• Skip to main content

The Shakti School

Feminine Form Sacred Technology

  • About
  • Blog
  • Glow-Worthy
  • Ayurveda
  • Subscribe
  • Podcast
  • Book a Call
  • Calendar
  •  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts:

itunes_orig
apple_podcasts
youtube
available-spotify_orig
stitcher

Browse Episodes of Spirit Sessions:

Ep. 45 Senses Meditation

    An immersive meditation on the senses. Plus, how we can learn to make meditation work for us, and how it impacts the social fabric of our lives. In this episode...

    Listen

    Ep. 44 We All Need Self-Love Training Wheels

      An exploration of being present to our gifts and loving ourselves like we love others. This is an immersive lecture I recorded in my garden. In this episode I discuss:...

      Listen

      Ep. 43 Chillax Ayurveda Style – What are the Gunas?

        Reflections on the subtle aspects of ourselves through the lens of the Gunas. Triguna theory has its roots in the Bhagavad Gita and is used in Ayurveda. In this episode...

        Listen

        Ep. 42 What Does Ayurveda Say About Allergies?

          Ayurveda doesn't think allergies have to be recurring or permanent. Ayurveda teaches you how to work with your immune system to reduce the allergic inflammatory response. In this episode I...

          Listen

          Ep. 41 To Coffee or Not to Coffee?

            Coffee gets a bad wrap in the Ayurveda community. In this episode I talk about the how, if and when to get your coffee on. We'll also cover the really...

            Listen

            Ep. 40 To Sunscreen or Not to Sunscreen? How About Natural?

              As the rates of skin cancer and sunscreen use both increase, this episode sheds light on how to naturally and safely enjoy the sun. In this episode I discuss: ~The...

              Listen

              Ep. 39 Ancient Ayurveda for Your Pearly Whites

                The mouth has the most refined sensory system and it's also the first sensory system that develops when we're babies. This is why babies put everything in their mouth! Tune...

                Listen

                Ep. 38 Slather Yourself in Roses – A.K.A. Summer Routines

                  Foods, recipes and Ayurvedic wisdom for thriving in the early summer. In this episode I discuss: ~How to feel really good this summer ~Ayurvedic tips for early summer ~Paavani's Cool...

                  Listen

                  Ep. 37 The Deeper Daily Routine

                    A practical and motivational episode to get you excited about your morning routines. You’ll learn the secrets of why Ayurveda emphasizes morning and evening routines AND how you can leverage...

                    Listen

                    Ep. 36 Can I Be a Tantric Yogini and a Christian?

                      My personal relationship with Christianity, what Christ consciousness is, and how my first yoga teacher in India, AG Mohan, and my mom's "little" bible study revealed the most Christ-like love...

                      Listen

                      Ep. 35 5 Life-Changing Ancient Meditations You Can Do Today (Tantra Talks #4)

                        This is an experiential episode! I’ll lead us through some of the most accessible and powerful practices from the Tantra tradition. Get out your nice speakers or headphones for this...

                        Listen

                        Ep. 34 What is Feminine Form Yoga?

                          I started a conversation last year with the community about yoga and the rise of the feminine in the world. This episode is part of a larger series and conversation...

                          Listen

                          Ep. 33 Soft Pain – Becoming Awake to the Gifts of Our Imperfection

                            What does it mean to truly sit with our discomfort and vulnerabilities? What about other people’s vulnerability and shame? In this episode I speak to the journey of learning and...

                            Listen

                            Ep. 32 The Ultimate Body Yantra Meditation: A Taste of Lineage of Love

                              One of the most important episodes I’ll record. This is a special meditation and sneak peak into the work we’re doing in the Lineage of Love and Ayurveda School. In...

                              Listen

                              Ep. 31 Better Digestion, Sex and Less Wrinkles? Thanks, Ghee!

                                Learn the ancient healing knowledge of Ghee and how it can be used to boost your digestion, sex and nourish skin. In this episode I discuss: ~What the heck is...

                                Listen

                                Ep. 30 Adulting – When Life is Hard

                                  An inspiring view of the daily grind. Loving the hard bits of life. In this episode I discuss: ~Navigating the reality of daily living ~Receiving what is here now ~My...

                                  Listen

                                  Ep. 29 What I Eat Everyday + Why Diet = Crazy

                                    A sneak peak at what’s going on in my kitchen and why I think dieting is crazy. In this episode I discuss: ~My story with food ~Our desire for health...

                                    Listen

                                    Ep. 28 The True Self VS. What-Had-Happened Was: Pra and Vikruti

                                      A look at our True Nature, or Prakritu; and, our Separated-From-Our-True Nature-Self, or Vikruti. In this episode I discuss: ~Our True Nature or True Self ~Everything begins on the subtle...

                                      Listen

                                      Ep. 27 Getting More of What You Want – The Missing Secret To Manifestation

                                        A discussion on the Tanrik art of becoming more powerful and manifesting the life you desire. This is not your usual woo-woo talk on manifesting In this episode I discuss:...

                                        Listen

                                        Ep. 26 A Happy Podcast on Death

                                          A new perspective on death, tenderness and grace periods. In this episode I discuss: ~A reading from the Bhairava Tantra ~Tantra as tenderness ~The veil between matter and spirit ~Death...

                                          Listen

                                          Ep. 25 Staying Spicy in the Winter BLAHS

                                            How to use the science of Ayurveda and the practices of Tantra to stay sane in the dead of winter and thrive. In this episode I discuss: ~The fear of...

                                            Listen

                                            Ep. 24 The Gremlin of “Never Enough”

                                              A look at what makes us feel like we need to go go go In this episode I discuss: ~Triphala and Kapha Essentials by ApotheKary! My friends started an ayurvedic...

                                              Listen

                                              Ep. 23 Why Your Yoga Practice May Need to Die

                                                This is an introductory talk on my newest research into the nervous system, yoga in America, women in yoga and more.  I hope it peaks your interest. It's just a...

                                                Listen

                                                Ep. 22 Meditate With Me: A 15-minute Anti-Anxiety Meditation

                                                  In this special bonus episode, Katie leads you through a 15-minute anti-anxiety meditation to melt away stress. This meditation is particularly helpful during the holiday season when you're juggling family,...

                                                  Listen
                                                  • 1
                                                  • …
                                                  • 6
                                                  • 7
                                                  • 8
                                                  • 9

                                                  Footer Hero Widget

                                                  theshaktischool

                                                  TheShaktiSchool

                                                  Mama nature usually gives us clear indications of Mama nature usually gives us clear indications of her changes if we open our eyes to her subtlety. The more we can align with these rhythms, the easier it is to maintain body/mind health. Just as seasonal shifts transform the weather where we live, they also shake up the internal landscape within our bodies. ⁠
⁠
In the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time to start gently incorporating pitta-balancing elements into our food and lifestyle. Depending on where you live, it’s generally a good time to lean into pitta-balancing practices when you start to notice…⁠
⁠
~ Warmer temperatures⁠
⁠
~ Longer daylight hours⁠
⁠
~ A shift from the lush, wet heaviness of spring to a drier, sharper heat⁠
⁠
~ Increased internal heat (like irritability, skin flare-ups or digestive intensity)⁠
⁠
Most simply put, once you start feeling more heat and dryness in your body than you do watery heaviness, it’s a green light to start introducing some pitta-balancing practices into your routine. Swipe for some tips for navigating the spring > summer transition with watery ease. 🌊
                                                  A few things you should definitely know about our A few things you should definitely know about our Ayurvedic Wellness Coach certification program (that we lovingly call “Ayurveda School” for short): 

1) It’s not just for women who want to become coaches. It’s also a vehicle for personal healing and spiritual learning (Cynthia is proof - take it from her!). 

2) One of the most potent ways to get from where you are now to where you wanna’ be in the future is the power of proximity - and Ayurveda School is the place for that. This program is THE place to find genuine relationships with other women on the soul-spelunking journey or boss-babes running full-time wellness businesses. Guaranteed, you’ll meet someone who is doing what YOU want to be doing in the future if you seek those connections out. 💞

3) Ayurveda School isn’t an online course. It’s a living, breathing, connected community of women. It’s a feminine-form school where you’ll meet LIVE, face-to-face with luminary teachers and other inspired ladies like yourself every week, where you’ll make friends and biz connections that will last a lifetime. 

For my gals that already know you want to join us for our upcoming 2026 class - now is the time to register with the maximum savings (earlybird pricing = $500 off) plus a special love-gift, all the books you needed for class, on us ($200 value)! 

Only four more of these bonus spots remain! Register now and get all of your books, signed by yours truly, straight to your doorstep. 📚🪄 

🦋Thank you @cynthia_amaro__ for always sharing from the heart and reflecting the true essence of The Shakti School out into the world.

Check out Cynthia’s latest work (including learning how to dress for your dosha!) over at @pranaflowlab - she is one of our incredible Shakti graduates doing big things!
                                                  Your inner child is like… wait, you’re being N Your inner child is like… wait, you’re being NICE to me now?? 😅⁠
⁠
Here’s the thing. If you don’t know where to start with giving your inner self a little more love, just start with presence.⁠
⁠
Presence is relationship gold. The ability to be present makes you a better friend, parent, lover and co-worker. It is also the channel through which we can achieve deeper levels of relationship (and yes, that includes our relationship with ourselves). As we are more present with ourselves, it becomes natural to be more present with others. And we all know how good it feels to be with someone who is deeply present with us.⁠
⁠
Try applying this practice to your little inner self today. 🫀
                                                  Women's sacred healing wisdom has often lived behi Women's sacred healing wisdom has often lived behind closed doors throughout our collective global history. At The Shakti School, we’re reclaiming that lineage and offering a space for women to feel and heal in ways that honor our intrinsic Knowing. ⁠
⁠
A feminine-form approach to health isn’t about finding and fixing what’s “wrong” with you–it’s about getting back in touch with the fact that you’re already whole, and then approaching your holistic well-being from that place.⁠
⁠
If you’re ready to start reclaiming your inner wisdom, sign up for our free mini course. You’ll learn the foundations of feminine-form Ayurveda and even start experiencing it in your body–comment “WISDOM” to access this 3+ hour video series with Katie now. 🔥🌹
                                                  Your cheat sheet for those “what the heck do I m Your cheat sheet for those “what the heck do I make for dinner” nights is here. These easy, go-to combos will get kapha moving - while still tasting good, of course. 😉🥦⁠
⁠
Here are a few more quick ways to shake up your kapha as we get through these last couple of weeks before pitta season starts heating up! (That is, depending on where you live. ☀️)⁠
⁠
🌿 Toss fresh parsley or cilantro on everything and anything.⁠
⁠
🌶️ Enjoy all the spices (kapha doesn’t discriminate when it comes to the spice cabinet!).⁠
⁠
🫖 Sip on spicy-bitter teas like ginger, tulsi or dandelion.⁠
⁠
Are you starting to feel the heat of pitta season creeping in, or is it still kapha-dominated where you live?

                                                  Footer

                                                  © 2025 Shakti School

                                                  • FAQ
                                                  • Privacy Policy
                                                  • Terms and Conditions
                                                  • Advocacy
                                                  • Find a Coach
                                                  • Login
                                                  • Katie's Books
                                                  • Contact and Support

                                                  Get the Shakti Letter love, katie