Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

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!

Ayurveda considers emotional health extremely important and it's important that we process our emotions efficiently. Amy and Colette discuss the following: What are emotional imbalances. The dosha responsible for digesting emotions. The process of digesting emotions. How our imbalances affect this process. What happens when we can't process our emotions. How to restore balance so we can process our emotions efficiently. Check out the elementshealingandwellbeing.com to find out more about Colette's online consultations, cleanses and Daily Habits course. Subscribe to the Elements newsletter. Listen to the episode #37 The 3 Bodies & 5 Koshas (sheaths) Join the Elements of Ayurveda Facebook Group and share your thoughts. Thanks for listening!

Colette shares tips for staying balanced during the holiday season. She goes into detail on three spices that can help keep you in balance during the holiday and they are: Allspice Saffron Nutmeg Colette also shares her Ayurvedic tips to help keep your body and mind in balance so that you can prevent dis-ease and enjoy the holiday season. Download the Tips for the Holiday Season and the recipe for Golden Milk here. Check out Colette's online services and programs. Schedule a free 15-minute Service Enquiry Call with Colette. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Thanks for listening!

In this third and final episode on the subdoshas, Colette discusses the five subdohas of Kapha which include: Tarpaka Bodhaka Avalambaka Kledaka Shleshaka The Kapha dosha is comprised of earth and water elements and is responsible for construction, lubrication, nourishment, cohesion and stabilisation in the body. Colette shares the wisdom from Ayurveda about where these five subdoshas are located and how they help Kapha to carry out these responsibilities. Book an online consultation with Colette Check out Colette's online programs Read more testimonials here Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group Follow Colette on Instagram and Facebook Thanks for listening!

Dr. Sujatha and Colette chat about neurodegenerative diseases. Neurodegenerative disease is an umbrella term for a range of conditions which affect the brain, particularly the neurons. Examples of neurodegenerative diseases include Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's Disease, Motor Neuron Disease and Dementia. They discuss the following: How Ayurveda explains Neurodegenerative diseases. The dosha(s) imbalance involved in neurodegenerative diseases. The treatment protocol for these diseases. Dr. Sujatha shares some of her experiences in treating clients with neurodegenerative diseases. How to prevent the degeneration of the neurons. Advice for people caring for loved ones with a neurodegenerative condition. Visit Dr. Sujatha's website Amrtsiddhi.com Check out the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FB Group. Book an Ayurvedic Consultation with Colette. Learn more about Colette's online Daily Habits course and Ayurvedic Cleanse. Thanks for listening!

Colette continues the discussion on the subdoshas, which she started in episode #103, with the focus on the subdoshas of Vata. In this episode, Colette delves deeper into the subdoshas of Pitta which are: Sadaka Pitta Alochaka Pitta Ranjaka Pitta Pachaka Pitta Brajaka Pitta The Pitta dosha is responsible for conversion and transformation. Colette shares the wisdom from Ayurveda of how these subdoshas help the Pitta dosha carry out its responsibilities in the body and mind. Book an Ayurvedic consultation with Colette to understand your mind/body type and how to maintain balance and prevent dis-ease. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Amy Wheeler about transitioning into Autumn season and into the Autumn stage of life. They discuss the importance of understanding these transitions and how to flow with the change in energy rather than going against it and suffering. They discuss the following: The energy change that occurs in Autumn. How Autumn is a time of harvest & review. The importance of taking time out to nurture. How to approach the Autumn of our lives. Letting go of the 'doing' and the need for control. How to move into the Wisdom Stage of Life. The value of the Vata stage of life. Please share your thoughts on this episode and continue the discussion over on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Book an online consultation with Colette here. Thanks for listening!

Colette delves deeper into the Vata dosha and discusses the five subdoshas of Vata which are located at specific sites in the body to support the Vata dosha in carrying out its functions in the body and mind. The subdoshas of Vata are: Prana Vayu Udana Vayu Samana Vayu Apana Vayu Vyana Vayu Colette details each subdoshas location, action and signs of imbalance. She also gives tips on how to balance these subdoshas. Join Colette's Group Daily Habits Course starting Oct 25th, 2019. Missed the group course? Take the private Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course here. Click here to get the Pranayama Tutorial Video which Colette mentions in this podcast (scroll down to #25) Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FB Group. Thanks for listening!

The Pitta constitution comes with great ambition, drive and focus, however, when Pitta is pushed too hard with lots of intensity, it can result in stress and burnout. In this episode, Colette discusses Pitta Burnout in detail with Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere and they cover the following: Pitta 101. Pitta and the Rajas mental quality. Signs of Pitta aggravation. How to pacify the aggravated Pitta dosha. What to avoid. The Pitta threshold. How Tejas can help Pitta find balance. Click here to register or for more info on Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program starting Oct 25th. Contact Dr. Briere via email [email protected] Find info on Pacific Coast Ayurveda here. Check out the Center for Applied Consciousness. Thanks for listening!

Colette takes questions from the listeners of the podcast and answers with the wisdom from Ayurveda. She discusses the following: The Ayurvedic perspective on low blood pressure. How can Ayurveda help with autoimmune disease and disorders - specifically alopecia? What's the best way to prepare spices? Can medicated ghee and chyawanprash be taken with food? Which types of pranayama can you recommend? Have further questions? Contact Colette here Join the Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program starting Oct 25th. Click here to view Pranayama (breath practices) tutorial video (scroll to episode #25). Book a consultation with Colette here. View Colette's Ayurvedic Cleanse program. Click here to listen to the podcasts mentioned in this episode: #64 The Six Stages of Disease #92 The Nutrition of the Dhatus Please join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Thanks for listening!

This is the 3rd episode in a 3 part series on Ayurveda and Pregnancy. Episode #95 covered preconception and preplanning for pregnancy. Episode #97 covered the Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle during pregnancy. In this episode Vaiyda Meenakshi and Colette discuss postpartum care and breastfeed and cover the following topics: The doshas aggravated during childbirth. The three phases of postpartum care. The benefits of warm oil massages. Herbal bath and poultice recipes to prevent infections and to soothe the body after birth. Tips on pacifying the doshas and preventing postpartum disorders. How to rejuvenate the body after birth. The best foods to eat during postpartum stage. Natural ways to promote and purify the breastmilk. Lifestyle, exercise and mindfulness tips during postpartum stage. Visit Vaidya Meenakshi's website ayurroots.com to find out more information on her offerings. Click here to find out further information on Colette's French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat, October 11-13th, 2019. Join Colette's newsletter to stay up-to-date on all the latest info here. Thanks for listening!

Colette talks about four well respected healing herbs used in Ayurvedic medicine: Ashwaghandha Shatavari Fenugreek Triphala She covers the following for each herb: The origin of the herb The energetics of each herb: Taste/Rasa Energy/Virya Post Digestive Effect/Vipak Benefits of each herb Have questions? Join the conversation over on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Check out all the details on Colette's French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Oct 11-13th on the NEW Elements Healing & Wellbeing Website! Thanks for listening!

John Immel from Joyful Belly and Colette discuss eating disorders, body image and how Ayurveda can be extremely supportive in the healing journey. They discuss the following: Why Ayurveda is a great support structure for eating disorders. What is an eating disorder. How Ayurveda helps us connect with our 'true hunger'. How 'true hunger' manifests differently for each dosha type. Pacifying the aggravated doshas in different eating disorders. The Ayurvedic healing journey. Body dysmorphia. Check out the Joyful Belly website for the easy to digest foods list. Click here to receive the $750 scholarship to Joyful Belly's upcoming Masters in Ayurvedic Digestion and Nutrition course. Find out more info on Colette's French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Oct 11-13th, 2019. Sign up for the Elements Newsletter or send Colette a message here. Thanks for listening!

This is the second episode in a three part series on Ayurveda and pregnancy. Ayurvedic Physician Meenakshi Gupta and I discuss the pregnancy and lifestyle advice given by Ayurveda. We discuss the following: Do's and Don'ts during pregnancy. Lifestyle advice from Ayurveda. The effect of proper nourishment for Mum and baby. How the Ayurvedic pregnancy diet can prevent common pregnancy complications. Month by month dietary advice. Herbal advice during pregnancy. Conditioning the skin during pregnancy Remedies for common pregnancy symptoms like morning sickness and water retention. Connect with Ayurvedic Physician Meenakshi Gupta on her website www.ayurroots.com Join Colette's Seasonal Cleanse starting September 20th, 2019. Click here to find further info on Colette's French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat October 11-13th, 2019. Contact Colette via email [email protected] Thanks for listening!

Ayurvedic Doctor, Madison Madden chats with Colette about the ancient Ayurveda practice of Marma Therapy. A therapy which focuses on manipulating the subtle energy or Prana of the body in order to support the healing process. Madison and Colette discuss the following: What are the origins of Marma therapy. What are Marma points. How are Marma points used in Ayurvedic therapies. How does Marma therapy work. Which are the most powerful Marma points on the body. Self-stimulation of Marma points with Yoga, pranayama and massage. Madison guides us through a self-stimulating Marma facial massage. Connect with Madison at Pacific Coast Ayurveda. Enter Colette's competition to win a FREE entry into her upcoming Ayurvedic Seasonal Cleanse! Find out more details on the French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Oct 11-13th, 2019. Thanks for listening!

Ayurveda helps us to understand the importance of preconception or garbhasanskar and the profound effect it can have on conception and the developing fetus. I chat with Vaidya Meenakshi Gupta about this subject and we discuss the following: What is garbhasanskar (preconception). The importance of preconception for both parents. Mentally preparing for pregnancy. Cleansing the body before conception. Beneficial herbs before and during pregnancy. Do's and don'ts during preconception and pregnancy. Beneficial foods during this period. Visit Vaidya Meenakshi Gupta's website www.ayurroots.com Enter Colette's competition to win a FREE entry into her Seasonal Cleanse starting Sept 20th, 2019. Find out all the information on Colette's upcoming Ayurvedic and Yoga retreat in the South of France. Visit the Elements and Healing website. Thanks for listening!