Stress and Weight Gain - 343

Summer season is associated with the pitta dosha and the hot, intense weather of this season will naturally increase the qualities of pitta in our body and mind. If you have a high pitta constitution or pitta aggravation you will be very sensitive to this increase in heat, however, no matter what your doshic makeup we are all affected by the rise in pitta energy and so we all have to make some adjustments to our diet and lifestyle. In this episode Colette gives lots of advice on changes you can make to prevent imbalances and enjoy health and wellbeing throughout the Summer season. She gives guidelines on the following: Diet Lifestyle Exercise Self-care Mindfulness practices * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

In episode 272 Colette discussed anna vaha srotas, the food channel in detail. In this episode she dives deeper into the imbalances and disorders that can occur in the anna vaha srotas and covers the following topics: Early signs of imbalances in the anna vaha srotas. The four types of disorders in this channel. Fourteen types of imbalances including indigestion IBS, IBD and GERD. The causes of these imbalances. Ayurvedic treatment protocol and preventative measures. Download the Food Combining Chart here * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Indukantham Kwatham offers holistic support for your overall well-being. Use coupon Code: Immune24 when you visit www.keralayurveda.store * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

In this solo episode Colette covers a subject which comes up a lot in her online consultations and that’s the relationship between stress and weight gain.  When it comes to weight gain we often focus on our food, but stress plays a major role in weight gain also and particularly weight gain around the midsection of the body. She discusses the following in this episode: The 2 types of stress. What happens in the body/mind when we perceive stress. The connection between the stress hormone Cortisol and weight gain. The effect of intense exercise on elevated cortisol levels. A holistic strategy to manage stress levels. * EWG Clean Fifteen & Dirty Dozen downloads * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Prana is our life force energy and vitality governing all motor and sensory functions. Prana governs respiration, the physiological functioning of the heart, digestion and excretion. It coordinates our breath, our senses and mind. The functions of the mind, memory, thoughts, and emotions are all under the control of prana.  In this episode Colette discusses the following aspects of prana: The functions of prana. What is optimal prana.  The disorders of prana and how it can manifest in the body/mind. How to enhance this vital life force energy with diet, lifestyle, self-care and mindfulness practices. Download the Pranayama Video Tutorial here * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Courses are available for beginners as well as advanced learners and professionals, both online and in person in the beautiful Bay Area, California. For $100 off tuition, use the Reference Code Elements100 when you join a beginner training! To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dr. Sujatha Kekada is the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali and is a regular guest on the podcast. In this episode Colette discusses eating disorders with Dr. Sujatha and she shares the Ayurvedic perspective. They discuss the following: The eating and agni tendencies of vata, pitta and kapha dosha. What role the mind and the mental gunas of rajas and tamas play in disordered eating. Why living a Sattvic life connected to Buddhi is important. The long term physical and mental effect of eating disorders. The Ayurvedic protocol for treating disordered eating. Tips for helping loved ones with an eating disorder. * Check out Dr. Sujatha's website here.... amrtasiddhi.com * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!  

Tejas 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.  * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Dhyana Masla was born to a family of Bhakti yoga practitioners, with the practices and teachings of Ayurveda woven seamlessly throughout her life. She’s the author of Ayurveda Mama: A Comprehensive Guide to Preparing for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum. Colette chats with Dhyana about her new book and they discuss the following: Dhyana's journey to motherhood and writing her book. Ayurvedic perspective on preparing the body for conception. The importance of parents preparing mentally and emotionally for parenthood. The effect of sensory inputs on mama and baby. Yoga practices for each trimester. The sacred window of postpartum and the importance of self-care during this time. * Check out Dhyana's website here... www.thesisterscience.com * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Ojas is our prime energy reserve, our vitality and our natural immunity. Optimal ojas is called ojas sara in Ayurveda and a person with ojas sara will have the following characteristics: Strong mental and physical strength Great endurance and plentiful reserves of energy All seven dhatus/tissues of the body will be healthy Strong immunity Loving, compassionate and empathetic disposition Contentment in life Creative mind and great mental clarity Glowing skin, eyes and shiny hair Great holistic health and longevity In this episode Colette shares how ojas is formed, the types of ojas, the disorders of ojas and tips on how we can ensure good quality and quantity of ojas. Download the Ojas Building Milk Recipe here * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 19th, 2024 * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Kate O’Donnell is a three-time bestselling author, a highly sought-after speaker and the founder of the Ayurvedic Living Institute where she has educated a generation of practitioners. Kate’s highly anticipated new book Everyday Ayurveda for Women's Health drops April 2024 and Colette discusses this book with Kate in this episode. They cover the following topics: Why Kate wrote this book and how she would like readers to use it. The Ayurvedic perspective on hormones. The effect of stress on our hormones. The importance of agni (digestion) for hormonal health. Recipes for enhancing digestion, ojas and hormones. The importance of living in tune with our current stage of life. * Visit Kate's website www.healwithkate.org Download your free audio of some of the book chapters here. * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!

Colette answers the following questions from listeners: Lydia - I feel like my energy has been low the past few weeks and I’ve made an effort to get to bed earlier, however, I still feel so tired throughout my day. How do I boost my energy? Pamela - I know that living in tune with the Circadian rhythms is important in Ayurveda and I have been intentionally doing that for several months now but my bowel movements are still happening later in the day, is this a problem? Also, I have excess weight and I feel it’s due to overeating, can you give me some advice on how to stop overeating please? Shirley - I find that stress is really affecting my health and I’m trying to reduce stress in my life, however, I can’t protect myself from outside stress. How do we build up our resilience to stress? * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. Courses are available for beginners as well as advanced learners and professionals, both online and in person in the beautiful Bay Area, California. Beginner certifications start April 9th and it’s not too late to join. For $100 off tuition for the spring trainings, use the code ELEMENTS when you apply or register. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses * Click here to learn more about discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 19th, 2024 * EWG Clean Fifteen & Dirty Dozen downloads * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!