Rooted in the Seasons

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Rooted in the Seasons is a weekly podcast for anyone wanting to feel more balanced, calm, and connected, without overhauling their life. Hosted by Katja Patel, yoga teacher, Ayurvedic guide, and mum, each episode offers simple ways to support your wellbeing through the seasons. You’ll hear practical tips from Ayurveda, real-life reflections, and small seasonal shifts that make a big difference. If you’re juggling work, family, and the feeling that life moves too fast, this podcast will help you find steadiness in the middle of it all — with a little more rhythm, ease, and nourishment.

  1. 5d ago

    Why Does Alternate Nostril Breathing Work? The Yoga Behind Nadi Shodhana

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️Show Notes Have you ever noticed that you can breathe more freely through one nostril than the other? In this episode, I explore Nadi Shodhana, or alternate nostril breathing, and why this seemingly simple pranayama practice has such an important place within Yoga. We look at the traditional understanding of ida and pingala, the relationship between the breath, nervous system and mind, and what modern research is beginning to tell us about the physiological effects of alternate nostril breathing. I also explore why pranayama comes before meditation within the traditional Yoga system and how Nadi Shodhana can help create the conditions for a mind that is steady, present and alert. At the end of the episode, I guide you through a few rounds so you can experience the practice for yourself. In this episode Why one nostril is usually more open than the otherWhat Nadi Shodhana means and its place within pranayamaIda, pingala and the balance between activity and calmWhat research tells us about alternate nostril breathing and blood pressureWhy Yoga progresses from body to breath to senses and mindHow Nadi Shodhana prepares us for meditationA guided Nadi Shodhana practiceChapters 00:00 Introduction to Nadi Shodhana and its significance 02:24 What Nadi Shodhana means 04:04 Ida, Pingala and the qualities of the breath 06:28 Nadi Shodhana, Sushumna and balance 07:50 Preparing the mind for meditation 09:32 Breath and the nervous system 10:54 Research on alternate nostril breathing and blood pressure 12:03 Traditional and modern perspectives 13:23 Nadi Shodhana within the progression of pranayama 14:44 From pranayama to meditation: the eight limbs of Yoga 15:39 Guided Nadi Shodhana practice 18:46 What do you notice after practising? 20:12 Further resources and closing thoughts Resources Read: 5 Reasons to Practise Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing) https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/nadi-shodhana-benefits Go deeper: Understand Yourself Better: A Yogic Map of Body, Energy and Mind https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/yoga-subtle-body-prana-nadis-chakras episode #69 Research: Effectiveness of Alternative Nostril Breathing on Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials (2024) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39008954/ Keywords Nadi Shodhana, alternate nostril breathing, pranayama, Yoga breathing, Nadi Shodhana benefits, alternate nostril breathing benefits, ida and pingala, nervous system, meditation, breathwork, prana, nadis 🎁 Get my free guide: 5 Daily Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Like Yourself Again   Practical tips to feel calmer, clearer, and more like yourself — without overhauling your life.  👉 GET THE FREE GUIDE HERE 🎙️ Rooted in the Seasons is created by Katja Patel at Zest for Yoga & Ayurveda.  Explore more episodes at zestforyoga.com/podcast

    Why Does Alternate Nostril Breathing Work? The Yoga Behind Nadi Shodhana

  2. Sep 9

    Your Senses Are Working Harder Than You Realise — Here's Why That Matters

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️Show Notes Summary This episode explores how your senses work throughout the day, how sensory impressions feed the mind, and why that can leave you feeling tired, foggy or unable to focus.  Katja explains the Ayurvedic concept of Indriya Agni, simple ways to care for the sense organs, and how Yoga and Pratyahara can help you become more deliberate about what you take in and where you place your attention. Keywords Ayurveda, Yoga, senses, sensory overload, Indriya Agni, Pratyahara, eye care, sensory care, mental focus, drishti Key topics How sensory impressions feed the mind throughout the dayRecognising tired eyes, sensory fatigue, brain fog and loss of focusThe Ayurvedic concepts of Indriya and Indriya AgniSimple Ayurvedic practices for caring for the eyes, nose, ears and other sense organsWhy sensory input can contribute to a busy, distracted mindPratyahara and becoming more deliberate about what you take inUsing drishti and other Yoga practices to direct attentionLearning to recognise and respond to your body's sensory signals Takeaways Your senses continually take in information, and those impressions feed the mind.Tired or burning eyes, irritation with noise, fogginess and difficulty focusing can be signs that you've taken in a lot of sensory input.Ayurveda offers simple practices for caring for the sense organs, including rosewater eye pads, nose oil and ear oiling.Yoga helps us become more discerning about what we take in and where we place our attention.Pratyahara can include reducing unnecessary sensory input as well as deliberately directing attention towards one thing.Noticing your body's signals earlier gives you the opportunity to respond before you feel depleted. Sound bites “Your senses have been working harder than you realise.” “The senses are meant to feed the mind, but every impression also gives the mind something to work with.”  “You leave the shop without them, but somehow the shoes leave the shop with you.” Chapters 00:00 Your senses are working harder than you realise 01:01 What your senses are doing all day 02:18 How sensory impressions feed the mind 03:08 Why your eyes get so tired 04:24 Recognising sensory overload 05:03 Indriya and Indriya Agni in Ayurveda 06:15 How we “digest” sensory impressions 07:30 Why Ayurveda cares for the sense organs 09:02 Simple Ayurvedic practices for sensory care 12:35 How sensory input makes the mind busy 16:21 Pratyahara: choosing what gets your attention 18:48 Drishti: directing your attention 19:28 Reducing sensory input with Shanmukhi Mudra 22:00 What to do when your senses feel tired 23:20 Bringing Ayurveda and Yoga together 24:38 Learning to recognise your body's signals 25:00 Where to start with sensory care 25:48 Closing thoughts Resources mentioned in this episode Read the accompanying article: Your Senses Are Working Harder Than You Realise — Here's Why That Matters https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/ayurveda-yoga-care-for-senses Find the Ayurvedic sensory-care practices mentioned in this episode, including rosewater eye pads, Anu oil, ear oiling and head oiling. Explore Patanjali's Yoga Sutras https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/yama-niyama-daily-life Learn more about the eight limbs of Yoga and where pratyahara fits within the wider practice of Yoga. Free guide: 5 Daily Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Like Yourself Again https://pages.zestforyoga.com/5-ayurvedic-shifts Five practical Ayurvedic shifts you can begin using in everyday life. Back to Rhythm https://www.zestforyoga.com/back-to-rhythm My 12-week programme for busy women who want to understand their body's signals, create more sustainable daily rhythms and start trusting their body again. Back to Rhythm is my 12-week Yoga and Ayurveda programme to help you create daily rhythms that support steadier energy, better digestion and a clearer mind. Doors open in September 2026 after three years. Find out more: https://www.zestforyoga.com/back-to-rhythm 🎁 Get my free guide: 5 Daily Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Like Yourself Again   Practical tips to feel calmer, clearer, and more like yourself — without overhauling your life.  👉 GET THE FREE GUIDE HERE 🎙️ Rooted in the Seasons is created by Katja Patel at Zest for Yoga & Ayurveda.  Explore more episodes at zestforyoga.com/podcast

    Your Senses Are Working Harder Than You Realise — Here's Why That Matters

  3. Sep 2

    Ayurveda and Menstruation: What Your Period Can Tell You

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️Show Notes Summary What can your period tell you about the month you've just lived? In this episode, Katja Patel explores menstruation through Ayurveda — how Vata, Pitta and Kapha may show up in your cycle, why food, sleep, stress and seasonal changes matter, and why Ayurveda gives particular attention to the first three days of menstruation. You'll also hear how traditional menstrual practices can be adapted to modern life to create your own monthly Sacred Pause. Keywords Ayurveda, menstruation, menstrual cycle, menstrual health, periods, women’s health, Vata, Pitta, Kapha, doshas, Apana Vayu, Ayurvedic diet, seasonal living, menstrual self-care, Sacred Pause Key topics What your period can tell you about the month you've just livedHow Vata, Pitta and Kapha may show up during menstruationHow food, sleep, stress and daily rhythm influence menstrual patternsWhy autumn and seasonal changes can make certain patterns more noticeableThe traditional Ayurvedic approach to the first three days of menstruationHow to create your own practical monthly Sacred Pause Takeaways Your period can offer clues about patterns that have been building throughout the month.Vata, Pitta and Kapha can show up differently in menstrual flow and symptoms.Food, digestion, sleep, stress and daily rhythm are all part of the Ayurvedic picture of menstrual health.Seasonal changes, particularly rising Vata in autumn, may make existing patterns more noticeable.Ayurveda traditionally gives the first three days of menstruation their own rhythm, with less activity and simpler food.You don't have to follow the traditional regimen completely; ask “Where do I have choice?” and create your own monthly Sacred Pause. Sound bites “Your period is a report on how the rest of the month has gone.” “The period doesn't create the pattern, it reveals it.” “Rest more on day one, two, or three whenever you can.” Chapters 00:00 Ayurveda and Menstrual Health 02:37 How the Three Doshas Show Up in Your Period 07:43 What Your Period Can Tell You About Your Month 11:03 Nourishment, Rasa Dhatu and Menstruation 15:15 Traditional Ayurvedic Menstrual Practices 20:52 Creating a Monthly Sacred Pause in Modern Life 24:48 How Seasonal Changes Can Affect Your Cycle 26:26 Where Do I Have Choice? 28:27 What to Eat During Your Period 30:42 Final Thoughts and Resources Ready to look at the rhythms behind the symptoms? Back to Rhythm is my 12-week Ayurveda programme for creating steadier digestion, energy and daily rhythms. Explore Back to Rhythm → https://www.zestforyoga.com/back-to-rhythm  Further resources mentioned in this episode  The Seven Dhatus — Explore Ayurveda’s seven tissues and why rasa dhatu is particularly relevant to nourishment and menstruation. https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/7-dhatus-ayurveda The Six Tastes of Ayurveda — Understand how sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent tastes influence the doshas and how to use them in everyday food. https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/the-6-tastes-of-ayurveda Why Mung Dal Is So Easy to Digest — A simple, nourishing option for days when you want to make digestion’s job easier. https://www.zestforyoga.com/ayurvedic-recipes/how-to-prepare-a-delicious-mung-dal-soup Kitchadi recipe — A warm, simple Ayurvedic meal that works particularly well when you want food to be easy and uncomplicated. https://www.zestforyoga.com/ayurvedic-recipes/seasonal-kitchadi-recipe Back to Rhythm is my 12-week Yoga and Ayurveda programme to help you create daily rhythms that support steadier energy, better digestion and a clearer mind. Doors open in September 2026 after three years. Find out more: https://www.zestforyoga.com/back-to-rhythm 🎁 Get my free guide: 5 Daily Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Like Yourself Again   Practical tips to feel calmer, clearer, and more like yourself — without overhauling your life.  👉 GET THE FREE GUIDE HERE 🎙️ Rooted in the Seasons is created by Katja Patel at Zest for Yoga & Ayurveda.  Explore more episodes at zestforyoga.com/podcast

    Ayurveda and Menstruation: What Your Period Can Tell You

  4. Aug 27

    What Should You Eat for Breakfast in Autumn?

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Show Notes What should you actually eat for breakfast — and does everyone need breakfast in the first place? In this episode, I explore breakfast through an Ayurvedic lens and look at how your constitution, the time of day and the changing season all influence what works best in the morning. We look at why Vata needs the stability of breakfast, why Pitta can easily become the coffee-and-biscuit person until hunger catches up, and why Kapha may comfortably eat very lightly or skip breakfast altogether. I also explain why breakfast falls within Kapha time, from around 6–10 am, what this means for Agni and why warm, cooked and sometimes savoury foods can work particularly well in the morning. Then we bring autumn into the picture. As Vata qualities increase around us, warmth, nourishment and a little preparation can make breakfast a useful anchor for the day. I share five practical autumn breakfast ideas: warm porridgespiced stewed fruit sansa, a savoury semolina breakfastmung dal or red lentil pancakeswarm spiced rice made with leftover riceYou’ll also hear simple ways to prepare breakfast the night before, so you have two or three reliable options ready for busy mornings. The takeaway: Ayurveda gives us a framework, and your digestion gives you the feedback. Resources mentioned: 5 Warm Breakfast Ideas for Autumn https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/warm-breakfast-ideas-for-autumn Ayurvedic Breakfast Porridge https://www.zestforyoga.com/ayurvedic-recipes/yummy-breakfast-porridge Spiced Fruit Breakfast Bowl  https://www.zestforyoga.com/ayurvedic-recipes/spiced-fruit-breakfast Sansa: A Savoury Ayurvedic Breakfast https://www.zestforyoga.com/ayurvedic-recipes/savoury-spring-breakfast Ayurvedic Lentil Pancakes — Kitchadi in Pancake Form  https://www.zestforyoga.com/ayurvedic-recipes/ayurvedic-lentil-pancakes Free Guide: 5 Daily Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Like Yourself Again  https://pages.zestforyoga.com/5-ayurvedic-shifts Chapters 00:00 What should you eat for breakfast? 02:00 Breakfast for Vata, Pitta and Kapha 04:01 How your constitution changes breakfast 07:04 Kapha time, Agni and morning digestion 09:57 What changes as we move into autumn 13:11 Choosing the right breakfast for you 16:01 Five warm breakfast ideas for autumn 23:06 Making breakfast easier on busy mornings 25:12 Let your digestion give you feedback 25:54 Resources and closing Keywords Ayurveda, Ayurvedic breakfast, autumn breakfast, warm breakfast, Vata, Pitta, Kapha, Agni, Ayurvedic diet, seasonal eating, digestion, morning routine, breakfast ideas, savoury breakfast, mung dal, seasonal living Sound Bites: “Ayurveda gives us a framework, and your digestion gives you the feedback.” “This one begins with dinner.” “Protein pancakes may sound like a modern invention, but Ayurveda was onto this many moons ago.” Back to Rhythm is my 12-week Yoga and Ayurveda programme to help you create daily rhythms that support steadier energy, better digestion and a clearer mind. Doors open in September 2026 after three years. Find out more: https://www.zestforyoga.com/back-to-rhythm 🎁 Get my free guide: 5 Daily Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Like Yourself Again   Practical tips to feel calmer, clearer, and more like yourself — without overhauling your life.  👉 GET THE FREE GUIDE HERE 🎙️ Rooted in the Seasons is created by Katja Patel at Zest for Yoga & Ayurveda.  Explore more episodes at zestforyoga.com/podcast

    What Should You Eat for Breakfast in Autumn?

  5. Aug 22

    Sacred Pause Conversations: Why Pausing Matters

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️Show Notes Summary What happens when we create enough space to pause? In this first Sacred Pause Conversation, Helen and I talk about why pauses feel increasingly important in lives filled with constant input, activity and demands on our attention. We explore the meaning of the solstice as a natural turning point, the difference our environment can make, and simple ways to create small pauses in everyday life through breathing, awareness and time in nature. We also talk about why stepping away on retreat can give us a different perspective on our everyday lives, and share some of the thinking behind Sacred Pause, our four-day retreat in the Lake District in June 2027. This is the first in a series of monthly conversations with Helen and me as we explore the ideas, practices and experiences behind Sacred Pause. Keywords sacred pause, pausing, retreat, yoga retreat, women’s retreat, Lake District retreat, mindfulness, breathing practices, yoga, solstice, natural rhythms, nature, rest, awareness, intentional living Key topics  Why pauses matter in busy everyday life  The solstice as a natural turning point  Constant input and the difficulty of creating space  How our environment influences how we feel  Bringing small pauses into everyday life  Retreat as an opportunity to step away and gain perspective  Simple breathing practices  Nature and natural rhythms  The thinking behind the Sacred Pause retreat  Taking what we experience on retreat back into everyday life Takeaways  Small pauses can create space to notice what is happening within us.  The natural world already contains rhythms, transitions and turning points.  The breath gives us a simple way to pause wherever we are.  Changing our environment can help us step outside our usual patterns.  A retreat creates more sustained space to reflect, reconnect and see everyday life from a different perspective.  What we practise during a retreat can become something we take home with us. Chapters 00:00 Introducing Sacred Pause  02:01 The solstice as a natural turning point  03:53 Why pausing matters more than ever  06:09 Living with constant input  07:59 How our environment changes how we feel  10:02 Bringing small pauses into everyday life  11:58 Why stepping away on retreat can help  14:05 A simple breathing practice  15:59 Taking the pause back into everyday life  17:58 Sacred Pause in the Lake District  20:00 Why nature is part of the retreat  22:06 Awareness, intention and creating space  24:00 Final thoughts Find out more Sacred Pause — 17–20 June 2027, Lake District Find out more about the retreat, what we’ll be exploring and how to join us: https://www.zestforyoga.com/sacred-pause-retreat Katja Patel — Zest for Yoga & Ayurveda Yoga, Ayurveda, retreats & practical ways to bring these teachings into everyday life: https://www.zestforyoga.com/   HelenTaylor Find out more about Helen’s work: https://www.shraddhayayoga.co.uk/ Listen to Helen’s podcast: https://www.shraddhayayoga.co.uk/be-still-notice-a-yoga-podcast 🎁 Get my free guide: 5 Daily Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Like Yourself Again   Practical tips to feel calmer, clearer, and more like yourself — without overhauling your life.  👉 GET THE FREE GUIDE HERE 🎙️ Rooted in the Seasons is created by Katja Patel at Zest for Yoga & Ayurveda.  Explore more episodes at zestforyoga.com/podcast

    Sacred Pause Conversations: Why Pausing Matters

  6. Aug 19

    Understand Yourself Better: A Yogic Map of Body, Energy and Mind

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️Show Notes  Summary In this episode, we explore yoga’s subtle body through prana, the five vayus, nadis, koshas, chakras and kundalini. By connecting these concepts into one simple map, we discover how yoga can help us understand our body, energy and mind more clearly — and respond more appropriately to what we need. Keywords subtle body yoga, prana, five prana vayus, nadis, five koshas, chakras, kundalini, yoga philosophy, subtle anatomy, energy body, yoga philosophy explained, self-awareness Key Topics The five prana vayus and their functions The role of nadis as energy channels The five koshas as layers of experience The chakra system as a map of human development Kundalini and the movement of energy through the chakra system How yoga philosophy and physical practice complement each other Using the yogic map to understand body, energy and mind more clearly Key Frameworks Five Prana Vayus System Nadi Energy Channels Model Five Koshas — Layers of Experience Chakra Development Map Kundalini Energy System The Yogic Map of Body, Energy and Mind Sound Bites “The philosophy gives us a map. The practices teach us how to read it.” “One prana. Five jobs. A humongous road network.” “The clearer we become about what we are experiencing, the more specifically we can respond.” Chapters 00:00 Why the subtle body matters in everyday life 02:07 Prana and the five prana vayus 11:10 Nadis: the road network for prana 19:36 The five koshas: layers of our experience 27:26 Chakras as energy hubs and a map of development 32:25 Kundalini and the central highway 34:24 How yoga practice teaches us to read the map 36:42 Using the yogic map to understand yourself better Resources mentioned in this episode Read the accompanying article: Understand Yourself Better: A Yogic Map of Body, Energy and Mind https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/yoga-subtle-body-prana-nadis-chakras Explore meditation in more depth: Why Meditation Matters More Than Ever https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/why-meditation-matters-more-than-ever Catch up with the chakra series: Mooladhara — Root Chakra Guide https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/root-chakra-guide Swadhisthana — Sacral Chakra https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/swadhisthana-chakra-healing Manipura — Solar Plexus Chakra https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/manipura-chakra-inner-fire Anahata — Heart Chakra https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/anahata-chakra-heart-healing The Higher Chakras: From Expression to Inner Awareness https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/vishuddha-ajna-chakras Join the Back to Rhythm Interest List: https://www.zestforyoga.com/back-to-rhythm Download my free guide: 5 Daily Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Like Yourself Again https://pages.zestforyoga.com/5-ayurvedic-shifts If something in this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear from you. You can connect with me on Substack or send me an email — I always read them. And if you enjoyed the episode, follow or subscribe to Rooted in the Seasons so the next episode lands automatically for you. Until next time, stay rooted in the seasons. Back to Rhythm is my 12-week Yoga and Ayurveda programme to help you create daily rhythms that support steadier energy, better digestion and a clearer mind. Doors open in September 2026 after three years. Find out more: https://www.zestforyoga.com/back-to-rhythm 🎁 Get my free guide: 5 Daily Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Like Yourself Again   Practical tips to feel calmer, clearer, and more like yourself — without overhauling your life.  👉 GET THE FREE GUIDE HERE 🎙️ Rooted in the Seasons is created by Katja Patel at Zest for Yoga & Ayurveda.  Explore more episodes at zestforyoga.com/podcast

    Understand Yourself Better: A Yogic Map of Body, Energy and Mind

  7. Aug 14

    The Higher Chakras: From Expression to Inner Awareness

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️Show Notes Summary What happens as we move from the heart towards the higher chakras? In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, we continue our journey through the chakra system with Vishuddha, Ajna and Sahasrara — exploring the movement from communication and expression towards discernment, inner awareness and consciousness. We begin with Vishuddha, the throat chakra, and look beyond the familiar idea of simply “finding your voice.” Vishuddha is also a centre of purification. Its traditional qualities include compassion, truthfulness and knowledge alongside pride, vanity, poison and nectar. We explore the connection with Saraswati, goddess of knowledge, speech, music and the creative arts, and the symbolism of Haṃsa, the swan. We also look at Shiva as Neelakantha, the blue-throated one, and what this story can teach us about processing and transforming difficult experiences. From there, we move to Ajna, the third eye chakra, and one of its most important qualities: discernment. How do we distinguish between an immediate reaction and something we understand at a deeper level? We explore the relationship between gaze and attention, why Nadi Shodhana is particularly relevant to Ajna, and how practices such as drishti, Trataka and meditation gradually turn our attention inwards. We also look at the sounds HAM and KSHAM, why I was taught to chant them together, and what this tells us about working with the chakras as an interconnected system. Finally, we reach Sahasrara, the crown chakra, and consider the chakra system as a journey through the evolution of human awareness — from our basic needs and desires towards compassion, expression, discernment and a greater awareness of ourselves, others and the life we are here to live. Throughout the episode, I also explain why traditional chakra practices develop gradually, and why preparing the body, mind and nervous system is an important part of the practice. In this episode, you'll explore: Vishuddha as a centre of communication, expression and purificationSaraswati, Haṃsa and the symbolism of creative expressionShiva, poison and nectar in relation to VishuddhaThe connection between HAM and KSHAMAjna, intuition and discernmentHow the gaze influences attention and concentrationNadi Shodhana, Ida, Pingala and SushumnaDrishti, Trataka and meditationSahasrara and the movement towards consciousnessWhy the chakras are best understood as an interconnected systemWhy chakra practices develop graduallyChapters 00:00 Introduction to the Higher Chakras 03:12 Vishuddha: Expression and Purification 07:07 Saraswati and the Symbolism of the Swan 11:03 Purification and Transformation in Vishuddha 15:56 Ajna: The Third Eye and Discernment 19:40 Practices for Developing Ajna Awareness 26:21 Sahasrara: The Crown of Consciousness 27:33 Working With the Chakras Gradually 34:29 From the Root to the Crown: Bringing It Together Resources mentioned in this episode Read the accompanying article: The Higher Chakras: From Expression to Inner Awareness https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/vishuddha-ajna-chakras Explore meditation in more depth: Why Meditation Matters More Than Ever https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/why-meditation-matters-more-than-ever Catch up with the chakra series: Mooladhara — Root Chakra Guide https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/root-chakra-guide Swadhisthana — Sacral Chakra https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/swadhisthana-chakra-healing Manipura — Solar Plexus Chakra https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/manipura-chakra-inner-fire Anahata — Heart Chakra https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/anahata-chakra-heart-healing Join the Back to Rhythm Interest List: https://www.zestforyoga.com/back-to-rhythm Download my free guide: 5 Daily Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Like Yourself Again https://pages.zestforyoga.com/5-ayurvedic-shifts If something in this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear from you. You can connect with me on Substack or send me an email — I always read them. And if you enjoyed the episode, follow or subscribe to Rooted in the Seasons so the next episode lands automatically for you. Until next time, stay rooted in the seasons. Back to Rhythm is my 12-week Yoga and Ayurveda programme to help you create daily rhythms that support steadier energy, better digestion and a clearer mind. Doors open in September 2026 after three years. Find out more: https://www.zestforyoga.com/back-to-rhythm 🎁 Get my free guide: 5 Daily Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Like Yourself Again   Practical tips to feel calmer, clearer, and more like yourself — without overhauling your life.  👉 GET THE FREE GUIDE HERE 🎙️ Rooted in the Seasons is created by Katja Patel at Zest for Yoga & Ayurveda.  Explore more episodes at zestforyoga.com/podcast

    The Higher Chakras: From Expression to Inner Awareness

  8. Aug 6

    Heart Chakra: From Self to Connection

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Show Notes Summary In this episode, we explore the Heart Chakra (Anahata) as the turning point in the chakra journey, where our awareness begins to expand from self to connection. Discover how yoga, breath and simple daily practices can help you reconnect with compassion, resilience and a more open heart. Keywords Heart Chakra, Anahata Chakra, yoga, breathwork, compassion, connection, emotional resilience, journaling, kindness, Ayurveda Key Topics  The Heart Chakra as the turning point from self to connection  Why we naturally close our hearts during times of stress  The relationship between the breath, the nervous system and the Heart Chakra  Practical ways to reconnect through journaling, kindness, affirmations and yoga  A guided Heart Breathing practice to cultivate compassion and inner steadiness Takeaways  The Heart Chakra marks the point where our awareness begins to expand beyond ourselves.  We naturally protect ourselves when life feels difficult, but we can always learn to return.  Slowing the breath helps calm the nervous system and reconnect us with the qualities of the heart.  Small daily practices such as journaling, kindness and affirmations gently strengthen compassion and connection.  Lasting change grows through the small rhythms we return to every day. Sound Bites "The Heart Chakra marks a turning point." "Sometimes we're so focused on what's next that we completely miss what's here." "Lasting change grows through the small rhythms we return to every day." Resources 📖 Companion Blog Post Heart Chakra: From Self to Connection https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/anahata-chakra-heart-healing 🌿 Free Guide 5 Daily Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Like Yourself Again https://pages.zestforyoga.com/5-ayurvedic-shifts ✨ Back to Rhythm Join the interest list for my 12-week programme that helps you restore steady energy, digestion, and daily rhythm.  https://www.zestforyoga.com/back-to-rhythm Continue the Chakra Journey Start at the beginning of the series: Mooladhara Chakra: Everything You Need to Know to Feel Grounded https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/root-chakra-guide Swadhisthana Chakra: What Your Emotions Are Trying to Tell You https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/swadhisthana-chakra-healing Manipura Chakra: How to Turn Intention into Action https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/manipura-chakra-inner-fire Next week: ❤️ The Higher Chakras Chapters 00:00 Welcome & The Turning Point in the Chakra Journey 02:15 From Self to Connection 05:00 Understanding the Heart Chakra (Anahata) 07:15 Bringing the Heart Chakra into Everyday Life 10:30 Yoga for the Heart Chakra 12:15 Heart Breathing Practice 15:35 Returning to an Open Heart 17:10 Bringing the Teachings into Everyday Life 🎁 Get my free guide: 5 Daily Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Like Yourself Again   Practical tips to feel calmer, clearer, and more like yourself — without overhauling your life.  👉 GET THE FREE GUIDE HERE 🎙️ Rooted in the Seasons is created by Katja Patel at Zest for Yoga & Ayurveda.  Explore more episodes at zestforyoga.com/podcast

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Rooted in the Seasons is a weekly podcast for anyone wanting to feel more balanced, calm, and connected, without overhauling their life. Hosted by Katja Patel, yoga teacher, Ayurvedic guide, and mum, each episode offers simple ways to support your wellbeing through the seasons. You’ll hear practical tips from Ayurveda, real-life reflections, and small seasonal shifts that make a big difference. If you’re juggling work, family, and the feeling that life moves too fast, this podcast will help you find steadiness in the middle of it all — with a little more rhythm, ease, and nourishment.

Information

  • Creator
    Katja
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Rooted in the Seasons
  • Show Website
    Rooted in the Seasons