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Meda dhatu is our fat tissue and meda vaha srotas are the channels carrying nutrients for the fat tissue. Meda vaha srotas is responsible for lubrication, protection, insulation, adding bulk to the body, providing energy and sweating as sweat is a mala or byproduct of meda dhatu or fat tissue.
In this episode Colette discusses the following:
Signs and symptoms of aggravation in meda vaha srotas. Disorders which can manifest e.g. obesity, emaciation, hypothyroidism and diabetes. Possible causes of aggravation in this channel. Ayurvedic approach to managing meda vaha srotas disorders.*
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Bernadette: I love Summer and always dread the Fall, as soon as September starts my body and mind seem to just break down and it continues for months. I’m determined to not have this experience this year. What can I do to keep my body and mind stable? Susan: I recently had a reaction to hair dye at my hairdressers. My scalp became very irritated and itchy. What could of caused this and what type of hair dye do you recommend? Anita: Do you have any recipes you can share to help with the blah time between Summer and Fall where it’s hard to know what to eat?*
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Mamsa dhatu is our muscle tissue and mamsa vaha srotas are the channels carrying nutrients for the muscle tissue. Mamsa dhatu and mamsa vaha srotas are responsible for:
Plastering or covering the body and providing form and strength. Our muscles are responsible for all movement in the body, from moving our joints and bones, to chewing our food and emotional expression. Supporting the skeleton and the heart muscle supports circulation and the intercostal. muscles of the ribcage support respiration. Protection of organs and body cavities. Production of body heat when the muscles are moving.In this episode Colette discusses the imbalances and disorders which can manifest in this channel including muscular spasms, cramps, cysts, wasting, inflammation, functional disorders and more. She also covers the possible causes of these imbalances and the holistic Ayurvedic approach to managing this conditions.
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August 17th, 2024 marks the 7th anniversary of this podcast and thank you for listening, supporting and sharing the podcast.
I'm celebrating this occasion by sharing my top 10 episodes to listen to in order to give you a well-rounded insight into the depth of this ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. This is a question I get asked frequently and so I thought this anniversary episode is the perfect opportunity to share what I consider to be the top ten educational episodes and they are:
Episode 1 - Introduction to Ayurveda Episode 8 - Ayurveda and the Circadian Rhythm Episode 16 - Ayurvedic Dinacharya Episode 26 - What do I Eat? Ayurvedic Nutrition, Tastes & Food Combining Episode 42 - Prana, Tejas, Ojas, Nadis & the Chakras of the Subtle Body Episode 64 - Ayurveda & The Six Stages of Disease Episode 92 - Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus Episode 150 - Losing My Mojo Episode 158 - Focus on the Gunas, Not the Doshas Episode 277 - Navigating Seasonal Transition with Ayurveda*
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Rakta vaha srotas are the channels involved in the production and transportation of blood. The main functions of the blood channel are transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the body and the removal of waste including carbon dioxide and other metabolic wastes from the body, transporting them to the lungs, kidneys, and skin for excretion.
In this episode Colette looks at the imbalances and disorders which can manifest in rakta vaha srotas and she discusses the following:
Signs and symptoms of aggravation in rakta vaha srotas. The types of disorders which can manifest in this channel. Common causes of aggravation. Ayurvedic approach to managing disorders in rakta vaha srotas.*
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Edema is swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body’s tissues. Edema can affect any part of the body but it’s most common in the extremities like the ankles, legs, feet, arms and hands. It can occur during hot weather, pregnancy and it's a common sign of imbalance in conditions affecting the plasma channel (rasa vaha srotas) and hydration channel (udaka vaha srotas) in the body.
Colette discusses the following in this episode:
The difference between edema and common swelling. The causes of edema. Symptoms of this condition. The Ayurvedic perspective on edema. A holistic review to determine underlying imbalances and causes. Ayurvedic approach to managing edema.*
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Rasa vaha srotas are the channels carrying rasa, which is the first tissue formed after digestion. Rasa is our plasma, lymph and serum circulating throughout the body and nourishing all the tissues of the body. The health of rasa and the rasa vaha srotas is extremely important as both the tissue and channel are responsible for the nourishment to all the other tissues of the body.
Colette discusses the following in this episode:
The root, passage and opening of rasa vaha srotas. Functions of this channel. Signs and symptoms of aggravation. Disorders which can manifest in rasa vaha srotas. Causes of aggravation. Ayurvedic approach to managing rasa vaha srotas disorders*
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On August 17th the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast celebrates 7 years!!! To mark this occasion Colette's offering a 10% discount on all her online consultations:
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Divya Alter is the co-founder of the nation’s first Ayurvedic culinary school (Bhagavat Life) and the chef-owner of the award-winning New York City restaurant, Divya’s Kitchen, which reimagines classic dishes through an Ayurvedic lens. She is also the author of two cookbooks, What to Eat for How You Feel and Joy of Balance.
Divya chats with Colette about Summer cooking and they cover the following topics:
How the hot weather affects our agni (digestive fire). What effect cold foods and drinks have on our agni and body. The pacifying seasonal produce available during Summertime. Cooking tips for the hot season i.e. cooking methods, spices, oils etc. Hydrating tips for your body and skin.*
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Udaka vaha srotas, also known as ambu vaha srotas is the water carrying channel in the body and it also includes the channels that regulate water balance.
In episode 276 Colette discussed the functioning of the hydration channel and subdoshas involved. In this episode she focuses on the imbalances and disorders which can occur in this channel and covers the following:
Signs of aggravation in udaka vaha srotas. Disorders which can manifest in this channel. What can cause aggravations in the hydration channel. How to check for imbalances in udaka vaha srotas. Tips to prevent imbalances in this channel.*
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The sweet taste is made up of the water and earth elements and it strengthens, heals, energizes, grounds, cools and calms the body and mind. It also promotes sattva, love, compassion, stability, vitality, clarity and awareness.
In this episode Colette covers the following topics:
The numerous benefits of the sweet taste. How the sweet taste is perceived in the body/mind. Samples of the sweet taste in grains, proteins, vegetables and seasonings etc. How the sweet taste affects each dosha type. Best sweeteners for vata, pitta and kapha. Holistic tips on managing sugar cravings.*
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Prana vaha srotas is the life carrying channel, the respiratory system. It’s responsible for respiration, maintaining life functions, cellular communication, emotions, the flow of intelligence and communication with the higher self.
In this episode Colette discusses the following:
Early signs of imbalances in prana vaha srotas. Influence of the doshas on the respiratory channel. Disorders of prana vaha srotas. Causes of aggravation of this channel. Prevention and treatment of imbalances in prana vaha srotas.*
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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:
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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
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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.*
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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
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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.*
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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.*
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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.*
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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 longevityIn 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.
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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.*
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