The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
Uplift your personal life and accelerate your yoga career leveraging yoga’s ancient wisdom. Explore yoga philosophy from the Yoga Sutras, the Vedas, psychology, kundalini and self-help. Brett Larkin helps you get closer to making consistent daily yoga a reality, while empowering you to acknowledge your role as a leader and healer of others. Whether you’re experiencing a kundalini awakening, resolving unprocessed trauma, suffering as a “hidden healer,” in a cycle of self-sabotage, feeling “imposter syndrome,” or stuck trying to grow your wellness business, the Uplifted Yoga podcast is where you come to slay your mindset blocks and indulge in yoga’s rich philosophy in a way that’s practical and fun.
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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.
💃 Join me for a FREE Kundalini Dance Party =>
https://www.brettlarkin.com/dance?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dance
GUEST EXPERT: Steve Taylor PhD | @stevetaylorauthor
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
FREE Practice: 10 Min Kundalini Kriya For Awakening For Beginners | GUIDED KUNDALINI MEDITATION
Relevant Blog: How to Resolve Kundalini Awakening
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
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#316 – Origins of Kundalini & the Yogi Bhajan Scandal – Part 1
#322 – Origins of Kundalini & the Yogi Bhajan Scandal – Part 2
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
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.
🎁 Get my FREE $67 Somatic Self Healing Workshop => https://www.brettlarkin.com/ffy?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ffy
📖 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
FREE Practice: Divine Feminine Yoga for Beginners | TANTRA AND SACRED SEXUALITY
Relevant Blog: Understanding Divine Feminine Energy In Your Life
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
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#271 – What is Kriya Yoga? How Does it Work?
#297 – What is Samkhya Philosophy and How is it Different from Yoga?
#352 – Redefining Feminine Energy in Yoga & Ayurveda with Katie Silcox
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
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.
💮Sign Up Free: KALI YOGA CHALLENGE Get my Kali Guidebook as an instant download.
FREE Practice: Easy Beginner Yoga to Connect with Feminine Energy | Yoga for Soft Feminine Energy with Music
Relevant Blog: Female Archetype Quiz: What Female Archetype Are You?
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#324 – The Importance of Emotional Processing and Regulation: DENT Model Trauma
#325 – Archetypes, Dreams & Why Nightmares are Good with Kari Hohne
#345 – Somatic Shaking: What Is It? Why Does it Work?
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
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.
Loved this episode and want to know more about yoga’s origins? Grab my History of Yoga course on sale now => https://www.brettlarkin.com/history-of-yoga-course/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=hoy
FREE Practice: 15 Minute Power Morning Vinyasa Flow For Strength
Relevant Blog: Where Did Yoga Originate: A Brief History of Yoga
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#279 – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary – BOOK ONE Explained
#283 – Dismantling the Kleshas: The Actual Aim of Yoga
#358 – Intro to The Bhagavad Gita: How Do You Navigate Moral Dilemmas?
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
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.
✨ Make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time with my Free Yoga Transformational Portal
GUEST EXPERT: Kristin Leal | @metaanatomy
Kristin is in love with how esoteric anatomy links so effortlessly to Western anatomy, and her MetaAnatomy™ trainings blend serious scientific knowledge with a sense of humor and a deep connection to the divine within us all. As the creator of the Kaya Yoga 200- and 300-hour teacher training, she’s certified over 5,000 yoga teachers since 2005. Kristin also holds certifications in Reiki, Thai massage, neuromuscular and myofascial release, and is a co-author of the book The Yoga Fan (2003) and the author of MetaAnatomy™ (2014).
Explore Kristin’s Offerings: https://www.kristinleal.com/
Get Kristin’s Books:
Yoga Fan: Practice Guide For Everyday
FREE Practice: Somatic Release Meditation for Trauma | Vagus Nerve Reset to Gently Free Trapped Emotions
Relevant Blog: 3 Easy Somatic Exercises To Soothe Your Nervous System
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
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#311 – Embodiment, Expression & Femininity with Alexandra Roxo
#345 – Somatic Shaking: What Is It? Why Does it Work?
#350 – Do a “Yoga Life Makeover” with Corinne Maples
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
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
💖 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
FREE Practice: Relaxing Meditation: Chandra Bhedana Pranayama to Calm Down
Relevant Blog: The 5 Niyamas of Yoga: The Second Path of Yoga’s Eight Limbs
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#276 – What are Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras - What Every Yogi Should Know
#279 – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary – BOOK ONE Explained
#282 – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary – BOOK TWO Explained
#364 – Dissecting The 8 Limbs and Their Origins
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 - Part 1: Should You Follow Your Emotions? Or Your Responsibilities?
I’m back with Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita! This is so dense I had to split it into two parts. Today we’ll discuss verses 1-38. This chapter serves as a foundation for understanding the eternal nature of the soul (Atman) and the importance of non-attachment in the face of life's challenges. Let’s look at Arjuna's emotional turmoil and Krishna's tough love approach, emphasizing the need for inner stability and the acceptance of life's transient nature. The emphasis on the immortality of the soul, the significance of understanding one's Dharma, and the win-win perspective in life. This chapter literally has all of Krishna’s essential teachings. Making it a gold mine.
Get ready to learn from the original life coach (Krishna):
🔹The journey often begins at our lowest points. We must learn to enjoy fleeting things.
🔹Life presents a win-win situation regardless of outcomes.
🔹Empathy must be balanced with duty in our actions.
Loved this episode and want to know more about yoga’s origins? Grab my History of Yoga course => https://www.brettlarkin.com/history-of-yoga-course/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=hoy
📖 Different translations mentioned:
Barbara Stoler Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-Krishnas-Counsel-Bantam-Classics/dp/0553213652
Godsong by Amit Majmudar: https://www.amazon.com/Godsong-Verse-Translation-Bhagavad-Gita-Commentary/dp/1524733474
Eknath Easwaran: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-2nd-Eknath-Easwaran/dp/1586380192
Bhagavad-Gita As It Is by Swami Prabhupada: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-As-Bhaktivedanta-Swami-Prabhupada/dp/0892131233
FREE Practice: Energetic Mastery | KUNDALINI YOGA FOR THE AQUARIAN AGE
Relevant Blog: 5 Righteous Principles of Sikh Dharma You’ve Never Heard Of
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#297 – What is Samkhya Philosophy and How is it Different from Yoga?
#358 – Intro to The Bhagavad Gita: How Do You Navigate Moral Dilemmas?
#361 – Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1: Dharma, Emotions & Intellect
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Is Trauma Actually In Your Hips? The Impact of Stress on Hip & Pelvic Health with Dr. Brianne Grogan
Mother’s day just passed and I thought this would be the perfect time to talk about something a lot of women deal with, especially after having kids: pelvic floor dysfunction. I invited Dr. Brianne Grogan, Physical Therapist and Pelvic Care Expert, to talk about the intricate relationship between trauma, stress, and pelvic floor health. I loved this conversation with Dr. Bri because she not only delves into practical techniques for pelvic floor release, sharing insights on effective cues for yoga teachers to enhance awareness and how to reconnect with the pelvic floor, but she also emphasizes the importance of understanding the pelvic area as a site of emotional storage and energetic power.
Listen in as we explore how:
🔹The pelvic floor muscles are among the first to respond to stress.
🔹Emotions can be stored in various parts of the body, not just the hips.
🔹The gut-brain connection plays a significant role in emotional health.
🔹Fascia connects the pelvic floor to the diaphragm and hips.
🦋 Get my Pregnant & Powerful prenatal yoga course for mamas, teachers, and womb healing on flash sale now! => https://www.brettlarkin.com/prenatal-yoga-vinyasa-kundalini-meditation/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=pp
GUEST EXPERT: Dr. Brianne Grogan | @vibrantpelvichealth
Dr. Brianne Grogan graduated from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon, in 2006 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Inspired by her own pregnancy and postpartum experiences, she specialized in pelvic health. With over 500,000 YouTube subscribers, courses on DailyOM, and 5-star-reviewed programs loved by thousands of women, Dr. Bri is a leading voice in the field of whole-person pelvic care. She is known for her down-to-earth, compassionate approach and for making mind-body healing and pelvic wellness fun and accessible.
Find Dr. Bri on YouTube & Facebook: @vibrantpelvichealth | Dr. Bri's Vibrant Pelvic Health
Get Dr. Bri’s online courses: https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com/
See Dr. Bri Live: https://www.briannegrogan.com/events
Dr. Bri’s most popular courses:
Lift for Prolapse Relief: https://vibrantpelvichealth.com/lift
Overcome Pelvic Pain for Women: https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com/overcome-pelvic-pain-for-women
FREE Practice: Core Strengthening Exercise to Stabilize Pelvis, Legs, Help Low Back Pain (10-min)
Relevant Blog: Advanced Pelvic Floor Breathing: A Somatic Approach to Healing
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#280 – The Pelvis: Your Seat of Power & Embodiment with Lara Heimann
#285 – Is Yoga Enough…? with Dr. Jen Fraboni
#357 – Your Emotions Want to Move: 3 Ways to Let Them
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Launch Ugly! My Top 5 Business Tips for Yoga Entrepreneurs
We’re almost halfway through 2025, have you done a business check-in? The midpoint of the year is a great time to reflect on your business and your teaching. To self reflect and see if you are misdirecting your energy in your business or in your life. Today I’m going to give you my top five business tips to help you on your yoga teaching journey. From embracing your unique content creation style to analyzing your numbers, and trusting there is enough for everyone - I hope this episode inspires you to do something helpful in your life or business today.
Let’s talk about:
🔹The lean start-up methodology and why you should use it
🔹Why you WANT your first launch to be ugly
🔹How getting as weird as possible can actually bring forth some of your best work
🔹Grace and integrity in a competitive world
📞 Book a FREE call to get clarity on your next steps in business => https://www.calendly.com/uplifted-clarity/discovery-call/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=discoverycall
My “Weird” Trending Yoga Practices I Mentioned:
🔹 Somatic Yoga Workout for Weight Loss & Emotional Release | Beginner Friendly - Ease Anxiety & Stress
🔹 SOMATIC MORNING WORKOUT FOR BEGINNERS ☀️ | Yoga to Find Your Confidence 🕶️
Relevant Blog: 20 Awesome Ways To Make Money As A Yoga Instructor
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
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#306 – Fear of Judgment: How to Deal with Being Judged as a Yoga Teacher
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#327 – How to Earn Your First $$$ Teaching Yoga with Matilde Wergeland
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Dissecting The 8 Limbs and Their Origins
We’ve all heard of the 8 Limbs of Yoga, but do you really know what they are? Today I’m going to explore the eight limbs of yoga, their origins, and their significance in spiritual practice. I’ll look at each limb’s purpose, giving a detailed examination, as well as the historical context of the Yoga Sutras. Get ready to finally gain a true understanding of: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi.
I’ll discuss:
🔹How the Yoga Sutras codify the eight limbs, drawing from earlier texts.
🔹The ultimate aim of yoga: which is to quiet the mind and remove ignorance.
🔹Etymology of the Sanskrit word for each of the 8 Limbs.
💖 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
FREE Practice: Yoga to Connect with Your Body | Soothing Movements & Music 🎶 | Yoga Connecting the Mind and Body
Relevant Blog: The 8 Limbs of Yoga Study Guide [Explained For Modern Life]
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🎧 Also Listen to:
#276 – What are Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras - What Every Yogi Should Know
#279 – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary – BOOK ONE Explained
#282 – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary – BOOK TWO Explained
#283 – Dismantling the Kleshas: The Actual Aim of Yoga
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
How to Become a Magnet for Loyal Students & Own the Room with Confidence with Taylor Lorenz
Are you a newly certified yoga teacher struggling with the confidence to put yourself out there and teach? We’ve all been there, myself included. Whether you struggle with body-image like today’s guest, imposter syndrome or money mindset, today’s episode for you. Taylor Lorenz, my friend, colleague, and lead trainer of my Somatic Yoga Life Coaching program, shares her transformative journey from a full-time travel blogger to a confident yoga teacher and somatic coach. Let’s discuss the insecurities many new yoga teachers face.
Listen and learn:
🔹Practical skills like mirror work to build confidence
🔹Why being in the “messy middle” is actually ideal for your sales
🔹How to ditch doubt and find your confidence by sharing your insecurities
🎁 Ready to start teaching somatic yoga? Download my somatic sequences for FREE => https://www.brettlarkin.com/somatic-sequences/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=somatic-sequence
GUEST EXPERT: Taylor Lorenz | @taylorstracks | https://www.taylorstracks.com/
Taylor is the creator of the yoga & travel site, Taylor’s Tracks, and a highly trained yoga teacher, mentor, and trainer. She is a former full-time travel writer who fell out of love with her dream of traveling the world and in love with teaching yoga when her first YTT sparked her self-acceptance journey.
Taylor has been an entrepreneur since 2015 with expertise in multiple fields including SEO, freelance writing, affiliate marketing, and teaching at top studios from Bali to Canada. Her writing has been sought-out for publications such as Yoga Journal, World Nomads, and The Huffington Post. Today she blends her background in vinyasa, yin, and somatic yoga to help students & teachers uncover their confidence and turn their insecurities into their purpose.
Coach with Taylor! Email info@upliftedyoga.com to find out how.
FREE Practice: SOMATIC MORNING WORKOUT FOR BEGINNERS ☀️ | Yoga to Find Your Confidence 🕶️
Relevant Blog: The Top 5 Biggest Fears of New Yoga Teachers
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
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#299 – Strategies to Slay Imposter Syndrome and Share Your Gifts
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#354 – Redefining “Niche” with Carla Cline Thomas
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Somatics, Catholicism & Tantra - A Big Picture Inquiry
When did we get disconnected from the body? Today I want to explore the historical context of body-based spirituality. We’ll contrast traditional yoga's focus on enlightenment with somatic yoga's emphasis on healing and grounding. We’ll analyze how Catholicism and Tantra might be viewed as more embodied spiritual practices, compared to Protestantism and The 8 Limbs of yoga. Let’s nerd out on the significance of engaging the five senses in the healing process, the need for safe spaces in somatic practices, and the future potential of somatic work in personal healing and coaching.
Listen and learn:
🔹The cultural disconnection from the body and its historical roots.
🔹What Catholic Sacramental Theology and Tantric Philosophy have in common.
🔹How to leverage these ideas in your own healing process.
🎁 Get my FREE $67 Somatic Self Healing Workshop => https://www.brettlarkin.com/ffy?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ffy
💫 My NEW Somatic Yoga Certification is now available => https://www.brettlarkin.com/somatic-yoga-certification/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=somaticcertification
FREE Practice: Easy Kundalini Yoga for Women | Kriya to be DIVINE LOVE EMBODIED
Relevant Blog: Understanding What is Divine Love: Key Insights and Perspectives
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#285 – Is Yoga Enough…? with Dr. Jen Fraboni
#318 – What Is Somatic Yoga?
#330 – Somatic Yoga vs. Traditional Yoga: Breaking Down How 5 Poses Differ in your Yoga Practice
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1: Dharma, Emotions & Intellect
A lot of translators actually skip chapter one of the Bhagavad Gita, but I’ve found it to be one of my favorite chapters. This chapter sets the stage for the conflict and highlights the struggle between emotions and intellect. Something we all struggle with throughout our lives. Make sure to go back a couple of episodes and listen to my overview of the Bhagavad Gita, and get excited because chapter one is only the beginning of this amazing series!
Let’s explore:
🔹Righteous duty and how it can often conflict with personal emotions.
🔹How the characters represent relatable human experiences.
🔹The subtle differences between multiple translations.
Loved this episode and want to know more about yoga’s origins? Grab my History of Yoga course => https://www.brettlarkin.com/history-of-yoga-course/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=hoy
Different translations mentioned:
Barbara Stoler Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-Krishnas-Counsel-Bantam-Classics/dp/0553213652
Godsong by Amit Majmudar: https://www.amazon.com/Godsong-Verse-Translation-Bhagavad-Gita-Commentary/dp/1524733474
Eknath Easwaran: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-2nd-Eknath-Easwaran/dp/1586380192
Bhagavad-Gita As It Is by Swami Prabhupada: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-As-Bhaktivedanta-Swami-Prabhupada/dp/0892131233
FREE Practice: Gentle Yoga | Beginner Yoga for Stress Relief | Less than 10 Minutes
Relevant Blog: 15 Life-Changing Yoga Books To Deepen Your Yoga Practice
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#358 – Intro to The Bhagavad Gita: How Do You Navigate Moral Dilemmas?
#279 – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary – BOOK ONE Explained
#282 – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary – BOOK TWO Explained
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Insider YouTube Secrets for Yoga Teachers
Does YouTube intimidate or confuse you? Yeah, it confuses most of us. Recently one of my 300-hour graduates emailed in asking about all things YouTube. Rather than just respond to her email and answer her questions, I thought everyone could benefit from this conversation. Let’s discuss the intricacies of building a successful YouTube channel and the importance of consistent content creation. Not only will I give you the inside scoop of how I use YouTube in my business, but I’ll analyze my students channel and how she can optimize as well. If you have a YouTube channel you are not going to want to miss this one!
Pull back the curtain on YouTube and discover:
🔹Ad revenue on YouTube is minimal; focus on lead generation instead.
🔹Use tools like TubeBuddy for keyword research and optimization.
🔹Niching down your content is key to attract a specific audience.
📈 Don’t lose momentum on your business. Join my FREE Marketing Challenge => https://www.brettlarkin.com/marketing/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=marketing
FREE Practice: Somatic Yoga Workout for Women with Music | Release Anger, Anxiety, Stress, Hip Tension & Trauma
Relevant Blog: How To Use Social Media To Grow Your Yoga Business
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#313 – Social Media as a Vehicle for Your Awakening with Amanda Bucci
#323 – Creating a Niche Brand as a Yoga Teacher with Yogi Bryan
#354 – Redefining “Niche” with Carla Cline Thomas
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Understanding Human Design as a Yogi with Emma Dunwoody
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Human Design expert and Master Coach, Emma Dunwoody. Emma shares her transformative journey from struggling with mental health issues to discovering both Human Design and the Gene Keys. She explains the intricate connections between these systems and how they can be used for self-discovery and personal growth. Emma emphasizes the importance of experimenting with your design and offers practical tips for yogis looking to explore this fascinating field.
Tune in as Emma:
🔹Breaks down the components of human design, including its scientific basis, the role of neutrinos, and the significance of different energy types.
🔹Discusses Gene Keys & how they complement human design by exploring deeper emotional layers
🔹Explains how human design synthesizes ancient wisdoms like astrology and the I Ching.
💗Get Brett’s Free Somatic Yoga Workshop => https://www.brettlarkin.com/embodiedyoga
GUEST EXPERT: Emma Dunwoody | @the_human_design_coach
Emma Dunwoody is a Human Design Expert, Master Coach, Author, Behavioral Specialist, Speaker and host of the leading global podcast, The Human Design Podcast. After facing a number of personal and professional challenges including depression, panic disorder and feeling lost, broken and unfulfilled for nearly 20 years, she is on a mission to take Human Design mainstream to help millions of other people transform their lives as she has done by making Human Design simple, applicable and powerfully transformative. Her unique method of Transformational Human Design, that includes Human Design, The Gene Keys and Transformational coaching methods, empowers people to become their most authentic self, align to the authority that lies within and embody their purpose.
Emma’s website: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/
Listen to Emma’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-human-design-podcast/id1467241622
Emma’s Membership, The HDx Collective: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/membership
FREE Practice: Yoga to Connect with Your Body | Soothing Movements & Music 🎶 | Yoga Connecting the Mind and Body
Relevant Blog: What Is Human Design and How Can It Influence Your Life?
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
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#329 – Heal Your Subconscious with Allison Roman
#331 – Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Limiting Beliefs with Monika Tschuggnall
#342 – Find Your Purpose with Natalie Valle
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Intro to The Bhagavad Gita: How Do You Navigate Moral Dilemmas?
I have been wanting to do a deep dive on the Bhagavad Gita for years. This rich text is often called the “jewel” of the Mahabharata and can be kind of intimidating to talk about. There is so much to cover. That’s why this podcast will be the first in a series about the Bhagavad Gita. We’ll start with exploring the profound themes of this amazing text and contrasting it with the Yoga Sutras. We’ll talk about how the dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna serves as a guide for navigating our own moral dilemmas.
Listen and learn:
🔹How the Bhavagad Gita’s key themes differ from the Yoga Sutras
🔹Why Arjuna's internal conflict represents our own struggles
🔹The complexities of Dharma – it’s not as simple as you think!
Loved this episode and want to know more about yoga’s origins? Grab my History of Yoga course => https://www.brettlarkin.com/history-of-yoga-course/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=hoy
✨ Make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time with my Free Yoga Transformational Portal
FREE Practice: 20 Minute Guided Meditation For Higher Self (For Beginners)
Relevant Blog: Where Did Yoga Originate: A Brief History of Yoga
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#279 – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary – BOOK ONE Explained
#282 – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary – BOOK TWO Explained
#283 – Dismantling the Kleshas: The Actual Aim of Yoga
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Your Emotions Want to Move - 3 Ways to Let Them
If your emotions are not being expressed, they’re being repressed. And where do they go? Your body! You’re probably not even aware of all of the emotions buried in your fascia right now. This can lead to a multitude of physical issues. That’s why you want to move emotions through your body. We’ve all heard the phrase, “emotions are energy in motion.” But how do we deal with all of the feelings that arise throughout each day?
Listen and learn how to:
🔹Turn your yoga mat into a container for processing emotion
🔹The three ways to move energy in the body
🔹Move in a way that promotes emotional healing
🎉 Check out my new self-paced Somatic Teacher Training => https://www.brettlarkin.com/somatic-syllabus/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=somaticsyllabus
🎁 Get my FREE $67 Somatic Self Healing Workshop => https://www.brettlarkin.com/ffy?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ffy
FREE Practice: GENTLE SOMATIC YOGA | Emotional Release for Stored Trauma & Anxiety 💜 Yoga for Vagus Nerve Health
Relevant Blog: Best Somatic Yoga Poses for Emotional Release and Healing
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#324 – The Importance of Emotional Processing and Regulation: DENT Model Trauma
#330 – Somatic Yoga vs. Traditional Yoga: Breaking Down How 5 Poses Differ in your Yoga Practice
#345 – Somatic Shaking: What Is It? Why Does it Work?
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Cracking the Code on Ancient Beauty Secrets with Esther Moux
It seems we’re all looking for the fountain of youth. Whether through the latest beauty products/treatments or botox and filler; techniques to maintain a youthful glow are increasingly popular. My guest today, Esther Moux, shares ancient beauty secrets rooted in Chinese Medicine. Esther gives us actionable tips for facial rejuvenation, emphasizing the interconnectedness of diet, lifestyle, and overall well-being. We also delve into the nuances of skincare, the importance of consistency in routines and the impact of genetics versus lifestyle on aging.
Listen in to learn:
🔹Beauty secrets offered by ancient Chinese Medicine
🔹How lifestyle choices account for 94% of aging effects, and what small changes you can make now
🔹The ongoing debate surrounding cosmetic procedures like Botox and fillers and their consequences
💗Get Brett’s Free Somatic Yoga Workshop => https://www.brettlarkin.com/embodiedyoga
GUEST EXPERT: Dr. Esther Moux | @stayradiant.tv
Dr. Esther Moux is a Doctor of Integrative and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She uses holistic strategies from Chinese Medicine to improve health and beauty. Through self-care, meditation, mindfulness, acupressure, aromatherapy and more Dr. Esther wants to give you the tools to feel young, vibrant and healthy.
Find Dr. Esther on YouTube & LinkedIn: Stay Radiant with Dr. Esther | Dr. Esther M.
Book Mentioned: The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine: A New Translation of the Neijing Suwen with Commentary
FREE Practice: My Favorite Ayurvedic Face Yoga Moves - Non Surgical Face Lift Exercise | Beauty & Skin Care Routine
Relevant Blog: Understanding the Basic Principles of Ayurveda for Yogis
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#296 – How Ancient Primal Habits Help You Thrive with Cate Stillman
#340 – Redefining Yoga’s Beauty Standards Rant
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Unlocking the Secrets of Chakras: Upper Chakra Symbols Explained
Get ready for part two of explaining the chakra yantras. If you didn’t listen to part one, go back a few episodes and listen to that first. I previously discussed the geometric shapes associated with chakras 1, 2, & 3. Today I’m going to talk about the shapes that correspond to chakras 4 through 7. Let’s go over the unique symbols, associated elements, and the energies represented in each.
Visualize or draw your own yantra as you listen to:
🔹A breakdown of the upper chakra yantras
🔹How the heart chakra integrates the upper and lower energy centers
🔹Why visualizing yantras can enhance your meditation or spiritual practice
💖Join the Uplifted Membership!
🌈 Discover your dominant chakra with my FREE dominant chakra test => https://www.brettlarkin.com/chakra-test/
FREE Practice: Kundalini Yoga For Morning: Kundalini Vinyasa For Upper Chakras
Relevant Blog: The 7 Chakra Symbols Explained: Their Meaning & Shapes
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#275 – What Is a Kundalini Awakening - 3 Big Takeaways
#341 – How To Balance Your 3rd Eye with Guru Singh
#351 – Unlocking the Secrets of Chakras: Lower Chakra Symbols Explained
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Redefining “Niche” with Carla Cline Thomas
Today I have the pleasure of talking to boss babe, Uplifted alumni & trainer, Carla Cline Thomas. Carla is a brilliant business strategist and one of the few business coaches I recommend to everyone. I love picking her brain on what trends she’s seeing in the industry and the future of marketing; and today is no exception. Carla and I discuss what marketing yourself in the wellness industry will look like for 2025. SPOILER: It’s not posting everyday.
Take notes as Carla and I talk about:
🔹Why you need to niche down even further
🔹How there is plenty of room in the marketplace for new voices
🔹Being your authentic self leading to growth and sales
📘 Get your free yoga business plan and checklist: https://www.brettlarkin.com/businessplan?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=businessplan
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
FREE Practice: Somatic Yoga Workout for Beginners with Music 🎉 | Reduce Low Back Pain, Stress & Body Tension 💪🏽
Relevant Blog: How To Find Your Yoga Niche
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#299 – Strategies to Slay Imposter Syndrome and Share Your Gifts
#313 – Social Media as a Vehicle for Your Awakening with Amanda Bucci
#323 – Creating a Niche Brand as a Yoga Teacher with Yogi Bryan
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Are You Truly Grateful? Exploring Gratitude Through a Somatic Lens
In honor of Heart Chakra Day(a.k.a. Valentine’s Day), I want to talk about gratitude. No matter where you’re at in your wellness journey I’m sure you’ve heard all about the benefits of a gratitude practice. But where did gratitude practices originate? Let’s look at how gratitude has shown up in texts like The Vedas and The Bhagavad Gita AND how you can approach your gratitude practice from a somatic lens.
I’m going to answer questions like:
🔹How does a gratitude practice relate to your yoga practice?
🔹Is there more we can be doing than just writing things down?
🔹How can we actually cultivate the feeling of gratitude?
PLUS I’m going to give you a new kind of gratitude practice to try at home!
🎁 Get my FREE $67 Somatic Self Healing Workshop => https://www.brettlarkin.com/ffy?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ffy
FREE Practice: Gratitude Meditation: How To Develop a Practice of Being Thankful (15-min)
Relevant Blog: Progressive Muscle Relaxation Meets Yoga for Deep Sleep
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
📚 Uplifted Abundance Journal & Guidebook
🎧 Also Listen to:
#311 – Embodiment, Expression & Femininity with Alexandra Roxo
#314 – Stop Abandoning Yourself By Leveraging Yoga & Meditation
#351 – Unlocking the Secrets of Chakras: Lower Chakra Symbols Explained
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Redefining Feminine Energy in Yoga & Ayurveda with Katie Silcox
One of my dearest friends, and founder of Shakti School, Katie Silcox is back!! Today Katie and I are talking all things feminine. What is feminine energy? How does it appear and how do we embody it in yoga and ayurveda? Get all of these questions answered and learn more about feminine form kundalini, feminine ayurveda, and somatic movement.
We’re having a heart to heart about:
🔹Why we need to access our feminine energy
🔹Working with the current of manifestation as opposed to the current of liberation
🔹Honoring the feminine in order to clear pathways for prana to flow more freely
💗Get Brett’s Free Somatic Yoga Workshop => https://www.brettlarkin.com/embodiedyoga
GUEST EXPERT: Katie Silcox | @theshaktischool | Podcast listeners get $100 off Ayurveda School Level 1 with discount code pod100 at registration checkout
Order Glow-Worthy by Katie Silcox here
Katie Silcox, M.A. is the New York Times Best-Selling author of the book Healthy, Happy, Sexy - Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women and the new book - Glow-Worthy. She is the founder of The Shakti School, a premier online certification school for women-centered holistic wellness that bridges functional medicine and eastern traditions. She holds a Masters degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and is a member of the National Ayurvedic Medicine Association. In her former life, she has been a researcher in Artificial Intelligence, a cover model for Yoga Journal magazine in Russia and the owner of a beach bar in Spain.
Sign up here for The Shakti School's Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini-Course - a free 4 hour workshop!
FREE Practice: FEMININE KUNDALINI | Yoga for Women with Overwhelm & Fatigue 🥱 | ACTIVATE ADRENALS & KIDNEYS
Relevant Blog: How To Increase Feminine Energy And Reclaim Your Power
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🎧 Also Listen to:
#284 – How to Love Your [Broken, Dark and Angry] Self with Katie Silcox
#311 – Embodiment, Expression & Femininity with Alexandra Roxo
#312 – Is Your Masculine/Feminine Energy Balanced? Shiva, Shakti & Polarity Within You
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Unlocking the Secrets of Chakras: Lower Chakra Symbols Explained
You know the chakra colors, and probably what poses to do to activate them. But do you know each one’s yantra? Each chakra has a unique geometric symbol attached to it. Today I want to give you a detailed examination of the first three chakras yantras: the root chakra, sacral chakra, and solar plexus chakra and discuss their unique symbols, associated elements, and the energies they represent.
Have some colorful pens and paper ready as we explore:
🔹The geometric shapes of chakras 1, 2, & 3
🔹Using mandalas as tools for meditation and self-exploration.
🔹The specific elements and energies of the lower three chakras
🌈 Discover your dominant chakra with my FREE dominant chakra test => https://www.brettlarkin.com/chakra-test/
FREE Practice: Get Grounded Meditation for Anxiety: Lower 3 Chakras Meditation (15-min)
Relevant Blog: The 7 Chakra Symbols Explained: Their Meaning & Shapes
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
🎧 Also Listen to:
#143 – Chakras, Archetypes & Your Spiritual Identity - Conversation with Erica Jago
#297 – What is Samkhya Philosophy and How is it Different from Yoga?
#303 – The 7 Chakras as a Tool for Personal Growth
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Do a “Yoga Life Makeover” w/ Corinne Maples
Today I have the pleasure of talking to Uplifted alum Corinne Maples. Corinne has taken ALL of the Uplifted training programs, from 200-hour to Embodied Yoga Life Coaching, and uses the skills she learned not only with her clients but in her everyday life. Corinne and I explore how to live your yoga through “kriya yoga.” We debunk self-care myths and explain how frivolous fun can lead to a more balanced life.
Tune in as we discuss:
🔹The key to maintaining a positive mindset
🔹Healing the nervous system and setting boundaries
🔹How to focus on personal joy rather than societal expectations
💗 Get Yoga for Self Mastery ON SALE NOW => https://www.brettlarkin.com/yoga-for-self-mastery/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ysm
GUEST EXPERT: Corinne Maples (RYT 500) | @maplesyoga
Corinne has been doing yoga since 2011 and has practiced every style of yoga under the sun, loving them all for different reasons; leading her to go through Uplifted 200 and 300 hr YTT as well as additional training in kundalini, chair, and prenatal yoga. In 2024, Corinne also became a certified Embodied Yoga Life Coach, working one on one with people to help move energy, release stuck patterns and become more embodied.
She loves to help people maximize their yoga practice by giving them access to potent practices that can be done in as little as 15-30 min.
Corinne teaches one on one Embodied Yoga Life Coaching privates, workshops, corporate classes, and retreats.
Book an Intro Session with Corrine: https://bookme.name/Mapleswellness/eylc-session
For more information on her offerings please reach out to maplesyoga@gmail.com
Beverages mentioned:
FREE Practice: Somatic Yoga Full Body | Healing Somatic Exercises for Lowering Cortisol, Hip, Neck & Shoulder Pain
Relevant Blog: How To Fall In Love With Yourself: 7 Daily Practices
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
🎧 Also Listen to:
#260 – Killing The Self Care Buzzword
#271 – What is Kriya Yoga? How Does it Work?
#314 – Stop Abandoning Yourself By Leveraging Yoga & Meditation
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
7 Ways To Cultivate a Yoga Practice That Sticks
It’s a new year, and while making resolutions can be a great motivator to utilize this energy and create big shifts; it's easy to fall off the yoga bandwagon. I want to give you seven practical strategies to find a practice that you can rely on. Let's talk about the importance of not just lowering, but evolving expectations, embracing consistency over perfection, and finding personal anchor practices.
Listen and find out why you should…
🔹Evolve your expectations for what your yoga practice looks like.
🔹Start with pleasurable experiences to engage with your practice.
🔹Have ready-to-go classes to eliminate decision fatigue.
📝 Download the Yoga For Self Mastery Syllabus => https://www.brettlarkin.com/yoga-for-self-mastery/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ysm
💗Get my book Yoga Life: Habits, Poses and and Breathwork to Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos => https://brettlarkin.com/yoga-life-book?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=&utm_term=yogalife-book
FREE Practice: Beginner Gentle Yoga for Flexibility That You Can Do Anytime
Relevant Blog: Yoga To Connect With Your Body For Mind-Body Harmony
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
🎧 Also Listen to:
#264 – How is Kundalini Yoga Different from Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga?
#279 – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary – BOOK ONE Explained
#282 – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary – BOOK TWO Explained
#318 – What Is Somatic Yoga?
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Overcoming The Witch Wound with Mia Magik
Today I chat with author, speaker, coach and modern ambassador for ancient magic, Mia Magik. Mia dives into the historical, cultural, and personal aspects of the witch wound, providing insights on how it affects expression, sexuality, creativity, and business. Mia also shares practical tips for overcoming the witch wound and embracing authenticity and leadership.
Tune in and learn:
🔹The witch wound refers to the historical and cultural suppression of women's wisdom, expression, and power
🔹Overcoming the witch wound involves embracing authenticity, vulnerability, and reclaiming personal power
🔹Reclaiming the sacredness of the moon cycle can lead to a transformative experience and a deeper connection to intuition
🎁 Get my FREE $67 Somatic Self Healing Workshop => https://www.brettlarkin.com/ffy?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ffy
GUEST EXPERT: Mia Banducci | www.miamagik.com
Mia Magik is an author, speaker, and coach, serving as a modern ambassador for ancient magik. On a mission of permission, she ignites the Wisdom of our IntuWitchin, inviting the liberation of your most magikal self through spiritual transfiguration. Purifying the wounds from patriarchal programming so you can attune to the voice of your inner guidance system.
Over the past decade, Mia has immersed herself in the study of yoga, meditation, Buddhism, Kabbalah, ceremonial magik, Tarot, and spiritual medicines. Mia has empowered thousands of people to realize, utilize, and reconnect with their infinite spiritual abilities through her Academy of Magikal Artistry, books, retreats, and 1:1 coaching.
Find Us: @larkinyogatv | @miamagik
Find Mia on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_wts55XbgCLWzNMqbvheVQ
FREE Practice: SACRED FEMININE FLOW YOGA WITH MUSIC | 10 Minute Full Moon Yoga
Relevant Blog: Yoga to Connect with Feminine Energy: 5 Transformative Practices
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#258 – Reclaim Your Period as Sacred with Cassandra Wilder
#311 – Embodiment, Expression & Femininity with Alexandra Roxo
#312 – Is Your Masculine/Feminine Energy Balanced? Shiva, Shakti & Polarity Within You
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
A History of Somatics: Where did Somatic Yoga Come From?
Somatic practices are trending, but do you know where this mind-body practice originated? Today I want to explore the history and principles of somatic yoga. How it emphasizes the importance of the mind-body connection and the role of emotional release in your physical practice. From influential figures in the somatic space to common misconceptions.
Learn how to connect with your body on a deeper level as we look at how:
🔹Sensory awareness is crucial for understanding our body and emotions.
🔹Traditional yoga often focuses on transcendence, while somatic yoga emphasizes connection to the body
🔹Pleasure and fun can enhance the healing process in somatic practices
💗Get My Free Somatic Yoga Workshop => https://www.brettlarkin.com/embodiedyoga
🎉Join the 2025 Evolve Somatic Challenge and invite a friend => https://www.brettlarkin.com/evolve/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=evolve
FREE Practice: Somatic Yoga Full Body | Healing Somatic Exercises for Lowering Cortisol, Hip, Neck & Shoulder Pain
Relevant Blog: What Is Somatic Healing? Healing Techniques And How They Work
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🎧 Also Listen to:
#324 – The Importance of Emotional Processing and Regulation: DENT Model Trauma
#330 – Somatic Yoga vs. Traditional Yoga: Breaking Down How 5 Poses Differ in your Yoga Practice
© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Christmas Reset - Guided Nidra for Anxiety
🎄 Merry Christmas to those who celebrate!
If you’re like me you’ve had a crazy busy day; watching the kids open gifts, baking and cooking all the yummy things, and then cleaning it all up 🥴. It can be totally exhausting. So today I want you to take 20 minutes for yourself, lie down, get comfortable, and listen to this guided nidra.
The benefits of yoga nidra span far beyond stress relief and profound relaxation. It’s one of the most loved styles of yoga and can be beneficial to everyone. So if you’ve never done yoga nidra, today is the perfect day to start.
💖Join the Uplifted Membership! Thank you for your support!
🎉Sign Up for the 2025 Evolve Somatic Challenge => https://www.brettlarkin.com/evolve/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=evolve
Relevant Blog: Try This 30-Minute Yoga Nidra Script for Deep Sleep and Relaxation [+ Video]
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#336 – Deep Inside Yoga Nidra with Caley Alyssa
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Somatic Shaking: What Is It? Why Does it Work?
Do you ever feel like you’re shaking with rage? Or do you tremble with anxiety? Because your body uses shaking as a means to release stress and trauma from the body! This is a normal response, but cultural conditioning has suppressed our natural inclination to shake off tension. It’s important to care for our bodies, just as we would for pets, and learn to close the stress cycle. Somatic shaking can help.
Take a breath, give yourself a little shake, and let’s talk about how:
🔹Neurogenic tremors occur in both animals and humans after stressful events
🔹Time does not heal wounds; it covers them with fascia
🔹Incorporating shaking into daily life can help manage stress
💗Get My Free Somatic Yoga Workshop => https://www.brettlarkin.com/embodiedyoga
Video discussed: Impala in and slowly out of collapsed immobility
FREE Practice: Somatic Yoga Workout for Beginners with Music | Energizing Somatic Exercises for Weight Loss
Relevant Blog: How Somatic Shaking Can Release Tension and Reset Your Nervous System
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#318 – What Is Somatic Yoga?
#330 – Somatic Yoga vs. Traditional Yoga: Breaking Down How 5 Poses Differ in your Yoga Practice
#332 – 7 Ways to Release Anger & Grief Through Your Yoga Practice
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Access Your Intuition w/ Natalie Miles
Do you ever wonder how to discern your true intuitive voice from fear or habitual thoughts?
Today I talk to psychic medium Natalie Miles, who emphasizes there is no right or wrong way to receive intuitive messages. We talk about how intuition is tapping into your own inner power and knowing, and it communicates through the physical, emotional, and spiritual body; and the role of trust and the need to take action on intuitive messages. Natalie and I deep dive into how to cultivate a relationship with your intuition, tools to help harness your intuition and how to cultivate trust within yourself.
Grab your oracle cards and get ready to nerd out with us on:
🔹The different ways intuition can show up, such as intuitive hits, downloads, and messages.
🔹The connection between intuition and fear/anxiety, and how fear can arise when intuition is asking us to do something big or outside of our comfort zone
🔹Where intuition resides in the body, with Natalie highlighting the heart as a significant center for intuition.
✨ Make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time with my Free Yoga Transformational Portal
✨ Get The Yoga Bundle: $6,000 of yoga programs and resources for only $50 => https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/14221/263945
GUEST EXPERT: Natalie Miles | https://natalie-miles.com/
Natalie, originally from the UK, is an acclaimed channel, psychic medium, writer and author of her best selling book “You Are Intuitive. Trust Your Truth.Take Back Your Power.” Her podcast “Things That Die” is here to break the taboo on the death and endings we face in our lives. Natalie is here to inspire you to deepen the connection with yourself and the world around you, so you can make aligned conscious choices in your life. She’s not here to give you the answers or tell you what to do. But instead, to inspire you to feel confident in making the present and future decisions in your own life. She shares insight and guidance so you can move forward with confidence, trusting your own intuition.
Get Natalie’s book: https://youareintuitive.com/
Natalie’s Podcast: https://natalie-miles.com/the-natalie-miles-show/
Find Us: @larkinyogatv and @iamnataliemiles
FREE Yoga Practice: Connect With Intuition: A Gentle Vinyasa Yoga For Intuition
Relevant Blog: The Mystic Archetype: Characteristics & Challenges
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🎧 Also Listen to:
#315 – How to Program Your Emotions & LEAP into Success with Dr. Micheline Nader
#324 – The Importance of Emotional Processing and Regulation: DENT Model Trauma
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Holiday Gift Guide for Yogis 2024
The season of giving is here, and you know what that means…it’s time for your 2024 Yogi Holiday Gift Guide. If you’re a yogi unsure what to ask for or a loved one trying to find the perfect gift for the yogi in your life, this episode has you covered.
Get some paper and a pen ready to write down:
🔹The perfect gifts for your loved ones or yourself!
🔹A variety of gift ideas, including essential yoga books, creative paper products, must-have yoga props, self-healing tools, and wellness beverages
🔹Gifts to enhance your yoga and wellness journey during the holiday season
🎁 Get my FREE $67 Somatic Self Healing Workshop => https://www.brettlarkin.com/ffy?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ffy
📘 Grab Brett’s book YOGA LIFE here: https://amzn.to/3FFM096 or anywhere books are sold
Many of the items mentioned in this episode can be found at Brett’s Amazon storefront (please also support local retailers, this was just the easiest place to assemble): https://www.amazon.com/shop/brettlarkinyoga
Additional Vendors Mentioned:
Uplifted Abundance Journal & Guidebook
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#340 – Redefining Yoga’s Beauty Standards Rant
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Find Your Purpose with Natalie Valle
Today Natalie Valle, a multidisciplinary healer and leader in the wellness space, shares her journey into the world of yoga, sound healing, and Dharma coaching. She shares how yoga and meditation helped her find her purpose and led her to become a Nike mindfulness coach. Natalie also dishes on crucial pieces to finding your dharma and how using sound can help you manifest your desires.
Listen in and discover:
🔹Yoga and meditation can help individuals find their purpose and lead them to their Dharma.
🔹Following curiosity and removing attachment to outcomes is essential when exploring one's Dharma.
🔹Self-care, non-attachment, and trust are crucial in the manifestation process.
GUEST EXPERT: Natalie Valle | www.loveandalchemy.com
Natalie is a multidisciplinary healer and leader in the wellness space, based in Los Angeles. A signed Nike Mindfulness Coach with a background and certifications in Soundology, Reiki Master, Chopra Institute Wellness Coach and Meditation Teacher, Dharma Coaching, Yoga Teacher Training (RYT 200), and EFT. Natalie has been featured in the LA Times, Well + Good, and Business Insider, and has headlined yoga festivals such as Wanderlust, Bhakti Fest, and many more.
Find Us: @larkinyogatv | @loveandalchemy_ & @practicalalchemypodcast
FREE Practice: 15 Min Morning Sadhana | Kundalini Yoga for Energy, Focus and Release
Relevant Blog: The Muse Archetype: Characteristics & Challenges
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#325 – Archetypes, Dreams & Why Nightmares are Good with Kari Hohne
#329 – Heal Your Subconscious with Allison Roman
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
How To Balance Your 3rd Eye with Guru Singh
Back by popular demand; Guru Singh and I are together again. This time we are talking about the third eye and its significance in Kundalini. We talk about the anatomy of the third eye and the role it plays in receiving messages and then sending messages throughout the body. We also touch on the importance of balance in this powerful energy center.
Grab some tea and deep dive with us on:
🔹The three parts of the third eye: pineal gland, pituitary gland and hypothalamus
🔹A breakdown of the roles each of the parts of the 3rd eye play
🔹How balanced functioning of these three glands allows for a harmonious and balanced third eye
💃 Join me for a FREE Kundalini Dance Party =>
https://www.brettlarkin.com/dance?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dance
Guru Singh’s 13 Moons Studio: https://the13moons.studio/
FREE Practice: KUNDALINI YOGA THIRD EYE CHAKRA | Increase Prana Shakti with Music
Relevant Blog: Third Eye Chakra Opening Symptoms And How To Open Your Sixth Chakra
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
🎧 Also Listen to:
#316 – Origins of Kundalini & the Yogi Bhajan Scandal – Part 1
#322 – Origins of Kundalini & the Yogi Bhajan Scandal – Part 2
#328 – Defining Sikhism & Its Influence on Kundalini Yoga with Guru Singh
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Redefining Yoga’s Beauty Standards Rant
Today I want to talk about something we all deal with, body image. I know this can be a complex topic, especially in relation to the yoga and wellness industry. There is still a need for more diverse role models in this space and when it comes to body image; embracing your unique body and self-acceptance is a journey that requires ongoing effort.
Let’s talk about:
🔹How yoga has shifted towards a performative sport rather than a personal practice.
🔹That clothing should enhance our authentic selves, not serve as a punishment.
🔹The importance of challenging societal norms around body image.
Make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time with my Free Yoga Transformational Portal ✨
Book: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle
FREE Practice: Kundalini Meditation for Confidence & Self-Love (25-min)
Relevant Blog: How To Fall In Love With Yourself: 7 Daily Practices
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#298 – Biohack Your Body & Diet with Aggie Lal
#302 – Toxic Words: The 3 Phrases I Stopped Saying for More Confidence
#314 – Stop Abandoning Yourself By Leveraging Yoga & Meditation
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Develop Shame Resistance & Set Boundaries with Andrea Owen
A lot of us struggle with shame, self-sabotage, and setting boundaries. I know I used to! Andrea Owen, author and life coach, is here to tell you the hard truth. That shame is inevitable in life and it's not going away. BUT, self-compassion, empathy, and mindfulness are key components of building shame resilience. We also talk about how personal growth ebbs and flows and setting boundaries is essential. Yes it can be challenging, but it is important to prioritize your own needs and well-being.
Listen in as Andrea explains:
🔹Shame as a normal and inevitable part of life, rather than something to be overcome.
🔹The connection between shame and behaviors such as people-pleasing and perfectionism.
🔹Strategies for building shame resilience, including self-compassion, empathy, and speaking shame.
🪷 It’s the last day to sign up for the Abundance Challenge => https://www.brettlarkin.com/abundancechallenge/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=socialshare&utm_term=1&utm_content=1&utm_campaign=abundancechallengeny21
🎁 Get my FREE $67 Somatic Self Healing Workshop => https://www.brettlarkin.com/ffy?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ffy
GUEST EXPERT: Andrea Owen | https://andreaowen.com/
Keynote Speaker. Life coach. Author. Hellraiser. Andrea Owen is creating a global impact in women’s empowerment with her books being translated into 19 languages and available in 23 countries.
She helps high-achieving women maximize unshakeable confidence, master their mindset, and magnify their courage. You can learn more at andreaowen.com.
Find Us: @larkinyogatv and @heyandreaowen
Andrea’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heyandreaowen/,
Get Andrea’s Books: https://andreaowen.com/books/
Self compassion test: https://self-compassion.org/self-compassion-test/
FREE Practice: SOMATIC YOGA FOR REPRESSED EMOTIONS | Somatic Exercises for Anger Release & Trauma Healing w/ Music
Relevant Blog: Self Love for Women: How to Cultivate Compassion and Confidence
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
🎧 Also Listen to:
#284 – How to Love Your [Broken, Dark and Angry] Self with Katie Silcox
#299 – Strategies to Slay Imposter Syndrome and Share Your Gifts
#333 – Reparent Your Inner Child with Christine Hassler
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
10 Signs You’re Living in Energetic Scarcity & What to Do About It
Do you ever catch yourself saying, “there’s just not enough time in the day” or “I can’t afford that right now”. These could be signs that you’re living in a scarcity mindset. This is super common, especially amongst yoga practitioners, and can manifest itself in different ways. But you can break these negative belief patterns and foster a mindset of prosperity and trust in the universe.
So refill your tea and let’s talk about:
🔹10 signs you could be living in energetic scarcity
🔹Practical strategies to shift towards abundance
🔹How to embody archetypes and embrace change as an opportunity for growth
🪷 Sign up for the Abundance Challenge TODAY => https://www.brettlarkin.com/abundancechallenge/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=socialshare&utm_term=1&utm_content=1&utm_campaign=abundancechallengeny21
FREE Practice: Meditation for Abundance and Prosperity (20-min) | Lakshmi Mantra Guided Meditation
Relevant Blog: How To Tap Into Light Feminine Energy
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
🎧 Also Listen to:
#284 – How to Love Your [Broken, Dark and Angry] Self with Katie Silcox
#335 – Are You Overgiving? How to Know and What to Do About it
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Unraveling the Mystery of the Sa Re Sa Sa Mantra
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
Relevant Blog: The Sa Re Sa Sa Mantra: Connecting Breath, Light, and Creativity
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
🎧 Also Listen to:
#316 – Origins of Kundalini & the Yogi Bhajan Scandal – Part 1
#322 – Origins of Kundalini & the Yogi Bhajan Scandal – Part 2
#328 – Defining Sikhism & Its Influence on Kundalini Yoga with Guru Singh
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Deep Inside Yoga Nidra with Caley Alyssa
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:
⚡️ 200-hour YTT
Blog: Try This 30-Minute Yoga Nidra Script for Deep Sleep and Relaxation [+ Video]
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Are You Overgiving? How to Know and What to Do About it
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
Relevant Blog: 20 Awesome Ways To Make Money As A Yoga Instructor
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#327 – How to Earn Your First $$$ Teaching Yoga with Matilde Wergeland
#323 – Creating a Niche Brand as a Yoga Teacher with Yogi Bryan
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Making Informed Decisions in Pregnancy with Stephanie King
Today, Stephanie King, founder of My Essential Birth, shares her knowledge on natural childbirth and the importance of education and preparation. She emphasizes the need for knowledge and understanding of the birthing process, as well as hands-on techniques to align the body and prepare for contractions. Stephanie also discusses the significance of having a supportive birth provider and the role of visualization in creating a positive birth experience. All my expectant mamas out there you are not going to want to miss this one!
Tune in as she tells us all about:
🔹The importance of baby's position and addresses common myths and misconceptions
🔹The need for support and care for both the baby and the mother during the postpartum period
🔹Insights on making informed decisions, considering birth settings, and navigating insurance constraints
🦋 Get my Pregnant & Powerful prenatal yoga course for mamas and teachers on flash sale now! => https://www.brettlarkin.com/prenatal-yoga-vinyasa-kundalini-meditation/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=pp
GUEST EXPERT: Stephanie King | https://www.myessentialbirth.com/
Stephanie King is a mama to 3 boys & 2 girls {all born very differently}, professional childbirth educator, doula, host of the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy podcast, and creator of the online course, “My Essential Birth," as well as "My Essential Birth - Postpartum." She is passionate about empowering women through knowledge to trust in their bodies and the process of birth. When she’s not doing birth work you can find her homeschooling, serving in her church calling, indulging in good food and company, & spending time in the sun with her kids.
Find Us: @larkinyogatv and @myessentialbirth
Book mentioned: Penny Simkin's 'The Birth Partner'
FREE Practice: Gentle Prenatal Morning Yoga Routine - Safe for All 3 Trimesters (30-min)
Relevant Blog: 9 Yoga Modifications for Pregnancy and How to Teach Them
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
🎧 Also Listen to:
My Home Birth Story (with a Twist!) | Yoga Teacher | First Baby | Prenatal Yoga
#293 – Model Yoga in Your Family with Sophie Jaffe
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Reparent Your Inner Child w/ Christine Hassler
Today I chat with master coach and spiritual psychologist, Christine Hassler. We talk about the impact your inner child can have on your everyday life and how the subconscious programming that is formed during childhood influences your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. She shares practical techniques for cultivating a relationship with your inner child, and emphasizes the significance of reparenting ourselves and meeting the unmet needs from our childhood. This conversation will give you valuable insights and tools for healing and personal growth.
Discover:
🔹How the inner child represents the subconscious programming formed during childhood that influences our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs.
🔹Why childhood experiences, especially between the ages of zero to 12, shape our inner child and can lead to subconscious patterns and behaviors.
🔹That inner child work does not require remembering specific childhood memories; the body and subconscious still hold the emotional and energetic imprints.
💖 Grab my Yoga For Self Mastery course now before live calls begin. Start your yogic makeover today => https://www.brettlarkin.com/yoga-for-self-mastery/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ysm
GUEST EXPERT: Christine Hassler | https://christinehassler.com/
Christine Hassler is a Master coach, spiritual psychologist, facilitator and speaker with 20 years of experience. She is the best-selling author of three books: Expectation Hangover: Free Yourself From Your Past, Change your Present and Get What you Really Want and is the host of top-rated podcast “Over it and On With It”. Christine is the co-founder of Elementum Coaching Institute, a premier coaching certification program. She also holds in person retreats and teaches online courses on relationships, calling in love, healing your inner child and personal mastery.
Find Us: @larkinyogatv and @christinehassler
Christine’s podcast: https://christinehassler.com/podcast/
Inner child work: https://christinehassler.com/innerchild/
FREE Practice: SOMATIC YOGA FOR REPRESSED EMOTIONS | Somatic Exercises for Anger Release & Trauma Healing w/ Music
Relevant Blog: Somatic Yoga for Trauma: Techniques to Reclaim Your Body
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
🎧 Also Listen to:
#329 – Heal Your Subconscious with Allison Roman
#324 – The Importance of Emotional Processing and Regulation: DENT Model Trauma
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
7 Ways to Release Anger & Grief Through Your Yoga Practice
Anger is a natural emotion that should be expressed and channeled in a healthy way. That’s why today I want to discuss seven ways to release anger through your yoga practice. Expressing anger through movement is a powerful tool and surprise, you’re probably more angry than you realize. There are various yoga poses and breathwork techniques that are well-suited for moving anger or grief and setting aside conscious time to grieve or rage is extremely therapeutic.
Listen in to learn:
🔹How creating a ritual container for anger and grief can provide a safe space for expression.
🔹Yoga poses and breathwork techniques can help in moving anger and grief through the body.
🔹Somatic principles and intuitive movement offer holistic approaches to working with emotions.
🎁 Get my FREE $67 Somatic Self Healing Workshop => https://www.brettlarkin.com/ffy?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ffy
FREE Practice: KUNDALINI YOGA FOR EMOTIONAL RELEASE with Music 💜 Trauma Informed Yoga for Beginners 💜 - or - Somatic Yoga for Anger Release - Embodied Yoga for Emotional Release
Relevant Blog: Feminine Rage: Transforming Anger into Empowerment
Find the Archetypal Series in Uplifted here.
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#318 – What Is Somatic Yoga?
#324 – The Importance of Emotional Processing and Regulation: DENT Model Trauma
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Limiting Beliefs with Monika Tschuggnall
Monica Tschuggnall, a rapid transformational life coach and therapist, shares her journey of self-discovery and healing through yoga and hypnotherapy. She explains her methodology of using a multi-dimensional and holistic approach, including life coaching, hypnotherapy, breathwork, yoga, and meditation, to help her clients overcome limiting beliefs and create positive change. She also discusses the importance of self-care practices and daily rituals in maintaining a balanced and fulfilling life.
Monika teaches us:
🔹Self-sabotage often stems from subconscious fears and beliefs, and addressing these underlying issues is crucial for personal growth and success.
🔹A multi-dimensional and holistic approach can help us overcome limiting beliefs and create lasting transformation.
🔹Incorporating self-care practices and daily rituals, such as meditation and yoga, can support our overall well-being and help us stay connected to our true selves.
💖 Grab my Yoga For Self Mastery course now before live calls begin. Start your yogic makeover today => https://www.brettlarkin.com/yoga-for-self-mastery/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ysm
GUEST EXPERT: Monika Tschuggnall | https://lifelift.coach/
Monika is a Rapid Transformational Life Coach and Therapist, a Hypnotherapist, and Yoga Teacher. She works with people who want to share their gifts and talents with the world. With her holistic approach, she helps people discover, see, and remove what’s holding them back subconsciously from revealing their wholeness and sharing their passion so that they can live their purpose and fulfill their mission.
Monika’s YouTube: @LifeLiftcoach
RTT method mentioned: https://marisapeer.com/
Find Us: @larkinyogatv and @monikatschuggnall
FREE Practice: The Healing Power of Divine Love | VINYASA FLOW HEART OPENING
Relevant Blog: How To Fall In Love With Yourself: 7 Daily Practices
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
🎧 Also Listen to:
#329 – Heal Your Subconscious with Allison Roman
#324 – The Importance of Emotional Processing and Regulation: DENT Model Trauma
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Somatic Yoga vs. Traditional Yoga- Breaking Down How 5 Poses Differ In Your Yoga Practice
Today, let’s explore the difference between traditional yoga and somatic yoga. While traditional yoga focuses on alignment, somatic yoga allows you to process and deeply feel your emotions. I will never tell you not to do a traditional yoga class, There is an incredible amount of value there and I have so much love for yogic tradition. But, I would like to encourage you to bring more somatic movement into your practice.
Let’s discuss:
🔹Traditional yoga’s focus on alignment, strength, and breath control, while somatic yoga emphasizes embodiment, emotional processing, and non-habitual movement.
🔹Five common yoga poses that can be made more somatic: sufi grind, spinal flex, cat-cow, downward dog, and janu sirsasana.
🔹How somatic yoga allows individuals to deepen their connection with their bodies and process difficult emotions.
🎁 Get my FREE $67 Somatic Self Healing Workshop => https://www.brettlarkin.com/ffy?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ffy
💖 Doors are closing for the fall cohort of my Somatic Yoga Life Coaching program. Find more information and book a call here =>https://www.brettlarkin.com/somatic-yoga-training-certification/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=eylc
FREE Practice: Divine Feminine Yoga for Beginners | TANTRA AND SACRED SEXUALITY
Relevant Blog: Somatic Yoga For Beginners: Best Poses For Relaxation
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#318 – What Is Somatic Yoga?
#300 – Unraveling the Mystery of Chronic Pain for Yoga Teachers & Practitioners with Kim Patel
#285 – Is Yoga Enough…? with Dr. Jen Fraboni
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Heal Your Subconscious with Allison Roman
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:
🎧 Also Listen to:
#199 – Heal Your Subconscious with Kundalini Yoga - Conversation with Karena Virginia
#212 – How to Coach Yourself Through Mental Obstacles in Yoga with Awilda Rivera
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Defining Sikhism & Its Influence on Kundalini Yoga w/ Guru Singh
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.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1550830715002220
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9623893/
https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-alzheimers-disease/jad221159
FREE Practice: KUNDALINI YOGA FOR EMOTIONAL RELEASE with Music 💜 Trauma Informed Yoga for Beginners 💜
Relevant Blog: How is Kundalini Yoga Different from Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga?
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
🎧 Also Listen to:
#316 – Origins of Kundalini & the Yogi Bhajan Scandal – Part 1
#322 – Origins of Kundalini & the Yogi Bhajan Scandal – Part 2
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
How to Earn Your First $$$ Teaching Yoga with Matilde Wergeland
Today, Matilde Wergeland, Uplifted alum, holistic health expert, and founder of HEALTH BY M, shares her journey of building a successful business after yoga teacher training. She also shares insights on creating a membership site, focusing on quality over quantity and curating a unique experience for members. Matilde explains that if you JUST REACH OUT you’ll be surprised at how many people want to work with you!!
Listen in as we dish on how to:
🔹Find your unique voice and teaching style to stand out in the marketplace
🔹Reach out to brands and businesses for collaborations/partnerships, highlighting the value you can offer.
🔹Follow your passion and trust your inner knowledge
You’ve got homework after today’s episode. Go REACH OUT to one person or business and see what happens.
🎉Download my sequences and get my free yoga playlist! => https://www.brettlarkin.com/teach?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=teach
GUEST EXPERT: Matilde Wergeland | healthbym.com
Matilde Wergeland is a Holistic Health Expert and the owner/founder of HEALTH BY M, offering yoga, Pilates, and meditation classes, reiki educations, hypnosis sessions, a podcast, membership platform called The Retreat, and other services within holistic health. She also writes travel and wellness articles for publications like Vogue, Vogue Scandinavia, and Hip & Healthy and spends a lot of time traveling. Her biggest passion is to inspire others to live a healthy lifestyle through the content that she shares, and hopes to help bridge the gap between today's modern world and the world of wellness and spirituality.
Find us: @larkinyogatv | @healthbym
FREE Practice: Kundalini Meditation for Confidence & Self-Love (25-min)
Relevant Blog: How To Make $5k Per Month As A Yoga Teacher
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#306 – Fear of Judgment: How to Deal with Being Judged as a Yoga Teacher
#315 – How to Program Your Emotions & LEAP into Success with Dr. Micheline Nader
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
How To Plan The Ultimate Yoga Photoshoot
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
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#313 – Social Media as a Vehicle for Your Awakening with Amanda Bucci
#290 – Sequence Better Yoga Classes with Kassandra Reinhardt
#299 – Strategies to Slay Imposter Syndrome and Share Your Gifts
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Archetypes, Dreams & Why Nightmares are Good with Kari Hohne
Sex dreams don’t mean what you think, nightmares are good for you, and the divine is fueling your transformation as you sleep. Welcome to my conversation with dream analyst and eastern/western archetypes expert, Kari Hohne. According to Kari, when we sleep, our highest self is communicating with us. Everything we see in dreams can fuel our personal evolution. Kari even interprets one of my dreams on the show – and the results are SO spot on. It’s scary! Listen and learn:
🔹 How to identify themes and archetypes in your dreams (even if your dreams seem boring!)
🔹 Why the messages from your dreams and card readings are inextricably interlinked
🔹 The limitations with Lucid dreaming
🔹 Details on misunderstood archetypes like the Trickster and the Crone
💫 Want to know which female archetype you embody? Learn more about your mind, body, and spirit by taking my female archetype quiz now => https://www.brettlarkin.com/female-archetype-quiz-what-female-archetype-are-you//?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=archetypequiz
GUEST EXPERT: Kari Hohne | www.cafeausoul.com | @cafeausoul | youtube.com/natureisaguru
Kari Hohne is a dream analyst, artist and expert on the eastern and western archetypes that inspire our dreams and oracles. Through her website Cafe au Soul, she bridges the gap between an appreciation for nature and the spiritual journey. Her online I Ching is ranked #1 in internet searches. She is the author of 7 books that include dreams, ancient astrology, Tarot's archetypes, and translations of the Tao te Ching and I Ching. Her music incorporates shamanic drumming with world chants to enhance yoga and meditation practice.
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
🎧 Also Listen to:
#146 – Nocturnal Yoga: The Power of Lucid Dreaming & How to Do It - Conversation with Andrew Holecek
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
The Importance of Emotional Processing and Regulation - DENT Model Trauma
Emotional processing is essential for humans, but our society doesn't value or provide time for it. This is why when you finally have some space, like on a vacation perhaps, you may get hit with a trauma response seemingly out of nowhere. Just like it did for me on my recent trip to Paris. I’m not just talking about the ones we all know, fight, flight, and freeze. There are three more “F”s that belong to that system! Today I want to share with you the DENT(Dynamic Experiential Narrative Theory) model of trauma.
Let’s discuss:
🔹Your body’s different responses to trauma, stress, and anxiety, including flight, fight, freeze, fawn, flood, and fatigue.
🔹How somatic or embodied yoga practices can be helpful for emotional processing and regulation.
🔹Why listening to your body and practicing self-care is crucial for maintaining balance and well-being.
💖 Now is the time to register for the fall cohort of my Somatic Yoga Life Coaching program. Find more information and book a call here =>https://www.brettlarkin.com/somatic-yoga-training-certification/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=eylc
FREE Practice: GENTLE SOMATIC YOGA | Emotional Release for Stored Trauma & Anxiety 💜 Yoga for Vagus Nerve Health
Relevant Blog: Somatic Yoga for Trauma: Techniques to Reclaim Your Body
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
🎧 Also Listen to:
#318 – What Is Somatic Yoga?
#314 – Stop Abandoning Yourself By Leveraging Yoga & Meditation
#288 – Burnout, Loss & the Yoga of Parenting with Sarah Ezrin
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Creating a Niche Brand as a Yoga Teacher with Yogi Bryan
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)
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#313 – Social Media as a Vehicle for Your Awakening with Amanda Bucci
#299 – Strategies to Slay Imposter Syndrome and Share Your Gifts
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Origins of Kundalini & the Yogi Bhajan Scandal - Part 2
Let’s continue the discussion with my Kundalini University partner Guru Singh on the origins of kundalini yoga and the Yogi Bhajan scandal. PAUSE!! If you haven’t listened to Part 1 of this conversation, go back a few episodes and make sure you listen to that first.
No stone is left unturned in this juicy conversation. In part two we discuss:
🔹Is 3HO actually a cult?
🔹How these teachings can move forward free of Yogi Bhajan?
🔹Kundalini masters outside of Yogi Bhajan…
Still have questions about kundalini yoga and loved this conversation?
See 3 free videos and get the brochure or book a clarity call for our kundalini certification program => https://www.brettlarkin.com/online-kundalini-yoga-teacher-training/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ku
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
🎧 Also Listen to:
#316 Origins of Kundalini & the Yogi Bhajan Scandal - Part 1
#275 What Is a Kundalini Awakening - 3 Big Takeaways
#308 Kriyanology: The Inside Science of Kundalini Sequencing
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Ignite Your Willpower To Get On Your Mat
As relaxing as your practice can be, it’s also about building that strength and that willpower to keep coming back. But what gives you the motivation to be consistent? In this episode you’ll discover:
🔹How to find your deepest why to help you be consistent with your practice
🔹My top tips to make sure you always get to your mat
🔹Why your practice is “magic”
💫 Interested in my beginner yoga jumpstart program mentioned in today’s episode? Experience the newer version of this course, FREE here => https://www.brettlarkin.com/masterthebasics/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=byj
Not on my email list? Join to know when new episodes drop and I’ll send you my
Yoga Transformational Portal (How to make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time) for free as a gift. 🎁
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
FREE PRACTICE: Solar Plexus Chakra Yoga Class 🔥 Energizing Yoga For Willpower & Motivation 🔥 | Chakra Challenge
🎧 Also Listen to:
Success Before 8am: The Miracle Morning Book Synopsis & Key Yoga Takeaways
#287 Redefining “Sadhana” - 3 Key Tips
#314 Stop Abandoning Yourself By Leveraging Yoga & Meditation
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Less Is More - How To Honor Yourself & Your Students with Elena Brower
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:
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
🎧 Also Listen to:
#314 Stop Abandoning Yourself By Leveraging Yoga & Meditation
#311 Embodiment, Expression & Femininity with Alexandra Roxo
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Dive into Kali’s Dark, Ferocious Love
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?
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
What Is Somatic Yoga?
Somatic practices have become increasingly popular in recent months. You’ve probably seen something on social media about using somatics to release stored trauma and heal your body. Today we are talking about Somatic Yoga - or what I like to call Embodied Yoga. This amazing practice is all about unlocking your body’s natural intelligence and creating a self guided solution to healing habitual bracing patterns. Listen to learn the difference between traditional and somatic/embodied yoga in addition to:
🔹The origins of somatic practices
🔹How habitual bracing patterns can lead to Sensory Motor Amnesia (SMA) and chronic issues
🔹Practical tips to make your yoga practice more somatic NOW!
💗Get My Free Somatic Yoga Workshop https://www.brettlarkin.com/embodiedyoga?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=embodiedyoga
FREE Practice: Gentle Somatic Yoga for Emotional Release (10-min) - Nervous System Reset
Relevant Blog: What Is Somatic Yoga? & Somatic Coaching
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#300 Unraveling the Mystery of Chronic Pain for Yoga Teachers & Practitioners with Kim Patel
#296 How Ancient Primal Habits Help You Thrive with Cate Stillman
#285 Is Yoga Enough…? with Dr. Jen Fraboni
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
You are the Drug - The Power of Breathwork with Samantha Skelly
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
Relevant Blog: 10 Essential Types of Pranayama Breathing Techniques That You MUST Know
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
📚 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#248 The Art of Guided Meditations with Kelly Smith
#122 Yogic Breathing - What You Think You Know, Might be Wrong w/ Lucas Rockwood
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Origins of Kundalini & the Yogi Bhajan Scandal - Part 1
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
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
FREE Practice: 20-Min Guided Kundalini Kriya Meditation For Inner Truth And Alignment
Relevant Blog: Who Is Yogi Bhajan? The Guru That The Kundalini Community Rejects
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
🎧 Also Listen to:
#264 How is Kundalini Yoga Different from Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga?
#275 What Is a Kundalini Awakening - 3 Big Takeaways
#308 Kriyanology: The Inside Science of Kundalini Sequencing
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
How to Program Your Emotions & LEAP into Success with Dr. Micheline Nader
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
Make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time with my Free Yoga Transformational Portal ✨
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
Instagram: @larkinyogatv
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Stop Abandoning Yourself By Leveraging Yoga & Meditation
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!!
💃 Join me for a FREE Kundalini Dance Party => https://www.brettlarkin.com/dance?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dance
FREE Practice: 5 Min Kundalini Yoga | KUNDALINI YOGA FOR SELF CARE AND ENERGY
Relevant Blog: 4 Modern Ways to Deepen Your Svadhyaya (Self Study) Practice
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
Instagram: @larkinyogatv
🎧 Also Listen to:
#293 Model Yoga in Your Family with Sophie Jaffe
#307 High School Teacher to Yoga Instructor & Life Coach with Ashlie Franey
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Social Media as a Vehicle for Your Awakening with Amanda Bucci
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
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
Instagram: @larkinyogatv
🎧 Also Listen to:
#274 How to Earn $10k Month Teaching Yoga Online with Arielle Castillo
#247 Speak Your Truth - Throat Chakra Exclusive with Kelly Smith
#240 Who am I Really? with Lee McCormick
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Is Your Masculine/Feminine Energy Balanced? Shiva, Shakti & Polarity Within You
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!!
💗Get My Free Somatic Yoga Workshop https://www.brettlarkin.com/embodiedyoga?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=embodiedyoga
✨ ORDER MY BOOK: brettlarkin.com/yogalife ✨
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
FREE PRACTICE: 50 Min Yoga Flow With Core Strengthening Yoga | YIN YANG YOGA -OR- Divine Feminine Yoga for Beginners | TANTRA AND SACRED SEXUALITY
Relevant Blog: Masculine and Feminine Energy: Find Your Unique Balance
🎧 Also Listen to:
#126 Awaken Your Shakti & Step into Your Courage w/ Shiva Rea
#118 Feminine And Masculine Energies: Bridging The Gap - Conversation with Wesley Parrish
#305 Female Archetypes of Leadership with Anodea Judith Ph.D.
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Embodiment, Expression & Femininity with Alexandra Roxo
💗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
Yoga Transformational Portal (How to make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time) for free as a gift. 🎁
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
Free Practice: Easy Kundalini Yoga for Women | Kriya to be DIVINE LOVE EMBODIED
Blog: Understanding Divine Feminine Energy In Your Life
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Is Hot Yoga Better? Pros & Cons Of A Heated Practice
✅ 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 ✨
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
FREE PRACTICE: Gentle Morning Yoga For Beginners: A Full Body Stretch
🎧 Also Listen to:
#285 Is Yoga Enough…? With Dr. Jen Fabroni
#241 Sweat Lodge Healing with Lee McCormick
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Mingle with the Divine with Biet Simkin
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
200-hour Yoga Teacher Training
300-hour Yoga Teacher Training
✨ORDER BRETT’S BOOK: brettlarkin.com/yogalife ✨
Kriyanology: The Inside Science of Kundalini Sequencing
🐍 Grab my Free Kundalini Workshop “Refine Your Tune In” https://www.brettlarkin.com/tunein/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=tunein
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.
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A 40-day practice is important in Kundalini yoga for its transformative effects.
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Squats in the Polarity Play Kriya help ground and anchor the practitioner.
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Arm movements in the kriya stimulate the heart and balance polarities.
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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
Study with Brett:
💕 Uplifted Membership (includes the 40 Day Kriya program!)
🎧 Also Listen to:
#43 What is Kundalini Yoga and Can it Make You Crazy?
#138 The Secrets of Kundalini Demystified with Kia Miller
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
High School Teacher to Yoga Instructor & Life Coach with Ashlie Franey
📒 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
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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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#127 How Self-Compassion can Radically Transform Your Life - Conversation with Dr. Kristin Neff
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Female Archetypes of Leadership with Anodea Judith Ph.D.
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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:
✨ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
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FREE PRACTICE: How to Awaken your Feminine Energy | EASY KUNDALINI YOGA FOR WOMEN
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🎧 Also Listen to:
#141 Live Your Best Life Now Through the Chakras - Conversation with Anodea Judith
#143 Chakras, Archetypes & Your Spiritual Identity - Conversation with Erica Jago
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Slow Down & Do Less
Pitta and Vata types, this episode is for you! Are you addicted to information? Accomplishing things? Always moving? Very hard on yourself?
In this episode I break down
🔹How to overcome the constant need to DO
🔹How to drop into a flow state through slowing down
🔹How to trust yourself that it’s OK to do less
Surprisingly, just a tiny bit of nourishment can go a long way.
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✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
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FREE PRACTICE: How to Awaken your Feminine Energy | EASY KUNDALINI YOGA FOR WOMEN
The 7 Chakras as a Tool for Personal Growth
In this introductory podcast, I provide an overview of the chakra system + how you can use the chakras as a framework for happiness, wholeness and personal growth. Don't forget to sign up (or join Uplifted) for deep dive private podcasts on each individual chakra. In this episode learn:
🔹An introduction to the Chakra System
🔹Why makes the chakras “spin”
🔹How to use the chakras for your own personal growth
Don’t forget to sign up for the Chakra Challenge starting on the Spring Equinox!
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FREE PRACTICE: Chakra Hatha Yoga | YOGA TO ALIGN & BALANCE YOUR CHAKRAS
Toxic Words - The 3 Phrases I Stopped Saying for More Confidence
Language is a powerful thing. The way you talk to yourself or about yourself shapes your reality, even if what you are saying isn’t true!! Learn what language shifts I have found to be helpful and empowering for transformation and success.
In this episode you’ll find:
🔹3 phrases I am no longer saying(they may surprise you)
🔹My biggest reframes and what I’m saying instead
🔹Why these words may not seem toxic but actually are
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✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
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FREE PRACTICE: Kundalini Meditation for Confidence & Self-Love (25-min)
Yoga for Better Sex with Dr. Fanny Leboulanger
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I love it when my successful 200 and 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training graduates come onto the show to talk about the incredible work they’re doing. And today’s show does not disappoint since we have a steamy topic - SEX! Today, I interview French physician Fanny Leboulanger about pleasure, sensuality, jade eggs and how we can leverage our time on the yoga mat to become more orgasmic. I also reveal all the yogic pleasure practices I’ve been engaging in recently (coming soon to the Uplifted membership). We also talk about pelvic floor health, sexual trauma and practical techniques to de-armor your pelvic floor. Discover:
🔹 How to turn your yoga practice into a pleasure practice 🔹 Why “self-consent” is the basis of thriving sex 🔹 The science of orgasm in solo play and with a partner
GUEST EXPERT: Fanny Leboulanger | www.fannyleboulanger.com | Your Sexyfied Life Podcast
After years of working as a doctor helping women, Fanny chose to dedicate her life to Feminine Empowerment through self-love and soul-full pleasure. Using a combination of ancient wisdom, modern science, a talent to teach and a French sense of humor (without French accent don't worry), her mission is to help you reclaim the Thriving Sex and Fulfilling Life YOU deserve, so that you can finally become whole.
Instagram: @larkinyogatv & @withdoctorfanny
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Free Yoga Practice:
Prenatal Yoga: Easy Pelvic Floor Strengthening Exercise (25-min)
Yoga for Women for MORE ENERGY | Release Emotions
Relevant Blog Post: 10 Yoga Poses That Will Strengthen The Pelvic Floor
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Unraveling the Mystery of Chronic Pain for Yoga Teachers & Practitioners with Kim Patel
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
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
How to Get Private Yoga Clients
How to Resolve a Traumatic Kundalini Awakening
Blog: Coping with A Chronic Condition: 8 Ways YTT Can Help
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Strategies to Slay Imposter Syndrome and Share Your Gifts
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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
STUDY WITH ME:
*NEW* Embodied Yoga Life Coaching - Mentioned in Episode
Blog: How Long Should You Do Yoga Before Teacher Training?
🎧 Also Listen to:
#253 My Failures & Learnings Detailed with Brett Larkin
#252 The Failure Episode with Dave Ursillo
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Biohack Your Body & Diet with Aggie Lal
Did you know even though you and I are both human, only 10% of our gut is the same?! And that the average woman is exposed to 165 chemicals a day?! These are just some of the fascinating factoids I learned in today’s interview with Aggie Lal. Aggie is a best-selling author with over 1 million followers on Instagram. She’s passionate about making biohacking accessible, affordable and available to women. Today, takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of her upcoming book. Discover:
🔹 The right order in which to eat foods (this blew my mind and lines up with ayurveda!) 🔹 Why “diets” don’t make sense and what to do instead 🔹 Aggie thoughts on vegetarianism and veganism 🔹 The hack of thinking about “preferences” over “rules” when it comes to our diet
GUEST EXPERT: Aggie Lal | https://higherselfacademy.co/ https://biohackingbestie.com/ Get her new book: Biohack Like a Woman
Aggie Lal is a renowned public figure, best-selling author, registered nutritionist, health coach, podcast host, and TEDx speaker. With a strong social media presence and a vast audience across multiple channels, Aggie has become highly influential in the areas of Health, Biohacking, Personal Development, Travel & Lifestyle, and Entrepreneurship.
Instagram: @aggie & @larkinyogatv
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What is Samkhya Philosophy and How is it Different from Yoga?
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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#279 The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary - BOOK ONE Explained
#282 The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary - BOOK TWO Explained
#271 What is Kriya Yoga? How Does it Work?
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
How Ancient Primal Habits Help You Thrive with Cate Stillman
🎁 Free Gift: Master the Basics of Yoga
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
Evolve - Free 20 Day Yoga Challenge: https://www.brettlarkin.com/evolve/
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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Suggested Youtube Videos:
Non Linear Movement with Music | Embody Your Unique Energy
10 Min Soothing Yoga | YOGA TO AWAKEN YOUR FEMININITY
© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Reinvent Yoga & Yourself in 2024 with Lauren Zander
✨ MY BOOK YOGA LIFE IS OUT! brettlarkin.com/yogalife ✨
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.
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✨ Lauren’s InnerU Life Coaching ✨ Join Brett’s FREE New Year’s Challenge https://www.brettlarkin.com/evolve/
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Model Yoga in Your Family with Sophie Jaffe
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.thephilosophie.com/
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
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Not on my email list? Join to know when new episodes drop and I’ll send you my
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© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
How to Earn 6 Figures on Yoga Retreats with Christa Janine and Piper Sandifer
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
💃 Download my free yoga business plan!
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Relevant to Today’s Episode:
Read More: https://www.brettlarkin.com/how-to-plan-a-yoga-retreat/
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
How to Get an Agent, Write Your Wellness Book and Make a Bigger Impact
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!)
✨ PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: brettlarkin.com/yogalife ✨
Instagram: @larkinyogatv
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Suggested Book: Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life, which my editor also worked on.
🎧 Also Listen to:
#272 Revealing…! My BOOK, the TITLE, the MISSION
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Sequence Better Yoga Classes with Kassandra Reinhardt
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!
👀 See Brett’s Yoga Class Plan Template
💃 Download Brett’s free yoga business plan!
📱 Book a Free Yoga Teacher Training Clarity Call here!
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.
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🧘♂️ Vinyasa Teaching Methodologies with Kassandra. Use code Brett10 for 10% off
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Yogi’s Holiday Gift Guide - Everything to Ask for & Receive this Season
📘 Grab Brett’s book YOGA LIFE here https://amzn.to/3FFM096 or anywhere books are sold
🎁 Claim book pre-order bonuses here https://www.brettlarkin.com/yoga-life-book/
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
Additional Vendors Mentioned
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Burnout, Loss & the Yoga of Parenting with Sarah Ezrin
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
Does your daily practice feel stagnant? Or like “hard work”? Maybe you’ve lost the joy. Or you’re struggling to find consistency. Perhaps yoga and meditation feel like another thing “to do.” If any of the above describe you, this episode is here to knock your socks off. It’s time to redefine the idea of “sadhana,” shift into devotion, realize you’re not “alone” when you practice, and to make your time on the mat the highlight of your day.
Listen and learn:
🔹The etymology of the word “sadhana” 🔹How this concept evolved in the Gita and Bhakti Yoga, and ways to use these lesser-known aspects of sadhana for your benefit 🔹Why revitalizing your home practice requires introspection, a hefty dose of pleasure, and does not need to take as much time as you think
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🐍 Doors Open Now Yoga for Self Mastery
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Blog: What Does Sadhana Mean in Yoga?
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Crystals and Tarot for Yogis with Deb Bowen and Samantha Fey
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.
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
FREE YOGA PRACTICE: Guided Yoga Class with Crystals
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Is Yoga Enough…? with Dr. Jen Fraboni
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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📱Book a Free Yoga Teacher Clarity Call here!
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✨ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
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FREE PRACTICE: Foam Roll with Brett and Jen on Youtube!
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
How to Love Your [Broken, Dark and Angry] Self with Katie Silcox
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.
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
Book Mentioned by Katie: Already Free by Bruce Tift
Instagram: @larkinyogatv
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Dismantling the Kleshas - The Actual Aim of Yoga
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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🎧 Also Listen to:
#271 What is Kriya Yoga?
#279 The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary - BOOK ONE Explained
#282 The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary - BOOK TWO Explained
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary - BOOK TWO Explained
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!
Let me know if you liked this style of episode on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larkinyogatv/
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🎧 Also Listen to:
#276 What are Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras - What Every Yogi Should Know
#279 The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary - BOOK ONE Explained
#156 The Secret Power of the Yoga Sutras - Conversation with Nischala Joy Devi
Blog
https://www.brettlarkin.com/what-are-the-yoga-sutras/
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Grief as a Potent Healer with Kris Carr
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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RELATED YOGA PRACTICES: Guided Meditation for Loss - Coping with Grief and Sadness
Women's Yoga for Emotional Release | YOGA FOR EMOTIONAL PAIN
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
The Pelvis: Your Seat of Power & Embodiment with Lara Heimann
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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© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary - BOOK ONE Explained
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!
Let me know if you liked this style of episode on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larkinyogatv/
✨ PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: brettlarkin.com/yogalife ✨
📱Book a Free Yoga Teacher Clarity Call here!
Go deeper with me:
✨200-hour Yoga Teacher Training
🎧 Also Listen to:
#276 What are Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras - What Every Yogi Should Know
#156 The Secret Power of the Yoga Sutras - Conversation with Nischala Joy Devi
#188 The Yoga Sutras, Tantra & the Chakras: Understanding these Connections - Conversation with Michelle S. Fondin
Blog:https://www.brettlarkin.com/what-are-the-yoga-sutras/
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
When “High Vibe” Goes Wrong with Tracy Litt
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.
✨ PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: brettlarkin.com/yogalife ✨
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🐍 Kundalini Demystified - Last Day on Sale!
Instagram: @larkinyogatv
Blog:
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© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Trauma Conscious Kundalini Yoga with Katrina Marie
“Trauma informed” Kundalini Yoga may sound like an oxymoron. Today, we unpack why and what to do about it. I’m joined by Uplifted Lead Teacher Trainer, E-RYT 500+ Katrina Marie, who has a background in biological sciences, somatics, and a deep love of yoga, especially Kundalini. She is the author of a meditative trauma healing journal for women, a virtual and local studio owner, and one of our very own lead teacher trainers on all three of our Uplifted trainings. Get ready to learn:
🔹Why Kundalini Yoga can lead to a break-through or break-down, depending where you’re at in your journey
🔹The Trauma Conscious Model of how to experience (or teach) Kundalini kriyas
🔹What makes Kundalini kriyas and meditations are better suited to healing trauma than others
🔹Why resiliency is overrated
🔹The difference between big “T” and little “t” trauma
🔹Amazing trauma conscious cues you can say when teaching a Kundalini Yoga class.
Katrina survived an eating disorder, a school shooting and an abusive marriage. Kundalini Yoga was the game changer in her healing. So many trauma survivors could benefit from Kundalini Yoga, but they are intimidated. Find out why it doesn’t have to be that way.
Key trauma informed phrases from Katrina:
✅“Do ____ for as long as feels comfortable”
✅“Try this on”
✅“You have a choice to _____________”
*This episode assumes you know what Kundalini Yoga is and have experienced fundamental Kundalini mantras and meditations such as Kirtan Kriya. If you need help getting up to speed, please explore the recommended practices and listening below.
GUEST EXPERT: Katrina Marie | https://katrinamarieyoga.com/
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🐍 Kundalini Demystified - On Sale!
✨ PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: brettlarkin.com/yogalife ✨
Mentioned Practices:
Kundalini Meditation for a Calm Heart
10-Min Meditation and Pranayama | Easy Morning Kundalini Kriya For Stress Relief
Blog:
How Yoga For Trauma Release Works (Uplifted Perspective)
Kirtan Kriya: Kundalini Meditation That Will Make You Feel Better
How to Resolve Intense & Traumatic Kundalini Awakening
🎧 Also Listen to:
#264 How is Kundalini Yoga Different than Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga?
#265 What is the Kundalini Serpent? The Major Misunderstandings Demystified
#275 What Is a Kundalini Awakening - 3 Big Takeaways
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
What are Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras - What Every Yogi Should Know
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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🎧 Also Listen to:
#271 What is Kriya Yoga
#156 The Secret Power of the Yoga Sutras - Conversation with Nischala Joy Devi
#188 The Yoga Sutras, Tantra & the Chakras: Understanding these Connections - Conversation with Michelle S. Fondin
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
What Is a Kundalini Awakening - 3 Big Takeaways
Kundalini yoga is a deeply spiritual practice. In fact, many say that the Kundalini process can lead to a spiritual awakening. And while spiritual enlightenment sounds like a really good thing, it can come with a whole lot of intense experiences (headaches, nausea, YUCK).
The way that yoga talks about this spiritual experience is through the Kundalini process, where prana (life force energy) moves through the subtle body (aka your spinal column) until it reaches the Sahasrara Chakra at the top of your head…
…to awaken Kundalini.
Before you go chasing the Kundalini experience (like I did), take some time to get acquainted with the Kundalini awakening process. There are a few things you should know about awakened Kundalini, first.
And then I’ll share my tips on how to use this ancient practice to achieve your own spiritual awakening too.
So buckle up. We are about to embark on a spiritual journey.
🔥 Kundalini Awakening Reel on IG
Go deeper with me:
Free Yoga Practice:
20 Min Kundalini Yoga for Your Chakras | AWAKENING KUNDALINI & CHAKRA BALANCING
Blog:
Kundalini Awakening: What Is It and How To Awaken It
How to Resolve Intense & Traumatic Kundalini Awakening
🎧 Also Listen to:
#264 How is Kundalini Yoga Different than Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga?
#265 What is the Kundalini Serpent? The Major Misunderstandings Demystified
#138 The Secrets of Kundalini Yoga Demystified - Conversation with Kia Miller
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
How to Earn $10k Month Teaching Yoga Online with Arielle Castillo
Yoga teachers are poor! Right?! WRONG! Today, I interview one of my Uplifted 300-Hour Alumni, Arielle Castillo, about how she kicked her yoga career into high gear, and started earning $10K a month within three years of graduation. Arielle holds nothing back. She takes up step-by-step through her career change, discovering her niche, the trial-and-error process of figuring out what to sell, and those awkward first sales calls. Go behind-the-scenes on her business, with all my prying questions, and walk away inspired. You can do this too!
GUEST EXPERT: Arielle Castillo | https://www.halftimeyoga.com/
Go deeper with me:
✨200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
✨300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training (this is the program Arielle took!)
✨Get Your Free Yoga Business Plan
📱Book a Free Clarity Call here!
Blog:
20 Awesome Ways To Make Money As A Yoga Instructor
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
How to Bring Mindfulness Outdoors and Allow Nature to Heal You with Andrea Roozekrans
My guest today leveraged yoga to overcome 17 orthopedic surgeries and regain her mobility so she could do what she loved – hike, backpack and garden. Did you know our connection to nature is a profound tool in our healing journey? Yet nature is a tool that most yogis and yoga teachers completely overlook.
Today, we hear Andrea’s inspiring yoga transformation story. How she shifted her mindset from a victim mentality into one of abundance, where she is now thriving. At age 50, Andrea took her first Uplifted Yoga Teacher Training, became a leader in our Uplifted Teacher Training world, got certified as a Mindful Outdoor Guide, and is teaching multiple classes at two YMCAs. In this episode, Andrea provides practical ideas about how you can take your mindfulness practice outdoors and allow nature to soothe your nervous system. She explains the parallels between yoga and spending time in nature, with lots of practical tips about how to get outside in order to shift into specific moods or emotions. Mindfulness inspired by the natural world is a perfect partner to the practices of yoga, and you’ll leave this episode inspired with easy ideas. Get her book “A Year of Mindfulness with Nature: 52-weeks of Mindfulness Ideas and Journal Prompts” on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3ML7mqi
GUEST EXPERT: Andrea Roozekrans| www.bluesboots.com www.yogaforrealpeople.com
@yoga.for.real.people
@takeahikeyoga
📱Book a Free Yoga Teacher Training Clarity Call here!
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
RELEVANT BLOG:
Coping with A Chronic Condition: 8 Ways YTT Can Help
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Revealing…! My BOOK, the TITLE, the MISSION
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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© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
What is Kriya Yoga? How Does it Work?
What is Kriya Yoga? It depends who you ask! In this episode, I work to demystify this term. We look at how “kriya yoga” is interpreted by
🔹 Paramhansa Yogananda
🔹 Ayurveda
🔹 Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras
In this episode we talk about Yoga Sutra 2.1 and why I’m obsessed with this idea of “yoga in action” alluded to by “kriya yoga.” Jumping from a basic asana practice, where you move through each yoga posture for physical benefits, to a spiritual practice as outlined by the kriya yoga tradition can be a little confusing. But it doesn’t have to be! Listen to this episode to learn more.
Instagram: @larkinyogatv
Study with Me
Get videos from Inside my Kundalini 200-hour Training
Free Yoga Practice:
Easy Kundalini Yoga Practice for Beginners (30-min) Kriya, Poses, Breath of Fire, & Meditation
Blog:
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
The Yoga of Setting Boundaries - 3 Actionable Tips
I used to hear the word “boundary” and thought that it meant putting up an energetic brick wall. This was not fun (and not feasible). In today’s episode, I share practical tips about what I’ve learned on setting and holding boundaries with an open heart. Most of us have been conditioned to think that “boundaries = confrontation” and even physically tense up when we have to hold a boundary or say “no.” The tips I share today will help with that:
🔹Notice boundaries in nature
🔹Make your boundaries intensely personal (even if they are outlandish)
🔹Get clear and accept the boundary within yourself self (otherwise you can’t expect anyone else to uphold it
🔹Deliver your boundary with an open heart
Gratitude to one of my teachers, Kednra Cunov, who inspired the tips in this episode.
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
🐍 Yoga for Self Mastery Course
Blog:Solar Plexus Blocked Symptoms And How To Balance
Instagram: @larkinyogatv
Suggested Yoga Practice:
YOGA FOR BURNOUT | Women's Yoga Poses for Emotional Release
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Killing the Self Care Buzzword
Ugh… that annoying “self care” word again. It’s overused. We know we should be doing it. But what is it really? Today, I attempt to dissect and lift the veil on what self care truly means (hint, it’s not just bubble baths). Listen and discover:
🔹The two-pronged “carrot and stick” approach to self care and how this relates back to the Yoga Sutras
🔹Why self care is an act of courage and not a luxury thing for the rich or “bougie”
🔹How an absence of self love manifests in toxic ways in our relationships
🔹How to have grace and compassion for yourself AND accountability and ownership
Go Deeper:
🐍 Yoga for Self Mastery Course
Mentioned in this Episode:
Vienna Pharaon The Origins of You
Deepak Chopra Living in the Light
Suggested Yoga Practice:
Women’s Yoga for Emotional Release | YOGA FOR EMOTIONAL PAIN
Blog:
Yoga For Self Love: A Practice for Healing, Growth, and Transformation
Instagram: @larkinyogatv
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
On Trauma, Ketamine & Being a Youtube Star with Sarah Beth Yoga
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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© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Overcome Self Sabotage Using Yoga & Energetics
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!
💮Sign Up Free: KALI YOGA CHALLENGE Get my Kali Guidebook as an instant download
Study this with me:
Relevant Yoga Practice
Women's Yoga for Emotional Balance | Yoga for Emotional Control
Instagram: @larkinyogatv
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Dive into Kali’s Dark, Ferocious Love
The BEST goddess to liberate you from guilt, shame, doubt, fear? KALI! Our Kali Yoga Challenge starts in just a few days. Kali is the 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
Blog: Mother Kali: Goddess of Death, or an Inspiration?
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
What is the Kundalini Serpent? The Major Misunderstandings Demystified
Let’s talk SNAKES! 🐍 And join me for the upcoming Kali Yoga Challenge. You may know that Kundalini has been historically represented through the symbol of the serpent, but why? Why a snake? As most ancient yogic translations, it all starts with Sanskrit. The translation of “Kundalini Shakti” from Sanskrit to English is “Serpent Power”.
This coincides with the movement of energy released within your body from the base of the spine up through the crown. This Kundalini energy is said to be like a snake, coiled at the base of the spine waiting to be released to your highest power. Symbolically this energy also moves like a serpent and is awakened by specific meditation and consciousness techniques.
In this episode, I nerd-out on all things Kundalini. The iconography of the snake, cross-cultural significance of the serpent, and why this knowledge is essential to unlocking the full potential of your personal practice.
💮Sign Up Free: KALI YOGA CHALLENGE Get my Kali Guidebook as an instant download.
Go deeper with me:
✨ Kundalini Demystified 30-Hour Course
✨ See Videos from Inside my Kundalini 200-hour Training
*NEW* Practice with me on YouTube:
Beginner Kundalini Yoga for Women | KUNDALINI YOGA FOR ENERGY
Blog: What is the Kundalini Serpent?
🎧 Also Listen to:
#264 How is Kundalini Yoga Different than Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga?
#199 Heal Your Subconscious with Kundalini Yoga - Conversation with Karena Virginia
#138 The Secrets of Kundalini Yoga Demystified - Conversation with Kia Miller
Instagram: @larkinyogatv
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
How is Kundalini Yoga Different from Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga?
Kundalini yoga is unlike any other type of yoga that you might practice. Where hatha yoga and vinyasa flow might focus on the physical exercises (asana) that yoga has to offer, Kundalini focuses on the spiritual practice of yoga. It’s about the energy body as opposed to the physical body.
Don’t worry, it’s not as scary as it sounds.
Kundalini Yoga is the “yoga of awareness,” and we unpack exactly what that means in this juicy episode.
🐍 LIVE JUNE 7 EVENT with Guru Singh. Sign up here.
Go deeper with me:
✨ Kundalini Demystified 30-Hour Course
✨ Get Videos from Inside my Kundalini 200-hour Training
Free Yoga Practice:
Easy Kundalini Yoga Practice for Beginners (30-Min) Kriya, Poses, Breath of Fire
Blog:
How is Kundalini Different from Hatha/Vinyasa? Read This.
🎧 Also Listen to:
#199 Heal Your Subconscious with Kundalini Yoga - Conversation with Karena Virginia
#138 The Secrets of Kundalini Yoga Demystified - Conversation with Kia Miller
Instagram: @larkinyogatv
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
I’m BACK!! + Catch Up on the Drama
It’s been a minute since I’ve podcasted! (4 years to be exact). But the Sivana Podcast is back with a new look and a Google Drive folder full of delicious episodes ready to release right here to YOU. It’s my belief you are listening because you want to EXPRESS, CREATE and CONNECT as part of your own healing process. We’re going to do all of that together every Wednesday as part of a *NEW SEASON* of the podcast I’ve put together for you.
Today’s behind-the-scenes “tell all” episode divulges how Uplifted Yoga got started. You’ll hear my fears, insecurities, and lowest moments. Just when I thought I finally had it all figured out, 2020 changed the yoga landscape, my business, and personal life forever. My own nervous system is still recovering. And I want to share everything I’ve been learning with you.
Not on my email list? Join to know when new episodes drop and I’ll send you my Yoga Transformational Portal (How to make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time) for free as a gift. 🎁
▶️Practice my most recent Youtube yoga class here.
✅ Watch sample classes from my Online 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training
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© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Secrets to a Daily Home-Based Yoga Practice with Brett Larkin [Episode 262]
Many of us crave the stability of daily, at-home yoga practice – but life gets in the way! In this episode, I share my top three tips on how to make it to your mat daily. These have worked for me personally and for thousands of my Uplifted members. Turn your daily practice fantasy into a reality with concrete action steps. Can’t wait to share these with you!
Join Brett’s Uplifted Membership with a FREE month (use code PODCAST at checkout) http://www.brettlarkin.com/uplifted/
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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
http://www.instagram.com/larkinyogatv/
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
Love, Whirling & the Poetry of Rumi with Shahram Shiva [Episode 261]
Let’s dive deeper into Rumi! Today, award-winning translator and scholar of Rumi, Shahram Shiva, teaches us about the chemistry of sound, quatrains, and the art of translating Rumi from Persian. We also talk about ‘transformative whirling’ as a path to enlightenment, and how Rumi whirled when composing. We also read aloud Rumi poetry and discuss how to allow Rumi’s teaching deepen your spiritual life. Don’t miss this special episode.
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Shahram Shiva is an award-winning translator and scholar of Rumi, author of several books, recording artist and teacher of advanced spirituality. He is known for rich and entrancing concerts and performances and captivating talks and lectures. Shahram Shiva is one of the original translators and popularizers of Rumi. Shahram Shiva's teachings are on the future of spirituality, consciousness expansion, vision manifestation, self-realization and the art of limitless living. Shahram Shiva's latest album is LOVE EVOLVE and his newest book is Rumi's Untold Story.
Special Guest: Shahram Shiva
www.ShahramShiva.com www.Rumi.net @ShahramShiva
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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Who was Rumi? with Shahram Shiva [Episode 260]
Let’s travel back to the 13th century and learn about Rumi! Award-winning translator and scholar of Rumi, Shahram Shiva, takes us on a journey of Rumi’s early life. How did Rumi transition from a conservative scholar to the poet we love and know today? Why was his teaching so radical? What about his teaching is still so relevant today? Listen to learn more!
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Shahram Shiva is an award-winning translator and scholar of Rumi, author of several books, recording artist and teacher of advanced spirituality. He is known for rich and entrancing concerts and performances and captivating talks and lectures. Shahram Shiva is one of the original translators and popularizers of Rumi. Shahram Shiva's teachings are on the future of spirituality, consciousness expansion, vision manifestation, self-realization and the art of limitless living. Shahram Shiva's latest album is LOVE EVOLVE and his newest book is Rumi's Untold Story.
Special Guest: Shahram Shiva
www.ShahramShiva.com www.Rumi.net @ShahramShiva
Get the Uplifted Sivana Gift Box: https://www.sivanaspirit.com/products/uplifted-box
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Transformation, joy, love, happiness
How Women Cycle with the Moon with Cassandra Wilder [Episode 259]
What are the natural hormonal shifts that women experience each month in unison with the lunar phases? Naturopathic doctor, Cassandra Wilder, guides us step-by-step through the New, Waxing, Waning and Full moon. She also provides dietary guidelines and advice for those looking to regulate their cycle or sync their cycle with the moon. We discuss tips for women trying to conceive or navigate the hormonal changes of menopause. If you’re curious about women’s issues and hormone balancing, this is a must-listen!
Related Episodes 183 and 184: Lunar Abundance: Cultivating Joy Using the Phases of the Moon - Conversation with Ezzie Spencer PhD
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Cassandra Wilder is a Naturopathic Doctor, Yoga Instructor and the Creatrix of GoddessCeremony, a global sisterhood that teaches women how to live empowered, authentic lives. Passionate about women's health and wellness, Cassandra works with women who are ready to reclaim their health through 1:1 sessions and international retreats.
Special Guest: Cassandra Wilder
www.GoddessCeremony.com https://www.facebook.com/goddessceremony https://www.instagram.com/wildgoddess/
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Reclaim Your Period as Sacred with Cassandra Wilder [Episode 258]
Reclaim your menstrual cycle as a time to slow down and make space for healing. Today’s guest, naturopathic doctor Cassandra Wilder, invites us to remember the sacred significance of menstruation. Get ready to shift your perspective around your period and learn many practical tips. Cassandra offers us 4 natural ways we can alleviate common symptoms like PMS, bloating, cramping and fatigue.
Related Episodes 173 and 174: Secrets of Ayurveda: Bliss & Spiritual Revelation through Your Menstrual Period - Conversation with Akshata Sheelvant
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Cassandra Wilder is a Naturopathic Doctor, Yoga Instructor and the Creatrix of GoddessCeremony, a global sisterhood that teaches women how to live empowered, authentic lives. Passionate about women's health and wellness, Cassandra works with women who are ready to reclaim their health through 1:1 sessions and international retreats.
Special Guest: Cassandra Wilder
www.GoddessCeremony.com https://www.facebook.com/goddessceremony https://www.instagram.com/wildgoddess/
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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The Chakras + Reflexology with Helen Chin Lui [Episode 257]
Helen Chin Lui, author of “Know Your Chakras – Introduction to Energy Medicine,” comes on the show today to talk with me about the Chakras!!! Expect lots of AHA moments in this episode as Helen and I dive into less commonly discussed aspects of these energy centers. Helen covers: the front and the back of the Chakras, the concept of “emotion” versus “will,” and why prioritize recharging our energy. We talk about how the Chakras are never truly in balance, but fluctuating throughout your day. We end with practical tips from Helen on how you “police” your own energy. If you’re curious about the Chakras, this episode is a must-listen!
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Helen Chin Lui is a Certified Reflexologist, Certified Energy Medicine Practitioner and a Certified Reiki Practitioner and teacher in the USA. She is the owner of the Healing Place LLC and the Healing Place Energy School LLC in Medfield, MA. Helen has been practicing professional energy healing services since 2006. Helen has more than 1,000 specialized hours in Reflexology, Energy Medicine, and Reiki. She is a highly skilled reflexologist with certifications in the foot, hand, ear, advance digestive health, pediatrics, acupoint, musculoskeletal, pain management, hormonal balance, and fertility. Before becoming a holistic practitioner, Helen worked as a professional radio producer for WBZ in Boston. She also has more than 25 years of office management experience. When Helen isn’t doing hands-on healing, she is researching and writing to expand her knowledge. She has just authored a book “Know Your Chakras – Introduction to Energy Medicine.”
Special Guest: Helen Chin Lui
www.healingplacemedfield.com www.HealingPlaceEnergySchool.com
www.Youtube.com/reflexologyhealing
www.facebook.com/healingplaceenergyschool
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Reflexology Demystified with Helen Chin Lui [Episode 256]
What’s the difference between acupuncture and reflexology? Why would you choose one healing modality over another? Do your organs really map to your feet? Is reflexology really just a foot massage? Get all these questions answered in today’s show with Helen Chin Lui, Certified Reflexologist, Certified Energy Medicine Practitioner and a Certified Reiki Practitioner. We talk about pressure points, Chinese Medicine and taking charge of your own energy. Don’t miss this special episode!
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Helen Chin Lui is a Certified Reflexologist, Certified Energy Medicine Practitioner and a Certified Reiki Practitioner and teacher in the USA. She is the owner of the Healing Place LLC and the Healing Place Energy School LLC in Medfield, MA. Helen has been practicing professional energy healing services since 2006. Helen has more than 1,000 specialized hours in Reflexology, Energy Medicine, and Reiki. She is a highly skilled reflexologist with certifications in the foot, hand, ear, advance digestive health, pediatrics, acupoint, musculoskeletal, pain management, hormonal balance, and fertility. Before becoming a holistic practitioner, Helen worked as a professional radio producer for WBZ in Boston. She also has more than 25 years of office management experience. When Helen isn’t doing hands-on healing, she is researching and writing to expand her knowledge. She has just authored a book “Know Your Chakras – Introduction to Energy Medicine.”
Special Guest: Helen Chin Lui
www.healingplacemedfield.com www.HealingPlaceEnergySchool.com
www.youtube.com/reflexologyhealing
www.facebook.com/healingplaceenergyschool
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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How to Set an Intention When You Come to the Mat with Brett Larkin [Episode 255]
Often teachers ask us to "set an intention" when coming to our yoga mat -- but what does that actually mean? And how do we do this? What if having to set an agenda for our practice triggers us or feels like extra work? In this episode, I cover 3 key methods of "intention setting," how you can use intentions to get key questions about your life answered, and even how to heal yourself (and loved ones) with the power of your practice.
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Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She’s instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world’s most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 300K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. Learn more at BrettLarkin.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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How To Think Positive Thoughts Every Day with Brett Larkin [Episode 254]
Let’s talk about thinking – HOW to think positive thoughts! In this episode, I explain “passive thinking” and detail the POWER your thoughts have to shape your reality. Learn my techniques for ""blowing the whistle" and “policing” my own thoughts. You can practice these techniques too!
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Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She’s instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world’s most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 300K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. Learn more at BrettLarkin.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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My Failures & Learnings Detailed with Brett Larkin [Episode 253]
Learn about all the things I’ve done “wrong” in business and my key takeaways. Inspired by my conversation with Dave Ursillo in which we talked about his “failed” book launch, I open up and talk about two whole companies that I launched, which didn’t quite work out quite as planned... Enjoy my post-mortem on my experiences, including the lessons I took away. These learnings helped me form the successful yoga business that I love running today.
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Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She’s instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world’s most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 300K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. Learn more at BrettLarkin.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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The Failure Episode with Dave Ursillo [Episode 252]
Let’s talk about failure - Woohoo! Social media tends to showcase all the highs. But every successful author and entrepreneur has battle wounds and failures that helped shape who they are today. In this episode, successful author Dave Ursillo takes us deep into the story of his failed first book. Together, we reverse engineer all the things that went TERRIBLY wrong with this first book and extract gold nuggets of wisdom and insight for YOU. This post-mortem of a failed book launch contains both practical and spiritual wisdom that’s relevant to everyone. Thank you Dave for being so humble, amazing, and speaking so honestly about this on the show!
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Dave has self-published 7 books spanning spiritual poetry, nonfiction and memoir. He has published over 500 articles at his online home, DaveUrsillo.com, and has been published in 6 more books including the international Chicken Soup for the Soul series and in independent projects like End Sex Trafficking alongside Seth Godin and Danielle LaPorte. His work as a traveling teacher of writing, creative self-expression, storytelling and yoga has led him to work with over 4,000 students from 30 countries. Dave has been seen on CBS News Sunday Morning, Psychology Today, INC.com, Zenhabits and CreativeLive. He is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. Dave has spoken at the College of the Holy Cross, American University, and Full Sail University, while donating time to teach writing and storytelling at Rhode Island area high school and junior high schools.
Special Guest: Dave Ursillo
https://daveursillo.com/ https://instagram.com/daveursillo https://unavoidablewriting.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
New yoga series ELEMENTAL all about the lower 4 chakras: www.brettlarkin.com/elemental
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Koshas, Chakras, and Living a Yogic Lifestyle with Akshata Sheelvant [Episode 251]
How to the five koshas correspond to the chakra system? How can we balance the five koshas? What can we do (beyond yoga asana), to live a truly yogic life? What do the Vedic scriptures advise? If you’ve wondered about any of these things (I know I have!), you’ll love today’s interview with Ayurveda/Yoga Lifestyle Consultant, Akshata Sheelvant. We go deep into some very complex concepts. Ready to discuss the astral body? Causal body? Let’s do this!
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Akshata Sheelvant is an Ayurveda/Yoga Lifestyle Consultant. Her passion is to help women balance lifestyle disorders with an Ayurveda and Yoga lifestyle. She specializes in crafting food medicine for Hormone Balance, Thyroid Health, Digestive Issues, Blood-Sugar Management, Preventative Lifestyle. She offers 1-1 consultations and workshops/classes.
Special Guest: Akshata Sheelvant
https://www.jeevalifestyle.com
Rishikesh Conscious Living YTT: https://akhandayoga.com/retreats-workshops/149/ayurveda-a-conscious-living-yoga-teacher-training/
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Deprogram What’s Blocking You (Special Meditation) with Art Giser [Episode 250]
Today’s special episode is a guided, energetic clearing exercise with Art Giser. Let’s deprogram what’s not serving us! For the first fifteen minutes of this episode, Art explains how the exercise works, what to expect and how we can see the negative energy of others as a gift. I ask him about INTUITION and what role it plays in NLP. According to Art, oftentimes what we think is our intuition could be subconscious programming we’ve inherited. The second fifteen minutes of this episode is a powerful, guided, energy clearing visualization with Art. Sit or lie down. Get comfy. I had incredible insights doing this one! Enjoy!
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Art Giser is the creator of Energetic NLP. He is an internationally renowned NLP trainer, intuitive, and healer. Art's unique and diverse background includes NLP, spirituality, coaching, transformative and healing energy work, and intuition development. He also managed a medical research lab for the University of California, San Francisco, and works with Fortune 100 companies to develop exceptional leaders and teams. He is known as the Miraculous Life Mentor.
Special Guest: Art Giser
Special Gifts at: https://www.energeticnlp.com/sivana
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
New yoga series ELEMENTAL all about the lower 4 chakras: www.brettlarkin.com/elemental
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Karma, Spiritual Contracts & Energetic NLP with Art Giser [Episode 249]
What if you want to clear a particular negative energy, habit or pattern, but you can’t? According to today’s guest, it could be karma and past spiritual contracts that aren’t allowing you to move forward. Today’s guest, Art Giser, is the founder of creator of Energetic NLP, which stands for Neurolinguistic Programming. He’s an internationally renowned NLP trainer, intuitive, and healer. If you’re feeling a negative emotional state too frequently, Art teaches that our inner wisdom and spirit are incongruent. Art explains how to unite these different facets of our being into what he calls “Your Miraculous Self.” He also tells us about his personal journey from scientist to energy healer. Listen to learn more!
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Art Giser is the creator of Energetic NLP. He is an internationally renowned NLP trainer, intuitive, and healer. Art's unique and diverse background includes NLP, spirituality, coaching, transformative and healing energy work, and intuition development. He also managed a medical research lab for the University of California, San Francisco, and works with Fortune 100 companies to develop exceptional leaders and teams. He is known as the Miraculous Life Mentor.
Special Guest: Art Giser
Special Gifts at: https://www.energeticnlp.com/sivana
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
New yoga series ELEMENTAL all about the lower 4 chakras: www.brettlarkin.com/elemental
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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The Art of Guided Meditations with Kelly Smith [Episode 248]
Our guest, yoga teacher Kelly Smith, was a Savasana-skipper before discovering the subtler aspects of yoga. Now, she teaches meditation and Yoga Nidra almost exclusively! Today she shares her personal story as well as tons of fantastic tips. We cover: What to do if your mind is racing during Savasana or meditation. The pros and cons of guided versus non-guided meditations. Are “guided” meditations a crutch? We end with her shortlist on how to create (and teach fantastic!) guided meditations for your students, family or friends. If you want to create meditations or start meditating, this episode will inspire you!
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Kelly Smith is an E-RYT 500, YACEP, founder of Yoga For You, and host of the iTunes chart topping podcast, Mindful in Minutes. Kelly believes that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to yoga and meditation and cultivates an environment that empowers her students to listen to their bodies, explore their personal practice through more than just yoga poses, and to find joy and gratitude for the life they have. Kelly specializes in one-on-one yoga and meditation teaching/training and unique workshops and retreats for students of all levels, and mentors yoga teachers who are ready to grow their practice and thrive in their teaching.
Special Guest: Kelly Smith
instagram @yogaforyouonline
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
New yoga series ELEMENTAL all about the lower 4 chakras: www.brettlarkin.com/elemental
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Speak Your Truth - Throat Chakra Exclusive with Kelly Smith [Episode 247]
Our guest, yoga teacher Kelly Smith, was a Savasana-skipper before discovering the subtler aspects of yoga. Now, she teaches meditation and Yoga Nidra almost exclusively! Today she shares her personal story as well as tons of fantastic tips. We cover: What to do if your mind is racing during Savasana or meditation. The pros and cons of guided versus non-guided meditations. Are “guided” meditations a crutch? We end with her shortlist on how to create (and teach fantastic!) guided meditations for your students, family or friends. If you want to create meditations or start meditating, this episode will inspire you!
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Kelly Smith is an E-RYT 500, YACEP, founder of Yoga For You, and host of the iTunes chart topping podcast, Mindful in Minutes. Kelly believes that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to yoga and meditation and cultivates an environment that empowers her students to listen to their bodies, explore their personal practice through more than just yoga poses, and to find joy and gratitude for the life they have. Kelly specializes in one-on-one yoga and meditation teaching/training and unique workshops and retreats for students of all levels, and mentors yoga teachers who are ready to grow their practice and thrive in their teaching.
Special Guest: Kelly Smith
instagram @yogaforyouonline
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
New yoga series ELEMENTAL all about the lower 4 chakras: www.brettlarkin.com/elemental
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Face What You’re Avoiding in 2019 with Dave Ursillo [Episode 246]
How do we breakthrough and face what we’re avoiding in 2019? Why is focusing on avoidance so valuable? Author Dave Ursillo provides us with a six-word journaling prompt he believes can radically transform our lives this year. We talk about SHAME, FEAR, and UNCERTAINTY – the vortex of emotions that might be holding you back. This episode is raw and filled with tons of personal tips. Make sure to listen to the very end!
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Dave has self-published 7 books spanning spiritual poetry, nonfiction and memoir. He has published over 500 articles at his online home, DaveUrsillo.com, and has been published in 6 more books including the international Chicken Soup for the Soul series and in independent projects like End Sex Trafficking alongside Seth Godin and Danielle LaPorte. His work as a traveling teacher of writing, creative self-expression, storytelling and yoga has led him to work with over 4,000 students from 30 countries. Dave has been seen on CBS News Sunday Morning, Psychology Today, INC.com, Zenhabits and CreativeLive. He is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. Dave has spoken at the College of the Holy Cross, American University, and Full Sail University, while donating time to teach writing and storytelling at Rhode Island area high school and junior high schools.
Special Guest: Dave Ursillo
https://daveursillo.com/ https://instagram.com/daveursillo https://unavoidablewriting.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
New yoga series ELEMENTAL all about the lower 4 chakras: www.brettlarkin.com/elemental
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Transformation, joy, love, happiness
Make Daily Yoga Your Reality in 2019 with Brett Larkin [Episode 245]
We KNOW we feel better after yoga, yet it’s still so crazy hard to make it to the mat consistently at the same time, every single day. Beyond “wake up earlier” and “budget more time in your schedule,” what big energetic shifts and practices to do we to pursue to make daily yoga a reality in 2019? I go deep in this podcast. Listen to how I did it and my advice for you!
Resources Mentioned: 40 Day Kriya at UpliftedYoga.com
FREE 14 Day Chakra Challenge with Sivana Spirit happening now: http://www.brettlarkin.com/elemental
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Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She’s instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world’s most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 300K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. Learn more at BrettLarkin.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Lower 4 Chakra Mastery with Brett Larkin [Episode 244]
Let’s go a layer deeper than we normally do when talking about the chakra system.
Sure, we know the Root Chakra is about “safety” and “security,” but what does that mean at an energetic, soul level? Why is mastery of the lower 4 chakras so essential to our success in the world? Sharing examples from my own life, I discuss how you can unpack and decode these energy centers to figure out what energetic patterns are blocking you. Let’s do this! Join me for a special New Year’s Eve workshop to go deeper at: www.brettlarkin.com/nye
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Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She’s instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world’s most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 300K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. Learn more at BrettLarkin.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
New Year’s Eve Chakra Workshop: http://www.brettlarkin.com/nye
New yoga series ELEMENTAL all about the lower 4 chakras: www.brettlarkin.com/elemental
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Enlightenment Through Serving Others with Elizabeth Bishop [Episode 243]
Today, we continue our conversation with Elizabeth Bishop, creator of the Conscious Service Approach. We talk about service-based relationships as a container for self-discovery and enlightenment. We discuss why you don’t need to “protect yourself” from the negative energy of others and what you can do instead. Elizabeth shares with us her methodology for how each of us can create a personal philosophy to integrate who we are with how we serve. Anyone who has ever been a teacher, healer, service professional or cared for an ailing love one, will love this heartfelt episode.
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Elizabeth Bishop is the creator of the Conscious Service Approach designed to support helping professionals to reconnect with and fulfill their desire to make a difference in the lives of those they support. Following the completion of a diploma in Developmental Services and a degree in Psychology and Religious Studies, Elizabeth completed a Masters in Adult Education through St. Francis Xavier University, providing the opportunity to test and refine the elements of the Conscious Service Approach. The Conscious Service Approach is intended to offer a source of inspiration, information, and tools to assist helping professionals to transform their practice into one that not only results in high quality service, but is also an expression of their soul. For more information about the Conscious Service Approach, programs and services, please visit elizabethbishopconsulting.com.
Special Guest: Elizabeth Bishop
http://elizabethbishopconsulting.com/
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
New yoga series ELEMENTAL all about the lower 4 chakras: www.brettlarkin.com/elemental
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Give without Overextending with Elizabeth Bishop [Episode 242]
Empaths, teachers and healing professionals often experience burnout, exhaustion, and compassion fatigue. Today we tackle the question: How can we passionately serve others without sacrificing our own personal wellbeing? I interview Elizabeth Bishop, creator of the Conscious Service Approach, designed to support healing professionals to reconnect with and fulfill their desire to make a difference in the lives of those they support. We discuss: caring for students, clients or a loved-one with an injury or chronic illness, tips for self-compassion, and how to avoid overextending yourself.
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Elizabeth Bishop is the creator of the Conscious Service Approach designed to support helping professionals to reconnect with and fulfill their desire to make a difference in the lives of those they support. Following the completion of a diploma in Developmental Services and a degree in Psychology and Religious Studies, Elizabeth completed a Masters in Adult Education through St. Francis Xavier University, providing the opportunity to test and refine the elements of the Conscious Service Approach. The Conscious Service Approach is intended to offer a source of inspiration, information, and tools to assist helping professionals to transform their practice into one that not only results in high quality service, but is also an expression of their soul. For more information about the Conscious Service Approach, programs and services, please visit elizabethbishopconsulting.com.
Special Guest: Elizabeth Bishop
http://elizabethbishopconsulting.com/
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
New yoga series ELEMENTAL all about the lower 4 chakras: www.brettlarkin.com/elemental
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Sweat Lodge Healing with Lee McCormick [Episode 241]
Today, we continue our conversation with Lee McCormick about how to best let go of our expectations and need to control. Lee explains how we need to hold a vision for what we desire, but also hold space for a broader awareness of the mystery of life. Lee shares with us the tradition of sweat lodges as a way to heal and restore faith in the unknown. We cover: what sweat lodges are, the tools, elements and traditions involved, as well as their potency for healing. If you’re ever been curious about this tradition, listen to learn more.
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Born into a tribe of movers and shakers, Lee McCormick has always lived out loud. He is the founder of The Integrative Life Center in Nashville, The Ranch Recovery Center in Tennessee, and The Canyon Treatment Center in Malibu, California and has been a creative force in the Mental Health and Recovery scene for over 20 years. He founded Spirit Recovery Inc. to produce Healing and Recovery conferences and Spiritual Journeys around the world. Lee is also a co-founder of Front Porch Partners a Consulting, Management, and Research Development Company working in the medical and behavioral Health disciplines. Lee has authored The Spirit Recovery Meditation Journal to assist people in reclaiming their lives and is co-author of Spirit Recovery Medicine Bag with HCI Books. Lee is the executive producer and has a leading role in the documentary Dreaming Heaven, the true story of the experiences of 18 people over five days at Teotihuacán, Mexico. He has led many journeys to this place of power.
Special Guest: Lee McCormick
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Who am I Really? with Lee McCormick [Episode 240]
How do we shake off the programming we inherit from our parents and our culture? How do we notice when we’re living in a particular energetic pattern, and break free? How do we learn to cherish or own unique, innate value? To get in touch with our own soul? These are the questions I explore today with Lee McCormick, author of the The Heart Reconnection Guidebook: A Guided Journey of Personal Discovery and Self-Awareness. Behind the roles you play in life – mother, father, wife, husband, employee – who ARE you, really? Listen to this deep, contemplative interview with Lee to get your wheels turning.
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Born into a tribe of movers and shakers, Lee McCormick has always lived out loud. He is the founder of The Integrative Life Center in Nashville, The Ranch Recovery Center in Tennessee, and The Canyon Treatment Center in Malibu, California and has been a creative force in the Mental Health and Recovery scene for over 20 years. He founded Spirit Recovery Inc. to produce Healing and Recovery conferences and Spiritual Journeys around the world. Lee is also a co-founder of Front Porch Partners a Consulting, Management, and Research Development Company working in the medical and behavioral Health disciplines. Lee has authored The Spirit Recovery Meditation Journal to assist people in reclaiming their lives and is co-author of Spirit Recovery Medicine Bag with HCI Books. Lee is the executive producer and has a leading role in the documentary Dreaming Heaven, the true story of the experiences of 18 people over five days at Teotihuacán, Mexico. He has led many journeys to this place of power.
Special Guest: Lee McCormick
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Guide to a Blissful Holiday Season with Martina Fink [Episode 239]
Stressed out by the rapidly approaching holiday season? Today, we continue our conversation with Martina Fink about how can stay grounded, blissful and balanced during this important time of year. We discuss which chakras are best to focus on during this holiday period, how to best schedule our time, give and receive gifts, and make time for self-care. Martina also shares with us her ultimate mindset hack for a happy holiday season. Listen for inspiration on how to stay balanced this December!
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Martina Fink is the go-to girl for all things Glow. Her mission is to help others by sharing her love of natural beauty products, sustainable living, maintaining a healthy body and mindset and promoting self-love and confidence. She offers a couple of different glow inspired coaching programs, hosts luxury retreats around the world, and travels with her clients. Martina is a certified Health Coach by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and thrives on helping others live a sustainable and glowing life.
Special Guest: martinafink.com
www.instagram.com/martinaglows
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
New yoga series ELEMENTAL all about the lower 4 chakras: www.brettlarkin.com/elemental
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Throat Chakra Healing with Martina Fink [Episode 238]
The Throat Chakra is often overlooked. Today, we deep dive into how you can heal this important energy center. Together with yoga teacher and health coach, Martina Fink, we cover: How to know if you have an imbalance in this area, tips and tricks to bring balance to Vishuddha chakra, and how to speak up for yourself. Martina shares with us her personal experience working with this area as part of her own personal development. Listen to learn more!
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Martina Fink is the go-to girl for all things Glow. Her mission is to help others by sharing her love of natural beauty products, sustainable living, maintaining a healthy body and mindset and promoting self-love and confidence. She offers a couple of different glow inspired coaching programs, hosts luxury retreats around the world, and travels with her clients. Martina is a certified Health Coach by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and thrives on helping others live a sustainable and glowing life.
Special Guest: martinafink.com
www.instagram.com/martinaglows
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
New yoga series ELEMENTAL all about the lower 4 chakras: www.brettlarkin.com/elemental
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Best Sleep Ever with Brett Larkin [Episode 237]
The past three weeks, I’ve been experiencing the best sleep of my life. Find out why and how you can do this too in today’s new episode. I cover: Side sleeping versus lying on your back. Special pillow arrangements for your head (and knees). Restless eye syndrome and how you might not know you have it. Retraining your spine to sleep in anatomical neutral, and more! Mentioned in this episode:
Episode 205: Why You Can’t Skip Savasana with Judith Hanson Lasater
Brett’s Zen Morning Routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7U5n-My1Eo
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Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She’s instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world’s most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 300K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. Learn more at BrettLarkin.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Incorporate Journaling into Your Yoga Practice with Brett Larkin [Episode 236]
In this podcast, I share how journaling can compliment your yoga practice. Listen to my exact steps on how to journal to improve your life and channel your deep inner wisdom. I also share details about the new 2019 Uplifted Yoga Journal. Download sample pages at UpliftedJournal.com
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Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She’s instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world’s most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 300K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. Learn more at BrettLarkin.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Please consider leaving us a rating or review on iTunes! Not sure how? Follow the steps at www.sivanaspirit.com/review
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3 Ways I Healed My Relationship with Time, Lessened My Anxiety and STOPPED Rushing with Brett Larkin [Episode 235]
Learn to calm down, slow down, and make more time in your day with these 3 techniques I've been using successfully. Great reminders as we head into the craziness of the holiday season!
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Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She’s instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world’s most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 300K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. Learn more at BrettLarkin.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Understanding Karma with Ken Reads Jyotish [Episode 234]
Let’s dive into the philosophy of Karma. I had so many amazing “AHA” moments in this episode! Ken reviews what Vedic astrology is and the philosophy behind Jyotish. He then dives into the philosophy of Karma. He tells us how Karma is created and released according to the Vedas. Learn what remedial measures you can use to change your Karma? Discover the issues with gemstones as it related to your Vedic astrology chart. You’ll never think about jewelry the same way again!
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Ken is a Vedic Astrologer. He has a deep understanding of Vedic Astrology and where it comes from, and is able to apply it in a way that is relevant and helpful in the modern world. In today’s episode, he will be telling us about what Vedic Astrology is and how it can help you in your life. We will be going through how Vedic Astrology relates to karma, how it is unique from Western Astrology, and how it can help you understand yourself better and improve your life.
Special Guests: Ken Reads Jyotish
http://www.kenreadsjyotish.com/sivana-podcast.html 10% off Vedic astrology reading for Sivana podcast listeners
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Vedic Astrology with Ken Reads Jyotish [Episode 233]
What is Vedic Astrology? Find out in today’s podcast episode with Vedic astrologer Ken Jyotish. We cover: How is Vedic Astrology different from Western Astrology? How it works with archetypes and Hindu deities? How is it an aligning tool for our lives? Ken teaches us about Nakshatras – the 9 additional constellations in the Vedic tradition. We also look at Meghan Markle’s chart to demonstrate the Nakshatras in action. Don’t miss this fascinating episode.
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Ken is a Vedic Astrologer. He has a deep understanding of Vedic Astrology and where it comes from, and is able to apply it in a way that is relevant and helpful in the modern world. In today’s episode, he will be telling us about what Vedic Astrology is and how it can help you in your life. We will be going through how Vedic Astrology relates to karma, how it is unique from Western Astrology, and how it can help you understand yourself better and improve your life.
Special Guests: Ken Reads Jyotish
http://www.kenreadsjyotish.com/sivana-podcast.html 10% off Vedic astrology reading for Sivana podcast listeners
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Breaking Free from the Matrix with Amber L’Estrange and Jenna Pennrose [Episode 232]
The past three weeks, I’ve been experiencing the best sleep of my life. Find out why and how you can do this too in today’s new episode. I cover: Side sleeping versus lying on your back. Special pillow arrangements for your head (and knees). Restless eye syndrome and how you might not know you have it. Retraining your spine to sleep in anatomical neutral, and more! Mentioned in this episode:
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Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She’s instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world’s most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 300K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. Learn more at BrettLarkin.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Please consider leaving us a rating or review on iTunes! Not sure how? Follow the steps at www.sivanaspirit.com/review
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Relationship Hacks with Amber L’Estrange and Jenna Pennrose [Episode 231]
Jenna and Amber from the Mother Loving Future Show and Brett discuss: The Magic of Mirroring, the Law of Attraction and how to say goodbye to guilt in relationships (once and for all). We use this episode to explore the premise: Are ALL our relationships an opportunity to heal? Jenna, Brett and Amber share all the hacks that have worked in their own relationships. Many of these might work for you too!
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Jenna and Amber from the Mother Loving Future Show. On their podcast these ladies cover self-healing, connection to spirit, deeper relationships, mindful parenting, passion pursuit and everything cosmic. They are dedicated to inspiring others to look deeper at themselves and join the wave headed toward the new world of oneness consciousness.
Special Guests: Amber L’Estrange and Jenna Pennrose
www.themotherlovingfuture.com @themotherlovingfuture
Mentioned relationship podcast: http://www.themotherlovingfuture.com/podcast/7-twin-flame
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Ayurveda + the Energetics of Food with Sahara Rose [Episode 230]
Continuing our conversation with best-selling author and Ayurvedic nutritionist, Sahara Rose, we now take the plunge into understanding the Gunas. Just like there are three Doshas—Vata, Pitta and Kapha—in Ayurveda there are also three cosmic forces, which are the subtler forms of each Dosha—prana, tejas, and ojas. These energies are present in the foods you eat, and consuming foods that are high in prana, tejas, or ojas can bring those energies into your body. After Sahara educates us about the Gunas, I quiz her on what tools we need at home to make Ayruvedic recipes in our modern kitchen. The go-to kitchen tools she loves may surprise you!
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Sahara Rose is the best-selling author of the Idiot's Guide to Ayurveda, which is the #1 best-selling Ayurveda book globally and the upcoming Eat Feel Fresh: A Plant-Based Ayurvedic Cookbook. She has been called “a leading voice for the millennial generation into the new paradigm shift” by Deepak Chopra, who wrote the foreword of both her titles.
Special Guest: Sahara Rose
https://www.iamsahararose.com/
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Ayurveda for the Modern Kitchen with Sahara Rose [Episode 229]
Best-selling author and Ayurvedic nutritionist, Sahara Rose, loved the wisdom of the Ayurvedic diet for its intuitive and customizable nature, but longed to make it more alkaline, plant-based, and low-glycemic. Today, she tells us about her journey reviving this ancient science for a modern, alkaline kitchen. Since the Doshas so often steal the show in any conversation about Ayurveda, I ask Sahara to educate us about the Six Tastes of Ayurveda instead. We demystify terms like “Pungent” and “Astringent” and learn how you can cook one Ayurvedic meal that will feed your whole family, even if everyone has a different predominate Dosha! Listen to learn more.
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Sahara Rose is the best-selling author of the Idiot's Guide to Ayurveda, which is the #1 best-selling Ayurveda book globally and the upcoming Eat Feel Fresh: A Plant-Based Ayurvedic Cookbook. She has been called “a leading voice for the millennial generation into the new paradigm shift” by Deepak Chopra, who wrote the foreword of both her titles.
Special Guest: Sahara Rose
https://www.iamsahararose.com/
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Feng Shui Best Practices Continued! with Amanda Gates [Episode 228]
Today’s episode continues our fascinating journey into Feng Shui best practices with Amanda Gates, Professional Interior Designer and long-time Feng Shui Practitioner. I was stunned in this episode to find out that the position of your stove could be directly contributing to anxiety, for you and your family! Find out what you can do to fix it (in less than five minutes). Amanda also gives us and more quick tips, explains the importance of layout in her job, and tells us incredible stories of how she’s seen Feng Shui change lives.
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Amanda is a professionally trained Interior Designer, Feng Shui Practitioner, podcaster, and award-winning blogger. She has seamlessly married interior design and Feng Shui for 20 years to help clients achieve designs that are energy aligned. Her designs, educational videos and blogs have been featured in numerous publications including The Huffington Post, The Global Design Post, People Magazine, Nashville Home and Garden, Williamson Source, At Home Tennessee, Greater Nashville House and Home, The Brentwood Home Magazine and recently Fox News Magazine. Since college, Amanda has furthered her education in Feng Shui/Energy Design and continues to work under a Grand Master to this day.
Special Guest: Amanda Gates
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Feng Shui Best Practices with Amanda Gates [Episode 227]
Feeling stagnant? Low energy? Today we talk with Professional Interior Designer and long-time Feng Shui Practitioner Amanda Gates about Feng Shui, and how to use it to shift the flow of energy in your home IMMEDIATELY. Your home contributes to your vital life energy in unseen ways, and today Amanda gives us a powerful teaching to revitalize your home’s energy. It involves your front door, and takes mere minutes to try and see for yourself!
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Amanda is a professionally trained Interior Designer, Feng Shui Practitioner, podcaster, and award-winning blogger. She has seamlessly married interior design and Feng Shui for 20 years to help clients achieve designs that are energy aligned. Her designs, educational videos and blogs have been featured in numerous publications including The Huffington Post, The Global Design Post, People Magazine, Nashville Home and Garden, Williamson Source, At Home Tennessee, Greater Nashville House and Home, The Brentwood Home Magazine and recently Fox News Magazine. Since college, Amanda has furthered her education in Feng Shui/Energy Design and continues to work under a Grand Master to this day.
Special Guest: Amanda Gates
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Stop Teaching Yoga & Become a Vessel with Brett Larkin [Episode 226]
Desire to teach but feel afraid, not good enough, judged? Considering Yoga Teacher Training, but not sure if you're truly ready? Listen to this podcast for a dose of inspiration, encouragement, as well as practical tips for those of you who are already teachers. You'll never think about teaching yoga the same way again!
Mentioned in this episode:
Online 200-Hour and Continuing Education with Brett: www.brettlarkin.com/train
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Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She’s instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world’s most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 300K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. Learn more at www.BrettLarkin.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Spiritualizing Grief & Loneliness with Akshata Sheelvant [Episode 225]
Loneliness is the modern disease of the technology world. Despite what we showcase on social media, we all experience loss, loneliness, and grief. We often don’t know how to channel these emotions or where to look to for support. In today’s episode, Ayurvedic consultant Akshata Sheelvant shares ancient yogic wisdom from the Vedas and Bhagavad Gita on grief. Learn what grief and loneliness is according to the science of Ayurveda – and how to rebalance your energy. Akshata also tells us her personal story. We learn the variety of emotions (and familial conflict) she went through after losing both of her parents in the span of 18 months. She shares with us how she felt orphaned and victimized, before transforming her suffering into a deep spiritual connection that helped her find her dharma. Listen to learn more.
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Akshata Sheelvant is an Ayurveda/Yoga Lifestyle Consultant. Her passion is to help women balance lifestyle disorders with an Ayurveda and Yoga lifestyle. She specializes in crafting food medicine for Hormone Balance, Thyroid Health, Digestives Issues, Diabetes Management, Preventative Lifestyle. She offers 1-1 consultations and workshops/classes for clients all over the world.
Special Guest: Akshata Sheelvant
Root Your Root Chakra Free Workshop:
https://www.jeevalifestyle.com/root-your-root-chakra
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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How to Write Your Compelling Yoga Teacher Bio with Brett Larkin [Episode 224]
Need to compose your bio for your website, studios, directories like Yelp? Whether you’re a yoga teacher, massage therapist or in another field in the healing arts, listen to this first!
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Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She’s instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world’s most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 300K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. Learn more at BrettLarkin.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Network Marketing + Yoga with Bec Hilton [Episode 223]
Do you dread being approached by network marketers? Or perhaps you’ve considered joining a MLM to help support your wellness business with essential oils or supplements? Regardless of what camp you’re in, you’re going to want to listen to this episode with mom, yogini and network marketer, Bec Hilton. We dissect why network marketing makes so many people feel icky. We talk about the perceptions, judgments and opportunities in this industry. We also answer the biggest question – what are the pros and cons of joining an MLM as a yogi, massage therapist or healer? How do we interweave yoga, business and spirituality? Listen to find out more.
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Bec Hilton aka "Diverging Yogi" moves around the globe frequently with two young sons and an amazing Hubby. Yoga has long been Bec's “go-to” in forming connections with people, cultures and places as she journeys to locations near and far. Bec Hilton brands herself as the Diverging Yogi as she applies the "teachings of yoga*" off the sticky-mat and into her Skincare Business and utilizes the freedom (time, and money) it provides to focus her energy on Karma Yoga! Bec's passion project is teaching yoga at a RefugeeCentre for Women, actually unrecognized Refugees (Refugees in Malaysia have no legal status). She describes it as soul rewarding and attributes the freedom to be able to offer Karma Yoga to her Personal Development disguised as her Skincare Business.
Special Guest: Bec Hilton
Email me at: bechiltonrandf@gmail.com Use Subject line: Free Yoga + Journaling Class!
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Ignite Your Intuition – Live Muscle Test with Bree Melanson [Episode 222]
All I can say about this unique, experiential episode is WOW. This week we’re continuing our conversation with spiritual Medium Bree Melanson, who teaches me how to “muscle test,” and you get to follow along at home. Muscle testing can help you intuit where your limiting beliefs lie, using your body as a gauge. This third-eye-opening, centering exercise is so easy to do on your own (not while driving!) and will open your mind and heart to subconscious patterns that may be hindering you. I was so surprised by this wild episode and I’m sure you will be too!
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Not your conventional psychic, Bree Melanson offers accessible and soul-inspiring spiritual straight-talk as a medium and direct channel to help unfold individual and collective potential. Bree uses her personal journey to her inner knowing and her experience of navigating a series of life bumps and trust falls with the Universe as the foundation for supporting others in connecting with their own innate psychic abilities. She offers a real, raw, and contemporary approach to empowering others to live in their purpose through connecting with their guides, clearing limiting beliefs, having real conversations with the soul and experiencing the ease and freedom of living in alignment with their purpose. Now teaching and speaking to international communities online and in-person, and balancing her time in Big Sur, CA, Bree has more soulful tools in her pocket than you can shake a smudge stick at. And, she keeps it human while casually talking to angels and light beings...NBD.
Special Guest: Bree Melanson
www.breemelanson.com www.instagram.com/bree_melanson
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Clear Blocks to Money + Love + Health with Bree Melanson [Episode 221]
What if everything exists for your soul’s evolution? What if difficulties around money, love, and health could be transformed with a simple shift in perspective? In today’s truly transformational episode we talk with spiritual interpreter and medium Bree Melanson, who is not your conventional psychic! Bree offers accessible and soul-inspiring straight-talk about the deeper reasons for our personal suffering, and how these problems are not always what they seem. What would happen if you told a different story about your life? Listen and find out!
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Not your conventional psychic, Bree Melanson offers accessible and soul-inspiring spiritual straight-talk as a medium and direct channel to help unfold individual and collective potential. Bree uses her personal journey to her inner knowing and her experience of navigating a series of life bumps and trust falls with the Universe as the foundation for supporting others in connecting with their own innate psychic abilities. She offers a real, raw, and contemporary approach to empowering others to live in their purpose through connecting with their guides, clearing limiting beliefs, having real conversations with the soul and experiencing the ease and freedom of living in alignment with their purpose. Now teaching and speaking to international communities online and in-person, and balancing her time in Big Sur, CA, Bree has more soulful tools in her pocket than you can shake a smudge stick at. And, she keeps it human while casually talking to angels and light beings...NBD.
Special Guest: Bree Melanson
www.breemelanson.com www.instagram.com/bree_melanson
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Detoxing Uncensored with Josh Macin [Episode 220]
Josh, founder of the “The Detox Dudes,” holds nothing back in this episode as we talk about all things detoxification. We cover: colon cleansing, charcoal, avoidance diets, spring versus distilled water, sunlight, and dozens of tips Josh learned in his 4 year journey detoxing from severe mercury poisoning. Josh tells us he’s, “Certain that heavy metal toxicity and parasites are responsible for the massive scale of loneliness, depression, hunger, war, and violence we endure today.” While the idea of detoxing our bodies and our homes can be overwhelming, Josh breaks down the most important action steps he suggests we take. There are lots of gold nuggets about how to best heal our digestive tract (and colon!) in this uncensored episode.
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Josh Macin – “This detox program feels like I am sitting on a pot of gold. Like I’m holding a universal secret and it wants to explode out of me. This universal secret has been a cumulative effort of my own three years of forced schooling, working directly with pioneers in the health world, and from the countless hours studying the public work of several different world-class detox doctors. The amount of cumulative suffering that went into this program is probably equivalent to that of a small impoverished country. The amount of time deciphering the truth runs into hundreds of thousands of hours, and the amount of money spent is well into the millions. Through everything, I have learned that detox is more of an art than a science.”
Special Guest: Josh Macin
https://thedetoxdudes.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAge2qdCzQ8DepPl39u-zdA
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Insanity, Ayahuasca and Recovering from Depression with Josh Macin [Episode 219]
I connected with Josh through a mutual friend. After checking out his website and Youtube channel, I knew immediately that his story needed to be shared. Today, Josh shares how he went from competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, winning world championships, to a state of extreme physical pain and suicidal thoughts in the span of only two weeks. After trying all traditional psychotherapies, with extreme physical pain and inflammation all over his body, Josh traveled deep into the Amazon to explore other realms via plant medicines – hoping for a miracle cure. Unraveling the mystery behind his sudden illness will have you at the edge of your chair. Don’t miss this powerful story!
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Josh Macin – “This detox program feels like I am sitting on a pot of gold. Like I’m holding a universal secret and it wants to explode out of me. This universal secret has been a cumulative effort of my own three years of forced schooling, working directly with pioneers in the health world, and from the countless hours studying the public work of several different world-class detox doctors. The amount of cumulative suffering that went into this program is probably equivalent to that of a small impoverished country. The amount of time deciphering the truth runs into hundreds of thousands of hours, and the amount of money spent is well into the millions. Through everything, I have learned that detox is more of an art than a science.”
Special Guest: Josh Macin
https://thedetoxdudes.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAge2qdCzQ8DepPl39u-zdA
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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All About Reiki with Kristi Kuttner [Episode 218]
I’ve always wanted to learn more about Reiki energy work, and today’s episode is a deep dive into this universal healing energy. How is Reiki transmitted? How does it heal, and who might benefit from it? We talk to Reiki Master Kristi Kuttner about how she performs Reiki, and the surprising way she learned to sense energy! We’ll also talk about the incredible benefits of Reiki to your yoga practice, and what to expect when you receive Reiki healing.
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Kristi is the founder of Sittin' Pretty Still, which sells beautiful and unique products that encourage you to practice self-care, meditation and yoga. Sittin' Pretty Still carries hand-poured clean burning soy candles with a secret positive mantra inside and luxurious star-shaped meditation cushions made from vibrant high-end fabrics that are the perfect shape to support your hips and spine. She is also a certified yin yoga and meditation instructor, Reiki master teacher and a nap activist! Kristi teaches weekly classes in La Jolla, CA and leads trainings and workshops in Reiki energy healing and yin yoga. She loves to help people "Pause frequently and smile often.”
Special Guest: Kristi Kuttner
www.sittinprettystill.com IG @sittinprettystill
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Self Care and Self Love with Kristi Kuttner [Episode 217]
If you have a hard time saying no without feeling guilty, this is the episode for you! Today we get to talk to Reiki master teacher and yin yoga teacher Kristi Kuttner about self-care as inner work, not just outer -- starting with how to say no without apologizing! We also discuss finding the balance between self-discipline and self-care, and tips and tricks for getting on the mat, without pushing yourself. Learn how to fit self-care into your yoga practice, and give your body what it needs without overdoing it.
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Kristi is the founder of Sittin' Pretty Still, which sells beautiful and unique products that encourage you to practice self-care, meditation and yoga. Sittin' Pretty Still carries hand-poured clean burning soy candles with a secret positive mantra inside and luxurious star-shaped meditation cushions made from vibrant high-end fabrics that are the perfect shape to support your hips and spine. She is also a certified yin yoga and meditation instructor, Reiki master teacher and a nap activist! Kristi teaches weekly classes in La Jolla, CA and leads trainings and workshops in Reiki energy healing and yin yoga. She loves to help people "Pause frequently and smile often.”
Special Guest: Kristi Kuttner
www.sittinprettystill.com IG @sittinprettystill
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Gluten or Gluten-Free in Ayurveda with Akshata Sheelvant [Episode 216]
What is gluten? What’s it affect on each dosha? Examine the gluten-free diet from a yogic perspective with ayurvedic practitioner Akshata Sheelvant. We cover: Why gluten is heavy to digest. How eliminating gluten for certain body-types could eliminate the good bacteria in your gut. A simple checklist of things to consider when thinking about going gluten free. If you’re interested in Ayurveda, you’ll love diving deeper in this episode.
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Akshata (Akee) Sheelvant is an Ayurveda/Yoga Lifestyle Consultant living in Phoenix, USA. She is a RYT certified yoga teacher studied with Yogrishi Vishvketu in Rishikesh, India. Akshata is also a disciple of her Guru Paramahansa Yogananda and has been practicing his yoga & meditation teachings for more than 20 years. Akshata has used the scientific wisdom of classical Ayurveda and practice of authentic Hatha Yoga to successfully regulated her hypothyroidism without any medication or hormones. The saying 'let food be thy medicine' is a living mantra in her personal life, she brings her practical knowledge of Ayurveda and Yoga in her 1-1 consultations, online webinars, workshops. Her forte is crafting multi-cuisine nutritiously delicious "food-medicine" which is customized to clients unique body constitution. She specializes in helping her clients for endocrine health, diabetes management, weight issues, hormone balance, digestive issues.
Special Guest: Akshata Sheelvant
Website: https://www.jeevalifestyle.com/ Gluten Free Sivana Package: https://www.jeevalifestyle.com/gluten-glutenfree Dosha Karma Dharma Podcast: www.goo.gl/z6Ha3T
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Revamp Your Savasana with Brett Larkin [Episode 215]
If you’re not euphoric about how AMAZING Savasana feels, listen up! Lying on your mat is sometimes NOT enough. In this episode, I share all my tips on how to have an earth-shatteringly, sumptuous Savasana experience. This is based on weeks of trail and error in my own practice. We talk about props, pillows, blankets, hacks, anatomical tricks, music, scents and so much more. YOU deserve an orgasmic Savasana experience every day of your life. Here’s how to get there!
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Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She’s instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world’s most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 300K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 3 million minutes each month. Learn more at BrettLarkin.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Bring the Yamas & Niyamas into Your Workday with Awilda Rivera [Episode 214]
You’re probably familiar with the idea of bringing yoga off the mat and into your personal life and relationships, but can we also bring yoga philosophy into the office?! Today, Awilda Rivera – yoga teacher, coach, and former lawyer – unpacks each of the yamas and niyamas with creative ideas on how to bring these concepts into your workday. These concepts can drastically improve your corporate life, even if you hate your job! We cover: Each of the Yamas and Niyamas. How to practice them in an office setting. How to initiate a career change with positive appreciation for your current job. Listen to learn more.
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Awilda Rivera is a yoga teacher, success coach, spiritual advisor and former lawyer. Learn more at www.AwildaRivera.com
Special Guest: Awilda Rivera
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Slow Down and Do Less with Brett Larkin [Episode 213]
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, and how to drop into a flow state through slowing down and trusting yourself that it’s OK to do less. Surprisingly, just a tiny but of nourishment can go a long way.
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Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She’s instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world’s most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 300K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. Learn more at BrettLarkin.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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How to Coach Yourself Through Mental Obstacles in Yoga with Awilda Rivera [Episode 212]
“Yoga can be a spiritual pressure cooker!” says today’s guest, Awilda Rivera. If you’ve cried, lost your temper or experienced intense emotions as your practice, it’s OK! Awilda shares with us her top three tips on how to coach ourselves through those rough moments in class. Commitment, patience and humor all play a role. This episode outlines the exact techniques you can try.
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Awilda Rivera is a yoga teacher, success coach, spiritual advisor and former lawyer. Learn more at www.AwildaRivera.com
Special Guest: Awilda Rivera
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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100 Expert Interviews Later, the Lifestyle Changes I’ve Actually Made with Brett Larkin [Episode 211]
Ever feel overwhelmed by the incredible amount of content on the Sivana Podcast? Me too! This show features so many amazing experts with so many gold-nuggets of wisdom. I’ve conducted over 100 interviews! I decided to create a summary episode of the top ten lifestyle changes I’ve personally made as a result of the Sivana podcast. I’m a busy wife, mother, entrepreneur and yogini. These are all things I’ve actually been able to integrate into my life consistently. If I can do it, you can too! Get ready to hear about my favorite episodes, favorite takeaways, and the best advice I’ve received on this show. Listen now!
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Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She’s instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world’s most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 300K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. Learn more at BrettLarkin.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Abundance Mindset and Earning BIG as a Health Coach, Yoga Teacher or Healer with Carolin Soldo [Episode 210]
Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset or an employee mindset? Find out in today’s episode with the “Fairy Godmother of Coaches,” Carolin Soldo. She and her team help healers go from ZERO to FULL-TIME INCOME in less than 4 months. Many health coaches, yoga teachers and spiritual advisors encounter resistance around charging a lot of for their services. Yet according to Carolin, it’s better for coaches and clients when you charge MORE. We cover: How to get comfortable with charging more. How to embrace risk. How much to save vs spend when it comes to your business. We discuss why Carolin’s not a fan of affirmations, as well as the scariest thing she ever did in her business (yikes!). If you’re a coach, teacher or are considering one day pursuing the entrepreneurial path, this episode is a must-listen!
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Carolin has been called “The Fairy Godmother of Coaches” for no other reason than her years of experience, deep expertise, and love for her international coaching community.
With over 10 years of experience, she has cracked the code to helping clients go from ZERO to FULL-TIME INCOME in less than 4 months and break through the Million Dollar Mark. Not only that, Carolin has helped build numerous multi-7 figure businesses, including her own international Coaching Company. She’s helped clients leave their jobs, become their own boss, and most importantly do the work they love every day.
With her team of over 14 coaches and experts, Carolin’s company has worked with thousands of clients from around the world including the US, Canada, UK, Germany, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Holland, Netherlands, France, and more.
Special Guest: Carolin Soldo
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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How to Become a Kirtan Leader - with Mike Cohen [Episode 209]
So, you love Kirtan -- do you think you might want to be a Kirtan leader? You don’t have to be an expert in Western or Indian music to get started! In the second part of our two-part Kirtan series, Mike Cohen dives deep into the creating your own Kirtan songs, how he teaches Kirtan, and how simple and fast it is to start playing Harmonium. We also get to hear more about Mike’s background in Kirtan, and the intense lineage of his practice! We also talk about how the Kirtan Leader Institute trains spiritually rooted Kirtan leaders, teaching everything from basic musicianship to touring and writing albums.
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Founder of the Boulder, CO based Kirtan Leader Institute, Mike Cohen has trained and apprenticed hundreds of Kirtan Leaders across the world since 2010, from total beginners to students he helped create and release original chant Kirtan albums. Mike guides his students to launch their home chant practices, share Kirtan with others, lead bands, build thriving chant communities, write compelling original music, tour, play at festivals, create beautiful Kirtan albums and transform who they are being in the world. You can find out more info at www.MikeCohenKirtan.com.
Special Guest: Mike Cohen
Those who want to learn to chant at home can access the details on our 3-Session Summer Special at https://www.facebook.com/events/2074419922828384/ and register here - https://tickets.brightstarevents.com/event/launch-your-home-chant-practice-summer-special Use Promo Code "SUMMER SPECIAL" for a $49 discount!
How to Buy a Harmonium and not a Headache
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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What is Kirtan? with Mike Cohen [Episode 208]
For those of you want to find out what Kirtan is, or are intimidated by singing Kirtan, this is the episode for you! Mike Cohen, founder of the Boulder, CO-based Kirtan Institute, teaches us about this ancient practice of singing mantras in part one of a two-part series. We’ll hear Mike’s unique perspective as a Kirtan leader about the energetic effects of Kirtan, how he makes mantras more accessible, and how Kirtan connects us to community. From the origins of Kirtan and its place in a Bhakti yoga practice to the power of Kirtan as a tool for moving away from ego, this episode will absolutely convince you to try Kirtan if you haven’t already!
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Founder of the Boulder, CO based Kirtan Leader Institute, Mike Cohen has trained and apprenticed hundreds of Kirtan Leaders across the world since 2010, from total beginners to students he helped create and release original chant Kirtan albums. Mike guides his students to launch their home chant practices, share Kirtan with others, lead bands, build thriving chant communities, write compelling original music, tour, play at festivals, create beautiful Kirtan albums and transform who they are being in the world. You can find out more info at www.MikeCohenKirtan.com.
Special Guest: Mike Cohen
www.MikeCohenKirtan.com
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How to Buy a Harmonium and not a Headache
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Producer: Benn Mendelson
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How to Have a Powerful Mantra Practice - Even if You Hate Chanting with Brett Larkin [Episode 207]
Do you secretly dread chanting aloud? I used to too! In this episode, I share WHY you want to have a practice of chanting out loud and WHAT the concrete benefits are. I also share the tips, tricks and practices I used to get comfortable hearing my own voice. My hope is that these can be helpful to you as well! If you’re a chanting skeptic or want to deepen your chanting practice, listen for more!
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Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She’s instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world’s most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 200K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. Learn more at BrettLarkin.com
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Producer: Benn Mendelson
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What Are the 8 Limbs of Yoga with Judith Hanson Lasater [Episode 206]
What are the 8 limbs of yoga really about? Judith Hanson Lasater unpacks the BIG lessons from yogic philosophy in this special episode. We cover: The true meaning of ahimsa (non-violence) and santosha (contentment). How to embrace sadness? What does it mean to be an “integrated person?” Judith also shared with us the two common pitfalls she seems students and teachers make when it comes to understanding yogic philosophy. Walk away inspired from this powerful episode.
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Judith Hanson Lasater holds a Ph.d. in East-West Psychology and a BS in Physical Therapy, and has taught yoga around the world since 1971. She is a founder of the Iyengar Yoga Institute in San Francisco, CA, as well as of Yoga Journal magazine. Ms. Lasater trains yoga teachers in virtually every state of the union and is often an invited guest at international yoga conventions. She is president emeritus of the California Yoga Teachers' Association as well as the author of numerous articles on yoga and health for nationally recognized magazines. She served as an advisor on three National Institute of Health studies on the health effects of yoga practice. She was selected by Natural Health magazine, on the occasion of their 40th anniversary, as one of the five people in the USA who has had the most influence on natural health in America during those 40 years. In September, 2014, she was interviewed on the nationally broadcast NPR (National Public Radio) very popular radio show “All Things Considered” about the passing of yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar. In its 40th anniversary edition in 2015, Yoga Journal magazine named Ms. Lasater as the most influential yoga teacher in the USA of those 40 years. She is the author of 10 books, the latest of which is Restore and Rebalance: the yoga of deep relaxation.
Special Guest: Judith Hanson Lasater
www.judithhansonlasater.com www.lasater.yoga
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Why You Can’t Skip Savasana with Judith Hanson Lasater [Episode 205]
Only doing savasana for a few minutes? According to today’s guest, that’s not long enough! Today we welcome to the show Judith Hanson Lasater, world-renowned expert in restorative yoga. In this mind-blowing episode, she shares with us why rest and sleep are different, and how we need BOTH. Judith explains the three unique stages of savasana. And if you’re playing music while you rest, think again! Judith teaches us the potent power of silence. Whether you’re a yoga student or teacher, you’ll walk away from this episode with a renewed enthusiasm for self-care. Thank you, Judith for inspiring my 4pm rest time and for this amazing episode!
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Judith Hanson Lasater holds a Ph.d. in East-West Psychology and a BS in Physical Therapy, and has taught yoga around the world since 1971. She is a founder of the Iyengar Yoga Institute in San Francisco, CA, as well as of Yoga Journal magazine. Ms. Lasater trains yoga teachers in virtually every state of the union and is often an invited guest at international yoga conventions. She is president emeritus of the California Yoga Teachers' Association as well as the author of numerous articles on yoga and health for nationally recognized magazines. She served as an advisor on three National Institute of Health studies on the health effects of yoga practice. She was selected by Natural Health magazine, on the occasion of their 40th anniversary, as one of the five people in the USA who has had the most influence on natural health in America during those 40 years. In September, 2014, she was interviewed on the nationally broadcast NPR (National Public Radio) very popular radio show “All Things Considered” about the passing of yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar. In its 40th anniversary edition in 2015, Yoga Journal magazine named Ms. Lasater as the most influential yoga teacher in the USA of those 40 years. She is the author of 10 books, the latest of which is Restore and Rebalance: the yoga of deep relaxation.
Special Guest: Judith Hanson Lasater
www.judithhansonlasater.com www.lasater.yoga
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Holistic Hormone Balancing with Teri Mosey [Episode 204]
Teri Mosey, Ph.D., is an international speaker, wellness consultant, and author of The Hidden Messages in Food. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, master’s degree in exercise physiology, doctorate in holistic nutrition, and is a graduate of culinary studies. Through a holistic approach, Teri’s intention is to inspire, educate, and support others toward becoming the best version of themselves.
Special Guest: Teri Mosey, Ph.D.,
Teri’s book “The Hidden Messages in Food” on Amazon.
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Why Gut Health = Brain Health with Teri Mosey [Episode 203]
Teri Mosey, Ph.D., is an international speaker, wellness consultant, and author of The Hidden Messages in Food. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, master’s degree in exercise physiology, doctorate in holistic nutrition, and is a graduate of culinary studies. Through a holistic approach, Teri’s intention is to inspire, educate, and support others toward becoming the best version of themselves.
Special Guest: Teri Mosey, Ph.D.,
Teri’s book “The Hidden Messages in Food” on Amazon.
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Developing Resiliency - Conversation with Melanie Phillips [Episode 202]
Melanie Phillips, author of “Living After Loss: A Soulful Guide to Freedom,” offers wisdom on how we can transform the thought patterns and perspectives that perpetuate our suffering. She shares with us the technique of “Theta Healing,” as well as a 4-phase process for creating new neuropathways to develop resiliency. We also discuss Karma, how to connect to Source Energy, and what to do when you feel disconnected. This episode continues Melanie’s no nonsense, spiritual approach to loss and grief.
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Melanie Phillips embraces ayurveda, yoga and intuitive medicine as a primary means of how we can all re-emerge from darkness. As a 18 year full time yoga teacher and member of NAMA - National Ayurvedic Medical Association - Melanie created The Madhuri Method, a method that effectively treats symptoms and diseases of the mind, body, and emotions leading to a truer relationship to joy, acceptance and personal empowerment. She offers: 1 on 1 work to clients online, Ayurvedic Yoga training for teachers, retreats and workshops as well as an online Inner Empowerment Mentorship program. All of her offerings are rooted in guiding her clients back to remembering their wholeness, love, and worth. Melanie's second book, "Living After Loss: A Soulful Guide to Freedom" was released in May, 2018.
Special Guest: Melanie Phillips
www.madhurimethod.com www.livingafterlossbook.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Healing After Loss - Conversation with Melanie Phillips [Episode 201]
As humans, we experience loss. Often, these losses go unacknowledged. Whether it’s the loss of a pet, job, relationship or family member, author Melanie Phillips shares that healing after loss is not a linear process. Melanie opens up about her personal journey after the unexpected loss of her partner. She provides tips about how we can enlist the right kind of support when we’re in crisis, and how we can best support others in need. We discuss loss from the perspective of the chakras energy medicine. Learn how to navigate loss, grief or any challenging life situation from a more empowered perspective.
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Melanie Phillips embraces ayurveda, yoga and intuitive medicine as a primary means of how we can all re-emerge from darkness. As a 18 year full time yoga teacher and member of NAMA - National Ayurvedic Medical Association - Melanie created The Madhuri Method, a method that effectively treats symptoms and diseases of the mind, body, and emotions leading to a truer relationship to joy, acceptance and personal empowerment. She offers: 1 on 1 work to clients online, Ayurvedic Yoga training for teachers, retreats and workshops as well as an online Inner Empowerment Mentorship program. All of her offerings are rooted in guiding her clients back to remembering their wholeness, love, and worth. Melanie's second book, "Living After Loss: A Soulful Guide to Freedom" was released in May, 2018.
Special Guest: Melanie Phillips
www.madhurimethod.com www.livingafterlossbook.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Heal Your Subconscious with Kundalini Yoga - Conversation Continued with Karena Virginia [Episode 200]
We continue our conversation with Kundalini yoga teacher and healer, Kerena Virginia. She shares with us how she went through a period of devastating loss, which led to an awakening that changed how she practiced and taught Kundalini yoga. She explains how our energetic body, our intuition and our heart, can work in conjunction with one another. She answers common questions many of us have: Like how do we know if we are coming from our head or our heart? How can we ask for guidance when making difficult decisions? And what if we have a triggering or negative reaction to Kundalini yoga? Listen to learn more!
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Karena is a motivational speaker, energy healer, kundalini yogi, inspirational mentor and TV personality who loves sharing simple and transformational tools for healthy and inspired living. Karena’s writing includes articles for the Huffington Post, her wellness blog, and her upcoming book, The Essential Kundalini Yoga, to be released by Sounds True Publishing on January 1, 2017. She is a member of Oprah Winfrey’s Belief Team, was recently featured on Veria Living TV, Bravo TV, is the talent in the the highly acclaimed video, ‘The Power of Kundalini Yoga’, and the voice in the App, “Relax and Attract” with Karena Virginia.
Special Guest: Karena Virginia
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Heal Your Subconscious with Kundalini Yoga - Conversation with Karena Virginia [Episode 199]
What if working within the confines of our mind is not enough for personal transformation? According to Kundalini yoga teacher and author, Karena Virginia, we cannot elevate our mindset until we heal our energy field first. For Karena, this was the missing link in all other healing modalities that she tried. Today, Karena breaks down the five energy layers that exist within your auric field. She walks us through each of these energy frequencies and how they relate to acupuncture, tapping, epigenetics, shamanic healing and prayer. If you are interested in the 8th chakra, auric field or energy medicine, this episode is for you!
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Karena is a motivational speaker, energy healer, kundalini yogi, inspirational mentor and TV personality who loves sharing simple and transformational tools for healthy and inspired living. Karena’s writing includes articles for the Huffington Post, her wellness blog, and her upcoming book, The Essential Kundalini Yoga, to be released by Sounds True Publishing on January 1, 2017. She is a member of Oprah Winfrey’s Belief Team, was recently featured on Veria Living TV, Bravo TV, is the talent in the the highly acclaimed video, ‘The Power of Kundalini Yoga’, and the voice in the App, “Relax and Attract” with Karena Virginia.
Special Guest: Karena Virginia
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Tarot & Oracle Cards as a Spiritual Practice - Conversation Continued with Katherine Skaggs [Episode 198]
Continuing our conversation with artist Katherine Skaggs, we dive into the basics of how YOU can start reading Tarot or Oracle cards at home. We cover: How to pick a deck and cleanse its energy. How you can work with one card a day to get in touch with your spirit guides and helpers. Katherine explains a ritual we can use to incorporate readings into our yoga and meditation practice. She also explains the concept of card “spreads” – what are they, how they work, and which basic ones we can start with. We end discussing how cards can sharpen your intuition – cards can be a tool to know who you are at a deeper level. Katherine also speaks to us about the role of the divine feminine – in our society and in her personal work as an artist. Listen to learn more!
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Katherine Skaggs is visionary artist, intuitive, author, teacher, spiritual counselor, shamanic practitioner and painter of souls. She is the artist of the Mythical Goddess Tarot, Pocket-full of Goddesses, Pocket Blessing Cards as well as many divine beings of light, and thousands of soul portraits. She is currently working on the Masters of Light Wisdom Oracle as artist and author, which is scheduled to go to press by year's end. Travel and adventure call Katherine to travels around the world, studying with indigenous shamans from Mexico to Peru, and Goddess wise women from Rome to Paris.
Special Guest: Katherine Skaggs
www.katherineskaggs.com www.mastersoflightwisdom.com https://www.facebook.com/katherine.skaggs1
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Tarot & Oracle Cards as a Spiritual Practice - Conversation with Katherine Skaggs [Episode 197]
How can we best incorporate Tarot and Oracle Cards into our spiritual practice? What are the benefits of doing this? What’s the difference between traditional Tarot versus the Oracle and Angel decks that have become popularized in recent years? Today, artist Katherine Skaggs outlines for us how cards are a divination of our subconscious. She teaches us how we can best frame our questions when working with card decks, and why we need to consider (and enhance) the quality of our ask. She explains why our intuitive interpretation of artwork is critical to understanding readings, and how to sharpen this skill. Katherine also shares the “system of symbols” that permeate all card decks, and how you can connect with these to enhance your readings. If you’re currently dabbling in (or want to learn more) about Tarot and Oracle cards, do not miss this week’s episodes!
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Katherine Skaggs is visionary artist, intuitive, author, teacher, spiritual counselor, shamanic practitioner and painter of souls. She is the artist of the Mythical Goddess Tarot, Pocket-full of Goddesses, Pocket Blessing Cards as well as many divine beings of light, and thousands of soul portraits. She is currently working on the Masters of Light Wisdom Oracle as artist and author, which is scheduled to go to press by year's end. Travel and adventure call Katherine to travels around the world, studying with indigenous shamans from Mexico to Peru, and Goddess wise women from Rome to Paris.
Special Guest: Katherine Skaggs
www.katherineskaggs.com www.mastersoflightwisdom.com https://www.facebook.com/katherine.skaggs1
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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The Chakras, Shamanism, and Energy Medicine - Conversation with Olivia Weil [Episode 196]
How do the Chakras relate to the Medicine Wheel? What are archetypes? What does it mean to create “sacred space?” In today’s episode, we continue our conversation with Shamanic Energy Medicine Practitioner, Olivia Weil. She leads us through an “opening sacred space” ceremony that anyone can practice at home, either before yoga, meditation or to create a context for healing. She explains to us how we can understand archetypes as divine guides and teachers on our journey of transformation. Olivia also shares with us some of her favorite superfoods, as well as why she’s currently abstaining from all social media. There’s so much special knowledge generously offered up by Olivia in this special episode.
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Olivia Weil plays the roles of a NY lawyer turned spiritual adviser, Shamanic Energy Medicine Practitioner, personal transformation coach, plant-based nutritionist, and author. She holds post-graduate certification from Cornell University in plant-based nutrition, and is passionate about transforming people’s lives from a cellular level, with raw foods, superfoods, superherbs, and cutting edge health technologies. In the energy medicine space, she was traditionally trained by the Four Winds Society, and shamans of the old—the indigenous medicine peoples of the high Andes. She works with individuals walking alongside them on their Journey of Remembering to awaken their true eternal nature and step into their infinite power. She has an international healing practice, traveling mostly between the Americas, which combines ancient wisdom with modern science.
Special Guest: Olivia Weil
Olivia@onelovemedicine.com
https://blog.sivanaspirit.com/author/oliviaweil/
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Shamanism and the Medicine Wheel - Conversation with Olivia Weil [Episode 195]
Learn about the ancient spiritual practice of shamanism from Shamanic Energy Medicine Practitioner, Olivia Weil. We cover: What is shamanism? What is the Medicine Wheel? How can we use these tools for healing? Olivia guides us through each of the directions (South, West, North and East) and their key components. She shares how she ticked off the boxes of “success,” as a lawyer, yet still felt unfulfilled and unhappy. Olivia helps us understand how this ancient spiritual practice of shamanism is a vehicle for change, available to anyone looking for transformation. If you’ve ever been curious about shamanism or energy medicine, this is a must-listen!
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Olivia Weil plays the roles of a NY lawyer turned spiritual adviser, Shamanic Energy Medicine Practitioner, personal transformation coach, plant-based nutritionist, and author. She holds post-graduate certification from Cornell University in plant-based nutrition, and is passionate about transforming people’s lives from a cellular level, with raw foods, superfoods, superherbs, and cutting edge health technologies. In the energy medicine space, she was traditionally trained by the Four Winds Society, and shamans of the old—the indigenous medicine peoples of the high Andes. She works with individuals walking alongside them on their Journey of Remembering to awaken their true eternal nature and step into their infinite power. She has an international healing practice, traveling mostly between the Americas, which combines ancient wisdom with modern science.
Special Guest: Olivia Weil
Olivia@onelovemedicine.com
https://blog.sivanaspirit.com/author/oliviaweil/
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Love and Fear – The Two Core Emotions - Conversation Continued with Glenn Ambrose [Episode 194]
What if everything in your life could be boiled down to one simple question: Am I operating from a place of fear? Or love? Today, we go deeper into our conversation with life coach and spiritual teacher, Glenn Ambrose. He tells us about how he “woke up” to spirituality 15 years ago, and how everything looked differently after a good night’s sleep. Glenn explains why our perception dictates our reality and why darkness doesn’t really exist. According to Glenn, the Universe wants us to change, grow and expand. Lastly, we discuss forgiveness: how to practice it and redefine it. In the words of Glenn, “all work is self work.” You will be inspired to work on yourself after listening to this special episode!
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Glenn Ambrose's philosophy is that happiness & fulfillment are there for you to have and is attainable by anyone. He is a Life Coach, Spiritual Teacher, Host of the Podcast: "Life, Lessons, & Laughter with Glenn Ambrose," and an Inspirational Speaker. Combining his coaching skills with his finely tuned style of getting to the heart of the matter, he inspires the change that is necessary for truly successful living.
Special Guest: Glenn Ambrose
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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How to Practice Self Love & Set Boundaries - Conversation with Glenn Ambrose [Episode 193]
If you’ve been struggling to practice self-love or set boundaries, this episode is for you! Life coach and spiritual teacher, Glenn Ambrose, tells us the mental shift we need to make in order to increase our self-esteem. Learn the question you must ask before practicing self-care in order to truly make it worthwhile. Next, discover more about boundaries: What they are, how to set them, that step that’s often missed, and what to do when you can’t distance yourself from negativity. Tons of practical tips you can take into your own life and relationships in this episode!
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Glenn Ambrose's philosophy is that happiness & fulfillment are there for you to have and is attainable by anyone. He is a Life Coach, Spiritual Teacher, Host of the Podcast: "Life, Lessons, & Laughter with Glenn Ambrose," and an Inspirational Speaker. Combining his coaching skills with his finely tuned style of getting to the heart of the matter, he inspires the change that is necessary for truly successful living.
Special Guest: Glenn Ambrose
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Emotional, Spiritual and Physical Integrity in Relationships & Marriages - Conversation Continued with Laurie Gerber [Episode 192]
Today we continue our conversation with professional coach, Laurie Gerber. She shares how she saved her marriage from the brink of divorce by entering into emotional, spiritual and physical integrity with her husband. Learn what these different categories mean and how to use them to enhance your own relationships in today’s empowering episode.
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Passionate about personal development, Laurie has been coaching individuals and groups for over 15 years. Her professional and personal mission is to better the world by teaching people to tell the truth and pursue their dreams. Her focus is on maximizing clients’ ability to thrive across all areas of life–health, love, career, money, family, etc. Laurie spreads her message of empowerment through live international events, one-on-one coaching, virtual coaching courses, as a writer, on radio and in TV appearances such as MTV’s True Life Special: I’m Getting a Second Chance, A&E’s The Marriage Test, the Dr. Phil Show and TODAY show.
Special Guest: Laurie Gerber
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Head, Heart, and Hoo-Ha: A Guide to Dating with Integrity - Conversation with Laurie Gerber [Episode 191]
If you’re single or looking for love, tune into this episode with professional coach, Laurie Gerber. Understand her framework for finding love, called “the 3Hs.” Laurie explains how to use the 3Hs while dating and as tool for self-awareness. Uncover your inner dialogue and subconscious patterning when it comes to love. Laurie also goes over how to be smart about dating online, how to use the 3Hs to find “the one,” and how to know when to abort a relationship if your head and heart are not aligned. Fantastic tips for anyone single or currently dating!
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Passionate about personal development, Laurie has been coaching individuals and groups for over 15 years. Her professional and personal mission is to better the world by teaching people to tell the truth and pursue their dreams. Her focus is on maximizing clients’ ability to thrive across all areas of life–health, love, career, money, family, etc. Laurie spreads her message of empowerment through live international events, one-on-one coaching, virtual coaching courses, as a writer, on radio and in TV appearances such as MTV’s True Life Special: I’m Getting a Second Chance, A&E’s The Marriage Test, the Dr. Phil Show and TODAY show.
Special Guest: Laurie Gerber
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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How Yoga Can Fuel Your Personal Recovery - Conversation with Danni Pomplun [Episode 190]
Ever wondered how certain yogis seem to easily flip into inversions and balance on their hands? Today master yoga teacher, Danni Pomplun, joins us as he shares all his tips on how to get upside down and into arm balances. We cover: What inversions and arm balances to master in what order. How to adjust your hands so balancing on them feels more like balancing on your feet. Should we use the wall when learning handstand? Plus, tips and tricks on how to fall. We also talk about cross training. Is it necessary in order to master some of these advanced poses? Listen and find out!
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Danni Pomplun runs his own popular 200-hour teacher training in San Francisco, and is the lead teacher for various teacher trainings both in the U.S. and abroad. He has over 700-hours of advanced yoga training with teachers like, Jason Crandell, Noah Maze, and Darren Main. He offers continuing education workshops and tune-up retreats where instructors can refine and deepen their skills - one of which we are offering together in 2019. He’s taught at Sedona Yoga Festival, Ashville Yoga Festival, San Diego Yoga Festival, to name a few and leads retreats all around the world.
Special Guest: Danni Pomplun
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Secrets to Taking Flight: Arm Balances & Inversions - Conversation with Danni Pomplun [Episode 189]
Ever wondered how certain yogis seem to easily flip into inversions and balance on their hands? Today master yoga teacher, Danni Pomplun, joins us as he shares all his tips on how to get upside down and into arm balances. We cover: What inversions and arm balances to master in what order. How to adjust your hands so balancing on them feels more like balancing on your feet. Should we use the wall when learning handstand? Plus, tips and tricks on how to fall. We also talk about cross training. Is it necessary in order to master some of these advanced poses? Listen and find out!
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Danni Pomplun runs his own popular 200-hour teacher training in San Francisco, and is the lead teacher for various teacher trainings both in the U.S. and abroad. He has over 700-hours of advanced yoga training with teachers like, Jason Crandell, Noah Maze, and Darren Main. He offers continuing education workshops and tune-up retreats where instructors can refine and deepen their skills - one of which we are offering together in 2019. He’s taught at Sedona Yoga Festival, Ashville Yoga Festival, San Diego Yoga Festival, to name a few and leads retreats all around the world.
Special Guest: Danni Pomplun
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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The Yoga Sutras, Tantra & the Chakras: Understanding these Connections - Conversation with Michelle S. Fondin [Episode 188]
Continuing our conversation with author Michelle S. Fondin, we dive deeper into our exploration of chakras. We discuss the physic energy of the Gunas, and how they relate to each of these seven energy centers. Michelle explains how both the Yoga Sutras and Tantric philosophy weave into our understanding of the chakras. We also talk about awakening Kundalini energy, the role of Ida and Pingala nadis, and the association of Ida and Pingala nadi with each chakra. If you already understand the basics of each chakra and are looking to go deeper, this episode is for you!
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Michelle S. Fondin, author of Chakra Healing for Vibrant Energy and The Wheel of Healing with Ayurveda is owner of the Ayurvedic Path Yoga and Wellness Studio, where she practices as an Ayurvedic lifestyle counselor and as a yoga and meditation teacher. She holds a Vedic Master certificate from the Chopra Center and has worked with Dr. Deepak Chopra teaching yoga and meditation. Find out more about her work at www.michellefondinauthor.com.
Special Guest: Michelle S. Fondin
https://www.youtube.com/user/AyurvedicPath
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Chakra Healing for Vibrant Energy - Conversation with Michelle S. Fondin [Episode 187]
Positioned along the spinal axis, from the tailbone to the crown of the head, the seven main energy centers of the body are called chakras. In today’s episode, author Michelle Fondin explores and explains each one, demystifying their role in facilitating healing, balance, personal power, and everyday well-being. We discuss what it means to have a chakra that is “blocked,” and how to bring it back into balance. We discuss Ayurveda and each dosha as it relates to the chakra system. Whether you are experiencing an illness brought on by imbalance, feeling sluggish because of seasonal changes, or simply wishing to deepen your study of the subtle body, you will find healing and rejuvenation while discovering the power of these vibrant energy centers. Don’t miss this special two-part episode!
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Michelle S. Fondin, author of Chakra Healing for Vibrant Energy and The Wheel of Healing with Ayurveda is owner of the Ayurvedic Path Yoga and Wellness Studio, where she practices as an Ayurvedic lifestyle counselor and as a yoga and meditation teacher. She holds a Vedic Master certificate from the Chopra Center and has worked with Dr. Deepak Chopra teaching yoga and meditation. Find out more about her work at www.michellefondinauthor.com.
Special Guest: Michelle S. Fondin
https://www.youtube.com/user/AyurvedicPath
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Your Yoga Practice Might Not Be “Embodied” (and Why it Should Be) - Conversation Continued with Mark Walsh [Episode 186]
Mark Walsh tells us more about how the transformative practice of “Embodied Yoga” with concrete examples of EYP poses you can try now at-home. This way of practicing yoga can be emotionally intense (and he describes that this looks like). Bringing this additional layer of observation to the practice is a powerful tool for looking at your personal patterns and changing your life for the better. Mark also discusses the role of meditation. While meditation is fantastic for self-awareness, it doesn’t teach us social awareness or interpersonal skills. We also discuss why the Guru-model is broken in the West and why you might want to practice inquiry instead of affirmations. Listen to learn more!
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Mark Walsh, founder of Embodied Yoga Principles, has extensive training and facilitation experience with organizations worldwide, including Unilever, L’Oreal, Shell, Ikea, Virgin Atlantic, NHS, The Institute of Development Studies, The Natural History Museum, The House of Lords, The Met Police, and The Army of Sierra Leone and more.
He a black belt in aikido, a yoga teacher and has 20 years of experience training and teaching on five continents. You can find him on his Embodied Yoga Philosophy Youtube Channel, The Embodiment Podcast, and Twitter.
Special Guest: Mark Walsh
https://www.embodiedyogaprinciples.com http://www.embodiedfacilitator.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTE4NtZrTMN_pv1Wc15fRTw
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Your Yoga Practice Might Not Be “Embodied” (and Why it Should Be) - Conversation with Mark Walsh [Episode 185]
What are you choosing to embody when you come to your yoga mat? Are you using the yoga postures to gain awareness of your subconscious patterning? These are the questions Mark Walsh, founder of Embodied Yoga Principals, poses in this powerful episode. EYP blends yoga asana, partner-work, body therapy, and martial arts to create a unique system of yoga for people who want to achieve real-world success. Postures and group exercises are used to explore and develop the body as a way of being, integral to how we live. This kind of yoga is not esoteric. It’s about improving personal freedom, the relationships that matter most in our lives, and effectiveness in making the world a better place. Because Embodied Yoga is a set of principles rather than a style, it can add a new dimension to any form of yoga you choose to practice. Transform the way you view your time on that! You won’t think about your yoga practice the same way after this episode.
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Mark Walsh, founder of Embodied Yoga Principles, has extensive training and facilitation experience with organizations worldwide, including Unilever, L’Oreal, Shell, Ikea, Virgin Atlantic, NHS, The Institute of Development Studies, The Natural History Museum, The House of Lords, The Met Police, and The Army of Sierra Leone and more.
He a black belt in aikido, a yoga teacher and has 20 years of experience training and teaching on five continents. You can find him on his Embodied Yoga Philosophy Youtube Channel, The Embodiment Podcast, and Twitter.
Special Guest: Mark Walsh
https://www.embodiedyogaprinciples.com http://www.embodiedfacilitator.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTE4NtZrTMN_pv1Wc15fRTw
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Lunar Abundance: Cultivating Joy Using the Phases of the Moon - Conversation Continued with Ezzie Spencer PhD [Episode 184]
Enhance your life by tuning into the natural rhythm of lunar ebbs and flows. Continuing our conversation with author Ezzie Spencer, PhD, we dive deeper into how we flourish by better understanding the cycles of the moon. Ezzie helps clarify if we need to work with same intention multiple times, or just one per lunar cycle. She also goes through the full 8-phase moon cycle as outlined in her book. Learn what you should (and shouldn’t) focus on in each of these 8 cycles. In a time in which we feel increasingly disconnected from nature, Ezzie’s Lunar Abundance practices offer a path to reconnection.
Dr Ezzie Spencer wants people to flourish. She is a published author, and creator of Lunar Abundance®. She is the host of an iTunes podcast, and the author of the book, LUNAR ABUNDANCE, CULTIVATING JOY, PEACE AND PURPOSE USING THE PHASES OF THE MOON. Ezzie started out as a lawyer and academic researcher. She holds a PhD in therapeutic jurisprudence and women's wellbeing. Together with tracking the moon cycle, this was her entry into the importance of the emotional realm, which she continues to explore through her work today. As the creator of Lunar Abundance® – a lunar-inspired, holistic self-care practice — Ezzie helps tens of thousands of women around the world cultivate self-worth, creativity and confidence in a playful way.
Special Guest: Ezzie Spencer PhD
www.instagram.com/ezziespencer
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Lunar Abundance: Cultivating Joy Using the Phases of the Moon - Conversation with Ezzie Spencer PhD [Episode 183]
Create peace, security and purpose in both your personal and professional life, guided by the phases of the moon. Ezzie Spencer PhD, author of “Lunar Abundance,” tell us how we can flourish by better understanding the lunar cycle. She speaks to us about scheduling: Does you current work and social calendar take into account the yang/yin patterns of the moon? We also discuss “intention setting.” What does setting an intention really mean? What rituals and actions surround this? What if your intention is to create LESS, instead of MORE of something? How do yoga and meditation play out within a lunar practice? Listen to find out!
Dr Ezzie Spencer wants people to flourish. She is a published author, and creator of Lunar Abundance®. She is the host of an iTunes podcast, and the author of the book, LUNAR ABUNDANCE, CULTIVATING JOY, PEACE AND PURPOSE USING THE PHASES OF THE MOON. Ezzie started out as a lawyer and academic researcher. She holds a PhD in therapeutic jurisprudence and women's wellbeing. Together with tracking the moon cycle, this was her entry into the importance of the emotional realm, which she continues to explore through her work today. As the creator of Lunar Abundance® – a lunar-inspired, holistic self-care practice — Ezzie helps tens of thousands of women around the world cultivate self-worth, creativity and confidence in a playful way.
Special Guest: Ezzie Spencer PhD
www.instagram.com/ezziespencer
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Writing as a Path to Awakening - Conversation Continued with Albert Flynn DeSilver [Episode 182]
Continuing our conversation with author and Poet Laureate, Albert Flynn DeSilver, discover why poetry is the foundation all great writing (and why it couples so well with yoga and meditation). Albert opens up and tells us about his “failed” TedX talk, and why we should allow ourselves to write, even if we think it is “crap.” He shares several breakthrough tips about the editing process, as well as some of his own favorite journaling prompts. You won’t think about poetry, reading or writing the same way after this special interview.
Albert Flynn DeSilver is an American poet, memoirist, novelist, speaker, and meditation teacher at the Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California. Albert teaches nationally at the Omega Institute, Shambhala Mountain Center, the Esalen Institute and at writing conferences nationally. Albert is also an internationally published poet and served as Marin County California’s very first Poet Laureate from 2008-2010. Albert has read and shared the stage with U.S Poet Laureate Kay Ryan, International bestselling authors Cheryl Strayed, Elizabeth Gilbert, Maxine Hong Kingston, and many others. His new book, “Writing as a Path to Awakening: A Year to Becoming an Excellent Writer and Living an Awakened Life,” based on his popular writing workshops by the same name, was released from Sounds True in September of 2017. He is also the author of several books of poems and the memoir “Beamish Boy,” (2012) which Kirkus Reviews called “a beautifully written memoir, poignant and inspirational.” He lives in Northern California.
Join Albert at an upcoming retreat such as his Weekend of Writing & Mindfulness in the Redwoods at 1440 Multiversity June 8-10 OR at the Omega Institute in NY July 8-13. Get a FREE sample meditation and excellent resources for mindfulness and creative writing at www.albertflynndesilver.com
Special Guest: Albert Flynn DeSilver
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Writing as a Path to Awakening - Conversation with Albert Flynn DeSilver [Episode 181]
Today, author and Poet Laureate, Albert Flynn DeSilver, shares with us how writing and meditation can be a powerful pair. “To engage in both practices fully is to activate a more complete creative and spiritual self,” states Albert. In this episode, learn about the spiritual nature of language. Albert talks about how we can write ourselves into “radiant beings,” and why he doesn’t believe in writer’s block. Whether you’re interested in journaling as part of your introspective practice or interested in publishing your work, this episode is full of inspirational tips.
Albert Flynn DeSilver is an American poet, memoirist, novelist, speaker, and meditation teacher at the Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California. Albert teaches nationally at the Omega Institute, Shambhala Mountain Center, the Esalen Institute and at writing conferences nationally. Albert is also an internationally published poet and served as Marin County California’s very first Poet Laureate from 2008-2010. Albert has read and shared the stage with U.S Poet Laureate Kay Ryan, International bestselling authors Cheryl Strayed, Elizabeth Gilbert, Maxine Hong Kingston, and many others. His new book, “Writing as a Path to Awakening: A Year to Becoming an Excellent Writer and Living an Awakened Life,” based on his popular writing workshops by the same name, was released from Sounds True in September of 2017. He is also the author of several books of poems and the memoir “Beamish Boy,” (2012) which Kirkus Reviews called “a beautifully written memoir, poignant and inspirational.” He lives in Northern California.
Join Albert at an upcoming retreat such as his Weekend of Writing & Mindfulness in the Redwoods at 1440 Multiversity June 8-10 OR at the Omega Institute in NY July 8-13. Get a FREE sample meditation and excellent resources for mindfulness and creative writing at www.albertflynndesilver.com
Special Guest: Albert Flynn DeSilver
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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The Art of Difficult Conversations - Conversation Continued with Beth Weissenberger [Episode 180]
Today we continue our conversation with Beth Weissenberger, master coach to CEOs and professional NFL players. Building on Tuesday’s episode, we shift to tips about how to have “Hard Conversations.” Beth teaches us concrete tools to overcome our fear, ‘frame’ the conversation, own our part in the problem and make a concrete ask for a solution. Whether you need to have a big difficult conversation with a partner, family-member or friend or just need tools to effectively ask for help at home or in the office, you’ll walk away from this podcast empowered to clear the air with everyone around you.
Beth Weissenberger is the Co-Founder and President of Handel Group® Corporate and Sports Divisions. With nearly 20 years in the coaching industry, Beth has led personal development seminars for more than 50,000 people globally, has been a featured Executive Coach at Businessweek.com, and is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post. Beth’s ability to evolve corporate culture and bring about exponential financial growth has become her trademark. Learn more at handelgroup.com.
Special Guest: Beth Weissenberger
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Aligning Thought and Action for Exponential Results - Conversation with Beth Weissenberger [Episode 179]
Meditation teaches us that we are not our thoughts, yet controlling our never-ending inner dialogue is a massive challenge. Today, executive coach Beth Weissenberger describes how she helps CEOs and professional NFL players achieve their desired results by gaining awareness of their own inner dialogue. Beth provides a framework of how we can ‘name’ the voices inside our head for greater awareness and ultimately, elevate our consciousness. Before recording this podcast, Beth told me she wasn’t sure if her message would resonate with yogis. One of my favorite parts of this interview is that so much of what she shares is almost identical to what’s taught in a variety of yoga traditions. If you’re looking to achieve a greater sense of awareness over your thoughts and your life, this episode is for you!
Beth Weissenberger is the Co-Founder and President of Handel Group® Corporate and Sports Divisions. With nearly 20 years in the coaching industry, Beth has led personal development seminars for more than 50,000 people globally, has been a featured Executive Coach at Businessweek.com, and is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post. Beth’s ability to evolve corporate culture and bring about exponential financial growth has become her trademark. Learn more at handelgroup.com.
Special Guest: Beth Weissenberger
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Yoginis & “Natural” Childbirth – Tools, Insights & Setting Expectations - Conversation with Izzy Adair [Episode 178]
Yoginis often feel a tremendous amount of pressure to go for a “natural” birth. Today, we’re joined Izzy Adair, a Certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula and 500 hr certified Yoga Instructor specializing in pre and post-natal yoga. Learn why we want to use the term “unmediated birth” instead of “natural.” Izzy walks us through how the best birth preparation involves tuning in to our own body awareness, with tips on how to do exactly that. She also covers challenges that can arise in birth (especially for woman who do yoga), and tips on how to navigate both birth and post-partum gracefully. Do not miss this episode if you’re pregnant or considering conceiving soon!
Izzy Adair is a Certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula, 500 hr certified Yoga Instructor specializing in pre and post-natal yoga, Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, and student of Women’s Anthropology
Special Guest: Izzy Adair
www.holisticbirthandwellness.com Instagram @izzyadair
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Ayurvedic Must-Knows: Coffee, Smoothies & Sustainability - Conversation with Izzy Adair [Episode 177]
What foods are pitta aggravating? Vata provoking? Good for balancing kapha? Today we review Ayurvedic wisdom with Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, Izzy Adair. We also learn: Should we eliminate coffee? Ditch smoothies? Do we need to be vegan, vegetarian or neither to practice Ayurevda? We cover the difference between a “yogic” diet and “ayurvedic” diet. Izzy also explains mono-eating: What is it? What’s the benefit? Walk away from this episode with tons of actionable Ayurvedic tips.
Izzy Adair is a Certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula, 500 hr certified Yoga Instructor specializing in pre and post-natal yoga, Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, and student of Women’s Anthropology.
Special Guest: Izzy Adair
www.holisticbirthandwellness.com Instagram @izzyadair
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Hot & Naked – Nude Yoga to Unveil the Authentic Self - Conversation Continued with Yogi Aaron [Episode 176]
Today we continue our conversation with Yogi Aaron, author of “Autobiography of a Naked Yogi.” After sharing how he developed his very first naked yoga class (and what it entailed), Aaron walks us through how this practice grew into a flourishing studio in New York City offering 15+ classes a week. We talk about stripping away clothing as a way of accessing the deepest layers of ourselves. We discuss potency of emotional release in yoga (and naked yoga in particular!). He tells us why simply listening to another person’s breath can change our lives. Aaron talks about the yoga practice as an experiment: “To practice, is to experiment.” If you’re not experimenting with your personal practice right now, this podcast will inspire you to start.
Yogi Aaron, author of “Autobiography of a Naked Yogi” is the co-owner of Blue Osa Yoga Retreat and Spa, where he brings passion and adventure to countless students through his teachings and lectures. Inspired by his own practice, he guides students to secret and far-flung locales, empowers them to realize their own limitless potential, and makes yoga relevant and accessible for the modern world. Since 2002 he has been traveling and leading retreats worldwide. He currently serves as the yoga director leading the One-Month Immersions Yoga Teacher Trainings at Blue Osa.
Special Guest: Yogi Aaron
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Hot & Naked – Nude Yoga to Unveil the Authentic Self - Conversation with Yogi Aaron [Episode 175]
Learn about the world of nude yoga – a practice that is much deeper than you may think. Our guest, Yogi Aaron, author of “Autobiography of a Naked Yogi” shares how he pioneered the practice of naked yoga for men in 2000. Learn from Aaron’s fascinating personal journey as he developed and grew this practice from a small experimental class, to a large nude yoga studio offering 15+ classes a week. Aaron walks us through how he developed his first naked yoga class, and the components that make this practice so special. Whether you think you might ever want to take your clothes off in yoga (or not), this podcast is full of gems that will help you break through any blocks or preconceived notions about yourself.
Yogi Aaron, author of “Autobiography of a Naked Yogi” is the co-owner of Blue Osa Yoga Retreat and Spa, where he brings passion and adventure to countless students through his teachings and lectures. Inspired by his own practice, he guides students to secret and far-flung locales, empowers them to realize their own limitless potential, and makes yoga relevant and accessible for the modern world. Since 2002 he has been traveling and leading retreats worldwide. He currently serves as the yoga director leading the One-Month Immersions Yoga Teacher Trainings at Blue Osa.
Special Guest: Yogi Aaron
YogiAaron.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Secrets of Ayurveda: Bliss & Spiritual Revelation through Your Menstrual Period - Conversation Continued with Akshata Sheelvant [Episode 174]
We continue to celebrate menstruation through an Ayurvedic lens with expert Ayurvedic Consultant, Akshata Sheelvant. Building on Tuesday’s episode, we cover: Ayurvedic remedies for headaches, bloating and cramps. We learn what various menstrual side effects mean according to Ayurveda, and how they tie back to our digestive health. We also discuss common questions around birth control, hyperthyroidism, whether to exercise or practice yoga during your cycle and more! Ultimately, Akshata teaches us how to use your period as a time for powerful introspection and creative work.
Akshata (Akee) Sheelvant is an Ayurveda/Yoga Lifestyle Consultant living in Phoenix, USA. She is a RYT certified yoga teacher studied with Yogrishi Vishvketu in Rishikesh, India. Akshata is also a disciple of her Guru Paramahansa Yogananda and has been practicing Kriya Yoga for more than 15 years. Akshata has used the scientific wisdom of Ayurveda and practice of classical Hatha Yoga to successfully regulate her hypothyroidism. The Ayurvedic saying let ‘food be thy medicine’ is a living mantra in her personal life. She brings her knowledge of Ayurveda and Yoga in her workshops and personal 1/1 consultations. Her forte is crafting multi-cuisine nutritiously delicious food-medicine. She specializes in helping her clients with dosha-specific diet recommendations for endocrine health, diabetes management, weight issues, hormone balance, digestive issues and other lifestyle disorders. For more details about Akshata and her work, please visit www.JeevaLifestyle.com
Special Guest: Akshata Sheelvant
https://www.jeevalifestyle.com/
https://www.jeevalifestyle.com/webinars-videos
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Secrets of Ayurveda: Bliss & Spiritual Revelation through Your Menstrual Period - Conversation with Akshata Sheelvant [Episode 173]
You’ll never think about your period the same way again after this week’s fascinating interview with Ayurvedic Consultant, Akshata Sheelvant. Understand why a woman’s health is directly related to her period. Learn how to identify a Vata, Pitta and Kapha period, as well as the 5 different types of Vata and how they affect menstrual flow. Discover how your period relates to your Second Chakra and the cycles of the moon. Akshata shares Ayurvedic wisdom on how to have healthy monthly cycles, as well as yoga poses and mantras for female reproductive health.
Akshata (Akee) Sheelvant is an Ayurveda/Yoga Lifestyle Consultant living in Phoenix, USA. She is a RYT certified yoga teacher studied with Yogrishi Vishvketu in Rishikesh, India. Akshata is also a disciple of her Guru Paramahansa Yogananda and has been practicing Kriya Yoga for more than 15 years. Akshata has used the scientific wisdom of Ayurveda and practice of classical Hatha Yoga to successfully regulate her hypothyroidism. The Ayurvedic saying let ‘food be thy medicine’ is a living mantra in her personal life. She brings her knowledge of Ayurveda and Yoga in her workshops and personal 1/1 consultations. Her forte is crafting multi-cuisine nutritiously delicious food-medicine. She specializes in helping her clients with dosha-specific diet recommendations for endocrine health, diabetes management, weight issues, hormone balance, digestive issues and other lifestyle disorders. For more details about Akshata and her work, please visit www.JeevaLifestyle.com
Special Guest: Akshata Sheelvant
https://www.jeevalifestyle.com/
https://www.jeevalifestyle.com/webinars-videos
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Recreate Your Own Life - Becoming the Hero of Your own Story - Conversation Continued with Ronnie Landis [Episode 172]
Understanding Joseph Campbell’s “Hero’s Journey” can serve as a powerful catalyst for change in our own lives. In this episode, Ronnie Landis shows us how. He covers the key “plot points” in the Hero’s Journey and shares how we can use this framework to further our own self-development.
Ronnie Landis is a leading expert in holistic health, natural nutrition, and human potential. His work ranges from exploring the fringes of cutting edge health sciences, food based nutrition, innovative supplementation strategies, and a deep passion for helping people overcome long held mental and emotional road blocks so they can experience every area of their life at their full potential. Ronnie is a public speaker and teacher, a published author of multiple books, hosts of two popular podcasts, a transformation and peak performance coach, and above all else a man who deeply values life and has devoted his life to uplifting and inspiring the lives of as many people as he can reach through his mission, his work, and his message.
Special Guest: Ronnie Landis
http://www.ronnielandis.net http://www.holistichealthmastery.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Why Uncompromising Discipline is Freedom - Conversation with Ronnie Landis [Episode 171]
Prepare for massive paradigm shifts around the concept of “freedom” in this special episode. Ronnie Landis shares with us this paradox: How uncompromising discipline in how we schedule our day-to-day lives results in the freedom to show up as the best version of ourselves. We cover why “freedom” is often defined incorrectly. We learn how to break free from our excuses to create the habits our highest self secretly craves. If you’ve been wondering how to balance structure and freedom in your own life (and daily schedule), this is a must-listen!
Ronnie Landis is a leading expert in holistic health, natural nutrition, and human potential. His work ranges from exploring the fringes of cutting edge health sciences, food based nutrition, innovative supplementation strategies, and a deep passion for helping people overcome long held mental and emotional road blocks so they can experience every area of their life at their full potential. Ronnie is a public speaker and teacher, a published author of multiple books, hosts of two popular podcasts, a transformation and peak performance coach, and above all else a man who deeply values life and has devoted his life to uplifting and inspiring the lives of as many people as he can reach through his mission, his work, and his message.
Special Guest: Ronnie Landis
http://www.ronnielandis.net http://www.holistichealthmastery.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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On Lying and Personal Integrity - Conversation Continued with Lauren Zander [Episode 170]
Today we continue our conversation with Lauren Zander, founder of The Handel Method®, which is taught in over 35 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 explains how personal Integrity is the secret sauce to achieving your dreams, finding happiness, confidence & self-esteem. Many of us may think we are living in integrity, but we are actually not! We go over how to set up promises and consequences to build self-trust and personal integrity. Lauren explains the many ways in which we all trained to lie, and how to start telling the truth now in order to improve your life and inner landscape. Lauren also shares with us how her no-nonsense methodology is especially applicable to those of us who love yoga and meditation. Don’t miss this powerful episode, which builds on many of the ideas in Tuesday’s episode.
Lauren Handel Zander is the Co-Founder and Chairwoman of Handel Group®, an international corporate consulting and life coaching company. Her coaching methodology, The Handel Method®, is taught in over 35 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 author of “Maybe It’s You: Cut the Crap, Face Your Fears, Love Your Life” (Published by Hachette Book Group, April 2017), a no-nonsense, practical manual that helps readers figure out not just what they want out of life, but how to actually get there. She has spent over 20 years coaching thousands of private and corporate clients, including executives at Vogue, BASF, and AOL. Lauren has been a featured expert in The New York Times, BBC, Forbes, Women’s Health, Dr. Oz, and Marie Claire and she is a regular contributor to Businessweek and the Huffington Post.
Special Guest: Lauren Zander
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Maybe It's YOU! How to Cut the Crap, Face Your Fears, and Love Your Life - Conversation with Lauren Zander [Episode 169]
In today’s episode, Lauren Zandel shares with us her powerful coaching methodology, The Handel Method®, which is taught in over 35 universities and institutes of learning around the world, including MIT, Stanford Graduate School of Business, NYU, and the New York City Public School System. According to Lauren, if you’re unhappy with aspects of your life right now, it’s your own fault! This takeaway: "maybe it's you" is good news. If you’re the common denominator of everything that isn’t working in your life, YOU can do something about it. If it’s the economy’s fault, your boss’s fault, your metabolism’s fault, there’s nothing you can do about any of it. Lauren teaches us how to dream big, examine our inner dialogue, and make promises and consequences that get us into action around our goals. You do not want to miss her no-nonsense approach to building a life you love.
Lauren Handel Zander is the Co-Founder and Chairwoman of Handel Group®, an international corporate consulting and life coaching company. Her coaching methodology, The Handel Method®, is taught in over 35 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 author of “Maybe It’s You: Cut the Crap, Face Your Fears, Love Your Life” (Published by Hachette Book Group, April 2017), a no-nonsense, practical manual that helps readers figure out not just what they want out of life, but how to actually get there. She has spent over 20 years coaching thousands of private and corporate clients, including executives at Vogue, BASF, and AOL. Lauren has been a featured expert in The New York Times, BBC, Forbes, Women’s Health, Dr. Oz, and Marie Claire and she is a regular contributor to Businessweek and the Huffington Post.
Special Guest: Lauren Zander
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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How to Discover Your Sacred Offering and Take Action - Conversation Continued with Danielle LaRock [Episode 168]
Continuing our conversation with Breakthrough Practitioner, Danielle LaRock, learn how to connect with what she calls your “Authentic Vision.” What calls to you that is bigger than yourself - and yet feels so YOU? From here, Danielle shows us how to create a “Sacred Offering:” How you can BEST serve the world in your unique way? Lastly, we learn how to step into an “Impact Plan.” We tackle the question: How do we find the perfect balance between structure and freedom as we take actions that move us toward our calling? Listen to find out!
Danielle LaRock has been called a “visionary empath” and a “small but mighty powerhouse.” As a Breakthrough Practitioner, she empowers purpose-driven people to heal themselves from disease and misalignment through actualizing their calling to heal the world. She overcame a chronic illness through this inner work and built her life around connecting with purpose. Her vision and life’s work is creating a world where we see each other for who we truly are, living and leading as our Real Selves. She believes “The World Needs the Real You.”
Special Guest: Danielle LaRock
https://www.daniellelarock.com/
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Heal Yourself by Uncovering Your Root Story - Conversation with Danielle LaRock [Episode 167]
Discover the root story that keeps you trapped and blocks clarity towards your calling. In this podcast “breakthrough session” with coach Danielle LaRock, learn how common thoughts uncover our core beliefs, which in turn can serve as powerful catalysts for transformation. Danielle shares with us practical examples of how she and her clients have either released or reframed their stories so that we can do the same.
Danielle LaRock has been called a “visionary empath” and a “small but mighty powerhouse.” As a Breakthrough Practitioner, she empowers purpose-driven people to heal themselves from disease and misalignment through actualizing their calling to heal the world. She overcame a chronic illness through this inner work and built her life around connecting with purpose. Her vision and life’s work is creating a world where we see each other for who we truly are, living and leading as our Real Selves. She believes “The World Needs the Real You.”
Special Guest: Danielle LaRock
https://www.daniellelarock.com/
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Decoding Stress to Solve Common Digestive Problems - Conversation Continued with Dr. Mona Ezzat [Episode 166]
Continuing our conversation with Integrative and Holistic Medicine doctor and gut specialist, Mona Ezzat, we dive deeper into the affect stress has on our digestive tract. Learn action steps you can take NOW to solve common digestive problems. We cover: Are probiotics really worth taking? What do to if your stool is too loose, too firm or your suffer from constipation? We discuss why you might want to meditate before eating and Dr. Ezzat’s favorite brands of supplements. Lastly, she shares with us her favorite apps and wearable devices that can help us decrease our stress and increase our digestive health. Enjoy
Dr. Ezzat is a board certified family physician, board certified Integrative and Holistic Medicine physician with extensive training in functional medicine. Dr.Ezzat has been practicing for the past 17 yrs in such diverse settings as a Navajo Indian reservation to working as an onsite doctor at Facebook. Her passion is helping patients find the root of the health challenges and regaining their vitality through lifestyle measures.
Special Guest: Dr. Mona Ezzat-Velinov
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Understanding Our Digestive Ecosystem - Conversation with Dr. Mona Ezzat-Velinov [Episode 165]
We often hear that “all disease begins in the gut.” But what does that really mean? Today, we learn how the ecosystem of our gut works, from our mouth down through our colon. Dr. Ezzat answers common questions about our digestive health: Why do we crave carbs when stressed out? Does caffeine wreak havoc on our digestive system? What are common problem foods that irritate the lining on the gut? Learn how the brain, gut and Vagus nerve are all connected in this fascinating overview episode of the digestive system.
Dr. Ezzat is a board certified family physician, board certified Integrative and Holistic Medicine physician with extensive training in functional medicine. Dr.Ezzat has been practicing for the past 17 yrs in such diverse settings as a Navajo Indian reservation to working as an onsite doctor at Facebook. Her passion is helping patients find the root of the health challenges and regaining their vitality through lifestyle measures.
Special Guest: Dr. Mona Ezzat-Velinov
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Demystifying Shaktipat: The Transmission of Kundalini Energy from Teacher to Student - Conversation with Gabriel Cousens, MD [Episode 164]
In this episode, we continue our conversation on Shaktipat and Kundalini awakening with Gabriel Cousens, MD. Once you experience a Kundalini awakening - how does it unfold throughout your system? Learn how this energy can thrive (or die), pending on how we choose to nurture it. We also discuss the relationship of teacher and student. Is it possible to experience a Kundalini awakening without the guidance of a spiritual teacher? Or is energy transmission from a teacher necessary? What red flags should we be aware of when looking to receive Shaktipat? And how do we find the right teacher? Don’t miss this special episode which dives deep into all things Kundalini.
Gabriel Cousens is the author of fourteen internationally acclaimed books including “Conscious Parenting” and “Spiritual Nutrition.” Known worldwide as a spiritual teacher and the leading expert in live, plant-source nutrition, Dr. Cousens functions as a holistic physician, psychiatrist, family therapist, and cutting edge researcher on healing diabetes naturally. He holds an M.D. from Columbia Medical School, a doctorate in homeopathy, and diplomas in Ayurveda, clinical acupuncture, and holistic medicine. His multi-cultural background as an ordained rabbi, an acknowledged yogi, and a four-year Native American sundancer, adds insight to his "whole-person enlightenment" teachings. Dr. Cousens is the founder and director of the Tree of Life Foundation. In his book, “There Is A Cure For Diabetes,” Dr. Cousens presents unparalleled results from his center's program for reversing diabetes naturally. Dr. Cousens is currently sees patients at his Holistic Health Practice in Patagonia, Arizona.
Special Guest: Gabriel Cousens, MD
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Demystifying Shaktipat: The Transmission of Kundalini Energy from Teacher to Student - Conversation with Gabriel Cousens, MD [Episode 163]
What is Shaktipat? What role does it play in the process of liberation? How is it transmitted down from teacher to student? In this episode, Gabriel Cousens, MD, shares with us the riveting story of his own Kundalini awakening through Shaktipat. He also explains what we should do if Kundalini awakening is something we seek. Dr. Cousens knowledge on the topic of Kundalini energy is vast. Get ready to be inspired!
Gabriel Cousens is the author of fourteen internationally acclaimed books including “Conscious Parenting” and “Spiritual Nutrition.” Known worldwide as a spiritual teacher and the leading expert in live, plant-source nutrition, Dr. Cousens functions as a holistic physician, psychiatrist, family therapist, and cutting edge researcher on healing diabetes naturally. He holds an M.D. from Columbia Medical School, a doctorate in homeopathy, and diplomas in Ayurveda, clinical acupuncture, and holistic medicine. His multi-cultural background as an ordained rabbi, an acknowledged yogi, and a four-year Native American sundancer, adds insight to his "whole-person enlightenment" teachings. Dr. Cousens is the founder and director of the Tree of Life Foundation. In his book, “There Is A Cure For Diabetes,” Dr. Cousens presents unparalleled results from his center's program for reversing diabetes naturally. Dr. Cousens is currently sees patients at his Holistic Health Practice in Patagonia, Arizona.
Special Guest: Gabriel Cousens, MD
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Balancing Self-Love & Discipline to Overcome Addictive Behaviors - Conversation Continued with Erin Colleen Linzi [Episode 162]
Continuing our conversation with addiction expert, Erin Colleen Linzi, we learn how to step into a role of authority in our lives and overcome the “victim” mindset that can so often plague us. Erin even shares a personal story of her struggling with this victim mindset in a fight with her husband. We discuss how to balance self-compassion with discipline whilst in recovery. We also learn about how we can make our yoga practice play an active role in overcoming addictive behaviors. Yoga-lovers especially will enjoy this special episode.
Erin Colleen Linzi is an addiction and eating disorder recoveree. She struggled with drinking, pills, and bulimia for 12 years. After a divorce, getting laid off from work, and being completely adrenal fatigued and bed ridden, she rose from the bottom and found peace through nourishing her body, yoga, meditation, and life coaching. She now owns a yoga studio called Thrive Yoga & Fitness, a spa called Thrive Yoga Therapies, a Recovery Coaching Company and podcast called Thriving After Addiction. She is a yoga therapist and a recovery coach that does in house and long distance sessions.
Special Guest: Erin Colleen Linzi
www.thrivingafteraddiction.com http://tinyurl.com/taa-itunes
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Transforming Pain and Overcoming Addiction - Conversation with Erin Colleen Linzi [Episode 161]
Under every addiction and eating disorder is unaddressed pain. How do we sit with that pain? Hold it? And ultimately, transform it? Today we talk about being vulnerable, raw, and fully present with Erin Colleen Linzi, an addiction and eating disorder recoveree. We learn her CLEAR formula of self-inquiry. We uncover tips on how to overcome addiction. We talk about how the root cause of many addictive behaviors stem from false past memories. These ideas are relevant to all of us – regardless of whether you’re currently in recovery.
Erin Colleen Linzi is an addiction and eating disorder recoveree. She struggled with drinking, pills, and bulimia for 12 years. After a divorce, getting laid off from work, and being completely adrenal fatigued and bed ridden, she rose from the bottom and found peace through nourishing her body, yoga, meditation, and life coaching. She now owns a yoga studio called Thrive Yoga & Fitness, a spa called Thrive Yoga Therapies, a Recovery Coaching Company and podcast called Thriving After Addiction. She is a yoga therapist and a recovery coach that does in house and long distance sessions.
Special Guest: Erin Colleen Linzi
www.thrivingafteraddiction.com http://tinyurl.com/taa-itunes
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Intuition, Technology & You: Moving from the Information Age to the Imagination Age - Conversation Continued with Kim Chestney [Episode 160]
In this episode, we continue our conversation with intuition expert, Kim Chestney. Learn why we must “intuit or die” and discover what Kim calls “Spiritual Darwinism.” We talk about how we’re globally transitioning from the Information Age to the Imagination Age, and what that looks like on both a personal level and in the workplace. We also cover: What to do if your intuition steers you wrong? How to step into a place of trust? How use intuition to overcome our fears? Don’t miss this special episode on the convergence of spirituality and science.
Kim Chestney is a best-selling holistic author, artist and the Founding Director of Pittsburgh’s CREATE! Festival. Her book, The Psychic Workshop: A Complete Program for Fulfilling Your Spiritual Potential, has been published around the world since 2004. Known for her unique perspective on Holistic Intuition ~ for body, mind, heart and spirit ~ Kim is revolutionizing our understanding of inner guidance. She is the founder of Mystic Studios, a creative and holistic arts studio that promotes personal and cultural transformation through the power of Intuition, and all that flows from it.
Special Guest: Kim Chestney
https://www.kimchestney.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kim.chestney/
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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To Your Own Higher Self Be True: How to Live Your Truth by Awakening Your Intuition - Conversation with Kim Chestney [Episode 159]
We’re talking all things intuition in this special episode with Kim Chestney! Learn about the four different types of intuition each of us posses. Discover how to use Kim’s process of elimination to uncover what are just your thoughts versus your true intuitive voice. Find out why awakening your intuition is actually a two-step process that involves both receiving and taking action. Kim will also be talking to us about how accessing intuition is all about FLOW and how we can stage an “intuition intervention” when making a small or big decision. Get ready to be inspired! After this episode, you’ll want to harness the power of your intuition into every aspect of your life with these practical tips.
Kim Chestney is a best-selling holistic author, artist and the Founding Director of Pittsburgh’s CREATE! Festival. Her book, The Psychic Workshop: A Complete Program for Fulfilling Your Spiritual Potential, has been published around the world since 2004. Known for her unique perspective on Holistic Intuition ~ for body, mind, heart and spirit ~ Kim is revolutionizing our understanding of inner guidance. She is the founder of Mystic Studios, a creative and holistic arts studio that promotes personal and cultural transformation through the power of Intuition, and all that flows from it.
Special Guest: Kim Chestney
https://www.kimchestney.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kim.chestney/
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Learn "Tapping" - Emotional Freedom Technique - Conversation with Nick Ortner [Episode 158]
Experience “Tapping:” a healing modality that combines ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. Guest expert, Nick Ortner, leads us through a tapping session live on the podcast! He also explains the history of this practice, the ancient science behind it, and how you can use tapping for everything – from overcoming chronic pain to manifesting your greatest self.
Nicolas Ortner is CEO of The Tapping Solution, LLC, a company with a mission to bring into the mainstream a simple, effective, natural healing method known as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) or “Tapping.” Nick’s goal is to empower people to create healthy, abundant and stress-free lives through his books, films, CDs, online events and speaking engagements attended by participants from all over the world. He is the New York Times bestselling author of “The Tapping Solution: A Revolutionary System for Stress-Free Living,” and “The Tapping Solution for Pain Relief: A Step-by-Step Guide to Reducing and Eliminating Chronic Pain.” Prior to that, Nick created and produced the breakthrough documentary film “The Tapping Solution,” which follows ten people who used tapping to overcome significant challenges, including chronic back pain, fibromyalgia, insomnia, devastating grief and more. Nick’s books and film document real and extraordinary results that have inspired tens of thousands to follow suit by successfully applying tapping to their lives.
Special Guest: Nick Ortner
www.thetappingsolution.com www.facebook.com/nortner www.instagram.com/nickortner
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Mindfulness for Performance Enhancement - Conversation with Pete Kirchmer [Episode 157]
Avoid burnout and perform at your peak through modern mindfulness techniques. Mindfulness teacher and performance coach, Pete Kirchmer, walks us through how we can embrace the Buddhist idea of ‘non-striving,’ while still achieving our goals. Learn how to decode your ‘stress signature’ and use resilience, focus and flow to perform at your highest potential. We discuss intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation, how to make your goals a mantra for your life, and how to practice mindfulness while checking emails! Don’t miss this episode full of performance enhancing tips!
Pete Kirchmer is the Program Director for the UC San Diego Center For Mindfulness and the developer and lead trainer for the Chopra Center Life Coaching program. Pete’s private coaching practice is filled with high performers including professional athletes, executives and anyone looking to apply the practice of mindfulness to making healthy lifestyle changes, managing stress and improving performance in life, work and sport. Pete teaches Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Courses, is a specialty presenter at Rancho La Puerta, a world class wellness resort in Tecate, Mexico and a guiding teacher for the Encinitas Mindfulness Community, a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization.
Special Guest: Pete Kirchmer
www.mindfulnessbasedhealth.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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The Secret Power of the Yoga Sutras - Conversation with Nischala Joy Devi [Episode 156]
Dive deep into the Yoga Sutras with award-winning author, Nischala Joy Devi. Discover heart-centered interpretations of the Yamas and Niyamas. Dissect famous Sutras, like Sutra 1.2, and common words like Vritti or Samadhi. Nischala offers a completely unique, heart-centered approach to translating the Sutras. This episode is not to be missed!
Nischala Joy Devi is highly respected as an international advocate for her innovative way of expressing Yoga and its subtle uses for spiritual growth and complete healing. Educated by masters in India and worldwide, she was a monastic disciple of Sri Swami Satchidanandaji for over 20 years. She’s the author of several CDs, and books, “The Healing Path of Yoga” and “The Secret Power of Yoga, A Woman’s Guide to the Heart and Spirit of the Yoga Sutras” and the award winning audio book of “The Secret Power of Yoga.” Nischala Devi’s teachings reflect a heart-centered perspective of spirituality and scripture.
Special Guest: Nischala Joy Devi www.abundantwellbeing.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Astrology, Demystified - Conversation with "Astrotash" Natasha Weber [Episode 155]
What is astrology? What is a horoscope? What is a birth chart? Why might someone on the spiritual path want to understand this information? In today’s episode, special guest Natasha Weber (known online as Astrotash), speaks to us about all thing celestial. We demystify common terms such as ‘Mercury being in retrograde.’ We discuss the power of the full moon and what is really means to be ‘on the cusp’ of two zodiac signs. If you’re at all curious about why we should care about astrology in our day-to-day life, don’t miss this special episode.
Natasha Weber PMAAAC, MAFA, is a professional astrologer with a special interest in birth chart analysis. She is passionate about sharing the benefits of astrology to gain greater abundance, deeper understanding and emotional well-being. Her mission is to empower her clients to make the best possible decisions, in order to reach their full potential and purpose.
Natasha is the resident astrologer for myBody+Soul, Australia’s number one health and wellness site, where she writes a regular monthly horoscope column. Accredited with the Australian Academy of Astrology and Cosmobiology and the American Federation of Astrologers, Natasha’s astrology research has most recently appeared in the international publication “Today’s Astrologer”.
Special Guest: Natasha Weber
@astrotash www.astrotash.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Learn How to Relate to Others (and Yourself) Authentically: The Technique of "Circling" - Conversation with Guy Sengstock [Episode 154]
Learn about the power of “Circling,” a new practice and way of relating that is growing all over the world. By relating in the present moment – beyond stories, expectations and predetermined ideas about who you are – Circling has the capacity to reveal your unique gifts, set a new precedent for what is possible in authentic relationships, and generate radical transformation, personal growth and mindfulness. This interview gets especially juicy at the end, when Circling’s Founder, Guy Sengstock, shares with us how we can reframe how we listen to our family members and face our fears around intimacy.
Guy Sengstock is the founder and creator of the modality of Circling. He has been facilitating transformation for individuals, groups and corporations internationally for more than 20 years. He has a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and is the co-founder of The Arête Center for Excellence and the Bay Area Men’s Circle and the Circling Institute. He is an artist, philosopher, poet, body-worker, and visionary.
Special Guest: Guy Sengstock
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Rocking and Redefining Core Strength in Yoga - Conversation with Sadie Nardini [Episode 153]
Expand your idea of the core from 6 abdominal muscles to multiple head-to-toe interconnecting fascial lines that make up your physical and emotional support system. Learn the seven cues to activate your core strength effectively for a safer, stronger yoga practice. In this episode with master anatomist and yoga teacher, Sadie Nardini, we also cover: Is cross-training necessary? Or is yoga the only form of exercise we need? How can we combine mantra, yoga, and cardio workouts, like HIIT and Tabata, for optimal health and wellbeing? We also hear about Sadie’s incredible personal journey – from being sentenced to life in a wheelchair to healing herself through movement.
Sadie Nardini is a full-spectrum transformation advocate: a renowned empowerment speaker, yoga and anatomy expert and Healthy Hedonism lifestyle leader. Sadie travels internationally, infusing her teachings with a real-world mix of eastern and western techniques that clients can immediately apply to gain empowerment and success on all levels. Her Total Body Transformation DVDs are #1 bestsellers on Amazon. Her 21-Day Yoga Body Course for Daily Om is their #1 online course. Sadie is on the faculty at Omega and Kripalu, and tours with the Yoga Journal Conferences.
Special Guest: Sadie Nardini
www.SadieNardini.com www.Facebook.com/SadieYoga www.Instagram.com/SadieNardiniOfficial
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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What is Tantric Sex, Sacred Sexuality & the Deal with Jade Eggs? - Conversation with Elise Carr, M.A [Episode 152]
What exactly is Tantric sex? What’s the connection between Tantra, Shakti, Kundalini energy and goddess worshipping? Why might ladies want to use (or avoid) Jade Eggs? And what are the different roles within feminity and feminine energy? Discover the answers to these questions (and so much more!) from Elise Carr, M.A., known as the ‘Pioneer of Yoni-Heart-Mind Power.’ We discuss sacred sexuality, how to “awaken” with your partner (or on your own) and practical tips on how to invite sensual Tantric practices into your daily life.
Elise Carr, M.A. is the woman behind StellaMuse. Known as the ‘Pioneer of Yoni-Heart-Mind Power’ she mentors, councils and advises your journey of Awakening from Within through Sacred Guidance, Sacred Sexuality, Spirituality & Soul. She guides inspirational and aspirational souls on a purpose driven, joy filled mission away from fear, dissatisfaction and illusion, and into courageous love and mental clarity; guiding them to a live life as their most authentic, nourished and unique selves. She is also a student of the Esoteric Mysteries and a certified; Holistic Life/Health Coach, Tantra practitioner and Reiki Master, as well as a Writer, Speaker, Model and Artist.
Special Guest: Elise Carr, M.A.
@stellamuse
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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The Practice of Enoughness: Mantra, Deities & Uniting What is Separate - Conversation with Janet Stone [Episode 151]
Discover the joy of daily practices that ground and open the heart with world-renowned yoga teacher, Janet Stone. Learn simple mantras you can use throughout your day, the history behind Hindu deities like Durga and Vishnu, and how to invoke the goddess Lakshmi. Janet shares with us how we can move from a place of lack and wanting more to a practice of enoughness. Sprinkled throughout are many personal tips from Janet’s life as a yoga teacher, business-owner, and mom.
Janet Stone’s studentship began at 17 under the meditation teachings of Prem Rawat. His reverence for simplicity and finding joy in the rise and fall of life live on in her practice and teaching today. In 1996, she traveled to India, the birthplace of her grandfather, and became dedicated to the path of yoga. Janet blends the alchemy of her own practice with decades of studentship. She aspires not to teach but to allow the practice to emanate from her, letting awareness blend with movement and breath. Based in Bali and San Francisco, she leads immersions, retreats, workshops and more.
Special Guest: Janet Stone
www.janetstoneyoga.com @janetstoneyoga
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Medical Intuitive Training - The Inside Story - Conversation with Wendie Colter [Episode 150]
Intuition is a natural human ability that we can all develop - the same way we would learn a new language, or how to play an instrument. Learn how Wendie Colter is taking energy healing and intuitive development into the traditional medical system by training doctors, nurses and health practitioners. We go over what she tells skeptics, how to heal your own body through visualization, and share your findings with you medical provider for optimal health and wellness.
Wendie Colter has been a Master Healer and professional intuitive for nearly 20 years years, and she is one the very few Medical Intuitive trainers in the U.S. Based in Los Angeles, she has effectively taught doctors, nurses, psychologists, therapists, energy workers and health professionals of every kind, how to use medical intuition in their practices. She’s taught at the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, Guarneri Integrative Health, Inc. at Pacific Pearl La Jolla, Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP), IONS (Institute of Noetic Sciences), ISSSEEM Conference, Holistic Chamber of Commerce, Mindshare L.A., Golden Bridge Yoga Los Angeles, and many others.
Special Guest: Wendie Colter
http://thepracticalpath.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thepracticalpath/
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Understanding Sacred Geometry - The Unifying Principle - Conversation with Angelina Samadhi [Episode 149]
Learn what sacred geometry is and how it can align us with the essence of who are. Understand sacred geometry’s most famous symbols – the Sri Yantra, the Flower of Life, and Metatron’s Cube – and why we might want to meditate on these images in our home. Discover how geometry and sound are intrinsically interconnected from our guest, Angelina Samadhi. We end with practical tips on how you can use sacred geometry throughout your yoga practice and daily life: in how you speak, listen and choose to see the natural world around us.
Angelina Samadhi is the Owner & Designer of Skybox Creative, a graphics company that focuses on Sacred Art & Graphic Design Bundles. Her spiritual path has taken her around the world and she’s now a designer, writer, healer and coach. She launched Skybox in 2006 as a Design Agency, transformed it into a Film Production Company and now into a Digital Products Company. Her spiritual path has taken her around the world in search of the truth and is now infused into everything she does, from designing and writing to her coaching and healing work.
Special Guest: Angelina Samadhi
https://www.skyboxcreative.com https://www.instagram.com/angelinasamadhi https://www.pinterest.com/skyboxcreative
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Practical Tips to Multidimensional Transformation - Conversation with Maureen J. St. Germain [Episode 148]
Learn how to shift your perspective and move from what author Maureen St. Germain calls “3D linear thinking” to “5D multidimensional thinking.” This episode is full of practical tips on how to expand your perception of what is possible and open yourself to higher frequencies. Discover how specific word choices and phrases we use throughout our day can shift us into higher states of consciousness. Reclaim your power and let go of “the victim” mindset.
Maureen J. St. Germain’s newest book, “Waking Up In 5D,” provides tools and teachings to guide you in the transition from the polarized mindset of the 3rd dimension to the joy and love of 5th dimensional vibrations. Think about your most memorable and uplifting experiences of the recent past--where everything went well, interactions were harmonious and loving, and all felt blissful and happy--that’s 5D. In this ascension manual, spiritual teacher Maureen explains how to shift your energetic patterns and choose to permanently anchor yourself in joy, love, and kindness. Maureen is also the founder of Akashic Records International and an Akashic Records Guide and instructor.
Special Guest: Maureen J. St. Germain
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Guilt, Courage & How to Balance Self-Improvement and Self-Love - Conversation with "Bad Yogi" Erin Motz [Episode 147]
Are we a “bad yogi” if we’re not vegan? Or don’t recycle? Or refuse to use Sanskrit words? In today’s episode, we’re joined by the official “Bad Yogi” Erin Motz to speak about guilt, courage and the power of authenticity. Discover how to balance self-improvement and self-love. Learn how to know if you’re pushing yourself too hard on the mat (or not enough), as well as how to best combine yoga with other forms of working out. If you’ve ever felt like a “less than” yogi or struggled with guilt or shame, this empowering episode is a must-listen.
Erin Motz is the co-Founder of Bad Yogi and the Perfect Body Yoga Program, which is centered around the belief that the “perfect” body is simply the healthiest version of the body you already have. She’s a wine drinker, cheese eater, and not-your-average yoga teacher. She believes that yoga is for everyone, from the kale-loving vegan to the prize-winning deer hunter.
Special Guest: Erin Motz
www.badyogi.com Facebook.com/badyogiofficial @badyogiofficial
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
www.sivanaspirit.com
www.sivanapodcast.com
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Nocturnal Yoga: The Power of Lucid Dreaming & How to Do It - Conversation with Andrew Holecek [Episode 146]
If you’re only meditating and practicing yoga during the day, you’re missing out on a lot! Learn about “the nocturnal practices”: lucid dreaming, dream yoga, sleep yoga and the darkness of the night, with special guest expert Andrew Holecek. We cover step-by-step how you can incorporate lucid dreaming into your spiritual practice (and why you might want to). Discover where dreams come from, how to interpret them, and how creating your own “temple of sleep” can create more awareness and happiness in your waking, daily life. We also touch on Tantra, sleep as preparation for death, and super-practical tips on getting the best night’s sleep you can.
Andrew Holecek has completed the traditional three-year Buddhist meditation retreat and offers seminars internationally on meditation, dream yoga, and the art of conscious dying. He is the author of The Power and the Pain; Preparing to Die; Meditation in the iGeneration, and his latest book Dream Yoga; Illuminating Your Life Through Lucid Dreaming and the Tibetan Yogas of Sleep. Andrew holds degrees in classical music, biology, and a doctorate in dental surgery. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.
Special Guest: Andrew Holecek
www.andrewholecek.com www.facebook.com/andrew.holecek www.twitter.com/AndrewHolecek
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Mindfulness & Sex: Increase Your Presence for More Pleasure - Conversation with Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus [Episode 145]
Learn how to improve your sex life through mindfulness, whether you’re single or coupled up! Special expert, Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus, teaches us how to overcome guilt and shame through specific journaling prompts, improve our sexual energy, and navigate sexual conversations with ease. We also cover aspects of Tantra, fantasy, sexual role-play, power dynamics, and the concept of brahmacharya (abstinence) from the Yoga Sutras. For those of you that are parents, we address how to speak to your kids about sex as well!
Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus, sociologist and sexologist, is a frequent speaker about sexual empowerment, healthy relationships, erotic play, and mindful sex. She had over 1.4 million hits on her “In the Den with Dr. Jenn” YouTube video series, and is an expert in a new documentary on masturbation, called Sticky: A (Self) Love Story. In addition, she’s a martial arts practitioner with a black belt in Korean karate.
Special Guest: Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus
http://www.DrJennsDen.com https://www.youtube.com/user/drjennsden
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Secrets of Medical Qigong, Healing through Movement & Adaptogenic Herbal Morning Tonic - Conversation with David Beaudry [Episode 144]
Discover the three different types of Qigong and their benefits. Learn how we can heal our emotions and past traumas through movement. Guest expert, David Beaudry also teaches us an energizing Qigong breathing technique and shares the recipe for his “Bulletproof” morning tonic, full of adaptogenic herbs. Make sure to stay tuned until the very end!
David Beaudry is a trainer and coach for integrating movement mastery and spiritual evolution. With a degree in psychology, a masters in Medical Qigong and 10 years as a NSCA – Certified Personal Trainer he teaches world class athletes, CEO's and entrepreneurs how to harness the power of their mind and body for high performance, health and vitality. One of his biggest passions is teaching and empowering men with the skills to lead a life of meaning, passion and purpose.
Special Guest: David Beaudry
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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Chakras, Archetypes & Your Spiritual Indentity - Conversation with Erica Jago [Episode 143]
What are archetypes and how do they relate to the chakra system? How do we choose to personally define words like “the soul” and “the ego?” In this deep conversation with master designer and chakra expert, Erica Jago, we explore the concepts of spiritual identity, chakra clearing, and how to step away from our demons and embrace our inner light.
Erica Jago is an accomplished graphic designer, who's book, Art of Attention, was ranked #1 for book design on Amazon.com and is now translated into 7 languages. She is currently working on her second book, ANGELUS, an experiential chakra workbook. Integrating her profession of design with her spiritual practice through weeklong retreats, Erica teaches how to embody the creative process through meditation, yoga and art.
Special Guest: Erica Jago
Listen to a more basic overview of the Chakras with Erica at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsrPjB5gG0o&t=1624s
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Tools to Supercharge Your Intuition: Journaling Prompts, Meditation Techniques & Sensory Activiation - Conversation with Deb Bowen [Episode 142]
How can we best access our intuition and find connectedness to spirit? Guest expert Deb Bowen shares her favorite the journaling prompts, meditation techniques, and intuition-honing games so we can strengthen our intuitive capacities. She teaches us how we can use our physical senses and the chakra system to expand our intuitive capacities. Listen as Deb provides dozens of insights and practical examples on how all of us can achieve mind/body/spirit balance.
Deb is a spiritual educator, author, psychic and podcast host. She is co-host of PsychicTeachers podcast, which has been on-air for more than seven years and has been downloaded more than 3.2 million times. Deb teaches courses on a wide range of metaphysical topics including empathy, chakras, crystals, your auric field, tarot, and divination. She hosts retreats and workshops for those seeking to delve more deeply into their life purpose.
Special Guest: Deb Bowen
www.debbowen.com www.blogtalkradio.com/psychicteachers www.facebook.com/psychicteachers
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Live Your Best Life Now Through the Chakras - Conversation with Anodea Judith [Episode 141]
Bestselling author and Western authority on the chakra system, Anodea Judith, shares her vast wisdom with us in today’s special episode. Learn how a top down approach to the chakra system can help you manifest your highest aspirations. Understand what makes the chakras spin. See how Anodea weaves Tantric philosophy into her current understanding of the chakra system. Walk away with actionable tips on how to better integrate the chakras into your yoga and meditation practice. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Anodea’s books or eager to learn more about the chakra system, this episode is not to be missed!
Anodea Judith, Ph.D. is the author of several bestsellers and definitive works on the chakras. She’s best known for her books Wheels of Life and Eastern Body-Western Mind, as well as her award-winning DVD, The Illuminated Chakras. She has a doctoral degree in Human Health, a Master’s in Clinical Psychology, and is an experienced 500-hour registered yoga teacher. Anodea is considered the foremost Western writer on the subject of the chakra system, bridging the philosophies of East and West, especially in the field of psychology.
Special Guest: Anodea Judith
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
http://www.brettlarkin.com/
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Understand Chinese Medicine: Qi Gong, Accupuncture & Overcoming Our "Yang" Addiction - Conversation with Brodie Welch, L.Ac. [Episode 140]
Understand the ins-and-outs of Chinese Medicine with this week’s special guest, Brodie Welch, L.Ac. Discover the 5 different branches of Chinese Medicine and the mystical powers of each of our internal organs. Learn how to face your “Yang addiction” and practice the world’s simplest Qi Gong move. We cover key terms like, “Qi,” “Taoism” “Yin/Yang” and compare Chinese Medicine to Ayurveda. This mind-expanding episode provides a fantastic foundation for yogis looking to dive deeper into all that Chinese Medicine has to offer.
Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, and Chinese Medicine expert. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. In addition to her clinical practice, Brodie helps caring, high-achieving, women put themselves on their own to-do lists so they can trade stress and burnout for energy, joy, and vibrant health. And she has helped thousands of clients improve their digestion, sleep, and mood; dial in a regular bodymind practice, and step into the next version of themselves. She’s also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world.
Special Guest: Brodie Welch, L.Ac., M.S.O.M.
Brodie’s website: http://brodiewelch.com
Podcast: www.brodiewelch.com/podcast
Chinese Element Quiz: http://brodiewelch.com/chinese-element-quiz/
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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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How to Teach Mindfulness to Our Kids - Conversation with Susan Kaiser Greenland [Episode 139]
How do we teach mindfulness to our children? Today’s expert, Susan Kaiser Greenland, shares with us practical ways we can bring mindfulness into our (often chaotic) family environment with young kids. Discover easy mindfulness games you can play with your children and a new way of learning the traditional “ABCs.” Understand the science of how mindfulness practices impact children’s brain development. If you’re a parent, prospective part, or have children in your life, this episode is a must-listen, full of practical tips!
Susan Kaiser Greenland is an internationally recognized leader in teaching mindfulness and meditation to children, teens, parents, and professionals. She played a foundational role in making mindfulness practices developmentally appropriate for young people and helped to pioneer activity-based mindfulness with her first book The Mindful Child and her second book Mindful Games. She speaks widely at prestigious institutions and meditation centers in the United States and abroad. In 2006, Susan was recognized as a "Champion for our Children" by First 5 LA, the largest and most influential children's advocacy group in Los Angeles.
Susan has studied meditation with teachers from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition since 1997.
Special Guest: Susan Kaiser Greenland
https://www.susankaisergreenland.com
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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The Secrets of Kundalini Yoga Demystified - Conversation with Kia Miller [Episode 138]
What is Kundalini Yoga and the Aquarian Age? How does Kundalini differ from a Hatha or Vinyasa-style practice? And can these styles of yoga compliment each other? In this conversation with Kundalini yoga teacher, Kia Miller, we explore everything you’ve been curious about in regards to Kundalini yoga, but been afraid to ask. How do we stay with the practice when Kriyas become challenging or unbearable? Why wear white? Where does Kundalini Yoga end and Sikhism begin? Why chanting? And what do these chants mean? Don’t miss this highly informative podcast demystifying the powerful principles behind Kundalini Yoga.
Kia Miller is the founder of Radiant Body Yoga, which has its roots in the ancient Kundalini and Tantric traditions. It encompasses and unites the transformational possibiltiies of Kundalini Yoga, the technical precision of Ashtanga and Iyengar Yoga, and the power of prayer, mantra and meditation. She leads teacher trainings and retreats around the world.
Special Guest: Kia Miller
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Mindfulness for Success and Peak Performance - Conversation with John Hankey [Episode 137]
Overcome your phobias, fears, and performance anxiety by using mindfulness to unlock your peak potential. Today’s guest, hypnotherapist John Hankey, gives us a unique perspective on how mindfulness can fuel your personal growth and success. He guides us through a simple two-minute meditation to get us “in a flow state,” whether at school or at the office. Learn performance-boosting exercises, like what John calls, “The Reset,” and why you might want to invite your fears and anxieties into your meditation practice. Walk away understanding why we all should consider being, “Type-A about relaxation.” If you’ve been curious about how mindfulness can fuel your personal growth and success, this episode is for you!
John Hankey is a certified hypnotherapist, specializing in phobias & performance anxiety. He’s the founder of Mindful Test Taking, a company that helps high school, college, and graduate students overcome test anxiety by teaching them mindfulness techniques, both in person and over videoconference. John also has a private practice as a certified hypnotherapist, specializing in phobias & performance anxiety.
Special Guest: John Hankey
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Embracing Your Symptoms to Overcome Disease - Conversation with Kelly Brogan, MD [Episode 136]
Today we learn HOW to finally take charge of our own healing and let go of “the magic pill” solution mindset that permeates our modern culture. Learn why you might want to call into question the prescription and seemingly harmless over-the-counter drugs you may be taking. Kelly Brogan, M.D., a Manhattan-based holistic psychiatrist, shares her no nonsense, no excuses approach on how we can start truly listening to our symptoms in order to take charge of our own healing. Depression and a variety of other medical conditions can actually be viewed as a gift when we change our energetic approach. Listen to learn more!
Kelly Brogan, M.D. is a Manhattan-based holistic women’s health psychiatrist, author of the NY Times Bestselling book, A Mind of Your Own, and co-editor of the landmark textbook, Integrative Therapies for Depression. She completed her psychiatric training and fellowship at NYU Medical Center after graduating from Cornell University Medical College, and has a B.S. from MIT in Systems Neuroscience. She is board certified in psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and integrative holistic medicine, and is specialized in a root-cause resolution approach to psychiatric syndromes and symptoms. She’s also a certified KRI Kundalini Yoga teacher and a mother of two.
Special Guest: Kelly Brogan, M.D.
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Crystals 101: Everything You Need to Know about Using Healing Stones - Conversation with Samantha Fey [Episode 135]
Everything you ever wanted to know about crystals, broken down! Today we speak to expert Samantha Fey about what crystals are, how to pick them out, and how to “work with them” in our yoga, meditative or spiritual practice. We cover how the crystals and the chakra system are interconnected, how to cleanse your stones once you bring them home and how to “charge” them up with the phases of the moon. Did you know you might want to wear your crystals and healing jewelry on different sides of the body, pending your intention? As if the conversation couldn’t get juicer, Samantha and I wrap up by speaking about Sacred Selfishness – one of her favorite topics. We’re taught to be of service to others, but not how to take care of and love ourselves. Both of us share our tips on how to make sacred time for yourself and practice saying “no.”
Samantha Fey has been working with crystals for over 20-years and is an intuitive medium and Reiki Master. She co-hosts the popular podcast the Psychic Teachers with Deb Bowen and writes for Beliefnet on all things spiritual. Samantha believes that if we can all learn to awaken the divine light of love inside of us, we can truly heal and ignite the world.
Special Guest: Samantha Fey
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Getting High to do Yoga: Exploring Cannabis as a Spiritual Practice - Conversation with Dee Dussault [Episode 134]
Should you integrate cannabis into your time on that mat? Are you already doing so and looking to go deeper? Whether you’re a massive skeptic or someone already using cannabis as part of your spiritual practice, do not miss this episode with the founder of Ganja Yoga, Dee Dussault. Together, we cover the basics: how to begin if you’ve never tried cannabis before, best practices on dosing, ingestion methods, and subsequent yoga and meditation techniques. We learn about the history, health benefits and chemical properties of cannabis, as well as how to pick the best strain for you personally. Many say cannabis is clearly mentioned in texts such as the Yoga Sutras and the Vedas. Is it true? Listen and find out in this special episode!
Dee Dussault is the creator of Ganja Yoga, cannabis-enhanced yoga classes. A yoga practitioner with over twenty years of experience, Dee was the first yogi to offer public enhanced yoga classes, and she's been doing it since 2009. Her book, Ganja Yoga, was released with Harper Collins in April, 2017, and her work has been featured in Vice, Business Insider, The New York Times, 7X7, Good Morning America, New York Magazine, and many others. Dee has taught Ganja Yoga to thousands of people, and has inspired dozens of other teachers to launch their own form of weed-inspired yoga.
Special Guest: Dee Dussault
www.theganjayoga.com www.deedussault.com insta: @ganjayoga https://www.facebook.com/DeeDussaultGanjaYoga/
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Does the Bacteria in Our Gut Impact Human Consciousness? - Conversation with Dr. Zach Bush [Episode 133]
Learn from one of the few triple board-certified physicians in our country in today’s special episode! In this fascinating conversation with Dr. Zach Bush, we learn about the impact of chemical farming on human consciousness, what a “leaky gut” really is, and how we can eat in a way that decreases our risk of cancer and other chronic illnesses. Dr. Bush covers actionable steps we can take now to reconnect to mother nature, explains why there’s no such things as “good” and “bad” bacteria, and why the gut microbiome is what’s triggering so many people to turn to yoga, meditation, and spiritual practice as part of their healing. Don’t miss the magic blend of spirit and science in this episode!
Zach Bush MD is one of the few triple board-certified physicians in the country, with expertise in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Hospice/Palliative care. In 2012 he discovered a family of carbon-based redox molecules made by bacteria, and his team has subsequently demonstrated that this cellular communication network functions as an antidote to glyphosate, and many other dietary, chemical, and pharmaceutical toxins that disrupt our body's natural defense systems. This science has resulted in a revolutionary class of dietary supplements, including the product RESTORE.
Special Guest: Dr. Zach Bush
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Broke to Big on Youtube: How to Stay Grounded & Successful as a Yoga Teacher in the Digital Age - Conversation with Lesley Fightmaster [Episode 132]
Are you considering yoga teacher training to deepen your yoga practice? Do you dream of making yoga your fulltime career? Or are you currently teaching and struggling? If any of the above describes you, this week’s episode is a must-listen. I sit down with Youtube yogini Lesley Fightmaster, who teaches to an audience of over 300K dedicated subscribers online. She shares with us her courageous story of how she went from broke, struggling to take care of her family, to finally achieving success doing what she loves. At the end of the episode, Lesley shares with us how she stays grounded as a busy, successful teacher – from what exact crystals she has on her altar to how she integrates cards and Tarot into her personal practice.
Lesley leads a breath-focused, alignment based class that combines a deep love of movement with the practice of yoga. She’s a certified instructor registered with Yoga Alliance and earned her 200-hour certificate through YogaWorks in 2006 and went on to complete her 300-hour training to become E-RYT 500 certified. She’s currently on the faculty of the YogaWorks teacher training department, leading both 200-hour and 300-hour programs.
Special Guest: Lesley Fightmaster
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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Past Lives - Are They Real? Accessible? And Should We Dig Deeper? - Conversation with Lisa Barnett [Episode 131]
Curious about the idea of past lives, Karma and soul contracts? In this episode, spiritual healer Lisa Barnett breaks down for us what the Akashic Records are, how we can access them, and why we might want to. She explains the difference between a physic, a channel and a medium, as well as answers common questions relevant for anyone wanting to learn more about the idea of past lives. At the end of the episode, she shares with us why time and space are an illusion, as well as simple techniques to tap into the Akashic field through our own yoga and meditation practice at home.
Lisa Barnett is an internationally recognized author, teacher and healer with more than 20 years experience in the Spiritual healing forum. Lisa specializes in clearing soul contracts, karma, and vows – and helping individuals align with their soul’s path. Her unique healing technique called “Pain Body Release ” helps her clients let go of their accumulated emotional pain, from both their current and past lives. She’s the author of The Infinite Wisdom of the Akashic Records and From Questioning to Knowing: 73 Prayers to Transform Your Life.
Special Guest: Lisa Barnett
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Ayurvedic Daily Routine to Uplevel your Health and Increase your Energy - Conversation with Melanie Phillips [Episode 130]
Learn easy-to-implement Ayurvedic best-practices that up-level your sense of well-being and balance on a daily basis. Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Melanie Phillips, speaks to us about how to set the ideal sankalpa (daily intention), how our psychology affects our physiology, and why we all need a tongue scraper (and where to get the best one!) This episode is full of both detailed Ayurvedic wisdom and practical tips you can implement right away. Enjoy!
Melanie is an author, Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Energy Healer and yoga teacher trainer.
She created the Madhuri Method: 85 hr-Ayurvedic Yoga Training & the Inner Empowerment Mentorship program, both to assist souls in a practical and empowering way to know their own brilliance and experience freedom and self-love. She is the co-author of "Your Irresistible Life: 4 Seasons of Self-Care through Ayurveda and Yoga Practices that Work.”
Special Guest: Melanie Phillips
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Age Gracefully, Consciously, and Help Your Loved Ones Do the Same - Conversation with Carrie Hensley [Episode 129]
How can we age gracefully and consciously? How can we help our loved ones (parents and grandparents) do the same? In this episode, Carrie Hensley, Director of Yoga for YMEDICA, provides us with practical insights on how we can make yoga and meditation accessible to those 60 and older - even if they’ve never practiced yoga before. Learn how to best introduce yoga and meditation to older family members and friends. Discover the latest evidence-based approach to teaching an older population. Understand how yoga can give those 60 and over (and their caretakers) new opportunities for physical and spiritual growth.
Carrie has been practicing and teaching yoga for the past 19 years. She has had training in Ayurveda, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Healthy Backs, Forrest Yoga, Anusara, Integrative Yoga for Seniors at Duke Integrative Medicine, Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction and Jyotish, Vedic Astrology. As the Director of Yoga for YMEDICA she has helped develop and teach evidence-based yoga programs and teacher trainings around the country.
Special Guest: Carrie Hensley
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
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Producer: Benn Mendelson
Create an Edible Lawn that Heals You - Conversation with Brigitte Mars [Episode 128]
You might want to eat dandelions rather than spray them after listening to this podcast with world-renowned herbalist Brigitte Mars. You’ll also never think of grass in the same way again! Brigitte teaches us simple first aid remedies already living in your the kitchen, easy ways you can create your own edible backyard, and why bees are your best friend in restoring your yard (and healing yourself!). If you have even the slightest interest in how to create your own garden – whether you live in high-rise apartment or a country ranch – this is a must listen. At the very end of the episode, we also get Brigitte’s perspective on psychoactive plants for spiritual use.
Brigitte Mars is an herbalist and nutritional consultant of Natural Health with almost fifty years of experience. She teaches Herbal Medicine at Naropa University, and The School of Health Mastery in Iceland. She has taught at Omega Institute, Esalen, Kripalu, Sivananda Yoga Ashram, Arise, Envision and Unify Festivals, and The Mayo Clinic. She blogs for the Huffington Post and Care2. She is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild.
Brigitte is the author of many books and DVDs, including The Home Reference to Holistic Health and Healing, The Country Almanac of Home Remedies, The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine, Beauty by Nature, Addiction Free Naturally, The Sexual Herbal, Healing Herbal Teas, Rawsome! and co-author of The HempNut Cookbook. DVDs include Sacred Psychoactive, Herbal Wizardry for Kids of all Ages, Natural Remedies for Childhood Ailments, Overcoming Addictions, and Natural Remedies for Emotional Health. Her latest project is a phone app called IPlant.
Special Guest: Brigitte Mars
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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How Self-Compassion can Radically Transform Your Life - Conversation with Dr. Kristin Neff [Episode 127]
Learn how self-compassion can radically transform your life with the world’s leading expert on self-compassion research. Dr. Kristin Neff teaches us the three main elements of self-compassion - mindfulness, common humanity and self-kindness – and how to apply them in challenging situations. We’ll learn how to relate to moments of struggle in order to thrive and achieve more. By stepping into the role of our own “friendly coach,” Kristin shares with us how we can gain more confidence and clarity about who we are. Included are special tips for caretakers on how to best practice self-compassion while consumed in the task of caring for someone else. Don’t miss this episode full of practical, transformation tips on how to care for ourselves in the way that matters most.
Kristin Neff is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion over a decade ago. In addition to writing numerous academic articles and book chapters on the topic, she is author of the book "Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself," released by William Morrow. In conjunction with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer, she has developed an empirically supported eight-week training program called Mindful Self-Compassion, and offers workshops on self-compassion worldwide. Kristin is also featured in the bestselling book and award-winning documentary The Horse Boy, which chronicles her family’s journey to Mongolia where they trekked on horseback to find healing for her autistic son.
Special Guest: Dr. Kristin Neff
www.CenterforMSC.org
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
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Producer: Benn Mendelson
Awaken Your Shakti & Step into Your Courage - Conversation with Shiva Rea [Episode 126]
Learn how to step into your courage and connect with your Shakti energy in this powerful conversation with Master Yogini, Shiva Rea. In this conversation, Shiva Rea shares with us her personal evolution from the structure of Ashtanga yoga, to listening to the call of her own “sway” to found her own style: Prana Vinyasa Yoga. She shares with us how she creates time and space for her personal practice, inspires us with the story of her own Shakti awakening, and provides practical tips on how we can tap into our own Prana and courage, whether alone at home, or at a yoga festival.
Shiva Rea is the author of over 27 home-practice DVDs. She’s integrated the roots of vinyasa, yoga, ayurveda, and tantra in creative and life-transforming courses, workshops, retreats, and trainings. Join Shiva Rea along with over 200 live music performers at ARISE Music Festival in Loveland, Colorado this August.
Special Guest: Shiva Rea
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Prompts to Power Your Yoga Practice - Conversation with Brian Leaf [Episode 125]
In this episode, author Brian Leaf provides us with insight on how to power our personal practice through 108 prompts that are part of his most recent book. We learn about how he used the tools of yoga and ayurevda to overcome both ulcerative colitis and ADD, as well as a major Vata dosha imbalance. We also ask – who is the teacher? And how can we trust them to appear?
Brian Leaf, M.A., is the author of thirteen books, including The Teacher Appears and Misadventures of a Garden State Yogi. Brian graduated from Georgetown University in 1993 with a BA in theology, English, and business, and in 1999 he completed a master’s degree at Lesley College, specializing in yoga and ayurveda. He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts, with his wife and two sons. Brian is a devotee of Swami Kripalvananda.
Special Guest: Brian Leaf
http://www.teacherappears.net/
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
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Producer: Benn Mendelson
Accepting & Overcoming Our Fears - Conversation with Jaimal Yogis [Episode 124]
Who among us has not been paralyzed by fear? In this episode, award-winning journalist Jaimal Yogis explains why fear so often dominates our lives, what makes it tick, and how we can use fear to our advantage. He shares with us his experiences living in a monastery, overcoming heartbreak, and how we all can emerge triumphant from even the most paralyzing of fear, sadness and loss. Learn how fear evolved in the human brain, how to use the latest neuroscience to transform fear memories. Discover why fear spreads between us and how to counteract fearful "group think," and how to turn fear into a performance enhancer - athletically and at work.
A graduate of the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, Jaimal Yogis is the author of the best-sellers Saltwater Buddha, a coming-of-age memoir about how surfing and the sea helped him transition back to the world after a year in a Zen monastery (now also a documentary film); and The Fear Project, which looks at the neuroscience of fear and courage, using science, mindfulness, and sports to reveal ways in which humans can live more fully. His new book, All Our Waves Are Water: stumbling toward enlightenment and the perfect ride, uses the sea as a metaphor to explore the true self. Jaimal's writing has appeared in ESPN Magazine, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, and many others. He teaches meditation and creative writing at places like Spirit Rock, Kripalu, 1440 Multiversity, and the Writing Pad.
Special Guest: Jaimal Yogis
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
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Producer: Benn Mendelson
www.sivanaspirit.com
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Confused About Your Dosha? Here's Why - Conversation with Sahara Rose [Episode 123]
Did you know your mental and physical Ayurvedic dosha might not be the same? In this episode, Ayurvedic expert Sahara Rose reviews the basic principles of Ayurveda for those of you whom are new to this science. Next, she explains why your dosha may be different in your body and your mind, and why this has so many people confused about their dosha. Through this mind-body unique approach, Sahara has helped her clients overcome major health challenges and personal obstacles. Walk away from this episode with a deeper understanding of the wisdom of Ayurveda from a mental and physical perspective, and how to integrate these principles into your daily life.
Sahara Rose is an expert in the mind-body connection. She is a Certified Holistic, Ayurvedic and Sports Nutritionist, as well as the author of upcoming The Idiot's Guide to Ayurveda, which will be available in bookstores this August. She is internationally known for her unique blend of ancient Eastern healing methods and modern western nutritional science. Discover your mind-body type on her quiz at eatfeelfresh.com and follow her on Instagram @iamsahararose for colorfully delicious recipe inspiration and sacred self-care rituals.
Special Guest: Sahara Rose
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
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Producer: Benn Mendelson
Yogic Breathing: What You Think You Know, Might be Wrong - Conversation with Lucas Rockwood [Episode 122]
Think you know all there is to know about yogic breathing? Think again! In this episode, Lucas Rockwood challenges us to redefine yogic breathing into “water, whiskey or coffee.” Learn practical hacks like how to “check” your nostrils to know if it’s a good time to work, eat, or exercise. Discover how you can manipulate your breath to wake up and fall asleep. Lucas also shares with us why C02, not oxygen, is what we need to focus on and understand when analyzing our breath.
Lucas Rockwood is a yoga teacher trainer, nutritional coach, writer, and serial entrepreneur. He’s studied with teachers like Pattabhi Jois and Paul Dallaghan. He’s trained in Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Gravity Yoga, and the Yoga Trapeze. His company YOGABODY is an internationally-renowned nutrition, education, and publishing organization serving 81 countries.
Special Guest: Lucas Rockwood
Creator & Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
www.sivanaspirit.com
www.sivanapodcast.com
The Beauty Of Your Dark Side: Transform Your Emotional Suffering Into Freedom - Conversation with Kassandra Reinhardt [Episode 121]
All of us have character traits or emotions like greed, envy or fear, that we wish we could change. In today’s episode, we embrace the beauty of the darker aspects of our personality. Instead of suppressing these emotions, learn how a technique called Shadow Work can enlighten us by focusing on these darker aspects of ourselves.
Join us for this conversation is Kassandra Reinhardt, one of the world’s leading Yin Yoga instructors online with over 4 million views on Youtube. Her videos have served as the introduction to Yin Yoga - and the motivation - for thousands of people. Her book on Yin Yoga will be published by DK Books this fall.
Special Guest: Kassandra Reinhardt
http://www.yogawithkassandra.com/
Host: Brett Larkin
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Hack More Yoga & Zen Into Your Daily Life - Conversation with New Podcast Host Brett Larkin [Episode 120]
We all want to take our yoga practice beyond the mat, but what does that practically look like? In this conversation with Sivana’s new podcast host, Brett Larkin, you’ll learn how to personalize your practice by “dating” multiple yoga styles, how to create a daily ritual combining yoga, journaling and meditation, and simple tips to integrate yoga philosophy into the mundane moments of daily living. Learn Brett’s detailed process of “Transformation Journaling,” so you can integrate writing and self-development work into your time on the mat.
Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She’s instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and on retreats around the world. Today, she teaches to a social media following of 100K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. She’s excited to be coming on board as the next host of the Sivana Podcast.
Special Guest: Brett Larkin
www.brettlarkin.com
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Plant Medicine: What It Is And How It Can Impact Our Modern World - Conversation with Itzhak Beery [Episode 119]
Plant medicine is playing a larger and larger role in the west, but what does that mean? What do we see happening in the community? What are the effects on indigenous cultures that are happening? Join us as we discuss how plant medicine plays an increasingly pivotal role in the world, and all the benefits and dangers they bring.
Itzhak Beery is an internationally recognized shamanic teacher, healer, speaker, community activist and author the books the Gift of Shamanism: Visionary Power, Ayahuasca Dreams, and Journeys to Other Realms and Shamanic Transformations: True Stories of the Moment of Awakening.
Special Guest: Itzhak Beery
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Feminine And Masculine Energies: Bridging The Gap - Conversation with Wesley Parrish [Episode 118]
What does it mean to be a man? Or a woman? And how do we bridge these feminine and masculine energies in order to find deeper levels of harmony?
Wes Parrish is a clarity junkie, spiritual warrior, and meditation guide. With a long history of being a digital art director (creating cultural movements, branding, and social media marketing), he has an even longer history of blending the universal aspects of Buddhism, Toltec wisdom, warrior mindset, and A Course in Miracles into a modern art of living your essential truth. A truth that may have nothing to do with what current society holds important but has everything to do with leading humanity forward. His weekly podcast series on iTunes, The Obsidian Blade Dharmacast, reaches an ever-growing audience of mindfulness and meditation practitioners who wish to take their liberation game to the next level. You can learn more at http://theobsidianblade.com or listen on iTunes at http://apple.co/1OTAztd
Special Guest: Wes Parrish
http://theobsidianblade.com/
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Presence And The Sacred Masculine And Feminine - Conversation with Johnny Blackburn [Episode 117]
What does it mean to fully embrace our inner sacred feminine and masculine? How do we discover our own personal strengths?
Johnny Blackburn is a professional coach, speaker & facilitator who empowers clients, organizations and audiences to discover and then live from their deeper Presence. Residing in San Diego, CA, he is a highly respected authority on human embodiment and professional performance. Blackburn’s original background in Management Consulting, Master’s degree in Psychology and more than 1500 client-coaching hours as a Professionally Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation all combined with extensive professional development training make him a highly sought after guide to greater levels of presence, openness and thriving.
Special Guest: Johnny Blackburn
http://www.johnnyblackburn.net/
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Own Your Awesome - Conversation with Tricia Huffman [Episode 116]
Have you ever experienced having all your dreams come true, only to find they weren’t all that fulfilling? Many people have through history. So what’s the answer? Join us as we explore this important topic with Tricia Huffman.
As soon Tricia found out her father had passed, she had an overwhelming urge to do more with her life. She wanted everyone, everywhere, to love the life they are leading, no matter what they are doing and no matter where they are. She didn’t know where life was leading her, but she pursued what made her happy and healthy. She healed and transformed herself during this time and it radiated to her community of family and friends, who were inspired that she listened to herself and took the time to pause my life to take care of herself.
This eventually led her to develop her own philosophy of Joyology, something many people have found deeply inspiring throughout the years.
Special Guest: Tricia Huffman
http://www.yourjoyologist.com/
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Trauma Sensitive Yoga And Yoga For Veterans - Conversation with Carol Horton and Judy Weaver [Episode 115]
Join us as we dive into using yoga and meditation as a tool to unwind trauma and intense emotional distress. Our two guests are as impressive as they are compassionate in their approach to this important topic:
Judy Weaver is the director of Yoga Styles teacher Training in Florida the primary founder and director for Education For Connected Warriors. She conducts trauma-conscious yoga training based on the latest scientific understanding of the human brain and psychological understanding. She also served on Yoga Alliance’s schools and students advisory board.
Carol Horton, Ph.D., is the author of Yoga Ph.D.: Integrating the Life of the Mind and the Wisdom of the Body (2012) and Race and the Making of American Liberalism (2005). Carol is the Vice President of the Yoga Service Council, an Advisor to the Yoga and Body Image Coalition, and a co-founder of Chicago’s Socially Engaged Yoga Network (SEYN). She completed her foundational yoga teacher training with Ana Forrest, and studied trauma-informed yoga with James Fox (Prison Yoga Project) and Mark Lilly (Street Yoga). She has taught yoga in a variety of locations including Chicago’s Cook County Jail, a drop-in center for homeless women, a residential foster care facility, a community health center, and several independent studios.
Special Guest: Carol Horton and Judy Weaver
http://www.connectedwarriors.org/about-us/our-founders/
http://carolhortonphd.com/
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
www.anatomyofliving.com
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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What We Say As We're Nearing Death - Conversation with Lisa Smartt [Episode 114]
Why is it that people speak differently when they’re dying?
Lisa Smartt’s father had always been a skeptical and rationalist person. But three days before dying, her father announced, "The angels say only three days left now." He spoke of a "green dimension" and his room crowded with people who were unseen. He also spoke in a poetic and metaphoric language, describing the big art show that was approaching and the boxes he had to carry for his ceramicist wife of 54 years.
She listened in awe as she transcribed his final words that not only painted a world unseen but were rich in language patterns that appeared to be unique to the end of life. Formally trained in linguistics, Lisa was deeply curious about the language she witnessed. When she discovered little or no research had been done into people's final words, she established The Final Words Project (2014) with Dr. Raymond Moody to learn more. Raymond, who coined the term near-death experience, has had a lifelong interest in language and joined Lisa on this exploration into last words. Her book, Words at the Threshold, offers the early findings of their investigations.
Special Guest: Lisa Smartt
http://www.finalwordsproject.org/
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Psychedelics And The Religious Experience - Conversation with Rick Straussman [Episode 113]
What exactly are the chemical reactions in the brain that occur during spiritual experiences? What do they do to us, and can they be isolated? This fascinating topic of discussion is talked about at length in this podcast with Dr. Rick Strassman.
Dr. Rick Strassman is a board certified psychiatrist at the New Mexico School of Medicine, where he teaches. At UNM, Dr. Strassman performed clinical research investigating the function of the pineal hormone melatonin in which his research group documented the first known role of melatonin in humans. He also began the first new US government approved and funded clinical research with psychedelic drugs in over twenty years. He has published nearly thirty peer-reviewed scientific papers, and has served as a reviewer for several psychiatric research journals. He written groundbreaking books such as DMT: The Spirit Molecule, Inner Paths to Outer Space, and DMT and the Soul of Prophecy.
Special Guest: Dr. Rick Strassman
https://www.rickstrassman.com/
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
www.anatomyofliving.com
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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A Guide To Being Unbreakable From A Navy SEAL - Conversation with Thom Shea [Episode 112]
Mindfulness is great, but how do you find your center in chaotic situations? It certainly isn’t easy. But thankfully, we have a SEAL to help us.
Thom Shea served 23 years with distinguished Valor as a Navy SEAL. During his military career, he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of Navy SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009 where he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action Medal. He was hand-selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course from 2009 – 2011. He’s also the CEO of Adamantine Alliance, a unique leadership and demanding human performance training organization.
Special Guest: Thom Shea
http://adamantinealliance.com/thom-shea/
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
What Is Yoga Nidra - Conversation with Kamini Desai [Episode 111]
What is Yoga Nidra, really? What happens to us in this very deep state of peace and mindfulness? Join us as we explore this fascinating topic with our special guest, Kamini Desai.
Trained at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health with degrees in Anthropology and Psychology from Smith College and La Salle University, and as daughter of one of the original yoga masters who pioneered yoga in the West, Kamini has served as Director of Wellness at Yarrow, an executive retreat center in Michigan, and on faculty of the Foxhollow Leadership Center. She is now the Education Director and Core Curriculum Developer of the Amrit Yoga Institute -a cutting edge teaching center for advanced studies in eastern philosophy. She is one of three Founding Directors of the International University of Yoga and Ayurveda with Dr. Vijay K Jain, MD and Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla.
Special Guest: Kamini Desai
http://www.kaminidesai.com/
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Changing The Face Of Cannabis And Spirituality - Conversation with Stephen Gray [Episode 110]
With a wider acceptance of marijuana quickly gaining in the US, many people are starting to explore the practical uses of this ancient plant. And while the conversation is usually framed around its medicinal qualities, what about its connection to rituals, creativity, and spirituality? Join us with special guest Stephen Gray as we discuss the use of cannabis in both modern and ancient spiritual settings and how it is being used by people to deepen and expand their spiritual experience.
Stephen Gray is a teacher, workshop organizer, public speaker and writer on spiritual subjects and sacramental medicines. He has worked extensively with Tibetan Buddhism, the Native American Church, and with entheogenic medicines. He is the author of Returning to the Sacred World: A Spiritual Toolkit for the Emerging Reality and the editor and co-author of Cannabis and Spirituality: An Explorer's Guide to an Ancient Plant Spirit Ally.
Special Guest: Stephen Gray
http://www.stephengrayvision.com/ Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
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The Bhagavad Gita As A Psychedelic Guide - Conversation with Scott Teitsworth [Episode 109]
Without a doubt, the Bhagavad Gita is one of the most important texts ever written. But there are very few who truly understand its most important aspects and hidden meanings.
Scott Teitsworth is a lifelong student of Indian philosophy and modern science under the tutelage of Nitya Chaitanya Yati, himself a disciple of Nataraja Guru. An editor of books written by these gurus, he and his wife host the Portland branch of the Narayana Gurukula, where they have taught classes on the Bhagavad Gita and Indian philosophy since the 1970s. He’s written The Path to the Guru and Krishna in the Sky with Diamonds, two books that explore profound hidden teachings locked away for ages.
Special Guest: Scott Teitsworth
https://www.innertraditions.com/author/scott-teitsworth/
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
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Lost Continent Of Pan - Conversation with Susan Martinez [Episode 108]
Have you ever thought that maybe the official story of human history seems a little...off? This fascinating interview dives into a different take on history, and gives plenty of food for thought.
Susan B. Martinez, Ph.D., is a writer, linguist, teacher, paranormal researcher, and recognized authority on the Oahspe Bible with a doctorate in anthropology from Columbia University. She is the author of Delusions in Science and Spirituality, Time of the Quickening, The Lost History of the Little People, The Mysterious Origins of Hybrid Man, and her recent book, The Lost Continent of Pan.
Special Guest: Susan B. Martinez
https://www.innertraditions.com/author/susan-b-martinez-ph-d/
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
www.anatomyofliving.com
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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The Journey Of Yoga To The West - Conversation with Eric Shaw [Episode 107]
Who owns yoga? Where does it REALLY come from, and how has it evolved from its origins?
We ask these questions and more with our special guest Eric Shaw, who has studied yoga and meditation for 30 years and taught both since 2001. He is the creator of both Prasana Yoga and Yoga Education Through Imagery, a lecture programming that teaches yoga’s traditions through archival imagery and new scholarship. With two degrees in Art, and Masters Degrees in Education, Religious Studies and Asian Studies, the conversation is both fascinating and unique.
You don’t want to miss this episode!
Special Guest: Eric Shaw
http://prasanayoga.com/
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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New Healing Modalities & The Power Of Bodywork - Conversation with Edan Harari [Episode 106]
Sometimes healing injuries isn’t what you think! In fact, you could be prolonging your healing process by stretching or massaging incorrectly, when your body is really craving to break the pattern that brought about the injury in the first place.
That’s where Edan Herari comes in. An authority and educator in the world of health and healing, Edan performs the powerful (but lesser-known) modalities of Ortho-Bionomy and John Barnes Myofascial Release (MFR). These techniques support the body’s natural healing (self- corrective) mechanisms by working with the body, not on it. Dive into this podcast and learn what it means to truly embrace self-care and listen to your body! Special Guest: Edan Herari http://www.kineticbodytherapy.com/ Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com Enter to win our weekly contests at: www.sivanaspirit.com/contest/
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction - Conversation with Linda Lehrhaupt [Episode 105]
Without a doubt, western civilization harbors some of the most stressed-out people in the world. And what’s worse, instead of turning towards a deeper sense of peace within, we have gotten in the habit of distracting ourselves with electronics.
But Dr. Linda Lehrhaupt believes there is a better way. She is the founder/executive director of The Institute for Mindfulness-Based Approaches (IMA), and for more than 35 years she has been working as an adult educator, helping people beat a wide variety of emotional issues related to challenging circumstances.
Her belief is that the world would be a profoundly different place with just a few of these simple mindfulness-based approaches.
Special Guest: Linda Lehrhaupt
http://www.linda-lehrhaupt.com/
http://www.institute-for-mindfulness.org/
Creator & host: Ashton Szabo
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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Changing Our Understanding of the Human Body - Conversation with Tom Myers [Episode 104]
Fascia is a buzz word in most yoga and physical fitness circles these days, but what are people really talking about? Does it change long standing ideas about how the human body operates and moves? What does fascia have to do with how we experience pain? How might all of this give us a deeper understanding of movement and practices like yoga? Join us with special guest, Tom Myers, as we dive into these topics and more to gain a deeper understanding of the human body.
Tom Myers, a pioneer of the human body, anatomy expert and author of the now classic text Anatomy Trains has had a huge impact on yogis, body workers, massage therapists, personal trainers, physical therapists and more.
Special Guest: Tom Myers
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
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Understanding the Science and Practice of Humility - Conversation with Jason Gregory [Episode 103]
Humility is a rare trait in our modern world, yet having more humility can have a wonderfully positive effect on one's life. Is there a science behind humility? What are some skillful ways we can practice it? Join us with special guest, Jason Gregory, as we dive into a richer understanding of humility as part of our spiritual practice.
Jason Gregory is a teacher, filmmaker, international speaker and author of multiple books, including the Science and Practice of Humility, Fasting the Mind, and Enlightenment Now.
Special Guest: Jason Gregory
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
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Listening to Ayahuasca - Conversation with Rachel Harris [Episode 102]
It's said that ayahuasca has been used in South America as a plant medicine for thousands of years and we see it experiencing a wave of interest and popularity in an underground movement in the United States. Wanting to know more about this indigenous medicine, our guest Rachel Harris, a trained psychologist, questioned hundreds of people about their ayahuasca experiences here in the United States. What she learned confirms many of the benefits we see from other early research being done on ayahuasca and other entheogenic plant medicines. Are there potential medicinal or therapeutic benefits to drinking ayahuasca? What might our society look like if it had a different view of psychedelics? We explore these questions and more!
Psychologist Rachel Harris, PhD is the author of multiple books, including the recently released Listening to Ayahuasca published by New World Library. She received a National Institutes of Health New Investigator's award, has published more than forty scientific studies in peer reviewed journals, and has worked as a psychological consultant to Fortune 500 companies and the United Nations.
Special Guest: Rachel Harris, PhD.
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Stealing Fire and a New Revolution in Consciousness - Conversation with Steven Kotler [Episode 101]
We find ourselves at an amazing intersection of history. The cross pollination of worldwide ideas, methods, and research for altered and optimal states of consciousness seems to finally be at a tipping point where we can understand more about these states, free from the dogmatic thinking that used to accompany them. Scientists are talking to yogis, extreme athletes, shamans, high powered executives, musicians, and more to find out what they do to achieve these states and how these states effect their lives. Our guest, Steven Kotler, has been on the cutting edge of this revolution for years and leads a new worldwide wave of people seeking to understand these various states of consciousness and the limits of human performance.
Steven Kotler is a New York Times-bestselling author, an award-winning journalist and the cofounder/director of research for the Flow Genome Project. He is one of the world’s leading experts on ultimate human performance. His book include Rise of Superman, Bold, Abundance, Small Furry Prayer, West of Jesus, Tomorrowland and The Angle Quickest for Flight and he recently co-authored the New York Times best selling book Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work. His work has been translated into over 40 languages and has appeared in over 80 publications, including The New York Times, Atlantic Monthly, Forbes, Wired and TIME.
Special Guest: Steven Kotler
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
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Producer: Benn Mendelson
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The Law of Karma and Reincarnation - Conversation with Vanamali Mataji [Episode 100]
People in the West often think that karma is an impersonal force of judging good and evil. The assumption being that if you do good things, good things will happen to you, and if you do bad things, bad things will happen. But is that what karma really is? Where does reincarnation fit into the conversation? Join us with return guest Vanamali Mataji as we explore the Laws of Karma and Reincarnation.
Vanamali has written numerous books on the gods of the Hindu pantheon, including Hanuman, Shiva, Shakti, The Complete Life of Krishna and more! She is the founder and president of Vanamali Gita Yoga Ashram, dedicated to sharing the wisdom of Sanatana Dharma and charitable service too children. She lives at the Vanamali ashram in Rishikesh, India.
Special Guest: Vanamali Mataji
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
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How We Can Create a More Integrative Approach to Medicine - Conversation With Dr. Rose Kumar [Episode 99]
What might health care look like if Modern Western Medicine included other healing modalities from around the world? How might practices like Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Reiki, Yoga and Massage compliment Western Medicine and what would the world look like if these approaches and insights were more commonly added to western allopathic medicine? Join us with our guest, Dr. Rose Kumar, as we discuss some of the health problems facing people today, and how a more integrative approach to medicine could help millions of people achieve fuller and more optimal health.
Dr. Rose Kumar is Board-Certified in Internal Medicine. She graduated from Albert Einstein School of Medicine in New York City, completed an internship at UC San Francisco, and a residency at Stanford University in Internal Medicine. She is the Founder and Director of the Ommani Center of Integrative Medicine in Pewaukee, Wisconsin and the author of Becoming Real: Reclaiming Your Health in Midlife.
Special Guest: Dr. Rose Kumar
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
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Embracing the Gift of Shamanism - Conversation with Itzhak Beery [Episode 98]
People today are more curious about shamanic cultures and practices than any other time in modern history. What do we have to learn from these cultures and are there dangers that come with this new rise in popularity? What role do various plant medicines like ayahuasca play in self realization? Join us with guest Itzhak Beery, as we explore what it means to be a modern shamanic practitioner.
Itzhak Beery is an internationally recognized shamanic teacher, healer, speaker, community activist and author the books the Gift of Shamanism: Visionary Power, Ayahuasca Dreams, and Journeys to Other Realms and Shamanic Transformations: True Stories of the Moment of Awakening.
Special Guest: Itzhak Beery
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Chakras and Healing Stones - Conversation with Nicholas Pearson [Episode 97]
Integrating western science with mystical ideas helps to give us a fuller understanding of how to use gemstones and crystals in healing work and in our daily lives. It's work that our guest, Nicholas Pearson has devoted his life to. In this episode we'll discuss how various gemstones and crystals can be used in relationship to the Chakra systems that so many are familiar with in our current day and age.
Nicholas Pearson has been immersed in all aspects of the mineral kingdom for more than 20 years. He began teaching crystal workshops in high school, later studying mineral science at Stetson University while pursuing a degree in music. He worked for several years at the Gillespie Museum, home to the largest mineral collection in the southern United States. A certified teacher and practitioner of Usui Reiki Ryoho, he teaches crystal and Reiki classes throughout the United States. He is the author of The Seven Archetypal Stones and the recently released Crystals for Karmic Healing both of which are available anywhere books are sold.
Special Guest: Nicholas Pearson
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
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Cannabis and Spirituality - Conversation with Stephen Gray [Episode 96]
The United States is reaching a new threshold of acceptance for cannabis with recent legislation in numerous states allowing medicinal and, in some cases, recreational use of the plant depending on the state. It seems as though the US is moving towards national legalization, in large part due to recognition of marijuana's medicinal benefits and to it becoming more socially accepted by people all over the country. While the conversation is usually framed around its medicinal qualities, what about its connection to spiritual traditions? Join us with special guest Stephen Gray as we discuss the use of cannabis in both modern and ancient spiritual settings and how it is being used by people to deepen and expand their spiritual experience.
Stephen Gray is a teacher, workshop organizer, public speaker and writer on spiritual subjects and sacramental medicines. He has worked extensively with Tibetan Buddhism, the Native American Church, and with entheogenic medicines. He is the author of Returning to the Sacred World: A Spiritual Toolkit for the Emerging Reality and the editor and co-author of Cannabis and Spirituality: An Explorer's Guide to an Ancient Plant Spirit Ally.
Special Guest: Stephen Gray
www.cannabisandspirituality.com
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Producer: Benn Mendelson
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The Joy of Singing the Hanuman Chalisa - Conversation with Naren Schreiner [Episode 95]
The Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional hymn written in the 16th century by the poet Tulsidas. People have been reciting the chalisa for hundreds of years and it is a testament to its impact on the life of those who recite it. What story does the Chalisa teach us and how might it change our lives? Join us with return guest Naren Schreiner as we discuss the Hanuman Chalisa in the latest episode of the Sivana Podcast.
Naren lived as a monk for fourteen years in the ashrams of Paramahansa Yogananda, before leaving monastic life to continue his spiritual practice out in the world. In 2012, he founded Sangita Yoga, to help spread the yoga of music through lectures, workshops and sacred music.
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Exploring the Brain, Mind, and Self Through the New Science of Consciousness - Conversation with Paul Nunez [Episode 94]
Our understanding of consciousness and the mind has changed dramatically in recent years. But what do we even mean when we say consciousness? How does it relate to or differ from the mind? What and where is the mind? What have the latest developments in brain research taught us? Join us with physicist turned neuroscientist, Paul Nunez, as we explore the latest understandings of consciousness from a modern western perspective. Paul Nunez has written multiple books about consciousness and the mind, including his latest work, The New Science of Consciousness: Exploring the Complexity of Brain, Mind, and Self, available anywhere books are sold.
Special Guest: Paul L. Nunez
Host: Ashton Szabo
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Understanding the Basics of Vedic Astrology - Conversation with Kari Field [Episode 93]
What is Vedic Astrology and how does it differ from Western Astrology? Join us with Kari Field as we discuss some key ideas in Vedic astrology, dive into ancient stories of demons swallowing the sun, and explore important astrological moments in the weeks and months ahead.
Kari Field (Anandashree) is a San Francisco based Vedic Astrologer and spiritual advisor, as well as a professional musician and Yoga/Pilates instructor.
Special Guest: Kari Field
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Pioneers of Modern Yoga - Yogendra, The First Modern Yoga Teacher - Conversation with Elliot Goldberg [Episode 92]
Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, BKS Iyengar, Pattabhi Jois, TKV Desikachar. These are all names that many in the yoga community are familiar with and are considered by many to be the pioneers of modern yoga. But thanks to the work of modern yoga scholars like Elliott Goldberg, we are learning about numerous other figures who influenced the modern practice of yoga. Who were these characters and how did they affect how yoga evolved in modern times?
Join us with Elliott Goldberg, yoga scholar and author of The Path of Modern Yoga: The History of an Embodied Yoga Practice, as we discuss a figure named Yogendra Ji who paved the way for the modern yoga teacher and set the stage for how hatha yoga would be taught in the west. His sessions lasted about an hour and culminated in savasana, not meditation. Many of his views, such as his feelings on guru yoga and the practical benefits of Hatha Yoga, echo in many modern yoga teachers today.
Special Guest: Elliot Goldberg
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The Bhagavad Gita, An Ancient Manual For A Fulfilling Life - Conversation with Vanamali Mataji [Episode 91]
Often called the Hindu Bible, the Bhagavad Gita is considered by many to be the greatest spiritual text from India. What is this story about? When and where does it take place? What are its most important and relevant messages and can we apply them to our modern daily lives? Join us with Vanamali Mataji as we discuss the Gita and why it's more important now than ever.
Vanamali has written numerous books on the gods of the Hindu pantheon, including Hanuman, Shiva, Shakti, The Complete Life of Krishna and more! She is the founder and president of Vanamali Gita Yoga Ashram, dedicated to sharing the wisdom of Sanatana Dharma and charitable service too children. She lives at the Vanamali ashram in Rishikesh, India.
Special Guest: Vanamali Mataji
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
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Mindfulness In Medicine - Conversation with Dr. Ronald Epstein [Episode 90]
What would happen to the practice of western medicine if doctors were taught mindfulness and self-care more often in medical school? What does mindfulness in medicine look like in actual practice? How can patients practice mindfulness and how might it help them in difficult medical moments? We explore these ideas and more in this great conversation with world renowned Doctor Ronald Epstein.
Dr. Ronald Epstein is a practicing family physician and professor of family medicine, psychiatry and oncology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He is an internationally recognized educator, writer, and researcher, who has been named one of America's Best Doctors every year since 1998 by US News & World Report.
In his new book, Attending: Medicine, Mindfulness and Humanity, Dr. Epstein builds on his world-renowned, innovative programs in mindful practice and uses wonderfully human clinical stories that give insight into the challenges we face with modern medical care and possible solutions on how doctors and patients can work more effectively together to provide the best quality care for everyone.
Special Guest: Dr. Ronald Epstein
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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What Are The Seven Archetypal Stones? - Conversation with Nicholas Pearson [Episode 89]
Gemstones and crystals have been appreciated and used by cultures since ancient times, but what uses do they have in our modern daily lives? Is there a way to discuss this topic while including both mystical ideas and science? Join us with expert Nicholas Pearson, author of the Seven Archetypal Stones, as we discuss the practical uses of gemstones and crystals in our every day life. We'll explore major categories of gemstones and crystals, their basic qualities, and how to find out which stones are the best fit for you.
Nicholas Pearson has been immersed in all aspects of the mineral kingdom for more than 20 years. He began teaching crystal workshops in high school, later studying mineral science at Stetson University while pursuing a degree in music. He worked for several years at the Gillespie Museum, home to the largest mineral collection in the southern United States. A certified teacher and practitioner of Usui Reiki Ryoho, he teaches crystal and Reiki classes throughout the United States. Published by Inner Traditions, his book The Seven Archetypal Stones is available anywhere books are sold.
Special Guest: Nicholas Pearson
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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The Science of Yoga, Meditation, and Prayer - Conversation with Dr. Amitava Dasgupta [Episode 88]
Most people believe that yoga, meditation, and prayer have positive effects on the mind, body, and spirit, but what does science say? What sort of research is being done in these fields? Join us with Dr. Amitava Dasgupta as we discuss some of the amazing work being done to further our understanding of how meditation, yoga and prayer can affect us, and what we can learn from these ancient and modern practices.
Dr. Amitava Dasgupta was born in Calcutta, India and came to the United States in 1980 and received his Ph.D. in 1986 in Chemistry from Stanford University. He is board certified in both Toxicology and Clinical Chemistry by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry. Currently, he is a tenured Full Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Texas Medical School. Dr. Dasgupta has published 214 papers in peer-reviewed journals and is on editorial board of five international journals. Although a toxicologist by profession, Dr. Dasgupta learned yoga and meditation from his teachers in India.
His new book The Science of Meditation, Yoga and Prayer is published through Blue River Press and Cardinal Publishers Group, and is available where ever books are sold.
Special Guest: Dr. Amitava Dasgupta
Email: Amitava.Dasgupta@uth.tmc.edu
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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The Mysteries of Kali the Dark Goddess - Conversation with Daniel Odier [Episode 87]
She has black skin, severed heads around her neck, blood dripping from her mouth, and a blazing red third eye. She is Kali. She inspires fear in those who don't know her and devotion and love in those who do, but who is she really? How can knowing about her benefit us in our daily modern lives? Why might modern yogis want to know about Kali? Join us with Daniel Odier as we dive into the mysteries of Kali and discuss the Nirrutara Tantra, the Twelve Kalis, and more!
Daniel Odier is a teacher of Kashmiri Tantra and a Chan Master from the Chao-chou Lineage. He is the author of numerous books, including Tantric Quest: An Encounter with Absolute Love, Yoga Spandakarika, and his most recent book, Tantric Kali, is available now from Inner Traditions (www.innertraditions.com)
Special Guest: Daniel Odier
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Why We Fail And What To Do About It - Story of the Swordsman and the Cat [Episode 86]
The Story of the Swordsman and the Cat tells the tale of the swordsman Shoken, who is tormented by a mischievous rat in his house. After attempts by his own cat, the neighbor cats and even going after the the rat himself, Shoken must call for a famous cat, known for its skill in the art of catching rats. After easily capturing the rat, thE veteran cat goes on to explain why the various methods of the other cats and the samurai Shoken failed, and the proper methods of approaching anything in life...
The Story of the Swordsman and the Cat teaches us about the different ways we can cultivate the self (or 'no-self') and what ultimately matters most in order to create success.
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Diving Into the Heart of Bhakti Yoga - Conversation with Naren Schreiner [Episode 85]
Due in part to the popularity of festivals like Bhakti Fest and the modern Kirtan movement, people all over the United States are familiar with the word Bhakti. But what does it really mean? Is it a feeling, a practice, a religion? And what does it have to do with the modern postural yoga practice that has spread throughout the world? Join us with Naren Schreiner as we explore what Bhakti Yoga is and how it might influence a Hatha Yoga or meditation practice, and how it can affect your daily life.
Our guest, Naren Schreiner, lived as a monk for fourteen years in the ashrams of Paramahansa Yogananda, before leaving monastic life to continue his spiritual practice out in the world. In 2012, he founded Sangita Yoga, to help spread the yoga of music through lectures, workshops and sacred music.
Special Guest: Naren Schreiner
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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The Secret History of Hallucinogens in Christianity - Conversation with Dr. Jerry Brown [Episode 84]
Many scholars have speculated about the use of psychedelics, also known as entheogens, in the early stages of many religions. Is there any evidence of the use of entheogens in early Christianity? Our guest, Dr. Jerry Brown, author of the Psychedelic Gospels, believes there is. Join us with Dr. Brown, as we discuss his findings and the evidence he and his wife found on an epic journey to dive deeper into the origins of early Christian mysticism.
Dr. Jerry Brown is an award winning teacher, anthropologist, author and activist. From 1972-2014, he served as Founding Professor of Anthropology at Florida International University in Miami, where he designed and taught a course on “Hallucinogens and Culture," which examines the use of psychoactive plants by tribal and classical cultures. Dr. Brown is co-author of Sacred Plants and the Gnostic Church: Speculations on Entheogen-Use in Early Christian Ritual in the Journal of Ancient History, as well as the co-author of the recent book the Psychedelic Gospels: The Secret History of Hallucinogens in Christianity.
Special Guest: Dr. Jerry Brown
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Yoga In Prison: Practicing Non-Violence in a Violent Environment - Conversation with Mike Huggins [Episode 83]
Sages of the past have compared the human experience to being a prisoner locked in a cell. Various types of yoga have been taught to help liberate one from this prison. How might these practices help in an actual, physical prison? Often violent stressful places, how would a practice that often encourages concepts like non-violence and compassion be received by inmates, some of which are serving life long sentences for violent crimes.
Our guest, Mike Huggins, founder and Executive Director of the Transformation Yoga Project, knows first hand about how yoga can help those in prison. In 2009, he was incarcerated for a strict liability misdemeanor offense as CEO of a medical device company. He practiced yoga as a means of processing his experience and managing the stress of incarceration. When others expressed interest in what he was doing, he began to teach them what he knew. This idea continued to grow, even after Mike served his sentence and it eventually led to the Transformation Yoga Project. A project that now serves at-risk and under served populations, as well as offering trauma sensitive yoga teacher trainings inside prisons.
In this episode we will explore Mike's journey and how yoga was impacted him, and the countless people he has come into contact with since his incarceration. We'll look at the similarities of many yogic narratives and the actual prison experience. How does yoga effect inmates? How is it possible to have a yoga teacher training inside prison? Who pays for the services? We'll explore these questions and more!
Special Guest: Mike Huggins
www.transformationyogaproject.org
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Reawakening the Goddess - Conversation with Linda Johnsen [Episode 82]
Goddess traditions have been suppressed by the patriarchy for hundreds, if not thousands of years. What treasures were lost with the Goddess? Thanks in large part to living Goddess traditions from India, the sacred feminine is making a huge comeback in the world. What can the Goddess traditions teach us about life and the beyond? How can these radically life affirming traditions alter our experience of every day life? Join us with Linda Johnsen, as we explore some amazing stories and ideas that come out of the living Goddess traditions in India and more!
Linda Johnsen is a long time student of religious philosophy. She holds degrees in Eastern and Western Psychology, and has post-graduate training in theology and Sanskrit. She is the award winning author of eight books on spirituality, including The Living Goddess: Reclaiming the Tradition of the Mother of the Universe, Daughters of the Goddess: The Women Saints of India, the Lost Masters: Rediscovering the Mysticism of the Ancient Greek Philosophers, and has hundreds of articles that have appeared in Yoga International, Yoga Journal, and other publications.
Special Guest: Linda Johnsen
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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The Search For A Spiritual Teacher - Conversation with Greg Bogart [Episode 81]
The search for a spiritual teacher is a timeless quest for the spiritual seeker. What is the importance of having a spiritual teacher, and how does one go about finding one? How can you differentiate charlatans from true masters? What are some of the intricacies of the teacher-student relationship? Join us with psychotherapist, author and teacher, Greg Bogart, as we discuss the dynamics of the student-teacher relationship and its relevancy on the spiritual path, especially in our modern day and age.
Special Guest: Greg Bogart
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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What Human Design Can Teach You About Life - Conversation with Chetan Parkyn and Carola Eastwood [Episode 80]
The Human Design system is a synthesis of several ancient systems, integrating aspects of Astrology, the I Ching, the Chakras, and the Kabbalah. In this episode we chat with experts Chetan Parykyn and Carola Eastwood, about the Human Design system and how it can help you navigate your daily life. How we can use it to get to know ourselves and others? Will it help with our relationships? We'll explore these ideas and more in this mind expanding episode!
Chetan Parkyn and Carola Eastwood recently published their latest book, Book of Destinies: Discover the Life You Were Born to Live, through New World Library, which can be found at all major outlets. Having been involved with Human Design since the early 90s, Chetan and Carola give one-on-one and partnership readings, counseling sessions and teach workshops and seminars worldwide.
Special Guests: Chetan Parkyn and Carola Eastwood
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Learn the True Origin of the Chakras - Conversation with Chris Tompkins [Episode 79]
Most people are familiar with the seven chakra system, but is it the only one? Is the oldest? Where does the seven chakra system come from and does Patanjali's Yoga Sutra ever mention the word chakra? If you have been wanting to know more about the chakra system, this episode will answer many of your questions! Join us with scholar and yogi, Chris Tompkins, as we discuss the origins of the chakra system and how understanding its context and history can empower us to utilize this amazing system more effectively in our practice and lives.
Special Guest: Chris Tompkins
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Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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How To Cultivate a Simple Practice of Kindness and Compassion - Conversation with Suzie Abels [Episode 78]
It's easy to get stuck thinking that in order to help people you need more time, more money, more help yourself... But being kind doesn't need to cost anything that you don't already have. Perhaps you've heard the phrase: think globally, act locally. Well, we don't need to save the entire world or create a coalition of compassion; we can start with simple acts of kindness with the people we encounter in our daily lives. Kindness itself can be a spiritual practice. Join us with Suzie Abels, author of Kindness on a Budget, as we discuss simple ways to practice kindness and compassion with everyone around you, no matter where you find yourself in life.
Special Guest: Suzie Abels
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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The Heart of Recognition and Remembering Who You Are - Conversation with Christopher "Hareesh" Wallis [Episode 77]
The Heart of Recognition is a sublime 11th Century Tantric text that beautifully synthesizes many threads within the Tantric traditions. Join us with Scholar, Teacher, Yogi and Author, Christopher "Hareesh" Wallis as we dive into this incredible text and explain its importance within the context of both the ancient and modern practices and understandings of yoga. We discuss why these understandings are important today, how these teachings can apply to our modern lives, and much more!
Special Guest: Christopher "Hareesh" Wallis
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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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How To Be Bare Naked and Brave - Conversation with Emily Ann Peterson [Episode 76]
No, this episode is not about nudity, but rather begs the question of what it means to be brave in the face of vulnerability and fear. Fear is a human trait known to us all, but the real question is what do we do with fear? Do we let it consume us? Stifle us? Or use it as the very fuel to propel us further. Join us with Emily Ann Peterson, musician, teacher, author, and host of the Bare Naked Bravery podcast, as we discuss what it means to be brave in the world today.
Special Guest: Emily Ann Peterson
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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The Relationship Between Saliva, Stress and Meditation, and Why It Matters - Conversation with Sundara Balasubramanian [Episode 75]
Many cultures across time have understood and valued breathing and meditation. Taoism and Yoga also pay particular attention to saliva. But why? Did you know there is a connection between stress and dry mouth? Between your parasympathetic nervous system and saliva? A Scientist at the Medical University of South Carolina has been researching what's in our saliva, and what changes happen during meditation and breathing exercises. Join us with Sundara Balasubramanian as he shares his research and helpful tips on how to take advantage of his amazing findings that validate what yogis have known for centuries!
Special Guest: Sundara Balasubramanian
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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Common Modern Yoga Myths - Conversation with Ariana Rabinovitch [Episode 74]
With yoga's gaining popularity in the West, how do we approach some of the lofty claims about yoga? How do we know what's actually true versus what's a false or unproven claim? Join us as we chat with Ariana Rabinovitch, yoga teacher and co-author of Exposing Yoga Myths: Vol 1., as we discuss some of the more prevalent myths within modern postural yoga as it's practiced in the West. We also discuss an exciting new project that Ariana is creating to help make the hordes of current scientific research about yoga more accessible to the public and easier for everyone to understand.
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Special Guest: Ariana Rabinovitch
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Heal Your Relationship With Money And Redefine Success - Conversation with Lindsay Sacks [Episode 73]
Do you struggle with money? While a lot of people talk about abundance, before you can change your relationship to money, you have to explore why you struggle with money in the first place. Do you have a basic financial literacy? How organized are you with your finances and what sorts of healthy financial habits do you have in place? Join us with Lindsay Sacks, as we discuss financial freedom and talk about multi-layered approaches to healing your relationship with money.
Lindsay Sacks left her corporate accounting job years ago to follow her passions and help people change their relationship to money and success, organize their finances, and gain financial freedom.
Special Guest: Lindsay Sacks
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Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
How To Make Peace With Your Mind and Silence Your Inner Critic - Conversation with Mark Coleman [Episode 72]
For many, our inner critic can routinely sabotage our life and relationships, constantly telling us that we are never good enough... Can we quiet this inner critic? Is it a voice worth integrating? And how do mindfulness and compassion impact our relationship with both the inner and outer critic? Join us as we chat with meditation teacher and therapist, Mark Coleman, about ways to work with our inner critic to help us live more joyous and prosperous lives.
Mark Coleman is the author of Make Peace with Your Mind and Awake in the Wild. He is the founder of the Mindfulness Institute and has guided students on five continents as a corporate consultant, counselor, meditation teacher, and wilderness guide.
Special Guest: Mark Coleman
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
The Hidden Link Between Greek Philosophy and Indian Mysticism - Conversation with Linda Johnsen [Episode 71]
Greek Philosophers are often praised for their intellect and logic, but what if there was a deeper, more spiritual side to these great thinkers that's not often taught in schools? Greek Philosophers not only had contact with, but sought out yogis, sages, and teachers from Indian, Egyptian, and Persian cultures. They practiced meditation, vegetarianism, and often believed in concepts of karma and reincarnation. Join us on this exciting conversation with Linda Johnsen about the links between ancient Greek and Roman philosophers and the mystical traditions of the near and far east.
Linda Johnsen, author of Lost Masters: Rediscovering the Mysticism of the Ancient Greek Philosophers, is a long time student of religious philosophy. She holds degrees in Eastern and Western Psychology, and has post-graduate training in theology and Sanskrit. She is the award winning author of eight books on spirituality, including Daughters of the Goddess: The Women Saints of India, and has hundreds of articles that have appeared in Yoga International, Yoga Journal, and other publications.
Special Guest: Linda Johnsen
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
What To Do When You Feel Stuck - Conversation with Sam Bennett [Episode 70]
Are you a procrastinator or perfectionist? What happens when you feel stuck and unable to move forward? The truth is, we all feel stuck from time to time, but what can we do to move past it? Join us with Sam Bennett, as she describes tools to help us when we feel overwhelmed, stagnant, or frustrated. We also discuss the importance of self care, goal setting, boundaries, and more.
Sam Bennett is the author of Start Right Where You Are and Get It Done. She created The Organized Artist Company to help creative people get unstuck and achieve their goals. She is a writer, actor, teacher, and creativity/productivity specialist who has counseled thousands of artists and entrepreneurs on their way to success.
Special Guest: Sam Bennett
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Why You've Been Breathing Wrong And What To Do About It - Conversation with Patrick McKeown [Episode 69]
What is actually happening when we breathe? Chances are, that if you've been to a yoga class, you've heard that we don't breath enough. But what if that's not entirely accurate? What if taking a deep breath isn't what you think it is or what you actually need? Doesa breath through the nose effect us differently than a breath through the mouth? Join us with author and teacher, Patrick McKeown, as we discuss these questions and more. We'll learn how can changing the way we breath can reduce stress and increasing performance, as well as even change the look of your face! If you've been wanting to know more about the breath, this is the episode for you!
Special Guest: Patrick McKeown
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Diving into the Heart of Mantra - Conversation with Girish [Episode 68]
Singing and chanting have the power to affect us physically, mentally, emotionally and even spiritually, but where does one begin? Do you have to sing in Sanskrit or in another ancient language in order to receive the benefits of chanting? Join us in this episode as we talk with Girish, a world famous musician and teacher, about the power of chanting and how it can radically improve our lives.
Girish is a musician, author and teacher. He has created multiple solo albums, and has played regularly with other well known artists like Krishna Das, Dave Stringer, Snatam Kaur, Wah! and more. He recently came out with his first book, Music and Mantra: The Yoga of Mindful Singing for Health, Happiness, Peace, and Prosperity, which provides a wonderful opportunity for readers to dive more deeply into the profound practices of mantra and music!
Special Guest: Girish
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Exploring the Metaphysical Connection to Animals - Conversation with Amelia Kinkade [Episode 67]
What if animals, plants and trees could talk? What if we could listen? In a time where the rise of technology and our modern lifestyles may threaten our connection to the natural world, it's important that we find ways to stay connected to nature. Join us with Amelia Kinkade, animal "whisperer", author and one of the leading psychics in America, as we discuss how to get more in touch with nature and the animals around us. She offers a hopeful message about how we can all connect more deeply to the natural world and its inhabitants, and how we can be part of a growing solution, instead of a continued problem.
Special Guest: Amelia Kinkade
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Defining Yoga In The Modern Age - Conversation with Matthew Remski [Episode 66]
Yoga has meant a lot of things to a lot of people throughout Indian history. What it means to people has changed even more since yoga has spread across the world. How do we define yoga today? Do we need to define yoga? What is happening to yoga in the West?
Join us with author, teacher, ayurvedic consultant and cultural critic, Matthew Remski, as we dive into this important topic. Matthew has been doing great work within the yoga community with the WAWADIA Project (What Are We Actually Doing In Asana) and other projects he's involved with. His keen insights and thoughtful reflections are a welcome addition to yoga in the modern age.
Special Guest: Matthew Remski
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
The Key To Injury Free Yoga - Conversation with Steven Weiss [Episode 65]
The practice of yoga postures (asana) within Hatha Yoga is by far the most widely practiced type of yoga in the Western World today. What is its purpose? Does all yoga need to be therapeutic? Why do people get injured? Is there a difference in how different styles of yoga (Iyengar and Ashtanga as an example) view the practice of postures? Join us with Steven Weiss, a holistic chiropractor, nutritionist, yoga therapist and teacher, as well as author of the book The Injury Free Yoga Practice, as we dive into a conversation about the postural practices of yoga and it's implications in our lives.
Special Guest: Steven Weiss
www.yogainjuryanatomyalignment.com
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
How To Live Fully Engaged - Conversation with Thomas M. Sterner [Episode 64]
Presence, mindfulness, these are words we hear a lot, but what does it really mean to be present and mindful? Are there ways to cultivate a more active engaged presence in life? Join us with Thomas. M. Sterner, author, musician and athlete, as we explore what it means to be fully engaged in every aspect of your life.
Thomas M. Sterner is the author of multiple books, including The Practicing Mind and Fully Engaged., and speaks around the world on developing focus and discipline.
Special Guest: Thomas M. Sterner
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
The Powerful Links Between Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine - Conversation with Dr. Prana Gogia [Episode 63]
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda have both been around since antiquity. While the two grew in their own separate ways, their nearby cultural connections meant that they likely influenced each another. What similarities are there between these two holistic sciences? What are their big differences? Join us with Dr. Prana Gogia, Acupuncturist and Ayurvedic Practitioner, as we discuss these two fascinating forms of medicine and learn more about how they can benefit us in our daily lives.
Special Guest: Dr. Prana Gogia
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Empowering People Through Yoga - Conversation with Katie Brauer [Episode 62]
Join us with Katie Brauer, as we dive into how yoga can empower people in their lives and explore what it's like being a yoga teacher today. Most yoga classes are being taught by newer teachers with limited education. When do we start to expect a higher standard in how yoga teachers are trained? What might that look like for teachers and students? How is the scenery of how yoga is taught in the West already changing? We'll explore these topics and more!
Originally from Sydney Australia, a former Professional Snowboarder, International Yoga Teacher, Inspirational Speaker and Creative Leader, Katie Brauer is a trail blazer with a modern and empowering approach to self inquiry, personal development and transformation. Combining two decades of experience, Katie is known as a teacher of teachers and is a featured teacher on Gaiam TV as well as a regular speaker and teacher at large festivals. In her classes, workshops and trainings, she works with Olympians, professional athletes, celebrities and everyone in between. She is committed to helping people reach their highest potential and best version of themselves.
Special Guest: Katie Brauer
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
The Power of Ancient Yogic Mantras - Conversation with Russill Paul [Episode 61]
Join us with our guest, Russill Paul, spiritual teacher, musician, and author of The Yoga of Sound, as we discuss the power of sound, vibration and mantra to affect every aspect of our lives. If you are interested in incorporating mantra into your life, you'll enjoy Russill's insights and understandings of this incredible and ancient practice. In this episode, we'll also explore the four streams of sonic mysticism, explain what a sonic community is, and much more!
Special Guest: Russill Paul
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
How Yoga Can Change The World - Conversation with Jeffrey Armstrong [Episode 60]
Join us with Jeffrey Armstrong, author, mystical poet, motivational speaker and spiritual teacher, as we discuss how yoga can inspire a new generation of thought leaders living and participating in the every day world. How can we work to effect positive change in the world around us and within us? We ask how to integrate yoga into our daily lives, and explore important questions about life, divine intelligence and the challenges of living a conscious life in the modern world.
Award-winning poet and best-selling author of numerous books, Jeffrey is a relationship expert, philosopher, practitioner and teacher of the Vedas for over 40 years. Prior to his teaching he had a successful career as an executive in Silicon Valley and spent five years in an ashram as a brahmacharya (monk). He also holds degrees in Psychology, History & Comparative Religion and English Literature. For the past 40+ years and currently as the Media and Communications Director for both the Vedic Friends Association (VFA) and the Hindu Collective Initiative for North America (HCI-NA), he’s been a global advocate for the Hindu Sanatan Dharma culture and has spoken at some of the most prestigious universities, conferences and corporations around the world.
Special Guest: Jeffrey Armstrong
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Is It Time To Change The Way We Look At Stretching In Yoga? - Conversation with Jules Mitchell [Episode 59]
While we can agree that yoga is about a lot more than stretching, that doesn't change the fact that the majority of people coming to yoga in the west, come because of a perceived benefit of stretching. So what is actually happening to the body when we stretch and move in a postural yoga practice? Has what we know about the body changed in recent years because of developments in western medical science?
Join us as we chat with Jules Mitchell MS, CMT, RYT, a Los Angeles based yoga teacher, manual therapist and educator. She combines the tradition of yoga with her background in biomechanics to create yoga programs designed to help people move better and achieve individually defined physical success. As adjunct faculty at Arizona State University, Jules serves as the yoga consultant on various research studies (including a recent grant from NIH) to quantify the effects of yoga therapy on special populations – including pregnant women, women with depressive symptoms associated with perinatal loss, and cancer patients. The author of a popular science blog, Jules writes on yoga biomechanics and references the exercise science literature on topics (such as stretching) where the yoga research is lacking. She is a regular contributor to yoga teacher training programs worldwide, providing yoga schools with the most current research in biomechanics, even when it invokes a discerning analysis of tradition
Special Guest: Jules Mitchell
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
How Yoga Can Help With Grief And Where Do We Go From Here? - Conversation with J. Brown [Episode 58]
Are we taking yoga somewhere, or is it taking us? And where are we headed? Join us as we talk with J. Brown, yoga teacher, writer and host the Yoga Talks Podcast. His writing has been featured in Yoga Therapy Today, the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, Elephant Journal, and Yogadork. In this episode, J. shares his personal story of how yoga helped him process his mother's death and how his practice has changed over the years. As we discuss the power of yoga to support and transform people's lives, we ask what direction we see yoga heading here in the West and explore ways in which technology is impacting how yoga is taught and shared throughout the world.
Special Guest: J. Brown
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
What Are The True Origins of Modern Yoga? [Part II] - Conversation with Christopher Tompkins [Episode 57]
In Part II of our conversation with yogi and sanskrit scholar, Christopher Tompkins, he expands on his amazing findings that include an important missing link between the modern popular postures and ancient tantric traditions! Were early yogi masters who brought yoga to the west teaching everything they knew or was something intentionally left out? Where does this leave the modern practice, so popular today? Where do we go next? Join us for the conclusion of our conversation about the true origins of modern yoga.
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The true origins of the modern practice of Hatha Yoga, practiced by so many in the world today, is hotly disputed by many scholars. Some people believe most of the postures practiced today were invented by a great yogi and sage, Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, in the early 20th century. Others say the postures are much older, but how much older? If the postures did exist hundreds or thousands of years ago, were they practiced the same way? Are we missing anything in our modern practice? We explore these and other questions in this two part series (Episode 56 and Episode 57).
Christopher P. Tompkins, MTS, MA is a Yoga practitioner and Sanskrit scholar specializing in the tradition of Tantric Shaivism. He has three degrees in Religion and Sanskrit, including Masters Degrees from Harvard and UC Berkeley. His research focuses on the ritualized practices of Hatha Yoga as originally presented in the earliest surviving Tantras. He founded the Kashmir Shaivism Preservation Project, which seeks to preserve and share the literal legacy of Kashmir Shaivism. To date, he's acquired over 24,000 pages of manuscripts spanning the vast range of Philosophy, Ritual and Yoga representing the medieval Tantric tradition, most of which have never been seen in the West. Christopher lectures around the world in universities and Yoga centers on the history, philosophy and practices of Indian Yoga.
Special Guest: Christopher Tompkins
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
What Are The True Origins of Modern Yoga? [Part I] - Conversation with Christopher Tompkins [Episode 56]
The true origins of the modern practice of Hatha Yoga, practiced by so many in the world today, is hotly disputed by many scholars. Some people believe most of the postures practiced today were invented by a great yogi and sage, Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, in the early 20th century. Others say the postures are much older, but how much older? If the postures did exist hundreds or thousands of years ago, were they practiced the same way? Are we missing anything in our modern practice?
In Part I of our conversation with yogi and sanskrit scholar, Christopher Tompkins, he tells us the story of how he came into yoga and what him led him to these mysterious ancient sanskrit texts. He goes on to explain the discoveries he has made and speaks of the true origins of modern postural yoga. Has he found a missing key to unlock the postures so commonly practiced in the world today? Join us in this exciting conversation about the roots and origins of modern yoga!
Christopher P. Tompkins, MTS, MA is a Yoga practitioner and Sanskrit scholar specializing in the tradition of Tantric Shaivism. He has three degrees in Religion and Sanskrit, including Masters Degrees from Harvard and UC Berkeley. His research focuses on the ritualized practices of Hatha Yoga as originally presented in the earliest surviving Tantras. He founded the Kashmir Shaivism Preservation Project, which seeks to preserve and share the literal legacy of Kashmir Shaivism. To date, he's acquired over 24,000 pages of manuscripts spanning the vast range of Philosophy, Ritual and Yoga representing the medieval Tantric tradition, most of which have never been seen in the West. Christopher lectures around the world in universities and Yoga centers on the history, philosophy and practices of Indian Yoga.
Special Guest: Christopher Tompkins
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
3 Obstacles On The Spiritual Path and How To Overcome Them - A Hanuman Story [Episode 55]
In this episode, we dive into a story of Hanuman that warns us not to get too comfortable on the spiritual journey. Even after Hanuman realizes his divine nature, there is still work to be done and obstacles to overcome. With strength, wit, and a commitment to explore the depths of the subconscious, Hanuman shows us how to overcome the challenges of the spiritual path. The story serves as a reminder to stay vigilant in your quest, no matter how far you've come.
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
How Mindfulness Can Change Your Life - Conversation with Dr. Jerry Lynch [Episode 54]
What do yoga and martial arts have in common? How about yoga and sport? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jerry Lynch, who has been using mindfulness techniques with world class coaches and athletes for decades. He shares with us how mindfulness techniques can be applied to any life experience and can fundamentally change the way we engage the world. What is mindfulness? How does one practice it? We'll explore these questions and more!
Sports psychologist Dr. Jerry Lynch is the author of eleven books and founder/director of Way of Champions, a performance consulting group gear towards "mastering the inner game" for athletic excellence. He has over 35 years of experience as a sports psychologist, coach, athlete, and teacher. He draws from his experience working with Olympic, NBA, and NCAA champions to help transform the lives of athletes, parents, coaches, and every day people.
Special Guest: Dr. Jerry Lynch
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Living In The World As A Modern Yogi [Part III] - Conversation with Douglas Brooks [Episode 53]
Join us for a thrilling three part conversation with author, scholar and yogi, Douglas Brooks, who is currently Professor of Religion at the University of Rochester, NY. His work with yoga communities has impacted countless numbers of yogis and yoginis all over the world, and particularly here in the United States.
In Part III, we conclude our conversation about what it means to be a western yogi in the world today. We ask vital questions about living in the world and how to accept and say "yes" to the experiences of life. How do we say yes to the challenging moments, as well as the easy ones? How can we as a community drive forward together to create a more harmonious planet? We dive into these topics and more in our final episode of this talk with Professor Douglas Brooks.
Living In The World As A Modern Yogi [Part III] - Conversation with Douglas Brooks [Episode 53]
Special Guest: Douglas Brooks
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Living In The World As A Modern Yogi [Part II] - Conversation with Douglas Brooks [Episode 52]
Join us for a thrilling three part conversation with author, scholar and yogi, Douglas Brooks, who is currently Professor of Religion at the University of Rochester, NY. His work with yoga communities has impacted countless numbers of yogis and yoginis all over the world, and particularly here in the United States.
In Part II, we continue our conversation about what it means to be a western yogi in the world today. We ask how to honor the traditions of past while still recognizing the needs and particular aspects of modern life. How do we integrate these ancient practices and the experiences we have into our daily lives? We explore this and much more in this engaging episode with the always insightful Douglas Brooks.
Living In The World As A Modern Yogi [Part II] - Conversation with Douglas Brooks [Episode 52]
Special Guest: Douglas Brooks
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Living In The World As A Modern Yogi [Part I] - Conversation with Douglas Brooks [Episode 51]
Join us for a thrilling three part conversation with author, scholar and yogi, Douglas Brooks, who is currently Professor of Religion at the University of Rochester, NY. His work with yoga communities has impacted countless numbers of yogis and yoginis all over the world, and particularly here in the United States.
In Part I, we begin our conversation about what it means to be a western yogi in the world today. What are we missing, given the context of yoga's origins? What opportunities do we have for greater integration and understanding? Are there other streams of ideas within yoga that we typically don't know of in the west? In addition to exploring these ideas and more; Douglas shares some of hist first experiences with his teacher in India and how it set the stage for his life now.
Living In The World As A Modern Yogi [Part I] - Conversation with Douglas Brooks [Episode 51]
Special Guest: Douglas Brooks
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Scientists Are Starting To Sound Like Ancient Yogis - Conversation with Bob Berman [Episode 50]
What does the latest scientific research say about reality and consciousness? As it turns out, scientists are starting to sound a lot more like the ancient yogis when they answer. In this episode, one of the worlds most well read and widely known astronomers, Bob Berman, joins us to chat about reality, time, consciousness, life and death. What sometimes sounds eerily like a real life Matrix, Berman explains ideas of reality supported by some of the most recent scientific findings and leads us down a fantastic rabbit hole into understanding the nature of reality.
Special Guest: Bob Berman
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Stay Connected to Something Larger Than Yourself - The Story of Narasimha and the Demon King [Episode 49]
The story of Narasimha and the Demon King, that many associate with the holiday of Holi, is typically understood as a story that demonstrates the fierce grace of the Hindu god, Vishnu. It's also an opportunity to explore the importance of staying connected to something larger than one-self. Offering an alternative to attempts at subduing or controlling life, the story encourages us to deepen the connection to our highest self to help navigate the difficulties of life.
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Produced By: Benn Mendelson
It's Not About You Anyway: The Importance of Service - Interview with Jake Ducey [Episode 48]
In this episode we explore ideas of service and the "why" behind our every day actions, as well as discuss success, struggle, what can hold us back in life, and much more. Our guest is Jake Ducey, who at only 24 years old, is a two-time published author with Penguin/Random-House), a leading speaker for his generation having been featured in TEDx Youth, and has already inspired countless thousands of young people to seek meaningful career success and to make a difference in the world. He joins us to share some of the unique insights and perspectives he's learned from his journey and countless connections with people from all over the world.
Special Guest: Jake Ducey
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Angry For The Right Reasons - Story of Shiva and the Warrior [Episode 47]
Is there a place for anger on the spiritual path? In this episode, we dive into the story of the Warrior, Virabhadra, a ferocious aspect of the deity Shiva, and learn about our own anger. If you've been to a yoga class, chances are you've done a posture named after the Warrior, Virabhadra, but the story of Virabhadra goes much deeper. In this classic tale of love and destruction, we find permission to have the whole human experience, without trying to suppress or bypass certain emotions, and learn how anger can lead to deeper experiences of compassion and understanding.
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
3 Children's Tales, Beloved By All Ages [Episode 46]
Stories have the ability to inspire us through the ages, no matter how old or young we might be. In this episode we share three stories, spoken for children, but enjoyable by all! Our three stories, Story of the Rabbit (Native American), the Frog in the Well (Chinese) and Zhuang Zi and the Butterfly (Chinese), teach us to follow our heart, have perspective in life, and appreciate the beauty of everything around us. If you are an adult listening to these stories, you can play these stories to children, but we also encourage you to make these stories your own and share them with the children in your life. Whether young or old, we're sure you'll enjoy the richness of these ancient stories!
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
How To Grow A Simple Organic Garden Anywhere - Interview with Susan of Garden Goddesses [Episode 45]
Would you love to grow your own organic herbs or veggies but lack the space or know how? In this episode we talk with Master Gardener and Founder of the Society of Garden Goddesses, Susan Gouveia, as she explains some simple things you can do to create your own garden, no matter what your space concerns, inside or out. We'll also talk about edible weeds, worm composting in your house, and more! A great episode for anyone looking to live a more sustainable life by growing some of their own food and composting organic materials, even with limited space.
Special Guest: Susan Gouveia
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Why You've Been Cursed (and Blessed) To Forget Who You Are - A Hanuman Story [Episode 44]
Something often happens in our youth. From young, vibrant beings, alive with energy and potential, we are molded and shaped by society, family, and media. That loss of uniqueness can often diminish our radiance as beings. Especially in the western world, where education can often just mean creating a better consumer, we often lose touch with our inner most being in our race to adulthood. In this episode we explore a story of Hanuman to tell us why forgetting is important; why being molded by culture and society serves an ultimate purpose. It's through our necessary process of forgetfulness that we are ultimately lead back to who we really are.
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Why The Breath Is So Important In Yoga - Interview with Leslie Kaminoff [Episode 43]
How important is the breath in yoga and what does a breath centered practice look like? Join us with yoga anatomy expert, Leslie Kaminoff, co-author of the wildly successful Yoga Anatomy book, as he explains the importance of breath as well as talks about many relevant topics with modern postural yoga.
Special Guest: Leslie Kaminoff
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Vegan, Vegetarian or Meat Eater, This Could Change Everything - Interview with Shir Friedman [Episode 42]
Can you picture that futuristic moment in a Sci-Fi film where the character walks up to a machine and requests a meal that is instantly grown and presented to them? What if that dish included meat that didn't harm any animal? Well, the future is closer than you think! Our guest, Shir Friedman, works for a company that is creating chicken meat without harming animals. No hormones, no GMOs, real meat. The meat is grown in a medium that mimics the conditions inside a living animal, allowing it to grow as it would naturally. The potential impact on our environment, the meat industry, and our diet is HUGE! How is it possible? We'll learn more in this episode!
Special Guest: Shir Friedman
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Ayurvedic Tips To Beat The Summer Heat - Interview with Trudy Collings [Episode 41]
The heat of the summer can effect our health in a number of different ways. Join us with Trudy Collings, an ayurvedic practitioner, herbalist and co-owner of Paavani Ayurveda, as she explains some helpful tips you can use to help beat the heat! Find out which herbs and foods can keep your body cool and skin glowing, no matter what the temperature gauge reads.
Special Guest: Trudy Collings
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
The Importance of Patience and Accepting Who You Are - Interview with Michael Katz [Episode 40]
Michael Katz is a master storyteller and the host of the radio storytelling program Katz Pajamas on NPR Station KCBX for the last thirty years. He joins us to talk about the art of storytelling and to share two of his favorite stories from the Far East. The Story of the Stone Cutter and the Magic of Patience are engaging, simple stories with a great message and are appropriate for all ages!
Special Guest: Michael Katz
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
3 Powerful Benefits Of Ayurveda You Won't Believe - Interview with Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary [Episode 39]
Join us with Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary, an Integrative Neurologist and author of the book The Prime, as she explains how the science of Ayurveda can help you optimize your health, increase your brain power and naturally shed excess pounds. Dr. Chaudhary discovered an interesting side effect to the eating and lifestyle tools she was giving her brain patients - they began to shed excess pounds. She offers easy tips and guidelines to help you feel great and lose weight without dieting.
Special Guest: Kulreet Chaudhary, M.D.
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
How Certain Thoughts Can Sabotage Your Life - The Story of Utanka [Episode 38]
The way we think has a huge impact on how we receive each moment of life. A story originally found in the Mahabarata, the story of Utanka takes us on a journey of self exploration. We follow Utanka from student to wise man, from the protection of his teacher's home, out into the world and even down into the underworld. His experiences provide us with keen insight into how certain thoughts can sabotage our ability to receive the gifts of life, and his journey shows us possible ways to navigate those moments, and even provide hints of an ancient Kundalini Yoga Practice...
Written & Spoken by: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Exploring Sufism, The Path of the Heart - Interview with Tahir Far Idi Qawwal [Episode 37]
Many people are familiar with Sufism because of the popularity of poets like Rumi and Hafiz, but what is Sufism? Why is it considered the path of the heart? How do Sufis use music and dance as part of their spiritual practice? And what can we learn from this rich tradition? Join us as we chat with Tahir Faridhee Qawwal, a sufi, a master musician and teacher, and leader of the Fanna-Fi-Allah Qawwal ensemble, who is currently producing a documentary on the musical traditions in India and Pakistan called Qawwali: Music of the Mystics.
Special Guest: Tahir Far Idi Qawwal
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
Why Too Much Pride Can Kill You - Story of the Doom of Parikshit [Episode 36]
In this episode, we explore the story of King Parikshit. A good and noble King, who lets his pride get the best of him. The King makes a series of choices that may eventually lead him to his death... Will he learn his lesson or face certain doom? The story gives us an opportunity to ask ourselves where pride might get int the way of the flow of life. It invites us to look at the choices we make and realize that there is always an opportunity to make a different choice.
Written& Spoken by: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
How To Silence the Inner Critic and Find Love Within - The Story of Dhruva [Episode 35]
Even small feelings of self-criticism, doubt, fear, or perfectionism can cripple us mentally and emotionally, and even prevent us from feeling loved. The Story of Dhruva is one of our inner child, searching for love and acceptance, tormented by self-doubt and fear, and ultimately finding love deep within himself. The love-able and determined Dhruva is a reminder to look within for the love so many seek on the outside. He shows us that once we realize the love within us, we can truly offer our greatest gifts and find our place in the world.
Written& Spoken by: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
The Power of Ceremony and How It Can Transform Your Life - Interview with Tehya Sky [Episode 34]
The power of ritual and ceremony have been lost to many modern cultures, yet most people have daily rituals, whether they are aware of it or not. Join us as we explore a deeper understanding of ceremony and ritual, and how you can create a more fulfilling life with a fresh perspective on your regular every day moments. Our Guest is Tehya Sky. She is metaphysical guide, the author of A Ceremony Called Life: When Your Morning Coffee Is As Sacred as Holy Water, and she offers unique insights into the impact that ritual can have in our modern lives.
Special Guest: Tehya Sky
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
www.sivanaspirit.com
How to Create More Fulfilling Relationships with Conscious Communication - Interview with Danny Arguetty [Episode 33]
We communicate all the time, but are we doing it well? Are you aware of your patterns and habits of communication? What is Conscious Communication and how does it differ from regular communication? Join us with our guest Danny Arguetty, author of Six Qualities of Consciousness and Nourishing the Teacher, as we dive into the hidden secrets of becoming more skillful communicators. Through Danny's profound insights, you'll gain new tools in becoming a better communicator and help improve the quality of your life and relationships.
Special Guest: Danny Arguetty
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
How Inflammation Affects Your Health and What You Can Do About It - Interview with Julie Daniluk [Episode 32]
Inflammation is associated with numerous health issues that affect both mind and body. What causes inflammation? If necessary, can we reduce it? How does stress affect inflammation? What role does your diet play and can yoga help? Join us with nutritionist Julie Daniluk, the host of Healthy Gourmet on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), as we discuss the impact of inflammation on the body. She's the author of Meals That Heal Inflammation and Slimming Meals That Heal, and she joins us today to help us understand the role inflammation plays in our health and lives.
Special Guest: Julie Daniluk
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
What Makes a Yoga Teacher Great - Interview with Amy Ippoliti [Episode 31]
Amy Ippoliti is a yoga teacher, writer, and philanthropist who is known for her innovative methods to bridge the gap between ancient yoga wisdom and modern day life. An internationally renowned teacher of yoga teachers, she recently co-authored the book: The Art and Business of Teaching Yoga: The Yoga Professional's Guide to a Fulfilling Career. She joins us on the Sivana Podcast to discuss the role of the modern yoga teacher, what makes a yoga teacher successful, what some of the biggest challenges of being a yoga teacher are, how to choose a yoga teacher training and much more! Whether a teacher or student of yoga, you are bound to benefit from Amy's keen insight and experience in the world of yoga.
Special Guest: Amy Ippoliti
Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
How To Be Spiritual As Hell - Interview with the Ultra Spiritual JP Sears [Episode 30]
From the sublime and serious to the ridiculous and funny, JP Sears has affected millions of people through his widely popular YouTube and Facebook videos. Although many know him from his comedy routines, JP is a deeply introspective and cultivated being who plays with humor as a means of exploring life and the ego. In this episode, we consider what it means to live a spiritual life, discuss the importance of humor on the spiritual path, offer thoughts on authenticity and much more! There is a lot to enjoy in this episode filled with both insight and laughter.
Special Guest: JP Sears
Hosted by: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Produced by: Benn Mendelsohn
The Silent Power Of Meditation That Can Change The World - Interview with Ann Purcell [Episode 29]
Ann Purcell is an award winning author and musician who has been teaching Transcendental Meditation for over forty years. She joins the Sivana Podcast to discuss meditation, how it relates to creativity and the power of silence. Ann's exuberance and wisdom are evident as she speaks, and whether you are a seasoned meditator or have never practiced before, there is a lot to learn and enjoy in this episode.
Special Guest: Ann Purcell
http://www.enlightenmentforeveryone.com/
Hosted by: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Produced by: Benn Mendelson
What a Burning City Teaches Us About Pride - A Hanuman Story [Episode 28]
Living in an egocentric culture, it's easy to fall into pride. In this episode, we'll explore how feelings of pride allow an opportunity to examine the deepest motivations behind our actions and come to learn how pride can become an agent of our downfall or an opportunity for growth and deeper connection. We'll examine the importance of having perspective in one's life and its necessity in navigating pride, as we dive into the story of the sometimes wild, but always beloved, monkey deity: Hanuman.
Written by: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Produced by: Benn Mendelsohn
www.sivanaspirit.com
Motherhood on the Spiritual Path and the Importance of Postpartum Ritual - Interview with Kimberly Ann Johnson [Episode 27]
Today we talk about the role of motherhood on the spiritual path with Kimberly Ann Johnson, founder of Magamama, a community and resource hub for new moms who want natural empowering solutions to the challenges that can accompany childbirth. Kimberly speaks with immense passion about motherhood and the importance of ritual along the path. What are some of the biggest challenges that face new mothers? What is circle practice and how can it help shift how we experience parenthood, personally and as a community? How can we support new mothers? We'll explore these questions and a lot more...
Special Guest: Kimberly Ann Johnson
Hosted by: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Produced by: Benn Mendelson
www.sivanaspirit.com
How To Follow Your Inner Wisdom and Navigate the World - Interview with Zen DeBrucke [Episode 26]
What is your Inner Guidance System (IGS) and how does it work? How is it different from intuition? Can it help you live a more fulfilled life? In this episode, we chat with internationally renowned author, teacher and speaker, Zen Cryar DeBrucke, who wrote the book Your Inner GPS: Follow Your Internal Guidance to Optimal Health, Happiness, and Satisfaction. She'll introduce us to the workings of our IGS, teach us practices on how to connect with this deep wisdom inside us and ultimately share how we can use this inner wisdom to transform our lives.
Special Guest: Zen Cryar DeBrucke
Hosted by: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Produced by: Benn Mendelson
How To Better Understand Our Relationship With the Material World - A Lakshmi Story [Episode 25]
Wealth, power and other aspects of the material world can often be viewed as barriers to living a spiritual life. In this episode, we'll explore a story of the Goddess Lakshmi as well as her Eight Aspects to help us better understand our relationship with the material world. We'll ask basic questions of whether or not it's necessary to give up all material possessions in order to live a spiritual life. These stories will help us look at our relationship to money and its place in our lives, as Lakshmi invites us to look into the deepest motivations behind our actions. Join us on an exploration of what it means to live abundantly in the world.
Written by: Ashton Szabo
Narrated by: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Produced by: Benn Mendelson
How to Thrive in the World and Still Stay Connected to Spirit - Interview with Cara Bradley [Episode 24]
Join us with Cara Bradley, author of On the Verge, as we discuss the ways in which we can engage the world and thrive no matter what we find ourselves doing, while still remaining connected to spirit. What are some of the likely roadblocks on the path? What is the difference between active and passive attention, and how can they affect our ability to thrive? In this episode, we'll learn helpful tips and practices on how to remain present, how to show up in our lives, and thrive!
Special Guest: Cara Bradley
Cara Bradley is the author of On the Verge: Wake Up, Show Up, and Shine. She is a passionate teacher of yoga, meditation, and fitness who has been in the trenches of personal transformation as a “mental strength coach” for over three decades at her Verge Yoga Center, retreats, corporate training sessions, and with teams such as Villanova University and Penn State. She lives in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Visit her online at www.carabradley.net
Hosted by: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Produced By: Benn Mendelson
www.sivanaspirit.com
The Secret Healing Power Of Grief, And Its Role On The Spiritual Path - Interview with Alexandria Romero [Episode 23]
How does one deal with grief? What would you do if you lost someone you love? Our guest for this episode is Alexandria Romero. At the age of thirty, mother of a two year old and six weeks pregnant with her next child, she was finishing up her masters in transpersonal psychology when her husband suddenly died. Alexandria shares her struggles and the things she did to not just simply overcome the grief she felt from her husband’s passing, but integrate it into her life. Join us as we journey towards a greater understanding of how grief is part of our spiritual path.
Special Guest: Alexandria Romero
Hosted By: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Produced By: Benn Mendelson
www.sivanaspirit.com
How To Find Happiness, Despite the Turbulence of Life - Interview with Alana Sheeren [Episode 22]
What IS a magical life? Do you create it or is it revealed to you? Is a magical life all about rainbows and puppy dogs, love and light, or does it allow for the full range of human experience? How do we find magic in the more difficult moments? Join us as we chat with Alana Sheeren, a writer, intuitive life coach, and the host of the Create Your Magical Life Podcast, as we explore ways to navigate the turbulence of life. Special Guest: Alana Sheeren www.alanasheeren.com Hosted by: Ashton Szabo Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Produced by: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com
The Alchemy of Loving Relationships: Spirituality, Gratitude, And 3 Myths You Need To Know - Interview with Linda Bloom [Episode 21]
How do we live a fulfilled life while engaging in loving relationships? What are some of the myths we hold onto about love, and how do they impact our capacities for loving relationships? Join us with Linda Bloom, psychotherapist, educator, author and relationship counselor, as we dive into a conversation about relationship. We'll explore how relationships can become our greatest spiritual practice, and learn some of the possible road blocks and difficulties we're likely to encounter along the way. Special Guest: Linda Bloom www.bloomwork.com Hosted by: Ashton Szabo Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Produced by: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com
The Spiritual Journey and Evolution of Yoga - The Story of Viveka [Episode 20]
The Story of Viveka is both a tale of yoga itself as well as our own spiritual journey. Join us in a story that takes us from the beyond, back into the every-day world. We’ll meet teachers that represent various spiritual attitudes and understandings, and learn what role they might play in our personal evolution and growth. Finally, Viveka’s journey will invite us to look back into our embodied relationships and find the ways we can best contribute to the world and society. Written by: Ashton Szabo Narrated by: Ashton Szabo Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Produced By: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com
Accepting Life As It Is [Part II] - Shiva and the Stranger [Episode 19]
One of the biggest challenges we all face in life is learning to accept life as it is, instead of how we think it should be. In part two of our mini-series on Accepting Life As It Is, we dive into a story of Shiva, an old woman, and a strange guest. The story shows us all the opportunities we have to close our selves off to what life is offering, and how we can learn to stay open in those moments. We’ll also look at how we treat strangers in our western culture, and how that contrasts many cultures of the world that welcome the stranger in as God him/herself. If you struggle with accepting difficult moments of life, this story will give you inspiration and insight into how to more skillfully and lovingly accept life as it comes.
Written by: Ashton Szabo Narrated by: Ashton Szabo Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelsohn www.sivanaspirit.com
The Spiritual Practice of Drinking Tea - Interview with Ganga Nath [Episode 18]
Where did tea come from? What can the tea ceremony teach us about ourselves? The world is wild about tea, with it holding a prominent place in cultures across time. Join us as we chat with Ganga Nath, a practitioner of Cha Tao, the Way of Tea, and learn things about tea that you never knew before. Learn how he went from a casual, social relationship with tea, to tea becoming his main spiritual practice. How is tea a spiritual practice? Listen to this podcast and find out!
Special Guest: Ganga Nath www.emptycloudzen.com Host: Ashton Szabo Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson
www.sivanaspirit.com
Accepting Life As It Is [Part I] - Nachiketas and Intimacy with Death [Episode 17]
One of the biggest challenges in life is learning how to accept life as it is, instead of how we think it should be. In this podcast, the first of a two part series, we'll explore how the fear of death inhibits our ability to accept life. We'll dive into the story of Nachiketas and Yama (the Lord of Death) from the Katha Upanishad to learn the secrets of death and the true meaning of life.
Written by: Ashton Szabo Narrated by: Ashton Szabo Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Produced by: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com
Exploring Conscious Relationships - Interview with Katie Vessel [Episode 16]
Consciousness is a word we hear often these days, but what does it mean to have a conscious relationship? How do we relate to ourselves and the world around us? Join us with Katie Vessel, a writer, yoga student and teacher, and holistic health coach, as we chat about what it means to be in a conscious relationship.
Special Guest: Katie Vessel
Hosted By: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Produced By: Benn Mendelson
The Hidden Power of Ancient Mythology - A Vishnu Story [Episode 15]
Stories are an essential way in which we translate our experience of life and the world. They become even more important in helping the human mind comprehend the beyond. India realized this with the writings of the Puranas, ancient stories that give the form to the formless. These stories help to convey essential truths in a way that is more digestible by the human mind.
Written By: Ashton Szabo Spoken By: Ashton Szabo Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Produced By: Benn Mendelson
The Six Qualities of Consciousness - Interview with Danny Arguetty [Episode 14]
What are the Six Qualities of Consciousness? How can learning about these qualities enrich your life? Join us as we chat with author and teacher, Danny Arguetty as we discover new insights and perspectives on living life to the fullest.
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The Meaning of Wisdom: A Ganesha Story [Part 3] [Episode 13]
What is the difference between knowledge, understanding, and wisdom? What does it have to do with success and prosperity, and our purpose in life? Join us for the final installment of our three part mini-series about wealth, success, and purpose, following stories of Ganesha, the beloved elephant headed deity. In this final episode of the mini-series, we'll hear of Ganesha' trip around the universe, and learn how applying knowledge into our lives brings forth success and prosperity, without their usual trappings and temptations.
Written By: Ashton Szabo
Narrated By: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Produced By: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com
Exploring Mystical Ideas Through Art - Interview w/ Artist & Author Abhishek Singh [Episode 12]
Art finds a way to touch us all deeply as beings and carries with it the potential to transform our lives. Join us in this conversation with a sacred artist whose work is heavily inspired by his spiritual practice, Abhishek Singh, as we explore how art is linked to our most basic and profound human experiences. How can art tell a story and convey mystical ideas? What can art teach us about our deepest selves? Abhishek offers keen insight into art’s influence on eastern philosophy and how art can lead us into deeper spiritual understanding. Whether you consider yourself and artist or not, you are sure to look at art with entirely new eyes after listening our latest episode of the Sivana Podcast.
Host: Ashton Szabo Special Guest: Abhishek Singh www.abhishekart.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Produced by: Benn Mendelson
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The Perils of Consumption: A Ganesha Story [Part 2] [Episode 11]
What is the source of fulfillment? Does it come from finally getting that thing you’ve always wanted? The new job, the new house, new car, new relationship? In Part Two of our three part mini-series on life’s purpose and the temptations of wealth and success, we’ll explore the story of Ganesha and Kubera, the King of Gold. We’ll see what happens when you get caught up in the materialism of the world, always putting off your happiness until some time in the future once you’ve finally gotten that “thing”, and how this saps joy and fulfillment from your life. This is a great episode for you if you’ve ever found yourself thinking that once you get this thing or that thing, that you’ll finally be happy, only to then realize afterwards that you still feel unfulfilled.
Written By: Ashton Szabo Spoken By: Ashton Szabo Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Produced By: Benn Mendelson
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Ayurvedic Life Hacks for Optimal Living - Interview with Britt Barrett from Daily Ayurveda [Episode 10]
What is Ayurveda? And how can this ancient form of medicine help you live up to your fullest potential. Join us as we chat with Britt Barret, an Ayurvedic Counselor and founder of Daily Ayurveda. She offers up some Ayurvedic Life Hacks so you can bring Ayurvedic concepts into your life to optimize your health and strengthen your immune system.
Understanding Wealth and Living with Purpose: A Ganesha Story [Part 1] [Episode 09]
Join us for Part One of a three part mini-series as we explore how to live purposefully and abundantly in the world, without succumbing to the temptations of success, wealth and fame. Through various stories of the popular elephant headed deity, Ganesha, we will learn to navigate obstacles on the path of life. Is life all about work and money? Fame and success? Does being successful mean you have to sell your soul? Do you have to give up all your possessions and renounce money to be “spiritual”? Find out, by listening to this engaging three part mini-series.
Written By: Ashton Szabo Spoken By: Ashton Szabo Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Produced By: Benn Mendelsohn www.sivanaspirit.com
Awakening to the Spiritual Life - Interview with Peter Rader, producer of the documentary Awake: The Life of Yogananda [Episode 08]
Join us on a conversation with Peter Rader, the producer of the highly acclaimed documentary on the life of Pramahansa Yogananda, Awake: The Life of Yogananda. Peter shares some behind the scenes stories about making the movie, how making the movie changed his life, and some interesting stories about Yogananda himself!
The Essential Element of Happiness - A Story of Ganesh and How to Live a Life of Service [Episode 07]
Are you feeling disconnected from the divine, separate from people and the world around you? Through this story of the birth of Ganesh and the decision of Shiva to take form as Hanuman, we’ll explore how living a life of service can connect us to the divine and everything around us.
How Mantra Can Change Your Life - Stories of Chandra and Hanuman [Episode 06]
What is Mantra? Cultures all across the world, from all time periods have practices (both social and private) that encourage the repetition of certain words or sounds. In these two stories, we’ll explore examples of how to use mantra in our lives to help us overcome our subconscious desires and distractions in order to achieve our greatest goals.
Decoding Mystical Symbols in Art - Interview with sacred artist and author Charles “Ekabhumi” Ellik [Episode 05]
Learn how to decode sacred images! Join us as we sit down with my good friend, the incredible sacred artist and author, Ekabhumi Ellik. Ekabhumi lives a life immersed in his sacred art, and recently added his own contribution to the Adult Coloring craze by releasing the Shakti Coloring Book. In this podcast we discuss mystical symbols and how we can begin to “read” sacred images by understanding basic concepts of what certain symbols mean. Why does this deity carry a sword but that one an mace? What does it tell us when a deity is holding a lotus flower? With this basic understanding, you can begin to look at sacred images in a whole new light!
Living a Spiritual Life in the Everyday World - A Kali Story [Episode 04]
What does it mean to live a spiritual life? Do you have to give up all your possessions and live off in a cave? Can you live in the world, with bills, a family and responsibility, and still live a spiritual life? In this podcast, we dive into a story of the goddess Kali to learn about living a spiritual life while living fully in the world. Moving away from the idea that a spiritual life is the life of an ascetic or monk, we’ll explore a tradition that encourages us to live fully immerse into the ‘every day’ experience of life.
Get Focused with Meditation - A Story of Hanuman and the Golden Mango [Episode 03]
How can meditation help you focus and achieve your goals? In this story about Hanuman and the Golden Mango, we?ll explore how the breath and meditation can help direct our focus and energy into the goals and tasks we want to achieve in life.
Sex vs. Tantra Yoga: An Interview with scholar, author and teacher Hareesh Wallis [Episode 02]
What is tantra? Is it synonymous with sex? In this interview with renowned author and scholar, Hareesh Wallis, we'll set the record straight and clear up any confusion about tantric yoga and sex.
Overcome Your Demons - A Story of Saraswati and the Ego Demon [Episode 01]
What is blocking you from reaching your fullest potential? Sharing this story of the Goddess Maha Saraswati, we’ll explore means with which you can overcome your demons and achieve your fullest potential.
Introduction with Ashton Szabo [Episode 00]
A brief introduction on what to expect from the Sivana Podcast! Together, we’ll explore stories and interview interesting guests that focus on the topics you want to know about: yogic lifestyle, healing living, eastern philosophy, and more!
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