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Ep. 213 Ayurveda For Weight Balancing

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According to yogic philosophy, food is an important spiritual teacher, yet many of us are caught in an exhausting cycle of overindulgence and restriction. In today’s episode, Katie shares weight-balancing tips and Ayurvedic practices to empower you and set you free from feeling shame and guilt around food. Whether you want to lose a few pounds or not, this important talk is for everyone who’s ready to improve their relationship with food!

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In this episode about weight balancing, you’ll hear:

~ An invitation to our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda for Women mini-course!

~ Katie’s top Ayurvedic practices for weight balancing

~ How your relationship with food mirrors your relationship with the divine

~ The mother root of Ayurvedic healthcare

~ An Ayurvedic perspective of metabolism

~ The relationship between agni, ama and ojas

~ Tips to balance your metabolism

~ Seasonal cleansing for weight balancing

~ Mindful eating practices

~ Why how you eat is more important than what you eat

~ The best time of day to eat carbs

~ The first burp

~ Katie's favorite herb for weight balancing

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~ Our favorite triphala from Paavani! Use the discount code SpiritSessions for 10% off your order at paavaniayurveda.com.

~ Learn more about Ayurveda School

~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas!

~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026!

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy

Related episodes to aid in weight balancing:

~ Ep. 07 Detox - The Ayurveda Way

~ Ep. 32 The Ultimate Body Yantra Meditation

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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?
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~ 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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🌱 Kitchari, light on the oil. The OG Ayurvedic comfort food, but make it light! Mung dal + basmati rice + kapha-balancing spices, just go light when adding your oil.

🌱 Spiced veggie soups. You can’t go wrong with brothy soups—grab some carrots, celery, kale, fresh ginger, turmeric or cumin and add some lentils for more protein!

🌱 Steamed veggies with warming spices—a simple staple that Kapha loves. Always finish with a drizzle of lemon and pinch of cayenne or black pepper!

🌱 Quinoa + sautéed greens + lime squirt. For extra oomph, add some dry roasted sunflower or hemp seeds.

🌱 Roasted veggie medley (cauliflower, brussel sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, asparagus, turnips or green beans) with cumin, coriander and paprika. (Roasting is a good way to balance out our less kapha-friendly veggies like sweet potatoes and parsnips, too.)

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