In this episode of Root & Restore, An Ayurvedic Way of Life, I begin a deeper dive into the doshas by exploring Vata, the energy of movement in the body and mind.

Vata is made of the elements air and ether and governs things like breath, circulation, digestion, creativity, and our nervous system. When balanced, it brings inspiration, flexibility, and creativity. But when elevated, it can show up as anxiety, restlessness, digestive irregularity, and feeling scattered or overwhelmed.

In this episode I share how Vata influences our daily lives and simple ways we can begin restoring balance through digestion, rhythm, and lifestyle practices.

Because one of the greatest lessons Ayurveda continues to teach me is that healing begins when we learn to live in rhythm rather than resistance.

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In this episode of Root & Restore,  An Ayurvedic Way of Life, I’m beginning a new series where we explore one of the most important foundations of Ayurveda: the doshas.

Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are the three biological energies that govern everything in our bodies and minds, from digestion and sleep to our personality, stress response, and overall health.

Understanding the doshas is often the first doorway into Ayurveda because it helps us recognize that we are all unique. What nourishes one person may not nourish another, and learning to understand your own constitution can help you begin living more in rhythm with your body and with nature.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be taking a deeper dive into each dosha individually and sharing simple ways you can begin supporting balance through digestion, daily rhythms, and lifestyle practices.

My hope is that these conversations help you become more curious about your body and more compassionate with yourself as you begin to understand the patterns that shape your health.

Because one of the greatest gifts Ayurveda has given me is the permission to live in rhythm rather than resistance, and that is something I hope to share with all of you.

If you ever have questions or would like to connect, you can find me on Instagram or Facebook.
@chloehaddadrootandrestore

or www.rootnrestore.com

Thank you for being here and walking this journey with me.

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In this reflective episode of Root & Restore — An Ayurvedic Way of Life, I share a deeply personal moment of transition as I completes the first phase of my Ayurvedic studies in the Principles of Ayurveda (PAM) program.

After months of studying, writing, reflecting, and sitting for my final exam, I pause to ask an important question:

What is the greatest gift Ayurveda has given me?

My answer is simple yet profound:

Permission to live in rhythm rather than resistance.

In this soulful reflection, I explore how the wisdom of Sāṃkhya philosophy and Ayurveda has transformed the way I understand health, balance, and the rhythms of life. I share insights about the causes of imbalance, the dance of the guṇas, the subtle energies of prāṇa, tejas, and ojas, and the lessons I have learned about slowing down, listening to the body, and rebuilding vitality through nourishment and awareness.

This episode also marks the closing of one chapter and the beginning of another, as I prepare to begin  Ayurvedic Health Counselor internship this June, bringing the knowledge and wisdom I have gained back to the community.

If there is one message I hope listeners take away, it is this:

Healing begins when we stop resisting life and begin listening to its rhythm.

✨ If you are interested in working with me during my Ayurvedic Health Counselor internship, you can reach out through Instagram or Facebook
@chloehaddadrootandrestore

Take a breath, settle in, and join me for a gentle reflection on healing, awareness, and returning to the natural rhythm of life.

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Dharma is not about perfection, it is about alignment.

In this episode, we explore what it means to walk the path that is uniquely yours. Not the one shaped by expectation, comparison, or fear, but the one that feels quietly true in your bones.

Through an Ayurvedic lens, we reflect on purpose, courage, surrender, and the sacred responsibility of living in integrity with your soul’s calling.

Your path does not need to look like anyone else’s. It only needs to be honest.

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Touch is not mechanical it is relational.

In this deeply personal episode, I share reflections on sacred touch through Ayurveda and bodywork,  how devotion transforms technique into prayer, how intuition guides the hands, and how the healer’s path is one of humility, listening, and reverence.

Whether you are a practitioner or simply someone longing to reconnect with your body, this episode is an invitation to return to touch as sacred.

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In this episode, I explore the three guṇas, Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas  & how they shape the landscape of the mind.

Through an Ayurvedic and yogic lens, we look at how clarity, restlessness, and heaviness move through our thoughts, emotions, and daily rhythms. This conversation invites you to observe your mental patterns without judgment and gently cultivate more sattva more steadiness, more light, more truth.

When we understand the guṇas, we begin to understand ourselves.

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In this episode of Root & Restore, An Ayurvedic Way of Life, I open a heartfelt conversation about women’s bodies, cycles, and the sacred transitions we move through across a lifetime. Through an Ayurvedic lens, I reflect on menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause as natural seasons rather than problems to fix. This episode is shared with humility and curiosity, honoring the deep pull toward women’s health, the need for natural support during hormonal change, and the wisdom that emerges when we slow down and listen to the body. A gentle invitation to rest, honor your rhythms, and age with grace and reverence.

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In this episode of Root & Restore,  An Ayurvedic Way of Life, we explore Ojas, Tejas, and Prana... the subtle energies that shape vitality, clarity, and life force. Through an Ayurvedic lens, I share how these energies influence how we digest life itself, not just food, and how slowing down, nourishing the body, and tending to the breath can restore inner radiance. This episode is a gentle invitation to protect your energy, reconnect with your breath, and cultivate a steadier, more luminous way of being.

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In this episode, I explore the seven dhatus—the tissues that support vitality, strength, and long-term health.
The dhatus reflect how well we digest food, experiences, and daily life.
When nourished, we feel grounded and resilient... when depleted, the body asks us to slow down.
A gentle invitation to care for your body at a deeper level.

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In this guided Ayurvedic Yoga Nidra, I explain the practice as a form of conscious rest, a space between waking and sleeping where healing unfolds naturally. Designed to calm the nervous system and restore balance, this episode invites you to remain relaxed, receptive, and supported throughout the journey.

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