How to Become a Magnet for Loyal Students & Own the Room with Confidence with Taylor Lorenz
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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 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 ...
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Somatics, Catholicism & Tantra - A Big Picture Inquiry
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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...
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Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1: Dharma, Emotions & Intellect
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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...
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Insider YouTube Secrets for Yoga Teachers
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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...
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Understanding Human Design as a Yogi with Emma Dunwoody
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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...
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Intro to The Bhagavad Gita: How Do You Navigate Moral Dilemmas?
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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...
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Your Emotions Want to Move - 3 Ways to Let Them
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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...
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Cracking the Code on Ancient Beauty Secrets with Esther Moux
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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...
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Unlocking the Secrets of Chakras: Upper Chakra Symbols Explained
The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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...
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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...
info_outlineToday 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
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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 [email protected]
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🎧 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
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