I’ve often had other yoga colleagues wonder how I made it so so far in Ashtanga yoga. They say it with a laugh, and knowing wink. The truth is that deep inside we’re all zebras in a room full of horses. I like to think that I’m a unicorn in a room full of zebras….
I’ve often had other yoga colleagues wonder how I made it so so far in Ashtanga yoga. They say it with a laugh, and knowing wink. The truth is that deep inside we’re all zebras in a room full of horses. I like to think that I’m a unicorn in a room full of zebras….
I’ve often had other yoga colleagues wonder how I made it so so far in Ashtanga yoga. They say it with a laugh, and knowing wink. The truth is that deep inside we’re all zebras in a room full of horses. I like to think that I’m a unicorn in a room full of zebras….
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Video: Online and Virtual Communities in the Ashtanga Yoga World Link at my site. This is a video about Online and Virtual Communities in the Ashtanga Yoga World. If you’re looking for coaching, find me at michaeljoelhall.com/coaching 00:00 Introduction to Ashtanga Practice 00:15 The Digital Shift in Yoga Practice 00:26 Building Online Communities 00:42 The…
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The Emotional and Physical Challenges of Yoga Practice Advancing in yoga, particularly in the Ashtanga tradition, is a journey that requires dedication, perseverance, and a willingness to confront both physical and emotional limits. Over the years, I have found myself at the intersection of personal expectations, teacher guidance, and the inevitable boundaries of my own…