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This episode is for those who are celebrating Diwali or interested in learning more about the Festival of Lights.
Your host Aasheekaa sits down in conversation with @thehindugrandma, Ranjani Saigal. She is going viral on the internet for sharing more about Hinduism in an easy to understand way for the modern Hindu. Ranjanihi is a Hindu Priest, content creator and a children's book author. She has studied engineering at IIT Bombay and is a trained Bharat Natyam dancer. She truly is multi-faceted and incredibly inspirational!
In this episode, we talk about the 5 Days of Diwali, what each day signifies, how you can celebrate each day and how to do an at home Laxmi pooja in the simplest of way.
Let this episode remind you the true essence of Diwali - gratitude, love, family and the time to connect with your own inner light.
TimeStamps
15:57: What does it mean to be Hindu?
18:35: What is Diwali?
19:10: Day 1 of Diwali - Dhanteras
22:50: New Age Spirituality and Hinduism Parallels
29:00: Day 2 of Diwali - Naraka Chaturdashi
32:00: How to Observe Day 1 and Day 2
39:00: Day 3 - Laxmi Pooja / 8 Forms of Laxmi
40:50: Why do we do Laxmi Pooja and Ganesh Pooja together?
43:10: Philanthropy and Diwali
44:30: How to do Laxmi Pooja
52:20: Day 4 - Govardhan Pooja
53:50: Day 5 - Bhai Doom
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From my family to yours, Shush Deepavali!
Love & Light,
Aasheekaa
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Tune into this episode of Always Aligning with Pooja S. to:
1. Learn how you can incorporate Ayurveda into your life as a beginner
2. The duality of Feminine + Masculine Energies
3. What is "balance" for the modern-day woman and how can Ayurveda support her
4. Ayurvedic tips to incorporate to balance hormones and energyFollow Pooja on Instagram for more easy to incorporate Ayurvedic wisdom
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The Fertility Series: I worked with Jeanne Rebeiro, part of the Raashi Chowdhary team, for about 4 months, at the end of which - we conceived. I knew nutrition had to be a part of my fertility journey, aware of the excess weight I had gained through Covid and general nutritional overhaul I needed to clean up my diet. Additionally, with a PCOS diagnosis, I wanted to learn about a supportive diet, insulin, blood sugar spikes and more.
In this episode, you will learn:
> The 5 essential ingredients to prepare your body for conception
> How to manage blood sugar spikes
> What is PCOS and how to support it with nutrition
> The role of nutrition on fertility
To learn more about the customized nutrition program I used, contact Raashi Chowdhary directly.
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This fertility series is a way for me to document my experience while it's still fresh in memory, tapping into my experiences, journey and expert advice I gained working with various professionals. I hope it serves and supports you. And if you are supporting a friend or family member on their journey of conception, please share this series with them.
Fertility Series Episode 1: Manifesting your Spirit Baby
Fertility Series Episode 2: My Personal Journey
Fertility Series Episode 3: Nutritionist Jeanne Rebeiro
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The Fertility Series: My personal investigative journey and 360 degree approach to exploring all available options
Motherhood was a priority for me and when it wasn't happening with the level of ease and simplicity I had anticipated, based on what is commonly shared and explained around conception, I decided to lead my own journey into exploring how I could achieve this goal in a soulful way that felt most aligned to me.
In this episode I share parts of that journey, including help from 1. fertility doctors 2. nutritionists 3. fertility awareness coach and 4. spiritual work. I also sought to work through my diagnosis of PCOS.
This episode is great for you if:
>you want to explore motherhood in a holistic way
>learn how to advocate for yourself
> trust your inner wisdom in guiding your for your next steps
>big sister advice from someone who just experienced all of this
Listen to the first episode in this series - Manifesting your Spirit Baby
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The next few episodes are solely dedicated to FERTILITY. If you or someone you know are in the season of life of starting a family, then tune into the next few episodes to learn from my experiences on conception with PCOS, how to manifest your spirit baby and other tools that will support your journey.
Starting a family is not always as simple as they make it seem in sexed class. I want you to know that if is your desire, to pursue it whole heartedly; having a baby has truly been the greatest blessing of my life and it's a joy like no other. I wish you and your family your own baby blessings and that your journey may be filled with ease.
Manifesting your spirit baby is a playful experience to support you during the times it doesn't always feel so easy. For my spiritual wisdom seekers, this is your season in life to double down on joy, hope, positivity and prayer. Your spirit baby is coming!!!
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It's time to SAY IT OUT LOUD
In this episode, Aasheekaa interviews writer, speaker + coach Vasavi Kumar on her latest book "Say It Out Loud" and what it means to own your truth and use your voice.
Say It Out Loud: Using the Power of Your Voice to Listen to Your Deepest Thoughts and Courageously Pursue Your Dreams is a new release and available wherever books are sold.
The book is a practical guide + workbook of sorts with tools and tips you can practice in the comfort of your home. Not to mention, what a great opportunity to support a South Asian female author.
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and hint...its not a candle!
Hi loves. This episode is straight-from-the-heart. I sat down feeling an immense need to use my voice and the words just found their way out.
This revelation came to me after years of struggle and sadness, while simultaneously exploring the self-love journey. I was bombarded with all the things that I could do to love myself...and yet...it fell short.
Because it was THIS magical ingredient that was needed to gain that perspective and rebuild that relationship with myself.
I dont always have it, I dont always practice it but after years of practice and training, it is deeply embedded within.
No matter your relationship status, or your love journey with yourself or others, may this episode serve you.
Love & Light,
AasheekaaConnect on Instagram
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Have you ever interacted with a clairvoyant?
In this episode of Always Aligning, your host Aasheekaa speaks with clairvoyant Ishita - a gifted psychic, medium, and energy healer, who uses her abilities to help people transform their lives with massive healing and create a strong connection with their own intuitive abilities. Tune in to learn tidbits of tools you can implement in your own rituals, how to trust your intuition and for those skeptical yet curious folks, why this work matters.
I speak with personal experience, as someone who has visited many psychics, astrologers, numerologers etc through the years - Ishita is the real deal! Her gift is very unique to her and is really rooted in healing, and clearing out stuck energy. You won't walk away knowing your full future, but you will learn so much about yourself and so many things will just begin to make sense!
If you’d like to learn more about Ishita follow her on Instagram or to book your hour reading with her and experience her magic yourself, click hereConnect on Instagram
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This episode is going to make you think about the KEY element that will infuse your life, your work and all that you do and all that you are with Purpose, Passion & Progress: ENERGY
Have you ever considered HOW you use your energy?
You may have reviewed how you spend your time.
You've looked at finances and budgets and reviewed your use of money.
But what about energy?
Stay tuned through the end for an exercise to help you get started as you learn how to honor your energies.
This is my first episode of 2023 and let me tell you - I'm THRILLED to be back here and holding myself accountable to you as I re-commit to Honoring my Energies by showing up here on this space.
For the next two weeks, I've opened up space on my calendar for complimentary discovery calls. I currently have space for only two 1:1 VIP client transformation journeys. If you feel ready to gain confidence, get clear on your goals, build micro-habits, remove self-sabotage and remove negative self-talk, then book a call and let's chat! I'm so excited to hear from you.Connect on Instagram
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In today's episode, I speak with Anoopama Mukerjee Lohana on Navratri and how to invoke and awaken your divine feminine energy this week! Anoopama is a Sound Breath Energy Alchemist, Kriyā Meditation Mentor, Forest Communicator and Mystic writer.
She is currently co creating India's first Sound, Forest & Energy Wellness Sanctuary in the Jungleland of Pench Tiger Reserve. You can connect with her and here work here: @anoopama.mahatattva | @mahatattva.wildearthretreats | @mataraamthebook
Show Notes:
1. Universal Mantra for Invoking Shakti's Projected, engaged, doing Energy within your Body Mind Spirit...
Aum Dumm Durgayayi Namaha
2. Beej Mantras - Here is a resource for more info
3. Naadi Vibhajan: The channeling and separating into two clear, powerful, unhindered flows of left Lunar Breath and Right Solar breath.
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This is a great opportunity for you to a. try coaching b. clear stagnant energy c. get clear on the upcoming 3 months of the year and walk away with deep clarity on your goals and priorities. Available through October 5th.
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Do you listen to your dreams? Are they directing you to go somewhere?
In this episode of Always Aligning, your host Aasheekaa speaks about dreams and how they can be your soul calling and offer you direction.
This is a great episode for anyone who has stopped dreaming or dismisses their dreams.
If you are dreaming, take a pause and listen. Your dreams may be the message you need to be hearing.
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Always Aligning fam - it's your host' birthday!
And on this special day, I wanted to share with you, my dear podcast listener, a special one-of-a-kind episode: A guided meditation
Meditating has been a practice I've embraced more deeply this past one year, and is something I share with all my clients. It felt right to share this with you at this time.
This meditation is all about REBIRTH
Birthdays can be intense time of reflections and rebirths, but the ability to rebirth is something you get to experience every single day, if you so choose. You can be reborn everyday and be the person you so deeply desire to be.
If you love this meditation - please send me a note on Instagram or email me at [email protected]
I would love to hear from you and what came up through this meditation, audio experience.
Love & Light,
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Do you want to leave the past behind, find forgiveness in your heart and explore new areas outside of your comfort zone? Free yourself.
In this episode of Always Aligning, your host Aasheekaa walk through 5 ways to to gain Freedom, from yourself.
While freedom is typically thought of as a state of being outside of you, today's episode will highlight several ways you are keeping yourself blocked in an endless cycle that is tying you down even further.
Freeing yourself through these 5 steps will help you:
> leave the past, in the past
> inspire you to heal and forgive
> feel lighter and remove a heavy weight from your shoulders
> provide a renewed sense of energy
> and push you out your comfort zone
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The overturn of Roe v Wade is a direct attack on women's rights and basic freedoms that we as human beings deserve. As a space holder for women on their journey of self-growth and personal development, these conversations are centered around the basic fundamental idea that a woman is free enough to live her life in a way that supports her best. When that is taken away, pursuit of self actualization becomes all the more challenging, if not impossible.
I am tired. And you may be too. But let this episode, the resources and actionable next steps provided, light that fire within so that you may consider to join your fellow women in this fight in reclaiming our freedoms and independence.
In this episode of Always Aligning, host Aasheekaa speaks with Ashni Mehta, a civil rights activist and public policy expert. For the last 7 years, Ashni has worked to build public support for reform in voting rights, women's rights and criminal justice policy. Ashni is also the founder of Incite Social, a marketing agency helping brands with purpose to grow their impact.
Resources
1. National Abortion Federation
Abortion Hotline: 1-800-772-91002. Abortion Care Network
3. National Network of Abortion Funds
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"I want to speak with my representative. I am passionate about women's rights and I would like for you to vote in favor of codifing Roe v Wade, or passing a constitutional amendment in access of abortions."Like Always Aligning the Podcast? Leave a Review Here!
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As we wrap up another year, this is a great time to reflect on the last 365 days. Reflecting helps contextualize the time that was, connect with what served your greatest good, when you felt most in alignment and review the areas that you want to improve upon next year.
In this episode, your host Aasheekaa guides you through ten reflection questions. There are two ways you can follow along. The first is to grab a journal and a pen and pause the episode after each guided prompt to reflect and journal. The second way is to listen to the episode and then refer to the prompt questions below to go through your own session of reflection. Either way, ideally you will need 60 minutes for this exercise.
Ten Guided Reflections for 2021:
Did you live a life in alignment in 2021?What brought you the most joy?What area(s) of your life did you experience the most growth?What area(s) of your life did you not grow enough?What activities energized you?What did you find most challenging?What relationships are you most grateful for?Did you take care of yourself?What was your great lesson in 2021?After completing these reflections, write an advice letter to your former self - the version of you that was on January 1, 2021.From your Host - Aasheekaa:
Thank you dear listeners for your support this year. Always Aligning is growing and I’am manifesting big things for our show next year. Your comments, reviews, shares and listens mean the world to me and I am forever grateful to you. See you next year!
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Have you ever dreamed of writing a book. Of having said book represented by an agent. And then published to raving reviews? If so, let Annika's story of alignment inspire you.
In this episode of Always Aligning, our host Aasheekaa speaks with Annika Sharma, author of Love, Chai & Other Four-Letter Words, on her journey from working in healthcare to writing her own manuscript and then some. Her second published book, "Love, Chai & Other Four-Letter Words" is the perfect cuddle-up-on-the-couch-with-a-warm-mug-of-chai-and-get-cozy and feel all the feels experience. She takes you on a journey of love in all its facets - romantic love, family and friendship love, love for your city and most importantly, love for your self. The book is the first in the series Chai Masala Club, with two more books on the way!
Annika is also co-host of the popular podcast "The Woke Desi." When asked how she does it all, she shares her truth with utmost grace and vulnerability, washing away any myths about her journey being a walk in the park.
From your Host - Aasheekaa:
Less than 5% of published authors in the US are non-white. It is time we see ourselves represented and let our stories be heard. The best and only way to change this narrative is to buy books from BIPOC authors.
You can purchase your own copy of Love, Chai & Other Four-Letter Words at a local bookstore, Bookshop and Amazon.
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15. Avani Sarkar never imagined that people would want to own cultural plush toys, let alone multiple of them. And today, four years after launching Modi Toys with her brother Viral Modi - the pair have launched a suite of toys and books sparking curiosity for culture among children of the South Asian diaspora globally. Modi Toys is on a fun ride and this is just the beginning!
In this episode of Always Aligning, our host Aasheekaa speaks with Avani on the intersection of commerce, culture and community; how Modi Toys is preserving culture through education and play while also holding space for stories from their community on hope, loss and healing.
At the time of taping, Avani was a mother of two with a third on the way. Shortly after the episode, she gave birth to her third baby. Avani shares very vulnerably the delicate tightrope balance between entrepreneurship and motherhood and how she is learning to implement sustainable systems to help manage her respective worlds.Use CODE: AApod15 for 15% off $110 +
Visit www.moditoys.com or @moditoys and bring home the magic of Modi Toys!
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14. Jyoti Chand from @MamaJotes chats with Host Aasheekaa on how she used the power of social media to align with her dreams of comedy and writing. If you love funny, relatable reels, there's a high chance you've come across one of MamaJotes' viral videos. But did you know Jyoti has been pursuing comedy and writing for many years? While she was excited for motherhood and continues to see that as her primary and most important role, she eventually realized she could pursue her dreams and mom simultaneously.
She no longer needed big city stages to be a comedian. "Instagram is my stage," says Jyoti. Tune in to this episode 14 of Always Aligning to learn more about her story and how she is building her dream life by authentically showing up on the internet.
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13. Do you want to raise your vibration? You may have heard the expression 'good vibes' or been around someone with this glowing, positive energy and wondered - what is the secret?
Well, like with most things, there is no one secret.
But there are several different ways you can practice HOW you can raise your vibration.
Most of them are easy, simple and you can begin right away. You can begin the journey by exploring ways to work with you.
In this episode on Always Aligning with your Host Aasheekaa, you will learn twelve ways you can increase your vibration right now. No tools necessary - just an open-mind, an open-heart and a willingness to expand your sense of self-awareness.
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