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Ep. 179 The Three Doshas: Are you a bullfrog or an orchid?

This is a picture of Katie Silcox. The text reads, "Spirit Sessions: Find your true spiritual home with Katie Silcox."

In this episode, Katie takes us back to Ayurveda 101! She shares how the five elements of nature and the three doshas (vata, pitta, and kapha) express themselves in nature, our bodies, and our minds. According to Ayurveda, we’re each born with a unique combination of the three doshas. Knowing your unique dosha makeup can help you embody your special gifts and keep your body and mind in balance! Want to discover your dosha? Take this free dosha quiz!

Ready to go deeper? Registration for the 2025 class of our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School is now officially open! The first ten students to register will get all their textbooks free and the FIRST lady gets a super special summer gift!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

~ What is Ayurveda?

~ The origins of Ayurveda

~ What are the three mind-body types: vata, pitta, and kapha?

~ What does the word dosha mean?

~ The five elements of nature

~ The qualities and characteristics of each dosha

~ What do vata, pitta, and kapha look like when in balance?

~ How each dosha tends to go out of balance

Other links mentioned in this episode:

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~ Katie’s NYT bestselling book Healthy, Happy, Sexy

~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy is also available now!

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  • Ayurveda Certification
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Ep. 161 Fall Rituals & Routines

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This week, Katie dives into the potent energetics of fall. Learn why fall is the best time to reignite, rethink, and revisit your life vision. As the leaves fall and surrender to the ground, we too can let go of old patterns and transform into something new. 

Katie shares Ayurvedic lifestyle practices, foods, and herbs to support your health and boost your immunity this fall! Deepen your spiritual practice and build immunity by aligning your daily routines with the energetics of Fall. This episode is an excerpt from the free Fall Routines & Rituals webinar we hosted last month. 

In this episode you’ll hear: 

~ LAST CALL for early bird tuition rates! Prices for Ayurveda School go up on November 1st, so get in now if you want to deep-dive into spirit and holistic health in 2024. Click here to learn more, register, or book a call with a graduate of the program. 

~ Katie’s #1 tool for boosting your immunity this fall!

~ How the seasons are our teachers

~ Why fall is the best season to get deep spiritual insight

~ What are the Pitta and Vata doshas and how do they relate to fall?

~ Lifestyle practices, foods, and herbs to fight the fall blahs

~ How to practice lymphatic self-massage

Other links mentioned in this episode:

~ Trace Minerals

~ Fall Rituals & Routines PDF

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Ayurveda Certification

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Ep. 113 Ayurveda as the University of the Soul

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This amazing interview was originally featured on the Walk 'n Flow podcast, hosted by Babette, a student of Shakti Ayurveda School and outdoor coach and trainer at Walk 'n Act. Thanks to Babette and Janna for the fun collaboration on this episode!

In this episode you'll hear:

~ What is Ayurveda?
~ Katie's personal journey into this field
~ Patriarchal thinking and feminine wisdom
~ Daily routines for better physical, mental, and spiritual health
~ Beauty standards and the female body
~ Avoiding the pitfalls of getting stuck in a system of rules
~ Intuition
~ And many other gems!

~ Click here for 2022 Level 1 Ayurveda School

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Ayurveda Certification

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Ep. 112 A Self-Healing Meditation for Fall

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This meditation is directly from Ayurveda School, a year-long coaching certification connecting you with your body, mind and spirit, while also learning how to help others do the same. Connect to the truest, most authentic you with this warming, grounding practice to balance Vata.

In this episode you’ll hear:

~ Shakti Ayurveda School helps connect you to your body’s innate wisdom and true spirit

~ This meditation practice is directly from Ayurveda School teachings

~ Allow Katie to guide you through a grounding practice to balance Vata

~ The practice helps connect you to your truest, most authentic self

~ Gratitude for the spirit of Vata Dosha

~ Click here for 2022 Level 1 Ayurveda School

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Ayurveda Certification

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Ep. 87 Fall Routine + Hopefulness

Another sneak peek into an Ayurveda School lecture on fall Ayurveda routines and this momentous moment.

In this episode you’ll hear:

~What practicing Ayurveda looks like in this moment

~Sutika - a portal of release

~Fall season and flu season

~How Ayurveda mitigates fall illnesses

~Fall foods

~Learn about our 2021 Ayurveda certification: https://www.theshaktischool.com/ayurveda-school/

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Book a call with Amaury about Ayurveda School

Shakti Ayurveda School

Free Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini-Course

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How to Stay Warm, Wet and Loved Up Like a Tigress This Fall

My new plant-crush is on an herb called Kapikacchu. Its a natural source of levadopa (L-dopa) which is an essential precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine. And um, can you say “in the mood?” Here are some good links and info on my favorite How to Stay Fabulous in Fall Ayurveda products.

Sleep like a sweet baby with jasmine and sesame oil for the scalp and head -an ancient Ayurvedic method for calming the system before sleep.

Feel as strong as a horse with Ashwaghanda tincture – Ashwagandha is one of the most highly regarded and commonly used adaptogens in the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. Maximizing the body’s ability to resist stress, it enables the body to reserve and sustain vital energy throughout the day while promoting sound, restful sleep at night. It is considered one of the best herbs for calming vata and for revitalizing the male reproductive system. Used by both men and women, it maintains proper nourishment of the tissues, particularly muscle and bone, while supporting proper function of the adrenals. This potent herb is used to promote muscle strength and to support comfortable joint movement.

Have a happy baby belly – Vata Digest’s heating quality enkindles the digestive fire, stimulates a healthy appetite and helps ensure that nutrients are properly absorbed and assimilated. Its grounding quality helps calm the excessive air movement in the system that is characteristic of vata. The oil quality of the herbs supports the natural lubrication of the intestines, assisting in thorough and healthy elimination.

Make love like a tiger with Kapikacchu. This beautiful plant is a nutritive tonic commonly used in Ayurveda as an aphrodisiac and to support proper function of the reproductive system. It increases sexual energy and strengthens and tones the reproductive organs. In men, kapikacchu supports potency, stamina and control. In women it promotes a healthy libido and fertility. The vitality bestowed by kapikacchu nourishes the entire body and calms the nerves making it an excellent rejuvenative for vata. It is also natural source of levadopa (L-dopa) which is an essential precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine.

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One of the keys to good digestion in Ayurveda is k One of the keys to good digestion in Ayurveda is keeping things SIMPLE. Less complicated meals give our digestive fire a chance to rest and truly metabolize the fuel we’re feeding the fire. ⁠
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Yes, we could all probably use a two-week Panchakarma (it’s true!), but sometimes, the best thing we can do for our health is to go outside, let the sun wash over our face and get quiet enough to remember our inner knowing for just a few moments.

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