Seasonal Healing: How Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Teach Gratitude and Growth - Anahata Ananda (ep. 961)

Today we’re honored to sit with Anahata Ananda, founder of Shamangelic Healing and a master of many worlds: certified yoga teacher, global‑certified coach, shamanic healer, and guide to over 120 retreats across Peru, Bali, Costa Rica, Sedona, Mount Shasta and beyond. Anahata’s name itself—Anahata (the heart chakra) plus Ananda(bliss)—encapsulates the very essence of this episode: a bliss‑filled heart awakening to gratitude.

Together we explore how shamans view gratitude as a living, breathing relationship with the Earth. Anahata shares a sacred Lakota prayer that honors every “nation” of creation, from mineral to spirit, and reminds us that the simple refrain “I thank you” is the heartbeat of existence. We travel through the four seasons as medicines of surrender, renewal, inspiration and celebration, and discover how recognizing each cycle can deepen our appreciation for change.

We also dive into the language of spirit animals, the synchronicities that whisper guidance, and practical tools you can use right now: a free animal‑spirit guided audio journey, a downloadable PDF of the prayer, and an exclusive discount on Anahata’s Quantum Leap coaching program.

If you’re ready to expand your gratitude practice beyond the everyday and step into a shamanic, nature‑centred way of being, this episode is your invitation. Press play, open your heart, and let the wisdom of the ancestors guide you.

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Timestamps:

• 03:21 – Meaning of “Anahata” (heart chakra)Ananda” (bliss)
• 04:34 – How shamanic view ties heart & bliss to everyday vibration
• 05:08 – Shamanic perspective on gratitude & our modern disconnection from nature
• 06:15 – Common thread of gratitude across world‑wide indigenous traditions
• 07:03 – Native peoples’ reverence for food, weather, and basic gifts
• 07:18 – Introduction to the Lakota Sioux prayer “Aho Mata Koyasan”
• 08:05 – Full recitation of the prayer honoring mineral, plant, animal, human, spirit nations
• 09:38 – Reflection on “I thank you” as the prayer’s core mantra
• 11:37 – Recognizing nature’s essential services (trees, sun, bees, rain)
• 12:46 – Gratitude for change, seasons, and growth; embracing the winds of change
• 14:14 – Seeing all elements of nature as relatives – fostering protective care
• 15:01 – “Grandmother Ocean” metaphor & asking permission before using nature
• 16:05 – Interconnectedness of water, food, and our bodies
• 16:22 – Equality of all “nations” (plants, animals, humans) to deepen reverence
• 17:27 – Honoring shadow & darkness as teachers; gratitude for challenges
• 18:28 – Seasonal lens: appreciating each season’s unique medicine
• 19:25 – Fall: surrender, letting go, clearing space for new growth
• 21:09 – Identifying what to release (beliefs, relationships, habits) in fall
• 22:38 – Winter: inward reflection, root‑strengthening, soul‑inspiration
• 24:15 – Spring: passionate birthing, new beginnings, fire element
• 24:48 – Summer: playfulness, celebration, abundance, gratitude for harvest
• 25:53 – Summary of seasonal medicines & how they guide gratitude practice
• 26:59 – Nature as a living “church” – lessons from mountains, butterflies, trees
• 28:40 – Using natural symbols (tree roots, mountain steadiness) for personal
• 30:07 – Gratitude in action: listening to nature’s teachings beyond words
• 30:41 – Spirit animals intro & free animal‑spirit guided audio offering
• 31:15 – Encouragement to notice recurring local animals & their messages
• 32:35 – Animal symbolism varies across cultures; explore personal totems
• 33:34 – Anomalous animal appearances (e.g., dragonfly in desert) as synchronicities
• 35:42 – Shamanic communication through heart‑felt symbols, not just logical text
• 36:58 – Live examples: blue jay, hummingbird, squirrels delivering client insights
• 38:23 – Tuning into the “spirit nation” amid mental busyness
• 39:37 – Repeating messages increase clarity; importance of receptive awareness
• 40:42 – Universe’s purpose: guide us back to power, path, and impact
• 41:17 – Real‑tim