Ashtanga Yoga isn’t fragile— But the system that tried to contain it? That one cracked. When leadership is centralized, the whole thing topples with a single loss. When authority is gatekept, the system can’t adapt. But Mysore-style was always meant to be self-practice. Passed hand to hand. From one dedicated practitioner to another. You breathe,…
WTF is an Ashtanga Influencer? The internet is creating celebrities instead of role models— and it sounds more Bravo Housewife than it does richard alpert at harvard. Being visible doesn’t mean being knowledgable. Having followers doesn’t mean having integrity. And floating in handstand doesn’t make you a leader. Influence isn’t wisdom. Popularity isn’t pedagogy. Pretty…
If you can quit ashtanga, you never started. This implies that the asana and sequence are what make it authentic— get a grip. Authenticity in Ashtanga Yoga isn’t owned by a family’s sequence. This is an indigenous insight practice. It’s a living system. Held up by people all over the world. Taught in basements, bedrooms,…
🧘♂️Exploring Time Delays in #AshtangaYoga 🕰️ Did you see my article (link in bio) 🔄 I intertwine the practice of yoga with systems theory, emphasizing that the fruits of yoga bloom subtly and gradually, embodying a crucial time delay between practice and noticeable benefits. 🌱 It’s like a garden, little changes are a big deal…
🧘♂️ Teaching Ashtanga Yoga in the Heart of Birmingham, Alabama! 🧘♀️ Had an amazing time at Birmingham Yoga @birminghamyoga , owned by the wonderful Heather Sullivan @magiccityyogi 🧡 Teaching Ashtanga, hanging with my dear friends (Hi, Cory Bryant @coryyoga !!) – we filled our days with invigorating practice and filled our bellies with delicious tacos….
Principles over principals, please. How do the scientific principles of #functionalrangeconditioning meld with the moral principles of #ashtangayoga ? Let’s discover, together. Join me for an online workshop with @mainlinemysore called “Building a Better Wheel” on august 15 (it’s gonna sell out) …or join me for a year long online yoga immersion/intensive for integrative Ashtanga…
Silence = Death. White silence is violence. I can’t make it any clearer. If you don’t get it, i don’t believe you’re trying. Try harder. #whitesilenceiswhiteviolence #whitesilenceisviolence #silenceisviolence #ashtangayoga
Repost: A few highlights from yesterday’s sold-out workshop at @littleriveryoga by @dcashtanga’s own @michaeljoelhall! Get tall, dig deep! #ashtangayoga #dcashtanga #mindfulness #breathe #breath #mulabandha #twists #binds #yogalove #dcyoga #mysorestyle #mysoreasana #primaryseries #workshop #practice #deepen
#MortalsWelcome Day 12: Hanumanasana: Hanuman is the super-strong, super-rad flying monkey who can carry mountains, jump over seas, and tie you in knots. This champion of Rama teaches us devotion and represents prana, or life force. Every super hero also needs courage in the face of fear and Hanuman is there to help! Just call…