Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Divya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan. She and her husband Prentiss also own Divya's Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan. Divya is the author of 'What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen.' In this episode, Divya answers questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Community and Divya's Kitchen Community. She answers the following questions: Can you please speak about the use of tofu and tempeh in Ayurvedic cooking? Can/do you ever use peanuts? I am curious about the use of chutneys and pickles in Ayurvedic cooking. What is the purpose of chutney in a meal? I'm cooking for the holidays. Do you have any suggestions on how to plan a holiday feast and keep the recipes tridoshic? How do you drop perfectionism in cooking and eating? Tips for staying hydrated as it gets colder and drier outside? Are there recipes you find hydrating? What's your go-to dish for fall right now? Are there Ayurvedic cookbooks by other authors that you recommend for the "new to Ayurveda" cook? * Visit divyaskitchen.com/shop and enjoy 15% off your first purchase by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 * Check out Divya's online cooking classes at the Bhagavat Life Ayurvedic Cooking School bvtlife.com * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Thanks for listening!

Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya is a physician-scientist bringing the wisdom and science of authentic medicines such as Ayurveda back to the people. She is Harvard-educated, licensed, board-certified, trained in family medicine and preventive medicine. Dr. Bhaswati is the director of The DIN-acharya Institute in NY. In this episode, Colette chats with Dr. Bhaswati about overwhelm which is having negative consequences on our health and our societies. They discuss the following: How we experience overwhelm in our world today. The impact of overwhelm on our health and in our society. How competition and comparison lead to overwhelm. Ayurveda's teachings on Manobala - 'Strength of Mind'. The importance of being in the present moment. How dinacharya or daily self-care routines can provide a framework for our day, preventing overwhelm. * Visit Dr. Bhaswati's website www.drbhaswati.com * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Thanks for listening!

Leonard Perlmutter, founder of the American Meditation Institute and author, delves into the transformative power of diaphragmatic breathing. He explains how breath influences both emotional well-being and our overall health, discussing techniques to make it a default practice. Listeners learn about reprogramming stress responses and enhancing mindfulness in daily activities. Perlmutter also highlights tools for achieving energetic balance and elevating consciousness, emphasizing empowerment through personal experimentation with breath work.

Divya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan. She and her husband Prentiss also own Divya's Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan. Divya is the author of 'What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen.' In this episode, Colette and Divya discuss the subtle and vibrational aspects of cooking and they cover the following topics: The importance of intention setting. How to set intentions in your kitchen. The consciousness in which you prepare food. What is conscious ingredient selection and cooking. Sattvic cooking methods. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit Kerala Ayurveda to learn more. * Visit divyaskitchen.com/shop and enjoy 15% off your first purchase by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 * Check out Divya's online cooking classes at the Bhagavat Life Ayurvedic Cooking School bvtlife.com * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Thanks for listening!

Ayurvedic educator, Mary Thompson returns to the podcast to discuss Ayurveda's teachings on mental health. October 10th is recognised as World Mental Health Day by the World Health Organisation. Mary and Colette discuss the following: Ayurveda's teachings on holistic health. The mental tendencies of the doshas of Vata, Pitta, Kapha. The three mental gunas/qualities. How excess of Rajas and Tamas create mental imbalances. Tips on how to maintain positive mental health. * Check out Mary's website marythompsonayurveda.com * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call Please share your feedback via info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Thanks for listening!

Colette takes questions from the Elements of Ayurveda community and answers the following questions: Colette's views on veganism. Plant-based diet, meat alternatives and the impact on planetary health. How the Ayurvedic community gets their protein while considering the health of the planet and themselves. Padabhyanga - the benefits of Ayurvedic foot massage. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit Kerala Ayurveda to learn more. * Listen to episode #170 Q&A - Fibre over Protein * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Thanks for listening!

Leonard Perlmutter is the founder and director of the American Meditation Institute in Averill Park, NY and is the originator of National Conscience Month. In this episode Colette chats with Leonard about his new book, 'Your Conscience - the key to unlock limitless wisdom and creativity and solve all of life's challenges.' They discuss the following: How our perceptions are skewed by our conceptions. What is our Conscience. The four functions of the mind. Our essential nature of Sit, Chat, Ananda. The power of attention. Tools for purifying our Conscience. * Visit Leonard's American Meditation Institute website here americanmeditation.org * Purchase Leonard's book on yourconscience.org * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Thanks for listening!

Divya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan. She and her husband Prentiss also own Divya's Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan. Divya is the author of 'What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen.' In this episode, Colette and Divya discuss cooking for the Autumn season and they cover the following topics: How does the transition of the season affect our digestive system. What are some things we can do to prevent digestive issues and seasonal sickness. What seasonal fruit and veggies are available at this time of year. Cooking tips and spices for Autumn. Divya's favourite Autumn dishes that help to pacify Vata. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit Kerala Ayurveda to learn more. * Visit divyaskitchen.com/shop and enjoy 15% off your first purchase by using the code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 * Check out Divya's online cooking classes at the Bhagavat Life Ayurvedic Cooking School bvtlife.com * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Thanks for listening!

Tracee Stanley focuses her teachings on honouring life as a ritual and she is devoted to Yoga Nidra, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence. She is the author of Radiant Rest - Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity. Colette chats with Tracee about her book, Radiant Rest and they discuss the following: The origins of Yoga Nidra. Tracee's move from a high-stress career to teaching Yoga Nidra. How Yoga Nidra is a practice of dissolution. Preparing for a Yoga Nidra practice. Creating the right environment for your practice. Check out Tracee's websites radiantrest.com and empoweredlifecircle.com * Thank you to Banyan Botanicals for sponsoring this episode. To save 20% on your Cleanse Bundle and all my favourite Banyan Botanicals products, just visit banyanbotanicals.com/elements-podcast * Click here to listen to episode #37 The 3 Bodies and 5 Koshas of Ayurveda and Yoga. * Seasonal Digestive Reset Cleansing with Colette: Group discounted cleanse Private cleanse - choose your own dates Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Thanks for listening!

Yantras are geometric symbols containing specific healing energy. Sarah Tomlinson is an internationally acclaimed Yantrika (Yantra teacher and practitioner) and she introduces us to the visual counterparts of mantras, which are Yantras. In this episode, Colette chats with Sarah about the following: What are Yantras. What is the history of Yantras. Sarah's discovery of Yantras and her journey. Colouring Yantras as a healing practice. Working with Yantras. * Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit visit Kerala Ayurveda to learn more. * Visit Sarah's website sarahyantra.com to find her books, offerings and social media links. * Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for Daily Habits for Holistic Health online program Online Consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community here Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. Thanks for listening!