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How the Divine Speaks: The Neuroscience of Sacred Storytelling (Part 2) Jul 15, 2026

Why do the world's great spiritual traditions teach through stories, imagery, and metaphor instead of simple instructions?

In this episode, I'll explore why metaphor changes us in a way facts alone cannot and how imagery bypasses the analytical mind to speak directly to the nervous system, imagination, memory, and body.

Building on Part 1, we'll dive deeper into Tantra's vision of awakening as a love story between Shiva and Shakti: awareness and energy, stillness and sensation, consciousness and embodiment.

I'll explore:

🔹 Why metaphor activates the nervous system differently than information

🔹 The neuroscience behind stories, imagery, and embodied learning

🔹 How yoga philosophy, Christianity, Buddhism, and Tantra all teach through metaphor

🔹 Why metaphor is essential for trauma-informed yoga teaching and meditation

🔹 Practical ways to use imagery, cue layering, and storytelling in your yoga classes

🎓 Want to become a more confident, creative, and impactful yoga teacher?

Grab my free Sequencing & Cueing Bundle and learn how to structure classes, layer cues, and use metaphor and imagery in a way that truly lands with students → https://www.brettlarkin.com/teach?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=teach

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My Yogic Decision-Making Framework: How to Find Real Clarity Jul 08, 2026

How do you make a big decision… yogically?

In this episode, I explore what happens when you deeply desire something — a new job, a baby, a retreat, a training, a relationship — but don't actually have the capacity to hold it right now.

This is a conversation about desire, capacity, and the real conditions for clarity. Because so often we think we're confused, when really what's happening is that one part of us wants something badly, and another part of us knows we don't have the bandwidth.

In this episode, I explore:

🔹 The difference between desire and capacity and why both matter

🔹 Why high desire + low capacity creates pain, burnout, and resentment

🔹 A yogic framework for understanding hard decisions through polarity

🔹 Simple somatic practices to help you feel what your body is actually saying

🔹 Four different decision-making archetypes and how stress changes the way you choose

If you've been stuck in a decision, this episode will help you stop forcing clarity and start listening for what's actually true.

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Somatic Coaching to Break Family Patterns with Amy Hunter Jul 01, 2026

What if the patterns running your life didn't start with you?

In this conversation, I sit down with Uplifted alum Amy Hunter to talk about the deeper work of somatic coaching, recovery, and healing family-of-origin patterns. Amy has taken multiple trainings inside the Uplifted ecosystem — including 200-hour, 300-hour, Kundalini, Embodied Yoga Life Coaching, and most recently the AI course — and now brings all of that into her own coaching practice.

Together, we explore what it looks like to move from self-awareness into real change.

In this episode, we cover:

🔹 How somatic coaching helps uncover family patterns that still shape your life

🔹 The connection between people pleasing, self-abandonment, and personal power

🔹 Amy's six pillars of self-recovery and how they relate to the chakras

🔹 Why self-care is foundational if you want to change old patterns

🔹 A simple in-the-moment tool — Amy's PIVOT process — for catching yourself and choosing differently

If you've ever felt like you know your patterns intellectually but still keep repeating them, this episode is such a beautiful reminder that real change happens when awareness moves into the body.

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GUEST EXPERT: Amy Hunter | www.guidebyyourside.coach

Amy is a certified Somatic Life Coach and founder of Guide By Your Side Life Recovery Coaching. Her passion is guiding people through difficult life transitions and easing the emotional and physical pain that comes with them. Her proprietary system—the 6 Steps of Self-Recovery & the 5-step PIVOT Process—combines Somatic, body-based practices with Root Cause Coaching, Hypnotherapy, and Yoga Psychotherapy.

Get your free "5 Steps from People-Pleasing to Personal Power" guide or book a call with Amy at http://www.guidebyyourside.coach

Connect with Amy: connect@guidebyyourside.coach

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What Is Bhakti Yoga? Krishna's Most Confidential Teaching (Bhagavad Gita Chapter 9) Jun 24, 2026

What if the deepest spiritual secret wasn't hidden somewhere far away, but woven into your ordinary life right now?

In Chapter 9 of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna reveals what he calls the "king of knowledge" and the "most confidential secret". A teaching so simple and intimate that most people overlook it completely. This episode explores the heart of bhakti yoga: devotion, relationship with the divine, and the radical idea that the sacred permeates everything.

We explore:

🔹 Why Krishna says the divine is both everywhere and beyond everything

🔹 The paradox at the center of yoga philosophy and why it matters

🔹 How devotion shifts from external ritual to inner relationship

🔹 Why sincerity matters more than spiritual performance

If you've ever wondered where the divine actually lives, or what devotion really means beyond ritual, this episode will change the way you see your practice.

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Stop Trying to Be Calm: Kali & the Stress Cycle Jun 17, 2026

What if stress isn't actually the problem?

What if the real issue is that your body never got to finish the stress response?

In this episode, we revisit one of the most powerful conversations we've ever had on the podcast: why healing isn't about becoming calm all the time and how sacred rage, movement, and emotional expression may actually be the missing piece to your healing.

Using the archetype of the Hindu goddess Kali, we explore the difference between suppression and regulation, why so many yogis get stuck in spiritual bypassing, and how somatic practices help the body finally complete the stress cycle.

We explore:

🔹 Why stress is not actually an emotion

🔹 How Kali represents sacred rage, truth, and transformation

🔹 The hidden cost of suppressing anger, grief, and overwhelm

🔹 Why calm isn't always the goal of healing

🔹 How somatic movement helps complete the stress cycle

If you've ever felt like you were "bad at healing" because you couldn't stay calm… this episode is for you.

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How the Divine Speaks: Sacred Symbolism in the Gita, Bible & Upanishads Part 1 Jun 10, 2026

Have you ever noticed that when humans try to talk about God, awakening, truth, or the divine we almost never explain it directly?

Instead, we tell stories. We say life is a battlefield. God is a shepherd. The soul is a river returning to the sea. The self is two birds sitting in the same tree.

Across cultures, centuries, and spiritual traditions, mystics don't simply define the divine, they paint it.

In this episode, I take you on a kind of devotional poetry slam through sacred metaphor. We'll explore passages from the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, the Psalms, and yogic philosophy to see how spiritual traditions use image, story, and symbol to help us feel our relationship with the divine.

Because metaphor doesn't just help the mind understand. It gives the nervous system somewhere to rest.

We'll explore:

🔹 Why sacred texts use metaphor to describe the divine

🔹 What the Gita, Bible, and Upanishads reveal through images like rivers, shepherds, chariots, and birds

🔹 How metaphor helps us feel spiritual truth instead of just understand it intellectually

🔹 How sacred imagery can support meditation, teaching, and everyday life

This is part one of a two-part episode on sacred metaphor, divine imagery, and why stories may be one of the most powerful spiritual technologies we have.

If you've ever felt moved by a line of scripture, a yoga teaching, a poem, or an image you couldn't fully explain this episode will help you understand why.

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And if you want to understand where the Gita, Upanishads, Yoga Sutras, Tantra, and other sacred yoga texts all fit together, my History of Yoga course is a beautiful next step. Get it here => https://www.brettlarkin.com/history-of-yoga-course/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=hoy

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What Makes a Great Yoga Teacher Training? Your Questions Answered Jun 03, 2026

Thinking about doing a yoga teacher training—but not sure how to choose the right one?

In this bonus FAQ-style episode, I'm breaking down the questions I hear all the time—from "Will I actually finish?" to "Do I have to want to teach?"—and giving you a grounded, honest framework to make the best decision for YOU.

Because not all trainings are created equal… and the difference isn't just curriculum—it's support, structure, and how you're held through the experience.

We'll explore:

🔹 Why most people don't finish yoga teacher training

🔹 The biggest mistake people make when choosing a program

🔹 What actually builds confidence (hint: it's not more content)

🔹 How to know if you're "ready" (even if you don't feel ready)

🔹 And the one thing that matters more than anything else

If you've been circling this decision, this episode will help you get clear—without pressure.

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7 Ways To Cultivate a Yoga Practice That Sticks May 27, 2026

If your yoga practice keeps falling off… you're not the problem.

In this episode, I share 7 simple, realistic ways to create a yoga practice that actually sticks—even in busy seasons of life.

We explore how to:

🔹 Redefine what "counts" as yoga

🔹 Build consistency without perfectionism

🔹 Create anchor practices you can rely on

🔹 Eliminate decision fatigue (so you actually show up)

🔹 Make your practice feel good again

Whether you're short on time, energy, or motivation—this episode will help you reconnect to a practice that supports you.

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What Happens When You Die Bhagavad Gita Chapter 8 Explained May 20, 2026

What will your final thought be?

In Chapter 8 of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna gives a surprising answer: your last thought isn't something you can control in the moment — it's the result of what you've practiced thinking about your entire life.

So this chapter isn't really about death — It's about attention.

In this episode, I explore:

🔹 Why your final thought reflects your lifelong mental patterns

🔹 The powerful teaching: "Remember me and fight" — spiritual awareness inside real life

🔹 How attention shapes your consciousness and future trajectory

🔹 The meaning of Om as a tool to reorient your awareness

🔹 The difference between rebirth, higher realms, and liberation (moksha)

🔹 A practical question: where is your attention actually going each day?

If you've been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or pulled in a million directions, this episode brings you back to one core truth:

You become what you consistently pay attention to.

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Yoga Doesn't Have a Devil. So What's the Enemy? Part 2 May 13, 2026

If yoga doesn't really have a Satan figure…what's the enemy?

In this second part of my comparative theology series, I explore what Hindu philosophy names as the real obstacle on the spiritual path: ego, desire, delusion, and ignorance.

We continue tracing parallels between Jesus, Buddha, and Hindu mythology — but here the focus sharpens around one big idea: the deepest danger isn't pleasure or power. It's misidentification.

In this episode, I explore:

🔹 Why the "enemy" in yoga often sounds like self-doubt, ego, and identity insecurity

🔹 What Hindu myths reveal about spiritual power without humility

🔹 Why temptation often shows up right before transformation

🔹 How self-sabotage can actually signal a threshold moment

🔹 What Jesus, Buddha, and Hindu philosophy all teach about staying rooted in who you are

If you've ever felt yourself unravel right before an up-level — or noticed self-doubt get louder the moment you're about to expand — this episode is for you.

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Healing Painful Joints with Scott Hogan May 06, 2026

If joint pain has ever made you afraid to move, this episode is for you.

In this conversation with Scott Hogan, we talk about what actually helps painful joints heal — and why doing nothing often makes things worse. We explore the relationship between movement, compensation patterns, nervous system safety, and how to rebuild strength without constantly re-triggering pain.

In this episode, we cover:

🔹 Why people get afraid to move after injury — and what to do instead

🔹 The difference between mobility and stability (and why both matter for healthy joints)

🔹 How pain compensation patterns can quietly create bigger issues over time

🔹 Why core stability is often the missing piece in joint healing

🔹 How to think about recovery, connective tissue, and rebuilding beyond your old baseline

This is such a grounded conversation if you're navigating pain, getting older, or trying to support your body with more intelligence and less fear.

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GUEST EXPERT: Scott Hogan | @scotthhogan | @saltwrap

Scott Hogan is the author of the best-selling book, Built from Broken. And founder of SaltWrap, a therapeutic sports nutrition company.

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How the Yoga Sutras & Bhagavad Gita Were Originally Taught (And Why It Feels So Different Today) Apr 29, 2026

Have you ever wondered what the original learning environment of yoga philosophy actually looked like?

In this episode, I share why texts like the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and Upanishads were never meant to be read alone—and how studying in community can completely transform your understanding.

As I've been leading my Yoga Sutras Book Club, I've seen how powerful it is to learn this way—and why it might be the missing piece in your own practice.

We explore:

🔹 Why reading alone is actually a modern anomaly

🔹 How sutras were designed to be unpacked together

🔹 Why commentary and conversation deepen insight

🔹 How community supports nervous system regulation

If something feels like it's missing in your spiritual study, this episode will show you why.

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Guided Meditation for Busy Women to De-Stress (16 Minutes) Apr 24, 2026

If you've been working all day, running around, or living a little too much in your head, this short guided meditation is designed to help you shift out of "doing" mode and back into being.

In this visualization, I guide you into a peaceful nighttime beach setting where you encounter a radiant goddess figure who bathes you in what I call the nectar of compassion — a symbol of the feminine qualities many of us forget to give ourselves: softness, warmth, receptivity, and care.

You can practice this meditation lying down and return to it anytime you need to release stress, reconnect with your body, and transition into a calmer, more intuitive state.

In this meditation, we explore:

🔹 A simple three-part breath to slow the nervous system and release the day

🔹 A soothing moonlit beach visualization to shift from mental activity into embodied presence

🔹 Meeting a compassionate goddess archetype representing nurturing feminine energy

🔹 A symbolic "nectar of compassion" ritual to soften tension and restore emotional balance

🔹 Reconnecting with the quiet strength, warmth, and intuition already within you

This practice is especially beautiful when you're transitioning from work into the evening, preparing for rest, or simply needing a few minutes to reconnect with yourself.

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Are the Chakras Just New Age Woo? Yoga, Anatomy & the Truth Behind the Energy Centers Apr 22, 2026

Are chakras just a New Age myth—or is there real wisdom behind the energy centers?

In this episode, I unpack the skepticism around chakras—and why it's totally valid. We explore how chakras are not physical organs, but symbolic energy centers that correlate with real anatomical structures like nerve plexuses and endocrine glands. I also share how the chakra system evolved in ancient yogic texts, and how yoga teachers can present chakras in a way that feels grounded, inclusive, and relevant.

You'll learn:

🔹 The historical roots of chakras in ancient yogic texts

🔹 How chakras align with anatomical and physiological structures

🔹 Why skepticism is welcome—and how to teach through it

🔹 Ways to talk about energy without alienating your students

🔹 How to present the chakras through the lens of body awareness

If you've ever felt torn between spiritual depth and scientific credibility—this episode bridges the gap.

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Hip Replacement & Yoga What Teachers Need to Know w Cyndi Stewart Apr 15, 2026

What happens when your hips can no longer do what your yoga practice asks of them?

In this deeply honest conversation, Uplifted alum Cyndi Stewart shares her journey toward hip replacement surgery — and the identity crisis that followed. As a longtime yoga teacher, intuitive healer, and movement lover, she opens up about navigating chronic hip pain, reduced mobility, and the emotional spiral that can come when your body no longer "performs."

We talk candidly about:

🔹 Early signs of hip degeneration and what yoga teachers often miss

🔹 Why strengthening matters more than stretching for long-term hip health

🔹 How overstretching can accelerate instability

🔹 What hip replacement surgery and recovery are actually like (timeline, pain, mobility, surprises)

🔹 Supporting students with hip replacements in class

🔹 The grief, ego, and surrender that accompany physical limitation

🔹 Somatic tools and meditations that helped regulate pain and fear

This episode is for yoga teachers worried about their own hips… for students navigating osteoarthritis or labral tears… and for anyone facing surgery and wondering what it means spiritually when your body says "enough."

Your body's breakdown is not your failure. Sometimes it's an initiation.

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GUEST EXPERT: Cyndi P Stewart, PhD. | @stewartcyndi

Root Cause Health Solutions' founder, Cyndi Stewart, PhD, uses a unique "Mystics approach" to get to the heart of chronic health issues. Through her own healing journey, Cyndi discovered that physical symptoms are often the body's way of calling for attention. Her process integrates intuitive eating, bioenergetics, kinesiology, and the Akashic Records to uncover the root causes of dis-ease. A Kundalini and Uplifted Yoga teacher, she also uses yoga and meditation to ground her energy. To learn more about her work, including classes on Emotions & Metaphysical Kinesiology, you can visit rootcausehealthsolutions.com

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Read about surgery and recovery on Cyndi's website here: https://rootcausehealthsolutions.com/body-mind-spirit-my-transformational-journey-through-hip-surgery/

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From Self-Improvement to Reverence (Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7) Apr 08, 2026

Are you collecting yogic wisdom… or in a relationship with Divine mystery? Today we're opening into Chapter 7 of the Bhagavad Gita, and it's a true turning point. The first six chapters have been so much about discipline, self-mastery, and effort… but here, we pivot into the bhakti arc: relationship with the divine.

Before we drop into the verses, I frame the big shift this chapter is asking of us — and I weave it through a distinction that changes everything: jnana (intellectual knowing) vs vijnana (realized, embodied knowing).

Here are the 5 biggest takeaways from this episode:

🔹 The pivot from self-effort to reverence + relationship (and why this is such good news if you're tired of over-efforting)

🔹 Jnana vs vijnana: reading about truth vs living it in your nervous system, your body, your actual life

🔹 Krishna's reveal: not "worship me as a personality," but recognize the animating intelligence of reality (taste in water, light in sun + moon, Om…)

🔹 The gunas as weather patterns — and bhakti as remembering the "sky" behind them

🔹 The radical reframe: awakening isn't a solo achievement… it's participatory — you're being met

If you're loving this deeper dive into yogic texts, come join me inside the Uplifted Membership for the Yoga Sutras Book Club — it's where we keep studying together (with prompts, practices, and community) so the teachings move from your head into your life.

💖 Join the membership today and get all the details on our next call → https://www.brettlarkin.com/uplifted/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=uplifted

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How I Get TV Segments & Talk on Camera (Without Stressing Out) Apr 01, 2026

I recently went on live television — and it reminded me how much intentionality goes into both getting these opportunities and preparing for them.

In this episode, I share how media invitations actually happened for me (spoiler: it wasn't cold pitching networks)… and how I prep so live TV doesn't fry my nervous system. If you have a book, retreat, teacher training, or offering you want to grow, this is the real behind-the-scenes.

In this conversation, I cover:

🔹 The two-part strategy that builds visibility over time

🔹 Why doing "three uncomfortable things a day" changed my business

🔹 How local relationships led to magazine covers and TV invites

🔹 Why credibility and backlinks matter in the age of AI

🔹 My exact rehearsal process for live segments (so I don't freeze)

This episode is about outreach, alignment, nervous system awareness — and building momentum without overriding yourself.

Because visibility should feel expansive, not depleting.

📘 Want to explore the work I referenced in this episode? Grab Healing with Somatic Yoga here → https://amzn.to/3WGulGG

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Yoga Doesn't Have a Devil. So What's the Enemy? (Part 1) Mar 25, 2026

Let's talk about something a little controversial today… the forces of evil. 👀

How do different wisdom traditions frame temptation, demons, and the dark forces that often appear right before a spiritual breakthrough?

I'll explore the story of Eve in the garden, Jesus in the desert, and Buddha under the Bodhi tree, comparing how each figure faces illusion, doubt, and distraction—and what we can learn from them in our own practice.

I'll also break down how yogic philosophy (and Hinduism more broadly) defines the "enemy" very differently—from the ego as adversary to karmic patterns of desire and delusion. We'll explore:

🔹 Why the darkest moments often come before awakening

🔹 Jesus vs. Mara: how two traditions handle temptation

🔹 The serpent's tactic: twist truth, create doubt

🔹 Why contentment (Santosha) is spiritual protection

🔹 Vedanta's view: ego, craving, and identification as the true 'enemy'

🔹 How to tell if you're in a "spiritual setup" moment

This is part one of a two-part conversation exploring temptation, truth, and the psychological and spiritual forces we encounter on the path. Whether you're deep into the Gita or just navigating your own spiritual uplevel, this one's for you.

💖 Ready to deepen your practice and live from your true nature? Explore the Uplifted Membership here => https://www.brettlarkin.com/uplifted/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=uplifted

Book mentioned: Deceived No More by Doreen Virtue

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How the Chakras Relate to Polyvagal Theory + Your FAQ Mar 20, 2026

What if your chakra "block" isn't a block — but your nervous system doing its job?

In this bonus episode, I go deeper into your most advanced chakra questions: from how the polyvagal ladder maps onto the energy body, to why certain life patterns keep repeating. We'll explore how trauma, somatics, and subtle anatomy intersect — and why your healing path isn't linear (and was never meant to be). We'll explore:

🔹 Are chakras sequential or cyclical?

🔹 Why trauma theory transforms how we understand energy centers

🔹 How the koshas and gunas make chakra work more precise

🔹 Why you keep facing the same life lessons — and what to do about it

🔹 How each chakra reflects your nervous system's state (fight/flight/freeze)

This is a practical, somatic deep-dive into energy anatomy, grounded in compassion, science, and lived experience. If you've ever said "I feel stuck," this one's for you.

🌈 Discover your dominant chakra with my FREE dominant chakra test => https://www.brettlarkin.com/chakra-test/

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How to Get Inspired and Be Inspired (Even When You Feel Burned Out) Mar 18, 2026

If you've been feeling stuck or uninspired—whether in your personal practice or your teaching—this episode is for you.

I'm sharing how I've reignited my own creativity over the years, not by pushing harder, but by allowing myself to breathe in new experiences. From Da Vinci to Mirabai, from Einstein's violin to the poetry of Lalla, I'll take you on a journey that reveals the true source of inspiration—and how you can access it again (and again).

Here's what I'll explore:

🔹 What "inspiration" really means (and why you can't force it)

🔹 How to feed your creativity through multi-disciplinary learning

🔹 Why your students crave emotion more than information

🔹 The power of music, beauty, and sensory detail to awaken your teaching

🔹 How you showing up in your element is the greatest gift you can give

🔹 Why "how" something is offered matters as much as what's offered

If you've been wondering how to get inspired again—or how to truly inspire others—this episode will give you a whole new lens. And maybe, a little fire in your belly.

🎉 And if you need just a little extra teaching inspiration download my sequences and get my free yoga playlist => https://www.brettlarkin.com/teach?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=teach

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The Adi Shakti Mantra for Overwhelmed Women with Polly Standeven Mar 11, 2026

If you've been feeling braced, overextended, or stuck in your head — this episode is for you.

In this conversation with one of my Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training graduates, Polly of North & Soul, we explore the Adi Shakti mantra not as theory… but as medicine. This isn't just a breakdown of Sanskrit.

It's a conversation about what happens when you stop micromanaging your life force — and allow energy to move again.

In this episode, we explore:

🔹 Living at "two out of ten" versus fully expressed in your energy

🔹 Kundalini as your magnetism — your truest creative essence

🔹 How conditioning and trauma constrict your life force

🔹 Shiva and Shakti as awareness and energy inside the body

🔹 Why surrender feels unsafe when your nervous system learned to brace

🔹 The nurturing frequency of Mata Shakti (Divine Mother)

🔹 How to use the Adi Shakti mantra as an anchor when overwhelmed

🔹 The exact mudra and meditation setup

We also talk about what it means to soften without collapsing.

To allow energy to move instead of clamping down.

To trust that you don't have to control everything in order to feel safe.

If you've been trying to hold it all together — this episode invites you into a different way.

And, if this conversation awakens something in you, my upcoming Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training goes deeper into:

• Mantra & energetic anatomy

• Shiva–Shakti integration

• Nervous system regulation

• Embodied leadership

https://www.brettlarkin.com/online-kundalini-yoga-teacher-training/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ku

GUEST EXPERT: Polly Standeven | @northandsoul

Polly Standeven is the founder of North & Soul, a Kundalini teacher, and community leader devoted to feminine alchemy, energy work, and heart-led living. She is a graduate of Brett's 200-hour YTT and Kundalini University and has taught inside Brett's programs.

Connect with Polly:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northandsoul

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/northandsoul

Community: solcircle.tv

Website: www.theinvinciblewoman.co.uk/lilnew

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Trauma-Conscious Kundalini: A New Era of Teaching with Katrina Marie Mar 04, 2026

Does Kundalini yoga have to be intense and activating? What if it could be trauma-conscious, deeply supportive, and even soothing?

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Katrina Marie—trauma survivor, author, and lead trainer in Uplifted's 200, 300, and Kundalini tracks—to explore how Kundalini yoga can be safely adapted for students with trauma and nervous system sensitivity.

We talk about how to teach from a place of safety, how to create choice instead of pressure, and why your unique experience as a teacher is your gift.

In this episode, we explore:

🔹 The difference between trauma-informed and trauma-conscious teaching

🔹 How to safely adapt kriyas and breathwork for trauma-sensitive students

🔹 Which meditations actually help regulate the nervous system (and which don't)

🔹 Why choice and agency matter more than "pushing through"

🔹 The healing power of intuitive movement in Kundalini

Whether you're a teacher or a student, if you've ever felt overwhelmed in Kundalini—or unsure how to adapt it—this episode offers tools, compassion, and inspiration.

💖 If you're ready to dive deeper — Join me in the upcoming Uplifted 200-Hour Somatic Trauma-Informed Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training: https://www.brettlarkin.com/online-kundalini-yoga-teacher-training/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ku

GUEST EXPERT: Katrina Marie | https://katrinamarieyoga.com/

Katrina is an E-RYT 500 with Trauma Informed and Kids Yoga specialities. Katrina's mission is to help yoga instructors find their Trauma Informed voice through the Uplifted training, and to empower kids and adults with her yoga. Katrina has survived an abusive marriage, a school shooting, and strives to turn her own trauma into her dharma as she facilitates healing experiences for others.

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Aparigraha vs. Hustle Culture: I Quit Maximizing. Here's What Happened Feb 25, 2026

Are you addicted to efficiency? This episode explores the fifth Yama, Aparigraha — non-grasping, through the lens of modern life. We talk hoarding… not of stuff, but of tasks, to-dos, and productivity itself.

If you've ever found yourself trying to "earn" your rest or multitasking even in your downtime, this one's for you. Let's talk about:

🔹 What it really means to stop grasping (hint: it's not just about material things)

🔹 The dark side of the "maximizer" mindset

🔹 Why we hoard productivity (and how it erodes presence)

🔹 How contentment (Santosha) offers an antidote to overwhelm

🔹 What Mary & Martha can teach us about being vs. doing

Yoga begins with your relationship to time, tasks, and how you be with yourself. Let this episode be your reminder: You don't need to do more to be more.

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Root Chakra Meditation Feb 20, 2026

Ready to reconnect with your roots?

This short guided meditation focuses on the first chakra — Muladhara, the root chakra — helping you ground into your body and feel deeply supported by the earth beneath you. Whether you're feeling anxious, scattered, or just want to center yourself before your day, this practice is here to help you return to solid ground. In this meditation I'll guide you to:

🔹 Visualize the root chakra and the fire at the earth's core

🔹 Feel your body anchoring into the present moment

🔹 Explore the void — the energetic origin point of grounding and support

🔹 A simple but profound breath practice for nervous system regulation

This is a powerful reset anytime you're overwhelmed or unmoored. Drop in and return to yourself.

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Vedanta vs. Christianity: Bliss, Grace & the Divine in Two Spiritual Paths Feb 18, 2026

We recently completed Chapter 6 of the Bhagavad Gita — a raw and honest moment where Arjuna admits, "My mind is more restless than the wind."

But before we dive into Chapter 7 (where everything shifts), I want to pause and explore an important question that naturally arises right here:

How do the yogic teachings on Ananda (bliss) compare to the Christian understanding of grace — and why do these two paths feel so different in the body?

This episode is a bridge — between effort and surrender, empowerment and comfort, self-regulation and devotion — as we explore this question from a comparative, academic, and curious lens.

This is not to prescribe belief, but to deepen understanding and set the stage for what's coming next in the Gita.

🔹 Why yoga teaches bliss is uncovered through discipline

🔹 Why Christianity emphasizes grace and relationship

🔹 Effort vs. surrender — and how both live in the nervous system

🔹 How this sets the stage for Bhakti Yoga in Chapter 7

📚 Get your copy of my new book: Healing with Somatic Yoga: A 6-Week Journey to Release Emotions, Rewire Your Nervous System, and Reclaim Your Body → https://amzn.to/3WGulGG

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Half-Dead & Fully Alive: Dissolving the Ego at Midlife with Elena Brower Feb 11, 2026

What if thinking about death wasn't morbid—but liberating?

In this conversation, Elena Brower (author of "Hold Nothing") and I get real about turning 40, 50, and beyond. We talk about why ego dissolution might be the greatest gift of aging, how meditation is actually an act of service to others, and why certainty is killing your relationships.

Elena shares why she's ready to let all her accomplishments dissolve, the difference between prayer and meditation (spoiler: maybe there isn't one), and a simple exhale practice that serves humanity.

This isn't your typical "graceful aging" conversation. It's about ruthlessly re-prioritizing, slowing down radically, and preparing for death in the most relaxed way possible.

In this episode:

Why "I'm half-dead" is the most freeing thought you can have
The invisible gift your meditation practice gives everyone around you
How sitting still helps your kids solve their own problems
Why knowing everything makes you terrible company
A breathing practice you can do right now to serve humanity

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🐍 Download your FREE Feminine Kundalini Starter Pack: https://www.brettlarkin.com/online-kundalini-yoga-teacher-training/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ku

GUEST EXPERT: Elena Brower | https://elenabrower.com/

Mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, bestselling author, and podcast host, Elena Brower is a celebrated international yoga and meditation teacher on Glo, guiding transformative practices since 1999. Her new book, Hold Nothing, was published by Shambhala Publications in November 2025. Her column on Substack by the same name, Hold Nothing, supports girls and women, through On The Inside, Girls on Fire Leaders, Women for Women, and Free Food Kitchen.

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What If I Fail? Krishna's Answer to Your Inner Critic (Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6) Feb 04, 2026

It's Chapter Six of the Bhagavad Gita, where everything starts to get real. After five chapters of philosophy and frameworks, Krishna now turns to practice—specifically the challenges of meditation, discipline, and staying steady on your spiritual path.

If your mind feels too restless to meditate... if you wonder whether your practice actually counts... or if you've ever feared you're "doing it wrong"—this chapter will soothe your soul.

🔹 Krishna reveals why inner discipline > outer rituals

🔹 Arjuna expresses the doubts we all have on the path

🔹 Meditation becomes the core of yogic living—not just something we "do"

🔹 We explore witness consciousness, compassion, and true non-attachment

🔹 Spiritual effort is never wasted—even across lifetimes

📘 This also marks the completion of the first arc of the Gita. Many scholars divide the Gita into three sections of six chapters each—and Chapter 6 concludes the first movement, focused on Karma Yoga (yoga of action). We've been building the foundation. The next six chapters will take us into Bhakti Yoga—the yoga of devotion and loving recollection of God, so stay tuned for the next segment.

🐍 Download the FREE Feminine Kundalini Starter Pack: https://www.brettlarkin.com/online-kundalini-yoga-teacher-training/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ku

📖 Different translations explored:

Barbara Stoler Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-Krishnas-Counsel-Bantam-Classics/dp/0553213652

Godsong by Amit Majmudar: https://www.amazon.com/Godsong-Verse-Translation-Bhagavad-Gita-Commentary/dp/1524733474

Eknath Easwaran: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-2nd-Eknath-Easwaran/dp/1586380192

Bhagavad-Gita As It Is by Swami Prabhupada: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-As-Bhaktivedanta-Swami-Prabhupada/dp/0892131233

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Why You Keep Failing at Self-Care — and What to Do Differently Jan 28, 2026

Self-care isn't a luxury — it's your foundation. Today, we explore why self-care can feel so uncomfortable (especially for those of us used to being the strong one), and how to start building your tolerance for pleasure, rest, and receiving. These are the same micro-practices that have transformed my relationship with myself and my energy over time.

Here are the truths I keep learning again and again:

🔹 You can't give from an empty cup

🔹 Self-care isn't something you check off once — it's ongoing

🔹 Honoring your tiniest desires builds self-trust

🔹 Slowing down unlocks your creativity

🔹 Five-minute "pleasure containers" can change your life

💖 Slow down, check in, and come home to yourself. Join Yoga For Self Mastery before live calls begin. => https://www.brettlarkin.com/yoga-for-self-mastery/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ysm

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How Chakras Relate to the Nervous System + Your FAQ Jan 23, 2026

SURPRISE!! I've got a bonus episode for you this week.

I'm going to explore three of the most commonly asked questions I hear from students about the chakras — especially how they relate to the nervous system, your fascia, and lived experience.

🔹 Are the chakras literal locations, archetypes, developmental stages — or all three?

🔹 Do chakras actually open and close?

🔹 What's the relationship between chakra patterns and nervous system regulation?

If you've ever wondered how these energy centers show up in your posture, behavior, and emotions — this quick breakdown will connect the dots between yogic wisdom and modern science in a way that's practical and embodied.

I'll also share my favorite metaphor for understanding the chakras, and why we need to stop treating them like a spiritual report card.

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Stop Asking "What Should I Do?" — The Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5 Has a Better Question Jan 21, 2026

Today, I take you into Chapter 5 of the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna shifts the spotlight from what you do to how you are being when you do it. This is the heart of Karma Yoga — acting in the world without clinging to the outcome.

We unpack the powerful metaphor of the lotus leaf (living in the world, untouched), explore the nature of witness consciousness, and look at what it really means to "renounce" in a modern world.

🔹 What it means to act without attachment

🔹 Why the question is no longer "What should I do?"

🔹 How inner renunciation leads to clarity and peace

🔹 The lotus leaf: your new spiritual metaphor

🔹 How Krishna reframes spiritual maturity and hierarchy

Whether you're making a big decision or trying to navigate daily life with more presence, this chapter has wisdom for you.

Loved this episode? 👉 Dive deeper into yoga's origins with my History of Yoga Course🐍 Or explore my 200-Hour Kundalini Training

📖 Different translations mentioned:

Barbara Stoler Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-Krishnas-Counsel-Bantam-Classics/dp/0553213652

Godsong by Amit Majmudar: https://www.amazon.com/Godsong-Verse-Translation-Bhagavad-Gita-Commentary/dp/1524733474

Eknath Easwaran: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-2nd-Eknath-Easwaran/dp/1586380192

Bhagavad-Gita As It Is by Swami Prabhupada: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-As-Bhaktivedanta-Swami-Prabhupada/dp/0892131233

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Who Has Your Attention? Attention Economy vs the Ancient Path Jan 14, 2026

Let's be real — our attention is under attack. Between scroll culture, constant notifications, and never-ending to-do lists, it's hard to focus on what actually matters. In this episode, I'm inviting you to pause and reflect on where your precious energy is going.

We'll explore how ancient yogic and Vedantic texts can help us reclaim our attention — not just as a productivity tool, but as a sacred spiritual practice. If you've been feeling scattered, stuck, or overstimulated, this one's for you.

We'll look at how:

🔹 Attention is energy — what you focus on creates your reality

🔹 Ancient wisdom can help anchor you in a noisy world

🔹 Modern distraction fragments our energy and dilutes our power

🔹 Silence and depth are medicine for the nervous system

🔹 We don't need more input — we need more inner connection

This is a gentle but powerful reset for your inner compass. Let's remember what's truly worthy of our focus.

🎁 Grab my new book: Healing with Somatic Yoga: A 6-Week Journey to Release Emotions, Rewire Your Nervous System, and Reclaim Your Body → https://amzn.to/3WGulGG

Leave a book review and claim your free gift: https://www.brettlarkin.com/somaticreview/

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Build Your Yoga Retreat Center with Kayla Nielsen Jan 07, 2026

What does it really take to build your dream yoga retreat center—from scratch?

In this episode, I sit down with Kayla Nielsen, who shares the raw, inspiring truth behind building a yoga retreat space from the ground up. From buying land abroad to pricing retreats and navigating local logistics, Kayla opens up about the entrepreneurial journey few yoga teachers talk about.

We cover:

🔹 How to navigate land ownership and logistics in a foreign country

🔹 Smart strategies for planning, pricing, and co-teaching retreats

🔹 Why patience and community are the foundation of a sustainable retreat center

🔹 The beauty of letting your retreat space tell a story that reflects your values

Whether you're a yoga teacher dreaming of retreats or an entrepreneur craving land-based living, this conversation is your roadmap to turning inspiration into action.

GUEST EXPERT: Kayla Nielsen | @Kaylalanielsen | kaylalanielsen.com

Kayla Nielsen is a yoga teacher with over 1000 hours of training. Founder of international retreat business and yoga alliance registered yoga school, glow yoga retreats. CEO and co-founder of still salty escape, a hotel and retreat center in northern nicaragua.

She's been teaching and leading retreats around the world for 10 years, and established a successful online yoga app 3 years ago with thousands of subscribers.

Check out Kayla's retreat center: https://www.stillsaltyescape.com/

FREE Practice: Somatic Yoga Workout for Weight Loss | Awaken the Body & Release Negative Emotions

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[Meditation] Vagus Nerve & Nervous System Reset Dec 31, 2025

No talk. No theory. No to-do list. Just you and 20 minutes of deep nervous system reset.

This New Year's Eve episode is a guided Somatic Release Meditation—designed to help you let go of trapped emotions, soothe your system, and make space for what's next. It's also a beautiful primer for what's coming in the Evolve Somatic Challenge, which starts January 1st. (If you haven't signed up yet—go do that!)

✨ A few important notes:

🛋️ Lie down, get comfy, and please don't do this while driving.

🧠 This practice also helps soothe the vagus nerve, release tension, and bring your body into a state of safety.

🎉Sign Up for the 2026 Evolve Somatic Challenge => https://www.brettlarkin.com/evolve/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=evolve

Take this moment to clear the slate. Your body will thank you.

📚 Want to go deeper? My new Somatic Yoga book is the perfect companion to this challenge—and your practice in 2026. Get it here → https://amzn.to/3WGulGG

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[Meditation] Taking in the Good Dec 24, 2025

Okay, this isn't our usual episode. There's no philosophy, no Gita breakdown, no talk of funnels or energy anatomy today.

Instead, I have a gift for you—a guided meditation designed to help you do something surprisingly hard: feel good and stay in it.

If you've been through trauma or long-term stress, your nervous system might default to worry, numbness, or waiting for the other shoe to drop—even when things are actually going well. This practice gently helps you expand your capacity to receive joy, compliments, connection, and peace without flinching.

✨ A few important notes:

🧘‍♀️ Don't do this while driving.

🛋️ Find a cozy spot where you can sit or lie down undisturbed.

🎁 Come as you are. This is your Christmas Eve permission slip to slow down and let good feelings land.

Practice it as often as needed—and let me know what shifts for you.

🎉Sign Up for the 2026 Evolve Somatic Challenge => https://www.brettlarkin.com/evolve/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=evolve

💖 Ready to deepen your practice and live from your true nature? Explore the Uplifted Membership here => https://www.brettlarkin.com/uplifted/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=uplifted

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How to Live Smartphone Free (From a 20 Year Old) with Yunus M. Dec 17, 2025

What happens when a 20-year-old decides to completely unplug—from smartphones, social media, and the digital world?

In this episode, I talk with Yunus Maximus, a bold, creative soul who's chosen a countercultural path in today's tech-saturated world. We explore how living without a phone has deepened his art, saved his mental health, and strengthened his human connections. His story will make you rethink your relationship with technology—and your own creativity.

We talk about:

🔹 Why Yunus ditched his phone and never looked back

🔹 The link between digital detox and artistic expression

🔹 Finding community and purpose offline

🔹 What it means to trust your own path in a hyper-connected world

If you've been craving more presence, art, or authenticity—this one's a must-listen.

🎁 Don't forget to grab my new book: Healing with Somatic Yoga: A 6-Week Journey to Release Emotions, Rewire Your Nervous System, and Reclaim Your Body → https://amzn.to/3WGulGG

GUEST EXPERT: Yunus Maximus

Yunus is an artist and musician helping pave the way in technology and internet counterculture. Through experimentation and therapeutic integration he discovered that stepping away from technology has enabled him to not only connect with his unique gifts but his local community in powerful ways. Yunus encourages everyone to step away from the noise the internet brings, do the art that you love, and trust that opportunities will come your way.

Contact Yunus: yunusmaximusmusic@gmail.com

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Rewire Your Nervous System + My New Somatic Healing Book is HERE! Dec 10, 2025

Today's episode is a little different and really special. I'm finally sharing the story behind my new book, Healing with Somatic Yoga. This book is the heart of everything I've been teaching, practicing, and living — and I can't wait for you to hold it in your hands.

If you've ever felt like traditional wellness advice just doesn't reach the deeper layers — like something's missing — you're not alone. We're entering what I'm calling the Decade of the Nervous System. It's time to stop muscling through healing and start listening to the body that's been protecting you all along.

You'll hear:

🔹 Why your body is not a problem to fix — it's an animal trying to keep you safe

🔹 How unprocessed stress lives in the body (and what to do about it)

🔹 The 3 distinct models of somatic healing I teach inside the book

🔹 How storytelling rewires your brain (and why it's a key healing tool)

🔹 Why healing can (and should) feel pleasurable and fun

🔹 What makes this book different from anything else on somatics or yoga

This isn't just a book — it's a nervous system manual for our times. I'm so excited to finally share it with you.

🎉📘 Grab my new book: Healing with Somatic Yoga: A 6-Week Journey to Release Emotions, Rewire Your Nervous System, and Reclaim Your Body → https://amzn.to/3WGulGG and claim the bonus videos and gifts exclusively for early book purchasers!

FREE Practice: Somatic Yoga Workout for Women with Music | Release Anger, Anxiety, Stress, Hip Tension & Trauma

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The Role of "God" in Yoga + Tantric Shadow Work w/ Katie Silcox Dec 03, 2025

What does it mean to surrender—not just in theory, but in your body?

Katie Silcox is back for an intimate and expansive conversation where we explore the intersections of shadow work, yoga, energy practices, and the divine. We talk about the emotional courage it takes to let go, the healing potential of the word God, and how to distinguish between meditation and prayer in a way that supports your spiritual evolution.

You'll learn:

🔹 Why shadow work is more about integration than excavation

🔹 The difference between vertical and horizontal energy flow

🔹 How to ground yourself for deeper emotional intelligence and energy work

🔹 What it means to surrender to a benevolent universe

🔹 The distinct but complementary roles of meditation and prayer

If you're longing for connection—to self, to Source, and to the real sensations of spirit moving through your life—this episode is for you.

🌹 Download my somatic sequences & playlists for teachers: https://www.brettlarkin.com/somatic-sequences/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=somatic-sequence

💗Get Brett's Free Somatic Yoga Workshop: https://www.brettlarkin.com/embodiedyoga

GUEST EXPERT: Katie Silcox | @theshaktischool

Katie Silcox, M.A. is the New York Times Best-Selling author of the book Healthy, Happy, Sexy - Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women and the new book - Glow-Worthy. She is the founder of The Shakti School, a premier online certification school for women-centered holistic wellness that bridges functional medicine and eastern traditions. She holds a Masters degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and is a member of the National Ayurvedic Medicine Association. In her former life, she has been a researcher in Artificial Intelligence, a cover model for Yoga Journal magazine in Russia and the owner of a beach bar in Spain.

Uplifted Yoga Exclusive $200 discount codes for The Shakti School's Ayurvedic Wellness Coach Certification:

If you would like to pay in full for the course, please use the discount code uplifted200 - this will take $200 off the tuition.
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Order Glow-Worthy by Katie Silcox here

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What is Feminine Form Kundalini Yoga? Nov 26, 2025

In this episode, I introduce the core principles of Feminine Form Kundalini, a radically different approach to energy and transformation. We explore how the body responds not to pressure, but to rhythm, wave-like movement, and the right conditions for deep inner uncoiling. This practice isn't about transcendence—it's about coming home to your body as the sacred gateway to power.

You'll learn:

🔹 Why biological safety is the foundation of true spiritual awakening

🔹 How spiral and wave-like movement unlocks stuck energy

🔹 The vital role of pleasure in feminine energy practices

🔹 How this method differs from traditional Kundalini approaches

This is your invitation to experience energy, embodiment, and transformation—on your terms.

🐍 Download the FREE Feminine Kundalini Starter Pack: https://www.brettlarkin.com/online-kundalini-yoga-teacher-training/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ku

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Your Ultimate Wellness Gift Guide (Just in Time for Black Friday!) w/ Corrine Maples Nov 19, 2025

Looking for the perfect gift for the yogi or wellness lover in your life? Or maybe you're building your own holiday wish list?

In this fun and cozy episode, Corinne and I share our favorite yoga gear, wellness hacks, and self-care staples—just in time for Black Friday and the holiday season.

We dive into everything from yoga clothing and props to supplements and skincare tools, giving you a yogi-approved guide to all things supportive, stylish, and soul-nourishing. You'll hear:

🔹 Our go-to yoga clothing brands (from luxe to budget-friendly!)

🔹 Wellness staples we swear by—AG1, protein bars, electrolytes + more

🔹 Weird-but-awesome upgrades like face tape + at-home laser hair removal

🔹 Thoughtful gift ideas for yogis, wellness lovers + self-care enthusiasts

✨ Whether you're shopping for others or treating yourself, this episode is packed with ideas to inspire your holiday shopping and elevate your practice.

Many of the items mentioned in this episode can be found at Brett's Amazon storefront (please also support local retailers, this was just the easiest place to assemble): https://www.amazon.com/shop/brettlarkinyoga

Additional Vendors Mentioned:

Uplifted Chakra Journal

Kroma Wellness

Pique Life - please note this is a referral link

Stars and honey protein bars

Wear Pepper - small bust bras

Calia Clothing- also sold at dick's sporting goods

Finding Morgan Tyler - bite size strength workouts

GUEST EXPERT: Corinne Maples (RYT 500) | @maplesyoga

Corinne has been doing yoga since 2011 and has practiced every style of yoga under the sun, loving them all for different reasons; leading her to go through Uplifted 200 and 300 hr YTT as well as additional training in kundalini, chair, and prenatal yoga. In 2024, Corinne also became a certified Embodied Yoga Life Coach, working one on one with people to help move energy, release stuck patterns and become more embodied.

She loves to help people maximize their yoga practice by giving them access to potent practices that can be done in as little as 15-30 min.

Corinne teaches one on one Embodied Yoga Life Coaching privates, workshops, corporate classes, and retreats.

Book an Intro Session with Corrine: https://bookme.name/Mapleswellness/eylc-session

For more information on her offerings please reach out to maplesyoga@gmail.com

FREE Practice: Evening Yoga to Relax & Sleep Better - Yoga Flow 😴

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How to Act from Wisdom & Make Every Moment Sacred: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4 Nov 12, 2025

What does it mean to act with wisdom—and make every moment sacred?

In Chapter 4 of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna reveals how true wisdom isn't passive—it's a call to action. He teaches Arjuna how knowledge, action, and sacrifice are deeply intertwined, offering a timeless guide for navigating moral crises with clarity and courage.

Today, we explore how these teachings apply to your modern life, showing you how to transform every choice, breath, and moment into an offering aligned with your highest purpose.

Here's what you'll learn:

🔹 What it means to put wisdom into motion in your daily life

🔹 How to meet crisis with clarity, courage, and spiritual alignment

🔹 The deeper meaning behind Krishna's words: "When righteousness fails, I create myself"

🔹 Practical ways to bring a sense of devotion and meaning into everyday action

If you've ever asked yourself, "What should I do next?"—this chapter offers a profound answer: Act with awareness. Move from wisdom. Make it sacred.

Loved this episode?

👉 Dive deeper into yoga's origins with my History of Yoga Course🐍 Or explore my 200-Hour Feminine Form Kundalini Training

📖 Different translations mentioned:

Barbara Stoler Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-Krishnas-Counsel-Bantam-Classics/dp/0553213652

Godsong by Amit Majmudar: https://www.amazon.com/Godsong-Verse-Translation-Bhagavad-Gita-Commentary/dp/1524733474

Eknath Easwaran: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-2nd-Eknath-Easwaran/dp/1586380192

Bhagavad-Gita As It Is by Swami Prabhupada: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-As-Bhaktivedanta-Swami-Prabhupada/dp/0892131233

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#379 – Acting Without Attachment in a Messy World: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 3

Vyana + Udana Vayu: Energetic Expression, Circulation + Embodiment Nov 05, 2025

It's time to dive deeper into the subtle energy system that powers your yoga practice—and your life.

In Part 2 of our exploration of the Vayus, I explore Udana Vayu (upward-moving energy) and Vyana Vayu (the expansive force that integrates everything), and how they influence expression, circulation, and embodiment. We connect the Vayus to chakras, Ayurveda, mudras, and practical tools you can use to balance these energies in your body and teaching.

You'll learn:

🔹 The roles of Udana Vayu (expression, growth, communication) and Vyana Vayu (circulation, integration, wholeness)

🔹 How to use mudras to enhance your energetic balance

🔹 The link between prana, apana, agni, and ojas

🔹 How understanding the Vayus can refine your personal practice and your teaching

🔹 Why self-assessment of your energetic patterns can change everything

This episode brings the Vayus to life—and shows you how to harness them to support your body, emotions, and path as a practitioner or teacher.

💖 Ready to deepen your practice and live from your true nature? Explore the Uplifted Membership here => https://www.brettlarkin.com/uplifted/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=uplifted

FREE Practice: 10 Min Easy Guided Meditation | MORNING MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS

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Transcript

The Koshas Decoded: Energy Layers, Leadership + Financial Flow with Carla Cline Thomas Oct 29, 2025

Join my 90-Day Profitability Roadmap for Yoga Teachers webinar–so you create income without confusion and burnout: https://www.brettlarkin.com/live-90day/

What happens when yoga philosophy becomes a living, breathing part of your life—and your business?

In this episode, I sit down with Carla Cline Thomas, a graduate of the Uplifted™ 300-hour teacher training, to explore the Koshas—the five subtle layers of being—and how they influence everything from energy management to authentic leadership. Carla shares her journey of working with the Koshas to find deeper alignment, both on and off the mat, and how this wisdom has transformed her approach to business coaching.

Here's what we cover:

🔹 How the Koshas can guide personal and professional evolution

🔹 Why prana isn't just breath, but your relationship to vitality

🔹 The connection between energy management and financial integrity

🔹 How Carla integrates yogic wisdom into her business coaching

🔹 Why creating nervous system safety is the key to sustainable transformation

Whether you're on your own teacher training path or looking to live your yoga more fully, this episode offers both inspiration and actionable insights.

💖 Don't miss this: Reserve your seat for the 90-Day Profitability Roadmap for Yoga Teachers webinar and learn how to create income without confusion or burnout: https://www.brettlarkin.com/live-90day/

GUEST EXPERT: Carla Cline Thomas | @carlaclinethomas

Carla Cline Thomas is an experienced Performance, Mindset and Business Coach with 22 years of working in management, real estate, marketing, and sales. After years of leading teams, designing marketing campaigns, and creating trainings for corporate America, she became the branding strategist, business mentor, lead trainer, and go-to coach for new yoga teachers and wellness leaders. Carla helps visionary entrepreneurs and light workers turn their passion into profit to get what is in your head and heart out into the world in the most authentic way possible.

Book with Carla: https://calendly.com/carlaclinethomas/yoga-biz-breakthrough-call

Get your Yoga Biz Breakthrough Blueprint Free Guide:

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How To Be the CFO of Your Yoga Business with Kristin Svetz Oct 22, 2025

Join my 90-Day Profitability Roadmap for Yoga Teachers webinar–so you create income without confusion and burnout: https://www.brettlarkin.com/live-90day/

Do you know the difference between revenue and profit? Are you tracking your cash flow—or avoiding it?

In this episode, I sit down with Uplifted 300-Hour graduate Kristin Svetz, a fractional CFO for soulful entrepreneurs, to talk all things money, metrics, and mindset. We explore how yoga teachers and wellness practitioners can take empowered control of their business finances—without losing the heart behind the work.

You'll learn:

🔹 What a CFO actually does—and why your business needs one (even if it's you)

🔹 How to understand and manage cash flow, revenue, and profit

🔹 The mindset shifts that unlock true financial empowerment

🔹 Why investing in your business can be the key to sustainable growth

🔹 Simple steps to start making data-informed decisions that feel good

Whether you're spreadsheet-averse or ready to scale, this episode will help you become the soulful CFO of your own yoga business.

💖 Don't forget to grab your seat for the 90-Day Profitability Roadmap for Yoga Teachers webinar: https://www.brettlarkin.com/live-90day/

GUEST EXPERT: Kristin Svets | @kristinsvetscoaching

Kristin Svets holds an MBA in Finance and spent over a decade in corporate banking, before merging her financial expertise with over 1,000 hours of coaching and mindfulness certifications. As the founder of Illuminated Finance, she helps heart-led entrepreneurs master financial strategy, deepen money literacy, and cultivate an empowered money mindset. Kristin teaches CEOs how to think like a CFO—balancing the yin of energetic alignment with the yang of strategic financial knowledge and action. She is also the author of Designed to Shine: Living Intentionally to Discover Your Inner Light and a mentor for visionary business owners ready to grow with purpose, peace, and profits.

Connect with Kristin: @illuminatedfinance

https://illuminatedfinance.com

https://www.kristinsvets.com

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Your Chakra Business Blueprint: Streamline Your Marketing & Align Your Funnel with Meli De Los Santos Oct 15, 2025

Join my 90-Day Profitability Roadmap for Yoga Teachers webinar–so you create income without confusion and burnout: https://www.brettlarkin.com/live-90day/

How do you run a thriving yoga business and stay energetically aligned?

In this episode, I talk with Uplifted 300-Hour graduate Meli De Los Santos—a spiritual business mentor and AI-savvy yogi—about how tools like AI and funnels can actually amplify your authenticity instead of replacing it. We explore how to bring chakra wisdom into your marketing, overcome tech resistance, and streamline your systems to stay focused on what really matters: connection, clarity, and growth.

You'll learn:

🔹 How to build a soulful funnel that reflects your unique energy

🔹 What AI can (and can't) do for your yoga business

🔹 How to apply the chakra system to marketing strategy

🔹 Tips to overcome tech overwhelm and start building systems that serve you

If you've ever felt torn between staying spiritual and getting strategic—this episode shows you how to do both.

📈 Ready to build a career in yoga that feels aligned, purposeful, and profitable? Sign up for my upcoming webinar: https://www.brettlarkin.com/live-90day/

GUEST EXPERT: Meli De Los Santos | @the_dreaming_yogi

Meli De Los Santos, also known as The Dreaming Yogi, is the founder of Funnel Chakras, where she helps conscious creators and wellness coaches simplify their tech and build businesses that honor their energy instead of deplete it. With a background in engineering and a self-proclaimed tech nerd, Meli teaches her unique Funnel Chakras Framework, which aligns each stage of business with the energy centers. Her work grew out of her own healing journey, overcoming anxiety and panic attacks through yoga and dream work, which first led her to support others in understanding their dreams, and eventually to guide yoga teachers in bringing their businesses online. Today, she bridges the mystical and the practical, making funnels feel less overwhelming and more like a natural extension of wellness work.

Download Meli's FREE Chakra Business Map: https://thedreamingyogi.org/chakras/

Meli's website: thedreamingyogi.org

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Book 4 of the Yoga Sutras: The Mystical Path to Liberation Explained Oct 08, 2025

What's the ultimate goal of yoga? According to Patanjali—it's liberation.

In this episode, I dive deep into Kaivalya Pada, the final and most mystical book of the Yoga Sutras, to explore how we disentangle from the mind's illusions and return to our true nature as pure consciousness (Purusha). We unpack the mechanics of karma, the role of Dhyana in neutralizing mental patterns, and how to finally recognize yourself as the witness, not the mind.

You'll learn:

🔹 The difference between Purusha and Prakriti

🔹 How karma shapes our thoughts, habits, and reactions

🔹 Why meditation (Dhyana) is key to neutralizing karmic patterns

🔹 The role of the gunas in shaping perception and suffering

🔹 How to live from the clarity of the witness, not the chaos of the mind

If you've ever sensed there's more to you than your thoughts, this episode offers a map back to your freedom.

💖 Ready to deepen your practice and live from your true nature? Explore the Uplifted Membership here => https://www.brettlarkin.com/uplifted/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=uplifted

📱 Join my 90-Day Profitability Roadmap for Yoga Teachers webinar–so you create income without confusion and burnout: https://www.brettlarkin.com/live-90day/

Translations Mentioned:

Reverend Jaganath Carrera: Inside the Yoga Sutras: A Comprehensive Sourcebook for the Study & Practice of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras

Barbara Stoler Miller: Yoga: Discipline of Freedom: The Yoga Sutra Attributed to Patanjali

BKS Iyengar: Light on the Yoga Sutras

Alan Finger: Tantra of the Yoga Sutras: Essential Wisdom for Living with Awareness and Grace

Edwin F Bryant: The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali: A New Edition, Translation, and Commentary

Sri Swami Satchidananda: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

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Stop Selling Products—Start Selling YOU: Human Design for Visibility & Flow with Juliette Stapleton Oct 01, 2025

What if your business could energize you instead of draining you? What if the secret to success isn't selling more—but showing up as more of yourself?

In this episode, I'm joined by Juliette Stapleton, an internationally recognized visibility strategist, to explore how Human Design can transform the way you approach marketing, visibility, and entrepreneurship. We dive into how aligning your business with your energy type creates more flow, fulfillment, and sustainable success.

Inside this conversation:

🔹 Why your energy—not your offer—is your most powerful marketing tool

🔹 How to build a "visibility castle" rooted in authenticity

🔹 Why selling access to YOU is more valuable than any product

🔹 The power of resilience, self-trust, and strategic alignment

If you've ever felt out of sync with traditional business advice, this episode will help you design a path that feels good—and works.

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GUEST EXPERT: Juliette Stapleton | @juliettestapleton | https://juliettestapleton.com

Juliette Stapleton is an internationally recognized visibility strategist and best-selling author specializing in Human Design for marketing. Known for her "Visibility That Sells" framework, Juliette helps coaches, consultants, and solopreneurs create authentic, competition-free online presences. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Addicted2Success, and she's a sought-after speaker and podcast host. Learn more at juliettestapleton.com.

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The 5 Vayus: How Energy Moves Through Your Body (Part 1) Sep 24, 2025

Prana isn't just breath—it's your life force, and it moves in five distinct directions within your body, shaping your emotions, digestion, vitality, and mood.

In this episode (Part 1 of a 2-part series), we dive into the 5 Vayus—the energetic currents of prana—and how they influence your inner and outer experience. You'll discover how these ancient teachings connect to the chakras and how yoga practices like pranayama can restore balance and flow.

You'll learn:

🔹 What the Vayus are and how they impact your body and mind

🔹 Why energy stagnation leads to emotional or physical "dis-ease"

🔹 The roles of Prana Vayu (inspiration), Apana Vayu (elimination), and Samana Vayu (assimilation)

🔹 How to identify and rebalance energetic imbalances

If you've ever felt stuck, depleted, or "off" without knowing why, this episode offers a powerful map to understanding the energetic roots of your experience.

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Do Less, Heal More: 7 Invitations to Resolve Trauma from Organic Intelligence Sep 17, 2025

What if the secret to healing isn't doing more—but doing less?

In this episode, we explore the 7 Invitations of Organic Intelligence, a revolutionary somatic framework that helps you unlock your body's natural ability to heal, adapt, and thrive. These invitations aren't about fixing yourself—they're about creating the conditions for healing to unfold effortlessly.

You'll learn:

🔹 Why doing less is the key to nervous system regulation and trauma recovery

🔹 How orienting to your environment fosters calm and connection

🔹 The surprising role of enjoyment, improvisation, and positive perception in healing

🔹 How to stop overriding your body's wisdom and start listening

If you've ever felt stuck in your healing journey or exhausted from trying to "fix" yourself, this episode will inspire you to embrace a more intuitive, compassionate, and sustainable path forward.

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Parenting Through the Chakras: Insights from a Mama of Four with Jennica Joyce Sep 10, 2025

In this episode, I'm thrilled to spotlight Uplifted 300-hour graduate Jennica Joyce—a successful prenatal yoga teacher, mother of four, and expert in integrating the chakra system into parenting. Jennica shares her journey through yoga training, the importance of setting boundaries and rhythms in family life, and creative ways to teach children about chakras through play, music, and movement.

Stay tuned for the mind-blowing discussion at the end, where Jennica reveals how writing and word choice reflect our energetic state through the chakras.

We'll explore:

🔹 How the chakra system can transform parenting strategies.

🔹 Creative ways to engage children in yoga and energy awareness.

🔹 Chakras as a roadmap for personal growth and self-expression.

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GUEST EXPERT: Jennica Joyce | @jennicajoyceyoga

Jennica Joyce is a mama of four embracing her intuition, conquering her fears, and creating the career and family life she loves through yoga. Jennica holds a Masters in Public Health in addition to her E-RYT® 200, RPYT®, RCYT® certifications. Through her pregnancy and "mommy and me" retreats she helps mamas prepare for childbirth, blissfully bond with their babies and renew themselves.

Connect with Jennica: https://www.jennicajoyceyoga.com/

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Stop Stacking Certifications - Start Embodying Your Unique Gifts Sep 03, 2025

Wellness work isn't about collecting more certifications—it's about integrating what you already know.

In this episode, I'm speaking directly to coaches, yoga teachers, and wellness practitioners who feel overwhelmed, scattered, or stuck. I dive into why so many of us feel like we're drowning in tools but starving for strategy—and how embodiment, nervous system awareness, and community can change everything.

You'll learn:

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If you're ready to step into your role as a regulated, embodied coach or teacher—this is the episode for you.

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Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali Explained - BOOK 3: Psychic Superpowers & Samadhi Aug 27, 2025

What if the final stages of yoga aren't about flexibility—but inner mastery?

In this episode, I dive deep into Book 3 of the Yoga Sutras, where Patanjali explores the advanced limbs of yoga—Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi—and how their fusion, called Samyama, unlocks not just insight, but mystical abilities (siddhis).

We explore: 🔹 What Samyama really means and why it matters

🔹 The role of concentration, meditation, and absorption in spiritual growth

🔹 Patanjali's teachings on psychic powers, past lives, and invisibility

🔹 Why the heart (not just the mind) is key to liberation

🔹 The deeper purpose of the siddhis—and how they can distract us from truth

If you've been craving a more mystical, nuanced understanding of meditation, consciousness, and freedom, this episode brings Book 3 of the Sutras to life.

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Translations Mentioned:

Reverend Jaganath Carrera: Inside the Yoga Sutras: A Comprehensive Sourcebook for the Study & Practice of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras

BKS Iyengar: Light on the Yoga Sutras

Alan Finger: Tantra of the Yoga Sutras: Essential Wisdom for Living with Awareness and Grace

Edwin F Bryant: The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali: A New Edition, Translation, and Commentary

Sri Swami Satchidananda: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

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The Internet Is Collapsing — And Why That's Great News for Yogis & Healers Aug 20, 2025

What if the digital chaos around us is actually clearing the path for something better?

In this episode, I break down five major trends shaping the future of the internet—through a yogic, heart-centered lens. From the collapse of social media as we know it to the rise of trust-based business models, this is your roadmap to staying aligned, ethical, and empowered in an online world that's shifting fast.

You'll learn:

🔹 Why Google, search, and content marketing are being split by AI

🔹 How social media is declining—and why that's a blessing in disguise

🔹 The rise of digital minimalism and paid, intentional platforms

🔹 How conscious creators are building trust-based businesses (without the algorithm grind)

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If you've felt overwhelmed by tech or disconnected from your digital presence, this episode will help you reimagine your online life—from a place of clarity, values, and genuine connection.

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Acting Without Attachment in a Messy World - Bhagavad Gita Chapter 3 Aug 13, 2025

What does it mean to take action without attachment—especially when your Dharma feels messy, uncomfortable, or misunderstood?

In this episode, I dive deep into Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna teaches Karma Yoga—the path of selfless action—to a conflicted Arjuna. We explore how to navigate the tension between duty and desire, and why authentic action is essential for both spiritual growth and collective harmony.

I break down:

🔹 Why desire and anger are the real inner enemies

🔹 How to pursue your Dharma without copying someone else's

🔹 The Gita's message for modern leaders, seekers, and spiritual doers

🔹 How to align your actions with truth—not ego

If you've ever struggled with taking action when the path isn't clear or popular, this episode will bring you back to your inner compass.

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Barbara Stoler Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-Krishnas-Counsel-Bantam-Classics/dp/0553213652

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Eknath Easwaran: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-2nd-Eknath-Easwaran/dp/1586380192

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"Wait… Did I Just Make an AI Course?!" Behind the Scenes of My Most Unexpected Offering Yet (and Why You Might Love It Too) Aug 06, 2025

I did not see this coming... but yes, I made an AI course—and in this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes.

If you're skeptical about AI (like I was), or curious about how technology can actually support your intuition, creativity, and nervous system regulation, this conversation is for you. I'm sharing the full backstory of how this course was born, what makes it radically different from other AI trainings, and why I believe heart-led entrepreneurs need a feminine, ethical, and relational approach to tech right now.

You'll hear about: 🔹 How I went from "AI is gross" to "AI is my co-creator" 🔹 Why a feminine, relational approach to tech matters more than ever 🔹 Real examples of how AI can save you time and amplify your creativity 🔹 What's inside the course and how it supports nervous system-friendly business building

This episode is part confession, part invitation—and if you're even a little bit curious about AI, I think you're going to love it.

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Is Ego Really the Enemy? The 3 Egos & Your Spiritual Growth with Guru Singh Jul 30, 2025

What if your ego wasn't the enemy—but the gateway?

In this episode, I sit down with Guru Singh to explore the three types of ego—exclusive, inclusive, and universal—and how they shape our spiritual path. We unpack the misconceptions around ego in spiritual circles, and how Kundalini yoga can support our evolution from self-centered survival to universal consciousness.

You'll learn: 🔹 Why ego is necessary (and not something to "kill") 🔹 How spiritual bypassing shows up when ego is misunderstood 🔹 The role of Kundalini yoga, meditation, and breathwork in ego transformation 🔹 What it really means to move from exclusive to universal awareness

If you've ever struggled with your ego—or judged yourself for having one—this conversation offers a new way forward: grounded, powerful, and deeply compassionate.

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Victim or Survivor? When Owning The Victim Role Is Actually Empowering Jul 23, 2025

What if claiming your victimhood was the first step toward real empowerment?

In this episode, I'm sharing a personal coaching moment that completely changed the way I relate to anxiety, trauma, and the fawn response. I'll explore how naming your pain isn't weakness—it's wisdom. And how what looks like self-sabotage is often your body's most intelligent form of self-protection.

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If you've ever felt stuck in anxiety or shame, this one's a reframe you need to hear.

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Pleasure as a Spiritual Path: Ziva Magic & Somatic Healing with Emily Fletcher Jul 16, 2025

What if pleasure wasn't just allowed on your spiritual path—but essential to it?

In this episode, I'm talking with Emily Fletcher, founder of Ziva Meditation and former Broadway star, about how pleasure, embodiment, and emotional alchemy can actually accelerate your healing and manifestation.

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Listen to reclaim pleasure as your birthright and your most potent medicine.

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Karma Yoga & the Detached Yogi: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Part 2 Jul 09, 2025

What does it mean to act without attachment—and why is that the key to spiritual freedom?

Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita is so rich, I had to split it into two parts—and this second half is where the real philosophical firepower kicks in 🔥

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🔹 The essence of Karma Yoga—selfless action without clinging to outcomes

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Kundalini Awakening or Psychosis? Psychology of Spiritual Awakening with Steven Taylor, PhD Jul 02, 2025

Is it awakening… or a breakdown?

When spiritual awakening hits hard, it can feel disorienting—even terrifying. In this raw and insightful conversation, I sit down with Steven Taylor, PhD, psychologist and expert on spiritual awakening, to explore what happens when consciousness expands faster than your system can handle it.

We unpack the psychology behind Kundalini awakenings, and how to navigate the fine line between transformation and overwhelm.

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What happens when ancient yogic wisdom meets modern embodiment? 🤔One of my students recently asked how Sutra 1.15's focus on non-attachment aligns with Somatic Yoga's emphasis on pleasure and healing. This episode unpacks that question with heart, humor, and a whole lot of nuance.

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Stop Trying to Be Calm: Kali & the Stress Cycle Jun 18, 2025

What if your inner chaos is sacred?

When I first pictured a yogi, I imagined someone always calm, serene… maybe even a little untouchable. But the more I've learned—through somatics, spirituality, and lived experience—the more I believe that true healing means feeling everything. Even rage.

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🔹 How Kali represents sacred rage, transformation, and nervous system completion

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🔹 How to embrace the full spectrum of your emotions—and finally close the stress cycle

If you've ever felt like you were "failing" at healing because you weren't calm enough… this one's for you.

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Yoga's Messy Origins: Understanding Yoga's Historical Context Jun 11, 2025

Many students seek the unbroken lineage of yoga, and as someone who has extensively explored the origins and evolution of yoga I want to tell you… it's time to let that notion go. Yoga has a rich and diverse history that has been shaped through social and historical contexts. It has evolved from a spiritual endeavor to its modern physical interpretations with large impact from the industrial revolution. It's so important to understand the historical and cultural influences on yoga today, and how this practice has changed over time. So that's what I'll dive into in today's episode.

Listen to learn:

🔹Misconceptions around unbroken lineages in yoga.

🔹How yoga has evolved significantly since the industrial revolution.

🔹The way historical and social context has always influenced yoga.

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Nervous System Masterclass with Kristin Leal Jun 04, 2025

If you're an Uplifted alumni you'll recognize today's guest from inside the training…Kristin Leal!! 🎉I could talk to Kristin about anatomy and the nervous system for hours, and I'm so excited that she came on the podcast to enlighten us all with her vast knowledge. Kristin is going to delve into the complexities of the nervous system, particularly focusing on the autonomic nervous system and its two branches: the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. She'll discuss the complexities of the human stress response and the importance of understanding these systems in the context of yoga to help regulate your nervous system.

Get your notebook ready and learn:

🔹How the nervous system is interconnected with all bodily systems.

🔹What Vagal tone is and how it's an important indicator of overall health and well-being.

🔹The way burnout manifests as inactivity or excessive rest without true recovery.

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GUEST EXPERT: Kristin Leal | @metaanatomy

Kristin is in love with how esoteric anatomy links so effortlessly to Western anatomy, and her MetaAnatomy™ trainings blend serious scientific knowledge with a sense of humor and a deep connection to the divine within us all. As the creator of the Kaya Yoga 200- and 300-hour teacher training, she's certified over 5,000 yoga teachers since 2005. Kristin also holds certifications in Reiki, Thai massage, neuromuscular and myofascial release, and is a co-author of the book The Yoga Fan (2003) and the author of MetaAnatomy™ (2014).

Explore Kristin's Offerings: https://www.kristinleal.com/

Get Kristin's Books:

MetaAnatomy

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The 8 Limbs of Yoga for Personal Growth May 28, 2025

We've talked about what the eight limbs of yoga are and where they came from (if you missed that episode just scroll a few back) but what is each limb's practical, energetic, and spiritual significance in modern life? From the ethical and personal observances of Yama and Niyama, respectively, to the physical aspects of Asana, the breath control of Pranayama, and the mental focus of Dharana. And of course how it all culminates in the exploration of Dhyana and Samadhi. The Eight Limbs are here to help you cut through the noise and come back to what really matters, this episode will explain how.

Listen and learn:

🔹How each limb of yoga serves a unique purpose in personal growth

🔹What it means to "live your yoga" through these teachings

🔹The practical ways the 8 limbs help you reclaim your scattered energy

💖 Curious about the Uplifted membership and want to know more? Check it out here => https://www.brettlarkin.com/uplifted/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=uplifted

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Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 - Part 1: Should You Follow Your Emotions? Or Your Responsibilities? May 21, 2025

I'm back with Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita! This is so dense I had to split it into two parts. Today we'll discuss verses 1-38. This chapter serves as a foundation for understanding the eternal nature of the soul (Atman) and the importance of non-attachment in the face of life's challenges. Let's look at Arjuna's emotional turmoil and Krishna's tough love approach, emphasizing the need for inner stability and the acceptance of life's transient nature. The emphasis on the immortality of the soul, the significance of understanding one's Dharma, and the win-win perspective in life. This chapter literally has all of Krishna's essential teachings. Making it a gold mine.

Get ready to learn from the original life coach (Krishna):

🔹The journey often begins at our lowest points. We must learn to enjoy fleeting things.

🔹Life presents a win-win situation regardless of outcomes.

🔹Empathy must be balanced with duty in our actions.

Loved this episode and want to know more about yoga's origins? Grab my History of Yoga course => https://www.brettlarkin.com/history-of-yoga-course/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=hoy

📖 Different translations mentioned:

Barbara Stoler Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-Krishnas-Counsel-Bantam-Classics/dp/0553213652

Godsong by Amit Majmudar: https://www.amazon.com/Godsong-Verse-Translation-Bhagavad-Gita-Commentary/dp/1524733474

Eknath Easwaran: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-2nd-Eknath-Easwaran/dp/1586380192

Bhagavad-Gita As It Is by Swami Prabhupada: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-As-Bhaktivedanta-Swami-Prabhupada/dp/0892131233

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Is Trauma Actually In Your Hips? The Impact of Stress on Hip & Pelvic Health with Dr. Brianne Grogan May 14, 2025

Mother's day just passed and I thought this would be the perfect time to talk about something a lot of women deal with, especially after having kids: pelvic floor dysfunction. I invited Dr. Brianne Grogan, Physical Therapist and Pelvic Care Expert, to talk about the intricate relationship between trauma, stress, and pelvic floor health. I loved this conversation with Dr. Bri because she not only delves into practical techniques for pelvic floor release, sharing insights on effective cues for yoga teachers to enhance awareness and how to reconnect with the pelvic floor, but she also emphasizes the importance of understanding the pelvic area as a site of emotional storage and energetic power.

Listen in as we explore how:

🔹The pelvic floor muscles are among the first to respond to stress.

🔹Emotions can be stored in various parts of the body, not just the hips.

🔹The gut-brain connection plays a significant role in emotional health.

🔹Fascia connects the pelvic floor to the diaphragm and hips.

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GUEST EXPERT: Dr. Brianne Grogan | @vibrantpelvichealth

Dr. Brianne Grogan graduated from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon, in 2006 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Inspired by her own pregnancy and postpartum experiences, she specialized in pelvic health. With over 500,000 YouTube subscribers, courses on DailyOM, and 5-star-reviewed programs loved by thousands of women, Dr. Bri is a leading voice in the field of whole-person pelvic care. She is known for her down-to-earth, compassionate approach and for making mind-body healing and pelvic wellness fun and accessible.

Find Dr. Bri on YouTube & Facebook: @vibrantpelvichealth | Dr. Bri's Vibrant Pelvic Health

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Launch Ugly! My Top 5 Business Tips for Yoga Entrepreneurs May 07, 2025

We're almost halfway through 2025, have you done a business check-in? The midpoint of the year is a great time to reflect on your business and your teaching. To self reflect and see if you are misdirecting your energy in your business or in your life. Today I'm going to give you my top five business tips to help you on your yoga teaching journey. From embracing your unique content creation style to analyzing your numbers, and trusting there is enough for everyone - I hope this episode inspires you to do something helpful in your life or business today.

Let's talk about:

🔹The lean start-up methodology and why you should use it

🔹Why you WANT your first launch to be ugly

🔹How getting as weird as possible can actually bring forth some of your best work

🔹Grace and integrity in a competitive world

📞 Book a FREE call to get clarity on your next steps in business => https://www.calendly.com/uplifted-clarity/discovery-call/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=discoverycall

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Dissecting The 8 Limbs and Their Origins Apr 30, 2025

We've all heard of the 8 Limbs of Yoga, but do you really know what they are? Today I'm going to explore the eight limbs of yoga, their origins, and their significance in spiritual practice. I'll look at each limb's purpose, giving a detailed examination, as well as the historical context of the Yoga Sutras. Get ready to finally gain a true understanding of: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi.

I'll discuss:

🔹How the Yoga Sutras codify the eight limbs, drawing from earlier texts.

🔹The ultimate aim of yoga: which is to quiet the mind and remove ignorance.

🔹Etymology of the Sanskrit word for each of the 8 Limbs.

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How to Become a Magnet for Loyal Students & Own the Room with Confidence with Taylor Lorenz Apr 23, 2025

Are you a newly certified yoga teacher struggling with the confidence to put yourself out there and teach? We've all been there, myself included. Whether you struggle with body-image like today's guest, imposter syndrome or money mindset, today's episode for you. Taylor Lorenz, my friend, colleague, and lead trainer of my Somatic Yoga Life Coaching program, shares her transformative journey from a full-time travel blogger to a confident yoga teacher and somatic coach. Let's discuss the insecurities many new yoga teachers face.

Listen and learn:

🔹Practical skills like mirror work to build confidence

🔹Why being in the "messy middle" is actually ideal for your sales

🔹How to ditch doubt and find your confidence by sharing your insecurities

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GUEST EXPERT: Taylor Lorenz | @taylorstracks | https://www.taylorstracks.com/

Taylor is the creator of the yoga & travel site, Taylor's Tracks, and a highly trained yoga teacher, mentor, and trainer. She is a former full-time travel writer who fell out of love with her dream of traveling the world and in love with teaching yoga when her first YTT sparked her self-acceptance journey.

Taylor has been an entrepreneur since 2015 with expertise in multiple fields including SEO, freelance writing, affiliate marketing, and teaching at top studios from Bali to Canada. Her writing has been sought-out for publications such as Yoga Journal, World Nomads, and The Huffington Post. Today she blends her background in vinyasa, yin, and somatic yoga to help students & teachers uncover their confidence and turn their insecurities into their purpose.

Coach with Taylor! Email info@upliftedyoga.com to find out how.

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Somatics, Catholicism & Tantra - A Big Picture Inquiry Apr 16, 2025

When did we get disconnected from the body? Today I want to explore the historical context of body-based spirituality. We'll contrast traditional yoga's focus on enlightenment with somatic yoga's emphasis on healing and grounding. We'll analyze how Catholicism and Tantra might be viewed as more embodied spiritual practices, compared to Protestantism and The 8 Limbs of yoga. Let's nerd out on the significance of engaging the five senses in the healing process, the need for safe spaces in somatic practices, and the future potential of somatic work in personal healing and coaching.

Listen and learn:

🔹The cultural disconnection from the body and its historical roots.

🔹What Catholic Sacramental Theology and Tantric Philosophy have in common.

🔹How to leverage these ideas in your own healing process.

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Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1: Dharma, Emotions & Intellect Apr 09, 2025

A lot of translators actually skip chapter one of the Bhagavad Gita, but I've found it to be one of my favorite chapters. This chapter sets the stage for the conflict and highlights the struggle between emotions and intellect. Something we all struggle with throughout our lives. Make sure to go back a couple of episodes and listen to my overview of the Bhagavad Gita, and get excited because chapter one is only the beginning of this amazing series!

Let's explore:

🔹Righteous duty and how it can often conflict with personal emotions.

🔹How the characters represent relatable human experiences.

🔹The subtle differences between multiple translations.

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Barbara Stoler Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-Krishnas-Counsel-Bantam-Classics/dp/0553213652

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Insider YouTube Secrets for Yoga Teachers Apr 02, 2025

Does YouTube intimidate or confuse you? Yeah, it confuses most of us. Recently one of my 300-hour graduates emailed in asking about all things YouTube. Rather than just respond to her email and answer her questions, I thought everyone could benefit from this conversation. Let's discuss the intricacies of building a successful YouTube channel and the importance of consistent content creation. Not only will I give you the inside scoop of how I use YouTube in my business, but I'll analyze my students channel and how she can optimize as well. If you have a YouTube channel you are not going to want to miss this one!

Pull back the curtain on YouTube and discover:

🔹Ad revenue on YouTube is minimal; focus on lead generation instead.

🔹Use tools like TubeBuddy for keyword research and optimization.

🔹Niching down your content is key to attract a specific audience.

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Understanding Human Design as a Yogi with Emma Dunwoody Mar 26, 2025

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Human Design expert and Master Coach, Emma Dunwoody. Emma shares her transformative journey from struggling with mental health issues to discovering both Human Design and the Gene Keys. She explains the intricate connections between these systems and how they can be used for self-discovery and personal growth. Emma emphasizes the importance of experimenting with your design and offers practical tips for yogis looking to explore this fascinating field.

Tune in as Emma:

🔹Breaks down the components of human design, including its scientific basis, the role of neutrinos, and the significance of different energy types.

🔹Discusses Gene Keys & how they complement human design by exploring deeper emotional layers

🔹Explains how human design synthesizes ancient wisdoms like astrology and the I Ching.

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GUEST EXPERT: Emma Dunwoody | @the_human_design_coach

Emma Dunwoody is a Human Design Expert, Master Coach, Author, Behavioral Specialist, Speaker and host of the leading global podcast, The Human Design Podcast. After facing a number of personal and professional challenges including depression, panic disorder and feeling lost, broken and unfulfilled for nearly 20 years, she is on a mission to take Human Design mainstream to help millions of other people transform their lives as she has done by making Human Design simple, applicable and powerfully transformative. Her unique method of Transformational Human Design, that includes Human Design, The Gene Keys and Transformational coaching methods, empowers people to become their most authentic self, align to the authority that lies within and embody their purpose.

Emma's website: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/

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Intro to The Bhagavad Gita: How Do You Navigate Moral Dilemmas? Mar 19, 2025

I have been wanting to do a deep dive on the Bhagavad Gita for years. This rich text is often called the "jewel" of the Mahabharata and can be kind of intimidating to talk about. There is so much to cover. That's why this podcast will be the first in a series about the Bhagavad Gita. We'll start with exploring the profound themes of this amazing text and contrasting it with the Yoga Sutras. We'll talk about how the dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna serves as a guide for navigating our own moral dilemmas.

Listen and learn:

🔹How the Bhavagad Gita's key themes differ from the Yoga Sutras

🔹Why Arjuna's internal conflict represents our own struggles

🔹The complexities of Dharma – it's not as simple as you think!

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Your Emotions Want to Move - 3 Ways to Let Them Mar 12, 2025

If your emotions are not being expressed, they're being repressed. And where do they go? Your body! You're probably not even aware of all of the emotions buried in your fascia right now. This can lead to a multitude of physical issues. That's why you want to move emotions through your body. We've all heard the phrase, "emotions are energy in motion." But how do we deal with all of the feelings that arise throughout each day?

Listen and learn how to:

🔹Turn your yoga mat into a container for processing emotion

🔹The three ways to move energy in the body

🔹Move in a way that promotes emotional healing

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Cracking the Code on Ancient Beauty Secrets with Esther Moux Mar 05, 2025

It seems we're all looking for the fountain of youth. Whether through the latest beauty products/treatments or botox and filler; techniques to maintain a youthful glow are increasingly popular. My guest today, Esther Moux, shares ancient beauty secrets rooted in Chinese Medicine. Esther gives us actionable tips for facial rejuvenation, emphasizing the interconnectedness of diet, lifestyle, and overall well-being. We also delve into the nuances of skincare, the importance of consistency in routines and the impact of genetics versus lifestyle on aging.

Listen in to learn:

🔹Beauty secrets offered by ancient Chinese Medicine

🔹How lifestyle choices account for 94% of aging effects, and what small changes you can make now

🔹The ongoing debate surrounding cosmetic procedures like Botox and fillers and their consequences

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Dr. Esther Moux is a Doctor of Integrative and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She uses holistic strategies from Chinese Medicine to improve health and beauty. Through self-care, meditation, mindfulness, acupressure, aromatherapy and more Dr. Esther wants to give you the tools to feel young, vibrant and healthy.

Find Dr. Esther on YouTube & LinkedIn: Stay Radiant with Dr. Esther | Dr. Esther M.

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Unlocking the Secrets of Chakras: Upper Chakra Symbols Explained Feb 26, 2025

Get ready for part two of explaining the chakra yantras. If you didn't listen to part one, go back a few episodes and listen to that first. I previously discussed the geometric shapes associated with chakras 1, 2, & 3. Today I'm going to talk about the shapes that correspond to chakras 4 through 7. Let's go over the unique symbols, associated elements, and the energies represented in each.

Visualize or draw your own yantra as you listen to:

🔹A breakdown of the upper chakra yantras

🔹How the heart chakra integrates the upper and lower energy centers

🔹Why visualizing yantras can enhance your meditation or spiritual practice

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Redefining "Niche" with Carla Cline Thomas Feb 19, 2025

Today I have the pleasure of talking to boss babe, Uplifted alumni & trainer, Carla Cline Thomas. Carla is a brilliant business strategist and one of the few business coaches I recommend to everyone. I love picking her brain on what trends she's seeing in the industry and the future of marketing; and today is no exception. Carla and I discuss what marketing yourself in the wellness industry will look like for 2025. SPOILER: It's not posting everyday.

Take notes as Carla and I talk about:

🔹Why you need to niche down even further

🔹How there is plenty of room in the marketplace for new voices

🔹Being your authentic self leading to growth and sales

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GUEST EXPERT: Carla Cline Thomas | @carlaclinethomas

Carla Cline Thomas is an experienced Performance, Mindset and Business Coach with 22 years of working in management, real estate, marketing, and sales. After years of leading teams, designing marketing campaigns, and creating trainings for corporate America, she became the branding strategist, business mentor, lead trainer, and go-to coach for new yoga teachers and wellness leaders. Carla helps visionary entrepreneurs and light workers turn their passion into profit to get what is in your head and heart out into the world in the most authentic way possible.

Book with Carla: https://calendly.com/carlaclinethomas/yoga-biz-breakthrough-call

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Are You Truly Grateful? Exploring Gratitude Through a Somatic Lens Feb 12, 2025

In honor of Heart Chakra Day(a.k.a. Valentine's Day), I want to talk about gratitude. No matter where you're at in your wellness journey I'm sure you've heard all about the benefits of a gratitude practice. But where did gratitude practices originate? Let's look at how gratitude has shown up in texts like The Vedas and The Bhagavad Gita AND how you can approach your gratitude practice from a somatic lens.

I'm going to answer questions like:

🔹How does a gratitude practice relate to your yoga practice?

🔹Is there more we can be doing than just writing things down?

🔹How can we actually cultivate the feeling of gratitude?

PLUS I'm going to give you a new kind of gratitude practice to try at home!

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Redefining Feminine Energy in Yoga & Ayurveda with Katie Silcox Feb 05, 2025

One of my dearest friends, and founder of Shakti School, Katie Silcox is back!! Today Katie and I are talking all things feminine. What is feminine energy? How does it appear and how do we embody it in yoga and ayurveda? Get all of these questions answered and learn more about feminine form kundalini, feminine ayurveda, and somatic movement.

We're having a heart to heart about:

🔹Why we need to access our feminine energy

🔹Working with the current of manifestation as opposed to the current of liberation

🔹Honoring the feminine in order to clear pathways for prana to flow more freely

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GUEST EXPERT: Katie Silcox | @theshaktischool | Podcast listeners get $100 off Ayurveda School Level 1 with discount code pod100 at registration checkout

Katie Silcox, M.A. is the New York Times Best-Selling author of the book Healthy, Happy, Sexy - Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women and the new book - Glow-Worthy. She is the founder of The Shakti School, a premier online certification school for women-centered holistic wellness that bridges functional medicine and eastern traditions. She holds a Masters degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and is a member of the National Ayurvedic Medicine Association. In her former life, she has been a researcher in Artificial Intelligence, a cover model for Yoga Journal magazine in Russia and the owner of a beach bar in Spain.

Sign up here for The Shakti School's Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini-Course - a free 4 hour workshop!

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Unlocking the Secrets of Chakras: Lower Chakra Symbols Explained Jan 29, 2025

You know the chakra colors, and probably what poses to do to activate them. But do you know each one's yantra? Each chakra has a unique geometric symbol attached to it. Today I want to give you a detailed examination of the first three chakras yantras: the root chakra, sacral chakra, and solar plexus chakra and discuss their unique symbols, associated elements, and the energies they represent.

Have some colorful pens and paper ready as we explore:

🔹The geometric shapes of chakras 1, 2, & 3

🔹Using mandalas as tools for meditation and self-exploration.

🔹The specific elements and energies of the lower three chakras

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Do a "Yoga Life Makeover" w/ Corinne Maples Jan 22, 2025

Today I have the pleasure of talking to Uplifted alum Corinne Maples. Corinne has taken ALL of the Uplifted training programs, from 200-hour to Embodied Yoga Life Coaching, and uses the skills she learned not only with her clients but in her everyday life. Corinne and I explore how to live your yoga through "kriya yoga." We debunk self-care myths and explain how frivolous fun can lead to a more balanced life.

Tune in as we discuss:

🔹The key to maintaining a positive mindset

🔹Healing the nervous system and setting boundaries

🔹How to focus on personal joy rather than societal expectations

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GUEST EXPERT: Corinne Maples (RYT 500) | @maplesyoga

Corinne has been doing yoga since 2011 and has practiced every style of yoga under the sun, loving them all for different reasons; leading her to go through Uplifted 200 and 300 hr YTT as well as additional training in kundalini, chair, and prenatal yoga. In 2024, Corinne also became a certified Embodied Yoga Life Coach, working one on one with people to help move energy, release stuck patterns and become more embodied.

She loves to help people maximize their yoga practice by giving them access to potent practices that can be done in as little as 15-30 min.

Corinne teaches one on one Embodied Yoga Life Coaching privates, workshops, corporate classes, and retreats.

Book an Intro Session with Corrine: https://bookme.name/Mapleswellness/eylc-session

For more information on her offerings please reach out to maplesyoga@gmail.com

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7 Ways To Cultivate a Yoga Practice That Sticks Jan 15, 2025

It's a new year, and while making resolutions can be a great motivator to utilize this energy and create big shifts; it's easy to fall off the yoga bandwagon. I want to give you seven practical strategies to find a practice that you can rely on. Let's talk about the importance of not just lowering, but evolving expectations, embracing consistency over perfection, and finding personal anchor practices.

Listen and find out why you should…

🔹Evolve your expectations for what your yoga practice looks like.

🔹Start with pleasurable experiences to engage with your practice.

🔹Have ready-to-go classes to eliminate decision fatigue.

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Overcoming The Witch Wound with Mia Magik Jan 08, 2025

Today I chat with author, speaker, coach and modern ambassador for ancient magic, Mia Magik. Mia dives into the historical, cultural, and personal aspects of the witch wound, providing insights on how it affects expression, sexuality, creativity, and business. Mia also shares practical tips for overcoming the witch wound and embracing authenticity and leadership.

Tune in and learn:

🔹The witch wound refers to the historical and cultural suppression of women's wisdom, expression, and power

🔹Overcoming the witch wound involves embracing authenticity, vulnerability, and reclaiming personal power

🔹Reclaiming the sacredness of the moon cycle can lead to a transformative experience and a deeper connection to intuition

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GUEST EXPERT: Mia Banducci | www.miamagik.com

Mia Magik is an author, speaker, and coach, serving as a modern ambassador for ancient magik. On a mission of permission, she ignites the Wisdom of our IntuWitchin, inviting the liberation of your most magikal self through spiritual transfiguration. Purifying the wounds from patriarchal programming so you can attune to the voice of your inner guidance system.

Over the past decade, Mia has immersed herself in the study of yoga, meditation, Buddhism, Kabbalah, ceremonial magik, Tarot, and spiritual medicines. Mia has empowered thousands of people to realize, utilize, and reconnect with their infinite spiritual abilities through her Academy of Magikal Artistry, books, retreats, and 1:1 coaching.

Find Us: @larkinyogatv | @miamagik

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A History of Somatics: Where did Somatic Yoga Come From? Jan 01, 2025

Somatic practices are trending, but do you know where this mind-body practice originated? Today I want to explore the history and principles of somatic yoga. How it emphasizes the importance of the mind-body connection and the role of emotional release in your physical practice. From influential figures in the somatic space to common misconceptions.

Learn how to connect with your body on a deeper level as we look at how:

🔹Sensory awareness is crucial for understanding our body and emotions.

🔹Traditional yoga often focuses on transcendence, while somatic yoga emphasizes connection to the body

🔹Pleasure and fun can enhance the healing process in somatic practices

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Christmas Reset - Guided Nidra for Anxiety Dec 25, 2024

🎄 Merry Christmas to those who celebrate!

If you're like me you've had a crazy busy day; watching the kids open gifts, baking and cooking all the yummy things, and then cleaning it all up 🥴. It can be totally exhausting. So today I want you to take 20 minutes for yourself, lie down, get comfortable, and listen to this guided nidra.

The benefits of yoga nidra span far beyond stress relief and profound relaxation. It's one of the most loved styles of yoga and can be beneficial to everyone. So if you've never done yoga nidra, today is the perfect day to start.

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Somatic Shaking: What Is It? Why Does it Work? Dec 18, 2024

Do you ever feel like you're shaking with rage? Or do you tremble with anxiety? Because your body uses shaking as a means to release stress and trauma from the body! This is a normal response, but cultural conditioning has suppressed our natural inclination to shake off tension. It's important to care for our bodies, just as we would for pets, and learn to close the stress cycle. Somatic shaking can help.

Take a breath, give yourself a little shake, and let's talk about how:

🔹Neurogenic tremors occur in both animals and humans after stressful events

🔹Time does not heal wounds; it covers them with fascia

🔹Incorporating shaking into daily life can help manage stress

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Access Your Intuition w/ Natalie Miles Dec 11, 2024

Do you ever wonder how to discern your true intuitive voice from fear or habitual thoughts?

Today I talk to psychic medium Natalie Miles, who emphasizes there is no right or wrong way to receive intuitive messages. We talk about how intuition is tapping into your own inner power and knowing, and it communicates through the physical, emotional, and spiritual body; and the role of trust and the need to take action on intuitive messages. Natalie and I deep dive into how to cultivate a relationship with your intuition, tools to help harness your intuition and how to cultivate trust within yourself.

Grab your oracle cards and get ready to nerd out with us on:

🔹The different ways intuition can show up, such as intuitive hits, downloads, and messages.

🔹The connection between intuition and fear/anxiety, and how fear can arise when intuition is asking us to do something big or outside of our comfort zone

🔹Where intuition resides in the body, with Natalie highlighting the heart as a significant center for intuition.

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GUEST EXPERT: Natalie Miles | https://natalie-miles.com/

Natalie, originally from the UK, is an acclaimed channel, psychic medium, writer and author of her best selling book "You Are Intuitive. Trust Your Truth.Take Back Your Power." Her podcast "Things That Die" is here to break the taboo on the death and endings we face in our lives. Natalie is here to inspire you to deepen the connection with yourself and the world around you, so you can make aligned conscious choices in your life. She's not here to give you the answers or tell you what to do. But instead, to inspire you to feel confident in making the present and future decisions in your own life. She shares insight and guidance so you can move forward with confidence, trusting your own intuition.

Get Natalie's book: https://youareintuitive.com/

Natalie's Podcast: https://natalie-miles.com/the-natalie-miles-show/

Find Us: @larkinyogatv and @iamnataliemiles

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Holiday Gift Guide for Yogis 2024 Dec 04, 2024

The season of giving is here, and you know what that means…it's time for your 2024 Yogi Holiday Gift Guide. If you're a yogi unsure what to ask for or a loved one trying to find the perfect gift for the yogi in your life, this episode has you covered.

Get some paper and a pen ready to write down:

🔹The perfect gifts for your loved ones or yourself!

🔹A variety of gift ideas, including essential yoga books, creative paper products, must-have yoga props, self-healing tools, and wellness beverages

🔹Gifts to enhance your yoga and wellness journey during the holiday season

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📘 Grab Brett's book YOGA LIFE here: https://amzn.to/3FFM096 or anywhere books are sold

Many of the items mentioned in this episode can be found at Brett's Amazon storefront (please also support local retailers, this was just the easiest place to assemble): https://www.amazon.com/shop/brettlarkinyoga

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Find Your Purpose with Natalie Valle Nov 27, 2024

Today Natalie Valle, a multidisciplinary healer and leader in the wellness space, shares her journey into the world of yoga, sound healing, and Dharma coaching. She shares how yoga and meditation helped her find her purpose and led her to become a Nike mindfulness coach. Natalie also dishes on crucial pieces to finding your dharma and how using sound can help you manifest your desires.

Listen in and discover:

🔹Yoga and meditation can help individuals find their purpose and lead them to their Dharma.

🔹Following curiosity and removing attachment to outcomes is essential when exploring one's Dharma.

🔹Self-care, non-attachment, and trust are crucial in the manifestation process.

GUEST EXPERT: Natalie Valle | www.loveandalchemy.com

Natalie is a multidisciplinary healer and leader in the wellness space, based in Los Angeles. A signed Nike Mindfulness Coach with a background and certifications in Soundology, Reiki Master, Chopra Institute Wellness Coach and Meditation Teacher, Dharma Coaching, Yoga Teacher Training (RYT 200), and EFT. Natalie has been featured in the LA Times, Well + Good, and Business Insider, and has headlined yoga festivals such as Wanderlust, Bhakti Fest, and many more.

Find Us: @larkinyogatv | @loveandalchemy_ & @practicalalchemypodcast

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How To Balance Your 3rd Eye with Guru Singh Nov 20, 2024

Back by popular demand; Guru Singh and I are together again. This time we are talking about the third eye and its significance in Kundalini. We talk about the anatomy of the third eye and the role it plays in receiving messages and then sending messages throughout the body. We also touch on the importance of balance in this powerful energy center.

Grab some tea and deep dive with us on:

🔹The three parts of the third eye: pineal gland, pituitary gland and hypothalamus

🔹A breakdown of the roles each of the parts of the 3rd eye play

🔹How balanced functioning of these three glands allows for a harmonious and balanced third eye

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Redefining Yoga's Beauty Standards Rant Nov 13, 2024

Today I want to talk about something we all deal with, body image. I know this can be a complex topic, especially in relation to the yoga and wellness industry. There is still a need for more diverse role models in this space and when it comes to body image; embracing your unique body and self-acceptance is a journey that requires ongoing effort.

Let's talk about:

🔹How yoga has shifted towards a performative sport rather than a personal practice.

🔹That clothing should enhance our authentic selves, not serve as a punishment.

🔹The importance of challenging societal norms around body image.

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Develop Shame Resistance & Set Boundaries with Andrea Owen Nov 06, 2024

A lot of us struggle with shame, self-sabotage, and setting boundaries. I know I used to! Andrea Owen, author and life coach, is here to tell you the hard truth. That shame is inevitable in life and it's not going away. BUT, self-compassion, empathy, and mindfulness are key components of building shame resilience. We also talk about how personal growth ebbs and flows and setting boundaries is essential. Yes it can be challenging, but it is important to prioritize your own needs and well-being.

Listen in as Andrea explains:

🔹Shame as a normal and inevitable part of life, rather than something to be overcome.

🔹The connection between shame and behaviors such as people-pleasing and perfectionism.

🔹Strategies for building shame resilience, including self-compassion, empathy, and speaking shame.

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GUEST EXPERT: Andrea Owen | https://andreaowen.com/

Keynote Speaker. Life coach. Author. Hellraiser. Andrea Owen is creating a global impact in women's empowerment with her books being translated into 19 languages and available in 23 countries.

She helps high-achieving women maximize unshakeable confidence, master their mindset, and magnify their courage. You can learn more at andreaowen.com.

Find Us: @larkinyogatv and @heyandreaowen

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10 Signs You're Living in Energetic Scarcity & What to Do About It Oct 30, 2024

Do you ever catch yourself saying, "there's just not enough time in the day" or "I can't afford that right now". These could be signs that you're living in a scarcity mindset. This is super common, especially amongst yoga practitioners, and can manifest itself in different ways. But you can break these negative belief patterns and foster a mindset of prosperity and trust in the universe.

So refill your tea and let's talk about:

🔹10 signs you could be living in energetic scarcity

🔹Practical strategies to shift towards abundance

🔹How to embody archetypes and embrace change as an opportunity for growth

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Unraveling the Mystery of the Sa Re Sa Sa Mantra Oct 23, 2024

Did you know that mantra activates the parasympathetic nervous system, and stimulates different parts of the body? Overall, mantra is seen as a vehicle for calming the mind, balancing the brain, activating the chakras, and connecting to universal consciousness. Today let's delve into the Sa Re Sa Sa mantra from the Kundalini tradition, its meaning and benefits:

🔹The tongue stimulates meridian points in the mouth, which connect to the brain and activate different parts of the body.

🔹The Sa Re Sa Sa mantra from the Kundalini tradition is a powerful mantra that clears the central channel, opens the chakras, and brings wisdom of the past, present, and future.

🔹Mantra is a vehicle for calming the mind, balancing the brain, activating the chakras, and connecting to universal consciousness.

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Try the mantra: Sa Re Sa Sa

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Deep Inside Yoga Nidra with Caley Alyssa Oct 16, 2024

Dissect the stages of Yoga Nidra with me and my friend, Caley Alyssa. Together, we'll dive into the emerging science behind deep yogic sleep. We'll also provide tons of practical tips (hello, heated blanket!) as two busy moms and yoga teachers who practice Yoga Nidra regularly.

Discover:

🔹 Misconceptions about the different brainwave states experienced during Yoga Nidra and how it's NOT the equivalent of 2 -4 hours of sleep.

🔹 How Yoga Nidra works with the Koshas and affects melatonin production in your body.

🔹 The importance of setting an intention or sankalpa and how it can be used to address limiting beliefs.

🔹 The distinct structure and phases that culminate to create a Yoga Nidra practice.

We also cover – how long is "enough," whether to practice in bed or on the floor, and all our hacks for propage. You'll be excited to rest after this conversation.

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GUEST EXPERT: Caley Alyssa | https://www.caleyalyssa.com/

Caley Alyssa is an Embodiment Coach, Founder of the Caley Alyssa App (Yoga, Yoga Nidra, meditation & seasonal resets) and creator of Sleep Academy, a Yoga Nidra Training program for hacking your habits and awakening your inner genius.

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Find Us: @larkinyogatv and @caleyalyssa

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Are You Overgiving? How to Know and What to Do About it Oct 09, 2024

Have you ever fallen into this trap? I know you've heard me talk about how as healers we have a hard time charging for our services, but there is another trap we easily fall into similar to this: OVERGIVING. Meaning, you are offering way more than you're potentially charging for. This often comes from a place of insecurity, which is why showing up as your authentic self is so important.

Let's explore:

🔹Overgiving can lead to feelings of resentment, depletion, and burnout.

🔹Setting boundaries and stating pure desires can help prevent over-giving.

🔹Focusing on quality over quantity is important in all areas of life.

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#323 – Creating a Niche Brand as a Yoga Teacher with Yogi Bryan

Making Informed Decisions in Pregnancy with Stephanie King Oct 02, 2024

Today, Stephanie King, founder of My Essential Birth, shares her knowledge on natural childbirth and the importance of education and preparation. She emphasizes the need for knowledge and understanding of the birthing process, as well as hands-on techniques to align the body and prepare for contractions. Stephanie also discusses the significance of having a supportive birth provider and the role of visualization in creating a positive birth experience. All my expectant mamas out there you are not going to want to miss this one!

Tune in as she tells us all about:

🔹The importance of baby's position and addresses common myths and misconceptions

🔹The need for support and care for both the baby and the mother during the postpartum period

🔹Insights on making informed decisions, considering birth settings, and navigating insurance constraints

🦋 Get my Pregnant & Powerful prenatal yoga course for mamas and teachers on flash sale now! => https://www.brettlarkin.com/prenatal-yoga-vinyasa-kundalini-meditation/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=pp

GUEST EXPERT: Stephanie King | https://www.myessentialbirth.com/

Stephanie King is a mama to 3 boys & 2 girls {all born very differently}, professional childbirth educator, doula, host of the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy podcast, and creator of the online course, "My Essential Birth," as well as "My Essential Birth - Postpartum." She is passionate about empowering women through knowledge to trust in their bodies and the process of birth. When she's not doing birth work you can find her homeschooling, serving in her church calling, indulging in good food and company, & spending time in the sun with her kids.

Find Us: @larkinyogatv and @myessentialbirth

Book mentioned: Penny Simkin's 'The Birth Partner'

FREE Practice: Gentle Prenatal Morning Yoga Routine - Safe for All 3 Trimesters (30-min)

Relevant Blog: 9 Yoga Modifications for Pregnancy and How to Teach Them

Relevant to Today's Episode:

🦋 Pregnant & Powerful Course

My Home Birth Story (with a Twist!) | Yoga Teacher | First Baby | Prenatal Yoga

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Reparent Your Inner Child w/ Christine Hassler Sep 25, 2024

Today I chat with master coach and spiritual psychologist, Christine Hassler. We talk about the impact your inner child can have on your everyday life and how the subconscious programming that is formed during childhood influences your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. She shares practical techniques for cultivating a relationship with your inner child, and emphasizes the significance of reparenting ourselves and meeting the unmet needs from our childhood. This conversation will give you valuable insights and tools for healing and personal growth.

Discover:

🔹How the inner child represents the subconscious programming formed during childhood that influences our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs.

🔹Why childhood experiences, especially between the ages of zero to 12, shape our inner child and can lead to subconscious patterns and behaviors.

🔹That inner child work does not require remembering specific childhood memories; the body and subconscious still hold the emotional and energetic imprints.

💖 Grab my Yoga For Self Mastery course now before live calls begin. Start your yogic makeover today => https://www.brettlarkin.com/yoga-for-self-mastery/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ysm

GUEST EXPERT: Christine Hassler | https://christinehassler.com/

Christine Hassler is a Master coach, spiritual psychologist, facilitator and speaker with 20 years of experience. She is the best-selling author of three books: Expectation Hangover: Free Yourself From Your Past, Change your Present and Get What you Really Want and is the host of top-rated podcast "Over it and On With It". Christine is the co-founder of Elementum Coaching Institute, a premier coaching certification program. She also holds in person retreats and teaches online courses on relationships, calling in love, healing your inner child and personal mastery.

Find Us: @larkinyogatv and @christinehassler

Christine's podcast: https://christinehassler.com/podcast/

Inner child work: https://christinehassler.com/innerchild/

FREE Practice: SOMATIC YOGA FOR REPRESSED EMOTIONS | Somatic Exercises for Anger Release & Trauma Healing w/ Music

Relevant Blog: Somatic Yoga for Trauma: Techniques to Reclaim Your Body

Relevant to Today's Episode:

💞 Somatic Yoga Life Coaching

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#324 – The Importance of Emotional Processing and Regulation: DENT Model Trauma

7 Ways to Release Anger & Grief Through Your Yoga Practice Sep 18, 2024

Anger is a natural emotion that should be expressed and channeled in a healthy way. That's why today I want to discuss seven ways to release anger through your yoga practice. Expressing anger through movement is a powerful tool and surprise, you're probably more angry than you realize. There are various yoga poses and breathwork techniques that are well-suited for moving anger or grief and setting aside conscious time to grieve or rage is extremely therapeutic.

Listen in to learn:

🔹How creating a ritual container for anger and grief can provide a safe space for expression.

🔹Yoga poses and breathwork techniques can help in moving anger and grief through the body.

🔹Somatic principles and intuitive movement offer holistic approaches to working with emotions.

🎁 Get my FREE $67 Somatic Self Healing Workshop => https://www.brettlarkin.com/ffy?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ffy

FREE Practice: KUNDALINI YOGA FOR EMOTIONAL RELEASE with Music 💜 Trauma Informed Yoga for Beginners 💜 - or - Somatic Yoga for Anger Release - Embodied Yoga for Emotional Release

Relevant Blog: Feminine Rage: Transforming Anger into Empowerment

Find the Archetypal Series in Uplifted here.

Relevant to Today's Episode:

💞 Somatic Yoga Life Coaching

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#324 – The Importance of Emotional Processing and Regulation: DENT Model Trauma

Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Limiting Beliefs with Monika Tschuggnall Sep 11, 2024

Monica Tschuggnall, a rapid transformational life coach and therapist, shares her journey of self-discovery and healing through yoga and hypnotherapy. She explains her methodology of using a multi-dimensional and holistic approach, including life coaching, hypnotherapy, breathwork, yoga, and meditation, to help her clients overcome limiting beliefs and create positive change. She also discusses the importance of self-care practices and daily rituals in maintaining a balanced and fulfilling life.

Monika teaches us:

🔹Self-sabotage often stems from subconscious fears and beliefs, and addressing these underlying issues is crucial for personal growth and success.

🔹A multi-dimensional and holistic approach can help us overcome limiting beliefs and create lasting transformation.

🔹Incorporating self-care practices and daily rituals, such as meditation and yoga, can support our overall well-being and help us stay connected to our true selves.

💖 Grab my Yoga For Self Mastery course now before live calls begin. Start your yogic makeover today => https://www.brettlarkin.com/yoga-for-self-mastery/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ysm

GUEST EXPERT: Monika Tschuggnall | https://lifelift.coach/

Monika is a Rapid Transformational Life Coach and Therapist, a Hypnotherapist, and Yoga Teacher. She works with people who want to share their gifts and talents with the world. With her holistic approach, she helps people discover, see, and remove what's holding them back subconsciously from revealing their wholeness and sharing their passion so that they can live their purpose and fulfill their mission.

Monika's YouTube: @LifeLiftcoach

RTT method mentioned: https://marisapeer.com/

Find Us: @larkinyogatv and @monikatschuggnall

FREE Practice: The Healing Power of Divine Love | VINYASA FLOW HEART OPENING

Relevant Blog: How To Fall In Love With Yourself: 7 Daily Practices

Relevant to Today's Episode:

💞 Somatic Yoga Life Coaching

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#324 – The Importance of Emotional Processing and Regulation: DENT Model Trauma

Somatic Yoga vs. Traditional Yoga- Breaking Down How 5 Poses Differ In Your Yoga Practice Sep 04, 2024

Today, let's explore the difference between traditional yoga and somatic yoga. While traditional yoga focuses on alignment, somatic yoga allows you to process and deeply feel your emotions. I will never tell you not to do a traditional yoga class, There is an incredible amount of value there and I have so much love for yogic tradition. But, I would like to encourage you to bring more somatic movement into your practice.

Let's discuss:

🔹Traditional yoga's focus on alignment, strength, and breath control, while somatic yoga emphasizes embodiment, emotional processing, and non-habitual movement.

🔹Five common yoga poses that can be made more somatic: sufi grind, spinal flex, cat-cow, downward dog, and janu sirsasana.

🔹How somatic yoga allows individuals to deepen their connection with their bodies and process difficult emotions.

🎁 Get my FREE $67 Somatic Self Healing Workshop => https://www.brettlarkin.com/ffy?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ffy

💖 Doors are closing for the fall cohort of my Somatic Yoga Life Coaching program. Find more information and book a call here =>https://www.brettlarkin.com/somatic-yoga-training-certification/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=eylc

FREE Practice: Divine Feminine Yoga for Beginners | TANTRA AND SACRED SEXUALITY

Relevant Blog: Somatic Yoga For Beginners: Best Poses For Relaxation

Relevant to Today's Episode:

✨Uplifted Membership

💖Somatic Yoga Life Coaching

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#300 – Unraveling the Mystery of Chronic Pain for Yoga Teachers & Practitioners with Kim Patel

Heal Your Subconscious with Allison Roman Aug 28, 2024

Let's delve into the realm of the subconscious with my long lost friend, Allison Roman! Allison and I used to teach yoga together in San Francisco a decade ago, but reconnected on Instagram, and I got curious about her work as a Transformation Holistic Hypnotherapist who specializes in the subconscious. Your subconscious is making most of your major decisions. Even if you bring awareness of your patterning into the moment, it's often not enough and in some cases, can keep you stuck!

Nerd out with us on:

🔹Subconscious reprogramming, NLP and what's special about hypnotherapy

🔹New ways to define samskaras, the ego and the "highest self"

🔹Why curiosity is key when shifting long term patterns (and exactly how to use it)

In this episode, I share some of my own deeply held negative beliefs I'm trying to shift, and Allison coaches me live. I know what she has to say about anxiety and negative predictions can help you too. Listen in!

💖 Doors are closing for the fall cohort of my Somatic Yoga Life Coaching program. Find more information and book a call here =>https://www.brettlarkin.com/somatic-yoga-training-certification/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=eylc

🐍 Grab my Free Kundalini Workshop "Refine Your Tune In"=> https://www.brettlarkin.com/tunein/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=tunein

GUEST EXPERT: Allison Roman | https://www.allison-roman.com | @allisonroman__

Allison is a Transformation Mentor and Holistic Hypnotherapist who specializes in helping ambitious individuals transform their lives into the reality they desire. Her unique approach combines subconscious reprogramming with practical lifestyle tools for both mind and body. She has worked in the field of holistic wellness since 2008 and holds certifications in numerous areas of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Allison's intention is to empower and guide others to unlock their potential and become the healthiest, most aligned versions of themselves.

Relevant to Today's Episode:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1550830715002220

🔮 Kundalini Demystified

✅ Uplifted Membership

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#199 – Heal Your Subconscious with Kundalini Yoga - Conversation with Karena Virginia

#212 – How to Coach Yourself Through Mental Obstacles in Yoga with Awilda Rivera

Defining Sikhism & Its Influence on Kundalini Yoga w/ Guru Singh Aug 21, 2024

After releasing The Origins of Kundalini episodes I started receiving even more questions about this profound practice and its traditions. So of course I called up Guru Singh and he was happy to come back to answer more of your burning questions.

Listen in to learn:

🔹The history and relationship between Sikhism and Kundalini yoga

🔹What makes Kundalini yoga a science

🔹How Kundalini can enhance any religious belief

Make sure you've listened to Origins of Kundalini Yoga Parts 1 & 2, linked below, to have a better understanding of Kundalini's ancient roots and how the Yogi Bhajan scandal has affected the kundalini world.

🐍 Grab my Free Kundalini Workshop "Refine Your Tune In" https://www.brettlarkin.com/tunein/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=tunein

Loved this? See 3 free videos and get the brochure for our kundalini certification program: https://www.brettlarkin.com/online-kundalini-yoga-teacher-training/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ku

Learn more about Kundalini Yoga's effect on the brain:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9623893/

https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-alzheimers-disease/jad221159

FREE Practice: KUNDALINI YOGA FOR EMOTIONAL RELEASE with Music 💜 Trauma Informed Yoga for Beginners 💜

Relevant Blog: How is Kundalini Yoga Different from Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga?

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#316 – Origins of Kundalini & the Yogi Bhajan Scandal – Part 1

#322 – Origins of Kundalini & the Yogi Bhajan Scandal – Part 2

How to Earn Your First $$$ Teaching Yoga with Matilde Wergeland Aug 14, 2024

Today, Matilde Wergeland, Uplifted alum, holistic health expert, and founder of HEALTH BY M, shares her journey of building a successful business after yoga teacher training. She also shares insights on creating a membership site, focusing on quality over quantity and curating a unique experience for members. Matilde explains that if you JUST REACH OUT you'll be surprised at how many people want to work with you!!

Listen in as we dish on how to:

🔹Find your unique voice and teaching style to stand out in the marketplace

🔹Reach out to brands and businesses for collaborations/partnerships, highlighting the value you can offer.

🔹Follow your passion and trust your inner knowledge

You've got homework after today's episode. Go REACH OUT to one person or business and see what happens.

🎉Download my sequences and get my free yoga playlist! => https://www.brettlarkin.com/teach?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=teach

GUEST EXPERT: Matilde Wergeland | healthbym.com

Matilde Wergeland is a Holistic Health Expert and the owner/founder of HEALTH BY M, offering yoga, Pilates, and meditation classes, reiki educations, hypnosis sessions, a podcast, membership platform called The Retreat, and other services within holistic health. She also writes travel and wellness articles for publications like Vogue, Vogue Scandinavia, and Hip & Healthy and spends a lot of time traveling. Her biggest passion is to inspire others to live a healthy lifestyle through the content that she shares, and hopes to help bridge the gap between today's modern world and the world of wellness and spirituality.

Find us: @larkinyogatv | @healthbym

FREE Practice: Kundalini Meditation for Confidence & Self-Love (25-min)

Relevant Blog: How To Make $5k Per Month As A Yoga Teacher

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How To Plan The Ultimate Yoga Photoshoot Aug 07, 2024

Yoga teachers, this one's for you!!

Investing in a professional yoga photoshoot is worth it for yoga teachers looking to grow their business. It uplevels your energetic game and shows your commitment to your brand. Having beautiful photographs and a standout brand helps you grow faster and attract your ideal clients. I wish I had done more professional photoshoots at the beginning of my business. Now I do them regularly to keep my branding up to date and have the most variety I can to choose from. In this episode, I'll give you my best tips on planning the ultimate yoga photoshoot.

I'll go over why you should:

🔹Create a detailed schedule for the day to maximize your time and efficiency.

🔹Be prepared for things to go wrong and have backup options.

🔹Have someone take behind-the-scenes photos and bring snacks for energy.

And so much more!

📘 Get your free yoga business plan and checklist => https://www.brettlarkin.com/businessplan?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=businessplan

FREE Practice: How to Awaken your Feminine Energy | EASY KUNDALINI YOGA FOR WOMEN

Relevant Blog: How To Make $5k Per Month As A Yoga Teacher

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#290 – Sequence Better Yoga Classes with Kassandra Reinhardt

#299 – Strategies to Slay Imposter Syndrome and Share Your Gifts

Archetypes, Dreams & Why Nightmares are Good with Kari Hohne Jul 31, 2024

Sex dreams don't mean what you think, nightmares are good for you, and the divine is fueling your transformation as you sleep. Welcome to my conversation with dream analyst and eastern/western archetypes expert, Kari Hohne. According to Kari, when we sleep, our highest self is communicating with us. Everything we see in dreams can fuel our personal evolution. Kari even interprets one of my dreams on the show – and the results are SO spot on. It's scary! Listen and learn:

🔹 How to identify themes and archetypes in your dreams (even if your dreams seem boring!)

🔹 Why the messages from your dreams and card readings are inextricably interlinked

🔹 The limitations with Lucid dreaming

🔹 Details on misunderstood archetypes like the Trickster and the Crone

💫 Want to know which female archetype you embody? Learn more about your mind, body, and spirit by taking my female archetype quiz now => https://www.brettlarkin.com/female-archetype-quiz-what-female-archetype-are-you//?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=archetypequiz

GUEST EXPERT: Kari Hohne | www.cafeausoul.com | @cafeausoul | youtube.com/natureisaguru

Kari Hohne is a dream analyst, artist and expert on the eastern and western archetypes that inspire our dreams and oracles. Through her website Cafe au Soul, she bridges the gap between an appreciation for nature and the spiritual journey. Her online I Ching is ranked #1 in internet searches. She is the author of 7 books that include dreams, ancient astrology, Tarot's archetypes, and translations of the Tao te Ching and I Ching. Her music incorporates shamanic drumming with world chants to enhance yoga and meditation practice.

Relevant to Today's Episode:

#146 – Nocturnal Yoga: The Power of Lucid Dreaming & How to Do It - Conversation with Andrew Holecek

✅Yoga for Self Mastery

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The Importance of Emotional Processing and Regulation - DENT Model Trauma Jul 24, 2024

Emotional processing is essential for humans, but our society doesn't value or provide time for it. This is why when you finally have some space, like on a vacation perhaps, you may get hit with a trauma response seemingly out of nowhere. Just like it did for me on my recent trip to Paris. I'm not just talking about the ones we all know, fight, flight, and freeze. There are three more "F"s that belong to that system! Today I want to share with you the DENT(Dynamic Experiential Narrative Theory) model of trauma.

Let's discuss:

🔹Your body's different responses to trauma, stress, and anxiety, including flight, fight, freeze, fawn, flood, and fatigue.

🔹How somatic or embodied yoga practices can be helpful for emotional processing and regulation.

🔹Why listening to your body and practicing self-care is crucial for maintaining balance and well-being.

💖 Now is the time to register for the fall cohort of my Somatic Yoga Life Coaching program. Find more information and book a call here =>https://www.brettlarkin.com/somatic-yoga-training-certification/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=eylc

FREE Practice: GENTLE SOMATIC YOGA | Emotional Release for Stored Trauma & Anxiety 💜 Yoga for Vagus Nerve Health

Relevant Blog: Somatic Yoga for Trauma: Techniques to Reclaim Your Body

Relevant to Today's Episode:

💖Somatic Yoga Life Coaching

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#288 – Burnout, Loss & the Yoga of Parenting with Sarah Ezrin

Creating a Niche Brand as a Yoga Teacher with Yogi Bryan Jul 17, 2024

Yogi Bryan is arguably one of the most successful online yoga teachers. And today, he shares his journey of creating a niche brand as a yoga teacher and the success he has achieved on Instagram with me! It all started with a parody yoga Instagram account that led to actually falling in love with yoga, becoming a certified teacher and creating meditation audios and podcasts, which gained popularity and led to wild online growth. We're talking going from 100,000 to 700,000 followers in just two months 🤯!

Listen in as we discuss how to:

🔹Blend your passions and unique skills with yoga to create a niche brand.

🔹Embrace authenticity and be prepared for both love and hate.

🔹Experiment with different types of content and platforms to reach a wider audience.

⚠️WARNING⚠️: This episode is EXPLICIT. So if you are around your kids you may want to hit the save button and come back to it later.

📘 Get your free yoga business plan and checklist https://www.brettlarkin.com/businessplan?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=businessplan

GUEST EXPERT: Bryan Holub | https://yogibryan.com/

Yogi Bryan's goal is to help the world release 100 billion f*cks. He is a Neuro Linguistic Programmer (NLP), E-RYT 200 Hour Yoga Instructor, and YACEP-Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. His Relax with Yogi Bryan Meditation podcast has over 4M plays. Author of It's Just F*cking Meditation, Bryan helps people just like you find their truth, gain confidence, and release f*cks.

SLEEP with Yogi Bryan app: Google | Apple

Yogi Bryan's Book: It's Just Fucking Meditation: How to Find Yourself, Calm Your Anxiety and Manifest the Life of Your Dreams

Book mentioned: How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind by Pema Chodron

Find Us: @larkinyogatv and @yogi_bryan

FREE Practice: Easy 5 Minute Meditation to Calm Down & Relax

Relevant Blog: How To Find Your Yoga Niche (And Make $5K/mo)

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Origins of Kundalini & the Yogi Bhajan Scandal - Part 2 Jul 10, 2024

Let's continue the discussion with my Kundalini University partner Guru Singh on the origins of kundalini yoga and the Yogi Bhajan scandal. PAUSE!! If you haven't listened to Part 1 of this conversation, go back a few episodes and make sure you listen to that first.

No stone is left unturned in this juicy conversation. In part two we discuss:

🔹Is 3HO actually a cult?

🔹How these teachings can move forward free of Yogi Bhajan?

🔹Kundalini masters outside of Yogi Bhajan…

Still have questions about kundalini yoga and loved this conversation?

See 3 free videos and get the brochure or book a clarity call for our kundalini certification program => https://www.brettlarkin.com/online-kundalini-yoga-teacher-training/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ku

Relevant to Today's Episode:

✅ Kundalini Demystified

#316 Origins of Kundalini & the Yogi Bhajan Scandal - Part 1

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Ignite Your Willpower To Get On Your Mat Jul 03, 2024

As relaxing as your practice can be, it's also about building that strength and that willpower to keep coming back. But what gives you the motivation to be consistent? In this episode you'll discover:

🔹How to find your deepest why to help you be consistent with your practice

🔹My top tips to make sure you always get to your mat

🔹Why your practice is "magic"

💫 Interested in my beginner yoga jumpstart program mentioned in today's episode? Experience the newer version of this course, FREE here => https://www.brettlarkin.com/masterthebasics/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=byj

Not on my email list? Join to know when new episodes drop and I'll send you my

Yoga Transformational Portal (How to make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time) for free as a gift. 🎁

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Less Is More - How To Honor Yourself & Your Students with Elena Brower Jun 26, 2024

Today, I interview one of my biggest mentors, Elena Brower. I ask her about the tension many of us feel as yoga teachers: How do we honor our own personal practice (which may be morphing away from the style of yoga we're known for), while still meeting our students' where they are? How do we not feel pigeon-holed by a certain technique or style? And trust our own voice? Listen in as we discuss:

🔹 How Elena's teaching reached me in the most unexpected of places, changing the trajectory of my life and career

🔹 Where yoga and buddhism differ, overlap and compliment one another

🔹Workaholism and how to craft your time to honor your own needs

We also discuss our favorite books, and ways to open up space for creativity in your life. Thank you, Elena, for your energy in this conversation.

GUEST EXPERT: Elena Brower | https://elenabrower.com/

Mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, bestselling author and host of the Practice You Podcast, Elena Brower has taught yoga and meditation since 1999. Her first book, Art of Attention, has been translated into seven languages; her second, Practice You, is a bestseller. Elena's first collection of poetry, Softening Time, was released in May 2023.

Her yoga classes and meditations are featured on Glo. She has an Engaged Mentorship program and Perceptive Parenting audio course and she's commencing Buddhist Chaplaincy training in 2024.

Elena's events mentioned:

Simplify Course

Menopause Event

Book & Website Mentioned: On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen & bookshop.org

@larkinyogatv and @elenabrower

💖 There's still time to grab my Yoga For Self Mastery course before live calls begin. Start your yogic makeover today => https://www.brettlarkin.com/yoga-for-self-mastery/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ysm

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Dive into Kali's Dark, Ferocious Love Jun 19, 2024

It's that time of year again. The time to work with the BEST goddess to liberate you from guilt, shame, doubt, fear - KALI! Our Kali Yoga Challenge starts in just a few days. Let's refresh your memory of this FIERCE goddess of death and rebirth.

She's profoundly misunderstood.

🔥 Despite how she looks, Kali is not evil - she's the DESTROYER of evil

🔥 Kali's entering your life NOW to strip away your illusions, fears and self-destructive tendencies

🔥 She WANTS to plunge you -- deep! -- into your innermost power and potential

So I ask…Do you want to accept this invitation to explore this ferocious goddess on the yoga mat with me for 5 powerful days?

💮Sign Up Free: KALI YOGA CHALLENGE Get my Kali Guidebook as an instant download.

Instagram: @larkinyogatv

Relevant Blog: Mother Kali: Goddess of Death, or an Inspiration?

What Is Somatic Yoga? Jun 12, 2024

Somatic practices have become increasingly popular in recent months. You've probably seen something on social media about using somatics to release stored trauma and heal your body. Today we are talking about Somatic Yoga - or what I like to call Embodied Yoga. This amazing practice is all about unlocking your body's natural intelligence and creating a self guided solution to healing habitual bracing patterns. Listen to learn the difference between traditional and somatic/embodied yoga in addition to:

🔹The origins of somatic practices

🔹How habitual bracing patterns can lead to Sensory Motor Amnesia (SMA) and chronic issues

🔹Practical tips to make your yoga practice more somatic NOW!

💗Get My Free Somatic Yoga Workshop https://www.brettlarkin.com/embodiedyoga?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=embodiedyoga

FREE Practice: Gentle Somatic Yoga for Emotional Release (10-min) - Nervous System Reset

Relevant Blog: What Is Somatic Yoga? & Somatic Coaching

Relevant to Today's Episode:

💫Somatic Yoga Certification

#300 Unraveling the Mystery of Chronic Pain for Yoga Teachers & Practitioners with Kim Patel

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You are the Drug - The Power of Breathwork with Samantha Skelly Jun 05, 2024

As a yogi, you may consider yourself a breathwork expert. But my BFF Samantha Skelly wants you to experience the power of breathwork as its own vital modality that's distinct and separate from your yoga or movement practice. Sam educates us on the difference between integrative and meditative breathwork, the four main breathing patterns she teaches at Pause Breathwork and how to increase our breathing stamina.

Nerd out with us on:

🔹Why breathing through the mouth can be good

🔹How to approach rigorous breathwork if you have high vata and/or trauma

🔹The distinct stages of a 30-min breathwork practice

In this episode, I share some of my own deep resistance to breathwork as well as how I've cheated (yes!) in some of Sam's breathwork sessions. Experience loving guidance and troubleshooting tips. Listen in!

GUEST EXPERT: Samantha Skelly | https://www.pausebreathwork.com/

Samantha Skelly is the founder and CEO of the multi-million dollar Breathwork and Wellness company, Pause Breathwork. She's a highly sought-after international speaker, best-selling author, and coaching expert with a heart-centered approach to life and business. A leading authority on trauma healing and stress release, Samantha has made it her life's mission to rid the world of anxiety so people can thrive using the power of their breath. She has trained and certified nearly 1,000 people in 27 countries in the power of breathwork, and thousands more are using the Pause Breathwork Mobile App worldwide.

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Origins of Kundalini & the Yogi Bhajan Scandal - Part 1 May 29, 2024

Even though it's been years since news broke of the Yogi Bhajan scandal a lot of practitioners still question the integrity of the profound practice that is kundalini yoga. Today's episode is a conversation between my Kundalini University partner Guru Singh and myself in which we answer all of the community's questions on this topic. This is a full lecture from within the program so I had to split it into two parts to share with you. In Part One we discuss:

🔹The true origins of kundalini yoga and it's lineage

🔹The fact that nobody "owns" yoga because it is a science

🔹How to separate the teachings from the teacher

Don't forget to keep an eye out for Part Two where we'll start with the question, "Is 3HO a cult?" I'll see you there!

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How to Program Your Emotions & LEAP into Success with Dr. Micheline Nader May 22, 2024

Special guest alert! Dr. Micheline Nader is a Health Care Entrepreneur, Best Selling author of "Leap Beyond Success" and "The Dolphin's Dance," Executive coach, Motivational speaker, Philanthropist and President of Jesra Foundation. Today, we discuss how to:

🔹 Discover your "Emotional Logo"

🔹 Discern what's your intuition…and what's not

🔹 Program your emotions

🔹 Align your mindset to accelerate your success

Most yogis are self aware. But according to Micheline, self reflection is a huge part of leadership, and that leadership can tie into our own personal development work. I learned so much in this incredible episode about how our past traumas inform our present-moment decision making. And I know you will too!

GUEST EXPERT: Micheline Nader | www.michelinenader.com

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Stop Abandoning Yourself By Leveraging Yoga & Meditation May 15, 2024

This is an episode I recorded for moms, but in reality it applies to anyone experiencing some form of burnout. We are all insanely busy, it's just the nature of our modern world. That can make it feel impossible to do your yoga ritual or fit self care into your day. Today I want to show you exactly how you can sprinkle some yoga "glitter" on those everyday moments. Yes, even the moments when you want to scream and throw things at the wall! You'll find out:

🔹 Why you need a pleasure practice

🔹 How to fit in your yoga ritual even when in "mom mode"

🔹 How to take yoga, meditation, & mindfulness on-the-go

🔹 Sensory practices to help you regulate in challenging moments

Get ready to start living your yoga!!

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Social Media as a Vehicle for Your Awakening with Amanda Bucci May 08, 2024

You probably think of social media as "one more thing" that's stealing your time. Or as "one more thing" you have to DO in your wellness business. But what if instead of another task, it was the ultimate mirror to fuel your personal development and evolution as a healer and leader? Today, I speak with my incredible friend and fellow entrepreneur Amanda Bucci about how to get over yourself, show up authentically on social media, and conquer imposter syndrome once and for all. Listen to learn:

🔹Why defining your "North Star" and creating a boundary document with yourself and your audience is essential for your growth, success and sanity

🔹How to "pre-process" your fear of posting and being seen on social through emotional regulation techniques

🔹 What to do about mean comments, haters, trolls, and how to use what triggers you to fuel your personal brand and evolution

GUEST EXPERT: Amanda Bucci | @amandabucci @followedbook

Amanda is an author, entrepreneur, and Transformational Life Coach who helps people figure out what it means to be authentic. Since 2014, she's created hundreds of hours of video content to educate and entertain, published hundreds of thousands of words across all the major social media channels, and worked with clients ranging from first-year business owners to some of the most popular podcasters in the world. Amanda specializes in helping people through the emotional work and practical steps to living authentically in their businesses, lives, and relationships.

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Is Your Masculine/Feminine Energy Balanced? Shiva, Shakti & Polarity Within You May 01, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with a group of men about the masculine and feminine energies that live within all of us (Shiva/Shakti energy). This episode is full of insightful excerpts from that conversation. You'll learn:

🔹The difference between masculine and feminine energy and in what situations they should be called upon

🔹What it feels like when these energies are out of balance

🔹How nurturing the divine energy in you can strengthen your relationship with your partner

You'll also find out how to work with these polarities from an ayurvedic lens too! This episode will definitely get your brain buzzing!!

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#126 Awaken Your Shakti & Step into Your Courage w/ Shiva Rea

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Embodiment, Expression & Femininity with Alexandra Roxo Apr 24, 2024

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Embodiment is the new buzzword and lucky me, I get to have a TRUE embodiment expert on the show today for an extremely juicy convo. My friend Alexandra Roxo and I discuss everything from the repression of emotions in society to nervous system capacity to reality TV. You don't want to miss this! Listen and learn:

🔹 What to do as an empath when you feel overwhelmed by the horrors happening around our world

🔹 How to cultivate your feminine energy and sensuality in relationship

🔹 Ways to feel your feelings and reveal the truth of your heart even when it's uncomfortable to be that vulnerable

Don't forget to also grab Alexandra's book, Dare to Feel, which is a combination of memoir, poetry, and ritual suggestions.

GUEST EXPERT: Alexandra Roxo | https://www.alexandraroxo.com/

Alexandra is a bestselling author, artist, spiritual seeker, and teacher and mentor in the space of feminine embodiment, sacred sexuality, and spiritual transformation. She has mentored thousands of women in embodying their full magnificent self and seeing it as...SACRED and NECESSARY medicine for the planet!

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Is Hot Yoga Better? Pros & Cons Of A Heated Practice Apr 17, 2024

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It's all about the pros and cons of hot yoga. Is it really better for you? In this yoga podcast, I'll be answering a question from my Facebook group which is practicing yoga in a heated room versus practicing in an air conditioned room. Is practicing yoga in a sweaty room better for you? What are the pros and cons of heated yoga? In this episode you will learn:

🔹The difference between "Bikram" yoga and heated vinyasa

🔹The main reasons behind hot yoga's popularity

🔹Things I DON"T love about practicing hot yoga

Connect with me: @larkinyogatv

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Mingle with the Divine with Biet Simkin Apr 10, 2024

Raised by a shaman and surrounded by death, Biet Simkin shares her personal journey of overcoming the death of both of her parents, her infant daughter and transforming her life through breathwork, yoga, and meditation. Biet teaches that everyone has the ability to live an expansive and fulfilling life, and she offers practical tools and practices to help individuals tap into their own power and connect with the divine. She also discusses the process of alchemy and the cyclical nature of enlightenment. Plus, we nerd out on our definitions of Kundalini Awakening at the end of the episode. Discover:

🔹 The importance of embracing both the light and dark aspects of ourselves

🔹 Why enlightenment is like a clock wheel (this is mind blowing)

🔹 How she makes bad moods and her negative inner dialogue "her bitch"

GUEST EXPERT: Biet Simkin | https://www.bietsimkin.com/

Biet is the world-renowned Spiritual Teacher and Best-Selling Author, dubbed the "David Bowie of Meditation." As a musician, Biet weaves the world of pop culture and spirituality, teaching practical applications of ancient spiritual wisdom. The teachings are featured in Biet's best selling book, 'Don't Just Sit There!' published by Simon & Schuster.

Instagram: @guidedbybiet & @larkinyogatv

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Kriyanology: The Inside Science of Kundalini Sequencing Apr 03, 2024

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In this episode, Brett explores the mystery of the Polarity Play Kriya, one of the most popular Kundalini Kriyas inside the Uplifted Membership. She delves into the sequencing and significance of the kriya, dissecting each posture and movement. Brett explains the importance of a 40-day practice and the benefits of incorporating squats, arm movements, spirals, and heart-stimulating exercises. She also discusses the release of endorphins during the arm hold and the amplifying mudra at the end of the kriya.

A 40-day practice is important in Kundalini yoga for its transformative effects.
Squats in the Polarity Play Kriya help ground and anchor the practitioner.
Arm movements in the kriya stimulate the heart and balance polarities.
Spirals in Kundalini yoga represent natural movements and soothe the mind.

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High School Teacher to Yoga Instructor & Life Coach with Ashlie Franey Mar 27, 2024

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Ever wonder how people with the demands of small children and fulltime jobs launch their dream career? Today, go behind-the-scenes the journey from "high school English teacher" to "yoga instructor and life coach" with Uplifted alumni Ashlie Franey. Ashlie is now a Higher Self & Identity Coach For Women. Her story reminds us that you have the permission to reinvent yourself, even if you have young children, another career or demanding family. Listen and learn:

🔹 How to choose a yoga teacher training and what to expect inside Uplifted 200-Hour YTT

🔹 Why boundaries and goal setting are pivotal in times of career transition, and the exact phrases to use with energy suckers and vampires

🔹 The power of RE-EVALUATION, plus what to do if you take an assessment of your life, and don't like what you find (but also fear making changes)

🔹 Ashlie's magic morning routine and how she now interweaves life coaching and meditation

If you're someone wanting to hear the play-by-play of how someone made a career transition into the wellness industry, this episode is for you.

GUEST EXPERT: Ashlie Franey | https://www.ashliefraney.com/

Book a free 15 min session with Ashlie: https://www.ashliefraney.com/11-sessions

Connect with us: @ashlie_franey | @larkinyogatv

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Fear of Judgment: How to Deal with Being Judged as a Yoga Teacher Mar 20, 2024

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As yoga teachers (or just regular humans!), we're often forced to put ourselves "out there" where others can judge us – and it can feel terrifying. Maybe you're terrified to get a negative comment on social media. Or you overthink every single thing you post. Maybe you think, "Who am I to teach? Who am I to share?" Or you're caught in a cycle of self-sabotage, worrying about what others think. In this episode:

🔹Learn about the brain's negativity bias and strategies to cope with out

🔹Understand why your fear of being judged is normal, and how to work through it

🔹Why you *want* to repel as many people as you attract

🔹What makes a powerful brand

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Female Archetypes of Leadership with Anodea Judith Ph.D. Mar 13, 2024

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Today, I interview one of my personal teachers and mentors, Anodea Judith PhD, about reclaiming female archetypes of leadership. It's time for women to rise up and take on more leadership in today's world. Because women lead differently than men, their contributions are often unrecognized, even by the women themselves. But with archetypes to guide us, women and men can recognize, honor, and activate the many ways women uniquely contribute.

Together, we'll dive into Anodea's brand new 38 card archetype deck, including an empowering poetry reading on what it means to be the YOGI archetype. Discover ancient archetypes, such as the Priestess, the Oracle, or the Midwife, as well as newly emerging ones, such as the Activist, the Diva, the Yogini, or the Stateswoman. Learn:

🔹 How to awaken your innate female leadership style

🔹 The difference between an archetype and a stereotype

🔹 What does knowing about these archetypes offer you

Don't miss this special conversation with one of my very favorite teachers.

GUEST EXPERT: Anodea Judith, Ph.D. | www.SheRisesCards.com | https://sacredcenters.com/

Anodea Judith, Ph.D is a globally recognized teacher and the author of 9 books on chakras, yoga, psychology, social change, manifestation, and feminism, including the classics, Wheels of Life and Eastern Body-Western Mind. Her books have been translated into 28 languages and her transformational workshops have been taught all over the world. Her most recent work, SHE RISES, centers on the ascension of feminine leadership and includes 38 illustrated cards of female archetypes.

She holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology and a doctorate in Mind-Body Health, with additional trainings in a variety of yoga and healing disciplines. As a member of the Evolutionary Leadership Council, she is passionate about evolution and the role women can play in creating a new world of justice and sustainability.

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Slow Down & Do Less Mar 06, 2024

Pitta and Vata types, this episode is for you! Are you addicted to information? Accomplishing things? Always moving? Very hard on yourself?

In this episode I break down

🔹How to overcome the constant need to DO

🔹How to drop into a flow state through slowing down

🔹How to trust yourself that it's OK to do less

Surprisingly, just a tiny bit of nourishment can go a long way.

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The 7 Chakras as a Tool for Personal Growth Feb 28, 2024

In this introductory podcast, I provide an overview of the chakra system + how you can use the chakras as a framework for happiness, wholeness and personal growth. Don't forget to sign up (or join Uplifted) for deep dive private podcasts on each individual chakra. In this episode learn:

🔹An introduction to the Chakra System

🔹Why makes the chakras "spin"

🔹How to use the chakras for your own personal growth

Don't forget to sign up for the Chakra Challenge starting on the Spring Equinox!

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Toxic Words - The 3 Phrases I Stopped Saying for More Confidence Feb 21, 2024

Language is a powerful thing. The way you talk to yourself or about yourself shapes your reality, even if what you are saying isn't true!! Learn what language shifts I have found to be helpful and empowering for transformation and success.

In this episode you'll find:

🔹3 phrases I am no longer saying(they may surprise you)

🔹My biggest reframes and what I'm saying instead

🔹Why these words may not seem toxic but actually are

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Yoga for Better Sex with Dr. Fanny Leboulanger Feb 14, 2024

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I love it when my successful 200 and 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training graduates come onto the show to talk about the incredible work they're doing. And today's show does not disappoint since we have a steamy topic - SEX! Today, I interview French physician Fanny Leboulanger about pleasure, sensuality, jade eggs and how we can leverage our time on the yoga mat to become more orgasmic. I also reveal all the yogic pleasure practices I've been engaging in recently (coming soon to the Uplifted membership). We also talk about pelvic floor health, sexual trauma and practical techniques to de-armor your pelvic floor. Discover:

🔹 How to turn your yoga practice into a pleasure practice 🔹 Why "self-consent" is the basis of thriving sex 🔹 The science of orgasm in solo play and with a partner

GUEST EXPERT: Fanny Leboulanger | www.fannyleboulanger.com | Your Sexyfied Life Podcast

After years of working as a doctor helping women, Fanny chose to dedicate her life to Feminine Empowerment through self-love and soul-full pleasure. Using a combination of ancient wisdom, modern science, a talent to teach and a French sense of humor (without French accent don't worry), her mission is to help you reclaim the Thriving Sex and Fulfilling Life YOU deserve, so that you can finally become whole.

Instagram: @larkinyogatv & @withdoctorfanny

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Unraveling the Mystery of Chronic Pain for Yoga Teachers & Practitioners with Kim Patel Feb 07, 2024

Living with chronic pain can be a nightmare. Teaching a yoga student with chronic pain can feel intimidating. Today, I'm joined by Uplifted 200-Hour and 300-Hour graduate, Kim Patel, to unpack how chronic pain is different from acute pain, and how to work with chronic pain in a yoga context. This fascinating conversation leads us into an in-depth conversation about the brain, the nervous system, phantom limb syndrome, as well as stories from my own life as the daughter of a war veteran with chronic pain.

Kim was working as a nurse when she developed a long-term pain condition related to her pregnancy which first sparked her interest in pain management. Kim offers one-to-one bespoke pain management blending her nursing knowledge and pain management qualifications with counseling, mindfulness, meditation and movement including yoga. She's now in the final stages of her doctorate looking at chronic pain and self-concept related to acceptance.

This is a must-listen for any yoga teacher looking to support students with injury, illness or pain.

GUEST EXPERT: Kim Patel | www.counsellinginwrexham.co.uk

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Strategies to Slay Imposter Syndrome and Share Your Gifts Jan 31, 2024

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Feel like you don't know enough? That no one would ever want to hear what you have to say? Scared to put yourself out there and share your gifts? So many yoga teachers struggle with imposter syndrome. And (bad news) it never goes away. But we can cope and overcome this self-limiting thought pattern. In this episode, I unpack all my practical strategies to slay imposter and share your gifts. Learn:

🔹Why it's actually *better* to just be a little bit ahead of who you're helping 🔹How to overcome your fear or hurting someone else 🔹Allow your teachings to channel through you so you can shift into a place of service 🔹Why it's ok not be first to market, and okay to launch your idea (even if someone is 🔹already doing something similar! 🔹How to recognizing self sabotaging thought loops, get over yourself, and your gifts

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Biohack Your Body & Diet with Aggie Lal Jan 24, 2024

Did you know even though you and I are both human, only 10% of our gut is the same?! And that the average woman is exposed to 165 chemicals a day?! These are just some of the fascinating factoids I learned in today's interview with Aggie Lal. Aggie is a best-selling author with over 1 million followers on Instagram. She's passionate about making biohacking accessible, affordable and available to women. Today, takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of her upcoming book. Discover:

🔹 The right order in which to eat foods (this blew my mind and lines up with ayurveda!) 🔹 Why "diets" don't make sense and what to do instead 🔹 Aggie thoughts on vegetarianism and veganism 🔹 The hack of thinking about "preferences" over "rules" when it comes to our diet

GUEST EXPERT: Aggie Lal | https://higherselfacademy.co/ https://biohackingbestie.com/ Get her new book: Biohack Like a Woman

Aggie Lal is a renowned public figure, best-selling author, registered nutritionist, health coach, podcast host, and TEDx speaker. With a strong social media presence and a vast audience across multiple channels, Aggie has become highly influential in the areas of Health, Biohacking, Personal Development, Travel & Lifestyle, and Entrepreneurship.

Instagram: @aggie & @larkinyogatv

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What is Samkhya Philosophy and How is it Different from Yoga? Jan 17, 2024

What is Samkhya philosophy and how is it different from Yoga philosophy? Receive a total breakdown on Samkhya (one of the six schools on Indian philosophy) from Brett in today's value-packed episode. Walk about with an understanding of: 🔹 Purusha/Prakriti and how the world came into being according to Samkhya 🔹 The different parts of our brain according to Indian philosophy (the manas, citta, buddhi and ahamkara) 🔹 The 25 tattvas that make up our word 🔹 What are the gunas and why you should care

This information is foundational for understanding both yogic practices and the Yoga Sutras! Enjoy!

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How Ancient Primal Habits Help You Thrive with Cate Stillman Jan 10, 2024

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Thousands of years ago, our brains were 20% bigger – and my friend and Cate Stillman got curious as to why. Cate's been teaching yoga and ayurveda for decades, but her most recent book Uninflamed explores 21 anti-inflammatory PRIMAL HABITS to heal, sleep better, intermittent fast, detox, lose weight, feel great, & crush your life goals with a kickass microbiome. And I've been doing many of them! Listen in on our conversation as we nerd out on FASTING, FREEZING and FERMENTING. Discover:

🔹 How our "wild" bodies changed with the development of agrarian civilization 🔹 Why this spurred the invention of yogic practices 🔹 What thermogenesis is and why you want to be good at it 🔹 The reason you'll degenerate without "adversity habits" (and our favorites you can practice right now)

GUEST EXPERT: Cate Stillman | clubthrive.global | Microbiome diet guide: https://go.clubthrive.global/microbiomediet

A pioneer in ancient-meets-modern health, Cate Stillman is the leader and CEO at CLUB THRIVE and WELLNESS PRO ACADEMY. She grew her first company, Yogahealer, by passing forward the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda and Yoga. Driven by a mission to guide people to thrive, Cate is best known for resolving chronic symptoms, igniting ambition, and developing collaborative intelligence in those who join her dynamic clubs. Global leader, podcaster and entrepreneur, she rewilds humans towards health, meaning, and purpose. Author of Body Thrive and Master Of You, Uninflamed is Cate's third, and most edgy book.

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4 Pivots I'm Making in Yoga & Business Jan 03, 2024

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Today I'm sharing four pivots I'm making in both my business and personal life. I hope some of these are helpful or can inspire you! I discuss the importance of focusing on the current of manifestation rather than the current of liberation in your yoga practice. I also emphasize the significance of embracing Embodied Yoga and prioritizing pleasure (ooo-yah!). Additionally, I highlight the need for better management, delegation skills and effective energy management. I hope you enjoy these insights and ideas I'm striving to prioritize as we enter a new season. Enjoy!

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Reinvent Yoga & Yourself in 2024 with Lauren Zander Dec 27, 2023

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We're on the precipice of the New Year. It's the perfect time to reflect on what yoga means to you, how to start or (re)start your practice… and convince everyone you love to do the same. It's also the first episode in which I am a published author with my book YOGA LIFE available worldwide! To celebrate *all the things,* I invited my friend and celebrity life coach Lauren Zander to join me on the podcast this week to chat about:

🔹 Why coaching and yoga work so synergistically together, and why you need both 🔹 How to kickstart your yoga or "pitch" yoga to those around you who may be skeptical about getting on a mat (especially if they're older, think they'll "suck" or are "inflexible") 🔹 The history of modern yoga: proof that its always been evolving and why you must claim the permission slip to personalize your practice in 2024.

I also share dozens of "Yoga Habits" from my book so you can slip yoga in on New Year's Eve and Day, even if you're traveling, cooking or can't make time for a longer practice! Get ready for some fun.

GUEST EXPERT: Lauren Zander, Founder of Handel Group and InnerU https://www.inneru.coach/life-coaching-products/

Lauren Handel Zander is a celebrity life coach, public speaker, and the CEO & Founder of Handel Group®, an executive life coaching company based in New York City. Her coaching methodology, The Handel Method®, is taught in over 50 universities and institutes of learning around the world, including MIT, Stanford Graduate School of Business, NYU, and the New York City Public School System. Lauren is also the creator of Inner.U®: Learn to Human Better, the online coaching courses that teaches the entirety of The Handel Method, a coaching method that has been used by dozens of celebrities, CEOs, and entrepreneurs since 2004.

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Model Yoga in Your Family with Sophie Jaffe Dec 20, 2023

Do you want to give yourself more grace and compassion (but are plagued with guilt and martyrdom)? Do you want to speak kindly to yourself, your kids, and partner? Do you want to leverage your yoga tools, even when you have no time? Or "be the change" by modeling yoga and mindfulness for your family?

Learn how to do all these things with my friend Sophie Jaffe (superfood CEO, yoga teacher, and mama of three). Today, we go behind-the-scenes on her life as a fulltime yoga influencer, CEO and mom. Discover:

🔹 How Sophie models yoga and mindfulness for her kids

🔹 Why radical transparency creates safety in her family

🔹 Concrete tools to use when you're overwhelmed with guilt or running on empty

GUEST EXPERT: Sophie Jaffe @sophie.jaffe @philosophielove

Sophie is a Los Angeles based yoga teacher, wellness expert, and mama to three beautiful children. Explore her superfood company and wellness brand, Philosophie, to attain optimal health + radiant wellness.

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How to Earn 6 Figures on Yoga Retreats with Christa Janine and Piper Sandifer Dec 13, 2023

Thinking of attending or hosting a yoga retreat this upcoming season? Don't miss this episode with insane tips!!! Listen to ensure your next trip is pleasurable, profitable and leaves your students wanting another.

Planning a yoga retreat can seem overwhelming at first. But in my recent Uplifted masterclass for yoga teachers, we touched on all the steps by interviewing my most successful 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training graduates who are running trips this year. If you've ever dreamed of teaching or leading a retreat yourself, this episode will inspire you and offer tons of practical wisdom.

GUEST EXPERTS: Christa Janine and Piper Sandifer

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How to Get an Agent, Write Your Wellness Book and Make a Bigger Impact Dec 06, 2023

Ever dreamed of writing a novel, memoir, your own health and wellness guide, cookbook or yoga book? In today's episode, I take you behind-the-scenes on EVERYTHING you'd ever want to know by sharing the behind-the-scenes story of my upcoming book YOGA LIFE (pre-order here). I detail every step of my process so you can learn from my mistakes! Listen and learn the ins and outs of:

🔹 Self publishing vs working with a mainstream publisher 🔹 How to write your book proposal and get a book deal 🔹 Getting the best agent, discerning the best publisher and promoting yourself 🔹 Research assistants, ghost writers, timeline and refining your process

Thank you for being on this journey with me and don't forget to pre-order your copy of my upcoming book here (and order extras as holiday gifts for friends!)

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Sequence Better Yoga Classes with Kassandra Reinhardt Nov 29, 2023

Let's dive into the art of yoga sequencing with my friend and fellow Yoga Youtuber, Kassandra Reinhardt. Kassandra has over 2.3 million subscribers, in part because she makes her classes SO accessible. Ready to see how she does it? Today, go behind the scenes on how she plans her sequences, what to do when things don't go according to plan, and the key differences between in-person and online teaching. Learn:

🔹How brainstorm class themes and sequence to a peak pose 🔹Counter poses versus resting poses, designing long sequencing versus 10 minute videos 🔹The #1 thing you should be doing to improve your cuing a new teacher (it's not what you think!)

Teacher or aspiring teachers, we hope this episode inspires you!

GUEST EXPERT: Kassandra Reinhardt | www.yogawithkassandra.com Explore Kassandra's new sequencing course at her website!

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Ottawa-based Yin and Vinyasa Yoga Instructor, YouTuber, author, and the face behind Yoga with Kassandra, Kassandra Reinhardt, is on a mission to help others feel great with yoga. As one of the first yoga instructors to embrace online teaching, her Yoga with Kassandra YouTube channel has grown to more than 2.3 million subscribers and has over 270 million views. Kassandra is the author of "Yin Yoga: Stretch The Mindful Way" (DK Books) and "Year of Yoga: Rituals for every day and every season" (Mandala Publishing). With over 2.5 million people in her online community, Kassandra has truly provided accessibility to yoga and she is expanding her expertise further, with the recent release of her guided yoga journal, My Yoga Journey: A Guided Journal, and her daily affirmation card deck, I Radiate Joy. Kassandra and her channel have been featured in CBC, Bustle, PopSugar, Well+Good and Elle Australia.

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Yogi's Holiday Gift Guide - Everything to Ask for & Receive this Season Nov 22, 2023

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Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the insanity of the whole holiday season is just around the corner. If you don't know what to ask for, give, or need ideas for yogic stocking stuffers, you've come to the right place! Listen to a quick excerpt – the first ever public reading – directly from Brett's upcoming book YOGA LIFE to get into the holiday mood. Then, get ready for Brett's laundry list of tips (and gifts!) to make your holiday season more magical, fun and YOGIC.

In this exclusive "yoga nerd" gift guide episode, learn how to…

🔹 Be a better receiver (and expand your energetic capacity)

🔹 Get exactly what you want from your partner, family or friends by embodying your desires

🔹 20 ideas of items to gift to others (or ask for yourself) this holiday season!

Many of the items mentioned in this episode can be found at Brett's Amazon storefront (please also support local retailers, this was just the easiest place to assemble): https://www.amazon.com/shop/brettlarkinyoga

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Burnout, Loss & the Yoga of Parenting with Sarah Ezrin Nov 15, 2023

Candid conversation alert! Cozy up with me and my friend Sarah Ezrin where we talk about teaching yoga, being moms and why we strengthen our nervous systems by visualizing our children falling from the monkey bars at playgrounds while performing pranayama techniques (not kidding!).

Sarah started out working in the adrenaline-fueled film industry. Then, took that "hustle energy" into her yoga teacher career, resulting in burnout. After much heartbreak and loss, she wasn't sure she ever wanted children, but now applies ancient yogic wisdom to motherhood. This is a beautiful listen for any yoga teachers, prospective parents or those with kids at home.

GUEST EXPERT: Sarah Ezrin | Buy The Yoga of Parenting book

Sarah Ezrin is a world-renowned yoga educator, content creator, and mama of two boys. Sarah writes extensively on the subjects of yoga, parenting, and mental health, often interweaving these themes. She is a regular contributor for Yoga Journal Magazine, Motherly, Yoga International, Healthline, and Scary Mommy. Sarah loves guiding people along their wellness and parenthood journeys. Her writing, classes, and social media are supportive, healing spaces where people can feel seen and heard.

For more information on Sarah please connect with her on Instagram and TikTok.

Instagram: @larkinyogatv and @sarahezrinyoga

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Redefining "Sadhana" - 3 Key Tips Nov 08, 2023

Does your daily practice feel stagnant? Or like "hard work"? Maybe you've lost the joy. Or you're struggling to find consistency. Perhaps yoga and meditation feel like another thing "to do." If any of the above describe you, this episode is here to knock your socks off. It's time to redefine the idea of "sadhana," shift into devotion, realize you're not "alone" when you practice, and to make your time on the mat the highlight of your day.

Listen and learn:

🔹The etymology of the word "sadhana" 🔹How this concept evolved in the Gita and Bhakti Yoga, and ways to use these lesser-known aspects of sadhana for your benefit 🔹Why revitalizing your home practice requires introspection, a hefty dose of pleasure, and does not need to take as much time as you think

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Crystals and Tarot for Yogis with Deb Bowen and Samantha Fey Nov 01, 2023

Do you want to create more ritual and ceremony into your yoga practice? Are you looking for ways to slow down and connect with your intuition? Ever been curious about crystals and tarot? This is the episode for you! Today I teamed up with Deb Bowen and Samantha Fey from the Psychic Teachers Podcast to bring you all the details about how to make your yoga practice more magical with tarot cards and crystals. Discover:

🔹How crystals affect your energy, why size doesn't matter, and how to use them in your yoga practice 🔹The best crystals for each chakra, creating and working with crystal grids around your mat, and how to use crystals to sharpen your intuition 🔹The origins of tarot, cross-cultural mythology behind the deck, how to incorporate tarot into your meditation practice, and how the major arcana reflects your transformation journey as a yogi.

"Woo" out with me in this incredible episode. Leave with lists of crystals you'll want to buy and ideas of how tarot cards and crystals can enhance your yoga practice. This episode is packed with insightful tips from Deb and Sam.

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GUEST EXPERTS: Deb Bowen and Samantha Fey | Psychic Teachers Podcast

Deb Bowen and Samantha Fey have been hosting the Psychic Teachers podcast since 2010. Both are former teachers who've always been interested in the world of tarot, crystals, and intuition. Each week on the Psychic Teachers podcast, they help listeners discover their authentic gifts and to trust the still, small voice within.

Deb is the author of A Good Friend for Bad Times: Helping Others through Grief, and several works of creative nonfiction. She has a book scheduled for release in 2024. Samantha Fey is the author of The Awake Dreamer: A Guide to Lucid Dreaming, Astral Travel and Mastering the Dreamscape.

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Is Yoga Enough…? with Dr. Jen Fraboni Oct 25, 2023

You love yoga, but every modality has limitations. Does yoga provide everything we need for optimal health and graceful aging? Let's investigate… Today, I interview my friend Dr. Jen Fraboni (who you may know as the infamous @DocJenFit on Instagram) about yoga's potential shortcomings. Not only do we dissect yoga's pitfalls, we tell you exactly how to mitigate them for a pain-free active lifestyle. Learn:

🔹 The movements yoga is "missing" and what to do about it

🔹 How you should be weight-lifting with easy ways to start

🔹 Is yoga cardio? And how much cardio do we need?

🔹 Why foam rolling is better than stretching

And so much more. Don't miss this playful episode, jam-packed with tips. Your body will thank you.

GUEST EXPERT: Dr. Jen Fraboni | https://jen.health

Dr. Jen Fraboni, PT, DPT, is an internationally-renown physical therapist who specializes in helping people overcome chronic pain and maximize physical performance. As the founder of the new platform and app, "Jen.Health," she brings a unique, whole body approach to strength, mobility and pain-free living. In 2019, Jen was named one of the top 50 most influential healthcare professionals. Jen's easily accessible approach has garnered her more than half a million followers on social media and millions of views of her health and fitness videos.

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How to Love Your [Broken, Dark and Angry] Self with Katie Silcox Oct 18, 2023

EPIC conversation alert!!! Today I get *in it* with one of my visionary friends, Katie Silcox, founder of Shakti School. Through concrete examples like online dating, your dog getting bitten, your husband's obsession with drainage and house maintenance, Katie and I weave deep lessons on tantra, polarity and somatics. Listen and learn:

🔹Why somatic work alone isn't enough and can become a "feeling trap"

🔹How massive amounts of shakti energy are stored beneath your shame

🔹Exactly what releasing irritation looks like from a "yogic" perspective taking into account tantric and buddhist teachings.

Buckle up, yogis. This conversation might take you places you never thought possible.

GUEST EXPERT: Katie Silcox | @theshaktischool

Katie Silcox, M.A. is the New York Times Best-Selling author of the book Healthy, Happy, Sexy - Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women and the upcoming new book - Glow-Worthy. She is the founder of The Shakti School, a premier online certification school for women-centered holistic wellness that bridges functional medicine and eastern traditions. She holds a Masters degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and is a member of the National Ayurvedic Medicine Association. In her former life, she has been a researcher in Artificial Intelligence, a cover model for Yoga Journal magazine in Russia and the owner of a beach bar in Spain.

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Dismantling the Kleshas - The Actual Aim of Yoga Oct 11, 2023

I bet you thought the goal of yoga was to achieve samadhi or enlightenment, right? WRONG. More precisely, yoga is about dismantling the 5 kleshas (obstacles) which prevent us from realizing that samadhi (bliss) is our natural state. Deep dive with me into eleven critical epithets: Verses 2.1 to 2.11 of the Yoga Sutras, where I'll give the often overlooked kleshas - the obstacles and afflictions that cause suffering - the attention they deserve. Discover:

🔹 Why the concept of avidya (ignorance) is often mistranslated and misunderstood

🔹 How the kleshas aren't created equal, but actually function in a hierarchy

🔹 How to "grade" your kleshas using Patanjali's framework

🔹 Why the kleshas likely won't be eliminated (no matter how much you practice), but how you can leverage them to become more discerning in your day-to-day life.

If you enjoyed the episodes where I've read the Yoga Sutras aloud, you will love this nerdy episode.

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Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary - BOOK TWO Explained Oct 04, 2023

Ready to get an easy-to-understand debrief of all the sutras, weighing various translators, while comparing and contrasting translations - AGAIN? It's time for our Yoga Sutra reading party, this time with BOOK TWO (Sadhana Pada). I'll read each and every sutra, providing more than just one translation. I'll give you my high-level interpretation, strive to make thematic connections, keep it practical, and set the stage for you to explore your own ideas. If the sutras have daunted you in the past, or you haven't read them yet, you are welcome! Those of you who've read them many times will enjoy this comprehensive review. Let's get into BOOK TWO, yoga nerds! Listen to BOOK ONE first if you haven't yet!

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Grief as a Potent Healer with Kris Carr Sep 27, 2023

During my father's cancer battle, I stayed busy. After he died, I refused to grieve for fear of completely breaking down. If only I had Kris Carr's incredible new book on mourning which we dive deep into in this week's episode. You may know Kris as a best-selling author and wellness leader, who's been thriving with stage IV cancer for more than 20 years. But what shook her to her core was not her own cancer journey, but the death of her father to pancreatic cancer in recent years. Today, we connect around both our fathers' passing and share all our best tips with you around fear, uncertainty, death, and spiritual growth. Learn:

🔹What is a "rupture" and how do we care for ourselves in times of rupture?

🔹The difference between fear and anxiety, and why anxiety is a "habit"

🔹Why anger is an "iceberg" that accompanies grief and how to cope with intense emotions.

🔹How to cultivate faith the unseen and turn your life into a treasure hunt to connect with those who have passed on.

If you've lost a parent, child, or loved-one, do NOT miss this episode with one of our era's wellness leaders.

GUEST EXPERT: Kris Carr | kriscarr.com | New Book: I'm Not a Mourning Person

Kris Carr is a multiple New York Times best-selling author and wellness leader, who's been thriving with stage 4 cancer for more than 20 years. She's a member of Oprah's SuperSoul 100, recognizing the most influential thought-leaders today and subject and director of the documentary Crazy Sexy Cancer

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The Pelvis: Your Seat of Power & Embodiment with Lara Heimann Sep 20, 2023

Join me as we discuss embodiment from a neurodevelopmental perspective with incredible physical therapist Lara Heiman. Do you love sinking into a low lunge? Lingering in hip openers? Flowing through feel-good movements? (My hand is raised!) While all of this is okay, our most sophisticated practice develops when we prioritize stability over mobility. In particular, when we truly honor the pelvis as our seat of power.

Listen and learn:

🔹Practical functional movement tips to honor pelvic stability in your personal practice or public teaching

🔹Why you and your students' hips may actually be "tight" due to overstretching

🔹The importance of touching your body to provide feedback so you can change "the inputs" in yoga postures and find "side doors" that reconnect you to your most embodied self.

Yes – we also touch on Kundalini Awakening. Don't miss this spectacular anatomical conversation that touches on all the major trends in the wellness industry right now. Yoga geeks, get your pencils out!

GUEST EXPERT: Lara Heimann | @lara.heimann | www.lytmethod.com

A practicing physical therapist and yoga teacher for 27 years, Lara received both her undergraduate and graduate education from Duke University and as a licensed physical therapist, continued her studies with a Post Grad specialization in Neurodevelopmental Training with Recovering Function Organization through Stanford University. Combining her educational background in physiological studies and her passion for movement, Lara completed her 200-hour teacher training. After several years of teaching, she began to notice a void in the inclusion of anatomy in the conversations of yoga training. In the years to follow, Lara began to refine the LYT Yoga Method, combining physiology, kinesiology, neurology, and functional movement patterns to yield a more cohesive movement philosophy.

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Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary - BOOK ONE Explained Sep 13, 2023

Ever wish you could get an easy-to-understand debrief of all the sutras, weighing various translators, while comparing and contrasting translations? Join me in today's episode for a Patanjali BOOK ONE (Samadhi Pada) Yoga Sutras extravaganza! I'll read each and every sutra, providing more than just one translation. I'll give you my high-level interpretation, strive to make thematic connections, keep it practical, and set the stage for you to explore your own ideas. If the sutras have daunted you in the past, or you haven't read them yet, you are welcome! Those of you who've read them many times will enjoy this comprehensive review. Let's go into BOOK ONE, yoga nerds!

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When "High Vibe" Goes Wrong with Tracy Litt Sep 06, 2023

We hear so often that you should "embody the next best version of yourself" and then "become it." BUT HOW? Especially when your current reality is *nothing like* the reality you're attempting to manifest. Or there's zero proof of things going your way?

Buckle up for this deep exploration of identity, adversity and emotion with one of my favorite conversation partners, Tracy Litt. We talk about practical steps you can take when "rubber meets the road" and your nervous system is in a state of hyperarousal, dragging you into old patterns. We put concrete examples of my own life, marriage and blocks through Tracy's framework so you can see her method in action. Get ready to learn:

🔹Why affirmations and staying "high vibe" are a band-aid solution to your wounds – and what to do instead.

🔹How your programmed not to *feel* by society and practical steps to fix this

🔹What to do if you feel like by expressing big emotions like grief or rage, that you'll open "Pandora's box" and never be able to stop.

✅ Also listen to Tracy's epic interview of Brett here.

GUEST EXPERT: Tracy Litt | Gala 💃 www.thelittfactor.com | @thelittfactor

Tracy Litt is the founder of The Litt Factor, an international best-selling author, podcast host, creator of Mind Magic®, quantum success mentor, and emotional healer. Tracy also holds her licensing in professional coaching, neurology, somatics, and hypnotherapy.

Her podcast, "The How of Within"is in Season 2 and can be streamed on all major platforms, she has graced the TEDx stage with her talk titled "Dear Fear, It's Not You, Its Me", her self-help book, "Worthy Human" was an international best seller in 2019, and Tracy was named a Top 125 Global Thought Leaders of 2022 in SUCCESS MAGAZINE.

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Relevant to Today's Episode:

🔮 Yoga for Self Mastery

🐍 Kundalini Demystified - Last Day on Sale!

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Trauma Conscious Kundalini Yoga with Katrina Marie Aug 30, 2023

"Trauma informed" Kundalini Yoga may sound like an oxymoron. Today, we unpack why and what to do about it. I'm joined by Uplifted Lead Teacher Trainer, E-RYT 500+ Katrina Marie, who has a background in biological sciences, somatics, and a deep love of yoga, especially Kundalini. She is the author of a meditative trauma healing journal for women, a virtual and local studio owner, and one of our very own lead teacher trainers on all three of our Uplifted trainings. Get ready to learn:

🔹Why Kundalini Yoga can lead to a break-through or break-down, depending where you're at in your journey

🔹The Trauma Conscious Model of how to experience (or teach) Kundalini kriyas

🔹What makes Kundalini kriyas and meditations are better suited to healing trauma than others

🔹Why resiliency is overrated

🔹The difference between big "T" and little "t" trauma

🔹Amazing trauma conscious cues you can say when teaching a Kundalini Yoga class.

Katrina survived an eating disorder, a school shooting and an abusive marriage. Kundalini Yoga was the game changer in her healing. So many trauma survivors could benefit from Kundalini Yoga, but they are intimidated. Find out why it doesn't have to be that way.

Key trauma informed phrases from Katrina:

✅"Do ____ for as long as feels comfortable"

✅"Try this on"

✅"You have a choice to _____________"

*This episode assumes you know what Kundalini Yoga is and have experienced fundamental Kundalini mantras and meditations such as Kirtan Kriya. If you need help getting up to speed, please explore the recommended practices and listening below.

GUEST EXPERT: Katrina Marie | https://katrinamarieyoga.com/

Relevant to Today's Episode:

Kundalini Meditation for a Calm Heart

🐍 Kundalini Demystified - On Sale!

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Mentioned Practices:

10-Min Meditation and Pranayama | Easy Morning Kundalini Kriya For Stress Relief

Blog:

How Yoga For Trauma Release Works (Uplifted Perspective)

Kirtan Kriya: Kundalini Meditation That Will Make You Feel Better

How to Resolve Intense & Traumatic Kundalini Awakening

🎧 Also Listen to:

#264 How is Kundalini Yoga Different than Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga?

#265 What is the Kundalini Serpent? The Major Misunderstandings Demystified

#275 What Is a Kundalini Awakening - 3 Big Takeaways

What are Patanjali's Yoga Sutras - What Every Yogi Should Know Aug 23, 2023

If you've ever done a Yoga Teacher Training or are looking to do one, you've most likely heard about the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali as part of the teacher training.

Hey, maybe you've even heard me mention them once or twice (I talk about them a lot!)

You may wonder "Why?" or even, "What in the heck are these Yoga Sutras?!". Well, that's what we're going to explore in this episode!

Anyone who has some sort of Yoga practice will find inspiration in the Yoga Sutras as these texts provide a very different perspective to the Yoga we know these days. Seasoned teachers, I promise there'll be some fresh fun facts in here for you too!

📱Book a Free Yoga Teacher Training Clarity Call here!

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✨History of Yoga

✨Uplifted Membership (8 Limbs, Embodying the Yamas & Niyamas plan)

✨200-hour YTT

Blog:

What are the Yoga Sutras

🎧 Also Listen to:

#271 What is Kriya Yoga

#156 The Secret Power of the Yoga Sutras - Conversation with Nischala Joy Devi

#188 The Yoga Sutras, Tantra & the Chakras: Understanding these Connections - Conversation with Michelle S. Fondin

What Is a Kundalini Awakening - 3 Big Takeaways Aug 16, 2023

Kundalini yoga is a deeply spiritual practice. In fact, many say that the Kundalini process can lead to a spiritual awakening. And while spiritual enlightenment sounds like a really good thing, it can come with a whole lot of intense experiences (headaches, nausea, YUCK).

The way that yoga talks about this spiritual experience is through the Kundalini process, where prana (life force energy) moves through the subtle body (aka your spinal column) until it reaches the Sahasrara Chakra at the top of your head…

…to awaken Kundalini.

Before you go chasing the Kundalini experience (like I did), take some time to get acquainted with the Kundalini awakening process. There are a few things you should know about awakened Kundalini, first.

And then I'll share my tips on how to use this ancient practice to achieve your own spiritual awakening too.

So buckle up. We are about to embark on a spiritual journey.

🔥 Kundalini Awakening Reel on IG

Go deeper with me:

✨Kundalini Demystified

✨Kundalini 200-hour YTT

✨Yoga for Self Mastery

Free Yoga Practice:

20 Min Kundalini Yoga for Your Chakras | AWAKENING KUNDALINI & CHAKRA BALANCING

Blog:

Kundalini Awakening: What Is It and How To Awaken It

How to Resolve Intense & Traumatic Kundalini Awakening

🎧 Also Listen to:

#264 How is Kundalini Yoga Different than Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga?

#265 What is the Kundalini Serpent? The Major Misunderstandings Demystified

#138 The Secrets of Kundalini Yoga Demystified - Conversation with Kia Miller

How to Earn $10k Month Teaching Yoga Online with Arielle Castillo Aug 09, 2023

Yoga teachers are poor! Right?! WRONG! Today, I interview one of my Uplifted 300-Hour Alumni, Arielle Castillo, about how she kicked her yoga career into high gear, and started earning $10K a month within three years of graduation. Arielle holds nothing back. She takes up step-by-step through her career change, discovering her niche, the trial-and-error process of figuring out what to sell, and those awkward first sales calls. Go behind-the-scenes on her business, with all my prying questions, and walk away inspired. You can do this too!

GUEST EXPERT: Arielle Castillo | https://www.halftimeyoga.com/

Go deeper with me:

✨200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training

✨300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training (this is the program Arielle took!)

✨Uplifted Business Launchpad

✨Get Your Free Yoga Business Plan

📱Book a Free Clarity Call here!

Blog:

20 Awesome Ways To Make Money As A Yoga Instructor

How to Bring Mindfulness Outdoors and Allow Nature to Heal You with Andrea Roozekrans Aug 02, 2023

My guest today leveraged yoga to overcome 17 orthopedic surgeries and regain her mobility so she could do what she loved – hike, backpack and garden. Did you know our connection to nature is a profound tool in our healing journey? Yet nature is a tool that most yogis and yoga teachers completely overlook.

Today, we hear Andrea's inspiring yoga transformation story. How she shifted her mindset from a victim mentality into one of abundance, where she is now thriving. At age 50, Andrea took her first Uplifted Yoga Teacher Training, became a leader in our Uplifted Teacher Training world, got certified as a Mindful Outdoor Guide, and is teaching multiple classes at two YMCAs. In this episode, Andrea provides practical ideas about how you can take your mindfulness practice outdoors and allow nature to soothe your nervous system. She explains the parallels between yoga and spending time in nature, with lots of practical tips about how to get outside in order to shift into specific moods or emotions. Mindfulness inspired by the natural world is a perfect partner to the practices of yoga, and you'll leave this episode inspired with easy ideas. Get her book "A Year of Mindfulness with Nature: 52-weeks of Mindfulness Ideas and Journal Prompts" on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3ML7mqi

GUEST EXPERT: Andrea Roozekrans| www.bluesboots.com www.yogaforrealpeople.com

@yoga.for.real.people

@takeahikeyoga

📱Book a Free Yoga Teacher Training Clarity Call here!

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Revealing…! My BOOK, the TITLE, the MISSION Jul 26, 2023

Here's what no one ever tells you: Yoga was always meant to be profoundly personal. A yoga practice adapted uniquely to you is *twice* as potent as a generic group class that's one-size-fits-all. In a world with personalized medicine and personalized nutrition, of course you should have your own personalized yoga ritual. This is how yoga was always MEANT to be. So it's time to put together your most potent practice with my brand new book YOGA LIFE. Are you ready?

🔹 Discover your five winning "soulmate" yoga postures

🔹 Design an adaptable tailor‐made practice that works for YOU and YOUR BODY.

🔹 Drop "Yoga Habits" into your jam-packed day, whether it's during a traffic jam, a toddler meltdown, or a life-changing crisis.

See the superfun photos and pre-order here: https://www.brettlarkin.com/yoga-life-book

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Kundalini Demystified Course

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What is Kriya Yoga? How Does it Work? Jul 19, 2023

What is Kriya Yoga? It depends who you ask! In this episode, I work to demystify this term. We look at how "kriya yoga" is interpreted by

🔹 Paramhansa Yogananda

🔹 Ayurveda

🔹 Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras

In this episode we talk about Yoga Sutra 2.1 and why I'm obsessed with this idea of "yoga in action" alluded to by "kriya yoga." Jumping from a basic asana practice, where you move through each yoga posture for physical benefits, to a spiritual practice as outlined by the kriya yoga tradition can be a little confusing. But it doesn't have to be! Listen to this episode to learn more.

Instagram: @larkinyogatv

Study with Me

Kundalini Demystified Course

Get videos from Inside my Kundalini 200-hour Training

Free Yoga Practice:

Easy Kundalini Yoga Practice for Beginners (30-min) Kriya, Poses, Breath of Fire, & Meditation

Blog:

What is Kriya Yoga?

The Yoga of Setting Boundaries - 3 Actionable Tips Jul 12, 2023

I used to hear the word "boundary" and thought that it meant putting up an energetic brick wall. This was not fun (and not feasible). In today's episode, I share practical tips about what I've learned on setting and holding boundaries with an open heart. Most of us have been conditioned to think that "boundaries = confrontation" and even physically tense up when we have to hold a boundary or say "no." The tips I share today will help with that:

🔹Notice boundaries in nature

🔹Make your boundaries intensely personal (even if they are outlandish)

🔹Get clear and accept the boundary within yourself self (otherwise you can't expect anyone else to uphold it

🔹Deliver your boundary with an open heart

Gratitude to one of my teachers, Kednra Cunov, who inspired the tips in this episode.

Relevant to Today's Episode:

🐍 Yoga for Self Mastery Course

Blog:

Solar Plexus Blocked Symptoms And How To Balance

Instagram: @larkinyogatv

Suggested Yoga Practice:

YOGA FOR BURNOUT | Women's Yoga Poses for Emotional Release

Killing the Self Care Buzzword Jul 05, 2023

Ugh… that annoying "self care" word again. It's overused. We know we should be doing it. But what is it really? Today, I attempt to dissect and lift the veil on what self care truly means (hint, it's not just bubble baths). Listen and discover:

🔹The two-pronged "carrot and stick" approach to self care and how this relates back to the Yoga Sutras

🔹Why self care is an act of courage and not a luxury thing for the rich or "bougie"

🔹How an absence of self love manifests in toxic ways in our relationships

🔹How to have grace and compassion for yourself AND accountability and ownership

Go Deeper:

🐍 Yoga for Self Mastery Course

💗 Uplifted Membership

Mentioned in this Episode:

Vienna Pharaon The Origins of You

Deepak Chopra Living in the Light

Suggested Yoga Practice:

Women's Yoga for Emotional Release | YOGA FOR EMOTIONAL PAIN

Blog:

Yoga For Self Love: A Practice for Healing, Growth, and Transformation

Instagram: @larkinyogatv

On Trauma, Ketamine & Being a Youtube Star with Sarah Beth Yoga Jun 28, 2023

Influencer burnout, overwhelm, childhood trauma, ketamine — no stone is left unturned in this juicy conversation with me and one of my yoga BFFs, Sarah Beth of Sarah Beth Yoga. Tune in to today's episode to discover:

🔹 How to use your yoga practice to process and alchemize your past.

🔹 Why yoga helps with healing unresolved trauma, stress and hardship.

🔹 Where psychedelics can come into play.

🔹 Exactly what integrating these modalities looks like as a busy entrepreneur, yoga teacher, wife, and mom.

My friend Sarah Beth is the founder of the YouTube yoga phenomenon SarahBethYoga. Over the last twelve years, she has earned more than 1.5 million subscribers thanks to her 750 yoga videos and the wildly popular SarahBethYoga App. Sarah Beth is also married and the mother of two young boys and now the author of Trauma Alchemy a book on how to Transform Trauma, Stress & Hardship through Yoga (get it on Amazon here)

GUEST EXPERT: Sarah Beth Yoga | www.sarahbethyoga.com

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Overcome Self Sabotage Using Yoga & Energetics Jun 21, 2023

Ever felt like you've unlocked a new level of happiness or success… only to have everything come crashing down around you? That's because we self sabotage when we leave our energetic comfort zone. For many of us (sadly) we're *more* comfortable with lower, negative vibrations than the higher ones we're ascending toward. Today, we unpack how this works and learn concrete action-steps you can take to counteract self-sabotage. Discover:

🔹What self-sabotage is from an energetic perspective

🔹Why growth happens in an expansion contraction cycle (and why that's normal)

🔹The trick of identifying your "too good worries"

🔹Discerning the "early tells" of your negative spiral and how to break the spiral

And so much more!

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