Ayurveda, Himalayan Tantra, Ojas, & Amrita Explained - STP 57

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:    / @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:   / christiesmirl  

Instagram:   / christiesmirl  

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0lLpVL...

Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/christ...

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✅ Time Stamps:
00:00 – Introduction
02:15 – Dr. Christy’s journey from emergency medicine to Ayurveda
07:40 – Emotional trauma & physical health
12:10 – Patala chakras & shadow emotions
17:45 – Importance of qualified spiritual teachers
24:30 – Himalayan Tantra vs Classical Tantra
31:55 – Dasha Mahavidyas & divine feminine wisdom
38:20 – Ojas, Amrita & Ayurvedic energy systems
45:18 – Sexual energy, retention & seasonal practice
52:44 – Kundalini, ego collapse & the Dark Night
1:03:10 – Kali, Shiva & spiritual balance
1:12:40 – Dr. Christy’s journey to veganism
1:20:22 – Closing thoughts & next episode plans

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