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December 2020
Well this is great 🙂
in image21 Jul 2012
17 Jun 2012
17 Jun 2012
October 2020
My mom and dad inspire me every day.
August 2020
I love us. Its so good. I love you!
in image5 Mar 2013
30 Nov 2007
30 Nov 2007
July 2020
My victory garden. <3
June 2020
NO, seriously... Where did 10 years go?
Today at 5:30! Outdoor yoga in Scott Circle! Sign up at michaeljoelhall.com or send me a note here!
March 2020
This image brings a bunch of mixed feelings and emotions-- the most relevant being: wow, ashtanga yoga is amazing and I'm so glad I have had a chance to learn a practice that has enriched my life so much.
Facebook livestream was fun. Join me tomorrow as I livestreaM from Balance Gym!
Joints!
January 2020
Discussing equinox, fair and free markets, and every day activism.
December 2019
Come!
On the fence? Send me a note and maybe i can sweeten the pot 😉 donât delayâ my sweet deal only lasts through today!!
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On the fence? Send me a note and maybe i can sweeten the pot 😉 donât delayâ my sweet deal only lasts through today!!
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November 2019
Yoga retreat to Montanita, Ecuador. Curious? 6-days, affordable, with additional excursions. Mid-late April. Into it? Reply here for super early bird pricing.
March 2019
Sebastian Cole Hall passed away today. He lived 15 amazing years with me, my mom, and my dad. He knew his toys by name, was fearless, and gentle. He helped make me the person I am today, and taught me about unconditional love. He was a very good boy.
February 2019
Oh I do like sharing this.
November 2018
This is such a good #tbt
October 2018
8! Years!
August 2018
8 years later and I still lol
July 2018
Hypocrisy Day: Klu Kluc Khik'n
7! Years! Ago!
June 2018
9 years ago -- woah.
Join Maggie and me in Knoxville, MD (near Harper's Ferry!) August 10-12 for a weekend of yoga, community, and philosophy.
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Happy Melba Day-vis!
in image06/10/2009
May 2018
A fond memory.
Derby day!!!
April 2018
7 years later and all I can see is a fault head position and pulling with the arms too soon. That's progress.
Wow, eight years.
February 2018
Into it.
in imageKris Leigh, Toni Wilson and 10 others
And w[h]e[n] the[re we]re billi[ons] of fr[ien]ship[s]
And w[h]e[n] the[re we]re billi[ons] of fr[ien]ship[s]
Into it.
in imageKris Leigh, Toni Wilson and 10 others
And w[h]e[n] there [a]re billi[ons] of fr[ien]dship[s]
And w[h]e[n] there [a]re billi[ons] of fr[ien]dship[s]
Into it.
in imageKris Leigh, Toni Wilson and 10 others
And w[h]e[n] there [a]re billi[ons] of fr[ien]d[s]hip[s]
And w[h]e[n] there [a]re billi[ons] of fr[ien]d[s]hip[s]
Staaaahp!
in imageAnd w[hile] ther[e] [are] billi[ons] of fr[ien]ship[s]
When I was a young stud.
I'm not made to be complicit-- I was born to misbehave. No, you can't stop me. #leather+sushi
This is always worth a share
January 2018
Psst: new yoga rugs & hand towels... Coming soon. Sign up for the newetter at to get the scoop about merch & workshops
Sleeping through conference.
The cost of gold. 22kt life.
Stretching.
An oldie but a goodie.
Word.
December 2017
🐄🏝 🏖💪🏻
At #DCAshtanga, we value cultural exchange, and denounce bigotry and oppression of all stripes. Here I️ am doing forest yoga, not to be confused with Forrest Yoga. Did you know we have the best landlady— @gratefulweirdo who owns and operates @kaliyog…
Wigs, short shorts, formal wear.
in imageKaruna Maze, Gail Hall and 16 others
And w[hile] there [are] billi[ons] of fri[end]ship[s]
And w[hile] there [are] billi[ons] of fri[end]ship[s]
Wigs, short shorts, formal wear.
in imageKaruna Maze, Gail Hall and 16 others
And w[hile] ther[e are] billi[ons] of fr[ien]ship[s]
And w[hile] ther[e are] billi[ons] of fr[ien]ship[s]
From the last time I was in the best shape of my life.
26 was dope.
November 2017
This x1000
Day Two: #blackandwhitephotochallenge #failedit
Day One: #blackandwhitephotochallenge
October 2017
Ashtanga yoga's primary series, as counted by Sharath Jois, can be completed in an unhurried manner at about the s…
I owe my friends all the thanks: @pamelaxing for the face, @yoantoine for the wig, @mbwrld and @jrene01 for the dr…
Living.
Oh hey, Miss Adams Morgan Pagent.
Oh boy.
Make the breath sound pleasant. Breathing is an inherently pleasurable activity-- it means you're not dead yet. An…
Marichiyasana... eh?! What're you doing over there?
The Gayatri Mantra, written by Rishi Vishvamitra, is mentioned in the Buddha's Pali Canon, the Bhagavad-Gita, and …
Seven years ago, my friends and I won a cow for our exploits at the cave man Olympics. I was getting into the "best shape of my life" -- I look back at these times incredibly fondly -- the resilience, determination, and unfuckwithableness I gleaned in that time has proved invaluable as I continue to grow in my inner and outer fitness.
Vasthistha, the great sage, lead a peaceful community-- the kind where people got on swell and took care of each o…
Tomorrow at 4 -- @hotspotdupont -- I'll be sharing the 26+2 sequence in a 60-minute format. It is one of the most …
September 2017
GRIT Steely-eyed, dirt on the sleeve stick-to-it-ive-ness is essential to success in yoga (and life!). Resilience…
Transitions mean change. Change is scary. I have historicaly been guiled buy the idea of the encroach of Winter. …
I am the light that keeps the streets on.
You gotta practice. Sometimes life gets away from you-- shit happens. Today, I ended up practicing at god knows w…
#fbf 7 years ago at pride, my plastic Starbucks cup fell off the fire escape and shattered. It landed next to a 10…
New class times! Tuesday @ 12- Hot Spot Dupont Wednesday @ 6:30p- Vida U Thursday @ 12 - Vida U Friday @ 12 - Ba…
Spent yesterday in the company of one of my best friends. School began for her this past week and she's on the gri…
August 2017
So, to recap: there's a day of the dead skeleton riding a giant cock into battle with a paddleboard oar on the la…
The look.
WOW 2017
WOW
A fun memory.
WHY WE SHOULD SEE THEIR NAMES: Freedom of assembly has an inherent imperative towards integrity that silent suppor…
Current mood.
At Aarti's wedding, I felt so honored to be able to share this life with, as Puja put in her speech, a family whos…
July 2017
An all time favorite.
How often do you see a shape like this? I make one at least twice a day, most days.
Saw @bethditto touring the unbelievably good album "Fake Sugar" -- which I think is her best work yet. Had to peel…
A little collage with some of my most influential teachers: David, Rolf, and Sharath. Marci (who is very much one …
Led primary was filled with folks I've had the good fortune to work with for over three years each (wow!!) So, I p…
Twinning.
Freedom, 1776. But, then again in June 26, 2015. The third 4th of July as someone viewed as equal under the law he…
I spent Canada Day biking, napping, and lazing. Also dancing and ducking (no, for once that isn't ab auto correct …
June 2017
Me at 27, living the good life.
New hair.
Pre-Wonder Woman-- you know I love a grand hall.
In this life, I'm insanely lucky to be coming up on two and three decades of friendship with folks-- and these two…
#Reposting @stuiestyle_yoga with @instarepost_app -- Thank you for Mixtape @djmattbailer and @sheavanhorn. You guy…
Love is love-- and oh how I love y'all! #Reposting @tugga_life with @instarepost_app -- Love is love...Thanks for…
The accuracy. #pride
"you look ready for the day!" I said. "I am," she replied. "one more plaque to go, for the front. Its of me and my…
Charlie's kinda wondering why I skipped happy hour. After a day of teaching, my singing lesson, cleans, deadlifts…
May 2017
I love this picture!
Was I ever really 23? The Hotel Helix is now Mason & Rook, she's a doctor, and I'm... 34. #fbf
Hmf.
I love flying @porter -- the flight attendants knew the gayborhood, Kiki'd about gentrification, and helped me sor…
Xo
April 2017
Hmmm.
Recorded some of the stuff I do when I'm horsing around at the gym. svadhyaya isn't always fun, but so nice when …
The game? Your first profile pic and your current profile pic. I flubbed and picked a recent post. 😉 July 2007, April 2017.
Four years, eh?
March 2017
Come practice!
Moonday -- sleep in, wash stuff.
Don't worry-- we're back to business on Monday.
Don't worry-- we're back to business on Monday.
Selfie.
Can't wait to share some of the shwag I came home with this year. Oils, Earrings, and Mal…
Workshops & Teaching! March 26: Kali Yoga 8-9: Intro to Mysore ($45) 9-10: Pranayama ($2…
February 2017
Perfect.
Easy come, easy go. Surf & Sand? In my Heart & Hand. Don't leave until you've left.
Ah! From the shala in Mysore!
Mask4Mask
Cats meow side.
Time flies.
January 2017
I love this pic. Sleeping in conference.
Shopping.
Me, on a night off from practice.
Moonday.
Add today's profile, and it's 15 years 😉
December 2016
The ca
Before.
November 2016
@[821580710:2048:Amaya Naomi] and @[100000908140794:2048:Chris White]
This is why yoga will never be mainstream.
Engaging in materialistic or sensual pleasure with little focus on higher purpose is not yoga-- it's called bhoga. Bhoga, left unchecked, can lead to pain in the body or/and mind-- and this is called roga.
On the flip side, Roga and Bhoga can both lead back to yoga. Once you make a commitment to not harming or deceiving by paying attention to what is, the pain and discomfort can lead you right back out of the yick and into something better: reality.
For yoga to arise, attention to reality must be fixed and firm... Even when it becomes unpleasant. Even when it is inconvenient. Only then can we see what's under the hood.
Yoga will never be mainstream, but nowadays is a great time for alchemy. For transmutation. Turn this time of grasping and grabbing and pain into abiding love and bliss, by doing the inconvenient and uncomfortable.
When the tide comes in, all boats are lifted. "Other" is only illusion. The side effects of yoga are worth the effort: abiding joy, made of honesty and love. This does not mean "free of pain" but it does mean "free of suffering."
Engaging in materialistic or sensual pleasure with little focus on higher purpose is not yoga-- it's called bhoga. Bhoga, left unchecked, can lead to pain in the body or/and mind-- and this is called roga.
On the flip side, Roga and Bhoga can both lead back to yoga. Once you make a commitment to not harming or deceiving by paying attention to what is, the pain and discomfort can lead you right back out of the yick and into something better: reality.
For yoga to arise, attention to reality must be fixed and firm... Even when it becomes unpleasant. Even when it is inconvenient. Only then can we see what's under the hood.
Yoga will never be mainstream, but nowadays is a great time for alchemy. For transmutation. Turn this time of grasping and grabbing and pain into abiding love and bliss, by doing the inconvenient and uncomfortable.
When the tide comes in, all boats are lifted. "Other" is only illusion. The side effects of yoga are worth the effort: abiding joy, made of honesty and love. This does not mean "free of pain" but it does mean "free of suffering."
This week, I have felt the love, support of community. They come together to support each…
October 2016
Moon day, All Hallows' Eve Eve, & vegan chicken wings. Craft beer. Witch Craft. Crafty Bas…
The latest in yoga fashion.
Renny magic
Sure isn't.
My personal favorite:
September 2016
Out of town & want a tee or tank? Hit me up.
Ever feel like a zebra in a room full of horses? Really, we're all just unicorns that forgot ou magic. Get woke 😉
Unisex (xs,s, m, l, xl) -- $20 + shipping & a variety of colors (and $5 off two!)
Ever feel like a zebra in a room full of horses? Really, we're all just unicorns that forgot ou magic. Get woke 😉
Unisex (xs,s, m, l, xl) -- $20 + shipping & a variety of colors (and $5 off two!)
Oh how tacky.
Want a DC Ashtanga t, and can't grab one in person? HMU
Holy cow
August 2016
Part 2. Twister in Chicago 😉
in imageSTEAMWORKS TWISTER
STEAMWORKS
TEAMWORK 24/7 MEN'S GYM & BATHHOUSE
STEAMWORKS
TEAMWORK 24/7 MEN'S GYM & BATHHOUSE
July 2016
"When was the first time you did something for the last time? When was the last time you d…
Besties
My life -- 6 years ago -- so happy.
How I supposed to practice when there are Pokemon up in hurr?
A new view!
Charlie is working on his down dog â â but he's gotta work on that dristi!
June 2016
The is so much to LOVE about Philly! Getting to hang with @esitzler and the community at …
Near & dear to my heart.
that time I learned about pirating from Cap'n Morgan.
But before.
Well.
That year I went as a house fire to Wow Wear right after my house fire.
Yo voté.
A guy sped up at me in the crosswalk. Honked. Yelled. Called me a faggot. Threatened to kill me. I stood my ground. Didn't cuss-- switched into teacher mode and made him say he was sorry. He's a DC firefighter with MD plates. Anyone got any ideas how to inform his employer? Take it away, Facebook!
That time I met Jake Shears and he liked my shorts.
Family.
Making shapes in the grass. Look, imma #ekapadabakasana
May 2016
Discovering who spirit trickster. Thanks @pegmulqueen 🙂
How I spent my birthday.
|> Kali <| in the streets |> Shiva <| in the sheets (h/t: @whitsummerall )
HBD ME
This is my teachers' teacher, Pattabhi Jois.
This week marks the seventh year of his passing. He died before I began learning his method.
I wasn't sure what to say to honor him, as he touched so many people directly, and yet for me, indirectly.
I didn't want to appropriate, and yet I am so inspired by his work.
When I saw this image, I knew what it was I wanted to say.
When I die, I hope it is my good humor that is remembered-- just like yours. Thanks, KPJ. I owe you one.
This week marks the seventh year of his passing. He died before I began learning his method.
I wasn't sure what to say to honor him, as he touched so many people directly, and yet for me, indirectly.
I didn't want to appropriate, and yet I am so inspired by his work.
When I saw this image, I knew what it was I wanted to say.
When I die, I hope it is my good humor that is remembered-- just like yours. Thanks, KPJ. I owe you one.
Rain day.
7 years ago! Man-- I had JUST cut off the shoulder length.
Guys...
Think yoga is too girly? Don't let gender disparity become a barrier to entry! Come learn & muck about with a bunch of dudes.
April 2016
Attaboy!
I think yoga is too girly? Don't let gender disparity become a barrier to entry! Come lear…
Tomorrow!
Mysore, 8-10,
q&a/ conference 10:15/30-11:30,
Foundational Postures workshop 12-2!
Sign up: https://goo.gl/9WhvVt
Mysore, 8-10,
q&a/ conference 10:15/30-11:30,
Foundational Postures workshop 12-2!
Sign up: https://goo.gl/9WhvVt
Saturday, April 17:
Foundational Postures workshop.
12-2; Kali Yoga Studio!
Sign up now!
https://goo.gl/9WhvVt
Foundational Postures workshop.
12-2; Kali Yoga Studio!
Sign up now!
https://goo.gl/9WhvVt
March 2016
Out in Arlington? Thursday JD the last day of my afternoon Mysore engagement @littlerivery…
#tbt for Charlie. Somebody likes camping! #charliegram
Facebook reminded me that I used to run marathons 🙂
Real life.
January 2016
The best piece of advice I've ever received regarding travel is to aphorism "Don't leave u…
I remember @tarabrach talking about emotions like storms-- like weather patterns-- in one …
Shave + Avocado/Egg Yolk/Coco Oil face mask + Hair Cut
Inspired by @nudeyogaguy to and @suenodevida_ecu
December 2015
When facebook's ad game is just TOO strong
8! Years!
We gotta try harder, @_dcpublicschools_
Dogs on my mat for years.
November 2015
Eyes.
Eyes.
My boys.
My hands are callused from kayaking and barbells. But wearing a ring that my father gave m…
"Head Games" #tourof2nd Dhanurasan, a posture which demands you cling for dear life and l…
Saturday is a rest day for a lot of folks.. But I often take Sundays off. Today I have a w…
Infinity and Upward Facing Dog #tourof2nd Beginning in samasthithi, I am a strong ray of …
The Ashtanga yoga practice as taught by Jois is a moving meditation, and for there to be a…
September 2015
fuck. Fuck. fuck. FINE.
Gumby & Pokey both turn up to @humblebeastcf -- yes, even Gumby lifts. Don't skip leg day,…
We made it all the way to gravelly point, with the planes landing and taking off right ove…
Here we go. #GuilinosSayIDo
August 2015
Friendship! With #pigpup #charliegram and @ladyhawkzuzu
lazy
July 2015
DC chillin.
Ruff life.
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