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September 2023
clearly I need new headshots—
But the content t is gonna be goooooold. So excited.
in imageclearly I need new headshots-
But the content tis gonna be
goooooold. So excited.
birminghamyoga
C ASHTANGA WEEKEND
FRIDAY - WORKING WITH OBSTACLES
SATURDAY - HIP ANATOMY
SUNDAY - ASANA PLAYGROUND
This guy will be here Friday
B
@MICHAELJOELHALL
WHO'S COMING?
Me, me, me!!!!
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leo's substack is so compelling-- if this piece hits for you, join.
10/10 would recommend. @herreraimages is it ok to jock Baldwin and say
"I am not your acceptable gay"
in imageThe call to split the TQ+ from the LGB is not new.
"Acceptable Gays" have tried to distance themselves
from Queers, Transgender and Non-binary folks
since before those words existed. Yet Acceptable
Gays were not spared in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s or
90s, no matter how subtle, rich or famous they
were. They still got their ass beat, they were still
outed and arrested under sodomy laws, they still
lost their jobs, their names were still printed in the
papers, they still lost their homes under moral
clauses, they still couldn't marry or serve.
Acceptable Gays still died of AIDS in droves.
Today's "LGB Gays" are not enlightened or
groundbreaking free thinkers, no matter what
social media says. They're clichéd bootlickers with
no sense of history. They believe this split would
spare them but our persecutors are just working
their way backward through the LGBTQ+. Those
who hunt us always come for the entire alphabet.
Leo Herrera
@herreraimages
@herreraimages
Cherreraimages
is it ok to jock Baldwin and say
"I am not your acceptable gay"
leo's substack is so compelling- if
this piece hits for you, join.
10/10 would recommend.
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when the Asana
is a 2,
but the vibe
is an 8

Happy Equinox (from @theyoga.club newsletter)
in image4. Holistic vs. Linear Thinking:
While linear thinking focuses on cause-
and-effect relationships, systems theory
embraces holistic thinking, considering the
entire systemn's dynamics. In yoga, this
means moving beyond viewing a single
pose as a cause and injury as an effect.
Instead, we explore the holistic context of
our practice, recognizing that many factors
contribute to our well-being. For example,
Michael has concert tickets for Friday night,
and he needs a night on the dance floor like
a good gay. This makes a 9am class time
tough. In order to make sure Michael
doesn't begin to resent his job, he needs
time to go blow off some steam. Having a
self-practice day ensures that the Mysore
room is in capable hands going forward.
(from @theyoga.club newsletter)
when the Asana
is a 2,
but the vibe
is an 8
Happy Equinox
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@mimiriegeryoga
10 years— wow wow wow.
So fun to be a part of this crew’s learning journey. (Also— @yogaheightsdc is so cute)
in image@mimiriegeryoga 10 years– wow wow wow. So fun to be a part of this crew's learning journey. (Also– @yogaheightsdc is so cute)
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a favorite zine (self publishing is so punk)
in imagea favorite zine
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SIMESTI JOES - A FAMLY TRADITION
NONANCEDO & SERUEO - A GUIDE FOR PRACTICE
MINORE, BoCAIN THE DAE - JOHN SCOTT REMEMBERS GURLII
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So. Dor 10 esz po carTo MiNom? -AREST-TADI'S TRAIS QUCE
ARALOKE E ASEAA - EOLORNG ASANA ON FEM
Tine StoEx oF Es - LVNG THE QUESTIONA
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(self publishing is so punk)
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Zines are so punk
in imageS
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Print is not dead, and those who create zines
know this to be true. In the D.C. area, zines
are an outlet for personal passion projects -
and they continue to thrive in the region,
decades after they proliferated during the
height of the District's punk music scene.
& WTOP.COM
Zines are so punk
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in imagetea jay
@teejiay
just found out going ham is short for
hard as a motherfucker and honestly i
just thought we all really liked ham and
now i dont know what to feel
@boozybetch
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The wake up call I needed
~ 15 years ago
was my box jump and
over the shoulder med ball throw.

so many bloody shins over the next few years. 100% worth it.
in imageThe wake up call I needed
~15 years ago
was my box jump and
over the shoulder med ball throw.
so many bloody shins over the next
few years. 100% worth it.
There have been a tremendous number of
useless screens and movement tests for
training in the history of the fitness and
performance industries. Here's a useful
battery though.
Rotational med ball throw
Goblet squat
Box jump
If somebody has pop and the squat looks
good, they're going to be easy and fun to
train. If it's marshmallows and a train
wreck, lower your expectations.
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Thoughts?
in imageThoughts?
If you've never pushed yourself to develop
your body or your fitness to an incredibly
high level in a given area, I think the
chances of you being a good coach to
someone else in that area are slim to none.
You can know everything about the science
behind dirt, rocks, roots, and branches, but
until you've walked a trail you can't tell
anybody else what that experience is like.
wat partaran
vuason
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✎ Essay · Practice

Discovering Zen: A Journey with Alan Watts

Are you an Ashtanga practitioner ready to explore Zen philosophy through the lens of Alan Watts? Join us as we dive into the captivating documentary "Zen: The Best of Alan Watts" and discover how Zen principles can enhance our Ashtanga journey. Expand your understanding of yoga and find inner calm amidst the challenges of your practice. Embrace a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you. Let Alan Watts guide you on this beautiful path of self-discovery. Happy watching and happy practicing!

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in imagerupaul vs joy behar was quite funny
Name your favorite celebrity moment.
SAYING
qigrams and gayswhomemewell
rupaul vs joy behar was quite funny
IS OKAY
Name your favorite celebrity moment.
qigrams and gayswhomemewell
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August 2023
Sex sells.
(that workshop sold out)
Stoked to bring it to @birminghamyoga
in imageSex sells. (that workshop sold out) Stoked to bring it to @birminghamyoga Happy Hips Kali Yoga 3.10 /2-4p @michaeljoelhall
Sex sells. (that workshop sold out) Stoked to bring it to @birminghamyoga Happy Hips Kali Yoga 3.10 /2-4p
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You can max
out your eccentrics
on this thing, safely.

Makes me
wanna do
an
Ashtanga
Barbell
Club
tbh.
in imageYou can max out your eccentrics on this thing, safely. Makes me wanna do an Ashtanga Barbell Club tbh. Lower cables to end set Reps 4 Force kg/cable 16.9
You can max out your eccentrics on this thing, safely. Makes me wanna do an Ashtanga Barbell Club tbh.
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in imageBret Contreras, PhD 0
@bretcontreras
The average lifter chooses to lift around 50% of
their 1RM for around 10 reps, according to a recent
meta-analysis. So if someone could lift 200 Ibs for
one rep, they'd select 100 Ibs for a set of 10 reps.
With this load, they're leaving around 10 reps in the
tank- meaning they could do 10 more reps if they
went all out (to failure).
This is the main reason why people don't tend to
see much results in the weight room. They just don't
train very hard.
If you want to build an appreciable amount of
muscle, you have to train a lot harder than you think
and push it a lot harder than the average lifter.
ontreras1
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Thx @neaferrieryoga
in imageThx @neaferrieryoga
The power of this practice lies in the vinyasa - breathe with movement
There are many asanas, we don't need to do all of them.
Surya namaskar, standing postures or half primary is good for most people
Regular practice is key, a habit just like brushing teeth or taking a shower
Advanced postures doesn't mean an advanced yogi
A good yoga student is one who is following Yamas and Niyamas
Sharathji, Rome online conference August 2023
The power of this practice lies in the vinyasa - breathe with movement
There are many asanas, we don't need to do all of them.
Surya namaskar, standing postures or half primary is good for most people
Regular practice is key, a habit just like brushing teeth or taking a shower
Advanced postures doesn't mean an advanced yogi
A good yoga student is one who is following Yamas and Niyamas
Sharathji, Rome online conference August 2023
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✎ Essay · Science and Tech

Deconstructing Toxic Systems in Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga Education

Discover the intricate relationship between multilevel marketing (MLM), charismatic leadership, and Ashtanga yoga communities in this exploration. Uncover the defining traits of MLMs and their impact on education and vocational systems, along with the potential toxicity within yoga communities. Explore the implications of these structures on individual growth, ethics, and society as a whole. #MLM #AshtangaYoga #CharismaticLeadership

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in imageNeurodivergent Barbie
ADHD Edition
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- Can do everything at once
- Can also do nothing
- Can change multiple careers
- No concept of time
TENN
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Bonus option to sit in towel
for multiple hours while
staring at the wall
@jennhasadhd
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“The Unluckiest Generation”
says WaPo
in image"The Unluckiest Generation"
says WaPo
Those born between 1981 and 1996 have
been called the "unluckiest generation."
Since entering the workforce, they have
experienced the slowest economic growth
of any age group. They have also been
weighed down by student debt and
child-care costs, Lautz said.
@washingtonpost
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Don’t mind me, just watching “Red, White, and Royal Blue” three more times before Tuesday.
in imageDon't mind me, just watching "Red,
White, and Royal Blue" three more
times before Tuesday.
l've never felt this
way about anyone.
It's like there's a rope
attached to my chest.
And it keeps pulling
me toward you.
@evanrosskatz
What I mean to
say is, Henry... I-
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Cranky ashtanga knees? Do this
in imageCranky ashtanga knees? Do this
ACHEY KNEES SQUATTING?
WHEN YOU START DOING THIS "CONTROLLED TIBIAL ROTATION EXERCISE" BECAUSE YOU LEARN THAT THE KNEE JOINT ALSO ROTATES AND NOW YOUR KNEES FEEL STRONGER THAN EVER
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how I actually look (It’s going ok!) (what I’m really doing is working to get the weight to shift into my left side, overriding the compensatory patterns I’ve developed since being injured)
in imagehow I actually look
(what I'm really doing is working to get the weight to shift into my left side, overriding the compensatory patterns I've developed since being injured)
(It's going ok!)
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in imagemake peace
with all the women
you once were.
lay flowers
at their feet.
offer them incense
and honey
and forgiveness.
honor them
and give them
your silence.
listen.
bless them
and let them be.
for they are the bones
of the temple
you sit in now.
for they are
the rivers
of wisdom
leading you toward
the sea.
// i have been a thousand different women
@emoryhall
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STONE COLD CLASSIC
in image(1887-1943)
YOGA ASANA CHART
"Health is wealth, peace of mind is happiness, Yoga shows the way."
Swami Vishnudevananda
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(1927-1993)
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Fish
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www.sivananda.org
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Kakanana
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11 Pada Hasthasana 12
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Final Relaxstier
Lonciudine Mantrat
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Levl Rukam ha Bhatchanit
METVE MLASYA ROYNTIE D03
Orh Sarvesäm Sastir Bhavato
Sarveşäen Saetir Shavatu
Sarvesath POmarh Shawata
Sarveşaen Mangaiam Bhavate
Sarve thavantu Sukhinah
Sarve Sartu Nrlmayth)
Sarve Shadriel Palyantu
Mt Kaschit Dhukha Shak Bhaved
Oth Asato Ma Sat Gamaya
Tamase Ma Jycty Gamaya
Mrityor Ml Ametam Gamaya
Oin Pümnanads Püronidam
Pümät Pornam Udachyate
Nirsaiya Pomam Ådiya
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Alert
in imageAugust 2, 2023 at 6:40 PM
What I Read: July 2023
Walking in My Joy in These Streets, Jenifer
Lewis
Mother of Black Hollywood, Jenifer Lewis
The Meaning of Mariah, Mariah Carey
Thinking in Systems, Donella Meadows
The Last Black Unicorn, Tiffany Haddish
The Princess Diarist, Carrie Fischer
At the Existentialist Cafe, Sarah Bakewell
The Art of Living, Epictetus
Never Split the Difference, Chris Voss
The Lost Teachings of Yoga, Georg Fuerstein
Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies, Michael
Aussielo
Around the Way Girl, Taraii P Henson
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in imageI want to share with you a pranayama that I have been really enjoying. @michaeljoelhall will be coming to Bham yoga in sept. Who's coming? Pranayama for Athletes michaeljoelhall and ashtanga.tech
It is just four seconds in. @michaeljoelhall will be coming to Bham yoga in sept. Who's coming? michaeljoelhall and ashtanga.tech
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this account is the best advertising for what I coach for athletes, yogis, and muggles.

If I were a professional content creator instead of movement specialist, I’d like it to look like:
in imageHIP STRENGTH EXERCISES?
WHEN YOU REALIZE YOUR HIPS CAN ALSO MOVE SIDE TO SIDE & I ROTATE SO YOU ADD THESE 3 EXERCISES INTO YOUR ROUTINE & YOUR HIPS AND LOW BACK HAVE NEVER FELT STRONGER
this account is the best advertising for what I coach for athletes, yogis, and muggles.
If I were a professional content creator instead of movement specialist, I'd like it to look like:
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LET’S BREATHE!

Try this and let me know how it goes!!

For athletes and fitness enthusiasts, optimal breathing techniques can enhance endurance, reduce breathlessness, and improve overall athletic performance.
in imagethat you don't get winded so fast so that you can also then stay in your aerobic
When you get to the bottom of that, exhale, pause and hold your breath.
Keep going in, out.
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July 2023
a) get better fast
b) low key congrats!!! @tara_lizbeth
in imageTara McCredie
Active 1h ago
7:39 AM
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yumisakugawa My feed is all
about bouldering now, ready to...
8:56 AM
We worked on bouldering yesterday
and I climbed on an aching arm which
then popped as I got off a wall. Off to
the doc today to assess my first ever
sports related injury, so that's pretty
exciting.
a) get better fast
b) low key congrats!!!
@tara_lizbethr
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1️⃣ I have sobbed in public over and over again this week.
2️⃣ I have taken a “break” reading a whole ass other book.
3️⃣ I cannot recommend more highly.
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Spoiler Alert
The Hero Dies
1 6m
Michael Ausiello
Read by the author
1 I have sobbed in
public over and over
again this week.
2 I have taken a "break"
reading a whole ass
other book.
(3 1 cannot recommend
more highly.
22m
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Kelly Starett (who I totally Stan) talking about the Vitruvian.

Wanna train on one? @theyoga.club has got ya
in imagethe interface, Kelly Starett (who I totally Stan) talking about the Vitruvian. Wanna train on one? @theyoga.club has got ya
which is
Kelly Starett (who I totally Stan) talking about the Vitruvian.
Wanna train on one? @theyoga.club has got ya
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I haven’t seen yet but I keep seeing pics of Ken and it’s just always me
in imageSHE'S
BROKEN
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@shitheadsteve and @moistbuddha
I havent seen yet but I
keep seeing pics of Ken
and it's just always me
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@magiccityyogi
in imageAre you working on catching these days, sir? You told me you wanted to 🤦
Yoga AMA
Are you working on catching these days, sir? You told me you wanted to 🤴
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in imageDiscipline can become a
form of self abuse. Constantly
pushing yourself. Shaming
yourself. Only rewarding
yourself when you've
accomplished something
sounds a lot like continuing
an abusive childhood.
Time to play, skip a day,
and accomplish absolutely
nothing matters.
@the.holistic.psychologist
@the.holistic.psychologist
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in imageAlanna's on strike • Jul 13, 2023
у
@AlannaBennett • Follow
Fucked for so many reasons, but here's
another: My grandma grew up on sets as
a background actor. Would tell stories of
them dressing her at 8 to play a slave in
their lil golden age movies
She kept her SAG insurance up to her
death bc she got to keep working in bg.
This matters
) DiscussingFilm @DiscussingFilm
The studio's A.l. proposal to SAG-
AFTRA included scanning a
background actor's likeness for one
day's worth of pay and using their
likeness forever in any form without
any pay or consent.
SAG•AFTRA
Alanna's on strike
@AlannaBennett • Follow
Say what you will about Tyler Perry, I
won't dispute any of it, but when my
grandma was in her 80s she had a bit
role on one of his shows that kept her
insured. AMPTP's complete disregard
of how people survive is so gross
4:26 PM • Jul 13, 2023
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(the no ego thing not withstanding, re: me)
in imageTIMESCANNER
@timescanner
Be a Kermit the Frog. Have a
creative vision and no ego.
Recognize the unique talents of
those around you. Attract weirdos.
Manage chaos. Show kindness. Be
sincere.
@iamthürtyai
(the no ego thing not
withstanding, re: me)
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