Today Katie welcomes back the incredible Brett Larkin - author, teacher, and one of the most influential modern voices in yoga - for a heartfelt conversation about Ishvara Pranidhana, the art of surrender and devotion to a higher power. Together, they explore what letting go truly means and share practices that you can use to release control and connect more deeply to spirit. This episode is a reminder that enlightenment isn't about detachment; it's about expanding our capacity to feel, trust and love fully! Tune in for soulful insights and an invitation to surrender into the magic of life.
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In this episode about letting go and surrender, you'll hear:
~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda!
~ What does surrendering to a higher power actually look like?
~ The concept of Ishvara Pranidhana
~ Why Katie loves using the word God
~ How to relinquish control more in your daily life
~ What's the difference between meditation and prayer?
~ Powerful lessons from Brett's recent somatic trauma trainings
~ Common misunderstandings about yoga and enlightenment
~ Your golden shadow
~ A meditation practice to aid you in letting go
~ Katie's recent, powerful insights into the chakra system
~ Brett and Katie walk you through their current favorite energy work practices
~ What to do when someone is annoying you!
Connect with Brett Larkin and The Shakti School:
~ Click here to book a free call to learn more about Ayurveda School!
~ Learn more about Brett Larkin's Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training and Somatic Yoga Teacher Training on her website!
~ Read Brett's new book Healing With Somatic Yoga
~ Connect with Brett Larkin on her YouTube and Instagram
~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook
~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026!
~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy!
Get the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-228-letting-go-and-divine-surrender-with-brett-larkin/
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