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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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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How to Become a Magnet for Loyal Students & Own the Room with Confidence with Taylor Lorenz
04/23/2025
How to Become a Magnet for Loyal Students & Own the Room with Confidence with Taylor Lorenz
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 🔹Why being in the “messy middle” is actually ideal for your sales 🔹How to ditch doubt and find your confidence by sharing your insecurities 🎁 Ready to start teaching somatic yoga? Download my somatic sequences for FREE => GUEST EXPERT: Taylor Lorenz | | Taylor is the creator of the yoga & travel site, Taylor’s Tracks, and a highly trained yoga teacher, mentor, and trainer. She is a former full-time travel writer who fell out of love with her dream of traveling the world and in love with teaching yoga when her first YTT sparked her self-acceptance journey. Taylor has been an entrepreneur since 2015 with expertise in multiple fields including SEO, freelance writing, affiliate marketing, and teaching at top studios from Bali to Canada. Her writing has been sought-out for publications such as Yoga Journal, World Nomads, and The Huffington Post. Today she blends her background in vinyasa, yin, and somatic yoga to help students & teachers uncover their confidence and turn their insecurities into their purpose. Coach with Taylor! Email to find out how. FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: ✅ 🔮 🐍 🌀 🎧 Also Listen to: #299 – #331 – #354 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Somatics, Catholicism & Tantra - A Big Picture Inquiry
04/16/2025
Somatics, Catholicism & Tantra - A Big Picture Inquiry
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 and learn: 🔹The cultural disconnection from the body and its historical roots. 🔹What Catholic Sacramental Theology and Tantric Philosophy have in common. 🔹How to leverage these ideas in your own healing process. 🎁 Get my FREE $67 Somatic Self Healing Workshop => 💫 My NEW Somatic Yoga Certification is now available => FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🔮 ✅ 🌀 💫 🎧 Also Listen to: #285 – #318 – #330 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1: Dharma, Emotions & Intellect
04/09/2025
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1: Dharma, Emotions & Intellect
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 experiences. 🔹The subtle differences between multiple translations. 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: #358 – Intro to The Bhagavad Gita: How Do You Navigate Moral Dilemmas? #279 – #282 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Insider YouTube Secrets for Yoga Teachers
04/02/2025
Insider YouTube Secrets for Yoga Teachers
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 want to miss this one! Pull back the curtain on YouTube and discover: 🔹Ad revenue on YouTube is minimal; focus on lead generation instead. 🔹Use tools like TubeBuddy for keyword research and optimization. 🔹Niching down your content is key to attract a specific audience. 📈 Don’t lose momentum on your business. Join my FREE Marketing Challenge => FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 📚 ✅ 🔮 🎧 Also Listen to: #313 – #323 – #354 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Understanding Human Design as a Yogi with Emma Dunwoody
03/26/2025
Understanding Human Design as a Yogi with Emma Dunwoody
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 role of neutrinos, and the significance of different energy types. 🔹Discusses Gene Keys & how they complement human design by exploring deeper emotional layers 🔹Explains how human design synthesizes ancient wisdoms like astrology and the I Ching. 💗Get Brett’s Free Somatic Yoga Workshop => GUEST EXPERT: Emma Dunwoody | Emma Dunwoody is a Human Design Expert, Master Coach, Author, Behavioral Specialist, Speaker and host of the leading global podcast, The Human Design Podcast. After facing a number of personal and professional challenges including depression, panic disorder and feeling lost, broken and unfulfilled for nearly 20 years, she is on a mission to take Human Design mainstream to help millions of other people transform their lives as she has done by making Human Design simple, applicable and powerfully transformative. Her unique method of Transformational Human Design, that includes Human Design, The Gene Keys and Transformational coaching methods, empowers people to become their most authentic self, align to the authority that lies within and embody their purpose. Emma’s website: Listen to Emma’s Podcast: Emma’s Membership, The HDx Collective: FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🐍 ✅ 🔮 💖 🎧 Also Listen to: #329 – #331 – #342 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Intro to The Bhagavad Gita: How Do You Navigate Moral Dilemmas?
03/19/2025
Intro to The Bhagavad Gita: How Do You Navigate Moral Dilemmas?
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 Yoga Sutras 🔹Why Arjuna's internal conflict represents our own struggles 🔹The complexities of Dharma – it’s not as simple as you think! Loved this episode and want to know more about yoga’s origins? Grab my course => ✨ Make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time with my FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🔮 ✅ 🐍 💖 🎧 Also Listen to: #279 – #282 – #283 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Your Emotions Want to Move - 3 Ways to Let Them
03/12/2025
Your Emotions Want to Move - 3 Ways to Let Them
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 that promotes emotional healing 🎉 Check out my new self-paced Somatic Teacher Training => 🎁 Get my FREE $67 Somatic Self Healing Workshop => FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🔮 ✅ 💖 🐍 🎧 Also Listen to: #324 – #330 – #345 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Cracking the Code on Ancient Beauty Secrets with Esther Moux
03/05/2025
Cracking the Code on Ancient Beauty Secrets with Esther Moux
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 offered by ancient Chinese Medicine 🔹How lifestyle choices account for 94% of aging effects, and what small changes you can make now 🔹The ongoing debate surrounding cosmetic procedures like Botox and fillers and their consequences 💗Get Brett’s Free Somatic Yoga Workshop => GUEST EXPERT: Dr. Esther Moux | Dr. Esther Moux is a Doctor of Integrative and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She uses holistic strategies from Chinese Medicine to improve health and beauty. Through self-care, meditation, mindfulness, acupressure, aromatherapy and more Dr. Esther wants to give you the tools to feel young, vibrant and healthy. Find Dr. Esther on YouTube & LinkedIn: | Book Mentioned: FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🐍 💖 🔮 🎧 Also Listen to: #296 – #340 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Unlocking the Secrets of Chakras: Upper Chakra Symbols Explained
02/26/2025
Unlocking the Secrets of Chakras: Upper Chakra Symbols Explained
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 can enhance your meditation or spiritual practice 💖Join the ! 🌈 Discover your dominant chakra with my FREE dominant chakra test => FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🐍 ✅ 🔮 🎧 Also Listen to: #275 – #341 – #351 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Redefining “Niche” with Carla Cline Thomas
02/19/2025
Redefining “Niche” with Carla Cline Thomas
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 new voices 🔹Being your authentic self leading to growth and sales 📘 Get your free yoga business plan and checklist: 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: FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 📚 ✅ 🔮 🎧 Also Listen to: #299 – #313 – #323 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Are You Truly Grateful? Exploring Gratitude Through a Somatic Lens
02/12/2025
Are You Truly Grateful? Exploring Gratitude Through a Somatic Lens
In honor of Heart Chakra Day(a.k.a. Valentine’s Day), I want to talk about gratitude. No matter where you’re at in your wellness journey I’m sure you’ve heard all about the benefits of a gratitude practice. But where did gratitude practices originate? Let’s look at how gratitude has shown up in texts like The Vedas and The Bhagavad Gita AND how you can approach your gratitude practice from a somatic lens. I’m going to answer questions like: 🔹How does a gratitude practice relate to your yoga practice? 🔹Is there more we can be doing than just writing things down? 🔹How can we actually cultivate the feeling of gratitude? PLUS I’m going to give you a new kind of gratitude practice to try at home! 🎁 Get my FREE $67 Somatic Self Healing Workshop => FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: ✅ 📚 ✨ 💖 🎧 Also Listen to: #311 – #314 – #351 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Redefining Feminine Energy in Yoga & Ayurveda with Katie Silcox
02/05/2025
Redefining Feminine Energy in Yoga & Ayurveda with Katie Silcox
One of my dearest friends, and founder of Shakti School, Katie Silcox is back!! Today Katie and I are talking all things feminine. What is feminine energy? How does it appear and how do we embody it in yoga and ayurveda? Get all of these questions answered and learn more about feminine form kundalini, feminine ayurveda, and somatic movement. We’re having a heart to heart about: 🔹Why we need to access our feminine energy 🔹Working with the current of manifestation as opposed to the current of liberation 🔹Honoring the feminine in order to clear pathways for prana to flow more freely 💗Get Brett’s Free Somatic Yoga Workshop => GUEST EXPERT: Katie Silcox | | Podcast listeners get $100 off with discount code pod100 at registration checkout 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. - a free 4 hour workshop! FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 📖 🐍 💖 🔮 🎧 Also Listen to: #284 – #311 – #312 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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Unlocking the Secrets of Chakras: Lower Chakra Symbols Explained
01/29/2025
Unlocking the Secrets of Chakras: Lower Chakra Symbols Explained
You know the chakra colors, and probably what poses to do to activate them. But do you know each one’s yantra? Each chakra has a unique geometric symbol attached to it. Today I want to give you a detailed examination of the first three chakras yantras: the root chakra, sacral chakra, and solar plexus chakra and discuss their unique symbols, associated elements, and the energies they represent. Have some colorful pens and paper ready as we explore: 🔹The geometric shapes of chakras 1, 2, & 3 🔹Using mandalas as tools for meditation and self-exploration. 🔹The specific elements and energies of the lower three chakras 🌈 Discover your dominant chakra with my FREE dominant chakra test => FREE Practice: Relevant Blog: Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🐍 💖 🎧 Also Listen to: #143 – #297 – #303 – © 2025 Uplifted Yoga |
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