Ep. 168 Ayurveda & Tantric Herbalism with Brooke Sullivan
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
Release Date: 01/04/2024
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info_outlineIn 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 her favorite herbs to support your health during the coldest months of the year!
In this episode you’ll hear:
~ Registration for Level 1 Ayurveda School is open for just two more weeks! Join us to study with amazing teachers like Katie and Brooke.
~ What is Tantric Herbalism?
~ How to appreciate rather than resent the monotonous routines of life
~ The most Tantric question you can ask yourself
~ How the divine and the mundane are two sides of the same coin
~ Why constantly growing and expanding isn’t always healthy
~ The difference between being open and expanding
~ The magical benefits of non-attachment
~ What is the Holy, ten-thousand-armed Mother?
~ The concepts of Shri Yantra and Sahaja Yoga
~ Why the world needs a matured feminine and masculine
~ Uncovering and unblocking your power
~ Turning to nature as a teacher
~ Brooke’s top 3 herbs to explore this winter
~ How to meditate with herbs
~ Katie’s new book, Glow-Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving Yourself as You Are—Broken, Beautiful, and Sacred is available now!
Other links mentioned in this episode:
~ Connect with Brooke on her website and Instagram
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