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Ep. 168 Ayurveda & Tantric Herbalism with Brooke Sullivan

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In this episode, Katie is joined by tantric herbalist, yoga therapist, and educator Brooke Sullivan. Brooke and Katie explore the parallels between Tantric Herbalism and inner energy work, and share practical ways that you can tap into the ancient knowing within you to navigate this wild life! They also have a candid discussion about the importance of waking up from our cultural amnesia around the repressed Divine Feminine and Masculine. It’s time to reawaken to your inner Shakti power!

Tune in to learn Brooke’s favorite ways to deepen your connection to Mother Nature this winter, and her favorite herbs to support your health during the coldest months of the year!

In this episode you’ll hear:

~ Registration for Level 1 Ayurveda School is open for less than two weeks! Join us to study with amazing teachers like Katie and Brooke.

~ What is Tantric Herbalism?

~ How to appreciate rather than resent the monotonous routines of life

~ The most Tantric question you can ask yourself

~ How the divine and the mundane are two sides of the same coin

~ Why constantly growing and expanding isn’t always healthy

~ The difference between being open and expanding

~ The magical benefits of non-attachment

~ What is the Holy, ten-thousand-armed Mother?

~ The concepts of Shri Yantra and Sahaja Yoga

~ Why the world needs a matured feminine and masculine

~ Uncovering and unblocking your power

~ Turning to nature as a teacher

~ Brooke’s top 3 herbs to explore this winter

~ How to meditate with herbs

~ Katie’s new book, Glow-Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving Yourself as You Are—Broken, Beautiful, and Sacred is available now!

Other links mentioned in this episode:

~ Connect with Brooke on her website and Instagram

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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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🥀 Supporting women with cycle awareness, womb wellness and feminine rhythm education⁠
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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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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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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!

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Maybe The Shakti School has been on your radar for Maybe The Shakti School has been on your radar for a while. 🌿 And maybe you’re wondering what it’s really like, what you’ll learn, or whether it’s the right next step for you.

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Come chat with one of our coaches, bring all your questions, learn more about what the Feminine-Form Ayurveda School actually looks like, and get a feel for whether this path feels aligned for you.

No pressure. Just a genuine conversation with a real human who’s here to help you explore what’s possible. ✨

Jackie DeConti is one of our beloved coaches you can book a call with! A lover of many things, Jackie is the host of Elixir Podcast, founder of Madre & The Muse, an Ayurvedic wellness company, and co-founder of Terra Sol Sanctuary, a yoga studio in Wilmington, NC. Her offerings weave in mindfulness and playfulness through a variety of experiential modalities.

As an Ayurvedic health counselor, Jackie works within the realms of feminine-form Ayurveda to inspire and empower women - awakening the wisdom within. With a multifaceted background in education, yoga, art, and music, she offers one-on-one Ayurvedic wellness consultations, private and public workshops, and yoga teacher trainings.

Schedule a call with Jackie via the link in bio or comment "JACKIE" and we’ll send you the link directly! 🩷
🥕 As the air becomes cooler and drier, support 🥕 As the air becomes cooler and drier, support your agni with foods that are easier to digest and grounding for vata. Favor foods like:⁠
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• Warm soups and stews⁠
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• Cooked vegetables⁠
• Root vegetables⁠
• Warm grains⁠
• Nourishing broths⁠
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🫚 Start your morning by tending your inner flame. Before coffee or breakfast, try:⁠
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• A cup of warm lemon water⁠
• Ginger tea⁠
• A few deep breaths or gentle movement⁠
• A moment of gratitude before eating⁠
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🍠 Embrace the sweet, sour and salty tastes. Ayurveda teaches that each season offers the tastes we need most. During vata season, favor the tastes that bring grounding, hydration and nourishment.⁠
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• Sweet: builds strength and stability⁠
• Sour: supports digestion and awakens the senses⁠
• Salty: nourishes hydration and balance⁠
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🕯️ Turn mealtime into a ritual, and honor consistency. In Ayurveda, the way we prepare, receive and digest our food matters just as much as the food itself.⁠
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• Eat at consistent times daily⁠
• Eat in a peaceful environment without distractions⁠
• Slow down and chew your food thoroughly⁠
• Infuse your cooking with intention and presence⁠
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Friend, the rituals you’re creating for yourself could become the medicine you share with the world. ⁠
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✨ Comment STARTER and we'll send you our free Ayurveda Starter Kit with three of our favorite beginner resources to help you begin creating rituals that nourish your body, mind and spirit.⁠

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