

The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
Brett Larkin | BrettLarkin.com
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.
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✨Pre-Order Brett’s Book on Amazon
✨Make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time here
✨Download four free yoga business plan
Become a member at brettlarkin.com/uplifted
For daily inspiration, be sure to check out our blog: http://www.SivanaEast.com
Shop our store at:
http://www.SivanaSpirit.com
Episodes
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May 19, 2016 • 22min
Accepting Life As It Is [Part I] - Nachiketas and Intimacy with Death [Episode 17]
One of the biggest challenges in life is learning how to accept life as it is, instead of how we think it should be. In this podcast, the first of a two part series, we'll explore how the fear of death inhibits our ability to accept life. We'll dive into the story of Nachiketas and Yama (the Lord of Death) from the Katha Upanishad to learn the secrets of death and the true meaning of life. Written by: Ashton Szabo Narrated by: Ashton Szabo Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Produced by: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com

May 17, 2016 • 31min
Exploring Conscious Relationships - Interview with Katie Vessel [Episode 16]
Consciousness is a word we hear often these days, but what does it mean to have a conscious relationship? How do we relate to ourselves and the world around us? Join us with Katie Vessel, a writer, yoga student and teacher, and holistic health coach, as we chat about what it means to be in a conscious relationship. Special Guest: Katie Vessel www.katievessel.com Hosted By: Ashton Szabo Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Produced By: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com

May 12, 2016 • 26min
The Hidden Power of Ancient Mythology - A Vishnu Story [Episode 15]
Stories are an essential way in which we translate our experience of life and the world. They become even more important in helping the human mind comprehend the beyond. India realized this with the writings of the Puranas, ancient stories that give the form to the formless. These stories help to convey essential truths in a way that is more digestible by the human mind. Written By: Ashton Szabo Spoken By: Ashton Szabo Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Produced By: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com

May 10, 2016 • 43min
The Six Qualities of Consciousness - Interview with Danny Arguetty [Episode 14]
What are the Six Qualities of Consciousness? How can learning about these qualities enrich your life? Join us as we chat with author and teacher, Danny Arguetty as we discover new insights and perspectives on living life to the fullest. www.sivanaspirit.com

May 5, 2016 • 23min
The Meaning of Wisdom: A Ganesha Story [Part 3] [Episode 13]
What is the difference between knowledge, understanding, and wisdom? What does it have to do with success and prosperity, and our purpose in life? Join us for the final installment of our three part mini-series about wealth, success, and purpose, following stories of Ganesha, the beloved elephant headed deity. In this final episode of the mini-series, we'll hear of Ganesha' trip around the universe, and learn how applying knowledge into our lives brings forth success and prosperity, without their usual trappings and temptations. Written By: Ashton Szabo Narrated By: Ashton Szabo Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Produced By: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com

May 3, 2016 • 34min
Exploring Mystical Ideas Through Art - Interview w/ Artist & Author Abhishek Singh [Episode 12]
Art finds a way to touch us all deeply as beings and carries with it the potential to transform our lives. Join us in this conversation with a sacred artist whose work is heavily inspired by his spiritual practice, Abhishek Singh, as we explore how art is linked to our most basic and profound human experiences. How can art tell a story and convey mystical ideas? What can art teach us about our deepest selves? Abhishek offers keen insight into art’s influence on eastern philosophy and how art can lead us into deeper spiritual understanding. Whether you consider yourself and artist or not, you are sure to look at art with entirely new eyes after listening our latest episode of the Sivana Podcast. Host: Ashton Szabo Special Guest: Abhishek Singh www.abhishekart.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Produced by: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com

Apr 26, 2016 • 26min
The Perils of Consumption: A Ganesha Story [Part 2] [Episode 11]
What is the source of fulfillment? Does it come from finally getting that thing you’ve always wanted? The new job, the new house, new car, new relationship? In Part Two of our three part mini-series on life’s purpose and the temptations of wealth and success, we’ll explore the story of Ganesha and Kubera, the King of Gold. We’ll see what happens when you get caught up in the materialism of the world, always putting off your happiness until some time in the future once you’ve finally gotten that “thing”, and how this saps joy and fulfillment from your life. This is a great episode for you if you’ve ever found yourself thinking that once you get this thing or that thing, that you’ll finally be happy, only to then realize afterwards that you still feel unfulfilled. Written By: Ashton Szabo Spoken By: Ashton Szabo Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Produced By: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com

Apr 22, 2016 • 32min
Ayurvedic Life Hacks for Optimal Living - Interview with Britt Barrett from Daily Ayurveda [Episode 10]
What is Ayurveda? And how can this ancient form of medicine help you live up to your fullest potential. Join us as we chat with Britt Barret, an Ayurvedic Counselor and founder of Daily Ayurveda. She offers up some Ayurvedic Life Hacks so you can bring Ayurvedic concepts into your life to optimize your health and strengthen your immune system.

Apr 19, 2016 • 24min
Understanding Wealth and Living with Purpose: A Ganesha Story [Part 1] [Episode 09]
Join us for Part One of a three part mini-series as we explore how to live purposefully and abundantly in the world, without succumbing to the temptations of success, wealth and fame. Through various stories of the popular elephant headed deity, Ganesha, we will learn to navigate obstacles on the path of life. Is life all about work and money? Fame and success? Does being successful mean you have to sell your soul? Do you have to give up all your possessions and renounce money to be “spiritual”? Find out, by listening to this engaging three part mini-series. Written By: Ashton Szabo Spoken By: Ashton Szabo Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Produced By: Benn Mendelsohn www.sivanaspirit.com

Apr 14, 2016 • 29min
Awakening to the Spiritual Life - Interview with Peter Rader, producer of the documentary Awake: The Life of Yogananda [Episode 08]
Join us on a conversation with Peter Rader, the producer of the highly acclaimed documentary on the life of Pramahansa Yogananda, Awake: The Life of Yogananda. Peter shares some behind the scenes stories about making the movie, how making the movie changed his life, and some interesting stories about Yogananda himself!