The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

Do you secretly dread chanting aloud? I used to too! In this episode, I share WHY you want to have a practice of chanting out loud and WHAT the concrete benefits are. I also share the tips, tricks and practices I used to get comfortable hearing my own voice. My hope is that these can be helpful to you as well! If you’re a chanting skeptic or want to deepen your chanting practice, listen for more! --- 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 200K 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!

What are the 8 limbs of yoga really about? Judith Hanson Lasater unpacks the BIG lessons from yogic philosophy in this special episode. We cover: The true meaning of ahimsa (non-violence) and santosha (contentment). How to embrace sadness? What does it mean to be an “integrated person?” Judith also shared with us the two common pitfalls she seems students and teachers make when it comes to understanding yogic philosophy. Walk away inspired from this powerful episode.  --- Judith Hanson Lasater holds a Ph.d. in East-West Psychology and a BS in Physical Therapy, and has taught yoga around the world since 1971. She is a founder of the Iyengar Yoga Institute in San Francisco, CA, as well as of Yoga Journal magazine. Ms. Lasater trains yoga teachers in virtually every state of the union and is often an invited guest at international yoga conventions. She is president emeritus of the California Yoga Teachers' Association as well as the author of numerous articles on yoga and health for nationally recognized magazines. She served as an advisor on three National Institute of Health studies on the health effects of yoga practice. She was selected by Natural Health magazine, on the occasion of their 40th anniversary, as one of the five people in the USA who has had the most influence on natural health in America during those 40 years. In September, 2014, she was interviewed on the nationally broadcast NPR (National Public Radio) very popular radio show “All Things Considered” about the passing of yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar. In its 40th anniversary edition in 2015, Yoga Journal magazine named Ms. Lasater as the most influential yoga teacher in the USA of those 40 years. She is the author of 10 books, the latest of which is Restore and Rebalance: the yoga of deep relaxation.   Special Guest: Judith Hanson Lasater www.judithhansonlasater.com www.lasater.yoga   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

Only doing savasana for a few minutes? According to today’s guest, that’s not long enough! Today we welcome to the show Judith Hanson Lasater, world-renowned expert in restorative yoga. In this mind-blowing episode, she shares with us why rest and sleep are different, and how we need BOTH. Judith explains the three unique stages of savasana. And if you’re playing music while you rest, think again! Judith teaches us the potent power of silence. Whether you’re a yoga student or teacher, you’ll walk away from this episode with a renewed enthusiasm for self-care. Thank you, Judith for inspiring my 4pm rest time and for this amazing episode! --- Judith Hanson Lasater holds a Ph.d. in East-West Psychology and a BS in Physical Therapy, and has taught yoga around the world since 1971. She is a founder of the Iyengar Yoga Institute in San Francisco, CA, as well as of Yoga Journal magazine. Ms. Lasater trains yoga teachers in virtually every state of the union and is often an invited guest at international yoga conventions. She is president emeritus of the California Yoga Teachers' Association as well as the author of numerous articles on yoga and health for nationally recognized magazines. She served as an advisor on three National Institute of Health studies on the health effects of yoga practice. She was selected by Natural Health magazine, on the occasion of their 40th anniversary, as one of the five people in the USA who has had the most influence on natural health in America during those 40 years. In September, 2014, she was interviewed on the nationally broadcast NPR (National Public Radio) very popular radio show “All Things Considered” about the passing of yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar. In its 40th anniversary edition in 2015, Yoga Journal magazine named Ms. Lasater as the most influential yoga teacher in the USA of those 40 years. She is the author of 10 books, the latest of which is Restore and Rebalance: the yoga of deep relaxation.   Special Guest: Judith Hanson Lasater www.judithhansonlasater.com www.lasater.yoga   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

Teri Mosey, Ph.D., is an international speaker, wellness consultant, and author of The Hidden Messages in Food. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, master’s degree in exercise physiology, doctorate in holistic nutrition, and is a graduate of culinary studies. Through a holistic approach, Teri’s intention is to inspire, educate, and support others toward becoming the best version of themselves.   Special Guest: Teri Mosey, Ph.D., https://www.terimosey.com/ Teri’s book “The Hidden Messages in Food” on Amazon.   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

Teri Mosey, Ph.D., is an international speaker, wellness consultant, and author of The Hidden Messages in Food. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, master’s degree in exercise physiology, doctorate in holistic nutrition, and is a graduate of culinary studies. Through a holistic approach, Teri’s intention is to inspire, educate, and support others toward becoming the best version of themselves.   Special Guest: Teri Mosey, Ph.D., https://www.terimosey.com/ Teri’s book “The Hidden Messages in Food” on Amazon.   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

Melanie Phillips, author of “Living After Loss: A Soulful Guide to Freedom,” offers wisdom on how we can transform the thought patterns and perspectives that perpetuate our suffering. She shares with us the technique of “Theta Healing,” as well as a 4-phase process for creating new neuropathways to develop resiliency. We also discuss Karma, how to connect to Source Energy, and what to do when you feel disconnected. This episode continues Melanie’s no nonsense, spiritual approach to loss and grief.   ---   Melanie Phillips embraces ayurveda, yoga and intuitive medicine as a primary means of how we can all re-emerge from darkness. As a 18 year full time yoga teacher and member of NAMA - National Ayurvedic Medical Association - Melanie created The Madhuri Method, a method that effectively treats symptoms and diseases of the mind, body, and emotions leading to a truer relationship to joy, acceptance and personal empowerment. She offers: 1 on 1 work to clients online, Ayurvedic Yoga training for teachers, retreats and workshops as well as an online Inner Empowerment Mentorship program. All of her offerings are rooted in guiding her clients back to remembering their wholeness, love, and worth. Melanie's second book, "Living After Loss: A Soulful Guide to Freedom" was released in May, 2018.   Special Guest: Melanie Phillips   www.madhurimethod.com www.livingafterlossbook.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

As humans, we experience loss. Often, these losses go unacknowledged. Whether it’s the loss of a pet, job, relationship or family member, author Melanie Phillips shares that healing after loss is not a linear process. Melanie opens up about her personal journey after the unexpected loss of her partner. She provides tips about how we can enlist the right kind of support when we’re in crisis, and how we can best support others in need. We discuss loss from the perspective of the chakras energy medicine. Learn how to navigate loss, grief or any challenging life situation from a more empowered perspective. --- Melanie Phillips embraces ayurveda, yoga and intuitive medicine as a primary means of how we can all re-emerge from darkness. As a 18 year full time yoga teacher and member of NAMA - National Ayurvedic Medical Association - Melanie created The Madhuri Method, a method that effectively treats symptoms and diseases of the mind, body, and emotions leading to a truer relationship to joy, acceptance and personal empowerment. She offers: 1 on 1 work to clients online, Ayurvedic Yoga training for teachers, retreats and workshops as well as an online Inner Empowerment Mentorship program. All of her offerings are rooted in guiding her clients back to remembering their wholeness, love, and worth. Melanie's second book, "Living After Loss: A Soulful Guide to Freedom" was released in May, 2018.   Special Guest: Melanie Phillips www.madhurimethod.com www.livingafterlossbook.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

We continue our conversation with Kundalini yoga teacher and healer, Kerena Virginia. She shares with us how she went through a period of devastating loss, which led to an awakening that changed how she practiced and taught Kundalini yoga. She explains how our energetic body, our intuition and our heart, can work in conjunction with one another. She answers common questions many of us have: Like how do we know if we are coming from our head or our heart? How can we ask for guidance when making difficult decisions? And what if we have a triggering or negative reaction to Kundalini yoga? Listen to learn more!   ---   Karena is a motivational speaker, energy healer, kundalini yogi, inspirational mentor and TV personality who loves sharing simple and transformational tools for healthy and inspired living. Karena’s writing includes articles for the Huffington Post, her wellness blog, and her upcoming book, The Essential Kundalini Yoga, to be released by Sounds True Publishing on January 1, 2017. She is a member of Oprah Winfrey’s Belief Team, was recently featured on Veria Living TV, Bravo TV, is the talent in the the highly acclaimed video, ‘The Power of Kundalini Yoga’, and the voice in the App, “Relax and Attract” with Karena Virginia.   Special Guest: Karena Virginia www.karenavirginia.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

What if working within the confines of our mind is not enough for personal transformation? According to Kundalini yoga teacher and author, Karena Virginia, we cannot elevate our mindset until we heal our energy field first. For Karena, this was the missing link in all other healing modalities that she tried. Today, Karena breaks down the five energy layers that exist within your auric field. She walks us through each of these energy frequencies and how they relate to acupuncture, tapping, epigenetics, shamanic healing and prayer. If you are interested in the 8th chakra, auric field or energy medicine, this episode is for you! --- Karena is a motivational speaker, energy healer, kundalini yogi, inspirational mentor and TV personality who loves sharing simple and transformational tools for healthy and inspired living. Karena’s writing includes articles for the Huffington Post, her wellness blog, and her upcoming book, The Essential Kundalini Yoga, to be released by Sounds True Publishing on January 1, 2017. She is a member of Oprah Winfrey’s Belief Team, was recently featured on Veria Living TV, Bravo TV, is the talent in the the highly acclaimed video, ‘The Power of Kundalini Yoga’, and the voice in the App, “Relax and Attract” with Karena Virginia.   Special Guest: Karena Virginia www.karenavirginia.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

Continuing our conversation with artist Katherine Skaggs, we dive into the basics of how YOU can start reading Tarot or Oracle cards at home. We cover: How to pick a deck and cleanse its energy. How you can work with one card a day to get in touch with your spirit guides and helpers. Katherine explains a ritual we can use to incorporate readings into our yoga and meditation practice. She also explains the concept of card “spreads” – what are they, how they work, and which basic ones we can start with. We end discussing how cards can sharpen your intuition – cards can be a tool to know who you are at a deeper level. Katherine also speaks to us about the role of the divine feminine – in our society and in her personal work as an artist. Listen to learn more!   ---   Katherine Skaggs is visionary artist, intuitive, author, teacher, spiritual counselor, shamanic practitioner and painter of souls. She is the artist of the Mythical Goddess Tarot, Pocket-full of Goddesses, Pocket Blessing Cards as well as many divine beings of light, and thousands of soul portraits. She is currently working on the Masters of Light Wisdom Oracle as artist and author, which is scheduled to go to press by year's end.  Travel and adventure call Katherine to travels around the world, studying with indigenous shamans from Mexico to Peru, and Goddess wise women from Rome to Paris.   Special Guest: Katherine Skaggs www.katherineskaggs.com www.mastersoflightwisdom.com https://www.facebook.com/katherine.skaggs1   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