Igniting Shakti

Ah...Parsley the common kitchen herb that rarely gets the respect she deserves. More than a simple garnish on the plate to make a dish look more appealing. The true power that is truly stored in its roots and leaves is something indeed very magically. Parsley has so many health benefits and ways to be used within our health and in rituals for healing or to promote well-being. This aromatic and swe...

Loving this episode on Mothering, especially after this recent Mother's Day. Mothering is this multidimensional nurturing journey that is joyful, but also overwhelming and exhausting  at times. We are raising our children, ourselves as well be there for countless others. Mothering is a  journey of nurturing and being a 'caregiver', a  journey of caring, no matter how or when it star...

The Magick of the Moon has been around throughout the cultures and brings myth, magic and mystical energy to the night sky. In this episode it's a walk through the moon and the ever expanding mystery around her. Whether it's the difference in the phases or the favorite names given to the monthly moon, it's all here to add a little more Magick to your day and evening. Thank you so mu...

It's good to be back and I welcome you to the new and updated INTO YOU WELLNESS.  The place to be to get back to being UNIQUELY YOU! In today's episode I take a stroll through this place we all call home and the magick that resides here around us and within. One of the most interesting aspects that I find this beautiful magick or you may say miracles is in Nature and elements themselves....

When you touch your innermost spiritual centre, you are connecting to your field of bliss and joy. It is through awareness of your experience of Self and all that makes you - YOU.  The subtle essence of Prana is described in many cultural traditions as the bringer and sustainer of life. Many traditions say the soul enters the body with that first rush of air in the lungs. Within Ayurveda and Yoga,...

Abhyanga is beneficial as it grounds every dosha during the vata season. In today's episode I will go over the benefits as well the steps to properly give yourself this soothing and nourishing self-care practice. As well since we are coming to the end of 2021 it's always a good time to reflect on the past year. If your interested in becoming an Ayurvedic Wellness Coach check out this lin...

In today's episode I go deeper into the vata mind and emotions aspects. Vata mind is quick to learn and just as quick to forget. Vata mind gives you a beautiful sense of creativity and has this enhances intuition. Vata emotionally is easily triggered  when imbalance. I take a look at ways that you can balance Vata so, you can received all those amazing Vata qualities.  Check out my website at...

Okay, to round this 3 part on the vata dosha it's all about all the ways to balance the vata dosha. I look at the common signs of the vata dosha being in that state of imbalance and effect ways to create balance through diet and lifestyle. Remember simple practices can truly bring about powerful shifts and changes to our health and well-being. Thank you so much for listening. For more details...

Vata dosha is about movement and change. The ups and downs of vata can bring imbalances that can make you more susceptible to illness. In this week's episode, I take a look at ways to keep more harmony within vata to assist you in functioning at your best! Vata dosha with that connection to the elements of air and ether can be responsible for more illness due to it typically goes out of balan...

Daily exercise has benefits that go beyond just the muscles. Many of the benefits are directly related to a healthy digestion. The main point when it comes to exercise is finding that key, which is Balance. Yes, it's about finding that place where your daily movement practice is vigorous enough to bring out your brilliance and radiance, but not too much or to the point where you are exhausted...

For most of us we know that the key to having healthy teeth starts with a nutrient-dense based diet that is rich in minerals and vitamins. When we have strong teeth we are able to grind and break-down food better and this will assist with improving our digestion. On the other side good digestion helps to build stronger teeth. In today's episode I take a look at some natural Ayurvedic ways tha...

Such an incredible honour to have my special guest Shana Recker, The Quantum Leap Queen. Shana is an expert in coaching and guiding people to achieving their goals, whether it's health, financial, career or business, she is the coach that empowers you to move towards your biggest desires and dreams. Shana shares the Quantum Leap strategy and how it can be applied to every area of life. She is...

The transition of summer (pitta) to fall (vata) is a good time to do an internal cleanup. The change of season presents an opportunity to cleanse ama (toxins) from our system to prevent illness and to charge up our juiciness and radiance. Yes, good eating and lifestyle habits prevent ama (toxins) from collecting and when we include purification strategies as well, we can also eliminate any ama (to...

In part - 2 of keeping your heart healthy I take a look at the Doshas and the Heart. There are ways we can keep the heart healthy and in a state of harmony and one way is going through the 3 Doshas - Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The best choice to keeping the heart healthy is including high-impact strategies that looks at which Dosha is pushing your mental and emotional triggers. These triggers result i...

Welcome to today's episode on this beautiful and precious organ the HEART. The heart is truly the touchstone of your body temple and is responsible for the functioning of the entire physical body. The heart beat itself influences us not only physically, but also emotionally, mentally and spiritually. When we take care of our heart, it takes care of us. Today I will be looking at the heart&apo...

Having a strong immune system can help us going into cold & flu season. Yes, we can get sick from time to time, however depending on our immune system it can assist in preventing illness and in restoring us to health more quickly. In today's episode I take a look at how the immune system functions and also some top ways to boost the immune system, so it's can effectively do it's...

With the Autumn season now official here it's a good time to take stock over our goals and achievements. With just over 3 months left in the year, it can bring on this energy of time closing in on us and the growth or changes you had wanted to make throughout this year. If there are things on your list, the most important thing you can do is start TODAY! In today's episode I take a look...

Welcome Back! In today's episode it's all about showing your liver a little more love. The liver is this workhorse of the body with many functions that keeps our immune system and health in tip top form. I take a look at some of the functions of the liver, as well touch on some Ayurvedic actions that can assist in keeping the liver healthy and happy. When we are looking at creating bette...

We're well into the summer and it's time to look at how to take care of  our skin with ease. The most important thing to remember here is to keep your cool on and this goes for the skin as well.  In today's episode I look at several practices as well as great plants that can be used on the skin to keep inflammation  and redness in check. As well I offer a few facial masks that can b...

I have the true pleasure of having Lena Dolter as my special guest on today's episode. We are taking a look at how overwhelm shows up in the body, mind and emotions. We also have a conversation on the cyclical nature of our being and how this can benefit us more when we are more attuned to the cycles of nature. When we are more aware and observant of our cycles it can give us information that...

Summer within the Ayurvedic lens is also known as the Pitta Season. In today's episode I look at the Pitta doshas and keeping your cool in the season of Pitta. When we understand the how to nourish and nurture ourselves through the different season and take the approach of knowing how the doshas work within us and with the seasons, we can make conscious choices that bring a lot more ease and...

Welcome to today's episode which I take a look at the power plant Aloe Vera. Aloe is such an important plant that we can use daily especially during the summer months or the Pitta season. Aloe with it`s cooling properties allows healing not only from topical applications but also from an aspect of the digestion and other tissues in the body. Aloe is easy to grow and is an amazing plant to inc...

I am so honour to have another special guest this week. Today`s episode is with my very special guest Alison Foy. I have had the true pleasure to work with Alison recently in her extremely successful program Money Magic. The way Alison shares her unique story and wisdom is so powerful and empowering I just had to have her on this week. Her programs truly bring impact and life changing transformati...

Happy Happy Summer Solstice! I hope this Sunday is finding you celebrating Father`s Day and the Summer Solstice or the official first day of summer. The summer solstice is the day that celebrates the peak of the light as we are at the midway point in the year. In today`s episode I share some practices that you can incorporate on this day as well throughout the summer months. I also have included a...

Super excited to have the brilliant and amazing Katie Silcox on my podcast. Katie is the author of the best-selling book Healthy, Happy, Sexy - Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women. Katie is also the Founder of Shakti School an online Ayurveda Program that teaches embodiment, Ayurveda, spiritual wisdom and empowers women to be their authentic selves. Katie is an internationally recognized teacher, men...