When I got to Goa, I felt anonymous again. In Mysore, I felt like everyone had heard. I was the ashtangi who got hate crime’d in the face after his house burned down. I wanted to be the tall pretty one. Or the smart one. But for now, I was very much the tragic one. Luckily, Rolf wasn’t watching the news. I was just one more 6’3 drop back for him to do. And he was happy to oblige– quietly sharing lite bits here and there in my ear about…
“Easy come, easy go,” Rolf would say. My teacher has passed. Rolf taught along the Arabian Sea, between the psytrance and the sand— just in from the jungles of Goa. As complex as he was simple and straightforward, he lived and led by example. He changed my life. He made clear that liberation was available to each of us, starting with the malarkey of our present condition. I want nothing more in this life than to make him proud. He’d likely rather that I be gardening, swimming, praying— anything other…
RuPaul’s Drag Race has had an incredible impact on the queer community in the United States, turning hardworking performance artists into household names with niche celebrity status. comes inevitable scrutiny and challenges.This dynamic reminds me of the issues within the Ashtanga yoga system, particularly around authorization, certification, and the balance between a marketplace driven by profit and power versus being a learning organization.
Why do conversations about fitness get so weird when Ashtanga gets involved? Understanding how our bodies adapt to specific physical demands can significantly enhance our practice.
The foundation of effectively managing a diverse group lies in understanding the unique strengths, limitations, and skills of each student. This understanding allows me to craft a practice that respects each practitioner’s current physical condition while gently pushing their boundaries to foster growth.
Ashtanga Yoga, while rigorous, is designed to be a lifelong practice. Scalability in this context refers to the ability to adjust the practice to suit different stages of life, physical conditions, and personal commitments. This adaptability ensures that Ashtanga remains beneficial and sustainable for practitioners, regardless of changes in their circumstances.
How tailored support networks and practical interventions can not only enhance individual practice but also strengthen our collective journey towards well-being.
From fostering collaboration over competition to extending our reach beyond the studio, we explore innovative strategies that enrich our community interactions and extend the benefits of yoga to broader societal contexts.
Using Ashtanga Yoga to dismantle systemic oppression and promote healing. Reflections from my enriching experience in Birmingham, Alabama and Nashville, Tennessee, alongside friends like Heather Sullivan and Cory Bryant. Explains the appeal of systems thinking after a life-altering hate crime.
Ashtanga Yoga can be a vehicle for inclusivity and empathy, challenging entrenched systems of oppression. Lets talk about it.
Enhance your Ashtanga Yoga practice by applying systems thinking. Learn how a holistic approach can lead to informed and sustainable decisions in your practice.
Unlock the Full Potential of Your Yoga Practice: Discover the Synergy of Ashtanga and Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)! Dive into our enlightening article where Michael Joel Hall reveals how the fusion of traditional Ashtanga Yoga with the groundbreaking principles of FRC can transform your practice. Experience enhanced flexibility, strength, and joint health like never before. Get ready to challenge your perceptions and elevate your yoga routine to new heights. Click to explore how this innovative integration can revolutionize your approach to wellness and movement. 🧘♂️
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