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13,278 entries across the years, 2003–2026.
Two clips with the same energy
how I feel watching my clips back 🤭😊🤭
Cultural and Philosophical Discussions in Ashtanga Communities
In this video, Michael Joel Hall discusses how Ashtanga Yoga is more than just a sequence of postures; it represents a lineage, a philosophy, and an extensive system rooted in ancient traditions. As the practice spreads globally, Hall emphasizes the need to honor its origins while ensuring its relevance today. He raises important questions about engaging with the philosophical foundations of Ashtanga beyond the physical practice, balancing tradition with necessary evolution, and discerning the line between adaptation and appropriation. The future of Ashtanga, according to Hall, lies in how it is taught, practiced, and questioned, ensuring the practice remains strong through thoughtful evolution. 00:00 Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga 00:40 Honoring Tradition in Modern Practice 01:12 Navigating Change and Evolution
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APPRECIATION.
IRONY OF ME SAYING
IT'S ABOUT FINDING
TRAINING UNTIL MUSCLE FAILURE LOOKS LIKE
FAIL
Now, that doesn't change as
I spy @theyoga.club 's own @mikematspace with one of my fave Internet educators—IRL
MANNER, WE CAN STAY CALM, COOL, d
WHEN YOU SEE A CONTEMPORARY
my thoughts on ashtanga community:
IT REALLY IS SAYING
LOOK AT
JON-HIERARCHY OF
CREATIVE PLEASURE.
YUMI SAKUGAWA
@yumisakugawa
MAKING "BAD" ART?
YUMI SAKUGAWA
@yumisakugawa
ABOUT EXPERIMENTATION
AND PLAY, AND NOT BEING
GOOD AT SOMETHING CAN
BE FUN?
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
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
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CAR IS A STEAL, BUT THE TRUTH OF THE
on cognative bias:
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BECAUSE WE SAW IT REFERENCED
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
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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.
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
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INI
Today 6:26 PM
We are
In truck with Phipps. All good. Mx
Nationals!!!
YAAAAAAY
I miss you guys
Delivered
Said bye bye after a
wisdom building
winter
IT'S BECAUSE SOMETHING'S GOING ON.
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Tha bandhas pushing
& pulling blood
37.9°C
36
@simonborgolivier
BE EXACTLY AS THEY
WE'RE NO LONGER
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In this video, Michael Joel Hall discusses how Ash Yoga in 2025 is evolving by integrating physical fitness, self-inquiry, biomechanics, neuroscience, and mindfulness. Practitioners are embracing a personalized approach, blending tradition with modern insights to enhance the practice's transformative potential. This balanced integration of physical and spiritual elements provides stability and meaning, reinforcing rather than weakening the discipline.
00:00 Introduction to Ash Yoga in 2025
00:05 Evolving Practices: Integrating Physical and Spiritual
00:28 Modern Insights: Biomechanics, Neuroscience, and Mindfulness
00:40 The Unchanging Core: Discipline and Self-Awareness
01:02 Strengthening Through Adaptation
01:11 Intelligent and Sustainable Transformation
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HISTORICALLY,
Evolving Perspectives on Mind-Body-Spirit
In this video, Michael Joel Hall discusses how Ash Yoga in 2025 is evolving by integrating physical fitness, self-inquiry, biomechanics, neuroscience, and mindfulness. Practitioners are embracing a personalized approach, blending tradition with modern insights to enhance the practice's transformative potential. This balanced integration of physical and spiritual elements provides stability and meaning, reinforcing rather than weakening the discipline. 00:00 Introduction to Ash Yoga in 2025 00:05 Evolving Practices: Integrating Physical and Spiritual 00:28 Modern Insights: Biomechanics, Neuroscience, and Mindfulness 00:40 The Unchanging Core: Discipline and Self-Awareness 01:02 Strengthening Through Adaptation 01:11 Intelligent and Sustainable Transformation
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