Uplifted Blog Archive

Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita is so rich, I had to split it into two parts—and this second half is where the real philosophical firepower kicks in 🔥

When spiritual awakening hits hard, it can feel disorienting—even terrifying. In this raw and insightful conversation, I sit down with Steven Taylor, PhD, psychologist and expert on spiritual awakening, to explore what happens when consciousness expands faster than your system can handle it.

One of my students recently asked how Patanjali’s Sutra 1.15—which centers on non-attachment—fits with Somatic Yoga’s embrace of pleasure as part of the healing process. In this episode, I unpack that question with heart, humor, and some soul-stretching insight.

In this episode, we dive deep into:
🔹 Why stress isn’t an emotion (and how that changes everything)
🔹 How Kali represents sacred rage, transformation, and nervous system completion
🔹 The trap of spiritual bypassing and the myth of “staying calm”
🔹 How to embrace the full spectrum of your emotions—and finally close the stress cycle

What is each limb’s practical, energetic, and spiritual significance in modern life? The Eight Limbs are here to help you cut through the noise and come back to what really matters, this episode will explain how.

I’m back with Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita! This is so dense I had to split it into two parts. Today we’ll discuss verses 1-38.

Taylor Lorenz, my friend, colleague, and lead trainer of my Somatic Yoga Life Coaching program, shares her transformative journey from a full-time travel blogger to a confident yoga teacher and somatic coach.

A lot of translators actually skip chapter one of the Bhagavad Gita, but I’ve found it to be one of my favorite chapters. This chapter sets the stage for the conflict and highlights the struggle between emotions and intellect.

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Human Design expert and Master Coach, Emma Dunwoody. Emma shares her transformative journey from struggling with mental health issues to discovering both Human Design and the Gene Keys.

My guest today, Esther Moux, shares ancient beauty secrets rooted in Chinese Medicine. Esther gives us actionable tips for facial rejuvenation, emphasizing the interconnectedness of diet, lifestyle, and overall well-being.

Get ready for part two of explaining the chakra yantras. Today I’m going to talk about the shapes that correspond to chakras 4 through 7.

Do you ever feel like you’re shaking with rage? Or do you tremble with anxiety? Because your body uses shaking as a means to release stress and trauma from the body!

Today I want to talk about something we all deal with, body image. I know this can be a complex topic, especially in relation to the yoga and wellness industry.

A lot of us struggle with shame, self-sabotage, and setting boundaries. I know I used to! Andrea Owen, author and life coach, is here to tell you the hard truth.

Do you ever catch yourself saying, “there’s just not enough time in the day” or “I can’t afford that right now”. These could be signs that you’re living in a scarcity mindset.

Did you know that mantra activates the parasympathetic nervous system, and stimulates different parts of the body? Today let’s delve into the Sa Re Sa Sa mantra from the Kundalini tradition, its meaning and benefits

Dissect the stages of Yoga Nidra with me and my friend, Caley Alyssa. Together, we’ll dive into the emerging science behind deep yogic sleep.

Have you ever fallen into this trap? OVERGIVING. Meaning, you are offering way more than you’re potentially charging for. Let’s break it down in this episode.

In this episode, Stephanie King, founder of My Essential Birth, shares her knowledge on natural childbirth and the importance of education and preparation.

After releasing The Origins of Kundalini episodes I started receiving even more questions about this profound practice and its traditions. So of course I called up Guru Singh and he was happy to come back to answer more of your burning questions.  Listen in to...

Yogi Bryan is arguably one of the most successful online yoga teachers. And today, he shares his journey of creating a niche brand as a yoga teacher and the success he has achieved on Instagram with me.