Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

This is the 3rd episode in a 3 part series on Ayurveda and Pregnancy. Episode #95 covered preconception and preplanning for pregnancy. Episode #97 covered the Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle during pregnancy. In this episode Vaiyda Meenakshi and Colette discuss postpartum care and breastfeed and cover the following topics: The doshas aggravated during childbirth. The three phases of postpartum care. The benefits of warm oil massages. Herbal bath and poultice recipes to prevent infections and to soothe the body after birth. Tips on pacifying the doshas and preventing postpartum disorders. How to rejuvenate the body after birth. The best foods to eat during postpartum stage. Natural ways to promote and purify the breastmilk. Lifestyle, exercise and mindfulness tips during postpartum stage. Visit Vaidya Meenakshi's website ayurroots.com to find out more information on her offerings. Click here to find out further information on Colette's French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat, October 11-13th, 2019. Join Colette's newsletter to stay up-to-date on all the latest info here. Thanks for listening!

Colette talks about four well respected healing herbs used in Ayurvedic medicine: Ashwaghandha Shatavari Fenugreek Triphala She covers the following for each herb: The origin of the herb The energetics of each herb: Taste/Rasa Energy/Virya Post Digestive Effect/Vipak Benefits of each herb Have questions? Join the conversation over on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Check out all the details on Colette's French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Oct 11-13th on the NEW Elements Healing & Wellbeing Website! Thanks for listening!

John Immel from Joyful Belly and Colette discuss eating disorders, body image and how Ayurveda can be extremely supportive in the healing journey. They discuss the following: Why Ayurveda is a great support structure for eating disorders. What is an eating disorder. How Ayurveda helps us connect with our 'true hunger'. How 'true hunger' manifests differently for each dosha type. Pacifying the aggravated doshas in different eating disorders. The Ayurvedic healing journey. Body dysmorphia. Check out the Joyful Belly website for the easy to digest foods list. Click here to receive the $750 scholarship to Joyful Belly's upcoming Masters in Ayurvedic Digestion and Nutrition course. Find out more info on Colette's French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Oct 11-13th, 2019. Sign up for the Elements Newsletter or send Colette a message here. Thanks for listening!

This is the second episode in a three part series on Ayurveda and pregnancy. Ayurvedic Physician Meenakshi Gupta and I discuss the pregnancy and lifestyle advice given by Ayurveda. We discuss the following: Do's and Don'ts during pregnancy. Lifestyle advice from Ayurveda. The effect of proper nourishment for Mum and baby. How the Ayurvedic pregnancy diet can prevent common pregnancy complications. Month by month dietary advice. Herbal advice during pregnancy. Conditioning the skin during pregnancy Remedies for common pregnancy symptoms like morning sickness and water retention. Connect with Ayurvedic Physician Meenakshi Gupta on her website www.ayurroots.com Join Colette's Seasonal Cleanse starting September 20th, 2019. Click here to find further info on Colette's French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat October 11-13th, 2019. Contact Colette via email info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Thanks for listening!

Ayurvedic Doctor, Madison Madden chats with Colette about the ancient Ayurveda practice of Marma Therapy. A therapy which focuses on manipulating the subtle energy or Prana of the body in order to support the healing process. Madison and Colette discuss the following: What are the origins of Marma therapy. What are Marma points. How are Marma points used in Ayurvedic therapies. How does Marma therapy work. Which are the most powerful Marma points on the body. Self-stimulation of Marma points with Yoga, pranayama and massage. Madison guides us through a self-stimulating Marma facial massage. Connect with Madison at Pacific Coast Ayurveda. Enter Colette's competition to win a FREE entry into her upcoming Ayurvedic Seasonal Cleanse! Find out more details on the French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Oct 11-13th, 2019. Thanks for listening!

Ayurveda helps us to understand the importance of preconception or garbhasanskar and the profound effect it can have on conception and the developing fetus. I chat with Vaidya Meenakshi Gupta about this subject and we discuss the following: What is garbhasanskar (preconception). The importance of preconception for both parents. Mentally preparing for pregnancy. Cleansing the body before conception. Beneficial herbs before and during pregnancy. Do's and don'ts during preconception and pregnancy. Beneficial foods during this period. Visit Vaidya Meenakshi Gupta's website www.ayurroots.com Enter Colette's competition to win a FREE entry into her Seasonal Cleanse starting Sept 20th, 2019. Find out all the information on Colette's upcoming Ayurvedic and Yoga retreat in the South of France. Visit the Elements and Healing website. Thanks for listening!

In this special 2 year anniversary podcast episode, Colette looks back to the launching the podcast, discusses some common questions on Ayurveda and looks to the future of the podcast. There's also a special competition to celebrate the 2nd anniversary! Contact Colette info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Some of the common questions Colette answers are: Is there a special Ayurvedic diet. How to make the right food choices. How do I eat for my constitution. How do I know when or which dosha(s) are out of balance. Check out Colette's online services here. Join the Elements Podcast Facebook Group French Riviera Ayurvedic & Yoga Retreat Oct 11-13th, 2019 Support the podcast Join the Elements newsletter here. Enter the 2 year anniversary competition and win a FREE entry into the upcoming Ayurvedic Digestive Reset Cleanse starting Sept 20th, 2019. The competition will run until Friday Sept 6th. Don't miss your opportunity to win a FREE entry into this nurturing holistic cleanse! Click here to enter the 2 Year Anniversary Competition! Thanks for listening!

Certified B Corporations are businesses that have the highest integrity of verified social and environmental performance. These businesses are not just about profit, they're purpose-driven businesses with a more sustainable approach to business, incorporating the people and the environment. In this episode, I chat with Erin Douglas who's Banyan Botanicals Corporate Responsibility and Community Relations Manager. Banyan Botanicals just became a certified B Corp business and Erin tells us all about this process and why we should support these amazing businesses. We discuss the following: What is a B-Corporation. Why was it important to Banyan Botanicals to become a certified B-Corp. What is the process of becoming a B-Corp. What does this certification mean for the future of Banyan Botanicals. Why should we all get to know and support B-Crop businesses. Erin's advice for anyone who's interested in starting the process of being certified as a B-Corp business. Visit Banyan Botanicals website Banyan B Corp Press Release B Corp Directory Contact Erin Douglas via email erind@banyanbotanicals.com Find out more details on Colette's French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Contact Colette via email info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Thanks for listening!

The dhatus are the tissues of the body. Dhatu translates to 'that which holds together' because the dhatus/tissues support the body and give it shape, holding it together. The dhatus are made from and nourished by the food we eat. There are 7 dhatus or tissues in the body according to Ayurveda and in this episode, Colette explains the fascinating tissue nutrition system and how the nutrition is a step-by-step process of nourishment from the gross to the subtlest dhatu which is our reproductive tissue. The seven tissues or dhatus in the body are: Rasa - plasma/serum/lymph Rakta - blood, the red blood cells Mamsa - muscle tissue Meda - adipose tissue or fat tissue Asthi - bones & cartilage Majja - bone marrow, connective tissue, nerve tissue Sukra/Artava - male (sukra) and female (artava) reproductive tissue Contact Colette via email info@elementshealingandwellbeing.com Visit the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website to find out more about Colette's online services: Ayurvedic Reset Cleanse Online Ayurvedic Consultations Daily Habits for Holistic Health Online Course Click here for info on the French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat October 11-13th, 2019. Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group here. Thanks for listening!

Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere discusses his research into addiction and the vagus nerve. He explains how Ayurveda and Yoga can bring the body into the rest and digest mode or the parasympathetic mode and in turn restore balance to the body and mind. We discuss the following: How does imbalance or dis-ease begin in the body/mind. What are the biggest factors in the cause of addiction. What is the vagus nerve and it's role in the body. What is the fight, flight, freeze and immobilisation response and how is it connected with addiction. What is the parasympathetic nervous system. How does Ayurveda treat addiction. Case studies and simple tips to help restore wellbeing. Click here to access the free Pranayama breath work tutorial (scroll down to episode #25). You can connect with Victor and the team at Pacific Coast Ayurveda by: phone 707-225-8844 www.pcayurveda.com Center for Applied Consciousness Rootdownretreats.com Click here for more information on Colette's services and upcoming South of France Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Oct 11-13th, 2019. Thanks for listening!