Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care

Today on the pod, Katie is joined by generational Ayurveda practitioner Salila Sukumaran to explore feminine embodiment, the living wisdom of Ayurveda, the power of Shakti and the healing potential of coming home to the body. They discuss Panchakarma, daily Ayurvedic self-care, ancestral wisdom and the importance of women reclaiming their sovereignty and inner knowing.  Want to learn more about the Ayurvedic approach to feminine embodiment? Join Katie on September 23rd for a LIVE, free webinar all about Hormones & the Feminine Lymphatic System. Click here to register! Join Salila's upcoming Panchakarma Immersion Retreat to experience a rare blend of clinical Panchakarma precision and authentic Ayurveda Gurukula. Applications close on September 25th, so click here to learn more today! In this episode about feminine embodiment with Salila Sukumaran, you'll hear: ~ Salila Sukumaran's generational Ayurvedic lineage and her journey back to traditional healing ~ Matriarchal wisdom and feminine embodiment ~ Salila and Katie's favorite simple, everyday Ayurvedic practices ~ Learning to trust the body's innate intelligence through feminine embodiment ~ Panchakarma, oiling and creating space for the body to heal ~ Reclaiming feminine sovereignty ~ Honoring the balance of masculine and feminine energies ~ The power of sisterhood and community ~ Find Katie's favorite self-care oils here at Banyan Botanicals and use the discount code KATIES15 for 15% off your first purchase! ~ Our free gift to you: Click here to have our Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda Mini-Course delivered directly to your inbox.   Connect with Salila Sukumaran: ~ Learn more about Salila on her website, https://www.ayurgamaya.com/  ~ Follow Salila on Instagram ~ Listen to Salila's podcast, Actionable Ayurveda   Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School by clicking here! ~ If you have questions about Ayurveda School, please email us at [email protected] or book a free call with us here! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook   Find the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-254-feminine-embodiment-with-salila-sukumaran/

Having a regulated nervous system doesn't mean you're always calm, happy and relaxed. In today's episode, Katie shares how nervous system healing can transform sleep, sensuality, emotional resilience, pleasure and our ability to move through life with greater flexibility and ease. Tune in to learn what genuine nervous system healing actually feels like in your body! Are you ready to embark on a year of deep nervous system work in a supportive community? You're invited to join our Feminine-Form Ayurveda School starting on January 20th, 2027. Click here to learn more and secure your early-bird tuition discount today! Click here to learn more about the Guided Fall Cleanse! In this episode about nervous system healing, you'll hear: ~ Why "calm" isn't always the goal ~ What nervous system healing really looks like ~ How nervous system healing can awaken pleasure and sensuality ~ Why yoga and meditation may not be enough ~ The connection between your nervous system and sleep ~ Building resilience and recovering faster from emotional highs and lows ~ The #1 sign your nervous system healing is working ~ Learning to flirt with life from a more regulated, flexible state ~ Learn more about how to regulate your nervous system today! Watch the replay of our recent Somatic Ayurveda Workshop here. Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Our free gift to you: Click here to have our Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda Mini-Course delivered directly to your inbox. ~ If you have questions about Ayurveda School, please email us at [email protected] or book a free call with us here! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/signs-of-nervous-system-healing/

What if feeling more sensitive, emotional, exhausted or even angry is actually a sign that something deep inside of you is healing? In this episode, Katie explores the signs your nervous system is healing, why your old coping strategies have stopped working and ways to better support yourself as your nervous system heals. If you're ready to embark on a year of deep nervous system work in a supportive community, we want to invite you to join the next class of our Feminine-Form Ayurveda School starting on January 20th, 2027. Click here to learn more and secure your early-bird tuition discount today! In this episode about the signs your nervous system is healing, you'll hear: ~ Why healing often feels worse before it gets better ~ What real nervous system healing actually looks like ~ Signs your nervous system is healing that don't always feel good ~ Becoming more sensitive to your body and emotions ~ Why we ignore our body's signals and inner wisdom ~ Building resilience and trusting the signs your nervous system is healing ~ Why old coping strategies stop working ~ How to support yourself through nervous system healing ~ Want to learn more about how to regulate your nervous system today? Watch the replay of our recent Somatic Ayurveda Workshop here. Find the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-252-10-signs-your-nervous-system-is-healing/ Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Our free gift to you: Click here to have our Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda Mini-Course delivered directly to your inbox. ~ If you have questions about Ayurveda School, please email us at [email protected] or book a free call with us here! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy!

What is the crystalline body? In today's episode, Katie explores the parallels between the ancient wisdom of Tantra, modern neuroscience and the crystalline body. She shares how we can expand past our limitations, clear blockages in our energy body and ultimately move from confusion to clarity. If you want to learn more about the crystalline body and how to regulate your nervous system through Ayurvedic practices, join Katie LIVE for our free Somatic Ayurveda Workshop. Click here to save your spot! This beautiful talk was originally a Chai with CAAM event hosted by our dear friends at The California Association for Ayurvedic Medicine (CAAM). Click here to learn more about CAAM!   In this episode about the crystalline body, you'll hear: ~ Common misconceptions about Tantra ~ The intersection of Tantra, Ayurveda and the crystalline body ~ The root definition of the word Tantra ~ Expanding past our limitations ~ Moving from confusion to clarity ~ What is the crystalline body? ~ Parallels between Tantra and modern Neuroscience ~ How unprocessed past experiences shape our reality ~ A Tantric formula for digesting the past ~ Radical self-honesty ~ Clearing blockages from the crystalline body ~ Cultivating the ability to stay with yourself ~ The effects of the "Information Age" on our minds ~ The Validation Breakthrough by Naomi Feil and Vicki de Klerk-Rubin Read the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-251-the-crystalline-body-tantra/   Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School! ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy!

Self-trust isn't about having all the answers, feeling completely certain or never doubting yourself. In today's episode, Katie explores the true meaning of self-trust through the lenses of Tantra, Ayurveda and neuroscience, offering a gentle invitation to cultivate more self-trust and connect more deeply to your inner wisdom. To hear the full Art of Self-Trust workshop and join us LIVE for part two, click here to join our Spirit Sessions Membership for just $28 per month! In this episode about self-trust, you'll hear: ~ What is self-trust, really? ~ The Vedic concept of Sutika ~ How to recognise ways you're outsourcing your wisdom and authority ~ Balancing sovereignty and surrender ~ Cultivating self-trust ~ Can self-trust and self-doubt co-exist? ~ Common ways that we abandon ourselves ~ Boundaries, validation and self-abandonment ~ Self-trust and nervous system awareness ~ Connecting more deeply to your inner wisdom ~ Becoming your own source of refuge Read the Full Show Notes Here Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School! ~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy!