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Ep. 195 Beyond the Ayurveda Checklist with Jackie DeConti

This is a picture of Katie Silcox and Jackie DeConti. It links to an episode of the Spirit Sessions podcast called, "Beyond the Ayurveda Checklist with Jackie DeConti

In this special episode, the tables have turned! Katie is interviewed by Ayurvedic Health Coach and Shakti School alum, Jackie DeConti, about her unique approach to healing and Ayurveda. Many of us come to Ayurveda to “fix” ourselves, however, the point of Ayurveda is not to “fix” because you’re not actually broken! This episode is a beautiful reminder of your innate wholeness and worthiness. Tune in for a discussion about how to go beyond the Ayurveda checklist, avoid common pitfalls of self-development, access your inner wisdom and so much more!

Are you ready to take a more holistic approach to your health and wellness? We invite you to book a call with Jackie to see if our year-long Ayurveda School is right for you! You can book your call here.

This recording was originally released on Jackie’s Elixir Podcast.

In this episode about going beyond the Ayurveda checklist, you’ll hear:

~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda!

~ Katie’s personal definition of Ayurveda

~ Hinduism vs. Sanātana Dharma

~ Going beyond the Ayurveda checklist

~ When knowing your dosha isn’t helpful

~ How to not identify with your imbalance

~ Embracing the nature of paradox

~ How to access Clear Seeing Wisdom

~ When to allow vs. when to fix

~ Differing views of the feminine and masculine in Ayurveda and Tantra

~ Why Katie identifies with the rose bush

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

~ Listen to Jackie’s Elixir Podcast

~ Learn more about Jackie on her website and Instagram

~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook

Or Subscribe on iTunes

Learn more:

  • Ayurveda Certification
  • The Shakti School Subscription

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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 taught under Kriya Yoga, Himalayan Yoga, Kashmir Shivaism and Sivananda Yoga lineages. Her teaching style is rooted in empowering and inspiring students to awaken the inner Guru. Her core philosophy is, ‘Nothing has the greatest power to heal, but Self!” She’s authored several books including YOGA: Ancient Heritage, Tomorrow’s Vision, and her recent e-book SOMA: 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-Care.

In this episode you’ll hear:

~ What is Soma?

~ The teachings of the Motherly

~ The energy of the Moon

~ How to merge the Traditional + Modern

~ Beauty standards

~ Self acceptance and discipline in the self-care space

~ The work of extraction

~ Ignorance as bondage + inner insight

~ What Self-Care is and is not in Ayurveda

Find Indu Online:

~ SOMA - eBook on Amazon

Indu’s Upcoming Self-Care Series:

~ Energize: https://yogsadhna.com/upcoming/details/self-care_series_-_energize

~ Beautify: https://www.yogsadhna.com/upcoming/details/self-care_series_-_beautify

~ Restore: https://www.yogsadhna.com/upcoming/details/self-care_series_-_restore

Or Subscribe on iTunes

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Learn more:

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Shakti Ayurveda School

Free Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini-Course

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The Level 2 course begins in 3 weeks and we are ge The Level 2 course begins in 3 weeks and we are gearing up to make it more amazing than ever before. We're adding new classes, teachers and finessing the curriculum to support the most transformative, deep-learning experience possible.⁠
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But don't take our word for it, here's what some of our past Level 2 graduates are saying:⁠
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🦋 "I am SO SO SO glad I said YES to Level 1. And even GLADER that I said YES to Level 2. This is more than a school. As someone who has her Masters degree & (loads) of 'qualifications', this is without doubt, the best 'school' I have ever studied under because it is taught with, from & for LOVE."⁠
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🦋 "Level one blew my heart and mind open to make a shift in my business and LIFE from the unbalanced masculine to the balanced masculine & feminine. I leaned so far into this transformative energy that I went on to learn how to facilitate womb circles, and led my first one this past Sunday! It was a magical experience- singing, sharing and surrendering with a group of amazing women. I am excited to merge our lineage of Ayurveda with my lineage of womb teachings to create a uniquely magical way to serve the womxn in my community. So grateful for all the teachings, support and inspiration I received here..."⁠
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Don't miss out on another incredible year with The Shakti School. We begin April 21st and there are only three weeks left to get in the door!⁠
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🔥 Ready to take your Ayurveda studies to the next level? Comment LEVEL2 (one word) to book a call with our team and let’s explore what’s possible. (Available to Level 1 graduates interested in Level 2. 🩷)⁠
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🎓 Level 2 grads: what was the most impactful part of Level 2 for you? Share below to light up our incoming Level 2 class. 👇🏼✨
Have you ever had those days where you wake up fee Have you ever had those days where you wake up feeling amazing? There is a lightness in your step, your hair seems to look especially good and your skin is glowing? ✨⁠
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And, then the very next day you have the opposite experience? You wake up feeling sluggish, a little puffy, and your hair is oddly oily or too dry and things seem to upset you easily? ⁠
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Most likely the glorious day you had before also started off with the perfect poop. Yeah, that’s right, I said it. Poop. 💩⁠
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Of course there can always be many other contributing factors at play here, but oftentimes it is our digestion that determines how we feel, how we look and how we see our inner and outside world.⁠
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In Ayurveda, digestion is all about agni. When your digestion is strong your agni is strong. And, when agni is strong, you can easily tap into that glorious flow state. ⁠
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A flow state is when you are in the zone. It’s when your mental clarity is at its peak, you feel vibrant, full of life and your shakti is lit up. When your digestive system is weakened it becomes much more difficult to follow through with daily tasks and your energy is usually pretty tanked. In Ayurveda, this is associated with an excess of ama. Ama is anything toxic that accumulates in the body. You can think of it as the sludge that slows down digestion. It is only when we are free from ama that we are able to digest our food properly and therefore we can more easily digest our life.⁠
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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.
Sometimes our inner guidance asks us to step into Sometimes our inner guidance asks us to step into what feels scary or uncertain. Listening to our intuition can be challenging, and demand that we take action requiring courage and faith.

Yet leaning in and trusting that inner whisper is how we grow more aligned with who we’re meant to be.

When we listen to our inner guide, even when it’s soft or subtle, we always end up with what is truly meant for us. (Even when you’d rather ask the Universe for a *different* answer instead. 😉)

This is your nudge to listen to the inner signals you’ve been sensing lately. 🪄💫
✨ 3 NEW classes are officially coming to our 202 ✨ 3 NEW classes are officially coming to our 2026 Level 2 Ayurvedic Health Counselor Training that begins April 21st ✨⁠
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We are so excited to share these new additions designed to help you not just learn Ayurveda… but truly apply, embody and live it.⁠
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🌿 The Art of Chikitsa: Crafting Ayurvedic Care Protocols with Laurel Odom⁠
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A foundational, confidence-building class where you’ll learn how to translate theory into real, living care protocols for common conditions. This is where the fear of “I know the theory but don’t know what to do” begins to dissolve so that you can support yourself and others with clarity and discernment.⁠
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🔥 Ayurveda as the Original Biohack with Katie Silcox⁠
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A bridge between ancient wisdom and modern science, exploring Ayurveda as a metabolic operating system. You’ll learn how agni, ama and ojas map onto metabolism, inflammation and nervous system health, and how to use rhythm, herbs and daily practices to restore energy and resilience.⁠
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🪔 Light & Sound as the Future of Healing with Katie Silcox⁠
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From mantra and frequency to sunlight and nervous system regulation, this class explores how light, sound, temperature and water act as powerful healing inputs. You’ll begin to understand healing beyond food, working with the subtle forces that shape vitality and coherence.⁠
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If you’ve completed Level 1, Level 2 is where everything becomes integrated, embodied and clinically relevant. You’ll move from learning Ayurveda to actually practicing it. You’ll gain the confidence, skillset and lived understanding to support both your own healing and the healing of others in a deeply real way.⁠
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🌿 Ready to explore Level 2? Book a call with one of our coaches—we’d love to connect with you. Comment LEVEL2 (one word) to connect with our team. We start in less than four weeks!⁠
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Please note that these calls are available only to Level 1 graduates who are interested in exploring our Level 2 Ayurvedic Health Counselor Certification Training.
Your spring reset in a glass. 👆🏼 Kapha seas Your spring reset in a glass. 👆🏼

Kapha season might be making you feel a little damp or heavy, but this “Wake Me Up” juice is the perfect prescription - stimulating, warming and mobilizing to your system.

Ginger, turmeric and citrus stoke your agni (digestive fire), helping to clear stagnation and giving the body a little wake-up call. The bitterness, pungency and brightness of the ingredients cut through any sluggishness and bring an instant boost of clarity and energy. 🌿🔥

This juice is best if consumed on an empty stomach and away from other meals. Make sure to add enough ginger to keep it spicy!

✨ Calling all Level 1 Shakti School grads! Level 2 begins in just a few weeks and if your heart is feeling the nudge to deepen your education—and your soul’s evolution—we are inviting you back into the Shakti classroom. 

Our coaching team can answer any questions you have and support you in exploring if Level 2 is right for you.

🌿 Comment LEVEL2 (one word) to connect with our team.

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