The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

How do we shake off the programming we inherit from our parents and our culture? How do we notice when we're living in a particular energetic pattern, and break free? How do we learn to cherish or own unique, innate value? To get in touch with our own soul? These are the questions I explore today with Lee McCormick, author of the The Heart Reconnection Guidebook: A Guided Journey of Personal Discovery and Self-Awareness. Behind the roles you play in life – mother, father, wife, husband, employee – who ARE you, really? Listen to this deep, contemplative interview with Lee to get your wheels turning. --- Born into a tribe of movers and shakers, Lee McCormick has always lived out loud. He is the founder of The Integrative Life Center in Nashville, The Ranch Recovery Center in Tennessee, and The Canyon Treatment Center in Malibu, California and has been a creative force in the Mental Health and Recovery scene for over 20 years. He founded Spirit Recovery Inc. to produce Healing and Recovery conferences and Spiritual Journeys around the world. Lee is also a co-founder of Front Porch Partners a Consulting, Management, and Research Development Company working in the medical and behavioral Health disciplines. Lee has authored The Spirit Recovery Meditation Journal to assist people in reclaiming their lives and is co-author of Spirit Recovery Medicine Bag with HCI Books. Lee is the executive producer and has a leading role in the documentary Dreaming Heaven, the true story of the experiences of 18 people over five days at Teotihuacán, Mexico. He has led many journeys to this place of power. Special Guest: Lee McCormick http://spiritrecovery.com/ Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/ Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper www.zmcmusic.tumblr.com Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com Support the Show: Please consider leaving us a rating or review on iTunes! Not sure how? Follow the steps at www.sivanaspirit.com/review Use code TAKE25 for $25 off anything in your shopping cart at SivanaSpirit.com – new customers only

Stressed out by the rapidly approaching holiday season? Today, we continue our conversation with Martina Fink about how can stay grounded, blissful and balanced during this important time of year. We discuss which chakras are best to focus on during this holiday period, how to best schedule our time, give and receive gifts, and make time for self-care. Martina also shares with us her ultimate mindset hack for a happy holiday season. Listen for inspiration on how to stay balanced this December! --- Martina Fink is the go-to girl for all things Glow. Her mission is to help others by sharing her love of natural beauty products, sustainable living, maintaining a healthy body and mindset and promoting self-love and confidence. She offers a couple of different glow inspired coaching programs, hosts luxury retreats around the world, and travels with her clients. Martina is a certified Health Coach by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and thrives on helping others live a sustainable and glowing life. Special Guest: martinafink.com www.instagram.com/martinaglows Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/ New yoga series ELEMENTAL all about the lower 4 chakras: www.brettlarkin.com/elemental Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper www.zmcmusic.tumblr.com Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com Support the Show: Please consider leaving us a rating or review on iTunes! Not sure how? Follow the steps at www.sivanaspirit.com/review Use code TAKE25 for $25 off anything in your shopping cart at SivanaSpirit.com – new customers only

The Throat Chakra is often overlooked. Today, we deep dive into how you can heal this important energy center. Together with yoga teacher and health coach, Martina Fink, we cover: How to know if you have an imbalance in this area, tips and tricks to bring balance to Vishuddha chakra, and how to speak up for yourself. Martina shares with us her personal experience working with this area as part of her own personal development. Listen to learn more! --- Martina Fink is the go-to girl for all things Glow. Her mission is to help others by sharing her love of natural beauty products, sustainable living, maintaining a healthy body and mindset and promoting self-love and confidence. She offers a couple of different glow inspired coaching programs, hosts luxury retreats around the world, and travels with her clients. Martina is a certified Health Coach by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and thrives on helping others live a sustainable and glowing life. Special Guest: martinafink.com www.instagram.com/martinaglows Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/ New yoga series ELEMENTAL all about the lower 4 chakras: www.brettlarkin.com/elemental Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper www.zmcmusic.tumblr.com Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com Support the Show: Please consider leaving us a rating or review on iTunes! Not sure how? Follow the steps at www.sivanaspirit.com/review Use code TAKE25 for $25 off anything in your shopping cart at SivanaSpirit.com – new customers only

The past three weeks, I've been experiencing the best sleep of my life. Find out why and how you can do this too in today's new episode. I cover: Side sleeping versus lying on your back. Special pillow arrangements for your head (and knees). Restless eye syndrome and how you might not know you have it. Retraining your spine to sleep in anatomical neutral, and more! Mentioned in this episode: Episode 205: Why You Can't Skip Savasana with Judith Hanson Lasater Brett's Zen Morning Routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7U5n-My1Eo --- Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She's instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world's most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 300K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. Learn more at BrettLarkin.com Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/ Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper www.zmcmusic.tumblr.com Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com Please consider leaving us a rating or review on iTunes! Not sure how? Follow the steps at www.sivanaspirit.com/review Screenshot your review and send it to info@brettlarkin.com and I'll send you my favorite affirmations and journaling prompts as a free PDF! Thanks for your support! Use code TAKE25 for $25 off anything in your shopping cart at SivanaSpirit.com – new customers only

Explore how journaling can enhance your yoga practice by channeling inner wisdom. Discover why moving your body first helps clear anxious energy and boosts creativity. Learn effective techniques to quiet your mind before writing, and the benefits of 'release' journaling for perspective. Brett shares tips on intention journaling to manifest desires and emphasizes treating journaling as a ritual. Instead of seeking external answers, she encourages connecting with your inner self through yoga and meditation.

Learn to calm down, slow down, and make more time in your day with these 3 techniques I've been using successfully. Great reminders as we head into the craziness of the holiday season! --- Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She's instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world's most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 300K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. Learn more at BrettLarkin.com Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/ Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper www.zmcmusic.tumblr.com Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com Please consider leaving us a rating or review on iTunes! Not sure how? Follow the steps at www.sivanaspirit.com/review Screenshot your review and send it to info@brettlarkin.com and I'll send you my favorite affirmations and journaling prompts as a free PDF! Thanks for your support! Use code TAKE25 for $25 off anything in your shopping cart at SivanaSpirit.com – new customers only

Let's dive into the philosophy of Karma. I had so many amazing "AHA" moments in this episode! Ken reviews what Vedic astrology is and the philosophy behind Jyotish. He then dives into the philosophy of Karma. He tells us how Karma is created and released according to the Vedas. Learn what remedial measures you can use to change your Karma? Discover the issues with gemstones as it related to your Vedic astrology chart. You'll never think about jewelry the same way again! --- Ken is a Vedic Astrologer. He has a deep understanding of Vedic Astrology and where it comes from, and is able to apply it in a way that is relevant and helpful in the modern world. In today's episode, he will be telling us about what Vedic Astrology is and how it can help you in your life. We will be going through how Vedic Astrology relates to karma, how it is unique from Western Astrology, and how it can help you understand yourself better and improve your life. Special Guests: Ken Reads Jyotish http://www.kenreadsjyotish.com/sivana-podcast.html 10% off Vedic astrology reading for Sivana podcast listeners Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/ Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper www.zmcmusic.tumblr.com Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com Please consider leaving us a rating or review on iTunes! Not sure how? Follow the steps at www.sivanaspirit.com/review Screenshot your review and send it to info@brettlarkin.com and I'll send you my favorite affirmations and journaling prompts as a free PDF! Thanks for your support! Use code TAKE25 for $25 off anything in your shopping cart at SivanaSpirit.com – new customers only

What is Vedic Astrology? Find out in today's podcast episode with Vedic astrologer Ken Jyotish. We cover: How is Vedic Astrology different from Western Astrology? How it works with archetypes and Hindu deities? How is it an aligning tool for our lives? Ken teaches us about Nakshatras – the 9 additional constellations in the Vedic tradition. We also look at Meghan Markle's chart to demonstrate the Nakshatras in action. Don't miss this fascinating episode. --- Ken is a Vedic Astrologer. He has a deep understanding of Vedic Astrology and where it comes from, and is able to apply it in a way that is relevant and helpful in the modern world. In today's episode, he will be telling us about what Vedic Astrology is and how it can help you in your life. We will be going through how Vedic Astrology relates to karma, how it is unique from Western Astrology, and how it can help you understand yourself better and improve your life. Special Guests: Ken Reads Jyotish http://www.kenreadsjyotish.com/sivana-podcast.html 10% off Vedic astrology reading for Sivana podcast listeners Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/ Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper www.zmcmusic.tumblr.com Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com Please consider leaving us a rating or review on iTunes! Not sure how? Follow the steps at www.sivanaspirit.com/review Screenshot your review and send it to info@brettlarkin.com and I'll send you my favorite affirmations and journaling prompts as a free PDF! Thanks for your support! Use code TAKE25 for $25 off anything in your shopping cart at SivanaSpirit.com – new customers only

The past three weeks, I've been experiencing the best sleep of my life. Find out why and how you can do this too in today's new episode. I cover: Side sleeping versus lying on your back. Special pillow arrangements for your head (and knees). Restless eye syndrome and how you might not know you have it. Retraining your spine to sleep in anatomical neutral, and more! Mentioned in this episode: --- Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She's instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world's most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 300K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. Learn more at BrettLarkin.com Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/ Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper www.zmcmusic.tumblr.com Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com Please consider leaving us a rating or review on iTunes! Not sure how? Follow the steps at www.sivanaspirit.com/review Screenshot your review and send it to info@brettlarkin.com and I'll send you my favorite affirmations and journaling prompts as a free PDF! Thanks for your support! Use code TAKE25 for $25 off anything in your shopping cart at SivanaSpirit.com – new customers only

Jenna and Amber from the Mother Loving Future Show and Brett discuss: The Magic of Mirroring, the Law of Attraction and how to say goodbye to guilt in relationships (once and for all). We use this episode to explore the premise: Are ALL our relationships an opportunity to heal? Jenna, Brett and Amber share all the hacks that have worked in their own relationships. Many of these might work for you too! --- Jenna and Amber from the Mother Loving Future Show. On their podcast these ladies cover self-healing, connection to spirit, deeper relationships, mindful parenting, passion pursuit and everything cosmic. They are dedicated to inspiring others to look deeper at themselves and join the wave headed toward the new world of oneness consciousness. Special Guests: Amber L'Estrange and Jenna Pennrose www.themotherlovingfuture.com @themotherlovingfuture Mentioned relationship podcast: http://www.themotherlovingfuture.com/podcast/7-twin-flame Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/ Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper www.zmcmusic.tumblr.com Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com Please consider leaving us a rating or review on iTunes! Not sure how? Follow the steps at www.sivanaspirit.com/review Screenshot your review and send it to info@brettlarkin.com and I'll send you my favorite affirmations and journaling prompts as a free PDF! Thanks for your support! Use code TAKE25 for $25 off anything in your shopping cart at SivanaSpirit.com – new customers only