The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 128

Amy and I discuss the rollercoaster of emotions, reactions and needs during this time of home confinement with Covid-19. We discuss the following:

• Collective global grieving.
• The need to work together on a global scale.
• Disfunction in our foundational structures and institutions.
• Our connection to Mother Nature.
• The range of emotions experienced.
• Taking it day-by-day.
• Routine to create a stable foundation.
• The importance of video communication.
• Finding  a structure that works for you.

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Episode 102

The Pitta constitution comes with great ambition, drive and focus, however, when Pitta is pushed too hard with lots of intensity, it can result in stress and burnout. In this episode, Colette discusses Pitta Burnout in detail with Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere and they cover the following:

• Pitta 101.
• Pitta and the Rajas mental quality.
• Signs of Pitta aggravation.
• How to pacify the aggravated Pitta dosha.
• What to avoid.
• The Pitta threshold.
• How Tejas can help Pitta find balance.

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Episode 10

Episode #10 Ayurveda helps us to understand the three major energy cycles in our lifetime and how we can follow specific life cycle guidelines to live in sync with these energetic shifts. Colette will discuss the 3 life stages of:

• Kapha Stage – from birth to puberty. Learn about the characteristics, strengths & vulnerabilities of this stage. How to keep your child in balance & prevent illness.
• Pitta Stage – from puberty to menopause/andropause. Colette will discuss the characteristics, strengths & vulnerabilities of this stage along with the signs of imbalance in the body & mind. She will also suggest self-care practices to help you maintain balance in the Pitta stage of life.
• Vata Stage – post menopause/andropause. Colette will discuss the benefits of this ‘Wisdom Stage of Life’ and why we should look forward to this stage rather than fear it! She will also discuss how to prevent imbalance in the Vata stage of life by introducing healthy eating habits & self-care p
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