The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 19

Episode #19 Kathryn Templeton combines her 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist with the sister sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda. She explains Ayurvedic Psychology and how we are not our dosha tendencies i.e. we are not our stress or our trauma. We discuss the following:

• Kathryn’s introduction to Ayurveda was a byproduct of her own bereavement issues.
• The importance of the simple but effective practice of pranayama or breath work.
• How Ayurveda impacts Kathryn’s life personally and professionally and how she uses her direct personal experience in her professional practice.
• Combining the sister sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda with western psychology.
• An explanation of manas prakriti or mental constitution and an insight into the mental qualities of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas.
• How each dosha reacts differently to a stress response.
• Self-care practices to manage stress.
• Kathryn’s new Yoga International 3WT Core Concepts program which includes the 3 Wisdom Traditions
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Episode 18

Episode #18 Colette and Amy chat about intuition. Intuition is called many things i.e. gut feeling, our inner voice, instinct, a knowing, the truth of you, your Soul. We all have this intuitive power within us. It’s our internal guide to our purpose in this life.

Amy and Colette discuss the following:

• What is intuition
• How each mind/body type experiences their intuition differently
• Examples of how Colette has followed her intuition in the past and her latest adventure in following her intuition
• The tests and confirmations that come with following your intuition
• How to recognize the difference between Intuition and Ego
• Amy’s story of battling the ego’s fear vs. intuition’s love
• How to access and develop your intuition

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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

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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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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

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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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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.

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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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Episode 11

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 introducing healthy eating habits & self-care p
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