Philosophy

Who Am I? The Journey to Discover Your True Self

Ever asked yourself ‘Who am I?’ and found no simple answer? 🌿 Welcome to day 1 of our transformative course, ‘Dharma Intention and Wisdom,’ where we dive deep into this profound question. Discover how self-inquiry leads to wisdom and alignment with your true purpose. You’ll explore: 🔹 The essence of self-inquiry in Ashtanga yoga 🔹 Moving beyond societal labels 🔹 Using patience for deeper insights Start your journey of self-discovery today and unlock the wisdom within. #SelfInquiry #Dharma #PersonalGrowth

Philosophy

The Reading List That Actually Matters

The books that change your practice aren’t always the ones everyone mentions—they’re the ones that make philosophy feel like practice.

Someone on Reddit asked where to start learning about yoga philosophy. Simple question. Deep rabbit hole. In a Tech Support post on Ashtanga.tech, we mapped the territory—books that actually deliver, not just the ones everyone mentions because they’re supposed to. There’s a difference. The reading list below isn’t exhaustive. It’s curated. These are the books that keep showing up in studios, on bedside tables, in the hands of teachers who’ve been at this for decades. They’re the ones that don’t just explain yoga—they change how you practice it.

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Read the full article: https://theyoga.club/the-reading-list-that-actually-matters/
Original source: https://ashtanga.tech/tech-support/books-to-learn-more-about-the-philosphy-of-yoga/
All content: https://mjh.yoga

Concepts: Yoga Sutras · Pratyahara · Samadhi · Svadhyaya

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Practice

What if you forget a pose or two

This is Ashtanga Yoga Tech Support. Real questions from the yoga community, answered. The Question Today I realised I skipped ardha Badda Padma paschimottan asana and tiriang! What is the proper way in a mysore studio: do you just let it go for the day or do you insert it back in when you remember? I just let it go because I felt it would rattle me more if the instructor came by and called me out Do experienced mysore Ashtangis still forget bits of the sequence ?? submitted by /u/JudgeBorn8370 — via r/ashtanga Our Response You skipped Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana and Triang Mukha.

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Read more: https://ashtanga.tech/tech-support/what-if-you-forget-a-pose-or-two/
All content: https://mjh.yoga

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Practice

Avoiding Fixation on Perfect Form in Ashtanga Yoga

The Trap of Perfect Alignment in Yoga: Embrace Internal Balance

Michael Joel Hall discusses the pitfalls of obsessing over perfect alignment in yoga Asana. He emphasizes that the body is dynamic and that chasing an idealized form can lead to strain, frustration, and injury. Hall advocates for alignment that supports internal balance and sustainable practice rather than just external aesthetics. He reminds viewers that progress in Ashtanga Yoga is about stability, breath, and awareness, and that pain should be seen as a warning sign, not a marker of progress.

00:00 Introduction to Alignment in Yoga and Perfection’s Pitfalls
00:43 True Alignment: Internal Balance and Awareness

Yoga Professionals

The Art of Assisting in Ashtanga Yoga: Beyond Physical Adjustments

In this video, Michael Joel Hall, a seasoned Ashtanga Yoga teacher based in Washington DC, delves into the nuanced art and responsibility of assisting in yoga practice. Hall emphasizes that assisting is not about fixing students but about supporting their personal practice through presence and understanding. Drawing on systems thinking and yoga philosophy, he discusses the significance of verbal, visual, and physical assists, the importance of consent and trauma awareness, and the spiritual dimension of assisting within the framework of the eight limbs of yoga. The key message is to support the students’ exploration and self-organization rather than imposing corrections, advocating for a holistic approach that respects individual needs and fosters mutual growth.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:08 The Art and Responsibility of Assisting
01:04 Purpose of Assisting in Ashtanga Yoga
01:48 Supporting an Intelligent System
03:21 Spiritual Practice of Assisting
05:50 Types of Assists: Verbal, Visual, Physical
08:17 Consent, Touch, and Trauma Awareness
10:27 Feedback Loops in Assisting
12:36 Adaptation and Individualization

Yoga Professionals

5 Ways Radical Candor Makes Better Yoga Teachers

Embracing Radical Candor in yoga instruction—balancing direct feedback with genuine care—can enhance teaching beyond standard adjustments:

Visit michaeljoelhall.com/coaching to book a session if you’d like to chat about your practice.

Culture

Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? — A Reading

Financial equity for yoga teachers means building diversified income streams, learning financial literacy, and valuing your labor enough to set boundaries.

In Oate’s piece, Connie is fifteen, suburban, and already fluent in the art of self-division. One version of herself for the house, one for the world outside it. Her mother sees the home version and finds her lacking. The outside version — the one that moves through malls and drive-ins with confidence — that one she keeps to herself. The split feels like survival. It is actually a trap. One Sunday the family clears out and she’s alone with the radio. A gold jalopy pulls in. The driver calls himself Arnold Friend.

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Read the full article: https://theyoga.club/yoga-teachers-deserve-financial-stability/
Original source: https://cpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/blogs.cofc.edu/dist/d/1041/files/2021/01/Where_Are_You_Going_Where_Have_You_Been.pdf
All content: https://mjh.yoga

Concepts: Svadhyaya · Aparigraha · Dharma · Tapas

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