Jeannine Rashidi, the founder of Goodbye Tension and Doctor of Ayurveda in training, has guided clients toward physical, mental, emotional, & digestive relief for the last 20 years. Jeannine’s best-selling book, Abundance Beyond Trauma, showcases the EDHIR® process she developed for mental, emotional & physical digestion of traumatic & adverse life experiences.  Colette chats with Jeannine about her book and her personal journey. They discuss the following: How's Jeannine's life experiences influenced her work today. The definition of trauma. Jeannine's EDHIR® process. How she implements Ayurveda into her practice. Case studies on the process used in acute and chronic trauma cases. Advice for those people who are feeling disconnected after adverse life experiences. * Visit Jeannine's website Goodbyetension.com. * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Clare has worked with Colette for a year now and has committed to a journey of self discovery with Ayurveda. She has participated in each of the group cleanses last year and found each one to be a different experience. They discuss the following: How Clare "met" Ayurveda. Prioritising self-care and fitting it into her busy lifestyle. Connecting with creativity. The benefits of repeating the cleanse. Clare's future with Ayurveda. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses Receive $100 off a beginner long term Ayurvedic training program, or 10% off a short program by using the code ELEMENTS when you apply or register.  Receive $500 off the 2024 India Immersion Summer program if you register before Feb 8th, 2024. * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Dr. Sujatha Kekada about the Ayurvedic perspective on stomach acid. This is a particularly relevant topic after the holiday season where the rich, heavy foods and alcohol can result in high or low stomach acid. They discuss the following: What is stomach acid and the Ayurvedic view on the gastric juices, agni and the doshas involved. What are the symptoms of high and low stomach acid. What causes high stomach acid and how can it manifest into certain conditions like acid reflux, heartburn, GERD etc. How does Ayurveda treat high/low stomach acid. How can we prevent these conditions from manifesting. * Check out Dr. Sujatha's website here.... amrtasiddhi.com Email Colette and Dr. Sujatha to sugest topics for upcoming episodes on info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette shares her personal experience of caregiving for her mother with dementia. She shares how Ayurveda has helped her understand and process her mothers declining health. Understanding the tendencies of each dosha to changing and uncontrollable situations like sickness can promote compassion for those who have challenges with navigating these stressful situations. Colette also shares tips on how to manage the needs of your doshas while navigating the role of caretaking for a loved one. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Visit keralaaayurveda.store to learn more about Ayurvedic herbs for the urinary system and to discover the right herbs for your unique needs. And don’t forget to use ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * Download the Ojas Building Milk Recipe here * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette takes questions from the listeners and covers the following topics: The Ayurvedic perspective on alcohol. Which dosha is aggravated in hyopglycemia (low blood sugar). What causes cellulite and Ayurvedic tips to reduce it. Preventing muscle cramps and spasms. * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * Download the Ojas Building Milk Recipe here * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Pain affects us not only physically, but mentally also and in this episode Colette takes a look at pain from an Ayurvedic perspective. Ayurveda teaches us that pain is a result of an imbalance in the doshas: Vata dosha is involved if there’s pain in the body. Pitta dosha may be involved if there’s inflammation. Kapha dosha is involved if there’s stagnation. Colette discusses the following Ayurvedic herbs which are beneficial for pain relief: Ashoka Cloves Devadaru Fennugreek Indian frankincense Myrrh Turmeric She details each herbs energetics and benefits of each of these herbs. * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * Download the Turmeric Golden Milk Recipe here * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!      

Colette just returned from hosting the 7 day Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Retreat in Bali and shares about the experience in this episode.  Check out all the photos on the Elements of Ayurveda Instagram page. * Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. *

In this episode Colette focuses on prana vaha srotas, the respiratory channel and how an aggravation of the vata, pitta and kapha doshas may manifest in the respiratory system. She talks in detail about the following herbs which are beneficial: Licorice Pippali Pushkarmoola Tulsi Vasa  Colette also talks about the benefits of using common spices you may have in your spice cupboard and that you could use to make your own at-home treatment for mild symptoms of cough, colds, congestion etc. She details the benefits of the following spices: Black pepper Cardamom Cinnamon Clove Cumin Ginger Turmeric * Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Lucy was introduced to Ayurveda in India at 11 years of age and has now rediscovered it in her adult life. She joined the group cleanse in October and shares the shifts she experienced in her life throughout the cleanse journey. Colette and Lucy discuss the following: Letting go of perfectionism and the underlying fear. Implementing boundaries to allow time to unwind. Lucy's cleanse experience. Reconnecting with simplicity and silence. Her increased awareness and mind/body connection. * Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette focuses on the health of the scalp and hair in this episode. She explains the Ayurvedic perspective on hair health and the importance of taking the physical, mental and emotional health into consideration when determining the root of any scalp or hair issues.  Colette discusses in detail the following Ayurvedic herbs which are beneficial for healthy hair: Amalaki Bhringaraja Bibhitaki Brahmi Jatamamsi * Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Colette chats with her client Ashley about her journey with Ayurveda and the effect it has had and continues to have on her life. They discuss the following: Ashley's introduction to Ayurveda. Her eyeopening Ayurvedic consultation. The magical experience on the Digestive Reset Gleanse. The physical, mental and emotional benefits of the cleanse. Ashley's continuing Ayurvedic journey. * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

During the holiday season our liver has to handle a lot of stress with travel, family gatherings, rich food and alcohol. In this episode Colette talks about all the functions of this vital organ and discusses some beneficial herbs to help heal and support liver function. She covers the energetics and benefits of the following herbs: Bhumamalaki Guduchi Jasmine Kalamegha Kutki Turmeric * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting February 2nd, 2024 * Download the Turmeric Golden Milk Recipe here * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. Sujatha Kekada is the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali. She is a certified Ayurvedic Doctor (B.A.M.S) with a degree from Rajiv Gandhi University, India. Colette chats with Dr. Sujatha about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and they discuss the following: What is IBD and IBS. The Ayurvedic view on these conditions. What can cause these imbalances. The early signs of imbalance in the body and mind. The Ayurvedic treatment protocol. Preventing the manifestation of IBS and IBD. * Check out Dr. Sujatha's website here.... amrtasiddhi.com * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

In this solo episode Colette focuses on herbs that are beneficial for the urinary system or mutra vaha srotas as its referred to in Ayurveda.  She covers how to determine dosha imbalances in the urine along with the energetics and benefits of the following herbs which have an affinity for the urinary system: Ashoka Bala Coriander Kalamegha Gokshura Varuna * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Visit keralaaayurveda.store to learn more about Ayurvedic herbs for the urinary system and to discover the right herbs for your unique needs. And don’t forget to use ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Susan Weis-Bohlen is the author of the best-selling Ayurveda Beginner’s Guide: Essential Ayurvedic Principles and Practices to Balance and Heal Naturally, and Seasonal Self-Care Rituals: Eat, Breathe, Sleep, and Move Better According to Your Dosha. Her latest book is from Quarto, The Beginner's Guide to Ayurvedic Home Remedies: Ancient Healing for Modern Life. Colette chats with Susan about her new book and they discuss the following: What led Susan to write this book on Ayurvedic remedies. Remedies for seasonal sickness. Understanding how to take care of our skin health. Ayurvedic oral health care. Using writing as a healing practice. * Visit Susan's website here susanweisbohlen.com * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Colette explains why when there's a problem with the joint, we need to consider the following: asthi dhatu (the bone tissue) majja dhatu (the nerve tissue) meda dhatu (fat tissue) the 3 doshas (vata, pitta and kapha) shleshaka kapha (a subdosha of kapha)  our agni (digestive fire) She also discusses the following Ayurvedic herbs which are beneficial for the joints and their energetics: ajmoda chitraka frankincense ginger guggulu turmeric * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Visit keralaaayurveda.store to learn more about Ayurvedic herbs for joint support and to discover the right herbs for your unique needs. And don’t forget to use ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Download the Turmeric Golden Milk Recipe here * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Colette chats with Dr. Sujatha Kekada about the Ayurvedic view on heart disease. The heart is considered the most vital organ in Ayurveda as it's the seat of the following: one of the most vital marma points the three doshas, the plasma channel the respiratory channel the ten great vessels of the body our mind our prime energy reserve, ojas They discuss the following: The importance of this vital organ and its connection to the mind. The early signs of heart disease according to Ayurveda. The relationship between the doshas and the Western medical classification of heart conditions. The mental gunas of rajas and tamas and their influence on the heart. Dr. Sujatha shares case studies on Ayurvedic treatment for heart conditions. Holistic guidelines for maintaining a healthy heart. * Check out Dr. Sujatha's website here.... amrtasiddhi.com * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Our eyes are under a lot of stress and strain today with our increased screen time and we really need to pay attention to the health of our eyes. In this episode Colette covers the following herbs with an affinity for the eyes: Aloe Vera Castor Oil Chrysanthemum Coleus Haritaki Licorice She also details the benefits and energetics of each herb, including: Guna/qualities Rasa/taste Virya/energy Vikpak/post-digestive effect Effect on the doshas Effect on the dhatus/tissues Affinity for certain srotas/channels * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Kerala Ayurveda offers a full collection of herbal supplements. Visit keralaayurveda.store to learn more and use CODE: ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Join the discounted group cleanse starting October 6th and enter the new season feeling light, clear and energetic! * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. Marc Halpern is the founder and President of the California College of Ayurveda and the author of three ayurvedic textbooks. A Doctor of Chiropractic and a Doctor of Ayurveda (hon.) he holds a post-graduate certification in Holistic Medicine.  Colette chats with Dr. Halpern about our current mental health crisis and they discuss the following: Understanding the mind from an Ayurvedic perspective. What is Spiritual indigestion. The causes of disturbances in the mind. Relearning how to use our senses properly. The mental gunas (qualities) of rajas, tamas & sattva. The post-Covid experience for the aware mind.  * Check out the California College of Ayurveda website here. * Join the discounted group cleanse starting October 6th and enter the new season feeling light, clear and energetic! * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette focuses on Ayurvedic herbs with an affinity for the heart in this episode. The Ayurvedic texts consider the heart as the most vital organ as it’s the seat of the following: Three doshas - vata, pitta and kapha. Prana - the left side of the heart is the root of prana vaha srotas, the respiratory channels. Rasa vaha srotas - the root of this plasma channel is in the right chamber of the heart. 10 great vessels of the body - the main arteries carrying nutrition to the entire body. Ojas - our prime energy reserve of the body protecting our life. Mind - the heart is the root of mano vaha srotas, the mind channel which permeates the entire body. She discusses the following herbs and fruits and details their energetics and benefits: Arjuna Amalaki Guggulu Pomegranate Punarnava Pushkaramoola * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Visit keralaayurveda.store to explore a range of Ayurvedic herbs and formulations and use CODE: ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Join the discounted group cleanse starting October 6th and enter the new season feeling light, clear and energetic! * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette's client, Renata shares her personal journey with Ayurveda and how it has changed the way she lives her life today. They discuss the following: How Renata was introduced to Ayurveda. The healing journey from consultation to cleanse. Her life changing cleanse experience. The awareness and confidence she has in making healthy choices post-cleanse. * Join the discounted group cleanse starting October 6th and enter the new season feeling light, clear and energetic! * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Colette focuses on the skin in this episode and why the skin is particularly prone to aggravations at the end of the hot season. She explains what considerations need to be taken before suggesting herbs for the skin, including: Presence of ama/toxins. Status of your agni/digestive fire. Status of your doshas. Status of your srotas or channels of your body, including the channel of the mind, mano vaha srotas, because the mind is closely connected to the skin. Colette talks in detail about the following herbs which are beneficial for the skin:  Aloe vera Bakuchi Manjishtha Neem Rose She also details the benefits and energetics of each herb, including: Guna/qualities Rasa/taste Virya/energy Vikpak/post-digestive effect Effect on the doshas Effect on the dhatus/tissues Affinity for certain srotas/channels * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Kerala Ayurveda offers a full collection of herbal supplements. Visit keralaayurveda.store to learn more and use CODE: ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Join the discounted group cleanse starting October 6th and enter the new season feeling light, clear and energetic! * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

With the upcoming equinox on September 23rd signalling the change of seasons, Colette shares lots of Ayurvedic information and tips about how to prepare for this transition to help prevent imbalances of the doshas and seasonal sickness. She discusses the following: How the change of season affects the doshas in our body. The six stages of disease. The signs of an ama/toxin accumulation. Understanding the types of imbalances in the agni/digestive fire. Tailoring a seasonal cleanse for each type of agni imbalance. * Enter the competition to win a FREE entry into the upcoming, Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting October 6th, 2023. * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * QUIZ: Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

In this solo episode, Colette focuses on some Ayurvedic herbs that are beneficial for rejuvenating the mind and pacifying the nervous system and talks in detail on the following herbs: Brahmi - bacopa monniera   Gotu kola - mandukaparni  Shankhapushpi - evolvulus alsinoides Ashwaghandha  She talks about the importance of getting professional advice before taking any herbs as there are so many factors that go into choosing the right herbs and just some of the considerations taken by an Ayurvedic professional are the status of the following: Ama or toxins in your body Agni or digestive fire Doshas Srotas or channels of your body Colette also discusses the Ayurvedic understanding of how plant energetics are affected by many factors and how plants possess a form of consciousness and the importance of respecting Ayurvedic guidelines and rituals in harvesting herbs. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Kerala Ayurveda offers a full collection of herbal supplements. Visit keralaayurveda.us.store to learn more and use CODE: ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Enter the competition to win a FREE entry into the upcoming, Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting October 6th, 2023. * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

This is a very special 6th anniversary episode of the podcast with Dr. Sujatha Kekada who’s the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali.  Dr. Sujatha played a pivotal role in my journey with Ayurveda and it began in 2014 when I did a panchakarma treatment at the AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic clinic. I talked about this journey in detail in episode #5 Ayurveda & Healing in Bali.  In this episode, Dr Sujatha and I talk about our upcoming 7 Day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat in Bali, December 4th to 10th, 2023. We also discuss the following: The pivotal role Dr. Sujatha played in my journey with Ayurveda. Ayurvedic healing & establishing awareness. Insight into our upcoming Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat. The benefits of full immersion healing. The importance of healing all the layers of the body. * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Enter the competition to win a FREE entry into the upcoming, Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting October 6th, 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette finishes her series on the srotas or channels of the body by focusing on the channel of the mind, mano vaha srotas. In fact, this is not a true channel as the mind permeates the entire body, however, the Vedic texts do reference mano vaha srotas. She discusses the following in this episode: The root, passage and opening of mano vaha srotas. The mind as a dual organ. The functions of the mind channel. Signs and symptoms of aggravation. Causes of aggravation. Preventing disorders of mano vaha srotas. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Kerala Ayurveda offers a full collection of herbal supplements to support mood, reduce the effects of stress and enhance focus, memory and clarity. Visit keralaayurveda.us/store to learn more and use CODE: ELEMENTS10KA for 10% off your first order. Applicable on all Kerala Ayurveda products. One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Ayurvedic Doctor, Simmi Chopra has a double Masters in Biostatistics and Molecular Biology from Rutgers University and JNU which helps her to understand health problems from both mainstream as well as the Ayurvedic perspective. In this episode Colette chats with Simmi about Ayurvedic Bhasmas. Bhasmas are very fine medicinal powders of metal, minerals, stone etc. They discuss the following: What are bhasmas and how they are processed. The controversy around bhasmas. Testing the purity of bhasmas. Using bhasmas vs. using herbs in treatment. Simmi shares case studies using bhasmas. Scope of practice of bhasmas. * Check out AD Simmi Chopra's website here.... www.sidhayur.com * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

In this solo episode Colette focuses on the 3rd and final elimination channel which is sveda vaha srotas, the channel for carrying sweat. If you’re new to this wisdom from Ayurveda on the srotas or channels of the body, check out the first episode in this series, episode #272 - The Food Channel & The Srotas which will give you an introduction to the Ayurvedic wisdom on the channels of the body. She covers the following in this episode: The root, passage and opening of sveda vaha srotas. The subdoshas governing this channel. The functions of the sweat channel. The correlation between sweating and our emotions. Signs and symptoms of aggravation. Causes of aggravation. Maintaining the health of sveda vaha srotas. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. European students can begin their Ayurvedic transformation this fall! Now is the best time to join for $250 off tuition with early bird savings through August 31st. For an additional $100 off, use the code Elements100 when you join. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses  * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!      

Colette chats with Jamila Colozzi about her new book Moonlight & Shadows - a Poetic Discourse on Ayurveda and Yoga in the West. She speaks from her many years working in the Ayurveda and Yoga industry, along with her personal studies of these sister sciences.  Jamila sees this book as a conversation stater for anyone navigating how to study, practice and engage with the ancient Vedic wisdom system. We cover the following topics in this episode: Jamila's story on how she came to write her new book. Discussing sensitive topics in the Ayurveda and Yoga communities. The shadow of social injustice in this industry. Spiritual bypassing - it's not all "love & light". Jamila's personal healing journey with fatigue.  Cultural appropriation in the these communities. * Check out Jamila's website and purchase her new book here... missjamilacat.com * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!        

Colette continues her series on the srotas or channels of the body and in this episode she focuses on the channel for urine, mutra vaha srotas. She covers the following topics: The root, passage, opening and sub-doshas governing mutra vaha srotas. Ayurvedic perspective on urine formation. The four main diseases that can manifest during an aggravation of mutra vaha srotas: Mutraghata (urine retention) Mutrakricchra (difficulty in urination)  Mutrashmari (urinary stones) Prameha (diabetes) Signs and symptoms of aggravation. Causes of aggravation of mutra vaha srotas. Diagnosing doshic imbalances in the urine. Treatment of imbalances of mutra vaha srotas. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Fall training applications are open and now is the best time to join for super early savings! $200-450 off tuition is available this month, and listeners like you can enjoy an additional $100 off when you share the code Elements100. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses  * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Ayurvedic Doctor Simmi Chopra practices in New York and has a double Masters in Biostatistics and Molecular Biology from Rutgers University and JNU which helps her to understand health problems from both mainstream as well as the Ayurvedic perspective. Colette chats with Simmi about her passion, geriatric health and preventing age-related diseases. They discuss arthritis in detail and focus on osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. They cover the following topics: Preventing age-related diseases in the Pitta stage of life. Types of arthritis and how each manifests in the body. The samprapti or progression of arthritis. Ayurvedic treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Diet and lifestyle guidelines to help manage arthritis. * Check out Simmi's website here.... www.sidhayur.com Here's the buttermilk recipe mentioned in this episode. * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

In this solo episode Colette continues her series on the srotas or channels of the body. If you're not familiar with the Ayurvedic wisdom on the srtoas, check out her first episode in this series #272 titled, The Food Channel & The Srotas for an introduction to the to the channels of the body. Colette focuses on purisha vaha srotas which is the channel that is in charge of the storage and excretion of solid waste and other toxins out of the body. This channel also absorbs liquid, minerals, vitamins and electrolytes and plays an important role in nourishing ashti dhatu or bone tissue as the the bones are nourished by the absorbed nutrients through the colon mucus membrane. She discusses the following: The root, passage and opening of purisha vaha srotas. Which subdoshas govern this channel. The importance of paying attention to your bowel movements. Signs and symptoms of aggravation: Excessive gas and bloating Dry, hard stools, pellet-like stools Painful elimination and constipation  Irregular or scanty bowel movements Loose stools, diarrhoea or excessive bowel movements Foul smelling stool Haemorrhoids Anal fissures, fistula, rectal polyps or prolapsed rectum Diverticulitis, colitis, ulcerative colitis, IBS Crohn’s disease Rectal cancer or cancer of the colon Possible causes of aggravation. Ayurvedic treatment for imbalances in the purisha vaha srotas. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about Ayurvedagram Bali visit keralaayurveda.us/bali  * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Jackie Christensen, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized educator in natural health, herbology, and Ayurveda. In episode #281 Colette and Jackie discussed the topic of herbology and in this episode Jackie shares information on herbs that are ideal for Summer and preparations to help our skin and body during the hot season.   Colette and Jackie discuss the following: What qualities we should be focusing on during the hot season. Internal herbal preparations for Summer: coriander seeds hibiscus aloe vera rose External applications to soothe our skin during hot weather: comfrey aloe vera tamuna oil sea buckthorn oil neem calendula Guidelines on how to make herbal oils. * Check out Jackie's website here.... practiceayurveda.com * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

In this solo episode Colette continues her series on the srotas or channels of the body and focuses on the channels for the reproductive tissue: Artava Vaha Srotas is the channel carrying nutrients for the female reproductive tissue, the ova or egg. Shukra vaha srotas is the channel carrying nutrition for the male reproductive tissue, the sperm. Rajah vaha srotas is the menstruation channel. Stanya vaha srotas are the channels for lactation. Colette discusses the opening, passage and function of each channel along with the subdoshas governing them. She also details the possible causes of aggravation and the signs and symptoms of aggravation which can include: Premenstrual syndrome and menstrual cycle disorders  Fibrocystic changes in the breasts Cystic changes in the ovaries Cervical polyps, uterine fibroids, endometriosis Low libido and sexual dysfunction Infertility STD’s - sexually transmitted disease She also shares the recommended Ayurvedic treatments for these aggravations.  * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Join the annual Skin and Beauty workshop June 24-25 both in person or online. You’ll learn all the ancient tips, tricks and recipes for head to toe radiant skin and hair, Ayurvedic facials, homemade eyeliner that’s good for your eyes and more! Visit keralaayurveda.us/courses to sign up and use code BEAUTYELEMENTS for $30 off. * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Dr. Sujatha Kekada is the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali. She is a certified Ayurvedic Doctor (B.A.M.S) with a degree from Rajiv Gandhi University, Karnataka, India.  In this episode Colette chats with Dr. Sujatha about the Ayurvedic perspective on cancer. According to the World Cancer Research Fund, cancer is the 2nd leading cause of mortality after cardiovascular disease and it’s the leading cause of death in over 50 countries.  They discuss the following: What is cancer. What are the conditions in the body that could cause these malignant cells to grow. Why cancer is a complex disease and may not be diagnosed until the later stages. The types of cancer according to Ayurveda. Ayurvedic treatment protocol for cancer. Steps we can all take to prevent all diseases, including cancer. * Check out Dr. Sujatha's website here.... amrtasiddhi.com * Click here to learn more about the 7 day Ayurveda Rejuvenation Retreat with Dr. Sujatha in Bali, Indonesia - December 2023. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

In this solo episode Colette continues her series on the srotas or channels of the body and focuses on majja vaha srotas, which is the channel carrying nutrition for the bone marrow and nerve tissue.  The passage of this channel is the nervous system (the central, peripheral, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system), the brain and the cavities of the bone e.g. spinal column. The limbic system is the part of the brain involved in our behavioural and emotional responses and these responses occur through majja vaha srotas along with communication, coordination, sensation, learning and memory.  Some of the signs and symptoms of aggravation of majja vaha srotas are: Neurological symptoms Tingling, numbness, tremors, tics, spasms Ringing in the ears Feeling of darkness in front of the eyes Dizziness, lack of stability and equilibrium, vertigo Memory loss  Bell’s palsy  Convulsions, seizures Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease Multiple sclerosis Neuralgia  Neuropathy  * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Kerala Ayurveda’s annual Skin and Beauty workshop is coming this June 24-25 and is open to all levels. You’ll explore the definition of beauty from a holistic perspective, learning lifestyle recommendations for radiant face, hair, skin and body. Visit keralaayurveda.us/courses to sign up and use code BEAUTYELEMENTS for $30 off. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. Akil Palanisamy is a Harvard-trained physician who practices integrative medicine, blending his conventional medical expertise with holistic approaches including functional medicine and Ayurveda.  Dr. Akil is a widely known speaker, educator and author of The Paleovedic Diet: A Complete Program to Burn Fat, Increase Energy, and Reverse Disease which we discussed in episode #138. In this episode we're taking about his new book The T.I.G.E.R. Protocol: An Integrative, 5-Step Program to Treat and Heal Your Autoimmunity and we discuss the following: What is an autoimmune condition and what's happening in the body. Combining functional medicine and Ayurveda to work on prevention. The TIGER protocol - Toxins, Infections, Gut health, Eat right, Rest. Implementing the TIGER protocol. Dr. Akil shares 2 case studies. * Visit Dr. Akil's websites: thetigerprotocol.com doctorakil.com * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

In this solo episode, Colette continues her series on the srotas or channels of the body. If you’re unfamiliar with the Ayurvedic wisdom on the channels of the body, check out the first episode in this series #272 titled, The Food Channel & The Srotas where she does an introduction to the srotas. Colette focuses on ashti vaha srotas in this episode. Asthi dhatu is our bone tissue and asthi vaha srotas is the channel carrying nutrition for the bone tissue. She discusses the following: The opening, passage and formation of asthi vaha srotas. The subdoshas governing asthi vaha srotas. Signs and symptoms of an imbalance in the channels. Causes of aggravation of the asthi vaha srotas. The relationship between asthi dhatu and the vata dosha. Ayurvedic treatment for aggravation in the channels. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Kerala Ayurveda’s annual Skin and Beauty workshop is coming this June 24-25 and is open to all levels. You’ll explore the definition of beauty from a holistic perspective, learning lifestyle recommendations for radiant face, hair, skin and body. Visit keralaayurveda.us/courses to sign up and use code BEAUTYELEMENTS for $30 off. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!    

Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya is a licensed, board-certified physician-scientist and Fulbright Scholar with a focus on the wisdom and science of authentic medicines such as Ayurveda.  In this episode I chat with Dr. Bhaswati about a recent article she wrote titled, Better Living Beyond Chemistry. In this article Dr. Bhaswati writes about how modern science, looking through the lens of chemistry, has a reductionist approach to medicine. We discuss the following: What modern medicine is lacking when looking through the lens of chemistry.  How medicine is a reflection of our spiritual vibrations. Why big data isn't conclusive. How Ayurvedic evidence is observed over thousands of years. The need to integrate prana and nature into modern medicine. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

In this solo episode Colette continues her series on the srotas or channels of the body. Meda vaha srotas are the channels carrying nutrients for the fat tissue. She discusses the following: The function, root, passage and opening of meda vaha srotas. The subdoshas governing this channel. The signs and symptoms of aggravation of meda vaha srotas, which includes Obesity or emaciation Diabetes Hypertension and high cholesterol Lack of lubrication for the joints Sweating in excess and oily skin Poor digestion Breathlessness with little exertion Tiredness and a lack of interest in work Excessive sleep Causes of meda vaha srotas aggravation. Ayurvedic treatment for aggravation of the meda vaha srotas.  * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Kerala Ayurveda is delighted to announce their new authentic Ayurvedic retreat center in Bali! Ayurvedagram Bali is a tranquil and luxurious hideaway nestled amongst 7,000 acres of breathtaking scenery. Ayurveda & Yoga packages include consultations, bodywork therapies, nutrition, yoga, meditation. Group trips are available. Visit keralaayurveda.us/bali to learn more! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Dr. Sujatha Kekada is the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali. She is a certified Ayurvedic Doctor (B.A.M.S) with a degree from Rajiv Gandhi University, Karnataka, India. Dr. Sujatha’s profound understanding of Ayurvedic Medicine and her deep love for plants is the basis for her exceptional ability to diagnose the root causes of diseases and to find effective remedies. In this episode Colette chats with Dr. Sujatha about herpes and shingles, two conditions which are considered to be herpes viruses. They discuss the following: What are the conditions of herpes and shingles. Eliminating the shame around genital herpes. Ayurvedic disease of visarpa. Progression of these conditions and the doshas, dhatus and srotas involved. What can cause these conditions. Ayurvedic treatment along with great advice from Dr. Sujatha. * Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Mount Madonna Institute. Receive a $200 discount on the programs starting in September 2023 (Ayurvedic Foundations, Ayurvedic Educator and Ayurvedic Health Counselor) by using the code ELEMENTS at checkout.  Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Check out Dr. Sujatha's website here.... amrtasiddhi.com For info on the upcoming panchakarma in Portugal contact: aliveayurveda@gmail.com * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!    

Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath represents a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. He is the CEO and Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda (USA) and is the President of NAMA the National Ayurveda Medical Association in the US, with a mission to make Ayurveda as a credible profession in the Western world.  Colette asks Dr. J his thoughts on the progression of Ayurveda in the West and they discuss the following: The global importance of Ayurveda. The status of Ayurveda in the West. Regulations in place to maintain adherence to the original Ayurvedic texts. Concerns with sustainability and environmental factors. Dr. J's outlook for the future of Ayurveda.  * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Join their spring trainings, and take advantage of an exclusive $150 off tuition if you sign up this month! Visit keralaayurveda.us/courses to learn more, and use code Elements150 for your special offer. * Here are the links mentioned by Dr. J in this episode: keralaayurveda.us admissions@keralaayurveda.us wellness@keralaayurveda.us * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!    

Dr. Wendie Trubow is a functional medicine gynecologist. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues, she has developed a deep sense of compassion and expertise for what her patients are facing. Dr. Wendie is the co-author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing. Colette chats with Dr. Wendie about her new book and they discuss the following: Dr. Wendie's personal health journey and how it has influenced her work. Common types and sources of environmental toxins. How environmental toxins can manifest into disease. How to reduce toxin exposure. Improving the livers ability to detox.  * Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Mount Madonna Institute. Receive a $200 discount on the programs starting in September 2023 (Ayurvedic Foundations, Ayurvedic Educator and Ayurvedic Health Counselor) by using the code ELEMENTS at checkout.  Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Check out Dr. Wendie Trubow's website fivejourneys.com and the FREE Environmental Toxicants, Autoimmunity, and Chronic Diseases Summit * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 21st, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

In this solo episode, Colette continues her series on the srotas or channels of the body. If you’re unfamiliar with the channels of the body, I recommend listening to the first episode in this series #272 titled, The Food Channel & The Srotas. Colette focuses on mamsa vaha srotas in this episode. Mamsa dhatu is our muscle tissue and mamsa vaha srotas are the channels carrying nutrients for the muscle tissue. She discusses the following: The functions of mamsa dhatu and mamsa vaha srotas. The subdoshas governing mamsa vaha srotas. Signs and symptoms of an imbalance in the channels. Causes of aggravation of the mamsa vaha srotas. Ayurvedic treatment of a vata, pitta and kapha aggravation in the channels. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Kerala Academy offers learning opportunities for all levels in India, including independent internships for students from all schools. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses  * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 21st, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements NEW Instagram Page and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Jackie Christensen, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized educator in natural health, herbology, and Ayurveda. She serves as a faculty member for many prestigious colleges, including Mount Madonna Institute. Jackie is a Master Herbalist and in this episode, Colette chats with Jackie about the following: Herbology 101. Jackie's personal journey in becoming a Master Herbalist. The difference between Eastern and Western herbology. Jackie highlights some of her favourite herbs. Wildcrafting tips and how to make a milk thistle tincture. Concerns on over-harvesting of herbs. * Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Mount Madonna Institute. Receive a $200 discount on the programs starting in September 2023 (Ayurvedic Foundations, Ayurvedic Educator and Ayurvedic Health Counselor) by using the code ELEMENTS at checkout.  Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Check out Jackie's website here.... practiceayurveda.com * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 21st, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!    

In this solo episode, Colette continues her series on the srotas or channels of the body and she focuses on rakta vaha srotas.  Rakta is the second tissue formed in the processing of our food. Rakta is our red blood cells and rakta vaha srotas are the channels involved in the production and transportation of blood which includes the red bloods cells, the heart, liver, spleen, bone marrow and arteries.  Colette discusses the following: The root, passage and opening of rakta vaha srotas. Causes of aggravation of the blood channel. The signs and symptoms of aggravation e.g. acne, eczema, psoriasis, rash, dermatitis, inflammation, burning sensation, bleeding disorders, alopecia, anger, hate, jealousy. The subdoshas governing rakta vaha srotas. The functions of the liver and spleen. Ayurvedic treatment of rakta vaha srotas. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Kerala Academy offers learning opportunities for all levels in India, including independent internships for students from all schools. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 21st, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements NEW Instagram Page! and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Karo was introduced to Ayurveda in the 1990's in Germany and now living in New York she continues her journey with Ayurveda. She shares this journey of healing and studying Ayurveda and how it has shaped her life. We discuss the following: How Karo discovered Ayurveda. Her healing journey. How Ayurveda reconnected her with nature. The life lessons learned with Ayurveda. Her continuing Ayurvedic studies. * Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Mount Madonna Institute. Receive a $200 discount on the programs starting in September 2023 (Ayurvedic Foundations, Ayurvedic Educator and Ayurvedic Health Counselor) by using the code ELEMENTS at checkout.  Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 21st, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Rasa Vaha Srotas are the channels carrying rasa which is the first tissue produced from the elemental juice formed from our digested food. Rasa vaha srotas includes the plasma, the fluid portion of the blood in the cardiovascular system and the lymphatic system. In this episode Colette details the many functions of this plasma carrying channel in the body including; the transport of nutrients and respiratory gases, aiding in the absorption of fat, maintaining water-electrolyte balance, regulating body temperature, viscosity and volume of blood and filtrating toxins and removing excess fluids and waste.  She also discusses the causes of aggravation of this channel and the signs and symptoms of aggravation of rasa vaha srotas, some of which include: Low digestive fire and poor appetite. Pain in the body. High or low blood pressure. Anemia. Ringing in the ears. Palpitations. Anxiety, confusion, vertigo. Hair loss, premature greying, wrinkling and darkness around the eyes. Blockage of the channels due to ama/toxin accumulation in rasa which can result in body ache, heaviness, inertia, roots of hair aching, poor sense of taste and smell. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses and use code elements to save 10% on an upcoming program. * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 21st, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!    

Ayurveda teaches us that we are a part of nature and not separate from it. We are made up of the same 5 elements as nature or the panchamahabhoutas as they’re called in Sanskrit; space, air, fire, water and earth. Our unique dosha ratio of Vata, Pitta and Kapha in our individual constitution determines the energies and qualities in our body. Each season will result in a shift in the 5 panchmahabhoutas depending on the climate and this shift in the elements and qualities of our environment will effect the qualities of Vata, Pitta and Kapha in our body. In this episode Colette discusses the following: How seasonal shifts effect the qualities of the doshas. Implementing the Ayurvedic principle of "like increases like and opposites pacify." What are the Ritucharya or seasonal guidelines. Each doshas qualities, signs of imbalance and tips to pacify. The importance of cleansing during seasonal transition. * Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Mount Madonna Institute. Receive a $200 discount on the programs starting in September 2023 (Ayurvedic Foundations, Ayurvedic Educator and Ayurvedic Health Counselor) by using the code ELEMENTS at checkout.  Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 21st, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Colette continues her series on the channels (srotas) of the body. This is the third episode in this series: In episode #272 she did an introduction to the channels of the body and in that episode she focused on the first input channel, anna vaha srotas (the food channel). In episode #274 she focused on the second input channel, prana vaha srotas (the respiratory channel). In this episode, Colette focuses on the important role of udaka vaha srotas (the hydration channel) in the body and mind as water is required for the following functions in the body: Aiding digestion Elimination Regulating body temperature Lubricating and protecting the tissues, organs and joints Transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells Supporting the kidneys and liver by flushing out waste products Acting as a shock absorber for the brain, spinal chord and the fetus Water is balancing for all 3 doshas and it's very important for the normal functioning of the entire body. No cell in the body can survive without water. Colette talks about the subdoshas that govern udaka vaha srotas along with the causes and signs of aggravation of this channel. She also shares Ayurvedic tips on drinking water along with the hydration requirements for each dosha type. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses and use code elements to save 10% on an upcoming program. * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 21st, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Kamalesh Ginger Hooven is interim Provost of Mount Madonna Institute, where she is the Director of the Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program. Kamalesh returns to the podcast to discuss the energy of prana, our vital life force energy and pranayama, breathing practices. This is a great follow up to the previous podcast episode #274 The Respiratory System (Prana Vaha Srotas) where Colette explains in detail how the prana vaha srotas carries this vital energy through the respiratory system.  Colette chats with Kamalesh about the following: The energy of prana. What is pranayama. The relationship between the breath and the body/mind. The three parts of the breath. How to begin your pranayama practice. Types of pranayama: balancing heating  cooling * Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Mount Madonna Institute. Receive a $200 discount on the programs starting in September 2023 (Ayurvedic Foundations, Ayurvedic Educator and Ayurvedic Health Counselor) by using the code ELEMENTS at checkout.  Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 21st, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

In episode #272 Colette did an introduction to the srotas or channels of the body and in that episode she focused on the anna vaha srotas, the food carrying channels. She explained the journey from the intake of food at the mouth through to the small intestine, explaining the doshas and subdoshas involved along the way and their role in transforming food into energy. In this episode, Colette focuses on another input channel, prana vaha srotas, the respiratory system. Prana vaha srotas works with anna vaha srotas (the food channel) as the breath kindles the agni (our digestive fire) and the agni breaks down the food we ingest to nourish the entire body. Anna vaha srotas transforms food into energy and then the prana vaha srotas are the channels transforming that energy into vitality by carrying air through the respiratory system. Colette takes you on a journey through the prana vaha srotas and the organs and subdoshas involved in inspiration and expiration. The subdoshas include: prana vayu avalambaka kapha udana vayu vyana vayu  * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses and use code elements to save 10% on an upcoming program. * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 21st, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Divya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and chef in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda tradition. Divya and her husband Prentiss founded Divya’s Kitchen, a plant-based restaurant in New York City that reimagines classic dishes through an Ayurvedic lens. Divya’s brand has since expanded to include a line of plant-based retail food products, educational videos and two books. She is the author of What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen and Joy of Balance: An Ayurvedic Guide to Cooking with Healing Ingredients. In this episode we take a deep dive into the five types of herbal liquids (Pancha Vidha Kashaya) according to Ayurveda and they are: Fresh Juice (Svarasa) Pulp (Kalka) Decoction (Kvata) Cold infusion (Heema) Hot infusion (Phanta) Divya gives examples of each type of herbal liquid, how they're used and the properties and qualities they possess. She also gives great culinary tips throughout the episode. * Visit Divyas.com to learn more about Divya's offerings and enjoy 15% off when you use the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

The Srotas are channels in the body through which the doshas of Vata, Pitta and Kapha move. There are many types of srotas in the body from the subtle energetic channels called nadis to the largest channel in the body, maha srotas, the gastrointestinal tract. In this episode Colette explains the main channels of the body and she focuses on anna vaha srotas, the food channel. She details what happens when we eat and the journey through the food channel and the subdoshas involved which includes: bodhaka kapha prana vayu sadhaka pitta kledaka kapha samana vayu pachaka pitta ranjaka pitta apana vayu  Colette also discusses the four types of imbalances which can occur in the srotas/channels and how they can manifest in the anna vaha srotas. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode - to learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses. For $100 off tuition, use the Reference Code Elements100 when you join a beginner training! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette takes questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast community and she answers the following questions: Ayurvedic view on intermittent fasting or time restricted eating and which dosha would benefit the most/least? My family has been suffering with coughs and congestion since early Autumn, what are some natural Ayurvedic tips to help relieve these symptoms and what could be the root cause? Vata type cough - Make a soothing tea with 1 tsp raw honey, 1/2 tsp of ground turmeric & 1/2 tsp ground ginger + 1 pinch of ground black pepper. Golden turmeric milk in the evening with ghee and nutmeg is also helpful for this type of cough. Download the golden turmeric milk recipe here. Pitta type cough - Gargle with 1/2 tsp of neem powder in warm water. A sitopaladi tea with 1/2 tsp sitopaladi powder and 1 tsp raw honey.  Kapha type cough - Make a tea to break up the sticky congestion with 1/2 tsp of ground ginger, a pinch of clove and cinnamon in hot water. Tulsi tea is also beneficial for this type of cough. My nails and hair are very dry and brittle. Is this a sign on an imbalance in a dosha? What can I do to fix it? * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting January 27th, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Dr. Sujatha Kekada is the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali. She is a certified Ayurvedic Doctor (B.A.M.S) with a degree from Rajiv Gandhi University, Karnataka, India. Dr. Sujatha’s profound understanding of Ayurvedic Medicine and her deep love for plants is the basis for her exceptional ability to diagnose the root causes of diseases and to find effective remedies. In this episode Colette chats with Dr. Sujatha about the Ayurvedic view on osteopenia and osteoporosis. They discuss the following: A description of the conditions of osteopenia and osteoporosis. The relationship between the Vata dosha and asthi dhatu (bone tissue). What diet and lifestyle factors can lead to the decrease in bone density. Ayurvedic treatment for these conditions. Diet and lifestyle guidelines to prevent osteopenia and osteoporosis. * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode: Kerala Academy - to learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses. For $100 off tuition, use the Reference Code Elements100 when you join a beginner training! Banyan Botanicals - for those in the U.S., save 15% sitewide on your first purchase when you shop at www.banyanbotanicals.com/elements. If you're outside the U.S., you can find Banyan’s full line at the Vedic Store or Ayurvedic Herbs Direct. * Check out Dr. Sujatha's website here.... amrtasiddhi.com * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting January 27th, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Jean shares her Ayurvedic healing journey which has resulted in life-changing decisions as she moves from a life of busyness and ambition to a simpler, more fulfilling life. Colette discusses the following with Jean: Jean's "radical sabbatical" and discovery of Yoga and Ayurveda. Her Digestive Reset Cleanse experience. Gaining clarity on her next stage of life. The urge to purge body and environment. Jean's life-changing experience. * Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Mount Madonna Institute. Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before November 30th, 2022 with discount code Elements22.  Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting January 27th, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Podcast Survey - I would appreciate it if you would please take this short anonymous podcast survey to give me your feedback. Thanks in advance! Podcast Survey - have your say! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Ayurveda teaches us that it is our disconnection from nature and the Circadian rhythm which can lead to imbalances in the body and mind. In studying Ayurveda, we understand that we are a part of nature and we are dependent on nature and therefore, planetary health is a natural and necessary extension of our holistic health. In this solo episode Colette shares ideas on how we can set eco-friendly intentions for 2023 by making some small changes in our daily lives with the goal to connect with nature and to limit our impact on the environment. She covers the following topics: Food Waste Beauty & household products Clothes Travel Energy consumption Water conservation * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses, For 35% off the new Principles of Ayurveda course use the code Elements35 when you sign up! * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting January 27th, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Podcast Survey - I would appreciate it if you would please take this short anonymous podcast survey to give me your feedback. Thanks in advance! Podcast Survey - have your say! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Terra Rafael has worked in women's health since 1981, first as a home birth midwife, then as an Ayurveda Practitioner. She shares her years of experience with us in this episode and Colette chats with Terra about the following topics: What is infertility. Preparing the body for conception. What foods, herbs, oils, therapies are best to nourish the reproductive tissues. How physical blockages and depletion can affect fertility. Necessities for healthy conception. * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode: New World Ayurveda - visit the website for more information or book a Free Discovery Call here.  Mount Madonna Institute. Receive $100 off the "Foundations of Ayurveda" course before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22.  Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Visit Terra's website www.wisewomanhood.com * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting January 27th, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath or Dr. J as he's known is a regular guest on the podcast. He is a classically trained Ayurveda doctor and an accomplished teacher representing a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. Dr. J is CEO of Kerala Ayurveda (USA) and is President of NAMA the National Ayurveda Medical Association in the U.S.  In this episode we talk about his new book 'The Parent’s Complete Guide to Ayurveda’  which won the 2022 National Parenting Product Award by NAPPA (National Association of Parenting Products Award). We discuss the following: The importance of introducing Ayurvedic principles into your child's life. The value of understanding your child's unique mind/body type. Navigating parenting in the digital age. The kapha stage of life, from birth to puberty. Transitioning into puberty and the pitta stage of life. The foundational routines to establish early in life. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses, For 35% off the new Principles of Ayurveda course use the code Elements35 when you sign up! Visit keralaayurveda.us to find Dr. J's new book and for more information on their educational programs, healing therapies and Ayurvedic products. * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting January 27th, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Kate Siraj and Joanna Webber are both Ayurvedic practitioners and are the co-founders of The Ayurveda Academy. In this episode we discuss the importance of tuning into the subtle signals of imbalance from our body and mind. Understanding these early stages of aggravation of the doshas can help us to prevent dis-ease. By implementing small dietary and lifestyle adjustments we can pacify the doshas and bring the body and mind back into balance. We discuss the following: The subtle physical and mental signals our body/mind may give us in the early stage of imbalance. What happens if we ignore these subtle signals or we mask the symptoms with medication. Tips on how to bring our body/mind back into balance before dis-ease manifests. How to cultivate the skill of tuning into our body/mind. Jo gives spice and herbal tea recommendations. Kate shares her experience with shadow work.  * Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Mount Madonna Institute. Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before November 30th, 2022 with discount code Elements22.  Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Visit Jo and Kate's website here .... www.theayurvedaacademy.com * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting January 27th, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Kaela has a passion for health and fitness and enjoyed working as a personal trainer, however, once she discovered Ayurveda it has led her on a journey which has impacted her whole life. In this episode, Kaela shares her continuing Ayurvedic journey: Kaela's introduction to holistic health via a skin condition. Her different experiences on the Digestive Reset Cleanse. Learning to tune in and listen to her body. The impact of changing her morning and evening routines. Studying Ayurveda and bringing it into her job as a social worker. * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode: Banyan Botanicals - save 15% sitewide on your first purchase when you shop at www.banyanbotanicals.com/elements. New World Ayurveda - visit the website for more information or book a Free Discovery Call here.  * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting January 27th, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette continues her discussion on the Ayurvedic view of the menstrual cycle from episode #256 where she talked about the menstrual cycle, the doshas involved at different stages of the cycle and the gunas or qualities that you may experience throughout your cycle. In that episode she also discussed how PMS or pre-menstrual syndrome is a sign of aggravation in the doshas and gunas along with how to use the principle of opposites to pacify any imbalances. In this episode Colette covers other menstrual cycle disorders, including: Hypomenorrhea - regular but scanty or light menstrual flow. Oligomenorrhea - irregular menstrual cycle. Amenorrhea - an absence of the menstrual cycle. Menhorrhagia - heavy menstruation, including prolonged menstruation. Metrorrhagia - bleeding at irregular intervals outside of your expected cycle. Dysmenorrhea - experiencing pain/cramps during menstruation. * Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Mount Madonna Institute. Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before November 30th, 2022 with discount code Elements22. Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting January 27th, 2023 Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Katie first contacted Colette in October 2021 to participate in the group cleanse. She had endured a lot of stress in recent months with her job and a serious car accident. In this episode Katie shares her healing and educational journey with Ayurveda. Colette and Katie discusses the following: Katie's introduction to Ayurveda. How stress was affecting her health and wellbeing. Katie's experience on her first Digestive Reset Cleanse. Learning to accept nurturing and prioritising self-care.  How Katie's Ayurvedic educational journey continues. How Ayurveda has changed the way she lives her life today. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses. For $100 off tuition, use the code Elements100 when you join a beginner training! * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting January 27th, 2023 Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Ayurvedic educator Mary Thompson returns to the podcast to discuss tips on how to manage our mental health during the stressful holiday season. Stress can manifest in many ways over the holidays, be it family dynamics, economical, travel, social stress, loneliness etc. In this episode Colette chats with Mary about the following: Building resilience to buffer against stress. Navigating uncomfortable conversations/situations. How each dosha reacts to stress. Recognising the mental imbalances of rajas and tamas. Self-care tips and guidelines for the holidays. * Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Mount Madonna Institute. Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before November 30th, 2022 with discount code Elements22. Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Visit Mary Thompson's website here... www.theayurvedicapproach.com * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Vaidya Kamya Pillai is a specialist in Ayurveda, with more than a decade of clinical experience. Coming from a family of teachers and healers, it has always been a calling as well as a privilege for her to choose this noble profession and serve the community. She believes in helping her clients through creative practical tools using the principles of Ayurveda and Yoga. Colette chats with Vaidya Kamya about the common endocrine disorder, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). They discuss the following: What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. PCOS symptoms and the doshas. The samprapti or progression of PCOS. Ayurvedic treatment of PCOS. How Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle guidelines can help to pacify imbalances and prevent the progression of dis-ease. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses and use code elements to save 10% on an upcoming program. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. Paul Dugliss is a pioneer in the American medical system being one of the first physicians to integrate the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda into modern healthcare. In this episode Dr. Dugliss chats with Colette about emotional digestion and they discuss the following: What is emotional digestion. How do we know if we have old emotional baggage. What inhibits the digestion of emotions. What happens to unprocessed emotions in the body. How being heart-centered can help us have awareness, receive the wisdom of the emotion and to integrate the lesson. * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode: New World Ayurveda - visit the website for more information or book a Free Discovery Call here.  Mount Madonna Institute. Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before November 30th, 2022 with discount code Elements22. Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Check out the heart based meditation by Dr. Dugliss www.heartbasedmeditation.com and his Ayurveda school www.newworldayurveda.com. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

In this solo episode Colette shares the experience of her recent trip to India, where she spent three weeks continuing her Ayurveda studies. She discusses the following: Her 10 day internship at an Ayuredic Health Village in Kerala which included: Visits to local Ayurvedic clinics In-house practicums  Visit to the herbal gardens  Ayurvedic medicine factory visit. Outreach day in the local community. Cooking classes, temple visits and more!  Five days as a rogi at an Ayurvedic resort in Bangalore. * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Kerala Academy. Learn more at keralaayurveda.us/courses   Banyan Botanicals. Save 15% on my personal favorites when you shop at www.banyanbotanicals.com/elements * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Kamalesh Ginger Hooven is interim Provost of Mount Madonna Institute, a regionally accredited college located on the central coast of California where she is the Director of the Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program.   In this episode Colette chats with Kamalesh about the mind and in particular, balancing the gunas/qualities of the mind during Vata season. They discuss the following: How the mind is affected during Vata season. The three gunas/qualities of the mind. The four minds: Chitta  Buddhi Manas Ahankara Tips to help balance the mind and body. Navigating emotional times. * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode Mount Madonna Institute. Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before November 30th, 2022 with discount code Elements22. Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

In this episode Colette discusses the role the doshas of Vata, Pitta and Kapha play in our menstrual cycle. What doshas are dominant at the different stages of the cycle, how dosha aggravations can manifest in our cycle and how to pacify these aggravations. She discusses the following: The Vata phase of the menstrual cycle. The Kapha phase of the menstrual cycle. The Pitta phase of the menstrual cycle. How aggravations of the doshas can affect the gunas/qualities and how they may manifest in the cycle. Pacifying the imbalances of the gunas with the Ayurvedic principle of "like increases like" and "opposites pacify." * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode Kerala Academy. Learn more at keralaayurveda.us/courses For $100 off tuition, use the code Elements100 when you join a beginner training! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. Sujatha Kekada from Amrtasiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Bali is my guest today. In this episode I chat with Dr. Sujatha about the Ayurvedic approach to weight loss and we discuss the following: Understanding our unique constitution and accepting our natural body shape. The four main causes for weight gain and the doshas involved. Weight gain during perimenopause and its role. Important diet and lifestyle guidelines for each dosha. Dr. Sujatha's approach to managing a weight loss treatment program. The emotional component of weight gain. * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode Mount Madonna Institute. Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before November 30th, 2022 with discount code Elements22. Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Check out Dr. Sujatha's website here.... amrtasiddhi.com * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette takes questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community and answers the following questions: Betty: I’m enjoying learning about Ayurveda from your podcast and in particular, I’m learning a lot about how to manage my Vata dosha. I understand that routine is very important for Vata and I have great intentions, however, I find it to figure out what type of routines to focus on. Any tips would be very helpful. Thank you! Carla: I’m doing a daily abhyanga oil massage and really like it, however, I notice that my towel is collecting lots of oil. What do you recommend for getting rid of the excess oil in towels used for abhyanga? Jane: How does the Ayurvedic healing process work from the consultation to the treatment? * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Kerala Academy - To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses For $100 off tuition, use the code Elements100 when you join a beginner training! New World Ayurveda - visit the website for more information or book a Free Discovery Call here.  * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Ritucharya is the Ayurvedic practice of changing our diet and lifestyle routines with the seasons in order to maintain balance and prevent dis-ease in the body or mind. "Ritu" means season and "charya" means regimen or discipline. In this episode Colette chats with Jen Rand of the Mount Madonna Institute about the seasonal guidelines for the coming seasons of Autumn in the Northern hemisphere and Spring in the Southern hemisphere. They discuss the following: The five elements and our connection to nature. Ritusandhi - changing of the seasons. Ritucharya - seasonal guidelines. The gunas/qualities present in Autumn. The recommended seasonal regimen for Autumn to help maintain balance of the doshas. The gunas/qualities present in Spring. How to maintain balance in Spring with ritucharya. * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode Mount Madonna Institute. Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before November 30th, 2022 with discount code Elements22. Visit mountmadonnainstitute.org for further details. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Divya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and chef. In this episode she discusses snacking with Colette and in particular, Ayurveda's view on snacking. They discuss the following: The general principles of good snacking. Having awareness around the impulse behind your snack i.e. hunger, thirst, emotions etc. The importance of routine in eating, good food combinations and nutritious foods. The problem with ultra-processed snacks. Good snack options Snacking with the seasons. How to practice mindful snacking. * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode Kerala Academy. Learn more at keralaayurveda.us/courses For $100 off tuition, use the code Elements100 when you join a beginner training! * Visit Divyas.com to learn more about Divya's offerings and enjoy 15% off when you use the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda is a health catalyst to achieve optimal wellness in modern life. In this episode, Colette chats with Dr. Avanti about hormonal health and how Ayurveda can help to prevent and heal hormone dysregulation. They discuss the following: Dr. Avanti's personal journey with Western medicine and Ayurveda. Zooming in on the HPA Axis (hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis). HPA Axis dysregulation. Implementing Ayurvedic principles to heal HPA Axis dysregulation. Five tips to help you start regulating your hormonal system. * Visit Dr. Avanti's website www.avantikumarsingh.com * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Kerala Ayurveda Academy Click on this link to learn more and save 10% on an upcoming program by using the code ELEMENTS. Mount Madonna Institute Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Monica is a busy single mother with her own prenatal massage and yoga business. She had been practicing yoga for many years and when she discovered Ayurveda it deeply resonated with her.  Monica connected with Colette in 2021 to help her tailor the Ayurvedic wisdom to her needs and help her implement the practices into her life. She then went forward to do the Ayurvedic Digestive Reset Cleanse in July 2022. In this episode they discuss the following: Discovering Ayurveda in her Yoga practice. Balancing her Kapha/Vata constitution. Having self-compassion with implementing changes. Reframing self-love and self-care. How the Ayurvedic cleanse resulted in a paradigm shift. *  Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Click on this link to learn more and save 10% on an upcoming program by using the code ELEMENTS. * Visit Monica's website www.newarkprenatalmassageandyoga.com * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Sept 2nd, 2022 Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

August 17th is the 5th anniversary of this podcast!!! I started this podcast back in 2017 as I couldn't find any regular podcasts on Ayurveda, so I decided I had to share this amazing ancient wisdom with the world. Here I am 5 years later and now on episode 249!!! In this episode I share a little about the start of this podcasting journey, podcast reviews and a recent chat with my client Amy. Amy and I discuss the following: Allergies, lethargy and digestive issues.  Amy's digestive reset cleanse experience. The 'aha' moments during the cleanse. Rediscovering her creativity. The paradigm shift with learning Ayurveda. * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: New World Ayurveda - visit the website for more information or book a Free Discovery Call here.  Mount Madonna Institute - Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Sept 2nd, 2022 Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Ashtanga Hridayam, one of the primary ancient root texts of Ayurveda lists eleven types of headaches. In this episode, Colette details the following: The eleven types of headaches. What causes headaches. How to determine which dosha(s) are aggravated and manifesting in a headache. How to treat a headache. The four stages of an Anantavata headache or migraine. * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode, Kerala Ayurveda Academy Click here to learn more and save 10% on an upcoming program by using the Reference Code ELEMENTS at checkout. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Sept 2nd, 2022 Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dorothy has had many life changes since starting her journey with Ayurveda and she shares her experience with incorporating an Ayurvedic lifestyle as a new mother. We chat about the following: Dorothy's introduction to Ayurveda. Adapting the cleanse to her busy life with her young baby. Feeling lighter physically, emotionally and psychologically. Setting boundaries to avoid overwhelm. Letting go of perfectionism and being flexible. * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Kerala Ayurveda Academy Click on this link to learn more and save 10% on an upcoming program by using the code ELEMENTS. Mount Madonna Institute Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Sept 2nd, 2022 Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. Claudia Welch has practiced Ayurveda and is licensed as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. She has lectured internationally on Oriental medicine and Ayurveda, exploring how Eastern medicine applies to Women’s Health, and today's reality in general. In this episode we discuss the emotional transition between the Pitta stage of life into the Vata stage of life, the challenges that can arise and how we can navigate this transition in order to benefit from our body's wisdom. We discuss the following: The stages of life according to Ayurveda. How the emotions are affected during this transition. Each doshas life lessons during this time. Pitta's identification with the mind overriding the body's desires. The invitation of this transition into the wisdom stage of life. * Check out Dr. Claudia's offerings on Satsangam.net and drclaudiawelch.com * Thanks to the sponsor of this episode, Kerala Ayurveda Academy For $100 off tuition, use the Reference Code Elements100 when you join a first level certification! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Sept 2nd, 2022 Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!    

Monica from Tasmania shares her experience with the Digestive Reset Cleanse. Her jobs as an engineer and yoga teacher keep her busy and tailoring the cleanse to her lifestyle was essential. We wanted to make sure there was no added stress creating overwhelm in her already hectic schedule. We discuss the following: Monica's introduction to Yoga and Ayurveda. The mental and physical imbalances experienced pre-cleanse. Tailoring the cleanse to Monica's health needs and lifestyle. Empowering insights of self-compassion, self-care, self-worth and prioritizing health. Post-cleanse results. * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Kerala Ayurveda Academy Click on this link to learn more and save 10% on an upcoming program by using the code ELEMENTS. Mount Madonna Institute Receive $100 off tuition when you register before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22 * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Sept 2nd, 2022 Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette talks about the importance of regular cleansing in Ayurveda and how it plays a major role in keeping the doshas in balance, preventing aggravations and disease. She discusses the following: How toxins form in the body. Signs of toxins in the body and mind. How dosha accumulation during the seasons can affect our health. Details of an Ayurvedic cleansing program. The benefits of cleansing the body. * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: New World Ayurveda - visit the website for more information or book a Free Discovery Call here.  Mount Madonna Institute - receive $100 off tuition when you register before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22 * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse Sept 2nd - 22nd, 2022 Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. Paul Dugliss returns to the podcast and we discuss our previous two podcast episodes in the context of healing. In episode #219 Dr. Dugliss talked about 'Ayurveda, The Chakra System and Human Needs' and in episode #227  he discussed 'The Ten Facets of the Heart.' In this episode, we get a deeper understanding of what healing is and why radical acceptance can be crucial in promoting healing. We discuss the following: What is healing. How disconnection from source creates imbalance. Why stress is a precursor to many diseases. The mental and emotional connections with the chakra system. Expanding our awareness with meditation to develop an intuitive connection to our body's needs. Loving what arises, the practice of radical healing. * Thanks to the Mount Madonna Institute for sponsoring this episode - receive $100 off tuition when you register before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22 * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Sept 2nd, 2022 Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

In part one of this discussion on Ayurveda's empowering approach to aging and longevity, Colette covered five of the six components of aging according to Ayurveda: Physical health Mental health Diet Sleep Stress management In this episode Colette talks about the sixth component of aging, rasayana. Rasayana is the study of anti-aging, longevity and rejuvenation in Ayurveda. The main purpose of rasayana therapy is to slow down aging, delaying the degenerative process of the body, preventing disease and promoting health and wellbeing. She covers four types of rasayana: Ahara rasayana - food Aushadha rasayana - herbs and formulations Vihara rasayana - lifestyle Acharya rasayana - behaviour * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Kerala Ayurveda Academy For $100 off tuition, use the Reference Code Elements100 when you join a first level certification Mount Madonna Institute Receive $100 off tuition when you register before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22 * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Sept 2nd, 2022 Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Our modern society has a negative outlook on aging and we tend to glorify youth and oftentimes our elders are ignored and considered to be of no value to society.   This glorification of youth leads to a battle against aging, along with a huge industry of anti-aging products. This is a battle that we will never win and one which can lead to feelings of disempowerment and a lack of self worth as we age.   Ayurveda is the science of longevity and it provides guidelines on how to prevent disease, increase longevity and more importantly, how to have vitality in those extended years. Ayurveda also reminds us of the gifts of aging and how to utilize these gifts, empowering us as we age. In this episode Colette discusses the following: Types of aging: chronological biological How epigenetics plays a major role in determining our health and wellbeing. The components of aging according to Ayurveda: physical health mental health diet sleep stress management * Thanks to Mount Madonna Institute for sponsoring this episode - receive $100 off tuition when you register before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22 * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Sept 2nd, 2022 Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Kamalesh Ginger Hooven is Provost of Mount Madonna Institute and she is the Director of the Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program.   In our previous episode together #234 titled, Integrating Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda we discussed the three bodies, five sheaths, tanmatras and the internal limbs of Yoga. In this episode we discuss the eight limbs of yoga in detail and how to tailor an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program to an individual. We discuss the following: The eight limbs of Yoga: Yama - disciplines Niyama - positive observances Asana - preparing the body to take a seat in meditation Pranayama - breath control Pratyahara - sense withdrawal Dharana - focused concentration Dhyana - meditative absorption Samadhi - bliss or enlightenment Tailoring an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program keeping in mind the doshas, elements and the three principles of Ayurveda: every cause has an effect like increases like opposites decrease For further information on the programs Kamalesh mentioned in this podcast, please visit Mount Madonna Institute   * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Kerala Ayurveda Academy For $100 off tuition, use the Reference Code Elements100 when you join a first level certification Mount Madonna Institute Receive $100 off tuition when you register before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22 Kerala Ayurveda Academy For $100 off tuition, use the Reference Code Elements100 when you join a first level certification * Visit Colette's website  www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse Sept 2nd - 22nd, 2022 Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Adam McGuigan is an artistic director and his creativity and international charity theatre work is inspirational. However, Adam can become immersed in his creative endeavours which in the past has led to burnout. In this episode Adam discusses his journey with Ayurveda and how it helps him maintain balance, allowing inspired creativity to flow. We discuss the following: Adam's charity theatre work. Overworking and exhaustion leading to a Vata imbalance. Panchakarma and rejuvenation in Bali. Returning to old patterns.  Tailoring an at-home cleanse to Adam's busy life. Bringing Ayurveda into his daily structure. Thriving in his creative passions and serving others on his journey. * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: New World Ayurveda - visit the website for more information or book a Free Discovery Call here.  Mount Madonna Institute - receive $100 off tuition when you register before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22 * Check out the website Adam mentioned in this episode: adammcguigan.com wakethebeast.co.uk barefeettheatre.org * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse Sept 2nd - 22nd, 2022 Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath is a classically trained Ayurveda doctor and an accomplished teacher representing a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. Dr. J is CEO of Kerala Ayurveda (USA) and is President of NAMA the National Ayurveda Medical Association in the US. "Ayurveda is not a disease management system, it's the management of the individual with the disease". - Dr. J I heard Dr. J say this quote recently and I asked him to discuss in detail for this episode and in particular we wanted to talk about managing the senses as there is often lots of focus on the diet and lifestyle. We discuss the following: What is disease. The establishment of disease in the body. How Ayurveda addresses disease. How our sensory inputs impact our health and wellbeing. What happens in the body when our body perceives stress. How to manage our sensory inputs, our mental health and our emotional health. * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Mount Madonna Institute Kerala Ayurveda Academy  * Thanks to Dr. J for this wonderful conversation and please visit keralaayurveda.us for more information on their educational programs, healing therapies and Ayurvedic products. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Ayurvedic educator, Mary Thompson discusses the eight factors affecting food utility and digestibility. The eight factors which Mary breaks down are: Prakruti - the nature of the food. Processing - its impact on the quality of the food. Food combining - choosing ingredients. Quantity - tips on portion size and when to stop eating. Habitat - where your food comes from. Time - time of day, time of life, season. Conscious dining - awareness during all stages of food preparation, eating and digestion. Self-Responsibility - making empowered choices. * Check out Mary's website and resources here... marythompsonayurveda.com * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Durga Leela is a person in long-term recovery, a certified Ayurveda Practitioner, yoga teacher and yoga therapist from the UK and now based in the US. Her book, Yoga of Recovery - Integrating Yoga and Ayurveda with Modern Recovery Tools for Addiction published in May 2022 and it presents a complete resource for working with individuals recovering from addiction. Durga and I chat about the following: What is the Yoga of Recovery program. Durga's personal journey through recovery. How addiction can occur due to the disconnection from our true nature. Increasing Sattva to increase awareness. Accepting care and support on the path of recovery. * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Mount Madonna Institute Kerala Ayurveda Academy - For $100 off tuition, use the Reference Code Elements100 when you join a first level certification! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Divya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and chef in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda tradition. In 2016 Alter and her husband Prentiss founded Divya’s Kitchen, a plant-based restaurant in New York City that reimagines classic dishes through an Ayurvedic lens. In this episode, Colette chats with Divya about how Ayurveda describes food through the five properties of: Rasa or the six tastes. Gunas or twenty qualities. Virya or metabolic effect. Vipaka or post-digestive effect. Prabhava or unique healing property. *  Thanks to New World Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode. For more information go to  newworldayurveda.com. * Check out Divya's website divya's.com and the Bhagavat Life Ayurvedic Cooking School bvtlife.com * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Kamalesh Ginger Hooven is Provost of Mount Madonna Institute.  She is the Director of the Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program.  Kamalesh has a Master’s degree in Ayurveda and is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner as well as a Certified Yoga Therapist. Colette chats with Kamalesh about the following: What is Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy. Working with the subtle and gross body for healing. Using the tanmatras to heal the subtle body. The three bodies, five sheaths, chakras, nadis and vayus. The internal limbs of Yoga. * Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Mount Madonna Institute Kerala Ayurveda Academy - For $100 off tuition, use the Reference Code Elements100 when you join a first level certification! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette takes questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Community and she answers the following questions: Miranda: I would like to know when is the most opportune time to have juices and smoothies. Sophie: We're moving into the cooler season here in Australia and I would like to know what shifts should I be making in my diet. Mary: What does Ayurveda recommend for heartburn? * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

We’re living in challenging times and this is resulting in a feeling of uncertainty and lack of stability in our foundational needs, like that of safety and security. This underlying stress can affect our body, our mind, our emotions and our behaviour. In this episode, Colette gives some great advice from Ayurveda on how to manage these stressful times. She focuses on simplifying the information on how to balance the doshas with the elements of space, air, fire, water and earth: Vata is balanced with structure, routine and grounding practices. Pitta is balanced with cooling, calming and less intensity. Kapha is balanced with more movement, lightness and social activities. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!        

Judyth Shamosh, Ph.D. is a systems herbalist and has been a clinical practitioner since 1994. She practices Ayurvedic, Classical Chinese, and Western herbal medicines.  In this episode Colette chats with Dr. Judyth about her new book The Poetry and Physics of Eastern Herbal Medicine. They discuss the following: Dr. Judyth's journey with Eastern medicine. The science and poetry of the  experiential effects of the five elements. How Western culture is held captive by materialism and denying the poetry of experience. The system's view of life. The feedback loops which occur in nature and in our body. The future of medicine. * Visit Dr. Judyth's website judythshamosh.com * Thanks to New World Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode. For more information go to newworldayurveda.com. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

The first female lineage-holder of her distinguished Vedic tradition, Acharya Shunya is an internationally renowned scholar, teacher, author, speaker and scholar of nondual wisdom (Advaita) from India, and a classically-trained master of Yoga and Ayurveda. In this episode, Colette chats with Acharya Shunya about her most recent book, Roar Like a Goddess: Every Woman's Guide to Becoming Unapologetically Powerful, Prosperous, and Peaceful. They discuss the following: The definition of Goddess and the powers of a Goddess. Why it's time to Roar Like A Goddess. Vedic wisdom on empowered womanhood. Vedic Goddess Shakti and her chief Goddess manifestations Goddess Durga Goddess Lakshmi Goddess Saraswati Breaking free from patriarchal conditioning. Awakening our Goddess powers. * Connect with Acharya Shunya via www.acharyashunya.com and www.awakenedself.com * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy to learn more. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Jennica's career in aquaculture has spanned 20-years. Currently, she is the Research Director for Ocean Era, a Hawai’i-based small business that focuses on developing, and commercializing, ways that marine aquaculture can combat climate change and decrease pressure on wild fisheries. Jennica and I discuss the following: Jennica's work in aquaculture. Seaweed for ocean health, food and as a biofuel. Creating the right environment for healthy fish. Fish farming and nutrition. Advice on choosing fish for consumption. How Jennica integrates Ayurvedic principles into her work. Combating climate change and decreasing pressure on wild fisheries. Contact Jennica on jennica@ocean-era.com Check out the links that Jennica provided: Ocean Era: www.ocean-era.com FAO decade of the Oceans:  www.oceandecade.org US Department of Energy seaweed to biofuel program: https://arpa-e.energy.gov/technologies/programs/mariner The nature conservancies restorative aquaculture work: https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/restorative-aquaculture-for-nature-and-communities * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Robin Mastro is co-founder of Vastu Creations, LLC, and the American Institute of Vastu - consultancy, design, and educational companies that focus on eliminating environmental stress for greater productivity, improved health and wellbeing. Her research in accessing the power of altars in the Vedic tradition led her to study ancient cultures around the world and how they connected with unseen forces to support their daily lives. In this episode Colette discusses the following topics with Robin: Robin's research journey on altars. The key elements of a Vastu altar. How to set up a health and wellbeing altar. Rituals to ignite your altar. Client stories of the powerful outcomes from their sacred spaces. * Download the Health and Wellbeing Altar excerpt here. Visit vastucreations.com to find out more * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy to learn more. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. Paul Dugliss is a pioneer in the American medical system being one of the first physicians to integrate the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda into modern healthcare. He returns to the podcast as a follow-up to episode #219 'Ayurveda, The Chakra System and Human Needs.' In this episode, we discuss the ten facets of the heart and cover the following topics: What are the ten facets of the heart. Meeting our foundational needs in the lower three chakras. Cultivating the ten facets. Accessing our true nature via the heart chakra. Heart-based meditation. The transformational effect of meditation. * Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Save on Daily Massage Oil and all Banyan products sitewide by visiting banyanbotanicals.com/elements.  * Check out the links Dr. Dugliss mentioned: New World Ayurveda www.newworldayurveda.com Heart Based Meditation www.heartcenteredworld.net * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starts March 25th, 2022. Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Sarah, a native of Ireland is a busy mother of three. After several years of living a hectic pace in life including the birth of her children, her work as a pharmacist and relocating to the U.S., she experienced some health challenges. In her search for answers to her health concerns, she discovered Ayurveda. In this episode, Sarah tells Colette about her awakening journey with Ayurveda. They discuss the following: How Sarah's early life inspired her connection to nature. Her wake-up call with health challenges and a surgery. How Sarah learned to slow down, ask for help and take time for self-care. Tailoring the digestive reset cleanse to Sarah's health needs and lifestyle.  Sarah's passion for sharing Ayurveda with friends and family and in her work. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy to learn more. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starts March 25th, 2022. Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Divya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and chef in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda tradition. In 2016 Divya and her husband Prentiss founded Divya’s Kitchen, a plant-based restaurant in New York City that reimagines classic dishes through an Ayurvedic lens. Colette chats with Divya about dairy alternatives and they discuss the following: What to consider when substituting dairy. Food compatibility with dairy. Alternatives to milk - almonds, sunflower seeds, cashew, oats, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios and coconut. Understanding the qualities of popular coconut products. Non-dairy cheese and yogurt. * Visit divyaskitchen.com/shop and enjoy 15% off your first purchase by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 * Thanks to New World Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode. For more information go to newworldayurveda.com. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starts March 25th, 2022. Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Allycia has worked with Colette for the past two years and in this episode she shares her journey with Ayurveda. They discuss the following: How Allycia was introduced to Ayurveda. How her busy life was affecting her doshas and health. Why she felt nervous about the Ayurveda cleansing process. How her tailored cleanse changed with each season. Implementing daily self-care practices and letting go of 'over-doing'. The emotional side of cleansing. How Ayurveda has changed her perspective on life. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy to learn more. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starts March 25th, 2022. Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Michael Mastro is North America’s leading expert on Vastu. Vastu Shastra is the "Science of Building" and focuses on balancing the five elements in your environment. Colette chats with Michael about this sister science of Ayurveda and they discuss the following: What is Vastu Shastra. Why Vastu is called “Yoga for the home”. The key elements in a Vastu home. What can create "stuck" energy. How to enhance your environment and life through Vastu. How Michael works with clients. * Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Save on Daily Massage Oil, and all Banyan products site-wide, by visiting www.banyanbotanicals.com/elements * Download Michael's free download Vastu for Success here. Visit www.vastucreations.com or contact Michael directly on michaelmastrovastu@gmail.com * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Group Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program starts February 21st, 2022. Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Claire Blackie is a Clinical Aromatherapist based in the UK. In this episode, Colette chats with Claire about aromatherapy and essential oils. They discuss the following: What is aromatherapy and how can it help us. What are the main uses of essential oils. Using essential oils in the home. How to choose essential oils. The dos and don'ts of essential oils. The best essential oils for each dosha type. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy to learn more. * Check out Claire's website and offerings here www.claireblackiearomatherapy.com * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Group Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program starts February 21st, 2022. Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya is a physician-scientist bringing the wisdom and science of authentic medicines such as Ayurveda back to the people. She serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Cornell Medical College in NY. She’s also best-selling author of Everyday Ayurveda. In this episode, Colette talks with Dr. Bhaswati about Ayurveda's perspective on dairy and they discuss the following topics: The importance of the cow in Ayurvedic mythology. The current situation with dairy in the world today. Pasteurised milk vs. raw milk. The therapeutic qualities of milk. Why eliminating dairy is not good for every dosha type. Plant-based milks Please visit Dr. Bhaswati's website www.drbhaswati.com * Thanks to New World Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode. For more information go to newworldayurveda.com. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Group Daily Habits for Holistic Health program starts February 21st, 2022. Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette takes questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community. She covers the following topics: How to help family members engage in an Ayurvedic lifestyle. Preparing and recovering from frequent business travel. How to find my true calling. How to marry Ayurveda and modern medicine advice. Ayurveda's perspective on cereals. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy to learn more. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Group Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program starts February 21st, 2022. Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. Paul Dugliss is a pioneer in the American medical system being one of the first physicians to integrate the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda into modern healthcare. He has devoted his life to bringing Ayurveda to the mainstream with the New World Ayurveda School and continues to bring to his students an ever-evolving understanding of what living as a conscious, whole person, rooted in the heart means.  In this episode, Colette chats with Dr. Dugliss about the correlation between the charka system our mental/emotional needs. They discuss the following: The role consciousness plays in our overall health and wellbeing. The five koshas of the body. How the chakras affect our mental/emotional programming. The importance of physical and mental health to access consciousness. The chakra system and the correlating endocrine system. How to nourish the chakra system. * Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Save 20% off the Ashwagandha Latte Mix and all my favourite products by visiting www.banyanbotanicals.com/elements * Check out the links Dr. Dugliss mentioned: New World Ayurveda www.newworldayurveda.com Heart Based Meditation www.heartcenteredworld.net * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. Shamini Jain is a psychologist, scientist, and social entrepreneur. In this podcast we discuss her new book; Healing Ourselves - Biofield Science and the Future of Health. I chat with Dr. Jain about the following topics: The separation of conventional and alternative medicine. Dr. Jain's personal story. Our disassociation with self-healing and how this disempowerment has led to an epidemic of disease and addiction.  How the study of psychoneuroimmunology helped Western medicine understand the connection between the brain and the immune system. What is Biofield healing and the evidence-based studies. The stain of Vitalism. Dr. Jain's view on the future of medicine. Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy to learn more. * Check out Dr. Jain's website healingourselvesbook.com and the Consciousness and Healing Initiative on www.chi.is * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starts January 21st, 2022. Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette shares what strategy she uses to reflect on where she is in life and how she sets intentions for the year ahead. She uses the Wheel of Life, a very simple self-assessment tool that’s commonly used in coaching. The Wheel of Life gives you a snapshot of how you’re doing in different areas of your life. The areas Colette chooses are: Holistic Health  Spirituality  Relationships  Contribution Personal Development Creativity Career & Finances Overall Life Vision This is a wonderful visual practice to help you reflect on what you’ve achieved so far in the different areas of your life and it also helps to guide you on areas you want to give more attention to. * Thanks to New World Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode. For more information go to newworldayurveda.com. * Download the free Vikriti or Current Imbalance worksheet here. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starts January 21st, 2022. Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Bridie spent a decade trying to figure out her digestive health issues. She struggled with IBS and extreme bloating and had tried many different forms of practitioners, diets, supplements and practices with no success in finding answers. In this episode, she explains how Ayurveda has helped her understand her mind/body type and how to live, eat and play to keep her doshas pacified.  We discuss the following: Bridie's struggle with digestive health issues. Discovering Ayurveda and living in alignment with her 'true nature' and Mother Nature. Healing past trauma during the Ayurveda cleansing process. Bridie's renewed confidence in managing her health and wellbeing. Manifesting new adventures with new aligned energies! * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy to learn more. * Check out Bridie's website or https://www.yogacoast.online/ or email Bridie on yogacoast@hotmail.com If you're in Tasmania check out her in-person classes at HoriZEN Yoga and Meditation Studio in Dodges Ferry.  * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starts January 21st, 2022. Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Jack Stafford is an English singer-songwriter on a mission to serve others and help people overcome the materialistic message that's distorting modern society.  After enduring years of ill-health due to exhaustion, Jack took his healthcare into his own hands and sought out holistic healing with Ayurveda. In this episode, we discuss his journey and cover the following topics: Finding Ayurveda as a burnt-out businessman in Amsterdam. Travelling the world as a troubadour. Spiritual healing and awakening in India. Becoming an Ayurvedic troubadour. Jack's new outlook on life and new creative venture.  Enjoy an a cappella performance from Jack. * Check out all of Jack's offerings on podsongs.com * Want to give the gift of health and wellbeing this holiday season? Email Colette at info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starts January 21st, 2022. Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Ayurvedic Doctor, Victor Briere returns to the podcast to discuss the negative health consequences that can manifest from suppressing our bodies natural biological and emotional urges. We chat about the following natural urges and what can happen in our body and mind if we're continually ignoring our bodies needs: hunger urination thirst upper respiratory urges e.g. sneezing, yawning, coughing tears and emotions * Visit the International Institute of Ayurveda website or email Victor on reception@iiayurveda.com * Want to give the gift of health and wellbeing this holiday season? Email Colette at info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starts January 21st, 2022. Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!  

Bozhena has worked with Colette for the past year and she shares her transformational journey with Ayurveda which includes: Seeking change - from low enthusiasm for life and a lack of clarity. Cleansing excess kapha and implementing routines. Discovering increased creativity and inspiration. Continuing on her spiritual journey. Bozhena's life transformation and her advice for others. * Check out Bozhena's beautiful art on display in the artwork for episode #213 on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Want to give the gift of health and wellbeing this holiday season? Email Colette at info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starts January 21st, 2022. Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!  

Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath is a classically trained Ayurveda doctor and an accomplished teacher representing a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. He is CEO of Kerala Ayurveda (USA) and is President of NAMA the National Ayurveda Medical Association in the US, with a mission to make Ayurveda as a credible profession in the Western world. In this episode, Colette talks with Dr. J about candida, a condition that's very common today. They discuss the following: What is candida. What are the conditions in which candida grows. Ayurveda's view on candida. The stages of a candida infection. Clearing up the myths about candida. Ayurveda's approach to treating candida with the diet and lifestyle.  * Visit keralaayurveda.us or call 888.275.9103 * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starts January 21st, 2022. Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call Please share your feedback via info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!  

Sarah Tomlinson, an internationally acclaimed Yantrika (Yantra teacher and practitioner) returns to the podcast to discuss her process of combining Yantras and Ayurvedic Astrology. Yantras are geometric symbols that contain the specific energy of a planet or deity. In this episode, Colette and Sarah discuss the following: Colette's update on chanting to Ganesha since episode #201 and how it helped secure a new home. Sarah's process of combining yantras and Ayurvedic astrology in her consultations. A sample consultation, where Sarah reads Colette's chosen yantras. The importance of creative play. The eight archetypes or areas of potential. * Visit Sarah's website sarahyantra.com to find her books, events, offerings and social media links. * Next discounted seasonal cleanse starts January 21st, 2022! * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Please share your feedback via info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!  

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

Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya is a physician-scientist bringing the wisdom and science of authentic medicines such as Ayurveda back to the people. She is Harvard-educated, licensed, board-certified, trained in family medicine and preventive medicine. Dr. Bhaswati is the director of The DIN-acharya Institute in NY. In this episode, Colette chats with Dr. Bhaswati about overwhelm which is having negative consequences on our health and our societies. They discuss the following: How we experience overwhelm in our world today. The impact of overwhelm on our health and in our society. How competition and comparison lead to overwhelm. Ayurveda's teachings on Manobala - 'Strength of Mind'. The importance of being in the present moment. How dinacharya or daily self-care routines can provide a framework for our day, preventing overwhelm. *  Visit Dr. Bhaswati's website www.drbhaswati.com * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call  Please share your feedback via info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!    

Leonard Perlmutter is the founder and director of the American Meditation Institute in Averill Park, NY and is the originator of National Conscience Month. In episode 204 Colette chatted with Leonard about his new book, 'Your Conscience - the key to unlock limitless wisdom and creativity and solve all of life’s challenges.' In this episode, they discuss the following: Using the breath to optimize the conscience. The process of diaphragmatic breathing. What happens when our emotions affect our breath. Making diaphragmatic breathing our default breath. How to practice diaphragmatic breathing. How our breath keeps our doshas in balance. * Visit Leonard's American Meditation Institute website here americanmeditation.org * Purchase Leonard's book on yourconscience.org * Download the Pranayama tutorial for directions on the Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril) breathing practice here. * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call Please share your feedback via info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!  

Divya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan. She and her husband Prentiss also own Divya’s Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan. Divya is the author of 'What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen.' In this episode, Colette and Divya discuss the subtle and vibrational aspects of cooking and they cover the following topics: The importance of intention setting. How to set intentions in your kitchen. The consciousness in which you prepare food. What is conscious ingredient selection and cooking. Sattvic cooking methods. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit Kerala Ayurveda to learn more. * Visit divyaskitchen.com/shop and enjoy 15% off your first purchase by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15   *   Check out Divya's online cooking classes at the Bhagavat Life Ayurvedic Cooking School bvtlife.com * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call  Please share your feedback via info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!  

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

Colette takes questions from the Elements of Ayurveda community and answers the following questions: Colette's views on veganism. Plant-based diet, meat alternatives and the impact on planetary health. How the Ayurvedic community gets their protein while considering the health of the planet and themselves.  Padabhyanga - the benefits of Ayurvedic foot massage. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit Kerala Ayurveda to learn more. * Listen to episode #170 Q&A - Fibre over Protein * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call  Please share your feedback via info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!  

Leonard Perlmutter is the founder and director of the American Meditation Institute in Averill Park, NY and is the originator of National Conscience Month. In this episode Colette chats with Leonard about his new book, 'Your Conscience - the key to unlock limitless wisdom and creativity and solve all of life’s challenges.' They discuss the following: How our perceptions are skewed by our conceptions. What is our Conscience. The four functions of the mind. Our essential nature of Sit, Chat, Ananda. The power of attention. Tools for purifying our Conscience. * Visit Leonard's American Meditation Institute website here americanmeditation.org * Purchase Leonard's book on yourconscience.org * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call Please share your feedback via info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!  

Divya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan. She and her husband Prentiss also own Divya’s Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan. Divya is the author of 'What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen.' In this episode, Colette and Divya discuss cooking for the Autumn season and they cover the following topics: How does the transition of the season affect our digestive system. What are some things we can do to prevent digestive issues and seasonal sickness. What seasonal fruit and veggies are available at this time of year. Cooking tips and spices for Autumn. Divya's favourite Autumn dishes that help to pacify Vata. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit Kerala Ayurveda to learn more. * Visit divyaskitchen.com/shop and enjoy 15% off your first purchase by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15   *   Check out Divya's online cooking classes at the Bhagavat Life Ayurvedic Cooking School bvtlife.com * Next discounted seasonal cleanse starts October 1st, 2021! * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Please share your feedback via info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!  

Tracee Stanley focuses her teachings on honouring life as a ritual and she is devoted to Yoga Nidra, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence. She is the author of Radiant Rest - Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity. Colette chats with Tracee about her book, Radiant Rest and they discuss the following: The origins of Yoga Nidra. Tracee's move from a high-stress career to teaching Yoga Nidra. How Yoga Nidra is a practice of dissolution. Preparing for a Yoga Nidra practice. Creating the right environment for your practice. Check out Tracee's websites radiantrest.com and empoweredlifecircle.com * Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. To save 20% on your Cleanse Bundle and all my favourite Banyan Botanicals products, just visit banyanbotanicals.com/elements-podcast * Click here to listen to episode #37 The 3 Bodies and 5 Koshas of Ayurveda and Yoga. * Seasonal Digestive Reset Cleansing with Colette: Group discounted cleanse starting October 1st, 2021 Private cleanse - choose your own dates Book an online 1-to-1 Consultation with Colette Check out the self-paced Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program here. Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community. Thanks for listening!

Yantras are geometric symbols containing specific healing energy. Sarah Tomlinson is an internationally acclaimed Yantrika (Yantra teacher and practitioner) and she introduces us to the visual counterparts of mantras, which are Yantras.  In this episode, Colette chats with Sarah about the following: What are Yantras.  What is the history of Yantras. Sarah's discovery of Yantras and her journey. Colouring Yantras as a healing practice. Working with Yantras. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit Kerala Ayurveda to learn more. * Visit Sarah's website sarahyantra.com to find her books, offerings and social media links. * Next discounted seasonal cleanse starts October 1st, 2021! * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Please share your feedback via info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!  

Patrick Hentschel is an educator and activist on climate and environmental issues. In this episode, Patrick and I discuss the health of our planet. Ayurveda teaches us that we are a part of nature and therefore, planetary health should be considered an extension of our own health and wellbeing. We discuss the following: Where Patrick's passion for his work came from. Why are the people in power so slow to react to the climate crisis. The facts and stats on the current situation with: food and water biodiversity loss oceans plastics deforestation air pollution Tips on what you can do to be a part of the change. Patrick's corrections from show: I incorrectly stated that 50% of the world lives on $2 per day when in fact the statistic is closer to $5.50 per day. About 10% of the world lives on less than $2 per day. I misspoke when stating that the Industrial Revolution started in late 19th century. It actually had it’s start in the late 18th century (1700s). Please note that due to some big life events, I’ve put the Restorative Revolution podcast kick-off on temporary on hold. As such, my episode with Dr. Hanna Koch has not yet aired. Please subscribe and you will be notified as soon as new episodes go live! Visit Patrick's website restorativerevolution.org * Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. To save 20% on your Cleanse Bundle and all my favourite Banyan Botanicals products, just visit banyanbotanicals.com/elements-podcast * Seasonal Digestive Reset Cleansing with Colette: Group discounted cleanse starting October 1st, 2021 Private cleanse - choose your own dates Book an online 1-to-1 Consultation with Colette Check out the self-paced Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program here. Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community. Thanks for listening!    

Yoga, the sister science of Ayurveda manifests itself as four major paths. Patanjali, the Indian sage who is believed to have authored the Yoga Sutras, derived the four paths of Yoga for further enlightenment of people. These four paths are like the branches of a tree with the roots deeply embedded in our inner self.  Colette describes these four paths, which are: Bhakti Yoga Karma Yoga Raja Yoga Jnana Yoga Connecting with our true nature lies by connecting to these internal roots rather than searching for it outside of ourselves. Ayurveda and the four paths of Yoga help us navigate this journey to self-realization or to our true nature.   *   Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit keralaayurveda.us to learn more.   *   Next discounted seasonal cleanse starts October 1st, 2021!   *   Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Please share your feedback via info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com   *   Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community!   *   Thanks for listening!  

Dr. Sujatha Kekada is the lead Ayurvedic physician and co-founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Bali. She returns to the podcast to discuss Hashimoto's, a condition where the body attacks it's own thyroid tissue. Unfortunately, the numbers of women developing thyroid disorders are very high, however, many may be experiencing the symptoms but are unaware that these symptoms are a result of a thyroid disorder.  Dr. Sujatha and I discuss the following: What is Hashimoto's. What are the symptoms of this condition. Ayurveda's view on Hashimoto's & the doshas involved. The diet & lifestyle triggers for Hashimoto's. The connection between the thyroid gland & the throat chakra. Symptoms of hypothyroidism & hyperthyroidism. Treating Hashimoto's holistically. * Contact Dr. Sujatha via amrtasiddhi.com * Next discounted seasonal cleanse starts October 1st, 2021! * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Please share your feedback via info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!

Dr Nandan Lele is the 3rd generation Ayurvedic physician in his paternal family, while 2nd generation in his maternal family. He has more than 17 years of clinical experience taking care of thousands of patients at 2 clinics in Pune, India and has travelled extensively all around the globe spreading the wisdom of Ayurveda. Dr. Nandan’s practice takes a holistic approach aimed at minimal use of medicines and maximum use of food and lifestyle modifications to restore health.  Colette chats with Dr. Nandan about the great importance Ayurveda gives to the mind..… “It’s not the eye that sees the world, but it’s the mind that sees the world”. They discuss the following: Why Ayurveda places such a great emphasis on the mind. How the mind permeates the entire body. The relationship between the mind and the Soul. What is chitta? How does it relate to the mind? The significance of ritual in Ayurveda and how these rituals are designed to have an impact on the mind. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit keralaayurveda.us to learn more. * Please contact Dr. Nandan Lele's via email tejomayayurved@gmail.com and visit his website here... www.tejomayayurved.in * Next discounted seasonal cleanse starts October 1st, 2021! * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Please share your feedback via info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!

Celebrating 4 years of the Elements of Ayurveda podcast by chatting with members of the Elements community. Colette chats with Rushani from New Zealand, Sheerie from the U.S. and Anneka from the U.K. about their experiences with Ayurveda. Jennica from Hawaii and Vanessa from California join in this celebration by sending in their sentiments by voicemail. Thank YOU for listening to the podcast and for your support over the years. I truly appreciate you! Click here if you would like to join the private Elements of Ayurveda community and join in the conversation. * Check out Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com    *   Next discounted group seasonal cleanse starts October 1st, 2021.   *   Colette's online services:  Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program Thanks for listening!

Acharya Shunya is an internationally renowned spiritual teacher and scholar of nondual wisdom (Advaita) and an award-winning and classically-trained master of Yoga and Ayurveda. In her latest book, Sovereign Self, Acharya Shunya shares the wisdom of the Vedas, so that each of us may emancipate ourselves from restrictive belief systems and discover our true nature—that which is always whole, joyful, free, and ultimately sovereign. Colette chats with Acharya Shunya about the following: The meaning of Sovereign Self. What is the illusion that keeps us shackled. The gift of the ancient texts, the Vedas. The real power of the mind. Maya, the illusion that conceals the true self. Spiritual bypassing and false teachers. Letting go of the false self and purifying the mind. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit keralaayurveda.us to learn more.     *      Visit acharyashunya.com to purchase Acharya Shunya's new book Sovereign Self, discover all the offerings available and the Awakened Self Foundation.     *     Check out Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com      *     Next discounted group seasonal cleanse starts October 1st, 2021.     *     Colette's online services:  Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program     Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community.     *     Thanks for listening!

Attachment is necessary for our survival at a young age and if our attachment needs are not met, we will adapt our behaviour to achieve that attachment and as a result suppress our authentic self which can lead to dis-ease, physically and mentally. Colette chats with Kundalini Yoga teacher, Joe Rich and Ayurvedic Doctor, Victor Briere on this topic and they discuss the following: Why attachment is important in our lives. What happens when our need for attachment is not met. Adapting our behaviour to achieve attachment. Why authenticity is important for survival. How suppression of the authentic self starts a pathology of dis-ease. Healing old adaptations to realign with our authentic self. * Contact Victor for a free 15 min Jyotish Reading (provide your place and time of birth) via email on reception@iiayurveda.com Visit the International Institute of Ayurveda website for info on the Ayurveda Practitioner and Vagus Nerve Course, both starting Jan 2022. * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com  * Next Group Discounted Seasonal Cleanse starts, October 1st, 2021. * Colette's online services: Online consultations At-home cleanses tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!

Divya Alter is an Ayurvedic chef, certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan. In this episode, Colette chats with Divya about mindful eating and meal portioning. They discuss the following: Divya's personal journey with food. Establishing a mindful relationship with food. Why our body craves excess food. Meal portioning. Tips for mindful eating.   *     Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit keralaayurveda.us to learn more.     *     Visit divyaskitchen.com/shop and enjoy 15% off your first purchase by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15     *     Check out Divya's online cooking classes at the Bhagavat Life Ayurvedic Cooking School bvtlife.com * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com  * Next Group Discounted Seasonal Cleanse starts, October 1st, 2021. * Colette's online services: Online consultations At-home cleanses tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!

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

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

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

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

This is the final episode in a trilogy of conversations Colette had with Kundalini Yoga teacher, Joe Rich and Ayurvedic Doctor, Victor Briere. In episode #186 they discussed 'Ending the Duality of the Masculine and Feminine' and in episode #187 they discussed 'Masculine/Feminine vs. Male/Female'. In this episode, they discuss living a life guided by your intuition, instead of an ego driven life of fear and anxiety. They discuss the following: Why we choose to play small and live in fear. The impact of living a fear-based life. Intuition, the voice of the Soul. The difference between the ego and intuition. The importance of community in our Soul driven life. * Contact Victor for a free 15 min Jyotish Reading (provide your place and time of birth) via email on reception@iiayurveda.com Visit the International Institute of Ayurveda website for info on the Ayurveda Practitioner and Vagus Nerve Course, both starting Jan 2022. Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations At-home cleanses tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Please share your feedback via info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

Kundalini Yoga teacher, Joe Rich and Ayurvedic Doctor, Victor Briere continue the conversation with Colette from episode #186 Ending the Duality of the Masculine and Feminine. In this episode they dive deeper into the masculine and feminine energies vs. the cultural norms we put on male/female roles. They discuss the following: The roles of the masculine and feminine energy in creation. The merging of the masculine and feminine energy in the body. How the cultural norm of male/female roles affects our potential and health. Playing out the cultural norms of male/female role in relationships. The importance of critical lovers in your life. * Contact Victor for a free 15 min Prakruti Reading via email on reception@iiayurveda.com Visit the International Institute of Ayurveda website for info on the Ayurveda Practitioner and Vagus Nerve Course, both starting Jan 2022 iiayurveda.com  Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations At-home cleanses tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Please share your feedback via info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

Ayurvedic doctor, Victor Briere and Kundalini Yoga teacher, Joe Rich continue the conversation with Colette from episode #180 Applying Consciousness with Kundalini Yoga & Ayurveda. In this episode they dive deeper into the duality of the masculine and feminine and discuss the following: Autonomic dissonance and samskaras causing duality and separation for our Spirit. The epidemic of women unable to accept nurturing. The importance of rituals and community. Disengagement in relationships. Accountability and taking responsibility. Transcending our wounds and expanding our consciousness. * Contact Victor for a free 15 min Prakruti Reading via email on reception@iiayurveda.com Visit the International Institute of Ayurveda website for info on the Ayurveda Practitioner and Vagus Nerve Course, both starting Jan 2022 iiayurveda.com  Check out Victor's Pulse Reading Course starting June 2021 Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations At-home cleanses tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Please share your feedback via info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

Divya Alter is an Ayurvedic chef, certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan. In this episode, Colette chats with Divya about Ayurveda's view on fats and they cover the following: The different types of fats according to Ayurveda. Which fats are considered ‘good fats’ and why they are important in our diet. The best cooking fats, their qualities and the affect on the different dosha types. The difference between unrefined, cold-pressed and refined oils. Using oils topically on the skin. Storing fats and cooking tips   *     Visit divyaskitchen.com/shop and enjoy 15% off your first purchase by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15     *     Check out Divya's online cooking classes at the Bhagavat Life Ayurvedic Cooking School bvtlife.com     *     Check out Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com and her online services:  Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program   *     Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community.     *     Thanks for listening!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ayurveda recommends grains for their building effect on the tissues and each grain has particular qualities which will affect each dosha differently. In this episode Colette suggests grains for Vata, Pitta and Kapha. She details the qualities of each grain, why they're beneficial, along with suggestions on how to use them. Check out the options for Colette's at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse: Group discounted cleanse starting April 16th, 2021 Private cleanse - choose your own dates Book an online 1-to-1 Consultation with Colette Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community. Thanks for listening!

Transgression of wisdom or Pragnyaparadha is one of the three main causes of disease according to Ayurveda. This translates to 'crimes against wisdom', where we go against what we know is good for our holistic health.  In this episode, Colette chats with Kyle who has experienced this in his journey with Ayurveda. After completing a couple of Digestive Reset Cleanses, he found himself reverting back to old habits that didn't serve him. They talk about the experience during the cleanse, life post-cleanse and getting to the root of these unhealthy choices.  Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. To save 20% on your Cleanse Bundle and all my favourite Banyan Botanicals products, just visit banyanbotanicals.com/elements-podcast Seasonal Digestive Reset Cleansing with Colette: Group discounted cleanse starting April 16th, 2021 Private cleanse - choose your own dates Book an online 1-to-1 Consultation with Colette Check out the self-paced Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program here. Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community. Thanks for listening!

Divya Alter, owner of Divya's Kitchen an Ayurvedic restaurant in NYC and Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan returns to chat about cleansing for Spring. We discuss the following:  Why Ayurveda recommends cleansing the body at regular intervals and particularly at the joint of the seasons. The four types of toxins according to Ayurveda. What foods/spices/herbs can help to cleanse the body. Divya's favourite Spring cleansing dishes.   *   Visit divyaskitchen.com/shop and enjoy 15% off your first purchase by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15   *   Check out Bhagavat Life Ayurvedic cooking school for upcoming cooking classes and educational programs bvtlife.com   *   Check out Colette's at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse options: Discounted group cleanse starts April 16th, 2021 Private cleanse - choose your own dates   *   Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community.   *   Check out Colette's online services - consultations, at-home cleanses and online educational programs elementshealingandwellbeing.com   *   Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Ishani and Laura about their Ayurvedic healing journey. They discuss the following: How did Ayurveda come into their life. Their unique healing journey with Ayurveda. How Ayurveda has changed their life. Ayurvedic advice/tips that they learned on their journey. Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. To save 20% on your Cleanse Bundle and all my favourite Banyan Botanicals products, just visit banyanbotanicals.com/elements-podcast Seasonal Digestive Reset Cleansing with Colette: Group discounted cleanse starting April 16th, 2021 Private cleanse - choose your own dates Book an online 1-to-1 Consultation with Colette Check out the self-paced Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program here. Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community. Thanks for listening!

Acharya Shunya is the first female head of her 2,000-year-old Indian spiritual lineage, she has dedicated her life to the dissemination of Vedic knowledge for the spiritual uplifting of all beings. Colette chats with Acharya Shunya about a recent article titled, 'Release Shame with Vedic Sexuality'. An insight into what the Vedas teach us about human sexuality. We discuss the following: Why there needs to be less intense focus on sexuality. How kama/pleasure is one of the four aims of life. The importance of bringing dharma into sexuality. How do we become spiritually shameless. Why Ayurveda recommends limiting our sexual activity at certain times. How becoming spiritually shameless unites us with a greater truth. Click here to read Acharya Shunya's article 'Release Shame with Vedic Sexuality'. Visit acharyashunya.com to learn more about Acharya Shunya's offerings and her books: Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom Sovereign Self Check out Colette's Digestive Reset Cleanse: Group discounted cleanse starting April 16th, 2021 Private cleanse - choose your own dates Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community Thanks for listening!  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Equanimity is a good topic to discuss as we begin holiday season during a divided time in our world. Colette chats with Amy about how to keep our calm and composure during difficult conversations and situations. They discuss the following: Amy's visual image of equanimity. How the kleshas and the gunas affect equanimity. Misperceptions and expectations. How emotions affect our physical and mental health. Maintaining equanimity during the holiday season. Share your feedback and comments over on the podcast Facebook Group. Visit Amy's website to learn about her offerings. Contact Colette on info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Check out Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com Thanks for listening!

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 info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com 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 info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com 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.** Visit Amy's website here... theoptimalstate.com 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 info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com 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. Visit Amy's website here amywheeler.com Check out Colette's discounted Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Support the podcast via the Elements Patreon account. 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 via Patreon 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 info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com 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. Visit Amy's website - The Optimal State Listen to episode #147 Boosting your Immunity Support the podcast via the Elements Patreon page Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FB group Email Colette on info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com 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 via the Elements Patreon page. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FB group. Email Colette on info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com 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 via the Elements Patreon page.  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 info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Visit Amy's website The Optimal State. 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 Amy's website https://theoptimalstate.com/ 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 Visit Amy's Optimal State website 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 victor@pcayruveda.com 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 Connect with Amy on The Optimal State website 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 info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com 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 Visit Amy Wheeler's website Optimal State 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 info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com 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. Visit Amy's website Optimal State Check out The Center for NonViolent Communication suggested by Amy. Book a FREE 20 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. Receive Amy's download of the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy exercise here. 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  victor@pcayurveda.com 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 info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com 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 20 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 victor@pcayurveda.com 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 info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com 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!  

In this special 2 year anniversary podcast episode, Colette looks back to the launching the podcast, discusses some common questions on Ayurveda and looks to the future of the podcast. There's also a special competition to celebrate the 2nd anniversary! Contact Colette info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Some of the common questions Colette answers are: Is there a special Ayurvedic diet. How to make the right food choices. How do I eat for my constitution. How do I know when or which dosha(s) are out of balance. Check out Colette's online services here. Join the Elements Podcast Facebook Group French Riviera Ayurvedic & Yoga Retreat Oct 11-13th, 2019 Support the podcast via Colette's Patreon page and leave a tip in the tip jar! Join the Elements newsletter here. Enter the 2 year anniversary competition and win a FREE entry into the upcoming Ayurvedic Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Sept 20th, 2019. The competition will run until Friday Sept 6th. Don’t miss your opportunity to win a FREE entry into this nurturing holistic cleanse! Click here to enter the 2 Year Anniversary Competition! Thanks for listening!  

Certified B Corporations are businesses that have the highest integrity of verified social and environmental performance. These businesses are not just about profit, they’re purpose-driven businesses with a more sustainable approach to business, incorporating the people and the environment. In this episode, I chat with Erin Douglas who's Banyan Botanicals Corporate Responsibility and Community Relations Manager. Banyan Botanicals just became a certified B Corp business and Erin tells us all about this process and why we should support these amazing businesses. We discuss the following: What is a B-Corporation. Why was it important to Banyan Botanicals to become a certified B-Corp. What is the process of becoming a B-Corp. What does this certification mean for the future of Banyan Botanicals. Why should we all get to know and support B-Crop businesses. Erin's advice for anyone who’s interested in starting the process of being certified as a B-Corp business. Visit Banyan Botanicals website Banyan B Corp Press Release B Corp Directory Contact Erin Douglas via email erind@banyanbotanicals.com Find out more details on Colette's French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat  Contact Colette via email info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Thanks for listening!  

The dhatus are the tissues of the body. Dhatu translates to ‘that which holds together’ because the dhatus/tissues support the body and give it shape, holding it together. The dhatus are made from and nourished by the food we eat. There are 7 dhatus or tissues in the body according to Ayurveda and in this episode, Colette explains the fascinating tissue nutrition system and how the nutrition is a step-by-step process of nourishment from the gross to the subtlest dhatu which is our reproductive tissue. The seven tissues or dhatus in the body are: Rasa - plasma/serum/lymph Rakta - blood, the red blood cells Mamsa - muscle tissue Meda - adipose tissue or fat tissue Asthi - bones & cartilage Majja - bone marrow, connective tissue, nerve tissue Sukra/Artava - male (sukra) and female (artava) reproductive tissue Contact Colette via email info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Visit the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website to find out more about Colette's online services: Ayurvedic Reset Cleanse Online Ayurvedic Consultations Daily Habits for Holistic Health Online Course Click here for info on the French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat October 11-13th, 2019. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group here. Thanks for listening!  

Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere discusses his research into addiction and the vagus nerve. He explains how Ayurveda and Yoga can bring the body into the rest and digest mode or the parasympathetic mode and in turn restore balance to the body and mind. We discuss the following: How does imbalance or dis-ease begin in the body/mind. What are the biggest factors in the cause of addiction. What is the vagus nerve and it's role in the body. What is the fight, flight, freeze and immobilisation response and how is it connected with addiction. What is the parasympathetic nervous system. How does Ayurveda treat addiction. Case studies and simple tips to help restore wellbeing. Click here to access the free Pranayama breath work tutorial (scroll down to episode #25). You can connect with Victor and the team at Pacific Coast Ayurveda by: phone 707-225-8844 www.pcayurveda.com Center for Applied Consciousness  Rootdownretreats.com Click here for more information on Colette's services and upcoming South of France Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Oct 11-13th, 2019. Thanks for listening!  

Vaidya Meenakshi Gupta shares her findings from three years of clinical research on ADHD - Learning Disabilities in Children. The research experience includes literacy research as well as clinical trials with Ayurvedic herbs. We discuss the following: What is ADHD. The types of ADHD. Vaidya Meenakshi's reasearch. How Ayurveda views ADHD. What doshas are aggravated in ADHD. Vaidya Meenakshi's protocol with ADHD clients. The role of diet in ADHD. Dietary tips for mental health, ADHD cases studies. Please visit Vaidya Meenakshi's website www.ayurroots.com or call 214-801-1238. Please share your thoughts over on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. For Colette's services, please visit www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Thanks for listening!   

Mother Nature gives us these wonderful herbs to help heal our body and mind naturally. Discover the healing qualities of the following herbs in this episode: Mint has one of the highest antioxidant capacities of any food meaning that it protects our cells against the effects of free radicals. Rosemary has been shown in scientific studies to improve memory, reducing and preventing cognitive dysfunction and brain ageing. Neem herb comes from the neem tree and it has so many medicinal benefits that it’s called the “village pharmacy”. Click here for all the details on Colette's Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat in the South of France Oct 11-13th, 2019. Thanks for listening!    

Colette and Amy Wheeler discuss the importance of diversity not only in the Ayurveda and Yoga communities, but also on a global level. They discuss the following: The dimensions of diversity. How nature shows us the importance of diversity. Diversity in the Ayurveda and Yoga community. How privilege can cause a lack of awareness. The importance of being open, humble and curious. Why we need to think holistically and globally. The numerous benefits of diversity. Tips on bringing diversity into your life. Contant Colette on info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Click here for more info on the French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat, October 11-13th, 2019. Thanks for listening!  

I receive lots of emails asking for advice on how to choose the right Ayurvedic treatment center or Yoga school in India? And so, in order to answer those questions, I chat with Vijay Kumar Karai who’s the founder and CEO of AyurUniverse. AyurUniverse has an amazing easy-to-navigate online platform which allows you to search, evaluate and book a tailored wellness package. In fact, it is the only one-stop wellness platform offering thousands of healthy solutions including; Yoga, Ayurveda, Meditation and Indian Wellness programs and it is accredited by the Indian Ministry of Tourism. We discuss the following: Vijay's journey from the corporate world to Ayurveda. The inspiration and mission behind AyurUniverse. How the AyurUniverse platform works. The process of booking - from free consultations to meeting you at the airport. Safety concerns while travelling in India. The facilities available on the site and the vetting process. Who AyurUniverse caters to. Special discount for Element podcast listeners! Check out this fantastic website to book your next adventure here... www.ayuruniverse.com Don't forget to enter your code 'Elements' at checkout for a special discount! Visit Elements Healing and Wellbeing to discover Colette's services and upcoming Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat, Oct 11-13th, 2019. Thanks for listening!  

Colette answers listeners questions on a range of topics which include: Improving digestion without aggravating Pitta dosha. Lacto-fermented foods that won't aggravate the Pitta dosha. Ayurveda's perspective on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Ayurveda's advice on gaining weight. Book a free 20 min online Discovery Call here. French Riviera Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat Oct 11-13th, 2019. Breath work tutorial video (see episode #25). Thanks for listening!  

Ayurvedic Doctor Pratibha Shah speaks about the ‘No Pause Menopause’ and the importance of preparing for this natural transition so that you can experience it with grace and dignity and in the most optimal state of being. Colette and Dr. Shah discuss the following: What is menopause. The three types of oestrogen. Typical symptoms of peri-menopause. The dosha-specific menopausal symptoms. Impact of menopause on women. Power of community during life transitions. Dr. Shah's five A's - The Art of Being. Recommended herbs for menopause. To view the 'No Pause Menopause' presentation slides and read about Dr. Shah and her new products, please visit the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Visit Dr. Shah's website here...MyAyurved.org For more info on the daily habits please see Episode #16 Ayurvedic Dinacharya or Daily Routines  Book a free discovery call with Colette French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Oct 11-13th, 2019   Thanks for listening!  

Madison Madden is an Ayurvedic Doctor who partook in a panel presentation at the NAMA conference on Integrative Management of Anxiety & Depression. Madison's focus was on the connections between Ayurveda and modern science as it relates to anxiety and depression and this is what we discuss in this episode. We cover the following topics: Madison's definition of anxiety and depression. What is the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal axis and how does it relate to our stress response system. How is this axis connected to our gut microbiome. How do the ancient science of Ayurveda and modern science connect on this subject. How does Ayurveda treat anxiety and depression. Madison shares an amazing case study which shows the transformative power of Ayurveda. What’s the importance of creating purpose and connection in our lives. Find out more about Madison and her offerings on Pacific Coast Ayurveda. Book a free discovery call with Colette here. Thanks for listening!      

Amy Wheeler and Colette discuss the loneliness epidemic sweeping our modern world, which is causing us to disconnect with each other. We’re not only disconnecting from each other, but also disconnecting from our ‘true nature’ and Mother Nature and all this has a detrimental affect on our holistic health. Amy and Colette discuss the following: Connection is a fundamental necessity. The stats on loneliness. Amy's feelings of loneliness in her life. The different types of loneliness. Colette's feelings of disconnection. How Ayurveda and Yoga can give us the tools to combat loneliness and disconnection. Finding 'your people' or tribe. How a Vata imbalance can cause a feeling of disconnection. Being vulnerable in order to connect. How loneliness may manifest in each dosha.  If you're feeling lonely/disconnected please get in touch here. Share your thoughts over on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FB Group. Click here to find all the details on the French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat. Thanks for listening!  

Nature provides us with amazing natural medicine and in this podcast episode Colette discusses three common herbs and their powerful benefits for the body and mind. She discusses: Parsley - did you know that parsley qualifies as a ‘chemoprotective’ food i.e. cancer preventing. Learn about the other benefits of parsley and what Ayurveda has to say about this healing herb. Cilantro/Coriander is a powerful, cleansing agent that specifically targets toxic metals in the body. This herb has so many benefits and particularly beneficial for the Pitta dosha. Holy Basil/Tulsi is considered more therapeutic and very special in Ayurveda. It is a natural adaptogen which helps your body adapt to stress and promotes mental balance. Find out much more about these herbs in this episode and how to use them is your diet to benefit from their healing properties. Find the recipe for the parsley sauce on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Page. French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Oct 11-13th, 2019. Thanks for listening!  

Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum undertook a 17-year one-on-one internship with Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra, an award-winning herbal formulator who hailed from a 5,000 -year-old family lineage of Raj Vaidyas, treating the royalty of India. During her internship, Vaidya Mishra taught her how to treat practically every disease, making over 500 herbal formulas for all the problems they were treating together. Dr. Teitelbaum shares this wisdom in her first book, Healing the Thyroid with Ayurveda: Natural Treatments for Hashimoto’s, Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism.  Colette discusses the following topics with Dr. Teitelbaum: How this 17 year internship manifested itself. The two typical types of thyroid cases witnessed in her practice. Thyroid and endocrine system 101. What is Hashimoto’s, Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism? Why an individual approach is so important. How thyroid hormones are produced. What's wrong with a vegan/raw food diet. What are the four types of ama. The intelligence of the prana in food and herbs. The importance of regular cleansing and daily self-care practices. The skin now classified as an endocrine organ! The correlation between the thyroid and the gallbladder. What nutrients to include in the diet to maintain a healthy thyroid. Visit Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum's website here. Get more info on Colette's Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat on the French Riviera Oct 11-13th, 2019. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group.  Receive A 15% Discount Off Online Consultations! Colette's offering a 15% discount on her 90 min in-depth and 60 min follow-up online consultations. Here's how to take advantage of this limited time offer: Subscribe to and Review the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast in iTunes or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Take a screen shot/photo of the review. Email me the screen shot/photo of your review and I'll send you a special link to book your discounted consultation. Offer ends May 24th, 2019 and the consultation must be booked before July 31st, 2019. If you have previously left a podcast review, thank you! And, the good news is that you can still get this discount by sending me a screen shot of your review. Check out the infographic on the podcast Facebook group (link above) explaining how to leave a review in iTunes from your iPhone. Thanks for listening!  

Amy Wheeler shares information from her presentation at the NAMA conference and also her other notes from the conference which focused on Ayurveda and the Mind. She shares the following: Amy's presentation titled 'Ayurveda Yoga Therapy for Stilling the Mind' - we constantly experience thoughts, feelings and sensations that can disrupt our concentration and disturb our peace of mind. Both Ayurveda and Yoga give us the tools that turn our minds away from chaos and rigidity and toward one-pointed attention, the hallmark of an undisturbed mind.  Dr. Ramkumar Kutty's presentation on 'Ayurveda and the Mind'. Amy explains how Dr. Ramkumar spoke about our heightened sense of 'I' and how it's the source of our suffering as it's creating individualism and how we need to move from 'I' to 'We' in order to suffer less. Receive A 15% Discount Off Online Consultations! I'm offering a 15% discount on my 90 min in-depth and 60 min follow-up online consultations. Here's how to take advantage of this limited time offer: Subscribe to and Review the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast in iTunes or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Take a screen shot/photo of the review. Email me the screen shot/photo of your review and I'll send you a special link to book your discounted consultation. Offer ends May 24th, 2019 and the consultation must be booked before July 31st, 2019. If you have previously left a podcast review, thank you! And, the good news is that you can still get this discount by sending me a screen shot of your review. Have questions? Contact Colette on info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Join Amy's newsletter for up-to-date info on her new App. French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Oct 11-13th, 2019. Get the recordings from the NAMA conference on www.backcountryrecording.com Thanks for listening!  

Colette attends the National Ayurveda Medical Association (NAMA) conference and the focus this year is 'Ayurveda and the Mind'. She gives us an insight into the conference and speaks with some of the presenters along with sponsors and attendees.  Click here to get in touch with Colette or to book a consult/program. Colette chats with the following people: Dr. Meenakshi Gupta on her pre-conference practicum - 'Vedic herbal formulations for healing the mind' and her work with ADHD. Colette discusses her notes from Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar's presentation on 'Emotional Health & Wellbeing'. Dr. Manas Kshirsagar on his panel presentation  - 'Addiction: An Ayurvedic Perspective' and his workshop on 'Ayurveda for Millennials'.  Banyan Botanicals and their relationship with NAMA and their commitment to being a conscious-based business by becoming a certified B corporation. Colette's client, Vanessa speaks on her experience as a first-time attendee of the NAMA conference.  Check out the photos from the conference on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook group. Click on the following links for: Further information on NAMA and to donate to the NAMA Accreditation Fundraiser. Dr. Meenakshi Gupta's website Ayuroots click here. For information on Dr. Mana's and workshop Ayurveda for Millennials see Ayurvedichealing.net and Ayurvedaman.com. Banyan Botanicals website. Vanessa Manel's Beauty & Wellness. Thanks for listening!  

Colette talks with Dr. Robert Wallace who is a pioneering researcher on the physiology of consciousness. He is the author of a number of books and has travelled around the world giving lectures at major universities and institutes on consciousness-based health programs. Contact Colette and find all her services and events here! In this episode, Colette talks with Dr. Wallace about his book Dharma Parenting - Understand Your Child’s Brilliant Brain for Greater Happiness, Health, Success & Fulfilment. They discuss the following topics: What is dharma How is dharma parenting different The different brain/body types When a parent and child's brain/body types collide The importance of parental healing The concept of attention and appreciation Managing your child's meltdown Building routines for your child's brain/body type The developmental changes in a child's brain Visit Dr. Wallace's websites: www.dharmaparenting.com www.doshaguru.com www.docgut.com Thanks for listening!    

At this time of year we’re transitioning from Winter or Vata season, which is governed by the elements of space and air into Spring or Kapha season, dominated by the elements of earth and water. Ayurveda gives us guidelines on how to choose the right tastes and foods to help keep our body and mind in balance and prevent Spring sickness. Join the Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course starting April 27th! In this episode, Colette gives guidelines from Ayurveda on how to navigate this season for your dosha. She discusses the following: Why Spring is considered Kapha season in Ayurveda. The qualities of Spring and how they affect the doshas. What tastes balance the body/mind during Kapha season. How these tastes affect Vata, Pitta and Kapha. What foods are in season in Springtime. Which seasonal foods to choose to balance your dosha. Click here for details on the private Digestive Reset Cleanse. Book a FREE discovery call or a private consultation with Colette here. Click here to listen to the episode on the six tastes, scroll to find episode #26 What Do I Eat? Thanks for listening!  

Colette chats with Amy Wheeler about how our modern society doesn't like to discuss aging! We like to hide our wrinkles and any signs of aging, including hiding our elders away in retirement homes so we don't have to be reminded that it's our future too. Colette and Amy discuss how to be more accepting of our aging and be more conscious about this transition and conscious of the treatment of our elders. Join Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course starting April 27th Colette and Amy discuss the following topics: Society's view on aging Accepting our aging bodies How our society overlooks the 50+ age group Wasting the wisdom of the elders Looking back at ancient wisdom to learn how to age consciously The benefits of aging The Vata or wisdom stage of life Preparing for your elder years Connecting with our elders Listen to the 'Aging Gracefully with Ayurveda' episode #10 here. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Register for the French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat. Thanks for listening!

Colette answers questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group in this episode. Join Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course Starting April 27th, 2019 Colette answers questions on the following topics in this episode: Acne - how and why it presents in different doshas? Ayurveda's approach to rosacea? How to deal with lots of air in stomach? Ayurveda's view on coffee? Best practices for migraines that are hormone related? Suggestions for to-go meals that don't have to be heated or refrigerated? Ayurvedic perspectives on new vegetarian/vegan products like nut milk, nut yogurts and nut butters? Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Book a Free 20min Discovery Call here. Download Colette's pranayama (breath work) tutorial and coconut oil pack. Click here for info on the French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat. Support this podcast by becoming a podcast patron. Listen to the Ayurvedic Spices episode #24 here. Thanks for listening!

Sleep is a critical part of our health and wellbeing and affects every aspect of our life. Unfortunately, in today’s world where we glamourise being ‘busy’ and ‘productive’, sleep is oftentimes seen as something of an inconvenience that takes away from our productivity. Colette discusses the Ayurvedic view on sleep and the sleep problems in this episode. Join the Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course starting April 27th, 2019 Colette covers the following topics: The importance of sleep for our health and wellbeing How much sleep each age group requires Signs of sleep deprivation The Circadian rhythms and sleep The sleep tendencies of each dosha An evening routine to promote quality sleep Tips for a good nights rest Book an online consultation with Colette here. Support the podcast by becoming a patron. Click here to download the Turmeric Golden Milk recipe Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FB Group Check out all the info on the French Riviera Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Amy Wheeler about Personal Boundaries. Personal boundaries are protective safeguards created to protect ourselves physically, emotionally and mentally. These boundaries are ways in which you find it acceptable for people to behave around you and towards you. Join Colette's upcoming Spring Digestive Reset Cleanse starting March 29th, 2019 Colette and Amy discuss the following: What are personal boundaries The importance of establishing individual identity Why it's our responsibility for how others treat us Knowing your needs Amy's example of establishing boundaries in a professional environment Listening to your emotions and body signals How to set clear, firm boundaries  Using nonviolent communication to communicate your needs without harming others Personal boundaries in intimate relationships Avoiding codependency  Signs of unhealthy boundaries Click here for more information on nonviolent communication Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group Thanks for listening!

Springtime can bring allergies for many people. In this episode Colette focuses on seasonal allergies and also allergies to food, mould, medicines, pets, dust etc. which people can acquire later in life.  Join Colette's Spring Digestive Reset Cleanse  Colette covers the following topics: What is an allergy Types of allergies Why do allergies occur in the body How does ama or toxins affect allergies The importance of our agni or digestive fire in preventing allergic reactions How our emotions can affect our allergies Dosha-specific allergic reactions What is means when we say that Spring is Kapha season Cleansing to help prevent and treat allergies What to focus on to keep your immune system strong and prevent illness and allergies What to avoid this time of year to prevent toxin build-up Download your Allergy Tip Sheet & Pranayama Tutorial here. Check out the Daily Habits for Holistic Health course here. Book your in-depth online Ayurvedic Consultation today! See the photo of the pollen clouds here on the podcast FB group. Purchase nasya oil from Banyan Botanicals via this link. Listen to the following podcast episodes mentioned here: #8 Ayurveda & the Circadian Rhythms #21 Staying healthy in Kapha Season #26 - What do I Eat? Thanks for listening!

Colette talks all about Ghee, clarified butter which has been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years for its health and medicinal properties.  Click here to join Colette's Spring Digestive Reset Cleanse! Colette covers the following in this episode: The misinformation on saturated fats in previous decades How ghee is made The Ayurvedic perspective on ghee The numerous benefits of ghee Ghee's ability to reduce inflammation How ghee can benefit our brain health Studies show that ghee in fact reduces cholesterol The wound healing properties of ghee Why ghee is used in cleansing How ghee repairs the digestive tract and aids digestion The boosting power of Ghee for our vitality, prana and ojas! How to incorporate ghee into your daily life Make your own ghee by downloading this free recipe. Add ghee to your Turmeric Golden Milk. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Facebook group. Click here to become an Elements of Ayurveda Podcast supporter. Thanks for listening!

Colette and Amy Wheeler chat about why we sometimes resist healing. Click here to enter the Spring Cleanse Competition! They discuss the following: Attachment to suffering Ego-identification to dis-ease Accepting what is Bringing awareness & being with your pain Overcoming resistance Resetting your health Laying a foundation of daily self-care practices  Making healthy decisions in the moment Tips for present moment awareness How to deal with people in your life who are resistant to healing Click here to join Colette's Spring Digestive Reset Cleanse. Become a Patron of the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Thanks for listening!

Colette takes questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group and answers them in this episode. Here are some of the topics covered in this special Q&A episode: Painful periods Calming an overactive brain What to do when Vata is pushing the other doshas out of balance Treating an upset stomach Feeling emotionally stuck Letting go of coffee Ego identification Download Castor/Coconut oil pack instructions Click here for more info on the Spring Cleanse starting March 29th Enter the Spring Cleanse competition here Become a Patron of the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast  Join the French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Oct 11-13th Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Alakananda Ma, a renowned Ayurvedic expert. Alakananda has a fascinating and adventurous life story which Colette delves into. Today, Alakananda is President of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and she's leading the way for Ayurveda to be recognised as a viable profession and to ensure the future success of Ayurvedic medicine.  Enter Colette's Spring Cleanse Competition here! Colette and Alakananda Ma discuss the following: Alakananda's journey from graduating as a physician to entering a closed convent. Following her intuition and travelling to India. Meeting Raghudas Maharaj, the hidden master who became her guru. Becoming one of the first graduates of Western medicine to take up studying Ayurveda with Dr. Vasant Lad. Alakananda's adventures during her five year pilgrimage in India. Her Guru's message to go to America and make an ashram. The journey to founding Alandi Ayurveda Clinic and Alandi Ayurveda Gurukula in Boulder, Colorado. Alakananda's mission ‘to awaken hearts and kindle the flame of love’. Her role as President of NAMA and securing the future of Ayurveda in the U.S. and worldwide. Donate to the NAMA accreditation council here. Click here to find more info on Alakananda Ma, her books and the Alandi Ayurveda Clinic and Alandi Ayurveda Gurukula. Become a patron of the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast. Thanks for listening!

Colette discusses two foods associated with love on this Valentine's Day episode. Check out Colette's new Patreon Page and become an Elements Community Supporter She covers the following: Raw chocolate vs. dark chocolate The plant-based antioxidants found in chocolate Neurotransmitters released by chocolate Ayurveda & chocolate How chocolate affects Vata, Pitta & Kapha Ayurveda & the 3 stages of coconuts How to choose the right coconut oil Why coconut oil is considered one of the healthiest oils on earth! The Ayurvedic perspective on coconut oil What modern science says about coconut oil The healing powers of coconut oil All the ways to use coconut oil Download the raw chocolate recipe here Join Colette's raw chocolate challenge on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group Thanks for listening!  

Grief is a challenging subject to discuss and in this episode Amy bravely shares her story of the recent loss of her Mother. Colette and Amy discuss grief, loss, how to process it all and the spiritual growth that can come from loss. They discuss the following: Amy shares her recent story of grief. The opportunity for connection in grief. How grief brings out compassion and empathy. How undigested grief can affect us. The special messages from beyond. Finding what gives you faith/hope. How grief helps you figure out what's important in life. Acknowledging grief/loss in others. Allowing a person to be in their grief. Digesting losses through our daily self-care practices. Creating space for grief. How grief/loss can be a time of spiritual growth. Leaning on your daily self care practices during times of grief. Find out more about Colette's online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course starting Feb 9th, 2019 Click here for info on the Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat on the French Riviera Oct 11th-13th, 2019 Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Dr. Claudia Welch about balancing hormones, fertility, conception and women's health.  Interested in doing a pre-conception cleanse? Contact Colette on info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Colette and Dr. Welch discuss the following: The epidemic of stress in our modern world.  Being 'possessed' by our false belief systems. How stress affects our tissues, our hormones & our fertility.  How does the mind affect the body & the body affect the mind. The quality of our menstrual cycle & our health. How the quality of our Rasa determines our fertility. The importance of daily self-care practices for our health & fertility. Click here to listen to the episode #48 Rasa - The Juice of Life! Daily Habits for Holistic Health Online Course starting Feb 9th, 2019 Colette's French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group Thanks for listening!

Ayurveda teaches us that disease has six stages of progression. If we're in tune with our body and mind, we can catch the subtle signals of imbalance early and restore health before a disease manifests in the body. In this episode, Colette explains Ayurveda's teachings on these stages of disease. She discusses the  three reasons for disease which are: Mistaken intellect. Improper use of the senses. Seasons/time She then delves deeper into the six stages of disease according to Ayurveda and those stages are: Accumulation Aggravation Spread/Circulation Localisation Manifestation Differentiation/Change Register for Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course Starting Feb 9th, 2019. Contact Colette on info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Download Colette's FREE E-book and Dosha Quiz here. Click here to book a FREE Discovery Call. Book a in-depth 90min online consultation with Colette here. Thanks for listening!

Woman Stands Shining, Pat McCabe, is from Diné Nation, she is a writer, artist, and speaker. As “Holy Earth Surface Walker, Life-Bringer, Life-Bearer” she claims her Authority to speak always on behalf of Life, and to call community attention to placing Life at the Center in all discussion, planning, and activity. She teaches on the subjects of Sacred Feminine, Sacred Masculine, Economy, Paradigm, Indigenous Ways of Knowing/Science for Thriving Life, worldwide. She also takes part in the many indigenous peoples gatherings taking place all around the Mother Earth at this time. Click here to find all the details on Colette's Online Courses starting Jan 18th, 2019 & the free webinar 'Cleanse Your Body, Your Mind, Your Life with Ayurveda'. Contact Colette on info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Colette and Pat discuss the following: The meaning and significance of the word 'indigenous'. Why our connection to Mother Nature is so important. Pat's connection to water and the consciousness of water. How water amplifies our prayers. What's wrong with our current pyramid structure. The failure of the power-over paradigm. Reconciling the sacred feminine and sacred masculine. Humanity birthing itself anew. The 'Hoop of Life'. The Masters of Sustainability. The perfect design for thriving life. The gift of moon time for women and the world. Register for Colette's group online programs starting Jan 18th! 1. Digestive Reset Cleanse Program 2. Reset-Restore-Renew Program Book a FREE Discovery Call with Colette here. Share your stories of collaboration on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FB Group.  If you're enjoying the content, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your podcast, much appreciated. Thanks for listening!

Colette and Amy Wheeler discuss living a life in collaboration vs competition. View Colette's Cleanse Your Body, Your Mind, Your Life Webinar here. Colette and Amy discuss the following: Is competition our innate nature? The benefits of collaboration. The spiritual journey & collaboration. The new feminine way of leadership. Task orientation vs. ego orientation. Technology & collaboration. How can we collaborate more in our own lives. The power of connection. Collaboration inspiration & You! Share your stories of collaboration on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FB Group. Register for Colette's group online programs starting Jan 18th! 1. Digestive Reset Program 2. Reset-Restore-Renew Program Have questions email Colette on info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com or book a FREE Online Discovery Call. Listen to Amy's intro episode #12 Ayurveda, Yoga & Feminine Energy If you're enjoying the content, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your podcast, much appreciated. Thanks for listening!

Colette takes some great questions from listeners of the podcast.  Register here for Colette's Reset-Restore-Renew Program starting Jan 18th, 2019. Email Colette: info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Questions submitted by the listeners include: What are the 3 most important things to do/address first when new to Ayurveda? Each time I take a dosha test, the results revealed different imbalances in different doshas. Why is this? What is Ayurveda's advice for healthy bones? What food, exercise and lifestyle tips would be the best to follow? I have just been diagnosed with borderline osteoporosis. What is the Ayurvedic view on lab testing and do we need to or should we look to utilise these tests for more accurate diagnosis and treatment? If we are dual dosha type and both balanced which do we follow in terms of lifestyle and food choices? How do I achieve clear, healthy skin? How to once and for all have strong digestion and assimilation so that I can eat all vegetables and good foods to reverse my deficiencies balance my hormones and have clear thinking and a healthier mood? How do I find time to take care of myself when life is so busy? How should I exercise for my dosha type? How are my digestive problems influencing my state of mind? Join Colette's newsletter to stay up-to-date with upcoming events. Become a part of the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FaceBook group. Book a FREE Online Discovery Call or Consult with Colette. Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with her client Sanya Minocha who has been on a healing journey for the last four years, after experiencing chronic pain from a tailbone injury. She has spent this period of time healing and empowering herself and she's now inspired to help others restore balance with her business, Kensho Wellness. Join Colette's 7 week transformational Reset-Restore-Renew program, starting Jan 18th, 2019. Contact Colette via info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Colette and Sanya chat about the following: How Sanya's healing journey began. Her Ayurvedic path. The cleansing fears that surfaced. How Sanya set herself up for cleansing success. Her Ayurvedic cleanse experience - physically & emotionally. Incorporating a new operating system of daily self-care practices. Feeling empowered to take charge of her own health. Sanya's career shift from Corporate to Coaching with Kensho Wellness. You can find out more info on www.kenshowellness.com FREE gift: To receive your free gift email Sanya@kenshowellness.com and type 'Elements Healing and Wellbeing' in the subject line. Book a FREE online Discovery Call with Colette. Thanks for listening!

Colette and Amy discuss humility and how it's such an important value in today's world. A humble person is open-minded, curious and acknowledges that they don’t know everything.  Join the transformational 7 week Reset-Restore-Renew online program starting Jan 18th, 2019! Or, email Colette on info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com In this episode, Colette and Amy discuss: What is humility Over-identification with the Self Why we need more humility today Why Ayurveda is a humble practice The problem with spiritual bypassing Self-reflection to achieve clarity Communicating with humility How humility is a courageous act Humility and climate change Being humble to the intelligence of Mother Nature Eight psychological benefits of being humble What does humility mean to you? Share your thoughts over on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FaceBook Group. Enter the Reset-Restore-Renew competition to be in with a chance to win a FREE entry. Thanks for listening!  

Colette chats with her client Melissa, a busy working mum of three about her health journey. For 3 years Melissa searched for an answer to her weight gain, poor sleep and other health issues. She tried various conventional and non-conventional methods and nothing seemed to work! In July 2018 she discovered Ayurveda and after completing a consultation and cleanse, she now has lost the excess weight, enjoys good sleep and energy, along with a clear mind. Click here to check out Colette's Reset-Restore-Renew Program starting January 18th, 2019. Colette and Melissa discuss the following: Melissa's health frustrations Understanding how Ayurveda could help her holistic health Implementing the lifestyle changes as a busy working mum Melissa's digestive reset cleanse experience The before and after cleanse results The importance of her creative outlet Tips for incorporating Ayurvedic self-care into busy family life Setting up boundaries and being a good role model Click here to enter the Reset-Restore-Renew Competition to be in with a chance to win a FREE entry into this 7 week transformational journey! Come join the group in the Elements of Ayurveda FaceBook Group. Check out Melissa's many creative endeavours here: Melissa’s art: melissapaints.com Broad Appeal: broadappealtv.com Milton Scene: miltonscene.com Bonita Creative: bonitacreative.com Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with John Immel from Joyful Belly about the seasonal foods for December. John chooses to talk about roasts and molasses for the northern hemisphere and berries for the southern hemisphere. Click here for more info on Colette's Reset-Restore-Renew program starting January 18th, 2019. Contact Colette on info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com In this episode, Colette and John discuss the following: Listener question on how to cook Ayurvedic meals for the family using Asian and Italian spices. Why meat can be beneficial for a Vata imbalance in winter. How the winter weather effects the body. The beneficial blood building and warming quality of roasts.  The qualities of meat and the effects on each dosha. Using aromatic spices on meat to aid digestion. Black molasses - how it's made. The properties of molasses and the effects on the body. The benefits of berries in late spring and early summer. Which berry is best for each dosha. John has suggested 2 recipes from the Joyful Belly website: Molasses rice for the northern hemisphere Berry sorbet for the southern hemisphere If you try out these recipes, please give us feedback on the results on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Also, don't forget to enter the competition to win a FREE entry into the 7 week online Reset-Restore-Renew Program, a transformational journey of healing, connection, education and empowerment! I hope you can join us :-) Thanks for listening!  

Colette discusses the healing practices used in Ayurveda, but most importantly she talks about the healing power that exists within YOU. Colette's goal is to empower each client to take charge of their own health and wellbeing so that they can become their own healer, instead of outsourcing their health.  Click here to join the Reset, Restore, Renew online program starting Jan 18th, 2019. Colette discusses the following in this episode: What are healing practices? The type of healing practices used in Ayurveda Why YOU are your own healer How to recognise the signs of imbalance in your mind/body type Taking charge of your health and wellbeing How Colette empowers her clients The Reset, Restore, Renew Program Setting intentions exercise for 2019 Find the 'Setting Intentions' list in the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. So…are you ready to once and for all reset, restore and renew your body, your mind and your life so that you can go forward and thrive? Register for the Reset, Restore, Renew Program before Dec 17th, 2019 to receive a further 10% discount! Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with her teacher, Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath, who is a visionary, a classically trained Ayurveda doctor and an accomplished teacher representing a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. Join Colette's transformational 7 week online Reset-Restore-Renew Program starting January 18th, 2019. This is a journey of healing, connection, education and empowerment! In this episode Colette and Dr. J discuss the following: The lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala that Dr. J represents Dr. J's path into Ayurveda and what Ayurveda means to him The journey to becoming Vice President and Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda (USA) His role as a member of the Board of Directors of National Ayurveda Medical Association (NAMA) NAMA's new Accreditation Council and the future of Ayurveda Stories of healing from Dr. J The benefits of studying Ayurveda with Kerala Ayurveda (USA) For information on Kerala Ayurveda please contact admissions@keralaayurveda.us or visit their website www.keralaayurveda.us If you're enjoying this podcast, please consider leaving me a rating/review in Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts. I would appreciate you spreading the wisdom of Ayurveda. Thanks for listening!

Anxiety, fear and stress are a normal part of life experiences. However, when these fears or worries don't go away or become worse over time, this may result in anxiety related disorders. Contact Colette for a FREE Discovery Call  Colette and Amy discuss the following: The difference between general anxiety and an anxiety related disorder The shocking stats on mental health  The body/mind connection and why the holistic approach is necessary in treating anxiety related disorders How stress, anxiety and fear impacts our health physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually  Tips and guidelines on how to manage anxiety with Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy How to prevent anxiety and stress during the holiday season Check out Amy's course Yoga Therapy for Mental Health You will find the links to Colette's Pranayama (breath work) tutorial and Golden Milk recipe on her website below... Elements Healing & Wellbeing Thanks for listening!

Colette does a solo podcast on the importance of unveiling and expressing your 'true nature'. She believes that if we’re not living our truth, then we will feel that heaviness, that feeling that ‘something is not right’, feeling unfulfilled and that we want more! This journey to self realization is about uncovering YOUR truth and expressing that in the world so that it doesn’t ferment inside of you. Colette wants to hear from YOU! What do you want to hear more of on this podcast? Take the PODCAST POLL in the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group to have your say! Colette shares the following in this episode: What were the conversations & intuition that led to this episode Why this topic is so important right now What does it mean to 'wake up'  Colette shares her 'awakening' journey The lessons and teachings from the universe Suggestions to unveil and nurture YOUR truth If you would like support on this journey, take advantage of Colette's FREE online Discovery Call Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group for support and share your story. Thanks for listening!

Colette talks about the Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapies called rasayanas. Rasayana, is the Science of Longevity and the main purpose of rasayana therapy is to slow down ageing, delaying the degenerative process of the body, preventing dis-ease and promoting health and wellbeing. Connect with Colette via a FREE 20min Online Discovery Call  In this episode, Colette discusses the following: What is rasayana What are Ayurvedic rasayanas How rasanyas work in the body Why are they so important for our health  How do rasayanas promote a Sattvic mind Why are holistic rasayanas so important How do we perform a physical rasayana What are rayasanas for the mind Why is behavioural rayasana important How do we perform rasayana for the Soul Check out Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health course here. Here's the link to the Pranayama (breath work) tutorial which was mentioned in this episode. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group Stay connected by subscribing to Colette's newsletter. Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with John Immel of Joyful Belly about seasonal eating. They discuss sesame seeds and beetroot in this episode and cover the following: The qualities of sesame seeds & oil The uses of sesame seeds  The strengthening power of sesame seeds Sesame seeds power to boost metabolism When & how to enjoy sesame seeds in the diet The cleansing & nourishing power of beetroot How beetroot moves the toxic bile out of the body The healing components of beet leaves Prepping & cooking beetroot In this episode, John recommends two recipes for you to try: Northern Hemisphere: Sesame Seeds Treats with Ghee & Ginger Southern Hemisphere: Pickled Beetroot Please share your experience with these recipes on the Elements of Ayurveda Facebook Group. Click here for further information on Colette's upcoming Daily Habits for Holistic Health course, starting October 27th, 2018. Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Amy Wheeler about love and relationships. How Ayurveda and Yoga therapy can help us to attract and maintain a sattvic relationship. They discuss: What is love The Ayurvedic phases of a relationship Preparing yourself for a sattvic relationship The power of bhavana in attracting a partner Amy's bhavana story  The dangers of an empath/narcissist relationship Watch out for the 'love bombs' Moving forward after a break up Understanding your partners dosha to create a sattvic relationship The appeal of a person who lives their truth Encouraging you to get your sexy on by living your truth In this episode we chatted about the importance of having a daily self-care practice to ensure you're in balance, in order to have a sattvic relationship. If you would like support on implementing a daily self-care practice join Colette's next online group Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course Here's the link to the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group mentioned in this show.  Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Kate O’Donnell about her books, The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook, and Everyday Ayurveda Cooking for a Calm, Clear Mind: 100 Sattvic Recipes. Kate's avid interest in the healing powers of food have inspired her study and practice of the ancient arts of Ayurveda and yoga for more than twenty years. They discuss the following: Kate's journey in Ayurveda & how it has impacted her life How she encourages readers back into the kitchen How to use Ayurvedic herbs/spices to flavour your food Fermented foods - what does Ayurveda say The importance of a Sattvic mind for our health & wellbeing What is a Sattvic diet What are some Sattvic staples we should have in our pantry How to sprout and prepare your spices Sample Sattvic recipes To check out Kate's cookbooks, courses and other offerings, please visit her website...kateodonnell.yoga Click here if you're interested in joining Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course starting October 27th, 2018. Thanks for listening!

Colette talks in detail about Rasa - the Juice of Life. Rasa is one of the seven tissues of the body, according to Ayurveda. It nourishes all the other tissues of the body and therefore plays an important role in our health and wellbeing. Dr. Vasant Lad says “the moment Rasa is adversely affected, your faith is also affected and you can begin doubting and become skeptical. Many people in the modern world are losing their faith. The global rasa dhatu, the cosmic prana is deranged." Colette discusses the following: The seven tissues or dhatus of the body What is Rasa  The role of Rasa in the body How the Rasa tissue is formed The signs of optimal Rasa What affects our Rasa tissue How imbalances in the Rasa tissue affects our body/mind How faith affects our Rasa Tips and guidelines on how to restore your Rasa tissue Book a Free Discovery Call with Colette, where she will give you tips and guidelines tailored to you. Click here to find out further information on the Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the upcoming group Daily Habits for the Holistic Health online course, starting October 27th, 2018 to help support you in setting up a foundation of healthy self-care practices to keep your body and mind in balance. Thanks for listening!  

Colette chats with John Immel from Joyful Belly about the challenges of following the Ayurvedic principles while cooking for your family and leading a busy life. We discuss the following: Guidelines for eating your main meal at lunchtime Meal prepping tips Is it ok to use frozen foods and leftovers What if my child/partner doesn't want to eat healthy? Cooking for your children and incorporating Ayurvedic spices What to do if your family/friends want to eat fast food Why eating seasonally is so important  Apples are in season in the northern hemisphere  The benefits of eating apples in autumn Apples qualities, tastes and effect on the doshas Grapefruits are in season in the southern hemisphere The benefits of eating grapefruits in spring Grapefruits qualities, tastes and effect on the doshas Time to test these seasonal fruits in your body! Check out the recipes below and please share your results in the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group... Northern hemisphere: Apple Sauce with Ginger & Ghee Southern hemisphere: Broiled Grapefruit with Cinnamon, Cloves & Honey Want to study nutrition with Joyful Belly AND receive a $750 scholarship? Click on the link below to find out further info, register and receive this generous $750 scholarship for the Elements community...Masters of Ayurvedic Nutrition & Digestion with Joyful Belly. Thanks for listening!

Colette and Amy discuss mental health and what causes mental imbalances according to Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy. They also give tips and guidelines on how to bring your body and mind into balance. They discuss the following: Why Autumn/Winter can cause mental imbalances The importance of a balanced agni (fire element) in our body/mind for awareness Sensory overload and our mental health Sensory digestion of our experiences The functions of agni in the body  - clarity, decision-making, courage, vitality and happiness How Ayurveda can help you bring your mind into balance How Yoga Therapy can aid with balancing the mind Book an Ayurvedic online consultation with Colette here. Click on this link for info on Colette's Digestive Reset Cleanse  Want to work on your habits and behaviour patterns? Check out Colette's Daily Habit for Holistic Health course. Amy's Yoga Therapy for Mental Health starting Jan 2019 Thanks for listening!  

According to Ayurveda, Vata season is in autumn and early winter. Colette discusses the transition from summer to autumn and gives lots of tips and advice on how to stay balanced during this time of change which can cause problems with digestion, sleeping and mind-spinning. She discusses the following: What is vata season Why we can go out of balance during the transition of the seasons Signs of imbalance in the body and mind The Ayurvedic principle of 'like increases like and opposites balance' Foods and lifestyle that can aggravate the vata dosha The importance of seasonal cleansing The signs of toxins in the body Balancing foods and spices for the vata dosha A balancing routine for vata The best exercise for vata Yoga and mindfulness practices to calm and ground vata Colette mentioned the following links in this episode: Digestive Reset Cleanse Turmeric Golden Milk (scroll down to episode #21) Pranayama (breath work) tutorial (see episode #25) Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course Book a Free Discovery Call Book an Online In-Depth Ayurvedic Consultation Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Dr Manisha about her new book 'Enchanting Beauty' (Ancient secrets to inner, outer and lasting beauty). They discuss the following: Why did you want to write a book like this? What is your definition of beauty? Can you tell us about the Shakti energy and the importance of this energy for our wellbeing. After many, many years of treating women in your clinical practice, you questioned, like: “why women felt that they were somehow unworthy after menopause”, “why women felt vulnerable in relationships”, ‘why women were so stressed”, “what made young ladies have such fear around their appearance and such a lack of self-esteem”….Can you tell us the realisation you had from this reflection? In your book you said that ”It is our birthright to experience this profound understanding of beauty, but in a world of so much pretending, masquerading and twisting beauty into something other than what it truly is, we need somewhere to turn to that harbours the truth. And, you went on to say that the first step is …”to begin with, that we need to allow our inner beauty to resurface in our awareness”. Can you please explain this important first step? A woman goes through many transitions in her life, can you discuss the importance of these transitions and give some tips for women of all ages going through these different life transitions. Click here to purchase Dr. Manisha's book Enchanting Beauty You can visit Dr. Manisha's clinic website here www.ayurvedichealing.net Click on the link below to find out more information or to register for Colette's upcoming Seasonal Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Sept 27th, 2018 Thanks for listening!

Colette and Amy discuss the importance of changing behaviours when on your healing journey, the challenges that arise and how to ensure success. They discuss the following; Manifesting proper health choices Amy's inspiring trip to Japan Health behaviour change is not intellectual Transforming our environment to support changes Resetting our samskaras or habitual patterns Downloading a new healthy operating system How epigenetics can influence our genes and our health The importance of managing stress Tuning into the Circadian rhythms to relieve stress The benefits of an Ayurvedic reset cleanse If you're ready to change your behaviour patterns, check out Colette's upcoming group online seasonal cleanse here... Ayurvedic Reset Online Cleanse  Colette also provides a 4 week online Daily Habits for Holistic Health course that is self-paced. Check out the details below... Daily Habits for Holistic Health Online Course Thanks for listening!

Colette delves deeper into the subtle body. According to Ayurveda, the subtle body represents the energetic field behind the physical body. Along with the mind, the emotions and deep thought, the subtle energies of Prana, Tejas and Ojas work at this level, along with the nadis and the chakras. Colette discusses the following; Prana - our life force energy Tejas - our radiance and courage Ojas - our immunity and strength The Nadis - the subtle energy channels through which prana flows The 7 Chakras or energy vortexes of the body according to Ayurveda Colette completes this episode with a Chakra meditation If you're interested in learning more about the upcoming group, online cleanse or a private cleanse, please click on the link below.... Ayurvedic Reset Cleanse Click on the link below to access the Pranayama tutorial (scroll down to podcast Episode #25 Pranayama video tutorial). Check out the Nadi Shodhana or Alternate Nostril Breathing pranayama that Colette recommends... Pranayama (breath work) video tutorial  Thank you for listening!

Colette speaks with John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, an educational Ayurvedic health care website. John also directs the Joyful Belly Institute’s Master of Ayurvedic Digestion 500 hour program, drawing on years of research and clinical experience specialising in digestive disorders. Colette and John discuss the following: John's journey from a Harvard background in math and computers, to studying Ayurveda. The creation of Joyful Belly and John's mission to make Ayurveda more accessible to the public. The online Joyful Belly school. The Masters is Ayurvedic Nutrition and Digestion Certification. The Ayurveda Health Counsellor Certification. John's generous scholarship gift to the Elements community. Click hear to learn more about the Masters is Ayurvedic Nutrition and Digestion Certification and to receive your scholarship. Click hear to learn more about the Ayurveda Health Counsellor Certification and to receive your scholarship. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Community. Thanks for listening!

In this special 1 year anniversary episode of the Elements of Ayurveda podcast, Colette celebrates by interviewing some of her clients and sharing some voice messages from the podcast listeners, along with the following: Why Colette started the podcast in August 2017 Sabine from Europe shares her story with Ayurveda Regular guest, Amy Wheeler shares a lovely message Katya from the U.S. shares the story of her healing journey Colette talks about the new collaboration with Joyful Belly and the future Ayurvedic nutrition episodes Exciting and generous gift for the Elements community from Joyful Belly - a $750 scholarship to study Ayurveda online with the Joyful Belly School Jo from Australia shares her thoughts on Ayurveda and the podcast Colette discusses the future of the podcast Kate from Australia shares a message of what the podcast means to her Colette's final message of thanks and gratitude for the community Colette mentioned a lot of links in the show and you will find them all below: Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course Digestive Reset Cleanse Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FaceBook Group Joyful Belly Scholarship Information (scroll to bottom of page) Free Ayurvedic Discovery Call Thanks for listening!  

Colette and Amy discuss the challenges with finding balance in our personal and professional life while on our Spiritual path. The discuss the following: Life is a journey of self realisation Balancing this journey with family, job and social life Finding a like-minded community Installing a new operating system Using the gunas as a guide for your life  Advice from Sadhguru of the ISHA foundation The importance of starting your day with self-care Colette's spiritual path Discriminating your actions Being curious about life Using your dreams as a reflection tool Being flexible in life Guidelines from Ayurveda and Yoga The Elements of Ayurveda podcast celebrates its 1st anniversary on August 10th! To celebrate, Colette is hosting a competition with four amazing prizes! Click on the link below to enter and find out all the details.... Elements of Ayurveda Podcast 1 Year Anniversary Competition Thanks for listening!

Colette speaks with Wendy Yellen, a former psychotherapist who closed her practice completely because she no longer believed in any of the many traditional and non-traditional therapies she was certified in. They simply weren’t enough. Wendy then rediscovered Eidetics. Eidetics, is an ancient healing art that, as modern science is now discovering, is a direct link to the brain chemicals that influence emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. Wendy has been named one of the International Top Three Transformational Experts in her field, and has been accelerating personal transformation for almost 40 years. She knows how to bring your ‘true self’ to the forefront, so that you are living, breathing, loving and expanding from all of you. In this episode Wendy performs a live demonstration of Eidetics with Colette! Receive Wendy's free manifesto via the link below... myspiritualmanifesto.com Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast 1 Year Anniversary Competition to win lots of great prizes!!! Just click on the link below to enter... Elements of Ayurveda Podcast 1 Year Anniversary Competition Thanks for listening!

Colette discusses the 3 Bodies & 5 Koshas of Ayurveda and Yoga which will help us to understand our journey to self-realization and understanding our 'true self'. She discusses the following: The 3 bodies of physical, subtle, and causal The 4 stages of the waker, the dreamer, the deep sleeper, and the final stage of enlightenment The 5 koshas or 5 layers of the body Annamaya kosha or our anatomy Pranamaya kosha or our physiology Manomaya kosha or our psychology Vijnyanamaha kosha or our wisdom Anadamaya kosha or body of consciousness Our journey from the gross to the subtle layers of the body Guidelines from Ayurveda and Yoga on how to progress on this journey to self-realization If you're interested in getting guidance from Colette on your journey to self-realization, please click on the link below... Elements of Ayurveda Online Services Click here to enter the 1 Year Podcast Anniversary Competition  Do you want to share your feedback on the special anniversary podcast episode, airing August 9th? Record your voicemail via the recording box in the footer on each page of the Elements Healing & Wellbeing website. Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Amy about compassion and how it's something we really need in the world today! They discuss: What is compassion Compassion vs. empathy Compassion and the kapha stage of life Honouring each person's humanity Compassion vs. Codependency How Ayurveda promotes compassion Judgement vs. Compassion Having compassion in difficult circumstances/relationships The importance of self-compassion Breathing into pain/suffering with compassionate curiosity Being ok with imperfection Compassion and the gunas The golden rule Homework: Colette suggested the 'Saying Hello Project', where you simply say hello, smile, smirk or nod to people on a daily basis to honour their humanity. Try it and report your observations/feelings on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Amy mentioned the self compassion work by Kristin Neff and you can find her website here. The Elements of Ayurveda podcast is 1 year old on August 10th!!! To celebrate, Colette is hosting a competition with amazing prizes...to enter and check out all the details on the prizes click here.... Elements of Ayurveda Podcast 1 Year Anniversary Competition Best of luck in the competition and thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Dr. Eric Grasser, who is one of the world’s foremost experts on the integration of Ayurveda and Functional Medicine. They discuss: Dr. Grasser's educational journey  Bridging the gap between ancient wisdom & modern medicine What is functional medicine Combining functional medicine & Ayurveda Being an active participant in your healing journey Getting back to basics with dinacharya (Ayurveda's daily habits) Dr. Grasser's meaningful medicine protocol The future of artificial intelligence in medicine The importance of an individualised approach to medicine The future of medicine Click on the link below for Dr. Grasser's website www.drgrasser.com Find all the info on Dr. Grasser's health bootcamps here www.healthbootcamps.com/gut To register for Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health course click here... Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health course Thanks for listening!

Colette speaks with Claire about her journey with burnout, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum and how Ayurveda helped her during these struggles, transitions and maintaining balance today. They discuss; Claire's burnout story Finding balance after burnout Life transitions and trying to stay balanced Claire's struggle with infertility Her holistic health journey and finding Ayurveda Understanding individualised Ayurvedic lifestyle and nutrition  Claire's fertility journey to a successful pregnancy Dealing with postpartum highs and lows Preconception cleansing to welcome baby #2 Dealing with a Pitta/Vata imbalance postpartum  Letting go of being Super Mum! How essential oils helped calm her Vata imbalance Finding balance with home, work and Nature Check out Claire's website below and follow Claire on Instagram... Claire Blackie Aromatherapy website Aromatherapy by Claire on Instagram Click on the link below more information on Colette's Preconception Cleanse  Thanks for listening!

Colette and Amy discuss emotional eating which can be triggered by numerous factors in our lives. They discuss Ayurveda's and Yoga's perspective and guidelines for emotional eating. They discuss the following: Our earliest emotional relationship with food Emotional regulation with food Reasons we overeat/undereat Ayurveda's perspective on emotional eating What is 'real' hunger Hunger and the senses Emotional eating and neurotherapy Creating new positive habits from the inside out Amy's Emotional Eating and Yoga workshop Ayurveda's guidelines to eating Ayurvedic cleanses to retrain the body and mind Relationship between mindfulness and addiction Restructuring your day to prevent old patterns returning Tips and guidelines for the inner work Read Amy's article on Emotional Eating, Yoga Therapy and Neuroscience on Yogamate's website. Find out all the details on Amy's Emotional Eating & Yoga Workshop here...Emotional Eating Workshop Click here to access to Colette's online offerings: Ayurvedic Digestive Reset Cleanse  Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course Reset, Restore, Renew Program Thanks for listening!      

Colette discusses the Ayurvedic tips and guidelines to help us stay cool and healthy during the summer season. She covers the following topics: The energies of summer  The similarities between summer and the Pitta dosha Why Pitta can go out of balance so easy during summertime Signs of imbalance in the Pitta dosha - physically and emotionally How to maintain balance, preventing imbalance in the body & mind Guidelines on bringing in the opposite qualities of Pitta with food, activities and lifestyle Tips on how to treat these imbalances naturally The accumulation of heat at the end of summer The importance of a post-summer cleanse to release heat Want to join Colette on her upcoming FREE 3 Day Smoothie Cleanse Challenge June 25-27th? Click on the link below to download your recipes... FREE 3 Day Smoothie Cleanse Challenge Join Colette on Facebook, where she will give instructions and answer questions during the cleanse challenge... Elements of Ayurveda Facebook Page Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Dr. Christian Kessler, a consultant physician and research coordinator, specialising in internal medicine and complementary medicine at the Charité Medical University Clinic for Complimentary Medicine and The Immanuel Hospital Berlin, Germany. They chat about the following: Dr. Kessler's studies in the effectiveness of Ayurveda on chronic diseases and Masters in Indology.  The goal to scientifically and socially advance Traditional Indian Medicine in Germany and Europe. The exciting research study that was recently published in PubMed. This research aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatment compared to conventional conservative care for knee osteoarthritis patients. The methods used to apply this research. Dr. Kessler's view that Ayurveda is not just a tool but a toolbox and a personalised multi-modality approach that can benefit Western medicine. The challenges with researching a multi-modality health system like Ayurveda. The importance of actively involving patients in their own healing process. The long-term benefits of educating patients and empowering them to take charge of their own health. Please click on the link below to access the PubMed report and a detailed pdf of the research. PubMed - Effectiveness of an Ayurveda Treatment Approach in Knee OA Osteoarthritis Research Society International PDF Want some further info on Colette's offerings...please click on the link below... Elements Healing and Wellbeing Online Services To post an iTunes review, click on the link below - choose 'View in iTunes' - click on tab 'Ratings and Reviews'. Thanks in advance! Elements of Ayurveda in iTunes Please come join the podcast community on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FaceBook page. Thanks for listening!    

Colette and Amy discuss how to move forward when we're stuck in a rut. They share their experiences and tips on what helped them; Taking small steps without having it all figured out There's never the 'perfect' time to do something  Vulnerability, self-forgiveness and compassion Your mistakes are your greatest lessons Accepting what has happened and then asking "Now What?" The value of spending time in Mother Nature Why Spring is the perfect time for new projects The importance of knowing your strengths What are your personal and professional values Be grateful first Flowing with the energy rather than forcing The power of visualisation  Suggested homework: Write down your personal and professional values Want to share your insights? Join the Elements of Ayurveda podcast community in our private Facebook group, just click on the link below. Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FB Group Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, a world-renowned Ayurvedic physician and educator from India about his latest book, Change your Schedule, Change your Life. They discuss; Is your schedule killing you? What are clock genes  The importance of being in tune with Nature's rhythm What is social jet lag Why the timing and quality of your sleep is important What is time forwarding and why we're so 'time poor' What is forest bathing and why it's so powerful Circadian timing for thriving in life Why multitasking is a waste of time How daily self-care practices aid with daily cleansing Diet-Sleep-Exercise - the tripod of life Is technology dominating and disrupting our life Mindfully connecting to your body and mind daily Click on the link below to purchase Dr. Suhas's book and for information on his offerings. http://drsuhas.com/ This link will connect you with Dr. Shuhas's clinic  https://www.ayurvedichealing.net/ Click here for further information on Colette's ongoing Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course  Finally, if you would like to be part of the Elements of Ayurveda community, join the private podcast group on FaceBook. Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Energy Healer, Diane Goldner. Diane is an internationally known healer and medical intuitive, who is able to release the root causes of illnesses and life challenges, creating health, illumination and grace. Colette and Diane discuss: Diane's interesting childhood reading material Meeting a meditation master from India Meditation bliss and anxiety Her blind date that changed her life path The influence of Barbara Brennan, former NASA scientist Investigative journalism on energy healing  Fifth chakra blocks, quills and healing Five years as a guinea pig with boundaries tested and dissolved Diane's Shaktipat experience From journalism to energy healing Diane's books 1. How People Heal 2. Yes, You Can Heal 3. Awakening to the Light Diane shares some stories from her 20 years of energy healing To find out more about Diane and take advantage of her free webinar offer, check out her website... http://www.dianegoldner.com/ Thanks for listening!  

​Amy attended the 2018 National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) 2018 conference and shares her notes from the amazing speakers! Topics she discusses with Colette are: What makes the NAMA conference so special. Partap Chauhan, founder of Jiva Ayurveda and the first teledoc or remote healing system in India. Robert Svoboda, the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda talks about Swastha - how the true definition of health is to be situated in the Self. Arun Deva has been practicing both yoga and Ayurveda for over 25 years and he discusses emotional healing. Diana Lurie is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and teaches Neuroscience, Anatomy and Physiology, and courses in Ayurveda. She discusses the importance of a healthy microbiome to prevent physical and mental dis-ease. Amy and Colette discuss living a Sattvic life and discovering your 'true self'. Click here for more information on Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health course starting May 10th, 2018 Follow Colette and Amy on Instagram: Elements Healing & Wellbeing Instagram Optimal State Instagram Thanks for listening!

It's so confusing these days with so much information on different eating regimes and diets! Ayurveda has a very logical approach to nutrition. First of all, Ayurveda tells us that there's no 'one size fits all' when it comes to food. Ayurveda takes an individualized approach to nutrition and what you eat depends on your constitution or mind/body type. In this episode, Colette breaks it all down and talks about: Ayurvedic nutrition vs. Conventional nutrition The six tastes of Ayurveda - sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent and astringent  The affect of each taste has on our body How each taste affects the doshas of Vata, Pitta and Kapha Dietary recommendations for each dosha The affects of each taste on the mind and the emotions The affect of too much of each taste on the body and mind The affect of too little of each taste on the body and mind The importance of food  Ayurvedic guidelines for eating Choosing the right foods for you Poor food combinations  Click here for more info and to register for the Daily Habits for Holistic Health course, starting May 10th, 2018 Download the six tastes and food combination chart here Book your in-depth Ayurvedic Consultation with Colette here Join us over at the Elements of Ayurveda podcast group  Thanks for listening!

Colette and Amy discuss stress and burnout. In today's society we are bombarded daily with lots of stress and it's so important to be mindful of how stress manifests in our body and mind and learn how to manage it. They discuss the following; Stress vs. burnout How a little stress is good for you - Eustress What happens to our body during times of stress and burnout The affects of stress on a cellular level Colette's burnout story The glorification of stress in our society How stress manifests in each mind/body type How to ease stress and regain balance in your constitution  Amy's morning routine to balance her constitution Why mothers in particular need to make self-care a priority Click here for more info on Colette's upcoming Daily Habits for Holistic Health course. Next group course starts May 10th, 2018! Free download of Colette's pranayama (breath work) tutorial Banyan Botanicals is a great source for all the supplements we mentioned in this episode. Join us on social media! Elements of Ayurveda podcast group Amywheeleryoga FB page Elements Healing and Wellbeing FB page Thank you for listening!

Ayurvedic spices are not only beneficial for their taste and aiding digestion, but also for their healing properties. Learn how your spices can become your natural medicine also! Colette will discuss the following spices: Ajwain Black pepper Salt Mustard seeds Cardamom Cinnamon Clove Coriander seeds Cumin Fennel seeds Fenugreek Ginger Asafoetida (hing) Turmeric Download your free 2 page Ayurvedic Spice Chart here. Click below to learn more about the upcoming Daily Habits for Holistic Health course starting May 10th, 2018... Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course Click here to download the Turmeric Golden Milk recipe Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast group on Facebook here. Thanks for listening!  

Colette chats with Marisa Laursen, lead faculty at the California College of Ayurveda about: How did Marisa discover Ayurveda  What Ayurveda means to her personally and professionally Who are the ancient Rishis (sages) who first brought us the profound knowledge of Ayurveda and Yoga How did the Rishis come to know the knowledge of Ayurveda How are the Truths revealed by Ayurveda known to be true We discuss one of the six systems of Indian philosophy, Nyaya, which answers the above question.  The four different means of knowing Truth Direct perception Analogy Inference Testimony Forest academies  The Upanishads Click here to find out more about the California College of Ayurveda This link will take you to the Classical Ayurveda Yoga Therapy program Last call for the Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse starting April 14th, 2018. Click on the link below to find out more info and to book your private consultation so that the cleanse can be tailored to you! Individually-tailored Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse. Thanks for listening!  

Amy and Colette discuss how 'letting go' in life is not only very freeing but also necessary in order for energy to circulate and life to flow. They discuss the following: Colette's move from California to the South of France Returning to roots in Ireland Epic snowstorms Mucking out and bonding A huge welcome back to France Letting go of structure and allowing spirit to flow through Amy's new achievements Spring cleaning your body, your home, your relationships, your life! If you're interested in Colette's Spring Cleanse please click on the link below Online Spring Cleanse starting April 14th, 2018 Click here for more info on Amy's Optimal State of Living course. Please give your feedback in the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Thanks for listening!

Springtime is an energetic time of year! After the long Winter months, Kapha rises in the environment and this has a big impact on our body and mind. The Kapha energy brings the qualities of; • Moist • Cold • Heavy • Static • Soft • Liquid When the body has excess Kapha qualities it can cause the following symptoms: • Congestion, mucus, colds, coughs, sinusitis • Low, heavy energy, depletion, lethargy • Feeling lazy, uninspired • Slow digestion, weight gain, water retention • Drowsiness, excessive sleep • Brain fog, depression, withdrawal from social activities If you are experiencing these symptoms, then it’s likely that you’re experiencing an imbalance or aggravation of the Kapha dosha. However, the good news is that these imbalances can easily be reversed with an appropriate Kapha balancing diet and lifestyle. In this episode, Colette gives you tips and guidelines on how to keep your body and mind in balance during the transition into Spring with your food, drinks, spices, exercise and lifestyle. Colette also discusses her upcoming online Spring cleanse, which begins April 14th, 2018. This Ayurvedic cellular cleanse which is tailored to you, aids in removing the fat soluble toxins that are holding you back and helps you to transition into Spring feeling light, clear and energetic! Spaces are limited as Colette has a 90min online consultation with each person, so that she can tailor the cleanse to each individuals needs. Book before March 31st, 2018 to receive even further discounts! Just click on the link below to register and for further information. Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse - April 14th, 2018 Download the Turmeric Golden Milk here To book a Free 30min Discovery Call just click on the link below. Free 30min Discovery Call I hope to connect with you soon. Thanks for listening!

Environmental toxins expert and educator Lara Adler discusses the hidden toxins in our cleaning and beauty products. We discuss the following: Lara's journey with environmental toxins How environmental toxins affect our body and mind The toxins in our beauty products Tips on how to avoid toxins in your creams, makeup etc. How we're exposed to toxins to in our home  Guidelines on how to cleanse your home of toxins How parents' exposure to toxins affects their future children Cleansing to eliminate your toxic load For more information on Lara's courses and offerings click here www.laraadler.com Download the Natural Deodorant recipe here Want to join our upcoming seasonal cleanse? Book before March 31st, 2018 for even further discount... Online Seasonal Cleanse starting April 14th, 2018 For more information on the Preconception cleanse click below Preconception Cleanse Info Click below for the Environmental Working Group consumer guides and Made Safe product list For simple recipes for non-toxic cleaning supplies see  www.mommypotamus.com Thank you for listening!

Kathryn Templeton combines her 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist with the sister sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda. She explains Ayurvedic Psychology and how we are not our dosha tendencies i.e. we are not our stress or our trauma. We discuss the following: Kathryn's introduction to Ayurveda was a byproduct of her own bereavement issues. The importance of the simple but effective practice of pranayama or breath work. How Ayurveda impacts Kathryn's life personally and professionally and how she uses her direct personal experience in her professional practice. Combining the sister sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda with western psychology. An explanation of manas prakriti or mental constitution and an insight into the mental qualities of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. How each dosha reacts differently to a stress response. Self-care practices to manage stress. Kathryn's new Yoga International 3WT Core Concepts program which includes the 3 Wisdom Traditions of Yoga, Ayurveda and Psychology. Click the link below for more info on Kathryn's 3WT program with Yoga International. YogaInternational.com/3-Wisdom-Traditions For more info on the Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist course and the Ayurvedic Health Counselor course, click on the link below. HimalayanInstitute.org Here's the link to Kathryn's own website KathrynTempleton.com Are you interested in learning more about dinacharya or daily self-care practices? Check out my online 4 week self guided course... Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course Join the Podcast Facebook group to connect, share, ask questions and receive support Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group Thank you for listening!

Colette and Amy chat about intuition. Intuition is called many things i.e. gut feeling, our inner voice, instinct, a knowing, the truth of you, your Soul. We all have this intuitive power within us. It's our internal guide to our purpose in this life. Amy and Colette discuss the following: What is intuition How each mind/body type experiences their intuition differently Examples of how Colette has followed her intuition in the past and her latest adventure in following her intuition The tests and confirmations that come with following your intuition How to recognize the difference between Intuition and Ego Amy's story of battling the ego's fear vs. intuition's love How to access and develop your intuition Please share your stories of following your intuition in our private Facebook Group by clicking on the link below... Elements of Ayurveda Podcast group Click on the link below to book your FREE 30 min Discovery Call Book my free Discovery Call Thanks for listening!

Myra Lewin has studied and practiced Ayurveda and Yoga for more than 20 years. She has guided thousands of people to reclaim their natural state of health through consultations, treatments, Yoga and Ayruveda teacher trainings, workshops and retreats at her facility Hale Pule Ayurveda and Yoga in Kaua'i, Hawaii.  Myra and I discuss the following: Her personal journey with Ayurveda This importance of good digestion, home cooked meals and digestive health tips How Ayurveda helps you to understand your 'true self' and the freedom that can come with that knowledge The Wisdom or Vata stage of life and it's benefits Perimenopause, menopause and tips for maintaining balance during these big energetic shifts The programs and offerings at Hale Pule Ayurveda & Yoga For more information on Myra's holistic health facility and all the wonderful programs they offer, please click on the link below Hale Pule Ayurveda & Yoga Are you interested in joining the Daily Habits for Holistic Health course starting Feb 24th? Click on the link below for more information and to register. Daily Habits For Holistic Health Course Have you joined the podcast FaceBook group yet? It's a great place for us to connect and you can ask questions and give feedback. The link below will take you to the group! Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Group Thank you for listening!

Dinacharya or daily routines are synced with the Circadian rhythms or daily energy cycles, in order to bring balance to the body and mind, promoting health and preventing dis-ease. These holistic self-care practices give us a great healthy foundation and will allow us to experience good digestion, a calm nervous system, clarity of mind, great energy and an overall sense of health and wellbeing. In this episode, Colette discusses the following: Swastha Vritta - the science of Ayurvedic dis-ease prevention The importance of dinacharya or daily routines Why it's all about a 80/20 lifestyle Colette details some of these self-care practices The healing power of dinacharya How habits affect our life The 3 R's of habit formation Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course  For further information or to register for Colette's Daily Habits course starting Feb 24th, please click on the link below... Daily Habits for Holistic Health Online Course Book a FREE 30 min Discovery call with Colette here... Free 30 min free Discovery call booking Please join us in our new Facebook Group, where you can ask questions, give feedback and we can support each other on our healing journey. Join here... Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Group Thanks so much for listening!

Amy and Colette continue their discussion from episode #12 on the rise of the feminine energy and how we take this amazing opportunity to bring balance with the masculine energy. We discuss the following: The old belief system of separation between the feminine and masculine energies The suppression of the feminine values in the work place and how to reintroduce these values of nurture, support and flow The importance of finding balance with our true nature, with Mother Nature and with each other during this time of change  How to bring balance in personal relationships in order to find compassion and support How can women seize this opportunity to communicate with men in order to bring the values of the feminine and masculine energies together, rather than separation Here's the link to Amy's Mental Emotional State Assessment tool charts mentioned in this episode. Please connect with us in the Elements of Ayurveda Facebook Group Click on the link below to book your FREE 30 min online Discovery call Discovery Call Booking

The New Year brings lots of thoughts of new exercise programs and healthy eating plans. In this episode, Colette discusses the following: Importance of regular cleansing for the body How irregular digestion can lead to Ama or toxins Why Ama is the bedrock of dis-ease in the body and mind Ayurvedic cleansing to remove the build-up of Ama and prevent sickness Colette's individually-tailored online digestive reset cleanse Ayurveda's guidelines for exercise How there's no 'one size fits all' when it comes to exercise How to choose an exercise program for your mind/body type Click on the link below for your FREE download that goes along with this episode  ​Free Download Episode #14 ​If you're interested in further information on Colette's Digestive Reset Cleanse please click on the link below Digestive Reset Cleanse Click on the link below to book your FREE 30 min online Discovery call Discovery Call Booking

James Bailey inspires an awakening to authenticity as the highest expression of faith in oneself on the path of yoga and healing. James is an Ayurveda and Oriental Medicine practitioner and founder of the Sevanti Institute. In our conversation we discuss; James personal healing journey in Africa and India His path in studying the ancient healing traditions The importance of being authentic Andropause (male menopause) Transitioning into the Vata or Wisdom Stage of Life The programs of the Sevanti Institute The Indian retreats with Sevanti Adventures Check out the Sevanti Institute to find out more about all the programs offered. You will find further information on the Sevanti Indian Retreats by visiting the Sevanti Adventures website. Start 2018 feeling light, clear and energetic by taking part in Colette's online group New Year Digestive Reset Cleanse. Find out all the details via this link below... Digestive Reset Cleanse Starting Jan 19th, 2018 Click here if you would like to schedule a FREE 30 minute online Discovery call with Colette. Thanks for listening!

Episode #12 Chatting with Amy Wheeler about her life purpose of educating people in yoga, psychology and wellness. She uses her professional skills to engage students’ body, breath and mind; teaching them how to create sustainable health and happiness. We discuss the following topics: Amy's personal and professional journey with Yoga and Ayurveda The importance of finding balance with Dinacharya (daily self-care practices) or as Amy calls it 'Self Care Health Care' How being in balance will reveal your 'true nature' The optimal state of living The rise of the feminine energy in the world today and the importance of the balance between the feminine and masculine energies The process Amy uses when working with clients Amy's Yoga therapy teacher training offerings You can find all of Amy's offerings on www.amywheeler.com. Here's the link to the Mental Emotional State Assessment tool charts. For further information on Colette's services, please visit the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Thanks for listening!

Acharya Shunya is an internationally recognized lineage-based spiritual teacher who awakens health and consciousness with Vedic spiritual teachings and Ayurveda lifestyle. She is founder of Vedika Global, a wisdom school and spiritual community in California, and is President of the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine. Shunya's a designated advisor to the Government of India, Ministry of Health (AYUSH), on Yoga and Ayurveda. She was named amongst the top 100 Ayurveda and Yoga trailblazers by Spirituality & Health Magazine. Acharya Shunya is a sought-after speaker, delivering keynote addresses to audiences including: World Ayurveda Congress, National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the University of California, Berkeley. She is also the author of a beautiful book called Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom which is a complete prescription to optimize your health, prevent disease and live with vitality and joy! In this episode we discuss: Shunya's special relationship with her grandfather and spiritual master, Baba and how this special bond sowed the seed of the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda in her soul. How she overcame a debilitating childhood condition with the help of Baba's wisdom. “Health will manifest once you begin to live in alignment with Nature’s intelligence” - we discuss the importance of our connection to Nature. Shunya empowers her students and clients from ‘powerlessness to power’ and she shares a wonderful example of a client who has thrived with Ayurveda wisdom. You can find more information about Acharya Shunya and her book Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom here. Check out the Vedika Global website to find out about Shunya's courses and events. For further information on Colette's services, please visit the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

Ayurveda helps us to understand the three major energy cycles in our lifetime and how we can follow specific life cycle guidelines to live in sync with these energetic shifts. Colette will discuss the 3 life stages of: Kapha Stage - from birth to puberty. Learn about the characteristics, strengths & vulnerabilities of this stage. How to keep your child in balance & prevent illness. Pitta Stage - from puberty to menopause/andropause. Colette will discuss the characteristics, strengths & vulnerabilities of this stage along with the signs of imbalance in the body & mind. She will also suggest self-care practices to help you maintain balance in the Pitta stage of life. Vata Stage - post menopause/andropause. Colette will discuss the benefits of this 'Wisdom Stage of Life' and why we should look forward to this stage rather than fear it! She will also discuss how to prevent imbalance in the Vata stage of life by introducing healthy eating habits & self-care practices to promote graceful aging. Want to understand more about your unique mind/body type and stage of life? Book your FREE Discovery Call with Colette via Skype/FaceTime/Phone. Click here to register for my FREE Introduction to Ayurveda webinar. If you enjoyed the content, please subscribe to the show to automatically receive the new episodes. This show is for you and your feedback is appreciated in the ratings and review section. Thanks in advance! For further information on Colette's services, please visit the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Brodie Welch, who is a licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, and self-care strategist. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. Brodie combines Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda into her practice. We discuss; • Her approach of combining the two ancient modalities of Chinese Medicine & Ayurveda • What is Chinese Medicine and how she came to study this ancient wisdom • How she was introduced to Ayurveda • How she now combines the two ancient modalities into her work today • Why are these ancient wisdoms important today • Brodie leaves us with some great advice at the end of the show!  You can find out more about Brodie and her services on her website www.brodiewelch.com and check out her podcast A Healthy Curiosity. If you want to determine your unique constitution (dosha) or mind/body type, just download Colette's FREE Intro to Ayurveda E-book and complete the dosha quiz inside. Then head over to the Services page to schedule your FREE 30 min online discovery call where you can discuss your results with Colette and she will answer any questions you may have. If you enjoyed the content, please subscribe to the show to automatically receive the new episodes. This show is for you and your feedback is appreciated in the ratings and review section. Thanks in advance! For further information on Colette's services, please visit the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

The Circadian rhythm is our internal clock, operating on a 24 hour cycle that's responsible for our physical, mental and behavioral changes throughout the day. In this episode, Colette discusses why it's so important for our health and wellbeing to sync our day to these energy cycles: 2am-6am - The Quiet Cycle 6am-10am - Bedrock of the Day 10am-2pm - Productive Time 2pm-6pm - Creative & Cave Time 6pm-10pm - Time to Slow Down 10Pm-2am - Ultimate Sleep & Rejuvenation Colette also discusses Dinacharya or Daily routines and the importance of a foundation of healthy daily habits for our overall health and wellbeing. Click here for further information on Colette's online Daily Habits for Holistic Health course If your enjoyed the content, please subscribe to the show to automatically receive the latest episodes. This show is for you and your feedback is appreciated in the ratings and review section. Thanks in advance! Check out Colette's online services on Elements Healing and Wellbeing. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

Knowing the source of your Ayurvedic products is very important. In this episode, Colette chats with Devang Shah, Banyan Botanicals Chief Operating Officer to discuss their process of producing high quality Ayurvedic products. They discuss; How Devang was first introduced to Ayurveda What Ayurveda means to him Why he thinks Ayurveda is so important today What are the common myths about Ayurveda We chat in detail about Banyan Botanicals The origins of the company  The company's philosophy Banyan's procedure when producing products Devang's favorite Ayurvedic tips and products You can check out the Banyan Botanicals site for all their wonderful products and information. Click here to schedule a free Ayurvedic discovery call with Colette.  If you enjoyed the content, please subscribe to the show to automatically receive the new episodes. This show is for you and your feedback is appreciated in the ratings and review section. Thanks in advance! For further information on Colette's services please visit the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening and take care!

Gut health is paramount to our overall health and in this episode Colette discusses; What is gut health Why is gut health so important What is the microbiome Why is our gut is considered our 2nd brain What affects the gut Tips to improve your gut health naturally For further information on the digestive reset cleanse or to book the 30 min free discovery call please visit the Elements website. If you enjoyed the content, please subscribe to the show to automatically receive the new episodes. This show is for you and your feedback is appreciated in the ratings and review section. Thanks in advance! For further information on Colette's services please visit the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

Colette discusses how she came to Ayurveda and why she's so passionate about sharing the teachings of Ayurveda. She details the healing and transformational journey she underwent in Bali. She also talks with her mentor, Dr. Sujatha Kekada of Amrtasiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Bali. This is where Colette started her healing with a 21 day Panchakarma, an Ayurvedic cellular cleanse. They discuss; How Dr. Sujatha was introduced to Ayurveda and her life growing up in India What Ayurveda means in her life How Amrtasiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic originated The clinics philosophy and healing programs  Dr. Sujatha shares many stories of clients transformational healing with Ayurveda She also gives advice on how to integrate Ayurveda into your life You can find further information on Amrtasiddhi and the healing programs on www.amrtasiddhi.com Click here for information on Colette's online consultations and cleanse programs. If you enjoyed the content, please subscribe to the show to automatically receive the new episodes. This show is for you and I would appreciate your feedback in the ratings and review section. Thanks in advance! For further information go to the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

Ritusandhi is the junction between the seasons, where there's confusion in nature and this leads to confusion in our body. Ayurveda recommends cleansing at this time to prevent the accumulation of toxins that can lead to illness and to hit the 'reset' button, helping the body with this transition by: Nurturing the body with easy digestible foods Eliminating stored toxins in the fat cells Clearing the blocked channels of the body Preventing toxins from accumulating in the body Bringing calm to the mind and nervous system Tuning into the Circadian rhythms Rejuvenating the body/mind post-cleanse Restoring balance, clarity and energy! In this episode, Colette discusses the Ayurvedic concept of Ama (toxins) and how accumulating ama is the bedrock of dis-ease in the body and mind. She'll also discuss; Signs of ama in your body/mind How to prevent ama How to treat ama The importance of seasonal cleansing to prevent the build up of ama in the body The unique structure of an Ayurvedic seasonal cleanse Her seasonal online cleanse which includes a 90min online consultation to tailor the cleanse to YOU! Interview with Colette's client Lisa, who tells about her experience of an Ayurvedic cleanse Check out Colette's website to learn more about this individually-tailored cleanse. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

Colette will discuss how the doshas of Vata, Pitta and Kapha appear in each season. We generally think of the seasons as spring, summer, fall and winter, however, Ayurveda teaches us that it's not the calendar but Nature that determines which dosha will be influenced: Vata season is fall/autumn and early winter Pitta season is summer Kapha season is late winter and spring Due to the changes in the seasons, the doshas go through the cycle of accumulation, aggravation and pacification and this can have a big impact on our body and mind due to the Ayurvedic principle of 'like increases like and opposites balance'. Therefore, each person needs to be aware of which season has the same qualities as their predominant dosha. For example, a person who has a high vata constitution will have a tendency to go out of balance in vata season of fall and early winter. During this time, this individual needs to be focused and disciplined in their nutrition and lifestyle in order to stay in balance. In this episode you will learn; Qualities of each season - the affect on the environment and our dosha Imbalances that can occur in each dosha due to accumulation Dietary tips to keep the body/mind in balance during 'your' season Self-care tips for each dosha How to dress for each season Exercise tips for each dosha  Tips on how to bring each dosha back into balance and restore health Complete this short questionnaire to receive a FREE 15 min online consultation  If you enjoyed the content, please subscribe to the show to automatically receive the new episodes. This show is for you and I would appreciate your feedback in the ratings and review section. Thanks in advance! For further information go to the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

This episode focuses on the three doshas of Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The five elements of Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth give rise to the three doshas. Vata is made up of the elements of Space and Air Pitta is made up of the elements of Fire and Water Kapha is made up of the elements of Water and Earth These three doshas are the energies governing all the functions in the body, all physical and mental processes and they provide every living being with an individual blueprint. In this episode you will learn: The characteristics of each dosha The qualities of each dosha The causes of aggravation The signs of aggravation Tips on how to bring each dosha back into balance and restore health Complete this short questionnaire to receive a FREE 15 min online consultation  If you enjoyed the content, please subscribe to the show to automatically receive the new episodes. This show is for you and I would appreciate your feedback in the ratings and review section. Thanks in advance! For further information go to the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!    

Colette will introduce you to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian healing tradition and why it's so important for each of us to receive this manual to life! She will discuss the following: What is Ayurveda History and philosophy of Ayurveda What makes Ayurveda so special The five elements of nature The three doshas or mind/body types Why it's so important to know and understand our unique dosha The benefits of understanding your dosha Complete the dosha quiz in Colette's FREE 'Intro to Ayurveda' E-book before listening to the next episode on The 3 Doshas of Ayurveda If you enjoyed the content, please subscribe to the show to automatically receive the new episodes. This show is for you and I would appreciate your feedback in the ratings and review section. Thanks in advance! For further information go to the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!