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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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Ep. 191 The Meaning of Tantra (Tantra Talks #8)

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Tantra is not what most people here in America and Europe believe it is - a mere discipline of sacred sex. While sacred sex is great, the true purpose, practice and meaning of Tantra are so much richer! In this episode, Katie dives deep into the ancient history of Tantra and shares how you can live a Tantric life in our modern world. If you’re ready to experience more pleasure and playfulness in your life, tune into this episode about the multi-faceted meaning of Tantra!

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In this episode about the meaning of Tantra, you’ll hear:

~ Early bird pricing for the 2025 class of our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School ends on October 31, 2024. Register here to get the lowest price of the year!

~ A history of Tantra

~ Why Tantra is so hard to define and pin down

~ The body as a vehicle, not an impediment

~ Making each moment holy, precious, and valuable

~ Working with your body's innate energies

~ Why there’s nothing wrong with seeking pleasure (Bogha) and success (Bhukti)

~ The Vedic concepts of Lila, Moksha, Prana Shakti and Prashna

~ Who is the Divine Mother?

~ Tapping into your highest wisdom

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

Other “Tantra Talks” About the Meaning of Tantra:

~ Ep. 8 What is Tantra?

~ Ep. 9 Pulsing Fiery Devasting Love

~ Ep. 17 Feminine Archetypes of the Glorious Queen, Sacred Prostitute or Worthless Girl

~ Ep. 35 5 Life-Changing Ancient Meditations You Can Do Today

~ Ep. 68 Tantra Talks #5

~ Ep. 117 7 Vital Steps for a Spiritual Practice

~ Ep. 157 How We Squirm Off Our Chance to Really Love

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

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

~ Georg Feurstein’s book, Tantra: The Path of Ecstasy

~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy is available now!

~ Katie’s mentor, Cristal Mortensen

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

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Ep. 190 What is Feminine-Form Ayurveda?

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Here at The Shakti School, we’re all about embodying feminine-form Ayurveda, but what does that actually mean? What is feminine-form Ayurveda and why do we love it?

In this podcast episode, Katie takes you on a journey into the feminine, shamanic, spiritual and elemental roots of Ayurveda. She then leads you through a guided meditation to foster your connection with the most important medicine on the planet: Your Wise Woman Inner Healer.

Are you ready to truly embody feminine-form Ayurveda? Early bird pricing for the 2025 class of our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School ends on October 31st, 2024! Register here before the end of the month to save $500 on tuition!

This audio is from a session hosted by Christine Eck, founder of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. You can learn more about their programs and Conscious Postpartum Care by signing up for Christine’s free email course here and downloading her free ebook, The Universal Mother Principles.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

~ Sign up here for our Ayurvedic Wellness Coach certification before early bird pricing ends on October 31st! If you’d like to chat with someone about the program we invite you to book a FREE call with one of our coaches!

~ The definition of feminine-form Ayurveda

~ The HER-story and history of Ayurveda

~ How the five elements of nature are expressed within us physically, emotionally and spiritually

~ The Ayurvedic concepts of Sanātana Dharma and Prana Shakti

~ Why the purpose of an Ayurvedic lifestyle isn’t to achieve perfect health

~ What is the healing climate?

~ The difference between feminine-form Ayurveda and a masculine approach

~ What is intuition? 

~ Balancing Shiva and Shakti

~ A guided meditation to experience the elements

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

~ The Charak Samhita, a central Ayurvedic text

Other links and resources mentioned in this episode:

~ Learn more about The Center for Sacred Window Studies on their website

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

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Ep. 189 Finding Meaning in Heartbreak and Time to Fall Apart

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Whether you’re going through a breakup, divorce, job loss or grieving a loved one this episode is for you. Sometimes when we think we’re at our breaking point life throws us yet another huge curve ball. In this episode, Katie shares advice gleaned from recent and past heartbreaks to support you in your darkest moments. Learn breathing practices to process your feelings and find the meaning in your heartbreak so you can come out stronger on the other side!

Thank you to our girlfriends PAAVANI Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode! PAAVANI is women-owned and sources organic ingredients to create their mindfully formulated herbal offerings. Use the discount code SpiritSessions for 10% off your order at paavaniayurveda.com!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

~ How to deal with heartbreak

~ The opportunity within heartbreak

~ Letting go of the illusion of control

~ Lessons about heartbreak from Pema Chödrön

~ Opening to uncomfortable feelings without wallowing in them

~ The Buddhist definition of awareness

~ The importance of getting grounded and how to do it

~ Breathing practices to process heartbreak

~ The ancient Buddhist practice of Thong Lyn

~ Early bird pricing for the 2025 class of our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School is ending soon! Register here before October 31, 2024, to get the lowest price of the year!

Try some of our team's favorite PAAVANI products for fall! We love their Hydrate Blend Tea, Shatavari, Vata Spice Blend, Golden Milk, Ashwagandha, Coconut Milk Bath, and Vata Body Oil.

Other links and sources mentioned in this episode:

~ The work of Dr. Robert Svoboda

~ 1st Poem: “Absolutely Clear” by Hafez Shirazi

~ 2nd Poem: “The Sea and the Bells” by Pablo Neruda

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

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy is available now!

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Ep. 188 Your Fall Ayurvedic Kitchari Cleanse Guide

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As the seasons change so do our body and spirit! According to Ayurvedic tradition, fall is a sacred time of year when we can experience deep clarity and insight into our life purpose. Through a traditional, seasonal kitchari cleanse we can align with the lightness, mobility and clarity of the fall season in order to become wiser, improve digestion and boost our immunity as we ready for winter.

Tune in to this episode to learn why we cleanse, then join Katie LIVE for our FREE Online Fall Ayurvedic Cleanse Webinar on Thursday, September 26th at 11 am Eastern Time US. You’ll learn how to do a kitchari cleanse and take home a beautiful PDF guide that includes all the recipes and information you need to complete your own Ayurvedic kitchari cleanse. We hope to see you there!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

~ Why fall is considered a “sacred window” in Ayurveda

~ The spiritual gifts of fall

~ How is the Ayurvedic approach to cleansing different?

~ The intention behind an Ayurvedic cleanse

~ What’s so special about kitchari?

~ What happens in your body when on a kitchari cleanse

Other links mentioned in this episode:

~ Learn more about our year-long Ayurveda School here!

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

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy is available now!

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Ep. 187 I Had No Other Choice Than Spirituality with Elaine Glass

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Does it feel like something is missing from your life? Often what we’re missing is a connection to our soul and spirituality.

In this episode, Katie is joined by author and dear friend Elaine Glass for an intimate conversation about the beauty and challenges of getting quiet and tapping into who you really are. They share simple steps you can take today to connect to your spirituality, hear the voice of your soul, and feel more empowered!

Elaine’s new book, Get Quiet: 7 Simple Paths to the Truth of Who You Are, is available now!

 

In this episode you’ll hear: 

~ What does “being spiritual” actually mean?

~ How getting quiet can improve your health

~ Why do Elaine and Katie prioritize connecting with their souls at any cost?

~ How the clutter in your closets is a reflection of your prana

~ How to connect with your spirituality daily

~ Why spirituality is a relationship

~ How to start hearing the voice of your soul

~ Ignighting the powers of the soul

~ What connecting to your shadow side actually feels like

~ Why we’re often afraid to get quiet

~ The Ayurvedic concept of Swastha

~ Bravely following the voice of your soul when it's scary

~ How to begin calling in spiritual support

~ What Elaine’s spirituality looks like today

~ The soul definition of dharma

~ Elain and Katie’s spiritual dating advice

~ The energy of the sorcerous

 

Other links mentioned in this episode:

~ Elaine’s website: https://elaineglass.net/

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

~ Registration for the 2025 class of our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School is open!

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Ep. 186 Menopause Made Me Look Like My Mother with Mary Thompson

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If you’re perimenopausal or know someone who is going through menopause this episode is for you! Unfortunately, much of the mainstream conversation around menopause shames women for experiencing symptoms, but in this episode, Katie and fellow Ayurveda wise woman Mary Thompson offer a softer, more spiritual perspective. They discuss common symptoms of menopause, simple Ayurvedic practices you can use to mitigate these symptoms and the spiritual gifts of menopause!

Want to learn more about menopause and women's wellness from Mary Thompson and our other amazing teachers? Our year-long Ayurveda School is open for registration!

 

In this episode you’ll hear: 

~ What's going on in your body during menopause?

~ Freeing yourself from shame

~ Common perimenopause symptoms

~ Ayurvedic practices to prevent and soothe symptoms of menopause

~ The deeper meaning of our symptoms and struggle

~ What does Ayurveda say about bioidentical hormones?

~ The maiden, mother, creatrix and crone

~ The Ama - Agni - Ojas formula

~ Benefits of seasonal Ayurvedic Cleansing for hormone balance

~ The spiritual gifts of menopause

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

 

Other links mentioned in this episode:

~ Mary's Podcast: Ayur.. What Now?

~ Mary’s website: The Ayurvedic Approach

~ Herbalist Susun Weed

~ Book: Strong Women Stay Young

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Ep. 185 How to Be an Ayurveda Beauty Bombshell

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Today we go back to the ancient, time-tested Ayurveda beauty basics! According to Ayurveda, true beauty radiates from the inside out. It begins with digestion, hydration, and emotional health. An Ayurvedic beauty bombshell knows who she is and embodies Shakti! No skin cream or anti-aging serum can make us feel beautiful if we haven’t addressed the deeper spiritual roots.

However, many of us feel pressured to conform to our culture's limited definition of beauty. In this episode, Katie shares personal stories illustrating how her perspective of beauty has evolved since childhood and how we can all tap into the true source of lasting beauty!

Ready to get that Ayurveda glow? Join Katie LIVE for a FREE Online Ayurveda Spa Day on Tuesday, August 27th at 11 am Eastern Time US. Click here to register!

 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

~ The deep spiritual roots of true beauty

~ Ayurveda beauty essentials

~ Why do we care so much about beauty? What’s the point?

~ How to embody Shakti AKA feminine power

~ How evolution has shaped what we perceive as beautiful

~ The shadow side of beauty

~ How we’ve been influenced by cultural and social beauty standards

~ The Ayurvedic concepts of Swastha, Snehena, and Sri

~ The three most beautiful women Katie’s ever seen and the source of their beauty

 

Other links and sources mentioned in this episode:

~ Learn more about our year-long Ayurveda School here!

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

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy is available now!

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