The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 149

Agni is the fire element in the body and it governs the transformation of food and sensations into energy. This fire element is present in all the dhatus or tissues of the body and it’s the awareness in each cell of the body. Colette chats with Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere about the following:

• What is agni.
• The relationship between agni and the dhatus (tissues).
• The important role of agni for our physical and mental health.
• The refinement process of the dhatus.
• The effect of emotional stress on the dhatus.
• How agni nourishes our consciousness.

Connect with Dr. Briere and learn more about his offerings here at Pacific Coast Ayurveda.

Book a private Digestive Reset Cleanse & choose your own date.

Listen to episode #92 which details the Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus.

Episode 148

Amy Wheeler chats with Colette about the importance of compassionate and inclusive leadership in the world and particularly in the Yoga community, in which Amy is a leader.

Amy is encouraging the Yoga community to embrace equality, inclusion and diversity. Colette and Amy discuss the following:

• How the Bhagavad Gita teaches us how to lead with compassion.
• The importance of self-reflection and working on our own internal battles in order to be a more compassionate leader.
• Being authentic and true to your values no matter what the outcome.
• The importance of humility in leadership.
• Embracing new leadership and being open to change and a new perspective.

Visit Amy’s website – The Optimal State

Listen to episode #147 Boosting your Immunity

Episode 147

The strength of our immune system is of paramount importance right now given the Covid virus and the upcoming change of seasons which can negatively affect our immunity, often resulting in colds, flu, allergies etc.

This is the time of year where we really need to take care of, maintain and nurture our immune system to make sure that’s it’s working optimally. In this episode, Colette discusses the following:

• What is the immune system.
• Understanding the connection between our immune system & our gut health.
• Signs of an unhealthy gut.
• What affects our gut health & our immunity.
• Tips to boost your immune system.

If you wish to do a private Digestive Reset Cleanse click here and choose your own dates.

Check out the online self-paced Daily Habits for Holistic Health course.

Listen to the other episodes mentioned:

• #8 Ayurveda & The Circadian Rhythms
• #14 New Year Health & Wellness Tips
• #92 Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus
• #130 The Mind & The Immune System
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Episode 146

Colette has invited two clients to share their personal Ayurvedic experience. Becky and Jennica talk to Colette about their Ayurvedic journey, they discuss the following:

• How they discovered Ayurveda.
• Their personal experience on their Ayurvedic healing journey. 
• How Ayurveda has impacted their life, personally and professionally.
• Becky and Jennica share insights & tips from their journey.

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Episode 145

Colette and Amy take the opportunity on this 3 year anniversary to chat about the following:

• Why Colette started the podcast.
• How Amy and Colette connected when they first met.
• The importance of humility.
• So Hum and flowing with life.
• Colette shares big moves in her life.
• Amy shares her experience with Covid confinement and reflects on the changes she’s making in her life.

Visit Amy’s website The Optimal State.

Episode 144

Ayurveda is a science of self-healing and this self-healing can lead to self-inquiry and self-realisation. Colette chats with Vaidya Anupama Kizhakkeveettil about Ayurveda’s teachings on self-realisation. They discuss the following:

• What is self-realisation.
• How can self-healing lead to self-realisation.
• How can self-realisation be beneficial for our health and wellbeing.
• How to start on the journey of self-realisation.
• The importance of teaching Ayurveda to children to help them manage the stressors of life.
• Why our connection to each other and to nature is so important.

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Check out Vaidya Anu’s Athreya Herbs website

Episode 143

Dr. Sujatha returns to the podcast to answer various questions on women’s reproductive health. Colette asks Dr. Sujatha the following questions from the Elements community:

• The Ayurvedic view on cysts, fibroids & endometriosis.
• The cycle of the doshas during the menstrual cycle.
• How dosha aggravations can manifest during menstruation.
• Conditions that can affect the menstrual cycle:
  • amenorrhea
  • dysmenorrhea
  • metrorrhagia
• Hormonal contraceptives
• Ayurvedic guidelines for a healthy menstrual cycle.

Visit Dr. Sujatha’s website amrtasiddhi.com

Listen to the other podcast episodes mentioned:

• episode #5 Ayurveda & Healing in Bali
• episode #92 Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus

Thanks for listening!

Episode 142

Dr. Vignesh Devraj is a 4th generation Ayurvedic healer and founder of Sitaram Beach Retreat in Kerala. He is also an international speaker on natural healing, Ayurveda, meditation and transformation. 

In this episode, Colette chats with Dr. Vignesh about men’s health and in particular male fertility. They discuss the following:

• What male fertility problems Dr. Vignesh sees in his clinic.
• What dhatu/tissue is responsible for the production of sperm.
• Recognising the initial signs of aggravation in each dosha.
• How Dr. Vignesh works with his male clients.
• The Panchakarma healing process and its benefits.
• The affect of ageing on men’s health and fertility.
• The importance of preconception healing for men.

Visit Dr. Vignesh’s website http://sitaramretreat.com/

Listen to episode #92 Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus here

Check out Colette’s online self-paced Daily Habits for Holistic Health course

Episode 141

Colette takes questions from the Elements community and discusses the following topics:

• Sleep issues & the Vata dosha.
• The top 5 Ayurvedic food principles to prevent allergies.
• High blood pressure & cholesterol.
• The Ayurvedic view on bread.
• How altitude affects the doshas.
• Ayurvedic view on the Wim Hof breathing method. 
• Snacking between meals.
• Topical relief for eczema itching.

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Listen to the other episodes mentioned

• #8 Ayurveda & The Circadian Rhythms
• #26 What do I Eat? Ayurvedic Nutrition, Tastes & Food Combining
• #92 Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus
• #133 Ayurvedic Q&A – Allergies

Thanks for listening!

Episode 140

Marlysa Sullivan is a physiotherapist and yoga therapist with over 15 years of experience working with people suffering with chronic pain conditions.

She has researched Aristotle’s concept of eudaimonic wellbeing and Yoga’s spiritual wellbeing as a way to help restore a sense of wellbeing to the individual living with chronic pain. We discuss the following:

• How chronic pain can affect a persons life.
• What is eudaimonic wellbeing and how can it help a person with chronic pain.
• Perceived social isolation and the health effects.
• The effect spirituality can have on our health and wellbeing.
• How Aristotle’s virtue ethics correlates with Yoga’s yamas and niyamas.
• Marlysa shares case studies of how she works with her clients.

Check out Marlysa’s website marlysasullivan.com

Listen to episode #135 on the Yamas and Niyamas