The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

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The Art of Difficult Conversations - Conversation Continued with Beth Weissenberger [Episode 180] May 10, 2018

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Today we continue our conversation with Beth Weissenberger, master coach to CEOs and professional NFL players. Building on Tuesday's episode, we shift to tips about how to have "Hard Conversations." Beth teaches us concrete tools to overcome our fear, 'frame' the conversation, own our part in the problem and make a concrete ask for a solution. Whether you need to have a big difficult conversation with a partner, family-member or friend or just need tools to effectively ask for help at home or in the office, you'll walk away from this podcast empowered to clear the air with everyone around you.

Beth Weissenberger is the Co-Founder and President of Handel Group® Corporate and Sports Divisions. With nearly 20 years in the coaching industry, Beth has led personal development seminars for more than 50,000 people globally, has been a featured Executive Coach at Businessweek.com, and is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post. Beth's ability to evolve corporate culture and bring about exponential financial growth has become her trademark. Learn more at handelgroup.com.

Special Guest: Beth Weissenberger

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

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Aligning Thought and Action for Exponential Results - Conversation with Beth Weissenberger [Episode 179] May 08, 2018

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Meditation teaches us that we are not our thoughts, yet controlling our never-ending inner dialogue is a massive challenge. Today, executive coach Beth Weissenberger describes how she helps CEOs and professional NFL players achieve their desired results by gaining awareness of their own inner dialogue. Beth provides a framework of how we can 'name' the voices inside our head for greater awareness and ultimately, elevate our consciousness. Before recording this podcast, Beth told me she wasn't sure if her message would resonate with yogis. One of my favorite parts of this interview is that so much of what she shares is almost identical to what's taught in a variety of yoga traditions. If you're looking to achieve a greater sense of awareness over your thoughts and your life, this episode is for you!

Special Guest: Beth Weissenberger

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

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Yoginis & "Natural" Childbirth – Tools, Insights & Setting Expectations - Conversation with Izzy Adair [Episode 178] May 03, 2018

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Yoginis often feel a tremendous amount of pressure to go for a "natural" birth. Today, we're joined Izzy Adair, a Certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula and 500 hr certified Yoga Instructor specializing in pre and post-natal yoga. Learn why we want to use the term "unmediated birth" instead of "natural." Izzy walks us through how the best birth preparation involves tuning in to our own body awareness, with tips on how to do exactly that. She also covers challenges that can arise in birth (especially for woman who do yoga), and tips on how to navigate both birth and post-partum gracefully. Do not miss this episode if you're pregnant or considering conceiving soon!

Izzy Adair is a Certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula, 500 hr certified Yoga Instructor specializing in pre and post-natal yoga, Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, and student of Women's Anthropology

Special Guest: Izzy Adair

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

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Ayurvedic Must-Knows: Coffee, Smoothies & Sustainability - Conversation with Izzy Adair [Episode 177] May 01, 2018

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What foods are pitta aggravating? Vata provoking? Good for balancing kapha? Today we review Ayurvedic wisdom with Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, Izzy Adair. We also learn: Should we eliminate coffee? Ditch smoothies? Do we need to be vegan, vegetarian or neither to practice Ayurevda? We cover the difference between a "yogic" diet and "ayurvedic" diet. Izzy also explains mono-eating: What is it? What's the benefit? Walk away from this episode with tons of actionable Ayurvedic tips.

Izzy Adair is a Certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula, 500 hr certified Yoga Instructor specializing in pre and post-natal yoga, Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, and student of Women's Anthropology.

Special Guest: Izzy Adair

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

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Hot & Naked – Nude Yoga to Unveil the Authentic Self - Conversation Continued with Yogi Aaron [Episode 176] Apr 26, 2018

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Today we continue our conversation with Yogi Aaron, author of "Autobiography of a Naked Yogi." After sharing how he developed his very first naked yoga class (and what it entailed), Aaron walks us through how this practice grew into a flourishing studio in New York City offering 15+ classes a week. We talk about stripping away clothing as a way of accessing the deepest layers of ourselves. We discuss potency of emotional release in yoga (and naked yoga in particular!). He tells us why simply listening to another person's breath can change our lives. Aaron talks about the yoga practice as an experiment: "To practice, is to experiment." If you're not experimenting with your personal practice right now, this podcast will inspire you to start.

Yogi Aaron, author of "Autobiography of a Naked Yogi" is the co-owner of Blue Osa Yoga Retreat and Spa, where he brings passion and adventure to countless students through his teachings and lectures. Inspired by his own practice, he guides students to secret and far-flung locales, empowers them to realize their own limitless potential, and makes yoga relevant and accessible for the modern world. Since 2002 he has been traveling and leading retreats worldwide. He currently serves as the yoga director leading the One-Month Immersions Yoga Teacher Trainings at Blue Osa.

Special Guest: Yogi Aaron

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

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Hot & Naked – Nude Yoga to Unveil the Authentic Self - Conversation with Yogi Aaron [Episode 175] Apr 24, 2018

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Learn about the world of nude yoga – a practice that is much deeper than you may think. Our guest, Yogi Aaron, author of "Autobiography of a Naked Yogi" shares how he pioneered the practice of naked yoga for men in 2000. Learn from Aaron's fascinating personal journey as he developed and grew this practice from a small experimental class, to a large nude yoga studio offering 15+ classes a week. Aaron walks us through how he developed his first naked yoga class, and the components that make this practice so special. Whether you think you might ever want to take your clothes off in yoga (or not), this podcast is full of gems that will help you break through any blocks or preconceived notions about yourself.

Special Guest: Yogi Aaron

YogiAaron.com

www.BlueOsa.com

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

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Secrets of Ayurveda: Bliss & Spiritual Revelation through Your Menstrual Period - Conversation Continued with Akshata Sheelvant [Episode 174] Apr 19, 2018

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We continue to celebrate menstruation through an Ayurvedic lens with expert Ayurvedic Consultant, Akshata Sheelvant. Building on Tuesday's episode, we cover: Ayurvedic remedies for headaches, bloating and cramps. We learn what various menstrual side effects mean according to Ayurveda, and how they tie back to our digestive health. We also discuss common questions around birth control, hyperthyroidism, whether to exercise or practice yoga during your cycle and more! Ultimately, Akshata teaches us how to use your period as a time for powerful introspection and creative work.

Akshata (Akee) Sheelvant is an Ayurveda/Yoga Lifestyle Consultant living in Phoenix, USA. She is a RYT certified yoga teacher studied with Yogrishi Vishvketu in Rishikesh, India. Akshata is also a disciple of her Guru Paramahansa Yogananda and has been practicing Kriya Yoga for more than 15 years. Akshata has used the scientific wisdom of Ayurveda and practice of classical Hatha Yoga to successfully regulate her hypothyroidism. The Ayurvedic saying let 'food be thy medicine' is a living mantra in her personal life. She brings her knowledge of Ayurveda and Yoga in her workshops and personal 1/1 consultations. Her forte is crafting multi-cuisine nutritiously delicious food-medicine. She specializes in helping her clients with dosha-specific diet recommendations for endocrine health, diabetes management, weight issues, hormone balance, digestive issues and other lifestyle disorders. For more details about Akshata and her work, please visit www.JeevaLifestyle.com

Special Guest: Akshata Sheelvant

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

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Secrets of Ayurveda: Bliss & Spiritual Revelation through Your Menstrual Period - Conversation with Akshata Sheelvant [Episode 173] Apr 17, 2018

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You'll never think about your period the same way again after this week's fascinating interview with Ayurvedic Consultant, Akshata Sheelvant. Understand why a woman's health is directly related to her period. Learn how to identify a Vata, Pitta and Kapha period, as well as the 5 different types of Vata and how they affect menstrual flow. Discover how your period relates to your Second Chakra and the cycles of the moon. Akshata shares Ayurvedic wisdom on how to have healthy monthly cycles, as well as yoga poses and mantras for female reproductive health.

Special Guest: Akshata Sheelvant

https://www.jeevalifestyle.com/webinars-videos

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

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Recreate Your Own Life - Becoming the Hero of Your own Story - Conversation Continued with Ronnie Landis [Episode 172] Apr 12, 2018

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Understanding Joseph Campbell's "Hero's Journey" can serve as a powerful catalyst for change in our own lives. In this episode, Ronnie Landis shows us how. He covers the key "plot points" in the Hero's Journey and shares how we can use this framework to further our own self-development.

Ronnie Landis is a leading expert in holistic health, natural nutrition, and human potential. His work ranges from exploring the fringes of cutting edge health sciences, food based nutrition, innovative supplementation strategies, and a deep passion for helping people overcome long held mental and emotional road blocks so they can experience every area of their life at their full potential. Ronnie is a public speaker and teacher, a published author of multiple books, hosts of two popular podcasts, a transformation and peak performance coach, and above all else a man who deeply values life and has devoted his life to uplifting and inspiring the lives of as many people as he can reach through his mission, his work, and his message.

Special Guest: Ronnie Landis

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson