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Ep. 143 Hot Tips on Building Winter Immunity

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The Fall to Winter transition is here, and now is the time to tune inward and take advantage of this winter energy. It’s time to understand our external dynamics and get in alignment with them. After all, that is what Ayurveda is all about. In this episode, Katie shares with us her hot tips on building winter immunity, and ways to thrive in the wintertime. If you aren’t a fan of these darker months, we hope this episode can bring you some helpful tips to flourish this season.

In this episode you’ll hear: 

~ Practical tips to make this winter as immune-building as possible

~ Why a thermos will become your best friend this season

~ Self-care practices to cultivate, including all things oil massage

~ Recommended foods and supplements for winter wellness

~ The importance of being outside first thing in the morning

~ Practices to reset your nervous system and lower your stress levels

~ Why sleep is the medicine of the winter

~ Ways to honor this season through prayer and dreamwork

~ Level 1 Ayurveda School starts January 18, 2023! Here’s your chance to launch your Ayurvedic path with our one-of-a-kind course. If you’ve ever considered diving deep into this healing tradition, whether for yourself or as a career path, this is your chance to jump start that change and get the support you need. 

~Have questions about Ayurveda School? Head here to book a free coaching call with a Shakti School grad

~ Join Katie over at The Breath Source for more healing breathwork focused on subtle energy, the parasympathetic nervous system and heart-centered spirituality.

~ Some of Katie’s favorites to get you through this winter:

Winter Oil

Ashwagandha powder

Ginger powder

Astragalus

Echinacea

Zinc

Omega-3

L-Glutamine

Thermos

Huberman’s Sleep

 

Katie’s sleep cocktail recipe:

Magnesium 3-4mg

L-Theanine - 2-4mg

Gaba - 150mg

Glycine - 2g

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In October, the air becomes cooler, drier and more In October, the air becomes cooler, drier and more mobile. You may begin to notice more anxious thoughts, dry skin, irregular digestion, disrupted sleep or feeling ungrounded in your body. We can balance these vata qualities with moisture, nourishing foods and grounding rhythms for our nervous systems. ⁠
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Some of my favorite October foods:⁠
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• Butternut squash, acorn squash and pumpkin are sweet, grounding and deeply nourishing for dry autumn tissues⁠
• Ginger kindles agni, supports circulation and helps keep digestion strong as temperatures drop⁠
• Mung beans are one of Ayurveda’s most digestible legumes, bringing nourishment without heaviness⁠
• Garlic offers warmth and stimulation, helping counter sluggish digestion and coldness⁠
• Cardamom gently supports digestion while bringing warmth without excessive heat⁠
• Oatmeal is heavy, soft and grounding, making it one of autumn’s most supportive breakfasts⁠
• Warm spiced milk nourishes ojas, supports the nervous system and invites deeper rest⁠
• Black pepper awakens digestion and helps the body absorb nutrients more efficiently⁠
• Cinnamon is warming, circulatory and especially supportive during cold, windy seasons⁠
• Cloves bring heat and stimulation while supporting digestion and respiratory wellness⁠
• Turmeric supports healthy inflammation response and keeps digestion moving well⁠
• Sweet potatoes are sweet, earthy and stabilizing for an overstimulated nervous system⁠
• Warming stews provide moisture, softness and sustained nourishment as vata rises⁠
• Soaked or sprouted nuts and seeds offer healthy fats and density, helping combat seasonal dryness⁠
• Root vegetables literally grow beneath the earth, carrying grounding qualities that help us feel more rooted too⁠
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P.S. If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, you’re moving further into spring and rising pitta, so your body may be asking for lighter and more cooling support right now. 💦⁠
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Early bird enrollment for our 2027 Ayurvedic Wellness Coach Certification closes THIS MONTH. ⁠
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☎️ Comment AYURVEDASCHOOL to learn more or book a complimentary call with our team!
Just a little love note from me as I am finally ba Just a little love note from me as I am finally back in my new/old home from the house fire. And public service announcement: if you are looking for a beautiful spiritual home, we only have three weeks left on our early bird pricing. We start very very soon! DM me if you are considering it or comment AYURVEDASCHOOL to learn more!
One of the biggest questions I get from women expl One of the biggest questions I get from women exploring our program is “What can I actually do with an Ayurvedic coaching certification? What’s the scope of a coaching practice?”⁠
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Becoming a certified coach is absolutely a viable career path, and it can also enhance the offerings that you already have. 🌿⁠
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With an Ayurvedic Wellness Coach certification, you can legally and ethically work with people as a coach and educator in so many ways, including:⁠
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📒 Working 1:1 as a wellness or lifestyle coach, helping clients with digestion, stress, hormones, energy, daily rhythms and self-care (within the coaching scope and with proper insurance)⁠
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🧘🏽‍♀️ Teaching workshops in yoga studios, community spaces, retreat centers or online⁠
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🌬️ Guiding people through nutrition education, daily routines, seasonal resets, meditation and nervous system support⁠
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🥀 Supporting women with cycle awareness, womb wellness and feminine rhythm education⁠
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🪐 Weaving Ayurveda into your existing work, whether it’s yoga, bodywork, coaching, energy work, movement or spiritual mentorship⁠
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🗓️ Creating group programs, circles or educational offerings rooted in preventative care and self-healing⁠
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💗 Using Ayurveda first and foremost for your own life, and letting your lived experience become your medicine⁠
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Working as an Ayurvedic Wellness Coach is about teaching people how to live well, how to listen to their bodies and how to create daily practices that actually work in real life.⁠
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And yes, when you go through our program you’ll also leave with real tools: a gorgeous training manual, client forms, starter business resources and a community of women walking this path with you.⁠
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We’d love to welcome you into our school. Early Bird pricing ends this month, so now is the time to get in and save $500 off tuition!⁠
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✨ If you’re ready to dive in right now and start learning divine feminine Ayurveda, comment WISDOM and we’ll send you our free Women’s Wisdom + Ayurveda course.⁠
So often we’re encouraged to quiet our emotions, So often we’re encouraged to quiet our emotions, cool our passion or see the more expressive parts of ourselves as something to manage or overcome.⁠
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But what if those very parts of us are some of the most sacred ones?⁠
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Your emotions. Your desires. Your body. Your passion.⁠
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These things are not obstacles to transcend. They are doorways back to yourself.⁠
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Anything in your life can become a spiritual tool if it brings you closer to your deepest truth. And YOU get to decide what that guiding truth is.⁠
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🌹 Want to begin reconnecting with your own inner wisdom? Get our free Women’s Wisdom Mini Course and learn how to listen to your heart’s desires, trust your intuition and reconnect with the wisdom that has always been within you. Comment WISDOM and we’ll send you the details.⁠
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✨ This is the final month to join Early Bird registration for our 2027 Level 1 Ayurvedic Wellness Coach Certification Training. Comment AYURVEDASCHOOL to learn more or book a free call with one of our graduates.⁠
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Do you have questions about The Shakti School and Do you have questions about The Shakti School and what it would actually look like to fit the program into your life? Maybe you’re wondering how much time you should realistically set aside each week, how the coursework fits around a busy schedule, whether you can make the financial investment work, or what the experience is really like once you’re inside.

Maybe you’re excited about the school, but there are still a few practical pieces you want to understand before making a decision. That’s exactly what our clarity calls are here for. 🤍

These calls are completely free, totally pressure-free, and designed to give you space to ask all the questions you have. You’ll get to talk with a REAL human, learn more about the Feminine-Form Ayurveda School, and get a clearer sense of whether it feels like the right fit for you and your life. ✨

Nikkie Nie is one of our beloved coaches you can chat with! Nikki is a 500 Hour Registered Tantric Hatha Yoga and Meditation teacher, Ayurvedic Wellness Coach and Reiki + Sound Practitioner and masterfully facilitates spaces for people to empower their energy and ultimately their life!

Comment “NIKKI” to book a call with her and we’ll send you the link! 🩷

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