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The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast is an educational podcast sharing the wisdom of Ayurveda. Ayurveda is the ancient healing tradition of India and translates to ‘Wisdom of Life’. It is a holistic approach to healing the body and mind naturally, maintaining balance and preventing dis-ease. Ayurveda is a vast science, giving us guidelines on every aspect of our life, it's the manual to life that most of us never received! The host, Colette is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and shares the teachings o ...
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Ayurvedic Wisdom on Exercise and Recovery - 394
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In this solo episode Colette explores listening to your body's needs and the wisdom of Ayurveda when choosing your exercise and recovery program. She discusses moving with intention and emphasizing regeneration over depletion, especially in our fast-paced culture where over-exercising is common. She covers the following: Core Ayurvedic principles t…
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From Routine to Ritual: Making Ayurvedic Dinacharya Sacred - 393
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Life often becomes a rush of tasks, leading to a disconnect from ourselves, our breath, our inner rhythm and the rhythm of nature. Ritual helps us return to ourselves within our existing routines. It transforms mundane actions like showering or having tea into moments of presence and appreciation. Approaching self-care practices as rituals, rather …
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Spring, often referred to as kapha season in Ayurveda, shares similar qualities with the kapha dosha: cold, moist, heavy, static, soft, and liquid. We observe these characteristics in the environment through cooler temperatures and the earth saturated by melting snow or rain. This external environment significantly influences our bodies. As a resul…
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Julie's Enlightening Ayurveda Experience - 391
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Colette chats with her client Julie about her recent Digestive Reset Cleanse experience and her journey with Yoga and Ayurveda. They discuss the following: Julie's early exposure to Yoga and her introduction to Ayurveda. Her decision to choose a supported cleanse. The awareness gained during the cleanse journey. Julie's experience transitioning int…
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Muscle Matters: An Ayurvedic Approach to Sarcopenia and Aging Strong - 390
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Colette discusses sarcopenia in this solo episode. Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function that occurs with aging. It typically begins around the age of 40 and accelerates after the age of 60 and it can lead to reduced mobility, increased risk of falls and fractures, and a diminished quality of life. She c…
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Ayurveda Q&A - Hair Loss and Gunas Used in Ayurvedic Healing - 389
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In this episode, Colette addresses questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community, including an insightful question about hair thinning and hair loss. She discusses the potential root causes of this issue and shares holistic tips to support healing for both body and mind. She also delves into the 20 gunas, or 10 pairs of opposites, which…
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Rethinking Gluten Through an Ayurvedic Lens with Dr. John Douillard - 388
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Colette chats with Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP who is a globally recognized Ayurvedic + sports medicine educator with 40 years of experience. He is the author of seven health books, including bestsellers Eat Wheat and The 3-Season Diet. In this episode Colette chats with Dr. John about his bestselling book Eat Wheat and the fear that exists today a…
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Ayurveda’s Healing Substances: The Power of Dravya Guna with Dr. Matt Van Auken - 387
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Dr. Matt Van Auken is a triple board-certified, multistate-licensed medical doctor. He has extensive, multi-specialty medical experience. He is also the founder and clinical director of The Buddha’s Medicine, an Ayurvedic medical practice in Portland, Oregon, and he loves to take on complex and ambiguous cases, in particular. Colette chats with Dr.…
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Ayurveda Today- Tradition Meets Modern Life with Vaidya Jayarajan - 386
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Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath aka Dr. J represents a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. He is the CEO and Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda (USA). Colette chats with Dr. J about modern day Ayurveda and finding the balance between preserving tradition and adapting Ayurveda for our world today. They discuss the following: The hist…
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Inflammatory Disorders in the Urinary System: An Ayurvedic Perspective with Dr. Sujatha - 385
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Dr. Sujatha Kekada is the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali. She chats with Colette about inflammatory disorders in the urinary system and they discuss the following: The Ayurvedic perspective on the urinary system and the doshas involved. The root cause of inflammation. Dr. Sujatha covers the following dis…
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Beyond Diets- Ayurveda’s Way to Sustainable Weight and Health - 384
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When we think of dieting, restrictive eating, calorie counting, and short-term trends often come to mind. Ayurveda takes a different approach. It offers personalized dietary advice that nourishes and heals your body. Rather than a short-term restriction, Ayurveda views food as an integral part of a sustainable, holistic wellbeing strategy which hel…
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Colette chats with her client Ana about her journey with Ayurveda and her recent experience on the Digestive Reset Cleanse. They discuss the following: Ana's introduction to Ayurveda. Her concerns prior to cleansing. Ana shares her cleanse experience. Setting self-care boundaries. The benefits she reaped from the cleanse. Ana's new habits and incre…
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Ayurveda for Bone Health with Vaidya Princy Prasad - 382
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Vaidya Princy Prasad is an educator and has a special focus on Orthopaedic management. She was trained by experienced Vaidya's of Kerala and obtained her Degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery and Master degree in Surgery (Ayu) from Kerala University of Health Sciences. She continued her research studies in Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar f…
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Balancing Blood Sugar with Ayurveda - 381
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Ayurveda views blood sugar balance as crucial for overall health because it directly affects our digestive fire (agni), the health of our tissues (dhatus), our prime energy reserve and vitality (ojas), and it helps to maintain balance of the doshas of vata, pitta and kapha. Colette discusses the following in this episode: The role of doshas in bloo…
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Maintaining Joint Health with Ayurveda - 380
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Ayurveda views mobility as a reflection of vitality, when joints are healthy, well lubricated, and move with ease. When joints are compromised basic movements like walking, climbing stairs or even the act of sitting can become more painful and challenging. Chronic joint pain or stiffness can lead to reduced quality of life and emotional stress, aff…
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Ayurveda and Love - How The Doshas Shape Relationships - 379
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Colette discusses how the doshas impact our relationships, whether it’s a relationship with a significant other, with family members, friends, or pets. Understanding your doshic makeup and the doshic makeup of those you're in relationship with will enhance connection, compassion and harmony in your relationships. Colette covers the following in thi…
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Perimenopausal Care in Ayurveda with Vaidya Sheena Sooraj - 378
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Vaidya Sheena Sooraj is Kerala Ayurveda USA’s Chief Clinical Officer and a core faculty member. She is an experienced Ayurvedic practitioner from Kerala, India. Coming from a family with a strong Ayurvedic background, she developed her passion for Ayurveda at a young age, as her grandfather was a well-known Ayurvedic physician and astrologer. She i…
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Navigating Kapha Season with Ayurveda - 377
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Kapha season is considered to be late winter and spring in Ayurveda, however, it’s best to think of the qualities of the season as this is what determines whether it’s kapha season. It’s when there’s cooler temperatures, the ground is saturated with rain or melting snow and the air is heavy with humidity. Having the understanding and awareness of t…
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Unveiling Ayurveda with Anuradha Gupta and Ashish Pandya - 376
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Anuradha Gupta completed the Ayurvedic Doctor program with Kerala Ayurveda, where she is a guest faculty, content specialist and Ayurvedic Practitioner student mentor. She is also an Engineer, MBA, 200 Hr Yoga teacher and social Justice advocate. Ashish Pandya is an Ayurveda expert and has helped in its revival in the West, under the guidance of Gu…
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Achieving the Ultimate Holistic Glow-Up with Ayurveda - 375
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A “glow-up” is a term used to describe a significant transformation, typically in physical appearance. In this episode Colette emphasizes the benefits of a holistic glow-up which can be achieved with Ayurveda. With a holistic Ayurvedic glow-up you’ll feel the benefits on a physical, mental and emotional level along with increased awareness, confide…
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Ayurveda and Long Covid with Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath - 374
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Episode 374 Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath aka Dr. J represents a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. He is the CEO and Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda (USA). Colette chats with Dr. J about long Covid and they discuss the following: What is long Covid. How the symptoms of long Covid vary from respiratory to neurological and can …
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Ayurveda Q&A - Overcoming Sluggishness, Sinusitis & Memory Problems - 373
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I'm answering the following questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community: Nancy: I just can’t seem to kick this sluggish feeling for the past couple of months. I feel so tired and my mind feels slow too. I would appreciate any tips you may have Colette. Elaine: I have reoccurring sinus infections and I’m trying to avoid taking antibiot…
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Imbalances in the Mano Vaha Srotas (Mind Channel) - 372
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Mano vaha srotas is the channel responsible for the mind and mental functions. This mind channel governs mental functions like cognition, memory, sensory perception, thought processes, emotions, and imagination. Mano vaha srotas bridges the mind, body, and spirit by taking in experiences from the physical world via the senses and allowing the mind …
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Holistic Dentistry and Ayurveda with Dr. Nammy Patel - 371
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Dr. Nammy Patel was one of the first people to put forth the movement to bring eco consciousness into the dental world. She specializes in Green Dentistry, a holistic, functional Ayurvedic approach to dentistry. In this episode Colette chats with Dr. Patel about the following: Dr. Patel's passion for Ayurveda and holistic green dentistry. The vital…
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Imbalances in the Sweda Vaha Srotas (Sweat Channel) - 370
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Sweda vaha srotas or the sweat channel is responsible for the elimination of liquid waste, perspiration and lubrication as sweat is an oily liquid substance. The sweat channel also helps to maintain moisture under the skin, maintain body temperature, strengthen the hair roots and in the protection of the body. Colette discusses the following in thi…
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