The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 130

Our mental health has a big impact on our immunity and in this episode Colette chats with Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere about the following:

• Ayurveda’s teachings on the interconnection between the body and the mind.
• The connection between our mind and the sense organs.
• What is the immune system and how it works.
• How our mental health effects our immunity.
• The effect of Rajas and Tamas on the immune system.
• How to keep the mind in balance to ensure a healthy immune system.
• Tips for keeping your mind in balance during this stressful time of Covid-19.

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Episode 125

Colette and Amy discuss the current upheaval that this virus has caused in our lives and the world. They discuss the following:

• The importance of accepting the emotions that arise.
• Taking time daily to connect with a practice that provides a solid foundation for you.
• Self-care practices to help maintain balance.
• Finding a sense of purpose.
• How routine and structure provide a sense of calm.
• Looking at the bigger lesson of this crisis.
• Tips if you’re feeling lonely or isolated.

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Emotional health is extremely important in Ayurveda and it’s important that we process our emotions efficiently. Amy and Colette discuss the following:

• What are emotional imbalances.
• The dosha responsible for digesting emotions.
• The process of digesting emotions.
• How our imbalances affect this process.
• What happens when we can’t process our emotions.
• How to restore balance so we can process our emotions efficiently.

Listen to the episode #37 The 3 Bodies & 5 Koshas (sheaths)

Episode 46

Episode #46 Colette and Amy discuss mental health and what causes mental imbalances according to Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy. They also give tips and guidelines on how to bring your body and mind into balance. They discuss the following:

• Why Autumn/Winter can cause mental imbalances
• The importance of a balanced agni (fire element) in our body/mind for awareness
• Sensory overload and our mental health
• Sensory digestion of our experiences
• The functions of agni in the body  – clarity, decision-making, courage, vitality and happiness
• How Ayurveda can help you bring your mind into balance
• How Yoga Therapy can aid with balancing the mind

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