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April 2015
Snuggles.
Snuggles.
Snuggles.
Repost from @mroike -- Happy 1st Birthday you little rat! I love you! #charliegram #puppylove
Retweeted Michael Roike (@BarManMichael):
Happy 1st Birthday you little rat! I love you! #charliegram #puppylove @michaeljoelhall
Happy 1st Birthday you little rat! I love you! #charliegram #puppylove @michaeljoelhall
Retweeted Michael Roike (@BarManMichael):
#todayspatterns via #India a la @michaeljoelhall #pink #black
#todayspatterns via #India a la @michaeljoelhall #pink #black
Guess I dodged a bullet. Wouldn't start when I came to look at it.
Guess I dodged a bullet. Wouldn't start when I came to look at it.
Maybe I'll get a side-gig. Bar tending, of course.
http://www.washingtonblade.com/2015/04/16/jim-grahams-next-act-a-strip-club/
http://www.washingtonblade.com/2015/04/16/jim-grahams-next-act-a-strip-club/
Retweeted Michael Roike (@BarManMichael):
#omg Peanut butter torte at All Set in Silver Spring. #allset #silverspring
#omg Peanut butter torte at All Set in Silver Spring. #allset #silverspring
I'm pretty excited for our Tour!
Sunday at Stroga, 3pm-- the yoga Co-Op!
Sunday at Stroga, 3pm-- the yoga Co-Op!
Join me at the Yoga Co-Op on Sunday at 3!
Join me at the Yoga Co-Op on Sunday at 3!
I'm the director of DC Ashtanga, an ashtanga yoga school (often called a mysore program). It's easy to talk about money when you've got it (and especially what it'd be like if ya didn't), but (like always) Ru gets its.
2 spots just opened up for 1/2 & 1/2 at LRY on 4/26. Reserve your space! http://www.tinyurl.com/MichaelJoelHallLRY
Tour of Intermediate at Stroga for the Yoga Co-op. Priced low, totally accessible. For those interested in mysore, this is a great opportunity to interface with me in a chill environment.
The FBI called: case closed. Hate crime by way of the media, but how do you talk about black on white violence? No more leads.
Do you want your blood stained clothes returned? DNA, nay nay.
Burn it. Burn that shit. Just like the house. Burn it all and get rid of the blood.
So much anger between communities-- easier to sell papers by calling it black-on-queer. Black-on-white crime opens too many doors. It doesn't sell papers. It makes us ask too many questions.
Maybe we can understand better the anger. Maybe we can better understand each other. Maybe we can live without boundaries-- maybe we can live in a place of unity. Maybe we already are, except we're pretending we aren't-- and maybe that's the place from which the feeling of pressure and subsequent hate comes.
I'll never be the same again-- but that's always true. Cycles of death and rebirth. But I'm not this body, and I'm not this mind... But I am. And you are too.
All is full of love; case closed.
Do you want your blood stained clothes returned? DNA, nay nay.
Burn it. Burn that shit. Just like the house. Burn it all and get rid of the blood.
So much anger between communities-- easier to sell papers by calling it black-on-queer. Black-on-white crime opens too many doors. It doesn't sell papers. It makes us ask too many questions.
Maybe we can understand better the anger. Maybe we can better understand each other. Maybe we can live without boundaries-- maybe we can live in a place of unity. Maybe we already are, except we're pretending we aren't-- and maybe that's the place from which the feeling of pressure and subsequent hate comes.
I'll never be the same again-- but that's always true. Cycles of death and rebirth. But I'm not this body, and I'm not this mind... But I am. And you are too.
All is full of love; case closed.
India to home. Japanese trees smile at me. Spring in the District.
Retweeted Michael Roike (@BarManMichael):
He's home! @michaeljoelhall
He's home! @michaeljoelhall
Mapusa bazzar is an assault on all of the senses. The dried fish, cooking coconut oil, vendors, bag makers... The list goes on.
Mapsua market getting set up. A #mansionhouse sign for @mroike
Mapsua market getting set up. A #mansionhouse sign for @mroike
Still under wraps.... Shhhh... Can't wait to share the incredible work that Duncan at @inkfideltattoo created for me. I had such an incredible experience with then in Goa.
Retweeted Fire Breathing Bromo (@CrossFitBromo):
â@kashiyuka9: Health & Wellbeing
Guys. This was photoshopped.
â@kashiyuka9: Health & Wellbeing
Guys. This was photoshopped.
Retweeted Fire Breathing Bromo (@CrossFitBromo):
I'm just gonna leave this here...
I'm just gonna leave this here...
Happy Easter from Goa!
Happy Easter from Goa!
A shoe tree! Happy Easter!
A shoe tree! Happy Easter!
Unexpected fireworks.
Unexpected fireworks.
Feeling alive.
Saturday Night Market. #arpora
What to pick? Hand made amazingness.
The view of the moon next to the dance floor.
What to pick? Hand made amazingness.
Saturday Night Market. #arpora
The view of the moon next to the dance floor.
Night market in Arpora with @ashtangee and @emmaoneill
Night market in Arpora with @ashtangee and @emmaoneill
Arambol was a bit windy.
Arambol was a bit windy.
A lovely lunch with some lovely people. Best shack food yet-- pineapple paneer tikka & a mango lassi.
Everyone.
Everyone.
Everyone.
Ships.
Ships.
Ships.
Not so sneaky temple in #anjuna.
Not so sneaky temple in #anjuna.
I've spent time this month with @[689010579:2048:Emma O'Neill], who helped sharpen my teeth in Mysore on my first trip. A major teacher for her, like Christine Hoar here, is Nancy Gilgoff.
The first 20 is essential for woman and men who associate with them. The 35 minute mark on sums up my occasional radio silence. The last 8 is for everyone.
"We are meant to be joyful beings. "
So, listen to get perspective on me or listen to get perspective on you.
Big love to @[1076864780:2048:Jen René] and Peg Mulqueen for their efforts here, and to Christine for her candor.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ashtanga-dispatch-podcast/id944960439?mt=2&i=338439418
The first 20 is essential for woman and men who associate with them. The 35 minute mark on sums up my occasional radio silence. The last 8 is for everyone.
"We are meant to be joyful beings. "
So, listen to get perspective on me or listen to get perspective on you.
Big love to @[1076864780:2048:Jen René] and Peg Mulqueen for their efforts here, and to Christine for her candor.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ashtanga-dispatch-podcast/id944960439?mt=2&i=338439418
Our usual spot at #petesshack.
Our usual spot at #petesshack.
#fbf to when I used to be buff. Fact: I miss lifting & fully intend to return to it.
Have you liked DCA?
More Goan Sunset
If you are considering teaching yoga full time...
Did I make it in time for #journeytohandstand ?? -- @pegmulqueen wins. I was a little jealous of your time in Kovalum with DG, @jrene01... But this is pretty fly, right? Eat your heart out #dcashtanga
Hidden under the canopy of trees on the way down to casa baptista.
this feels true
Hidden under the canopy of trees on the way down to casa baptista.
The funniest thing I've read in a good while. Looking forward to teaching here soon!
A beautiful morning on the Arabian Sea. #Candolim is beautiful.
A beautiful morning on the Arabian Sea. #Candolim is beautiful.
April Workshops!
Photo by Jan Hanus w/ Hoon Photography
Photo by Jan Hanus w/ Hoon Photography
Grab 'em at a workshop!
April Workshops!
Photo by Jan Hanus w/ Hoon Photography
Photo by Jan Hanus w/ Hoon Photography
Grab 'em at a workshop!
Stole a moment to go to "our" spot in #anjuna. Wishing @mroike were here with me.
March 2015
Bangalore âï¸âï¸ Goa
Bangalore ✈️✈️ Goa
Tippu Express to Bangalore.
Tippu Express to Bangalore.
The return of the male pop star. Love Will Young, love this video. Was worried about what could follow "Echos "-- no more
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jcv1vNqLVGg&sns=fb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jcv1vNqLVGg&sns=fb
This is a great line up! Erin can make a dog laugh and Jason Weems kills it. Baltimore comedy lovers, you go!
http://magoobys.com/event.cfm?id=372337&cart
http://magoobys.com/event.cfm?id=372337&cart
I love this; so my speed. You can take the boy outta the comedy club, but you can't take the comedy outta the boy.
I love my monkey friends. I'll be home soon-- with bananas.
On my way to the framer.
Getting my Mac charger repaired charlie chewed it, finally she died.
On my way to the framer.
Getting my Mac charger repaired charlie chewed it, finally she died.
This year, I received my teacher's blessing to teach Ashtanga Yoga.
This year, I received my teacher's blessing to teach Ashtanga Yoga. I've got a bajillion emotions. Thanks mom, dad, Sharath, and the other teachers who have supported my practice. And most especially, my best friend, partner, and teacher: Michael 🙂
This year, I received my teacher's blessing to teach Ashtanga Yoga.
Sorry, Indiana. Other than study in India, I do my best to vote with my $$$. Boycotting.
http://m.ranker.com/list/companies-headquartered-in-indiana/the-working-man?page=2
http://m.ranker.com/list/companies-headquartered-in-indiana/the-working-man?page=2
a) have you "liked" DC Ashtanga?
b) I'm back in the shala with Shwag April 10 🙂
b) I'm back in the shala with Shwag April 10 🙂
I have to get on that smiling wagon.
current mood
I have to get on that smiling wagon.
current mood
One more!
One more!
One more!
If you ever hear me talking about Kristina, here is a photo I just love if her and Kinglsey. 🙂
All the details. #sherwani #indianwedding
Many blessings are there. Coming home with prayer scrolls for #chamundishwari
Oh... Just killing time. #sherwani
Oh... Just killing time. #sherwani
All the details. #sherwani #indianwedding
Many blessings are there. Coming home with prayer scrolls for #chamundishwari
Awesome. More like this, please.
http://www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/davidbadash/_4_billion_s_p_500_corporation_to_indiana_we_re_out_of_here
http://www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/davidbadash/_4_billion_s_p_500_corporation_to_indiana_we_re_out_of_here
Please read. In full. #arlington
Fancy shirt for marriage. Wishing I could wear for mine. #appropriation #crisis
Fancy shirt for marriage. Wishing I could wear for mine. #appropriation #crisis
My tailor, Ganesh, preparing my shirt alterations. Last year, he did an incredible job. Glad to find him down the correct back alley on my first attempt.
Bead shopping at Chandra Diamond with @emmaoneill -- she is making malas for japa at the request of her students.
I want to see the documentary.
http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/hamid-sardar-afkhami-reindeer-people
http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/hamid-sardar-afkhami-reindeer-people
Why Is This Woman Smiling? Because She Just Set Fire to a Yoga Studio
Complimented this gal on her fly glasses. We'd never met. We were both surprised-- we've both been coming a while. Her: Hong Kong for a while, back to Toronto. By way of Barcelona. Me: Oh, just DC. This small community is still so huge.
For the record she thought my glasses were fly, too.
For the record she thought my glasses were fly, too.
Welp, he is certainly related.
"Go up like that, and you'll have to do 3rd series"
Oh, look a that: I'll be teaching at the yoga co-op next month. Here's the question: What do y'all want? Led Primary? Tour of Intermediate? Or 1/2 & 1/2?
#NowWatching Call The Shots by Girls Aloud on @Vevo â«
#NowWatching I Just Want a Lover by Will Young on @Vevo â«
#NowWatching Jealousy by Will Young on @Vevo
Beyond excited for new @will_young31 -- give me some deep chill pop with a slow throb!
I'm too tall for the tarps 😡 oop. Nikki asked me to wear proper trousers and a sleeve into the city to make for a better experience. It was good advice. I thought of @tara_lizbeth telling me to "put on a denim!" before going out, not liking my short-shorts. Growth is there.
sciencealert.comTwo-Dad Babies Could Soon Be a RealityFor the first time, scientists have shown that it’s possible for two people of the same sex to create a baby, without the need for outside egg or sperm donation.we gotta get in on this @barmanmichael
#ganesh the fruitwallah
#ganesh the fruitwallah
Loving the whole outfit, @nickjonas -- especially that shirt. Alnost typed "top" but saw the entendres get away @outmagazine @DCHomos
Tuesdate. Sent @mroike and #charliegram presents and got to watch them open 'em. I miss my boys a lot. Hardest and shortest, this trip. Funny, that.
Playing with my new logo.
Playing with my new logo.
Retweeted Foreign Policy (@ForeignPolicy):
[FROM THE MAGAZINE] How a third-gender community is finding its place in Indian society.
[FROM THE MAGAZINE] How a third-gender community is finding its place in Indian society.
Getting my life to Brandon Flowers: Can't Deny My Love!
When the mind gets to churning about what we look like, seeing the body shapes of the worlds best athletes is placid making.
http://www.boredpanda.com/athlete-body-types-comparison-howard-schatz
http://www.boredpanda.com/athlete-body-types-comparison-howard-schatz
Anneke Lucas, a long time AYNY student, runs this amazing non-profit yoga program that brings yoga, meditation and healing practices into healing facilities. Check out the article and help her out in her Kickstarter campaign!
http://ow.ly/3xx4qp
http://ow.ly/3xx4qp
Contemplating relationship, love, time, and forgiveness. Oh, and tattoos. Def tattoos.
Retweeted Annette (@cynyoga):
Spring Detox for a Vibrant life sign up is underway!
Spring Detox for a Vibrant life sign up is underway!
Green city, indeed.
Caught a picture of this gorgeous bird mid-flight as I crossed the bridge.
Flute.
So many cells. The energy vibrations are palpable inside them.
Flute.
Time to go home! #Somnathpur to #mysore
Flute.
So many cells. The energy vibrations are palpable inside them.
Woah. Huge.
Over a doorway.
Ceiling. Contemplate the infinite.
Woah. Huge.
She is huge #Somnathpur
More #kamasutra at #Somnathpur
Thousands of carvings.
Remind you of anyone @mroike
Not the only one mugging.
7 figures. #kamasutra
Woah. Huge.
Over a doorway.
Ceiling. Contemplate the infinite.
She is huge #Somnathpur
More #kamasutra at #Somnathpur
Remind you of anyone @mroike
Thousands of carvings.
Not the only one mugging.
7 figures. #kamasutra
#Somnathpur #mysore #padmasana
Somnathpur, a tiny village on the banks of the Kaveri, 140 kms, south-west of Bangalore.”There is a stillness and everlastingness about the past, it changes not and has a touch of eternity,” wrote Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru in his “Discovery of India.”
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Somnathpur, a tiny village on the banks of the Kaveri, 140 kms, south-west of Bangalore.”There is a stillness and everlastingness about the past, it changes not and has a touch of eternity,” wrote Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru in his “Discovery of India.”
more…
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