From Fear to Faith: Lessons from an Ashram in India (Ep.52)

Send us Fan MailHannah sits down with her sister Sarah to talk about her recent journey to India, where she spent Christmas and her solar return at an ashram in Bangalore. What began as an unexpected invitation unfolded into a deeply transformative experience filled with intuition, surrender, spiritual practice, and profound self-inquiry.Together, they explore what it really means to trust the unknown, how fear shows up when we travel (and in everyday life), and how the body, mind, and spirit communicate when we’re willing to listen.From nearly missing a flight, to arriving in thick fog that mirrored inner uncertainty, to the powerful healing of mantra, yoga, Ayurveda, and living in a community rooted in non-harming and devotion this conversation is rich with wisdom, honesty, and sisterly warmth.In this episode, we explore:How an intuitive invitation led Sarah to IndiaThe importance of permission, support, and listening to your inner voiceMeeting fear at the airport — and choosing trust insteadLife inside an ashram and what spiritual community really feels likeChanting, mantra, and nervous system regulationThe connection between the mind, body, and emotional healingAyurvedic teachings that challenge Western belief systemsFood, self-experimentation, and learning to “know thyself”Why slowing down is essential for true healing and clarityThis episode is an invitation to soften, listen inward, and remember that you don’t need to have the whole picture just the courage to take the next step.Imbolc event: https://holistichealthc.kartra.com/page/ImbolcSilent retreat: https://holistichealthc.kartra.com/page/silentretreatinfoItaly retreat: https://www.balancedbodywellnessuk.com/italy-2026If you would like our free moon download to get the list of the 12 astrological signs and how they impact your body parts and emotions, grab that here: https://holistichealthc.kartra.com/page/moondownloadIf you are looking to balance your hormones naturally, then try our free 5 day hormone balance challenge, back to balance. Register here: https://holistichealthc.kartra.com/page/BacktohormonebalanceWe are on socials at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthcollectiveuk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthcacaoukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/holistichealthcollectiveuk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holistichealthcacaouk/Website:https://www.holistichealthcollective.co.ukWhere you can find out more about of women's health retreats, our healthy products. our online health membership for peri-menopausal women, online courses and our in person events.Our Women's health membership when you can join liv...