Rooted in the Seasons Podcast
Simple, seasonal wisdom from Ayurveda and Yoga — to help busy women who feel overwhelmed and out of rhythm restore balance, confidence, and calm.
Hosted by Katja Patel, Ayurvedic Diet & Lifestyle consultant and yoga teacher trainer.
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Ayurvedic Winter Immunity: Digestion, Rhythm & the Microbiome
Winter immunity isn’t something you boost — it’s something you build.
In this episode, I explore the Ayurvedic view of immunity as Ojas, how digestion and daily rhythm shape your winter resilience, why your microbiome adapts to the season, and a simple three-second tongue check you can use each morning.
Ayurvedic Eating: Joyful, Simple, Seasonal & Stress-Free
A warm conversation with Ayurvedic practitioner Anu Paavola on making Ayurvedic eating joyful and simple. We explore seasonal food, digestion, and stress-free nourishment.
What Is Calm — and How the Mind Works in Yoga and Ayurveda
What does calm really mean? Discover how Yoga and Ayurveda view calm not as stillness, but as steadiness — a strength that grows through rhythm, awareness, and contentment.
How to Adapt Your Yoga Practice for Autumn (and Feel Grounded Again)
As the air cools and the wind picks up, our yoga practice needs to change too. In this post, discover how to adapt your yoga for autumn — with grounding poses, steady breath, and simple Ayurvedic principles to bring warmth and balance back to body and mind.
Feeling Scattered? 5 Ayurvedic Herbs to Soothe Stress and Restore Balance This Winter
As the days grow shorter and the light softens, it’s natural to feel a little more scattered or restless. Discover five Ayurvedic herbs — and a few familiar garden allies — that help calm the mind, balance Vata, and bring steadiness to the season of change.
Why You Might Need an Ayurvedic Autumn Cleanse
Autumn is beautiful — crisp air, colourful leaves, cosy nights. But the shift often brings discomfort too: bloating, dry skin, restless sleep, and scattered energy. An Ayurvedic autumn cleanse clears residual summer heat, soothes Vata imbalance, and nourishes body and mind for a grounded transition into winter.
Soothing Pitta — Natural Summer Skin Remedies
Summer heat can leave your skin red, itchy, and irritated — a classic sign of Pitta dosha running high. In this episode, I share how Ayurveda helps you cool and soothe your skin with the right foods, yoga practices, herbs, and simple self-care rituals. Discover how small daily shifts can bring balance back to your skin — and your whole system.
The Yoga of Work-Life Balance: Abhyasa and Vairagya in Real Life
Work-life balance isn’t just about scheduling — it’s about mindset. In yoga, this balance is called Abhyasa and Vairagya: steady effort and letting go. Discover how these two ancient principles can help you stay grounded, focused, and well — without burning out.
Beyond Exhaustion: How to Spot Burnout and Let Ayurveda Restore You
Are you just run down — or is it something deeper? In this episode, we explore how to spot the difference between simple exhaustion and true burnout, and how Ayurveda helps you restore calm, energy, and joy through small daily steps.