Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Edema is swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body’s tissues. Edema can affect any part of the body but it’s most common in the extremities like the ankles, legs, feet, arms and hands. It can occur during hot weather, pregnancy and it's a common sign of imbalance in conditions affecting the plasma channel (rasa vaha srotas) and hydration channel (udaka vaha srotas) in the body. Colette discusses the following in this episode: The difference between edema and common swelling. The causes of edema. Symptoms of this condition. The Ayurvedic perspective on edema. A holistic review to determine underlying imbalances and causes. Ayurvedic approach to managing edema. * Click here to take the Toxin Quiz and see if you have an ama/toxin accumulation. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Next discounted Group Cleanse starts October 4th, 2024 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. * Thanks for listening!

Rasa vaha srotas are the channels carrying rasa, which is the first tissue formed after digestion.  Rasa is our plasma, lymph and serum circulating throughout the body and nourishing all the tissues of the body. The health of rasa and the rasa vaha srotas is extremely important as both the tissue and channel are responsible for the nourishment to all the other tissues of the body. Colette discusses the following in this episode: The root, passage and opening of rasa vaha srotas. Functions of this channel. Signs and symptoms of aggravation. Disorders which can manifest in rasa vaha srotas. Causes of aggravation. Ayurvedic approach to managing rasa vaha srotas disorders * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Would you like to dive deeper into Ayurvedic learning, in a flexible format that aligns with your lifestyle? Kerala Academy allows you to study entirely online or attend in person, with the freedom to shift as your life unfolds. To learn more, visit https://www.keralaayurveda.us/courses/ For $100 off tuition, use the Reference Code Elements100 when you join a beginner training! * Anniversary Discount!!! On August 17th the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast celebrates 7 years!!! To mark this occasion Colette's offering a 10% discount on all her online consultations: 90 min intake consultation 60 min follow-up consultation Support & Accountability Package - 3 x 45 min sessions Support & Accountability Package - 5 x 45 min sessions  Use the code ANNIVERSARY at checkout to receive 10% off until July 31st, 2024. Please note that the consultation must be booked before August 31st, 2024 (this applies to the first 45 min session only in the Support & Accountability Packages). Click here to purchase and book your discounted consultation(s) today! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Next discounted group cleanse starts October 4th, 2024 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!

Divya Alter is the co-founder of the nation’s first Ayurvedic culinary school (Bhagavat Life) and the chef-owner of the award-winning New York City restaurant, Divya’s Kitchen, which reimagines classic dishes through an Ayurvedic lens. She is also the author of two cookbooks, What to Eat for How You Feel and Joy of Balance. Divya chats with Colette about Summer cooking and they cover the following topics: How the hot weather affects our agni (digestive fire). What effect cold foods and drinks have on our agni and body. The pacifying seasonal produce available during Summertime. Cooking tips for the hot season i.e. cooking methods, spices, oils etc. Hydrating tips for your body and skin. * Check out Divya's website divya's.com and Divya's Introduction to Ayurvedic Cooking Masterclass. With over 8 hours of guided video instruction, interactive workbooks, study guides, and recipes tailored for your unique journey, these lessons are your ultimate companions, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned home chef. * Anniversary Discount!!! On August 17th the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast celebrates 7 years!!! To mark this occasion Colette's offering a 10% discount on all her online consultations: 90 min intake consultation 60 min follow-up consultation Support & Accountability Package - 3 x 45 min sessions Support & Accountability Package - 5 x 45 min sessions  Use the code ANNIVERSARY at checkout to receive 10% off until July 31st, 2024. Please note that the consultation must be booked before August 31st, 2024 (this applies to the first 45 min session only in the Support & Accountability Packages). Click here to purchase and book your discounted consultation(s) today! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Next discounted Group Cleanse starts October 4th, 2024 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. * Thanks for listening!

Udaka vaha srotas, also known as ambu vaha srotas is the water carrying channel in the body and it also includes the channels that regulate water balance. In episode 276 Colette discussed the functioning of the hydration channel and subdoshas involved. In this episode she focuses on the imbalances and disorders which can occur in this channel and covers the following: Signs of aggravation in udaka vaha srotas. Disorders which can manifest in this channel. What can cause aggravations in the hydration channel. How to check for imbalances in udaka vaha srotas. Tips to prevent imbalances in this channel. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Transform your well-being with Rasayana Capsules. Use coupon code Rasayana24 before July 31st, 2024 for 10% savings today on www.keralaayurveda.store * Anniversary Discount!!! On August 17th the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast celebrates 7 years!!! To mark this occasion Colette's offering a 10% discount on all her online consultations: 90 min intake consultation 60 min follow-up consultation Support & Accountability Package - 3 x 45 min sessions Support & Accountability Package - 5 x 45 min sessions  Use the code ANNIVERSARY at checkout to receive 10% off until July 31st, 2024. Please note that the consultation must be booked before August 31st, 2024 (this applies to the first 45 min session only in the Support & Accountability Packages). Click here to purchase and book your discounted consultation(s) today! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Next discounted group cleanse starts October 4th, 2024 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!    

The sweet taste is made up of the water and earth elements and it strengthens, heals, energizes, grounds, cools and calms the body and mind. It also promotes sattva, love, compassion, stability, vitality, clarity and awareness. In this episode Colette covers the following topics: The numerous benefits of the sweet taste. How the sweet taste is perceived in the body/mind. Samples of the sweet taste in grains, proteins, vegetables and seasonings etc. How the sweet taste affects each dosha type. Best sweeteners for vata, pitta and kapha. Holistic tips on managing sugar cravings. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Next discounted Group Cleanse starts October 4th, 2024 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. * Thanks for listening!

Prana vaha srotas is the life carrying channel, the respiratory system. It’s responsible for respiration, maintaining life functions, cellular communication, emotions, the flow of intelligence and communication with the higher self. In this episode Colette discusses the following: Early signs of imbalances in prana vaha srotas. Influence of the doshas on the respiratory channel. Disorders of prana vaha srotas. Causes of aggravation of this channel. Prevention and treatment of imbalances in prana vaha srotas. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Breathe freely and live fully with Holy Basil Capsules. Use coupon Code HolyBasil24 when you order from www.keralaayurveda.store * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers 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. * Thanks for listening!

Discover how to stay balanced during the Summer season with Ayurvedic guidelines on diet, lifestyle adjustments, exercise, self-care, and mindfulness practices. Learn how to prevent imbalances and enjoy overall health and wellbeing throughout the hotter months.

In episode 272 Colette discussed anna vaha srotas, the food channel in detail. In this episode she dives deeper into the imbalances and disorders that can occur in the anna vaha srotas and covers the following topics: Early signs of imbalances in the anna vaha srotas. The four types of disorders in this channel. Fourteen types of imbalances including indigestion IBS, IBD and GERD. The causes of these imbalances. Ayurvedic treatment protocol and preventative measures. Download the Food Combining Chart here * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Indukantham Kwatham offers holistic support for your overall well-being. Use coupon Code: Immune24 when you visit www.keralayurveda.store * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers 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. * Thanks for listening!

In this solo episode Colette covers a subject which comes up a lot in her online consultations and that’s the relationship between stress and weight gain.  When it comes to weight gain we often focus on our food, but stress plays a major role in weight gain also and particularly weight gain around the midsection of the body. She discusses the following in this episode: The 2 types of stress. What happens in the body/mind when we perceive stress. The connection between the stress hormone Cortisol and weight gain. The effect of intense exercise on elevated cortisol levels. A holistic strategy to manage stress levels. * EWG Clean Fifteen & Dirty Dozen downloads * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers 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. * Thanks for listening!

Prana is our life force energy and vitality governing all motor and sensory functions. Prana governs respiration, the physiological functioning of the heart, digestion and excretion. It coordinates our breath, our senses and mind. The functions of the mind, memory, thoughts, and emotions are all under the control of prana.  In this episode Colette discusses the following aspects of prana: The functions of prana. What is optimal prana.  The disorders of prana and how it can manifest in the body/mind. How to enhance this vital life force energy with diet, lifestyle, self-care and mindfulness practices. Download the Pranayama Video Tutorial here * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Courses are available for beginners as well as advanced learners and professionals, both online and in person in the beautiful Bay Area, California. For $100 off tuition, use the Reference Code Elements100 when you join a beginner training! To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers 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. * Thanks for listening!