If you're feeling heavy, foggy, congested, or more run-down than usual as we move into January, this episode is for you.

In Ayurveda, post-holiday sluggishness isn't just about overindulgence, it's often a sign that the lymphatic system and rasa dhatu (the body's primary nourishing fluid) need support. In this episode, we explore why sickness is so common at this time of year and how to gently restore flow, vitality, immunity, and emotional clarity without harsh detoxing.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How Ayurveda understands the lymphatic system through rasa dhatu

• Why winter and the festive season naturally increase Vata and Kapha

• How our digestive fire (agni) influences lymphatic health and immunity

• The role of ama (toxins) in post-holiday heaviness, congestion and sickness

• How Vata and Kapha affect the lymphatic system in different ways

• The emotional component of lymphatic stagnation

• Gentle, seasonal Ayurvedic practices to restore flow and balance

Join the Digestive Reset Cleanse – Starting January 23rd, 2026

Ayurvedic cleansing is not about restriction, fasting or punishment it's about restoring balance and flow.

This discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse is designed to:

• Rekindle digestive fire (agni)

• Clear ama (toxins) from the digestive tract and rasa dhatu

• Support lymphatic health and immunity

• Gently restore balance to the doshas

What's included:

• Private 90-minute consultation with Colette

• Recorded coaching webinars

• Dosha-specific yoga videos

• Meditation & pranayama tutorials

• Easy, nourishing whole-food recipes

• Ongoing online support

• Private community for accountability and connection

Learn more and register at: Elements Healing and Wellbeing https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse

Sponsor: Kerala Ayurveda Academy (KAA)

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Kerala Ayurveda Academy, a worldwide leader in teaching classical Ayurveda from the root texts, is offering a beginner course designed for modern life: Ayurveda for Modern Living.

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Resources & Links

• Episode 92: Nutrition of the Dhatus

  https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/blog/ayurvedic-nutrition-of-the-dhatus-092?rq=92

• Episode 420: Ayurvedic Tips for a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/blog/ayurvedic-tips-for-a-happy-and-healthy-holiday-season?rq=420

• Website: Elements Healing and Wellbeing

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• Instagram: @elementsofayurvedapodcast

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• Facebook: Elements Healing and Wellbeing

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Exciting News: The New Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community is Live!

Over the years, this podcast has blossomed into a global community, a gathering of seekers, healers, and lifelong learners. And now, I'm delighted to share that our revitalized community space is officially open!

This new online home was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find:

• Early access to podcast episodes

• Member forums for discussion and Q&A

• Mindfulness and self-care practices

• Monthly live Zoom meetups

• Seasonal group challenges and reflections

It's a conscious, supportive space to connect, learn, and grow with others walking the Ayurvedic path.

Come say hello, introduce yourself, and be part of this living, breathing sangha.

Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here: https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community

I look forward to connecting with you soon!

Check out Colette's online services:

1. Online Consultations https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations

2. At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse

3. Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits

4. Reset-Restore-Renew Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew

Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations

Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources

Thank you for listening! If this episode supported you, please consider leaving a review and if you think this information would be helpful to family or friends, please share this episode so we can spread this wisdom of Ayurveda.

Stay tuned and stay aligned with the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast.

As we step into a new year, many of us focus on resolutions, but what if a more powerful question is: How do I actually want to feel?

In this episode, Colette explores Ayurvedic cleansing not as a quick detox or rigid reset, but as a gentle ritual, a way to digest the past, build resilience, and step into the year ahead with clarity, steadiness, and intention.

Rather than pushing or restricting, this conversation invites you to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with digestion as the foundation of physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

If you're craving a nourishing fresh start that supports your nervous system and long-term health, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why the threshold between one year and the next is considered a potent time for healing

• The lost art of ritual and why modern life often skips over important transitions

• How unprocessed experiences and emotions can create subtle ama (toxicity) in the body and mind

• Digestion as more than food, including how we digest experiences, emotions, and stress

• Why Ayurveda prioritizes preventative health and resilience, especially in an unpredictable world

• How gentle cleansing supports adaptability, immunity, and nervous system regulation

• Cleansing as an act of self-respect, not willpower or deprivation

• The role of community (sangha) and why group cleansing can be deeply supportive

Links & Resources

• Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse begins January 23rd, 2026. Check out all the Cleanse details here... https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse

• For a detailed breakdown of the cleanse structure and mechanics, listen to Episode 244: An Ayurvedic Digestive Reset Cleanse.

• Private DIgestive Reset Cleanse - choose dates that work for your schedule. Learn more at https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse

Exciting News: The New Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community is Live!

Over the years, this podcast has blossomed into a global community, a gathering of seekers, healers, and lifelong learners. And now, I'm delighted to share that our revitalized community space is officially open!

This new online home was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find:

• Early access to podcast episodes

• Member forums for discussion and Q&A

• Mindfulness and self-care practices

• Monthly live Zoom meetups

• Seasonal group challenges and reflections

It's a conscious, supportive space to connect, learn, and grow with others walking the Ayurvedic path.

Come say hello, introduce yourself, and be part of this living, breathing sangha.

Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here:

https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community

I look forward to connecting with you soon!

Check out Colette's online services:

1. Online Consultations https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations

2. At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse

3. Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits

4. Reset-Restore-Renew Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew

Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations

Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources

Stay connected on the Elements Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elementsofayurvedapodcast/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elementshealingandwellbeing

Thank you for listening! If this episode supported you, please consider leaving a review and if you think this information would be helpful to family or friends, please share this episode so we can spread this wisdom of Ayurveda.

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Colette is joined by Dr. Ishan Shivanand, mental health researcher, professor, bestselling author, and founder of Yoga of Immortals (YOI). Raised in Indian monasteries within a 21-generation yogic lineage, Dr. Shivanand brings a rare integration of ancient wisdom and modern science. His groundbreaking double-blind RCTs show up to 82% improvement in insomnia, anxiety, depression, and overall quality of life in as little as 4–8 weeks.

Together, they explore how meditation, breathwork, Yoga and Ayurveda can transform mental health and how these ancient sciences understood the mind long before modern neuroscience. This conversation offers both profound insight and practical inspiration for anyone seeking holistic wellbeing and preventative health practices.

In this episode, they discuss:

• How a 21-generation monastic lineage shaped Dr. Shivanand's understanding of the mind

• What ancient Yogic and Ayurvedic teachings reveal about consciousness and brain function

• Dr. Shivanand's perspective of today's scientific understanding of mental health

• The surprising results of the 12 month clinical studies on the impact of meditation on short and long term health

• How Yoga, meditation and breath unlock expanded states of consciousness and why they are essential for human evolution

Links & Resources

• Practice of Immortality Book by Dr. Ishan Shivanand - https://ishanshivanand.com/about-the-book/

• Group Digestive Reset Cleanse – Join the next Group Cleanse starting January 23rd, 2026 https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse

• Private DIgestive Reset Cleanse - choose dates that work for your schedule. Learn more at https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse

Exciting News: The New Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community is Live!

Over the years, this podcast has blossomed into a global community, a gathering of seekers, healers, and lifelong learners. And now, I'm delighted to share that our revitalized community space is officially open!

This new online home was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find:

• Early access to podcast episodes

• Member forums for discussion and Q&A

• Mindfulness and self-care practices

• Monthly live Zoom meetups

• Seasonal group challenges and reflections

It's a conscious, supportive space to connect, learn, and grow with others walking the Ayurvedic path.

Come say hello, introduce yourself, and be part of this living, breathing sangha.

Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here:

https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community

I look forward to connecting with you soon!

Check out Colette's online services:

1. Online Consultations https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations

2. At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse

3. Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits

4. Reset-Restore-Renew Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew

Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations

Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources

Stay connected on the Elements Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elementsofayurvedapodcast/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elementshealingandwellbeing

Thank you for listening! If this episode supported you, please consider leaving a review and if you think this information would be helpful to family or friends, please share this episode so we can spread this wisdom of Ayurveda.

Stay tuned and stay aligned with the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast.

Thanks for listening!

As we move fully into early winter, many of us begin to notice changes in our skin, tightness, dryness, rough patches, or increased sensitivity. In Ayurveda, these seasonal shifts are meaningful clues about what's happening internally. Winter, especially early winter, increases Vata dosha with its cold, dry, and mobile qualities, which can intensify skin imbalance if we don't adjust our routines and nourishment.

In this episode, we dive into Ayurveda's full guide to winter skin care. You'll learn what happens to the skin during early winter, how to identify signs of imbalance for your dosha type (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha), and the internal and external practices that keep your skin hydrated, radiant, and resilient all season long.

This episode includes:

• Seasonal skin insights: How early winter's Vata qualities affect moisture, circulation, and sensitivity

• Signs of winter imbalance for each dosha

• Why rasa dhatu matters for skin health

• Internal and external rituals to support dryness, irritation, or congestion

• The emotional connection: How mood imbalances show up on the skin

• Holistic winter self-care that brings radiance from within

Whether your skin becomes dry and flaky, red and irritated, or dull and congested during the colder months, this episode offers practical, grounding tools to support your unique doshic needs.

Episode Mentions

• Ep. 92: Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus

• Ep. 392: Ayurvedic Skin Care for Spring

• Ep. 400: Ayurvedic Summer Skin Care

• Ep. 413: Ayurvedic Habits for Holistic Health: Small Rituals, Big Results

Links & Resources

• Group Digestive Reset Cleanse – Join the next Group Cleanse starting January 23rd, 2026 https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse

• Private DIgestive Reset Cleanse - choose dates that work for your schedule. Learn more at https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse

The New Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community is Live!

Over the years, this podcast has blossomed into a global community, a gathering of seekers, healers, and lifelong learners. And now, I'm delighted to share that our revitalized community space is officially open!

This new online home was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find:

• Early access to podcast episodes

• Member forums for discussion and Q&A

• Mindfulness and self-care practices

• Monthly live Zoom meetups

• Seasonal group challenges and reflections

It's a conscious, supportive space to connect, learn, and grow with others walking the Ayurvedic path.

Come say hello, introduce yourself, and be part of this living, breathing sangha.

Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here:

https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community

I look forward to connecting with you soon!

Check out Colette's online services:

1. Online Consultations https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations

2. At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse

3. Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits

4. Reset-Restore-Renew Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew

Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations

Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources

Stay connected on the Elements Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elementsofayurvedapodcast/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elementshealingandwellbeing

Thank you for listening! If this episode supported you, please consider leaving a review and if you think this information would be helpful to family or friends, please share this episode so we can spread this wisdom of Ayurveda.

Stay tuned and stay aligned with the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast.

Thanks for listening!

In this episode, we explore how to support steady blood sugar during the holiday season using Ayurvedic wisdom. With more sugar, irregular meals, travel, and stress during the holidays, it's easy for the body's metabolic fire (agni) to become overwhelmed. Ayurveda offers practical, gentle tools to keep digestion strong, cravings balanced, and energy steady.

We take a deeper look at the pancreas as a home of agni and how its function relates to three key subdoshas: Pachaka Pitta, Kledaka Kapha, and Samana Vayu. You'll learn how these forces work together to regulate metabolism, mood, and digestive rhythm and why sugar crashes are both a physical and emotional imbalance.

You'll also discover:

• Why holiday habits disrupt blood sugar

• How sugar cravings form from an Ayurvedic standpoint

• Simple remedies for sugar crashes

• Spices that naturally support metabolic balance

• Eating rhythms and lifestyle tools that strengthen agni

• Practices to prevent toxins (ama) and emotional overload during the festive season

Whether you struggle with cravings, energy dips, or digestive heaviness this time of year, this episode offers grounded, practical support to help you stay balanced through the holidays.

Thanks for listening!

Links & Resources

• Sponsor: Kerala Ayurveda Academy – Join Kerala Ayurveda Academy for an engaging online workshop in Vedic Astrology from February 28-March 1, 2026. To learn more, visit https://www.keralaayurveda.us/courses/vedic-astrology/. For $50 off, use the code 50VEDIC when you join!

• Group Digestive Reset Cleanse – Join the next Group Cleanse starting January 23rd, 2026 https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse

• Private DIgestive Reset Cleanse - choose dates that work for your schedule. Learn more at https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse

• Golden Turmeric Milk Recipe download – https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources

Exciting News: The New Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community is Live!

Over the years, this podcast has blossomed into a global community, a gathering of seekers, healers, and lifelong learners. And now, I'm delighted to share that our revitalized community space is officially open!

This new online home was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find:

• Early access to podcast episodes

• Member forums for discussion and Q&A

• Mindfulness and self-care practices

• Monthly live Zoom meetups

• Seasonal group challenges and reflections

It's a conscious, supportive space to connect, learn, and grow with others walking the Ayurvedic path.

Come say hello, introduce yourself, and be part of this living, breathing sangha.

Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here:

https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community

I look forward to connecting with you soon!

Check out Colette's online services:

1. Online Consultations https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations

2. At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse

3. Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits

4. Reset-Restore-Renew Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew

Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations

Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources

Stay connected on the Elements Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elementsofayurvedapodcast/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elementshealingandwellbeing

Thank you for listening! If this episode supported you, please consider leaving a review and if you think this information would be helpful to family or friends, please share this episode so we can spread this wisdom of Ayurveda.

Stay tuned and stay aligned with the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast.

Thanks for listening!

In this inspiring episode, Colette is joined by her client, Sónia from Flores, a small and remote island in the Azores archipelago off the coast of Portugal. After an overstimulating and energetically demanding Summer season, Sónia felt called to reset her body and mind. She chose to do the private Digestive Reset Cleanse in October, but quickly realised that the cleanse required a pace of life she wasn't accustomed to.

Together, Colette and Sónia explore:

• Her desire for a full body-mind reset and the initial reluctance to slow down her activity during the cleanse.
• How awareness slowly blossomed as she softened into the process, noticing where her resistance to rest and stillness was coming from.
• The many positive effects of the cleanse, including improved bloodwork results, a noticeable reduction in inflammation, more energy, and a sense of glowing from the inside out.
• The surprising simplicity that followed, as her new habits naturally moved onto autopilot, making her daily life feel more spacious and easeful.
• Her new 80/20 approach, which allows her to maintain balance while still enjoying life, without rigidity or overwhelm.

Sónia's story is a beautiful reminder that slowing down isn't always comfortable at first, especially for those who thrive on movement and stimulation. But with support, presence, and Ayurvedic guidance, it can become one of the most transformative medicines, offering clarity, ease, and renewed vitality.

If you've been feeling overstimulated, resistant to rest, or craving a reset, this conversation will resonate deeply and offer gentle encouragement to honour your body's needs.

Check out Colette's online services:

1. Online Consultations

2. At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse

3. Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program

4. Bundle All 3 Above = Reset-Restore-Renew Program

5. Next Discount Group Digestive Reset Cleanse - January 23rd, 2026

Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here.

Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community.

Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages.

Thanks for listening!

Holiday season is here and this time of year often brings a beautiful mix of joy, connection, nostalgia and let's be honest, a little chaos. The festive season can easily throw us off rhythm. We may be travelling, eating differently, staying up later, or navigating emotionally layered gatherings.

Ayurveda offers practical tools to support digestion, soothe the nervous system, and help us meet this season with greater steadiness and ease. In this episode Colette shares simple, grounding Ayurvedic tips to help you stay nourished, present, and balanced throughout the festivities.

We explore:

• Understanding the dosha dynamics of the holiday season
• Ayurvedic tips for enjoying holiday meals without the stress
• Simple daily rituals that keep you grounded (even on busy days)
• Emotional and energetic boundaries for the holiday season
• Travel tips - your Vata-soothing toolkit
• A short guided holiday intention practice

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Pranayama Tutorial - Breath work tutorial
• Digestive Reset Cleanse – Next group discounted cleanse begins January 23, 2026
• Take the ama (toxin) quiz! - Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body?
• Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community – Join the community for connection and seasonal guidance

Thanks for listening!

Check out Colette's online services:

1. Online Consultations

2. At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse

3. Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program

4. Bundle All 3 Above = Reset-Restore-Renew Program

5. Next Discount Group Digestive Reset Cleanse - January 23rd, 2026

Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here.

Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community.

Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages.

In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode of the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast, Colette is joined by her sister, Niamh, an Occupational Therapist who specializes in mental health for children and young adults. Together, they explore Niamh's honest and vulnerable journey through perimenopause, a time that tested even her professional understanding of the mind and her long-time relationship with Ayurvedic living.

Despite her professional knowledge of mental health and years of practicing Ayurvedic principles, Niamh found herself facing out-of-character symptoms and a sense of losing control, especially during intense hot flushes and cognitive difficulties. This conversation offers a compassionate look at what it means to navigate hormonal shifts when even your best tools seem to fall short.

Colette and Niamh discuss how Ayurveda supported her self-understanding, how she began to view her therapeutic work through a new lens, and how the Ayurvedic Digestive Reset Cleanse helped her find stability amidst the fluctuations of perimenopause. They also talk about Niamh's integration of hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) as part of her perimenopausal journey.

This episode is a reminder that perimenopause is not just a hormonal transition, it's an invitation to deepen self-awareness, compassion, and connection to one's true rhythm.

In this episode, they discuss:

1. The impact Ayurveda had on Niamh's self-understanding

2. How she applies Ayurvedic wisdom in her work as an Occupational Therapist

3. The out-of-character symptoms that surprised her during perimenopause

4. How the Digestive Reset Cleanse helped rebalance her system

5. Her ongoing journey integrating Ayurvedic practices with the hormonal support provided by modern medicine

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Dr. Lisa Mosconi – Neuroscientist specializing in women's brain health

• Digestive Reset Cleanse – Next group discounted cleanse begins January 23, 2026

• Take the ama (toxin) quiz! - Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body?

• Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community – Join the community for connection and seasonal guidance

• Coriander Hima (cold infusion) recipe

Check out Colette's online services:

1. Online Consultations

2. At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse

3. Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program

4. Bundle All 3 Above = Reset-Restore-Renew Program

5. Next Discount Group Digestive Reset Cleanse - January 23rd, 2026

Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here.

Join the private Elements of Ayurveda Community.

Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages.

Thanks for listening!

In this episode of the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast, we're exploring a truly beautiful concept in Ayurvedic wisdom, Sneha, a Sanskrit word that means both oil and love. And that's no coincidence.

Sneha is the essence of softness, warmth, and care that keeps our body, mind, and heart supple. It's both nourishment and an act of conscious love, a daily reminder that tending to ourselves is not selfish, but sacred.

In this episode, Colette shares how Sneha can be practiced both externally through self-oiling rituals like abhyanga, and internally through nourishing fats such as ghee or medicated oils. You'll also discover how Sneha softens not only the physical body but also the mind and emotions, helping to cultivate resilience, calm, and compassion in your daily life.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The dual meaning of Sneha in Sanskrit and why oiling is an act of love

• The difference between external Sneha and internal Sneha

• How Sneha supports physical health, from joint mobility and skin nourishment to digestion and immunity

• The emotional and psychological benefits of Sneha for calming Vata, reducing stress, and fostering self-compassion

• How to personalize your Sneha practice for each dosha and season

• Simple, daily Sneha rituals you can try at home, even if you only have a few minutes

Links & Resources

• Sponsor: Kerala Ayurveda Academy – Advance your Ayurvedic education with the Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner (AAP) Program. Enroll at keralaayurveda.us/aap and use code FreeAAP26 to waive your application fee.

• Digestive Reset Cleanse – Join the next Group Cleanse starting January 23rd, 2026, or book a Private Cleanse anytime that suits your schedule. Learn more at Elements Healing & Wellbeing

• Golden Turmeric Milk Recipe – Elements Healing & Wellbeing - Resources

• Recommended Ayurvedic Oils - The quality and source of your oil matter. Choose organic, cold- or expeller-pressed oils for purity and safety. I recommend the following companies for high quality oils:

• Kerala Ayurveda - enter discount code ELEMENTS15 to receive 15% off your first purchase.**

• Banyan Botanicals - enter discount code ELEMENTSHEALING15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.**

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• LifeSpa - Save $10 on a $50 or more one-time purchase with the code elements10.

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Exciting News: The New Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community is Live!

Over the years, this podcast has blossomed into a global community, a gathering of seekers, healers, and lifelong learners. And now, I'm delighted to share that our revitalized community space is officially open!

This new online home was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find:

• Early access to podcast episodes
• Member forums for discussion and Q&A
• Mindfulness and self-care practices
• Monthly live Zoom meetups
• Seasonal group challenges and reflections

It's a conscious, supportive space to connect, learn, and grow with others walking the Ayurvedic path.

Come say hello, introduce yourself, and be part of this living, breathing sangha.

Join the new community here: Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community

I look forward to connecting with you soon!

Check out Colette's online services:

1. Online Consultations

2. At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse

3. Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program

4. Reset-Restore-Renew Program

Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here.

Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out!

Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages.

Thank you for listening! If this episode supported you, please consider leaving a review and if you think this information would be helpful to family or friends, please share this episode so we can spread this wisdom of Ayurveda.

Stay tuned and stay aligned with the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast. Thanks for listening!

In this heart-centered episode, Colette explores the vital role of community in Ayurveda and how sangha, a gathering of like-minded souls, nurtures our healing, balance, and wellbeing.

In a world where loneliness has become a quiet epidemic, Ayurveda reminds us that true healing doesn't happen in isolation. It happens through connection, in shared rhythm, trust, and support.

Join Colette as she reflects on the modern epidemic of disconnection, what Ayurveda teaches about collective balance, and how belonging strengthens our ojas, the subtle essence of vitality, love, and resilience.

She also shares exciting news about the revitalized Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community, a new online sangha designed to bring listeners together for deeper learning, inspiration, and connection.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What Ayurveda teaches about sangha - community as medicine.

• How loneliness and isolation relate to vata imbalance.

• Why genuine connection strengthens ojas and supports emotional resilience.

• The ancient Ayurvedic view of collective healing and interdependence.

• How sattvic community uplifts our energy, balances the nervous system, illuminates the mind promoting inspiration and clarity.

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