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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 I discuss the prominent summer Guna and how to work with it.

In this episode I discuss:

~Introduction to the tri-Guna theory: Tamas, Rajas, Sattva

~Navigating the energy of the solstice/post-solstice summer

~Symptoms out-of-balance Summer energy

~How to stay grounded in the hectic summer months

~Learn more, download my Free Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini-Course

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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 discuss:

~Ayurveda’s unique perspective on allergies

~Addressing allergies with nutrition

~Pitta va Kapha type allergies

~Allergies don’t have to be a permanent recurring events

~Metabolism and the immune system

~We have to digest everything we take in through our skin and nose

~The connection between cleansing and our immune response

~Let’s not make cleansing complicated

~Food combining basics

~The connection between how we feel WHEN we eat and digestion

~Download my free Ayurvedic cleanse guide to get started!

Products I mentioned in this episode:

Neti pot and salt

Nasya oil

Triphala

Trikatu

Turmeric

Allergy Support

Neem

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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 delicious coffee alternatives that I use, and how to wean yourself off of the bean.

In this episode I discuss:

~What you need to know about rat orgasms

~What Ayurvedic food Is and Isn’t

~Coffee can be medicine

~Coffee effects on our digestive system

~Coffee effects on our reproductive system

~Constituents of the coffee bean

~How to wean off of coffee

~Stimulants that don’t aggravate the organs as much as coffee

~Book: Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life

~Awesome coffee alternative: Rasa Coffee & Cocoa Rasa Coffee

~My favorite Chai Tea!!

~When to drink coffee

~How to make coffee Ayurvedic

~Ahara Ghee Coffee Recipes:

Chai Koffee Cake

Cashew Chai Latte

~Get my FREE Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini-Course!

~I love the Ahara Ghee family! They churn their butter in small batches. Use promocode GHEESPOT at checkout for $5 off your order.

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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 sun as a carrier of information

~Skin as the largest organ

~The best time to download pure prana

~How to leverage the sun for your health

~What Ayurveda has to say about skin

~The dirty on sunscreen

~Nurturing your skin the holistic way

~Paavani Body oils and spray for sun routines!

~Natural alternatives to traditional sunscreen

~My favorite homemade sunscreen recipe

~Carrot Seed Oil is an amazing natural SPF

~I love this Ayurvedic company PAAVANI AYURVEDA. I did my Ayurveda training with the founders. They make handmade products infused with mantra and love that make daily routines just that much more sweeter. Use promocode GHEESPOT at checkout for a discount!

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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 in to learn all things mouth and tooth care from ancient Ayurveda.

In this episode I discuss:

~The basics of Ayurvedic mouth care

~The bitter Neem tree

~A recipe for homemade toothpaste

~Why we scrape our tongues

~Tips for healthy gums

~Book a free coaching call with Amaury

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I love the Ahara Ghee family! They churn their butter in small batches. Use promocode GHEESPOT at checkout for $5 off your order.

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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 & Calm tea blend

~The magic Sweet taste

~My sweet potato & carrot smoothie recipe

~What to eat in the early summer

~Rose petal jam is SO good to work with, this one’s my favorite

~The BEST face mask recipe

~Get my FREE Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini-Course!

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I love this Ayurvedic company PAAVANI AYURVEDA. I did my Ayurveda training with the founders. They make handmade products infused with mantra and love that make daily routines just that much more sweeter. Use promocode GHEESPOT at checkout for a discount!

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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 this wisdom to magnify your own love and life.

In this episode I discuss:

~The dirt on daily routines (dinacharya) of Ayurveda

~Routines that work for you vs routines that are oppressive

~Clarity around the purpose of Ayurvedic morning routines

~The attention dilemma

~What the “liver time” is and why good mornings start the night before

~How we love the body

~How we change our life habits and rewire through our routines

~Get my FREE Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini-Course!

~I love this Ayurvedic company PAAVANI AYURVEDA. I did my Ayurveda training with the founders. They make handmade products infused with mantra and love that make daily routines just that much more sweeter. Use promocode GHEESPOT at checkout for a discount!

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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 to me.⠀

In this episode I discuss:

~My story with Christianity and the dilemma many Christian folks face in the new spiritual era

~The time I moved to India to study yoga

~What is Christ consciousness?

~Whatever works to get you expanded

~The question of sex in Christianity

~Find us on instagram to continue the conversation: katiesilcox_shaktischool

~The viral blog post I wrote 6 years ago about my bible study experience

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Our new lady biz partnership is with PAAVANI AYURVEDA. I did my Ayurveda training with the founders. They have some really lovely and powerful Ayurvedic skincare products. Use promocode GHEESPOT at checkout for a discount!

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Katie

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