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!

Healing the Mind with Ayurveda & Yoga with Dr. Halpern

Sep 28, 2023

Episode 307

Dr. Marc Halpern is the founder and President of the California College of Ayurveda and the author of three ayurvedic textbooks. A Doctor of Chiropractic and a Doctor of Ayurveda (hon.) he holds a post-graduate certification in Holistic Medicine. 

Colette chats with Dr. Halpern about our current mental health crisis and they discuss the following:

  • Understanding the mind from an Ayurvedic perspective.
  • What is Spiritual indigestion.
  • The causes of disturbances in the mind.
  • Relearning how to use our senses properly.
  • The mental gunas (qualities) of rajas, tamas & sattva.
  • The post-Covid experience for the aware mind. 

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Pacifying the Mind during Vata Season with Kamalesh Ginger Hooven

Oct 13, 2022

Episode 257

Kamalesh Ginger Hooven is interim Provost of Mount Madonna Institute, a regionally accredited college located on the central coast of California where she is the Director of the Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program.  

In this episode Colette chats with Kamalesh about the mind and in particular, balancing the gunas/qualities of the mind during Vata season. They discuss the following:

  • How the mind is affected during Vata season.
  • The three gunas/qualities of the mind.
  • The four minds:
    • Chitta 
    • Buddhi
    • Manas
    • Ahankara
  • Tips to help balance the mind and body.
  • Navigating emotional times.

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