The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 197

Dr Nandan Lele is the 3rd generation Ayurvedic physician in his paternal family, while 2nd generation in his maternal family. He has more than 17 years of clinical experience taking care of thousands of patients at 2 clinics in Pune, India and has travelled extensively all around the globe spreading the wisdom of Ayurveda.

Dr. Nandan’s practice takes a holistic approach aimed at minimal use of medicines and maximum use of food and lifestyle modifications to restore health. 

Colette chats with Dr. Nandan about the great importance Ayurveda gives to the mind..… “It’s not the eye that sees the world but it’s the mind that sees the world”.

They discuss the following:

• Why Ayurveda places such a great emphasis on the mind.
• How the mind permeates the entire body.
• The relationship between the mind and the Soul.
• What is chitta and how it relates to the mind.
• The significance of ritual in Ayurveda and how these rituals are designed to have an impact on the mind.

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Episode 189

Colette discusses Ayurveda's teachings on gross digestion. Understanding these stages, the timing of each stage of digestion and the doshas involved can help you have clarity around any digestive issues you may be experiencing.

The digestive process starts at the mouth and ends at the rectum and the whole process can take up to 6 hours or more. The timing of digestion depends on the strength of the digestive fire or agni, the individuals constitution and the type or qualities of food that has been consumed.

According to Ayurveda, there are 3 stages involved in gross digestion:

• Stage 1 - Sweet stage or Madhura Avastha Paka 
• Stage 2 - Sour stage or Amla Avastha Paka
• Stage 3 - Pungent stage or Katu Avastha Paka

• #92 Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus.
• #103 Suddoshas of Vata
• #105 Subdoshas of Pitta
• #107 Subdoshas of Kapha

Episode 145

Colette and Amy take the opportunity on this 3 year anniversary to chat about the following:

• Why Colette started the podcast.
• How Amy and Colette connected when they first met.
• The importance of humility.
• So Hum and flowing with life.
• Colette shares big moves in her life.
• Amy shares her experience with Covid confinement and reflects on the changes she’s making in her life.

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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.

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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.

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Episode 124

In this episode Colette talks with Dr. Sujatha of the Amrtasiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Bali about autoimmune disorders. A condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body and wrongfully identifies healthy cells/tissues as a foreign invader. We discuss the following:

• What is an autoimmune disorder.
• Ama – the bedrock of dis-ease in the body and mind.
• The influence of ama on the doshas.
• How an autoimmune disorder manifests.
• How does Ayurveda treat autoimmune disorders.
• Tips to prevent imbalances in the body which can result in autoimmune disorders.

Visit the Amrtasiddhi website to find out all the offerings from Dr. Sujatha and her team.

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Episode 120

Acharya Shunya is an internationally recognised lineage-based spiritual teacher who awakens health and consciousness with Vedic spiritual teachings and Ayurveda lifestyle. Colette asks Acharya Shunya about her recent talk titled: “Thus Spoke the Sages: Ayurvedic Medicine on Environmental Issues and Dharma”. They discuss the following:

• How the ancient Ayurvedic texts warn us about our current environmental situation.
• The four pillars of planetary health.
• The personal and the collective minds.
• What role the mental qualities of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas play in affecting our Dharma.
• How the loss of Dharma affects the natural laws.
• Tips on developing Sattva to help you connect to your Dharma.
• Vedika Global’s online program – Alchemy Through Ayurveda.

Click here to find more information on the Alchemy Through Ayurveda online program. Use the code AL5OFF to receive the special Elements community limited time discount – valid until May 31st, 2020.

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Episode 118

Non-acceptance of situations/emotions can hold us hostage in healing and moving forward with our lives. In this episode, Amy and I discuss the following:

• The importance of acceptance.
• Our responsibility in acceptance.
• How resistance can affect our health.
• Being curious about your triggers and reactions.
• Colette’s acceptance story.
• Typical reactions to conflict by Vata, Pitta and Kapha

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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.

Visit AD Victor Briere’s website Pacific Coast Ayurveda.

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Episode 114

This is the time of year that many people are making New Year resolutions or intentions. Colette and Amy discuss setting intentions vs. New Year resolutions. They cover the following topics:

• What is an intention vs. a resolution.
• Sankalpa – setting intentions that are in alignment with your true nature.
• How Sankalpa can be part of your Ayurveda & Yoga journey.
• Amy’s cognitive behavioural therapy exercise for setting intentions.
• Bringing Sankalpa into your everyday life.
• Tips for each dosha on how to set intentions to ensure success., 
• Colette and Amy share their intentions for 2020.
• Colette shares a Sankalpa mudra and morning intention practice.

Receive Amy’s download of the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy exercise here.

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