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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

 

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~ 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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🌱 Are you curious to learn more about the three Ayurvedic doshas? Comment “179” and I’ll send you the link to my podcast episode, “The Three Doshas: Are You a Bullfrog or an Orchid?”

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Mama nature usually gives us clear indications of Mama nature usually gives us clear indications of her changes if we open our eyes to her subtlety. The more we can align with these rhythms, the easier it is to maintain body/mind health. Just as seasonal shifts transform the weather where we live, they also shake up the internal landscape within our bodies. ⁠
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In the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time to start gently incorporating pitta-balancing elements into our food and lifestyle. ⁠
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Depending on where you live, it’s generally a good time to lean into pitta-balancing practices when you start to notice:⁠
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Most simply put, once you start feeling more heat and dryness in your body than you do watery heaviness, it’s a green light to start introducing some pitta-balancing practices into your routine. ⁠
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What does the emerging research on stevia and othe What does the emerging research on stevia and other artificial sweeteners reveal, especially when considering Ayurvedic teachings on the sweet taste? Learn how erythritol, a common additive in stevia, affects your blood vessels and the subtle body. Blending modern science with Ayurvedic wisdom, Katie offers practical, nourishing alternatives for satisfying sweet cravings while supporting long-term health in the latest episode of Spirit Sessions Podcast.

In this episode about stevia, you’ll hear:

~ The latest science about stevia and what it means for your health
~ Recent erythritol study from the University of Colorado at Boulder
~ Negative side effects of erythritol
~ What does Ayurveda say about the sweet taste?
~ Where is stevia hiding in your kitchen?
~ Your body’s response to natural vs. artificial sweeteners
~ The subtle effects of artificial sweeteners on our emotions and spirit
~ Ayurveda-aligned stevia alternatives

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Vata energy is creative, spontaneous, full of ideas and always moving… and even if vata’s path doesn’t always look linear from the outside, it’s usually filled with deep meaning, purpose and spiraling intelligence.

Out yourself or tag your favorite Vata below. 👇🏼💫

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