The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 77

Episode #77 At this time of year we’re transitioning from Winter or Vata season, which is governed by the elements of space and air into Spring or Kapha season, dominated by the elements of earth and water. Ayurveda gives us guidelines on how to choose the right tastes and foods to help keep our body and mind in balance and prevent Spring sickness.

In this episode, Colette gives guidelines from Ayurveda on how to navigate this season for your dosha. She discusses the following:

• Why Spring is considered Kapha season in Ayurveda.
• The qualities of Spring and how they affect the doshas.
• What tastes balance the body/mind during Kapha season.
• How these tastes affect Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
• What foods are in season in Springtime.
• Which seasonal foods to choose to balance your dosha.

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Episode 76

Episode #76 Colette chats with Amy Wheeler about how our modern society doesn’t like to discuss aging! We like to hide our wrinkles and any signs of aging, including hiding our elders away in retirement homes so we don’t have to be reminded that it’s our future too. Colette and Amy discuss how to be more accepting of our aging and be more conscious about this transition and conscious of the treatment of our elders.

Colette and Amy discuss the following topics:

• Society’s view on aging
• Accepting our aging bodies
• How our society overlooks the 50+ age group
• Wasting the wisdom of the elders
• Looking back at ancient wisdom to learn how to age consciously
• The benefits of aging
• The Vata or wisdom stage of life
• Preparing for your elder years
• Connecting with our elders

Listen to the ‘Aging Gracefully with Ayurveda’ episode #10 here.

Episode 75

Episode #75 Colette answers questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group in this episode.

Colette answers questions on the following topics in this episode:

• Acne – how and why it presents in different doshas?

• Ayurveda’s approach to rosacea?

• How to deal with lots of air in stomach?

• Ayurveda’s view on coffee?

• Best practices for migraines that are hormone related?

• Suggestions for to-go meals that don’t have to be heated or refrigerated?

• Ayurvedic perspectives on new vegetarian/vegan products like nut milk, nut yogurts and nut butters?

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Listen to the Ayurvedic Spices episode #24 here.

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Episode 74

Episode #74 Sleep is a critical part of our health and wellbeing and affects every aspect of our life. Unfortunately, in today’s world where we glamourise being ‘busy’ and ‘productive,’ sleep is oftentimes seen as something of an inconvenience that takes away from our productivity. Colette discusses the Ayurvedic view on sleep and the sleep problems in this episode.

Colette covers the following topics:

• The importance of sleep for our health and wellbeing
• How much sleep each age group requires
• Signs of sleep deprivation
• The Circadian rhythms and sleep
• The sleep tendencies of each dosha
• An evening routine to promote quality sleep
• Tips for a good nights rest

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Episode 73

Episode #73 Colette chats with Amy Wheeler about Personal Boundaries. Personal boundaries are protective safeguards created to protect ourselves physically, emotionally and mentally. These boundaries are ways in which you find it acceptable for people to behave around you and towards you.

Colette and Amy discuss the following:

• What are personal boundaries
• The importance of establishing individual identity
• Why it’s our responsibility for how others treat us
• Knowing your needs
• Amy’s example of establishing boundaries in a professional environment
• Listening to your emotions and body signals
• How to set clear, firm boundaries 
• Using nonviolent communication to communicate your needs without harming others
• Personal boundaries in intimate relationships
• Avoiding codependency 
• Signs of unhealthy boundaries

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Episode 72

Episode #72 Springtime can bring allergies for many people. In this episode Colette focuses on seasonal allergies and also allergies to food, mould, medicines, pets, dust etc. which people can acquire later in life. 

Colette covers the following topics:

• What is an allergy
• Types of allergies
• Why do allergies occur in the body
• How does ama or toxins affect allergies
• The importance of our agni or digestive fire in preventing allergic reactions
• How our emotions can affect our allergies
• Dosha-specific allergic reactions
• What is means when we say that Spring is Kapha season
• Cleansing to help prevent and treat allergies
• What to focus on to keep your immune system strong and prevent illness and allergies
• What to avoid this time of year to prevent toxin build-up

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Episode 71

Episode #71 Colette talks all about Ghee, clarified butter which has been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years for its health and medicinal properties. 

Colette covers the following in this episode:

• The misinformation on saturated fats in previous decades
• How ghee is made
• The Ayurvedic perspective on ghee
• The numerous benefits of ghee
• Ghee’s ability to reduce inflammation
• How ghee can benefit our brain health
• Studies show that ghee in fact reduces cholesterol
• The wound healing properties of ghee
• Why ghee is used in cleansing
• How ghee repairs the digestive tract and aids digestion
• The boosting power of Ghee for our vitality, prana and ojas!
• How to incorporate ghee into your daily life

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Episode 70

Episode #70 Colette and Amy Wheeler chat about why we sometimes resist healing.

They discuss the following:

• Attachment to suffering
• Ego-identification to dis-ease
• Accepting what is
• Bringing awareness & being with your pain
• Overcoming resistance
• Resetting your health
• Laying a foundation of daily self-care practices 
• Making healthy decisions in the moment
• Tips for present moment awareness
• How to deal with people in your life who are resistant to healing

Episode 69

Episode#69 Colette takes questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group and answers them in this episode. Here are some of the topics covered in this special Q&A episode:

• Painful periods
• Calming an overactive brain
• What to do when Vata is pushing the other doshas out of balance
• Treating an upset stomach
• Feeling emotionally stuck
• Letting go of coffee
• Ego identification

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Episode 68

Episode #68 Colette chats with Alakananda Ma, a renowned Ayurvedic expert. Alakananda has a fascinating and adventurous life story which Colette delves into. Today, Alakananda is President of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and she’s leading the way for Ayurveda to be recognised as a viable profession and to ensure the future success of Ayurvedic medicine. 

Colette and Alakananda Ma discuss the following:

• Alakananda’s journey from graduating as a physician to entering a closed convent.
• Following her intuition and travelling to India.
• Meeting Raghudas Maharaj, the hidden master who became her guru.
• Becoming one of the first graduates of Western medicine to take up studying Ayurveda with Dr. Vasant Lad.
• Alakananda’s adventures during her five year pilgrimage in India.
• Her Guru’s message to go to America and make an ashram.
• The journey to founding Alandi Ayurveda Clinic and Alandi Ayurveda...