Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care

Living 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 for a LIVE for the next chakra system workshop, click here to join for just $28 a month! [https://theshaktischool.com/subscribe/] In this episode about the heart chakra, you’ll hear: ~ The message and wisdom of the heart ~ The biggest heart chakra = the most powerful person in the room ~ A review of the first, second and third chakras ~ How our experiences are processed through the chakra system ~ Why many people stuck in the first three chakras ~ Growing and strengthening your heart chakra ~ How our magnetic fields influence each other ~ Important scientific discoveries about the heart ~ The heart as a primary nervous system organizer ~ The HeartMath Institute’s Inner Balance Coherence Plus [https://store.heartmath.com/innerbalance?srsltid=AfmBOopfI3QZT8U7dB7cMmoO-l6d9T74vXg_QRzsBh1VMv3frQ9NZyGz] ~ Image of the biomagnetic heart field [https://www.heartmath.org/assets/uploads/2016/01/soh-figure-6-1.jpg] that Katie references ~ The connection between the heart chakra, the thymus gland and Shiva Rudra ~ Reigniting the thymus gland to improve immunity ~ How to know if you’re living from the heart ~ Why true forgiveness of self and others is an inside job ~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda [https://theshaktischool.com/divine-feminine-ayurveda-mini-course-1/] mini-course! Other resources related to this episode: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School [https://theshaktischool.com/ayurveda-school/] ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop [https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/chakra-yoga-nidra-october-2025/?mc_cid=9f38a3de04&mc_eid=bf635add89]: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat [https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/chakra-yoga-nidra-retreat-april-2026/]: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theshaktischool/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheShaktiSchool/] ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy [https://theshaktischool.com/glow-worthy-book/] Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ [https://www.theshaktischool.com/podcast/]

If 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 now open for our 2026 Ayurvedic School! The next three people to enroll will receive all of their textbooks FREE - a $225 value. Learn more and enroll here! [https://theshaktischool.com/ayurveda-school/] In this episode about sankalpa, you’ll hear: ~ What is a sankalpa? ~ Why is it important to live an intentional life? ~ Common mistakes people make when creating their sankalpa ~ Why your life purpose isn’t to get married or have a fancy car ~ Katie’s sankalpa story ~ How our sankalpas evolve over time ~ Is sankalpa the same as life purpose? ~ What to do if you can’t figure out your life purpose ~ Sankalpa examples ~ Reflection questions to live life with more intention ~ A powerful sankalpa setting practice ~ Discovering who you really are ~ The difference between life goals and sankalpa ~ Why your life purpose isn’t your career ~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda [https://theshaktischool.com/divine-feminine-ayurveda-mini-course-1/] mini-course! Other resources related to this episode: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School [https://theshaktischool.com/ayurveda-school/] ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop [https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/chakra-yoga-nidra-october-2025/?mc_cid=9f38a3de04&mc_eid=bf635add89]: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat [https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/chakra-yoga-nidra-retreat-april-2026/]: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theshaktischool/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheShaktiSchool/] ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy [https://theshaktischool.com/glow-worthy-book/] Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ [https://www.theshaktischool.com/podcast/]

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 [https://theshaktischool.com/], 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 [https://theshaktischool.com/subscribe/] to learn more. In this episode about feeling rejected, you’ll hear: ~ What to do when you’re feeling rejected ~ Why you shouldn’t be your mom's guru ~ Why is belonging so important to us? ~ Unconditional self-acceptance ~ How to develop a sense of belonging ~ Opening your heart to feeling rejected ~ Practical ways to share Ayurveda with friends and family ~ How to talk to people who don’t “get” you ~ Why it’s okay to be different ~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda [https://theshaktischool.com/divine-feminine-ayurveda-mini-course-1/] mini-course! Other resources related to this episode: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School [https://theshaktischool.com/ayurveda-school/] ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop [https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/chakra-yoga-nidra-october-2025/?mc_cid=9f38a3de04&mc_eid=bf635add89]: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat [https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/chakra-yoga-nidra-retreat-april-2026/]: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theshaktischool/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheShaktiSchool/] ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy [https://theshaktischool.com/glow-worthy-book/] Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ [https://www.theshaktischool.com/podcast/]

According 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 [https://theshaktischool.com/subscribe/] to learn more. In this episode about weight balancing, you’ll hear: ~ An invitation to our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda for Women [https://theshaktischool.com/divine-feminine-ayurveda-mini-course-1/] mini-course! ~ Katie’s top Ayurvedic practices for weight balancing ~ How your relationship with food mirrors your relationship with the divine ~ The mother root of Ayurvedic healthcare ~ An Ayurvedic perspective of metabolism ~ The relationship between agni, ama and ojas ~ Tips to balance your metabolism ~ Seasonal cleansing for weight balancing ~ Mindful eating practices ~ Why how you eat is more important than what you eat ~ The best time of day to eat carbs ~ The first burp ~ Katie's favorite herb for weight balancing Other resources related to this episode: ~ Our favorite triphala from Paavani [https://paavani-ayurveda-skincare-and-wellness.myshopify.com/products/triphala-a-digestive-tonic?sca_ref=18924.09KJsAVmF7]! Use the discount code SpiritSessions for 10% off your order at paavaniayurveda.com [https://paavani-ayurveda-skincare-and-wellness.myshopify.com/?sca_ref=18924.09KJsAVmF7]. ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School [https://theshaktischool.com/ayurveda-school/] ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop [https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/chakra-yoga-nidra-october-2025/?mc_cid=9f38a3de04&mc_eid=bf635add89]: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat [https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/chakra-yoga-nidra-retreat-april-2026/]: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theshaktischool/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheShaktiSchool/] ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy [https://theshaktischool.com/glow-worthy-book/] Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ [https://www.theshaktischool.com/podcast/]

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 [https://theshaktischool.com/subscribe/] to learn more. In this episode about the nervous system, you’ll hear: ~ An invitation to our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda for Women [https://theshaktischool.com/divine-feminine-ayurveda-mini-course-1/]! ~ What is prana? ~ What is your body’s valve system? ~ Functions of the nervous system ~ Ayurvedic and Tantric perspectives of the nervous system ~ How past experiences distort your perception of reality ~ What are the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems? ~ The root of many digestive issues ~ What happens to our body under stress? ~ The gift of pain ~ Signs that your nervous system is dysregulated ~ Movement practices to regulate your nervous system ~ The Vedic concept of Yantra Other resources related to this episode: ~ Learn more about Ayurveda School [https://theshaktischool.com/ayurveda-school/] ~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop [https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/chakra-yoga-nidra-october-2025/?mc_cid=9f38a3de04&mc_eid=bf635add89]: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas! ~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat [https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/chakra-yoga-nidra-retreat-april-2026/]: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026! ~ Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theshaktischool/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheShaktiSchool/] ~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy [https://theshaktischool.com/glow-worthy-book/] Get the full show notes here: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/ [https://www.theshaktischool.com/podcast/]