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  • From Routine to Ritual: Making Ayurvedic Dinacharya Sacred - 393

    From Routine to Ritual: Making Ayurvedic Dinacharya Sacred - 393
    2025/05/22
    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 Ayurvedic daily self-care practices, from mere routines into deeply nourishing rituals that foster a stronger connection with your inner self. This involves moving beyond simply completing tasks and instead taking the time to listen to your inner guidance, allowing you to make more intentional and meaningful choices for your well-being. She covers the following:
    • Daily self-care practices (dinacharya) as a blueprint for alignment.
    • Why routine can feel empty.
    • Turning routine into ritual.
    • Mindset shifts: from doing to being.
    • The psychological, spiritual and energetic benefits of sacred ritual.
    • Personalizing and flowing with your daily ritual.

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    25 分
  • Ayurvedic Skin Care for Spring - 392

    Ayurvedic Skin Care for Spring - 392
    2025/05/15
    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 covering:
    • The development and nourishment of our skin.
    • How the heightened kapha elements of spring impact the skin.
    • A comprehensive Ayurvedic approach to skincare, including:
      • Diet
      • Digestive function (agni)
      • Lifestyle adjustments
      • Self-care rituals
      • Sleep hygiene
      • Mindfulness techniques
      • Hydration strategies
      • Beneficial skin treatments
      • The use of Ayurvedic herbs
    Stay tuned for valuable insights to keep your skin healthy and radiant this Spring!

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    19 分
  • Julie's Enlightening Ayurveda Experience - 391

    Julie's Enlightening Ayurveda Experience - 391
    2025/05/08

    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.

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    31 分
  • Muscle Matters: An Ayurvedic Approach to Sarcopenia and Aging Strong - 390

    Muscle Matters: An Ayurvedic Approach to Sarcopenia and Aging Strong - 390
    2025/05/01

    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 strategies.

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    23 分
  • Ayurveda Q&A - Hair Loss and Gunas Used in Ayurvedic Healing - 389

    Ayurveda Q&A - Hair Loss and Gunas Used in Ayurvedic Healing - 389
    2025/04/24
    In this episode, Colette addresses questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community, including an insightful question about hair thinning and hair loss. She discusses the potential root causes of this issue and shares holistic tips to support healing for both body and mind. She also delves into the 20 gunas, or 10 pairs of opposites, which are fundamental in Ayurvedic healing. These qualities are essential for understanding the nature of everything around us—including our body, mind, food, environment, and even our emotions. During the episode, Colette provides a detailed explanation of how Ayurveda uses these gunas to perceive the world and in healing the body, restoring balance and preventing dis-ease.

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    29 分
  • Rethinking Gluten Through an Ayurvedic Lens with Dr. John Douillard - 388

    Rethinking Gluten Through an Ayurvedic Lens with Dr. John Douillard - 388
    2025/04/17

    Colette chats with Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP who is a globally recognized Ayurvedic + sports medicine educator with 40 years of experience. He is the author of seven health books, including bestsellers Eat Wheat and The 3-Season Diet.

    In this episode Colette chats with Dr. John about his bestselling book Eat Wheat and the fear that exists today around wheat and gluten. They discuss the following:

    • What inspired Dr. John to write Eat Wheat and explore this topic in depth.
    • The common misconceptions about wheat and gluten.
    • Difficulty digesting wheat versus a weakened digestive fire (agni).
    • Dr. John shares research which connects wheat and the brain’s lymphatic system.
    • Tips and guidelines on how to improve lymphatic health.
    • How to reintroduce wheat into your diet.

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    1 時間 9 分
  • Ayurveda’s Healing Substances: The Power of Dravya Guna with Dr. Matt Van Auken - 387

    Ayurveda’s Healing Substances: The Power of Dravya Guna with Dr. Matt Van Auken - 387
    2025/04/10

    Dr. Matt Van Auken is a triple board-certified, multistate-licensed medical doctor. He has extensive, multi-specialty medical experience. He is also the founder and clinical director of The Buddha’s Medicine, an Ayurvedic medical practice in Portland, Oregon, and he loves to take on complex and ambiguous cases, in particular.

    Colette chats with Dr. Matt about Dravya guna which is a science that tracks the properties, impact, and action of substances used for healing in Ayurveda and they discuss the following:

    • Dr. Matt's journey from medical doctor to the founder of his Ayurvedic medical practice.
    • Ayurveda's approach to herbal medicine versus modern pharmacology.
    • What is dravya guna and why it's fundamental to Ayurvedic medicine.
    • How Ayurveda classifies dravya and the key principles that guide their usage.
    • How dravya guna takes into account environmental factors like season, climate, and geography.
    • Dr. Matt shares case studies of healing his clients through the application of dravya guna principles.

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  • Ayurveda Today- Tradition Meets Modern Life with Vaidya Jayarajan - 386

    Ayurveda Today- Tradition Meets Modern Life with Vaidya Jayarajan - 386
    2025/04/03

    Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath aka Dr. J represents a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. He is the CEO and Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda (USA).

    Colette chats with Dr. J about modern day Ayurveda and finding the balance between preserving tradition and adapting Ayurveda for our world today. They discuss the following:

    • The historical roots of Ayurveda.
    • The contrast between today's short-term perspectives and Ayurveda's enduring, lineage-based methodology.
    • The challenges of interpreting Ayurvedic texts and culture for a modern audience.
    • The fundamental aspects of Ayurveda that must be protected.
    • The pitfalls of reductionist approaches.
    • The dangers of diluting the depth of Ayurvedic knowledge.
    • The role of Ayurvedic practitioners in safeguarding the integrity of Ayurveda.

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    56 分