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. ✨Pre-Order Brett’s Book on Amazon ✨Make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time ✨Download your free yoga business plan Become a member at brettlarkin.com/uplifted
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Is Your Masculine/Feminine Energy Balanced? Shiva, Shakti & Polarity Within You
05/01/2024
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 ✨ ORDER MY BOOK: ✨ Relevant to Today’s Episode: ❤️ 🐍 FREE PRACTICE: -OR- Relevant Blog: 🎧 Also Listen to: #126 #118 #305 © 2024 Uplifted Yoga |
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Embodiment, Expression & Femininity with Alexandra Roxo
04/24/2024
Embodiment, Expression & Femininity with Alexandra Roxo
💗Get My Free Somatic Yoga Workshop 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 | 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 (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: Blog: © 2024 Uplifted Yoga |
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Is Hot Yoga Better? Pros & Cons Of A Heated Practice
04/17/2024
Is Hot Yoga Better? Pros & Cons Of A Heated Practice
✅ Master the Basics of yoga, PDF and Video Guide 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: ✨ Relevant to Today’s Episode: ✅ 🔮 🐍 FREE PRACTICE: 🎧 Also Listen to: #285 #241 © 2024 Uplifted Yoga |
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Mingle with the Divine with Biet Simkin
04/10/2024
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 | 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: & Watch Brett and Biet’s IG Live with Beit’s signature pranayama Study with Brett ✨ORDER BRETT’S BOOK: ✨
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Kriyanology: The Inside Science of Kundalini Sequencing
04/03/2024
Kriyanology: The Inside Science of Kundalini Sequencing
🐍 Grab my Free Kundalini Workshop “Refine Your Tune In” In this episode, Brett explores the mystery of the Polarity Play Kriya, one of the most popular Kundalini Kriyas inside the Uplifted Membership. She delves into the sequencing and significance of the kriya, dissecting each posture and movement. Brett explains the importance of a 40-day practice and the benefits of incorporating squats, arm movements, spirals, and heart-stimulating exercises. She also discusses the release of endorphins during the arm hold and the amplifying mudra at the end of the kriya. A 40-day practice is important in Kundalini yoga for its transformative effects. Squats in the Polarity Play Kriya help ground and anchor the practitioner. Arm movements in the kriya stimulate the heart and balance polarities. Spirals in Kundalini yoga represent natural movements and soothe the mind. Become an today and enjoy the and Polarity Play Kriya: Connect with me: @larkinyogatv Study with Brett: 💕 (includes the 40 Day Kriya program!) ✅ 🔮 🐍 🎧 Also Listen to: © 2024 Uplifted Yoga |
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High School Teacher to Yoga Instructor & Life Coach with Ashlie Franey
03/27/2024
High School Teacher to Yoga Instructor & Life Coach with Ashlie Franey
📒 Download My Intake Form to Use with Your Own Yoga Privates - FREE! 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 | Book a free 15 min session with Ashlie: Connect with us: @ashlie_franey | @larkinyogatv STUDY WITH BRETT: ✅ 🔮 🐍 RELEVANT BLOG: BLOG: © 2024 Uplifted Yoga |
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Fear of Judgment: How to Deal with Being Judged as a Yoga Teacher
03/20/2024
Fear of Judgment: How to Deal with Being Judged as a Yoga Teacher
📘 Get your free yoga business plan and checklist 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 Relevant to Today’s Episode: ✨ ✨ ✨ 🎧 Also Listen to: © 2024 Uplifted Yoga |
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Female Archetypes of Leadership with Anodea Judith Ph.D.
03/13/2024
Female Archetypes of Leadership with Anodea Judith Ph.D.
🐍FREE $67 Feminine Form Yoga Masterclass 🌈 Live Chakra Challenge 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. | | 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: ✅ ✨ 🔮 FREE PRACTICE: RELEVANT BLOG: Situation C: Delete auto generated podcast blog. Instead, embed podcast on an existing highly ranking blog and redirect the podcast episode URL inside Libsyn to this blog 🎧 Also Listen to: © 2024 Uplifted Yoga |
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Slow Down & Do Less
03/06/2024
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. 📱Book a Free Yoga Teacher Training Clarity Call ! ✨ORDER MY BOOK: ✨ Not on my email list? Join to know when new episodes drop and I’ll send you my (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:
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The 7 Chakras as a Tool for Personal Growth
02/28/2024
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 for the Chakra Challenge starting on the Spring Equinox! 📱Book a Free Yoga Teacher Training Clarity Call ! ✨ORDER MY BOOK: ✨ Not on my email list? Join to know when new episodes drop and I’ll send you my (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:
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Toxic Words - The 3 Phrases I Stopped Saying for More Confidence
02/21/2024
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 📱Book a Free Yoga Teacher Training Clarity Call ! ✨ORDER MY BOOK: ✨ Not on my email list? Join to know when new episodes drop and I’ll send you my (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:
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Yoga for Better Sex with Dr. Fanny Leboulanger
02/14/2024
Yoga for Better Sex with Dr. Fanny Leboulanger
🎁 Free Gift: 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 | | 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: & Study with Me 💖 🔮 *NEW* ✅ (program Dr. Fanny took) ⭐ (program Dr. Fanny took) Free Yoga Practice: Relevant Blog Post: 📘 Claim your YOGA LIFE Companion Workbook 📘 Step 1: Leave a review wherever you purchased the book (for example, , ) Step 2: Take a screenshot of your review Step 3: Email your screenshot to with subject: Yoga Life Review (if you somehow already have this workbook, note this in your email so we can send you something else) © 2024 Uplifted Yoga |
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Unraveling the Mystery of Chronic Pain for Yoga Teachers & Practitioners with Kim Patel
02/07/2024
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 | Relevant to Today’s Episode: Blog: © 2024 Uplifted Yoga |
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Strategies to Slay Imposter Syndrome and Share Your Gifts
01/31/2024
Strategies to Slay Imposter Syndrome and Share Your Gifts
🎁Download my 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* - Mentioned in Episode Blog: 🎧 Also Listen to: #253 My Failures & Learnings Detailed with Brett Larkin #252 The Failure Episode with Dave Ursillo © 2024 Uplifted Yoga |
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Biohack Your Body & Diet with Aggie Lal
01/24/2024
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 | 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: & Study with Brett ✨ORDER BRETT’S BOOK: ✨ 📘 Claim your YOGA LIFE Companion Workbook 📘 Step 1: Leave a review wherever you purchased the book (for example, , ) Step 2: Take a screenshot of your review Step 3: Email your screenshot to with subject: Yoga Life Review (if you somehow already have this workbook, note this in your email so we can send you something else) © 2024 Uplifted Yoga |
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What is Samkhya Philosophy and How is it Different from Yoga?
01/17/2024
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! 📘 Claim your YOGA LIFE Companion Workbook 📘 Step 1: Leave a review wherever you purchased the book (for example, , ) Step 2: Take a screenshot of your review Step 3: Email your screenshot to with subject: Yoga Life Review (if you somehow already have this workbook, note this in your email so we can send you something else) Relevant to Today’s Episode: ✨ ✨ ✨ 🎧 Also Listen to: #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 |
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How Ancient Primal Habits Help You Thrive with Cate Stillman
01/10/2024
How Ancient Primal Habits Help You Thrive with Cate Stillman
🎁 Free Gift: 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: 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. ✨ORDER BRETT’S BOOK: ✨ Instagram: Study with Brett 📘 Claim your YOGA LIFE Companion Workbook 📘 Leave a review wherever you purchased the book (for example, , ) Take a screenshot of your review Email your screenshot to with subject: Yoga Life Review (if you somehow already have this workbook, note this in your email so we can send you something else) © 2024 Uplifted Yoga |
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4 Pivots I’m Making in Yoga & Business
01/03/2024
4 Pivots I’m Making in Yoga & Business
Evolve - Free 20 Day Yoga Challenge: 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! ✨ORDER BRETT’S BOOK: ✨ Instagram: Study with Brett 💖 - Mentioned in Episode 🔮 *NEW* - Mentioned in Episode ✅ ⭐ Blog: Suggested Youtube Videos: © 2024 Uplifted Yoga |
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Reinvent Yoga & Yourself in 2024 with Lauren Zander
12/27/2023
Reinvent Yoga & Yourself in 2024 with Lauren Zander
✨ MY BOOK YOGA LIFE IS OUT! ✨ 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 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 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 ✨ Join Brett’s FREE New Year’s Challenge Not on my email list? Join to know when new episodes drop and I’ll send you my (How to make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time) for free as a gift. 🎁 © 2023 Uplifted Yoga |
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Model Yoga in Your Family with Sophie Jaffe
12/20/2023
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. Relevant to Today’s Episode: ✨ ✨ BRETT’S NEW BOOK: ✨ Not on my email list? Join to know when new episodes drop and I’ll send you my (How to make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time) for free as a gift. 🎁 © 2023 Uplifted Yoga |
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How to Earn 6 Figures on Yoga Retreats with Christa Janine and Piper Sandifer
12/13/2023
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 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: and 💃 Download my ! ✨ PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: ✨ Relevant to Today’s Episode: Read More: © 2023 Uplifted Yoga |
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How to Get an Agent, Write Your Wellness Book and Make a Bigger Impact
12/06/2023
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 ). 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 (and order extras as holiday gifts for friends!) ✨ PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: ✨ Instagram: Study with Brett Suggested Book: , which my editor also worked on. 🎧 Also Listen to: #272 Revealing…! My BOOK, the TITLE, the MISSION © 2023 Uplifted Yoga |
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Sequence Better Yoga Classes with Kassandra Reinhardt
11/29/2023
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 | Explore Kassandra’s new sequencing course at her website! 👀 See Brett’s 💃 Download Brett’s ! 📱 Book a Free Yoga Teacher Training Clarity Call ! 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: ✅ 🔮 🎁 🧘♂️ with Kassandra. Use code Brett10 for 10% off © 2023 Uplifted Yoga |
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Yogi’s Holiday Gift Guide - Everything to Ask for & Receive this Season
11/22/2023
Yogi’s Holiday Gift Guide - Everything to Ask for & Receive this Season
📘 Grab Brett’s book YOGA LIFE here or anywhere books are sold 🎁 Claim book pre-order bonuses 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): Additional Vendors Mentioned ✨ Pre-Order my book Yoga Life to dive deeper into these all concepts : ✨ 🐍 Doors Open Now Make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time: © 2023 Uplifted Yoga |
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Burnout, Loss & the Yoga of Parenting with Sarah Ezrin
11/15/2023
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 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: and Not on my email list? Join to know when new episodes drop and I’ll send you my (How to make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time) for free as a gift. 🎁 Study with Brett © 2023 Uplifted Yoga |
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Redefining “Sadhana” - 3 Key Tips
11/08/2023
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 ✨ Pre-Order my book Yoga Life to dive deeper into these all concepts : ✨ 🐍 Doors Open Now Make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time: Relevant to Today’s Episode: ✨ 📚 Blog: © 2023 Uplifted Yoga |
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Crystals and Tarot for Yogis with Deb Bowen and Samantha Fey
11/01/2023
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. ❤️Last Day to Sign Up! Abundance Yoga Challenge 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: ✅ 🔮 🐍 FREE YOGA PRACTICE: © 2023 Uplifted Yoga |
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Is Yoga Enough…? with Dr. Jen Fraboni
10/25/2023
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 | 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. 🤓 MASTER THE BASICS FREEBIE: 📱Book a Free Yoga Teacher Clarity Call ! Relevant to Today’s Episode: ✅ ✨ 🔮 FREE PRACTICE: on Youtube! © 2023 Uplifted Yoga |
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How to Love Your [Broken, Dark and Angry] Self with Katie Silcox
10/18/2023
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: by Bruce Tift Instagram: © 2023 Uplifted Yoga |
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Dismantling the Kleshas - The Actual Aim of Yoga
10/11/2023
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. 🤓 Course on Sale❗ Instagram: Train with Me: ✅ 🔮 🐍 📱Book a Free Yoga Teacher Training Clarity Call ! RELEVANT BLOG: 🎧 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 |
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