The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

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

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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Continuing our conversation with author Michelle S. Fondin, we dive deeper into our exploration of chakras. We discuss the physic energy of the Gunas, and how they relate to each of these seven energy centers. Michelle explains how both the Yoga Sutras and Tantric philosophy weave into our understanding of the chakras. We also talk about awakening Kundalini energy, the role of Ida and Pingala nadis, and the association of Ida and Pingala nadi with each chakra. If you already understand the basics of each chakra and are looking to go deeper, this episode is for you!

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Michelle S. Fondin, author of Chakra Healing for Vibrant Energy and The Wheel of Healing with Ayurveda is owner of the Ayurvedic Path Yoga and Wellness Studio, where she practices as an Ayurvedic lifestyle counselor and as a yoga and meditation teacher. She holds a Vedic Master certificate from the Chopra Center and has worked with Dr. Deepak Chopra teaching yoga and meditation. Find out more about her work at www.michellefondinauthor.com.

Special Guest: Michelle S. Fondin

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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Positioned along the spinal axis, from the tailbone to the crown of the head, the seven main energy centers of the body are called chakras. In today's episode, author Michelle Fondin explores and explains each one, demystifying their role in facilitating healing, balance, personal power, and everyday well-being. We discuss what it means to have a chakra that is "blocked," and how to bring it back into balance. We discuss Ayurveda and each dosha as it relates to the chakra system. Whether you are experiencing an illness brought on by imbalance, feeling sluggish because of seasonal changes, or simply wishing to deepen your study of the subtle body, you will find healing and rejuvenation while discovering the power of these vibrant energy centers. Don't miss this special two-part episode!

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Michelle S. Fondin, author of Chakra Healing for Vibrant Energy and The Wheel of Healing with Ayurveda is owner of the Ayurvedic Path Yoga and Wellness Studio, where she practices as an Ayurvedic lifestyle counselor and as a yoga and meditation teacher. She holds a Vedic Master certificate from the Chopra Center and has worked with Dr. Deepak Chopra teaching yoga and meditation. Find out more about her work at www.michellefondinauthor.com.

Special Guest: Michelle S. Fondin

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https://www.youtube.com/user/AyurvedicPath

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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Mark Walsh tells us more about how the transformative practice of "Embodied Yoga" with concrete examples of EYP poses you can try now at-home. This way of practicing yoga can be emotionally intense (and he describes that this looks like). Bringing this additional layer of observation to the practice is a powerful tool for looking at your personal patterns and changing your life for the better. Mark also discusses the role of meditation. While meditation is fantastic for self-awareness, it doesn't teach us social awareness or interpersonal skills. We also discuss why the Guru-model is broken in the West and why you might want to practice inquiry instead of affirmations. Listen to learn more!

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Mark Walsh, founder of Embodied Yoga Principles, has extensive training and facilitation experience with organizations worldwide, including Unilever, L'Oreal, Shell, Ikea, Virgin Atlantic, NHS, The Institute of Development Studies, The Natural History Museum, The House of Lords, The Met Police, and The Army of Sierra Leone and more.

He a black belt in aikido, a yoga teacher and has 20 years of experience training and teaching on five continents. You can find him on his Embodied Yoga Philosophy Youtube Channel, The Embodiment Podcast, and Twitter.

Special Guest: Mark Walsh

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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What are you choosing to embody when you come to your yoga mat? Are you using the yoga postures to gain awareness of your subconscious patterning? These are the questions Mark Walsh, founder of Embodied Yoga Principals, poses in this powerful episode. EYP blends yoga asana, partner-work, body therapy, and martial arts to create a unique system of yoga for people who want to achieve real-world success. Postures and group exercises are used to explore and develop the body as a way of being, integral to how we live. This kind of yoga is not esoteric. It's about improving personal freedom, the relationships that matter most in our lives, and effectiveness in making the world a better place. Because Embodied Yoga is a set of principles rather than a style, it can add a new dimension to any form of yoga you choose to practice. Transform the way you view your time on that! You won't think about your yoga practice the same way after this episode.

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Mark Walsh, founder of Embodied Yoga Principles, has extensive training and facilitation experience with organizations worldwide, including Unilever, L'Oreal, Shell, Ikea, Virgin Atlantic, NHS, The Institute of Development Studies, The Natural History Museum, The House of Lords, The Met Police, and The Army of Sierra Leone and more.

He a black belt in aikido, a yoga teacher and has 20 years of experience training and teaching on five continents. You can find him on his Embodied Yoga Philosophy Youtube Channel, The Embodiment Podcast, and Twitter.

Special Guest: Mark Walsh

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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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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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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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

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www.instagram.com/ezziespencer

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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Continuing our conversation with author and Poet Laureate, Albert Flynn DeSilver, discover why poetry is the foundation all great writing (and why it couples so well with yoga and meditation). Albert opens up and tells us about his "failed" TedX talk, and why we should allow ourselves to write, even if we think it is "crap." He shares several breakthrough tips about the editing process, as well as some of his own favorite journaling prompts. You won't think about poetry, reading or writing the same way after this special interview.

Albert Flynn DeSilver is an American poet, memoirist, novelist, speaker, and meditation teacher at the Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California. Albert teaches nationally at the Omega Institute, Shambhala Mountain Center, the Esalen Institute and at writing conferences nationally. Albert is also an internationally published poet and served as Marin County California's very first Poet Laureate from 2008-2010. Albert has read and shared the stage with U.S Poet Laureate Kay Ryan, International bestselling authors Cheryl Strayed, Elizabeth Gilbert, Maxine Hong Kingston, and many others. His new book, "Writing as a Path to Awakening: A Year to Becoming an Excellent Writer and Living an Awakened Life," based on his popular writing workshops by the same name, was released from Sounds True in September of 2017. He is also the author of several books of poems and the memoir "Beamish Boy," (2012) which Kirkus Reviews called "a beautifully written memoir, poignant and inspirational." He lives in Northern California.

Join Albert at an upcoming retreat such as his Weekend of Writing & Mindfulness in the Redwoods at 1440 Multiversity June 8-10 OR at the Omega Institute in NY July 8-13. Get a FREE sample meditation and excellent resources for mindfulness and creative writing at www.albertflynndesilver.com

Special Guest: Albert Flynn DeSilver

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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Today, author and Poet Laureate, Albert Flynn DeSilver, shares with us how writing and meditation can be a powerful pair. "To engage in both practices fully is to activate a more complete creative and spiritual self," states Albert. In this episode, learn about the spiritual nature of language. Albert talks about how we can write ourselves into "radiant beings," and why he doesn't believe in writer's block. Whether you're interested in journaling as part of your introspective practice or interested in publishing your work, this episode is full of inspirational tips.

Albert Flynn DeSilver is an American poet, memoirist, novelist, speaker, and meditation teacher at the Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California. Albert teaches nationally at the Omega Institute, Shambhala Mountain Center, the Esalen Institute and at writing conferences nationally. Albert is also an internationally published poet and served as Marin County California's very first Poet Laureate from 2008-2010. Albert has read and shared the stage with U.S Poet Laureate Kay Ryan, International bestselling authors Cheryl Strayed, Elizabeth Gilbert, Maxine Hong Kingston, and many others. His new book, "Writing as a Path to Awakening: A Year to Becoming an Excellent Writer and Living an Awakened Life," based on his popular writing workshops by the same name, was released from Sounds True in September of 2017. He is also the author of several books of poems and the memoir "Beamish Boy," (2012) which Kirkus Reviews called "a beautifully written memoir, poignant and inspirational." He lives in Northern California.

Join Albert at an upcoming retreat such as his Weekend of Writing & Mindfulness in the Redwoods at 1440 Multiversity June 8-10 OR at the Omega Institute in NY July 8-13. Get a FREE sample meditation and excellent resources for mindfulness and creative writing at www.albertflynndesilver.com

Special Guest: Albert Flynn DeSilver

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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Today we continue our conversation with Beth Weissenberger, master coach to CEOs and professional NFL players. Building on Tuesday's episode, we shift to tips about how to have "Hard Conversations." Beth teaches us concrete tools to overcome our fear, 'frame' the conversation, own our part in the problem and make a concrete ask for a solution. Whether you need to have a big difficult conversation with a partner, family-member or friend or just need tools to effectively ask for help at home or in the office, you'll walk away from this podcast empowered to clear the air with everyone around 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

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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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

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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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

Special Guest: Izzy Adair

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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What foods are pitta aggravating? Vata provoking? Good for balancing kapha? Today we review Ayurvedic wisdom with Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, Izzy Adair. We also learn: Should we eliminate coffee? Ditch smoothies? Do we need to be vegan, vegetarian or neither to practice Ayurevda? We cover the difference between a "yogic" diet and "ayurvedic" diet. Izzy also explains mono-eating: What is it? What's the benefit? Walk away from this episode with tons of actionable Ayurvedic tips.

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.

Special Guest: Izzy Adair

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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Today we continue our conversation with Yogi Aaron, author of "Autobiography of a Naked Yogi." After sharing how he developed his very first naked yoga class (and what it entailed), Aaron walks us through how this practice grew into a flourishing studio in New York City offering 15+ classes a week. We talk about stripping away clothing as a way of accessing the deepest layers of ourselves. We discuss potency of emotional release in yoga (and naked yoga in particular!). He tells us why simply listening to another person's breath can change our lives. Aaron talks about the yoga practice as an experiment: "To practice, is to experiment." If you're not experimenting with your personal practice right now, this podcast will inspire you to start.

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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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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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

YogiAaron.com

www.BlueOsa.com

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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We continue to celebrate menstruation through an Ayurvedic lens with expert Ayurvedic Consultant, Akshata Sheelvant. Building on Tuesday's episode, we cover: Ayurvedic remedies for headaches, bloating and cramps. We learn what various menstrual side effects mean according to Ayurveda, and how they tie back to our digestive health. We also discuss common questions around birth control, hyperthyroidism, whether to exercise or practice yoga during your cycle and more! Ultimately, Akshata teaches us how to use your period as a time for powerful introspection and creative work.

Akshata (Akee) Sheelvant is an Ayurveda/Yoga Lifestyle Consultant living in Phoenix, USA. She is a RYT certified yoga teacher studied with Yogrishi Vishvketu in Rishikesh, India. Akshata is also a disciple of her Guru Paramahansa Yogananda and has been practicing Kriya Yoga for more than 15 years. Akshata has used the scientific wisdom of Ayurveda and practice of classical Hatha Yoga to successfully regulate her hypothyroidism. The Ayurvedic saying let 'food be thy medicine' is a living mantra in her personal life. She brings her knowledge of Ayurveda and Yoga in her workshops and personal 1/1 consultations. Her forte is crafting multi-cuisine nutritiously delicious food-medicine. She specializes in helping her clients with dosha-specific diet recommendations for endocrine health, diabetes management, weight issues, hormone balance, digestive issues and other lifestyle disorders. For more details about Akshata and her work, please visit www.JeevaLifestyle.com

Special Guest: Akshata Sheelvant

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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You'll never think about your period the same way again after this week's fascinating interview with Ayurvedic Consultant, Akshata Sheelvant. Understand why a woman's health is directly related to her period. Learn how to identify a Vata, Pitta and Kapha period, as well as the 5 different types of Vata and how they affect menstrual flow. Discover how your period relates to your Second Chakra and the cycles of the moon. Akshata shares Ayurvedic wisdom on how to have healthy monthly cycles, as well as yoga poses and mantras for female reproductive health.

Akshata (Akee) Sheelvant is an Ayurveda/Yoga Lifestyle Consultant living in Phoenix, USA. She is a RYT certified yoga teacher studied with Yogrishi Vishvketu in Rishikesh, India. Akshata is also a disciple of her Guru Paramahansa Yogananda and has been practicing Kriya Yoga for more than 15 years. Akshata has used the scientific wisdom of Ayurveda and practice of classical Hatha Yoga to successfully regulate her hypothyroidism. The Ayurvedic saying let 'food be thy medicine' is a living mantra in her personal life. She brings her knowledge of Ayurveda and Yoga in her workshops and personal 1/1 consultations. Her forte is crafting multi-cuisine nutritiously delicious food-medicine. She specializes in helping her clients with dosha-specific diet recommendations for endocrine health, diabetes management, weight issues, hormone balance, digestive issues and other lifestyle disorders. For more details about Akshata and her work, please visit www.JeevaLifestyle.com

Special Guest: Akshata Sheelvant

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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Understanding Joseph Campbell's "Hero's Journey" can serve as a powerful catalyst for change in our own lives. In this episode, Ronnie Landis shows us how. He covers the key "plot points" in the Hero's Journey and shares how we can use this framework to further our own self-development.

Ronnie Landis is a leading expert in holistic health, natural nutrition, and human potential. His work ranges from exploring the fringes of cutting edge health sciences, food based nutrition, innovative supplementation strategies, and a deep passion for helping people overcome long held mental and emotional road blocks so they can experience every area of their life at their full potential. Ronnie is a public speaker and teacher, a published author of multiple books, hosts of two popular podcasts, a transformation and peak performance coach, and above all else a man who deeply values life and has devoted his life to uplifting and inspiring the lives of as many people as he can reach through his mission, his work, and his message.

Special Guest: Ronnie Landis

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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Prepare for massive paradigm shifts around the concept of "freedom" in this special episode. Ronnie Landis shares with us this paradox: How uncompromising discipline in how we schedule our day-to-day lives results in the freedom to show up as the best version of ourselves. We cover why "freedom" is often defined incorrectly. We learn how to break free from our excuses to create the habits our highest self secretly craves. If you've been wondering how to balance structure and freedom in your own life (and daily schedule), this is a must-listen!

Ronnie Landis is a leading expert in holistic health, natural nutrition, and human potential. His work ranges from exploring the fringes of cutting edge health sciences, food based nutrition, innovative supplementation strategies, and a deep passion for helping people overcome long held mental and emotional road blocks so they can experience every area of their life at their full potential. Ronnie is a public speaker and teacher, a published author of multiple books, hosts of two popular podcasts, a transformation and peak performance coach, and above all else a man who deeply values life and has devoted his life to uplifting and inspiring the lives of as many people as he can reach through his mission, his work, and his message.

Special Guest: Ronnie Landis

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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Today we continue our conversation with Lauren Zander, founder of 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. Lauren explains how personal Integrity is the secret sauce to achieving your dreams, finding happiness, confidence & self-esteem. Many of us may think we are living in integrity, but we are actually not! We go over how to set up promises and consequences to build self-trust and personal integrity. Lauren explains the many ways in which we all trained to lie, and how to start telling the truth now in order to improve your life and inner landscape. Lauren also shares with us how her no-nonsense methodology is especially applicable to those of us who love yoga and meditation. Don't miss this powerful episode, which builds on many of the ideas in Tuesday's episode.

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

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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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

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Continuing our conversation with Breakthrough Practitioner, Danielle LaRock, learn how to connect with what she calls your "Authentic Vision." What calls to you that is bigger than yourself - and yet feels so YOU? From here, Danielle shows us how to create a "Sacred Offering:" How you can BEST serve the world in your unique way? Lastly, we learn how to step into an "Impact Plan." We tackle the question: How do we find the perfect balance between structure and freedom as we take actions that move us toward our calling? Listen to find out!

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

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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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

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Continuing our conversation with Integrative and Holistic Medicine doctor and gut specialist, Mona Ezzat, we dive deeper into the affect stress has on our digestive tract. Learn action steps you can take NOW to solve common digestive problems. We cover: Are probiotics really worth taking? What do to if your stool is too loose, too firm or your suffer from constipation? We discuss why you might want to meditate before eating and Dr. Ezzat's favorite brands of supplements. Lastly, she shares with us her favorite apps and wearable devices that can help us decrease our stress and increase our digestive health. Enjoy

Dr. Ezzat is a board certified family physician, board certified Integrative and Holistic Medicine physician with extensive training in functional medicine. Dr.Ezzat has been practicing for the past 17 yrs in such diverse settings as a Navajo Indian reservation to working as an onsite doctor at Facebook. Her passion is helping patients find the root of the health challenges and regaining their vitality through lifestyle measures.

Special Guest: Dr. Mona Ezzat-Velinov

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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We often hear that "all disease begins in the gut." But what does that really mean? Today, we learn how the ecosystem of our gut works, from our mouth down through our colon. Dr. Ezzat answers common questions about our digestive health: Why do we crave carbs when stressed out? Does caffeine wreak havoc on our digestive system? What are common problem foods that irritate the lining on the gut? Learn how the brain, gut and Vagus nerve are all connected in this fascinating overview episode of the digestive system.

Dr. Ezzat is a board certified family physician, board certified Integrative and Holistic Medicine physician with extensive training in functional medicine. Dr.Ezzat has been practicing for the past 17 yrs in such diverse settings as a Navajo Indian reservation to working as an onsite doctor at Facebook. Her passion is helping patients find the root of the health challenges and regaining their vitality through lifestyle measures.

Special Guest: Dr. Mona Ezzat-Velinov

https://www.drmona.me/

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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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

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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What is Shaktipat? What role does it play in the process of liberation? How is it transmitted down from teacher to student? In this episode, Gabriel Cousens, MD, shares with us the riveting story of his own Kundalini awakening through Shaktipat. He also explains what we should do if Kundalini awakening is something we seek. Dr. Cousens knowledge on the topic of Kundalini energy is vast. Get ready to be inspired!

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

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Continuing our conversation with addiction expert, Erin Colleen Linzi, we learn how to step into a role of authority in our lives and overcome the "victim" mindset that can so often plague us. Erin even shares a personal story of her struggling with this victim mindset in a fight with her husband. We discuss how to balance self-compassion with discipline whilst in recovery. We also learn about how we can make our yoga practice play an active role in overcoming addictive behaviors. Yoga-lovers especially will enjoy this special episode.

Erin Colleen Linzi is an addiction and eating disorder recoveree. She struggled with drinking, pills, and bulimia for 12 years. After a divorce, getting laid off from work, and being completely adrenal fatigued and bed ridden, she rose from the bottom and found peace through nourishing her body, yoga, meditation, and life coaching. She now owns a yoga studio called Thrive Yoga & Fitness, a spa called Thrive Yoga Therapies, a Recovery Coaching Company and podcast called Thriving After Addiction. She is a yoga therapist and a recovery coach that does in house and long distance sessions.

Special Guest: Erin Colleen Linzi

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Under every addiction and eating disorder is unaddressed pain. How do we sit with that pain? Hold it? And ultimately, transform it? Today we talk about being vulnerable, raw, and fully present with Erin Colleen Linzi, an addiction and eating disorder recoveree. We learn her CLEAR formula of self-inquiry. We uncover tips on how to overcome addiction. We talk about how the root cause of many addictive behaviors stem from false past memories. These ideas are relevant to all of us – regardless of whether you're currently in recovery.

Erin Colleen Linzi is an addiction and eating disorder recoveree. She struggled with drinking, pills, and bulimia for 12 years. After a divorce, getting laid off from work, and being completely adrenal fatigued and bed ridden, she rose from the bottom and found peace through nourishing her body, yoga, meditation, and life coaching. She now owns a yoga studio called Thrive Yoga & Fitness, a spa called Thrive Yoga Therapies, a Recovery Coaching Company and podcast called Thriving After Addiction. She is a yoga therapist and a recovery coach that does in house and long distance sessions.

Special Guest: Erin Colleen Linzi

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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In this episode, we continue our conversation with intuition expert, Kim Chestney. Learn why we must "intuit or die" and discover what Kim calls "Spiritual Darwinism." We talk about how we're globally transitioning from the Information Age to the Imagination Age, and what that looks like on both a personal level and in the workplace. We also cover: What to do if your intuition steers you wrong? How to step into a place of trust? How use intuition to overcome our fears? Don't miss this special episode on the convergence of spirituality and science.

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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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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Experience "Tapping:" a healing modality that combines ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. Guest expert, Nick Ortner, leads us through a tapping session live on the podcast! He also explains the history of this practice, the ancient science behind it, and how you can use tapping for everything – from overcoming chronic pain to manifesting your greatest self.

Nicolas Ortner is CEO of The Tapping Solution, LLC, a company with a mission to bring into the mainstream a simple, effective, natural healing method known as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) or "Tapping." Nick's goal is to empower people to create healthy, abundant and stress-free lives through his books, films, CDs, online events and speaking engagements attended by participants from all over the world. He is the New York Times bestselling author of "The Tapping Solution: A Revolutionary System for Stress-Free Living," and "The Tapping Solution for Pain Relief: A Step-by-Step Guide to Reducing and Eliminating Chronic Pain." Prior to that, Nick created and produced the breakthrough documentary film "The Tapping Solution," which follows ten people who used tapping to overcome significant challenges, including chronic back pain, fibromyalgia, insomnia, devastating grief and more. Nick's books and film document real and extraordinary results that have inspired tens of thousands to follow suit by successfully applying tapping to their lives.

Special Guest: Nick Ortner

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Avoid burnout and perform at your peak through modern mindfulness techniques. Mindfulness teacher and performance coach, Pete Kirchmer, walks us through how we can embrace the Buddhist idea of 'non-striving,' while still achieving our goals. Learn how to decode your 'stress signature' and use resilience, focus and flow to perform at your highest potential. We discuss intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation, how to make your goals a mantra for your life, and how to practice mindfulness while checking emails! Don't miss this episode full of performance enhancing tips!

Pete Kirchmer is the Program Director for the UC San Diego Center For Mindfulness and the developer and lead trainer for the Chopra Center Life Coaching program. Pete's private coaching practice is filled with high performers including professional athletes, executives and anyone looking to apply the practice of mindfulness to making healthy lifestyle changes, managing stress and improving performance in life, work and sport. Pete teaches Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Courses, is a specialty presenter at Rancho La Puerta, a world class wellness resort in Tecate, Mexico and a guiding teacher for the Encinitas Mindfulness Community, a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization.

Special Guest: Pete Kirchmer

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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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

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What is astrology? What is a horoscope? What is a birth chart? Why might someone on the spiritual path want to understand this information? In today's episode, special guest Natasha Weber (known online as Astrotash), speaks to us about all thing celestial. We demystify common terms such as 'Mercury being in retrograde.' We discuss the power of the full moon and what is really means to be 'on the cusp' of two zodiac signs. If you're at all curious about why we should care about astrology in our day-to-day life, don't miss this special episode.

Natasha Weber PMAAAC, MAFA, is a professional astrologer with a special interest in birth chart analysis. She is passionate about sharing the benefits of astrology to gain greater abundance, deeper understanding and emotional well-being. Her mission is to empower her clients to make the best possible decisions, in order to reach their full potential and purpose.

Natasha is the resident astrologer for myBody+Soul, Australia's number one health and wellness site, where she writes a regular monthly horoscope column. Accredited with the Australian Academy of Astrology and Cosmobiology and the American Federation of Astrologers, Natasha's astrology research has most recently appeared in the international publication "Today's Astrologer".

Special Guest: Natasha Weber

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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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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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Expand your idea of the core from 6 abdominal muscles to multiple head-to-toe interconnecting fascial lines that make up your physical and emotional support system. Learn the seven cues to activate your core strength effectively for a safer, stronger yoga practice. In this episode with master anatomist and yoga teacher, Sadie Nardini, we also cover: Is cross-training necessary? Or is yoga the only form of exercise we need? How can we combine mantra, yoga, and cardio workouts, like HIIT and Tabata, for optimal health and wellbeing? We also hear about Sadie's incredible personal journey – from being sentenced to life in a wheelchair to healing herself through movement.

Sadie Nardini is a full-spectrum transformation advocate: a renowned empowerment speaker, yoga and anatomy expert and Healthy Hedonism lifestyle leader. Sadie travels internationally, infusing her teachings with a real-world mix of eastern and western techniques that clients can immediately apply to gain empowerment and success on all levels. Her Total Body Transformation DVDs are #1 bestsellers on Amazon. Her 21-Day Yoga Body Course for Daily Om is their #1 online course. Sadie is on the faculty at Omega and Kripalu, and tours with the Yoga Journal Conferences.

Special Guest: Sadie Nardini

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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What exactly is Tantric sex? What's the connection between Tantra, Shakti, Kundalini energy and goddess worshipping? Why might ladies want to use (or avoid) Jade Eggs? And what are the different roles within feminity and feminine energy? Discover the answers to these questions (and so much more!) from Elise Carr, M.A., known as the 'Pioneer of Yoni-Heart-Mind Power.' We discuss sacred sexuality, how to "awaken" with your partner (or on your own) and practical tips on how to invite sensual Tantric practices into your daily life.

Elise Carr, M.A. is the woman behind StellaMuse. Known as the 'Pioneer of Yoni-Heart-Mind Power' she mentors, councils and advises your journey of Awakening from Within through Sacred Guidance, Sacred Sexuality, Spirituality & Soul. She guides inspirational and aspirational souls on a purpose driven, joy filled mission away from fear, dissatisfaction and illusion, and into courageous love and mental clarity; guiding them to a live life as their most authentic, nourished and unique selves. She is also a student of the Esoteric Mysteries and a certified; Holistic Life/Health Coach, Tantra practitioner and Reiki Master, as well as a Writer, Speaker, Model and Artist.

Special Guest: Elise Carr, M.A.

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@stellamuse

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Discover the joy of daily practices that ground and open the heart with world-renowned yoga teacher, Janet Stone. Learn simple mantras you can use throughout your day, the history behind Hindu deities like Durga and Vishnu, and how to invoke the goddess Lakshmi. Janet shares with us how we can move from a place of lack and wanting more to a practice of enoughness. Sprinkled throughout are many personal tips from Janet's life as a yoga teacher, business-owner, and mom.

Janet Stone's studentship began at 17 under the meditation teachings of Prem Rawat. His reverence for simplicity and finding joy in the rise and fall of life live on in her practice and teaching today. In 1996, she traveled to India, the birthplace of her grandfather, and became dedicated to the path of yoga. Janet blends the alchemy of her own practice with decades of studentship. She aspires not to teach but to allow the practice to emanate from her, letting awareness blend with movement and breath. Based in Bali and San Francisco, she leads immersions, retreats, workshops and more.

Special Guest: Janet Stone

www.janetstoneyoga.com @janetstoneyoga

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Intuition is a natural human ability that we can all develop - the same way we would learn a new language, or how to play an instrument. Learn how Wendie Colter is taking energy healing and intuitive development into the traditional medical system by training doctors, nurses and health practitioners. We go over what she tells skeptics, how to heal your own body through visualization, and share your findings with you medical provider for optimal health and wellness.

Wendie Colter has been a Master Healer and professional intuitive for nearly 20 years years, and she is one the very few Medical Intuitive trainers in the U.S. Based in Los Angeles, she has effectively taught doctors, nurses, psychologists, therapists, energy workers and health professionals of every kind, how to use medical intuition in their practices. She's taught at the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, Guarneri Integrative Health, Inc. at Pacific Pearl La Jolla, Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP), IONS (Institute of Noetic Sciences), ISSSEEM Conference, Holistic Chamber of Commerce, Mindshare L.A., Golden Bridge Yoga Los Angeles, and many others.

Special Guest: Wendie Colter

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Learn what sacred geometry is and how it can align us with the essence of who are. Understand sacred geometry's most famous symbols – the Sri Yantra, the Flower of Life, and Metatron's Cube – and why we might want to meditate on these images in our home. Discover how geometry and sound are intrinsically interconnected from our guest, Angelina Samadhi. We end with practical tips on how you can use sacred geometry throughout your yoga practice and daily life: in how you speak, listen and choose to see the natural world around us.

Angelina Samadhi is the Owner & Designer of Skybox Creative, a graphics company that focuses on Sacred Art & Graphic Design Bundles. Her spiritual path has taken her around the world and she's now a designer, writer, healer and coach. She launched Skybox in 2006 as a Design Agency, transformed it into a Film Production Company and now into a Digital Products Company. Her spiritual path has taken her around the world in search of the truth and is now infused into everything she does, from designing and writing to her coaching and healing work.

Special Guest: Angelina Samadhi

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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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

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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Are we a "bad yogi" if we're not vegan? Or don't recycle? Or refuse to use Sanskrit words? In today's episode, we're joined by the official "Bad Yogi" Erin Motz to speak about guilt, courage and the power of authenticity. Discover how to balance self-improvement and self-love. Learn how to know if you're pushing yourself too hard on the mat (or not enough), as well as how to best combine yoga with other forms of working out. If you've ever felt like a "less than" yogi or struggled with guilt or shame, this empowering episode is a must-listen.

Erin Motz is the co-Founder of Bad Yogi and the Perfect Body Yoga Program, which is centered around the belief that the "perfect" body is simply the healthiest version of the body you already have. She's a wine drinker, cheese eater, and not-your-average yoga teacher. She believes that yoga is for everyone, from the kale-loving vegan to the prize-winning deer hunter.

Special Guest: Erin Motz

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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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

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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Learn how to improve your sex life through mindfulness, whether you're single or coupled up! Special expert, Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus, teaches us how to overcome guilt and shame through specific journaling prompts, improve our sexual energy, and navigate sexual conversations with ease. We also cover aspects of Tantra, fantasy, sexual role-play, power dynamics, and the concept of brahmacharya (abstinence) from the Yoga Sutras. For those of you that are parents, we address how to speak to your kids about sex as well!

Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus, sociologist and sexologist, is a frequent speaker about sexual empowerment, healthy relationships, erotic play, and mindful sex. She had over 1.4 million hits on her "In the Den with Dr. Jenn" YouTube video series, and is an expert in a new documentary on masturbation, called Sticky: A (Self) Love Story. In addition, she's a martial arts practitioner with a black belt in Korean karate.

Special Guest: Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Discover the three different types of Qigong and their benefits. Learn how we can heal our emotions and past traumas through movement. Guest expert, David Beaudry also teaches us an energizing Qigong breathing technique and shares the recipe for his "Bulletproof" morning tonic, full of adaptogenic herbs. Make sure to stay tuned until the very end!

David Beaudry is a trainer and coach for integrating movement mastery and spiritual evolution. With a degree in psychology, a masters in Medical Qigong and 10 years as a NSCA – Certified Personal Trainer he teaches world class athletes, CEO's and entrepreneurs how to harness the power of their mind and body for high performance, health and vitality. One of his biggest passions is teaching and empowering men with the skills to lead a life of meaning, passion and purpose.

Special Guest: David Beaudry

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https://www.youtube.com/c/NobleMovement

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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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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Listen to a more basic overview of the Chakras with Erica at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsrPjB5gG0o&t=1624s

Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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How can we best access our intuition and find connectedness to spirit? Guest expert Deb Bowen shares her favorite the journaling prompts, meditation techniques, and intuition-honing games so we can strengthen our intuitive capacities. She teaches us how we can use our physical senses and the chakra system to expand our intuitive capacities. Listen as Deb provides dozens of insights and practical examples on how all of us can achieve mind/body/spirit balance.

Deb is a spiritual educator, author, psychic and podcast host. She is co-host of PsychicTeachers podcast, which has been on-air for more than seven years and has been downloaded more than 3.2 million times. Deb teaches courses on a wide range of metaphysical topics including empathy, chakras, crystals, your auric field, tarot, and divination. She hosts retreats and workshops for those seeking to delve more deeply into their life purpose.

Special Guest: Deb Bowen

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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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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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper

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Producer: Benn Mendelson

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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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Chinese Element Quiz: http://brodiewelch.com/chinese-element-quiz/

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Creator & Host: Brett Larkin

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