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🌿 Summary:
In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, Katja Patel shares why the breath is much more than just air — and how learning to breathe well can shift the way you feel. You’ll explore the deep connection between breath, prana (your vital life force), and the nervous system. Katja walks you through practical breathing techniques — including the 3-part yogic breath — to help you feel more grounded, clear-headed, and calm, even on the busiest of days.

This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt rushed, wired-but-tired, or stuck in your head. It’s also a gentle reminder that your breath is always with you, and learning to use it well might just be your new favourite daily ritual.

✨ Key Takeaways:
- Breath is more than survival — it’s a superpower.
- In Ayurveda, breath is the carrier of prana (life force).
- Breathing consciously helps shift you from stress to calm.
- The 3-part breath supports your nervous system and digestion.
- You don’t need fancy tools — just five quiet minutes and your breath.

🧘‍♀️ Keywords:
breath, Ayurveda, yoga, stress relief, mindfulness, prana, nervous system, breathing techniques, self-care, wellness

🔖 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: Breath as a Superpower
02:59 What Is Prana and Why It Matters
05:59 How Breath Calms the Nervous System
09:06 Practical Breathing Tips for Everyday Life
11:50 The 3-Part Breath Explained
18:01 A Poem: Breath as a Messenger of Love
20:02 Final Thoughts + Resources

💌 Resources:
🎁 Get the free guide: 5 Ayurvedic Shifts to Feel Less Overwhelmed in a Week

🌿 Explore the course: Stress Less, Live More


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In this episode, we explore one of the most overlooked but powerful truths in both Ayurveda and modern science: it’s not just what you do — it’s when you do it.

You’ll learn:

• How your daily schedule could be silently draining your energy, disrupting your digestion, and throwing your mood off track
• Why timing matters just as much as nutrition, movement, and sleep — and how Ayurveda mapped this out thousands of years ago through the dosha clock
• What modern studies reveal about circadian rhythms, gut health, metabolism, and even weight gain
• Practical shifts you can start today to feel more grounded, energised, and in sync with yourself

Plus, I’ll share the story of my client Rupee, who transformed her energy and lost 8kg — without dieting — by changing one simple habit.

If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do next. It’s time to stop swimming upstream and start flowing with your body’s natural rhythm.

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In this episode, Katja Patel explores the deeper purpose of yoga, weaving together ancient wisdom, modern research, and her journey of healing chronic back pain through the practice. If you've ever felt unsure about what yoga actually is — or worried you're not flexible enough to start — this gentle, grounded conversation is for you.

We’ll explore the rich and often surprising history of yoga, from the Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras to the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. You’ll hear how yoga postures were never the end goal — but a starting point for deeper practices like breathwork and meditation. Katja also shares what beginners can expect when stepping into a class for the first time, and why you truly can begin exactly where you are.

Whether you're yoga-curious, looking to relieve stress or pain, or simply want to reconnect with yourself, this episode offers encouragement, clarity, and a fresh perspective on what yoga can be — beyond the mat.