Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

When most of us think about improving digestion, we focus on food choices, what to eat and what to avoid. But Ayurveda teaches us that how and when we eat, along with our daily lifestyle habits, are just as important for keeping agni (digestive fire) strong and preventing ama (toxins). In this episode, Colette explores five often-overlooked habits that quietly weaken digestion over time and shares simple Ayurvedic fixes to reset them. These shifts may seem small, but they can have a profound effect on energy, immunity, and overall wellbeing. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Why agni thrives on rhythm and how irregular eating times throw digestion off track How emotional stress diverts energy away from healthy digestion The hidden impact of late-night screen use on your body’s natural repair cycles Why even “healthy” foods can cause ama when combined improperly How eating out of sync with the seasons creates imbalance and what to do instead You’ll also hear practical, before-and-after lifestyle examples to help you notice where these patterns might be showing up in your own life. * If you’re ready for deeper support and motivated to do an all-in-one reset, then come join the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting October 3rd, which addresses all five of these areas at once. This guided group cleanse includes a 90-minute online consultation so I can tailor the program to your unique needs and lifestyle. It’s designed to: Eliminate toxins (ama) from the fat cells  Improve digestion and elimination Boost immunity Help you maintain a healthy body weight for your constitution Promote mental clarity and awareness  Improve sleep Restore balance, clarity and energy You’ll step into autumn feeling light, clear, and full of energy. Book before September 5th and save 10%  Use code: CLEANSE10 at checkout (Cannot be combined with other discounts) Click here to register for your Digestive Reset Cleanse today & save! * For more info on Colette's online services visit her website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Next discounted Group Cleanse starts October 3rd, 2025 Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Reset-Restore-Renew Program Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Enjoy discounts on your favourite Ayurvedic products: Banyan Botanicals - enter discount code EOA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Divya's  - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Kerala Ayurveda - enter discount code ELEMENTS15 to receive 15% off your first purchase.** LifeSpa - Save $10 on a $50 or more one-time purchase with the code elements10.  **Shipping available within the U.S. only. * Thank you for listening! If this episode supported you, please consider leaving a review and if you think this information would be helpful to family or friends, please share this episode so we can spread this wisdom of Ayurveda.   

Colette is joined by Ayurvedic doctor and educator Vaidya Princy Prasad for a deeper exploration of Agni, the inner fire that fuels far more than just digestion. While Agni is often associated with metabolism, its influence extends into immunity, hormonal balance, emotional clarity, and overall vitality. In this conversation, they discuss the following: What Agni really is and why it’s central to vibrant health and ojas The different types of Agni and various levels of action Signs of optimal (sama) Agni and what happens when it’s imbalanced The types of impaired Agni: Vishama, Tikshna and Manda How Agni influences key hormones  Practical Ayurvedic tips to kindle and sustain a balanced Agni Why seasonal cleansing is vital for resetting Agni * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Explore upcoming trainings at Kerala Ayurveda Academy. Use code ELEMENTS100 to save $100 on your enrollment. Learn more at keralaayurveda.us/courses. * Click here to register for the discounted Digestive Reset Cleanse starting October 3rd, 2025 * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Next discounted Group Cleanse starts October 3rd, 2025 Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Reset-Restore-Renew Program Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Enjoy discounts on your favourite Ayurvedic products: Banyan Botanicals - enter discount code EOA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Divya's  - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Kerala Ayurveda - enter discount code ELEMENTS15 to receive 15% off your first purchase.** LifeSpa - Save $10 on a $50 or more one-time purchase with the code elements10.  **Shipping available within the U.S. only. * Thank you for listening! If this episode supported you, please consider leaving a review and if you think this information would be helpful to family or friends, please share this episode so we can spread this wisdom of Ayurveda.  Stay tuned and stay aligned with the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast.      

As we approach the threshold between summer and autumn, it's the perfect time to explore how the doshas of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha accumulate imbalance during the summer months and how this can affect your digestion, immunity, and emotional wellbeing. In this solo episode, Colette invites you into an Ayurvedic exploration of seasonal transition, with a special focus on digestive health and immune strength.  In this episode, you’ll discover: How seasonal accumulation affects each dosha type How to identify early signs of imbalance and toxin (ama) buildup The overlooked emotional and psychological residue of summer How Ayurveda and modern science align on seasonal health Why now is the ideal time to reset your digestive fire (agni) You’ll also learn how to perform a gentle “ama audit” and how a personalized, holistic cleanse can support your seasonal transition from the inside out. Links & Resources Take the Ama Quiz - “Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body?” Listen to the episodes mentioned: Episode 122: Ayurvedic Ritucharya – Guidelines for the Seasons Episode 401: Summer as a Time of Sadhana * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Next discounted Group Cleanse starts October 3rd, 2025 Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Reset-Restore-Renew Program Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Enjoy discounts on your favourite Ayurvedic products: Banyan Botanicals - enter discount code EOA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Divya's  - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Kerala Ayurveda - enter discount code ELEMENTS15 to receive 15% off your first purchase.** LifeSpa - Save $10 on a $50 or more one-time purchase with the code elements10.  **Shipping available within the U.S. only. * Thank you for listening! If this episode supported you, please consider leaving a review and if you think this information would be helpful to family or friends, please share this episode so we can spread this wisdom of Ayurveda.  Stay tuned and stay aligned with the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast.

The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast turns 8 this month and in this special anniversary episode, I’m reflecting on 8 years of sharing Ayurvedic wisdom through this podcast, in my personal practice, and in client work. Over this time, Ayurveda has taught me countless lessons, but there are 8 core insights that continue to shape how I live, heal, and show up in the world. May they inspire your own journey with Ayurveda and remind you of the deep wisdom already within you. The 8 lessons are: The body is always communicating There is no one-size-fits-all path to health Digestion is the root of It all Rhythm and routine are more powerful than perfection Emotions are energy that need digestion too Healing is seasonal, cyclical, and spiral-like You are nature, not separate from it True health is alignment with purpose * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Next discounted Group Cleanse starts October 3rd, 2025 Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Enjoy discounts on your favourite Ayurvedic products: Banyan Botanicals - enter discount code EOA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Divya's  - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Kerala Ayurveda - enter discount code ELEMENTS15 to receive 15% off your first purchase.** LifeSpa - Save $10 on a $50 or more one-time purchase with the code elements10.  **Shipping available within the U.S. only. * Thanks for listening!  

In this enlightening episode, Colette is joined by Dr. Bruno Renzi, a psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and pioneer in the integration of Ayurveda into psychosomatic medicine. Dr. Renzi created and led the first integrated medicine center for psychosomatic disorders at an Italian university, bringing together modern psychiatry and the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda in a groundbreaking clinical setting. Dr. Renzi has served as a university professor at the State University of Milan and is the author of several publications, including The Mind in Ayurveda and the preface of Ayurveda Scientifico Vol. II. He currently serves as co-director of the Maharishi College for Perfect Health International. In this conversation, they discuss: Dr. Renzi’s personal journey from Western psychiatry to Ayurveda The differences in approaching psychosomatic disorders in modern medicine versus Ayurveda What inspired him to merge these two worlds in the psychosomatic field The practice of Transcendental Meditation and its benefits Dr. Renzi's current work teaching the Maharishi Ayurveda Integrated Approach to Psychosomatics, which addresses stress, mild anxiety, and depression The outcomes he’s witnessed from this integrative approach His future projects and initiatives Resources & Links: Click here to learn more about the Maharishi College for Perfect Health International  Connect directly with Dr. Bruno Renzi for information about his new online courses: br.renzi@tiscali.it * CELEBRATING 8 YEARS OF PODCASTING!!! To express my heartfelt appreciation for your support, I’m offering 10% off ALL of my Online Services until August 6th, 2025. Use the code ELEMENTS8 at checkout. Choose from the following online services: Online Consultations Private Digestive Reset Cleanse - choose your own dates Educational Program - Daily Habits for Holistic Health  Reset-Restore-Renew Program- a complete wellness journey combining all services Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Regular guest Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath, also known as Dr. J, joins Colette to explore a topic that touches his heart and the hearts of many: how to raise healthy, resilient, and balanced children with the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda. Kaumarabhritya (Ayurvedic pediatrics) is one of the eight classical branches of Ayurveda. This ancient science offers guidance starting from preconception and sees the child not just as a developing body, but as a whole being, mind, body, and spirit, shaped by early experiences, daily rhythms, nutrition, and love. They discuss the following: What makes Ayurvedic pediatrics unique The importance of preconception, prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum care for both mother and child How to understand your child’s unique constitution (prakriti) to support balanced growth and development Ayurvedic guidelines for the Kapha stage of life, from birth to puberty Insights into nutrition, sleep, behavior, and emotional wellbeing through an Ayurvedic lens How early experiences can influence a child’s long-term health * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy to explore upcoming trainings. Enroll today and save $100 with code ELEMENTS100. Learn more at keralaayurveda.us/courses. Click here to find Dr. J's book, The Parent’s Complete Guide to Ayurveda. * CELEBRATING 8 YEARS OF PODCASTING!!! To express my heartfelt appreciation for your support, I’m offering 10% off ALL of my Online Services until August 6th, 2025. Just use the code ELEMENTS8 at checkout. Choose from the following online services: Online Consultations Private Digestive Reset Cleanse - choose your own dates Educational Program - Daily Habits for Holistic Health  Reset-Restore-Renew Program- a complete wellness journey combining all services Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette explores how summer, a season of heat, light, and intensity can support sadhana, your conscious spiritual practice. Sadhana refers to any intentional, disciplined effort we make to align with our higher Self, whether that’s through meditation, mantra, prayer, mindful movement, self-inquiry, or acts of devotion. She explains how we can harness our inner fire (tapas) and creative light (tejas) to align more deeply with purpose. It’s an opportunity to live in alignment with our unique path (dharma). Colette covers the following: Avoiding summer stress and burnout. Understanding tapas - the sacred inner fire. Summer as a season for sadhana. Tejas - the light of creative insight. Aligning with Soul purpose. * CELEBRATING 8 YEARS OF PODCASTING!!! To express my heartfelt appreciation for your support, I’m offering 10% off ALL of my Online Services until August 6th, 2025. Just use the code ELEMENTS8 at checkout. Choose from the following online services: Online Consultations Private Digestive Reset Cleanse - choose your own dates Educational Program - Daily Habits for Holistic Health  Reset-Restore-Renew Program- a complete wellness journey combining all services Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Enjoy discounts on your favourite Ayurvedic products: Banyan Botanicals - enter discount code EOA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Divya's  - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Kerala Ayurveda - enter discount code ELEMENTS15 to receive 15% off your first purchase.** LifeSpa - Save $10 on a $50 or more one-time purchase with the code elements10.  **Shipping available within the U.S. only. * Thanks for listening!  

As the weather warms, your skin might become oilier, break out more, or feel dull and irritated. These issues, including redness, inflammation, sun sensitivity, rashes, and heat bumps can indicate an increase in Pitta dosha. Ayurveda teaches us that skin health reflects internal wellbeing, including digestion, blood, toxins and emotions. Colette explores how to take care of your skin holistically during hot weather using timeless Ayurvedic principles and she covers the following: The subdosha of pitta governing the skin. The role of rasa dhatu (plasma) and rakta dhatu (blood) in skin health. Importance of digestion in skin radiance. The liver-skin connection in Ayurveda. Root causes of Summer skin imbalances. Signs of Pitta imbalance showing up in the skin. Ayurvedic dietary guidelines for Summer skin health. Lifestyle and daily routines for radiant skin.  * Click here to take the Toxin Quiz and see if you have an ama/toxin accumulation. * CELEBRATING 8 YEARS OF PODCASTING!!! To express my heartfelt appreciation for your support, I’m offering 10% off ALL of my Online Services until August 6th, 2025. Just use the code ELEMENTS8 at checkout. Choose from the following online services: Online Consultations Private Digestive Reset Cleanse - choose your own dates Educational Program - Daily Habits for Holistic Health  Reset-Restore-Renew Program- a complete wellness journey combining all services Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Enjoy discounts on your favourite Ayurvedic products: Banyan Botanicals - enter discount code EOA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Divya's  - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Kerala Ayurveda - enter discount code ELEMENTS15 to receive 15% off your first purchase.** LifeSpa - Save $10 on a $50 or more one-time purchase with the code elements10.  **Shipping available within the U.S. only. * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. Rainer Picha is an Austrian cardiologist who received his Ayurvedic training at the Maharishi Vedic University in Vlodrop, Netherlands. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of the International Maharishi AyurVeda Foundation for Health Professionals and is the Director of the Maharishi College of Perfect Health International. In addition to his leadership roles, Dr. Picha runs a medical practice in Graz, Austria, where he combines Ayurvedic treatments with modern medical approaches to provide holistic care to his patients. Colette chats with Dr. Picha about the correlation between ama pachana in Ayurveda and autophagy in modern science. They discuss the following; Dr. Picha's journey from cardiology to Ayurveda and how he integrates both approaches in his work. The concept of ama (toxins) in Ayurveda and how it contributes to the development of chronic disease. Understanding autophagy and why is it so essential for maintaining health and preventing disease. The parallels between ama pachana in Ayurveda and autophagy in modern medicine. Creating the environment to help activate ama pachana and autophagy. How following dinacharya (daily self-care practices) support agni and the subtle detox pathways. * Visit the websites Dr. Picha mentioned in this podcast: ayurvedatraining.eu Maharishi College of Perfect Health International * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Next discounted Group Cleanse starts October 3rd, 2025 Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Enjoy discounts on your favourite Ayurvedic products: Banyan Botanicals - enter discount code EOA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Divya's  - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Kerala Ayurveda - enter discount code ELEMENTS15 to receive 15% off your first purchase.** LifeSpa - Save $10 on a $50 or more one-time purchase with the code elements10.  **Shipping available within the U.S. only. * Thanks for listening!  

Summer, with all its brightness and intensity, is a time when Pitta can easily go out of balance, even for those who don’t have a Pitta constitution. And when we don’t know the signs of imbalance or we ignore them, it can lead to everything from digestive issues and skin flare-ups to burnout, irritability and emotional overload. In this solo episode, Colette shares some of the most supportive Ayurvedic insights and tools to help you manage Pitta during the summer months. Whether you’re naturally fiery or just feeling the heat of the season, you’ll come away with practical ways to stay cool, calm, and balanced all summer long. Colette discusses the following: Understanding the Pitta dosha. Why Summer aggravates the Pitta dosha. The importance of seasonal awareness. Dietary guidelines for Pitta in Summer. Lifestyle and daily routine adjustments. Adjusting your exercise during the hot weather. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Use the code ELEMENTS100 for $100 off your tuition. To learn more or enroll, visit  keralaayurveda.us/academy.  * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you - choose your own dates Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!