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2026-04-15
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From Self-Improvement to Reverence (Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7)

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

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

Here are the 5 biggest takeaways from this episode:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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2026-04-08
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How I Get TV Segments & Talk on Camera (Without Stressing Out)

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

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

In this conversation, I cover:

? The two-part strategy that builds visibility over time

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

? How local relationships led to magazine covers and TV invites

? Why credibility and backlinks matter in the age of AI

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

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

Because visibility should feel expansive, not depleting.

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

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2026-04-01
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Yoga Doesn't Have a Devil. So What's the Enemy? (Part 1)

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

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

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

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

? Why the darkest moments often come before awakening

? Jesus vs. Mara: how two traditions handle temptation

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

? Why contentment (Santosha) is spiritual protection

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

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

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

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

Book mentioned: Deceived No More by Doreen Virtue

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2026-03-25
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How the Chakras Relate to Polyvagal Theory + Your FAQ

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

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

? Are chakras sequential or cyclical?

? Why trauma theory transforms how we understand energy centers

? How the koshas and gunas make chakra work more precise

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

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

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

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

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

FREE Practice: 30 Min Somatic Yoga Flow through Somatic Movement for Hips, Lower Back, Sacral Chakra

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#390 ? The Koshas Decoded: Energy Layers, Leadership + Financial Flow with Carla Cline Thomas

2026-03-20
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How to Get Inspired and Be Inspired (Even When You Feel Burned Out)

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

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

Here's what I'll explore:

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

? How to feed your creativity through multi-disciplinary learning

? Why your students crave emotion more than information

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

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

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

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

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

? Join our book club! We're starting with the Yoga Sutras inside the Uplifted Membership here => https://www.brettlarkin.com/uplifted/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=uplifted

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2026-03-18
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The Adi Shakti Mantra for Overwhelmed Women with Polly Standeven

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

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

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

In this episode, we explore:

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

? Kundalini as your magnetism ? your truest creative essence

? How conditioning and trauma constrict your life force

? Shiva and Shakti as awareness and energy inside the body

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

? The nurturing frequency of Mata Shakti (Divine Mother)

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

? The exact mudra and meditation setup

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

To allow energy to move instead of clamping down.

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

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

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

? Mantra & energetic anatomy

? Shiva?Shakti integration

? Nervous system regulation

? Embodied leadership

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

GUEST EXPERT: Polly Standeven | @northandsoul

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

Connect with Polly:

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

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

Community: solcircle.tv

Website: www.theinvinciblewoman.co.uk/lilnew

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2026-03-11
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Trauma-Conscious Kundalini: A New Era of Teaching with Katrina Marie

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

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

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

In this episode, we explore:

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

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

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

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

? The healing power of intuitive movement in Kundalini

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

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

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

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

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Kundalini Meditation for a Calm Heart

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

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2026-03-04
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Aparigraha vs. Hustle Culture: I Quit Maximizing. Here's What Happened

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

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

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

? The dark side of the "maximizer" mindset

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

? How contentment (Santosha) offers an antidote to overwhelm

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

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

? Give yourself permission to slow down, check in, and come home to yourself with my Yoga For Self Mastery course => https://www.brettlarkin.com/yoga-for-self-mastery/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ysm

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2026-02-25
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Root Chakra Meditation

Ready to reconnect with your roots?

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

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

? Feel your body anchoring into the present moment

? Explore the void ? the energetic origin point of grounding and support

? A simple but profound breath practice for nervous system regulation

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

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

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2026-02-20
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Vedanta vs. Christianity: Bliss, Grace & the Divine in Two Spiritual Paths

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

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

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

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

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

? Why yoga teaches bliss is uncovered through discipline

? Why Christianity emphasizes grace and relationship

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

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

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

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2026-02-18
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Half-Dead & Fully Alive: Dissolving the Ego at Midlife with Elena Brower

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

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

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

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

In this episode:

Why "I'm half-dead" is the most freeing thought you can have

The invisible gift your meditation practice gives everyone around you

How sitting still helps your kids solve their own problems

Why knowing everything makes you terrible company

A breathing practice you can do right now to serve humanity

? Ready to 'DO LESS' in your practice? Explore the Uplifted Membership here => https://www.brettlarkin.com/uplifted/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=uplifted

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

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

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

FREE Practice: 60 Min Restorative Yoga | RESTORATIVE YOGA FOR TIGHT HIPS

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2026-02-11
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What If I Fail? Krishna's Answer to Your Inner Critic (Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6)

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

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

? Krishna reveals why inner discipline > outer rituals

? Arjuna expresses the doubts we all have on the path

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

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

? Spiritual effort is never wasted?even across lifetimes

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

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

? Different translations explored:

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

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

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

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

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2026-02-04
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Why You Keep Failing at Self-Care ? and What to Do Differently

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

Here are the truths I keep learning again and again:

? You can't give from an empty cup

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

? Honoring your tiniest desires builds self-trust

? Slowing down unlocks your creativity

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

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

FREE Practice: Yin Yoga for the Sacral Chakra - Creativity & Sexual Energy

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2026-01-28
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How Chakras Relate to the Nervous System + Your FAQ

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

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

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

? Do chakras actually open and close?

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

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

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

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

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2026-01-23
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Stop Asking "What Should I Do?" ? The Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5 Has a Better Question

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

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

? What it means to act without attachment

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

? How inner renunciation leads to clarity and peace

? The lotus leaf: your new spiritual metaphor

? How Krishna reframes spiritual maturity and hierarchy

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

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

? Different translations mentioned:

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

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

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

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

FREE Practice: 15 Min Vinyasa Flow For Flexibility | BEGINNERS VINYASA YOGA

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2026-01-21
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Who Has Your Attention? Attention Economy vs the Ancient Path

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

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

We'll look at how:

? Attention is energy ? what you focus on creates your reality

? Ancient wisdom can help anchor you in a noisy world

? Modern distraction fragments our energy and dilutes our power

? Silence and depth are medicine for the nervous system

? We don't need more input ? we need more inner connection

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

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

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

? Explore more of these principles in Embodied Yoga Life Coaching: https://www.brettlarkin.com/somatic-yoga-training-certification/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=eylc

FREE Practice: Extra Gentle Trauma-Informed Somatic Exercises | How to do Somatic Yoga | Somatic Yoga Flow

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2026-01-14
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Build Your Yoga Retreat Center with Kayla Nielsen

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

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

We cover:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Relevant Blog: How to Plan a Yoga Retreat That Earns 6 Figures

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2026-01-07
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[Meditation] Vagus Nerve & Nervous System Reset

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

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

? A few important notes:

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

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

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

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

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

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2025-12-31
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[Meditation] Taking in the Good

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

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

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

? A few important notes:

???? Don't do this while driving.

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

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

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

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

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

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2025-12-24
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How to Live Smartphone Free (From a 20 Year Old) with Yunus M.

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

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

We talk about:

? Why Yunus ditched his phone and never looked back

? The link between digital detox and artistic expression

? Finding community and purpose offline

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

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

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

GUEST EXPERT: Yunus Maximus

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

Contact Yunus: [email protected]

FREE Practice: Extra Gentle Trauma-Informed Somatic Exercises | How to do Somatic Yoga | Somatic Yoga Flow

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2025-12-17
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Rewire Your Nervous System + My New Somatic Healing Book is HERE!

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

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

You'll hear:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Relevant Blog: What Is Somatic Yoga? Everything You Need To Know

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2025-12-10
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The Role of "God" in Yoga + Tantric Shadow Work w/ Katie Silcox

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

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

You'll learn:

? Why shadow work is more about integration than excavation

? The difference between vertical and horizontal energy flow

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

? What it means to surrender to a benevolent universe

? The distinct but complementary roles of meditation and prayer

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

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

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

GUEST EXPERT: Katie Silcox | @theshaktischool

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

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

If you would like to pay in full for the course, please use the discount code uplifted200 - this will take $200 off the tuition.

If you would like a payment plan option, please enter code uplifted200plan at registration checkout. This will take $100 off the first two payments on any of the payment plan options.

Order Glow-Worthy by Katie Silcox here

FREE Practice: Total Body Yoga for Women | DEEP STRETCH HIPS AND BACK

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2025-12-03
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What is Feminine Form Kundalini Yoga?

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

You'll learn:

? Why biological safety is the foundation of true spiritual awakening

? How spiral and wave-like movement unlocks stuck energy

? The vital role of pleasure in feminine energy practices

? How this method differs from traditional Kundalini approaches

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

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

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

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Kundalini Demystified

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2025-11-26
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Your Ultimate Wellness Gift Guide (Just in Time for Black Friday!) w/ Corrine Maples

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Additional Vendors Mentioned:

Uplifted Abundance Journal & Guidebook

Uplifted Chakra Journal

Kroma Wellness

Pique Life - please note this is a referral link

Stars and honey protein bars

Wear Pepper - small bust bras

Calia Clothing- also sold at dick's sporting goods

Finding Morgan Tyler - bite size strength workouts

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

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

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

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

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

For more information on her offerings please reach out to [email protected]

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

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2025-11-19
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How to Act from Wisdom & Make Every Moment Sacred: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4

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

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

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

Here's what you'll learn:

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

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

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

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

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

Loved this episode?

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

? Different translations mentioned:

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

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

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

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

FREE Practice: Yoga for Energy & Courage: Power Yoga Sequence, 30-Min Yoga Class

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#358 ? Intro to The Bhagavad Gita: How Do You Navigate Moral Dilemmas?

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#374 ? Karma Yoga & the Detached Yogi: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Part 2

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

2025-11-12
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Vyana + Udana Vayu: Energetic Expression, Circulation + Embodiment

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

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

You'll learn:

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

? How to use mudras to enhance your energetic balance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Prana Vayu: The Breath of Vitality

Apana Vayu: The Energy of Release & Surrender

Samana Vayu: The Energy of Balance & How to Access It

Udana Vayu: The Ascending Wind

Vyana Vayu: The Energetic Secret to Flow

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https://www.carlaclinethomas.com/Soul-Statement-Guide

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2025-11-05
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The Koshas Decoded: Energy Layers, Leadership + Financial Flow with Carla Cline Thomas

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

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

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

Here's what we cover:

? How the Koshas can guide personal and professional evolution

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

? The connection between energy management and financial integrity

? How Carla integrates yogic wisdom into her business coaching

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

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

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

GUEST EXPERT: Carla Cline Thomas | @carlaclinethomas

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

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

Get your Yoga Biz Breakthrough Blueprint Free Guide:

FREE Practice: YOGA TO CONNECT WITH NATURE ? | Beginner Yoga to Connect with the Universe & Yourself | 5 ELEMENTS ?

Relevant Blog: Understand the Koshas and Discover 5 Deeper Dimensions of You

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#387 ? Book 4 of the Yoga Sutras: The Mystical Path to Liberation Explained

2025-10-29
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How To Be the CFO of Your Yoga Business with Kristin Svetz

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

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

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

You'll learn:

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

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

? The mindset shifts that unlock true financial empowerment

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

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

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

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

GUEST EXPERT: Kristin Svets | @kristinsvetscoaching

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

Connect with Kristin:
@illuminatedfinance

https://illuminatedfinance.com

https://www.kristinsvets.com

FREE Practice: Somatic Morning Workout for Beginners | Yoga to Find Your Center ?

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The Ultimate Guide to Creating Yoga Business Plans (With Template)

13 Types of Yoga Teacher Tax Deductions (And Other Tax Tips)

Managing Cash Flow and Profit In Your Yoga Business

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2025-10-22
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Your Chakra Business Blueprint: Streamline Your Marketing & Align Your Funnel with Meli De Los Santos

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

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

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

You'll learn:

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

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

? How to apply the chakra system to marketing strategy

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

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

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

GUEST EXPERT: Meli De Los Santos | @the_dreaming_yogi

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

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

Meli's website: thedreamingyogi.org

FREE Practice: ACTIVATE YOUR THIRD EYE CHAKRA | Kundalini Yoga for Intuition | Breathwork for Creativity & Vision

Relevant Blog: How to Get Traffic to Your Yoga Website With SEO

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2025-10-15
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Book 4 of the Yoga Sutras: The Mystical Path to Liberation Explained

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

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

You'll learn:

? The difference between Purusha and Prakriti

? How karma shapes our thoughts, habits, and reactions

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

? The role of the gunas in shaping perception and suffering

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

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

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

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

Translations Mentioned:

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

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

BKS Iyengar: Light on the Yoga Sutras

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

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

Sri Swami Satchidananda: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

FREE Practice: KUNDALINI YOGA TO RELEASE ENERGY & EMOTIONS WITH MUSIC | Kundalini Yoga for Depression and Anxiety

Relevant Blog: What Are The Gunas In Yoga? A Complete Overview

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2025-10-08
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Stop Selling Products?Start Selling YOU: Human Design for Visibility & Flow with Juliette Stapleton

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

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

Inside this conversation:

? Why your energy?not your offer?is your most powerful marketing tool

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

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

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

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

? Ready to align your energy and build a business that feels as good as it looks? Download my FREE Yoga Business Plan and start creating a business that works for YOU: https://www.brettlarkin.com/businessplan?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=businessplan

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

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

Get Juliette's books: https://juliettestapleton.com/books/

You Can Also Find Juliette on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliettestapleton.humandesign/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JulietteStapletonMarketingbyHumanDesign

Twitter: https://twitter.com/VisibilitybyHD

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/juliettestapleton

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2025-10-01
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The 5 Vayus: How Energy Moves Through Your Body (Part 1)

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

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

You'll learn:

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

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

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

? How to identify and rebalance energetic imbalances

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

? Download My Free Chakra Clarity Meditation! Stop Googling Your Problems & Ask Your Chakras Instead => https://www.brettlarkin.com/askyourchakras?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=chakraworksheet

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2025-09-24
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Do Less, Heal More: 7 Invitations to Resolve Trauma from Organic Intelligence

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

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

You'll learn:

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

? How orienting to your environment fosters calm and connection

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

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

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

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

? Download the Yoga For Self Mastery Syllabus => https://www.brettlarkin.com/yoga-for-self-mastery/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ysm

Learn more about Organic Intelligence and Steve Hoskinson: https://organicintelligence.org/steven-hoskinson/

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2025-09-17
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Parenting Through the Chakras: Insights from a Mama of Four with Jennica Joyce

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

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

We'll explore:

? How the chakra system can transform parenting strategies.

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

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

? Download My Free Chakra Clarity Meditation! Stop Googling Your Problems & Ask Your Chakras Instead => https://www.brettlarkin.com/askyourchakras?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=chakraworksheet

GUEST EXPERT: Jennica Joyce | @jennicajoyceyoga

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

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

Get Jennica's book: https://www.wildmamarising.com/

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2025-09-10
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Stop Stacking Certifications - Start Embodying Your Unique Gifts

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

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

You'll learn:

? Why integration > accumulation when it comes to your healing tools

? How movement + coaching unlock deeper emotional release

? The three pillars of transformation: safety, strategy, and sisterhood

? How to structure your gifts into a clear, confident offering

? Why "doing less but better" is the most powerful shift you can make

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

? Experience Embodied Yoga Life Coaching => https://upliftedyoga.docsend.com/view/sqzq9wbksh4ytzxk

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2025-09-03
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Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali Explained - BOOK 3: Psychic Superpowers & Samadhi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

?Book a Free Yoga Teacher Training Clarity Call here!

Translations Mentioned:

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

BKS Iyengar: Light on the Yoga Sutras

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

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

Sri Swami Satchidananda: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

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2025-08-27
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The Internet Is Collapsing ? And Why That's Great News for Yogis & Healers

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

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

You'll learn:

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

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

? The rise of digital minimalism and paid, intentional platforms

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

? What yogis and healers need to know about the future of AI and tech

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

? Check out the NEW AI Marketing Course here => https://www.brettlarkin.com/ai-marketing-course/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ai-training

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2025-08-20
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Acting Without Attachment in a Messy World - Bhagavad Gita Chapter 3

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

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

I break down:

? Why desire and anger are the real inner enemies

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

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

? How to align your actions with truth?not ego

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

? Check out my Somatic Life Coaching Certification before doors close => https://www.brettlarkin.com/somatic-yoga-training-certification/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=eylc

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? Different translations mentioned:

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

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

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

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

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2025-08-13
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"Wait? Did I Just Make an AI Course?!" Behind the Scenes of My Most Unexpected Offering Yet (and Why You Might Love It Too)

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

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

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

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

? Get Early Bird Discounts on the NEW AI Marketing Course here => https://www.brettlarkin.com/ai-preview//?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ai-training

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2025-08-06
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Is Ego Really the Enemy? The 3 Egos & Your Spiritual Growth with Guru Singh

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

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

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

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

? Join me for a FREE Kundalini Dance Party =>https://www.brettlarkin.com/dance?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dance

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2025-07-30
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Victim or Survivor? When Owning The Victim Role Is Actually Empowering

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

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

I dive into:

? Why victimhood doesn't mean powerlessness

? How self-compassion rewires your coping patterns

? The difference between self-protection and self-sabotage

? How reframing your story can unlock deep healing

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

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2025-07-23
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Pleasure as a Spiritual Path: Ziva Magic & Somatic Healing with Emily Fletcher

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

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

We explore:

? The brain science behind why pleasure and stress can't coexist

? How to turn pain into power with Emily's 3-step Ziva Magic formula

? Sacred sexuality, tantra, and the union of masculine and feminine energies

? Why creating somatic safety is the first step to spiritual awakening

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

? Register for Emily's Ziva Magic Course here => https://cd371.isrefer.com/go/z-magic/Upliftedyoga

GUEST EXPERT: Emily Fletcher | @zivameditation

Founder of Ziva & host of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?, Emily has taught over 50k people how to transform their lives through powerful meditation and manifestation practices.

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2025-07-16
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Karma Yoga & the Detached Yogi: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Part 2

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

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

We're diving into:

? The essence of Karma Yoga?selfless action without clinging to outcomes

? How the Yogi transcends dualities like success/failure, praise/blame

? The clash between societal values and spiritual truth

? How this all ties into Advaita Vedanta and non-dual awareness

If you've ever struggled with "doing your Dharma" without burning out, this part of the Gita gives profound insight into how to act with devotion, not desperation.

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? Different translations mentioned:

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

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

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

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

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2025-07-09
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Kundalini Awakening or Psychosis? Psychology of Spiritual Awakening with Steven Taylor, PhD

Is it awakening? or a breakdown?

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

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

In this episode, you'll learn:

? How to tell the difference between psychosis and spiritual awakening

? What a Kundalini awakening really looks and feels like

? How to support your nervous system during spiritual emergence

? Why awakening is part of the natural evolution of human consciousness

Whether you're in it, afraid of it, or just curious?this is your invitation to bring grounding and understanding to your spiritual journey.

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Steve Taylor PhD has many best-selling books on psychology and spirituality, including The Adventure, Extraordinary Awakenings, The Leap and Spiritual Science. His books have been published in more than 20 languages, and he writes the popular 'Out of the Darkness' blog for Psychology Today magazine. Eckhart Tolle has described his work as 'an important contribution to the shift in consciousness which is happening on our planet at present.' Steve lives in Manchester, England, with his wife and three children.

Find Steve's books and offerings: stevenmtaylor.com

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2025-07-02
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Can the Sutras Make Space for Pleasure? (Sutra 1.15 Explained)

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

We'll explore:

? Whether pleasure is a distraction?or a doorway to healing

? What Patanjali really meant by non-attachment

? How to reconcile classical teachings with modern self-care

If you've ever wondered whether embracing joy is spiritual enough, this one's for you.

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? Different translations mentioned:

Edwin F Bryant: https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Sutras-Pata%C3%B1jali-Translation-Commentary/dp/0865477361

Sri Swami Satchidananda: https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Sutras-Patanjali-Swami-Satchidananda/dp/1938477073

Alan Finger: https://www.amazon.com/Tantra-Yoga-Sutras-Essential-Awareness/dp/1611806151

BKS Iyengar: https://www.amazon.com/Light-Yoga-Sutras-Patanjali-Iyengar/dp/1855382253

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2025-06-25
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Stop Trying to Be Calm: Kali & the Stress Cycle

What if your inner chaos is sacred?

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

In this episode, we dive deep into:

? Why stress isn't an emotion (and how that changes everything)

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

? The trap of spiritual bypassing and the myth of "staying calm"

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

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

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2025-06-18
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Yoga's Messy Origins: Understanding Yoga's Historical Context

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

Listen to learn:

?Misconceptions around unbroken lineages in yoga.

?How yoga has evolved significantly since the industrial revolution.

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

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2025-06-11
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Nervous System Masterclass with Kristin Leal

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

Get your notebook ready and learn:

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

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

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

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GUEST EXPERT: Kristin Leal | @metaanatomy

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

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

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MetaAnatomy

Yoga Fan: Practice Guide For Everyday

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2025-06-04
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The 8 Limbs of Yoga for Personal Growth

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

Listen and learn:

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

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

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

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