The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 248

Ashtanga Hridayam, one of the primary ancient root texts of Ayurveda lists eleven types of headaches. In this episode, Colette details the following:

• The eleven types of headaches.
• What causes headaches.
• How to determine which dosha(s) are aggravated and manifesting in a headache.
• How to treat a headache.
• The four stages of an Anantavata headache or migraine.

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Episode 247

Dorothy has had many life changes since starting her journey with Ayurveda and she shares her experience with incorporating an Ayurvedic lifestyle as a new mother. We chat about the following:

• Dorothy's introduction to Ayurveda.
• Adapting the cleanse to her busy life with her young baby.
• Feeling lighter physically, emotionally and psychologically.
• Setting boundaries to avoid overwhelm.
• Letting go of perfectionism and being flexible.

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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.
2. 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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• Online consultations
• Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Sept 2nd, 2022
• Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse...

Episode 246

Dr. Claudia Welch has practiced Ayurveda and is licensed as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. She has lectured internationally on Oriental medicine and Ayurveda, exploring how Eastern medicine applies to Women’s Health, and today's reality in general.

In this episode we discuss the emotional transition between the Pitta stage of life into the Vata stage of life, the challenges that can arise and how we can navigate this transition in order to benefit from our body's wisdom. We discuss the following:

• The stages of life according to Ayurveda.
• How the emotions are affected during this transition.
• Each doshas life lessons during this time.
• Pitta's identification with the mind overriding the body's desires.
• The invitation of this transition into the wisdom stage of life.

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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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Thanks to the sponsors of this episode:

1. Kerala Ayurveda Academy Click on this link to learn more and save 10% on an upcoming program by using the code ELEMENTS.
2. Mount Madonna Institute Receive $100 off tuition when you register before December 31st, 2022 with discount code Elements22

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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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Thanks to the sponsors of this episode:

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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Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com 

• 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...

Episode 243

Dr. Paul Dugliss returns to the podcast and we discuss our previous two podcast episodes in the context of healing. In episode #219 Dr. Dugliss talked about 'Ayurveda, The Chakra System and Human Needs' and in episode #227  he discussed 'The Ten Facets of the Heart.'

In this episode we get a deeper understanding of what healing is and why radical acceptance can be crucial in promoting healing. We discuss the following:

• What is healing.
• How disconnection from source creates imbalance.
• Why stress is a precursor to many diseases.
• The mental and emotional connections with the chakra system.
• Expanding our awareness with meditation to develop an intuitive connection to our body's needs.
• Loving what arises, the practice of radical healing.

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Episode 242

In part one of this discussion on Ayurveda's empowering approach to aging and longevity, Colette covered five of the six components of aging according to Ayurveda:

1. Physical health
2. Mental health
3. Diet
4. Sleep
5. Stress management

In this episode Colette talks about the sixth component of aging, which is rasayana. Rasayana is the study of anti-aging, longevity and rejuvenation in Ayurveda. The main purpose of rasayana therapy is to slow down aging, delaying the degenerative process of the body, preventing disease and promoting health and wellbeing. She covers four types of rasayana:

• Ahara rasayana - food
• Aushadha rasayana - herbs and formulations
• Vihara rasayana - lifestyle
• Acharya rasayana - behaviour

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 Episode 241

Our modern society has a negative outlook on aging and we tend to glorify youth and oftentimes our elders are ignored and considered to be of no value to society.

This glorification of youth leads to a battle against aging, along with a huge industry of anti-aging products. This is a battle that we will never win and one which can lead to feelings of disempowerment and a lack of self worth as we age.

Ayurveda is the science of longevity and it provides guidelines on how to prevent disease, increase longevity and more importantly, how to have vitality in those extended years. Ayurveda also reminds us of the gifts of aging and how to utilize these gifts, empowering us as we age.

In this episode Colette discusses the following:

• Types of aging:
  • chronological
  • biological
• How epigenetics plays a major role in determining our health and wellbeing.
• The components of aging according to Ayurveda:
  • physical health
  • mental health
  • diet
  • sleep
  • stress management

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Episode 240

Kamalesh Ginger Hooven is Provost of Mount Madonna Institute and she is the Director of the Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program.  

In our previous episode together #234 titled, Integrating Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda we discussed the three bodies, five sheaths, tanmatras and the internal limbs of Yoga.

In this episode we discuss the eight limbs of yoga in detail and how to tailor an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program to an individual.

We discuss the following:

• The eight limbs of Yoga:
  • Yama - disciplines
  • Niyama - positive observances
  • Asana - preparing the body to take a seat in meditation
  • Pranayama - breath control
  • Pratyahara - sense withdrawal
  • Dharana - focused concentration
  • Dhyana - meditative absorption
  • Samadhi - bliss or enlightenment
• Tailoring an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy program keeping in mind the doshas, elements and the three principles of Ayurveda:
  • every cause has an effect
  • like increases like
  • opposites decrease

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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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Thanks to the sponsors of this episode:

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...