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Spirit Sessions is your one-stop shop for all things emergent in sex, spirituality and self-care. Join me, Katie Silcox, New York Times Best-Selling author and Founder of The Shakti School, your one-stop shop on the best of science, ancient holistic medicine and spiritual up-leveling.

This podcast is full of fun and deep real-talk from your fave Ayurveda gal-Friday on holistic health, femme-form biohacking, mysticism and anything else that makes your life a better place to live.

Mostly, this podcast is personal. It's me speaking my most authentic heart. No holds barred. No fear. Just me, you, rad guests + soulful convo.

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Ep. 92 Attachment Theory & The Science of Life with Vanessa Durrant

    Vanessa Durrant is a licensed psychotherapist, reiki master, yoga teacher, public speaker and graduate level adjunct professor. She's a graduate of our Ayurveda training and teaches in our Level 2...

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    Ep. 91 Inner Light for Outer Dark – A Solstice Practice with Katie

      Katie discusses the most important tenet of spiritual practice and the winter solstice: removing the overlays and shining light. This episode includes a brief practice at the end for connecting...

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      Ep. 90 How We Move Forward Spiritually

        We're moving into the season of contemplation. Winter is a potent time for spiritual practice. These dark days lend themselves to subtle energy work, to contemplation, to thoughtfulness, to gratefulness,...

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        Ep. 89 Holding Dark and Light with Dr. Scott Blossom

          Join Katie and Scott where they will go deep and wide into how we can hold both our anger/fear/grief as well as great love and transformation at this time. Dr....

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          Ep. 88 5 Layers of Healing & Reality with Dr. Kirsten Mackey, DO

            I’m joined by one of my dearest friends Dr. Kirsten Mackey for a sweeping discussion about healing, the current climate and the nature of reality. Kirsten teaches the Eastern-Western connection...

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            Ep. 87 Fall Routine + Hopefulness

              Another sneak peek into an Ayurveda School lecture on fall Ayurveda routines and this momentous moment. In this episode you’ll hear: ~What practicing Ayurveda looks like in this moment ~Sutika...

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              Ep. 86 The Power of Scripture with Nidhi Pandya

                I’m joined by Nidhi Pandya this week. Raised in Mumbai with her grandfather who was an Ayurvedic healer, Nidhi is a 3rd generation Ayurvedic healer. She teaches in Level 2...

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                Ep. 85 Intuition as a Life Guide with Dr. Siva Mohan

                  I’m joined in this juicy, real-talk episode by Dr. Siva Mohan. Siva began her path to healing in neuroscience, and this sparked her interest in the mind-body connection. In medical...

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                  Ep. 84 Your Boobies Are Magic

                    A sneak peek into our Ayurveda training! Discover your breasts from the Ayurvedic and Tantric perspectives. In this episode you’ll hear: ~Reviving and adapting Ayurveda ~Breast health as womb health...

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                    Ep. 83 A Moment with Mary Magdalene

                      I love working with archetypes and one of my favorites is that of Mary Magdalene. She represents the feminine, worldly, spiritual, kind, everyday wife, mother and partner. She’s a powerful...

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                      Ep. 82 Bootleg Broadcast with Nidhi Pandya: Emotional Digestion

                        This is a recording of an Instagram live I did with Nidhi Pandya, a third generation Ayurvedic healer and a teacher in Shakti School’s level 2 Ayurveda certification. Join us...

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                        Ep. 81 Divine Contractions with Yolonda Coles Jones

                          Yolonda is an expansive creatrix, coach and teacher. Join us in this conversation about spirituality, relationship, creativity and identity. In this episode you’ll hear: ~Yolonda’s journey through spirituality ~Feminine aspects...

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                          Ep. 80 The Women of Shakti School Pray

                            Prayers for you. We think of you. We love you. We share in our collective wisdom. We share our prayers and blessings. Uplift uplift uplift. In this episode you’ll hear:...

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                            Ep. 79 2020 Vedic Astrology with Dr. Katy Jane

                              I’m joined in this episode by the brilliant Dr. Katy Jane. She’s a yogini, Sanskrit & Vedic Scholar and a skilled Jyotishi (Vedic Astrologer). With the boon of Fulbright-Hayes and...

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                              Ep. 78 5 Body Based Mini-Meditations for This Time

                                In this immersive, experiential episode Katie takes you through 5 practices we’ve been doing in Shakti School to tune in and foster deep resiliency. In this episode you’ll hear: ~A...

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                                Ep. 77 Love in the Time of Covid

                                  In this episode Katie reads from her favorite uplifting spiritual texts and shares her preventative health measure for staying healthy and grounded in these times. In this episode you’ll hear:...

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                                  Ep. 76 Mary Thompson on Ayurveda, Self-Care and Coronavirus

                                    Mary Thompson is an Ayurvedacharya, the highest honor and embodiment of Ayurveda. She was one of my first Ayurveda teachers and she’s the senior teacher in Shakti School’s Ayurveda training....

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                                    Ep. 75 Tantric Herbalism with Brooke Sullivan

                                      I’m joined in this episode by Brooke Sullivan, Tantric Yogini and Herbalist and Founder of The Wild Temple. We dive into what it means to be a modern Tantrika and...

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                                      Ep. 74 Kapha Balancing for Late Winter-Spring

                                        In this quick and information packed episode you’ll learn when Kapha season is and how to stay balanced with food throughout it. A lot of people like doing a spring...

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                                        Ep. 73 History and HERstory of Ayurveda

                                          In this episode I discuss the difference between a “masculine” approach to healing, often associated with allopathic medicine, and a “feminine” approach to healing, usually associated with holistic and traditional...

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                                          Ep. 72 Want Health? Get Wet!

                                            Hydration is one of the MOST important aspects of health. From cellular metabolism, mitochondrial efficiency and major organ function, water touches every aspect of our being. Yet MOST people are...

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                                            Ep. 71 Haters Gonna Hate: Working with Critics Mindfully

                                              In this episode I discuss my journey with trolls and how I approach receiving feedback from both a Brené Brown perspective and a Tantrik perspective. In this episode you’ll hear:...

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                                              Ep. 70 The Words Before All Else

                                                The Words Before All Else come from the traditions of the Iroquois Confederacy. In this episode I share a prayer I've been learning. In this episode I discuss: ~A ritual...

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                                                Ep. 69 The Power of SUBTLE Pleasure

                                                  Healing through pleasure and the importance of subtlety. In this episode I discuss: ~The importance of the five senses from an Ayurvedic/Tantrik perspective ~Addiction vs Pleasure ~The treasure of subtle...

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“In Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric has long been used to help and ease ailments in the body and this Golden Yogini Milk recipe from Ayurvedic expert, Katie Silcox M.A. is no exception! Packed full of natural anti-inflammatory, immunity and digestive properties, this drink will help to keep your body’s defense up through the colder months of the year.”⁣
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                                                  “Learning Ayurveda this past year has been a pow “Learning Ayurveda this past year has been a powerful ride. Ayurveda teaches us to vibe with our body’s natural flow and rhythms. I have started to honor that feminine energy that is within me.⁣
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The wisdom and depth of this ancient holistic healing system not only provide insights into physical health but also offer a profound understanding of the mind-body connection and the intricate nuances of feminine well-being.”⁣
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Meet our beloved Cynthia @cynthia_amaro__ one of our students here at The Shakti School!⁣
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Cynthia is a Fashion Licensing Agent in NYC and a Dog Momma to 2 doodles. She’s currently enrolled in our Level 1 Ayurveda School. ⁣
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“Ayurveda has helped me connect with my true purpose aka My Dharma. Ayurveda has reignited my passion for yoga, and I’m now working towards becoming a yoga teacher and starting Level 2 in 2024. ⁣
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Learning that Ayurveda is the healing aspect of yogic science has brought everything into perspective. It’s teaching me to heal myself first so I can inspire and help others heal too. ⁣
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Realizing that true awareness leads to the recognition of unity and transcending personal limitations is the ultimate goal of Ayurveda. Being a student of Ayurveda is my Self-Care Routine and I want to share it with the world.” ⁣
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You can book a call with a coach to explore whether our year long Ayurvedic Wellness Coach program is right for you at the link in bio or go to our website and click “book a call!” ❤️
                                                  Shakti Fire Cider 🔥🔥🔥 Here’s your winte Shakti Fire Cider 🔥🔥🔥 Here’s your winter immunity boost recipe (and home-made gift idea!) ⁣⁣
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~ 1 medium onion, chopped⁣⁣
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~ 10 garlic cloves, smashed or roughly chopped⁣⁣
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~ 2 jalapeños, sliced⁣⁣
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~ 1 organic lemon (grate it and juice it)⁣⁣
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~ 1/3 cup grated ginger⁣⁣
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~ A bunch (3-4 sprigs) of fresh rosemary (dried is also fine!)⁣⁣
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~ 1 T black pepper seeds, crushed⁣⁣
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~ 1 T cardamom pods, crushed⁣⁣
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~ 2 blood oranges, finely sliced⁣⁣
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~ A few of cinnamon sticks⁣⁣
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~ 1 T cloves⁣⁣
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~ A big dollop of raw, local, honey ⁣⁣
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~ Apple cider vinegar⁣⁣
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Add all ingredients to a quart size jar. Cover completely with ACV (push down everything in the jar so that it’s below the ACV). Place a piece of parchment paper between the lid and the jar to prevent any transfer from the lid. Shake daily, storing in a cool place for about a month.⁣⁣
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Then sip daily (you can also add it to your salad dressing or food, but don’t heat because of the honey! 🍯🍯🍯)
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                                                  The latest episode of Spirit Sessions podcast, The The latest episode of Spirit Sessions podcast, The Deepest Meaning of Ayurveda with Sandhiya Ramaswamy, is here!⁣⁣
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According to Katie, this is her favorite episode ever! ⁣⁣
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This week, Katie chats with Ayurvedic Practitioner and beloved Shakti Ayurveda School teacher, Sandhiya Ramaswamy. Their conversation goes way beyond the typical nutrition and lifestyle tips into deeper spiritual concepts of Ayurveda and Tantra such as Sadhana and Swastha.⁣⁣
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Did you know the way you eat your food is the way you make love? ⁣⁣
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Join Sandhiya and Katie for a love-filled conversation about duality, ego, joy, ancestral medicine and how to stay mindful and present in a world of social media and breaking news.⁣⁣
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In this episode you’ll hear:⁣⁣
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~ How Sandhiya went from stressed-out corporate life to Ayurvedic healer⁣⁣
~ Sandhiya’s #1 Ayurvedic lifestyle tip⁣⁣
~ What does reclaiming our root healing traditions look like?⁣⁣
~ Why food is the primary medicine in Ayurveda⁣⁣
~ What are Sadhana and Swastha?⁣⁣
~ How to be established and centered in your divine self⁣⁣
~ Why Ayurveda is community healing⁣⁣
~ How to banish Ayurveda guilt⁣⁣
~ Level 1 Ayurveda School is open for registration! Join now and begin a deep soul-journey in January with incredible teachers like Katie and Sandhiya.⁣⁣ @sandhiyaramaswamy 
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Listen to the full episode by clicking the link in bio or by going to https://theshaktischool.com/podcast/ 🎤❤️🌹

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