

Elements of Ayurveda Podcast
Colette Kent
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 of Ayurveda, Yoga and various holistic health topics. Always curious and ready to learn, she will be interviewing inspirational people along the way. Her humble wish is to help you connect with your ‘true nature’ and to empower you to take charge of your health and wellbeing! Connect with Colette on her website Elements Healing and Wellbeing.
The host, Colette is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and shares the teachings of Ayurveda, Yoga and various holistic health topics. Always curious and ready to learn, she will be interviewing inspirational people along the way. Her humble wish is to help you connect with your ‘true nature’ and to empower you to take charge of your health and wellbeing! Connect with Colette on her website Elements Healing and Wellbeing.
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Sep 23, 2021 • 50min
Yoga Nidra with Tracee Stanley - 202
Tracee Stanley focuses her teachings on honouring life as a ritual and she is devoted to Yoga Nidra, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence. She is the author of Radiant Rest - Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity. Colette chats with Tracee about her book, Radiant Rest and they discuss the following: The origins of Yoga Nidra. Tracee's move from a high-stress career to teaching Yoga Nidra. How Yoga Nidra is a practice of dissolution. Preparing for a Yoga Nidra practice. Creating the right environment for your practice. Check out Tracee's websites radiantrest.com and empoweredlifecircle.com * Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. To save 20% on your Cleanse Bundle and all my favourite Banyan Botanicals products, just visit banyanbotanicals.com/elements-podcast * Click here to listen to episode #37 The 3 Bodies and 5 Koshas of Ayurveda and Yoga. * Seasonal Digestive Reset Cleansing with Colette: Group discounted cleanse starting October 1st, 2021 Private cleanse - choose your own dates Book an online 1-to-1 Consultation with Colette Check out the self-paced Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program here. Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community. Thanks for listening!

Sep 16, 2021 • 49min
Discovering Yantras with Sarah Tomlinson - 201
Yantras are geometric symbols containing specific healing energy. Sarah Tomlinson is an internationally acclaimed Yantrika (Yantra teacher and practitioner) and she introduces us to the visual counterparts of mantras, which are Yantras. In this episode, Colette chats with Sarah about the following: What are Yantras. What is the history of Yantras. Sarah's discovery of Yantras and her journey. Colouring Yantras as a healing practice. Working with Yantras. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit Kerala Ayurveda to learn more. * Visit Sarah's website sarahyantra.com to find her books, offerings and social media links. * Next discounted seasonal cleanse starts October 1st, 2021! * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Please share your feedback via info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!

Sep 9, 2021 • 59min
Planetary Health with Patrick Hentschel - 200
Patrick Hentschel is an educator and activist on climate and environmental issues. In this episode, Patrick and I discuss the health of our planet. Ayurveda teaches us that we are a part of nature and therefore, planetary health should be considered an extension of our own health and wellbeing. We discuss the following: Where Patrick's passion for his work came from. Why are the people in power so slow to react to the climate crisis. The facts and stats on the current situation with: food and water biodiversity loss oceans plastics deforestation air pollution Tips on what you can do to be a part of the change. Patrick's corrections from show: I incorrectly stated that 50% of the world lives on $2 per day when in fact the statistic is closer to $5.50 per day. About 10% of the world lives on less than $2 per day. I misspoke when stating that the Industrial Revolution started in late 19th century. It actually had it’s start in the late 18th century (1700s). Please note that due to some big life events, I’ve put the Restorative Revolution podcast kick-off on temporary on hold. As such, my episode with Dr. Hanna Koch has not yet aired. Please subscribe and you will be notified as soon as new episodes go live! Visit Patrick's website restorativerevolution.org * Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. To save 20% on your Cleanse Bundle and all my favourite Banyan Botanicals products, just visit banyanbotanicals.com/elements-podcast * Seasonal Digestive Reset Cleansing with Colette: Group discounted cleanse starting October 1st, 2021 Private cleanse - choose your own dates Book an online 1-to-1 Consultation with Colette Check out the self-paced Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program here. Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community. Thanks for listening!

Sep 2, 2021 • 19min
The Four Paths of Yoga - 199
Yoga, the sister science of Ayurveda manifests itself as four major paths. Patanjali, the Indian sage who is believed to have authored the Yoga Sutras, derived the four paths of Yoga for further enlightenment of people. These four paths are like the branches of a tree with the roots deeply embedded in our inner self. Colette describes these four paths, which are: Bhakti Yoga Karma Yoga Raja Yoga Jnana Yoga Connecting with our true nature lies by connecting to these internal roots rather than searching for it outside of ourselves. Ayurveda and the four paths of Yoga help us navigate this journey to self-realization or to our true nature. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit keralaayurveda.us to learn more. * Next discounted seasonal cleanse starts October 1st, 2021! * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Please share your feedback via info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!

Aug 26, 2021 • 42min
Hashimoto's and Ayurveda with Dr. Sujatha Kekada - 198
Dr. Sujatha Kekada is the lead Ayurvedic physician and co-founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Bali. She returns to the podcast to discuss Hashimoto's, a condition where the body attacks it's own thyroid tissue. Unfortunately, the numbers of women developing thyroid disorders are very high, however, many may be experiencing the symptoms but are unaware that these symptoms are a result of a thyroid disorder. Dr. Sujatha and I discuss the following: What is Hashimoto's. What are the symptoms of this condition. Ayurveda's view on Hashimoto's & the doshas involved. The diet & lifestyle triggers for Hashimoto's. The connection between the thyroid gland & the throat chakra. Symptoms of hypothyroidism & hyperthyroidism. Treating Hashimoto's holistically. * Contact Dr. Sujatha via amrtasiddhi.com * Next discounted seasonal cleanse starts October 1st, 2021! * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Please share your feedback via info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!

Aug 19, 2021 • 1h 22min
The Mind, Chitta & Rituals with Dr. Nandan Lele - 197
Dr Nandan Lele is the 3rd generation Ayurvedic physician in his paternal family, while 2nd generation in his maternal family. He has more than 17 years of clinical experience taking care of thousands of patients at 2 clinics in Pune, India and has travelled extensively all around the globe spreading the wisdom of Ayurveda. Dr. Nandan’s practice takes a holistic approach aimed at minimal use of medicines and maximum use of food and lifestyle modifications to restore health. Colette chats with Dr. Nandan about the great importance Ayurveda gives to the mind..… “It’s not the eye that sees the world, but it’s the mind that sees the world”. They discuss the following: Why Ayurveda places such a great emphasis on the mind. How the mind permeates the entire body. The relationship between the mind and the Soul. What is chitta? How does it relate to the mind? The significance of ritual in Ayurveda and how these rituals are designed to have an impact on the mind. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit keralaayurveda.us to learn more. * Please contact Dr. Nandan Lele's via email tejomayayurved@gmail.com and visit his website here... www.tejomayayurved.in * Next discounted seasonal cleanse starts October 1st, 2021! * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Please share your feedback via info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!

Aug 12, 2021 • 59min
Celebrating 4 Years!!! - 196
Celebrating 4 years of the Elements of Ayurveda podcast by chatting with members of the Elements community. Colette chats with Rushani from New Zealand, Sheerie from the U.S. and Anneka from the U.K. about their experiences with Ayurveda. Jennica from Hawaii and Vanessa from California join in this celebration by sending in their sentiments by voicemail. Thank YOU for listening to the podcast and for your support over the years. I truly appreciate you! Click here if you would like to join the private Elements of Ayurveda community and join in the conversation. * Check out Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Next discounted group seasonal cleanse starts October 1st, 2021. * Colette's online services: Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program Thanks for listening!

Aug 5, 2021 • 53min
Sovereign Self with Acharya Shunya - 195
Acharya Shunya is an internationally renowned spiritual teacher and scholar of nondual wisdom (Advaita) and an award-winning and classically-trained master of Yoga and Ayurveda. In her latest book, Sovereign Self, Acharya Shunya shares the wisdom of the Vedas, so that each of us may emancipate ourselves from restrictive belief systems and discover our true nature—that which is always whole, joyful, free, and ultimately sovereign. Colette chats with Acharya Shunya about the following: The meaning of Sovereign Self. What is the illusion that keeps us shackled. The gift of the ancient texts, the Vedas. The real power of the mind. Maya, the illusion that conceals the true self. Spiritual bypassing and false teachers. Letting go of the false self and purifying the mind. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit keralaayurveda.us to learn more. * Visit acharyashunya.com to purchase Acharya Shunya's new book Sovereign Self, discover all the offerings available and the Awakened Self Foundation. * Check out Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Next discounted group seasonal cleanse starts October 1st, 2021. * Colette's online services: Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community. * Thanks for listening!

Jul 29, 2021 • 1h
The Balance of Attachment and Authenticity - 194
Attachment is necessary for our survival at a young age and if our attachment needs are not met, we will adapt our behaviour to achieve that attachment and as a result suppress our authentic self which can lead to dis-ease, physically and mentally. Colette chats with Kundalini Yoga teacher, Joe Rich and Ayurvedic Doctor, Victor Briere on this topic and they discuss the following: Why attachment is important in our lives. What happens when our need for attachment is not met. Adapting our behaviour to achieve attachment. Why authenticity is important for survival. How suppression of the authentic self starts a pathology of dis-ease. Healing old adaptations to realign with our authentic self. * Contact Victor for a free 15 min Jyotish Reading (provide your place and time of birth) via email on reception@iiayurveda.com Visit the International Institute of Ayurveda website for info on the Ayurveda Practitioner and Vagus Nerve Course, both starting Jan 2022. * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Next Group Discounted Seasonal Cleanse starts, October 1st, 2021. * Colette's online services: Online consultations At-home cleanses tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!

Jul 22, 2021 • 1h 3min
Mindful Eating with Divya Alter - 193
Divya Alter is an Ayurvedic chef, certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan. In this episode, Colette chats with Divya about mindful eating and meal portioning. They discuss the following: Divya's personal journey with food. Establishing a mindful relationship with food. Why our body craves excess food. Meal portioning. Tips for mindful eating. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit keralaayurveda.us to learn more. * Visit divyaskitchen.com/shop and enjoy 15% off your first purchase by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 * Check out Divya's online cooking classes at the Bhagavat Life Ayurvedic Cooking School bvtlife.com * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Next Group Discounted Seasonal Cleanse starts, October 1st, 2021. * Colette's online services: Online consultations At-home cleanses tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!