Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Dr. Sujatha returns to the podcast to answer various questions on women's reproductive health. Colette asks Dr. Sujatha the following questions from the Elements community: The Ayurvedic view on cysts, fibroids & endometriosis. The cycle of the doshas during the menstrual cycle. How dosha aggravations can manifest during menstruation. Conditions that can affect the menstrual cycle: amenorrhea dysmenorrhea metrorrhagia Hormonal contraceptives Ayurvedic guidelines for a healthy menstrual cycle. Visit Dr. Sujatha's website amrtasiddhi.com Check out Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com Support the Elements podcast via Patreon. Join the Elements private Facebook group. Click here to listen to the other podcast episodes mentioned & scroll to the following episode number: episode #5 Ayurveda & Healing in Bali episode #92 Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus Thanks for listening!

Dr. Vignesh Devraj is a 4th generation Ayurvedic healer and founder of Sitaram Beach Retreat in Kerala. He is also an international speaker on natural healing, Ayurveda, meditation and transformation.  In this episode, Colette chats with Dr. Vignesh about men's health and in particular male fertility. They discuss the following: What male fertility problems Dr. Vignesh sees in his clinic. What dhatu/tissue is responsible for the production of sperm. Recognising the initial signs of aggravation in each dosha. How Dr. Vignesh works with his male clients. The Panchakarma healing process and its benefits. The affect of ageing on men's health and fertility. The importance of preconception healing for men. Visit Dr. Vignesh's website http://sitaramretreat.com/ Listen to episode #92 Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus here Check out Colette's online self-paced Daily Habits for Holistic Health course Support the podcast via the Elements Patreon page Thanks for listening!

Colette takes questions from the Elements community and discusses the following topics: Sleep issues & the Vata dosha. The top 5 Ayurvedic food principles to prevent allergies. High blood pressure & cholesterol. The Ayurvedic view on bread. How altitude affects the doshas. Ayurvedic view on the Wim Hof breathing method.  Snacking between meals. Topical relief for eczema itching. Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode.  Listeners can save 20% on Tranquil Mind by visiting: banyanbotanicals.com/elements Check out the Banyan Botanicals Tranquil Mind White Paper Study: banyanbotanicals.com/tranquil Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry online call with Colette here. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Support the Podcast via the Elements Patreon Page. Click here to listen to the other episodes mentioned & scroll to the number listed below: #8 Ayurveda & The Circadian Rhythms #26 What do I Eat? Ayurvedic Nutrition, Tastes & Food Combining #92 Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus #133 Ayurvedic Q&A - Allergies Thanks for listening!

Marlysa Sullivan is a physiotherapist and yoga therapist with over 15 years of experience working with people suffering with chronic pain conditions. She has researched Aristotle's concept of eudaimonic wellbeing and Yoga's spiritual wellbeing as a way to help restore a sense of wellbeing to the individual living with chronic pain. We discuss the following: How chronic pain affect a persons life. What is eudaimonic wellbeing and how can it help a person with chronic pain. Perceived social isolation and the health effects. The effect spirituality can have on our health and wellbeing. How Aristotle's virtue ethics correlates with Yoga's yamas and niyamas. Marlysa shares case studies of how she works with her clients. Check out Marlysa's website marlysasullivan.com Listen to episode #135 on the Yamas and Niyamas Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast FB Group Support the podcast by visiting the Elements Patreon Page Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com Thanks for listening!

Generation Z are between the ages of 10-25 years and are in their formative years of school/college/early working years where they're learning about the world, shaping their values and worldview. Amy, a college professor for the past 25 years, shares her concerns about this generation and the effect the current Covid crisis, protests against systemic racism etc. is having on the mental health of this generation. Colette and Amy discuss the following: How the current Covid crisis is affecting Gen Zers during their formative years. The values and strengths of Gen Z. Amy's concerns and feedback from her Gen Z students. The mental health of Gen Zers during confinement. The impact of missing out on key life events e.g. high school, graduations, college life etc. during the Covid crisis. Empowering Gen Zers with tools to provide support, manage stress, develop resilience and help build their confidence to explore their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. Amy's advice for people working with Gen Zers.  Visit Amy's website https://theoptimalstate.com/ Visit Colette's website https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/ Support the podcast via the Elements Patreon page. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Thanks for listening!

The Paleovedic Diet is the name of Dr. Akil's book in which he combines the core principles of Paleo with the science of Ayurveda. Colette discusses the following topics with Dr. Akil: Dr. Akil's personal healing journey with Ayurveda. What is the Paleo diet. Combining Paleo with the individualised approach of Ayurveda. The Paleovedic view on; Simple vs. complex carbs Good fats vs. bad fats Dairy Protein Reducing our exposure to toxins such as; Heavy metals Pesticides & GMO's EDC's - Endocrine disrupting chemicals Foods that aid in detoxification. The Paleovedic Detox. Click here to visit Dr. Akil's website  Dr. Akil's online course Ayurveda & The Paleo Diet Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group Support the podcast via the Elements Patreon Page Visit Elements Healing & Wellbeing to find out more about Colette's online services Check out the EWG.org website (Environmental Working Group). Thanks for listening!

Colette chats with Heather Grzych about her new book The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility. They discuss the following: Heather's story and how she came to write a book on fertility. Why there's such a problem with fertility in the West today. The four factors of conception according to Ayurveda - Bija (seed) Ritu (season) Ksetra (region/soil) Ambu (water/nutrition) The importance of the preconception stage. Heather's advice for those struggling with fertility. Save 20% on Banyan’s tridoshic Daily Massage Oil by visiting banyanbotanicals.com/elements  Thanks to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Please note that Banyan Botanicals ships within the US only. Visit Heather's website heathergrzych.com Support the podcast via Patreon. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Visit Colette's website Elements Healing & Wellbeing.com Thanks for listening!  

Colette chats with Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath about the current protests in the US (and worldwide in support) demanding an end to systemic racism and demanding fundamental human rights for all. In this episode they discuss the following: Why it's so important that injustices are acknowledged and recognised before any healing can begin. From an Ayurvedic perspective, what qualities are at play in our world resulting in this intensity. The universal law of cause and effect. How trauma can be passed through generations. How to nourish Sattva, the quality of balance, peace and harmony. How does self-transformation results in global transformation. Visit the Kerala Ayurveda US website here. Check out the Kerala Ayurveda Facebook page. Join and/or comment on this episode over in the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook group. Visit the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Thanks for listening!

The Yamas & Niyamas are moral codes or right ways of living that originate from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The Yoga Sutras are a guide on how to live in order to lead a conscious, spiritual life. Amy Wheeler teaches us about these moral codes. The 5 Yamas discussed are: Ahimsa - non-violence Satya - truth Asteya - no stealing Brahmacharya - moderation Aparigraha - non-possessiveness The 5 Niyamas discussed are: Sauca - purity of body/mind Santosa - contentment Tapas - discipline Svadyaya - study of self Isvara Pranidhana - surrender with no expectations Download the Yamas & Niyamas visual guide here Visit Amy's Optimal State website Join the Podcast Facebook Group Visit Colette's website Elements Healing & Wellbeing Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry call with Colette Thanks for listening!

In the West, menopause is often perceived as this dreaded event in a woman's life. A time of uncontrollable symptoms which can result in hormonal imbalances, hot flashes, mood swings, etc. However, Ayurveda has a different perspective and gives guidelines on how to remain in balance and experience an empowering transition into the wisdom stage of life! Colette chats with Dr. Sujatha about this Ayurvedic wisdom and they cover the following topics: The Pitta stage of life and the menstrual cycle. Ayurvedic view of perimenopause and menopause. What happens to the body during the menstrual and menopausal cycles. Ayurvedic guidelines for maintaining balance during the menstrual cycle. How aggravated doshas affect menopause. Guidelines for approaching menopause to help you experience a balanced and empowering transition into the wisdom stage of life! Thanks to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. Save 20% on Women's Natural Transition by visiting banyanbotanicals.com/elements. Please note: Banyan Botanicals only ships within the US. Visit Dr. Sujatha's website Amrtasiddhi.com Enter to win the Banyan Botanicals Women's Health Bundle competition. Competition closes June 3rd, 2020. Visit Colette's website Elements Healing & Wellbeing. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group here. Thanks for listening!