The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

Brett Larkin
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  • Spirituality
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Uplift your personal life and accelerate your yoga career leveraging yoga's ancient wisdom. Explore yoga philosophy from the Yoga Sutras, the Vedas, psychology, kundalini and self-help. Brett Larkin helps you get closer to making consistent daily yoga a reality, while empowering you to acknowledge your role as a leader and healer of others. Whether you're experiencing a kundalini awakening, resolving unprocessed trauma, suffering as a "hidden healer," in a cycle of self-sabotage, feeling "imposter syndrome," or stuck trying to grow your wellness business, the Uplifted Yoga podcast is where you come to slay your mindset blocks and indulge in yoga's rich philosophy in a way that's practical and fun. ✨Pre-Order Brett's Book on Amazon ✨Make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time here ✨Download four free yoga business plan Become a member at brettlarkin.com/uplifted

  1. 1d ago

    What Makes a Great Yoga Teacher Training? Your Questions Answered

    Thinking about doing a yoga teacher training—but not sure how to choose the right one? In this bonus FAQ-style episode, I'm breaking down the questions I hear all the time—from "Will I actually finish?" to "Do I have to want to teach?"—and giving you a grounded, honest framework to make the best decision for YOU. Because not all trainings are created equal… and the difference isn't just curriculum—it's support, structure, and how you're held through the experience. We'll explore: 🔹 Why most people don't finish yoga teacher training 🔹 The biggest mistake people make when choosing a program 🔹 What actually builds confidence (hint: it's not more content) 🔹 How to know if you're "ready" (even if you don't feel ready) 🔹 And the one thing that matters more than anything else If you've been circling this decision, this episode will help you get clear—without pressure. 💖 Ready to deepen your practice and live from your true nature? Explore the Uplifted Membership here => https://www.brettlarkin.com/uplifted/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=uplifted   FREE Practice: Gentle Morning Yoga For Beginners: A Full Body Stretch Relevant Blog: How to Choose a Yoga Teacher Training (That Won't Rip You Off)   Relevant to Today's Episode: ✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training 🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training 🌀 Somatic Yoga Life Coaching  🎧 Also Listen to: #264 – How is Kundalini Yoga Different from Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga? #364 – Dissecting The 8 Limbs and Their Origins #404 – What If I Fail? Krishna's Answer to Your Inner Critic (Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6)   © 2026 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

    26 min

  2. May 27

    7 Ways To Cultivate a Yoga Practice That Sticks

    If your yoga practice keeps falling off… you're not the problem. In this episode, I share 7 simple, realistic ways to create a yoga practice that actually sticks—even in busy seasons of life. We explore how to: 🔹 Redefine what "counts" as yoga 🔹 Build consistency without perfectionism 🔹 Create anchor practices you can rely on 🔹 Eliminate decision fatigue (so you actually show up) 🔹 Make your practice feel good again Whether you're short on time, energy, or motivation—this episode will help you reconnect to a practice that supports you. ✨ Make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time with my Free Yoga Transformational Portal 💗Get my book Yoga Life: Habits, Poses and and Breathwork to Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos => https://brettlarkin.com/yoga-life-book?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=&utm_term=yogalife-book  Get the Uplifted Journals: Uplifted Abundance Journal & Guidebook Uplifted Chakra Journal   FREE Practice: Beginner Gentle Yoga for Flexibility That You Can Do Anytime Relevant Blog: Yoga To Connect With Your Body For Mind-Body Harmony   Relevant to Today's Episode: 📖 Yoga Life Book 📚 Healing with Somatic Yoga Book  ✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training 🐍 Yoga for Self Mastery 💖 Uplifted Membership 🎧 Also Listen to: #264 – How is Kundalini Yoga Different from Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga? #279 – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary – BOOK ONE Explained #318 – What Is Somatic Yoga? #372 – Can the Sutras Make Space for Pleasure? (Sutra 1.15 Explained) © 2026 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

    27 min

  3. May 20

    What Happens When You Die Bhagavad Gita Chapter 8 Explained

    What will your final thought be? In Chapter 8 of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna gives a surprising answer: your last thought isn't something you can control in the moment — it's the result of what you've practiced thinking about your entire life. So this chapter isn't really about death — It's about attention. In this episode, I explore: 🔹 Why your final thought reflects your lifelong mental patterns 🔹 The powerful teaching: "Remember me and fight" — spiritual awareness inside real life 🔹 How attention shapes your consciousness and future trajectory 🔹 The meaning of Om as a tool to reorient your awareness 🔹 The difference between rebirth, higher realms, and liberation (moksha) 🔹 A practical question: where is your attention actually going each day? If you've been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or pulled in a million directions, this episode brings you back to one core truth: You become what you consistently pay attention to. 💗 Want to shift what you're practicing paying attention to? Start with my free somatic yoga class or workshop to reset your nervous system and come back to presence→https://www.brettlarkin.com/embodiedyoga?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=embodiedyoga 📗 Join the book club → https://www.brettlarkin.com/uplifted/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=uplifted    📖 Different translations explored: 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    FREE Practice: Yoga for Somatic Healing | Beginner Full Body Somatic Yoga Flow to Release Emotions & Trauma Relevant Blog: Om Meaning: What Is Om And Why Is It Important?   Relevant to Today's Episode: 📖History of Yoga 🐍 Yoga for Self Mastery 💖 Uplifted Membership 🎧 Also Listen to: #401 – Who Has Your Attention? Attention Economy vs the Ancient Path #415 – From Self-Improvement to Reverence (Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7)   © 2026 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

    31 min

  4. May 13

    Yoga Doesn't Have a Devil. So What's the Enemy? Part 2

    If yoga doesn't really have a Satan figure…what's the enemy? In this second part of my comparative theology series, I explore what Hindu philosophy names as the real obstacle on the spiritual path: ego, desire, delusion, and ignorance. We continue tracing parallels between Jesus, Buddha, and Hindu mythology — but here the focus sharpens around one big idea: the deepest danger isn't pleasure or power. It's misidentification. In this episode, I explore: 🔹 Why the "enemy" in yoga often sounds like self-doubt, ego, and identity insecurity 🔹 What Hindu myths reveal about spiritual power without humility 🔹 Why temptation often shows up right before transformation 🔹 How self-sabotage can actually signal a threshold moment 🔹 What Jesus, Buddha, and Hindu philosophy all teach about staying rooted in who you are If you've ever felt yourself unravel right before an up-level — or noticed self-doubt get louder the moment you're about to expand — this episode is for you. 💖 Want to keep exploring yoga philosophy in community? Join me inside the Uplifted Membership for deeper study, spiritual conversation, and the Yoga Sutras Book Club → https://www.brettlarkin.com/uplifted/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=uplifted   FREE Practice: Full Body Somatic Workout for Women | Yoga to Find Your Power & Release Guilt Relevant Blog: Self Love for Women: How to Cultivate Compassion and Confidence   Relevant to Today's Episode: ✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training 🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training 💖 Uplifted Membership 🌀 Somatic Yoga Life Coaching  💫 Somatic Certification 🎧 Also Listen to: #297 – What is Samkhya Philosophy and How is it Different from Yoga? #387 – Book 4 of the Yoga Sutras: The Mystical Path to Liberation Explained #413 – Yoga Doesn't Have a Devil. So What's the Enemy? Part 1   © 2026 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

    34 min

  5. May 6

    Healing Painful Joints with Scott Hogan

    If joint pain has ever made you afraid to move, this episode is for you. In this conversation with Scott Hogan, we talk about what actually helps painful joints heal — and why doing nothing often makes things worse. We explore the relationship between movement, compensation patterns, nervous system safety, and how to rebuild strength without constantly re-triggering pain. In this episode, we cover: 🔹 Why people get afraid to move after injury — and what to do instead 🔹 The difference between mobility and stability (and why both matter for healthy joints) 🔹 How pain compensation patterns can quietly create bigger issues over time 🔹 Why core stability is often the missing piece in joint healing 🔹 How to think about recovery, connective tissue, and rebuilding beyond your old baseline This is such a grounded conversation if you're navigating pain, getting older, or trying to support your body with more intelligence and less fear. 📘 And if you want to go deeper into the nervous system side of healing; Grab my book Healing with Somatic Yoga → https://amzn.to/3WGulGG    GUEST EXPERT: Scott Hogan | @scotthhogan | @saltwrap Scott Hogan is the author of the best-selling book, Built from Broken. And founder of SaltWrap, a therapeutic sports nutrition company. Scott's website: saltwrap.com  Get Scott's book Built from Broken: https://saltwrap.com/pages/built-from-broken    FREE Practice: 5 Minute Easy Kundalini Yoga | MORNING YOGA FOR STIFF JOINTS Relevant Blog: Yoga For Arthritis: 9 Poses For Joint Pain Relief   Relevant to Today's Episode: 📚 Healing with Somatic Yoga Book  🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training 💫 Somatic Certification 🎧 Also Listen to: #285 – Is Yoga Enough…? with Dr. Jen Fraboni #296 – How Ancient Primal Habits Help You Thrive with Cate Stillman #300 – Unraveling the Mystery of Chronic Pain for Yoga Teachers & Practitioners with Kim Patel © 2026 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

    40 min

  6. Apr 29

    How the Yoga Sutras & Bhagavad Gita Were Originally Taught (And Why It Feels So Different Today)

    Have you ever wondered what the original learning environment of yoga philosophy actually looked like? In this episode, I share why texts like the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and Upanishads were never meant to be read alone—and how studying in community can completely transform your understanding. As I've been leading my Yoga Sutras Book Club, I've seen how powerful it is to learn this way—and why it might be the missing piece in your own practice. We explore: 🔹 Why reading alone is actually a modern anomaly 🔹 How sutras were designed to be unpacked together 🔹 Why commentary and conversation deepen insight 🔹 How community supports nervous system regulation If something feels like it's missing in your spiritual study, this episode will show you why. 💖 Want to experience this in practice? Join me inside the Yoga Sutras Book Club where we study these teachings the way they were originally meant to be explored—together, in community, and in conversation → https://www.brettlarkin.com/uplifted/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=uplifted  📘 Want the physical, glossy keepsake journal? Order it here → https://cart.brettlarkin.com/sutras-journal-pada1/    FREE Practice: 15 Minute Power Morning Vinyasa Flow For Strength Relevant Blog: What Is Santosha? Yoga's Philosophy of Happiness.   Relevant to Today's Episode: 🐍 History of Yoga 📚 Healing with Somatic Yoga Book  💖 Uplifted Membership 🎧 Also Listen to: #297 – What is Samkhya Philosophy and How is it Different from Yoga? #358 – Intro to The Bhagavad Gita: How Do You Navigate Moral Dilemmas? #364 – Dissecting The 8 Limbs and Their Origins   © 2026 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

    21 min

  7. Apr 24 ·  Bonus

    Guided Meditation for Busy Women to De-Stress (16 Minutes)

    If you've been working all day, running around, or living a little too much in your head, this short guided meditation is designed to help you shift out of "doing" mode and back into being. In this visualization, I guide you into a peaceful nighttime beach setting where you encounter a radiant goddess figure who bathes you in what I call the nectar of compassion — a symbol of the feminine qualities many of us forget to give ourselves: softness, warmth, receptivity, and care. You can practice this meditation lying down and return to it anytime you need to release stress, reconnect with your body, and transition into a calmer, more intuitive state. In this meditation, we explore: 🔹 A simple three-part breath to slow the nervous system and release the day 🔹 A soothing moonlit beach visualization to shift from mental activity into embodied presence 🔹 Meeting a compassionate goddess archetype representing nurturing feminine energy 🔹 A symbolic "nectar of compassion" ritual to soften tension and restore emotional balance 🔹 Reconnecting with the quiet strength, warmth, and intuition already within you This practice is especially beautiful when you're transitioning from work into the evening, preparing for rest, or simply needing a few minutes to reconnect with yourself. ✨ Want more practices like this? Inside the Uplifted Membership, you'll find a full library of guided meditations, somatic yoga practices, and deeper trainings to help you regulate your nervous system, reconnect with your body, and build a sustainable spiritual practice. Join here →  https://www.brettlarkin.com/uplifted/   © 2026 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

    16 min

  8. Apr 22

    Are the Chakras Just New Age Woo? Yoga, Anatomy & the Truth Behind the Energy Centers

    Are chakras just a New Age myth—or is there real wisdom behind the energy centers? In this episode, I unpack the skepticism around chakras—and why it's totally valid. We explore how chakras are not physical organs, but symbolic energy centers that correlate with real anatomical structures like nerve plexuses and endocrine glands. I also share how the chakra system evolved in ancient yogic texts, and how yoga teachers can present chakras in a way that feels grounded, inclusive, and relevant. You'll learn: 🔹 The historical roots of chakras in ancient yogic texts 🔹 How chakras align with anatomical and physiological structures 🔹 Why skepticism is welcome—and how to teach through it 🔹 Ways to talk about energy without alienating your students 🔹 How to present the chakras through the lens of body awareness If you've ever felt torn between spiritual depth and scientific credibility—this episode bridges the gap. 🌈 Sign Up for the Live Chakra Challenge => https://www.brettlarkin.com/chakralive/    FREE Practice: Chakra Vinyasa Flow | FULL BODY STRETCH FOR CHAKRA OPENING Relevant Blog: How To Ignite The Power Of The Seven Chakras   Relevant to Today's Episode: 💖 History of Yoga ✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training 🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training 🐍 Yoga for Self Mastery 🎧 Also Listen to: #303 – The 7 Chakras as a Tool for Personal Growth #341 – How To Balance Your 3rd Eye with Guru Singh #370 – Yoga's Messy Origins: Understanding Yoga's Historical Context   © 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

    25 min
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Uplift your personal life and accelerate your yoga career leveraging yoga's ancient wisdom. Explore yoga philosophy from the Yoga Sutras, the Vedas, psychology, kundalini and self-help. Brett Larkin helps you get closer to making consistent daily yoga a reality, while empowering you to acknowledge your role as a leader and healer of others. Whether you're experiencing a kundalini awakening, resolving unprocessed trauma, suffering as a "hidden healer," in a cycle of self-sabotage, feeling "imposter syndrome," or stuck trying to grow your wellness business, the Uplifted Yoga podcast is where you come to slay your mindset blocks and indulge in yoga's rich philosophy in a way that's practical and fun. ✨Pre-Order Brett's Book on Amazon ✨Make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time here ✨Download four free yoga business plan Become a member at brettlarkin.com/uplifted

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  • Creator
    Brett Larkin
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    426
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Uplifted Yoga
  • Show Website
    The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

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