Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

​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 a...

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 a...

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 cell...

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...

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 W...

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 achi...

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, leth...

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 you...

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...

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...

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 o...

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...

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 an...

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 d...

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 Andropa...

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 (...

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...

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 - f...

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 C...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...