• Skip to main content

The Shakti School

Feminine Form Sacred Technology

  • About
  • Blog
  • Glow-Worthy
  • Ayurveda
  • Subscribe
  • Podcast
  • Book a Call
  • Free Course
  •  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spirit Sessions is your one-stop shop for all things emergent in sex, spirituality and self-care. Join me, Katie Silcox, New York Times Best-Selling author and Founder of The Shakti School, your one-stop shop on the best of science, ancient holistic medicine and spiritual up-leveling.

This podcast is full of fun and deep real-talk from your fave Ayurveda gal-Friday on holistic health, femme-form biohacking, mysticism and anything else that makes your life a better place to live.

Mostly, this podcast is personal. It's me speaking my most authentic heart. No holds barred. No fear. Just me, you, rad guests + soulful convo.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts:

itunes_orig
apple_podcasts
youtube
available-spotify_orig
stitcher

Browse Episodes of Spirit Sessions:

Ep. 246 Obsession, Love and Limerence: Moving from Fantasy to Freedom

    Is it true love, unhealthy obsession or limerence? In this episode, Katie explores the psychology and ancient spiritual wisdom around limerence - a state of infatuation with a person or...

    Listen

    Ep. 245 Spirit-Led Business Success for Female Entrepreneurs with Angelica Neri

      Today, Katie chats with intuitive healer and friend of the podcast, Angelica Neri, for a powerful conversation about intuition, female entrepreneurship and spiritual growth. They share how to distinguish the...

      Listen

      Ep. 244 Stevia: Sweet, But Is It Safe?

        Today, Katie explores emerging research on stevia, a common artificial sweetener found in many wellness staples. Learn how erythritol, a common additive in stevia, affects your blood vessels and the...

        Listen

        Ep. 243 Navigating Postpartum, Loneliness and Loss with Christine Eck of the Center for Sacred Window Studies

          Today on the podcast, Katie is joined by Christine Eck to explore feminine spirituality, postpartum care and life's sacred transitions. Christine is an Ayurvedic Health Consultant, a Birth and Postpartum...

          Listen

          Ep. 242 The Bliss Meditation Challenge: 30 Minutes to a New Mind

            In today's episode, Kate introduces the Ayurvedic concept of the Koshas and explores the bliss body, the subtle layer of deep joy, inner peace and non-dual consciousness within us. She...

            Listen

            Ep. 241 Create Space in Your Life: A Meditation

              In today's episode, Katie explores akash, the element of space, as the medicine for hustle and the intensity of life's pitta seasons. Creating inner spaciousness allows new experiences and healing...

              Listen

              Ep. 240 How to Practice Feminine-Form Tantra Meditation (Tantra Talks #9)

                Today on the podcast, Katie unravels the mystery of the feminine and shares how to cultivate self-belonging, inner wisdom and freedom from limitation through the path of Tantra. Stay tuned...

                Listen

                Ep. 239 Ayurveda Certification: What Our Graduates Are Doing Now

                  If you're feeling called to pursue your Ayurvedic certification but wondering, "What, exactly, can I do with this once I've graduated?" this episode is for you! Katie shares the many...

                  Listen

                  Ep. 238 Vedic Astrology 2026: How to Ride the Archetypal Energies Ahead

                    Geek out with Katie as she explores the planetary alignments coming in 2026 and how their energy influences our lives, through the lens of Ayurveda's sister science, Vedic Astrology. Learn...

                    Listen

                    Ep. 237 10 Life Lessons I Learned in 2025 & A New Year’s Practice

                      In this special New Year's episode, Kaite shares the most powerful life lessons she learned in 2025. Tune in to learn a simple year-end reflection practice and hear an inspiring...

                      Listen

                      Ep. 236 Winter Surrender: Finding the Light as the Weary Soul Rejoices

                        Surrender to the sacred mystery of life and discover your true self. Inspired by her favorite Christmas carol, "Oh Holy Night," Katie shares about self-worth, surrendering to the divine and...

                        Listen

                        Ep. 235 Why Ghee Is the Quiet Psychedelic: Expanding the Mind Without Breaking It

                          Ghee is the ultimate nervous-system-safe psychedelic. It's soma, the sacred nectar of immortality, in a spoon. It's butter, not breakdown. Drawing from her personal Panchakarma experiences and modern neuroscience, Katie...

                          Listen

                          Ep. 234 Turmeric Magic & Midlife Messiness with Dr. Shivani Gupta

                            Are you living an Ayurvedic lifestyle, but still missing your spark? Today on the podcast, Katie chats with Dr. Shivani Gupta - author, turmeric researcher, and new teacher here at...

                            Listen

                            Ep. 233 A Relaxing Meditation: The Four Pebbles Practice

                              If you're feeling stressed and scattered this holiday season, today's episode is for you! In this episode, Katie guides you through the Four Pebbles Practice, a grounding, relaxing meditation that...

                              Listen

                              Ep. 232 Regulating the Nervous System with Somatic Ayurveda

                                Do you feel like your nervous system is running the show? Tune in to learn simple, nurturing Ayurvedic practices to regulate your nervous system and bring your body into balance...

                                Listen

                                Ep. 231 From Artificial Intelligence to Ayurveda Intelligence

                                  What does artificial intelligence have to do with Ayurveda? In this episode, Katie explores the fascinating intersection between human nature and technology, beginning with her own experience in AI and...

                                  Listen

                                  Ep. 230 Coming Home to Your Authentic Self with Kara Liebrock

                                    Today on the podcast, Katie is joined by Kara Liebrock. Kara is an Alignment Guide, host of The Elements of Evolution podcast and a Shakti School graduate! In today's conversation,...

                                    Listen

                                    Ep. 229 Ayurveda School: Everything You Want to Know, But are Afraid to Ask

                                      There are just two days left to enroll in our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School before our discounted Early Bird tuition expires, so today Katie is answering your Ayurveda School questions!...

                                      Listen

                                      Ep. 228 The Art of Letting Go and Divine Surrender with Brett Larkin

                                        Today Katie welcomes back the incredible Brett Larkin - author, teacher, and one of the most influential modern voices in yoga - for a heartfelt conversation about Ishvara Pranidhana, the...

                                        Listen

                                        Ep. 227 The Precious Things Practice: Death is Not What We Think it Is

                                          Today on the podcast, Katie shares how embracing impermanence can bring more presence and peace to our lives. She draws on Buddhist wisdom, the Yoga Sutras and the guidance of...

                                          Listen

                                          Ep. 226 The Night My House Burned & What Truly Saved Me

                                            In this deeply personal solocast, Katie opens up about the life-altering experience of losing her home to a fire, and the profound spiritual lessons that have emerged from the ashes....

                                            Listen

                                            Ep. 225 Tea with Your Shadow Self: From Self-Sabotage to Self-Compassion with Carly Banks

                                              What if you invited the parts of yourself that you dislike the most to tea? At The Shakti School, we believe that part of our purpose here on earth is...

                                              Listen

                                              Ep. 224 Forgiveness, Somatic Movement, Death and the Divine Mother with Angelica Neri

                                                Today, Katie is joined by Ayurvedic Practitioner, Reiki Master and friend of the podcast Angelica Neri. They explore the many facets of feminine energy, our body's innate wisdom and the...

                                                Listen

                                                Ep. 223 Dating Apps: Spiritual Yay or Nay?

                                                  How do we stay awake and true to our spiritual path in the era of swipe? In this episode, Katie talks about dating in the modern world, from navigating dating...

                                                  Listen
                                                  • 1
                                                  • 2
                                                  • 3
                                                  • …
                                                  • 11

                                                  Footer Hero Widget

                                                  theshaktischool

                                                  TheShaktiSchool

                                                  The solstice is a time to let our UP + OUT energy The solstice is a time to let our UP + OUT energy flow. It’s time to allow the higher frequencies of celebration and gratitude to pierce our hearts and bask in the abundance of light. 

Here are some simple solstice remembrances to maximize this powerful seasonal shift this weekend:

• Sun-Gaze. Take your morning meditation outside. Recognize and feel the sun’s presence. See if you can really tap into the frequency of gratitude for how the sun nurtures all life. 

• Build an Outdoor Altar. Use things from your backyard, objects that you want to infuse with your intentions, and light incense and candles. This is also a really fun activity to do with friends or family if you’re gathering to celebrate!

• Build a Bonfire. Ancient Northern and Central European pagans welcomed Midsummer with bonfires. It was thought that bonfires would boost the sun’s energy for the rest of the growing season and guarantee a good harvest for the fall.

• Indulge in Pitta-Reducing Delights. Seek out your local farmers market and pay homage to the summer harvest by using seasonal ingredients.

• Set New Goals. Take time to reflect on the themes, shifts and lessons that have shaped the past six months, and revisit the intentions you set at the winter solstice. As you look ahead, ask yourself what you want to cultivate, release or expand - physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Wishing you a day of prosperity, fertility, and new growth in ways big and small,

Katie + Team Shakti 🌞
                                                  When I was younger, connecting with my intuition w When I was younger, connecting with my intuition was more like an intentional practice of learning about it and studying it.⁠
⁠
Now my intuition is really accessible, and it’s really fast. And it’s also deeply challenging.⁠
⁠
I know very quickly the highest and best move, action-wise. So the task isn’t as much, “is this my intuition? How do I connect to my intuition?” ⁠
⁠
My intuition is already right there. And so is yours.⁠
⁠
The challenge is to actually do what it says. ⁠
⁠
Our ego, or our little self, is so used to thinking and acting like it’s in charge… But our intuition is like, “Hey lady, why don’t you NOT react and just pause instead? What if you don’t know everything? What if you really take a moment to listen?”⁠
⁠
As we age, the most important thing around intuition is this: ⁠
⁠
Do what it freaking says. ⁠
⁠
Sometimes, that’s really, really hard because our reactions are almost instant. ⁠
⁠
But here’s the thing. When you start to learn what happens when you DON’T listen to your intuition - you begin to learn that the cost is usually too much NOT to listen.⁠
⁠
When did listening to your intuition really “click” in your personal evolution or aging process? Share with me down below - I wanna hear your experience.⁠
⁠
If you want to dive even deeper into this convo, check out my latest Spirit Session Podcast episode. ⁠
⁠
🎧 Comment “245” for the link to Ep. 245 Spirit-Led Business Success for Female Entrepreneurs with Angelica Neri where we chat intuition, business, and so much more.
                                                  Here’s how to use these different herbs to balan Here’s how to use these different herbs to balance summer pitta heat: ⁠
⁠
🌹TEAS & INFUSIONS⁠
Steep dried herbs in boiling water for several hours:⁠
⁠
• Licorice⁠
• Rose⁠
• Hibiscus⁠
• Rose Hips⁠
• Marshmallow⁠
• Mint⁠
⁠
In the summer, you want to stay really hydrated, and that doesn’t mean just drinking a ton of cold ice water. It means drinking things that hold lubricants in them like licorice tea, rose tea, hibiscus tea, rose hips and marshmallow tea. All of these are cooling and damp and will help plump up the skin full of water (but not in a water-retentive sort of way).⁠
⁠
🌿 HERBS FOR ABHYANGA⁠
Choose oils infused with these herbs and plants over the summer:⁠
⁠
• Neem⁠
• Lavender⁠
• Jasmine ⁠
• Rose⁠
• Helichrysum⁠
• Frankincense⁠
⁠
Ayurveda teaches that staying hydrated and cool is really about having a daily skincare routine whether it be January or July. The cornerstone of Ayurvedic skincare is putting herbal-infused oils on your body every day. Herbal infused oils are natural skin protectants and healers.⁠
⁠
🌸 FACIAL CARE⁠
Make a hydrating facial spritzer with:⁠
⁠
• Jasmine⁠
• Rose⁠
• Lavender⁠
• Frankincense⁠
⁠
You also want to stay hydrated on the outside. This time of year, I’ve got little bottles of spritzers everywhere and I just spritz myself all the time, slightly obsessively. Keep your skin moist. Mist and spritz! ⁠
⁠
Lady, we’ve got one thing that we do here at The Shakti School, and we do it the best in the whole world: feminine-form Ayurveda. Every single year our Ayurvedic Wellness Coach training gets more magical - with more teachers, more students and more women from all over the world gathering to remember what truly matters. ⁠
⁠
🌹 Early Bird registration for our 2027 Level 1 Ayurvedic Wellness Coach Certification Training is officially open. Comment AYURVEDASCHOOL for more information.⁠
⁠
🕯️If you’ve been craving a more feminine, intuitive and nourishing approach to your wellbeing, comment WISDOM to dive into our free Women’s Wisdom + Ayurveda mini-course now.
                                                  Remember some of the qualities of pitta: hot, ligh Remember some of the qualities of pitta: hot, light, oily, sharp, intense, and mobile. 

Because of these inherent qualities, pitta-type people will do best with forms of body movement that cultivate the opposing qualities (i.e., exercising in temperate or cool weather, and exercising in a calm and steady way). 

Working out in this manner will help relieve some of the tension, intensity, heat, and irritability associated with pitta imbalance. It will also help get rid of any excess Fire (i.e., stress and acid) in the body, most specifically in the sites where heat accumulates—small intestine, liver, blood, head, and eyes. If you exercise in a way that aggravates pitta, you will actually accumulate more Fire in those body parts. 

Any body type will benefit from using the pitta-reducing routine if they are relatively healthy and it is summer.

Pitta types can tend to be overly competitive and “burn out.” Make sure to hydrate your pitta body with water or other liquids, particularly in the summer time.

🌿 Ready to explore a softer, deeper way to approach healing and women’s health? Comment WISDOM to get our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course right now.
                                                  Put all of the ingredients except the zinc into a Put all of the ingredients except the zinc into a large glass mason jar. Fill a medium saucepan with a few inches of water and place that on medium heat. Loosely fit the lid on the jar and place that in the water. ⁠
⁠
Let all those ingredients melt together completely, shaking or stirring to get it all blended.⁠
⁠
Once everything is melted, take it off the heat, add in the zinc, secure the lid, shake it up and stir it well. Then pour it into whatever container you plan on keeping the sunscreen in and let it cool.⁠
⁠
This sunscreen has around 35 to 40 SPF naturally!⁠
⁠
And one more thing - if you still love conventional sunscreen and want to keep using it, just avoid any sunscreen that has oxybenzone. Oxybenzone is found in about 40% of sunscreens and it’s been banned in Japan and parts of Europe because it’s been found to be a major endocrine disruptor related to infertility, hormone imbalance and low birth rates.⁠
⁠
Remember the golden rule in Ayurveda: ⁠
⁠
We don’t put anything on our skin that we would not use in our kitchen. 🥣⁠
⁠
Enjoy your summer and take care of your skin! ✨⁠
⁠
P.S. Beautiful person - I wanna let you know that The Shakti School doors are officially open for our next Level 1 cohort starting January 2027. This is more than a certification. It’s a living field of women who become mirrors, mentors, and soul-sisters for your unfolding, and it will absolutely change your life from the inside out. Early bird registration is officially here!⁠
⁠
🌹 Comment AYURVEDASCHOOL to learn more about our yearlong Ayurvedic Health Coach Certification Training.⁠
⁠
🌿 Ready for a taste of feminine-form Ayurveda right now? Comment WISDOM and we’ll send you our free Ayurveda + Women’s Wisdom mini course.

                                                  Footer

                                                  © 2026 Shakti School

                                                  • FAQ
                                                  • Privacy Policy
                                                  • Terms and Conditions
                                                  • Advocacy
                                                  • Find a Coach
                                                  • Login
                                                  • Katie's Books
                                                  • Contact and Support

                                                  Get the Shakti Letter love, katie