The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

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

Yoga teachers are poor! Right?! WRONG! Today, I interview one of my Uplifted 300-Hour Alumni, Arielle Castillo, about how she kicked her yoga career into high gear, and started earning $10K a month within three years of graduation. Arielle holds nothing back. She takes up step-by-step through her career change, discovering her niche, the trial-and-error process of figuring out what to sell, and those awkward first sales calls. Go behind-the-scenes on her business, with all my prying questions, and walk away inspired. You can do this too! GUEST EXPERT: Arielle Castillo | https://www.halftimeyoga.com/ Go deeper with me: ✨200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training ✨300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training (this is the program Arielle took!) ✨Uplifted Business Launchpad ✨Get Your Free Yoga Business Plan 📱Book a Free Clarity Call here! Blog: 20 Awesome Ways To Make Money As A Yoga Instructor © 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

My guest today leveraged yoga to overcome 17 orthopedic surgeries and regain her mobility so she could do what she loved – hike, backpack and garden. Did you know our connection to nature is a profound tool in our healing journey? Yet nature is a tool that most yogis and yoga teachers completely overlook. Today, we hear Andrea's inspiring yoga transformation story. How she shifted her mindset from a victim mentality into one of abundance, where she is now thriving. At age 50, Andrea took her first Uplifted Yoga Teacher Training, became a leader in our Uplifted Teacher Training world, got certified as a Mindful Outdoor Guide, and is teaching multiple classes at two YMCAs. In this episode, Andrea provides practical ideas about how you can take your mindfulness practice outdoors and allow nature to soothe your nervous system. She explains the parallels between yoga and spending time in nature, with lots of practical tips about how to get outside in order to shift into specific moods or emotions. Mindfulness inspired by the natural world is a perfect partner to the practices of yoga, and you'll leave this episode inspired with easy ideas. Get her book "A Year of Mindfulness with Nature: 52-weeks of Mindfulness Ideas and Journal Prompts" on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3ML7mqi GUEST EXPERT: Andrea Roozekrans| www.bluesboots.com www.yogaforrealpeople.com @yoga.for.real.people @takeahikeyoga 📱Book a Free Yoga Teacher Training Clarity Call here! Relevant to Today's Episode: ✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training 🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training 🐍 Yoga for Self Mastery RELEVANT BLOG: Coping with A Chronic Condition: 8 Ways YTT Can Help © 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

Here's what no one ever tells you: Yoga was always meant to be profoundly personal. A yoga practice adapted uniquely to you is *twice* as potent as a generic group class that's one-size-fits-all. In a world with personalized medicine and personalized nutrition, of course you should have your own personalized yoga ritual. This is how yoga was always MEANT to be. So it's time to put together your most potent practice with my brand new book YOGA LIFE. Are you ready? 🔹 Discover your five winning "soulmate" yoga postures 🔹 Design an adaptable tailor‐made practice that works for YOU and YOUR BODY. 🔹 Drop "Yoga Habits" into your jam-packed day, whether it's during a traffic jam, a toddler meltdown, or a life-changing crisis. See the superfun photos and pre-order here: https://www.brettlarkin.com/yoga-life-book Instagram: @larkinyogatv Study with Me Yoga for Self Mastery Course Kundalini Demystified Course Get videos from Inside my Kundalini 200-hour Training © 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

What is Kriya Yoga? It depends who you ask! In this episode, I work to demystify this term. We look at how "kriya yoga" is interpreted by 🔹 Paramhansa Yogananda 🔹 Ayurveda 🔹 Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras In this episode we talk about Yoga Sutra 2.1 and why I'm obsessed with this idea of "yoga in action" alluded to by "kriya yoga." Jumping from a basic asana practice, where you move through each yoga posture for physical benefits, to a spiritual practice as outlined by the kriya yoga tradition can be a little confusing. But it doesn't have to be! Listen to this episode to learn more. Instagram: @larkinyogatv Study with Me Yoga for Self Mastery Course Kundalini Demystified Course Get videos from Inside my Kundalini 200-hour Training Free Yoga Practice: Easy Kundalini Yoga Practice for Beginners (30-min) Kriya, Poses, Breath of Fire, & Meditation Blog: What is Kriya Yoga? © 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com