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April 18, 2025
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Lineage and Authority in Ashtanga Yoga
Michael Joel Hall discusses the complexities of lineage and authority within the practice of Ashtanga Yoga. He explores the significance of understanding and responsibility over titles, questioning whether adherence to a single teacher or learning from multiple sources is more beneficial. Hall addresses the traditional value of direct transmission from teacher to student and the modern debates on loyalty and credibility in teaching. He highlights the ongoing tension between Mysore-authorized teachers and self-taught instructors, emphasizing that true teaching skill is reflected in understanding, embodiment, and ethical leadership rather than formal authorization. 00:00 Introduction: Questioning Titles and Responsibility 00:26 The Complexity of Lineage and Authority in Ashtanga 00:59 Debating the Value of Multiple Teachers 01:22 The Issue of Authorization and Teaching Integrity
Read the essay →Overcoming avidya requires viveka (discernment) and svadhyaya (self-study). By developing these virtues, individuals gain clearer perspectives, distinguishing truth from illusion. This awareness aligns them with reality, fostering more authentic relationships and an enriched internal world.

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Read the essay →love to see #cognativebias getting discussed 'round the internet
IT'S NOT BECAUSE WE'RE STUPID.
love to see #cognativebias getting discussed 'round the internet
See the whole video!
CAR IS A STEAL, BUT THE TRUTH OF THE
on cognative bias:
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BECAUSE WE SAW IT REFERENCED
THE BINARY OF SUCCESS /
FAILURE WITH A MORE
COMPASSIONATE, NON-
HIERARCHICAL VIEW THAT
IS LESS ABOUT THE
OUTCOME AND MORE
ABOUT THE PLEASURE OF
PROCESS?
YUMI SAKUGAWA
@yumisakugawa
MISTAKES, ONLY
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
THAT PROVIDE NEW
INSIGHT, KNOWLEDGE,
UNEXPECTED
DISCOVERIES AND WISDOM
THAT WILL AID YOU IN
YOUR NEXT VENTURE?
YUMI SAKUGAWA
@yumisakugawa
ABOUT EXPERIMENTATION
AND PLAY, AND NOT BEING
GOOD AT SOMETHING CAN
BE FUN?
YUMI SAKUGAWA
@yumisakugawa
MAKING "BAD" ART?
YUMI SAKUGAWA
@yumisakugawa
JON-HIERARCHY OF
CREATIVE PLEASURE.
YUMI SAKUGAWA
@yumisakugawa
WHEN YOU SEE A CONTEMPORARY
my thoughts on ashtanga community:
IT REALLY IS SAYING
LOOK AT
MANNER, WE CAN STAY CALM, COOL, d
Now, that doesn't change as
I spy @theyoga.club 's own @mikematspace with one of my fave Internet educators—IRL
TRAINING UNTIL MUSCLE FAILURE LOOKS LIKE
FAIL
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