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7 Ways to Release Anger & Grief Through Your Yoga Practice

Release Date: 09/18/2024

The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

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The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

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The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

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The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

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The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

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The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

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The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

Today, I take you into Chapter 5 of the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna shifts the spotlight from what you do to how you are being when you do it. This is the heart of Karma Yoga — acting in the world without clinging to the outcome. We unpack the powerful metaphor of the lotus leaf (living in the world, untouched), explore the nature of witness consciousness, and look at what it really means to "renounce" in a modern world. 🔹 What it means to act without attachment 🔹 Why the question is no longer “What should I do?” 🔹 How inner renunciation leads to clarity and peace 🔹...

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The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

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The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

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[Meditation] Vagus Nerve & Nervous System Reset

The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

No talk. No theory. No to-do list. Just you and 20 minutes of deep nervous system reset. This New Year’s Eve episode is a guided Somatic Release Meditation—designed to help you let go of trapped emotions, soothe your system, and make space for what’s next. It’s also a beautiful primer for what’s coming in the Evolve Somatic Challenge, which starts January 1st. (If you haven’t signed up yet—go do that!) ✨ A few important notes: 🛋️ Lie down, get comfy, and please don’t do this while driving. 🧠 This practice also helps soothe the vagus nerve, release tension, and bring...

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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.

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