Ama Pachana & Autophagy: Ayurvedic Wisdom Meets Cellular Science with Dr. Rainer Picha - 399
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast
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...
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Cool Pitta Dosha: Ayurvedic Wisdom for Summer Balance - 398
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast
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...
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Ayurvedic Wisdom on Breast Cancer: Root Causes, Healing & Prevention with Dr. Sujatha Kekada - 397
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast
Dr. Sujatha Kekada is the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali. She is a certified Ayurvedic Doctor (B.A.M.S) with a degree from Rajiv Gandhi University, India. She talks with Colette about cancer with a particular focus on breast cancer and they discuss the following: Ayurveda's understanding of the root causes of breast cancer from an ama (toxins), dosha (vata, pitta and kapha), dhatu (tissue) and emotional perspective. The three ways cancer can manifest in the body. The importance of cleansing the body to prevent cancer and taking care of your breast...
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Emotional Alchemy with Ayurveda: Turning Reactivity into Awareness - 396
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast
In this solo episode Colette explores how Ayurveda can help us transform reactive emotions into self-awareness. Ayurveda views emotions as opportunities for understanding ourselves better. By acknowledging the energies behind our emotions, we can practice emotional alchemy, turning reactivity into wisdom. She discusses the following: Emotions through the lens of Ayurveda. The emotional tendencies of the doshas. The gunas: the three qualities of the mind. Observing versus Identifying with emotions. Sattva-promoting lifestyle and practices for Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. * Visit...
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Wendy’s Reset: Ayurveda, Motherhood & Making Space to Heal - 395
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast
Colette chats with her client Wendy who is a fitness coordinator in Bountiful, Utah. Wendy is a passionate community builder and wellness advocate dedicated to helping individuals and families live healthier, more connected lives. With a background in recreation leadership and a heart for mental health, she leads programs that inspire movement, mindfulness, and meaningful connection. Whether organizing events, collaborating with local organizations, teaching yoga or other fitness classes, she brings energy, empathy, and creativity to everything she does. When she’s not working, she’s...
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Ayurvedic Wisdom on Exercise and Recovery - 394
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast
In this solo episode Colette explores listening to your body's needs and the wisdom of Ayurveda when choosing your exercise and recovery program. She discusses moving with intention and emphasizing regeneration over depletion, especially in our fast-paced culture where over-exercising is common. She covers the following: Core Ayurvedic principles to consider when choosing an exercise program: Strength and stamina (bala) Digestive fire (agni) Vitality (ojas) Season (ritu) Age (jara) Constitution (prakriti) Current state of health (vikriti) Best exercises for vata, pitta...
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From Routine to Ritual: Making Ayurvedic Dinacharya Sacred - 393
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast
Life often becomes a rush of tasks, leading to a disconnect from ourselves, our breath, our inner rhythm and the rhythm of nature. Ritual helps us return to ourselves within our existing routines. It transforms mundane actions like showering or having tea into moments of presence and appreciation. Approaching self-care practices as rituals, rather than tasks that need to be checked off daily, fosters a sense of being rooted, nourished, and present, bringing us closer to our true selves. In this episode Colette wants to encourage you to transform your Dinacharya, the...
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Ayurvedic Skin Care for Spring - 392
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast
Spring, often referred to as kapha season in Ayurveda, shares similar qualities with the kapha dosha: cold, moist, heavy, static, soft, and liquid. We observe these characteristics in the environment through cooler temperatures and the earth saturated by melting snow or rain. This external environment significantly influences our bodies. As a result, you might experience clogged pores, increased oiliness, puffiness, skin breakouts, and a lack of vibrancy in your skin during this time. Colette delves into holistic skincare practices specifically tailored for the spring season. She'll be...
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Julie's Enlightening Ayurveda Experience - 391
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast
Colette chats with her client Julie about her recent Digestive Reset Cleanse experience and her journey with Yoga and Ayurveda. They discuss the following: Julie's early exposure to Yoga and her introduction to Ayurveda. Her decision to choose a supported cleanse. The awareness gained during the cleanse journey. Julie's experience transitioning into the vata stage of life. The role of creativity in this stage of life. * Visit Colette's website Have questions before you book? * ! * Stay connected on the Elements and pages. * Enjoy discounts on...
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Muscle Matters: An Ayurvedic Approach to Sarcopenia and Aging Strong - 390
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast
Colette discusses sarcopenia in this solo episode. Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function that occurs with aging. It typically begins around the age of 40 and accelerates after the age of 60 and it can lead to reduced mobility, increased risk of falls and fractures, and a diminished quality of life. She covers the following topics: The impacts of sarcopenia. The role of our muscle tissue (mamsa dhatu). Mamsa dhatukshaya - the Ayurvedic view on sacropenia. Signs and symptoms of mamsa dhatukshaya. Causes of muscle loss. Ayurvedic prevention and care...
info_outlineTejas is the subtle essence of the pitta dosha and agni, our digestive fire. It is considered to be part of the subtle body in Ayurveda which is the energetic field behind the physical body. The subtle body consists of the mind, the emotions and deep thought along with the subtle channels of the nadis, the chakras and the subtle energies of tejas, prana and ojas.
In this episode Colette shares the Ayurvedic teachings on tejas and covers the following:
- The responsibilities of tejas.
- The fourteen qualities of tejas.
- The four disorders of tejas.
- Holistic tips on how to enhance tejas, preventing imbalances.
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