The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

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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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.

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Episode 7

Episode #7 Knowing the source of your Ayurvedic products is very important. In this episode, Colette chats with Devang Shah, Banyan Botanicals Chief Operating Officer to discuss their process of producing high quality Ayurvedic products. They discuss:

• How Devang was first introduced to Ayurveda
• What Ayurveda means to him
• Why he thinks Ayurveda is so important today
• What are the common myths about Ayurveda
• We chat in detail about Banyan Botanicals
• • The origins of the company 
  • The company’s philosophy
  • Banyan’s procedure when producing products
  • Devang’s favorite Ayurvedic tips and products

You can check out the Banyan Botanicals site for all their wonderful products and information.

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Episode 6

Episode #6 Gut health is paramount to our overall health and in this episode Colette discusses:

• What is gut health
• Why is gut health so important
• What is the microbiome
• Why is our gut is considered our 2nd brain
• What affects the gut
• Tips to improve your gut health naturally

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Episode 5

Episode #5 Colette discusses how she came to Ayurveda and why she’s so passionate about sharing the teachings of Ayurveda. She details the healing and transformational journey she underwent in Bali.

She also talks with her mentor, Dr. Sujatha Kekada of Amrtasiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Bali. This is where Colette started her healing with a 21 day Panchakarma, an Ayurvedic cellular cleanse. They discuss:

• How Dr. Sujatha was introduced to Ayurveda and her life growing up in India
• What Ayurveda means in her life
• How Amrtasiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic originated
• The clinics philosophy and healing programs 
• Dr. Sujatha shares many stories of clients transformational healing with Ayurveda
• She also gives advice on how to integrate Ayurveda into your life

You can find further information on Amrtasiddhi and the healing programs on www.amrtasiddhi.com

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Episode 4

Episode #4 Ritusandhi is the junction between the seasons, where there’s confusion in nature and this leads to confusion in our body. Ayurveda recommends cleansing at this time to prevent the accumulation of toxins that can lead to illness and to hit the ‘reset’ button, helping the body with this transition by:

• Nurturing the body with easy digestible foods
• Eliminating stored toxins in the fat cells
• Clearing the blocked channels of the body
• Preventing toxins from accumulating in the body
• Bringing calm to the mind and nervous system
• Tuning into the Circadian rhythms
• Rejuvenating the body/mind post-cleanse
• Restoring balance, clarity and energy!

 In this episode, Colette discusses the Ayurvedic concept of Ama (toxins) and how accumulating ama is the bedrock of dis-ease in the body and mind. She’ll also discuss;

• Signs of ama in your body/mind
• How to prevent ama
• How to treat ama
• The importance of seasonal cleansing to prevent the build up of ama in the body
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Episode 2

Episode #2 focuses on the three doshas of Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The five elements of Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth give rise to the three doshas.

• Vata is made up of the elements of Space and Air
• Pitta is made up of the elements of Fire and Water
• Kapha is made up of the elements of Water and Earth

These three doshas are the energies governing all the functions in the body, all physical and mental processes and they provide every living being with an individual blueprint.

In this episode you will learn:

• The characteristics of each dosha
• The qualities of each dosha
• The causes of aggravation
• The signs of aggravation
• Tips on how to bring each dosha back into balance and restore health
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Episode 3

Episode #3 Colette will discuss how the doshas of Vata, Pitta and Kapha appear in each season. We generally think of the seasons as spring, summer, fall and winter, however, Ayurveda teaches us that it’s not the calendar but Nature that determines which dosha will be influenced:

• Vata season is fall/autumn and early winter
• Pitta season is summer
• Kapha season is late winter and spring

 Due to the changes in the seasons, the doshas go through the cycle of accumulation, aggravation and pacification and this can have a big impact on our body and mind due to the Ayurvedic principle of ‘like increases like and opposites balance.’

Therefore, each person needs to be aware of which season has the same qualities as their predominant dosha. For example, a person who has a high vata constitution will have a tendency to go out of balance in vata season of fall and early winter. During this time, this individual needs to be focused and disciplined in their nutrition and lifesty...

Episode 1

Episode #1 Colette will introduce you to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian healing tradition and why it’s so important for each of us to receive this manual to life! She will discuss the following:

• What is Ayurveda

• History and philosophy of Ayurveda

• What makes Ayurveda so special

• The five elements of nature

• The three doshas or mind/body types

• Why it’s so important to know and understand our unique dosha

• The benefits of understanding your dosha

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