Ep. 175 Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos with Brett Larkin

If you have trouble staying consistent with your yoga practice, or if your daily routine has become rigid and uninspired today's episode is for you! This week Kaite is joined by yoga teacher trainer and author Brett Larkin. They share why tailoring your yoga practice to your unique Ayurvedic mind-body type is important. This personalized approach is true to yoga's ancient roots but was distorted as yoga spread to the West. Brett also shares the creative inspiration behind her new book Yoga Life: Habits, Poses, and Breathwork to Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos. Yoga doesn't have to be another item to check off your to-do list. Tune in to learn how to infuse yoga into every aspect of your daily life! In this episode, you'll hear: ~ Three potent questions to start your yoga practice with ~ How to make your whole life a yoga studio ~ Ways to personalize your yoga practice based on your Ayurvedic constitution ~ Why we're often attracted to yoga poses that aren't beneficial to us ~ The concept of "soul mate postures" ~ How asanas influence the nervous system ~ The origins and evolution of modern yoga ~ Why publishing a book is an emotional rollercoaster ~ Why personalization is the future of the wellness industry ~ How to become consistent with your yoga practice Other links mentioned in this episode: ~ Find Brett Larkin's Yoga Teacher Training and Uplifted Yoga Membership on her website ~ Connect with Brett Larkin on her YouTube and Instagram ~ Katie's teacher A.G. Mohan ~ Katie's new book, Glow-Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving Yourself as You Are—Broken, Beautiful, and Sacred is available now!   Get the full show notes: www.TheShaktiSchool.com/podcast/   Learn more: Want to connect? Shoot us a note to [email protected] Ayurveda Certification The Shakti School Subscription   HELP US SPREAD OUR POD WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking "subscribe" in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with one friend right now! It seems simple, but you'd be AMAZED to know how much it helps my little love project reach more people. iTunes' algorithm uses ratings and reviews to know who to show our show to in their app. Here's the link to leave us reviews in iTunes.  From my heart to your screen, Katie