its the
fourth
of
july

6.35 miles 89 degrees

I really love all the stuff Morgan is making and wish Venice beach were closer tbh

I admire the clarity here. If you wonder what this yoga is, and why its so important, give this 90 sec

this drink menu is gorg
but
questionable tbh

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. With popularity and celebrity 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.

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I miss my friends so much 🥲

2009 with @melrockas

a nice
5.3 miles
in the high 80s.

the other side

loving this nook rn

curious about ashtanga?
@jenreneyoga makes it so clear. Click!

Understanding how our bodies adapt to specific physical demands can significantly enhance our practice. This is where the SAID principle, or Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demand, becomes invaluable. The principle posits that the body adapts specifically to the types of stress it encounters. For Ashtanga Yoga practitioners, integrating strength training exercises like pulldowns can lead to remarkable improvements in asana practice, particularly in poses that require strong and stable latissimus dorsi muscles.

**read more at michaeljoelhall.com/blog

I was the ashrams trashman and the ashram was on an island. this was our trash boat to the waste place.

my voice coach says

🫣Learning from Mismanaged Expectations 🙃

I dont always get it right. An example of how feedback has directly influenced my teaching approach came from my experiences leading the primary series classes. Initially, I integrated specific learning objectives into these classes, which diverged from the traditional format that students expected. This misalignment of expectations often led to disappointment, as students were not prepared for a non-traditional approach. They wanted the count and just the count!

The feedback made me realize the importance of managing expectations effectively.


Now, I make it a point to clearly communicate the structure and focus of each class beforehand, ensuring students know what to expect. Led Primary is led primary, and workshops are workshops. This clarity has improved the receptivity of students to the lessons being taught and has enhanced their overall class experience.

Understanding the importance of clear labeling and consistency in communication has been a significant growth point in my teaching practice.

**
If you’re looking for support as a practitioner and teacher, reach out.

not charlie but its charlie

Embracing my own mystique with inspo from @mbodied.life

Ron started as my yoga student when he was 67.

He is now 82.

🐐

I promise, I'm not skipping leg day.

I lift as occupational therapy. I lift because it makes me feel affirmed in my masculinity. I lift because it helps combat negative mental chatter. I lift because I'm vain. I lift because there's more than one way to get kundalini to rise.

I understand that it's healthy for me to have an outlet for exercise that is seperate from my spiritual practice. Things get weird when I try to do mental gymnastics in order to feel good about my actual gymnastics. Remember: i'm vain. Ican just make exercise exercise and yoga yoga. I think it's a good idea for most, but athletes in particular.

Do you practice yoga and lift weights?