Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

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...

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 Pitt...

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 recommen...

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....

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...

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 aggr...

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....

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 ther...

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 conceptio...

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...

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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...

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...