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
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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 |
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How to Act from Wisdom & Make Every Moment Sacred: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4
11/12/2025
How to Act from Wisdom & Make Every Moment Sacred: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4
What does it mean to act with wisdom—and make every moment sacred? In Chapter 4 of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna reveals how true wisdom isn’t passive—it’s a call to action. He teaches Arjuna how knowledge, action, and sacrifice are deeply intertwined, offering a timeless guide for navigating moral crises with clarity and courage. Today, we explore how these teachings apply to your modern life, showing you how to transform every choice, breath, and moment into an offering aligned with your highest purpose. Here’s what you’ll learn: 🔹 What it means to put wisdom into motion in your daily life 🔹 How to meet crisis with clarity, courage, and spiritual alignment 🔹 The deeper meaning behind Krishna’s words: “When righteousness fails, I create myself” 🔹 Practical ways to bring a sense of devotion and meaning into everyday action If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What should I do next?”—this chapter offers a profound answer: Act with awareness. Move from wisdom. Make it sacred. Loved this episode? 👉 Dive deeper into yoga’s origins with my 🐍 Or explore my 📖 Different translations mentioned: Barbara Stoler Miller: Godsong by Amit Majmudar: Eknath Easwaran: Bhagavad-Gita As It Is by Swami Prabhupada: FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: ✅ 🔮 💖 🎧 Also Listen to: #358 – #361 – #367 – #374 – #379 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Vyana + Udana Vayu: Energetic Expression, Circulation + Embodiment
11/05/2025
Vyana + Udana Vayu: Energetic Expression, Circulation + Embodiment
It’s time to dive deeper into the subtle energy system that powers your yoga practice—and your life. In Part 2 of our exploration of the Vayus, I explore Udana Vayu (upward-moving energy) and Vyana Vayu (the expansive force that integrates everything), and how they influence expression, circulation, and embodiment. We connect the Vayus to chakras, Ayurveda, mudras, and practical tools you can use to balance these energies in your body and teaching. You’ll learn: 🔹 The roles of Udana Vayu (expression, growth, communication) and Vyana Vayu (circulation, integration, wholeness) 🔹 How to use mudras to enhance your energetic balance 🔹 The link between prana, apana, agni, and ojas 🔹 How understanding the Vayus can refine your personal practice and your teaching 🔹 Why self-assessment of your energetic patterns can change everything This episode brings the Vayus to life—and shows you how to harness them to support your body, emotions, and path as a practitioner or teacher. 💖 Ready to deepen your practice and live from your true nature? Explore the Uplifted Membership here => FREE Practice: Relevant Blogs: Relevant to Today’s Episode: ✅ 🔮 🐍 💖 🎧 Also Listen to: #385 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Book 4 of the Yoga Sutras: The Mystical Path to Liberation Explained
10/08/2025
Book 4 of the Yoga Sutras: The Mystical Path to Liberation Explained
What’s the ultimate goal of yoga? According to Patanjali—it’s liberation. In this episode, I dive deep into Kaivalya Pada, the final and most mystical book of the Yoga Sutras, to explore how we disentangle from the mind’s illusions and return to our true nature as pure consciousness (Purusha). We unpack the mechanics of karma, the role of Dhyana in neutralizing mental patterns, and how to finally recognize yourself as the witness, not the mind. You’ll learn: 🔹 The difference between Purusha and Prakriti 🔹 How karma shapes our thoughts, habits, and reactions 🔹 Why meditation (Dhyana) is key to neutralizing karmic patterns 🔹 The role of the gunas in shaping perception and suffering 🔹 How to live from the clarity of the witness, not the chaos of the mind If you’ve ever sensed there’s more to you than your thoughts, this episode offers a map back to your freedom. 💖 Ready to deepen your practice and live from your true nature? Explore the Uplifted Membership here => 📱 Join my 90-Day Profitability Roadmap for Yoga Teachers webinar–so you create income without confusion and burnout: Translations Mentioned: Reverend Jaganath Carrera: Barbara Stoler Miller: BKS Iyengar: Alan Finger: Edwin F Bryant: Sri Swami Satchidananda: FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: ✅ 🔮 🐍 💖 🎧 Also Listen to: #297 – #279 – #282 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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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 |
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The 5 Vayus: How Energy Moves Through Your Body (Part 1)
09/24/2025
The 5 Vayus: How Energy Moves Through Your Body (Part 1)
Prana isn’t just breath—it’s your life force, and it moves in five distinct directions within your body, shaping your emotions, digestion, vitality, and mood. In this episode (Part 1 of a 2-part series), we dive into the 5 Vayus—the energetic currents of prana—and how they influence your inner and outer experience. You’ll discover how these ancient teachings connect to the chakras and how yoga practices like pranayama can restore balance and flow. You’ll learn: 🔹 What the Vayus are and how they impact your body and mind 🔹 Why energy stagnation leads to emotional or physical “dis-ease” 🔹 The roles of Prana Vayu (inspiration), Apana Vayu (elimination), and Samana Vayu (assimilation) 🔹 How to identify and rebalance energetic imbalances If you’ve ever felt stuck, depleted, or “off” without knowing why, this episode offers a powerful map to understanding the energetic roots of your experience. 🌈 Download My Free Chakra Clarity Meditation! Stop Googling Your Problems & Ask Your Chakras Instead => FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: ✅ 🔮 🐍 💖 🎧 Also Listen to: #366 – #368 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Do Less, Heal More: 7 Invitations to Resolve Trauma from Organic Intelligence
09/17/2025
Do Less, Heal More: 7 Invitations to Resolve Trauma from Organic Intelligence
What if the secret to healing isn’t doing more—but doing less? In this episode, we explore the 7 Invitations of Organic Intelligence, a revolutionary somatic framework that helps you unlock your body’s natural ability to heal, adapt, and thrive. These invitations aren’t about fixing yourself—they’re about creating the conditions for healing to unfold effortlessly. You’ll learn: 🔹 Why doing less is the key to nervous system regulation and trauma recovery 🔹 How orienting to your environment fosters calm and connection 🔹 The surprising role of enjoyment, improvisation, and positive perception in healing 🔹 How to stop overriding your body’s wisdom and start listening If you’ve ever felt stuck in your healing journey or exhausted from trying to “fix” yourself, this episode will inspire you to embrace a more intuitive, compassionate, and sustainable path forward. 🌹 Download my somatic sequences & playlists for teachers 📝 Download the Yoga For Self Mastery Syllabus => Learn more about Organic Intelligence and Steve Hoskinson: FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🐍 💖 💫 🎧 Also Listen to: #357 – #369 – #372 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Parenting Through the Chakras: Insights from a Mama of Four with Jennica Joyce
09/10/2025
Parenting Through the Chakras: Insights from a Mama of Four with Jennica Joyce
In this episode, I’m thrilled to spotlight Uplifted 300-hour graduate Jennica Joyce—a successful prenatal yoga teacher, mother of four, and expert in integrating the chakra system into parenting. Jennica shares her journey through yoga training, the importance of setting boundaries and rhythms in family life, and creative ways to teach children about chakras through play, music, and movement. Stay tuned for the mind-blowing discussion at the end, where Jennica reveals how writing and word choice reflect our energetic state through the chakras. We’ll explore: 🔹 How the chakra system can transform parenting strategies. 🔹 Creative ways to engage children in yoga and energy awareness. 🔹 Chakras as a roadmap for personal growth and self-expression. 🌈 Download My Free Chakra Clarity Meditation! Stop Googling Your Problems & Ask Your Chakras Instead => GUEST EXPERT: Jennica Joyce | Jennica Joyce is a mama of four embracing her intuition, conquering her fears, and creating the career and family life she loves through yoga. Jennica holds a Masters in Public Health in addition to her E-RYT® 200, RPYT®, RCYT® certifications. Through her pregnancy and “mommy and me” retreats she helps mamas prepare for childbirth, blissfully bond with their babies and renew themselves. Connect with Jennica: Get Jennica’s book: FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: ✅ 🔮 💫 🎧 Also Listen to: #288 – #293 – #303 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Stop Stacking Certifications - Start Embodying Your Unique Gifts
09/03/2025
Stop Stacking Certifications - Start Embodying Your Unique Gifts
Wellness work isn’t about collecting more certifications—it’s about integrating what you already know. In this episode, I’m speaking directly to coaches, yoga teachers, and wellness practitioners who feel overwhelmed, scattered, or stuck. I dive into why so many of us feel like we’re drowning in tools but starving for strategy—and how embodiment, nervous system awareness, and community can change everything. You’ll learn: 🔹 Why integration > accumulation when it comes to your healing tools 🔹 How movement + coaching unlock deeper emotional release 🔹 The three pillars of transformation: safety, strategy, and sisterhood 🔹 How to structure your gifts into a clear, confident offering 🔹 Why “doing less but better” is the most powerful shift you can make If you’re ready to step into your role as a regulated, embodied coach or teacher—this is the episode for you. 💗 Experience Embodied Yoga Life Coaching => FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 💖 🌀 💫 🎧 Also Listen to: #318 – #330 – #380 – The Internet Is Collapsing — And Why That’s Great News for Yogis & Healers © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali Explained - BOOK 3: Psychic Superpowers & Samadhi
08/27/2025
Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali Explained - BOOK 3: Psychic Superpowers & Samadhi
What if the final stages of yoga aren’t about flexibility—but inner mastery? In this episode, I dive deep into Book 3 of the Yoga Sutras, where Patanjali explores the advanced limbs of yoga—Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi—and how their fusion, called Samyama, unlocks not just insight, but mystical abilities (siddhis). We explore: 🔹 What Samyama really means and why it matters 🔹 The role of concentration, meditation, and absorption in spiritual growth 🔹 Patanjali’s teachings on psychic powers, past lives, and invisibility 🔹 Why the heart (not just the mind) is key to liberation 🔹 The deeper purpose of the siddhis—and how they can distract us from truth If you’ve been craving a more mystical, nuanced understanding of meditation, consciousness, and freedom, this episode brings Book 3 of the Sutras to life. 💖 Curious about the Uplifted membership and want to know more? Check it out here => 📱Book a Free Yoga Teacher Training Clarity Call ! Translations Mentioned: Reverend Jaganath Carrera: BKS Iyengar: Alan Finger: Edwin F Bryant: Sri Swami Satchidananda: FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: ✅ 🔮 🎧 Also Listen to: #279 – #282 – #297 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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The Internet Is Collapsing — And Why That’s Great News for Yogis & Healers
08/20/2025
The Internet Is Collapsing — And Why That’s Great News for Yogis & Healers
What if the digital chaos around us is actually clearing the path for something better? In this episode, I break down five major trends shaping the future of the internet—through a yogic, heart-centered lens. From the collapse of social media as we know it to the rise of trust-based business models, this is your roadmap to staying aligned, ethical, and empowered in an online world that’s shifting fast. You’ll learn: 🔹 Why Google, search, and content marketing are being split by AI 🔹 How social media is declining—and why that’s a blessing in disguise 🔹 The rise of digital minimalism and paid, intentional platforms 🔹 How conscious creators are building trust-based businesses (without the algorithm grind) 🔹 What yogis and healers need to know about the future of AI and tech If you’ve felt overwhelmed by tech or disconnected from your digital presence, this episode will help you reimagine your online life—from a place of clarity, values, and genuine connection. ✨ Check out the NEW AI Marketing Course here => FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🌀 💫 ✨ 🎧 Also Listen to: #360 – #363 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Acting Without Attachment in a Messy World - Bhagavad Gita Chapter 3
08/13/2025
Acting Without Attachment in a Messy World - Bhagavad Gita Chapter 3
What does it mean to take action without attachment—especially when your Dharma feels messy, uncomfortable, or misunderstood? In this episode, I dive deep into Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna teaches Karma Yoga—the path of selfless action—to a conflicted Arjuna. We explore how to navigate the tension between duty and desire, and why authentic action is essential for both spiritual growth and collective harmony. I break down: 🔹 Why desire and anger are the real inner enemies 🔹 How to pursue your Dharma without copying someone else’s 🔹 The Gita’s message for modern leaders, seekers, and spiritual doers 🔹 How to align your actions with truth—not ego If you’ve ever struggled with taking action when the path isn’t clear or popular, this episode will bring you back to your inner compass. 🌀 Check out my Somatic Life Coaching Certification before doors close => Loved this episode and want to know more about yoga’s origins? Grab my course => 📖 Different translations mentioned: Barbara Stoler Miller: Godsong by Amit Majmudar: Eknath Easwaran: Bhagavad-Gita As It Is by Swami Prabhupada: FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🔮 ✅ 💖 🌀 🎧 Also Listen to: #297 – #358 – #359 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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“Wait… Did I Just Make an AI Course?!” Behind the Scenes of My Most Unexpected Offering Yet (and Why You Might Love It Too)
08/06/2025
“Wait… Did I Just Make an AI Course?!” Behind the Scenes of My Most Unexpected Offering Yet (and Why You Might Love It Too)
I did not see this coming... but yes, I made an AI course—and in this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes. If you're skeptical about AI (like I was), or curious about how technology can actually support your intuition, creativity, and nervous system regulation, this conversation is for you. I’m sharing the full backstory of how this course was born, what makes it radically different from other AI trainings, and why I believe heart-led entrepreneurs need a feminine, ethical, and relational approach to tech right now. You’ll hear about: 🔹 How I went from “AI is gross” to “AI is my co-creator” 🔹 Why a feminine, relational approach to tech matters more than ever 🔹 Real examples of how AI can save you time and amplify your creativity 🔹 What’s inside the course and how it supports nervous system-friendly business building This episode is part confession, part invitation—and if you’re even a little bit curious about AI, I think you’re going to love it. ✨ Get Early Bird Discounts on the NEW AI Marketing Course here => FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🐍 🌀 💫 ✨ 🎧 Also Listen to: #360 – #365 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Is Ego Really the Enemy? The 3 Egos & Your Spiritual Growth with Guru Singh
07/30/2025
Is Ego Really the Enemy? The 3 Egos & Your Spiritual Growth with Guru Singh
What if your ego wasn’t the enemy—but the gateway? In this episode, I sit down with Guru Singh to explore the three types of ego—exclusive, inclusive, and universal—and how they shape our spiritual path. We unpack the misconceptions around ego in spiritual circles, and how Kundalini yoga can support our evolution from self-centered survival to universal consciousness. You’ll learn: 🔹 Why ego is necessary (and not something to “kill”) 🔹 How spiritual bypassing shows up when ego is misunderstood 🔹 The role of Kundalini yoga, meditation, and breathwork in ego transformation 🔹 What it really means to move from exclusive to universal awareness If you’ve ever struggled with your ego—or judged yourself for having one—this conversation offers a new way forward: grounded, powerful, and deeply compassionate. 💃 Join me for a FREE Kundalini Dance Party => 🐍 Sign up for our 200-hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training => Guru Singh’s 13 Moons Studio: FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🐍 🔮 🎧 Also Listen to: #316 – #322 – #328 – #341 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Victim or Survivor? When Owning The Victim Role Is Actually Empowering
07/23/2025
Victim or Survivor? When Owning The Victim Role Is Actually Empowering
What if claiming your victimhood was the first step toward real empowerment? In this episode, I’m sharing a personal coaching moment that completely changed the way I relate to anxiety, trauma, and the fawn response. I’ll explore how naming your pain isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. And how what looks like self-sabotage is often your body’s most intelligent form of self-protection. I dive into: 🔹 Why victimhood doesn’t mean powerlessness 🔹 How self-compassion rewires your coping patterns 🔹 The difference between self-protection and self-sabotage 🔹 How reframing your story can unlock deep healing If you’ve ever felt stuck in anxiety or shame, this one’s a reframe you need to hear. 🌀 Check out my Somatic Life Coaching Certification before doors close => 💫 Come to the FREE Somatic Coaching Info Session on July 29th: FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🌀 💫 🎧 Also Listen to: #324 – #366 – #369 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Pleasure as a Spiritual Path: Ziva Magic & Somatic Healing with Emily Fletcher
07/16/2025
Pleasure as a Spiritual Path: Ziva Magic & Somatic Healing with Emily Fletcher
What if pleasure wasn’t just allowed on your spiritual path—but essential to it? In this episode, I’m talking with Emily Fletcher, founder of Ziva Meditation and former Broadway star, about how pleasure, embodiment, and emotional alchemy can actually accelerate your healing and manifestation. We explore: 🔹 The brain science behind why pleasure and stress can’t coexist 🔹 How to turn pain into power with Emily’s 3-step Ziva Magic formula 🔹 Sacred sexuality, tantra, and the union of masculine and feminine energies 🔹 Why creating somatic safety is the first step to spiritual awakening Listen to reclaim pleasure as your birthright and your most potent medicine. 💖 Register for Emily’s Ziva Magic Course here => GUEST EXPERT: Emily Fletcher | Founder of Ziva & host of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?, Emily has taught over 50k people how to transform their lives through powerful meditation and manifestation practices. FREE Yoga Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🐍 🔮 🌀 💫 🎧 Also Listen to: #318 – #330 – #341 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Karma Yoga & the Detached Yogi: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Part 2
07/09/2025
Karma Yoga & the Detached Yogi: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Part 2
What does it mean to act without attachment—and why is that the key to spiritual freedom? Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita is so rich, I had to split it into two parts—and this second half is where the real philosophical firepower kicks in 🔥 We’re diving into: 🔹 The essence of Karma Yoga—selfless action without clinging to outcomes 🔹 How the Yogi transcends dualities like success/failure, praise/blame 🔹 The clash between societal values and spiritual truth 🔹 How this all ties into Advaita Vedanta and non-dual awareness If you’ve ever struggled with “doing your Dharma” without burning out, this part of the Gita gives profound insight into how to act with devotion, not desperation. 📝 Download the Yoga For Self Mastery Syllabus => 📖 Different translations mentioned: Barbara Stoler Miller: Godsong by Amit Majmudar: Eknath Easwaran: Bhagavad-Gita As It Is by Swami Prabhupada: FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🐍 🌀 💫 🎧 Also Listen to: #287 – #297 – #358 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Kundalini Awakening or Psychosis? Psychology of Spiritual Awakening with Steven Taylor, PhD
07/02/2025
Kundalini Awakening or Psychosis? Psychology of Spiritual Awakening with Steven Taylor, PhD
Is it awakening… or a breakdown? When spiritual awakening hits hard, it can feel disorienting—even terrifying. In this raw and insightful conversation, I sit down with Steven Taylor, PhD, psychologist and expert on spiritual awakening, to explore what happens when consciousness expands faster than your system can handle it. We unpack the psychology behind Kundalini awakenings, and how to navigate the fine line between transformation and overwhelm. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🔹 How to tell the difference between psychosis and spiritual awakening 🔹 What a Kundalini awakening really looks and feels like 🔹 How to support your nervous system during spiritual emergence 🔹 Why awakening is part of the natural evolution of human consciousness Whether you’re in it, afraid of it, or just curious—this is your invitation to bring grounding and understanding to your spiritual journey. 💃 Join me for a FREE Kundalini Dance Party => GUEST EXPERT: Steve Taylor PhD | Steve Taylor PhD has many best-selling books on psychology and spirituality, including The Adventure, Extraordinary Awakenings, The Leap and Spiritual Science. His books have been published in more than 20 languages, and he writes the popular ‘Out of the Darkness’ blog for Psychology Today magazine. Eckhart Tolle has described his work as ‘an important contribution to the shift in consciousness which is happening on our planet at present.’ Steve lives in Manchester, England, with his wife and three children. Find Steve’s books and offerings: FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🔮 🐍 ✅ 💫 🎧 Also Listen to: #316 – #322 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Can the Sutras Make Space for Pleasure? (Sutra 1.15 Explained)
06/25/2025
Can the Sutras Make Space for Pleasure? (Sutra 1.15 Explained)
What happens when ancient yogic wisdom meets modern embodiment? 🤔One of my students recently asked how Sutra 1.15’s focus on non-attachment aligns with Somatic Yoga’s emphasis on pleasure and healing. This episode unpacks that question with heart, humor, and a whole lot of nuance. We’ll explore: 🔹 Whether pleasure is a distraction—or a doorway to healing 🔹 What Patanjali really meant by non-attachment 🔹 How to reconcile classical teachings with modern self-care If you’ve ever wondered whether embracing joy is spiritual enough, this one’s for you. 🎁 Get my FREE $67 Somatic Self Healing Workshop => 📖 Different translations mentioned: Edwin F Bryant: Sri Swami Satchidananda: Alan Finger: BKS Iyengar: FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🐍 📖 ✅ 🌀 💫 🎧 Also Listen to: #297 – #352 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Stop Trying to Be Calm: Kali & the Stress Cycle
06/18/2025
Stop Trying to Be Calm: Kali & the Stress Cycle
What if your inner chaos is sacred? When I first pictured a yogi, I imagined someone always calm, serene… maybe even a little untouchable. But the more I’ve learned—through somatics, spirituality, and lived experience—the more I believe that true healing means feeling everything. Even rage. In this episode, we dive deep into: 🔹 Why stress isn’t an emotion (and how that changes everything) 🔹 How Kali represents sacred rage, transformation, and nervous system completion 🔹 The trap of spiritual bypassing and the myth of “staying calm” 🔹 How to embrace the full spectrum of your emotions—and finally close the stress cycle If you’ve ever felt like you were “failing” at healing because you weren’t calm enough… this one’s for you. 💮Sign Up Free: Get my Kali Guidebook as an instant download. FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🐍 💖 🌀 💫 🎧 Also Listen to: #324 – #325 – #345 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Yoga’s Messy Origins: Understanding Yoga’s Historical Context
06/11/2025
Yoga’s Messy Origins: Understanding Yoga’s Historical Context
Many students seek the unbroken lineage of yoga, and as someone who has extensively explored the origins and evolution of yoga I want to tell you… it’s time to let that notion go. Yoga has a rich and diverse history that has been shaped through social and historical contexts. It has evolved from a spiritual endeavor to its modern physical interpretations with large impact from the industrial revolution. It’s so important to understand the historical and cultural influences on yoga today, and how this practice has changed over time. So that’s what I’ll dive into in today’s episode. Listen to learn: 🔹Misconceptions around unbroken lineages in yoga. 🔹How yoga has evolved significantly since the industrial revolution. 🔹The way historical and social context has always influenced yoga. Loved this episode and want to know more about yoga’s origins? Grab my course on sale now => FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 💖 📖 ✅ 🔮 🎧 Also Listen to: #279 – #283 – #358 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Nervous System Masterclass with Kristin Leal
06/04/2025
Nervous System Masterclass with Kristin Leal
If you’re an Uplifted alumni you’ll recognize today’s guest from inside the training…Kristin Leal!! 🎉I could talk to Kristin about anatomy and the nervous system for hours, and I’m so excited that she came on the podcast to enlighten us all with her vast knowledge. Kristin is going to delve into the complexities of the nervous system, particularly focusing on the autonomic nervous system and its two branches: the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. She’ll discuss the complexities of the human stress response and the importance of understanding these systems in the context of yoga to help regulate your nervous system. Get your notebook ready and learn: 🔹How the nervous system is interconnected with all bodily systems. 🔹What Vagal tone is and how it’s an important indicator of overall health and well-being. 🔹The way burnout manifests as inactivity or excessive rest without true recovery. ✨ Make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time with my GUEST EXPERT: Kristin Leal | Kristin is in love with how esoteric anatomy links so effortlessly to Western anatomy, and her MetaAnatomy™ trainings blend serious scientific knowledge with a sense of humor and a deep connection to the divine within us all. As the creator of the Kaya Yoga 200- and 300-hour teacher training, she’s certified over 5,000 yoga teachers since 2005. Kristin also holds certifications in Reiki, Thai massage, neuromuscular and myofascial release, and is a co-author of the book The Yoga Fan (2003) and the author of MetaAnatomy™ (2014). Explore Kristin’s Offerings: Get Kristin’s Books: FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🐍 ✅ 🔮 💫 🎧 Also Listen to: #311 – #345 – #350 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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The 8 Limbs of Yoga for Personal Growth
05/28/2025
The 8 Limbs of Yoga for Personal Growth
We’ve talked about what the eight limbs of yoga are and where they came from (if you missed that episode just scroll a few back) but what is each limb's practical, energetic, and spiritual significance in modern life? From the ethical and personal observances of Yama and Niyama, respectively, to the physical aspects of Asana, the breath control of Pranayama, and the mental focus of Dharana. And of course how it all culminates in the exploration of Dhyana and Samadhi. The Eight Limbs are here to help you cut through the noise and come back to what really matters, this episode will explain how. Listen and learn: 🔹How each limb of yoga serves a unique purpose in personal growth 🔹What it means to “live your yoga” through these teachings 🔹The practical ways the 8 limbs help you reclaim your scattered energy 💖 Curious about the Uplifted membership and want to know more? Check it out here => FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 📖 ✅ 💖 🎧 Also Listen to: #279 – #282 – #364 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 - Part 1: Should You Follow Your Emotions? Or Your Responsibilities?
05/21/2025
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 - Part 1: Should You Follow Your Emotions? Or Your Responsibilities?
I’m back with Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita! This is so dense I had to split it into two parts. Today we’ll discuss verses 1-38. This chapter serves as a foundation for understanding the eternal nature of the soul (Atman) and the importance of non-attachment in the face of life's challenges. Let’s look at Arjuna's emotional turmoil and Krishna's tough love approach, emphasizing the need for inner stability and the acceptance of life's transient nature. The emphasis on the immortality of the soul, the significance of understanding one's Dharma, and the win-win perspective in life. This chapter literally has all of Krishna’s essential teachings. Making it a gold mine. Get ready to learn from the original life coach (Krishna): 🔹The journey often begins at our lowest points. We must learn to enjoy fleeting things. 🔹Life presents a win-win situation regardless of outcomes. 🔹Empathy must be balanced with duty in our actions. Loved this episode and want to know more about yoga’s origins? Grab my course => 📖 Different translations mentioned: Barbara Stoler Miller: Godsong by Amit Majmudar: Eknath Easwaran: Bhagavad-Gita As It Is by Swami Prabhupada: FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🔮 ✅ 💖 🎧 Also Listen to: #297 – #358 – #361 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Is Trauma Actually In Your Hips? The Impact of Stress on Hip & Pelvic Health with Dr. Brianne Grogan
05/14/2025
Is Trauma Actually In Your Hips? The Impact of Stress on Hip & Pelvic Health with Dr. Brianne Grogan
Mother’s day just passed and I thought this would be the perfect time to talk about something a lot of women deal with, especially after having kids: pelvic floor dysfunction. I invited Dr. Brianne Grogan, Physical Therapist and Pelvic Care Expert, to talk about the intricate relationship between trauma, stress, and pelvic floor health. I loved this conversation with Dr. Bri because she not only delves into practical techniques for pelvic floor release, sharing insights on effective cues for yoga teachers to enhance awareness and how to reconnect with the pelvic floor, but she also emphasizes the importance of understanding the pelvic area as a site of emotional storage and energetic power. Listen in as we explore how: 🔹The pelvic floor muscles are among the first to respond to stress. 🔹Emotions can be stored in various parts of the body, not just the hips. 🔹The gut-brain connection plays a significant role in emotional health. 🔹Fascia connects the pelvic floor to the diaphragm and hips. 🦋 Get my Pregnant & Powerful prenatal yoga course for mamas, teachers, and womb healing on flash sale now! => GUEST EXPERT: Dr. Brianne Grogan | Dr. Brianne Grogan graduated from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon, in 2006 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Inspired by her own pregnancy and postpartum experiences, she specialized in pelvic health. With over 500,000 YouTube subscribers, courses on DailyOM, and 5-star-reviewed programs loved by thousands of women, Dr. Bri is a leading voice in the field of whole-person pelvic care. She is known for her down-to-earth, compassionate approach and for making mind-body healing and pelvic wellness fun and accessible. Find Dr. Bri on YouTube & Facebook: | Get Dr. Bri’s online courses: See Dr. Bri Live: Dr. Bri’s most popular courses: Lift for Prolapse Relief: Overcome Pelvic Pain for Women: FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🐍 ✅ 🌀 💫 🎧 Also Listen to: #280 – #285 – #357 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Launch Ugly! My Top 5 Business Tips for Yoga Entrepreneurs
05/07/2025
Launch Ugly! My Top 5 Business Tips for Yoga Entrepreneurs
We’re almost halfway through 2025, have you done a business check-in? The midpoint of the year is a great time to reflect on your business and your teaching. To self reflect and see if you are misdirecting your energy in your business or in your life. Today I’m going to give you my top five business tips to help you on your yoga teaching journey. From embracing your unique content creation style to analyzing your numbers, and trusting there is enough for everyone - I hope this episode inspires you to do something helpful in your life or business today. Let’s talk about: 🔹The lean start-up methodology and why you should use it 🔹Why you WANT your first launch to be ugly 🔹How getting as weird as possible can actually bring forth some of your best work 🔹Grace and integrity in a competitive world 📞 Book a FREE call to get clarity on your next steps in business => My “Weird” Trending Yoga Practices I Mentioned: 🔹 🔹 Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: ✅ 🔮 🌀 🎧 Also Listen to: #306 – #323 – #327 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Dissecting The 8 Limbs and Their Origins
04/30/2025
Dissecting The 8 Limbs and Their Origins
We’ve all heard of the 8 Limbs of Yoga, but do you really know what they are? Today I’m going to explore the eight limbs of yoga, their origins, and their significance in spiritual practice. I’ll look at each limb’s purpose, giving a detailed examination, as well as the historical context of the Yoga Sutras. Get ready to finally gain a true understanding of: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi. I’ll discuss: 🔹How the Yoga Sutras codify the eight limbs, drawing from earlier texts. 🔹The ultimate aim of yoga: which is to quiet the mind and remove ignorance. 🔹Etymology of the Sanskrit word for each of the 8 Limbs. 💖 Curious about the Uplifted membership and want to know more? Check it out here => FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🐍 📖 💖 💫 🎧 Also Listen to: #279 – #282 – #283 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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