The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 233

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

• Miranda: I would like to know when is the most opportune time to have juices and smoothies.

• Sophie: We're moving into the cooler season here in Australia and I would like to know what shifts should I be making in my diet.

• Mary: What does Ayurveda recommend for heartburn?

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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.

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Episode 45

Episode #45 According to Ayurveda, Vata season is in autumn and early winter. Colette discusses the transition from summer to autumn and gives lots of tips and advice on how to stay balanced during this time of change which can cause problems with digestion, sleeping and mind-spinning. She discusses the following:

• What is vata season
• Why we can go out of balance during the transition of the seasons
• Signs of imbalance in the body and mind
• The Ayurvedic principle of ‘like increases like and opposites balance’
• Foods and lifestyle that can aggravate the vata dosha
• The importance of seasonal cleansing
• The signs of toxins in the body
• Balancing foods and spices for the vata dosha
• A balancing routine for vata
• The best exercise for vata
• Yoga and mindfulness practices to calm and ground vata

Colette mentioned the following links in this episode:

Digestive Reset Cleanse

Turmeric Golden Milk (scroll down to episode #21)

Pranayama (breath work) tutorial (see episod...