The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast
Empowering you to take charge of your health and wellbeing
Ayurveda, the ancient healing tradition of India, translates to “Wisdom of Life.” It offers a holistic approach to naturally restore balance, support body and mind, and prevent dis-ease. More than a guide to health, Ayurveda is a blueprint for living, a manual for life that most of us never received.
On this podcast, Colette shares the teachings of Ayurveda, Yoga, and holistic health, along with practical tips to bring these principles into your everyday life. She interviews inspiring guests and explores a wide range of wellness topics, all with the goal of helping you reconnect with your true nature and the rhythms of the natural world.
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Episode 406: Agni and Ayurveda: More Than Digestion with Vaidya Princy Prasad
Colette is joined by Ayurvedic doctor and educator Vaidya Princy Prasad for a deeper exploration of Agni, the inner fire that fuels far more than just digestion
Episode 405: Ama, Agni and Autumn: Ayurvedic Seasonal Wisdom
As we approach the threshold between summer and autumn, it's the perfect time to explore how the doshas of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha can accumulate imbalance during the summer months and how this may affect your digestion, immunity, and emotional wellbeing.
Episode 404: Celebrating 8 Years with 8 Ayurvedic Insights
The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast turns 8 this month and in this special anniversary episode, I’m reflecting on 8 years of sharing Ayurvedic wisdom through this podcast, in my personal practice, and in client work
Episode 403: Integrating Ayurveda into Psychosomatic Medicine with Dr. Bruno Renzi
In this enlightening episode, Colette is joined by Dr. Bruno Renzi, a psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and pioneer in the integration of Ayurveda into psychosomatic medicine
Episode 402: Ayurvedic Wisdom on Pediatrics with Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath
Regular guest Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath, also known as Dr. J, joins Colette to explore a topic that touches his heart and the hearts of many: how to raise healthy, resilient, and balanced children with the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda.
Episode 401: Summer as a Time of Sadhana: Harnessing the Fire for Clarity & Creativity
Colette explores how summer, a season of heat, light, and intensity can support sadhana, your conscious spiritual practice
Episode 400: Ayurvedic Summer Skin Care
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.
Episode 399: Ama Pachana & Autophagy: Ayurvedic Wisdom Meets Cellular Science with Dr. Rainer Picha
Dr. Rainer Picha is an Austrian cardiologist who received his Ayurvedic training at the Maharishi Vedic University in Vlodrop, Netherlands.
Episode 398: Cool Pitta Dosha: Ayurvedic Wisdom for Summer Balance
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
Episode 397: Ayurvedic Wisdom on Breast Cancer: Root Causes, Healing & Prevention with Dr. Sujatha Kekada
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
Episode 396: Emotional Alchemy with Ayurveda: Turning Reactivity into Awareness
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.
Episode 395: Wendy’s Reset: Ayurveda, Motherhood & Making Space to Heal
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.
Episode 394: Ayurvedic Wisdom on Exercise and Recovery
In this solo episode Colette explores listening to your body's needs and the wisdom of Ayurveda when choosing your exercise and recovery program
Episode 393: From Routine to Ritual: Making Ayurvedic Dinacharya Sacred
Life often becomes a rush of tasks, leading to a disconnect from ourselves, our breath, our inner rhythm and the rhythm of nature.
Episode 392: Ayurvedic Skin Care for Spring
Spring, often referred to as kapha season in Ayurveda, shares similar qualities with the kapha dosha: cold, moist, heavy, static, soft, and liquid.
Episode 391: Julie's Enlightening Ayurveda Experience
Colette chats with her client Julie about her recent Digestive Reset Cleanse experience and her journey with Yoga and Ayurveda
Episode 390: Muscle Matters: An Ayurvedic Approach to Sarcopenia and Aging Strong
Colette discusses sarcopenia in this solo episode. Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function that occurs with aging
Episode 389: Ayurveda Q&A - Hair Loss and Gunas Used in Ayurvedic Healing
In this episode, Colette addresses questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community, including an insightful question about hair thinning and hair loss
Episode 388: Rethinking Gluten Through an Ayurvedic Lens with Dr. John Douillard
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.
Episode 387: Ayurveda’s Healing Substances: The Power of Dravya Guna with Dr. Matt Van Auken
Dr. Matt Van Auken is a triple board-certified, multistate-licensed medical doctor. He has extensive, multi-specialty medical experience
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