The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 26

Episode #26 is all about Ayurvedic nutrition. It’s so confusing these days with so much information on different eating regimes and diets! Ayurveda has a very logical approach to nutrition. First of all, Ayurveda tells us that there’s no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to food. Ayurveda takes an individualised approach to nutrition and what you eat depends on your constitution or mind/body type. In this episode, Colette breaks it all down and talks about:

• Ayurvedic nutrition vs. Conventional nutrition
• The six tastes of Ayurveda – sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent and astringent 
• The affect of each taste has on our body
• How each taste affects the doshas of Vata, Pitta and Kapha
• Dietary recommendations for each dosha
• The affects of each taste on the mind and the emotions
• The affect of too much of each taste on the body and mind
• The affect of too little of each taste on the body and mind
• The importance of food 
• Ayurvedic guidlines for eating
• Choosing the ri
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Episode 25

Episode #25 Colette and Amy discuss stress and burnout. In today’s society we are bombarded daily with lots of stress and it’s so important to be mindful of how stress manifests in our body and mind and learn how to manage it. They discuss the following:

• Stress vs. burnout
• How a little stress is good for you – Eustress
• What happens to our body during times of stress and burnout
• The affects of stress on a cellular level
• Colette’s burnout story
• The glorification of stress in our society
• How stress manifests in each mind/body type
• How to ease stress and regain balance in your constitution 
• Amy’s morning routine to balance her constitution
• Why mothers in particular need to make self-care a priority

Free download of Colette’s pranayama (breath work) tutorial

Banyan Botanicals is a great source for all the supplements we mentioned in this episode.

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Episode 24

Episode #24 is all about Ayurvedic spices and how they’re not only beneficial for their taste and aiding digestion, but also for their healing properties. Learn how your spices can become your natural medicine also! Colette will discuss the following spices:

• Ajwain
• Black pepper
• Salt
• Mustard seeds
• Cardamom
• Cinnamon
• Clove
• Coriander seeds
• Cumin
• Fennel seeds
• Fenugreek
• Ginger
• Asafoetida (hing)
• Turmeric

Download your free 2 page Ayurvedic Spice Chart here.

Click here to download the Turmeric Golden Milk recipe

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Episode 23

Episode #23 Colette chats with Marisa Laursen, lead faculty at the California College of Ayurveda about:

• How did Marisa discover Ayurveda 
• What Ayurveda means to her personally and professionally
• Who are the ancient Rishis (sages) who first brought us the profound knowledge of Ayurveda and Yoga
• How did the Rishis come to know the knowledge of Ayurveda
• How are the Truths revealed by Ayurveda known to be true
• We discuss one of the six systems of Indian philosophy, Nyaya, which answers the above question. 
• The four different means of knowing Truth
  • Direct perception
  • Analogy
  • Inference
  • Testimony
• Forest academies 
• The Upanishads

Click here to find out more about the California College of Ayurveda

This link will take you to the Classical Ayurveda Yoga Therapy program

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Episode 22

Episode #22 Amy and Colette discuss how ‘letting go’ in life is not only very freeing but also necessary in order for energy to circulate and life to flow. They discuss the following:

• Colette’s move from California to the South of France
• Returning to roots in Ireland
• Epic snowstorms
• Mucking out and bonding
• A huge welcome back to France
• Letting go of structure and allowing spirit to flow through
• Amy’s new achievements
• Spring cleaning your body, your home, your relationships, your life!

Click here for more info on Amy’s Optimal State of Living course.

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Episode 21

Episode #21 Springtime is an energetic time of year! After the long Winter months, Kapha rises in the environment and this has a big impact on our body and mind. The Kapha energy brings the qualities of:

• Moist
• Cold
• Heavy
• Static
• Soft
• Liquid

When the body has excess Kapha qualities it can cause the following symptoms:

• Congestion, mucus, colds, coughs, sinusitis
• Low, heavy energy, depletion, lethargy
• Feeling lazy, uninspired
• Slow digestion, weight gain, water retention
• Drowsiness, excessive sleep
• Brain fog, depression, withdrawal from social activities

If you are experiencing these symptoms, then it’s likely that you’re experiencing an imbalance or aggravation of the Kapha dosha.

However, the good news is that these imbalances can easily be reversed with an appropriate Kapha balancing diet and lifestyle.

In this episode, Colette gives you tips and guidelines on how to keep your body and mind in balance during the transition into Spring with your food...

Episode 20

In episode #20 environmental toxins expert and educator Lara Adler discusses the hidden toxins in our cleaning and beauty products. We discuss the following:

• Lara’s journey with environmental toxins
• How environmental toxins affect our body and mind
• The toxins in our beauty products
• Tips on how to avoid toxins in your creams, makeup etc.
• How we’re exposed to toxins to in our home 
• Guidelines on how to cleanse your home of toxins
• How parents’ exposure to toxins affects their future children
• Cleansing to eliminate your toxic load

For more information on Lara’s courses and offerings click here

Download the Natural Deodorant recipe here

Click below for the Environmental Working Group consumer guides

and Made Safe product list

For simple recipes for non-toxic cleaning supplies see 

www.mommypotamus.com

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Episode 19

Episode #19 Kathryn Templeton combines her 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist with the sister sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda. She explains Ayurvedic Psychology and how we are not our dosha tendencies i.e. we are not our stress or our trauma. We discuss the following:

• Kathryn’s introduction to Ayurveda was a byproduct of her own bereavement issues.
• The importance of the simple but effective practice of pranayama or breath work.
• How Ayurveda impacts Kathryn’s life personally and professionally and how she uses her direct personal experience in her professional practice.
• Combining the sister sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda with western psychology.
• An explanation of manas prakriti or mental constitution and an insight into the mental qualities of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas.
• How each dosha reacts differently to a stress response.
• Self-care practices to manage stress.
• Kathryn’s new Yoga International 3WT Core Concepts program which includes the 3 Wisdom Traditions
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Episode 18

Episode #18 Colette and Amy chat about intuition. Intuition is called many things i.e. gut feeling, our inner voice, instinct, a knowing, the truth of you, your Soul. We all have this intuitive power within us. It’s our internal guide to our purpose in this life.

Amy and Colette discuss the following:

• What is intuition
• How each mind/body type experiences their intuition differently
• Examples of how Colette has followed her intuition in the past and her latest adventure in following her intuition
• The tests and confirmations that come with following your intuition
• How to recognize the difference between Intuition and Ego
• Amy’s story of battling the ego’s fear vs. intuition’s love
• How to access and develop your intuition

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Episode 17

Episode #17 Myra Lewin has studied and practiced Ayurveda and Yoga for more than 20 years. She has guided thousands of people to reclaim their natural state of health through consultations, treatments, Yoga and Ayruveda teacher trainings, workshops and retreats at her facility Hale Pule Ayurveda and Yoga in Kaua’i, Hawaii. 

Myra and I discuss the following:

• Her personal journey with Ayurveda
• This importance of good digestion, home cooked meals and digestive health tips
• How Ayurveda helps you to understand your ‘true self’ and the freedom that can come with that knowledge
• The Wisdom or Vata stage of life and it’s benefits
• Perimenopause, menopause and tips for maintaining balance during these big energetic shifts
• The programs and offerings at Hale Pule Ayurveda & Yoga

For more information on Myra’s holistic health facility and all the wonderful programs they offer, please click on the link below

Hale Pule Ayurveda & Yoga

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