The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 135

The Yamas & Niyamas are moral codes or right ways of living that originate from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The Yoga Sutras are a guide on how to live in order to lead a conscious, spiritual life.

Amy Wheeler teaches us about these moral codes. The 5 Yamas discussed are:

• Ahimsa – non-violence
• Satya – truth
• Asteya – no stealing
• Brahmacharya – moderation
• Aparigraha – non-possessiveness

The 5 Niyamas discussed are:

• Sauca – purity of body/mind
• Santosa – contentment
• Tapas – discipline
• Svadyaya – study of self
• Isvara Pranidhana – surrender with no expectations

Download the Yamas & Niyamas visual guide here

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Episode 134

In the West, menopause is often perceived as this dreaded event in a woman’s life. A time of uncontrollable symptoms which can result in hormonal imbalances, hot flashes, mood swings, etc.

However, Ayurveda has a different perspective and gives guidelines on how to remain in balance and experience an empowering transition into the wisdom stage of life!

Colette chats with Dr. Sujatha about this Ayurvedic wisdom and they cover the following topics:

• The Pitta stage of life and the menstrual cycle.
• Ayurvedic view of perimenopause and menopause.
• What happens to the body during the menstrual and menopausal cycles.
• Ayurvedic guidelines for maintaining balance during the menstrual cycle.
• How aggravated doshas affect menopause.
• Guidelines for approaching menopause to help you experience a balanced and empowering transition into the wisdom stage of life!

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Episode 133

Colette answers questions submitted by the Elements community and the various topics covered are:

• Tips for Spring allergies.
• Maintaining immunity and energy when transitioning into Winter.
• The correct temperature for drinking water.
• Using oil when you have a cough.
• Abhyanga oil massage tips.
• Vertigo.
• Eating for a Vata/Pitta constitution.

Find more details on Colette’s Digestive Reset Cleanse here.

Download the Food Combinations & Tastes Charts here (scroll to #26)

Click here to access the Pranayama video tutorial (scroll to #25).

Check out the Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course.

Book an online consultation with Colette here.

Episode 132

The gallbladder is a little pear-shaped pouch which is often overlooked, however, in this episode Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum explains the importance of the gallbladder and how it can be the hidden culprit in many illnesses. Colette and Dr. Teitelbaum discuss the following:

• The critical role the gallbladder plays in the body.
• What is gallbladder sludge & its symptoms.
• What happens when the gallbladder doesn’t work properly.
• The correlation between the thyroid & the gallbladder.
• What happens when the gallbladder is removed.
• How to thin gallbladder sludge.
• Beneficial foods for the gallbladder.
• Self-care practices for the gallbladder.

Visit Dr. Teitelbaum’s website here. 

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Episode 131

Colette chats with Marlysa Sullivan about the Polyvagal Theory and Marlysa describes the three neural platforms and five global states of the autonomic nervous system according to this theory. They also discuss the relationship of the mental gunas of sattva, rajas and tamas to the neural platforms and how do they influence one another. They cover the following topics:

• What is the autonomic nervous system and the vagus nerve.
• How these systems work together to regulate the body/mind.
• What is the Polyvagal Theory.
• How does the Polyvagal Theory correspond with the mental gunas.
• How Marlysa puts these principles into practice with clients.
• The top-down vs. bottom-up approach to healing therapies.
• Self-regulation and resilience.
• Transcending the gunas.

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Visit Marlysa Sullivans website here.

Episode 130

Our mental health has a big impact on our immunity and in this episode Colette chats with Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere about the following:

• Ayurveda’s teachings on the interconnection between the body and the mind.
• The connection between our mind and the sense organs.
• What is the immune system and how it works.
• How our mental health effects our immunity.
• The effect of Rajas and Tamas on the immune system.
• How to keep the mind in balance to ensure a healthy immune system.
• Tips for keeping your mind in balance during this stressful time of Covid-19.

Visit the Pacific Coast Ayurveda website here.

Join Pacific Coast Ayurveda’s Digital Day Retreat.

Contact Victor by email [email protected] or call 707-225-8844.

Check out Colette’s Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course.

Book a consultation with Colette.

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Episode 129

Dr. Sujatha Kekada of the Amrtasiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali chats with Colette about respiratory health. They discuss the following:

• What dosha & subdoshas are involved in respiration.
• The Ayurvedic perspective on asthma.
• The respiratory problems that can manifest in each dosha.
• Natural treatments for each dosha imbalance.
• Self-care practices for respiratory health. 
• Types of food and cooking to maintain respiratory health.
• Essential oils to aid respiration.

Download the Pranayama video tutorial

Visit Amrtasiddhi’s website

Check out Amrtasiddhi’s Facebook & Instagram pages

Book a private online Digestive Reset Cleanse with Colette.

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Episode 128

Amy and I discuss the rollercoaster of emotions, reactions and needs during this time of home confinement with Covid-19. We discuss the following:

• Collective global grieving.
• The need to work together on a global scale.
• Disfunction in our foundational structures and institutions.
• Our connection to Mother Nature.
• The range of emotions experienced.
• Taking it day-by-day.
• Routine to create a stable foundation.
• The importance of video communication.
• Finding  a structure that works for you.

Connect with Amy on The Optimal State website

Book a consultation with Colette

Check out Colette’s private cleanse program

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Episode 127

Colette chats with Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary about her new book Sound Medicine: How to use the ancient science of sound to heal the body and mind.

In this book Dr. Chaudhary introduces us to Siddha medicine which is over 8,000 years old and how the Siddha’s deep connection to nature resulted in vibrational medicine, using mantras to heal the body and mind. 

Colette and Dr. Chaudhary discuss the following:

• Dr. Chaudhary’s personal journey with sound medicine from the age of 9 years.
• Turning her neurology practice into an integrative medicine practice using Ayurveda and sound medicine.
• Her journey to India and introduction to Siddha medicine.
• The emergence of Biofield science and how it connects Western medicine to ancient Eastern practices.
• Dr. Chaudhary shares a special mantra for healing and preventing viral outbreaks, along with special global groups you can join.

Visit Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary’s website.

Visit the Sri Narayani Holistic Centre website.

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Episode 126

Ayurveda offers some wonderful tips on natural pain relievers made with ingredients that you may already have in your home! Colette reached out to the Elements of Ayurveda podcast Facebook group to see what type of pain they wanted natural relief for and here are the topics covered:

• Headaches and menstrual pain
• Migraines
• Sciatic nerve pain
• Joint pain
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Back pain
• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Neck tension
• Fibromyalgia 
• Toothache 

In this episode, Colette shares lots of tips on natural pain relievers to help alleviate the discomfort.

Click here for the Pranayama video tutorial

Download the Castor/Coconut Oil Pack instructions here

Download the Golden Turmeric Milk recipe here