Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

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 follow...

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 neura...

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...

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. H...

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 Am...

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, Raj...

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...

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 envir...

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 losi...

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...

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: Vat...

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 influence...

Swastha Vritta is the science of Ayurvedic prevention. I t 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. Ay...

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 e...

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...

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 a...

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...

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 mo...

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 ou...

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...

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...

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 do...

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 subdos...

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 t...

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 balan...