Redefining “Niche” with Carla Cline Thomas
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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...
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Are You Truly Grateful? Exploring Gratitude Through a Somatic Lens
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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...
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Redefining Feminine Energy in Yoga & Ayurveda with Katie Silcox
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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...
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Unlocking the Secrets of Chakras: Lower Chakra Symbols Explained
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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...
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Do a “Yoga Life Makeover” w/ Corinne Maples
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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...
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7 Ways To Cultivate a Yoga Practice That Sticks
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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....
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Overcoming The Witch Wound with Mia Magik
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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...
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A History of Somatics: Where did Somatic Yoga Come From?
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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...
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Christmas Reset - Guided Nidra for Anxiety
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
🎄 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 !...
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Somatic Shaking: What Is It? Why Does it Work?
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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...
info_outlineDo 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
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🎧 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
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