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!

Myra Lewin of Hale Pule Ayurveda and Yoga

Feb 22, 2018


Episode 17

Episode #17 Myra Lewin has studied and practiced Ayurveda and Yoga for more than 20 years. She has guided thousands of people to reclaim their natural state of health through consultations, treatments, Yoga and Ayruveda teacher trainings, workshops and retreats at her facility Hale Pule Ayurveda and Yoga in Kaua’i, Hawaii. 

Myra and I discuss the following:

  • Her personal journey with Ayurveda
  • This importance of good digestion, home cooked meals and digestive health tips
  • How Ayurveda helps you to understand your ‘true self’ and the freedom that can come with that knowledge
  • The Wisdom or Vata stage of life and it’s benefits
  • Perimenopause, menopause and tips for maintaining balance during these big energetic shifts
  • The programs and offerings at Hale Pule Ayurveda & Yoga

For more information on Myra’s holistic health facility and all the wonderful programs they offer, please click on the link below

Hale Pule Ayurveda & Yoga

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Ayurvedic Dinacharya or Daily Routines

Feb 08, 2018


Episode 16

Episode #16 Dinacharya or daily routines are synced with the Circadian rhythms or daily energy cycles, in order to bring balance to the body and mind, promoting health and preventing dis-ease.

These holistic self-care practices give us a great healthy foundation and will allow us to experience good digestion, a calm nervous system, clarity of mind, great energy and an overall sense of health and wellbeing.

In this episode, Colette discusses the following:

  • Swastha Vritta – the science of Ayurvedic dis-ease prevention
  • The importance of dinacharya or daily routines
  • Why it’s all about a 80/20 lifestyle
  • Colette details some of these self-care practices
  • The healing power of dinacharya
  • How habits affect our life
  • The 3 R’s of habit formation
  • Colette’s Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course 

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Feminine and Masculine Energy with Amy Wheeler Part 2

Jan 25, 2018


Episode 15

Episode #15 Amy and I continue our discussion from episode #12 on the rise of the feminine energy and how we take this amazing opportunity to bring balance with the masculine energy.

We discuss the following:

  • The old belief system of separation between the feminine and masculine energies
  • The suppression of the feminine values in the work place and how to reintroduce these values of nurture, support and flow
  • The importance of finding balance with our true nature, with Mother Nature and with each other during this time of change 
  • How to bring balance in personal relationships in order to find compassion and support
  • How can women seize this opportunity to communicate with men in order to bring the values of the feminine and masculine energies together, rather than separation

Here’s the link to Amy’s Mental Emotional State Assessment tool charts mentioned in this episode.

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New Year Health and Wellness Tips

Jan 11, 2018


Episode 14

Episode #14 The New Year brings lots of thoughts of new exercise programs and healthy eating plans. In this episode, Colette discusses the following:

  • Importance of regular cleansing for the body

  • How irregular digestion can lead to Ama or toxins

  • Why Ama is the bedrock of dis-ease in the body and mind

  • Ayurvedic cleansing to remove the build-up of Ama and prevent sickness

  • Colette’s individually-tailored online digestive reset cleanse

  • Ayurveda’s guidelines for exercise

  • How there’s no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to exercise

  • How to choose an exercise program for your mind/body type

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Digestive Reset Cleanse

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James Bailey of the Sevanti Institute

Dec 28, 2017


Episode 13

Episode #13 James Bailey inspires an awakening to authenticity as the highest expression of faith in oneself on the path of yoga and healing. James is an Ayurveda and Oriental Medicine practitioner and founder of the Sevanti Institute. In our conversation we discuss:

  • James personal healing journey in Africa and India
  • His path in studying the ancient healing traditions
  • The importance of being authentic
  • Andropause (male menopause)
  • Transitioning into the Vata or Wisdom Stage of Life
  • The programs of the Sevanti Institute
  • The Indian retreats with Sevanti Adventures

Check out the Sevanti Institute to find out more about all the programs offered.

You will find further information on the Sevanti Indian Retreats by visiting the Sevanti Adventures website.

Click here if you would like to schedule a FREE 15 minute online Discovery call with Colette.

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Ayurveda, Yoga & Feminine Energy with Amy Wheeler

Dec 14, 2017


Episode 12

Episode #12 Chatting with Amy Wheeler about her life purpose of educating people in yoga, psychology and wellness. She uses her professional skills to engage students’ body, breath and mind; teaching them how to create sustainable health and happiness.

We discuss the following topics:

  • Amy’s personal and professional journey with Yoga and Ayurveda
  • The importance of finding balance with Dinacharya (daily self-care practices) or as Amy calls it ‘Self Care Health Care’
  • How being in balance will reveal your ‘true nature’
  • The optimal state of living
  • The rise of the feminine energy in the world today and the importance of the balance between the feminine and masculine energies
  • The process Amy uses when working with clients
  • Amy’s Yoga therapy teacher training offerings

You can find all of Amy’s offerings on www.amywheeler.com.

Here’s the link to the Mental Emotional State Assessment tool charts.

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Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom with Acharya Shunya

Nov 30, 2017


Episode 11

Episode #11 Acharya Shunya is an internationally recognized lineage-based spiritual teacher who awakens health and consciousness with Vedic spiritual teachings and Ayurveda lifestyle.

She is founder of Vedika Global, a wisdom school and spiritual community in California, and is President of the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine. Shunya’s a designated advisor to the Government of India, Ministry of Health (AYUSH), on Yoga and Ayurveda.

She was named amongst the top 100 Ayurveda and Yoga trailblazers by Spirituality & Health Magazine. Acharya Shunya is a sought-after speaker, delivering keynote addresses to audiences including: World Ayurveda Congress, National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the University of California, Berkeley.

She is also the author of a beautiful book called Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom which is a complete prescription to optimize your health, prevent disease and live with vitality and joy!

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Aging Gracefully with Ayurveda

Nov 16, 2017


Episode 10

Episode #10 Ayurveda helps us to understand the three major energy cycles in our lifetime and how we can follow specific life cycle guidelines to live in sync with these energetic shifts. Colette will discuss the 3 life stages of:

  • Kapha Stage – from birth to puberty. Learn about the characteristics, strengths & vulnerabilities of this stage. How to keep your child in balance & prevent illness.
  • Pitta Stage – from puberty to menopause/andropause. Colette will discuss the characteristics, strengths & vulnerabilities of this stage along with the signs of imbalance in the body & mind. She will also suggest self-care practices to help you maintain balance in the Pitta stage of life.
  • Vata Stage – post menopause/andropause. Colette will discuss the benefits of this ‘Wisdom Stage of Life’ and why we should look forward to this stage rather than fear it! She will also discuss how to prevent imbalance in the Vata stage of life by...
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Ayurveda & Chinese Medicine

Nov 02, 2017


Episode 9

I chat with Brodie Welch, who is a licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, and self-care strategist. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003.

Brodie combines Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda into her practice. We discuss:

  • Her approach of combining the two ancient modalities of Chinese Medicine & Ayurveda
  • What is Chinese Medicine and how she came to study this ancient wisdom
  • How she was introduced to Ayurveda
  • How she now combines the two ancient modalities into her work today
  • Why are these ancient wisdoms important today
  • Brodie leaves us with some great advice at the end of the show! 

You can find out more about Brodie and her services on her website www.brodiewelch.com and check out her podcast A Healthy Curiosity.

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Ayurveda & the Circadian Rhythms

Oct 19, 2017


Episode 8

Episode #8 The Circadian rhythm is our internal clock, operating on a 24 hour cycle that’s responsible for our physical, mental and behavioral changes throughout the day. In this episode, Colette discusses why it’s so important for our health and wellbeing to sync our day to these energy cycles:

  • 2am-6am – The Quiet Cycle
  • 6am-10am – Bedrock of the Day
  • 10am-2pm – Productive Time
  • 2pm-6pm – Creative & Cave Time
  • 6pm-10pm – Time to Slow Down
  • 10Pm-2am – Ultimate Sleep & Rejuvenation

Colette also discusses Dinacharya or Daily routines and the importance of a foundation of healthy daily habits for our overall health and wellbeing.

Click here for further information on Colette’s online Daily Habits for Holistic Health course

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