Autumn can be an unbalancing season if you're a vata type. With excess air and dryness in the atmosphere, we experience the same qualities in the body such as as anxiety, constipation, achy joints, insomnia and more! Tune in to this episode where I give you top tips on how to follow the right diet, lifestyle and routine so you can stay in balance during autumn, and beyond!

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In this episode I talk about how yoga and ayurveda make powerful tools to rediscover who we really are. You'll get an understanding of the different energies we absorb through food, which affect our body and mind, as well as how to use yoga to connect more deeply to yourself. Plus, I talk about my retreat in Menorca which combines both yoga and ayurveda to help bring back that healthy glow.

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Do you find yourself grazing throughout the day? Or always feel a sense of dissatisfaction after meals? This episode looks at our obsession with snacking: what drives us to do it, the effects it can have on the body,  why each dosha type is likely to snack and the best snacks for your constitution. It's short, but sweet - and listen up to the background beats – they're pretty sweet too.

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This episode is all about constipation – one of the most common health concerns I come across as an ayurvedic practitioner. So why are we all constipated, and what happens in the body when we don't go to the toilet?! This mini podcast looks at why daily bowel movements are important, as well as the top 6 causes of constipation, what happens as a result of it, and a few  handy tips to prevent those uneventful toilet trips. 

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If you think ayurveda is about curries and dals forever more, think again! In this episode, I explore exactly what makes a meal more ayurvedic:  from incorporating the 6 tastes, to portion size, seasonal foods and making sure you've created a balanced plate, and more! Tuck in to this episode, and please do rate it if you enjoyed :). 

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Do your workouts give you energy, or drain your energy? Just like everything in ayurveda, exercise is personal. How we choose to move our body can have a huge impact on our overall sense of balance – and one workout doesn't work for all! Tune in to find out the best exercise type for you, so you know whether to sprint, squat or stretch your way to a perfectly balanced mind and body, without overdoing it.

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We all know communication is everything, and thanks to ayurveda, we can make it all the more effective. In this week's episode, I explore different communication styles based on the doshas, so you can learn to navigate difficult conversations in the best way possible – be it with your partner, at work or your family.  PLUS you get the bonus of my sultry voice, as I discuss why we tend to get sick in the switch of season (and how to prevent it!).

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Episode 4 is all about kapha dosha: the sweetest of them all! I'll explore kapha's elements earth and water – how they function in the body and mind, and how their qualities make up everything about a kapha person. Discover common kapha imbalances, and how to treat them using diet and lifestyle.  

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