Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

James Bailey inspires an awakening to authenticity as the highest expression of faith in oneself on the path of yoga and healing. James is an Ayurveda and Oriental Medicine practitioner and founder of the Sevanti Institute. In our conversation we discuss; James personal healing journey in Africa and India His path in studying the ancient healing traditions The importance of being authentic Andropause (male menopause) Transitioning into the Vata or Wisdom Stage of Life The programs of the Sevanti Institute The Indian retreats with Sevanti Adventures Check out the Sevanti Institute to find out more about all the programs offered. You will find further information on the Sevanti Indian Retreats by visiting the Sevanti Adventures website. Start 2018 feeling light, clear and energetic by taking part in Colette's online group New Year Digestive Reset Cleanse. Find out all the details via this link below... Digestive Reset Cleanse Starting Jan 19th, 2018 Click here if you would like to schedule a FREE 15-minute online Discovery call with Colette. Thanks for listening!

Episode #12 Chatting with Amy Wheeler about her life purpose of educating people in yoga, psychology and wellness. She uses her professional skills to engage students' body, breath and mind; teaching them how to create sustainable health and happiness. We discuss the following topics: Amy's personal and professional journey with Yoga and Ayurveda The importance of finding balance with Dinacharya (daily self-care practices) or as Amy calls it 'Self Care Health Care' How being in balance will reveal your 'true nature' The optimal state of living The rise of the feminine energy in the world today and the importance of the balance between the feminine and masculine energies The process Amy uses when working with clients Amy's Yoga therapy teacher training offerings You can find all of Amy's offerings on www.amywheeler.com. Here's the link to the Mental Emotional State Assessment tool charts. For further information on Colette's services, please visit the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Thanks for listening!

Acharya Shunya is an internationally recognized lineage-based spiritual teacher who awakens health and consciousness with Vedic spiritual teachings and Ayurveda lifestyle. She is founder of Vedika Global, a wisdom school and spiritual community in California, and is President of the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine. Shunya's a designated advisor to the Government of India, Ministry of Health (AYUSH), on Yoga and Ayurveda. She was named amongst the top 100 Ayurveda and Yoga trailblazers by Spirituality & Health Magazine. Acharya Shunya is a sought-after speaker, delivering keynote addresses to audiences including: World Ayurveda Congress, National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the University of California, Berkeley. She is also the author of a beautiful book called Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom which is a complete prescription to optimize your health, prevent disease and live with vitality and joy! In this episode we discuss: Shunya's special relationship with her grandfather and spiritual master, Baba and how this special bond sowed the seed of the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda in her soul. How she overcame a debilitating childhood condition with the help of Baba's wisdom. "Health will manifest once you begin to live in alignment with Nature's intelligence" - we discuss the importance of our connection to Nature. Shunya empowers her students and clients from 'powerlessness to power' and she shares a wonderful example of a client who has thrived with Ayurveda wisdom. You can find more information about Acharya Shunya and her book Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom here. Check out the Vedika Global website to find out about Shunya's courses and events. For further information on Colette's services, please visit the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

Ayurveda helps us to understand the three major energy cycles in our lifetime and how we can follow specific life cycle guidelines to live in sync with these energetic shifts. Colette will discuss the 3 life stages of: Kapha Stage - from birth to puberty. Learn about the characteristics, strengths & vulnerabilities of this stage. How to keep your child in balance & prevent illness. Pitta Stage - from puberty to menopause/andropause. Colette will discuss the characteristics, strengths & vulnerabilities of this stage along with the signs of imbalance in the body & mind. She will also suggest self-care practices to help you maintain balance in the Pitta stage of life. Vata Stage - post menopause/andropause. Colette will discuss the benefits of this 'Wisdom Stage of Life' and why we should look forward to this stage rather than fear it! She will also discuss how to prevent imbalance in the Vata stage of life by introducing healthy eating habits & self-care practices to promote graceful aging. Want to understand more about your unique mind/body type and stage of life? Book your FREE Discovery Call with Colette via Skype/FaceTime/Phone. Click here to register for my FREE Introduction to Ayurveda webinar. If you enjoyed the content, please subscribe to the show to automatically receive the new episodes. This show is for you and your feedback is appreciated in the ratings and review section. Thanks in advance! For further information on Colette's services, please visit the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

Colette chats 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. If you want to determine your unique constitution (dosha) or mind/body type, just download Colette's FREE Intro to Ayurveda E-book and complete the dosha quiz inside. Then head over to the Services page to schedule your FREE 30 min online discovery call where you can discuss your results with Colette and she will answer any questions you may have. If you enjoyed the content, please subscribe to the show to automatically receive the new episodes. This show is for you and your feedback is appreciated in the ratings and review section. Thanks in advance! For further information on Colette's services, please visit the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

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. Click here for further information on Colette's online Daily Habits for Holistic Health course If your enjoyed the content, please subscribe to the show to automatically receive the latest episodes. This show is for you and your feedback is appreciated in the ratings and review section. Thanks in advance! Check out Colette's online services on Elements Healing and Wellbeing. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

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. Click here to schedule a free 15-min call with Colette. If you enjoyed the content, please subscribe to the show to automatically receive the new episodes. This show is for you and your feedback is appreciated in the ratings and review section. Thanks in advance! Thanks for listening and take care!

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 For further information on the digestive reset cleanse or to book the 30 min free discovery call please visit the Elements website. If you enjoyed the content, please subscribe to the show to automatically receive the new episodes. This show is for you and your feedback is appreciated in the ratings and review section. Thanks in advance! For further information on Colette's services please visit the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

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 Click here for information on Colette's online consultations and cleanse programs. If you enjoyed the content, please subscribe to the show to automatically receive the new episodes. This show is for you and I would appreciate your feedback in the ratings and review section. Thanks in advance! For further information go to the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!

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 The unique structure of an Ayurvedic seasonal cleanse Her seasonal online cleanse which includes a 90min online consultation to tailor the cleanse to YOU! Interview with Colette's client Lisa, who tells about her experience of an Ayurvedic cleanse Check out Colette's website to learn more about this individually-tailored cleanse. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!