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Ep. 192 Revolutionizing Pregnancy and Postpartum Care with Ashlee Sakaishi Wilkin

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If you’re pregnant, postpartum, trying to conceive or know someone who is on a fertility journey, this episode is for you! Today Katie is joined by beloved Shakti School teacher, Ashlee Sakaishi Wilkin. Ashlee is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Birth and Postpartum Doula and prenatal yoga teacher. They discuss how we can change the culture of pregnancy and postpartum care to one where birthing people are deeply nourished and supported by their communities.

Learn Ashlee’s favorite Ayurvedic conception and postpartum care practices, foods, drink recipes and herbs to nourish yourself and feel supported throughout the entire birth journey!

Want to be part of the women’s healthcare revolution? Study with Ashlee, Katie and our other amazing teachers in our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School! Early bird pricing for our 2025 class ends on October 31, 2024. Register here to get the lowest price of the year!

In this episode about conception, pregnancy and postpartum care, you’ll hear:

~ Join Katie LIVE for our FREE Sacred Halloween Ceremony on October 31st! Sign up here!

~ What are the “Sacred Windows” in our lives?

~ Ways to prepare the body to conceive

~ Bringing the body into a receptive state through cleansing or Panchakarma

~ Why the lifestyle of BOTH partners is crucial

~ What to do when your partner isn’t living an Ayurvedic lifestyle

~ Balancing the desire for a “perfect pregnancy” with real life

~ Remothering yourself during pregnancy

~ Tips to improve digestion during pregnancy

~ Nourishing foods and herbal preparations for pregnancy and postpartum care

~ Ayurvedic practices for postpartum care

~ How to bravely build community and ask for support

~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda!

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

~ Free Introductory Course on Conscious Postpartum Care

~ The Nest's Free Fourth Trimester Group

~ The Center for Sacred Window Studies website and Instagram

~ Watch the Fall Ayurvedic Cleanse workshop replay here

~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook

~ Book a free call with one of our coaches to learn more about Ayurveda School!

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