Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Dr. Sujatha Kekada is the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali. She chats with Colette about inflammatory disorders in the urinary system and they discuss the following:

• The Ayurvedic perspective on the urinary system and the doshas involved.
• The root cause of inflammation.
• Dr. Sujatha covers the following disorders:
  • Burning urination
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Cystitis
  • Kidney infectio...

Colette chats with her client Ana about her journey with Ayurveda and her recent experience on the Digestive Reset Cleanse. They discuss the following:

• Ana's introduction to Ayurveda.
• Her concerns prior to cleansing.
• Ana shares her cleanse experience.
• Setting self-care boundaries.
• The benefits she reaped from the cleanse.
• Ana's new habits and increased awareness from the cleansing process.

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Vaidya Princy Prasad is an educator and has a special focus on Orthopaedic management. She was trained by experienced Vaidya's of Kerala and obtained her Degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery and Master degree in Surgery (Ayu) from Kerala University of Health Sciences. She continued her research studies in Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar for the fulfillment of Doctor of 

Ayurveda views blood sugar balance as crucial for overall health because it directly affects our digestive fire (agni), the health of our tissues (dhatus), our prime energy reserve and vitality (ojas), and it helps to maintain balance of the doshas of vata, pitta and kapha.

Colette discusses the following in this episode:

• The role of doshas in blood sugar regulation.

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Ayurveda views mobility as a reflection of vitality, when joints are healthy, well lubricated, and move with ease. When joints are compromised basic movements like walking, climbing stairs or even the act of sitting can become more painful and challenging. Chronic joint pain or stiffness can lead to reduced quality of life and emotional stress, affecting our independence and participation in physical or social activit...

Colette discusses how the doshas impact our relationships, whether it’s a relationship with a significant other, with family members, friends, or pets. Understanding your doshic makeup and the doshic makeup of those you're in relationship with will enhance connection, compassion and harmony in your relationships. 

Colette covers the following in this episode:

• The basics of each dosha ...

Vaidya Sheena Sooraj is Kerala Ayurveda USA’s Chief Clinical Officer and a core faculty member. She is an experienced Ayurvedic practitioner from Kerala, India. Coming from a family with a strong Ayurvedic background, she developed her passion for Ayurveda at a young age, as her grandfather was a well-known Ayurvedic physician and astrologer. She is an active advocate of Ayurveda and is an experienced public speaker. ...

Kapha season is considered to be late winter and spring in Ayurveda, however, it’s best to think of the qualities of the season as this is what determines whether it’s kapha season. It’s when there’s cooler temperatures, the ground is saturated with rain or melting snow and the air is heavy with humidity.

Having the understanding and awareness of the qualities which are present in our natural environment...

Anuradha Gupta completed the Ayurvedic Doctor program with Kerala Ayurveda, where she is a guest faculty, content specialist and Ayurvedic Practitioner student mentor. She is also an Engineer, MBA, 200 Hr Yoga teacher and social Justice advocate.

Ashish Pandya is an Ayurveda expert and has helped in its revival in the West, under the guidance of Gurudev, Founder of Art of Living and as VP of education at...

A “glow-up” is a term used to describe a significant transformation, typically in physical appearance. In this episode Colette emphasizes the benefits of a holistic glow-up which can be achieved with Ayurveda.

With a holistic Ayurvedic glow-up you’ll feel the benefits on a physical, mental and emotional level along with increased awareness, confidence and empowerment. You’ll be radiating health and good ...

Episode 374

Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath aka Dr. J represents a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. He is the CEO and Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda (USA). 

Colette chats with Dr. J about long Covid and they discuss the following:

• What is long Covid.
• How the symptoms of long Covid vary from respiratory to...

I'm answering the following questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community:

1. Nancy: I just can’t seem to kick this sluggish feeling for the past couple of months. I feel so tired and my mind feels slow too. I would appreciate any tips you may have Colette.

2. Elaine: I have reoccurring sinus infections and I’m trying to avoid taking antibiotics. What can I do to heal my body and prevent th...

Mano vaha srotas is the channel responsible for the mind and mental functions. This mind channel governs mental functions like cognition, memory, sensory perception, thought processes, emotions, and imagination.

Mano vaha srotas bridges the mind, body, and spirit by taking in experiences from the physical world via the senses and allowing the mind to interpret sensory input from the body and turn it into...

Dr. Nammy Patel was one of the first people to put forth the movement to bring eco consciousness into the dental world. She specializes in Green Dentistry, a holistic, functional Ayurvedic approach to dentistry.

In this episode Colette chats with Dr. Patel about the following:

• Dr. Patel's passion for Ayurveda and holistic green dentistry.
• The vital connection between de...