Ep. 215 Sankalpa: The Magic of Finding Your Heart’s Deepest Intentions
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
Release Date: 05/23/2025
Spirit Sessions: Sex, Spirit & Self-Care
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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 mini-course!
Other resources related to this episode:
~ Learn more about Ayurveda School
~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas!
~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026!
~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook
~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy
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