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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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Browse Episodes of Spirit Sessions:

Ep. 121 Starting a Spirit-Infused New Year

    This episode is from a workshop hosted by Katie and The Shakti School on exploring the 7 key steps towards creating a sacred spiritual practice that may radically alter your...

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    Ep. 120 I’m A (Recovering) Intensity Addict

      Katie dishes on being an intensity addict and her journey to recovery and signs you may also be an intensity addict. The great news is that there are ways to...

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      Ep. 119 Katie’s Christmas Special: Cosmic Jesus Anointing

        This special Christmas episode covers Christ Consciousness and the embodiment of Jesus in daily life. Katie discusses concepts of surrender, metanoia, the realm of Christ and so much more that...

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        Ep. 118 Hotels for the Highly Sensitive

          Even if you don't identify as a highly sensitive person, this episode will help you biohack any hotel stay. This talk is filled with science-backed tips, tricks and recommendations for...

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          Ep. 117 7 Vital Steps for a Spiritual Practice (Tantra Talks #6)

            This episode delves into Tantra within the context of meditation and the framework for better understanding who we are. Different forms of meditation can help us feel more 'real'. Seven...

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            Ep. 116 Ayurveda and Disordered Eating

              This powerful and heartfelt episode welcomes special guest, Marissa Angeletti. Marissa is a movement-based trauma specialist and therapeutic movement educator working with disordered eating and holistic healing. This important discussion...

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              Ep. 115 Feeling Safe Within the Body

                This guided meditation focuses on rewiring the nervous system and increasing the felt sense of being at home within the body. In this episode you'll hear: ~ How rewiring our...

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                Ep. 114 Why Things Are Always Better Than We Think

                  This heart-expanding episode addresses our human innate negativity bias and how evolutionary survival mechanisms affect our polarities. When we step into the healing vortex and vulnerability, we are able to...

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                  Ep. 113 Ayurveda as the University of the Soul

                    This amazing interview was originally featured on the Walk 'n Flow podcast, hosted by Babette, a student of Shakti Ayurveda School and outdoor coach and trainer at Walk 'n Act....

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                    Ep. 112 A Self-Healing Meditation for Fall

                      This meditation is directly from Ayurveda School, a year-long coaching certification connecting you with your body, mind and spirit, while also learning how to help others do the same. Connect...

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                      Ep. 111 The Role of Spirituality in Healing Trauma and the Nervous System

                        This episode features special guest Cristal Mortensen, a trauma and nervous system specialist and somatic neuroplasticity expert. Katie and Cristal discuss the physiological responses of the nervous system and increasing...

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                        Ep. 110 How To Turn On Your Single Most Important Immunity- The Lymph!

                          This juicy episode delves into the physiology and spiritual qualities of Rasa and all that it feeds within the body systems. Lymph plays a large role in Rasa and is...

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                          Ep. 109 My #1 Sleep Secret? The Eyes

                            The retinas are a powerful portal which have a direct effect on your sleep, as well as the endocrine and nervous systems. Listen to learn all about the importance of...

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                            Ep. 108 Sex Magic: Obsidian Sex Toys and Divine Ecstasy

                              This episode delves into the tantrika practice of harnessing sexual energy and prana as a channel for manifestation. Learn practices to help you commune with your own body and lean...

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                              Ep. 107 Shaman Wisdom, Manifestation & Disco with Meredith Hogan

                                In this episode, special guest Meredith Hogan, graduate of the Four Winds Society Energy Medicine School, recording artist and sacred musician, shares with us the wisdom she's learned about moving...

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                                Ep. 106 Connecting With Ancient Wisdom In Modern Times (a podcast from Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond)

                                  This week we're releasing an interview featuring Katie from the Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond podcast with Dr. Vignesh Devraj. Dr. Devraj is a 4th generation Ayurvedic healer and Chief Physician...

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                                  Ep. 105 The Healing Vortex with Cristal Mortensen

                                    How do we invite the divine into our tissues? We open our perceptions. In this episode with special guest Cristal Mortensen, Nervous System Specialist & Somatic Neuroplasticity Expert, we discuss...

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                                    Ep. 104 How to ACTUALLY Get Grounded

                                      This episode includes a short practice to help you get grounded, for real. You'll find the practice about half way through the episode. In this episode you'll hear: ~Why we...

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                                      Ep. 103 Call of the Wild with Kimberly Ann Johnson

                                        Katie and Kimberly discuss Kimberly's new book on trauma, somatics and the social nervous system. In this episode you'll hear: ~ What does it mean to be wild? ~ How...

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                                        Ep. 102 Parsley is Spring Magic

                                          Parsley is the perfect spring herb. Learn why and how to make a simple parsley remedy you can sip throughout the day. In this episode you'll hear: ~Spring is abundant...

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                                          Ep. 101 Getting Practical with Nidhi Pandya + The Definitive Guide to Eating

                                            In this episode, Katie gets down and practical with Nidhi Pandya, third generation Ayurvedic practitioner and lineage carrier, to talk late winter and early spring routines + her newest course...

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                                            Ep. 100 Why Love and Light Are Still Alright With Me

                                              It's cool to dismiss "love & light" these days as "toxic" - But what does that really mean? And is there still a place for authentic love & light in...

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                                              Ep. 99 The Most Radiant: Deep Rest with Tracee Stanley

                                                Tracee is not only a dear friend, but also an important emerging spiritual teacher in the realm of feminine-form Tantra. She's the Founder of Empowered Life Circle and shares teachings...

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                                                Ep. 98 The essence of SOMA with Indu Arora

                                                  Indu Arora teaches in Level 1 and 2 of our Ayurveda Certification. Indu has been sharing about Yoga philosophy, Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda since 1999. She is inspired by and...

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                                                  Ayurveda understands nervous system balance throug Ayurveda understands nervous system balance through the lens of Vata dosha, the subtle force of movement that governs the nerves, mind and sensory flow. When Vata is high, we see anxiety, poor sleep, tension and overwhelm; the goal is to warm, oil, nourish and rhythmically soothe the system so the body can return to safety and coherence. 🌀

Herbs:

• 🥛 Warm Milk with Nutmeg is a gentle sedative that calms Vata; nutmeg supports GABA activity and sleep onset� • 🌿 Ashwagandha is a classic Vata tonic; clinically shown to lower cortisol and improve stress resilience� • 🌱 Kapikacchu nourishes the nervous system and supports dopamine pathways for mood stability� • 🧠 Brahmi is a cooling, sattvic brain tonic; supports memory while reducing mental overactivity� • 🌙 Jatamansi is deeply grounding herb that quiets excess Vata and supports restorative sleep� • 🌼 Chamomile is mildly warming and relaxing; shown to support parasympathetic tone� • ☕ Cinnamon, Clove and/or Ginger Tea these spices improve circulation and reduce Vata
 • ✨ Golden Milk with Saffron - an Ojas-building tonic; saffron supports mood balance and nervous system resilience

Rituals:

• 🍯 Abhyanga (warm oil massage) oils the tissues and down-regulates the stress response; shown to reduce sympathetic activation� • 🐝 Bhramari Breath - humming vibration stimulates the vagus nerve and quiets mental agitation� • 🌬️ Nadi Shodhana balances prana flow and hemispheric activity; supports heart rate variability and calm focus� • 👃🏼 Nasya lubricates and nourishes the head/neck region; supports sinus–brain pathways
 • 🛁 A bath with ginger powder is warming and circulatory; helps relax muscles and discharge accumulated Vata tension

Consistency is the medicine. Small, rhythmic acts of warmth and nourishment teach the nervous system that it is finally safe to soften.

🌬️ Comment SOMATIC for my free class, Healing the Nervous System with Somatic Ayurveda (the ultimate toolkit for grounding and nervous system regulation).⁠
                                                  March in the Northern Hemisphere means that as the March in the Northern Hemisphere means that as the weather begins to thaw, Kapha dosha (earth + water) starts to dominate, bringing qualities that are cold, damp, heavy, slow and congestive. This is why many people notice sluggish digestion, mucus, allergies or low motivation this time of year.⁠
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To stay balanced, Ayurveda recommends lightening, warming and gently clearing the system with foods that are bitter, pungent and astringent:⁠
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🌿Asparagus: Light, mildly bitter and diuretic⁠
🍓Raspberries: Astringent and light; gently scrape excess Kapha and support digestion⁠
🌱Dandelion Greens: Bitter, liver-supportive and encourages natural cleansing⁠
🥬Kale: Drying and bitter; helps clear heaviness and stimulate sluggish agni⁠
🌾Amaranth: Light, slightly drying grain that won’t aggravate Kapha⁠
🥗Spinach: Bitter and cleansing; supports blood and gentle detox pathways⁠
🥬Arugula: Pungent and heating; wakes up digestion and clears stagnation⁠
🫐Blueberries: Astringent antioxidants that help counter spring sluggishness⁠
💦Celery: Supports fluid balance and lymph flow⁠
🫘Mung Beans: Light, digestible and tridoshic⁠
🔴Red Lentils: Easier to digest than many beans; light but nourishing⁠
🌾Quinoa: Protein-rich and relatively light (good for Kapha)⁠
💚Brussels Sprouts: Bitter and fibrous; helps move sluggish digestion⁠
❤️Pomegranate: Astringent and agni-supportive⁠
🥦Broccoli: Bitter and scraping; supports the body’s natural detox pathways⁠
🫐Blackberries: Light, astringent and antioxidant-rich for spring clearing⁠
🌿Parsley: Fresh, mildly diuretic herb that supports kidney and lymph movement⁠
🌻Sunflower Seeds: Nourishing without being overly heavy⁠
🎃Pumpkin Seeds: Grounding and supports tissues but not overly oily⁠
🌶️Mustard Seeds: Sharp, heating and Kapha-reducing; excellent for kindling agni⁠
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🌸 If you’re ready to take your Ayurveda studies to the next level, dive into our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda Mini-Course right now. Comment WISDOM to access.
                                                  Meet core Shakti School faculty Sandhiya Ramaswamy Meet core Shakti School faculty Sandhiya Ramaswamy, Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, educator, chef and retreat leader. Sandhiya is one of the beloved teachers guiding our Level 2 Ayurvedic Health Counselor Online Certification that begins April 21st. 🌿 ⁠
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For nearly a decade, through her practice Alchemy Ayurveda in Dana Point, CA, Sandhiya has helped hundreds of clients and students experience Ayurveda as a true lived wisdom through consultations, workshops, cooking classes and retreats.⁠
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In Level 2, Sandhiya deepens the classical roots of the tradition while making the teachings profoundly practical. Students study essential Ayurvedic theory including Strotamsi (the living pathways of the body) and Samprapti & Vyadhi Marga (the disease process), building the clinical lens needed to truly understand how imbalance unfolds and how healing begins.⁠
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Her fan-favorite class, Cooking with Spices as Medicine, brings Ayurveda straight into your kitchen. Here, food is honored as the first medicine, the kitchen becomes the pharmacy and the spice cabinet your daily apothecary. 🫚💫⁠
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Through hands-on tutorials and ancestral wisdom, you’ll learn how everyday spices awaken digestion, support microcirculation, build ojas and prevent imbalance - using simple “micro doses” you can apply immediately in real life.⁠
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🙏🏼 If your heart is ready to deepen your studies and become an embodied channel for the living wisdom of Ayurveda, we would love to welcome you. ✨⁠
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💚 Level 2 begins April 21, 2026. Reach out with any questions. We’re here to support you.⁠
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& don’t forget to drop Sandhiya some love below. 👇🏼💗
                                                  The first month of your Ayurveda awakening be like The first month of your Ayurveda awakening be like… hello, bank account. 🌿🍯🛒

Suddenly your online cart is full of ghee, herbs and jars of ancient goodness and next thing you know you’re feeding your boo a steady diet of mysterious tonics and herbs every 5 hours. 

The Ayurveda glow-up is priceless though - for you AND your family! ✨🌿 If you know you know. 😉

Inspired by @standwellness meme 🔥
                                                  Love really is a frequency, and it extends far bey Love really is a frequency, and it extends far beyond the romantic cliches. 💗 One of the most sacred forms of love is the love between friends.⁠
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We felt the love big time in this beautiful Galentine’s giveaway with Herbal Face Food.⁠
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Our two BFF winners, Ashton Miller + Alexa Frear reminded us what this month of love is really about: ⁠
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“My name is Ashton Miller and my best gal pal is Alexa Frear. We met on a work trip and there was something about her soul that drew me in. She’s truly my soul sister! ” ❤️⁠
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We’re so honored that we got to gift these two friends an incredibly indulgent and luxurious skin-loving bundle in collaboration with @herbalfacefood. 🪽🦋⁠
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If you missed your chance to enter, you can still experience the magic. ⁠
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Shop @herbalfacefood with our code THESHAKTISCHOOL for 30% off—or visit the link in our bio.⁠
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🌹 Make sure you’re on the Shakti mailing list so you don’t miss future giveaways like this one. ⁠
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💌 Comment MAIL to make sure you receive the next Shakti Newsletter.

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