The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

• Stop Trying to Be Calm: Kali & the Stress Cycle

  What if your inner chaos is sacred? When I first pictured a yogi, I imagined someone always calm, serene… maybe even a little untouchable. But the more I’ve learned—through somatics, spirituality, and lived experience—the more I believe that true healing means feeling everything. Even rage. In this episode, we dive deep into: 🔹 Why stress isn’t an emotion (and how that changes everything) 🔹 How Kali represents sacred rage, transformation, and nervous system completion 🔹 The trap of spiritual bypassing and the myth of “staying calm” 🔹 How to embrace the full spectrum of your emotions—and finally close the stress cycle If you’ve ever felt like you were “failing” at healing because you weren’t calm enough… this one’s for you. 💮Sign Up Free: KALI YOGA CHALLENGE Get my Kali Guidebook as an instant download.   FREE Practice: Easy Beginner Yoga to Connect with Feminine Energy | Yoga for Soft Feminine Energy with Music Relevant Blog: Female Archetype Quiz: What Female Archetype Are You?   Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🐍 Yoga for Self Mastery 💖 Uplifted Membership 🌀 Somatic Yoga Life Coaching  💫 Somatic Certification 🎧 Also Listen to: #324 – The Importance of Emotional Processing and Regulation: DENT Model Trauma #325 – Archetypes, Dreams & Why Nightmares are Good with Kari Hohne #345 – Somatic Shaking: What Is It? Why Does it Work?   © 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com  

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• Yoga’s Messy Origins: Understanding Yoga’s Historical Context

  Many students seek the unbroken lineage of yoga, and as someone who has extensively explored the origins and evolution of yoga I want to tell you… it’s time to let that notion go. Yoga has a rich and diverse history that has been shaped through social and historical contexts. It has evolved from a spiritual endeavor to its modern physical interpretations with large impact from the industrial revolution. It’s so important to understand the historical and cultural influences on yoga today, and how this practice has changed over time. So that’s what I’ll dive into in today’s episode. Listen to learn: 🔹Misconceptions around unbroken lineages in yoga. 🔹How yoga has evolved significantly since the industrial revolution. 🔹The way historical and social context has always influenced yoga. Loved this episode and want to know more about yoga’s origins? Grab my History of Yoga course on sale now => https://www.brettlarkin.com/history-of-yoga-course/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=hoy FREE Practice: 15 Minute Power Morning Vinyasa Flow For Strength Relevant Blog: Where Did Yoga Originate: A Brief History of Yoga   Relevant to Today’s Episode: 💖 History of Yoga 📖 Yoga Life Book  ✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training 🔮 Yoga for Self Mastery 🎧 Also Listen to: #279 – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary – BOOK ONE Explained #283 – Dismantling the Kleshas: The Actual Aim of Yoga #358 – Intro to The Bhagavad Gita: How Do You Navigate Moral Dilemmas?   © 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com  

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• Nervous System Masterclass with Kristin Leal

  If you’re an Uplifted alumni you’ll recognize today’s guest from inside the training…Kristin Leal!! 🎉I could talk to Kristin about anatomy and the nervous system for hours, and I’m so excited that she came on the podcast to enlighten us all with her vast knowledge. Kristin is going to delve into the complexities of the nervous system, particularly focusing on the autonomic nervous system and its two branches: the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. She’ll discuss the complexities of the human stress response and the importance of understanding these systems in the context of yoga to help regulate your nervous system.  Get your notebook ready and learn: 🔹How the nervous system is interconnected with all bodily systems. 🔹What Vagal tone is and how it’s an important indicator of overall health and well-being. 🔹The way burnout manifests as inactivity or excessive rest without true recovery. ✨ Make your yoga practice 2x more potent in 1/2 the time with my Free Yoga Transformational Portal   GUEST EXPERT: Kristin Leal | @metaanatomy Kristin is in love with how esoteric anatomy links so effortlessly to Western anatomy, and her MetaAnatomy™ trainings blend serious scientific knowledge with a sense of humor and a deep connection to the divine within us all. As the creator of the Kaya Yoga 200- and 300-hour teacher training, she’s certified over 5,000 yoga teachers since 2005. Kristin also holds certifications in Reiki, Thai massage, neuromuscular and myofascial release, and is a co-author of the book The Yoga Fan (2003) and the author of MetaAnatomy™ (2014). Explore Kristin’s Offerings: https://www.kristinleal.com/  Get Kristin’s Books:  MetaAnatomy Yoga Fan: Practice Guide For Everyday   FREE Practice: Somatic Release Meditation for Trauma | Vagus Nerve Reset to Gently Free Trapped Emotions Relevant Blog: 3 Easy Somatic Exercises To Soothe Your Nervous System   Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🐍 Kundalini 200-hour YTT ✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training 🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training 💫 Somatic Certification 🎧 Also Listen to: #311 – Embodiment, Expression & Femininity with Alexandra Roxo #345 – Somatic Shaking: What Is It? Why Does it Work? #350 – Do a “Yoga Life Makeover” with Corinne Maples © 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

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• The 8 Limbs of Yoga for Personal Growth

  We’ve talked about what the eight limbs of yoga are and where they came from (if you missed that episode just scroll a few back) but what is each limb's practical, energetic, and spiritual significance in modern life? From the ethical and personal observances of Yama and Niyama, respectively, to the physical aspects of Asana, the breath control of Pranayama, and the mental focus of Dharana. And of course how it all culminates in the exploration of Dhyana and Samadhi. The Eight Limbs are here to help you cut through the noise and come back to what really matters, this episode will explain how. Listen and learn: 🔹How each limb of yoga serves a unique purpose in personal growth 🔹What it means to “live your yoga” through these teachings 🔹The practical ways the 8 limbs help you reclaim your scattered energy 💖 Curious about the Uplifted membership and want to know more? Check it out here => https://www.brettlarkin.com/uplifted/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=uplifted FREE Practice: Relaxing Meditation: Chandra Bhedana Pranayama to Calm Down Relevant Blog: The 5 Niyamas of Yoga: The Second Path of Yoga’s Eight Limbs   Relevant to Today’s Episode: 📖 Yoga Life Book  ✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training 💖 Uplifted Membership 🎧 Also Listen to: #276 – What are Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras - What Every Yogi Should Know #279 – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary – BOOK ONE Explained #282 – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Summary – BOOK TWO Explained #364 – Dissecting The 8 Limbs and Their Origins   © 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com  

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• Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 - Part 1: Should You Follow Your Emotions? Or Your Responsibilities?

  I’m back with Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita! This is so dense I had to split it into two parts. Today we’ll discuss verses 1-38. This chapter serves as a foundation for understanding the eternal nature of the soul (Atman) and the importance of non-attachment in the face of life's challenges. Let’s look at Arjuna's emotional turmoil and Krishna's tough love approach, emphasizing the need for inner stability and the acceptance of life's transient nature. The emphasis on the immortality of the soul, the significance of understanding one's Dharma, and the win-win perspective in life. This chapter literally has all of Krishna’s essential teachings. Making it a gold mine. Get ready to learn from the original life coach (Krishna): 🔹The journey often begins at our lowest points. We must learn to enjoy fleeting things. 🔹Life presents a win-win situation regardless of outcomes. 🔹Empathy must be balanced with duty in our actions. Loved this episode and want to know more about yoga’s origins? Grab my History of Yoga course => https://www.brettlarkin.com/history-of-yoga-course/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=hoy   📖 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  FREE Practice: Energetic Mastery | KUNDALINI YOGA FOR THE AQUARIAN AGE Relevant Blog: 5 Righteous Principles of Sikh Dharma You’ve Never Heard Of   Relevant to Today’s Episode: 🔮 History of Yoga ✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training 💖 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? #361 – Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1: Dharma, Emotions & Intellect   © 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com  

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