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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.

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

Try the mantra: Sa Re Sa Sa

FREE Practice: Easy Kundalini Yoga for Beginners | KUNDALINI YOGA MORNING SADHANA

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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.

Make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time with my Free Yoga Transformational Portal ✨

Join the Uplifted Membership: https://www.brettlarkin.com/uplifted/

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.

Academy of Yogic Sleep: https://www.academyofyogicsleep.org/

Find Us: @larkinyogatv and @caleyalyssa

Relevant to Today’s Episode:

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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.

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

FREE Practice: 5 Min Kundalini Yoga | KUNDALINI YOGA FOR SELF CARE AND ENERGY

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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)

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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

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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

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Find the Archetypal Series in Uplifted here.

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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

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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

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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:

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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 💜

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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)

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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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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.

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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

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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

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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”

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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

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#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.

Curious to know more about yoga’s origins? Grab my History of Yoga course to get all the tea on how this profound practice evolved from its ancient roots into what it is today. Get it here => https://www.brettlarkin.com/history-of-yoga-course/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=hoy

FREE Practice: 10 Minute Kundalini Breathing Exercises | KUNDALINI YOGA TO BOOST THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

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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!

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

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FREE Practice: 20-Min Guided Kundalini Kriya Meditation For Inner Truth And Alignment

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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.

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

FREE Practice: 10 Min Kundalini Kriya For Awakening For Beginners | GUIDED KUNDALINI MEDITATION

Relevant Blog: How To Use Social Media To Grow Your Yoga Business

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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

💗Get My Free Somatic Yoga Workshop https://www.brettlarkin.com/embodiedyoga?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=embodiedyoga

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!

Not on my email list? Join to know when new episodes drop and I’ll send you my

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Is Hot Yoga Better? Pros & Cons Of A Heated Practice Apr 17, 2024

✅ Master the Basics of yoga, PDF and Video Guide https://www.brettlarkin.com/masterthebasics?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=masterthebasics

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

✨ ORDER MY BOOK: brettlarkin.com/yogalife ✨

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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

Watch Brett and Biet’s IG Live with Beit’s signature pranayama here

Study with Brett

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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.

Become an Uplifted Membership today and enjoy the 40 Day Kriya Course and Polarity Play Kriya: https://www.brettlarkin.com/uplifted/

Connect with me: @larkinyogatv

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✅ Kundalini Demystified

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High School Teacher to Yoga Instructor & Life Coach with Ashlie Franey Mar 27, 2024

📒 Download My Intake Form to Use with Your Own Yoga Privates - FREE! https://www.brettlarkin.com/intake/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=intake

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.

Relevant to Today’s Episode:

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#141 Live Your Best Life Now Through the Chakras - Conversation with Anodea Judith

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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.

📱Book a Free Yoga Teacher Training Clarity Call here!

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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!

📱Book a Free Yoga Teacher Training Clarity Call here!

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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

📱Book a Free Yoga Teacher Training Clarity Call here!

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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.

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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.

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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.

https://www.sophiejaffe.com/

https://www.thephilosophie.com/

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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

✨ Pre-Order my book Yoga Life to dive deeper into these all concepts here: brettlarkin.com/yogalife ✨

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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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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/

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Kundalini Meditation for a Calm Heart

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10-Min Meditation and Pranayama | Easy Morning Kundalini Kriya For Stress Relief

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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

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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!

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#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.

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Kundalini Awakening: What Is It and How To Awaken It

How to Resolve Intense & Traumatic Kundalini Awakening

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#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/

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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

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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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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.

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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.

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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

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🐍 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

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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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