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Dr. Christie Smirl — doctor of Ayurveda, yoga teacher, nurse practitioner, and Himalayan tantric practitioner — joins the Spiritual Teachers Podcast for a profound discussion on the intersection of physical health, emotional healing, shadow work, and spiritual evolution.
Dr. Christie shares her journey from emergency medicine to Ayurveda, yoga, tantra, and Himalayan shamanic practices, revealing how spiritual awakening transformed both her life and her healing work.
Together, they explore:
🌿 Ayurveda, Emotional Healing & Spiritual Health
- How trauma, fear, and shadow emotions manifest as physical symptoms
- The Patala chakras in the legs and their link to deep subconscious emotions
- True holistic healing: emotional, physical, energetic, and spiritual
🔥 Tantra, Dasha Mahavidyas & Himalayan Practices
- The difference between Himalayan Tantra vs Classical Tantra
- Mantra, yantra, and ritual practices for ego dissolution
- The 10 wisdom goddesses (Dasha Mahavidyas), including Kali, Tara, Tripura Sundari, Bhuvaneshvari & more
- Preserving sexual energy for spiritual vitality
🕉️ Ojas, Amrita & Yogic Energy Systems
- What Ojas and Amrita really are
- How digestion and lifestyle influence spiritual development
- How advanced yogis build enough Ojas to leave the body consciously
- Seasonal rules for sexual energy conservation
🌑 Kundalini & The Dark Night of the Soul
- Why the Dark Night may occur before Kundalini rising
- Ego dissolution, identity crisis & energetic purification
- Kali and Shiva mythology as a map for spiritual transformation
🌱 Veganism, Ayurveda & Spiritual Clarity
- Dr. Christie's journey to veganism
- Why animal products increase Tamas (density)
- How plant-based eating enhances energy, clarity & spiritual sensitivity
To connect with Dr. Christie:
website: https://www.healthiervibrations.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealthierVibrations
Amazon link for Ayurveda & Yoga Wisdom book: https://a.co/d/j7Pj74l
Amazon link for Chakra Alignment book: https://a.co/d/cTJZlyI
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristieSmirl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiesmirl/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0lLpVLzyaTTUzr7T6EWr7L
Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/christie-smirl/ARcjlrXP732dtvP
✅ High-Value Tags
Ayurveda, Ayurvedic doctor, spiritual teachers podcast, tantra, Himalayan Tantra, Kali Ma, Kali, Patala chakras, shadow work, emotional healing, kundalini awakening, dark night of the soul, yoga philosophy, yoga teacher training, Ojas, Amrita, Ayurvedic energy systems, tantric shamanism, spiritual healing, veganism spiritual benefits, plant-based Ayurveda, trauma healing, chakra system, tantra explained, mantra practice, meditation podcast, spiritual podcast, yoga podcast
✅ Hashtags
#Ayurveda #Tantra #Kundalini #HimalayanTantra
#ShadowWork #KaliMa
#Yoga #SpiritualAwakening #EnergyHealing
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