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Ep. 242 The Bliss Meditation Challenge: 30 Minutes to a New Mind

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In today’s episode, Kate introduces the Ayurvedic concept of the Koshas and explores the bliss body, the subtle layer of deep joy, inner peace and non-dual consciousness within us. She shares how meditation can connect us with the bliss body and then invites you to join her for a 30-minute meditation challenge to experience the bliss body for yourself!

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In this bliss meditation episode, you’ll hear:

~ The Ayurvedic concept of the Koshas

~ What is the bliss body?

~ A 30-minute meditation challenge

~ The four wheels of meditation

~ An internal culture of kindness

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~ Join us inside the Spirit Sessions Membership for just $28 a month

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Check out these related episodes:

~ Ep. 211 7 Steps to Deepen Your Meditation Practice

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

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Ep. 241 Create Space in Your Life: A Meditation

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In today’s episode, Katie explores akash, the element of space, as the medicine for hustle and the intensity of life’s pitta seasons. Creating inner spaciousness allows new experiences and healing to unfold. She then guides you through a meditation practice to create space, release tension and reconnect with akash as love, possibility and renewal.

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In this episode about how to create space in your life through meditation, you’ll hear:

~ Understanding the element of space, akash

~ The antidote to hustle

~ How to create space through energy work

~ Space is not empty

~ The essence of tantric manifestation

~ A guided meditation to create space

~ Have questions about Ayurveda School? Click here to book a FREE call with us.

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Check out these related episodes to create space in your life:

~ Ep. 211: 7 Steps to Deepen Your Meditation Practice

~ Ep. 175: Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos with Brett Larkin

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Ep. 233 A Relaxing Meditation: The Four Pebbles Practice

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If you’re feeling stressed and scattered this holiday season, today’s episode is for you! In this episode, Katie guides you through the Four Pebbles Practice, a grounding, relaxing meditation that she learned from her beloved teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh. You can listen to this guided relaxing meditation again and again to keep yourself calm and collected during the holidays, and any time you want to tune out the noise and reconnect to your true self.

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During this guided relaxing meditation, you’ll hear:

~ An invitation to learn from your breath

~ A relaxing meditation to help you stay calm this holiday season

~ First pebble: flower

~ Second pebble: mountain

~ Third pebble: water

~ Fourth pebble: space

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Connect with Katie and The Shakti School:

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

~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook

~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026!

~ Read Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy!

Related episodes:

~ Ep. 64 How to AyurVeda Biohack Your Holiday Travel

~ Ep. 104 How to ACTUALLY Get Grounded

 

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Ep. 211 7 Steps to Deepen Your Meditation Practice

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Here at The Shakti School we meditate a bit differently. In this episode, Katie shares seven important steps to establishing a feminine-form meditation practice that honors your unique, embodied experience and spirit. Whether you’re brand new to meditation or have an established meditation practice, learn how to take your practice to the next level. Listen to the end to hear a guided meditation for anxiety!

Want to meditate LIVE with Katie every month? Click here to learn more about our Spirit Sessions membership.

In this episode about deepening your meditation practice, you’ll hear:

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

~ What is feminine form meditation?

~ Why your mind is not the enemy

~ How to practice everyday magic

~ 7 steps to establishing a meditation practice

~ The benefits of meditation

~ Effects of meditation on the brain

~ Accessing the subconscious realm

~ Science-backed ways to rewire your brain

~ Why so many of us lack meaning and connection in our lives

~ Nesting the ego in something bigger than yourself

~ The ancient concept of Laya Yoga

~ A guided Laya Yoga meditation

~ What is a miracle moment?

~ Overthinking as a coping mechanism

~ Anxiety is not a feeling

~ When you should NOT meditate

~ The ancient breathing technique of Sama Vritti

~ A guided meditation practice for anxiety

Other resources related to this episode:

~ Learn more about our Ayurveda School

~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas!

~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026!

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy

Related podcast episodes to deepen your meditation practice:

~ Ep. 32 The Ultimate Body Yantra Meditation

~ Ep. 133 Dragon Tiger Kriya: A Meditation

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Ep. 173 Be Your Luminous Self with Tracee Stanley

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Tune in this week for a centering, guided yoga nidra practice from Tracee Stanley. Let Tracee’s melodic voice guide you into a deep, restful, grounded state. In her latest book, The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices and Rituals to Remember Who You Are, Tracee shares the wisdom of yoga nidra, rest, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence. She’s also a beloved teacher at The Shakti School!

Links mentioned in this episode:

~ Level 1 Ayurveda School is open for registration for not much longer! Join us to learn more from Tracee and our other amazing teachers! Access the classes immediately upon signing up, and join us for upcoming live classes.

~ Connect with Tracee on her website and Instagram

~ Use discount code LUM30 for 30% off Tracee’s new book, The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices and Rituals to Remember Who You Are, when you purchase the book from Shambhala.com

~ Tracee’s first book Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity

~ Tracee’s Empowered Life Circle virtual community

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Ep. 170 The Prodigal Daughter – We Start January 17th!

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This quickie episode is a love-note from Katie to your heart. Enjoy this bite-sized episode, and pull out the tissues before you hit play!

In this episode you’ll hear: 

~ Katie was listening to this beautiful song while writing this, tune in!

~ This special episode is a message from Katie’s heart to yours

~ This is the FINAL CALL to enroll in our life-defining Ayurveda Wellness Coach course. Our intuitive online classroom starts Jan 17th! Discover the time-tested wisdom of ancient Ayurveda on this path of radical health, happiness, and service. Embody your Divine Goddess within and embrace ALL of yourself, the SPARKLE and the SCARS!  

~ Book a free Clarity Call with a graduate of the program to answer any questions you may have or to find out if it’s right for you by clicking here

~ Read this episode as an email instead here: https://mailchi.mp/theshaktischool/only-one-week-left-to-join-our-year-long-adventure

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Ep. 169 A New Year for Awakening to Your Inner Feminine

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This episode is a special broadcast from The Shakti School’s most recent webinar, A New Year for Awakening to Your Inner Feminine. In today's crazy world of do-more, achieve-more and be-more, this workshop offers an antidote: the inner feminine. Join us as we dive into the time-tested philosophies and methods for contacting that which is already and always in you: your feminine essence. 

In this episode you’ll hear: 

~ Ayurveda School Level 1 begins in 9 days! This is the FINAL CALL to enroll in our life-defining Ayurveda Teacher Training course. Our intuitive online classroom starts Jan 17th! Discover the time-tested wisdom of ancient Ayurveda on this path of radical health, happiness, and service.

~ How to deepen our understanding of the concept of inner feminine energy

~ Explore ways to connect with and embrace the energy of receptivity, rest, ease, patience, sensuality and openness

~ Learn techniques to balance the masculine and feminine energies in all of us

~ Tap into dharma and our soul’s true purpose

~ A meditation with Katie 

~ If you’d prefer to watch the webinar as a video, you may do so at this link: https://vimeo.com/900228532/54bacdb363?share=copy&mc_cid=cb994b57ce&mc_eid=UNIQID

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Ep. 167 Creating Sacred Ritual for the Winter Solstice

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In today’s solo episode, your girl Katie talks about the spiritual meaning of the winter solstice. The longest night of the year doesn’t have to be a dark night of the soul, but it is a time for deep inward journeying. Katie shares practical ways that you can tap into the spirit of the season by creating sacred rituals. Learn what the most solstice advice and practices on the interwebs are missing, and what to avoid on this sacred day.

From Yule alters to setting your intentions for 2024, Katie helps you create solstice rituals that are personal and sacred to you.

In this episode you’ll hear: 

~ Download Katie’s Winter Survival Guide to learn the exact products and practices she uses to stay vibrant all winter long!

~ Registration for Level 1 Ayurveda School is open for just a few more weeks! Join us to learn how to align your life with the solstice and other cycles of nature!

~ The significance of the winter solstice

~ How to tap into solstice energy

~ Why most New Year resolutions don’t work

~ The most nourishing solstice rituals

~ How to create a personalized solstice ritual

~ What to avoid on the solstice 

~ The significance of the Yule log

~ How to set up a Yule alter

Learn more:

~ Click here to register for the free webinar, A New Year for Awakening to Your Inner Feminine, on January 5th

~ Katie’s new book, Glow-Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving Yourself as You Are—Broken, Beautiful, and Sacred is available now!

~ Join us in our monthly membership group, Spirit Sessions

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