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

This is a picture of Katie Silox and Ashlee Sakaishi Wilkin. The text reads, "Spirit Sessions Podcast." It links to an episode of the Spirit Sessions Podcast about Pregnancy and Postpartum Care.

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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The air and ether elements continue to bring cold, The air and ether elements continue to bring cold, dry and mobile qualities that can leave us depleted if we don’t stay nourished. We balance these vata qualities with warmth, oiliness and sweetness this month.

(If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, reverse it! Think cooling + lightening foods to balance the seasonal heat.)

Here are some Ayurvedic allies for November:

• Walnuts: Rich in healthy fats that nourish the brain, nervous system and tissues while replenishing ojas.
• Garlic: A warming ally that kindles agni, supports circulation and strengthens seasonal immunity.
• Cloves: Stimulate digestion, ease gas and support healthy circulation.
• Cinnamon: Supports blood sugar balance and warms cold hands and feet.
• Pecans: Nourishing fats and minerals that lubricate tissues and calm the nervous system.
• Soft Cheeses: Creamy, grounding nourishment to balance autumn dryness.
• Ghee: Ayurveda’s favorite nourishing fat to support digestion and carry nutrients deep into the tissues.
• Yogurt: Enjoyed at midday with warming spices to support digestion and gut health.
• Potatoes: Grounding carbohydrates that restore depleted energy.
• Bone Broth: Rich in minerals and collagen to nourish the gut, joints and connective tissues.
• Mulled Cider: Warm apples and spices that gently kindle digestion and circulation.
• Dates: Ojas-building, rich in minerals and natural sweetness.
• Leeks: Gently warming and supportive of healthy elimination.
• Golden Milk: Turmeric and spices that soothe inflammation and calm the nervous system.
• Cooked Cranberries: Tart, while supporting urinary tract health.
• Cooked Whole Grains: Warm nourishment that provides steady energy.
• Nutmeg: A calming Ayurvedic ally for relaxation and restful sleep.
• Fresh Figs: Fiber-rich and gently nourishing for healthy elimination.
• Persimmons: Hydrating and supportive for dry autumn skin.
• Winter Squash: Naturally sweet, grounding and rich in beta carotene.
• CCF Tea: Classic Ayurvedic blend to strengthen digestion, reduce bloating and support nutrient absorption.

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What if your body simply needed the right conditions to thrive?

Ayurveda offers a softer, wiser approach to healing. One that honors your hormones, nervous system, intuition and natural rhythms.

In her most recent live class, Katie dives into the core principles of Feminine-Form Ayurveda, exploring the elements, doshas and how this ancient wisdom can help us cultivate more self-compassion, rest, radiance and vitality.

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The thing about Mama Nature is that she's always s The thing about Mama Nature is that she's always shifting, she’s always changing—she’s chaotic even. Yet within this chaos, there's order. ⁠
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Ayurveda can be defined as the understanding of ordered chaos. It’s this beautiful paradox that reality IS chaotic.⁠
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We cannot control nature. But we CAN go to bed and get eight hours of sleep, get up in the morning, take care of my morning daily routine, cook healthy food for ourselves and try to hang out with people that genuinely fill up our cup. ⁠
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We can do all those things, and we can predict that we will feel a lot better than if we don't do those things. ⁠
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This is the essence of Ayurveda.⁠
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It's not about controlling life, but cultivating the daily rhythms that help you meet it with greater presence and grace.⁠
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