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Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 220 Spiritual Business with Stemregen CEO Ryan Riley (Katie Talks With Smart Dudes Series #5)Join Katie for a heart-opening interview with Ryan Riley, CEO of Stemregen, to explore the soulful side of building a successful business. They discuss the power of confidence, how the ego can limit our success and tools to help spiritual business owners stay true to their unique gifts and dharma. If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost or ready to give up, this inspiring conversation offers practical wisdom, leadership lessons and a powerful reminder that you are here to make a difference in the way only you can! Check out Katie’s favorite Stemregen products on their webs...2025-08-0153 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 219 Anger, Parasites and Cherry Pie with Author Lisa GunshoreIn this soul-stirring episode, Katie chats with Lisa Gunshore, transformational guide, Shakti School graduate and author of the new book, Cherry Pie. These Shakti goddesses discuss the spiritual wisdom of parasites, why your anger is sacred, why the guru era is over and what’s next! With raw honesty, ancient insight and laughs, Lisa and Katie share their favorite Ayurvedic and Tantric practices to help you reconnect to your emotions and deepen your spiritual practice. It’s the Summer of Love here at The Shakti School! Enroll in our year-long Ayurveda School before August 11th to receive our...2025-07-251h 03Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 218 Marketing, Gender Roles & A.I. with Mark Young (Katie Talks With Smart Dudes Series #4)Today on the pod, Katie is joined by marketing expert, author, and philanthropist Mark Young! Katie shares her career journey from A.I. to “Ayurveda Intelligence,” while Mark reflects on life lessons as he approaches a milestone birthday. They offer practical marketing advice for Ayurvedic coaches and other heart-centered entrepreneurs, discuss the role of AI in their lives and share how you can build a wildly successful business by cultivating relationships and trusting your unique voice. Ready to start your own heart-centered business as an Ayurvedic Wellness Coach? Enrollment for the next class of our Ayurveda certification trai...2025-07-0457 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 217 Ozempic: A Compassionate Ayurvedic PerspectiveIn this heartfelt episode, Katie opens up a compassionate, non-judgmental conversation about Ozempic and weight loss drugs through the lens of Ayurveda. With deep love and understanding for those on these medications, she explores how true healing comes from discernment and addressing the root causes of imbalance. Katie shares powerful Ayurvedic insights on hunger and the sacred role of fat in the body, reminding us that our fat carries the wisdom of our lineage. Tune in for a warm, honest discussion that weaves together science, spirit and self-love. Want more ancient wisdom to help you navigate modern...2025-06-2045 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 216 The Heart Chakra: Love, Courage and Goofball EnergyLiving from the heart is one of the most courageous things we can do. A healthy heart chakra brings about grace, strength and impenetrable boundaries. In today’s episode, Katie shares ancient Tantric wisdom and modern scientific findings to help you understand the chakra system and tap into its immense power! Do you want to be guided through energetic practices for clearing, opening and awakening the heart chakra? This episode is part of a recent live workshop taught by Katie in our Spirit Sessions membership. To watch the full workshop replay with guided meditations AND join us fo...2025-06-061h 06Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 215 Sankalpa: The Magic of Finding Your Heart’s Deepest IntentionsIf you’re feeling stuck or unsure about what you want to do with this one precious life, today’s episode is for you! In this solo cast, Katie explores the Ayurvedic concept of sankalpa, a heartfelt intention or vow rooted in the soul's deepest desire, and how it differs from your life goals and career ambitions. Katie shares the spiritual significance of living with intention and how to create a sankalpa that aligns with your inner truth and life purpose. Tune in to learn a powerful practice that you can use to uncover your sankalpa! Enrollment is n...2025-05-2322 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 214 Feeling rejected or like a weirdo, woo-woo outsider? I got you.Today’s episode is for all the witchy, woo woo, weirdos out there who are feeling rejected, left out or misunderstood. You’re not alone! Here at The Shakti School, we’re regularly asked the question, “How do you deal with feeling like an outsider? People don’t understand me!” Tune in for Katie’s heartfelt advice about what to do when you’re feeling rejected and how to cultivate an unshakable sense of belonging! Want to be a part of a community of like-minded souls? You’re invited to join our Spirit Sessions membership! Click here to learn more....2025-04-2525 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 213 Ayurveda For Weight BalancingAccording to yogic philosophy, food is an important spiritual teacher, yet many of us are caught in an exhausting cycle of overindulgence and restriction. In today’s episode, Katie shares weight-balancing tips and Ayurvedic practices to empower you and set you free from feeling shame and guilt around food. Whether you want to lose a few pounds or not, this important talk is for everyone who’s ready to improve their relationship with food! If you’d like to learn from Katie LIVE every month we invite you to join our Spirit Sessions membership! Click here to learn...2025-04-1134 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 212 Soothe Your Nervous System and Get Pumped!Scientists have linked many of today’s most common health issues, from digestive problems to chronic back pain, to stress and nervous system dysregulation. In this episode, Katie shares how our nervous system functions, what happens when it gets stuck in a stress state, and how we can begin to regulate our nervous systems and release years of stress! Want the movement practice that accompanies today’s episode? Join our Spirit Sessions membership to access our archives and attend LIVE monthly workshops with Katie! Click here to learn more. In this episode about the nervous syst...2025-03-2838 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 211 7 Steps to Deepen Your Meditation PracticeHere 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 till 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: 2025-03-1450 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 210 The Drama Triangle: Why it's Wrecking Your Relationships and How to End ItDo you want to create more healthy relationships with your partner, family, co-workers and friends? In today’s episode, Katie shares a powerful framework for understanding your patterns in relationships, the Drama Triangle. It’s time to shine a light on the unconscious patterns that are sabotaging your relationships so you can get out of the Drama Triangle! Ayurveda School is in session! Click here to learn more and start studying Ayurveda today! In this episode about the Drama Triangle, you’ll hear: ~ An invitation to study with us in Ayurveda School! ~ W...2025-02-2840 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 209 A Good Death: Sensuality, Life and Learning to Die Authentically with Katy ButlerToday Katie is joined by Buddhist journalist and New York Times bestseller, Katy Butler. Her books examine how our culture has over-medicalized death and lost touch with its sacredness. In this episode, Katy and Katie candidly discuss the topics others often avoid including food addictions, death and finding your voice in the bedroom! If you’re ready to deepen your spiritual practice we invite you to join the 2025 class of our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School. Doors close soon, so click here to learn more and enroll today! CW: Abuse against women and childhood abuse are me...2025-02-1457 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 208 Awaken Your Feminine Energy Through Yoga & Ayurveda with Brett LarkinToday on the podcast Katie is joined by dear friend and founder of Uplifted Yoga, Brett Larkin! This episode is a total lovefest as Brett and Katie share why tapping into our feminine energy is so difficult for many of us. Tune in to learn practical ways to amplify your feminine energy so you can experience more pleasure, increase your productivity and move through life with more ease! Want to spend a full year working deeply with your feminine energy? The 2025 class of our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School has begun! Click here to learn more and start...2025-02-071h 10Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 207 The Wound is The Way with Cat PinfoldWe all put up walls and armor ourselves when we get hurt. This armor is often necessary to get through the day and show up for our work. However, sometimes the strategies we use to cover up our wounds hold us back in life. In today’s episode, Katie and Cat share why the wound is the way to true health and self-growth. Learn how to begin releasing your armor to uncover your true self! Ayurveda School is now in session! Start studying Ayurveda today with immediate access to our first three classes. Click here to learn mo...2025-02-0344 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 206 Are You Actually Grown? Reparenting Your Inner Mother & Father with Cynthia AmaroWhat is reparenting and how can you begin this inner work? According to Ayurveda, we are all dualistic creatures who have both feminine and masculine energies within us. Unfortunately, most of us have inherited unhelpful, immature parental archetypes. In this episode, Katie shares what the immature and mature forms of the inner mother and inner father look like in each of us and how they affect our relationships. Then she leads you through a grounding guided meditation so you can start maturing your inner voice and reparenting yourself today! Ayurveda School is now in session! You can...2025-01-2452 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 205 Winter Magic, Death and DignityIn most nature-based cultures and spiritual traditions, January is a time for deep internal reflection, not New Year's celebrations. Winter magic is about opening our hearts to an important truth that we often avoid, the truth that everything we love, including our own bodies, will one day be lost. In today’s solocast, Katie shares how to move through your fear of loss, open to winter magic and live your life with dignity. We invite you, dear listener, to join us for a year of deep inner work. Our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School kicked off this week, bu...2025-01-1719 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 203 What You Offer is Priceless: Women and Spiritual BusinessToday’s episode is a sneak peek into the spiritual business training included in The Shakti School’s premier Ayurveda Wellness Coach certification course! So many of us, regardless of our economic background, experience shame and hang-ups around money that hold us back from financial abundance. Tune in to hear Katie share the inner work that helped her go from a broke yoga teacher to an abundant spiritual business owner! Our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School starts in just 12 days! Click here to learn more and register before it’s too late! In this episode about money...2025-01-0340 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 202 Panchakarma, Snoop Dogg and Sisterhood with Laurel OdomToday’s podcast guest is long overdue! Katie is joined by Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Pancha Karma Specialist and certified yoga teacher, Laurel Odom. Laurel is a supervising practitioner at The Shakti School and facilitates our unique women's circle-style Office Hours. In this episode, Laurel and Katie share their perspectives on the Divine Feminine, why living the perfect Ayurvedic lifestyle won’t solve all your problems, at home Panchakarma and the importance of cultivating sisterhood! Study Ayurveda with Laurel and Katie in our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School starting on January 15, 2025! To learn more and register before it’s too...2024-12-2744 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 201 Wait for the Yum: A Convo with Food Maven, Meredith KleinCalling all perfectionists! Do you want to drop the self-judgment and experience more joy and freedom around food? In today’s episode, Katie is joined by Shakti School teacher, chef, and author of Kitchen Ritual, Meredith Klein. They share how to approach your Ayurvedic lifestyle with gentleness instead of judgment, and why it’s so important to adapt traditional Ayurvedic guidelines to your specific time, place and culture. Study Ayurvedic nutrition and so much more with Meredith and Katie in our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School! Click here to learn more and register before classes start on Janu...2024-12-2037 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 200 Life Lessons from 200 Episodes of Love, Humor and Messy HumanityIn today’s solocast, Katie reflects on 200 episodes of the Spirit Sessions Podcast! She shares the most powerful life lessons she’s learned as a lifetime student of Tantra, Ayurveda, energy and all things spirituality. Tune in to learn about the Healing Climate, body-based magic and the importance of making time for ritual and ceremony in our lives. Want to spend a whole year diving deeper into the themes Katie explores on the podcast? Our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School kicks off in just four weeks on January 15, 2025. Click here to learn more and register! In t...2024-12-1329 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 199 Conscious Relationships and Modern Dating with Angelica NeriIf you’re a spiritual gal navigating the wild world of modern dating or you want to improve the health of your current relationship, don’t miss this episode! Last week we asked you, dear listener, to send us your questions about dating and relationships. This week, Katie and Ayurvedic Practitioner, Angelica Neri, answer your questions! They vulnerably share lessons they’ve learned and advice to help you develop healthy, conscious relationships. Want to learn more about how to stay grounded in a sea of complicated human relationships? Register for our FREE Liberating Yourself from Family Archetypes webina...2024-12-061h 03Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 198 Family Archetypes: Understanding the Thanksgiving Dinner Table DynamicsYou’ve done the inner work and matured spiritually, yet as soon as your family gathers for the holidays you feel like a little kid again and revert to the same old, dysfunctional family dynamics! Just in time for Thanksgiving, Katie shares how family archetypes affect our relationships and how you can start creating healthier family dynamics this holiday season. Learn how to approach your next family gathering with the mind of a yogini so you can unravel generational karma and have more compassion toward yourself and others. Want to dive even deeper into family archetypes? You’re i...2024-11-2628 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 197 Aphrodite Will Steal Your Man: Sensuality, War and ShadowThe goddess archetypes of Aphrodite and Athena, sensuality and warfare, are within us all. In today’s episode, Katie shares the light and shadow sides of these goddesses to help you liberate yourself from some of the most painful patterns in your life. Learn how to start healing your lineage from past relationship karma that can hold you back from fully loving and being loved. This episode is a sneak peek inside our Divine Feminine Ayurveda School! Click here to learn more and enroll in our 2025 class starting on January 15, 2025! Want to see the images of...2024-11-2234 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 196 Are you a Scrunchy, Silky or Crunchy Woman?Inspired by the scrunchy, silky and crunchy mom TikTok trends, Katie describes the three types of students we have at The Shakti School. A truly powerful woman knows who she is and has explored her light, her dark and everything in between. Tune in to get to know yourself on a deeper level! Then send Katie a message on Instagram or Facebook to let her know if you’re a scrunchy, silky or crunchy woman! Join us for a year of deep inner work in our Feminie-Form Ayurveda School! Click here to learn more and enroll in ou...2024-11-1522 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 195 Beyond the Ayurveda Checklist with Jackie DeContiIn 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 holis...2024-11-0828 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 192 Revolutionizing Pregnancy and Postpartum Care with Ashlee Sakaishi WilkinIf you’re pregnant, postpartum, trying to conceive or know someone who is on a fertility journey, this episode is for you! Today Katie is joined by beloved Shakti School teacher, Ashlee Sakaishi Wilkin. Ashlee is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Birth and Postpartum Doula and prenatal yoga teacher. They discuss how we can change the culture of pregnancy and postpartum care to one where birthing people are deeply nourished and supported by their communities. Learn Ashlee’s favorite Ayurvedic conception and postpartum care practices, foods, drink recipes and herbs to nourish yourself and feel supported throughout the entire birth journey! 2024-10-1851 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 191 The Meaning of Tantra (Tantra Talks #8)Tantra is not what most people here in America and Europe believe it is - a mere discipline of sacred sex. While sacred sex is great, the true purpose, practice and meaning of Tantra are so much richer! In this episode, Katie dives deep into the ancient history of Tantra and shares how you can live a Tantric life in our modern world. If you’re ready to experience more pleasure and playfulness in your life, tune into this episode about the multi-faceted meaning of Tantra! Join us LIVE for a Sacred Halloween Ceremony on October 31st! Si...2024-10-1142 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 188 Your Fall Ayurvedic Kitchari Cleanse GuideAs the seasons change so do our body and spirit! According to Ayurvedic tradition, fall is a sacred time of year when we can experience deep clarity and insight into our life purpose. Through a traditional, seasonal kitchari cleanse we can align with the lightness, mobility and clarity of the fall season in order to become wiser, improve digestion and boost our immunity as we ready for winter. Tune in to this episode to learn why we cleanse, then join Katie LIVE for our FREE Online Fall Ayurvedic Cleanse Webinar on Thursday, September 26th at 11 am Eastern...2024-09-2023 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 187 I Had No Other Choice Than Spirituality with Elaine GlassDoes it feel like something is missing from your life? Often what we’re missing is a connection to our soul and spirituality. In this episode, Katie is joined by author and dear friend Elaine Glass for an intimate conversation about the beauty and challenges of getting quiet and tapping into who you really are. They share simple steps you can take today to connect to your spirituality, hear the voice of your soul, and feel more empowered! Elaine’s new book, Get Quiet: 7 Simple Paths to the Truth of Who You Are, is available now! 2024-09-131h 03Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 185 How to Be an Ayurveda Beauty BombshellToday we go back to the ancient, time-tested Ayurveda beauty basics! According to Ayurveda, true beauty radiates from the inside out. It begins with digestion, hydration, and emotional health. An Ayurvedic beauty bombshell knows who she is and embodies Shakti. No skin cream or anti-aging serum can make us feel beautiful if we haven’t addressed the deeper spiritual roots! However, many of us feel pressured to conform to our culture's limited definition of beauty. In this episode, Katie shares personal stories illustrating how her perspective of beauty has evolved since childhood and how we can all tap into th...2024-08-1727 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 184 Psychic Secrets Held in Your SkinOur culture is obsessed with having youthful, juicy skin! While there’s nothing wrong with wanting beautiful skin, we’ve been sold a lie that only youthful skin is beautiful. In this episode, Katie goes way beyond skin deep by exploring the Ayurvedic and Jugian psychological perspective of skin. Learn how your skin is intimately connected to your ego, self-worth, emotions, and personal boundaries. Then start improving your skin and mental health today with Katie’s favorite skin-care practice! Ready to truly feel comfortable in your skin? Tune into this episode and join Katie LIVE on July 30th for...2024-07-2628 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 183 The Deep Spirituality of AgniIn this special episode, we’re giving you a sneak peek inside our Ayurveda School! Katie teaches about the Ayurvedic concept of agni in this lecture from our 2023 program. Agni is typically described as our digestive fire, however, this master teaching applies to much more than reducing bloating and getting the perfect poop! When in balance, the transformational fire of agni softens your defenses and ego to reveal the truth of who you really are. Learn how balancing your agni empowers you to transform ignorance and confusion into clarity and truth. Want to see the video of th...2024-07-1934 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 182 Hot Girl Summer Self-CareIf you’re feeling hot and bothered this summer you’re not alone! In today’s episode, Kate shares summer self-care practices and Ayurvedic recommendations to keep you cool! In Ayurvedic philosophy, summer is known as the pitta season and is characterized by heat and dryness as the summer wears on. This can lead to excess heat in our bodies and fiery emotions. Tune in to learn Katie’s essential summer self-care practices so you can stay cool and collected this summer! Want more summer Ayurvedic practices, recipes, and a free breathwork and energy meditation to cool the inte...2024-07-1214 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 181 Ayurveda Fundamentalism & Why We May Wanna Avoid ItIn today’s episode, Kate dives into a topic that’s been on her heart for years, Ayurveda Fundamentalism! Many of us live in polarized cultures and have a fundamentalist mindset that, when applied to Ayurveda and our spiritual path, limits our healing and growth. We get caught up in the rules of Ayurveda and lose sight of its heart and true purpose. Tune in to learn how to spot the signs of Ayurveda Fundamentalism and come away with a fresh, more holistic view of these ancient teachings! Ready to go deeper? The next student to register for...2024-06-0729 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 180 Manifestation and Eight Feet of Nothing with Summer McStravickAre you ready to align with your wildest dreams and invite more magic into your life? In this episode, Katie is joined by personal growth coach, author, and manifestation maestro, Summer McStravick. Over two decades ago Summer created a powerful manifestation and personal healing technique called Flowdreaming. Katie and Summer discuss the parallels between Tantric manifestation techniques and Flowdreaming, limiting beliefs, self-worth, and those deepest desires we just can’t seem to manifest! Tune in to learn Summer’s step-by-step manifestation process! Today’s episode is sponsored by our friends at PAAVANI! Take 10% off your first order on paa...2024-05-0357 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 179 The Three Doshas: Are You a Bullfrog or an Orchid?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 the free dosha quiz! Ready to go deeper? Registration for the 2025 class of our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School is now officially op...2024-04-1928 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 178 BoundariesDo you have a hard time saying ‘no’ when someone asks for help? Maybe you want to do all the things now that spring has sprung! Unfortunately, when we lack strong boundaries we can easily overextend ourselves because we’re not intentional about our ‘yeses’ and ‘nos.’ In this week’s solo episode, Katie helps you identify the areas of your life that would benefit from boundaries. Learn how to set healthy boundaries so you can show up with more love and truth in your life and relationships! In this episode, you’ll hear: ~ How to start setti...2024-04-0516 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 177 The Subtle Energetics of Spring with Lisa Marie RankinAs the spring weather oscillates between cold and warm, wet and dry, it’s no surprise that many of us experience confusion in our lives, relationships, and careers at this time. However, we can find clarity by discerning what to let go of and what to let in! In this episode, Katie chats with author and friend of the Shakti School, Lisa Marie Rankin, about how to navigate the spring season with more ease. This is the time to rededicate yourself to what matters most to you! Learn how to tap into the lesser-known, subtle qualities of th...2024-03-2921 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 176 Kapha Mama! How to Release the HeavyIf you’ve been feeling a little out of sorts, heavy, and lethargic you’re not alone! According to Ayurvedic wisdom, we’ve entered into the kapha season when the wet, muddy environment outside often exacerbates feelings of sadness, grief, and heaviness within our minds and bodies. In today’s solo episode, Katie shares her favorite self-care practices and tips to help you navigate the kapha season with ease. From red light therapy to kapha balancing foods, tune in to learn how to release the heavy and lean into the life-affirming qualities of the kapha season! In th...2024-03-0817 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 175 Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos with Brett LarkinIf you have trouble staying consistent with your yoga practice, or if your daily routine has become rigid and uninspired today’s episode is for you! This week Kaite is joined by yoga teacher trainer and author Brett Larkin. They share why tailoring your yoga practice to your unique Ayurvedic mind-body type is important. This personalized approach is true to yoga’s ancient roots but was distorted as yoga spread to the West. Brett also shares the creative inspiration behind her new book Yoga Life: Habits, Poses, and Breathwork to Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos. Yoga doesn’t have...2024-02-2353 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 174 Explore Your Inner Child with Nicole FrolickAre you doing everything you’re “supposed” to do to create the life of your dreams, but still can’t break free from self-sabotaging patterns? Your inner child may be trying to get your attention. In this episode, Katie chats with practical mystic and intuitive coach Nicole Frolick about how to connect with and heal your inner child. They share how the neglected parts of ourselves often hold our most powerful and potent hidden strengths, talents, and purpose! Tune in to learn how you can start getting in touch with your inner child today so you can heal you...2024-02-1639 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 172 Embodied Nutrition with Claire RagozzinoThis week Katie chats with certified Ayurveda Counselor and yoga teacher Claire Ragozzino about all things embodied nutrition. They go beyond the typical Ayurvedic food rules and Dosha food lists into the deeper realm of our senses and intuition. Learn why “intuitive eating” isn’t best for everyone all the time and a simple practice that you can do to become more embodied as you prepare your next meal! We eat about 1,095 meals a year! After this conversation, you’ll be able to use each of those meals as an opportunity to reconnect with your body and cultivat...2024-02-0551 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEmbodied Nutrition with Claire RagozzinoThis week Katie chats with certified Ayurveda Counselor and yoga teacher Claire Ragozzino about all things embodied nutrition. They go beyond the typical Ayurvedic food rules and Dosha food lists into the deeper realm of our senses and intuition. Learn why “intuitive eating” isn’t best for everyone all the time and a simple practice that you can do to become more embodied as you prepare your next meal! We eat about 1,095 meals a year! After this conversation, you’ll be able to use each of those meals as an opportunity to reconnect with your body and cultivat...2024-02-0407 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 171 Claim Your Erotic Nature with Deborah KaganThis week Katie chats with author and sexuality mentor Deborah Kagan about how to connect with your mojo and tap into your innate power! Whether you’re single and navigating the ups and downs of modern dating, or you’ve been married for decades and want to take your relationship deeper, this episode is for you. Learn how to release shame and reawaken your sensuality in every season of life! From breathwork to Pus*y Dancing, Deborah and Katie share how to connect to the power of your sacred sexuality. TW: mention of SA in the e...2024-01-2658 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 170 The Prodigal Daughter - We Start January 17th!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, she would like you to listen, too! ~ This special episode is a quickie 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 ra...2024-01-1008 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 169 A New Year for Awakening to Your Inner FeminineThis 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...2024-01-0849 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 168 Ayurveda & Tantric Herbalism with Brooke SullivanIn this episode, Katie is joined by tantric herbalist, yoga therapist, and educator Brooke Sullivan. Brooke and Katie explore the parallels between Tantric Herbalism and inner energy work, and share practical ways that you can tap into the ancient knowing within you to navigate this wild life! They also have a candid discussion about the importance of waking up from our cultural amnesia around the repressed Divine Feminine and Masculine. It’s time to reawaken to your inner Shakti power! Tune in to learn Brooke’s favorite ways to deepen your connection to Mother Nature this winter, and...2024-01-0448 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 167 Creating Sacred Ritual for the Winter SolsticeIn 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...2023-12-2113 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 166 How to Connect With Your Inner Divine FeminineConnecting to the Divine Feminine has nothing to do with putting on a dress or lipstick. It’s so much more than that! It’s an energy that underlies our reality, linking every one of us. Our modern culture often undervalues and misunderstands the Divine Feminine, but when women reconnect with her magic happens! The good news is that this energy is already inside of you and you can access it anytime. In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to connect with your inner Divine Feminine and Katie shares a guided meditation practice from inside our Ayurveda...2023-12-1541 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 165 Ayurveda for Pets With Amanda Ree of Sama DogWe’ve all felt the healing power of Ayurveda in our own lives, but what about our beloved pets? In this episode, Katie interviews canine wellness practitioner, certified educator, and Animal Chaplain Amanda Ree. Amanda founded her company, Sama Dog, to help create a world where wellness and compassion flourish for every living being. She invites us to “think outside the bag” when feeding our pets and describes how to apply our Ayurvedic self-care practices to our furry companions. Learn how to strengthen the bond between you and your pet, and discover Amanda’s top tips to help you...2023-12-0853 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 164 All Things Holy, Taboo, Primal, and Sacred with Cate StillmanThe two Kates of Ayurveda are back! Cate Stillman and Katie talk about their book babies and dive into three of the biggest taboos in our modern culture: feces, urine, and psychedelics. Learn how taboos have been developed over time to disempower us, and how to reclaim your primal nature through practices even older than Ayurveda! Join Cate and Katie for a candid chat about the relationship between the taboo, our gut microbiome, ancient Vedic myths, and cow dung! In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Level 1 Ayurveda School is open for registration! Join us...2023-12-011h 00Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 163 The Deepest Meaning of Ayurveda with Sandhiya RamaswamyAccording to Katie, this is her favorite episode ever! This week, Katie chats with Ayurvedic Practitioner and beloved Shakti Ayurveda School teacher, Sandhiya Ramaswamy. Their conversation goes way beyond the typical nutrition and lifestyle tips into deeper spiritual concepts of Ayurveda and Tantra such as Sadhana and Swastha. Did you know the way you eat your food is the way you make love? Join Sandhiya and Katie for a love-filled conversation about duality, ego, joy, ancestral medicine and how to stay mindful and present in a world of social media and breaking news. In t...2023-11-2954 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 162 Why Is It So Hard to Talk About Money?Today, Katie is joined on the show by one of our beloved Shakti School teachers Lisa Marie Rankin to discuss a topic we’re all afraid to talk about, money! On top of being an author, teacher, and Ayurvedic Wellness Coach, Lisa Marie is the ultimate business mama and we’re here to break down this taboo topic. Join Lisa Marie and Katie as they discuss the physiology of women and why we aren’t supposed to be in meetings around the clock, practical ways for women to start their business, and how to take responsibility for your own financi...2023-11-1747 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 161 Fall Rituals & RoutinesThis 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 m...2023-10-201h 00Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 160 Courage in Facing the ShadowThis week on the podcast, Kaite chats with licensed psychotherapist and yoga teacher Ashley Turner. They share candidly about the beautiful and ugly parts of their spiritual journeys. Learn how to recognize when your shadow is running the show and how to deeply accept and work with the parts of yourself that you want to hide. By moving beyond spiritual materialism and into a higher level of awareness we can show up in our lives with more confidence and less insecurity! Join Katie and Ashley as they deep dive into the intersection of Yoga, Buddhism, Tantra, and...2023-10-1457 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 159 Glow-Worthy AF: A MeditationKatie’s new book, Glow-Worthy, is OUT TODAY! Katie shares why she wrote the book, a little about the process and the deep intention behind the words in the book. Then the episode moves into a meditation practice from the book, titled ‘Opening the Heart’. Order your copy of Glow-Worthy here and leave a 5 star review on Amazon so others may find this book as well. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Glow-Worthy is OUT TODAY! Order your copy now by clicking here. ~ Katie shares about the book-writing process and the book that...2023-10-0328 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 158 Fit Fabulous Fall: Beat the Late Summer Bummers!How to stay fit, fabulous, and juicy as the dog days of summer transition into fall. In this episode, Katie shares her favorite late summer and early fall anti-aging tips! This isn’t your typical fall self-care. We dive deep into how the ancient Ayurvedic healers approached this transitional time of year and how they stayed energized and youthful into old age. Learn Katie’s favorite self-care practices to increase your health and fabulousness this fall and beyond! In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Ways to navigate the vulnerable transition from summer to fall2023-09-1528 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 156 Not Your New Age Mama’s ManifestationJoin Katie and her dear mentor and friend Cristal Mortensen for a conversation about manifestation. Manifestation is both what we do and are, so by opening more deeply to our true selves, we can experience more of what we want in life. Learn why the common approaches to thinking and feeling your way to manifestation don’t work for most people, and what to do instead. Cristal leads us through a powerful guided practice that you can use to begin manifesting today! In this episode you’ll hear: ~ What is manifestation? ~ How o...2023-08-041h 31Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 155 The Susan Powter EffectLearn with Katie how we can come out of the false belief that we are unworthy in this moment....that we must constantly be improving, earning, gaining and doing to reach some unattainable goal. And how, we can also advance in our deepest dreams and desires which are a vital and natural part of our humanity! From weight loss to enlightenment, this nuance matters! In this episode you’ll hear: ~ What is the Susan Powter effect? ~ What is ‘Project You’ and why does it never really work out? ~ Take advanta...2023-07-2630 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 154 Energy Medicine 101Beyond the woo! Join Katie for a discussion on energy and why we need it in our ever-more disembodied world. This podcast includes a short meditation on learning to distinguish the layers of who you are - physical, mental and energetic. Also, join us for a DEEP dive into Energy Medicine 101, with Katie's mentor, Cristal Mortensen and her new Shakti School course. Learn more about our Energy 101 course here. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ The importance of simplifying our practices ~ The central focus of the work we do inside The S...2023-06-2331 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 152 How to Apologize, But for RealIt’s likely we have all apologized at some point in our lives, but are you doing it with authenticity? Katie delves into how we can deliver an authentic apology or make amends with a step-by-step process. Apologizing and repairing with integrity can foster dignity, freedom and self-respect for both yourself and the person you may have wronged. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Etymology and root meaning of the word ‘apology’ ~ How to deliver an authentic apology and an outlined process to do so ~ How to identify where we’ve gone wro...2023-05-1224 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 149 How to Listen (and be heard) BetterKatie speaks to the Harvard studies on listening. We may think we are great listeners, but most of us could use some tips! Learn why being a great listener is also good for you, as well as techniques and meditative embodied methods that help you become a great listener. It truly is the medicine we need now in our polarized world! In this episode you’ll hear: ~ The power of listening to connect with others ~ How social media could be hindering our ability to be truly seen and heard ~ Tangible benefits of...2023-03-0340 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 148 How to Have Hot Valentines Day SexIn this episode, Katie illuminates how denying our sensuality and sexuality can repress it, and in turn show up in insidious ways. She also discusses the polarization around tantra and sex, and how this can be limiting. Tune in to learn how tantra can help us find a place of rest amongst the chaos and how this can support a healthy intimate relationship with ourselves and others. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Some of the deeper meanings of the word TANTRA ~ The polarization around tantra and sex ~ Why we all need...2023-02-1034 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 147 Meditate With MeWhat if instead of just resolutions, we committed to a spiritual practice that would actually help us get clear on our Heart’s Deepest Longings? What if instead of constantly looking to the outside world as a mirror, we cultivated an inner reservoir that could nurture us in ways we only dreamed possible? This episode is from a webinar led by Katie on infusing spirit into your new year. Katie leads a 10 minute meditation that you can tap into anytime. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ What does it mean to start a spiritual practice? 2023-01-1439 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 146 Author Talk and Life as the Everyday Spiritual PracticeWe have another special guest-led episode this week with author, Ayurvedic counselor, and Shakti Ayurveda School teacher, Lisa Marie Rankin. Lisa hosted this ‘author talk’ featuring Katie and Healthy, Happy, Sexy. Tune in to the discussion on a myriad of topics and some practical ways for supporting yourself spiritually and emotionally. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ How our lineage roots inform our current energies ~ What is Svastha? ~ How to balance between the feminine and the masculine ~ The heart field as the feminine lodge ~ Katie’s take on the wor...2023-01-0659 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 143 Hot Tips on Building Winter ImmunityThe fall to winter transition is here, and now is the time to tune inward and take advantage of this winter energy. It’s time to understand our external dynamics and get in alignment with them. After all, that is what Ayurveda is all about. In this episode, Katie shares with us her hot tips on building winter immunity, and ways to thrive in the wintertime. If you aren’t a fan of these darker months, we hope this episode can bring you some helpful tips to flourish this season. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Pra...2022-12-0223 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 140 Are Your Leggings Making You Sick?In this episode, Katie shares a shocking new article and scientific studies about how some of the largest workout retailers are using harmful chemicals in their workout apparel. That’s right, our beloved leggings may be contributing to deleterious health consequences, especially for women. Tune in to get the scoop, plus learn about alternative options that are chemical-free. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Leggings are a staple wardrobe item and deeply loved by most women - but could they be toxic? ~ A recent Watchdog report shows testing reports that BPA, the chemical used...2022-10-2815 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 138 Your Life LONGS for Depth and Meaning and 1 Tip on Getting ThereDoes your life have a deeper meaning than going through your same routine every day? If you are anything like Katie, the modern era of tech and linear time can be a straight-up straight-jacket sometimes. We need to return to the animal. The instinct. The wildness within that is ENCHANTED by the world around us. So, what do we do? Quit life and buy some land? Start a farm? Scream and run naked in the forest? Well, maybe. What can we do right now, in our own sacred lives, without burning it all down to the ground? H...2022-10-1408 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 137 Spiritual Magic Happens When We Do This ONE ThingToday’s episode is all about letting that sh!t go. Katie dives into the single most important spiritual practice for so many of us, surrender. Surrender is about admitting that we are actually not in control. When we can commit to the one spiritual practice that is to keep our hearts open, we are touching into the grace of surrender. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ What is surrender? ~ The importance of committing to keeping our hearts open and the magic that comes from it ~ Wha...2022-09-2816 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 133 Dragon Tiger Kriya: A MeditationToday’s episode is an explanation of the traditional roots of the Dragon Kriya meditation practice being shared and how it can activate the parasympathetic nervous system. Katie then moves into the guided meditation practice, which is a little over 15 minutes long and will leave you feeling relaxed and blissed out. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ An explanation of the traditional roots of the meditation practice being shared ~ Upward and downward energy movements and how they relate to the nervous system ~ How this practice can he...2022-08-0525 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 132 Dr. Gundry on All Things Health, Heart and LongevityWe have a very exciting episode today as Katie is joined by the one and only Dr. Steven Gundry. Dr. Gundry is a cardiothoracic surgeon, a heart surgeon, a medical researcher, and a New York Times best-selling author. Tune in to hear Katie and Dr. Gundry discuss what led Dr. Gundry from being a heart surgeon to where he is today, the reason young adults are suffering from gut issues and chronic fatigue but the older generation isn’t, and Dr. Gundry’s infamous advice to women who struggle with people who don’t take them seriously. ...2022-07-2251 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 131 Are You a Love Hustler?This week, Katie dishes real and raw on being a Recovering Love Hustler. Only listen to this podcast if you wanna' genuinely get some inspiration on finding the only true inexhaustible source of L.O.V.E. which is YOU. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ How hustling can be a way to avoid being with ourselves, alone and quiet ~ Self-love and how deeply we need it ~ August is the month of SELF-LOVE in The Shakti School, so join Spirit Sessions Membership now! ~ How all of the effort...2022-07-0820 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 128 Katie Talks with Smart Dudes Series #3 with Micah MortaliJoin Katie as she sits down to speak with Micah Mortali, the author of Rewilding: Meditations, Practices, and Skills for Awakening in Nature and founder of the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership. This fascinating discussion dives into how nature and rewilding are directly connected to spiritual teachings. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ How rewilding is where meditation comes from ~ Micah’s journey to discovering yoga, meditation, and the connection to nature ~ The rewilding of life is based on connecting back to nature as humans have become domesticated and typically spend most of their time indoors ...2022-05-2755 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 127 Holistic Parenting and Childcare with Dr. Nicole BeurkensThis special episode features a conversation with Holistic Child Psychologist Dr. Nicole Beurkens. Dr. Nicole is a psychologist, nutritionist, educator, and mom who provides parents with super simple, effective research-based strategies to help people get to the root of their children’s anxiety, attention issues, mood, and behavioral challenges. Tune in to hear Katie and Dr. Nicole discuss the many realms of parenting, styles of parenting, and how all systems in a child’s life contribute to their emotional and physical well-being. Show notes available at theshaktischool.com/podcast In this episode you’ll hear...2022-05-131h 04Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 125 Katie Talks with Smart Dudes Series #2 with Dr. Harry AdelsonWe’re back with another episode of the new series ‘Katie Talks with Smart Dudes’ where Katie sits down with the renegade in the realm of medicine and self-healing, Dr. Harry Adelson. This talk dives into the superhuman powers of stem cells, why all men should get an oxytocin injection, and how everyone, regardless of your financial situation, can benefit from Dr. Harry’s treatment. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ What stem cells are and why they are important in our healing ~ Dr. Harry’s experience around the role of doctor and patient in the realm of t...2022-04-1558 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 124 From Negative Self-Talk to TRUE SelfJoin Katie in this tender topic we can all relate to: Self-Talk. We will dive into defining "self-talk," and learning how to differentiate from it. Katie discusses easy methods you can use to neutralize, transmute and work with these inner voices. We will explore neurobiology, cognitive shifts, mythology and awakening the inner spiritual parent. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ What is self-talk and when do we hear it? ~ How this negative self-talk correlates with shame ~ Difference between Samskara and Vasana ~ Our parts and how they have their own self-talk and how i...2022-04-0127 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 123 Katie Talks with Smart Dudes Series #1 with Sean McCormick Join Katie for her kick-off episode of the new series ‘Katie Talks with Smart Dudes’ where she dishes openly and honestly with Sean about his shift from feeling unfulfilled into helping people feel safe within their own bodies and his work as a biohacking life coach. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ How we can get started on the road to our soul's calling job by listening to the inner voice of our own healing journey ~ What biohacking is and some of Sean's favorite technologies for deeper alignment with health and soul ~ Sean's...2022-03-111h 19Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 122 Ayurveda’s Favorite Kates Talk About Drinking Their Own Pee (Yep!)Keep an open mind for this one! Cate Stillman of Yogahealer and Katie discuss innovation and the friction that tends to arise when we break the rules. Cate outlines Shivambu as it’s connected to the Vedas and the potential benefits of urine therapy and how to DIY. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Cate and Katie discuss being Ayurveda renegades and futurists ~ Culture and the creation of disgust as an emotion vs biological disgust ~ Cate dives into the history of urine therapy - globally and from the Vedic Tantras...2022-02-1153 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 120 I’m A (Recovering) Intensity AddictKatie dishes on being an intensity addict and her journey to recovery and signs you may also be an intensity addict. The great news is that there are ways to come out of this and to help uncover the psycho emotional and energetic addictions that may be the driving force. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Begin the episode with a talk on Up-leveling your 2022 with Level 1 Ayurveda School ~ Sign up for The Shakti School Newsletter list ~ Brahmana and Langhana ~ Katie’s journey being an ‘intensity addict’ ~ Si...2021-12-3147 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 119 Katie’s Christmas Special: Cosmic Jesus AnointingThis special Christmas episode covers Christ Consciousness and the embodiment of Jesus in daily life. Katie discusses concepts of surrender, metanoia, the realm of Christ and so much more which guides us to live in the matrix of love. In this episode you’ll hear: ~ Opening song lyrics and vocals by Meredith Hogan + guitar, mix, and arrangement by Kevin Carlisle ~ Check out Meredith Hogan at The Beauty Way Collective ~ What is Christ Consciousness? ~ An ancient story from Hinduism ~ Emulation over worship ~ Christ as the...2021-12-2449 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 113 Ayurveda as the University of the SoulThis 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...2021-11-0556 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 112 A Self-Healing Meditation for FallIn 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 Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ Learn more: 2021-10-2220 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 91 Inner Light for Outer Dark - A Solstice Practice with KatieIn this episode you’ll hear: ~Follow us on instagram for mini spirit sessions ~The solstice as a portal into the subconscious ~Undoing the consumerism to find spirit ~Releasing the overlays ~The true meaning of pranayama ~The antidote to control ~A practice for tuning into the light Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ Learn more: Shakti Ayurveda School Free Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini-Course Shakti School Membership Community 2020-12-1632 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 84 Your Boobies Are MagicIn this episode you’ll hear: ~Reviving and adapting Ayurveda ~Breast health as womb health ~Our womb-breast axis as lineage holder ~Culture and health outcomes ~Breast care is the ultimate woman care Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ Learn more: Shakti Ayurveda School Free Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini-Course Shakti School Membership Community HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS This show is a passion project that I...2020-08-2534 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 83 A Moment with Mary MagdaleneIn this episode you’ll hear: ~The archetype of Mary Magdalene in early Christian Mysticism ~Working with Prana, the feminine face of God ~A practice for being the goodness onto the world from Joan Norton Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ Learn more: Shakti Ayurveda School Free Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini-Course Shakti School Membership Community HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS This show is a passion project that I prod...2020-07-2816 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 82 Bootleg Broadcast with Nidhi Pandya: Emotional DigestionIn this episode you’ll hear: ~What is Agni ~How the concept of Agni translates to emotional digestion ~The symbol of fire in spirituality ~How we can get better at processing information ~What Agni has to do with trauma and current events ~Finding our inner resource of knowing ~Tips for boosting your capacity for emotional digestion ~Why meditating on the body is most centering and calming ~Find Nidhi on instagram at @my_ayurvedic_life Get the full sho...2020-06-151h 00Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 81 Divine Contractions with Yolonda Coles JonesIn this episode you’ll hear: ~Yolonda’s journey through spirituality ~Feminine aspects of God ~The Wild Woman Archetype ~Relationship at spiritual evolution ~Raising children ~Home Schooling ~Race in the health and spirituality space ~Identity today ~Music and creativity ~Yolonda’s amazing coaching ~Find Yolonda online at yolondajonescreative.com ~Yolonda singing Gray Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ Learn more: Shakti Ayurveda School2020-05-271h 32Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 80 The Women of Shakti School PrayIn this episode you’ll hear: ~Accessing our collective wisdom ~Prayers and blessings from our community Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ Learn more: Bhakti Training in July {Now with a Virtual Retreat Option!} Shakti Ayurveda School Free Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini-Course Shakti School Membership Community HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy...2020-04-2923 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 79 2020 Vedic Astrology with Dr. Katy JaneIn this episode you’ll hear: ~A crisis or an opportunity ~The world view of jyotish right now (vedic astrology) ~Jyotish as a sister science of Ayurveda ~The vedic understanding of the mind/body complex ~The end of The Enlightenment Period ~Your role in the manifestation of the divine, “karma” ~The Snake of Time configuration in vedic astrology ~The planets involved with Covid ~What do we believe in as a culture? ~Starting a new cycle: Pluto ~Ketu and Cov...2020-04-091h 02Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 78 5 Body Based Mini-Meditations for This TimeIn this episode you’ll hear: ~A special practice we did in Ayurveda School Level 2 this week These practices will help you: ~Connect with your heart ~Use the power of sound in your body to create good boundaries against pathogens and psychic overload ~Leverage the power of pleasure ~Use the subtle movement patterns to restore nervous system balance and resource integrity Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ Learn more: Shakti Ayurveda School Free...2020-04-0325 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 77 Love in the Time of CovidIn this episode you’ll hear: ~The part of you that is freaking out VS who you really are ~Katie reads from her favorite soul-reminder resources on LOVE during challenges - The Gita, The Sutras, the Bible and poets of India ~Some practical education on vitamins, herbs and supplements we are leaning into over here at The Shakti School ~What love can do in the time of Covid ~A Lovenote from Katie from the blog ~Move your body and get nervous system support: Products mentioned: ...2020-03-2633 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 76 Mary Thompson on Ayurveda, Self-Care and CoronavirusIn this episode you’ll hear: ~How Mary found Ayurveda ~The body’s capacity to digest and metabolize (Agni) ~The liver’s role in health ~The body’s innate vitality (Ojas) ~Mary’s suggestions on staying healthy during Coronavirus outbreaks ~Masculine vs Feminine Form Ayurveda ~The future of Ayurveda in America ~Tips for Ayurvedic practitioners ~Compare yourself to who you were yesterday ~Cultivating a divine relationship with yourself ~Find Mary Thompson online: https://www.marythompsonayurveda.com/ 2020-03-1059 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 75 Tantric Herbalism with Brooke SullivanIn this episode you’ll hear: ~Herbalism in the context of Tantra ~Tantric medicine throughout history ~The Misunderstanding of Tantra in the East and the West ~Vitalism and Energy Medicine ~Personal legitimacy and authority ~Our Truth as Kundalini Awakening ~Infrangible! Listen to learn more! ~The Prana in plants ~The methodology of “Whatever Works” ~The importance of a healthy body for spiritual practice ~Feminine Form Herbalism vs Reductionism ~Plants as Yantras ~The role of our li...2020-03-031h 16Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 74 Kapha Balancing for Late Winter-SpringIn this episode you’ll hear: ~What is Kapha season ~When is Kapha season ~What to do during Kapha season ~How to balance Kapha in the body ~Foods to eat this time of year ~To purchase The Cleanse Workshop click here Support a great company while you’re supporting your breasts, and save 15% on Breast Care Balm by visiting banyanbotanicals.com/katie This episode is sponsored by ApotheKary! A boutique apothecary based near us on the east coast in DC off...2020-02-2516 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 73 History and HERstory of AyurvedaIn this episode you’ll hear: ~The subtlety of dual philosophy ~The place of symptom-based allopathic medicine ~The definition of what I call Feminine Form Medicine ~The psychospiritual origin of so many of our dis-ease ~A brief history of Ayurveda in India ~Ayurveda today in India and internationally ~The HERstory of Ayurveda Save 15% on Banyan Botanicals Nasya Oil by visiting banyanbotanicals.com/katie This episode is sponsored by ApotheKary! A boutique apothecary based near us on the east...2020-02-1827 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 72 Want Health? Get Wet!In this episode you’ll hear: ~How we don’t get hydrated ~What we can learn from desert dwellers and hunter/gathers about hydration ~The newly discovered 4th stage of water! ~How to get deeply hydrated ~Taking stock of your water contaminants ~Get to know your tap water, read the blog article about the importance of water ~The BEST trace minerals that are easy to add to your water ~The best way to get your body to retain water ~How to get s...2020-02-1124 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 71 Haters Gonna Hate: Working with Critics MindfullyIn this episode you’ll hear: ~My experience with online trolls ~The internet’s flaw ~Conduct over content ~Who has earned the right to criticize you? ~There is no effort without error and shortcoming ~Charged vs In charge ~The Tantra of feedback and learning ~Processing our wounded patterns ~Video: Brené Brown Talk Save 15% on Banyan’s Stress Ease by visiting: banyanbotanicals.com/katie. And if you are curious about your unique ayurvedic mind-body constitution take Banyan’s free dosha...2020-01-2825 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 70 The Words Before All ElseIn this episode you’ll hear: ~A ritual to begin meetings ~The importance of The Words Before All Else ~Thanksgiving Address for $6 from Mohawk Craft Shop at Kanatsiohareke, (518) 673-2534 ~Thanksgiving Address from The Tracking Project ~Thanksgiving Address on Amazon Save 15% on Banyan’s Stress Ease by visiting banyanbotanicals.com/katie This episode is also sponsored by the Ahara Ghee family. Use promocode GHEESPOT at checkout for $5 off your order. Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/2020-01-2021 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 19 BONUS Thanksgiving specialBONUS Episode! Thanksgiving surprise with special guest Vera Silcox ~Dating ~Popcorn ~Sweet spicy tea we love – our wine alternative ~On changing patterns ~On mothers and daughters ~Constant growth Happy Thanksgiving! Ayurveda School Lineage of Love2018-11-2212 minSpirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-CareEp. 00 Welcome to Spirit SessionsWelcome to Spirit Sessions! This podcast is your one-stop shop for all things sex, spirit, and shakti-infused self-care (with a spoonful of Southern belle). Join me, Katie Silcox, New York Times Best-Selling author and Founder of The Shakti School, for your weekly self-love sound bite. This podcast is full of fun and deep real-talk from your fave Ayurveda gal-Friday on Ayurveda, Tantra, and anything else we wanna’ dish about. This is about me having a best-friendy conversation with YOU on everything I’m currently madly in love with. That includes biohacking, meditation, body movement practices, healt...2018-08-0107 min