The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

EPIC conversation alert!!! Today I get *in it* with one of my visionary friends, Katie Silcox, founder of Shakti School. Through concrete examples like online dating, your dog getting bitten, your husband’s obsession with drainage and house maintenance, Katie and I weave deep lessons on tantra, polarity and somatics. Listen and learn: 🔹Why somatic work alone isn’t enough and can become a “feeling trap”  🔹How massive amounts of shakti energy are stored beneath your shame 🔹Exactly what releasing irritation looks like from a “yogic” perspective taking into account tantric and buddhist teachings. Buckle up, yogis. This conversation might take you places you never thought possible.    GUEST EXPERT: Katie Silcox | @theshaktischool 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 upcoming 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.   🌈 Dominant Chakra Test 🌈    Relevant to Today’s Episode: ✨ 300-hour YTT 🐍 Yoga for Self Mastery   Book Mentioned by Katie: Already Free by Bruce Tift   Instagram: @larkinyogatv  © 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

I bet you thought the goal of yoga was to achieve samadhi or enlightenment, right? WRONG. More precisely, yoga is about dismantling the 5 kleshas (obstacles) which prevent us from realizing that samadhi (bliss) is our natural state. Deep dive with me into eleven critical epithets: Verses 2.1 to 2.11 of the Yoga Sutras, where I’ll give the often overlooked kleshas - the obstacles and afflictions that cause suffering - the attention they deserve. Discover: 🔹 Why the concept of avidya (ignorance) is often mistranslated and misunderstood  🔹 How the kleshas aren’t created equal, but actually function in a hierarchy  🔹 How to “grade” your kleshas using Patanjali’s framework    🔹 Why the kleshas likely won’t be eliminated (no matter how much you practice), but how you can leverage them to become more discerning in your day-to-day life.  If you enjoyed the episodes where I’ve read the Yoga Sutras aloud, you will love this nerdy episode.    🤓 History of Yoga Course on Sale❗   Instagram: @larkinyogatv    Train with Me: ✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training 🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training 🐍 Yoga for Self Mastery   📱Book a Free Yoga Teacher Training Clarity Call here!    RELEVANT BLOG: https://www.brettlarkin.com/raja-yoga/   🎧 Also Listen to: #271 What is Kriya Yoga?   #279 The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary - BOOK ONE Explained  #282  The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary - BOOK TWO Explained © 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

Ready to get an easy-to-understand debrief of all the sutras, weighing various translators, while comparing and contrasting translations - AGAIN? It’s time for our Yoga Sutra reading party, this time with BOOK TWO (Sadhana Pada). I’ll read each and every sutra, providing more than just one translation. I’ll give you my high-level interpretation, strive to make thematic connections, keep it practical, and set the stage for you to explore your own ideas. If the sutras have daunted you in the past, or you haven’t read them yet, you are welcome! Those of you who’ve read them many times will enjoy this comprehensive review. Let’s get into BOOK TWO, yoga nerds! Listen to BOOK ONE first if you haven’t yet!    Let me know if you liked this style of episode on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larkinyogatv/   🤓 History of Yoga Course on Sale❗   Train with Me: ✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training 🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training   📱Book a Free Yoga Teacher Training Clarity Call here!    🎧 Also Listen to: #276 What are Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras - What Every Yogi Should Know #279 The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary - BOOK ONE Explained #156 The Secret Power of the Yoga Sutras - Conversation with Nischala Joy Devi   Blog https://www.brettlarkin.com/what-are-the-yoga-sutras/ © 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

During my father’s cancer battle, I stayed busy. After he died, I refused to grieve for fear of completely breaking down. If only I had Kris Carr’s incredible new book on mourning which we dive deep into in this week’s episode. You may know Kris as a best-selling author and wellness leader, who’s been thriving with stage IV cancer for more than 20 years. But what shook her to her core was not her own cancer journey, but the death of her father to pancreatic cancer in recent years. Today, we connect around both our fathers’ passing and share all our best tips with you around fear, uncertainty, death, and spiritual growth. Learn: 🔹What is a “rupture” and how do we care for ourselves in times of rupture? 🔹The difference between fear and anxiety, and why anxiety is a “habit” 🔹Why anger is an “iceberg” that accompanies grief and how to cope with intense emotions. 🔹How to cultivate faith the unseen and turn your life into a treasure hunt to connect with those who have passed on.  If you’ve lost a parent, child, or loved-one, do NOT miss this episode with one of our era’s wellness leaders.    GUEST EXPERT: Kris Carr | kriscarr.com | New Book: I’m Not a Mourning Person Kris Carr is a multiple New York Times best-selling author and wellness leader, who’s been thriving with stage 4 cancer for more than 20 years. She’s a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100, recognizing the most influential thought-leaders today and subject and director of the documentary Crazy Sexy Cancer Not on my email list? Join to know when new episodes drop and I’ll send you my Yoga Transformational Portal (How to make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time) for free as a gift. 🎁   📱Book a Free Yoga Teacher Training Clarity Call here!    ✨ PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: brettlarkin.com/yogalife ✨   RELATED YOGA PRACTICES: Guided Meditation for Loss - Coping with Grief and Sadness Women's Yoga for Emotional Release | YOGA FOR EMOTIONAL PAIN © 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

Join me as we discuss embodiment from a neurodevelopmental perspective with incredible physical therapist Lara Heiman. Do you love sinking into a low lunge? Lingering in hip openers? Flowing through feel-good movements? (My hand is raised!) While all of this is okay, our most sophisticated practice develops when we prioritize stability over mobility. In particular, when we truly honor the pelvis as our seat of power.      Listen and learn: 🔹Practical functional movement tips to honor pelvic stability in your personal practice or public teaching 🔹Why you and your students’ hips may actually be “tight” due to overstretching  🔹The importance of touching your body to provide feedback so you can change “the inputs” in yoga postures and find “side doors” that reconnect you to your most embodied self.  Yes – we also touch on Kundalini Awakening. Don’t miss this spectacular anatomical conversation that touches on all the major trends in the wellness industry right now. Yoga geeks, get your pencils out!   GUEST EXPERT: Lara Heimann | @lara.heimann | www.lytmethod.com A practicing physical therapist and yoga teacher for 27 years, Lara received both her undergraduate and graduate education from Duke University and as a licensed physical therapist, continued her studies with a Post Grad specialization in Neurodevelopmental Training with Recovering Function Organization through Stanford University. Combining her educational background in physiological studies and her passion for movement, Lara completed her 200-hour teacher training. After several years of teaching, she began to notice a void in the inclusion of anatomy in the conversations of yoga training. In the years to follow, Lara began to refine the LYT Yoga Method, combining physiology, kinesiology, neurology, and functional movement patterns to yield a more cohesive movement philosophy.    🤓 MASTER THE BASICS FREEBIE: https://www.brettlarkin.com/masterthebasics    📱Book a Free Yoga Teacher Clarity Call here!   Study with Me: ✨ 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training ✨ 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training ✨ Kundalini 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training © 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

Ever wish you could get an easy-to-understand debrief of all the sutras, weighing various translators, while comparing and contrasting translations? Join me in today’s episode for a Patanjali BOOK ONE (Samadhi Pada) Yoga Sutras extravaganza! I’ll read each and every sutra, providing more than just one translation. I’ll give you my high-level interpretation, strive to make thematic connections, keep it practical, and set the stage for you to explore your own ideas. If the sutras have daunted you in the past, or you haven’t read them yet, you are welcome! Those of you who’ve read them many times will enjoy this comprehensive review. Let’s go into BOOK ONE, yoga nerds!    Let me know if you liked this style of episode on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larkinyogatv/   ✨ PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: brettlarkin.com/yogalife ✨   📱Book a Free Yoga Teacher Clarity Call here!   Go deeper with me: ✨200-hour Yoga Teacher Training ✨History of Yoga ✨Uplifted Membership   🎧 Also Listen to: #276 What are Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras - What Every Yogi Should Know #156 The Secret Power of the Yoga Sutras - Conversation with Nischala Joy Devi #188 The Yoga Sutras, Tantra & the Chakras: Understanding these Connections - Conversation with Michelle S. Fondin Blog: https://www.brettlarkin.com/what-are-the-yoga-sutras/ © 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

Tracy Litt, founder of The Litt Factor and an expert in emotional healing, dives deep into the complexities of personal growth. She challenges the misleading notion of ‘high vibes only’ and offers practical insights on navigating emotional turmoil. The conversation highlights the necessity of fully experiencing emotions to foster authentic healing. Tracy also addresses the dangers of emotional isolation and perfectionism, sharing tools to transform limiting behaviors. Prepare for a transformative discussion that empowers listeners to embrace their true selves!

“Trauma informed” Kundalini Yoga may sound like an oxymoron. Today, we unpack why and what to do about it. I’m joined by Uplifted Lead Teacher Trainer, E-RYT 500+  Katrina Marie, who has a background in biological sciences, somatics, and a deep love of yoga, especially Kundalini. She is the author of a meditative trauma healing journal for women, a virtual and local studio owner, and one of our very own lead teacher trainers on all three of our Uplifted trainings. Get ready to learn: 🔹Why Kundalini Yoga can lead to a break-through or break-down, depending where you’re at in your journey 🔹The Trauma Conscious Model of how to experience (or teach) Kundalini kriyas 🔹What makes Kundalini kriyas and meditations are better suited to healing trauma than others 🔹Why resiliency is overrated 🔹The difference between big “T” and little “t” trauma  🔹Amazing trauma conscious cues you can say when teaching a Kundalini Yoga class.  Katrina survived an eating disorder, a school shooting and an abusive marriage. Kundalini Yoga was the game changer in her healing. So many trauma survivors could benefit from Kundalini Yoga, but they are intimidated. Find out why it doesn’t have to be that way.    Key trauma informed phrases from Katrina: ✅“Do ____ for as long as feels comfortable” ✅“Try this on” ✅“You have a choice to _____________”   *This episode assumes you know what Kundalini Yoga is and have experienced fundamental Kundalini mantras and meditations such as Kirtan Kriya. If you need help getting up to speed, please explore the recommended practices and listening below.    GUEST EXPERT: Katrina Marie | https://katrinamarieyoga.com/   Relevant to Today’s Episode: ✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training 🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training 🐍 Kundalini Demystified - On Sale!   ✨ PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: brettlarkin.com/yogalife ✨   Mentioned Practices: Kundalini Meditation for a Calm Heart 10-Min Meditation and Pranayama | Easy Morning Kundalini Kriya For Stress Relief   Blog: How Yoga For Trauma Release Works (Uplifted Perspective) Kirtan Kriya: Kundalini Meditation That Will Make You Feel Better How to Resolve Intense & Traumatic Kundalini Awakening   🎧 Also Listen to: #264 How is Kundalini Yoga Different than Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga? #265 What is the Kundalini Serpent? The Major Misunderstandings Demystified #275 What Is a Kundalini Awakening - 3 Big Takeaways © 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

If you’ve ever done a Yoga Teacher Training or are looking to do one, you’ve most likely heard about the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali as part of the teacher training.  Hey, maybe you’ve even heard me mention them once or twice (I talk about them a lot!) You may wonder “Why?” or even, “What in the heck are these Yoga Sutras?!”. Well, that’s what we’re going to explore in this episode! Anyone who has some sort of Yoga practice will find inspiration in the Yoga Sutras as these texts provide a very different perspective to the Yoga we know these days. Seasoned teachers, I promise there'll be some fresh fun facts in here for you too!   📱Book a Free Yoga Teacher Training Clarity Call here!    🔮Pre-Order my Book & Get Bonuses HERE   Go deeper with me: ✨History of Yoga ✨Uplifted Membership (8 Limbs, Embodying the Yamas & Niyamas plan) ✨200-hour YTT   Blog:  What are the Yoga Sutras    🎧 Also Listen to: #271 What is Kriya Yoga #156 The Secret Power of the Yoga Sutras - Conversation with Nischala Joy Devi #188 The Yoga Sutras, Tantra & the Chakras: Understanding these Connections - Conversation with Michelle S. Fondin   © 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com  

Kundalini yoga is a deeply spiritual practice. In fact, many say that the Kundalini process can lead to a spiritual awakening. And while spiritual enlightenment sounds like a really good thing, it can come with a whole lot of intense experiences (headaches, nausea, YUCK). The way that yoga talks about this spiritual experience is through the Kundalini process, where prana (life force energy) moves through the subtle body (aka your spinal column) until it reaches the Sahasrara Chakra at the top of your head… …to awaken Kundalini. Before you go chasing the Kundalini experience (like I did), take some time to get acquainted with the Kundalini awakening process. There are a few things you should know about awakened Kundalini, first. And then I’ll share my tips on how to use this ancient practice to achieve your own spiritual awakening too. So buckle up. We are about to embark on a spiritual journey. 🔥 Kundalini Awakening Reel on IG   Go deeper with me: ✨Kundalini Demystified ✨Kundalini 200-hour YTT ✨Yoga for Self Mastery   Free Yoga Practice:  20 Min Kundalini Yoga for Your Chakras | AWAKENING KUNDALINI & CHAKRA BALANCING   Blog:  Kundalini Awakening: What Is It and How To Awaken It How to Resolve Intense & Traumatic Kundalini Awakening   🎧 Also Listen to: #264 How is Kundalini Yoga Different than Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga? #265 What is the Kundalini Serpent? The Major Misunderstandings Demystified #138 The Secrets of Kundalini Yoga Demystified - Conversation with Kia Miller © 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com