Sivana Podcast: Eastern Spirituality, Yoga Philosophy, And Conscious Living

If you’re not euphoric about how AMAZING Savasana feels, listen up! Lying on your mat is sometimes NOT enough. In this episode, I share all my tips on how to have an earth-shatteringly, sumptuous Savasana experience. This is based on weeks of trail and error in my own practice. We talk about props, pillows, blankets, hacks, anatomical tricks, music, scents and so much more. YOU deserve an orgasmic Savasana experience every day of your life. Here’s how to get there! --- Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She’s instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world’s most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 300K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 3 million minutes each month. Learn more at BrettLarkin.com   Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/  

You’re probably familiar with the idea of bringing yoga off the mat and into your personal life and relationships, but can we also bring yoga philosophy into the office?! Today, Awilda Rivera – yoga teacher, coach, and former lawyer – unpacks each of the yamas and niyamas with creative ideas on how to bring these concepts into your workday. These concepts can drastically improve your corporate life, even if you hate your job! We cover: Each of the Yamas and Niyamas. How to practice them in an office setting. How to initiate a career change with positive appreciation for your current job. Listen to learn more.  ---   Awilda Rivera is a yoga teacher, success coach, spiritual advisor and former lawyer. Learn more at www.AwildaRivera.com   Special Guest: Awilda Rivera www.AwildaRivera.com   Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/   Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper www.zmcmusic.tumblr.com   Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com   Please consider leaving us a rating or

Pitta and Vata types, this episode is for you! Are you addicted to information? Accomplishing things? Always moving? Very hard on yourself? In this episode, I break down how to overcome the constant need to DO, and how to drop into a flow state through slowing down and trusting yourself that it’s OK to do less.  Surprisingly, just a tiny but of nourishment can go a long way. --- Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She’s instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world’s most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 300K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. Learn more at BrettLarkin.com   Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/   Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper www.zmcmusic.tumblr.com   Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspi

“Yoga can be a spiritual pressure cooker!” says today’s guest, Awilda Rivera. If you’ve cried, lost your temper or experienced intense emotions as your practice, it’s OK! Awilda shares with us her top three tips on how to coach ourselves through those rough moments in class. Commitment, patience and humor all play a role. This episode outlines the exact techniques you can try.    ---   Awilda Rivera is a yoga teacher, success coach, spiritual advisor and former lawyer. Learn more at www.AwildaRivera.com   Special Guest: Awilda Rivera www.AwildaRivera.com   Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/   Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper www.zmcmusic.tumblr.com   Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com   Please consider leaving us a rating or review on iTunes! Not sure how? Follow the steps at www.sivanaspirit.com/review Use code TAKE25 for $25 off anything in your shopping cart at SivanaSpirit.com – new customers only

Ever feel overwhelmed by the incredible amount of content on the Sivana Podcast? Me too! This show features so many amazing experts with so many gold-nuggets of wisdom. I’ve conducted over 100 interviews! I decided to create a summary episode of the top ten lifestyle changes I’ve personally made as a result of the Sivana podcast. I’m a busy wife, mother, entrepreneur and yogini. These are all things I’ve actually been able to integrate into my life consistently. If I can do it, you can too! Get ready to hear about my favorite episodes, favorite takeaways, and the best advice I’ve received on this show. Listen now! --- Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She’s instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world’s most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 300K people. Her content

Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset or an employee mindset? Find out in today’s episode with the “Fairy Godmother of Coaches,” Carolin Soldo. She and her team help healers go from ZERO to FULL-TIME INCOME in less than 4 months. Many health coaches, yoga teachers and spiritual advisors encounter resistance around charging a lot of for their services. Yet according to Carolin, it’s better for coaches and clients when you charge MORE. We cover: How to get comfortable with charging more. How to embrace risk. How much to save vs spend when it comes to your business. We discuss why Carolin’s not a fan of affirmations, as well as the scariest thing she ever did in her business (yikes!). If you’re a coach, teacher or are considering one day pursuing the entrepreneurial path, this episode is a must-listen! --- Carolin has been called “The Fairy Godmother of Coaches” for no other reason than her years of experience, deep expertise, and love for her international coaching community. With over 10 years of experience,

So, you love Kirtan -- do you think you might want to be a Kirtan leader? You don’t have to be an expert in Western or Indian music to get started! In the second part of our two-part Kirtan series, Mike Cohen dives deep into the creating your own Kirtan songs, how he teaches Kirtan, and how simple and fast it is to start playing Harmonium. We also get to hear more about Mike’s background in Kirtan, and the intense lineage of his practice! We also talk about how the Kirtan Leader Institute trains spiritually rooted Kirtan leaders, teaching everything from basic musicianship to touring and writing albums. --- Founder of the Boulder, CO based Kirtan Leader Institute, Mike Cohen has trained and apprenticed hundreds of Kirtan Leaders across the world since 2010, from total beginners to students he helped create and release original chant Kirtan albums. Mike guides his students to launch their home chant practices, share Kirtan with others, lead bands, build thriving chant communities, write compelling original mus

For those of you want to find out what Kirtan is, or are intimidated by singing Kirtan, this is the episode for you! Mike Cohen, founder of the Boulder, CO-based Kirtan Institute, teaches us about this ancient practice of singing mantras in part one of a two-part series. We’ll hear Mike’s unique perspective as a Kirtan leader about the energetic effects of Kirtan, how he makes mantras more accessible, and how Kirtan connects us to community. From the origins of Kirtan and its place in a Bhakti yoga practice to the power of Kirtan as a tool for moving away from ego, this episode will absolutely convince you to try Kirtan if you haven’t already! ---   Founder of the Boulder, CO based Kirtan Leader Institute, Mike Cohen has trained and apprenticed hundreds of Kirtan Leaders across the world since 2010, from total beginners to students he helped create and release original chant Kirtan albums. Mike guides his students to launch their home chant practices, share Kirtan with others, lead bands, build thriving chant

Do you secretly dread chanting aloud? I used to too! In this episode, I share WHY you want to have a practice of chanting out loud and WHAT the concrete benefits are. I also share the tips, tricks and practices I used to get comfortable hearing my own voice. My hope is that these can be helpful to you as well! If you’re a chanting skeptic or want to deepen your chanting practice, listen for more! --- Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She’s instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world’s most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training program. She teaches to a social media following of over 200K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. Learn more at BrettLarkin.com   Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/   Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper www.zmcmusic.tumblr.com   Producer: Benn M

What are the 8 limbs of yoga really about? Judith Hanson Lasater unpacks the BIG lessons from yogic philosophy in this special episode. We cover: The true meaning of ahimsa (non-violence) and santosha (contentment). How to embrace sadness? What does it mean to be an “integrated person?” Judith also shared with us the two common pitfalls she seems students and teachers make when it comes to understanding yogic philosophy. Walk away inspired from this powerful episode.  --- Judith Hanson Lasater holds a Ph.d. in East-West Psychology and a BS in Physical Therapy, and has taught yoga around the world since 1971. She is a founder of the Iyengar Yoga Institute in San Francisco, CA, as well as of Yoga Journal magazine. Ms. Lasater trains yoga teachers in virtually every state of the union and is often an invited guest at international yoga conventions. She is president emeritus of the California Yoga Teachers' Association as well as the author of numerous articles on yoga and health for nationally recognized magazin

Only doing savasana for a few minutes? According to today’s guest, that’s not long enough! Today we welcome to the show Judith Hanson Lasater, world-renowned expert in restorative yoga. In this mind-blowing episode, she shares with us why rest and sleep are different, and how we need BOTH. Judith explains the three unique stages of savasana. And if you’re playing music while you rest, think again! Judith teaches us the potent power of silence. Whether you’re a yoga student or teacher, you’ll walk away from this episode with a renewed enthusiasm for self-care. Thank you, Judith for inspiring my 4pm rest time and for this amazing episode! --- Judith Hanson Lasater holds a Ph.d. in East-West Psychology and a BS in Physical Therapy, and has taught yoga around the world since 1971. She is a founder of the Iyengar Yoga Institute in San Francisco, CA, as well as of Yoga Journal magazine. Ms. Lasater trains yoga teachers in virtually every state of the union and is often an invited guest at international yoga convent

Teri Mosey, Ph.D., is an international speaker, wellness consultant, and author of The Hidden Messages in Food. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, master’s degree in exercise physiology, doctorate in holistic nutrition, and is a graduate of culinary studies. Through a holistic approach, Teri’s intention is to inspire, educate, and support others toward becoming the best version of themselves.   Special Guest: Teri Mosey, Ph.D., https://www.terimosey.com/ Teri’s book “The Hidden Messages in Food” on Amazon.   Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/   Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper www.zmcmusic.tumblr.com   Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com   Please consider leaving us a rating or review on iTunes! Not sure how? Follow the steps at www.sivanaspirit.com/review

Teri Mosey, Ph.D., is an international speaker, wellness consultant, and author of The Hidden Messages in Food. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, master’s degree in exercise physiology, doctorate in holistic nutrition, and is a graduate of culinary studies. Through a holistic approach, Teri’s intention is to inspire, educate, and support others toward becoming the best version of themselves.   Special Guest: Teri Mosey, Ph.D., https://www.terimosey.com/ Teri’s book “The Hidden Messages in Food” on Amazon.   Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/   Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper www.zmcmusic.tumblr.com   Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com   Please consider leaving us a rating or review on iTunes! Not sure how? Follow the steps at www.sivanaspirit.com/review

Melanie Phillips, author of “Living After Loss: A Soulful Guide to Freedom,” offers wisdom on how we can transform the thought patterns and perspectives that perpetuate our suffering. She shares with us the technique of “Theta Healing,” as well as a 4-phase process for creating new neuropathways to develop resiliency. We also discuss Karma, how to connect to Source Energy, and what to do when you feel disconnected. This episode continues Melanie’s no nonsense, spiritual approach to loss and grief.   ---   Melanie Phillips embraces ayurveda, yoga and intuitive medicine as a primary means of how we can all re-emerge from darkness. As a 18 year full time yoga teacher and member of NAMA - National Ayurvedic Medical Association - Melanie created The Madhuri Method, a method that effectively treats symptoms and diseases of the mind, body, and emotions leading to a truer relationship to joy, acceptance and personal empowerment. She offers: 1 on 1 work to clients online, Ayurvedic Yoga training for teachers, retreats

As humans, we experience loss. Often, these losses go unacknowledged. Whether it’s the loss of a pet, job, relationship or family member, author Melanie Phillips shares that healing after loss is not a linear process. Melanie opens up about her personal journey after the unexpected loss of her partner. She provides tips about how we can enlist the right kind of support when we’re in crisis, and how we can best support others in need. We discuss loss from the perspective of the chakras energy medicine. Learn how to navigate loss, grief or any challenging life situation from a more empowered perspective. --- Melanie Phillips embraces ayurveda, yoga and intuitive medicine as a primary means of how we can all re-emerge from darkness. As a 18 year full time yoga teacher and member of NAMA - National Ayurvedic Medical Association - Melanie created The Madhuri Method, a method that effectively treats symptoms and diseases of the mind, body, and emotions leading to a truer relationship to joy, acceptance and personal

We continue our conversation with Kundalini yoga teacher and healer, Kerena Virginia. She shares with us how she went through a period of devastating loss, which led to an awakening that changed how she practiced and taught Kundalini yoga. She explains how our energetic body, our intuition and our heart, can work in conjunction with one another. She answers common questions many of us have: Like how do we know if we are coming from our head or our heart? How can we ask for guidance when making difficult decisions? And what if we have a triggering or negative reaction to Kundalini yoga? Listen to learn more!   ---   Karena is a motivational speaker, energy healer, kundalini yogi, inspirational mentor and TV personality who loves sharing simple and transformational tools for healthy and inspired living. Karena’s writing includes articles for the Huffington Post, her wellness blog, and her upcoming book, The Essential Kundalini Yoga, to be released by Sounds True Publishing on January 1, 2017. She is a member of

What if working within the confines of our mind is not enough for personal transformation? According to Kundalini yoga teacher and author, Karena Virginia, we cannot elevate our mindset until we heal our energy field first. For Karena, this was the missing link in all other healing modalities that she tried. Today, Karena breaks down the five energy layers that exist within your auric field. She walks us through each of these energy frequencies and how they relate to acupuncture, tapping, epigenetics, shamanic healing and prayer. If you are interested in the 8th chakra, auric field or energy medicine, this episode is for you! --- Karena is a motivational speaker, energy healer, kundalini yogi, inspirational mentor and TV personality who loves sharing simple and transformational tools for healthy and inspired living. Karena’s writing includes articles for the Huffington Post, her wellness blog, and her upcoming book, The Essential Kundalini Yoga, to be released by Sounds True Publishing on January 1, 2017. She

Continuing our conversation with artist Katherine Skaggs, we dive into the basics of how YOU can start reading Tarot or Oracle cards at home. We cover: How to pick a deck and cleanse its energy. How you can work with one card a day to get in touch with your spirit guides and helpers. Katherine explains a ritual we can use to incorporate readings into our yoga and meditation practice. She also explains the concept of card “spreads” – what are they, how they work, and which basic ones we can start with. We end discussing how cards can sharpen your intuition – cards can be a tool to know who you are at a deeper level. Katherine also speaks to us about the role of the divine feminine – in our society and in her personal work as an artist. Listen to learn more!   ---   Katherine Skaggs is visionary artist, intuitive, author, teacher, spiritual counselor, shamanic practitioner and painter of souls. She is the artist of the Mythical Goddess Tarot, Pocket-full of Goddesses, Pocket Blessing Cards as well as many divin

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

How do the Chakras relate to the Medicine Wheel? What are archetypes? What does it mean to create “sacred space?” In today’s episode, we continue our conversation with Shamanic Energy Medicine Practitioner, Olivia Weil. She leads us through an “opening sacred space” ceremony that anyone can practice at home, either before yoga, meditation or to create a context for healing. She explains to us how we can understand archetypes as divine guides and teachers on our journey of transformation. Olivia also shares with us some of her favorite superfoods, as well as why she’s currently abstaining from all social media. There’s so much special knowledge generously offered up by Olivia in this special episode.   ---   Olivia Weil plays the roles of a NY lawyer turned spiritual adviser, Shamanic Energy Medicine Practitioner, personal transformation coach, plant-based nutritionist, and author. She holds post-graduate certification from Cornell University in plant-based nutrition, and is passionate about transforming peopl