Rooted in the Seasons

Katja Patel
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Rooted in the Seasons is a weekly Yoga and Ayurveda podcast about understanding your body, recognising its patterns and making everyday choices that help you feel better. I'm Katja Patel, Ayurvedic Diet & Lifestyle Educator, yoga teacher and teacher mentor, with more than 25 years of teaching experience. Each week, I explore how Yoga and Ayurveda can help us make sense of everyday experiences — from changing energy and digestion to sleep, stress, hormonal changes and the way our needs shift with the seasons. You'll find practical explanations, seasonal food and cooking, Yoga, pranayama and daily routines, alongside reflections from my own practice, teaching and everyday life. My aim is to help you connect the dots between how you live and how you feel, so you can recognise what your body needs and make informed choices that work for you. Join me for ancient wisdom, a strong cup of tea and practical tools for real life, through every season of womanhood.

  1. 20h ago

    Understanding Your Digestion Through Ayurveda

    Send us Fan Mail 🗞️ Show Notes Why can the same meal leave you feeling satisfied one day and bloated the next? Why does your appetite change, or why do you sometimes feel heavy and tired after eating? In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, I explore how Ayurveda explains digestion through Agni, our digestive fire, and the three doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. You'll learn how the four states of Agni influence appetite and digestion, why Vata can lead to bloating and constipation, Pitta to acidity and strong hunger, and Kapha to sluggish digestion and heaviness after meals. We also look at the six Ayurvedic tastes, how they help balance the doshas, and why our digestion can change with the seasons. Finally, I share seven practical ways to support your digestion through meal timing, portion sizes, food choices and everyday routines, along with my own experience of ulcerative colitis and why understanding digestion became so important to me. In this episode The four states of Agni: Sama, Vishama, Tikshna and MandaHow Vata, Pitta and Kapha influence digestive patternsThe six tastes and how they help balance the doshasWhy seasonal changes can affect digestionSeven practical Ayurvedic ways to support digestionHow to recognise and respond to your body's digestive signalsChapters 00:00 – Why digestion changes from day to day 03:24 – Agni: the digestive fire 06:33 – The four states of Agni 09:31 – How Vata, Pitta and Kapha influence digestion 11:53 – Supporting Vata digestion with warmth and regularity 13:18 – Pitta digestion: strong appetite, heat and acidity 15:06 – Kapha digestion: heaviness and sluggishness 18:34 – Food qualities, meal timing and digestive capacity 21:39 – The six tastes and how they balance the doshas 25:50 – How the seasons influence digestion 28:45 – Seven practical ways to support digestion 36:34 – My experience with ulcerative colitis 38:01 – Understanding your body's signals and final thoughts Further reading and recipes Explore these topics in more detail on my blog, including food examples and practical Ayurvedic guidance: Understanding Your Digestion Through Ayurveda — full companion article https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/understanding-your-digestion-through-ayurvedaThe Six Tastes in Ayurveda — understanding the tastes and their food sources https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/the-6-tastes-of-ayurvedaUnderstanding Agni — the four states of digestive fire https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/agni-and-ama-ayurveda-digestionAyurvedic Kitchadi Recipe for Spring and All Seasons https://www.zestforyoga.com/ayurvedic-recipes/seasonal-kitchadi-recipeEasy Mung Dal Soup for Digestion https://www.zestforyoga.com/ayurvedic-recipes/how-to-prepare-a-delicious-mung-dal-soupHomemade Sauerkraut https://www.zestforyoga.com/ayurvedic-recipes/ayurvedic-sauerkraut-recipeFree Ayurvedic Guide Want to begin putting Ayurveda into practice? Download my free guide, 5 Daily Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Like Yourself Again, with practical ways to support your energy, digestion and sleep. You can also join The Sunday Read, my weekly newsletter sharing Yoga and Ayurveda insights for everyday life. Stay Connected I'd love to hear what you recognise in your own digestion and which changes you've found helpful. Email me. Visit Zest for Yoga & Ayurveda to explore my articles, classes and programmes, or connect with me on Substack. If you enjoyed this episode, follow Rooted in the Seasons on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you don't miss future episodes. A note on digestive health: Persistent or worsening digestive symptoms, including ongoing reflux, constipation, abdominal pain or changes in bowel habits, deserve proper assessment by an Ayurvedic practitioner or health professional. 🎁 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

    Understanding Your Digestion Through Ayurveda

  2. 6d ago

    Why Travelling Makes You Tired — and How Ayurveda Helps

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️Show Notes Summary Ever arrived home from a holiday feeling as though you need another holiday to recover? Or wondered why sitting in a car or on a plane for hours can leave you so exhausted? In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, Katja Patel explores why travelling can affect our digestion, energy and sleep, and how Ayurveda explains these changes through Vata dosha. Drawing on her own journey to Germany and a client's business trip to Miami, Katja explains how movement, unfamiliar surroundings, irregular meals and disrupted routines can increase Vata. Discover seven practical Ayurvedic travel recommendations, from nourishing foods and hydration to Abhyanga, familiar routines and allowing time to adjust. You'll also learn how the same patterns of irregularity can affect us in everyday life, and why understanding your body's rhythms helps you make informed choices wherever you are. Keywords Ayurveda, Ayurvedic travel tips, Vata dosha, travel fatigue, travel and digestion, travel bloating, travel sleep, business travel, Abhyanga, Ayurvedic self-massage, Ayurvedic daily routine, Surya Namaskar, daily rhythm, seasonal Ayurveda Key Topics Why travelling increases Vata doshaHow travel affects digestion, sleep and energyThe additional demands of business travelThe Ayurvedic principle of oppositesPreparing your daily rhythm before travellingHydration, nourishing food and regular meal timesMovement, warmth and Abhyanga during travelMaintaining morning and evening routines away from homeAllowing time to adjust after returning homeRecognising similar patterns in everyday life Sound Bites “You may have arrived at your destination, but your body is still catching up.” "Like increases like, and opposites bring balance.” “The more we understand our own rhythms, the easier it becomes to find our way back to ourselves wherever life takes us.” Explore Ayurvedic Travel and Daily Rhythm Further: Why Travelling Makes You Tired — and How Ayurveda Helps — Read the accompanying article with all seven travel recommendations. Ayurvedic Daily Routine: Dinacharya Explained — Learn about Abhyanga and the daily practices that help establish a regular rhythm. Your Morning Blueprint — Create a morning routine that fits your life and gives you something familiar to return to. When Rest Isn't Enough — Rebuild Your Daily Rhythm If you regularly reach the evening feeling exhausted yet find it difficult to switch off, explore how your morning and evening habits influence your energy and sleep. Across two live online sessions, with WhatsApp support between them, you'll begin building a daily rhythm that fits your life. Find out more about When Rest Isn't Enough Get My Free Guide 5 Daily Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Like Yourself Again Practical ways to bring more rhythm into your everyday life. GET THE FREE GUIDE HERE A Question for You: What's the one thing you find most tiring about travelling? Is it the journey itself, disrupted sleep, irregular meals or the demands of business travel? I'd love to hear your experience. Send me an email or connect with me on Substack. 🎙️ Rooted in the Seasons is created by Katja Patel at Zest for Yoga & Ayurveda. Explore more episodes at zestforyoga.com/blog 🎁 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 Travelling Makes You Tired — and How Ayurveda Helps

  3. Oct 14

    Dinacharya: How to Build a Daily Routine That Works for You

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️Show Notes Summary Ever wondered why your energy drops in the afternoon, you forget to eat lunch, or you feel exhausted but can't switch off at bedtime? In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, Katja Patel explores Dinacharya, Ayurveda's approach to daily routine, and how the timing of our activities influences digestion, energy and sleep. Discover how the Vata, Pitta and Kapha cycles shape the day, why Ayurveda recommends particular times for eating and exercising, and how simple morning and evening practices can support your well-being. You'll also learn why your daily routine shouldn't stay the same throughout the year — and how to adapt it to your constitution, the seasons and the demands of modern life. Rather than trying to change everything at once, you'll leave with one practical way to begin understanding your own daily rhythm. Keywords: Ayurveda, Dinacharya, Ayurvedic daily routine, dosha clock, Vata Pitta Kapha, Ayurvedic morning routine, Ayurvedic evening routine, Ayurvedic meal timing, digestion, sleep, seasonal Ayurveda, Abhyanga, daily rhythm Key topics: The meaning of Dinacharya and its components How the doshas influence daily activities and energy levels Timing of activities according to the dosha clock Seasonal adjustments to daily routines Practical morning practices including oiling and exercise Meal timing and digestion according to Ayurveda Evening routines for restful sleep Modern life challenges and Ayurvedic solutions Sound bites "Eat when your previous meal is digested" "Finish activity before exhaustion for better sleep" “Your waking time should suit your constitution, the season and your circumstances.” Chapters 00:00 Why your daily routine matters 02:22 The Ayurvedic dosha clock explained 08:45 When should you wake up? Your dosha and the seasons 11:11 Morning practices: tongue cleaning and Abhyanga 15:51 How much exercise is right for you? 17:36 Ayurvedic meal timing: breakfast, lunch and dinner 22:57 Adapting your routine to the seasons 27:05 Evening routines for modern life 32:57 Why Ayurveda teaches us to stop before exhaustion Explore Your Daily Rhythm Further Want to explore a particular part of your daily routine? These guides will help you put the Ayurvedic principles into practice. Dinacharya: How to Build a Daily Routine That Works for You — Create daily routines that helps you start the day with energy and clarity. Your Morning Blueprint — Create a morning routine that helps you start the day with energy and clarity.Ayurvedic Meal Timing — Understand how eating times influence digestion, hunger and energy.It's Not Just What You Do — It's When You Do It — Explore the connection between Ayurveda, circadian rhythms and your body's internal clock.Spring Yoga Guide — Adapt your movement to balance Kapha in spring.Adapting Your Yoga to Autumn — Use grounding movement and breathwork to support Vata.🎁 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

    Dinacharya: How to Build a Daily Routine That Works for You

  4. Oct 7

    Why You Keep Starting Over — and What Yoga Teaches About Returning

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️Show Notes Summary In this episode, Katja Patel explores why knowing what helps you doesn't always mean you do it consistently. She draws on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and the idea of abhyasa, the repeated effort of returning, alongside modern research on movement and strength in perimenopause and menopause. She shares practical ways to choose one small daily anchor, adapt it when the day gets busy, and let your own experience give you a reason to return. Keywords consistency, abhyasa, Yoga Sutras, Patanjali, daily rhythm, yoga practice, Ayurveda, small anchors, repetition, perimenopause, menopause, Back to Rhythm Key topics Why knowing what helps doesn't always lead to doing itPatanjali's Yoga Sutras on practice and non-attachment (I.12–I.14)Abhyasa as the repeated effort of returningModern research on movement, mood, sleep and strength in perimenopause and menopauseHow the body responds to repetitionWhat happens when the planned version of a practice isn't possibleMaking the practice fit the dayChoosing one small anchor and giving it a place in your dayLetting experience, rather than motivation, bring you backHow rhythm gives you somewhere to return toBack to Rhythm, Katja's 12-week yoga and Ayurveda programmeTakeaways Consistency comes down to returning, again and again, to what helps.The body responds to what we repeat.When the planned version isn't possible, adapt it so the practice stays.A shorter practice still counts, because you are still returning.Choose one small anchor and give it a set place in your day.Let one anchor be enough for now.Your own experience gives you a more lasting reason to return than motivation does.Rhythm gives you somewhere to return to when the day gets busy.Sound bites "What can I return to today?""Experience is much more convincing.""Repetition is what teaches the body it can trust the day."Chapters 00:00 The autumn restart and why consistency matters 03:11 Patanjali on practice and non-attachment 05:21 The body responds to repetition 08:16 What happens when life gets busy 10:24 Making the practice fit the day 12:31 Choosing one anchor 14:14 Letting experience teach you 15:12 Rhythm and Back to Rhythm 16:01 The one thing to carry with you 16:37 Closing thoughts: start small Resources: Accompanying blog post:  Why Consistency Matters More Than Knowing What to Do https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/consistency-in-yoga-practice Surya Namaskar made simple: Myths, Mantras & Movement https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/surya-namaskar-made-simple 5 Reasons to Practise Nadi Shodhana https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/nadi-shodhana-benefits Back to Rhythm - 12-week Yoga & Ayurveda Programme for Busy Women 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

    Why You Keep Starting Over — and What Yoga Teaches About Returning

  5. Sep 30

    What Happens When We Stop Living with the Seasons?

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️Show Notes Summary What happens when the seasons change, but the way we live doesn't? In this episode, Katja explores why Ayurveda pays so much attention to seasonal rhythms, how modern life makes natural seasonal cues easier to override, and how changes in light, weather and food can affect the way we feel. She shares a simple way to reconnect: go outside, notice what is changing in your body, and let one part of your daily routine respond. Keywords Ayurveda, seasonal living, Ayurvedic seasonal living, Ritucharya, Vata season, autumn Ayurveda, seasonal eating, natural rhythms, circadian rhythm, Ayurvedic lifestyle, Vata dosha, Pitta dosha, Kapha dosha Key topics Why Ayurveda places so much importance on living with the seasonsHow seasonal qualities affect usVata, Pitta and Kapha through the seasonsWhy modern life makes seasonal cues easier to overrideHow food naturally changes through the yearUsing opposite qualities to maintain balanceRecognising changes in appetite, sleep and energyThree simple ways to reconnect with the season you're actually in Sound bites “Your body isn't separate from the season outside your window.” “Almost everything can continue twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.” “The season changes. Our environment changes. Our body responds. And yet, we carry on as before.” “Go outside. Notice yourself. Let one thing respond.” Chapters 00:00 What happens when the season changes but your life doesn't? 01:37 Why Ayurveda pays attention to the seasons 02:50 Vata, Pitta and Kapha: feeling the qualities of the seasons 05:00 How seasonal qualities affect us 07:21 How food and routines change with the seasons 09:19 Modern life and the loss of seasonal cues 13:37 Is your body already responding to the season? 15:22 Three simple ways to reconnect with the seasons 18:24 Why external cues matter 20:25 Notice the pattern earlier and make one adjustment Resources: Back to Rhythm — https://www.zestforyoga.com/back-to-rhythm What Happens When We Stop Living with the Seasons? — https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/seasonal-living-ayurveda Ayurveda for Autumn: Balance Vata and Ease Stress https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/ayurveda-autumn-stress-relief Stay Cool This Summer with Ayurveda and Yoga Practices https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/ayurveda-yoga-summer-cooling Feeling Heavy, Foggy or Low Energy This Spring? It Might Be a Kapha Imbalance https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/kapha-dosha-ayurveda-guide 🎁 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 Happens When We Stop Living with the Seasons?

  6. Sep 23

    What Does a Sattvic Kitchen Actually Look Like?

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️Show Notes Summary In this episode, I explore what sattvic eating actually means and why Yoga considers the effect of food on the mind. We look at the three gunas — Sattva, Rajas and Tamas — how these qualities show up in everyday life, and how food can contribute to how we feel physically and mentally. I also take you into my own kitchen with examples of the grains, pulses, vegetables and spices I regularly use, plus simple meal ideas including mung dal, kitchadi and a warm grain bowl with roasted seasonal vegetables. For the full practical guide, including recipes, my balanced spice mix and a 5-day sattvic menu, follow the accompanying blog post. Keywords sattvic eating, sattvic foods, sattvic diet, Ayurveda, Yoga philosophy, three gunas, Sattva Rajas Tamas, six tastes Ayurveda, Ayurvedic cooking, seasonal eating, mung dal, kitchadi Key topics  The three gunas: Sattva, Rajas and Tamas  How the gunas show up in everyday life  How food contributes to how we feel physically and mentally  Why some familiar foods aren't considered sattvic  Sattvic staples from my own kitchen  Using spices and the six tastes to make simple meals satisfying  Mung dal, kitchadi and a warm roasted-vegetable grain bowl  Starting with one meal and observing how you feel Chapters 00:00 What Does Sattvic Eating Actually Mean?  01:03 Yoga Philosophy and the Three Gunas  02:13 Sattva, Rajas and Tamas in Everyday Life  03:05 What Happens When One Quality Dominates?  04:28 How Food Contributes to How We Feel  07:33 What Is Actually in a Sattvic Kitchen?  10:21 Start with One Sattvic Meal  12:32 Your Kitchen as a Place to Practise Yoga  13:05 Resources and 5-Day Sattvic Menu Resources What Does a Sattvic Kitchen Actually Look Like? — including recipes, spice mix and 5-day menu https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/sattvic-shopping-list-guide Introduction to the Gunas https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/what-are-the-gunas or listen to episode #41 The Six Tastes https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/the-6-tastes-of-ayurveda Download: Sattvic Shopping List https://fantastic-leader-1.kit.com/6364171d53 🎁 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 Does a Sattvic Kitchen Actually Look Like?

  7. Sep 16

    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

  8. 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. 🎁 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 Yoga and Ayurveda podcast about understanding your body, recognising its patterns and making everyday choices that help you feel better. I'm Katja Patel, Ayurvedic Diet & Lifestyle Educator, yoga teacher and teacher mentor, with more than 25 years of teaching experience. Each week, I explore how Yoga and Ayurveda can help us make sense of everyday experiences — from changing energy and digestion to sleep, stress, hormonal changes and the way our needs shift with the seasons. You'll find practical explanations, seasonal food and cooking, Yoga, pranayama and daily routines, alongside reflections from my own practice, teaching and everyday life. My aim is to help you connect the dots between how you live and how you feel, so you can recognise what your body needs and make informed choices that work for you. Join me for ancient wisdom, a strong cup of tea and practical tools for real life, through every season of womanhood.

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    Katja Patel
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    2025 - 2026
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