The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

 Episode 272

The Srotas are channels in the body through which the doshas of Vata, Pitta and Kapha move. There are many types of srotas in the body from the subtle energetic channels called nadis to the largest channel in the body, Maha srotas, the gastrointestinal tract. 

In this episode Colette explains the main channels of the body and she focuses on anna vaha srotas, the food channel. She details what happens when we eat and the journey through the food channel and the subdoshas involved which includes:

• bodhaka kapha
• prana vayu
• sadhaka pitta
• kledaka kapha
• samana vayu
• pachaka pitta
• ranjaka pitta
• apana vayu 

Colette also discusses the four types of imbalances which can occur in the srotas/channels and how they can manifest in the anna vaha srotas.

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Episode 265

Kate Siraj and Joanna Webber are both Ayurvedic practitioners and are the co-founders of The Ayurveda Academy.

In this episode we discuss the importance of tuning into the subtle signals of imbalance from our body and mind. Understanding these early stages of aggravation of the doshas can help us to prevent dis-ease. By implementing small dietary and lifestyle adjustments we can pacify the doshas and bring the body and mind back into balance.

We discuss the following:

• The subtle physical and mental signals our body/mind may give us in the early stage of imbalance.
• What happens if we ignore these subtle signals or we mask the symptoms with medication.
• Tips on how to bring our body/mind back into balance before dis-ease manifests.
• How to cultivate the skill of tuning into our body/mind.
• Jo gives spice and herbal tea recommendations.
• Kate shares her experience with shadow work. 

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Episode 258

In this solo episode Colette shares the experience of her recent trip to India, where she spent three weeks continuing her Ayurveda studies. She discusses the following:

• Her 10 day internship at an Ayurvedic Health Village in Kerala which included:
  • Visits to local Ayurvedic clinics
  • In-house practicums 
  • Visit to the herbal gardens 
  • Ayurvedic medicine factory visit.
  • Outreach day in the local community.
  • Cooking classes, temple visits and more! 
• Five days as a rogi at an Ayurvedic resort in Bangalore.

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1. Kerala Academy. Learn more at keralaayurveda.us/courses  
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Episode 256

In this episode Colette discusses the role the doshas of Vata, Pitta and Kapha play in our menstrual cycle. What doshas are dominant at the different stages of the cycle, how dosha aggravations can manifest in our cycle and how to pacify these aggravations. She discusses the following:

• The Vata phase of the menstrual cycle.
• The Kapha phase of the menstrual cycle.
• The Pitta phase of the menstrual cycle.
• How aggravations of the doshas can affect the gunas/qualities and how they may manifest in the cycle.
• Pacifying the imbalances of the gunas with the Ayurvedic principle of "like increases like" and "opposites pacify."

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• Online consultations
• Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you
• Educational programs - D...

Episode 255

Dr. Sujatha from Amrtasiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Bali is my guest today. She played a pivotal role in my life, personally and professionally as my Ayurvedic journey began with Dr. Sujatha in Ubud, Bali in 2014. I shared that story in episode #5 'Ayurveda and Healing in Bali'.

In this episode I chat with Dr. Sujatha about the Ayurvedic approach to weight loss and we discuss the following:

• Understanding our unique constitution and accepting our natural body shape.
• The four main causes for weight gain and the doshas involved.
• Weight gain during perimenopause and its role.
• Important diet and lifestyle guidelines for each dosha.
• Dr. Sujatha's approach to managing a weight loss treatment program.
• The emotional component of weight gain.

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Episode 251

Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda is a health catalyst to achieve optimal wellness in modern life.

In this episode, Colette chats with Dr. Avanti about hormonal health and how Ayurveda can help to prevent and heal hormone dysregulation. They discuss the following:

• Dr. Avanti's personal journey with Western medicine and Ayurveda.
• Zooming in on the HPA Axis (hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis).
• HPA Axis dysregulation.
• Implementing Ayurvedic principles to heal HPA Axis dysregulation.
• Five tips to help you start regulating your hormonal system.

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1. Kerala Ayurveda Academy Click on this link to learn more and save 10% on an upcoming program by using the code ELEMENTS.
2. Mount Madonna Institute Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before December 31st, 2022 with dis...

Episode 250

Monica is a busy single mother with her own prenatal massage and yoga business. She had been practicing yoga for many years and when she discovered Ayurveda it deeply resonated with her. 

Monica connected with Colette in 2021 to help her tailor the Ayurvedic wisdom to her needs and help her implement the practices into her life. She then went forward to do the Ayurvedic Digestive Reset Cleanse in July 2022. In this episode they discuss the following:

• Discovering Ayurveda in her Yoga practice.
• Balancing her Kapha/Vata constitution.
• Having self-compassion with implementing changes.
• Reframing self-love and self-care.
• How the Ayurvedic cleanse resulted in a paradigm shift.

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Episode 240

Kamalesh Ginger Hooven is Provost of Mount Madonna Institute and she is the Director of the Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program.  

In our previous episode together #234 titled, Integrating Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda we discussed the three bodies, five sheaths, tanmatras and the internal limbs of Yoga.

In this episode we discuss the eight limbs of yoga in detail and how to tailor an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program to an individual.

We discuss the following:

• The eight limbs of Yoga:
  • Yama - disciplines
  • Niyama - positive observances
  • Asana - preparing the body to take a seat in meditation
  • Pranayama - breath control
  • Pratyahara - sense withdrawal
  • Dharana - focused concentration
  • Dhyana - meditative absorption
  • Samadhi - bliss or enlightenment
• Tailoring an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program keeping in mind the doshas, elements and the three principles of Ayurveda:
  • every cause has an effect
  • like increases like
  • opposites decrease

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Episode 234

Kamalesh Ginger Hooven is Provost of Mount Madonna Institute.  She is the Director of the Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program.  Kamalesh has a Master’s degree in Ayurveda and is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner as well as a Certified Yoga Therapist.

Colette chats with Kamalesh about the following:

• What is Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy.
• Working with the subtle and gross body for healing.
• Using the tanmatras to heal the subtle body.
• The three bodies, five sheaths, chakras, nadis and vayus.
• The internal limbs of Yoga.

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Thanks to the sponsors of this episode:

1. Mount Madonna Institute
2. Kerala Ayurveda Academy - For $100 off tuition, use the Reference Code Elements100 when you join a first level certification!

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Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com 

• Online consultations
• Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you
• Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health

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Episode 228

Robin Mastro is co-founder of Vastu Creations, LLC, and the American Institute of Vastu - consultancy, design, and educational companies that focus on eliminating environmental stress for greater productivity, improved health and wellbeing. Her research in accessing the power of altars in the Vedic tradition led her to study ancient cultures around the world and how they connected with unseen forces to support their daily lives.

In this episode Colette discusses the following topics with Robin:

• Robin's research journey on altars.
• The key elements of a Vastu altar.
• How to set up a health and wellbeing altar.
• Rituals to ignite your altar.
• Client stories of the powerful outcomes from their sacred spaces.

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