The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 117

The Vata dosha is responsible for all movement, creativity and inspiration. Vata is considered the leader of the doshas as it’s the only dosha that can move, therefore it’s responsible for moving Pitta and Vata around the body. The Vata dosha brings everything to life!

Colette and Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere delve deep into the Vata dosha in this episode and they cover the following topics:

• Vata 101.
• The importance of the Vata dosha in the body/mind.
• Strengths of the Vata dosha.
• Signs of aggravation of the Vata dosha.
• Vata and the mind.
• Vata and sleep.
• Vata and the nervous system.
• The importance of a daily routine for Vata.
• Diet and lifestyle tips for pacifying Vata.

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Episode 111

The Kapha dosha is responsible for protection, construction, resilience and has the qualities of love, compassion, and connection. Ayurvedic doctor Victor Briere and Colette discuss the Kapha dosha in-depth and cover the following:

• Kapha 101.
• What happens when Kapha is aggravated.
• Kapha and congestion.
• Kapha and it’s relationship to Tamas and Ojas.
• Emotional eating.
• Diet and lifestyle tips for the Kapha constitution.

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Pacific Coast Ayurveda

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Episode 107

In this third and final episode on the subdoshas, Colette discusses the five subdohas of Kapha which include:

• Tarpaka

• Bodhaka

• Avalambaka

• Kledaka

• Shleshaka

The Kapha dosha is comprised of earth and water elements and is responsible for construction, lubrication, nourishment, cohesion and stabilisation in the body. Colette shares the wisdom from Ayurveda about where these five subdoshas are located and how they help Kapha to carry out these responsibilities.

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Episode 106

Dr. Sujatha and I chat about neurodegenerative diseases. Neurodegenerative disease is an umbrella term for a range of conditions which affect the brain, particularly the neurons. Examples of neurodegenerative diseases include Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s Disease, Motor Neurone Disease and Dementia. We discuss the following:

• How Ayurveda explains Neurodegenerative diseases.
• The dosha(s) imbalance involved in neurodegenerative diseases.
• The treatment protocol for these diseases.
• Dr. Sujatha shares some of her experiences in treating clients with neurodegenerative diseases.
• How to prevent the degeneration of the neurons.
• Advice for people caring for loved ones with a neurodegenerative condition.

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