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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
When Life Feels Too Much: A Breathing Practice That Actually Helps
🌿 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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🎙️ Rooted in the Seasons is created by Katja Patel at Zest for Yoga & Ayurveda.
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