The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 152

Colette chats with regular guest Amy Wheeler about grounding the Vata energy during this Vata-aggravating energy right now, with the transition of the seasons, Covid virus, climate crisis etc.

They also discuss the importance of connection, particularly the connection to your ‘true nature’, to Mother Nature and in your relationships. Colette and Amy cover the following topics:

• How the current climate affects our mental health.
• Staying grounded and connected during this confusion in the world and in nature.
• How aggravated Vata can result in feelings of loneliness, isolation, fear, worry, anxiety etc.
• How to calm and ground the Vata dosha. 
• The importance of the unctuous quality for the Vata dosha.
• The power of creativity for grounding Vata.
• The healing power of Mother Nature.

Visit Amy’s website here amywheeler.com

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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Contact Victor by email [email protected] or call 707-225-8844.

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Episode 106

Dr. Sujatha and I chat about neurodegenerative diseases. Neurodegenerative disease is an umbrella term for a range of conditions which affect the brain, particularly the neurons. Examples of neurodegenerative diseases include Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s Disease, Motor Neurone Disease and Dementia. We discuss the following:

• How Ayurveda explains Neurodegenerative diseases.
• The dosha(s) imbalance involved in neurodegenerative diseases.
• The treatment protocol for these diseases.
• Dr. Sujatha shares some of her experiences in treating clients with neurodegenerative diseases.
• How to prevent the degeneration of the neurons.
• Advice for people caring for loved ones with a neurodegenerative condition.

Visit Dr. Sujatha’s website Amrtsiddhi.com

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Learn more about Colette’s online Daily Habits course and Ayurvedic Cleanse.

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