Let’s be real — our attention is under attack. Between scroll culture, constant notifications, and never-ending to-do lists, it’s hard to focus on what actually matters. In this episode, I’m inviting you to pause and reflect on where your precious energy is going.
We’ll explore how ancient yogic and Vedantic texts can help us reclaim our attention — not just as a productivity tool, but as a sacred spiritual practice. If you’ve been feeling scattered, stuck, or overstimulated, this one’s for you.
We’ll look at how:
🔹 Attention is energy — what you focus on creates your reality
🔹 Ancient wisdom can help anchor you in a noisy world
🔹 Modern distraction fragments our energy and dilutes our power
🔹 Silence and depth are medicine for the nervous system
🔹 We don’t need more input — we need more inner connection
This is a gentle but powerful reset for your inner compass. Let’s remember what’s truly worthy of our focus.
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© 2026 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com
What does it really take to build your dream yoga retreat center—from scratch?
In this episode, I sit down with Kayla Nielsen, who shares the raw, inspiring truth behind building a yoga retreat space from the ground up. From buying land abroad to pricing retreats and navigating local logistics, Kayla opens up about the entrepreneurial journey few yoga teachers talk about.
We cover:
🔹 How to navigate land ownership and logistics in a foreign country
🔹 Smart strategies for planning, pricing, and co-teaching retreats
🔹 Why patience and community are the foundation of a sustainable retreat center
🔹 The beauty of letting your retreat space tell a story that reflects your values
Whether you’re a yoga teacher dreaming of retreats or an entrepreneur craving land-based living, this conversation is your roadmap to turning inspiration into action.
GUEST EXPERT: Kayla Nielsen | @Kaylalanielsen | kaylalanielsen.com
Kayla Nielsen is a yoga teacher with over 1000 hours of training. Founder of international retreat business and yoga alliance registered yoga school, glow yoga retreats. CEO and co-founder of still salty escape, a hotel and retreat center in northern nicaragua.
She’s been teaching and leading retreats around the world for 10 years, and established a successful online yoga app 3 years ago with thousands of subscribers.
Check out Kayla’s retreat center: https://www.stillsaltyescape.com/
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Relevant Blog: How to Plan a Yoga Retreat That Earns 6 Figures
Relevant to Today’s Episode:
✅ 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
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#299 – Strategies to Slay Imposter Syndrome and Share Your Gifts
#354 – Redefining “Niche” with Carla Cline Thomas
#365 – Launch Ugly! My Top 5 Business Tips for Yoga Entrepreneurs
© 2026 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com