The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 55

Episode #55 Colette chats with her teacher, Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath, who is a visionary, a classically trained Ayurveda doctor and an accomplished teacher representing a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India.

In this episode Colette and Dr. J discuss the following:

• The lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala that Dr. J represents
• Dr. J’s path into Ayurveda and what Ayurveda means to him
• The journey to becoming Vice President and Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda (USA)
• His role as a member of the Board of Directors of National Ayurveda Medical Association (NAMA)
• NAMA’s new Accreditation Council and the future of Ayurveda
• Stories of healing from Dr. J
• The benefits of studying Ayurveda with Kerala Ayurveda (USA)

For information on Kerala Ayurveda please contact [email protected] or visit their website www.keralaayurveda.us

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Episode 54

Episode #54 Anxiety, fear and stress are a normal part of life experiences. However, when these fears or worries don’t go away or become worse over time, this may result in anxiety related disorders.

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Colette and Amy discuss the following:

• The difference between general anxiety and an anxiety related disorder
• The shocking stats on mental health 
• The body/mind connection and why the holistic approach is necessary in treating anxiety related disorders
• How stress, anxiety and fear impacts our health physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually 
• Tips and guidelines on how to manage anxiety with Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy
• How to prevent anxiety and stress during the holiday season

Check out Amy’s course Yoga Therapy for Mental Health

You will find the links to Colette’s Pranayama (breath work) tutorial and Golden Milk recipe on her website below…

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Episode 53

Episode #53 Colette does a solo podcast on the importance of unveiling and expressing your ‘true nature.’ She believes that if we’re not living our truth, then we will feel that heaviness, that feeling that ‘something is not right,’ feeling unfulfilled and that we want more! This journey to self realisation is about uncovering YOUR truth and expressing that in the world so that it doesn’t ferment inside of you.

Colette shares the following in this episode:

• What were the conversations & intuition that led to this episode
• Why this topic is so important right now
• What does it mean to ‘wake up’ 
• Colette shares her ‘awakening’ journey
• The lessons and teachings from the universe
• Suggestions to unveil and nurture YOUR truth

If you would like support on this journey, take advantage of Colette’s FREE online Discovery Call

Episode 52

Episode #52 Colette talks about the Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapies called rasayanas. Rasayana, is the Science of Longevity and the main purpose of rasayana therapy is to slow down ageing, delaying the degenerative process of the body, preventing dis-ease and promoting health and wellbeing.

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In this episode, Colette discusses the following:

• What is rasayana
• What are Ayurvedic rasayanas
• How rasanyas work in the body
• Why are they so important for our health 
• How do rasayanas promote a Sattvic mind
• Why are holistic rasayanas so important
• How do we perform a physical rasayana
• What are rayasanas for the mind
• Why is behavioural rayasana important
• How do we perform rasayana for the Soul

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

Here’s the link to the Pranayama (breath work) tutorial which was mentioned in this episode.

Episode 51

Episode #51 Colette chats with John Immel of Joyful Belly about seasonal eating. They discuss sesame seeds and beetroot in this episode and cover the following:

• The qualities of sesame seeds & oil
• The uses of sesame seeds 
• The strengthening power of sesame seeds
• Sesame seeds power to boost metabolism
• When & how to enjoy sesame seeds in the diet
• The cleansing & nourishing power of beetroot
• How beetroot moves the toxic bile out of the body
• The healing components of beet leaves
• Prepping & cooking beetroot

In this episode, John recommends two recipes for you to try:

Northern Hemisphere: Sesame Seeds Treats with Ghee & Ginger

Southern Hemisphere: Pickled Beetroot

Episode 50

Episode #50 Colette chats with Amy Wheeler about love and relationships. How Ayurveda and Yoga therapy can help us to attract and maintain a sattvic relationship. They discuss:

• What is love
• The Ayurvedic phases of a relationship
• Preparing yourself for a sattvic relationship
• The power of bhavana in attracting a partner
• Amy’s bhavana story 
• The dangers of an empath/narcissist relationship
• Watch out for the ‘love bombs’
• Moving forward after a break up
• Understanding your partners dosha to create a sattvic relationship
• The appeal of a person who lives their truth
• Encouraging you to get your sexy on by living your truth

In this episode we chatted about the importance of having a daily self-care practice to ensure you’re in balance, in order to have a sattvic relationship.

Episode 49

Episode #49 Colette chats with Kate O’Donnell about her books, The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook, and Everyday Ayurveda Cooking for a Calm, Clear Mind: 100 Sattvic Recipes.

Kate’s avid interest in the healing powers of food have inspired her study and practice of the ancient arts of Ayurveda and yoga for more than twenty years.

They discuss the following:

• Kate’s journey in Ayurveda & how it has impacted her life
• How she encourages readers back into the kitchen
• How to use Ayurvedic herbs/spices to flavour your food
• Fermented foods – what does Ayurveda say
• The importance of a Sattvic mind for our health & wellbeing
• What is a Sattvic diet
• What are some Sattvic staples we should have in our pantry
• How to sprout and prepare your spices
• Sample Sattvic recipes

To check out Kate’s cookbooks, courses and other offerings, please visit her website…kateodonnell.yoga

Episode 48

Episode #48 Colette talks in detail about Rasa – the Juice of Life. Rasa is one of the seven tissues of the body, according to Ayurveda. It nourishes all the other tissues of the body and therefore plays an important role in our health and wellbeing.

Dr. Vasant Lad says “the moment Rasa is adversely affected, your faith is also affected and you can begin doubting and become skeptical. Many people in the modern world are losing their faith. The global rasa dhatu, the cosmic prana is deranged.”

Colette discusses the following:

• The seven tissues or dhatus of the body
• What is Rasa 
• The role of Rasa in the body
• How the Rasa tissue is formed
• The signs of optimal Rasa
• What affects our Rasa tissue
• How imbalances in the Rasa tissue affects our body/mind
• How faith affects our Rasa
• Tips and guidelines on how to restore your Rasa tissue

Book a Free Discovery Call with Colette, where she will give you tips and guidelines tailored to you.

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Episode 47

Episode #47 Colette chat with John Immel from Joyful Belly about the challenges of following the Ayurvedic principles while cooking for your family and leading a busy life. We discuss the following:

• Guidelines for eating your main meal at lunchtime
• Meal prepping tips
• Is it ok to use frozen foods and leftovers
• What if my child/partner doesn’t want to eat healthy?
• Cooking for your children and incorporating Ayurvedic spices
• What to do if your family/friends want to eat fast food
• Why eating seasonally is so important 
• Apples are in season in the northern hemisphere 
• The benefits of eating apples in autumn
• Apples qualities, tastes and effect on the doshas
• Grapefruits are in season in the southern hemisphere
• The benefits of eating grapefruits in spring
• Grapefruits qualities, tastes and effect on the doshas

Northern hemisphere: Apple Sauce with Ginger & Ghee

Southern hemisphere: Broiled Grapefruit with Cinnamon, Cloves & Honey

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Episode 46

Episode #46 Colette and Amy discuss mental health and what causes mental imbalances according to Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy. They also give tips and guidelines on how to bring your body and mind into balance. They discuss the following:

• Why Autumn/Winter can cause mental imbalances
• The importance of a balanced agni (fire element) in our body/mind for awareness
• Sensory overload and our mental health
• Sensory digestion of our experiences
• The functions of agni in the body  – clarity, decision-making, courage, vitality and happiness
• How Ayurveda can help you bring your mind into balance
• How Yoga Therapy can aid with balancing the mind

Book an Ayurvedic online consultation with Colette here.

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Want to work on your habits and behaviour patterns? Check out Colette’s Daily Habit for Holistic Health course.