Ep. 176 Kapha Mama! How to Release the Heavy

If you've been feeling a little out of sorts, heavy, and lethargic you're not alone! According to Ayurvedic wisdom, we've entered into the kapha season when the wet, muddy environment outside often exacerbates feelings of sadness, grief, and heaviness within our minds and bodies. In today's solo episode, Katie shares her favorite self-care practices and tips to help you navigate the kapha season with ease. From red light therapy to kapha balancing foods, tune in to learn how to release the heavy and lean into the life-affirming qualities of the kapha season! In this episode, you'll hear: ~ How kapha dosha feels in the body when in balance and out of balance ~ Tips to reduce seasonal depression ~ How the waters of your environment influence the waters of your body ~ What is sattvic light? ~ Sunlight practices to support your circadian rhythms ~ The main mama medicine in Ayurveda ~ The spring energetics of transition, birth, and baby ~ How the kapha season is a portal into sadness, grief, and attachment ~ The best type of movement and exercise for this time of year ~ Ayurvedic herbs and foods to eat during the kapha season ~ Tastes to favor and avoid to balance kapha ~ Ready to go deeper? Our Level 2 Ayurvedic Health Counselor training program starts on April 9th, 2024! Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Sign up for our newsletter on our website ~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook ~ 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! ~ Kaite's favorite Joove light red light therapy device. Use code SHAKTISCHOOL for $50 off your first purchase. ~ Ep. 40 To Sunscreen or Not to Sunscreen? How About Natural? Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/   Learn more: Want to connect? Shoot us a note to [email protected] Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription   Help Us Spread Our Pod Wings! This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking "subscribe" in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with one friend right now! It seems simple, but you'd be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes' algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app. Here's the link to leave us reviews in iTunes. From my heart to your screen, Katie