Winter is often misunderstood in modern wellness culture as a season to simply endure, yet Ayurveda recognizes it as a powerful time for nourishment, restoration, and deep tissue building.
In this episode, Colette is joined by experienced Ayurvedic physician Dr. Sujatha Kekada for a classical and clinical exploration of winter wellness. Together, they move beyond surface-level seasonal advice to examine how winter influences the doshas, dhatus (tissues), srotas (channels), and ojas. Dr. Sujatha explains why aligning diet, routine, and mindset with this season is essential for long-term health and resilience.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
Why winter is considered a prime season for tissue nourishment and rebuilding in Ayurveda
Which doshas and dhatus become most vulnerable when winter diet and routines are misaligned
How winter impacts srotas (channel) integrity, with a focus on rasavaha srotas (plasma and lymph channels) and medovaha srotas (fat channel)
The connection between winter emotions, mental heaviness, and manovaha srotas (mind channel)
Influence of winter on ojas, our prime energy reserve, vitality and immunity
Balancing nourishment and heaviness with the risk of stagnation in modern lifestyles
Practical Ayurvedic food guidelines to support digestion, tissues, and vitality during winter
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)
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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
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!
Online Consultations https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations
At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse
Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits
Reset-Restore-Renew Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew
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