Rooted in the Seasons Podcast

Simple seasonal wisdom from Ayurveda and Yoga — helping busy women understand what's going on beneath stress, digestion, energy, and daily rhythm, and find their way back.

Hosted by Katja Patel, Ayurvedic Diet & Lifestyle consultant and yoga teacher trainer.

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Popular topics:
Vata • Digestion • Sleep • Winter immunity • Breath • Yoga Sutras • Recipes

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Whether you're here for digestion, stress, seasonal living, or yoga, here are a few pathways to help you find episodes that fit where you are right now.

Digestion and Food

If you feel heavy after meals, bloated, tired, or like food and energy are not quite lining up.

Stress, Rest and Rhythm

If you feel tired but still switched on, evenings feel busy, or rest never seems to land fully.

Seasonal Living

You notice that your energy, digestion, motivation, or mood shifts with the seasons. Learn why these changes happen and simple ways to adapt with more ease.

Yoga and Philosophy

You might think yoga philosophy sounds distant or complicated.
Here you'll discover practical ideas that can help everyday life feel steadier, clearer, and easier to understand.

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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.

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3 Restorative Yoga Poses for Deep Rest This Autumn

Feeling the pull to slow down as the days grow shorter? In this episode, I’ll guide you through three restorative yoga poses that calm the nervous system, ease stress, and help you feel more grounded this autumn. Grab your blankets and cushions — or just listen along — and discover how stillness can restore your energy for the season ahead.

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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.

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6 Ayurvedic Tips to Feel Centred in the Shift to Autumn

The shift from summer to autumn can leave you feeling scattered — dry skin, unsettled digestion, restless thoughts. In this short episode, I share six simple Ayurvedic shifts to help you feel centred again, from nourishing food and calming teas to breath practices and daily rituals.

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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.

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The Balance of Life: Understanding Ayurveda

Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, offers simple yet powerful ways to stay balanced by understanding the five elements and the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. In this episode, we explore how tuning into daily and seasonal rhythms can support digestion, energy, and overall wellbeing.

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