The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

Uplift your personal life and accelerate your yoga career leveraging yoga’s ancient wisdom. Explore yoga philosophy from the Yoga Sutras, the Vedas, psychology, kundalini and self-help. Brett Larkin helps you get closer to making consistent daily yoga a reality, while empowering you to acknowledge your role as a leader and healer of others. Whether you’re experiencing a kundalini awakening, resolving unprocessed trauma, suffering as a “hidden healer,” in a cycle of self-sabotage, feeling “imposter syndrome,” or stuck trying to grow your wellness business, the Uplifted Yoga podcast is where you come to slay your mindset blocks and indulge in yoga’s rich philosophy in a way that’s practical and fun. ✨Pre-Order Brett’s Book on Amazon ✨Make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time ✨Download your free yoga business plan Become a member at brettlarkin.com/uplifted

[Meditation] Taking in the Good 12/24/2025

How to Live Smartphone Free (From a 20 Year Old) with Yunus M. 12/17/2025

Rewire Your Nervous System + My New Somatic Healing Book is HERE! 12/10/2025

The Role of “God” in Yoga + Tantric Shadow Work w/ Katie Silcox 12/03/2025

The Role of “God” in Yoga + Tantric Shadow Work w/ Katie Silcox 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 deeper emotional intelligence and energy work 🔹 What it means to surrender to a benevolent universe 🔹 The distinct but complementary roles of meditation and prayer If you’re longing for connection—to self, to Source, and to the real sensations of spirit moving through your life—this episode is for you. 🌹 Download my somatic sequences & playlists for teachers: 💗Get Brett’s Free Somatic Yoga Workshop: GUEST EXPERT: Katie Silcox | Katie Silcox, M.A. is the New York Times Best-Selling author of the book Healthy, Happy, Sexy - Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women and the new book - Glow-Worthy. She is the founder of The Shakti School, a premier online certification school for women-centered holistic wellness that bridges functional medicine and eastern traditions. She holds a Masters degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and is a member of the National Ayurvedic Medicine Association. In her former life, she has been a researcher in Artificial Intelligence, a cover model for Yoga Journal magazine in Russia and the owner of a beach bar in Spain. Uplifted Yoga Exclusive $200 discount codes for The Shakti School's : If you would like to pay in full for the course, please use the discount code uplifted200 - this will take $200 off the tuition. If you would like a payment plan option, please enter code uplifted200plan at registration checkout. This will take $100 off the first two payments on any of the payment plan options. FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 💖 🌀 💫 🎧 Also Listen to: #284 – #352 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga | /episode/index/show/sivana/id/39074815

What is Feminine Form Kundalini Yoga? 11/26/2025

Your Ultimate Wellness Gift Guide (Just in Time for Black Friday!) w/ Corrine Maples 11/19/2025

Your Ultimate Wellness Gift Guide (Just in Time for Black Friday!) w/ Corrine Maples 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): Additional Vendors Mentioned: - please note this is a referral link - small bust bras - also sold at dick’s sporting goods - bite size strength workouts GUEST EXPERT: Corinne Maples (RYT 500) | 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: For more information on her offerings please reach out to FREE Practice: Relevant to Today’s Episode: ✅ 🔮 🐍 💖 🌀 💫 🎧 Also Listen to: #343 – #350 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga | /episode/index/show/sivana/id/38891010

How to Act from Wisdom & Make Every Moment Sacred: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4 11/12/2025

Vyana + Udana Vayu: Energetic Expression, Circulation + Embodiment 11/05/2025

The Koshas Decoded: Energy Layers, Leadership + Financial Flow with Carla Cline Thomas 10/29/2025

The Koshas Decoded: Energy Layers, Leadership + Financial Flow with Carla Cline Thomas Join my 90-Day Profitability Roadmap for Yoga Teachers webinar–so you create income without confusion and burnout: What happens when yoga philosophy becomes a living, breathing part of your life—and your business? In this episode, I sit down with Carla Cline Thomas, a graduate of the Uplifted™ 300-hour teacher training, to explore the Koshas—the five subtle layers of being—and how they influence everything from energy management to authentic leadership. Carla shares her journey of working with the Koshas to find deeper alignment, both on and off the mat, and how this wisdom has transformed her approach to business coaching. Here’s what we cover: 🔹 How the Koshas can guide personal and professional evolution 🔹 Why prana isn’t just breath, but your relationship to vitality 🔹 The connection between energy management and financial integrity 🔹 How Carla integrates yogic wisdom into her business coaching 🔹 Why creating nervous system safety is the key to sustainable transformation Whether you’re on your own teacher training path or looking to live your yoga more fully, this episode offers both inspiration and actionable insights. 💖 Don’t miss this: Reserve your seat for the 90-Day Profitability Roadmap for Yoga Teachers webinar and learn how to create income without confusion or burnout: GUEST EXPERT: Carla Cline Thomas | Carla Cline Thomas is an experienced Performance, Mindset and Business Coach with 22 years of working in management, real estate, marketing, and sales. After years of leading teams, designing marketing campaigns, and creating trainings for corporate America, she became the branding strategist, business mentor, lead trainer, and go-to coach for new yoga teachers and wellness leaders. Carla helps visionary entrepreneurs and light workers turn their passion into profit to get what is in your head and heart out into the world in the most authentic way possible. Book with Carla: Get your Yoga Biz Breakthrough Blueprint Free Guide: FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🔮 🐍 🌀 💫 🎧 Also Listen to: #354 – #384 – #386 – #387 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga | /episode/index/show/sivana/id/38616825

How To Be the CFO of Your Yoga Business with Kristin Svetz 10/22/2025

How To Be the CFO of Your Yoga Business with Kristin Svetz Join my 90-Day Profitability Roadmap for Yoga Teachers webinar–so you create income without confusion and burnout: Do you know the difference between revenue and profit? Are you tracking your cash flow—or avoiding it? In this episode, I sit down with Uplifted 300-Hour graduate Kristin Svetz, a fractional CFO for soulful entrepreneurs, to talk all things money, metrics, and mindset. We explore how yoga teachers and wellness practitioners can take empowered control of their business finances—without losing the heart behind the work. You’ll learn: 🔹 What a CFO actually does—and why your business needs one (even if it’s you) 🔹 How to understand and manage cash flow, revenue, and profit 🔹 The mindset shifts that unlock true financial empowerment 🔹 Why investing in your business can be the key to sustainable growth 🔹 Simple steps to start making data-informed decisions that feel good Whether you're spreadsheet-averse or ready to scale, this episode will help you become the soulful CFO of your own yoga business. 💖 Don’t forget to grab your seat for the 90-Day Profitability Roadmap for Yoga Teachers webinar: GUEST EXPERT: Kristin Svets | Kristin Svets holds an MBA in Finance and spent over a decade in corporate banking, before merging her financial expertise with over 1,000 hours of coaching and mindfulness certifications. As the founder of Illuminated Finance, she helps heart-led entrepreneurs master financial strategy, deepen money literacy, and cultivate an empowered money mindset. Kristin teaches CEOs how to think like a CFO—balancing the yin of energetic alignment with the yang of strategic financial knowledge and action. She is also the author of Designed to Shine: Living Intentionally to Discover Your Inner Light and a mentor for visionary business owners ready to grow with purpose, peace, and profits. Connect with Kristin: FREE Practice: Relevant Blogs: Relevant to Today’s Episode: ✅ 🔮 🐍 🎧 Also Listen to: #354 – #360 – #386 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga | /episode/index/show/sivana/id/38495270

Your Chakra Business Blueprint: Streamline Your Marketing & Align Your Funnel with Meli De Los Santos 10/15/2025

Your Chakra Business Blueprint: Streamline Your Marketing & Align Your Funnel with Meli De Los Santos Join my 90-Day Profitability Roadmap for Yoga Teachers webinar–so you create income without confusion and burnout: How do you run a thriving yoga business and stay energetically aligned? In this episode, I talk with Uplifted 300-Hour graduate Meli De Los Santos—a spiritual business mentor and AI-savvy yogi—about how tools like AI and funnels can actually amplify your authenticity instead of replacing it. We explore how to bring chakra wisdom into your marketing, overcome tech resistance, and streamline your systems to stay focused on what really matters: connection, clarity, and growth. You’ll learn: 🔹 How to build a soulful funnel that reflects your unique energy 🔹 What AI can (and can’t) do for your yoga business 🔹 How to apply the chakra system to marketing strategy 🔹 Tips to overcome tech overwhelm and start building systems that serve you If you’ve ever felt torn between staying spiritual and getting strategic—this episode shows you how to do both. 📈 Ready to build a career in yoga that feels aligned, purposeful, and profitable? Sign up for my upcoming webinar: GUEST EXPERT: Meli De Los Santos | Meli De Los Santos, also known as The Dreaming Yogi, is the founder of Funnel Chakras, where she helps conscious creators and wellness coaches simplify their tech and build businesses that honor their energy instead of deplete it. With a background in engineering and a self-proclaimed tech nerd, Meli teaches her unique Funnel Chakras Framework, which aligns each stage of business with the energy centers. Her work grew out of her own healing journey, overcoming anxiety and panic attacks through yoga and dream work, which first led her to support others in understanding their dreams, and eventually to guide yoga teachers in bringing their businesses online. Today, she bridges the mystical and the practical, making funnels feel less overwhelming and more like a natural extension of wellness work. Download Meli’s FREE Chakra Business Map: Meli’s website: FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: ✅ 🔮 🐍 ✨ 🎧 Also Listen to: #363 – #365 – #383 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga | /episode/index/show/sivana/id/38493525

Book 4 of the Yoga Sutras: The Mystical Path to Liberation Explained 10/08/2025

Stop Selling Products—Start Selling YOU: Human Design for Visibility & Flow with Juliette Stapleton 10/01/2025

Stop Selling Products—Start Selling YOU: Human Design for Visibility & Flow with Juliette Stapleton What if your business could energize you instead of draining you? What if the secret to success isn’t selling more—but showing up as more of yourself? In this episode, I’m joined by Juliette Stapleton, an internationally recognized visibility strategist, to explore how Human Design can transform the way you approach marketing, visibility, and entrepreneurship. We dive into how aligning your business with your energy type creates more flow, fulfillment, and sustainable success. Inside this conversation: 🔹 Why your energy—not your offer—is your most powerful marketing tool 🔹 How to build a “visibility castle” rooted in authenticity 🔹 Why selling access to YOU is more valuable than any product 🔹 The power of resilience, self-trust, and strategic alignment If you’ve ever felt out of sync with traditional business advice, this episode will help you design a path that feels good—and works. ✨ Ready to align your energy and build a business that feels as good as it looks? Download my FREE Yoga Business Plan and start creating a business that works for YOU: GUEST EXPERT: Juliette Stapleton | | Juliette Stapleton is an internationally recognized visibility strategist and best-selling author specializing in Human Design for marketing. Known for her “Visibility That Sells” framework, Juliette helps coaches, consultants, and solopreneurs create authentic, competition-free online presences. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Addicted2Success, and she’s a sought-after speaker and podcast host. Learn more at juliettestapleton.com. Get Juliette’s books: You Can Also Find Juliette on: Facebook: Youtube: Twitter: LinkedIn: FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🔮 📝 🐍 💖 💫 🎧 Also Listen to: #359 – #363 – #365 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga | /episode/index/show/sivana/id/38083950