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01 Jan 2025A History of Somatics: Where did Somatic Yoga Come From?00:28:27

Somatic practices are trending, but do you know where this mind-body practice originated? Today I want to explore the history and principles of somatic yoga. How it emphasizes the importance of the mind-body connection and the role of emotional release in your physical practice. From influential figures in the somatic space to common misconceptions.

 

Learn how to connect with your body on a deeper level as we look at how:

🔹Sensory awareness is crucial for understanding our body and emotions.

🔹Traditional yoga often focuses on transcendence, while somatic yoga emphasizes connection to the body

🔹Pleasure and fun can enhance the healing process in somatic practices

 

💗Get My Free Somatic Yoga Workshop =>  https://www.brettlarkin.com/embodiedyoga 

 

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FREE Practice: Somatic Yoga Full Body | Healing Somatic Exercises for Lowering Cortisol, Hip, Neck & Shoulder Pain

Relevant Blog: What Is Somatic Healing? Healing Techniques And How They Work

 

Relevant to Today’s Episode:

🐍 Yoga for Self Mastery

💖 Uplifted Membership

🔮 Somatic Yoga Life Coaching 

🎧 Also Listen to:

#324 – The Importance of Emotional Processing and Regulation: DENT Model Trauma

#330 – Somatic Yoga vs. Traditional Yoga: Breaking Down How 5 Poses Differ in your Yoga Practice

 

© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

 

15 Jan 2019Karma, Spiritual Contracts & Energetic NLP with Art Giser [Episode 249]00:26:01

What if you want to clear a particular negative energy, habit or pattern, but you can’t? According to today’s guest, it could be karma and past spiritual contracts that aren’t allowing you to move forward. Today’s guest, Art Giser, is the founder of creator of Energetic NLP, which stands for Neurolinguistic Programming. He’s an internationally renowned NLP trainer, intuitive, and healer. If you’re feeling a negative emotional state too frequently, Art teaches that our inner wisdom and spirit are incongruent. Art explains how to unite these different facets of our being into what he calls “Your Miraculous Self.” He also tells us about his personal journey from scientist to energy healer. Listen to learn more!    

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Art Giser is the creator of Energetic NLP. He is an internationally renowned NLP trainer, intuitive, and healer. Art's unique and diverse background includes NLP, spirituality, coaching, transformative and healing energy work, and intuition development. He also managed a medical research lab for the University of California, San Francisco, and works with Fortune 100 companies to develop exceptional leaders and teams. He is known as the Miraculous Life Mentor.

 

Special Guest: Art Giser

https://www.energeticnlp.com

Special Gifts at: https://www.energeticnlp.com/sivana

 

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

21 Feb 2024Toxic Words - The 3 Phrases I Stopped Saying for More Confidence00:23:21

Language is a powerful thing. The way you talk to yourself or about yourself shapes your reality, even if what you are saying isn’t true!! Learn what language shifts I have found to be helpful and empowering for transformation and success.

In this episode you’ll find:

🔹3 phrases I am no longer saying(they may surprise you)

🔹My biggest reframes and what I’m saying instead

🔹Why these words may not seem toxic but actually are

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Relevant to Today’s Episode:

200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training

🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training

🐍 Yoga for Self Mastery

🔹 Uplifted Membership


FREE PRACTICE: Kundalini Meditation for Confidence & Self-Love (25-min)

22 May 2024How to Program Your Emotions & LEAP into Success with Dr. Micheline Nader00:40:56

Special guest alert! Dr. Micheline Nader is a Health Care Entrepreneur, Best Selling author of “Leap Beyond Success” and “The Dolphin's Dance,” Executive coach, Motivational speaker, Philanthropist and President of Jesra Foundation. Today, we discuss how to:

🔹 Discover your “Emotional Logo”

🔹 Discern what’s your intuition…and what’s not

🔹 Program your emotions

🔹 Align your mindset to accelerate your success

Most yogis are self aware. But according to Micheline, self reflection is a huge part of leadership, and that leadership can tie into our own personal development work. I learned so much in this incredible episode about how our past traumas inform our present-moment decision making. And I know you will too!

GUEST EXPERT: Micheline Nader | www.michelinenader.com

 

Make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time with my Free Yoga Transformational Portal

 

Relevant to Today’s Episode:

🔮 300-hour YTT

🐍 Kundalini 200-hour YTT

Yoga for Self Mastery

📚 Uplifted Business Launchpad

 

Instagram: @larkinyogatv



© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

27 Sep 2016How Mindfulness Can Change Your Life - Conversation with Dr. Jerry Lynch [Episode 54]00:45:08

What do yoga and martial arts have in common? How about yoga and sport? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jerry Lynch, who has been using mindfulness techniques with world class coaches and athletes for decades. He shares with us how mindfulness techniques can be applied to any life experience and can fundamentally change the way we engage the world. What is mindfulness? How does one practice it? We'll explore these questions and more!

Sports psychologist Dr. Jerry Lynch is the author of eleven books and founder/director of Way of Champions, a performance consulting group gear towards "mastering the inner game" for athletic excellence. He has over 35 years of experience as a sports psychologist, coach, athlete, and teacher. He draws from his experience working with Olympic, NBA, and NCAA champions to help transform the lives of athletes, parents, coaches, and every day people.

Special Guest: Dr. Jerry Lynch

www.wayofchampions.com

Host: Ashton Szabo

www.anatomyofliving.com

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

www.sivanaspirit.com

 

19 Jul 2018Heal Your Subconscious with Kundalini Yoga - Conversation Continued with Karena Virginia [Episode 200]00:36:44

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!

 

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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

 

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15 Mar 2018Demystifying Shaktipat: The Transmission of Kundalini Energy from Teacher to Student - Conversation with Gabriel Cousens, MD [Episode 164]00:33:56

In this episode, we continue our conversation on Shaktipat and Kundalini awakening with Gabriel Cousens, MD. Once you experience a Kundalini awakening - how does it unfold throughout your system? Learn how this energy can thrive (or die), pending on how we choose to nurture it. We also discuss the relationship of teacher and student. Is it possible to experience a Kundalini awakening without the guidance of a spiritual teacher? Or is energy transmission from a teacher necessary? What red flags should we be aware of when looking to receive Shaktipat? And how do we find the right teacher? Don’t miss this special episode which dives deep into all things Kundalini.

 

Gabriel Cousens is the author of fourteen internationally acclaimed books including “Conscious Parenting” and “Spiritual Nutrition.” Known worldwide as a spiritual teacher and the leading expert in live, plant-source nutrition, Dr. Cousens functions as a holistic physician, psychiatrist, family therapist, and cutting edge researcher on healing diabetes naturally. He holds an M.D. from Columbia Medical School, a doctorate in homeopathy, and diplomas in Ayurveda, clinical acupuncture, and holistic medicine. His multi-cultural background as an ordained rabbi, an acknowledged yogi, and a four-year Native American sundancer, adds insight to his "whole-person enlightenment" teachings. Dr. Cousens is the founder and director of the Tree of Life Foundation. In his book, “There Is A Cure For Diabetes,” Dr. Cousens presents unparalleled results from his center's program for reversing diabetes naturally. Dr. Cousens is currently sees patients at his Holistic Health Practice in Patagonia, Arizona.

 

 

Special Guest: Gabriel Cousens, MD

https://www.drcousens.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!

10 Jul 2018Tarot & Oracle Cards as a Spiritual Practice - Conversation with Katherine Skaggs [Episode 197]00:30:14

How can we best incorporate Tarot and Oracle Cards into our spiritual practice? What are the benefits of doing this? What’s the difference between traditional Tarot versus the Oracle and Angel decks that have become popularized in recent years? Today, artist Katherine Skaggs outlines for us how cards are a divination of our subconscious. She teaches us how we can best frame our questions when working with card decks, and why we need to consider (and enhance) the quality of our ask. She explains why our intuitive interpretation of artwork is critical to understanding readings, and how to sharpen this skill. Katherine also shares the “system of symbols” that permeate all card decks, and how you can connect with these to enhance your readings. If you’re currently dabbling in (or want to learn more) about Tarot and Oracle cards, do not miss this week’s episodes!

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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

02 May 2017What Is Yoga Nidra - Conversation with Kamini Desai [Episode 111]00:28:06

What is Yoga Nidra, really? What happens to us in this very deep state of peace and mindfulness? Join us as we explore this fascinating topic with our special guest, Kamini Desai.

 

Trained at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health with degrees in Anthropology and Psychology from Smith College and La Salle University, and as daughter of one of the original yoga masters who pioneered yoga in the West, Kamini has served as Director of Wellness at Yarrow, an executive retreat center in Michigan, and on faculty of the Foxhollow Leadership Center. She is now the Education Director and Core Curriculum Developer of the Amrit Yoga Institute -a cutting edge teaching center for advanced studies in eastern philosophy. She is one of three Founding Directors of the International University of Yoga and Ayurveda with Dr. Vijay K Jain, MD and Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla.

 

Special Guest: Kamini Desai

http://www.kaminidesai.com/

 

Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo

www.anatomyofliving.com

 

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

 

Producer: Benn Mendelson

www.sivanaspirit.com

www.sivanapodcast.com

 

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06 Dec 2018Guide to a Blissful Holiday Season with Martina Fink [Episode 239]00:24:46

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!

 

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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

 

17 Jan 2024What is Samkhya Philosophy and How is it Different from Yoga?00:31:21

What is Samkhya philosophy and how is it different from Yoga philosophy? Receive a total breakdown on Samkhya (one of the six schools on Indian philosophy) from Brett in today's value-packed episode. Walk about with an understanding of:

🔹 Purusha/Prakriti and how the world came into being according to Samkhya
🔹 The different parts of our brain according to Indian philosophy (the manas, citta, buddhi and ahamkara)
🔹 The 25 tattvas that make up our word
🔹 What are the gunas and why you should care

This information is foundational for understanding both yogic practices and the Yoga Sutras! Enjoy!

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Step 1: Leave a review wherever you purchased the book (for example, Amazon, Barnes & Noble)

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Step 3: Email your screenshot to info@upliftedyoga.com with subject: Yoga Life Review (if you somehow already have this workbook, note this in your email so we can send you something else)

 

Relevant to Today’s Episode:

300-hour YTT

Yoga for Self Mastery

History of Yoga 

 

🎧 Also Listen to:

#279 The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary - BOOK ONE Explained

#282 The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary - BOOK TWO Explained

#271 What is Kriya Yoga? How Does it Work?



© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

12 Jun 2018Secrets to Taking Flight: Arm Balances & Inversions - Conversation with Danni Pomplun [Episode 189]00:29:32

Ever wondered how certain yogis seem to easily flip into inversions and balance on their hands? Today master yoga teacher, Danni Pomplun, joins us as he shares all his tips on how to get upside down and into arm balances. We cover: What inversions and arm balances to master in what order. How to adjust your hands so balancing on them feels more like balancing on your feet. Should we use the wall when learning handstand? Plus, tips and tricks on how to fall. We also talk about cross training. Is it necessary in order to master some of these advanced poses? Listen and find out!

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Danni Pomplun runs his own popular 200-hour teacher training in San Francisco, and is the lead teacher for various teacher trainings both in the U.S. and abroad. He has over 700-hours of advanced yoga training with teachers like, Jason Crandell, Noah Maze, and Darren Main. He offers continuing education workshops and tune-up retreats where instructors can refine and deepen their skills - one of which we are offering together in 2019. He’s taught at Sedona Yoga Festival, Ashville Yoga Festival, San Diego Yoga Festival, to name a few and leads retreats all around the world.  

 

Special Guest: Danni Pomplun

http://www.dannipomplun.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

27 May 2016Accepting Life As It Is [Part II] - Shiva and the Stranger [Episode 19]00:20:18

One of the biggest challenges we all face in life is learning to accept life as it is, instead of how we think it should be. In part two of our mini-series on Accepting Life As It Is, we dive into a story of Shiva, an old woman, and a strange guest. The story shows us all the opportunities we have to close our selves off to what life is offering, and how we can learn to stay open in those moments. We’ll also look at how we treat strangers in our western culture, and how that contrasts many cultures of the world that welcome the stranger in as God him/herself. If you struggle with accepting difficult moments of life, this story will give you inspiration and insight into how to more skillfully and lovingly accept life as it comes.


Written by: Ashton Szabo
Narrated by: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelsohn
www.sivanaspirit.com

06 Nov 2024Develop Shame Resistance & Set Boundaries with Andrea Owen00:36:15

A lot of us struggle with shame, self-sabotage, and setting boundaries. I know I used to! Andrea Owen, author and life coach, is here to tell you the hard truth. That shame is inevitable in life and it's not going away. BUT, self-compassion, empathy, and mindfulness are key components of building shame resilience. We also talk about how personal growth ebbs and flows and setting boundaries is essential. Yes it can be challenging, but it is important to prioritize your own needs and well-being.

Listen in as Andrea explains:

 

🔹Shame as a normal and inevitable part of life, rather than something to be overcome.

🔹The connection between shame and behaviors such as people-pleasing and perfectionism.

🔹Strategies for building shame resilience, including self-compassion, empathy, and speaking shame.

 

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GUEST EXPERT: Andrea Owen | https://andreaowen.com/

Keynote Speaker. Life coach. Author. Hellraiser. Andrea Owen is creating a global impact in women’s empowerment with her books being translated into 19 languages and available in 23 countries.

She helps high-achieving women maximize unshakeable confidence, master their mindset, and magnify their courage. You can learn more at andreaowen.com.

 

Find Us: @larkinyogatv and @heyandreaowen

 

Andrea’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heyandreaowen/

Get Andrea’s Books: https://andreaowen.com/books/ 

Self compassion test: https://self-compassion.org/self-compassion-test/ 

 

FREE Practice: SOMATIC YOGA FOR REPRESSED EMOTIONS | Somatic Exercises for Anger Release & Trauma Healing w/ Music

Relevant Blog: Self Love for Women: How to Cultivate Compassion and Confidence

 

Relevant to Today’s Episode:

📖 Yoga Life Book 

💖 Uplifted Membership

🎧 Also Listen to:

#284 – How to Love Your [Broken, Dark and Angry] Self with Katie Silcox

#299 – Strategies to Slay Imposter Syndrome and Share Your Gifts

#333 – Reparent Your Inner Child with Christine Hassler

 

© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

 

02 Jun 2016The Alchemy of Loving Relationships: Spirituality, Gratitude, And 3 Myths You Need To Know - Interview with Linda Bloom [Episode 21]00:32:58

How do we live a fulfilled life while engaging in loving relationships? What are some of the myths we hold onto about love, and how do they impact our capacities for loving relationships? Join us with Linda Bloom, psychotherapist, educator, author and relationship counselor, as we dive into a conversation about relationship. We'll explore how relationships can become our greatest spiritual practice, and learn some of the possible road blocks and difficulties we're likely to encounter along the way.
Special Guest: Linda Bloom
www.bloomwork.com
Hosted by: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Produced by: Benn Mendelson
www.sivanaspirit.com

 

13 Sep 2023Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary - BOOK ONE Explained00:38:21

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/

 

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📱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

16 Aug 2016Vegan, Vegetarian or Meat Eater, This Could Change Everything - Interview with Shir Friedman [Episode 42]00:30:50

Can you picture that futuristic moment in a Sci-Fi film where the character walks up to a machine and requests a meal that is instantly grown and presented to them? What if that dish included meat that didn't harm any animal? Well, the future is closer than you think! Our guest, Shir Friedman, works for a company that is creating chicken meat without harming animals. No hormones, no GMOs, real meat. The meat is grown in a medium that mimics the conditions inside a living animal, allowing it to grow as it would naturally. The potential impact on our environment, the meat industry, and our diet is HUGE! How is it possible? We'll learn more in this episode!

Special Guest: Shir Friedman

www.supermeat.com

Host: Ashton Szabo

www.anatomyofliving.com

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

www.sivanaspirit.com

 

01 Jun 2017Hack More Yoga & Zen Into Your Daily Life - Conversation with New Podcast Host Brett Larkin [Episode 120]00:43:41

We all want to take our yoga practice beyond the mat, but what does that practically look like? In this conversation with Sivana’s new podcast host, Brett Larkin, you’ll learn how to personalize your practice by “dating” multiple yoga styles, how to create a daily ritual combining yoga, journaling and meditation, and simple tips to integrate yoga philosophy into the mundane moments of daily living. Learn Brett’s detailed process of “Transformation Journaling,” so you can integrate writing and self-development work into your time on the mat.

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 on retreats around the world. Today, she teaches to a social media following of 100K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. She’s excited to be coming on board as the next host of the Sivana Podcast.

 

Special Guest: Brett Larkin

www.brettlarkin.com

 

Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo

www.anatomyofliving.com

 

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

http://zmcmusic.tumblr.com/

 

Producer: Benn Mendelson

www.sivanaspirit.com

www.sivanapodcast.com

 

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08 Aug 2017Ayurvedic Daily Routine to Uplevel your Health and Increase your Energy - Conversation with Melanie Phillips [Episode 130]00:45:40

Learn easy-to-implement Ayurvedic best-practices that up-level your sense of well-being and balance on a daily basis. Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Melanie Phillips, speaks to us about how to set the ideal sankalpa (daily intention), how our psychology affects our physiology, and why we all need a tongue scraper (and where to get the best one!) This episode is full of both detailed Ayurvedic wisdom and practical tips you can implement right away. Enjoy! 

Melanie is an author, Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Energy Healer and yoga teacher trainer.

She created the Madhuri Method: 85 hr-Ayurvedic Yoga Training & the Inner Empowerment Mentorship program, both to assist souls in a practical and empowering way to know their own brilliance and experience freedom and self-love. She is the co-author of "Your Irresistible Life: 4 Seasons of Self-Care through Ayurveda and Yoga Practices that Work.”

 

Special Guest: Melanie Phillips

www.madhurimethod.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

02 Oct 2024Making Informed Decisions in Pregnancy with Stephanie King00:50:34

Today, Stephanie King, founder of My Essential Birth, shares her knowledge on natural childbirth and the importance of education and preparation. She emphasizes the need for knowledge and understanding of the birthing process, as well as hands-on techniques to align the body and prepare for contractions. Stephanie also discusses the significance of having a supportive birth provider and the role of visualization in creating a positive birth experience. All my expectant mamas out there you are not going to want to miss this one!

 

Tune in as she tells us all about:

🔹The importance of baby's position and addresses common myths and misconceptions

🔹The need for support and care for both the baby and the mother during the postpartum period

🔹Insights on making informed decisions, considering birth settings, and navigating insurance constraints

 

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GUEST EXPERT: Stephanie King | https://www.myessentialbirth.com/ 

Stephanie King is a mama to 3 boys & 2 girls {all born very differently}, professional childbirth educator, doula, host of the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy podcast, and creator of the online course, “My Essential Birth," as well as "My Essential Birth - Postpartum." She is passionate about empowering women through knowledge to trust in their bodies and the process of birth. When she’s not doing birth work you can find her homeschooling, serving in her church calling, indulging in good food and company, & spending time in the sun with her kids.

Find Us: @larkinyogatv and @myessentialbirth

Book mentioned: Penny Simkin's 'The Birth Partner'

 

FREE Practice: Gentle Prenatal Morning Yoga Routine - Safe for All 3 Trimesters (30-min)

Relevant Blog: 9 Yoga Modifications for Pregnancy and How to Teach Them

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🦋 Pregnant & Powerful Course

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🎧 Also Listen to:

My Home Birth Story (with a Twist!) | Yoga Teacher | First Baby | Prenatal Yoga

#293 – Model Yoga in Your Family with Sophie Jaffe

 

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06 Dec 2023How to Get an Agent, Write Your Wellness Book and Make a Bigger Impact00:34:12

Ever dreamed of writing a novel, memoir, your own health and wellness guide, cookbook or yoga book? In today’s episode, I take you behind-the-scenes on EVERYTHING you’d ever want to know by sharing the behind-the-scenes story of my upcoming book YOGA LIFE (pre-order here). I detail every step of my process so you can learn from my mistakes! Listen and learn the ins and outs of:

🔹 Self publishing vs working with a mainstream publisher 
🔹 How to write your book proposal and get a book deal
🔹 Getting the best agent, discerning the best publisher and promoting yourself  
🔹 Research assistants, ghost writers, timeline and refining your process

Thank you for being on this journey with me and don’t forget to pre-order your copy of my upcoming book here (and order extras as holiday gifts for friends!)

 

PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: brettlarkin.com/yogalife

 

Instagram: @larkinyogatv 

 

Study with Brett

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200-hour Yoga Teacher Training 

300-hour Yoga Teacher Training 

 

Suggested Book: Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life, which my editor also worked on. 

 

🎧 Also Listen to:

#272 Revealing…! My BOOK, the TITLE, the MISSION

 

© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

 

01 Sep 2016Angry For The Right Reasons - Story of Shiva and the Warrior [Episode 47]00:31:08

Is there a place for anger on the spiritual path? In this episode, we dive into the story of the Warrior, Virabhadra, a ferocious aspect of the deity Shiva, and learn about our own anger. If you've been to a yoga class, chances are you've done a posture named after the Warrior, Virabhadra, but the story of Virabhadra goes much deeper. In this classic tale of love and destruction, we find permission to have the whole human experience, without trying to suppress or bypass certain emotions, and learn how anger can lead to deeper experiences of compassion and understanding.

Host: Ashton Szabo

www.anatomyofliving.com

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

www.sivanaspirit.com

 

13 Jun 2017Yogic Breathing: What You Think You Know, Might be Wrong - Conversation with Lucas Rockwood [Episode 122]00:51:34

Think you know all there is to know about yogic breathing? Think again! In this episode, Lucas Rockwood challenges us to redefine yogic breathing into “water, whiskey or coffee.” Learn practical hacks like how to “check” your nostrils to know if it’s a good time to work, eat, or exercise. Discover how you can manipulate your breath to wake up and fall asleep. Lucas also shares with us why C02, not oxygen, is what we need to focus on and understand when analyzing our breath. 

Lucas Rockwood is a yoga teacher trainer, nutritional coach, writer, and serial entrepreneur. He’s studied with teachers like Pattabhi Jois and Paul Dallaghan. He’s trained in Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Gravity Yoga, and the Yoga Trapeze.  His company YOGABODY is an internationally-renowned nutrition, education, and publishing organization serving 81 countries. 

 

Special Guest: Lucas Rockwood

http://www.yogabody.com/

 

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

http://www.brettlarkin.com/

 

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

http://zmcmusic.tumblr.com/

 

Producer: Benn Mendelson

www.sivanaspirit.com

www.sivanapodcast.com

 

25 Dec 2024Christmas Reset - Guided Nidra for Anxiety00:20:55

🎄 Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! 

If you’re like me you’ve had a crazy busy day; watching the kids open gifts, baking and cooking all the yummy things, and then cleaning it all up 🥴. It can be totally exhausting. So today I want you to take 20 minutes for yourself, lie down, get comfortable, and listen to this guided nidra.

The benefits of yoga nidra span far beyond stress relief and profound relaxation. It’s one of the most loved styles of yoga and can be beneficial to everyone. So if you’ve never done yoga nidra, today is the perfect day to start.

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Relevant Blog: Try This 30-Minute Yoga Nidra Script for Deep Sleep and Relaxation [+ Video]

 

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📖 Yoga Life Book 

🐍 Yoga for Self Mastery

🎧 Also Listen to:

#336 – Deep Inside Yoga Nidra with Caley Alyssa




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02 Feb 2017The Bhagavad Gita, An Ancient Manual For A Fulfilling Life - Conversation with Vanamali Mataji [Episode 91]00:59:19

Often called the Hindu Bible, the Bhagavad Gita is considered by many to be the greatest spiritual text from India. What is this story about? When and where does it take place? What are its most important and relevant messages and can we apply them to our modern daily lives? Join us with Vanamali Mataji as we discuss the Gita and why it's more important now than ever.

Vanamali has written numerous books on the gods of the Hindu pantheon, including Hanuman, Shiva, Shakti, The Complete Life of Krishna and more! She is the founder and president of Vanamali Gita Yoga Ashram, dedicated to sharing the wisdom of Sanatana Dharma and charitable service too children. She lives at the Vanamali ashram in Rishikesh, India.

Special Guest: Vanamali Mataji

www.vanamaliashram.org

Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo

www.anatomyofliving.com

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

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26 Apr 2016The Perils of Consumption: A Ganesha Story [Part 2] [Episode 11]00:26:29

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

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16 Jun 2016How To Better Understand Our Relationship With the Material World - A Lakshmi Story [Episode 25]00:29:10

Wealth, power and other aspects of the material world can often be viewed as barriers to living a spiritual life. In this episode, we'll explore a story of the Goddess Lakshmi as well as her Eight Aspects to help us better understand our relationship with the material world. We'll ask basic questions of whether or not it's necessary to give up all material possessions in order to live a spiritual life. These stories will help us look at our relationship to money and its place in our lives, as Lakshmi invites us to look into the deepest motivations behind our actions.  Join us on an exploration of what it means to live abundantly in the world.

Written by: Ashton Szabo

Narrated by: Ashton Szabo

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Produced by: Benn Mendelson

www.sivanaspirit.com

 

22 Nov 2023Yogi’s Holiday Gift Guide - Everything to Ask for & Receive this Season00:24:37

📘 Grab Brett’s book YOGA LIFE here https://amzn.to/3FFM096 or anywhere books are sold

🎁 Claim book pre-order bonuses here https://www.brettlarkin.com/yoga-life-book/ 

Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the insanity of the whole holiday season is just around the corner. If you don’t know what to ask for, give, or need ideas for yogic stocking stuffers, you’ve come to the right place! Listen to a quick excerpt – the first ever public reading – directly from Brett’s upcoming book YOGA LIFE to get into the holiday mood. Then, get ready for Brett’s laundry list of tips (and gifts!) to make your holiday season more magical, fun and YOGIC. 

 

In this exclusive “yoga nerd” gift guide episode, learn how to…

🔹 Be a better receiver (and expand your energetic capacity) 

🔹 Get exactly what you want from your partner, family or friends by embodying your desires 

🔹 20 ideas of items to gift to others (or ask for yourself) this holiday season! 

 

Many of the items mentioned in this episode can be found at Brett’s Amazon storefront (please also support local retailers, this was just the easiest place to assemble): https://www.amazon.com/shop/brettlarkinyoga 

 

Additional Vendors Mentioned

Lunya Eye Sleep Mask

Mango Pajamas

 

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12 Dec 2017Practical Tips to Multidimensional Transformation - Conversation with Maureen J. St. Germain [Episode 148]00:50:46

Learn how to shift your perspective and move from what author Maureen St. Germain calls “3D linear thinking” to “5D multidimensional thinking.” This episode is full of practical tips on how to expand your perception of what is possible and open yourself to higher frequencies. Discover how specific word choices and phrases we use throughout our day can shift us into higher states of consciousness. Reclaim your power and let go of “the victim” mindset.

 

Maureen J. St. Germain’s newest book, “Waking Up In 5D,” provides tools and teachings to guide you in the transition from the polarized mindset of the 3rd dimension to the joy and love of 5th dimensional vibrations. Think about your most memorable and uplifting experiences of the recent past--where everything went well, interactions were harmonious and loving, and all felt blissful and happy--that’s 5D. In this ascension manual, spiritual teacher Maureen explains how to shift your energetic patterns and choose to permanently anchor yourself in joy, love, and kindness. Maureen is also the founder of Akashic Records International and an Akashic Records Guide and instructor.

 

Special Guest: Maureen J. St. Germain

www.Maureenstgermain.com

 

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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04 Aug 20163 Powerful Benefits Of Ayurveda You Won't Believe - Interview with Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary [Episode 39]00:34:01

Join us with Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary, an Integrative Neurologist and author of the book The Prime, as she explains how the science of Ayurveda can help you optimize your health, increase your brain power and naturally shed excess pounds. Dr. Chaudhary discovered an interesting side effect to the eating and lifestyle tools she was giving her brain patients - they began to shed excess pounds. She offers easy tips and guidelines to help you feel great and lose weight without dieting.

Special Guest: Kulreet Chaudhary, M.D.

www.drkulreetchaudhary.com

www.theprimeclub.com

Host: Ashton Szabo

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

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27 Mar 2018Heal Yourself by Uncovering Your Root Story - Conversation with Danielle LaRock [Episode 167]00:28:39

Discover the root story that keeps you trapped and blocks clarity towards your calling. In this podcast “breakthrough session” with coach Danielle LaRock, learn how common thoughts uncover our core beliefs, which in turn can serve as powerful catalysts for transformation. Danielle shares with us practical examples of how she and her clients have either released or reframed their stories so that we can do the same.

Danielle LaRock has been called a “visionary empath” and a “small but mighty powerhouse.” As a Breakthrough Practitioner, she empowers purpose-driven people to heal themselves from disease and misalignment through actualizing their calling to heal the world.

She overcame a chronic illness through this inner work and built her life around connecting with purpose. Her vision and life’s work is creating a world where we see each other for who we truly are, living and leading as our Real Selves. She believes “The World Needs the Real You.”

 

 

Special Guest: Danielle LaRock

https://www.daniellelarock.com/

 

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

http://www.brettlarkin.com/

 

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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22 May 2018Lunar Abundance: Cultivating Joy Using the Phases of the Moon - Conversation with Ezzie Spencer PhD [Episode 183]00:33:23

Create peace, security and purpose in both your personal and professional life, guided by the phases of the moon. Ezzie Spencer PhD, author of “Lunar Abundance,” tell us how we can flourish by better understanding the lunar cycle. She speaks to us about scheduling: Does you current work and social calendar take into account the yang/yin patterns of the moon? We also discuss “intention setting.” What does setting an intention really mean? What rituals and actions surround this? What if your intention is to create LESS, instead of MORE of something? How do yoga and meditation play out within a lunar practice? Listen to find out!

 

Dr Ezzie Spencer wants people to flourish. She is a published author, and creator of Lunar Abundance®. She is the host of an iTunes podcast, and the author of the book, LUNAR ABUNDANCE, CULTIVATING JOY, PEACE AND PURPOSE USING THE PHASES OF THE MOON.

Ezzie started out as a lawyer and academic researcher. She holds a PhD in therapeutic jurisprudence and women's wellbeing. Together with tracking the moon cycle, this was her entry into the importance of the emotional realm, which she continues to explore through her work today.

As the creator of Lunar Abundance® – a lunar-inspired, holistic self-care practice — Ezzie helps tens of thousands of women around the world cultivate self-worth, creativity and confidence in a playful way.

 

Special Guest: Ezzie Spencer PhD

 

www.LunarAbundance.com

www.instagram.com/ezziespencer

 

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

http://www.brettlarkin.com/

 

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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11 Oct 2016 How Yoga Can Help With Grief And Where Do We Go From Here? - Conversation with J. Brown [Episode 58]00:46:53

Are we taking yoga somewhere, or is it taking us? And where are we headed? Join us as we talk with J. Brown, yoga teacher, writer and host the Yoga Talks Podcast. His writing has been featured in Yoga Therapy Today, the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, Elephant Journal, and Yogadork. In this episode, J. shares his personal story of how yoga helped him process his mother's death and how his practice has changed over the years. As we discuss the power of yoga to support and transform people's lives, we ask what direction we see yoga heading here in the West and explore ways in which technology is impacting how yoga is taught and shared throughout the world.

Special Guest: J. Brown

www.jbrownyoga.com

Host: Ashton Szabo

www.anatomyofliving.com

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

www.sivanaspirit.com

 

04 May 2017A Guide To Being Unbreakable From A Navy SEAL - Conversation with Thom Shea [Episode 112]00:45:37

Mindfulness is great, but how do you find your center in chaotic situations? It certainly isn’t easy. But thankfully, we have a SEAL to help us.

 

Thom Shea served 23 years with distinguished Valor as a Navy SEAL. During his military career, he served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of Navy SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009 where he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor and his second Combat Action Medal. He was hand-selected to serve as Officer In Charge of the famed SEAL Sniper course from 2009 – 2011. He’s also the CEO of Adamantine Alliance, a unique leadership and demanding human performance training organization.

 

Special Guest: Thom Shea

http://adamantinealliance.com/thom-shea/

 

Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo

www.anatomyofliving.com

 

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

 

Producer: Benn Mendelson

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24 Jul 2024The Importance of Emotional Processing and Regulation - DENT Model Trauma00:26:44

Emotional processing is essential for humans, but our society doesn't value or provide time for it. This is why when you finally have some space, like on a vacation perhaps, you may get hit with a trauma response seemingly out of nowhere. Just like it did for me on my recent trip to Paris. I’m not just talking about the ones we all know, fight, flight, and freeze. There are three more “F”s that belong to that system! Today I want to share with you the DENT(Dynamic Experiential Narrative Theory) model of trauma. 

Let’s discuss:

🔹Your body’s different responses to trauma, stress, and anxiety, including flight, fight, freeze, fawn, flood, and fatigue.

🔹How somatic or embodied yoga practices can be helpful for emotional processing and regulation.

🔹Why listening to your body and practicing self-care is crucial for maintaining balance and well-being.

 

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FREE Practice: GENTLE SOMATIC YOGA | Emotional Release for Stored Trauma & Anxiety 💜 Yoga for Vagus Nerve Health

Relevant Blog: Somatic Yoga for Trauma: Techniques to Reclaim Your Body

 

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📖 Yoga Life Book 

💖Somatic Yoga Life Coaching 

🎧 Also Listen to:

#318 – What Is Somatic Yoga?

#314 – Stop Abandoning Yourself By Leveraging Yoga & Meditation

#288 – Burnout, Loss & the Yoga of Parenting with Sarah Ezrin

 

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28 Nov 2017Nocturnal Yoga: The Power of Lucid Dreaming & How to Do It - Conversation with Andrew Holecek [Episode 146]00:59:55

If you’re only meditating and practicing yoga during the day, you’re missing out on a lot! Learn about “the nocturnal practices”: lucid dreaming, dream yoga, sleep yoga and the darkness of the night, with special guest expert Andrew Holecek. We cover step-by-step how you can incorporate lucid dreaming into your spiritual practice (and why you might want to). Discover where dreams come from, how to interpret them, and how creating your own “temple of sleep” can create more awareness and happiness in your waking, daily life. We also touch on Tantra, sleep as preparation for death, and super-practical tips on getting the best night’s sleep you can.   

 

Andrew Holecek has completed the traditional three-year Buddhist meditation retreat and offers seminars internationally on meditation, dream yoga, and the art of conscious dying. He is the author of The Power and the Pain; Preparing to Die; Meditation in the iGeneration, and his latest book Dream Yoga; Illuminating Your Life Through Lucid Dreaming and the Tibetan Yogas of Sleep. Andrew holds degrees in classical music, biology, and a doctorate in dental surgery. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.

 

Special Guest: Andrew Holecek

www.andrewholecek.com
www.facebook.com/andrew.holecek
www.twitter.com/AndrewHolecek

 

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

http://www.brettlarkin.com/

 

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

www.zmcmusic.tumblr.com

 

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12 Jan 2017Diving Into the Heart of Bhakti Yoga - Conversation with Naren Schreiner [Episode 85]00:37:40

Due in part to the popularity of festivals like Bhakti Fest and the modern Kirtan movement, people all over the United States are familiar with the word Bhakti. But what does it really mean? Is it a feeling, a practice, a religion? And what does it have to do with the modern postural yoga practice that has spread throughout the world? Join us with Naren Schreiner as we explore what Bhakti Yoga is and how it might influence a Hatha Yoga or meditation practice, and how it can affect your daily life.

Our guest, Naren Schreiner, lived as a monk for fourteen years in the ashrams of Paramahansa Yogananda, before leaving monastic life to continue his spiritual practice out in the world. In 2012, he founded Sangita Yoga, to help spread the yoga of music through lectures, workshops and sacred music.

Special Guest: Naren Schreiner

www.sangitayoga.com

Host: Ashton Szabo

www.anatomyofliving.com

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

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28 Jun 2018Love and Fear – The Two Core Emotions - Conversation Continued with Glenn Ambrose [Episode 194]00:30:30

What if everything in your life could be boiled down to one simple question: Am I operating from a place of fear? Or love? Today, we go deeper into our conversation with life coach and spiritual teacher, Glenn Ambrose. He tells us about how he “woke up” to spirituality 15 years ago, and how everything looked differently after a good night’s sleep. Glenn explains why our perception dictates our reality and why darkness doesn’t really exist. According to Glenn, the Universe wants us to change, grow and expand. Lastly, we discuss forgiveness: how to practice it and redefine it. In the words of Glenn, “all work is self work.” You will be inspired to work on yourself after listening to this special episode!

 

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Glenn Ambrose's philosophy is that happiness & fulfillment are there for you to have and is attainable by anyone. He is a Life Coach, Spiritual Teacher, Host of the Podcast: "Life, Lessons, & Laughter with Glenn Ambrose," and an Inspirational Speaker. Combining his coaching skills with his finely tuned style of getting to the heart of the matter, he inspires the change that is necessary for truly successful living.

 

Special Guest: Glenn Ambrose

https://www.glennambrose.com/

 

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

http://www.brettlarkin.com/

 

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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24 Jan 2017The Science of Yoga, Meditation, and Prayer - Conversation with Dr. Amitava Dasgupta [Episode 88]00:39:04

Most people believe that yoga, meditation, and prayer have positive effects on the mind, body, and spirit, but what does science say? What sort of research is being done in these fields? Join us with Dr. Amitava Dasgupta as we discuss some of the amazing work being done to further our understanding of how meditation, yoga and prayer can affect us, and what we can learn from these ancient and modern practices.

Dr. Amitava Dasgupta was born in Calcutta, India and came to the United States in 1980 and received his Ph.D. in 1986 in Chemistry from Stanford University. He is board certified in both Toxicology and Clinical Chemistry by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry. Currently, he is a tenured Full Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Texas Medical School. Dr. Dasgupta has published 214 papers in peer-reviewed journals and is on editorial board of five international journals. Although a toxicologist by profession, Dr. Dasgupta learned yoga and meditation from his teachers in India.

His new book The Science of Meditation, Yoga and Prayer is published through Blue River Press and Cardinal Publishers Group, and is available where ever books are sold.

Special Guest: Dr. Amitava Dasgupta

Email: Amitava.Dasgupta@uth.tmc.edu

Host: Ashton Szabo

www.anatomyofliving.com

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

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22 Jan 2019Koshas, Chakras, and Living a Yogic Lifestyle with Akshata Sheelvant [Episode 251]00:31:00

How to the five koshas correspond to the chakra system? How can we balance the five koshas? What can we do (beyond yoga asana), to live a truly yogic life? What do the Vedic scriptures advise? If you’ve wondered about any of these things (I know I have!), you’ll love today’s interview with Ayurveda/Yoga Lifestyle Consultant, Akshata Sheelvant. We go deep into some very complex concepts. Ready to discuss the astral body? Causal body? Let’s do this!

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Akshata Sheelvant is an Ayurveda/Yoga Lifestyle Consultant. Her passion is to help women balance lifestyle disorders with an Ayurveda and Yoga lifestyle. She specializes in crafting food medicine for Hormone Balance, Thyroid Health, Digestive Issues, Blood-Sugar Management, Preventative Lifestyle. She offers 1-1 consultations and workshops/classes.

 

Special Guest: Akshata Sheelvant

https://www.jeevalifestyle.com

Rishikesh Conscious Living YTT: https://akhandayoga.com/retreats-workshops/149/ayurveda-a-conscious-living-yoga-teacher-training/

 

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23 May 2017Presence And The Sacred Masculine And Feminine - Conversation with Johnny Blackburn [Episode 117]00:44:44

What does it mean to fully embrace our inner sacred feminine and masculine? How do we discover our own personal strengths?

Johnny Blackburn is a professional coach, speaker & facilitator who empowers clients, organizations and audiences to discover and then live from their deeper Presence. Residing in San Diego, CA, he is a highly respected authority on human embodiment and professional performance. Blackburn’s original background in Management Consulting, Master’s degree in Psychology and more than 1500 client-coaching hours as a Professionally Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation all combined with extensive professional development training make him a highly sought after guide to greater levels of presence, openness and thriving.

 

Special Guest: Johnny Blackburn

http://www.johnnyblackburn.net/

 

Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo

www.anatomyofliving.com

 

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

 

Producer: Benn Mendelson

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02 Aug 2016How Certain Thoughts Can Sabotage Your Life - The Story of Utanka [Episode 38]00:24:49

The way we think has a huge impact on how we receive each moment of life. A story originally found in the Mahabarata, the story of Utanka takes us on a journey of self exploration. We follow Utanka from student to wise man, from the protection of his teacher's home, out into the world and even down into the underworld. His experiences provide us with keen insight into how certain thoughts can sabotage our ability to receive the gifts of life, and his journey shows us possible ways to navigate those moments, and even provide hints of an ancient Kundalini Yoga Practice... 

 

Written & Spoken by: Ashton Szabo

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

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25 Sep 2018Insanity, Ayahuasca and Recovering from Depression with Josh Macin [Episode 219]00:27:20

I connected with Josh through a mutual friend. After checking out his website and Youtube channel, I knew immediately that his story needed to be shared. Today, Josh shares how he went from competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, winning world championships, to a state of extreme physical pain and suicidal thoughts in the span of only two weeks. After trying all traditional psychotherapies, with extreme physical pain and inflammation all over his body, Josh traveled deep into the Amazon to explore other realms via plant medicines – hoping for a miracle cure. Unraveling the mystery behind his sudden illness will have you at the edge of your chair. Don’t miss this powerful story!

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Josh Macin – “This detox program feels like I am sitting on a pot of gold. Like I’m holding a universal secret and it wants to explode out of me. This universal secret has been a cumulative effort of my own three years of forced schooling, working directly with pioneers in the health world, and from the countless hours studying the public work of several different world-class detox doctors. The amount of cumulative suffering that went into this program is probably equivalent to that of a small impoverished country. The amount of time deciphering the truth runs into hundreds of thousands of hours, and the amount of money spent is well into the millions. Through everything, I have learned that detox is more of an art than a science.”

 

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27 Apr 2017Changing The Face Of Cannabis And Spirituality - Conversation with Stephen Gray [Episode 110]00:56:37

With a wider acceptance of marijuana quickly gaining in the US, many people are starting to explore the practical uses of this ancient plant. And while the conversation is usually framed around its medicinal qualities, what about its connection to rituals, creativity, and spirituality? Join us with special guest Stephen Gray as we discuss the use of cannabis in both modern and ancient spiritual settings and how it is being used by people to deepen and expand their spiritual experience.

Stephen Gray is a teacher, workshop organizer, public speaker and writer on spiritual subjects and sacramental medicines. He has worked extensively with Tibetan Buddhism, the Native American Church, and with entheogenic medicines. He is the author of Returning to the Sacred World: A Spiritual Toolkit for the Emerging Reality and the editor and co-author of Cannabis and Spirituality: An Explorer's Guide to an Ancient Plant Spirit Ally.

 

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03 May 2018Yoginis & “Natural” Childbirth – Tools, Insights & Setting Expectations - Conversation with Izzy Adair [Episode 178]00:27:45

Yoginis often feel a tremendous amount of pressure to go for a “natural” birth. Today, we’re joined Izzy Adair, a Certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula and 500 hr certified Yoga Instructor specializing in pre and post-natal yoga. Learn why we want to use the term “unmediated birth” instead of “natural.” Izzy walks us through how the best birth preparation involves tuning in to our own body awareness, with tips on how to do exactly that. She also covers challenges that can arise in birth (especially for woman who do yoga), and tips on how to navigate both birth and post-partum gracefully. Do not miss this episode if you’re pregnant or considering conceiving soon!

Izzy Adair is a Certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula, 500 hr certified Yoga Instructor specializing in pre and post-natal yoga, Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, and student of Women’s Anthropology

 

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07 Nov 2017Chakras, Archetypes & Your Spiritual Indentity - Conversation with Erica Jago [Episode 143]00:42:54

What are archetypes and how do they relate to the chakra system? How do we choose to personally define words like “the soul” and “the ego?” In this deep conversation with master designer and chakra expert, Erica Jago, we explore the concepts of spiritual identity, chakra clearing, and how to step away from our demons and embrace our inner light.

Erica Jago is an accomplished graphic designer, who's book, Art of Attention, was ranked #1 for book design on Amazon.com and is now translated into 7 languages. She is currently working on her second book, ANGELUS, an experiential chakra workbook. Integrating her profession of design with her spiritual practice through weeklong retreats, Erica teaches how to embody the creative process through meditation, yoga and art.

Special Guest: Erica Jago

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26 Jul 2018Developing Resiliency - Conversation with Melanie Phillips [Episode 202]00:27:10

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.

 

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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

 

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17 Jul 2018Heal Your Subconscious with Kundalini Yoga - Conversation with Karena Virginia [Episode 199]00:25:33

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!

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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

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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22 Apr 2016Ayurvedic Life Hacks for Optimal Living - Interview with Britt Barrett from Daily Ayurveda [Episode 10]00:32:04

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.

02 Oct 2018Clear Blocks to Money + Love + Health with Bree Melanson [Episode 221]00:25:25

What if everything exists for your soul’s evolution? What if difficulties around money, love, and health could be transformed with a simple shift in perspective? In today’s truly transformational episode we talk with spiritual interpreter and medium Bree Melanson, who is not your conventional psychic! Bree offers accessible and soul-inspiring straight-talk about the deeper reasons for our personal suffering, and how these problems are not always what they seem. What would happen if you told a different story about your life? Listen and find out!

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Not your conventional psychic, Bree Melanson offers accessible and soul-inspiring spiritual straight-talk as a medium and direct channel to help unfold individual and collective potential.

Bree uses her personal journey to her inner knowing and her experience of navigating a series of life bumps and trust falls with the Universe as the foundation for supporting others in connecting with their own innate psychic abilities. She offers a real, raw, and contemporary approach to empowering others to live in their purpose through connecting with their guides, clearing limiting beliefs, having real conversations with the soul and experiencing the ease and freedom of living in alignment with their purpose. Now teaching and speaking to international communities online and in-person, and balancing her time in Big Sur, CA, Bree has more soulful tools in her pocket than you can shake a smudge stick at. And, she keeps it human while casually talking to angels and light beings...NBD.

 

Special Guest: Bree Melanson

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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08 Dec 2016The Relationship Between Saliva, Stress and Meditation, and Why It Matters - Conversation with Sundara Balasubramanian [Episode 75]00:37:39

Many cultures across time have understood and valued breathing and meditation. Taoism and Yoga also pay particular attention to saliva. But why? Did you know there is a connection between stress and dry mouth? Between your parasympathetic nervous system and saliva? A Scientist at the Medical University of South Carolina has been researching what's in our saliva, and what changes happen during meditation and breathing exercises. Join us with Sundara Balasubramanian as he shares his research and helpful tips on how to take advantage of his amazing findings that validate what yogis have known for centuries!

 

Special Guest: Sundara Balasubramanian

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09 Apr 2025Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1: Dharma, Emotions & Intellect00:33:57

A lot of translators actually skip chapter one of the Bhagavad Gita, but I’ve found it to be one of my favorite chapters. This chapter sets the stage for the conflict and highlights the struggle between emotions and intellect. Something we all struggle with throughout our lives. Make sure to go back a couple of episodes and listen to my overview of the Bhagavad Gita, and get excited because chapter one is only the beginning of this amazing series!

Let’s explore:

🔹Righteous duty and how it can often conflict with personal emotions.

🔹How the characters represent relatable human experiences.

🔹The subtle differences between multiple translations.

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Different translations mentioned:

Barbara Stoler Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-Krishnas-Counsel-Bantam-Classics/dp/0553213652 

Godsong by Amit Majmudar: https://www.amazon.com/Godsong-Verse-Translation-Bhagavad-Gita-Commentary/dp/1524733474 

Eknath Easwaran: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-2nd-Eknath-Easwaran/dp/1586380192 

Bhagavad-Gita As It Is by Swami Prabhupada: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-As-Bhaktivedanta-Swami-Prabhupada/dp/0892131233 

 

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16 Aug 2018What is Kirtan? with Mike Cohen [Episode 208]00:27:06

For those of you want to find out what Kirtan is, or are intimidated by singing Kirtan, this is the episode for you! Mike Cohen, founder of the Boulder, CO-based Kirtan Institute, teaches us about this ancient practice of singing mantras in part one of a two-part series. We’ll hear Mike’s unique perspective as a Kirtan leader about the energetic effects of Kirtan, how he makes mantras more accessible, and how Kirtan connects us to community. From the origins of Kirtan and its place in a Bhakti yoga practice to the power of Kirtan as a tool for moving away from ego, this episode will absolutely convince you to try Kirtan if you haven’t already!

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Founder of the Boulder, CO based Kirtan Leader Institute, Mike Cohen has trained and apprenticed hundreds of Kirtan Leaders across the world since 2010, from total beginners to students he helped create and release original chant Kirtan albums. Mike guides his students to launch their home chant practices, share Kirtan with others, lead bands, build thriving chant communities, write compelling original music, tour, play at festivals, create beautiful Kirtan albums and transform who they are being in the world. 
You can find out more info at www.MikeCohenKirtan.com.

 

Special Guest: Mike Cohen

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24 Oct 2017Live Your Best Life Now Through the Chakras - Conversation with Anodea Judith [Episode 141]00:43:07

Bestselling author and Western authority on the chakra system, Anodea Judith, shares her vast wisdom with us in today’s special episode. Learn how a top down approach to the chakra system can help you manifest your highest aspirations. Understand what makes the chakras spin. See how Anodea weaves Tantric philosophy into her current understanding of the chakra system. Walk away with actionable tips on how to better integrate the chakras into your yoga and meditation practice. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Anodea’s books or eager to learn more about the chakra system, this episode is not to be missed!

Anodea Judith, Ph.D. is the author of several bestsellers and definitive works on the chakras. She’s best known for her books Wheels of Life and Eastern Body-Western Mind, as well as her award-winning DVD, The Illuminated Chakras. She has a doctoral degree in Human Health, a Master’s in Clinical Psychology, and is an experienced 500-hour registered yoga teacher. Anodea is considered the foremost Western writer on the subject of the chakra system, bridging the philosophies of East and West, especially in the field of psychology.

 

Special Guest: Anodea Judith

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07 Feb 2017Pioneers of Modern Yoga - Yogendra, The First Modern Yoga Teacher - Conversation with Elliot Goldberg [Episode 92]00:36:08

Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, BKS Iyengar, Pattabhi Jois, TKV Desikachar. These are all names that many in the yoga community are familiar with and are considered by many to be the pioneers of modern yoga. But thanks to the work of modern yoga scholars like Elliott Goldberg, we are learning about numerous other figures who influenced the modern practice of yoga. Who were these characters and how did they affect how yoga evolved in modern times?

Join us with Elliott Goldberg, yoga scholar and author of The Path of Modern Yoga: The History of an Embodied Yoga Practice, as we discuss a figure named Yogendra Ji who paved the way for the modern yoga teacher and set the stage for how hatha yoga would be taught in the west. His sessions lasted about an hour and culminated in savasana, not  meditation. Many of his views, such as his feelings on guru yoga and the practical benefits of Hatha Yoga, echo in many modern yoga teachers today.

Special Guest: Elliot Goldberg

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08 Nov 2016Defining Yoga In The Modern Age - Conversation with Matthew Remski [Episode 66]00:52:03

Yoga has meant a lot of things to a lot of people throughout Indian history. What it means to people has changed even more since yoga has spread across the world. How do we define yoga today? Do we need to define yoga? What is happening to yoga in the West? 

Join us with author, teacher, ayurvedic consultant and cultural critic, Matthew Remski, as we dive into this important topic. Matthew has been doing great work within the yoga community with the WAWADIA Project (What Are We Actually Doing In Asana) and other projects he's involved with. His keen insights and thoughtful reflections are a welcome addition to yoga in the modern age.

Special Guest: Matthew Remski

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Host: Ashton Szabo

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10 Apr 2024Mingle with the Divine with Biet Simkin00:46:27

Raised by a shaman and surrounded by death, Biet Simkin shares her personal journey of overcoming the death of both of her parents, her infant daughter and transforming her life through breathwork, yoga, and meditation. Biet teaches that everyone has the ability to live an expansive and fulfilling life, and she offers practical tools and practices to help individuals tap into their own power and connect with the divine. She also discusses the process of alchemy and the cyclical nature of enlightenment. Plus, we nerd out on our definitions of Kundalini Awakening at the end of the episode. Discover:

🔹 The importance of embracing both the light and dark aspects of ourselves

🔹 Why enlightenment is like a clock wheel (this is mind blowing)

🔹 How she makes bad moods and her negative inner dialogue “her bitch” 

GUEST EXPERT: Biet Simkin | https://www.bietsimkin.com/ 

Biet is the world-renowned Spiritual Teacher and Best-Selling Author, dubbed the “David Bowie of Meditation.”  As a musician, Biet weaves the world of pop culture and spirituality, teaching practical applications of ancient spiritual wisdom. The teachings are featured in Biet’s best selling book, ‘Don’t Just Sit There!’ published by Simon & Schuster.

 

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05 May 2016The Meaning of Wisdom: A Ganesha Story [Part 3] [Episode 13]00:23:11

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

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10 Jan 2017The Secret History of Hallucinogens in Christianity - Conversation with Dr. Jerry Brown [Episode 84]00:46:43

Many scholars have speculated about the use of psychedelics, also known as entheogens, in the early stages of many religions. Is there any evidence of the use of entheogens in early Christianity? Our guest, Dr. Jerry Brown, author of the Psychedelic Gospels, believes there is. Join us with Dr. Brown, as we discuss his findings and the evidence he and his wife found on an epic journey to dive deeper into the origins of early Christian mysticism.

Dr. Jerry Brown is an award winning teacher, anthropologist, author and activist. From 1972-2014, he served as Founding Professor of Anthropology at Florida International University in Miami, where he designed and taught a course on “Hallucinogens and Culture," which examines the use of psychoactive plants by tribal and classical cultures. Dr. Brown is co-author of Sacred Plants and the Gnostic Church: Speculations on Entheogen-Use in Early Christian Ritual in the Journal of Ancient History, as well as the co-author of the recent book the Psychedelic Gospels: The Secret History of Hallucinogens in Christianity.

Special Guest: Dr. Jerry Brown

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Host: Ashton Szabo

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06 Oct 2016What Are The True Origins of Modern Yoga? [Part II] - Conversation with Christopher Tompkins [Episode 57]00:44:53

In Part II of our conversation with yogi and sanskrit scholar, Christopher Tompkins, he expands on his amazing findings that include an important missing link between the modern popular postures and ancient tantric traditions! Were early yogi masters who brought yoga to the west teaching everything they knew or was something intentionally left out? Where does this leave the modern practice, so popular today? Where do we go next? Join us for the conclusion of our conversation about the true origins of modern yoga.

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The true origins of the modern practice of Hatha Yoga, practiced by so many in the world today, is hotly disputed by many scholars. Some people believe most of the postures practiced today were invented by a great yogi and sage, Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, in the early 20th century. Others say the postures are much older,  but how much older? If the postures did exist hundreds or thousands of years ago, were they practiced the same way? Are we missing anything in our modern practice? We explore these and other questions in this two part series (Episode 56 and Episode 57).

Christopher P. Tompkins, MTS, MA is a Yoga practitioner and Sanskrit scholar specializing in the tradition of Tantric Shaivism. He has three degrees in Religion and Sanskrit, including Masters Degrees from Harvard and UC Berkeley. His research focuses on the ritualized practices of Hatha Yoga as originally presented in the earliest surviving Tantras. He founded the Kashmir Shaivism Preservation Project, which seeks to preserve and share the literal legacy of Kashmir Shaivism. To date, he's acquired over 24,000 pages of manuscripts spanning the vast range of Philosophy, Ritual and Yoga representing the medieval Tantric tradition, most of which have never been seen in the West. Christopher lectures around the world in universities and Yoga centers on the history, philosophy and practices of Indian Yoga. 

Special Guest: Christopher Tompkins

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23 Jan 2018Learn How to Relate to Others (and Yourself) Authentically: The Technique of "Circling" - Conversation with Guy Sengstock [Episode 154]00:51:08

Learn about the power of “Circling,” a new practice and way of relating that is growing all over the world. By relating in the present moment – beyond stories, expectations and predetermined ideas about who you are – Circling has the capacity to reveal your unique gifts, set a new precedent for what is possible in authentic relationships, and generate radical transformation, personal growth and mindfulness. This interview gets especially juicy at the end, when Circling’s Founder, Guy Sengstock, shares with us how we can reframe how we listen to our family members and face our fears around intimacy.

 

Guy Sengstock is the founder and creator of the modality of Circling. He has been facilitating transformation for individuals, groups and corporations internationally for more than 20 years. He has a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and is the co-founder of The Arête Center for Excellence and the Bay Area Men’s Circle and the Circling Institute. He is an artist, philosopher, poet, body-worker, and visionary.

 

Special Guest: Guy Sengstock

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12 Jul 2023The Yoga of Setting Boundaries - 3 Actionable Tips00:21:36

I used to hear the word “boundary” and thought that it meant putting up an energetic brick wall. This was not fun (and not feasible). In today’s episode, I share practical tips about what I’ve learned on setting and holding boundaries with an open heart. Most of us have been conditioned to think that “boundaries = confrontation” and even physically tense up when we have to hold a boundary or say “no.” The tips I share today will help with that:

🔹Notice boundaries in nature

🔹Make your boundaries intensely personal (even if they are outlandish)

🔹Get clear and accept the boundary within yourself self (otherwise you can’t expect anyone else to uphold it

🔹Deliver your boundary with an open heart 

Gratitude to one of my teachers, Kednra Cunov, who inspired the tips in this episode.

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17 Oct 2017Understand Chinese Medicine: Qi Gong, Accupuncture & Overcoming Our "Yang" Addiction - Conversation with Brodie Welch, L.Ac. [Episode 140]00:47:09

Understand the ins-and-outs of Chinese Medicine with this week’s special guest, Brodie Welch, L.Ac. Discover the 5 different branches of Chinese Medicine and the mystical powers of each of our internal organs. Learn how to face your “Yang addiction” and practice the world’s simplest Qi Gong move. We cover key terms like, “Qi,” “Taoism” “Yin/Yang” and compare Chinese Medicine to Ayurveda. This mind-expanding episode provides a fantastic foundation for yogis looking to dive deeper into all that Chinese Medicine has to offer.

 

Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, and Chinese Medicine expert. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. In addition to her clinical practice, Brodie helps caring, high-achieving, women put themselves on their own to-do lists so they can trade stress and burnout for energy, joy, and vibrant health. And she has helped thousands of clients improve their digestion, sleep, and mood; dial in a regular bodymind practice, and step into the next version of themselves. She’s also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world. 

 

Special Guest: Brodie Welch, L.Ac., M.S.O.M.

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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25 Jul 2017Create an Edible Lawn that Heals You - Conversation with Brigitte Mars [Episode 128]00:47:45

You might want to eat dandelions rather than spray them after listening to this podcast with world-renowned herbalist Brigitte Mars. You’ll also never think of grass in the same way again! Brigitte teaches us simple first aid remedies already living in your the kitchen, easy ways you can create your own edible backyard, and why bees are your best friend in restoring your yard (and healing yourself!). If you have even the slightest interest in how to create your own garden – whether you live in high-rise apartment or a country ranch – this is a must listen. At the very end of the episode, we also get Brigitte’s perspective on psychoactive plants for spiritual use.

Brigitte Mars is an herbalist and nutritional consultant of Natural Health with almost fifty years of experience. She teaches Herbal Medicine at Naropa University, and The School of Health Mastery in Iceland. She has taught at Omega Institute, Esalen, Kripalu, Sivananda Yoga Ashram, Arise, Envision and Unify Festivals, and The Mayo Clinic. She blogs for the Huffington Post and Care2. She is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild.

Brigitte is the author of many books and DVDs, including The Home Reference to Holistic Health and Healing, The Country Almanac of Home Remedies, The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine, Beauty by Nature, Addiction Free Naturally, The Sexual Herbal, Healing Herbal Teas, Rawsome! and co-author of The HempNut Cookbook. DVDs include Sacred Psychoactive, Herbal Wizardry for Kids of all Ages, Natural Remedies for Childhood Ailments, Overcoming Addictions, and Natural Remedies for Emotional Health. Her latest project is a phone app called IPlant. 

 

Special Guest: Brigitte Mars

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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30 Aug 20163 Children's Tales, Beloved By All Ages [Episode 46]00:26:52

Stories have the ability to inspire us through the ages, no matter how old or young we might be. In this episode we share three stories, spoken for children, but enjoyable by all! Our three stories, Story of the Rabbit (Native American), the Frog in the Well (Chinese) and Zhuang Zi and the Butterfly (Chinese), teach us to follow our heart, have perspective in life, and appreciate the beauty of everything around us. If you are an adult listening to these stories, you can play these stories to children, but we also encourage you to make these stories your own and share them with the children in your life.  Whether young or old, we're sure you'll enjoy the richness of these ancient stories!

Host: Ashton Szabo

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

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27 Feb 2018To Your Own Higher Self Be True: How to Live Your Truth by Awakening Your Intuition - Conversation with Kim Chestney [Episode 159]00:33:05

We’re talking all things intuition in this special episode with Kim Chestney! Learn about the four different types of intuition each of us posses. Discover how to use Kim’s process of elimination to uncover what are just your thoughts versus your true intuitive voice. Find out why awakening your intuition is actually a two-step process that involves both receiving and taking action. Kim will also be talking to us about how accessing intuition is all about FLOW and how we can stage an “intuition intervention” when making a small or big decision. Get ready to be inspired! After this episode, you’ll want to harness the power of your intuition into every aspect of your life with these practical tips.     

Kim Chestney is a best-selling holistic author, artist and the Founding Director of Pittsburgh’s CREATE! Festival. Her book, The Psychic Workshop: A Complete Program for Fulfilling Your Spiritual Potential, has been published around the world since 2004. Known for her unique perspective on Holistic Intuition ~ for body, mind, heart and spirit ~ Kim is revolutionizing our understanding of inner guidance. She is the founder of Mystic Studios, a creative and holistic arts studio that promotes personal and cultural transformation through the power of Intuition, and all that flows from it.

 

Special Guest: Kim Chestney

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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05 Jun 2024You are the Drug - The Power of Breathwork with Samantha Skelly00:43:07

As a yogi, you may consider yourself a breathwork expert. But my BFF Samantha Skelly wants you to experience the power of breathwork as its own vital modality that’s distinct and separate from your yoga or movement practice. Sam educates us on the difference between integrative and meditative breathwork, the four main breathing patterns she teaches at Pause Breathwork and how to increase our breathing stamina. 

Nerd out with us on: 

🔹Why breathing through the mouth can be good

🔹How to approach rigorous breathwork if you have high vata and/or trauma

🔹The distinct stages of a 30-min breathwork practice  

In this episode, I share some of my own deep resistance to breathwork as well as how I’ve cheated (yes!) in some of Sam’s breathwork sessions. Experience loving guidance and troubleshooting tips. Listen in!

 

GUEST EXPERT: Samantha Skelly | https://www.pausebreathwork.com/ 

 

Samantha Skelly is the founder and CEO of the multi-million dollar Breathwork and Wellness company, Pause Breathwork. She’s a highly sought-after international speaker, best-selling author, and coaching expert with a heart-centered approach to life and business. A leading authority on trauma healing and stress release, Samantha has made it her life’s mission to rid the world of anxiety so people can thrive using the power of their breath. She has trained and certified nearly 1,000 people in 27 countries in the power of breathwork, and thousands more are using the Pause Breathwork Mobile App worldwide.

 

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13 Apr 2017New Healing Modalities & The Power Of Bodywork - Conversation with Edan Harari [Episode 106]00:37:00

Sometimes healing injuries isn’t what you think! In fact, you could be prolonging your healing process by stretching or massaging incorrectly, when your body is really craving to break the pattern that brought about the injury in the first place.

That’s where Edan Herari comes in. An authority and educator in the world of health and healing, Edan performs the powerful (but lesser-known)
modalities of Ortho-Bionomy and John Barnes Myofascial Release (MFR). These techniques support the body’s natural healing (self-
corrective) mechanisms by working with the body, not on it.
 
Dive into this podcast and learn what it means to truly embrace self-care and listen to your body!
Special Guest: Edan Herari
http://www.kineticbodytherapy.com/

Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
www.anatomyofliving.com

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

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07 Mar 2017The Law of Karma and Reincarnation - Conversation with Vanamali Mataji [Episode 100]00:45:52

People in the West often think that karma is an impersonal force of judging good and evil. The assumption being that if you do good things, good things will happen to you, and if you do bad things, bad things will happen. But is that what karma really is? Where does reincarnation fit into the conversation? Join us with return guest Vanamali Mataji as we explore the Laws of Karma and Reincarnation.

Vanamali has written numerous books on the gods of the Hindu pantheon, including Hanuman, Shiva, Shakti, The Complete Life of Krishna and more! She is the founder and president of Vanamali Gita Yoga Ashram, dedicated to sharing the wisdom of Sanatana Dharma and charitable service too children. She lives at the Vanamali ashram in Rishikesh, India.

Special Guest: Vanamali Mataji

www.vanamaliashram.org

Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo

www.anatomyofliving.com

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

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18 Jul 2017How Self-Compassion can Radically Transform Your Life - Conversation with Dr. Kristin Neff [Episode 127]00:44:04

Learn how self-compassion can radically transform your life with the world’s leading expert on self-compassion research. Dr. Kristin Neff teaches us the three main elements of self-compassion - mindfulness, common humanity and self-kindness – and how to apply them in challenging situations. We’ll learn how to relate to moments of struggle in order to thrive and achieve more. By stepping into the role of our own “friendly coach,” Kristin shares with us how we can gain more confidence and clarity about who we are. Included are special tips for caretakers on how to best practice self-compassion while consumed in the task of caring for someone else. Don’t miss this episode full of practical, transformation tips on how to care for ourselves in the way that matters most. 

 

Kristin Neff is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion over a decade ago. In addition to writing numerous academic articles and book chapters on the topic, she is author of the book "Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself," released by William Morrow. In conjunction with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer, she has developed an empirically supported eight-week training program called Mindful Self-Compassion, and offers workshops on self-compassion worldwide. Kristin is also featured in the bestselling book and award-winning documentary The Horse Boy, which chronicles her family’s journey to Mongolia where they trekked on horseback to find healing for her autistic son.

 

Special Guest: Dr. Kristin Neff

www.self-compassion.org

www.CenterforMSC.org

 

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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19 Jul 2023What is Kriya Yoga? How Does it Work?00:24:21

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. 

 

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29 Jan 2025Unlocking the Secrets of Chakras: Lower Chakra Symbols Explained00:25:34

You know the chakra colors, and probably what poses to do to activate them. But do you know each one’s yantra? Each chakra has a unique geometric symbol attached to it. Today I want to give you a detailed examination of the first three chakras yantras: the root chakra, sacral chakra, and solar plexus chakra and discuss their unique symbols, associated elements, and the energies they represent.

Have some colorful pens and paper ready as we explore:

🔹The geometric shapes of chakras 1, 2, & 3

🔹Using mandalas as tools for meditation and self-exploration.

🔹The specific elements and energies of the lower three chakras

 

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23 Aug 2023What are Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras - What Every Yogi Should Know00:20:45

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!

 

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#188 The Yoga Sutras, Tantra & the Chakras: Understanding these Connections - Conversation with Michelle S. Fondin

 

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24 Apr 2018Hot & Naked – Nude Yoga to Unveil the Authentic Self - Conversation with Yogi Aaron [Episode 175]00:30:28

Learn about the world of nude yoga – a practice that is much deeper than you may think. Our guest, Yogi Aaron, author of “Autobiography of a Naked Yogi” shares how he pioneered the practice of naked yoga for men in 2000. Learn from Aaron’s fascinating personal journey as he developed and grew this practice from a small experimental class, to a large nude yoga studio offering 15+ classes a week. Aaron walks us through how he developed his first naked yoga class, and the components that make this practice so special. Whether you think you might ever want to take your clothes off in yoga (or not), this podcast is full of gems that will help you break through any blocks or preconceived notions about yourself.   

 

Yogi Aaron, author of “Autobiography of a Naked Yogi” is the co-owner of Blue Osa Yoga Retreat and Spa, where he brings passion and adventure to countless students through his teachings and lectures. Inspired by his own practice, he guides students to secret and far-flung locales, empowers them to realize their own limitless potential, and makes yoga relevant and accessible for the modern world. Since 2002 he has been traveling and leading retreats worldwide. He currently serves as the yoga director leading the One-Month Immersions Yoga Teacher Trainings at Blue Osa.

 

Special Guest: Yogi Aaron

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www.BlueOsa.com

 

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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27 Dec 2023Reinvent Yoga & Yourself in 2024 with Lauren Zander00:38:17

✨ MY BOOK YOGA LIFE IS OUT! brettlarkin.com/yogalife

We’re on the precipice of the New Year. It’s the perfect time to reflect on what yoga means to you, how to start or (re)start your practice… and convince everyone you love to do the same. It’s also the first episode in which I am a published author with my book YOGA LIFE available worldwide! To celebrate *all the things,* I invited my friend and celebrity life coach Lauren Zander to join me on the podcast this week to chat about:

🔹 Why coaching and yoga work so synergistically together, and why you need both
🔹 How to kickstart your yoga or “pitch” yoga to those around you who may be skeptical about getting on a mat (especially if they’re older, think they’ll “suck” or are “inflexible”)
🔹 The history of modern yoga: proof that its always been evolving and why you must claim the permission slip to personalize your practice in 2024.

I also share dozens of “Yoga Habits” from my book so you can slip yoga in on New Year’s Eve and Day, even if you’re traveling, cooking or can’t make time for a longer practice! Get ready for some fun.   

 

GUEST EXPERT: Lauren Zander, Founder of Handel Group and InnerU https://www.inneru.coach/life-coaching-products/ 

Lauren Handel Zander is a celebrity life coach, public speaker, and the CEO & Founder of Handel Group®, an executive life coaching company based in New York City. Her coaching methodology, The Handel Method®, is taught in over 50 universities and institutes of learning around the world, including MIT, Stanford Graduate School of Business, NYU, and the New York City Public School System. Lauren is also the creator of Inner.U®: Learn to Human Better, the online coaching courses that teaches the entirety of The Handel Method, a coaching method that has been used by dozens of celebrities, CEOs, and entrepreneurs since 2004. 

 

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03 May 2016Exploring Mystical Ideas Through Art - Interview w/ Artist & Author Abhishek Singh [Episode 12]00:34:15

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

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15 Nov 2023Burnout, Loss & the Yoga of Parenting with Sarah Ezrin00:41:47

Candid conversation alert! Cozy up with me and my friend Sarah Ezrin where we talk about teaching yoga, being moms and why we strengthen our nervous systems by visualizing our children falling from the monkey bars at playgrounds while performing pranayama techniques (not kidding!). 

Sarah started out working in the adrenaline-fueled film industry. Then, took that “hustle energy” into her yoga teacher career, resulting in burnout. After much heartbreak and loss, she wasn’t sure she ever wanted children, but now applies ancient yogic wisdom to motherhood. This is a beautiful listen for any yoga teachers, prospective parents or those with kids at home.    

 

GUEST EXPERT: Sarah Ezrin | Buy The Yoga of Parenting book

Sarah Ezrin is a world-renowned yoga educator, content creator, and mama of two boys. Sarah writes extensively on the subjects of yoga, parenting, and mental health, often interweaving these themes. She is a regular contributor for Yoga Journal Magazine, Motherly, Yoga International, Healthline, and Scary Mommy. Sarah loves guiding people along their wellness and parenthood journeys. Her writing, classes, and social media are supportive, healing spaces where people can feel seen and heard.

For more information on Sarah please connect with her on Instagram and TikTok.

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05 Jul 2018The Chakras, Shamanism, and Energy Medicine - Conversation with Olivia Weil [Episode 196]00:33:24

How do the Chakras relate to the Medicine Wheel? What are archetypes? What does it mean to create “sacred space?” In today’s episode, we continue our conversation with Shamanic Energy Medicine Practitioner, Olivia Weil. She leads us through an “opening sacred space” ceremony that anyone can practice at home, either before yoga, meditation or to create a context for healing. She explains to us how we can understand archetypes as divine guides and teachers on our journey of transformation. Olivia also shares with us some of her favorite superfoods, as well as why she’s currently abstaining from all social media. There’s so much special knowledge generously offered up by Olivia in this special episode.

 

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Olivia Weil plays the roles of a NY lawyer turned spiritual adviser, Shamanic Energy Medicine Practitioner, personal transformation coach, plant-based nutritionist, and author. She holds post-graduate certification from Cornell University in plant-based nutrition, and is passionate about transforming people’s lives from a cellular level, with raw foods, superfoods, superherbs, and cutting edge health technologies. In the energy medicine space, she was traditionally trained by the Four Winds Society, and shamans of the old—the indigenous medicine peoples of the high Andes. She works with individuals walking alongside them on their Journey of Remembering to awaken their true eternal nature and step into their infinite power. She has an international healing practice, traveling mostly between the Americas, which combines ancient wisdom with modern science.

 

Special Guest: Olivia Weil

Olivia@onelovemedicine.com

https://blog.sivanaspirit.com/author/oliviaweil/

 

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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04 Oct 2016What Are The True Origins of Modern Yoga? [Part I] - Conversation with Christopher Tompkins [Episode 56]00:41:05

The true origins of the modern practice of Hatha Yoga, practiced by so many in the world today, is hotly disputed by many scholars. Some people believe most of the postures practiced today were invented by a great yogi and sage, Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, in the early 20th century. Others say the postures are much older,  but how much older? If the postures did exist hundreds or thousands of years ago, were they practiced the same way? Are we missing anything in our modern practice? 

In Part I of our conversation with yogi and sanskrit scholar, Christopher Tompkins, he tells us the story of how he came into yoga and what him led him to these mysterious ancient sanskrit texts.  He goes on to explain the discoveries he has made and speaks of the true origins of modern postural yoga. Has he found a missing key to unlock the postures so commonly practiced in the world today? Join us in this exciting conversation about the roots and origins of modern yoga!

Christopher P. Tompkins, MTS, MA is a Yoga practitioner and Sanskrit scholar specializing in the tradition of Tantric Shaivism. He has three degrees in Religion and Sanskrit, including Masters Degrees from Harvard and UC Berkeley. His research focuses on the ritualized practices of Hatha Yoga as originally presented in the earliest surviving Tantras. He founded the Kashmir Shaivism Preservation Project, which seeks to preserve and share the literal legacy of Kashmir Shaivism. To date, he's acquired over 24,000 pages of manuscripts spanning the vast range of Philosophy, Ritual and Yoga representing the medieval Tantric tradition, most of which have never been seen in the West. Christopher lectures around the world in universities and Yoga centers on the history, philosophy and practices of Indian Yoga. 

Special Guest: Christopher Tompkins

www.shaivayoga.com

www.yogavidhi.org

Host: Ashton Szabo

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

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24 May 2018Lunar Abundance: Cultivating Joy Using the Phases of the Moon - Conversation Continued with Ezzie Spencer PhD [Episode 184]00:26:12

Enhance your life by tuning into the natural rhythm of lunar ebbs and flows. Continuing our conversation with author Ezzie Spencer, PhD, we dive deeper into how we flourish by better understanding the cycles of the moon. Ezzie helps clarify if we need to work with same intention multiple times, or just one per lunar cycle. She also goes through the full 8-phase moon cycle as outlined in her book. Learn what you should (and shouldn’t) focus on in each of these 8 cycles. In a time in which we feel increasingly disconnected from nature, Ezzie’s Lunar Abundance practices offer a path to reconnection.  

Dr Ezzie Spencer wants people to flourish. She is a published author, and creator of Lunar Abundance®. She is the host of an iTunes podcast, and the author of the book, LUNAR ABUNDANCE, CULTIVATING JOY, PEACE AND PURPOSE USING THE PHASES OF THE MOON.

Ezzie started out as a lawyer and academic researcher. She holds a PhD in therapeutic jurisprudence and women's wellbeing. Together with tracking the moon cycle, this was her entry into the importance of the emotional realm, which she continues to explore through her work today.

As the creator of Lunar Abundance® – a lunar-inspired, holistic self-care practice — Ezzie helps tens of thousands of women around the world cultivate self-worth, creativity and confidence in a playful way.

 

Special Guest: Ezzie Spencer PhD

 

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www.instagram.com/ezziespencer

 

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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06 Sep 2018Bring the Yamas & Niyamas into Your Workday with Awilda Rivera [Episode 214]00:23:54

You’re probably familiar with the idea of bringing yoga off the mat and into your personal life and relationships, but can we also bring yoga philosophy into the office?! Today, Awilda Rivera – yoga teacher, coach, and former lawyer – unpacks each of the yamas and niyamas with creative ideas on how to bring these concepts into your workday. These concepts can drastically improve your corporate life, even if you hate your job! We cover: Each of the Yamas and Niyamas. How to practice them in an office setting. How to initiate a career change with positive appreciation for your current job. Listen to learn more. 

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Awilda Rivera is a yoga teacher, success coach, spiritual advisor and former lawyer. Learn more at www.AwildaRivera.com

 

Special Guest: Awilda Rivera

www.AwildaRivera.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

 

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11 Sep 2024Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Limiting Beliefs with Monika Tschuggnall00:32:11

Monica Tschuggnall, a rapid transformational life coach and therapist, shares her journey of self-discovery and healing through yoga and hypnotherapy. She explains her methodology of using a multi-dimensional and holistic approach, including life coaching, hypnotherapy, breathwork, yoga, and meditation, to help her clients overcome limiting beliefs and create positive change. She also discusses the importance of self-care practices and daily rituals in maintaining a balanced and fulfilling life.

 

Monika teaches us: 

🔹Self-sabotage often stems from subconscious fears and beliefs, and addressing these underlying issues is crucial for personal growth and success.

🔹A multi-dimensional and holistic approach can help us overcome limiting beliefs and create lasting transformation.

🔹Incorporating self-care practices and daily rituals, such as meditation and yoga, can support our overall well-being and help us stay connected to our true selves.

 

💖 Grab my Yoga For Self Mastery course now before live calls begin. Start your yogic makeover today => https://www.brettlarkin.com/yoga-for-self-mastery/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ysm 

 

GUEST EXPERT: Monika Tschuggnall | https://lifelift.coach/ 

Monika is a Rapid Transformational Life Coach and Therapist, a Hypnotherapist, and Yoga Teacher. She works with people who want to share their gifts and talents with the world. With her holistic approach, she helps people discover, see, and remove what’s holding them back subconsciously from revealing their wholeness and sharing their passion so that they can live their purpose and fulfill their mission.

Monika’s YouTube: @LifeLiftcoach 

RTT method mentioned: https://marisapeer.com/

Find Us: @larkinyogatv and @monikatschuggnall

 

FREE Practice: The Healing Power of Divine Love | VINYASA FLOW HEART OPENING

Relevant Blog: How To Fall In Love With Yourself: 7 Daily Practices

Relevant to Today’s Episode:

📖 Yoga Life Book 

🐍 Yoga for Self Mastery

💖 Uplifted Membership

💞 Somatic Yoga Life Coaching 

🎧 Also Listen to:

#329 – Heal Your Subconscious with Allison Roman

#324 – The Importance of Emotional Processing and Regulation: DENT Model Trauma

 

© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

 

23 Oct 2018Feng Shui Best Practices with Amanda Gates [Episode 227]00:20:52

Feeling stagnant? Low energy? Today we talk with Professional Interior Designer and long-time Feng Shui Practitioner Amanda Gates about Feng Shui, and how to use it to shift the flow of energy in your home IMMEDIATELY. Your home contributes to your vital life energy in unseen ways, and today Amanda gives us a powerful teaching to revitalize your home’s energy. It involves your front door, and takes mere minutes to try and see for yourself!

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Amanda is a professionally trained Interior Designer, Feng Shui Practitioner, podcaster, and award-winning blogger. She has seamlessly married interior design and Feng Shui for 20 years to help clients achieve designs that are energy aligned. Her designs, educational videos and blogs have been featured in numerous publications including The Huffington Post, The Global Design Post, People Magazine, Nashville Home and Garden, Williamson Source, At Home Tennessee, Greater Nashville House and Home, The Brentwood Home Magazine and recently Fox News Magazine. Since college, Amanda has furthered her education in Feng Shui/Energy Design and continues to work under a Grand Master to this day.

 

Special Guest: Amanda Gates

www.gatesinteriordesign.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

 

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18 Dec 2024Somatic Shaking: What Is It? Why Does it Work?00:27:45

Do you ever feel like you’re shaking with rage? Or do you tremble with anxiety? Because your body uses shaking as a means to release stress and trauma from the body! This is a normal response, but cultural conditioning has suppressed our natural inclination to shake off tension. It’s important to care for our bodies, just as we would for pets, and learn to close the stress cycle. Somatic shaking can help.

 

Take a breath, give yourself a little shake, and let’s talk about how:

🔹Neurogenic tremors occur in both animals and humans after stressful events

🔹Time does not heal wounds; it covers them with fascia

🔹Incorporating shaking into daily life can help manage stress

💗Get My Free Somatic Yoga Workshop =>  https://www.brettlarkin.com/embodiedyoga 

 

Video discussed: Impala in and slowly out of collapsed immobility

 

FREE Practice: Somatic Yoga Workout for Beginners with Music | Energizing Somatic Exercises for Weight Loss

Relevant Blog: How Somatic Shaking Can Release Tension and Reset Your Nervous System

 

Relevant to Today’s Episode:

200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training

💖 Uplifted Membership

🔮 Somatic Yoga Life Coaching 

 

🎧 Also Listen to:

#318 – What Is Somatic Yoga?

#330 – Somatic Yoga vs. Traditional Yoga: Breaking Down How 5 Poses Differ in your Yoga Practice

#332 – 7 Ways to Release Anger & Grief Through Your Yoga Practice

 

© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

 

08 May 2018Aligning Thought and Action for Exponential Results - Conversation with Beth Weissenberger [Episode 179]00:35:41

Meditation teaches us that we are not our thoughts, yet controlling our never-ending inner dialogue is a massive challenge. Today, executive coach Beth Weissenberger describes how she helps CEOs and professional NFL players achieve their desired results by gaining awareness of their own inner dialogue. Beth provides a framework of how we can ‘name’ the voices inside our head for greater awareness and ultimately, elevate our consciousness. Before recording this podcast, Beth told me she wasn’t sure if her message would resonate with yogis. One of my favorite parts of this interview is that so much of what she shares is almost identical to what’s taught in a variety of yoga traditions. If you’re looking to achieve a greater sense of awareness over your thoughts and your life, this episode is for you!

 

Beth Weissenberger is the Co-Founder and President of Handel Group® Corporate and Sports Divisions. With nearly 20 years in the coaching industry, Beth has led personal development seminars for more than 50,000 people globally, has been a featured Executive Coach at Businessweek.com, and is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post. Beth’s ability to evolve corporate culture and bring about exponential financial growth has become her trademark. Learn more at handelgroup.com.

 

Special Guest: Beth Weissenberger

www.handelgroup.com/hardconvo

 

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

 

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08 Sep 2016Stay Connected to Something Larger Than Yourself - The Story of Narasimha and the Demon King [Episode 49]00:31:27

The story of Narasimha and the Demon King, that many associate with the holiday of Holi, is typically understood as a story that demonstrates the fierce grace of the Hindu god, Vishnu. It's also an opportunity to explore the importance of staying connected to something larger than one-self. Offering an alternative to attempts at subduing or controlling life, the story encourages us to deepen the connection to our highest self to help navigate the difficulties of life.  

Host: Ashton Szabo

www.anatomyofliving.com

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Produced By: Benn Mendelson

www.sivanaspirit.com

 

14 Mar 2017Listening to Ayahuasca - Conversation with Rachel Harris [Episode 102]00:38:32

It's said that ayahuasca has been used in South America as a plant medicine for thousands of years and we see it experiencing a wave of interest and popularity in an underground movement in the United States. Wanting to know more about this indigenous medicine, our guest Rachel Harris, a trained psychologist, questioned hundreds of people about their ayahuasca experiences here in the United States. What she learned confirms many of the benefits we see from other early research being done on ayahuasca and other entheogenic plant medicines. Are there potential medicinal or therapeutic benefits to drinking ayahuasca? What might our society look like if it had a different view of psychedelics? We explore these questions and more!

Psychologist Rachel Harris, PhD is the author of multiple books, including the recently released Listening to Ayahuasca published by New World Library. She received a National Institutes of Health New Investigator's award, has published more than forty scientific studies in peer reviewed journals, and has worked as a psychological consultant to Fortune 500 companies and the United Nations.

Special Guest: Rachel Harris, PhD.

www.listeningtoayahuasca.com

Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo

www.anatomyofliving.com

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

www.sivanaspirit.com

www.sivanapodcast.com

Enter to win our weekly contests at:

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08 Jan 2025Overcoming The Witch Wound with Mia Magik00:52:13

Today I chat with author, speaker, coach and modern ambassador for ancient magic, Mia Magik. Mia dives into the historical, cultural, and personal aspects of the witch wound, providing insights on how it affects expression, sexuality, creativity, and business. Mia also shares practical tips for overcoming the witch wound and embracing authenticity and leadership.

 

Tune in and learn:

🔹The witch wound refers to the historical and cultural suppression of women's wisdom, expression, and power

🔹Overcoming the witch wound involves embracing authenticity, vulnerability, and reclaiming personal power

🔹Reclaiming the sacredness of the moon cycle can lead to a transformative experience and a deeper connection to intuition

 

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GUEST EXPERT: Mia Banducci | www.miamagik.com 

Mia Magik is an author, speaker, and coach, serving as a modern ambassador for ancient magik. On a mission of permission, she ignites the Wisdom of our IntuWitchin, inviting the liberation of your most magikal self through spiritual transfiguration. Purifying the wounds from patriarchal programming so you can attune to the voice of your inner guidance system.

Over the past decade, Mia has immersed herself in the study of yoga, meditation, Buddhism, Kabbalah, ceremonial magik, Tarot, and spiritual medicines. Mia has empowered thousands of people to realize, utilize, and reconnect with their infinite spiritual abilities through her Academy of Magikal Artistry, books, retreats, and 1:1 coaching.

Find Us: @larkinyogatv | @miamagik

Find Mia on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_wts55XbgCLWzNMqbvheVQ 

 

FREE Practice: SACRED FEMININE FLOW YOGA WITH MUSIC | 10 Minute Full Moon Yoga

Relevant Blog: Yoga to Connect with Feminine Energy: 5 Transformative Practices

 

Relevant to Today’s Episode:

🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training

🐍 Yoga for Self Mastery

💖 Somatic Yoga Life Coaching 

🎧 Also Listen to:

#258 – Reclaim Your Period as Sacred with Cassandra Wilder

#311 – Embodiment, Expression & Femininity with Alexandra Roxo

#312 – Is Your Masculine/Feminine Energy Balanced? Shiva, Shakti & Polarity Within You

 

© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

 

03 Apr 2018Maybe It's YOU! How to Cut the Crap, Face Your Fears, and Love Your Life - Conversation with Lauren Zander [Episode 169]00:33:43

In today’s episode, Lauren Zandel shares with us her powerful coaching methodology, The Handel Method®, which is taught in over 35 universities and institutes of learning around the world, including MIT, Stanford Graduate School of Business, NYU, and the New York City Public School System. According to Lauren, if you’re unhappy with aspects of your life right now, it’s your own fault! This takeaway: "maybe it's you" is good news. If you’re the common denominator of everything that isn’t working in your life, YOU can do something about it. If it’s the economy’s fault, your boss’s fault, your metabolism’s fault, there’s nothing you can do about any of it. Lauren teaches us how to dream big, examine our inner dialogue, and make promises and consequences that get us into action around our goals. You do not want to miss her no-nonsense approach to building a life you love.

 

Lauren Handel Zander is the Co-Founder and Chairwoman of Handel Group®, an international corporate consulting and life coaching company. Her coaching methodology, The Handel Method®, is taught in over 35 universities and institutes of learning around the world, including MIT, Stanford Graduate School of Business, NYU, and the New York City Public School System. Lauren is also the author of “Maybe It’s You: Cut the Crap, Face Your Fears, Love Your Life” (Published by Hachette Book Group, April 2017), a no-nonsense, practical manual that helps readers figure out not just what they want out of life, but how to actually get there. She has spent over 20 years coaching thousands of private and corporate clients, including executives at Vogue, BASF, and AOL. Lauren has been a featured expert in The New York Times, BBC, Forbes, Women’s Health, Dr. Oz, and Marie Claire and she is a regular contributor to Businessweek and the Huffington Post.

 

 

Special Guest: Lauren Zander

www.handelgroup.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

 

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19 Sep 2017Embracing Your Symptoms to Overcome Disease - Conversation with Kelly Brogan, MD [Episode 136]00:33:15

Today we learn HOW to finally take charge of our own healing and let go of “the magic pill” solution mindset that permeates our modern culture. Learn why you might want to call into question the prescription and seemingly harmless over-the-counter drugs you may be taking. Kelly Brogan, M.D., a Manhattan-based holistic psychiatrist, shares her no nonsense, no excuses approach on how we can start truly listening to our symptoms in order to take charge of our own healing. Depression and a variety of other medical conditions can actually be viewed as a gift when we change our energetic approach. Listen to learn more! 

 

Kelly Brogan, M.D. is a Manhattan-based holistic women’s health psychiatrist, author of the NY Times Bestselling book, A Mind of Your Own, and co-editor of the landmark textbook, Integrative Therapies for Depression. She completed her psychiatric training and fellowship at NYU Medical Center after graduating from Cornell University Medical College, and has a B.S. from MIT in Systems Neuroscience. She is board certified in psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and integrative holistic medicine, and is specialized in a root-cause resolution approach to psychiatric syndromes and symptoms. She’s also a certified KRI Kundalini Yoga teacher and a mother of two.

 

Special Guest: Kelly Brogan, M.D.

http://bit.ly/vital-mind

 

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

 

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06 Sep 2016It's Not About You Anyway: The Importance of Service - Interview with Jake Ducey [Episode 48]00:41:43

In this episode we explore ideas of service and the "why" behind our every day actions, as well as discuss success, struggle, what can hold us back in life, and much more. Our guest is Jake Ducey, who at only 24 years old, is a two-time published author with Penguin/Random-House), a leading speaker for his generation having been featured in TEDx Youth, and has already inspired countless thousands of young people to seek meaningful career success and to make a difference in the world. He joins us to share some of the unique insights and perspectives he's learned from his journey and countless connections with people from all over the world.

Special Guest: Jake Ducey

www.jaceducey.com

Host: Ashton Szabo

www.anatomyofliving.com

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

www.sivanaspirit.com

 

19 Jun 2024Dive into Kali’s Dark, Ferocious Love00:20:29

It's that time of year again. The time to work with the BEST goddess to liberate you from guilt, shame, doubt, fear - KALI! Our  Kali Yoga Challenge starts in just a few days. Let's refresh your memory of this FIERCE goddess of death and rebirth. 

She’s profoundly misunderstood.

🔥 Despite how she looks, Kali is not evil - she’s the DESTROYER of evil

🔥 Kali’s entering your life NOW to strip away your illusions, fears and self-destructive tendencies

🔥 She WANTS to plunge you -- deep! -- into your innermost power and potential

So I ask…Do you want to accept this invitation to explore this ferocious goddess on the yoga mat with me for 5 powerful days?

 

💮Sign Up Free: KALI YOGA CHALLENGE Get my Kali Guidebook as an instant download.

 

Instagram: @larkinyogatv

Relevant Blog: Mother Kali: Goddess of Death, or an Inspiration?

 

© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

 

25 May 2017Feminine And Masculine Energies: Bridging The Gap - Conversation with Wesley Parrish [Episode 118]00:47:45

What does it mean to be a man? Or a woman? And how do we bridge these feminine and masculine energies in order to find deeper levels of harmony?

Wes Parrish is a clarity junkie, spiritual warrior, and meditation guide. With a long history of being a digital art director (creating cultural movements, branding, and social media marketing), he has an even longer history of blending the universal aspects of Buddhism, Toltec wisdom, warrior mindset, and A Course in Miracles into a modern art of living your essential truth. A truth that may have nothing to do with what current society holds important but has everything to do with leading humanity forward. His weekly podcast series on iTunes, The Obsidian Blade Dharmacast, reaches an ever-growing audience of mindfulness and meditation practitioners who wish to take their liberation game to the next level. You can learn more at http://theobsidianblade.com or listen on iTunes at http://apple.co/1OTAztd

 

Special Guest: Wes Parrish

http://theobsidianblade.com/

 

Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo

www.anatomyofliving.com

 

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

 

Producer: Benn Mendelson

www.sivanaspirit.com

www.sivanapodcast.com

 

Enter to win our weekly contests at:

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11 Dec 2024Access Your Intuition w/ Natalie Miles00:47:37

Do you ever wonder how to discern your true intuitive voice from fear or habitual thoughts? 

 

Today I talk to psychic medium Natalie Miles, who emphasizes there is no right or wrong way to receive intuitive messages. We talk about how intuition is tapping into your own inner power and knowing, and it communicates through the physical, emotional, and spiritual body; and the role of trust and the need to take action on intuitive messages. Natalie and I deep dive into how to cultivate a relationship with your intuition, tools to help harness your intuition and how to cultivate trust within yourself.

Grab your oracle cards and get ready to nerd out with us on:

🔹The different ways intuition can show up, such as intuitive hits, downloads, and messages.

🔹The connection between intuition and fear/anxiety, and how fear can arise when intuition is asking us to do something big or outside of our comfort zone

🔹Where intuition resides in the body, with Natalie highlighting the heart as a significant center for intuition.

 

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 ✨ Get The Yoga Bundle: $6,000 of yoga programs and resources for only $50 => https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/14221/263945 

 

GUEST EXPERT: Natalie Miles | https://natalie-miles.com/ 

Natalie, originally from the UK, is an acclaimed channel, psychic medium, writer and author of her best selling book “You Are Intuitive. Trust Your Truth.Take Back Your Power.” Her podcast “Things That Die” is here to break the taboo on the death and endings we face in our lives. Natalie is here to inspire you to deepen the connection with yourself and the world around you, so you can make aligned conscious choices in your life. She’s not here to give you the answers or tell you what to do. But instead, to inspire you to feel confident in making the present and future decisions in your own life. She shares insight and guidance so you can move forward with confidence, trusting your own intuition.

 

Get Natalie’s book: https://youareintuitive.com/ 

Natalie’s Podcast: https://natalie-miles.com/the-natalie-miles-show/ 

Find Us: @larkinyogatv and @iamnataliemiles

 

FREE Yoga Practice: Connect With Intuition: A Gentle Vinyasa Yoga For Intuition

Relevant Blog: The Mystic Archetype: Characteristics & Challenges

 

Relevant to Today’s Episode:

📖 Yoga Life Book 

🐍 Yoga for Self Mastery

💖 Uplifted Membership

 

🎧 Also Listen to:

#315 – How to Program Your Emotions & LEAP into Success with Dr. Micheline Nader

#324 – The Importance of Emotional Processing and Regulation: DENT Model Trauma

 

© 2024 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

 

03 Nov 2016The Key To Injury Free Yoga - Conversation with Steven Weiss [Episode 65]00:43:41

The practice of yoga postures (asana) within Hatha Yoga is by far the most widely practiced type of yoga in the Western World today. What is its purpose? Does all yoga need to be therapeutic? Why do people get injured? Is there a difference in how different styles of yoga (Iyengar and Ashtanga as an example) view the practice of postures? Join us with Steven Weiss, a holistic chiropractor, nutritionist, yoga therapist and teacher, as well as author of the book The Injury Free Yoga Practice, as we dive into a conversation about the postural practices of yoga and it's implications in our lives.

Special Guest: Steven Weiss

www.yogainjuryanatomyalignment.com

Host: Ashton Szabo

www.anatomyofliving.com

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

Producer: Benn Mendelson

www.sivanaspirit.com

 

26 Jul 2023Revealing…! My BOOK, the TITLE, the MISSION00:23:36

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

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© 2023 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

11 Jul 2017Awaken Your Shakti & Step into Your Courage - Conversation with Shiva Rea [Episode 126]00:41:51

Learn how to step into your courage and connect with your Shakti energy in this powerful conversation with Master Yogini, Shiva Rea. In this conversation, Shiva Rea shares with us her personal evolution from the structure of Ashtanga yoga, to listening to the call of her own “sway” to found her own style: Prana Vinyasa Yoga. She shares with us how she creates time and space for her personal practice, inspires us with the story of her own Shakti awakening, and provides practical tips on how we can tap into our own Prana and courage, whether alone at home, or at a yoga festival.

Shiva Rea is the author of over 27 home-practice DVDs. She’s integrated the roots of vinyasa, yoga, ayurveda, and tantra in creative and life-transforming courses, workshops, retreats, and trainings. Join Shiva Rea along with over 200 live music performers at ARISE Music Festival in Loveland, Colorado this August. 

 

Special Guest: Shiva Rea

http://www.shivarea.com/

www.arisefestival.com 

 

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

http://www.brettlarkin.com/

 

Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

http://zmcmusic.tumblr.com/

 

Producer: Benn Mendelson

www.sivanaspirit.com

www.sivanapodcast.com

05 Apr 2016How Mantra Can Change Your Life - Stories of Chandra and Hanuman [Episode 06]00:25:47

What is Mantra? Cultures all across the world, from all time periods have practices (both social and private) that encourage the repetition of certain words or sounds. In these two stories, we’ll explore examples of how to use mantra in our lives to help us overcome our subconscious desires and distractions in order to achieve our greatest goals.

01 Jan 2019Make Daily Yoga Your Reality in 2019 with Brett Larkin [Episode 245]00:22:21

We KNOW we feel better after yoga, yet it’s still so crazy hard to make it to the mat consistently at the same time, every single day. Beyond “wake up earlier” and “budget more time in your schedule,” what big energetic shifts and practices to do we to pursue to make daily yoga a reality in 2019? I go deep in this podcast. Listen to how I did it and my advice for you!

Resources Mentioned: 40 Day Kriya at UpliftedYoga.com

FREE 14 Day Chakra Challenge with Sivana Spirit happening now: http://www.brettlarkin.com/elemental

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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!

 

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06 Feb 2018The Secret Power of the Yoga Sutras - Conversation with Nischala Joy Devi [Episode 156]00:50:01

Dive deep into the Yoga Sutras with award-winning author, Nischala Joy Devi. Discover heart-centered interpretations of the Yamas and Niyamas. Dissect famous Sutras, like Sutra 1.2, and common words like Vritti or Samadhi. Nischala offers a completely unique, heart-centered approach to translating the Sutras. This episode is not to be missed!

 

Nischala Joy Devi is highly respected as an international advocate for her innovative way of expressing Yoga and its subtle uses for spiritual growth and complete healing. Educated by masters in India and worldwide, she was a monastic disciple of Sri Swami Satchidanandaji for over 20 years. She’s the author of several CDs, and books, “The Healing Path of Yoga” and “The Secret Power of Yoga, A Woman’s Guide to the Heart and Spirit of the Yoga Sutras” and the award winning audio book of “The Secret Power of Yoga.” Nischala Devi’s teachings reflect a heart-centered perspective of spirituality and scripture.

 

Special Guest: Nischala Joy Devi
www.abundantwellbeing.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

 

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