Send us a text 🎙️ Show Notes Keywords Sankalpa, intentions, yoga philosophy, Ayurveda, subconscious mind, habits, self-worth, alignment, personal transformation, mindfulness, Yoga Nidra Summary In this episode, Katja Patel explores Sankalpa, an ancient yogic practice often misunderstood as simple intention-setting. Drawing from yoga tradition, lived experience, and modern understanding of the subconscious mind, she explains why so many intentions fail — and how Sankalpa works differen...

Send us a text 🎙️Show Notes Keywords Ayurveda, mung dal, digestion, seasonal eating, digestive rhythm, simple food, Ayurvedic cooking, tridoshic meals, mindful eating, seasonal living Summary In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, Katja Patel reflects on why she always returns to mung dal when digestion feels overloaded or out of rhythm. Drawing on Ayurvedic wisdom and personal experience, she explores how simple, easy-to-digest food can support digestion, restore clarity, and gent...

Send us a text 🎙️Show Notes Keywords Ayurveda, Dhatus, Digestive Fire (Agni), Digestion, Immunity, Nervous System Health, Hormonal Health, Seasonal Living, Ayurvedic Lifestyle, Women’s Health Episode Summary In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, Katja Patel explores the Ayurvedic understanding of health through the lens of the seven dhatus — the tissue layers that build and sustain the body. You’ll learn how digestion transforms food into tissues, why nourishment happens in stages, and ...

Send us a text Show Notes Ayurvedic Potato Soup: Why This Humble Food Grounds, Warms, and Nourishes Us in Winter In today’s episode of Rooted in the Seasons, we explore the humble potato — a simple, grounding winter food with surprising Ayurvedic wisdom behind it. Potatoes are often misunderstood or dismissed, but when prepared the right way, they can soothe the nervous system, support digestion, and bring a deep sense of comfort during the colder months. I share how Ayurveda transforms...

Send us a text 🎙️Show Notes Keywords Ayurveda, yoga philosophy, Patanjali, Yoga Sūtra 1.33, mindfulness, mental clarity, stress relief, seasonal rhythms, women's wellness, mind–body balance, emotional wellbeing, nervous system regulation Summary In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, Katja Patel explores why we get knocked off centre so easily — and how ancient Yogic wisdom can steady the mind in today’s noisy world. She breaks down Patanjali’s four attitudes from Yoga Sūtra 1....

Send us a text 🎙️ SHOW NOTES In today’s episode of Rooted in the Seasons, we’re exploring one of the most transformative concepts in Ayurveda: Agni, your digestive fire — and the quiet force behind your energy, clarity, mood, and resilience. When Agni is strong, life feels smoother. Digestion flows, your mind feels clearer, and your energy stays steady. When Agni weakens, everything feels a little heavier — bloating, fogginess, poor appetite, cravings, sluggishness, irritati...

Send us a text updated from previous title: Ayurvedic Winter Immunity: Digestion, Rhythm & the Microbiome 🎙️ SHOW NOTES Keywords Ayurveda, winter immunity, Ojas, Agni, digestion, microbiome, daily rhythm, nourishment, seasonal eating, Vata season, winter health, immune resilience, ama, gut health, tongue diagnosis, Ayurvedic lifestyle, early dinners, warm meals, Dinacharya, sleep, holistic immunity, women’s health, seasonal rhythm Summary In this episode, Katja expl...

Send us a text updated from previous title: Ayurvedic Eating: Joyful, Simple, Seasonal & Stress-Free A conversation with Anu Paavola 🎙️ SHOW NOTES Episode Summary In this nourishing conversation, Katja Patel is joined by Anu Paavola — clinical Ayurvedic practitioner, educator, and founder of Jivita Ayurveda — to explore how Ayurvedic nutrition can be simple, joyful, and deeply aligned with nature. Together they unpack what “seasonal eating” really means in today’s globa...

Send us a text updated from previous title: What Is Calm — and How the Mind Works in Yoga and Ayurveda 🎧 Show Notes Keywords: calm, yoga, Ayurveda, mindfulness, resilience, daily rituals, mental clarity, rhythm, awareness, self-care Summary: In this episode, Katja Patel explores what calm really means — beyond quiet moments or still surroundings. Through the lenses of Yoga and Ayurveda, she unpacks how calm is a strength that grows through rhythm, awareness, and simple daily...

Send us a text updated from previous title: How to Adapt Your Yoga Practice for Autumn (and Feel Grounded Again) 🎙️Show Notes Keywords: yoga, autumn, Ayurveda, grounding, vata season, breathwork, mindfulness, seasonal living, wellness, stability, self-care Summary: In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, Katja Patel shares how to adapt your yoga practice for autumn — to feel grounded, warm, and steady through the changing season. Drawing on the wisdom of Ayurveda and yoga, s...

Send us a text updated from previous title: How to Find Balance in Autumn with Ayurveda Simple Ayurvedic ways to stay grounded, calm, and nourished this Vata season. As the winds of autumn pick up and the days grow cooler, our bodies and minds often feel the shift. In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, Katja Patel explores how Ayurveda helps us navigate the transition into autumn by balancing Vata dosha, the energy of air and space. You’ll learn how Vata’s light, dry, a...

Send us a text updated from previous title: Feeling Scattered? 5 Ayurvedic Herbs to Soothe Stress and Restore Balance This Winter 🎙️Show Notes Keywords Ayurveda, Vata, Autumn, Herbs, Grounding, Wellness, Rituals, Mindfulness, Seasonal Change, Women's Health Summary Autumn is a season of transition — a time when the outward energy of summer fades, inviting us to turn inward, reflect, and rest. Yet often, we resist this change, clinging to the light and pace of summer and feeling sc...

Send us a text updated from the previous title: Finding Ease: The Yoga Sutra That Changed How I See Stress 🎙️Show Notes Keywords yoga sutras, yoga sutras of patanjali, yoga philosophy, yoga sutra 2.16, finding ease, stress relief, calm mind, overwhelm, emotional balance, mental health, mindfulness, self awareness, meditation, ancient wisdom, abhyasa vairagya, yoga for stress, prevent suffering, katja patel, rooted in the seasons Summary In this episode of Rooted in the...

Send us a text updated from previous title: The Complete Ayurvedic Autumn Cleanse Guide Keywords: Ayurvedic autumn cleanse, seasonal Ayurveda, Ayurvedic cleanse, autumn cleanse, wellness, self-care, daily rituals, digestion, health tips, mindfulness, seasonal rhythms, holistic health Summary “In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, Katja Patel shares the step-by-step of an Ayurvedic autumn cleanse. You’ll hear why even three days can refresh digestion and energy, but why seven...

Send us a text updated from previous title: 3 Restorative Yoga Poses for Deep Rest This Autumn 🎙️Show Notes Keywords Restorative Yoga, Autumn Yoga, Ayurveda, Stress Relief, Mindfulness, Yoga for Women, Self-Care, Seasonal Wellness, Nervous System Reset, Deep Rest Summary In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, Katja Patel shares how restorative yoga can help you slow down and reset during autumn — a season that naturally invites rest but often leaves us feeling scattered and dep...

Send us a text updated from previous title: Why You Might Need an Ayurvedic Autumn Cleanse 🎙️Show Notes 🎧 Keywords Ayurveda, autumn cleanse, seasonal health, digestion, wellness, Vata imbalance, cleansing rituals, holistic health, women’s health, natural remedies ✨ Summary In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, Katja Patel explores why an Ayurvedic autumn cleanse can make such a difference as the seasons change. You’ll learn why autumn often feels unsettling, the signs of V...

Send us a text updated from previous title: Discover How Seasonal Eating Reduces Stress Naturally 🎙 Show Notes Keywords seasonal eating, Ayurveda, stress reduction, autumn foods, gut health, rhythms of life, nervous system, digestion, wellness, ancient wisdom Episode Description In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, Katja Patel shares how seasonal eating can calm your nervous system, improve digestion, and reduce hidden stress. Through the wisdom of Ayurveda and the rh...

Send us a text updated from previous title: 6 Ayurvedic Tips to Feel Centred in the Shift to Autumn Keywords Ayurveda, autumn, wellness, grounding, seasonal transition, mindfulness, rituals, health tips, digestion, nervous system Summary In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, Katja explores why the shift into autumn can leave you feeling scattered — and how Ayurveda helps you find your centre again. With simple, nourishing tips like warm foods, ginger–liquorice tea,...

Send us a text updated from previous title: Soothing Pitta — Natural Summer Skin Remedies Episode Notes: Summary Summer heat can be tough on your skin — redness, rashes, or irritation often flare when Pitta dosha runs high. In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, Katja Patel shares simple Ayurvedic ways to keep your skin calm, cool, and radiant. From hydrating foods and gentle yoga to herbal remedies and soothing self-care rituals, you’ll learn how to balance Pitta from th...

Send us a text updated from previous title: The Yoga of Work-Life Balance: Abhyasa and Vairagya in Real Life Description What if the secret to real work-life balance isn’t in better time management — but in two ancient yogic principles? In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, we explore Abhyasa (steady effort) and Vairagya (letting go) — not as lofty ideas, but as daily tools to help you stay grounded, focused, and emotionally steady. If you’re constantly juggling work, family, ...