Rooted in the Seasons

Rooted in the Seasons is a weekly podcast for anyone wanting to feel more balanced, calm, and connected, without overhauling their life. Hosted by Katja Patel, yoga teacher, Ayurvedic guide, and mum, each episode offers simple ways to support your wellbeing through the seasons. You’ll hear practical tips from Ayurveda, real-life reflections, and small seasonal shifts that make a big difference. If you’re juggling work, family, and the feeling that life moves too fast, this podcast will help you find steadiness in the middle of it all — with a little more rhythm, ease, and nourishment.

Rooted in the Seasons is a health podcast hosted by Katja, with 68 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #6

  Understand Yourself Better: A Yogic Map of Body, Energy and Mind

  Aug 19, 202641 minS7

  Send us Fan Mail ️Show Notes Summary In this episode, we explore yoga’s subtle body through prana, the five vayus, nadis, koshas, chakras and kundalini. By connecting these concepts into one simple map, we discover how yoga can help us understand our body, energy and mind more clearly — and respond more appropriately to what we need. Keywords subtle body yoga, prana, five prana vayus, nadis, five koshas, chakras, kundalini, yoga philosophy, subtle anatomy, energy body, yoga philosophy explained, self-awareness Key Topics The five prana vayus and their functions The role of nadis as energy channels The five koshas as layers of experience The chakra system as a map of human development Kundalini and the movement of energy through the chakra system How yoga philosophy and physical practice complement each other Using the yogic map to understand body, energy and mind more clearly Key Frameworks Five Prana Vayus System Nadi Energy Channels Model Five Koshas — Layers of Experience Chakra Development Map Kundalini Energy System The Yogic Map of Body, Energy and Mind Sound Bites “The philosophy gives us a map. The practices teach us how to read it.” “One prana. Five jobs. A humongous road network.” “The clearer we become about what we are experiencing, the more specifically we can respond.” Chapters 00:00 Why the subtle body matters in everyday life 02:07 Prana and the five prana vayus 11:10 Nadis: the road network for prana 19:36 The five koshas: layers of our experience 27:26 Chakras as energy hubs and a map of development 32:25 Kundalini and the central highway 34:24 How yoga practice teaches us to read the map 36:42 Using the yogic map to understand yourself better Resources mentioned in this episode Read the accompanying article: Understand Yourself Better: A Yogic Map of Body, Energy and Mind https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/yoga-subtle-body-prana-nadis-chakras Explore meditation in more depth: Why Meditation Matters More Than Ever https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/why-meditation-matters-more-than-ever Catch up with the chakra series: Mooladhara — Root Chakra Guide https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/root-chakra-guide Swadhisthana — Sacral Chakra https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/swadhisthana-chakra-healing Manipura — Solar Plexus Chakra https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/manipura-chakra-inner-fire Anahata — Heart Chakra https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/anahata-chakra-heart-healing The Higher Chakras: From Expression to Inner Awareness https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/vishuddha-ajna-chakras Join the Back to Rhythm Interest List: https://www.zestforyoga.com/back-to-rhythm Download my free guide: 5 Daily Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Like Yourself Again https://pages.zestforyoga.com/5-ayurvedic-shifts If something in this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear from you. You can connect with me on Substack or send me an email — I always read them. And if you enjoyed the episode, follow or subscribe to Rooted in the Seasons so the next episode lands automatically for you. Until next time, stay rooted in the seasons. 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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  Episode #4

  Heart Chakra: From Self to Connection

  Aug 6, 202619 minS7

  Send us Fan Mail ️ Show Notes Summary In this episode, we explore the Heart Chakra (Anahata) as the turning point in the chakra journey, where our awareness begins to expand from self to connection. Discover how yoga, breath and simple daily practices can help you reconnect with compassion, resilience and a more open heart. Keywords Heart Chakra, Anahata Chakra, yoga, breathwork, compassion, connection, emotional resilience, journaling, kindness, Ayurveda Key Topics The Heart Chakra as the turning point from self to connection Why we naturally close our hearts during times of stress The relationship between the breath, the nervous system and the Heart Chakra Practical ways to reconnect through journaling, kindness, affirmations and yoga A guided Heart Breathing practice to cultivate compassion and inner steadiness Takeaways The Heart Chakra marks the point where our awareness begins to expand beyond ourselves. We naturally protect ourselves when life feels difficult, but we can always learn to return. Slowing the breath helps calm the nervous system and reconnect us with the qualities of the heart. Small daily practices such as journaling, kindness and affirmations gently strengthen compassion and connection. Lasting change grows through the small rhythms we return to every day. Sound Bites "The Heart Chakra marks a turning point." "Sometimes we're so focused on what's next that we completely miss what's here." "Lasting change grows through the small rhythms we return to every day." Resources Companion Blog Post Heart Chakra: From Self to Connection https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/anahata-chakra-heart-healing Free Guide 5 Daily Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Like Yourself Again https://pages.zestforyoga.com/5-ayurvedic-shifts ✨ Back to Rhythm Join the interest list for my 12-week programme that helps you restore steady energy, digestion, and daily rhythm. https://www.zestforyoga.com/back-to-rhythm Continue the Chakra Journey Start at the beginning of the series: Mooladhara Chakra: Everything You Need to Know to Feel Grounded https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/root-chakra-guide Swadhisthana Chakra: What Your Emotions Are Trying to Tell You https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/swadhisthana-chakra-healing Manipura Chakra: How to Turn Intention into Action https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/manipura-chakra-inner-fire Next week: ❤️ The Higher Chakras Chapters 00:00 Welcome & The Turning Point in the Chakra Journey 02:15 From Self to Connection 05:00 Understanding the Heart Chakra (Anahata) 07:15 Bringing the Heart Chakra into Everyday Life 10:30 Yoga for the Heart Chakra 12:15 Heart Breathing Practice 15:35 Returning to an Open Heart 17:10 Bringing the Teachings into Everyday Life 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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  Episode #3

  Manipura Chakra: How to Turn Intention into Action

  Jul 28, 202618 minS7

  Send us Fan Mail ️ Show Notes We all begin the week with good intentions. We plan to eat well, make time for yoga, finish work on time, or finally create healthier routines. Yet somehow, life takes over, and those intentions quietly slip away. In this episode, we explore the Manipura Chakra , the third chakra located around the navel and associated with the fire element. Together we'll discover how Yoga and Ayurveda understand transformation, why confidence grows through small daily actions, and how the fire element helps us turn intention into purposeful action. You'll learn about the symbolism of the Manipura chakra, the Bija mantra RAM , its connection with Agni and Pitta , and practical ways to strengthen this centre through yoga, breathing practices and everyday habits. Whether you're new to the chakras or continuing the series, this episode offers practical insights to help you build confidence, create lasting habits and reconnect with what truly matters. In this episode What the Manipura chakra represents Why the fire element symbolises transformation The connection between Manipura, Agni and Pitta Why following through is about more than motivation How small daily actions build confidence Yoga, breathwork and journalling practices for Manipura The Bija mantra RAM and its traditional meaning Resources Companion Blog Post Manipura Chakra: How to Turn Intention into Action https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/manipura-chakra-inner-fire Free Guide 5 Daily Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Like Yourself Again https://pages.zestforyoga.com/5-ayurvedic-shifts ✨ Back to Rhythm Join the interest list for my 12-week programme that helps you restore steady energy, digestion, and daily rhythm. https://www.zestforyoga.com/back-to-rhythm Continue the Chakra Journey Start at the beginning of the series: • Mooladhara Chakra: Everything You Need to Know to Feel Grounded https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/root-chakra-guide • Swadhisthana Chakra: What Your Emotions Are Trying to Tell You https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/swadhisthana-chakra-healing Next week: ❤️ Anahata Chakra – Discovering the Heart Centre Chapters 00:00 Why Good Intentions Fade 01:12 Our Journey Through the Chakras 03:20 The City of Jewels: Discovering Manipura 05:10 Fire: Turning Intention into Action 07:05 Chanting the Bija Mantra RAM 08:50 Yoga & Ayurveda: Two Ways of Understanding Transformation 10:45 Fear Is Cold: A Teaching from Shreeguruji Balaji 12:35 Small Actions Build Confidence 14:20 Practices for the Manipura Chakra 15:45 One Promise to Yourself 16:25 Back to Rhythm & Next Week's Journey Keywords Manipura chakra, solar plexus chakra, Yoga, Ayurveda, Agni, Pitta, fire element, confidence, transformation, personal growth, daily rhythm, Bija mantra RAM, chakra meditation, yoga philosophy, turn intention into action, chakras for beginners 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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  Episode #2

  What Your Emotions Are Trying to Tell You | The Sacral Chakra

  Jul 22, 202621 minS7

  Send us Fan Mail ️Show Notes Summary This episode is part of my seven-part Chakra Series, exploring the traditional teachings of yoga in a practical, down-to-earth way for modern life. In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons , we continue our journey through the seven chakras by exploring Swadhisthana , the Sacral Chakra. Together we'll look at what our emotions can teach us, why this chakra is associated with the water element, and how yoga encourages us to respond to life's changes with greater awareness rather than automatic reaction.You'll discover the traditional symbolism of Swadhisthana, including the lotus, Varuna, Rakini and the crocodile, along with simple yoga practices, reflection questions and the VAM mantra to help you cultivate greater emotional balance in everyday life. Keywords Swadhisthana Chakra Sacral Chakra Chakras for Beginners Yoga Philosophy Yoga Podcast Emotional Balance Emotional Awareness Yoga and Emotions Water Element VAM Mantra Ayurveda Meditation Yoga Practice Self-Awareness Rooted in the Seasons Key Topics Understanding the Swadhisthana (Sacral) Chakra Why emotions are invitations, not obstacles The water element and emotional adaptability The symbolism of the six-petalled lotus The crocodile and our instinctive reactions Varuna, Rakini and Vishnu in yogic tradition Balancing openness with healthy boundaries The VAM mantra and meditation practice Yoga poses to support the Sacral Chakra The chakra journey from stability to movement Bringing yoga philosophy into everyday life Titles 1 Swadhisthana Chakra Explained | Understanding Your Emotions Through Yoga 2 The Sacral Chakra: What Your Emotions Are Trying to Tell You 3 Understanding the Sacral Chakra | Yoga, Emotions & Emotional Balance Sound bites "Our emotions aren't obstacles. They're invitations to understand ourselves more deeply." "The question isn't whether life will change. The question is how we respond when it does." "We don't find steadiness by stopping the river. We find it by learning how to move with it." Chapters 00:00 Welcome & The Sacral Chakra 01:22 What Moves You? Exploring Emotional Longings 02:24 What Our Emotions Reveal 03:54 Understanding the Sacral Chakra 05:06 The Water Element & Emotional Flow 06:36 Emotions Are Invitations 07:44 The Six-Petalled Lotus 08:28 The Crocodile: Instinct & Protection 10:16 Varuna & Learning to Flow with Life 11:58 Rakini: Finding Emotional Balance 13:48 Practices for the Sacral Chakra 14:50 The VAM Mantra 16:09 Yoga Poses for Swadhisthana 17:14 Responding Instead of Reacting 19:52 The Yoga Journey Continues 20:35 Next Time: Building Self-Confidence Resources Read the accompanying blog post: Swadhisthana Chakra: Emotions, Creativity and the Flow of Life https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/swadhisthana-chakra-healing ️ Listen to the previous episode Root Chakra: Finding Stability in an Uncertain World https://www.zestforyoga.com/blog/root-chakra-guide Download your free guide: 5 Daily Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Like Yourself Again https://pages.zestforyoga.com/5-ayurvedic-shifts Back to Rhythm Join the interest list for my new 12-week programme exploring yoga, Ayurveda and practical daily rhythms for steadier energy, digestion and emotional balance. 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

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  Root Chakra (Mooladhara): Meaning, Symbolism & Practices

  Jul 16, 202616 minS7

  Send us Fan Mail 🎙️Show Notes Summary In this episode, Katja Patel explores the Mooladhara, or Root Chakra, through the lens of traditional yoga. Discover why the root chakra symbolises stability, belonging and foundation, and how simple practices from yoga and Ayurveda can help cultivate those qualities in everyday life. Keywords Root Chakra, Mooladhara, Yoga Philosophy, Chakras, Ayurveda, Grounding, Stability, Daily Rhythm, Yoga Practice, Prana Key Topics The symbolism and meaning of the Mooladhara chakra Why yoga begins with a strong foundation Grounding practices from yoga and Ayurveda The relationship between daily rhythm and steadiness Working respectfully with subtle energy Takeaways The Mooladhara chakra represents our foundation, stability and sense of belonging. Without healthy roots, there can be no growth. Yoga and Ayurveda work together to cultivate steadiness through everyday practice. Working with the chakras begins with observation, patience and respect. Small, consistent practices strengthen the foundation from which life can grow. Titles Understanding the Root Chakra: Stability, Belonging & Growth Alternative: What the Root Chakra Really Teaches Us Sound Bites "Without healthy roots, there can be no growth." "Before we reach upwards, we first create a foundation." "The root chakra reminds us that our everyday foundations matter." Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:10 What the Root Chakra Represents 05:00 Understanding the Chakras 07:30 Balance, Foundation and Energy 10:20 Practical Ways to Support the Root Chakra 13:30 A Strong Foundation for Growth 15:00 Closing Thoughts Resources Read the companion article: Root Chakra (Mooladhara): Meaning, Symbolism & Practices Free Guide: 5 Daily Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Like Yourself Again Workshop: When Rest Isn't Enough – Reset Your Daily Rhythm 🌿 Sunday Read Newsletter: Weekly reflections on yoga, Ayurveda and living with rhythm. 🌿 Explore more: https://www.zestforyoga.com 🎁 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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