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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The Gunas: How Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas Shape the Mind
Why do we feel calm one day and restless or heavy the next — even when nothing obvious has changed?
In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, Katja Patel explores the Ayurvedic concept of the gunas — sattva, rajas, and tamas — and how they shape the mind, influence our energy, and affect daily life. A grounded, practical look at awareness, food, and gentle choices that support clarity and balance.
Self-Doubt and the Mind: A Yogic Map Through Uncertainty
Self-doubt doesn’t always show up loudly. Often, it appears as hesitation, second-guessing, or not quite trusting yourself. In this episode, Katja explores self-doubt through yoga philosophy, offering a grounded, compassionate way to understand recurring patterns of the mind and build resilience through steady practice and rhythm.
Sankalpa: Why Intentions Often Fail — and What Yoga Has Always Known
Many intentions fail not because we lack discipline, but because they don’t address the habits and conditioning underneath our behaviour. Sankalpa, an ancient yogic practice, works differently — not by forcing change, but by revealing what needs attention and alignment.
Why We Get Knocked Off Centre — and a Yogic Fix That Actually Works
Why do we get knocked off centre so easily? In this episode, I explore Patanjali’s simple Yogic fix for a steady mind, how modern overstimulation affects us, and a gentle mindset practice you can use this week to feel calmer and more grounded.
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.
Finding Ease: The Yoga Sutra That Changed How I See Stress
Stress is part of life — but suffering doesn’t have to be.
In this episode, Katja explores one of Patañjali’s most practical teachings: Yoga Sutra 2.16 — “Future suffering can be avoided.”
Discover how awareness, mindset shifts, and small daily practices can help prevent stress from taking root — and how ancient wisdom still guides us to calm in modern life.