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Your Ultimate Wellness Gift Guide (Just in Time for Black Friday!) w/ Corrine Maples

Release Date: 11/19/2025

Why You Keep Failing at Self-Care — and What to Do Differently

The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

Self-care isn’t a luxury — it’s your foundation. Today, we explore why self-care can feel so uncomfortable (especially for those of us used to being the strong one), and how to start building your tolerance for pleasure, rest, and receiving. These are the same micro-practices that have transformed my relationship with myself and my energy over time. Here are the truths I keep learning again and again: 🔹 You can’t give from an empty cup 🔹 Self-care isn’t something you check off once — it’s ongoing 🔹 Honoring your tiniest desires builds self-trust 🔹 Slowing down unlocks...

How Chakras Relate to the Nervous System + Your FAQ

The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

SURPRISE!! I’ve got a bonus episode for you this week. I’m going to explore three of the most commonly asked questions I hear from students about the chakras — especially how they relate to the nervous system, your fascia, and lived experience. 🔹 Are the chakras literal locations, archetypes, developmental stages — or all three? 🔹 Do chakras actually open and close? 🔹 What’s the relationship between chakra patterns and nervous system regulation? If you’ve ever wondered how these energy centers show up in your posture, behavior, and emotions — this quick breakdown...

Stop Asking “What Should I Do?” — The Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5 Has a Better Question

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 🔹...

Who Has Your Attention? Attention Economy vs the Ancient Path

The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

Let’s be real — our attention is under attack. Between scroll culture, constant notifications, and never-ending to-do lists, it’s hard to focus on what actually matters. In this episode, I’m inviting you to pause and reflect on where your precious energy is going. We’ll explore how ancient yogic and Vedantic texts can help us reclaim our attention — not just as a productivity tool, but as a sacred spiritual practice. If you’ve been feeling scattered, stuck, or overstimulated, this one’s for you. We’ll look at how: 🔹 Attention is energy — what you focus on creates your...

Build Your Yoga Retreat Center with Kayla Nielsen

The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

What does it really take to build your dream yoga retreat center—from scratch? In this episode, I sit down with Kayla Nielsen, who shares the raw, inspiring truth behind building a yoga retreat space from the ground up. From buying land abroad to pricing retreats and navigating local logistics, Kayla opens up about the entrepreneurial journey few yoga teachers talk about. We cover: 🔹 How to navigate land ownership and logistics in a foreign country 🔹 Smart strategies for planning, pricing, and co-teaching retreats 🔹 Why patience and community are the foundation of a sustainable...

[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...

[Meditation] Taking in the Good

The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

Okay, this isn’t our usual episode. There’s no philosophy, no Gita breakdown, no talk of funnels or energy anatomy today. Instead, I have a gift for you—a guided meditation designed to help you do something surprisingly hard: feel good and stay in it. If you’ve been through trauma or long-term stress, your nervous system might default to worry, numbness, or waiting for the other shoe to drop—even when things are actually going well. This practice gently helps you expand your capacity to receive joy, compliments, connection, and peace without flinching. ✨ A few important notes:...

How to Live Smartphone Free (From a 20 Year Old) with Yunus M.

The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

What happens when a 20-year-old decides to completely unplug—from smartphones, social media, and the digital world? In this episode, I talk with Yunus Maximus, a bold, creative soul who's chosen a countercultural path in today’s tech-saturated world. We explore how living without a phone has deepened his art, saved his mental health, and strengthened his human connections. His story will make you rethink your relationship with technology—and your own creativity. We talk about: 🔹 Why Yunus ditched his phone and never looked back 🔹 The link between digital detox and artistic...

Rewire Your Nervous System + My New Somatic Healing Book is HERE!

The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

Today’s episode is a little different and really special. I’m finally sharing the story behind my new book, Healing with Somatic Yoga. This book is the heart of everything I’ve been teaching, practicing, and living — and I can’t wait for you to hold it in your hands. If you’ve ever felt like traditional wellness advice just doesn’t reach the deeper layers — like something’s missing — you’re not alone. We’re entering what I’m calling the Decade of the Nervous System. It’s time to stop muscling through healing and start listening to the body that’s been protecting...

The Role of “God” in Yoga + Tantric Shadow Work w/ Katie Silcox

The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

What does it mean to surrender—not just in theory, but in your body? Katie Silcox is back for an intimate and expansive conversation where we explore the intersections of shadow work, yoga, energy practices, and the divine. We talk about the emotional courage it takes to let go, the healing potential of the word God, and how to distinguish between meditation and prayer in a way that supports your spiritual evolution. You’ll learn: 🔹 Why shadow work is more about integration than excavation 🔹 The difference between vertical and horizontal energy flow 🔹 How to ground yourself for...

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Looking for the perfect gift for the yogi or wellness lover in your life? Or maybe you’re building your own holiday wish list?

In this fun and cozy episode, Corinne and I share our favorite yoga gear, wellness hacks, and self-care staples—just in time for Black Friday and the holiday season.

We dive into everything from yoga clothing and props to supplements and skincare tools, giving you a yogi-approved guide to all things supportive, stylish, and soul-nourishing. You’ll hear:

🔹 Our go-to yoga clothing brands (from luxe to budget-friendly!)

🔹 Wellness staples we swear by—AG1, protein bars, electrolytes + more

🔹 Weird-but-awesome upgrades like face tape + at-home laser hair removal

🔹 Thoughtful gift ideas for yogis, wellness lovers + self-care enthusiasts

✨ Whether you’re shopping for others or treating yourself, this episode is packed with ideas to inspire your holiday shopping and elevate your practice.

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): https://www.amazon.com/shop/brettlarkinyoga

Additional Vendors Mentioned:

Uplifted Abundance Journal & Guidebook

Uplifted Chakra Journal

Kroma Wellness

Pique Life - please note this is a referral link

Stars and honey protein bars

Wear Pepper - small bust bras

Calia Clothing- also sold at dick’s sporting goods

Finding Morgan Tyler - bite size strength workouts

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 maplesyoga@gmail.com

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Relevant to Today’s Episode:

✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training

🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training

🐍 Yoga for Self Mastery

💖 Uplifted Membership

🌀 Somatic Yoga Life Coaching

💫 Somatic Certification