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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. 50 Sex, Lover and Becoming Your Ecstatic Self

    Everyday ecstasy for the everyday woman! Let's dive in together. In this episode I discuss: ~ApotheKary's MACA Root ~How coming together as women allows us to live the life we...

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    Ep. 49 How to Polish Your ♥️ Heart

      A reminder that you can fall in love everyday. You just need to train your Whats-Right-Attention. In this episode I discuss: ~What does it mean to gather our attention? ~Everyday...

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      Ep. 48 Interview with Alicia Fajardo

        A fascinating interview with one of my favorite holistic biomechanics teachers (and dear friend) on movement and the nervous system. In this episode we discuss: ~What is the Fajardo Method...

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        Ep. 47 HOW You Eat May Be More Important Than WHAT

          How Ayurveda teaches us that How we eat is more important that What we eat. In this episode I discuss: ~Food as communion with God ~What the wellness and diet...

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          Ep. 46 Poophoria: Getting Perfect ?!

            A short and fun episode on getting the perfect poo (aka elimination and detoxification basics) and identifying imbalance using Ayurvedic tri-doshic theory. In this episode I discuss: ~The deal on...

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            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...

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              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:...

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                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...

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                  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...

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                    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...

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                      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...

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                        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...

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                          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...

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                            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...

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                              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...

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                                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...

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                                  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...

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                                    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...

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                                      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...

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                                        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...

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                                          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...

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                                            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...

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                                              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...

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                                                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:...

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                                                  Ayurveda views premenstrual symptoms as the manife Ayurveda views premenstrual symptoms as the manifestation of a doshic imbalance. Menstrual symptoms can reflect imbalance in any of the doshas, but typically, the premenstrual period is linked to vata and pitta dosha—things can get too dry, too heated or too emotional.⁠
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It’s especially important to tend to vata dosha during the luteal phase, the couple of weeks that precede your bleed. Tending to vata during this time means grounding, stabilizing and soothing the nervous system. ⁠
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Here are some Ayurvedic recommendations for your luteal phase:⁠
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🍠 Eating For Your Luteal Phase⁠
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• Root vegetables - Carrots, parsnips, beets and sweet potatoes are deeply nourishing and grounding, helping to counter vata anxiety ⁠
• Ghee and healthy fats - Supports healthy hormones and nutrient absorption⁠
• Steamed greens - Leafy greens offer vital nutrients and their bitterness and astringent qualities counter pitta’s heat⁠
• Warm, cooked grains - Steady nourishment for smooth digestion and steady agni⁠
• Soups and stews - Supports digestion and the nervous system at the same time—also beneficial for kapha types and kapha imbalances⁠
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🌿 Supportive Herbs & Spices⁠
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• Turmeric - Helps support the body’s detoxification pathways, aiding hormone regulation⁠
• Ginger - Kindles agni and steadies digestion⁠
• Ashwagandha - Provides essential nervous system steadiness through emotional waves⁠
• Shatavari - Supports women’s hormonal balance; is cooling and moistening⁠
• Brahmi - An Ayurvedic herb known for supporting mental ease and balance⁠
• Cumin - Digestive aid soothing vata (aka goodbye gassiness!)⁠
• Fennel - Cooling digestive support that helps reduce both vata and pitta ⁠
• Coriander - Pitta-reducing to help mitigate irritability and excess heat⁠
• Sesame Seeds - Contain essential minerals and fatty acids that promote hormonal balance⁠
• Fenugreek - Anti-inflammatory qualities may help ease menstrual discomfort⁠
• Mint - Helps to cool and aid digestion, balancing both pitta and vata⁠
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🥀 Save for your next grocery trip during your luteal phase! And if you’re ready for more, comment WISDOM to access our free Divine Feminine Ayurveda course now.
                                                  Are you ready to embrace another year of healing, Are you ready to embrace another year of healing, spirit and transformation that fits seamlessly into your busy life? ⁠
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We've gotten started with a couple amazing classes, alongside a beautiful community of women, that are waiting for you as soon as you sign up!⁠
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Level 2 is so special because it’s a much smaller group - this means more opportunity to get to know your cohort (aka Ayurveda best-gal-pals) and the teachers. A more intimate group really gives Level 2 a distinct feel that we absolutely love. And of course, the opportunity to take your studies to the next level!⁠
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Our 2026 Level 2 classes are now in session, and you can start immediately! The first couple of classes of the year are in the Shakti classroom now, waiting for you. Don't miss this opportunity to integrate all that you learned in Level 1 and go deeper into your practice.⁠
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The doors will soon close until 2027... if you've been considering deepening your learning, connecting with an incredible community and supporting your own healing, join us today. 🦋🗝️
                                                  Ayurveda doesn’t separate the body into isolated Ayurveda doesn’t separate the body into isolated systems. When you support digestion, you support hormones. When you calm inflammation, you calm the mind. These herbs are working on multiple layers at once, gently guiding the body back into balance.

Here are some foundational herbal helpers to keep in mind for common imbalances:

🫚 For digestion:
• Triphala cleanses, tones the gut and supports elimination
• Trikatu is hot, sharp and activating, cutting through ama
• Hing is pungent and penetrating, breaking up gas and stagnation
• Ginger is warming, helping digestion come online
• Ajwain is a carminative, clearing bloating from the digestive tract

🌿 For inflammation:
• Turmeric moves through the blood, helping clear heat and stagnation
• Guduchi is cooling, restorative and calming
• Amalaki is rejuvenative and cooling, supporting the blood and skin
• Licorice is sweet and soothing, coating irritated tissues and calming the gut and lungs
• Aloe vera is cooling and moistening, pulling heat out of the system

🌀For the nervous system:
• Ashwagandha is grounding, stabilizing and supports the stress response
• Shankhpushpi is calming, clarifying and helps ease anxiety
• Jatamansi helps settle excess vata and support emotional regulation

🧠For mental clarity:
• Brahmi is light and sattvic, clearing mental fog and supporting memory and focus
• Gotu kola supports circulation to the brain, helping create steady, grounded clarity
• Saffron is subtle and uplifting, supporting mood and perception
• Tulsi clears the mind and invigorates the respiratory system, increasing alertness
• Rosemary is aromatic and stimulating, helping wake up the mind and sharpen concentration

🌹 If you’re ready to dive deeper into this work, comment WISDOM for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course. 

✨ Calling all Level 1 Graduates - the first classes of our Level 2 Ayurvedic Health Counselor Training are waiting for you inside the virtual classroom and this is the final call to get in the door. Comment “LEVEL2” (one word) to learn more.
                                                  Happy Mother’s Day to the mothers, the ones who Happy Mother’s Day to the mothers, the ones who long to be mothers, the ones navigating complicated or tender relationships with their mothers, and the ones learning to mother themselves in new ways. 🌺⁠
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Today we’re honoring the mothers of Team Shakti—the women who shaped us, held us, challenged us and loved us. When we asked our team to describe their mothers, these are just a few of the words that surfaced: generous, earth-conscious, devoted, vibrant, kind, thoughtful, adventurous, loving, supportive.⁠
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We’re also honoring the universal, inner threads that are woven through this holiday and offer something that we can each lean into, no matter our personal stories: the archetype of the Divine Mother. The Inner Mother who lives in all of us.⁠
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Reconnecting with this archetype allows us to become better mothers to ourselves, more compassionate in how we show up for others, and to begin healing the ancestral cords we carry from the lineage of women who came before us.⁠
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Today we are honoring all of it. The love, the complexity and the becoming. Happy Mother’s Day from Katie & Team Shakti! 💐💚✨🌸 Spread the love with us - share a photo of your mom or your stories and make sure to tag us so that we can reshare it!
                                                  We are currently being overloaded with pollen over We are currently being overloaded with pollen over here on the East Coast and it’s got me thinking about how we can all navigate allergy season with a little more support…

Allergies are a typical imbalance associated with Kapha season in Ayurveda (late-winter/early spring in the Northern Hemisphere). 💐

Ayurveda understands that allergies are the result of an outer allergen aggravating one of the doshas. Spring seasonal allergies are usually more Kapha-related, since Kapha dominates the environment this time of year. 

An excess of Kapha dosha = sluggishness, mucous and water retention. (Read: classic allergy symptoms). 🤧

🐝 This is the formula for aiding your Kapha seasonal allergies: 
👉🏽 Heat things up + boost circulation + clear and CLEANSE your bodies’ pathways.

Allergies don’t have to be your destiny. Reducing the effects of allergies comes down to boosting agni + reducing ama +  supporting immunity. 

Save this for allergy rescue. And let us know what makes the biggest difference for you this time of year. 🫡🌸

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