Ashtanga Vinyasa Inspired Flow
75 Minutes
6:12:12:6 grower pranayama
Touch & Go Standing
Intermediate A
Advanced A
Primary Marichi
Maitri Meditation
75 Minutes
6:12:12:6 grower pranayama
Touch & Go Standing
Intermediate A
Advanced A
Primary Marichi
Maitri Meditation
Michael Joel Hall recounts his visit to the Gala Theater in Columbia Heights to watch a Spanish production of ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman.’ He reflects on the themes of deception, honesty, and betrayal within the play and draws parallels to his experiences in the federal government, nonprofits, and his Ashtanga yoga community. Hall discusses the damaging impact of small betrayals by well-meaning but mediocre people in positions of power and stresses the importance of radical honesty as a countermeasure to authoritarian tendencies. He concludes by highlighting the importance of integrity in maintaining the spiritual health of a community.
00:00 Kiss of the Spider Woman
00:21 The Play: Kiss of the Spider Woman
00:43 Themes of Deception and Betrayal
03:25 Personal Reflections and Broader Implications
06:56 Conclusion: Honesty and Community
The values audit behind Foundations of Praxis: I kept teaching that beginners deserve to understand from day one — then I stopped talking about it and built the on-ramp. Designed sequence, guided audio, count videos, a Practice Recorder you own.
Knowing what your mind does won’t stop it—but practice shortens the gap between recognition and reaction.
Why is preserving bindu crucial for a thriving yoga practice? Discover the hidden gem of Hatha Yoga Pradipika—bindu, a vital essence linked to longevity and spiritual growth. Delve into techniques like Mudras and Bandhas that prevent its loss, enabling spiritual and physical transformations. Don’t miss out on this enlightening discussion that brings esoteric concepts into tangible reality! #YogaPractice #BinduPreservation #LongevitySecrets
In this video, we explore the unique concept of bindu, a life-sustaining fluid that holds the key to overcoming mortality and enhancing spiritual journeys. From verse 87 to 88, uncover how the safeguarding of bindu offers protection against aging and even harmful elements. Join us as we elevate our understanding of yoga’s sacred texts and its promises. Watch now to discover the inherent power of bindu in achieving spiritual enlightenment and physical vitality.
This is a video about Building an Inclusive and Accessible Ashtanga Community. If you’re looking for coaching, find me at michaeljoelhall.com/coaching
00:00 Introduction to the System
00:18 Inclusivity and Adaptation
00:41 Welcoming and Modifications
01:06 Evolving Tradition
Pratyahara isn’t about escaping the world—it’s about reclaiming agency over what gets in
There’s a pattern running through this week that has nothing to do with asana. It’s about what happens when your nervous system becomes a data point—and what yoga practice offers in response.Start with the divide between those who build algorithmic systems and those who get processed by them. One group sets parameters. The other gets reduced to inputs and outputs. Then look at Gen Z women drowning in anxiety—forty percent wanting to leave the country, a third anxious almost all the time. Economic precarity, climate doom, and the relentless hum of being constantly online.
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Concepts: Pratyahara · Pranayama · Asana · Sadhana
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