The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 213

Bozhena has worked with Colette for the past year and she shares her transformational journey with Ayurveda which includes:

• Seeking change - from low enthusiasm for life and a lack of clarity.
• Cleansing excess kapha and implementing routines.
• Discovering increased creativity and inspiration.
• Continuing on her spiritual journey.
• Bozhena's life transformation and her advice for others.

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Check out Bozhena's beautiful artwork in episode #213 artwork on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages.

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Episode 212

Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath is a classically trained Ayurveda doctor and an accomplished teacher representing a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. He is CEO of Kerala Ayurveda (USA) and is President of NAMA the National Ayurveda Medical Association in the US, with a mission to make Ayurveda as a credible profession in the Western world.

In this episode, Colette talks with Dr. J about candida, a condition that's very common today. They discuss the following:

• What is candida.
• What are the conditions in which candida grows.
• Ayurveda's view on candida.
• The stages of a candida infection.
• Clearing up the myths about candida.
• Ayurveda's approach to treating candida with the diet and lifestyle. 

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Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starts January 21st, 2022.

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• Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailor...

Episode 211

Sarah Tomlinson, an internationally acclaimed Yantrika (Yantra teacher and practitioner) returns to the podcast to discuss her process of combining Yantras and Ayurvedic Astrology. Yantras are geometric symbols that contain the specific energy of a planet or deity.

In this episode, Colette and Sarah discuss the following:

• Colette's update on chanting to Ganesha since episode #201 and how it helped secure a new home.
• Sarah's process of combining yantras and Ayurvedic astrology in her consultations.
• A sample consultation, where Sarah reads Colette's chosen yantras.
• The importance of creative play.
• The eight archetypes or areas of potential.

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Visit Sarah's website sarahyantra.com to find her books, events, offerings and social media links.

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Next discounted seasonal cleanse starts January 21st, 2022!

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Episode 210

Divya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan.

She and her husband Prentiss also own Divya’s Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan. Divya is the author of 'What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen.'

In this episode, Divya answers questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Community and Divya's Kitchen Community. She answers the following questions:

• Can you please speak about the use of tofu and tempeh in Ayurvedic cooking?
• Can/do you ever use peanuts?
• I am curious about the use of chutneys and pickles in Ayurvedic cooking. What is the purpose of chutney in a meal?
• I’m cooking for the holidays. Do you have any suggestions on how to plan a holiday feast and keep the recipes tridoshic?
• How do you drop perfectionism in cooking and eating?
• Tips for staying hydrated as it gets colder and drier outside? Are there recipes you find hydrating?
• What's yo...

Episode 209

Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya is a physician-scientist bringing the wisdom and science of authentic medicines such as Ayurveda back to the people. She is Harvard-educated, licensed, board-certified, trained in family medicine and preventive medicine. Dr. Bhaswati is the director of The DIN-acharya Institute in NY.

In this episode, Colette chats with Dr. Bhaswati about overwhelm which is having negative consequences on our health and our societies. They discuss the following:

• How we experience overwhelm in our world today.
• The impact of overwhelm on our health and in our society.
• How competition and comparison lead to overwhelm.
• Ayurveda's teachings on Manobala - 'Strength of Mind'.
• The importance of being in the present moment.
• How dinacharya or daily self-care routines can provide a framework for our day, preventing overwhelm.

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Visit Dr. Bhaswati's website www.drbhaswati.com

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• Online consultati...

Episode 208

Leonard Perlmutter is the founder and director of the American Meditation Institute in Averill Park, NY and is the originator of National Conscience Month.

 Episode 207

Divya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan.

She and her husband Prentiss also own Divya’s Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan. Divya is the author of 'What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen.'

In this episode, Colette and Divya discuss the subtle and vibrational aspects of cooking and they cover the following topics:

• The importance of intention setting.
• How to set intentions in your kitchen.
• The consciousness in which you prepare food.
• What is conscious ingredient selection and cooking.
• Sattvic cooking methods.

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Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit Kerala Ayurveda to learn more.

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Episode 206

Ayurvedic educator,  Mary Thompson returns to the podcast to discuss Ayurveda's teachings on mental health. October 10th is recognised as World Mental Health Day by the World Health Organisation. 

Mary and Colette discuss the following:

• Ayurveda's teachings on holistic health.
• The mental tendencies of the doshas of Vata, Pitta, Kapha.
• The three mental gunas/qualities.
• How excess of Rajas and Tamas create mental imbalances.
• Tips on how to maintain positive mental health.

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Check out Mary's website marythompsonayurveda.com

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Episode 205

Colette takes questions from the Elements of Ayurveda community and answers the following questions:

• Colette's views on veganism.

• Plant-based diet, meat alternatives and the impact on planetary health.

• How the Ayurvedic community gets their protein while considering the health of the planet and themselves. 

• Padabhyanga - the benefits of Ayurvedic foot massage.

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Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit Kerala Ayurveda to learn more.

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Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for

• Online consultations
• Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you
• Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health
• Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call 

Please share your feedback via [email protected]

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Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community!

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Episode 203

Divya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan.

She and her husband Prentiss also own Divya’s Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan. Divya is the author of 'What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen.'

In this episode, Colette and Divya discuss cooking for the Autumn season and they cover the following topics:

• How does the transition of the season affect our digestive system.
• What are some things we can do to prevent digestive issues and seasonal sickness.
• What seasonal fruit and veggies are available at this time of year.
• Cooking tips and spices for Autumn.
• Divya's favourite Autumn dishes that help to pacify Vata.

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Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit Kerala Ayurveda to learn more.

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