The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 416 

Ayurveda teaches that the heart (Hridaya) is not just a physical pump for blood, it is central to our physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing. Together, we explore how chronic stress, unresolved grief, and emotional trauma can affect both the heart and mind, and how Ayurvedic wisdom can guide us toward healing from the inside out.

We also dive deep into the subdoshas, exploring the subtle energies of Prana Vayu, Sadhaka Pitta, and Tarpaka Kapha, that regulate how we “digest life” and how they link the gut, heart, and mind. 

In this episode, we cover:

• Dr. Sujatha's perspective of the Hridya (heart) beyond its mechanical function

• How the gut–heart–mind connection operates through the subtle doshas and channels (srotas)

• The impact of chronic stress, grief, and trauma on Prana Vayu, Sadhaka Pitta, and Tarpaka Kapha

• Early signs that your heart–mind connection is under strain

• Dr. Sujatha’s favourite Ayurvedic approaches for healing the h

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