The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 399

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, where he combines Ayurvedic treatments with modern medical approaches to provide holistic care to his patients.

Colette chats with Dr. Picha about the correlation between ama pachana in Ayurveda and autophagy in modern science. They discuss the following;

• Dr. Picha's journey from cardiology to Ayurveda and how he integrates both approaches in his work.
• The concept of ama (toxins) in Ayurveda and how it contributes to the development of chronic disease.
• Understanding autophagy and why is it so essential for maintaining health and preventing disease.
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Episode 398

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 insights and tools to help you manage Pitta during the summer months. Whether you’re naturally fiery or just feeling the heat of the season, you’ll come away with practical ways to stay cool, calm, and balanced all summer long. Colette discusses the following:

• Understanding the Pitta dosha.
• Why Summer aggravates the Pitta dosha.
• The importance of seasonal awareness.
• Dietary guidelines for Pitta in Summer.
• Lifestyle and daily routine adjustments.
• Adjusting your exercise during the hot weather.

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 Episode 397

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:

• Ayurveda's understanding of the root causes of breast cancer from an ama (toxins), dosha (vata, pitta and kapha), dhatu (tissue) and emotional perspective.
• The three ways cancer can manifest in the body.
• The importance of cleansing the body to prevent cancer and taking care of your breast tissue.
• Dr. Sujatha's approach to healing the body and mind.
• The role Ayurveda can play alongside allopathic treatment.
• Ayurveda's approach to recovery and healing after breast cancer treatment, including mastectomy or reconstruction.
• Preventive steps women take from an Ayurvedic perspective to maintain breast health.

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Episode 396 

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. 

• The emotional tendencies of the doshas.

• The gunas: the three qualities of the mind.

• Observing versus Identifying with emotions.

• Sattva-promoting lifestyle and practices for Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

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Episode 395

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 inspire movement, mindfulness, and meaningful connection. Whether organizing events, collaborating with local organizations, teaching yoga or other fitness classes, she brings energy, empathy, and creativity to everything she does. When she’s not working, she’s wrangling her six kids, coaching softball, or finding new ways to make health and wellness fun for all ages.

Wendy shares her journey with Ayurveda and her experience on the Digestive Reset Cleanse. They discuss the following:

• How Wendy first discovered Ayurveda and what drew her to it.
• Embracing Ayurveda’s “no one-size-fits-all” approach to healing.
• Wendy’s personal experience w
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Episode 394

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:

• Core Ayurvedic principles to consider when choosing an exercise program:

  •  Strength and stamina (bala)

  • Digestive fire (agni)

  • Vitality (ojas)

  • Season (ritu)

  • Age (jara)

  • Constitution (prakriti)

  • Current state of health (vikriti)

• Best exercises for vata, pitta and kapha. 
• Signs of imbalance in each dosha and how to modify exercise accordingly.
• Recovery requirements for each dosha type.

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Episode 393

Life often becomes a rush of tasks, leading to a disconnect from ourselves, our breath, our inner rhythm and the rhythm of nature.

Ritual helps us return to ourselves within our existing routines. It transforms mundane actions like showering or having tea into moments of presence and appreciation.

Approaching self-care practices as rituals, rather than tasks that need to be checked off daily, fosters a sense of being rooted, nourished, and present, bringing us closer to our true selves.

In this episode Colette wants to encourage you to transform your Dinacharya, the Ayurvedic daily self-care practices, from mere routines into deeply nourishing rituals that foster a stronger connection with your inner self. This involves moving beyond simply completing tasks and instead taking the time to listen to your inner guidance, allowing you to make more intentional and meaningful choices for your well-being. She covers the following:

Episode 392 

Episode 391

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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Episode 390

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 impacts of sarcopenia.
• The role of our muscle tissue (mamsa dhatu).
• Mamsa dhatukshaya - the Ayurvedic view on sacropenia.
• Signs and symptoms of mamsa dhatukshaya.
• Causes of muscle loss.
• Ayurvedic prevention and care strategies.

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