colette's Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Sept 18th, 2020. Listen to episode #147 Boosting your Immunity Support the podcast Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FB group Email Colette on [email protected] Thanks for listening!

The strength of our immune system is of paramount importance right now given the Covid virus and the upcoming change of seasons which can negatively affect our immunity, often resulting in colds, flu, allergies etc. This is the time of year where we really need to take care of, maintain and nurture our immune system to make sure that's it's working optimally. In this episode, Colette discusses the following: What is the immune system. Understanding the connection between our immune system & our gut health. Signs of an unhealthy gut. What affects our gut health & our immunity. Tips to boost your immune system. Register for Colette's online group-discounted Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Sept 18th, 2020. If you wish to do a private Digestive Reset Cleanse click here and choose your own dates. Have questions before you book? Book a free 15 min Services Enquiry Call. Check out the online self-paced Daily Habits for Holistic Health course. Support the podcast. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FB group. Email Colette on [email protected] Listen to the other episodes mentioned by clicking here & scrolling to the # below: #8 Ayurveda & The Circadian Rhythms #14 New Year Health & Wellness Tips #92 Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus #130 The Mind & The Immune System Thanks for listening!

Colette has invited two clients to share their personal Ayurvedic experience. Becky and Jennica talk to Colette about their Ayurvedic journey, they discuss the following: How they discovered Ayurveda. Their personal experience on their Ayurvedic healing journey. How Ayurveda has impacted their life, personally and professionally. Becky and Jennica share insights & tips from their journey. Check out the Group Seasonal Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Sept 18th, 2020. Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call with Colette Find out more info on the Daily Habits for Holistic Health online self-paced course Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group Support the podcast Thanks for listening and for your support!

Colette and Amy take the opportunity on this 3 year anniversary to chat about the following: Why Colette started the podcast. How Amy and Colette connected when they first met. The importance of humility. So Hum and flowing with life. Colette shares big moves in her life. Amy shares her experience with Covid confinement and reflects on the changes she's making in her life. Please share your thoughts on the podcast over on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group or email Colette on [email protected] Visit Colette's website Elements Healing & Wellbeing. Thanks for listening!

Ayurveda is a science of self-healing and this self-healing can lead to self-inquiry and self-realisation. Colette chats with Vaidya Anupama Kizhakkeveettil about Ayurveda's teachings on self-realisation. They discuss the following: What is self-realisation. How can self-healing lead to self-realisation. How can self-realisation be beneficial for our health and wellbeing. How to start on the journey of self-realisation. The importance of teaching Ayurveda to children to help them manage the stressors of life. Why our connection to each other and to nature is so important. Visit the Southern California University of Health Sciences Check out Vaidya Anu's Athreya Herbs website Support the Elements of Ayurveda on Patreon Check out Colette's online services here on www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Book a FREE 15 min online services enquiry call with Colette Thanks for listening!

Dr. Sujatha returns to the podcast to answer various questions on women's reproductive health. Colette asks Dr. Sujatha the following questions from the Elements community: The Ayurvedic view on cysts, fibroids & endometriosis. The cycle of the doshas during the menstrual cycle. How dosha aggravations can manifest during menstruation. Conditions that can affect the menstrual cycle: amenorrhea dysmenorrhea metrorrhagia Hormonal contraceptives Ayurvedic guidelines for a healthy menstrual cycle. Visit Dr. Sujatha's website amrtasiddhi.com Check out Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com Support the Elements podcast via Patreon. Join the Elements private Facebook group. Click here to listen to the other podcast episodes mentioned & scroll to the following episode number: episode #5 Ayurveda & Healing in Bali episode #92 Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus Thanks for listening!

Dr. Vignesh Devraj is a 4th generation Ayurvedic healer and founder of Sitaram Beach Retreat in Kerala. He is also an international speaker on natural healing, Ayurveda, meditation and transformation. In this episode, Colette chats with Dr. Vignesh about men's health and in particular male fertility. They discuss the following: What male fertility problems Dr. Vignesh sees in his clinic. What dhatu/tissue is responsible for the production of sperm. Recognising the initial signs of aggravation in each dosha. How Dr. Vignesh works with his male clients. The Panchakarma healing process and its benefits. The affect of ageing on men's health and fertility. The importance of preconception healing for men. Visit Dr. Vignesh's website http://sitaramretreat.com/ Listen to episode #92 Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus here Check out Colette's online self-paced Daily Habits for Holistic Health course Support the podcast via the Elements Patreon page Thanks for listening!

Colette takes questions from the Elements community and discusses the following topics: Sleep issues & the Vata dosha. The top 5 Ayurvedic food principles to prevent allergies. High blood pressure & cholesterol. The Ayurvedic view on bread. How altitude affects the doshas. Ayurvedic view on the Wim Hof breathing method. Snacking between meals. Topical relief for eczema itching. Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Listeners can save 20% on Tranquil Mind by visiting: banyanbotanicals.com/elements Check out the Banyan Botanicals Tranquil Mind White Paper Study: banyanbotanicals.com/tranquil Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry online call with Colette here. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Support the Podcast via the Elements Patreon Page. Click here to listen to the other episodes mentioned & scroll to the number listed below: #8 Ayurveda & The Circadian Rhythms #26 What do I Eat? Ayurvedic Nutrition, Tastes & Food Combining #92 Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus #133 Ayurvedic Q&A - Allergies Thanks for listening!

Marlysa Sullivan is a physiotherapist and yoga therapist with over 15 years of experience working with people suffering with chronic pain conditions. She has researched Aristotle's concept of eudaimonic wellbeing and Yoga's spiritual wellbeing as a way to help restore a sense of wellbeing to the individual living with chronic pain. We discuss the following: How chronic pain affect a persons life. What is eudaimonic wellbeing and how can it help a person with chronic pain. Perceived social isolation and the health effects. The effect spirituality can have on our health and wellbeing. How Aristotle's virtue ethics correlates with Yoga's yamas and niyamas. Marlysa shares case studies of how she works with her clients. Check out Marlysa's website marlysasullivan.com Listen to episode #135 on the Yamas and Niyamas Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FB Group Support the podcast by visiting the Elements Patreon Page Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com Thanks for listening!

Generation Z are between the ages of 10-25 years and are in their formative years of school/college/early working years where they're learning about the world, shaping their values and worldview. Amy, a college professor for the past 25 years, shares her concerns about this generation and the effect the current Covid crisis, protests against systemic racism etc. is having on the mental health of this generation. Colette and Amy discuss the following: How the current Covid crisis is affecting Gen Zers during their formative years. The values and strengths of Gen Z. Amy's concerns and feedback from her Gen Z students. The mental health of Gen Zers during confinement. The impact of missing out on key life events e.g. high school, graduations, college life etc. during the Covid crisis. Empowering Gen Zers with tools to provide support, manage stress, develop resilience and help build their confidence to explore their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. Amy's advice for people working with Gen Zers. Visit Colette's website https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/ Support the podcast via the Elements Patreon page. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Thanks for listening!

The Paleovedic Diet is the name of Dr. Akil's book in which he combines the core principles of Paleo with the science of Ayurveda. Colette discusses the following topics with Dr. Akil: Dr. Akil's personal healing journey with Ayurveda. What is the Paleo diet. Combining Paleo with the individualised approach of Ayurveda. The Paleovedic view on; Simple vs. complex carbs Good fats vs. bad fats Dairy Protein Reducing our exposure to toxins such as; Heavy metals Pesticides & GMO's EDC's - Endocrine disrupting chemicals Foods that aid in detoxification. The Paleovedic Detox. Click here to visit Dr. Akil's website Dr. Akil's online course Ayurveda & The Paleo Diet Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group Support the podcast via the Elements Patreon Page Visit Elements Healing & Wellbeing to find out more about Colette's online services Check out the EWG.org website (Environmental Working Group). Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Heather Grzych about her new book The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility. They discuss the following: Heather's story and how she came to write a book on fertility. Why there's such a problem with fertility in the West today. The four factors of conception according to Ayurveda - Bija (seed) Ritu (season) Ksetra (region/soil) Ambu (water/nutrition) The importance of the preconception stage. Heather's advice for those struggling with fertility. Save 20% on Banyan's tridoshic Daily Massage Oil by visiting banyanbotanicals.com/elements Thanks to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Please note that Banyan Botanicals ships within the US only. Visit Heather's website heathergrzych.com Support the podcast via Patreon. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Visit Colette's website Elements Healing & Wellbeing.com Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath about the current protests in the US (and worldwide in support) demanding an end to systemic racism and demanding fundamental human rights for all. In this episode they discuss the following: Why it's so important that injustices are acknowledged and recognised before any healing can begin. From an Ayurvedic perspective, what qualities are at play in our world resulting in this intensity. The universal law of cause and effect. How trauma can be passed through generations. How to nourish Sattva, the quality of balance, peace and harmony. How does self-transformation results in global transformation. Visit the Kerala Ayurveda US website here. Check out the Kerala Ayurveda Facebook page. Join and/or comment on this episode over in the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook group. Visit the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Thanks for listening!

The Yamas & Niyamas are moral codes or right ways of living that originate from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The Yoga Sutras are a guide on how to live in order to lead a conscious, spiritual life. Amy Wheeler teaches us about these moral codes. The 5 Yamas discussed are: Ahimsa - non-violence Satya - truth Asteya - no stealing Brahmacharya - moderation Aparigraha - non-possessiveness The 5 Niyamas discussed are: Sauca - purity of body/mind Santosa - contentment Tapas - discipline Svadyaya - study of self Isvara Pranidhana - surrender with no expectations Download the Yamas & Niyamas visual guide here Join the Podcast Facebook Group Visit Colette's website Elements Healing & Wellbeing Book a FREE 15-min Services Enquiry call with Colette Thanks for listening!

In the West, menopause is often perceived as this dreaded event in a woman's life. A time of uncontrollable symptoms which can result in hormonal imbalances, hot flashes, mood swings, etc. However, Ayurveda has a different perspective and gives guidelines on how to remain in balance and experience an empowering transition into the wisdom stage of life! Colette chats with Dr. Sujatha about this Ayurvedic wisdom and they cover the following topics: The Pitta stage of life and the menstrual cycle. Ayurvedic view of perimenopause and menopause. What happens to the body during the menstrual and menopausal cycles. Ayurvedic guidelines for maintaining balance during the menstrual cycle. How aggravated doshas affect menopause. Guidelines for approaching menopause to help you experience a balanced and empowering transition into the wisdom stage of life! Thanks to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Save 20% on Women's Natural Transition by visiting banyanbotanicals.com/elements. Please note: Banyan Botanicals only ships within the US. Visit Dr. Sujatha's website Amrtasiddhi.com Enter to win the Banyan Botanicals Women's Health Bundle competition. Competition closes June 3rd, 2020. Visit Colette's website Elements Healing & Wellbeing. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group here. Thanks for listening!

Colette answers questions submitted by the Elements community and the various topics covered are: Tips for Spring allergies. Maintaining immunity and energy when transitioning into Winter. The correct temperature for drinking water. Using oil when you have a cough. Abhyanga oil massage tips. Vertigo. Eating for a Vata/Pitta constitution. Find more details on Colette's Digestive Reset Cleanse here. Download the Food Combinations & Tastes Charts here (scroll to #26) Click here to access the Pranayama video tutorial (scroll to #25). Check out the Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course. Book an online consultation with Colette here. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Thanks for listening!

The gallbladder is a little pear-shaped pouch which is often overlooked, however, in this episode Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum explains the importance of the gallbladder and how it can be the hidden culprit in many illnesses. Colette and Dr. Teitelbaum discuss the following: The critical role the gallbladder plays in the body. What is gallbladder sludge & its symptoms. What happens when the gallbladder doesn't work properly. The correlation between the thyroid & the gallbladder. What happens when the gallbladder is removed. How to thin gallbladder sludge. Beneficial foods for the gallbladder. Self-care practices for the gallbladder. Visit Dr. Teitelbaum's website here. Check out the Elements Healing & Wellbeing website. Book a FREE 15 min online services enquiry call with Colette. Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Marlysa Sullivan about the Polyvagal Theory and Marlysa describes the three neural platforms and five global states of the autonomic nervous system according to this theory. They also discuss the relationship of the mental gunas of sattva, rajas and tamas to the neural platforms and how they influence one another. They cover the following topics: What is the autonomic nervous system and the vagus nerve. How these systems work together to regulate the body/mind. What is the Polyvagal Theory. How does the Polyvagal Theory correspond with the mental gunas. How Marlysa puts these principles into practice with clients. The top-down vs. bottom-up approach to healing therapies. Self-regulation and resilience. Transcending the gunas. Thanks to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Save 20% on Immune Health NOW by visiting banyanbotanicals.com/elements. Please note: Banyan only ships to the US. Visit Marlysa Sullivans website here. Check out the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call with Colette. Thanks for listening!

Our mental health has a big impact on our immunity and in this episode Colette chats with Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere about the following: Ayurveda's teachings on the interconnection between the body and the mind. The connection between our mind and the sense organs. What is the immune system and how it works. How our mental health effects our immunity. The effect of Rajas and Tamas on the immune system. How to keep the mind in balance to ensure a healthy immune system. Tips for keeping your mind in balance during this stressful time of Covid-19. Visit the Pacific Coast Ayurveda website here. Join Pacific Coast Ayurveda's Digital Day Retreat. Contact Victor by email [email protected] or call 707-225-8844. Check out Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course. Book a consultation with Colette. Thanks for listening!

Dr. Sujatha Kekada of the Amrtasiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali chats with Colette about respiratory health. They discuss the following: What dosha & subdoshas are involved in respiration. The Ayurvedic perspective on asthma. The respiratory problems that can manifest in each dosha. Natural treatments for each dosha imbalance. Self-care practices for respiratory health. Types of food and cooking to maintain respiratory health. Essential oils to aid respiration. Visit Amrtasiddhi's website Check out Amrtasiddhi's Facebook & Instagram pages Receive 20% off Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course. Book a private online Digestive Reset Cleanse with Colette. Download the Pranayama video tutorial (scroll down to #25). Thanks for listening!

Amy and I discuss the rollercoaster of emotions, reactions and needs during this time of home confinement with Covid-19. We discuss the following: Collective global grieving. The need to work together on a global scale. Disfunction in our foundational structures and institutions. Our connection to Mother Nature. The range of emotions experienced. Taking it day-by-day. Routine to create a stable foundation. The importance of video communication. Finding a structure that works for you. Get 20% off Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course Book a consultation with Colette Check out Colette's private cleanse program Book a FREE 15-min online call with Colette Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary about her new book Sound Medicine: How to use the ancient science of sound to heal the body and mind. In this book Dr. Chaudhary introduces us to Siddha medicine which is over 8,000 years old and how the Siddha's deep connection to nature resulted in vibrational medicine, using mantras to heal the body and mind. Colette and Dr. Chaudhary discuss the following: Dr. Chaudhary's personal journey with sound medicine from the age of 9 years. Turning her neurology practice into an integrative medicine practice using Ayurveda and sound medicine. Her journey to India and introduction to Siddha medicine. The emergence of Biofield science and how it connects Western medicine to ancient Eastern practices. Dr. Chaudhary shares a special mantra for healing and preventing viral outbreaks, along with special global groups you can join. Visit Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary's website. Visit the Sri Narayani Holistic Centre website. Join the global Zoom groups for mantra healing for Covid-19. Receive the 20% discount on Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course. Book an online consultation with Colette. Contact Colette on [email protected] Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Thanks for listening!

Ayurveda offers some wonderful tips on natural pain relievers made with ingredients that you may already have in your home! Colette reached out to the Elements of Ayurveda podcast Facebook group to see what type of pain they wanted natural relief for and here are the topics covered: Headaches and menstrual pain Migraines Sciatic nerve pain Joint pain Rheumatoid arthritis Back pain Trigeminal neuralgia Neck tension Fibromyalgia Toothache In this episode, Colette shares lots of tips on natural pain relievers to help alleviate the discomfort. Click here for the Pranayama video tutorial (scroll to download #25) Download the Castor/Coconut Oil Pack instructions here (scroll to download #69). Download the Golden Turmeric Milk recipe here (scroll to download #21). Click here to receive the limited-time discount on the Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course. Book a consultation with Colette here. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Thanks for listening!

Colette and Amy discuss the current upheaval that this virus has caused in our lives and the world. They discuss the following: The importance of accepting the emotions that arise. Taking time daily to connect with a practice that provides a solid foundation for you. Self-care practices to help maintain balance. Finding a sense of purpose. How routine and structure provide a sense of calm. Looking at the bigger lesson of this crisis. Tips if you're feeling lonely or isolated. Check out the limited time discounted Daily Habits for Holistic Health online, self-paced course. Book an online consultation with Colette. Download the free pranayama tutorial (scroll to download #25). Thanks for listening!

In this episode Colette talks with Dr. Sujatha of the Amrtasiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Bali about autoimmune disorders. A condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body and wrongfully identifies healthy cells/tissues as a foreign invader. We discuss the following: What is an autoimmune disorder. Ama - the bedrock of dis-ease in the body and mind. The influence of ama on the doshas. How an autoimmune disorder manifests. How does Ayurveda treat autoimmune disorders. Tips to prevent imbalances in the body which can result in autoimmune disorders. Visit the Amrtasiddhi website to find out all the offerings from Dr. Sujatha and her team. Join Colette's discounted at-home Seasonal Cleanse which starts March 20th, 2020. Click here for a private cleanse at a time of your choice. Visit the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Thanks for listening!

Fear is an emotional response due to a real or perceived threat. Our brain is hardwired for fear and it's part of normal brain function. It kept our ancestors alive when they had to hunt for their food. However, many people today are in a regular state of fear and this is affecting their nervous system, digestion, immunity, mental health and there are many other health impacts. In this episode Amy and I discuss the following: What is fear. What are the types of fear. The effect of fear on our body and mind. How the nervous system reacts to fear. How fear affects the doshas. Tips and guidelines from Ayurveda and Yoga on restoring calm and balance to the body and mind. Check out Colette's Seasonal Cleanse starting March 20th, 2020 Join the Elements of Ayurveda podcast Facebook Group Thanks for listening!

Ayurveda teaches us the importance of seasonal regimes to assist us in maintaining balance and preventing dis-ease during the change of the seasons, when the changes in weather can have a huge impact on us physically and mentally. With these suggested Ritucharya or seasonal guidelines, we can: Maintain balance of the doshas of Vata, Pitta & Kapha Maintain balance of the mental gunas of Sattva, Rajas & Tamas Boost our immunity Prevent seasonal sickness Help us to smoothly transition into the coming season Colette provides general advice on how to modify your diet and lifestyle to match the seasons and prevent seasonal sickness. Click here for info on the Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course. Join the discounted Seasonal Cleanse starting March 20th, 2020. Private cleanses are available throughout the year. Click here for further information. Thanks for listening!

Colette answers the following questions from members of the Elements community: Dreams - "I am working very hard on balancing Vata. In my dreams, however, I am overly active, bombarded by lots of stimulation (in a busy market place, or behind on my homework or I'm lost somewhere etc.) and wake up feeling like I've been through the wringer. Do dreams also affect the doshas?" Tongue Diagnosis - "Can you talk about how the tongue is a window to your health status and describe the specific characteristics of the tongue that signify an imbalance?" Immunity - "Our immune system, how to boost it with certain spices/foods/daily activities. And when you do have an auto-immune disease how possible to balance that?" To submit questions for the next Q&A podcast visit the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group or email Colette via [email protected] Join the Spring Cleanse starting March 20th, 2020. Find out more info on the Daily Habits for Holistic Health online self-paced course. Book a free services enquiry call or online consultation with Colette here. Thanks for listening!

Acharya Shunya is an internationally recognised lineage-based spiritual teacher who awakens health and consciousness with Vedic spiritual teachings and Ayurveda lifestyle. Colette asks Acharya Shunya about her recent talk titled: "Thus Spoke the Sages: Ayurvedic Medicine on Environmental Issues and Dharma". They discuss the following: How the ancient Ayurvedic texts warn us about our current environmental situation. The four pillars of planetary health. The personal and the collective minds. What role the mental qualities of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas play in affecting our Dharma. How the loss of Dharma affects the natural laws. Tips on developing Sattva to help you connect to your Dharma. Vedika Global's online program - Alchemy Through Ayurveda. Click here to find more information on the Alchemy Through Ayurveda online program. Use the code AL5OFF to receive the special Elements community limited time discount - valid until May 31st, 2020! Visit vedikaglobal.org or acharyashunya.com Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program starts Feb 21st, 2020 click here for further details & to register. Thanks for listening!

Vaidya Jayarajan is the Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda USA. Dr. J comes from a lineage of Ayurvedic Practitioners and he is also someone who is as the forefront of bringing Ayurveda into the mainstream. Therefore, I wanted to take advantage of all this knowledge and experience and ask Dr. J the following questions: What is the current status of Ayurveda in the US? Are you concerned about losing the traditional teachings of Ayurveda to the modern day trends? How is India protecting and promoting this ancient wisdom? How can Ayurvedic professionals and students help to preserve the traditional teachings? How can Ayurveda help raise the consciousness of the world? What are your tips on choosing an Ayurvedic course? What educational courses does Kerala Ayurveda offer? What is Kerala's India Immersion tour? Visit Kerala Ayurveda's website here. Or, call them directly on 888-275-9103 and don't forget to mention 'Elements' in the reference code! Click here to enter the Daily Habits Competition. Find out more details on the group Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course starting Feb 21st, 2020. Or, check out the private Daily Habits for Holistic Health course here. Thanks for listening!

Non-acceptance of situations/emotions can hold us hostage in healing and moving forward with our lives. In this episode, Amy and I discuss the following: The importance of acceptance. Our responsibility in acceptance. How resistance can affect our health. Being curious about your triggers and reactions. Colette's acceptance story. Typical reactions to conflict by Vata, Pitta and Kapha Join Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course. Check out The Center for NonViolent Communication suggested by Amy. Book a FREE 15-min Services Enquiry Call with Colette. Find more information on Colette's online programs. Thanks for listening!

The Vata dosha is responsible for all movement, creativity and inspiration. Vata is considered the leader of the doshas as it's the only dosha that can move, therefore it's responsible for moving Pitta and Vata around the body. The Vata dosha brings everything to life! Colette and Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere delve deep into the Vata dosha in this episode and they cover the following topics: Vata 101. The importance of the Vata dosha in the body/mind. Strengths of the Vata dosha. Signs of aggravation of the Vata dosha. Vata and the mind. Vata and sleep. Vata and the nervous system. The importance of a daily routine for Vata. Diet and lifestyle tips for pacifying Vata. Visit AD Victor Briere's website Pacific Coast Ayurveda. Join the Free Daily Habits Sleep Challenge Feb 3rd-9th, 2020 in the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FB Group. Check out the discounted online Daily Habits for Holistic Health course starting Feb 21st, 2020. Check out the Elements Instagram page. Contact Colette and subscribe to the Elements newsletter. Support the podcast via the Elements Patreon Page. Thanks for listening!

How do we maintain balance physically and mentally in order to have a stable foundation which will prevent dis-ease in the body and mind? We focus a lot on our food and it's very important of course as food can be medicine or it can create an aggravation of the doshas and result in dis-ease. However, we also need to look at our daily habits, our environment and behaviour as all of these influences have a particular doshic characteristic which can affect the doshas of Vata, Pitta & Kapha e.g. What time we go to bed What time we wake up What time we eat What & how we eat What time & how we exercise Our work environment Our home environment Our relationships Our daily activities What comes into our senses daily All of this has an effect on our health, our immunity and our longevity. Colette explains how these activities affect your doshas and gives tips from Ayurveda on how to structure your day to maintain balance and prevent dis-ease in the body and mind. Register for the discounted online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program starting Feb 21st, 2020. Join Colette's Free Daily Habits Challenge Feb 3rd-9th, 2020 in the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Download Colette's Top 10 Tips for Better Sleep. Subscribe to the Elements weekly newsletter. Follow the Elements Community on Instagram. Thanks for listening!

Swastha Vritta is the science of Ayurvedic prevention. It means to establish ourselves in our unique mind/body type and living in accordance with nature and our 'true nature'. Ayurveda takes a holistic approach to health and helps us to understand the importance of keeping our body and mind in balance to prevent an aggravation of the doshas which can result in dis-ease physically and mentally. Ayurveda tells us that health is the root of everything and is the foundation necessary to achieve the 4 goals of life or Purusharta: Kama - activities/pleasure Artha - money/prosperity Dharma - purpose/service Moksha - liberation/non-attachment Learn how to progress on this path of the four goals of life in this episode with Colette. Book a FREE 20 min strategy call with Colette. Check out the Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Jan 24th. Learn more about the Reset-Restore-Renew program starting Jan 24th, 2020. Get more information on Colette's private programs. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group here. Thanks for listening!

This is the time of year that many people are making New Year resolutions or intentions. Colette and Amy discuss setting intentions vs. New Year resolutions. They cover the following topics: What is an intention vs. a resolution. Sankalpa - setting intentions that are in alignment with your true nature. How Sankalpa can be part of your Ayurveda & Yoga journey. Amy's cognitive behavioural therapy exercise for setting intentions. Bringing Sankalpa into your everyday life. Tips for each dosha on how to set intentions to ensure success., Colette and Amy share their intentions for 2020. Colette shares a Sankalpa mudra and morning intention practice. Enter the competition to win a FREE entry into the Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Jan 24th, 2020. Find out further info on the Group Digestive Reset Cleanse and Group Reset-Restore-Renew Program, both starting Jan 24th. Thanks for listening!

Colette takes the following questions from the listeners: How to tailor food to fit ayurveda e.g. Mexican, Italian etc? Intermittent fasting according to Ayurveda? Overeating as a Vata, especially at dinner time? I want to know more about exercising for my body type? What to do when your partner doesn't "buy" into the Ayurvedic lifestyle? Get Colette's special download for this episode 'What's My Current Imbalance/Vikriti'? (see episode #113) Find out more information on the following events: Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Jan 24th, 2020 Group Reset-Restore-Renew Program starting Jan 24th Group Daily Habits for Holistic Health starting Feb 21st Enter the competition to with a FREE entry into the Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Jan 24th. Receive the Exercise for Your Dosha Download here (scroll down to episode #14). Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Thanks for listening!

Discussing the digestive system and in particular why Ayurveda considers the digestive system so important for our overall health and wellbeing. Colette and Dr. Sujatha discuss the following: What is the digestive system. Why is the digestive system so important. The process of digestion according to Ayurveda. The importance of eating for your constitution. What can cause digestive problems. How ama/toxins are formed in the body. Typical signs of aggravation for each dosha. How to maintain your digestive system to prevent illness. Visit the Amrtasiddhi website here. Listen to episode #92 Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus. Check out Colette's discounted group cleanse starting Jan 24th, 2020. Visit the Elements Healing & Wellbeing website. Thanks for listening!

The Kapha dosha is responsible for protection, construction, resilience and has the qualities of love, compassion, and connection. Ayurvedic doctor Victor Briere and Colette discuss the Kapha dosha in-depth and cover the following: Kapha 101. What happens when Kapha is aggravated. Kapha and congestion. Kapha and it's relationship to Tamas and Ojas. Emotional eating. Diet and lifestyle tips for the Kapha constitution. Visit the Elements Healing & Wellbeing website. Check out the following links mentioned in this episode: Contact Dr. Briere via email [email protected] Pacific Coast Ayurveda Center for Applied Consciousness Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat in Spain Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with three of her clients and they share their experience on their Ayurvedic healing journey. They discuss the following: How they discovered Ayurveda. An insight into their healing journey. What changes they have experienced in their life. Their tips from their experience. Click here for details on the discounted group Reset-Restore-Renew program starting Jan 24th, 2020. Find out more about the discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Jan 24th, 2020. Book a FREE 20 min online Services Enquiry Call with Colette. Check out Colette's private programs. Subscribe to the Elements weekly newsletter to keep up-to-date and to get Ayurvedic tips. Email Colette on [email protected] Thanks for listening!