Herbal Teas for Plump, Hydrated Skin
Maintaining hydrated skin in the summer (and as we age) is an inside job! However, drinking a ton of water will only do so much if your tissues aren’t actually nourished and rejuvenated from within....
View ArticleAmalaki Summer Face Mask Recipe
Amalaki (aka Indian Gooseberry, aka Amla) is COOLING. It’s great for pitta tendency people who get overly heated (think menstrual-related acne or loose stool), especially this time of year. Try this...
View ArticleHolistic Sun Protection and Summer Skincare Tips
We are entering the late-summer season here in Virginia, and this can be a complicated time for skincare! On one hand, your skin requires more moisture from being dried out due to heat factors, which...
View ArticleEp. 188 Your Fall Ayurvedic Kitchari Cleanse Guide
As 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...
View ArticleEp. 189 Finding Meaning in Heartbreak and Time to Fall Apart
Whether you’re going through a breakup, divorce, job loss or grieving a loved one this episode is for you. Sometimes when we think we’re at our breaking point life throws us yet another huge curve...
View ArticleEp. 190 What is Feminine-Form Ayurveda?
Here at The Shakti School, we’re all about embodying feminine-form Ayurveda, but what does that actually mean? What is feminine-form Ayurveda and why do we love it? In this podcast episode, Katie...
View ArticleEp. 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...
View ArticleEp. 192 Revolutionizing Pregnancy and Postpartum Care with Ashlee Sakaishi...
If 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...
View ArticleEp. 193 Triphala: The #1 Ayurvedic Herb I Keep Coming Back To
In many regions of India, the herb triphala is considered a cure-all! Scientific studies have shown that triphala can help improve digestion, reduce inflammation, stabilize blood sugar levels, support...
View ArticleEp. 194 Your Ayurveda School Questions Answered
Are you considering studying Ayurveda more deeply? Here at The Shakti School, we approach Ayurvedic education a bit differently. We deeply respect and share the ancient Ayurvedic guidelines,...
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