The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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 => Not on my email list? Join to know when new episodes drop and I’ll...
info_outlineSomatic 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!
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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
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