Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Environmental toxins expert and educator Lara Adler discusses the hidden toxins in our cleaning and beauty products. We discuss the following: Lara's journey with environmental toxins How environmental toxins affect our body and mind The toxins in our beauty products Tips on how to avoid toxins in your creams, makeup etc. How we're exposed to toxins to in our home Guidelines on how to cleanse your home of toxins How parents' exposure to toxins affects their future children Cleansing to eliminate your toxic load For more information on Lara's courses and offerings click here www.laraadler.com Download the Natural Deodorant recipe here Want to join our upcoming seasonal cleanse? Book before March 31st, 2018 for even further discount... Online Seasonal Cleanse starting April 14th, 2018 For more information on the Preconception cleanse click below Preconception Cleanse Info Click below for the Environmental Working Group consumer guides and Made Safe product list For simple recipes for non-toxic cleaning supplies see www.mommypotamus.com Thank you for listening!

Kathryn Templeton combines her 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist with the sister sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda. She explains Ayurvedic Psychology and how we are not our dosha tendencies i.e. we are not our stress or our trauma. We discuss the following: Kathryn's introduction to Ayurveda was a byproduct of her own bereavement issues. The importance of the simple but effective practice of pranayama or breath work. How Ayurveda impacts Kathryn's life personally and professionally and how she uses her direct personal experience in her professional practice. Combining the sister sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda with western psychology. An explanation of manas prakriti or mental constitution and an insight into the mental qualities of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. How each dosha reacts differently to a stress response. Self-care practices to manage stress. Kathryn's new Yoga International 3WT Core Concepts program which includes the 3 Wisdom Traditions of Yoga, Ayurveda and Psychology. Click the link below for more info on Kathryn's 3WT program with Yoga International. YogaInternational.com/3-Wisdom-Traditions For more info on the Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist course and the Ayurvedic Health Counselor course, click on the link below. HimalayanInstitute.org Here's the link to Kathryn's own website KathrynTempleton.com Are you interested in learning more about dinacharya or daily self-care practices? Check out my online 4 week self guided course... Join the Podcast Facebook group to connect, share, ask questions and receive support Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group Thank you for listening!

Colette and Amy chat about intuition. Intuition is called many things i.e. gut feeling, our inner voice, instinct, a knowing, the truth of you, your Soul. We all have this intuitive power within us. It's our internal guide to our purpose in this life. Amy and Colette discuss the following: What is intuition How each mind/body type experiences their intuition differently Examples of how Colette has followed her intuition in the past and her latest adventure in following her intuition The tests and confirmations that come with following your intuition How to recognize the difference between Intuition and Ego Amy's story of battling the ego's fear vs. intuition's love How to access and develop your intuition Please share your stories of following your intuition in our private Facebook Group by clicking on the link below... Elements of Ayurveda Podcast group Book your FREE 15-min Discovery Call Thanks for listening!

Myra Lewin has studied and practiced Ayurveda and Yoga for more than 20 years. She has guided thousands of people to reclaim their natural state of health through consultations, treatments, Yoga and Ayruveda teacher trainings, workshops and retreats at her facility Hale Pule Ayurveda and Yoga in Kaua'i, Hawaii. Myra and I discuss the following: Her personal journey with Ayurveda This importance of good digestion, home cooked meals and digestive health tips How Ayurveda helps you to understand your 'true self' and the freedom that can come with that knowledge The Wisdom or Vata stage of life and it's benefits Perimenopause, menopause and tips for maintaining balance during these big energetic shifts The programs and offerings at Hale Pule Ayurveda & Yoga For more information on Myra's holistic health facility and all the wonderful programs they offer, please click on the link below Hale Pule Ayurveda & Yoga Are you interested in joining the Daily Habits for Holistic Health course starting Feb 24th? Click on the link below for more information and to register. Daily Habits For Holistic Health Course Have you joined the podcast FaceBook group yet? It's a great place for us to connect and you can ask questions and give feedback. The link below will take you to the group! Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Group Thank you for listening!

Dinacharya or daily routines are synced with the Circadian rhythms or daily energy cycles, in order to bring balance to the body and mind, promoting health and preventing dis-ease. These holistic self-care practices give us a great healthy foundation and will allow us to experience good digestion, a calm nervous system, clarity of mind, great energy and an overall sense of health and wellbeing. In this episode, Colette discusses the following: Swastha Vritta - the science of Ayurvedic dis-ease prevention The importance of dinacharya or daily routines Why it's all about a 80/20 lifestyle Colette details some of these self-care practices The healing power of dinacharya How habits affect our life The 3 R's of habit formation Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health online course For further information or to register for Colette's Daily Habits course starting Feb 24th, please click on the link below... Daily Habits for Holistic Health Online Course Book a FREE 15-min Discovery call with Colette Please join us in our new Facebook Group, where you can ask questions, give feedback and we can support each other on our healing journey. Join here... Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Group Thanks so much for listening!

Amy and Colette continue their discussion from episode #12 on the rise of the feminine energy and how we take this amazing opportunity to bring balance with the masculine energy. We discuss the following: The old belief system of separation between the feminine and masculine energies The suppression of the feminine values in the work place and how to reintroduce these values of nurture, support and flow The importance of finding balance with our true nature, with Mother Nature and with each other during this time of change How to bring balance in personal relationships in order to find compassion and support How can women seize this opportunity to communicate with men in order to bring the values of the feminine and masculine energies together, rather than separation Here's the link to Amy's Mental Emotional State Assessment tool charts mentioned in this episode. Please connect with us in the Elements of Ayurveda Facebook Group Book your FREE 15-min online Discovery call

The New Year brings lots of thoughts of new exercise programs and healthy eating plans. In this episode, Colette discusses the following: Importance of regular cleansing for the body How irregular digestion can lead to Ama or toxins Why Ama is the bedrock of dis-ease in the body and mind Ayurvedic cleansing to remove the build-up of Ama and prevent sickness Colette's individually-tailored online digestive reset cleanse Ayurveda's guidelines for exercise How there's no 'one size fits all' when it comes to exercise How to choose an exercise program for your mind/body type Click here for your FREE download that goes along with this episode ​If you're interested in further information on Colette's Digestive Reset Cleanse Book your FREE 30 min online Discovery call

James Bailey inspires an awakening to authenticity as the highest expression of faith in oneself on the path of yoga and healing. James is an Ayurveda and Oriental Medicine practitioner and founder of the Sevanti Institute. In our conversation we discuss; James personal healing journey in Africa and India His path in studying the ancient healing traditions The importance of being authentic Andropause (male menopause) Transitioning into the Vata or Wisdom Stage of Life The programs of the Sevanti Institute The Indian retreats with Sevanti Adventures Check out the Sevanti Institute to find out more about all the programs offered. You will find further information on the Sevanti Indian Retreats by visiting the Sevanti Adventures website. Start 2018 feeling light, clear and energetic by taking part in Colette's online group New Year Digestive Reset Cleanse. Find out all the details via this link below... Digestive Reset Cleanse Starting Jan 19th, 2018 Click here if you would like to schedule a FREE 15-minute online Discovery call with Colette. Thanks for listening!

Episode #12 Chatting with Amy Wheeler about her life purpose of educating people in yoga, psychology and wellness. She uses her professional skills to engage students' body, breath and mind; teaching them how to create sustainable health and happiness. We discuss the following topics: Amy's personal and professional journey with Yoga and Ayurveda The importance of finding balance with Dinacharya (daily self-care practices) or as Amy calls it 'Self Care Health Care' How being in balance will reveal your 'true nature' The optimal state of living The rise of the feminine energy in the world today and the importance of the balance between the feminine and masculine energies The process Amy uses when working with clients Amy's Yoga therapy teacher training offerings You can find all of Amy's offerings on www.amywheeler.com. Here's the link to the Mental Emotional State Assessment tool charts. For further information on Colette's services, please visit the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Thanks for listening!

Acharya Shunya is an internationally recognized lineage-based spiritual teacher who awakens health and consciousness with Vedic spiritual teachings and Ayurveda lifestyle. She is founder of Vedika Global, a wisdom school and spiritual community in California, and is President of the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine. Shunya's a designated advisor to the Government of India, Ministry of Health (AYUSH), on Yoga and Ayurveda. She was named amongst the top 100 Ayurveda and Yoga trailblazers by Spirituality & Health Magazine. Acharya Shunya is a sought-after speaker, delivering keynote addresses to audiences including: World Ayurveda Congress, National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the University of California, Berkeley. She is also the author of a beautiful book called Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom which is a complete prescription to optimize your health, prevent disease and live with vitality and joy! In this episode we discuss: Shunya's special relationship with her grandfather and spiritual master, Baba and how this special bond sowed the seed of the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda in her soul. How she overcame a debilitating childhood condition with the help of Baba's wisdom. "Health will manifest once you begin to live in alignment with Nature's intelligence" - we discuss the importance of our connection to Nature. Shunya empowers her students and clients from 'powerlessness to power' and she shares a wonderful example of a client who has thrived with Ayurveda wisdom. You can find more information about Acharya Shunya and her book Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom here. Check out the Vedika Global website to find out about Shunya's courses and events. For further information on Colette's services, please visit the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community! Thanks for listening!