The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 188

This is the final episode in a trilogy of conversations Colette had with Kundalini Yoga teacher, Joe Rich and Ayurvedic Doctor, Victor Briere.

In episode #186 they discussed the 'Ending the Duality of the Masculine and Feminine' and in episode #187 they discussed 'Masculine/Feminine vs. Male/Female'.

In this episode, they discuss living a life guided by your intuition, instead of an ego driven life of fear and anxiety. They discuss the following:

• Why we choose to play small and live in fear.
• The impact of living a fear-based life.
• Intuition, the voice of the Soul.
• The difference between the ego and intuition.
• The importance of community in our Soul driven life.

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Contact Victor for a free 15 min Jyotish Reading (provide your place and time of birth) via email on [email protected]

Visit the International Institute of Ayurveda website for info on the Ayurveda Practitioner and Vagus Nerve Course, both starting Jan 2022 iiayurveda.com 

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Episode 187

Kundalini Yoga teacher, Joe Rich and Ayurvedic Doctor, Victor Briere continue the conversation with Colette from episode #186 Ending the Duality of the Masculine and Feminine.

In this episode they dive deeper into the masculine and feminine energies vs. the cultural norms we put on male/female roles. They discuss the following:

• The roles of the masculine and feminine energy in creation.
• The merging of the masculine and feminine energy in the body.
• How the cultural norm of male/female roles affects our potential and health.
• Playing out the cultural norms of male/female role in relationships.
• The importance of critical lovers in your life.
   

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Contact Victor for a free 15 min Prakruti Reading via email on [email protected]

Visit the International Institute of Ayurveda website for info on the Ayurveda Practitioner and Vagus Nerve Course, both starting Jan 2022 iiayurveda.com 

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Episode 186

Ayurvedic doctor, Victor Briere and Kundalini Yoga teacher, Joe Rich continue the conversation with Colette from episode #180 Applying Consciousness with Kundalini Yoga & Ayurveda.

In this episode they dive deeper into the duality of the masculine and feminine and discuss the following:

• Autonomic dissonance and samskaras causing duality and separation for our Spirit.
• The epidemic of women unable to accept nurturing.
• The importance of rituals and community.
• Disengagement in relationships.
• Accountability and taking responsibility.
• Transcending our wounds and expanding our consciousness.

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Contact Victor for a free 15 min Prakruti Reading via email on [email protected]

Visit the International Institute of Ayurveda website for info on the Ayurveda Practitioner and Vagus Nerve Course, both starting Jan 2022 iiayurveda.com 

Check out Victor's Pulse Reading Course starting June 2021

Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for

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Episode 185 

Divya Alter is an Ayurvedic chef, certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan.

In this episode, Colette chats with Divya about Ayurveda's view on fats and they cover the following:

1. The different types of fats according to Ayurveda.
2. Which fats are considered ‘good fats’ and why they are important in our diet.
3. The best cooking fats, their qualities and the affect on the different dosha types.
4. The difference between unrefined, cold-pressed and refined oils.
5. Using oils topically on the skin.
6. Storing fats and cooking tips

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Episode 184

Jackie Christensen, Ph.D., MA-AY, is an internationally recognized author, clinician, and educator in natural health, herbology, and Ayurveda. She earned a Doctoral degree in Naturopathy and a Master’s in Ayurveda.

In this episode we discuss her new book, The Ayurveda Solution for Type 2 Diabetes and we cover the following topics:

• The epidemic of type 2 diabetes in adults and children.
• The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
• Ayurveda's teachings on the dosha involvement in diabetes.
• Early signs of diabetes to be aware of.
• The importance of a tailored approach to treatment.
• Jackie's type 2 diabetes program.

Check out Jackie's website practiceayurveda.com

Find out more about Colette's online services on elementshealingandwellbeing.com :

• Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program
• Online Consultations
• At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse

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Episode 183

Colette answers questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Community. She discusses the following:

1. Types of nut butters and milks and their qualities.

2. Ayurveda principles for children's meals and convenient snack ideas for children.

3. Dermatitis - how to recognise what dosha imbalance causes it, then what to apply or what to consume to bring balance back.

4. The impact of supplements on the body.

Find out more about Colette's online services on elementshealingandwellbeing.com :

• Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program
• Online Consultations
• At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse

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Episode 182

Lopa van der Mersch is the founder of Rasa, the adaptogenic coffee alternative and she's committed to sustainability and sourcing directly from traditional growing regions. We chat about the following:

• Adaptogens 101
• Ayurvedic adaptogens
• The myths & whitewashing of adaptogens
• The wisdom lost in the 'quick-fix, hack' mindset
• Adaptogenic mushrooms
• Sustainability concerns with adaptogens

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Find out more about Colette's online services on elementshealingandwellbeing.com :

• Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program
• Online Consultations
• At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse

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Episode 181

Divya Alter, owner of Divya's Kitchen an Ayurvedic restaurant in NYC and Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan returns to chat about how to set up your kitchen in order to be organised, have flow and great energy for your cooking. We discuss the following: 

• The importance of an organised kitchen
• Choosing your cookware
  • Best materials for pots and pans
  • Which sizes of cookware to choose
• Essential kitchen tools
  • Cutting tools
  • Measuring tools
  • Strainers
• Electric appliances
• Best storage containers

1. Online Consultations
2. At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse
3. Online Daily Habits for...

Episode 180

Joe Rich, Kundalini Yoga teacher and founder of the Center For Applied Consciousness, has a goal: To assist people in applying “consciousness” in everyday life and transforming the love of power to the power of kindness.

Regular guest, Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere works with Joe in helping people to heal and integrate consciousness into their lives. 

In this conversation we discuss the following:

• Transforming the Love of Power into the Power of Kindness
• Healing the duality of the masculine & feminine energies
• Promoting the divine feminine with Kundalini Yoga
• Kundalini Yoga philosophy
• Integrating consciousness into everyday life

Visit the International Institute of Ayurveda website iiayurveda.com and The Center for Applied Consciousness

Check out Victor's Pulse Reading Course starting June 2021

Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for

• Online consultations
• At-home cleanses tailored to you
• Educational programs - Daily Habits for...

 Episode 179

Madison Madden's upcoming book called Food Is Good, is designed to help people transform their relationship with food. Food is an integral part of our life and in this episode, Colette chats with Madison about the following:

• Madison's personal relationship with food.
• What food represents in our lives.
• Eating our emotions.
• How food can have meaning and purpose.
• How to approach our relationship with food.

Visit Madison's website livewiseheal.com and to avail of the 50% discount on the 8 week pilot course 'Food is Good', starting April 19th, 2021.... just contact Madison here and mention that you heard about the course discount on the podcast!

Check out Colette's online services on elementshealingandwellbeing.com:

1. Online consultations
2. At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse
3. Daily Habits for Holistic Health self-paced program

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