Elements of Ayurveda Podcast
The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast is an educational podcast sharing the wisdom of Ayurveda. Ayurveda is the ancient healing tradition of India and translates to ‘Wisdom of Life’. It is a holistic approach to healing the body and mind naturally, maintaining balance and preventing dis-ease. Ayurveda is a vast science, giving us guidelines on every aspect of our life, it's the manual to life that most of us never received! The host, Colette is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and shares the teachings of Ayurveda, Yoga and various holistic health topics. Always curious and ready to learn, she will be interviewing inspirational people along the way. Her humble wish is to help you connect to your ‘true nature’ and to empower you to take charge of your health and wellbeing! Connect with Colette on her website Elements Healing and Wellbeing.
Episodes
As the weather warms, your skin might become oilier, break out more, or feel dull and irritated. These issues, including redness, inflammation, sun sensitivity, rashes, and heat bumps can indicate an increase in Pitta dosha.
Ayurveda teaches us that skin health reflects internal wellbeing, including digestion, blood, toxins and emotions. Colette explores how to take care of your skin holistically during hot weather us...
Dr. Rainer Picha is an Austrian cardiologist who received his Ayurvedic training at the Maharishi Vedic University in Vlodrop, Netherlands. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of the International Maharishi AyurVeda Foundation for Health Professionals and is the Director of the Maharishi College of Perfect Health International. In addition to his leadership roles, Dr. Picha runs a medical practice in Graz, Austria, w...
Summer, with all its brightness and intensity, is a time when Pitta can easily go out of balance, even for those who don’t have a Pitta constitution. And when we don’t know the signs of imbalance or we ignore them, it can lead to everything from digestive issues and skin flare-ups to burnout, irritability and emotional overload.
In this solo episode, Colette shares some of the most supportive Ayurvedic i...
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. She talks with Colette about cancer with a particular focus on breast cancer and they discuss the following:
In this solo episode Colette explores how Ayurveda can help us transform reactive emotions into self-awareness. Ayurveda views emotions as opportunities for understanding ourselves better. By acknowledging the energies behind our emotions, we can practice emotional alchemy, turning reactivity into wisdom. She discusses the following:
- Emotions through the lens of Ayurveda.
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The emotional tendencies of the doshas.
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Colette chats with her client Wendy who is a fitness coordinator in Bountiful, Utah. Wendy is a passionate community builder and wellness advocate dedicated to helping individuals and families live healthier, more connected lives.
With a background in recreation leadership and a heart for mental health, she leads programs that inspir...
In this solo episode Colette explores listening to your body's needs and the wisdom of Ayurveda when choosing your exercise and recovery program. She discusses moving with intention and emphasizing regeneration over depletion, especially in our fast-paced culture where over-exercising is common. She covers the following:
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Core Ayurvedic principles to consider when choosing an exercise program:
Colette chats with her client Julie about her recent Digestive Reset Cleanse experience and her journey with Yoga and Ayurveda. They discuss the following:
- Julie's early exposure to Yoga and her introduction to Ayurveda.
- Her decision to choose a supported cleanse.
- The awareness gained during the cleanse journey.
- Julie's experience transitioning into the vata stage of life.
- The role of creativity in this stage of life.
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Colette discusses sarcopenia in this solo episode. Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function that occurs with aging. It typically begins around the age of 40 and accelerates after the age of 60 and it can lead to reduced mobility, increased risk of falls and fractures, and a diminished quality of life.
She covers the following topics:
- The impac...
Colette chats with Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP who is a globally recognized Ayurvedic + sports medicine educator with 40 years of experience. He is the author of seven health books, including bestsellers Eat Wheat and The 3-Season Diet.
In this episode Colette chats with Dr. John about his bestselling book Eat Wheat and the fear that exists today around wheat and gluten. They discuss the following:
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Dr. Matt Van Auken is a triple board-certified, multistate-licensed medical doctor. He has extensive, multi-specialty medical experience. He is also the founder and clinical director of The Buddha’s Medicine, an Ayurvedic medical practice in Portland, Oregon, and he loves to take on complex and ambiguous cases, in particular.
Colette chats with Dr. Matt about Dravya guna which is a science that tracks t...
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 modern day Ayurveda and finding the balance between preserving tradition and adapting Ayurveda for our world today. They discuss the following:
- The historical roots of Ayurveda.
- The...
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:
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The role of doshas in blood sugar regulation.
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