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May 2023
I had the most awesome Sunday, so won’t bury that lead.

I’ll be fine.

Teaching should be fine.

Volunteers for charlie walks encouraged, and maybe a cane if someone has an extra. .
in imageI had the most awesome Sunday, so won't bury that lead. I'll be fine. Teaching should be fine. Volunteers for charlie walks encouraged, and maybe a cane if someone has an extra..
Sunday, May 7, 2023 Β· 6:28 pm
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✎ Essay · Practice

MJH on “Get Your Sanskrit On: The Language of Yoga”

As Ashtanga yoga practitioners, we are familiar with the Sanskrit names of the yoga poses, or asanas. But have you ever wondered about the origins of this ancient language and its significance in the yoga tradition? In this post, we will explore the fascinating world of Sanskrit and its connection to our practice. What is Sanskrit? Sanskrit is an ancient language that originated in India over 3,000 years ago. It is considered to be the mother of all Indo-European languages and is one of the oldest languages on Earth. The…

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Feeling super inspired by my teacher David’s creativity.

This book is just amazing. Poetry in motion.
in imageFeeling super inspired by my teacher David's creativity. This book is just amazing. Poe

State of the Δ€sana
MARΔͺCHYΔ€SANA A
Left Side β€” 5 to 8 Breaths
DαΉ›αΉ£αΉ­i: Pādayorāgrai (Foot)

Vinyāsa Meta View
When doing the Marīchyāsana poses (A, B, C, D) remember to place more of the weight in your legs rather than sitting back on your pelvis. Visualize a Russian folk dancer in a low squat with hips just off the ground, dexterously kicking his legs out in front of him in time with the music. By lightening your seat and grounding your legs in Marīchyāsana, you'll win more freedom to project your spine forward and achieve a deeper forward bend.
Sunday, May 7, 2023 Β· 8:42 am
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in imageADHD people working on anything other than the thing they should be working on:
even if I'm on fire I gotta pace myself.
ADHD people working on anything other than the thing they should be working on:
Chapter one... wait I can't start without music to inspire me.
Sunday, May 7, 2023 Β· 8:12 am
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in imageRobert Reich
@RBReich
β€’..
Just to recap, Clarence Thomas let a
GOP megadonor take him on lavish
trips, buy his mom's house and let her
live there rent free, pay for his
grandnephew to attend a private
boarding school β€” all in secret until
now.
How is he still on the Supreme Court?
@rbreich
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April 2023
in image"Up until this point, I only knew Ken from afar. I didnt know
Ken from within. I doubted my Ken-ergy. I didn't see it. But
Margot [Robbie] and Greta [Gerwig] conjured this out of me."
- Ryan Gosling at CinemaCon
@evanrosskatz
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in imagesacredjadeyoga
When I travel I try to find a Shala to
practice in. Ashtanga Yoga Nashville is
a hidden gem tucked away in East
Nashville. It's located upstairs of
Woodland Presbyterian Church
Thank you so much for
welcoming me. Thank you
so much for holding space
the way you do
@rogashalanashsille
@michaeljoelhall
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Sometimes tying yourself in a knot helps when you feel like you’re all tied in knots. Feeling grateful for my friends who help with both. We’ve been working hard on making something very special for our ashtanga community. Feel free to message if you’re interested in a training for Ashtanga teachers (and those with established practices) that want to learn how to help support their community.
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in image"I understand the public intrigue, but for
the sake of my mental health, I don't plan to
keep relΓ­ving the most traumatic experience
of my lite over and over again. I'm choosing
to change the narrative because
I'm more than just my trauma."
Megan TheelStallion, Elle Magazine
@evanrosskatz
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