Have you ever felt like you're doing all the “right” things — eating healthy, moving your body, trying to rest — but still end the day feeling tired, bloated, and off balance? You’re not alone. And you’re definitely not doing anything wrong.

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.

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.

Why is it so hard to relax — even when the day is over? You’ve ticked off your to-do list, the house is quiet, and yet your mind is still racing. In this episode, we explore why relaxing isn’t just about willpower or mindset — it’s a physiological shift. You’ll learn how your nervous system responds to stress and why your body might still be stuck in “go mode” long after the external busyness has ended.

We’ll then look at five key Ayurvedic insights that can help you unwind — including the role of the gunas (the qualities of the mind), the stress response of each dosha, the power of daily routine (Dinacharya), and how food and evening rituals can support your body in softening and settling. Each shift is gentle, realistic, and designed to meet you where you are — no overhaul required.

Whether you’re feeling wired at bedtime or just craving a calmer pace, this episode will offer a grounded, compassionate path forward. Tune in for practical tools, reflective questions, and soothing perspective from the wisdom of Ayurveda.