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 with The Shakti School, Ashtanga Hridayam: The Definitive Guide to Eating. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Fueling late winter immunity ~ Tips for getting […]
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The Power of Healthy Digestion
A simple approach to feel and look amazing 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? And, then the very next day you have the opposite experience? You wake up feeling sluggish, […]
Continue ReadingEp. 64 How to AyurVeda Biohack Your Holiday Travel
Traveling soon? Learn Katie’s favorite hacks from Ayurveda and holistic health so you can be sure you stay sane and healthy when you’re on the go. In this episode you’ll hear: ~How to prepare in order to avoid stress ~Getting ready the night before ~Food to bring with you ~What herbs I take with me […]
Continue ReadingInstant Pot Kitchari
Kitchari is good for all doshic types and can be tailored to the seasons with seasonal-appropriate spices and veggies. Basmati rice and mung dal are sweet, cooling and easy on the digestion. It is a complete food, said to nourish the tissues, boost strength and increase our vitality. Kitchari is also the preferred food we […]
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That you are what you eat may be standard wisdom, but according to Ayurvedic tradition, the state of your mind, emotions, and your environment while you eat also has direct impact on the way you feel. These teachings (as well as modern scientific nutrition studies), show us that eating in the right way can reduce stress and promote calm.
Continue ReadingCurb Unhealthy Cravings
When I feel the chill of winter near, I start to dream of warm, foamy chocolate; hot toddies; and long, luscious sleep. And this is a good thing. Naturally, the fall and early winter season season beg for more heaviness and warmth in both the foods we eat and in our lifestyle routines. The downside […]
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