#18 Dinacharya – The Power of Daily Rituals with Colette Kent

Today I am interviewing Colette Kent, an Ayurveda practitioner and coach on Dinacharya – the power of daily rituals of longevity and vitality. The topics discussed in this interview are: The story behind Colette’s journey into Ayurveda [2:50] Why it’s important to simplify ayurvedic wisdom for the modern man [7:30] What are the non-negotiable habits for vitality according to Ayurveda [8:10] The power of night-time rituals for sleep [12:30] The significance of getting up before sunrise [19:38] Why self-oil massage is so important of our wellbeing [25:00] Why dinner must be light and easy to digest compared to lunch which can be heavy [28:01] Why it’s important to align with the flow of nature [30:00] Why fitness and health are not the same and how to understand the difference [31:07] Why dining out culture is not a healthy habit in the long term [36:28] Why it’s essential to have a fixed schedule for eating and sleeping [40:00] What is decision fatigue and how to overcome it [42:01] How dinacharya changed the life of a 70-year-old woman [43:08] Colette Kent is the host of the podcast show Elements of Ayurveda, a platform to share the wisdom of Ayurveda and healing. She also runs an Ayurveda website called www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com where she offers various online courses on Ayurveda and personalized coaching. Colette believes that life is a journey of self-realization and that this journey begins with self-study to understand your unique mind and body type. Colette’s passion is to educate and empower others to take charge of their health and wellbeing so that they can connect to their ‘true nature’ and thrive in life. For further details about your host Dr. Vignesh Devraj please go to Facebook and Instagram @sitarambeachretreat or visit www.sitaramretreat.com Would you like to take some amazing steps towards your own optimum health and vitality? Personal online ayurvedic consultations with Dr. Vignesh are now available! Simply DM to his Instagram @vigneshdevraj We truly hope you are enjoying our content. Want to help us shape and grow this show faster? Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast, so you’ll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support.