The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 80

Episode #80 Amy Wheeler shares information from her presentation at the NAMA conference and also her other notes from the conference which focused on Ayurveda and the Mind. She shares the following:

• Amy’s presentation titled ‘Ayurveda Yoga Therapy for Stilling the Mind’ – we constantly experience thoughts, feelings and sensations that can disrupt our concentration and disturb our peace of mind. Both Ayurveda and Yoga give us the tools that turn our minds away from chaos and rigidity and toward one-pointed attention, the hallmark of an undisturbed mind. 
• Dr. Ramkumar Kutty’s presentation on ‘Ayurveda and the Mind’. Amy explains how Dr. Ramkumar spoke about our heightened sense of ‘I’ and how it’s the source of our suffering as it’s creating individualism and how we need to move from ‘I’ to ‘We’ in order to suffer less.

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Episode 79

Episode #79 Colette attends the National Ayurveda Medical Association (NAMA) conference and the focus this year is ‘Ayurveda and the Mind’. She gives us an insight into the conference and speaks with some of the presenters along with sponsors and attendees. 

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Colette chats with the following people:

• Dr. Meenakshi Gupta on her pre-conference practicum – ‘Vedic herbal formulations for healing the mind’ and her work with ADHD.
• Colette discusses her notes from Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar’s presentation on ‘Emotional Health & Wellbeing’.
• Dr. Manas Kshirsagar on his panel presentation  – ‘Addiction: An Ayurvedic Perspective’ and his workshop on ‘Ayurveda for Millennials’. 
• Banyan Botanicals and their relationship with NAMA and their commitment to being a conscious-based business by becoming a certified B corporation.
• Colette’s client, Vanessa speaks on her experience as a first-time attendee of the NAMA con
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Episode 78

Episode #78 Colette talks with Dr. Robert Wallace who is a pioneering researcher on the physiology of consciousness. He is the author of a number of books and has travelled around the world giving lectures at major universities and institutes on consciousness-based health programs.

In this episode, Colette talks with Dr. Wallace about his book Dharma Parenting – Understand Your Child’s Brilliant Brain for Greater Happiness, Health, Success & Fulfilment. They discuss the following topics:

• What is dharma
• How is dharma parenting different
• The different brain/body types
• When a parent and child’s brain/body types collide
• The importance of parental healing
• The concept of attention and appreciation
• Managing your child’s meltdown
• Building routines for your child’s brain/body type
• The developmental changes in a child’s brain

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www.dharmaparenting.com

www.doshaguru.com

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Episode 77

Episode #77 At this time of year we’re transitioning from Winter or Vata season, which is governed by the elements of space and air into Spring or Kapha season, dominated by the elements of earth and water. Ayurveda gives us guidelines on how to choose the right tastes and foods to help keep our body and mind in balance and prevent Spring sickness.

In this episode, Colette gives guidelines from Ayurveda on how to navigate this season for your dosha. She discusses the following:

• Why Spring is considered Kapha season in Ayurveda.
• The qualities of Spring and how they affect the doshas.
• What tastes balance the body/mind during Kapha season.
• How these tastes affect Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
• What foods are in season in Springtime.
• Which seasonal foods to choose to balance your dosha.

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Episode 76

Episode #76 Colette chats with Amy Wheeler about how our modern society doesn’t like to discuss aging! We like to hide our wrinkles and any signs of aging, including hiding our elders away in retirement homes so we don’t have to be reminded that it’s our future too. Colette and Amy discuss how to be more accepting of our aging and be more conscious about this transition and conscious of the treatment of our elders.

Colette and Amy discuss the following topics:

• Society’s view on aging
• Accepting our aging bodies
• How our society overlooks the 50+ age group
• Wasting the wisdom of the elders
• Looking back at ancient wisdom to learn how to age consciously
• The benefits of aging
• The Vata or wisdom stage of life
• Preparing for your elder years
• Connecting with our elders

Listen to the ‘Aging Gracefully with Ayurveda’ episode #10 here.

Episode 75

Episode #75 Colette answers questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group in this episode.

Colette answers questions on the following topics in this episode:

• Acne – how and why it presents in different doshas?

• Ayurveda’s approach to rosacea?

• How to deal with lots of air in stomach?

• Ayurveda’s view on coffee?

• Best practices for migraines that are hormone related?

• Suggestions for to-go meals that don’t have to be heated or refrigerated?

• Ayurvedic perspectives on new vegetarian/vegan products like nut milk, nut yogurts and nut butters?

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Listen to the Ayurvedic Spices episode #24 here.

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Episode 74

Episode #74 Sleep is a critical part of our health and wellbeing and affects every aspect of our life. Unfortunately, in today’s world where we glamourise being ‘busy’ and ‘productive,’ sleep is oftentimes seen as something of an inconvenience that takes away from our productivity. Colette discusses the Ayurvedic view on sleep and the sleep problems in this episode.

Colette covers the following topics:

• The importance of sleep for our health and wellbeing
• How much sleep each age group requires
• Signs of sleep deprivation
• The Circadian rhythms and sleep
• The sleep tendencies of each dosha
• An evening routine to promote quality sleep
• Tips for a good nights rest

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Episode 73

Episode #73 Colette chats with Amy Wheeler about Personal Boundaries. Personal boundaries are protective safeguards created to protect ourselves physically, emotionally and mentally. These boundaries are ways in which you find it acceptable for people to behave around you and towards you.

Colette and Amy discuss the following:

• What are personal boundaries
• The importance of establishing individual identity
• Why it’s our responsibility for how others treat us
• Knowing your needs
• Amy’s example of establishing boundaries in a professional environment
• Listening to your emotions and body signals
• How to set clear, firm boundaries 
• Using nonviolent communication to communicate your needs without harming others
• Personal boundaries in intimate relationships
• Avoiding codependency 
• Signs of unhealthy boundaries

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Episode 72

Episode #72 Springtime can bring allergies for many people. In this episode Colette focuses on seasonal allergies and also allergies to food, mould, medicines, pets, dust etc. which people can acquire later in life. 

Colette covers the following topics:

• What is an allergy
• Types of allergies
• Why do allergies occur in the body
• How does ama or toxins affect allergies
• The importance of our agni or digestive fire in preventing allergic reactions
• How our emotions can affect our allergies
• Dosha-specific allergic reactions
• What is means when we say that Spring is Kapha season
• Cleansing to help prevent and treat allergies
• What to focus on to keep your immune system strong and prevent illness and allergies
• What to avoid this time of year to prevent toxin build-up

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Episode 71

Episode #71 Colette talks all about Ghee, clarified butter which has been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years for its health and medicinal properties. 

Colette covers the following in this episode:

• The misinformation on saturated fats in previous decades
• How ghee is made
• The Ayurvedic perspective on ghee
• The numerous benefits of ghee
• Ghee’s ability to reduce inflammation
• How ghee can benefit our brain health
• Studies show that ghee in fact reduces cholesterol
• The wound healing properties of ghee
• Why ghee is used in cleansing
• How ghee repairs the digestive tract and aids digestion
• The boosting power of Ghee for our vitality, prana and ojas!
• How to incorporate ghee into your daily life

Make your own ghee by downloading this free recipe.

Add ghee to your Turmeric Golden Milk.