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!

Ayurveda Today- Tradition Meets Modern Life with Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath

Apr 03, 2025

Episode 386

Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath aka Dr. J represents a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. He is the CEO and Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda (USA).

Colette chats with Dr. J about modern day Ayurveda and finding the balance between preserving tradition and adapting Ayurveda for our world today. They discuss the following:

The historical roots of Ayurveda.
The contrast between today's short-term perspectives and Ayurveda's enduring, lineage-based methodology.
The challenges of interpreting Ayurvedic texts and culture for a modern audience.
The fundamental aspects of Ayurveda that must be protected.
The pitfalls of reductionist approaches.
The dangers of diluting the depth of Ayurvedic knowledge.
The role of Ayurvedic practitioners in safeguarding the integrity of Ayurveda.

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The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Ayurveda Today- Tradition Meets Modern Life with Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath

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