The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

 

 

Ayurveda is the ancient holistic healing system of India and translates to ‘Wisdom of Life’. Colette, the host, will share the teachings of Ayurveda, Yoga and various holistic health topics. Always curious, she will be interviewing inspirational people along the way. Her humble wish is to empower you to take charge of your health and wellbeing!

How Ayurveda Supports Adam's Creativity

Jun 09, 2022

 Episode 239

Adam McGuigan is an artistic director and his creativity and international charity theatre work is inspirational. However, Adam can become immersed in his creative endeavours which in the past has led to burnout.

In this episode Adam discusses his journey with Ayurveda and how it helps him maintain balance, allowing inspired creativity to flow. We discuss the following: 

  • Adam's charity theatre work.
  • Overworking and exhaustion leading to a Vata imbalance.
  • Panchakarma and rejuvenation in Bali.
  • Returning to old patterns. 
  • Tailoring an at-home cleanse to Adam's busy life.
  • Bringing Ayurveda into his daily structure.
  • Thriving in his creative passions and serving others on his journey.

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From Burnt-Out Businessman to Ayurvedic Troubadour

Dec 23, 2021

Episode 215

Jack Stafford is an English singer-songwriter on a mission to serve others and help people overcome the materialistic message that's distorting modern society. 

After enduring years of ill-health due to exhaustion, Jack took his healthcare into his own hands and sought out holistic healing with Ayurveda. In this episode, we discuss his journey and cover the following topics:

  • Finding Ayurveda as a burnt-out businessman in Amsterdam.
  • Travelling the world as a troubadour.
  • Spiritual healing and awakening in India.
  • Becoming an Ayurvedic troubadour.
  • Jack's new outlook on life and new creative venture. 
  • Enjoy an a cappella performance from Jack.

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Overwhelm with Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya

Nov 11, 2021

Episode 209

Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya is a physician-scientist bringing the wisdom and science of authentic medicines such as Ayurveda back to the people. She is Harvard-educated, licensed, board-certified, trained in family medicine and preventive medicine. Dr. Bhaswati is the director of The DIN-acharya Institute in NY.

In this episode, Colette chats with Dr. Bhaswati about overwhelm which is having negative consequences on our health and our societies. They discuss the following:

  • How we experience overwhelm in our world today.
  • The impact of overwhelm on our health and in our society.
  • How competition and comparison lead to overwhelm.
  • Ayurveda's teachings on Manobala - 'Strength of Mind'.
  • The importance of being in the present moment.
  • How dinacharya or daily self-care routines can provide a framework for our day, preventing overwhelm.

Visit Dr. Bhaswati's website www.drbhaswati.com

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Ayurvedic Dinacharya or Daily Routines

Feb 08, 2018


Episode 16

Episode #16 Dinacharya or daily routines are synced with the Circadian rhythms or daily energy cycles, in order to bring balance to the body and mind, promoting health and preventing dis-ease.

These holistic self-care practices give us a great healthy foundation and will allow us to experience good digestion, a calm nervous system, clarity of mind, great energy and an overall sense of health and wellbeing.

In this episode, Colette discusses the following:

  • Swastha Vritta – the science of Ayurvedic dis-ease prevention
  • The importance of dinacharya or daily routines
  • Why it’s all about a 80/20 lifestyle
  • Colette details some of these self-care practices
  • The healing power of dinacharya
  • How habits affect our life
  • The 3 R’s of habit formation
  • Colette’s Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course 

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