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Frequently Asked Questions

General

Can I get a refund on my Spirit Sessions Subscription?

The Spirit Sessions Subscription is non-refundable. You can cancel at any time under My Account when logged into the portal

Do you offer Yoga Teacher Trainings?

We no longer offer 200 and 500-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings. Most of our live events do count towards Continuing Education Credit with the Yoga Alliance though. Please inquire with us to make sure the event you're attending can be counted towards your CEC requirements with the Yoga Alliance.

Do I get Yoga Alliance Credit for Ayurveda School?

You do get Continuing Education Credits but Ayurveda School does not count towards a 200-hour or 500-hour yoga teacher training.

Ayurveda School Questions

What if I don't want to be a health coach? Can I do this just for me?
Yes! You don't have to be invested in becoming an ayurvedic health coach to reap all the benefits from this program. This is for anyone who wants to dive deep into themselves with guidance and deeply heal while learning from the masters of Ayurvedic wisdom. It's why we broke up the program into 2 levels. This program is an amalgamation of all I've learned about health and wellness + YOU are the #1 benefactor. It's my mentorship program on steroids, except that you are being mentored BY YOU and YOUR BODY. This is a course about investigating and healing our DNA and lineage. You cannot guide others if you yourself are stuck, so we start at home base.

What if I live in the woods in a yurt and don’t believe in the internet?
How fun! Unfortunately, being able to watch lectures and participate in group calls requires access to a reliable internet connection and a computer that can handle streaming. Much of the perks of this program is that it is ACCESSIBLE to most anyone willing to put in the time and show up. You don’t have to travel or drive anywhere, which is awesome. You can learn and grow from the comfort of your home. It’s like home schooling but better (and cooler) because your network of peers are badass woman from all over the world ready to rise out from the stale patriarchy and claim their health and abundance.

I've never even read a book about Ayurveda, can I still join?
Yes! We start from the very top. The best place to start is by reading my book Healthy, Happy, Sexy. It covers the basics and you’ll feel very confident about diving into Ayurvedic theory during the first few months of the course having had read that already.

How many hours a week should I plan to dedicate to this?
It depends on you and how deep you want to go. But we think the minimum is 5hrs per week. All the live classes are recorded and stored in our virtual classroom so you can watch and re-watch as much as you like. You have lifetime access to the content once you've paid off your tuition. Remember, each level of the program is a year-long - you have time. Make space for and commit to the weekly lectures just like you would for any higher education or professional training program. Slow + steady wins the race everytime! =)

What will I be certified in?
The Shakti School curriculum of study is based on the highest standards and requirements for online Ayurveda education. Upon completion of our Level One program, Shakti School students will be certified as Ayurvedic Wellness Coaches (Level 1), and upon completion of our 2-year program, as Ayurvedic Health Counselors. We are also proud to announce that our students, with proof of proper insurance and course completion can fully practice Ayurveda lifestyle counseling within the scope of study as a Level 1 or Level 2 counselor. Our school is a member of the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America, and upon course completion, our students can also become members of this registry.

What is the current state of Ayurveda regulation in the U.S. and internationally?
Currently in the U.S. and abroad, Ayurveda and health coaching are unregulated industries. Shakti School is building a pillar for women’s healing traditions in that void. Our graduates will be listed on our website's directory of feminine-form Ayurvedic counselors, but will need to inform themselves on the laws and regulations in their country. During our training program, we will inform students of current legal limitations and considerations.

The world of healthcare is in transition because the system is broken. There has never been a better time to join the movement of holistic health practitioners that are going to shape the healthcare world for generations to come.

What if I'm not a yoga teacher, or never worked for myself? Can I still be a successful coach?
Yes, absolutely! You'll learn all the basics, and more, in our business and empowerment module. Plus, you'll be surrounded by friends all going through the same process of starting or elaborating on their careers. It's never been easier and more accessible for woman to start and run businesses. Have courage!

How does the payment plan work?
Your first monthly payment is processed on the day you register. The remaining monthly installments are deducted from your payment source on the same day each month going forward until the end of the payment plan. We cannot change the date of when the payment is deducted from your account. So if there is a particular day you wish to have the payment deducted, for example on the 5th of each month, then please register on the 5th of the month.

Do you offer scholarships?
Yes, please review our scholarship process here.

 

Have more questions?

Book a call with a Shakti School graduate if you have further questions or are trying to determine if the Ayurveda Program is right for you. You can book a call here: Book a Free Coaching Call with a Shakti Coach

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I’m so honored to be speaking at the upcoming Ca I’m so honored to be speaking at the upcoming California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine International Conference among luminaries like Dr. David Frawley, Dr. Bhushan Patwardhan, Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary and so many more. ⁠
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❤️‍🔥🦴🌹 I’ll be speaking on The Bones as the Portal to Ojas: Tantric Anatomy, Essence & The Marrow of Embodiment.⁠
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Join us for a three-day immersion March 20–22, 2026 in Milpitas, CA (or online) with Ayurveda’s brightest luminaries—teachers, scholars and healers who embody light, wisdom and grounded radiance. Together, we’ll explore how Ayurveda illuminates modern health through timeless principles, lived practice and the science of nature’s intelligence.⁠
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This year’s theme, Luminary, celebrates the guiding light within each of us—our ability to transform knowledge into wisdom, ambition into purpose, and healing into collective brilliance.⁠
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Who This Conference Is For:⁠
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🌿 Health-conscious and Ayurveda-curious individuals seeking inspiration and connection⁠
🌿 Practitioners and students of Ayurveda looking to deepen their knowledge (NAMA PACE credits available)⁠
🌿 Holistic health professionals across disciplines—yoga, herbalism, integrative medicine, nutrition, and wellness coaching⁠
🌿 Anyone drawn to nature-based ways of knowing and being⁠
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Use code SHAKTI30 for a discount when registering. Learn more at @californiayurveda
There’s a reason the feminine urge in February i There’s a reason the feminine urge in February is dark chocolate, warm baths, rose petals and absolutely no rushing.

Ayurveda teaches that women thrive on deep nourishment, rest, nervous system regulation… and yes—PLEASURE. When a woman is resourced and sensual, Ayurveda teaches that her whole ecosystem benefits (family, relationships, creativity, vitality).

That’s the theme we’re celebrating this month at The Shakti School: slow down, warm up, soften, receive. Pleasure, beauty and the things that build your OJAS - these things are foundational to our health. 

Need some inspo for how you can indulge this month and pour back into YOU? We’ve got you covered. 😉🌹🛁🍫

🍯 Comment LOVE TONIC for my Ojas-Building warming date + almond shake recipe.
🫧 Comment BEAUTY for my free How to Have an Ayurveda Spa Day PDF.
💝 Comment VALENTINE for my two steamiest (and always soulful 😉) love-themed podcast episodes.
Ayurveda teaches that a woman’s pleasure isn’t Ayurveda teaches that a woman’s pleasure isn’t indulgent. It’s medicinal. When a woman is connected to her sensuality, her nervous system softens, her hormones regulate and her life force (ojas) nourishes not just her body, but her relationships, her family and the spaces she inhabits.⁠
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Pleasure is how the feminine restores, regulates and returns to wholeness. When pleasure is suppressed, imbalance ripples outward.⁠
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Ready to start getting back into the flow of your sensuality during this month of LOVE? ⁠
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🌹 Comment VALENTINE and I’ll send you two of my fave podcast episodes to go deeper. 👇🏼⁠
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🎧 Ep. 142 360 Degree Love: It Ain’t All Bonbons and Roses - This episode is all about self-love and thought patterns, along with actionable shifts to help you feel seen and loved just as you are in your deep, innate human desire.⁠
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🎧 Ep. 148 How to Have a Hot Valentine's Day - In this episode, we’ll talk about how denying our sensuality can repress it and how tantra can help support a healthy intimate relationship with ourselves and others.
Heart-Opening Winter Elixir Recipe 👇🏼🌹❤ Heart-Opening Winter Elixir Recipe 👇🏼🌹❤️‍🔥🌿

The post-holidays can be a season of both connection and grief. In February, we’re calling in deep, soulful, love. And real love starts with a connection to your very own heart.

This absolutely goddess-worthy elixir features skullcap, damiana and rose to gently open the subtle heart center and get you through waves of beauty, bliss and everything in-between.

🌹Skullcap: Think soothing, stress relief and relaxation. This nervine is an emotional balance supporter and helps restore the functioning of the nervous system.

🌹Damiana: This aphrodisiac helper pairs well with skullcap for relaxation while also giving a little boost to mood and digestion.
 
🌹Rose: Associated with the heart chakra, rose is said to help heal a broken heart and enhance feelings of self-love and emotional balance.

Here’s how to make the elixir:

~ 1/4 cup dried skullcap
~ 1/4 cup dried damiana
~ 1/4 cup dried rose petal
~ A few cinnamon sticks
~ 1 T gently crushed cardamom pods
~ 1 T gently crushed star anise
~ 1 T gently crushed cloves
~ An orange peel
~ 1/2 cup honey
~ Brandy to cover 

Add all ingredients to a clean mason jar. Cover completely with brandy (push down everything in the jar so that it’s below the liquid). Place a piece of parchment paper between the lid and the jar to prevent any transfer from the lid or vice versa. Shake daily, storing in a cool place for about a month.

Enjoy in small servings as a healing tonic for your heart. ❤️🍯 

🌹 And if you want to dive deeper, check out our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda Mini-Course. Comment WISDOM to access right now.
February is a threshold month in Ayurveda (in the February is a threshold month in Ayurveda (in the Northern Hemisphere). We’re still carrying winter’s cold, heavy and vata-provoking qualities, especially if you’re vata-dominant or living in a colder climate, but the body also starts asking for a little bit of clearing as kapha slowly begins to rise. 

It’s time for bitter + warming foods: cleansing without shocking the system. Think warm, cooked, spiced, and slightly bitter.

If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere you’re going to want to follow the “summer” guidelines – check out our blog for tons of resources to support you!

February recommendations:

🌶️ Cayenne: Hot and stimulating; wakes up sluggish digestion and helps mobilize stagnant kapha
🥬 Kale: Bitter and mineral-rich; supports gentle detox, grounding when cooked
🤎 Cumin: Warming and digestive, strengthens digestion and improves nutrient assimilation
🌿 Fenugreek: Warming, bitter and drying - perfect for winter kapha–balancing
💛 Turmeric: Heating, supporting cleansing pathways and immune health
🥣 Buckwheat: Warming and drying; balances kapha while still nourishing in cold weather
🥬 Collard Greens: Bitter, earthy and grounding; excellent for late-winter liver support
🧄 Garlic: Hot, pungent and antimicrobial; clears mucus and boosts circulation
🌾 Rye: Drying and grounding; helpful as winter heaviness begins to lift
🫜 Beets: Sweet and bitter, natural coagulant supporting blood and liver cleansing
🍋 Lemon Juice: A squeeze of lemon adds the sour taste to heavier foods
🫚 Ginger: Warming and activating; kindles agni and keeps vata steady
🍠 Sweet Potato: Sweet and grounding; stabilizes vata while transitioning seasons
🍫 Dark Chocolate: Bitter and warming in moderation; supports mood and circulation
🥬 Chard: Bitter and mineral-rich; aids gentle detox without excess cold
🫘 Chickpeas: Drying and protein-rich; balances kapha when well-spiced and cooked
🥦 Broccoli: Bitter and light; supports liver and lymphatic cleansing
🍚 Kitchari: Warm, spiced and balancing; ideal for gentle February resets
🫜 Turnips: Light, bitter and warming

🌿 Ready for more? Comment WISDOM to access our free Divine Feminine Ayurveda mini-course now.

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