The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

Ready to get an easy-to-understand debrief of all the sutras, weighing various translators, while comparing and contrasting translations - AGAIN? It’s time for our Yoga Sutra reading party, this time…

During my father’s cancer battle, I stayed busy. After he died, I refused to grieve for fear of completely breaking down. If only I had Kris Carr’s incredible new book on mourning which we dive deep …

Join me as we discuss embodiment from a neurodevelopmental perspective with incredible physical therapist Lara Heiman. Do you love sinking into a low lunge? Lingering in hip openers? Flowing through …

Ever wish you could get an easy-to-understand debrief of all the sutras, weighing various translators, while comparing and contrasting translations? Join me in today’s episode for a Patanjali BOOK ON…

We hear so often that you should “embody the next best version of yourself” and then “become it.” BUT HOW? Especially when your current reality is *nothing like* the reality you're attempting to mani…

“Trauma informed” Kundalini Yoga may sound like an oxymoron. Today, we unpack why and what to do about it. I’m joined by Uplifted Lead Teacher Trainer, E-RYT 500+  Katrina Marie, who has a background…

If you’ve ever done a Yoga Teacher Training or are looking to do one, you’ve most likely heard about the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali as part of the teacher training. 

Hey, maybe you’ve even heard me men…

Kundalini yoga is a deeply spiritual practice. In fact, many say that the Kundalini process can lead to a spiritual awakening. And while spiritual enlightenment sounds like a really good thing, it ca…

Yoga teachers are poor! Right?! WRONG! Today, I interview one of my Uplifted 300-Hour Alumni, Arielle Castillo, about how she kicked her yoga career into high gear, and started earning $10K a month w…

My guest today leveraged yoga to overcome 17 orthopedic surgeries and regain her mobility so she could do what she loved – hike, backpack and garden. Did you know our connection to nature is a profou…

Here’s what no one ever tells you: Yoga was always meant to be profoundly personal. A yoga practice adapted uniquely to you is *twice* as potent as a generic group class that’s one-size-fits-all. In …

What is Kriya Yoga? It depends who you ask! In this episode, I work to demystify this term. We look at how “kriya yoga” is interpreted by

🔹 Paramhansa Yogananda 

🔹 Ayurveda

🔹 Patanjali in the Yoga Su…

I used to hear the word “boundary” and thought that it meant putting up an energetic brick wall. This was not fun (and not feasible). In today’s episode, I share practical tips about what I’ve learne…

Ugh… that annoying “self care” word again. It’s overused. We know we should be doing it. But what is it really? Today, I attempt to dissect and lift the veil on what self care truly means (hint, it’s…

Influencer burnout, overwhelm, childhood trauma, ketamine — no stone is left unturned in this juicy conversation with me and one of my yoga BFFs, Sarah Beth of Sarah Beth Yoga. Tune in to today’s epi…

Ever felt like you’ve unlocked a new level of happiness or success… only to have everything come crashing down around you? That’s because we self sabotage when we leave our energetic comfort zone. Fo…

The BEST goddess to liberate you from guilt, shame, doubt, fear? KALI! Our Kali Yoga Challenge starts in just a few days. Kali is the FIERCE goddess of death and rebirth.

She’s profoundly misunderst…

Let’s talk SNAKES! 🐍 And join me for the upcoming Kali Yoga Challenge. You may know that Kundalini has been historically represented through the symbol of the serpent, but why? Why a snake? As most a…

Kundalini yoga is unlike any other type of yoga that you might practice. Where hatha yoga and vinyasa flow might focus on the physical exercises (asana) that yoga has to offer, Kundalini focuses on t…

It’s been a minute since I’ve podcasted! (4 years to be exact). But the Sivana Podcast is back with a new look and a Google Drive folder full of delicious episodes ready to release right here to YOU.…