The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

 Episode 272

The Srotas are channels in the body through which the doshas of Vata, Pitta and Kapha move. There are many types of srotas in the body from the subtle energetic channels called nadis to the largest channel in the body, Maha srotas, the gastrointestinal tract. 

In this episode Colette explains the main channels of the body and she focuses on anna vaha srotas, the food channel. She details what happens when we eat and the journey through the food channel and the subdoshas involved which includes:

• bodhaka kapha
• prana vayu
• sadhaka pitta
• kledaka kapha
• samana vayu
• pachaka pitta
• ranjaka pitta
• apana vayu 

Colette also discusses the four types of imbalances which can occur in the srotas/channels and how they can manifest in the anna vaha srotas.

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Episode 264

Kaela has always had a passion for health and fitness and enjoyed working as a personal trainer, however, once she discovered Ayurveda it has led her on a journey which has impacted her whole life. In this episode, Kaela shares her continuing Ayurvedic journey:

• Kaela's introduction to holistic health via a skin condition.
• Her different experiences on the Digestive Reset Cleanse.
• Learning to tune in and listen to her body.
• The impact of changing her morning and evening routines.
• Studying Ayurveda and bringing it into her job as a social worker.

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Episode 254

Colette takes questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community and answers the following questions:

1. Betty: I’m enjoying learning about Ayurveda from your podcast and in particular, I’m learning a lot about how to manage my Vata dosha. I understand that routine is very important for Vata and I have great intentions, however, I find it to figure out what type of routines to focus on. Any tips would be very helpful. Thank you!

2. Carla: I’m doing a daily abhyanga oil massage and really like it, however, I notice that my towel is collecting lots of oil. What do you recommend for getting rid of the excess oil in towels used for abhyanga?

3. Jane: How does the Ayurvedic healing process work from the consultation to the treatment?

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Episode 253

Ritucharya is the Ayurvedic practice of changing our diet and lifestyle routines with the seasons in order to maintain balance and prevent dis-ease in the body or mind. "Ritu" means season and "charya" means regimen or discipline.

In this episode Colette chats with Jen Rand of the Mount Madonna Institute about the seasonal guidelines for the coming seasons of Autumn in the Northern hemisphere and Spring in the Southern hemiphere. They discuss the following:

• The five elements and our connection to nature.
• Ritusandhi - changing of the seasons.
• Ritucharya - seasonal guidelines.
• The gunas/qualities present in Autumn.
• The recommended seasonal regimen for Autumn to help maintain balance of the doshas.
• The gunas/qualities present in Spring.
• How to maintain balance in Spring with ritucharya.

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Episode 249

August 17th is the 5th anniversary of this podcast!!! I started this podcast back in 2017 as I couldn't find any regular podcasts on Ayurveda, so I decided I had to share this amazing ancient wisdom with the world. Here I am 5 years later and now on episode 249!!!

In this episode I share a little about the start of this podcasting journey, podcast reviews and a recent chat with my client Amy. Amy and I discuss the following:

• Allergies, lethargy and digestive issues. 
• Amy's digestive reset cleanse experience.
• The 'aha' moments during the cleanse.
• Rediscovering her creativity.
• The paradigm shift with learning Ayurveda.

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New World Ayurveda - visit the website for more information or book a Free Discovery Call here. 

Mount Madonna Institute - Receive $100 off tuition when you register for the Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22.

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Episode 245

Monica from Tasmania shares her experience with the Digestive Reset Cleanse. Her jobs as an engineer and yoga teacher keep her busy and tailoring the cleanse to her lifestyle was essential. We wanted to make sure there was no added stress creating overwhelm in her already hectic schedule. We discuss the following:

• Monica's introduction to Yoga and Ayurveda.
• The mental and physical imbalances experienced pre-cleanse.
• Tailoring the cleanse to Monica's health needs and lifestyle.
• Empowering insights of self-compassion, self-care, self-worth and prioritizing health.
• Post-cleanse results.

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1. Kerala Ayurveda Academy Click on this link to learn more and save 10% on an upcoming program by using the code ELEMENTS.
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Episode 244

Colette talks about the importance of regular cleansing in Ayurveda and how it plays a major role in keeping the doshas in balance, preventing aggravations and disease. She discusses the following:

• How toxins form in the body.
• Signs of toxins in the body and mind.
• How dosha accumulation during the seasons can affect our health.
• Details of the holistic and tailored Ayurvedic cleansing program.
• The benefits of cleansing the body.

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New World Ayurveda - visit the website for more information or book a Free Discovery Call here. 

Mount Madonna Institute - receive $100 off tuition when you register before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22

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• Online consultations
• Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse Sept 2nd - 22nd, 2022
• Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you
• Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health

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 Episode 239

Adam McGuigan is an artistic director and his creativity and international charity theatre work is inspirational. However, Adam can become immersed in his creative endeavours which in the past has led to burnout.

In this episode Adam discusses his journey with Ayurveda and how it helps him maintain balance, allowing inspired creativity to flow. We discuss the following: 

• Adam's charity theatre work.
• Overworking and exhaustion leading to a Vata imbalance.
• Panchakarma and rejuvenation in Bali.
• Returning to old patterns. 
• Tailoring an at-home cleanse to Adam's busy life.
• Bringing Ayurveda into his daily structure.
• Thriving in his creative passions and serving others on his journey.

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New World Ayurveda - visit the website for more information or book a Free Discovery Call here. 

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Episode 237

Ayurvedic educator, Mary Thompson discusses the eight factors affecting food utility and digestibility.

The eight factors which Mary breaks down are:

1. Prakruti - the nature of the food.
2. Processing - its impact on the quality of the food.
3. Food combining - choosing ingredients.
4. Quantity - tips on portion size and when to stop eating.
5. Habitat - where your food comes from.
6. Time - time of day, time of life, season.
7. Conscious dining - awareness during all stages of food preparation, eating and digestion.
8. Self-Responsibility - making empowered choices.

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• Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health

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Episode 234

Kamalesh Ginger Hooven is Provost of Mount Madonna Institute.  She is the Director of the Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program.  Kamalesh has a Master’s degree in Ayurveda and is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner as well as a Certified Yoga Therapist.

Colette chats with Kamalesh about the following:

• What is Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy.
• Working with the subtle and gross body for healing.
• Using the tanmatras to heal the subtle body.
• The three bodies, five sheaths, chakras, nadis and vayus.
• The internal limbs of Yoga.

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Thanks to the sponsors of this episode:

1. Mount Madonna Institute
2. Kerala Ayurveda Academy - For $100 off tuition, use the Reference Code Elements100 when you join a first level certification!

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Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com 

• Online consultations
• Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you
• Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health

Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online...