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2010
Do your practice and all is coming.â Sri K Patthabi
found his dropbacks!
Do one thing a day that scares you: I showed my dropbacks to people.
stayed in and practiced pinch mayarasana, dwi pada dandasana, sirsasana to dwi pada, and focused on opening his heart. Success!
put his hands on the mat and did what he was scared to do. 5am Mysore, I'm coming.
Alarms couldn't keep me, and my arms wouldn't lift me. Every day is different. Lemonjelly in the background ftw, but missed #mysore
is on his way to the AYC to practice. Today's intention is to think of the things for which I am grateful when my mind wanders.
From my twitter (michaeljoelhall): Kept my tears inside during sivasana. A day of gratitude and abundance. An inner bliss. So much love I might rent at the seams. #Mysore
ashtanga + toemageddon = ?
bound & held Marichyasana D on the left side all by himself. Danielle Dionne didn't have her Camera, but I wanted a picture jsyk.
I realized I hadn't shared this until I went to re-read it via Vanessa King's profile. I've dedicated the next year to exploring the Ashtanga traditions-- and am so far in looooove with it.
For those that are curious, Peg does a killer job of talkin' bout it. Give it a look (if only to read a little about what I dedicate my mornings to, and why I don't get to go out on weeknights anymore).
http://blog.pegmulqueen.com/2010/12/11/myths-of-ashtanga.aspx
For those that are curious, Peg does a killer job of talkin' bout it. Give it a look (if only to read a little about what I dedicate my mornings to, and why I don't get to go out on weeknights anymore).
http://blog.pegmulqueen.com/2010/12/11/myths-of-ashtanga.aspx
2011
shucks shucks shucks. Missed my alarms this morning. After the intensity of the past two days' practice, I'm particularly sad to miss sharing in the Ashtanga Yoga Center, Washington DC's community energy. Looks like it'll be Virginia Lung's style of double-header: Crossfit this AM, then a morning primary in my studio at Balance Gym (didja know that they got space heaters for the yogis?).
Fifth listen. Oh wow. Supta Kurmasana and a new Britney single... BEST. MONDAY. EVER.
http://www.theprophetblog.net/britney-spears-premieres-new-single-hold-it-against-me
http://www.theprophetblog.net/britney-spears-premieres-new-single-hold-it-against-me
I bound marichyasana D on both sides today-- all by myself. I'm so tickled. In (possibly) related news: I feel like someone took every muscle in my body and ran a cheese grater over it. Its not *pain*... its... I don't even know.
Want some yoga math? Mysore + Bikram = MeSore. Thanks, Peg Mulqueen, Cassandra Walsh, and Insel Metin.
is practicing on a moon day. Does this count as "rebel yoga"?
When tempted to skip a pose today in my practice, I thought of what Peggy shared: "The ashtanga yoga system should never be confused with "power yoga" or any whimsical creation which goes against the tradition of the many types of yoga scriptures. It would be a shame to lose the precious jewel of liberation in the mud of ignorant body building." -- Mr. Jois
I didn't skip.
I didn't skip.
"'Practicing alll aspects of yoga destroys the impurities so that the light of knowledge and discrimination shines .' It is unfortunate that students who have not yet matured in their own practice have changed the method and have cut out the essence of an ancient lineage to accommodate their own limitations." --Mr. Jois
Why no curvy/male/older Yoga Journal Cover Models. Sadie Nardini says its cause no one bought it when they tried it. I hear sex sells, so here's my proposition: I'll get into peak fitness mode if you put me on the cover in wheel wearing just a jock.
http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/yoga-journal-covers-who-really-calls-the-shots/
http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/yoga-journal-covers-who-really-calls-the-shots/
From Wednesday's WOD: 30 Wall Climbs- 3:40 Rx'd.
"Length before strength" is a new mantra for me.
morning mysore, crossfit WOD, bikbik before bedtime. Mmmmmmmm... delicious.
can't breathe for shit. I gotta work on my fourth limb if I wanna climb this tree of yoga.
is so excited to play with Peg Mulqueen at David Swenson's Hands-on Adjustment workshop. Ahhh!
gave David Swenson an adjustment. WINNING.
is doing something he's never done before. Best, not most. Don't be scared. Don't be proud. Best not most. Best, not most. Best, not most. "Intermediate series, somewhat important."
Join @[824486826:2048:Kevin Waldorf-Cruz] , Keith Moore (@[100089878602895:2048:Ashtanga Yoga Center, Washington DC] , crossfitter, my teacher) and Christina Lagdameo this Saturday at lululemon athletica Georgetown from 1:30-3:30pm for a mala of surya namaskar. This is a donation based class to benefit the Onadi Siva Trust, which benefits the victims of human trafficking (see video).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1koLraFl1_w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1koLraFl1_w
What good is Yoga? "Eradicating the instinctive weaknesses of human beings. For some it may be quick for some it may be slow. But change has to take place, transformation has to take place, whoever it may be, in whatever average intellectual condition they are." -- BKS Iyengar
Up at 730. No hangover. Practicing in public. Saturday!!!
's thoughts and good intentions are with and towards lululemon athletica Bethesda.
Interested in a fun, physical practice that weaves together Ashtanga's standing series as well as postures from first, second, and third series. Come come come!
http://midcityyoga.com/?p=501
http://midcityyoga.com/?p=501
This is the class list for Balance Gym (Thomas Circle):
http://balancegym.com/images/classes/Thomas-Circle-Group-Schedule-Winter-2011.pdf
http://balancegym.com/images/classes/Thomas-Circle-Group-Schedule-Winter-2011.pdf
Oooooh, Alcohol! I know its a lot of Team Sketch's favorite vice. It certainly has been known to make my Monday's tricky.
Aside from "empty" calories, alcohol sugars are the last sugars to metabolize. It's crazy talk to think that one cocktail can ruin a whole day (or week!)'s work, but its true. To mitigate your damage, stick to the following guidelines.
Rule #1: Beer'll getcha. I love beer. But, the gluten in it
http://paleohacks.com/questions/109/favourite-alcoholic-drinks
Aside from "empty" calories, alcohol sugars are the last sugars to metabolize. It's crazy talk to think that one cocktail can ruin a whole day (or week!)'s work, but its true. To mitigate your damage, stick to the following guidelines.
Rule #1: Beer'll getcha. I love beer. But, the gluten in it
http://paleohacks.com/questions/109/favourite-alcoholic-drinks
Karma Yoga, Teaching, Drew Xeron's Pictures Showing Up, Running, Cleaning, 68 degrees, Kevin Lemons! Today's gon' be goooood, y'all!
Who's coming to the AYC for some playtime?!
Bikram yoga eviscerated my allergies-- though, lets not speak of the gross brownish-black sleep that came out of my tear ducts.
So today: taught all my regular classes, took a bikram class (rewarded for my Karma Yoga!), instantly got a new phone to replace my dead phone, and introduced Ashtanga (breath, focal point, & locks) to a fellow athlete.
Stuck the landing in bhujapidasana. Kept my feet behind my head all the way up from supta kurmasana. Didn't pause on my way to kukuatasana. All firsts.Today was a big day 🙂
Not unlike my time spent at the ashram, I managed to accidently sleep through pranayama. Well hello, 6:40.
stayed at 60% of max in my practice today, focusing on breath. Back is sore from Wednesday's front squads-- those vinyasas I couldn't take I'm giving to Peggy.
Michael Roike, Kristen Jones, Candice Jones, Becca Grove and Peg Mulqueen sure do make for excellent play dates. So proud of Deux for taking on his first real Rocket class!!!
You guys know I believe that strength training and yoga go well together. Why? Strong people are more useful.
http://fawnfriday.blogspot.com/
http://fawnfriday.blogspot.com/
I'm so excited to invite my friends and yoga family to a new 90 minute class at one of my favorite places in the whole world. Spread the word, spread the love, spread the community!!!
http://midcityyoga.com/?p=509
http://midcityyoga.com/?p=509
is learning to be a better breather at Ashtanga Yoga Center, Washington DC.
mysore, ACC class, private client-- check. Up next? IMF, HUD. Then? HAPPY HOUR YOGA!!!!
Do you ever wake up with this overwhelming sense of love and affinity from and towards your friends? (I do-- and did-- today!)
Got some old yoga mats laying around? lululemon athletica Georgetown will take care of them for you - your gently used mat will go to Yo Kid & heavily used yoga mats will be recycled. Now until April 10th!
Old Man Michael hates getting to practice at 7 but likes sleeping till 6.
Mid City Yoga works with a solid handful of federal agencies' fitness departments. A government furlough means that subcontracted fitness professionals won't get paid. Be nice to your broke local fitness professional (*hint*), k?
Off to the circle to go practice this.
Its gotta be doable, right?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP_IcdWDu88
Its gotta be doable, right?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP_IcdWDu88
kipping headstand to handstand: check [x] handstand clap to fall: [x] handstand clap to headstand: [ ] ... work to be done
Practice what they teach... Peg Mulqueen- to the moon with me. Wish you were here to catch me if I fall today... I'll miss you tonight.
deadlifts demand yoga.
One hour 'till Rooftop Happy Hour Yoga at Balance Gym. YEEEEES!
Happy 4/20, everyone! Today is Sebastian Cole Hall's 6th Birthday!
Fun Trivia: Seabass's given name from the pound was "Redman."
Fun Trivia: Seabass's given name from the pound was "Redman."
deadlifts, then Happy Hour Yoga (5:30) at Balance Gym!
From "The Gunfight: Honor Every Second" fundraiser. Event and coaching courtesy of Quint "Traps are the New Abs" Fischer. Pictures courtesy of the ever gorgeous Cristyn "Cut a Bitch" Cram.
in imageCALTION
Olympic lifts, metabolic conditioning, ashtanga asanas, and a great cause: skin cancer awareness. I love my friends-- and @[100063566111555:2048:Balance Gym].
Heavy Deadlifts demand... protein. Then yoga.
practicing yoga in Thomas Circle. Come practice in Dupont Circle with me and lululemon athletica Logan Circle tomorrow at 6:30p!
got to the end of primary with time to spare before Miami. It's a really special day for me 🙂
To quote @[617270401:2048:Erica Martinson] (with a nod to my burgeoning, torrid friendmance with @[506243441:2048:Kaelan Hollon] ): ""I spend a lot of time thinking, "How can I better stalk @[771905126:2048:Michael Joel Hall]?" The answer is this: $20 for a month unlimited gym/classes at Balance, where he can be my yoga guru, or $59 for a month unlimited CrossFit, where I know he loiters (lifting things over his head
https://livingsocial.com/deals/35393?ref=conf-jp&rpi=10666172
https://livingsocial.com/deals/35393?ref=conf-jp&rpi=10666172
you can find me next to General Thomas. I really love practicing outside.
hates sleeping "in" till 6am on Fridays-- then realizing it isn't enough time to get to mysore (tenley, not india) and my first class on time.
Today seems like a pretty bitchin' day to pratice on Balance Gym's rooftop. Getting Primary in before teaching at 5:30. Looking forward to all the new members!
I really needed to read this when I read it a few years ago. Since I'm already crying from the youtube link @[1198496476:2048:Michele Waggner] shared, I'll go ahead and make this Mr. Rogers Day on my facebook page.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~news/releases/2002/june/060902c.html
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~news/releases/2002/june/060902c.html
practicing the rocket sequence at Balance Gym, then doing a metcon at CrossFit Balance. Then, of course, sharing some bendy-jumpy-floatiness with my friends from Mid City Yoga and Balance Gym. Come play!
forgetting dry clothes for after Rocket at the Ashtanga Yoga Center, Washington DC is just silly.
Unf. Some practices sure are hard. The Rocker must of taken all my gas.
there is freedom within discipline. Yoga, for me, is the discipline of freedom.
Can you imagine a no grunting gym? I would have been asked to leave @[100063566111555:2048:Balance Gym] today if we had a "lunk alarm."
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/18/nyregion/18grunt.html?em&ex=1163998800&en=e846705f7752894f&ei=5087
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/18/nyregion/18grunt.html?em&ex=1163998800&en=e846705f7752894f&ei=5087
Yoga Teacher Friends: Does anyone know of a studio/teacher in Bali? I have a friend moving there, and she's having trouble finding a teacher outside of super pricey healthclubs. Thoughts?
too sore for mysore.
I hope I see some friends tonight at tonight's yoga class at Balance Gym. That'll make it easier to round up some drinkin' buddies.
did Mysore away from "home" for the first time. 🙂
8 limbs. I live within discipline. I fail often with cleanliness. This morning is not a practice of the third limb of yoga (asana/postures), but the second: observances. Today, my yoga practice is that of cleanliness (saucha). For those that know me: wish me luck.
At 24, I wanted to do the splits (and put my foot on my head). I spent a year. At 25, I wanted a career. I spent a year. At 26, I wanted a body as strong as my mind (it took two-- I needed to get a strong mind, too). At 28, I want to be a householder (Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a householders practice, so it seems right).
http://www.spiritvoyage.com/blog/index.php/the-yoga-of-cleanliness-and-order/
http://www.spiritvoyage.com/blog/index.php/the-yoga-of-cleanliness-and-order/
Jaya Ganesha!
has capital bikeshare all figured out. No excuses for no mysore as of the end of this week.
âNow the Whole Foods chain which used to pride itself on whole organic food and produce has sold out its customers to Monsanto GMO food.
The statement from Whole Foods reads:
'The policy set for GE alfalfa will most likely guide policies for other GE crops as well. True Coexistence is a must' .â
http://www.politicolnews.com/tag/monsanto-buys-out-whole-foods/
The statement from Whole Foods reads:
'The policy set for GE alfalfa will most likely guide policies for other GE crops as well. True Coexistence is a must' .â
http://www.politicolnews.com/tag/monsanto-buys-out-whole-foods/
has an uncontrolable crush on Jake Shears. Could Jake, Adam Levine, and I do yoga by a pool? Forever?
is teaching a special memorial day class at STROGA today-- 60 Minutes of f-u-n. Get it in!
No one wants a teacher who doesn't practice. Off to Mysore.
... Stupid Moon Day.
Fine, blackened studio. I'll do Primary in Dupont Circle.
"Cloudy, with biiiiiig silver linings" was the forecast this morning: <3 practicing in Dupont and making it to the end of primary right as Erica Martinson (a bff) walked up. <3 returning to crossfit. <3 leading a class and being able to thank my "sub" in person
The Wooden Bull is here.
A preview of the Wooden Bull.
Jaya Ganesha!
I'm starting "Domestic Sundays" this week. Shifting all my weekly shopping/cooking/cleaning from Tuesday mornings to Sunday-whenevers. Love it.
had a pretty amazing day-- An awesome lift this AM, fabulous classes, a coffee date with my dear teacher and friend Kristen Krash, a fantastic conversation with my students about what "yoga" means to them ("awareness of the breath, body and mind. freedom. work."), and a killer CrossFit class. I mean, really. Today rocks. MichaelCycle shipped, too. I know, I can't stand me, either. 🙂
Power Cleans and Deadlifts in the AM so that I can do Primary in the heat of a DC sun. You do not need heaters when it's 97°!
Weather Report: 99°F, Feels Like: 106°. Yoga Report: Looked like Ashtanga, felt like Bikram.
Monsoon & Sons was spectac! Love you Lauren Waggner, Jay Wilson, Jonna Ashley, and of course Miss Emily Monahan. Sad I missed Peg Mulqueen, Augusta Zoe Hemann, and @Jen!
So, who do I get to play with tomorrow at the Ashtanga Yoga Center, Washington DC? We're gonna get twisted.Come play!
Courtesy of Free in DC: This Saturday they are doing free, confidential oral testing for HIV at St Augustine Gingras Center from 10:00am - 3:00pm. Free refreshments while you wait for results. 1419 V St, NW
Tears of Joy for equality. Tears of Sorrow for the loss of an old friend. Life is never without a balance. Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu.
Sharing in Love with my Yoga Community.
Class at the Ashtanga Yoga Center, Washington DC with me-- 4:30p! Just in my time for International Handstand Day!
"Not once did we discuss clothes or hair or bodies or who was pretty. It's surprising how hard it is to stay away from those topics with little girls, but I'm stubborn."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-bloom/how-to-talk-to-little-gir_b_882510.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-bloom/how-to-talk-to-little-gir_b_882510.html
Who am I going to see tonight at Yoga in the Park? Dupont Circle-- 6:30p! lululemon athletica Logan Circle and Mid City Yoga-- woop woop!
"The highest sadhana: Bear insult, bear injury. " -- Swami Sivananda.
Looks like a good weekend for lift-off!! Come play at the AYC today! 4:30pm!
I miss my teacher's adjustments, but practicing outside will always be my favorite.
Full Primary with Jedi Salutations, dropbacks, tick-tocks, and laughter.
The plan: a run to the Jefferson Memorial, do primary overlooking Rosslyn, run home. Lets see how this goes 🙂
"It's hard not to objectify you when you do that," overheard while demonstrating Ardha Behkasana
Class at AYC! 430-- come play!
Date soon! Yoga?
Morning Mysore. I'm craving structure & discipline. 🙂
In America, the typical black household had just $5,677 in wealth (assets minus debts) in 2009, the typical Hispanic household had $6,325 in wealth and the typical white household had $113,149. These lopsided wealth ratios are the largest since the government began publishing such data a quarter century ago. Data from the US Census
http://www.census.gov/sipp/overview.html
http://www.census.gov/sipp/overview.html
Free Fun Alert! Saturday at 10am: Heaven & Hell-- 30 min bootcamp, 30 minutes yin yoga. Meet at Logan Lulu!
Three practices today may have been overkill. Or not 🙂
kapotasana for the first time. two hands on two feet, two elbows on the ground. an inch from my forehead. I had no idea I could do that.
Have we talked about my Strong & Sweet: A Labor Day Master Class? Noon on Labor Day at STROGA-- oh man, I'm excited.
Was on my way to practice, and realized I forgot my towel. Checked my phone, and saw that my cleanin' folk were coming at 8:30am. Today's first practice will be from the first two limbs. I'll get to the third a little later.
I bought 2 cartons of k-cups for my bedside coffee maker... Back to the grind with a full box of grinds. #mysore #sleepyyogi
Today is Ganesh's Birthday!!! Ganesh Chaturthi-- a celebration for the overcomer of obstacles & burdens. Jaya Ganesha! JAYA GANESHA!!!!
Hey! Who is joining me on Monday @[363580466452:274:STROGA] for two hours of rockety, flowy, sweaty fun?
http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studioid=8923&stype=-8&sTG=23&sVT=28&sLevel=5&sView=day&sTrn=100000014&sDate=9%2F5%2F2011
http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studioid=8923&stype=-8&sTG=23&sVT=28&sLevel=5&sView=day&sTrn=100000014&sDate=9%2F5%2F2011
Salutation Nation 2011! If you want an outdoor yoga practice with several hundred other yogis Omming as one, this is your best bet all year! 9:00 at John Marshall Park (btwn 4th & 5th on Penn NW).
Salutation Nation 2011! If you want an outdoor yoga practice with several hundred other yogis Omming as one, this is your best bet all year! 9:00 at John Marshall Park! (btwn 4th & 5th on Penn NW)
Gosh darn stupid freaking moonday! Agh!
Here's a new pose! Here's a new series! Now give me your towel.
Have y'all signed up for my mailing list? India's super far, and I wanna stay in touch! I promise, Facebook'll be here when you're done. 😉
http://midcityyoga.com/
http://midcityyoga.com/
Oooh-- hey guys, the 6:15 class is totally on today at Balance Gym. Come play!
The beat part of owning up to your mistakes is getting to learn from them.
Lunch with Mama Hall and Papa Hall, Rocket at Embrace Yoga DC for Dinner, Dancing with the wife. Saturday? Morning yoga with Shelby Thompson, day-play with Michael Roike. Sunday? Go back in time.
Its a good thing I like practicing awareness, cause I can be really, really oblivious. 🙂
When Sebastian was a puppy, I had to let him cry himself to sleep so that he would grow up and be self reliant. Today I practiced without pain, but am stronger for having felt it.
The view from the hummer
Good advice from someone I trust
I cheat on Ashtanga with Rocket. Lipstick on the collar: Marichiasana C isn't after A?
"Don't you have to practice? Get up."
Aaaaand the Shala confirmed my registration. Its all happening.
Sometimes, I just need a lead class.
My morning practice has been stalled by evening practice. A bad habit, but more time for yoga reading. Anusara Exodus (not surprised), Yogasam (its real! ish), and 48 Questions with 3 Gurus... good reading!
3 GURUS, 48 QUESTIONS
MATCHING INTERVIEWS WITH
SRI T.K.V. DESIKACHAR, SRI B.K.S. IYENGAR & SRI K. PATTABHI JOIS
http://www.namarupa.org/magazine/nr03/downloads/NamaRupa_03_02.pdf
MATCHING INTERVIEWS WITH
SRI T.K.V. DESIKACHAR, SRI B.K.S. IYENGAR & SRI K. PATTABHI JOIS
http://www.namarupa.org/magazine/nr03/downloads/NamaRupa_03_02.pdf
Dude. Richard Freeman (and this is yooooung Richard Freeman) = f'ing awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwfUkWhQElI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwfUkWhQElI
I love Iyengar yoga, Ashtanga yoga, and Olympic Weightlifting. Juggling them, however, is hard.
Funny, I lift by myself and practice in a group-- a change from three months ago. Before you (I) judge my lack of morning mysore practice, I have to remember that Urdhva Dhanurasana is not the only way to feel Kundalini rise-- and that I will miss my weightlifting whilst in mysore.
Self Yoga Coaching: Recording my Primary Series Practice to Richard Freeman's commentary, then watching a split screen of us together. (I may have gone off the deep end)
Bummer: Tomorrow's my last day practicing with David Keil (its been great). Silver Lining: on to Antonella Accinelli. 46 days till India.
Pashasana & Back Squats don't mix.
Takin' pleasure in other folks' bravery. You come. #mysore
How efficient can I be? Bhekasana in an hour & a half? Fingers crossed. ( PS: back on the grid)
Really, Tadasana? You're changing? When I press my ankles bones firmly into one another, something *happens* now. It's like yoga 101 up in here.
My dear friend @[828559683:2048:Peg Mulqueen] will teaching morning mysore at @[100002872044890:2048:Ashtanga Mysore Arlington Virginia] while I kick it with @[1310954015:2048:Tova Steiner] in Mysore. Take a look at Peg's letter-- as my students know, she's a huge inspiration to me. I hope you get some, too 😉
http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=c6c1f5be789ffc27d899456ce&id=1250b4a6da&eo=8392647d2a
http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=c6c1f5be789ffc27d899456ce&id=1250b4a6da&eo=8392647d2a
Today, I taught my last class of the year. It was also that last class before I leave for India. I'm going to miss my students... a lot.
Visa in hand, modified primary practiced (thanks for the company, Em), and now dinner with friends.
2012
It's 85 here in Mysore. Seeing the driver holding a sign with my name on it was enough to make me want to cry, but the dangerousness of the car ride into town was enough to make me smile big. Best of all? I got to stay at the Southern Star/ Regalis-- exactly as planned. Antonella Accinelli will be pleased I didn't have to sleep outside.
Sharath yelled at me twice, then yelled at everyone else. "The only thing worse than being yelled at is being ignored."
My first conference was fascinating. I got to view Sharath, the (these are my terms) titleholder of the Ashtanga lineage, through the lens of a man who deals with keeping the purity of a practice in the real world-- the world of parties, internet gossip, and multiculturalism. A fascinating, non-textbook experience. A highlight, paraphrased: "A man with two gurus (gu ru: dispel dark) is like a man with two doctors-- take both pieces of advice/take both pills, and you surely are worse for it."
Led Primary, chanting, Sanskrit, philosophy, and two trips to the Ramakrishna ashram. Today was busy, but had a keen reminder to count my blessings: I saw a funeral procession today. It consisted of a flower adorned handmade chair, the deceased strapped in, carried and paraded to the crematorium. Tambourines and gongs, laughter and tears.
7 hours of work, and do you know what my phone didn't save? Fucking Shala time. 10 minutes early was 5 minutes late. I can't win 🙁
Sometimes, you practice in the bathroom of the changing room and accept that as your penance.
Such a delicious, decadent practice. Making every movement (and flub) part of the beauty of creation, yet not rushing to the end. A freedom that one pointed focus can bring, and grace that should probably be there regardless *yum* #mysore
A ton of fantastic assists in practice, a wonderful birthday party, and a thoroughly exhausting sanskirt . I'd call that a full day. #mysore
4 Surprises Today: 1) The Internet worked this morning, soI got to have a real skype date with the hubs. 2) My clothes were wet, so I practiced in long pants sans shirt (after a conversation in which I pronounced that I may never go topless). 3) Sharath moved me on to Pashasana (helllllllllllo, second series!) 4) I ran into Clare on the street right after practice 🙂 It's not even noon!
Patterns of practice: I now like doing Led in the changing room.No pushing, no quiet violence. Huh.
Survived led primary with Delhi Belly. Talk about humbling-- I felt like a human level.
First day practicing second: was taken to my ankles in dropbacks (backbends) -- never have I ever. Said aloud "ohmygod." Sharath laaaaughed and said "No fear, no fun."
Bitched for no good reason. Good sleep, off to practice!
Google searches for paleo muffins brought more people to my blog than ashtanga. Ashtanga tied with dolly parton -- I may never be a smart internet marketer, but I couldn't be more tickled (and wouldn't have it any other way!)
Oh, led primary, how I love you.
I have to be up at 3am. Sleep must come.
Sweets on Saturday leads to stiffness on Sunday. Never expect one day's work to be the next's. Paleo challenge after the moonday? #mysore
Today, I walked my hands in from a dropback (backbend) and caught hold of my ankles. Then I straightened my arms. Never have I ever.
Fascinating reading 'round the blogosphere about krounchasana.
I made chocolate almond flour pancakes today for lunch. One heckuva paleo treat 🙂
Eat a little, drink a little
Talk a little, sleep a little
Mix a little, move a little
Serve a little, rest a little
Work a little, relax a little
Study a little, worship a little
Do Asana a little, Pranayama a little
Reflect a little, meditate a little
Do Japa a little, do Kirtan a little
Write Mantra a little, have Satsang a little
Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate, Realize
Be good, Do good; Be kind, Be compassionate
Enquire 'Who am I ?', Know the Self and be Free
Talk a little, sleep a little
Mix a little, move a little
Serve a little, rest a little
Work a little, relax a little
Study a little, worship a little
Do Asana a little, Pranayama a little
Reflect a little, meditate a little
Do Japa a little, do Kirtan a little
Write Mantra a little, have Satsang a little
Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate, Realize
Be good, Do good; Be kind, Be compassionate
Enquire 'Who am I ?', Know the Self and be Free
Saturday night: bedtime? 7:30. You know how I do. #mysore
Just lost 15 minutes taking pictures in this morning's practice ensemble (headband and kungfu pants). #ashtangastylemaven
At some point 2:30am became a perfectly reasonable time to wake up for practice.
A slow coffee morning before led primary at the shala. Here's hoping the onslaught of Indian heat has scared up space for me. #mysore
I don't think that ashtanga practice is the "best" style, but I certainly think that for those willing to give themselves over to the principals it espouses, it can be powerful. I think this blog post is onto something (though, i think the something it is onto can be found in Iyengar and Sivananda yoga, too).
http://dirghakala.wordpress.com/2012/03/15/solitude-in-practice-or-why-ashtanga-is-the-best-style-of-yoga/
http://dirghakala.wordpress.com/2012/03/15/solitude-in-practice-or-why-ashtanga-is-the-best-style-of-yoga/
69 practices down, one to go. "Don't leave until you've left."
Want to drop-in to a class? Join me for half primary at Balance Gym on Tuesday at 7pm 🙂
Last day of return-to-America inspired Primary series. First day of return-to-America CrossFit. Artsy photos comin' in one month.
Same same, but different: taught some classes, lifted and sprinted, banana smoothie. Bed. Coffee. Kapo. This is the format of my life for a while.
Teaching tonight at Yoga District (1922 I Street NW) tonight at 6:15! Come practice for ~$10!
Practiced at AYC and made high protein berry muffins. Followed up with flax sandwhich rolls and delicious spicy indian chicken. Breakfast & lunch for the week? Check.
Call the Ashtanga Police: Doing a guest spot tonight. 6:30p. You come.
âI suggest a new strategy, R2. Let the wookiee win.â Yogi Ruminations on Food. @[663881338:2048:Angela Jamison] runs Ashtanga Yoga: Ann Arbor. I continue to take great enjoyment and fresh inspiration from her wit, wisdom, and (seemingly) against the grain grit on all things spirituality. She is able to meal together (again, seemingly) disparate threads of philosophy and practice to make something truly whole. May the fourthbe with you.
http://www.ashtangaannarbor.com/wordpress/2012/04/06/how-jedi-knights-should-eat/
http://www.ashtangaannarbor.com/wordpress/2012/04/06/how-jedi-knights-should-eat/
Today is the first day of my Ashtanga class at Yoga District | 14th Street Studio. Come play with half-primary and half-second 🙂 Should we call it Half & Half? 7:45-9pm.
Interrupting my online swimmie shopping (aka softcore porn viewing) to go do yoga outside. #ashtanga #calmitdownperv Yoga District | 14th Street Studio at 6:30. #practicewhatyoupreach #practicewhatyouteach
Oh, lookie there. A 6:30 class today at Yoga District | 14th Street Studio with my name on it. Don't mind if you do.
Lakshmish, doing the #ashtanga invocation! Mysore swoon!
Flow Yoga Center's led Primary was delicious today. Full practice yesterday, led today. I sure am tempting the Ashtanga Police.
RT @lizandra311: Durga supports my first Mysore practice with @michaelJoelhall @ Flow Yoga Center
Going to the Ashtanga Yoga Center, Washington DC for what will likely be the last time. I realize my own projections of sorrow and pride, but I learned Primary in this space. Bittersweet.
Wondering... who's gonna come to post BBQ yoga? 1/2 Primary, 1/2 Intermediate at Yoga District. 7:45p.
RT @kinomacgregor: Core Strength in Yoga, Tittibhasana in Ashtanga Yoga Second Series with Kino...: via @youtube
tysm! I'm excited, too!! xo â@flowyogacenter: We are so happy Michael is going to start teaching Mysore at Flow!
Lets explore vinyasas! Teaching Open Ashtanga today at the Ashtanga Yoga Studio DC (AYSDC). You come! 6:15p!
elephantjournal.comDoes Yoga Really Foster Transformation? ~ Michael Joel Hall | elephant journalSutra is Sanskrit for thread, as in suture; and they used plenty to stitch me back up."so close to death, I cldnât bear the thought of the msgs on my parentsâ answrng machine." #ashtanga #transformation
I want to throw a fit. Instead, I'm doing primary outside. If I don't settle down, I'll do second, too. If that fails? Booze. #yoga
RT @ABQMysore Must-read on practice and beyond by Authorized teacher Angela Jamison #ashtanga
Hey District Ashtangis! Whats the interest in an afternoon mysore? Tue-Thursday? 4-6? $10 drop ins? Yours truly and Yoga District want to know!
Delicious savasana at AYS
In Mysore, all yoga was hot yoga. Get on the Rocket at Flow Yoga Center-- 2:30p.
You know I teach Ashtanga, mysore style, at Flow Yoga Center from 6:15am 'till 8:30am. Wednesday-Thursday. Hope to see y'all tomorrow!
Truth: I miss practice. I want to grab my heels again 🙁 crave kapo? huh. #ashtanga #gettingbeatenupdoeskindasuck
ashtangayogaconfluence.comSCHEDULE | Ashtanga Yoga ConfluAshtanga Yoga ConfluenceTempting! â@AYC_Confluence: Ashtanga Yoga Confluence 2013 Schedule Online registration to open early October 2012.
Sarswathi sits down for #interview!! RT @dylanrobertson1 Saraswathi Jois & Sharmila Mahesh - #Ashtanga #Vinyasa #Yoga
RT @ConfluCntdwn: Q&A on #pranayama with Ashtanga's Tim Miller.
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Full Primary. (finally!)
RT @toneens: @daydreamingmel @yogicaroline an oldie but a goodie 😉 #kapotasana
Roike's got his passport, I got my shala confirmation... India 2.0 is go-go-go!
Wanna get some practice in? Saturday's are for Rocket-- come get it in at Flow Yoga Center-- 2:30-4. Sunday is for ashtanga (full led primary!) at Yoga District H Street -- 10:00-11:30am. You come!
Woke up early to help Michael get to work. Teaching led primary at 10. If you didn't get to Tova at AYSDC, come visit me on H Street.
Welcome back, dropbacks. I really missed you.
Got questions about Mysore? Join Jen René, Peg Mulqueen, and I at Flow Yoga Center for a little Q&A after practice about mysore style ashtanga practice. 10am.
"what would YOU want to ask? (please post or "like" the questions you have)"
"what would YOU want to ask? (please post or "like" the questions you have)"
New Class! Get a quick modified primary at 5pm over at Yoga District on 14th!
Today I took a tumble in the last pose of my practice. "The highest sadhana (spiritual practice)? Bear insult, bear injury." -- Swami Sivananda
Sleeping alone. Practice in the morning. The only constant is change.
Richard Freeman is my yoga super hero/ role model.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7FAJ2Yjl9I&list=PL99B63DE85D3D4BC0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7FAJ2Yjl9I&list=PL99B63DE85D3D4BC0
Shhh... I may or may not have been playing hooky from practice all week. Wow, I'm sure glad I got that off my chest!
Rocket Yoga: "Is it really ashtanga with... spirit fingers?" -- Lisa Kaneff by way of Julia Crantz. Come find out at Flow Yoga Center on Saturday at @ 2:30. Last time teaching 'til after India!
Mysore Thanksgiving was a total treat. To my friends back home, embrace the attitude of gratitude... I know you'll forgive the platitude.
No matter how you cut it, 3:05am as a wakeup time is really, truly, the middle of the night. And, I love it.
And all of a sudden, the tune of that Gotye track started playing in my head. The bastardized lyrics "You're just the body that I used to know" remained from the time I started to reach back in the last of my postures to the time I got off that mat.
I ate the gobi. The gobi ate my bandhas. Hmf.
Brr! Chilly this mornin'! Gonna go warm up to the Boss's count. TGIP (thank god it's primary), everyone.
"Yoga isn't about criticism, it's about transformation. Self-transformation. You
change yourself, you change the world." -- Sharathji
change yourself, you change the world." -- Sharathji
Hot shower after practice, kind landlord, Kapo first try. Masala dosa brekkie, grocery shopping. Visit to Dr Jag later. Life is simple & good.
Shins. #asanatalk #catching
Rihanna- "Power It Up" -- worked much better than P!nk for getting the rush moving (as opposed to the tears. Save those for Backbends & Joy).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3496rtOyg-8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3496rtOyg-8
Tomorrow is the end of the world? #ashtanga
Spoiler Warning! #ashtanga
First time for everything: castor oil bath. #ashtanga
I hear Santa's working on 4th... #ashtanga
"Ustrasana" by Lamine Hamdad -- from 'Yoga Show' exhibit. #ashtanga
2013
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TEACHING IMMERSION
JAN 2 - FEB 12 • 2024
with MICHAEL, HEATHER, & CORY
TEACHING IMMERSION
JAN 2 - FEB 12 • 2024
with MICHAEL, HEATHER, & CORY
Is led primary with Sharath (and Saraswati!) in NYC a thing we're doing in April?
Tomorrow, I'm making like a banana. #ashtanga
For those that glaze over at gratuitous ashtanga prattle.
Tomorrow is my last Mysore practice in the eponymous city. I'll share a bit more soon, I promise.
Finished my final practice at the Shala for this go 'round; carried Butternaan the Shala Dog out like a princess. Nava-- go home, take rest.
Me? Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in classic Mysore style at Little River Yoga. Every morning from 6:30-9 🙂
Tim Miller calls it "Improvisational Ashtanga." We call it Rocket. Guest teaching at Flow for Peg Mulqueen on Saturday at 2:30. Stay tuned for more surprises.
If I take a lady's holiday tomorrow and practice on moonday Monday, it's all good & same-same, right?
"Enjoy your practice like you enjoy ice cream" -- nOm nOm nOm -- straight joy today. Thanks, Sandy!
Little River Yoga friends. Join Ashtanga Mysore Arlington (Tova!), Stair and me for Led Primary on Sunday. xo.
Had such a great day today sharing led primary, answering questions about ashtanga, & calling out alignment cues today. Swoon.
On my way to Yoga District on H Street for a modified half primary! Just you, me, & the count. Vinyasa count that is. The Count is still on Sesame Street. One-ah ah ah!
First outdoor stateside practice of the year. Sweet.
Teaching Schedule:
Saturday: Mysore-Little River Yoga- 8:15-11, Rocket- Flow-2:30-3:45,
Sunday: Led Primary- 9-10:45
Saturday: Mysore-Little River Yoga- 8:15-11, Rocket- Flow-2:30-3:45,
Sunday: Led Primary- 9-10:45
Catching.
Tittibasana
Dwi Pada
Kapo
I've said it before & I'll say it again: Richard Freeman is my yoga superhero. So honored.
Finally posting my pic picture with Sharath. I get so awkward. Luckily. I think I was in good company. Love.
After just now kicking myself in the nuts attempting to nail Urdhva Kuku from handstand, I've decided to call it a day.
Got to share practice with my man & my besties. Saturday couldn't possibly start better.
I love Primary on Fridays. So do 40+ others.
just finished scooping homemade frozen yogurt for a post David Garrigues-taught Mysore snack. Maybe I'll share a bite.
#AshtangaTruth -- Kapo & Chinese Carry Out Don't Mix
Britney's workin' on Lagu.
Practice on a Moonday makes clear why we shouldn't.
We'll be tackling the full closing sequence of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga today at Yoga District on H Street. 12:30p. $10
Hope today's short shorts deflected attention away from my practices inelegance. No such luck tomorrow-- too short
Spaces are still available for tonight's Ashtanga 1 at Little River Yoga. Join Clare Politano & me at 6:30!
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What is Mysore Style
Ashtanga Yoga?
What is Mysore Style
Ashtanga Yoga?
That moment when someone drops in to led half primary and calls you a racist for counting in Sanskrit.
Is that an uncounted exhale? The prasaritas are hard! #ashtanga
Poolside primary, new boardshorts, new haircut. Yas!
Well, I better get to India quick. That December 1 acceptance to the shala won't fill itself.
I begin teaching Mysore full time in Columbia Heights on September 1st. This will be my final month teaching at Little River Yoga. It has been both a privilege and an honor to serve Ashtanga Mysore Arlington Virginia.
a) afternoon practice is not my favorite b) my mat stinks c) TGIMD tomorrow.
site's live. i'm hoping some of you will click the "contact" link and let me know you wanna practice.
http://dcashtanga.com
http://dcashtanga.com
The lineup at EPIC DC on wednesday nights is pretty awesome for those that are classical-minded. Iyengar yoga with Kristen Krash followed by led ashtanga full primary with me. If I were gonna do a double header...
If a "two more, small" with the right inflection is indicitive of direct transmission, we're doin' right.
A wise woman said that there are three pillars for a supported practice: the method, the teacher, and the community. I am so grateful for my community's support. Emotions are there, words are not. xo.
excited for half primary at EPIC DC. Class starts at 11:45. don't be square.
Some mornings are just like"Ashtanga Yoga? Fuck, yeah!"
Other than the awesome daily mysore with the inimitable Keith Moore, Ashtanga Yoga Studio DC (AYSDC) has a fabulous fall workshop line-up. Aliya, Rex, Tova? Oh, yeah.
AYSDC is such a wonderful place. If you're near The Palasaides, stick your nose in and say "Hi!" -- Keith Moore runs a tight ship.
All this space & time on my hands! Who wants to learn Ashtanga? Mysore newbies, 2 months for $220. I leave for India on November 29th. Hurry!
"Body not stiff, mind stiff." Nope, both.
A wear your dhoti to practice kind of morning.
So honoured to be presenting a demonstration of Ashtanga Yoga for "The Art of Transformation" Opening Night Gala at the Smithsonian's Freer and Sackler Galleries.
My spiritual practice juxtaposed with ancient art inspired by others' own sadhana. Peg & I were art for the Smithsonian tonight... Like moon rocks, ruby slippers, and "Starry Nights." 5000 years of yogic art indeed. Om Namah Shivaya.
proactive > reactive > no practice
an "Ashtanga yoga? Fuck yeah!" kinda morning. Danced off my mat into the sun.
And a sense that I'd entered into an Ashtanga version of a Dan Brown novel as I woke up realizing Norman Allen hadn't really tried to break my rib in my sleep.
Opted for practice instead of a 5k. Contentment. Tova love.
4:45 is a totally appropriate time to wake up for a 7:30 start time. Gooood Moooooorning, Gokulum!
A quick aside from conference yesterday: Sharath took a nap in his car at his cousin's wedding. He is my teacher #teamcarnap
*wondering when we should talk about 2014 & DC Ashtanga's new pricing & beginners programming 🙂
For me, chanting is harder and scarier than asana. Went to Dr. Jayashree's for chanting and philosophy, hoping to make Karuna proud.
Off to led primary, and missing my students at home. Love love love.
Woke up on Boxing Day for practice and talked to Michael Roike & Michelle. Thank goodness it's still Xmas in the States, as I'm still full from Lunch!
My relationship with my last posture.
Overheard in the men's changing room before led intermediate: "It looks like the line for the bathroom at a gay bar."
Is it finally a Princess Sparklepony mat towel kinda day? Haven't busted it out yet, but it's getting close to time.
2014
Waking up at 3am for the next month and a half reminds me this is not vacation.
Wake at 3, practice at 4:15. Nap from 6:45-8:45. Find breakfast. Find lunch. Eat fruit & yogurt. Sleep. Color inside the lines.
Fact: I am not meditating in this picture. #samadhi #4amstarttime
Thinking of trying Mysore? Looking to get away? Join Peg Mulqueen and me in Costa Rica March 8-15. http://pegmulqueen.com/about/yoga-and-surf-retreat/
Sharath said to turn off my electronics a half hour before bed. Then, sleep will come. #fail
Too much coffee? Deepest backbends of my life? Kundalini awakening? wtf was that?
Laughter after backbends. Eat your heart out, M. Night.
Face down, ass up, that's the way the bird comes up.
I'm a little worried about my flight home & the impending storm. The mat will likely be carry on.
Castor oil bath, packed suitcases, and rain. Good night, Gokulum.
I continue to inadvertently take a nap from 4 until 9. Then, from 10-1. And now it is 3 and my mysore alarm goes off. #jetlag
Saw the inside of 1418. Wow!
All of these lovely kpjayi folks are adding me... but how have they found me? Am I tagged in something I don't know about?
The manner of dress in these older ashtanga videos? So many feelings. I'm not even talking OLD-old. I can't look away.
Someone should have told my internal clock it's a Moonday for DC Ashtanga.
Sometimes, I do primary on Saturdays and take Sunday for rest. #ashtanga #confessional
Breath, Bandhas, Flight. Sunday, May 18. 11-1. Kali Yoga Studio. Columbia Heights, DC. The #sunsalutations and #transitions if #ashtanga #yoga
I was going to make a post about a real #ashtangachallenge being 4 full weeks of uninterrupted practice. Then I found pics of hot dudes. The end.
Power Dynamics, Race, Gender and Ashtanga Yoga, RuPaul. Solange Knowles. Facebook feed, somedays you get me.
For those wondering about the DC Ashtanga schedule, I'm in today 🙂
@livelyogini catching after her 26 birthday dropbacks. #ashtanga #catching #chakrabandhasana #triyanmukhauttanasana
Retweeted Ashtanga San Diego (@ashtangasd):
Devotion cannot be digitized.
Devotion cannot be digitized.
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Vinyasa:
Tuesday-
Wednesday-
Thursday
5:15-6:30р
Assisting
Weekend:
July 26-27
Vinyasa:
Tuesday-
Wednesday-
Thursday
5:15-6:30р
Assisting
Weekend:
July 26-27
Cure for longing #2: "Breath of the Gods" documentary.
My morning oasis. #dcashtanga at #kaliyogadc -- come take practice? #mysore #ashtanga in #columbiaheights #dc
The Paradox of Sharing: Unique Experience, Confirmation Bias, and Ashtanga Yoga
Retweeted Mysore SF (@MysoreSF):
Hooray! Certified Ashtanga teacher Dominic Corigliano is returning to Mysore SF. July 20-25. Details:
Hooray! Certified Ashtanga teacher Dominic Corigliano is returning to Mysore SF. July 20-25. Details:
Tickled to be featured in the @AshtangaDaily science section!
Retweeted Kali Yoga Studio (@kaliyogaDC):
Howâs your nerve? Come face-to-face with your fears (and backbends) July 20th with @MichaelJoelHall. #dcyoga
Howâs your nerve? Come face-to-face with your fears (and backbends) July 20th with @MichaelJoelHall. #dcyoga
My tummy cooperated for the first time in 2 weeks. Just in time for Primary. Ha-le-lu!
Retweeted Frank Ashkinazi (@FAshkinazi):
@MichaelJoelHall Related to your Pattabhi Hulk, it seems there's a vishnuit monkey in the last planet of apes 🙂
@MichaelJoelHall Related to your Pattabhi Hulk, it seems there's a vishnuit monkey in the last planet of apes 🙂
You never know where you'll find true aspirants. #ashtanga #fullcourtpress
You never know where you'll find true aspirants. #ashtanga #fullcourtpress
primary to sharath's count.
Curious about Mysore? Bring your questions and your mat. Will include 2 weeks of practice in the price. https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/asp/adm/adm_cs_e.asp?classID=874
Ashtanga Yoga and Acute and Chronic Pain
4:45 is not my wake up time. Fastest (clean) primary (ever?). Utthita Hasta? Much dancing.
#fff -- me in 70 years, brown from the Goan sun & workin' on primary.
Retweeted toni ann wilson (@toniannwilson):
@MichaelJoelHall @kaliyogaDC My First Lead Ashtanga Class, So Great!
Thanks Michael
@MichaelJoelHall @kaliyogaDC My First Lead Ashtanga Class, So Great!
Thanks Michael
Out the door for Sunday Mysore! Showing off m
DC is blessed with such a rich ashtanga yoga community, its easy to take it for granted. To Tova Steiner, Jen René, Faith Scimecca, and Keith Moore-- you all are amazing. I'm so grateful to share space with all of your love and dedication!
one-yoga.orgOne Yoga | Non-Profit Yoga Studio | Minneapolis, MNOne Yoga is a non-profit in Minneapolis, MN dedicated to improving health equity in our community. New to One Yoga? Try our Intro Offer: $30 for 30 days of unlimited yoga.Retweeted Ashtanga Minneapolis (@ashtangampls):
Patrick wrote a sweet testimonial about our Mysore program. Check it out here:
Patrick wrote a sweet testimonial about our Mysore program. Check it out here:
Bending over backwards to find something subtle. #DGinOBX pegmulqueen's photo
Last morning Mysore in OBX.
Mysore +4 mile dog walk + apple cider / James Bond + spiralized Singapore zucchini * butternut squash * sweet potato * carrot noodles = Sunday funday
yumi-matsuzawa.comВавада официальный сайт - вход в казино Vavada | ЗеркалоВход на официальный сайт Vavada через зеркало. Как получить приветственный подарок 100 FS и х2 к депозиту за регистрацию. Более 5000 автоматов от сертифицированных разработчиков.Retweeted Ashtanga Brighton (@astangabrighton):
What you learnt in order to drop back won't help you when it comes to kapotasana: #ashtanga #backbends
What you learnt in order to drop back won't help you when it comes to kapotasana: #ashtanga #backbends
Kapo research. The struggle is real.
#kukutasana on the trail.
What do you read at 3:30am? #ashtangadispatch ~ get a copy at
Retweeted Shanti Yogini (@Shanticapetown):
Mysore Conference Notes 15 November 2014 ~ The Benefits of Ashtanga Yoga:
Mysore Conference Notes 15 November 2014 ~ The Benefits of Ashtanga Yoga:
Meet Darth, the newest member of our #dcashtanga community.
One of those cold mornings where you're just like Ashtanga yoga? Fuck yeah!
Do you want a DC Ashtanga tank? $20! I'm so excited. These oversized American Apparel viscose tanks come in only two sizes (+1 & +2) making it easy to pick and perfect for practice (good bum coverage, so it doesn't ride up in down dog). Order form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1M2te3AwGjj7s9-JRzWxu6I0WFKXtTUulRw0N9a0sno8/viewform
Real life. #ashtanga #ashtangay
Real life. #ashtanga #ashtangay
yumi-matsuzawa.comВавада официальный сайт - вход в казино Vavada | ЗеркалоВход на официальный сайт Vavada через зеркало. Как получить приветственный подарок 100 FS и х2 к депозиту за регистрацию. Более 5000 автоматов от сертифицированных разработчиков.Retweeted peg mulqueen (@pegmulqueen):
#AshtangaDispatch #Podcast episode #1 with @davidgarrigues here: #Ashtanga #yoga #guru #interview @AshtangaDaily
#AshtangaDispatch #Podcast episode #1 with @davidgarrigues here: #Ashtanga #yoga #guru #interview @AshtangaDaily
Taking down dog tips from Charlie. I love long hold postural explorations in the evenings with my little buddy! #BWChallenge #ashtanga #downdog #yoga
Why doesn't Elton John practice Ashtanga?
2015
A cookie for Charlie from a student.
Not even trying to make afternoon practice possible for me. Move, Chuckles!
Moonday Tuesday
Teaching Led Primary today at 10:30 at @kaliyogaDC -- maybe I could get used to this time slot? We'll have fun, eh, @JonathanREwing
beautiful caption. powerful ashtangadispatch's photo
Okay, procrastination over. Lets see how practice feels.
spaciousyoga.com“You Stop There” Lessons from Sharath Jois and Reflections on the Mysore Method - Spacious YogaI recently returned from my first three month trip to practice with Sharath Jois in Mysore. I am not a newcomer to the Ashtanga system – I completed the 4th series with my previous teacher Rolf Naujokat earlier in 2014, and have maintained a daily Ashtanga practice for nearly 12 years. I knewPrimary on Saturday.
#ashtanga practice looks and feels familiar again after upping my iron intake.
#ashtanga practice looks and feels familiar again after upping my iron intake.
Building strength back with sexy transitions.
Paraphrasing Guruji, don't get bogged down in the mud of competitive shape making.
#iwokeuplikethis
#butisureasfuckdidntlastweek
#ashtanga #dcashtanga
Paraphrasing Guruji, don't get bogged down in the mud of competitive shape making.
#iwokeuplikethis
#butisureasfuckdidntlastweek
#ashtanga #dcashtanga
usatoday.comTom Brady: Remover of obstacles, winner of Super BowlsThe Patriots quarterback now rivals Joe Montana as the greatest passer of all-time.Retweeted eddie stern (@eddiestern):
Tom Brady, winner of super bowls, keeps Ganesh in his locker.
Tom Brady, winner of super bowls, keeps Ganesh in his locker.
Retweeted Paige Lichens (@paigesyoga):
I'll miss seeing him (again) as I'm teaching but come checkout @MichaelJoelHall Workshop @MINDtheMAT Sunday Noon; amazing teacher & person
I'll miss seeing him (again) as I'm teaching but come checkout @MichaelJoelHall Workshop @MINDtheMAT Sunday Noon; amazing teacher & person
Practices with my students to my teacher's led primary, then ran 4 miles with my husbro and our dog. Feeling loved and loving life.
A tour of the Ashtanga Intermediate Series with Michael Joel Hall Join Michael as he guides practitioners through a bit of the primary series, and then takes the journey into intermediate series. Michael will make your tour of intermediate fun, approachable, and appropriate for all! Leave with a greater appreciation and understanding of your own practice while seeing what lies ahead!
Sunday February 8 from 12:00p - 2:00p
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Sunday February 8 from 12:00p - 2:00p
$45/Members receive 10% off --------------------------------
Sign up at http://tinyurl.com/MtMWorkshops
I came in and did primary, as one does before travel. Before long, the room was filled with heroes. Capes, masks. Justice League.
Next stop, Bengaluru. Doha, Qatar for now.
Hoped to get a start time at the shala that would let me watch @RuPaulsDragRace live. 9pm EST Monday = 7:30am India. No kiki for me. Got 7.
Good mooooooooooorning, Goookukum! (to the tune of that song from "Hairspray")
So excited for rupaulsdragrace #ashtangay #kriya
Another screencap from last years video. Can you spot me? #kpjayi
A screencap from a video shot in the shala last year. #kpjayi
Repost from @sammy_j2 #ashtanga #yoga #busted #tooperfect this is great cuz we all did these things! #haha
They'd all benefit from ashtanga yoga ;). Except gumby. Bendy asshole. gtfo.
DC area Ashtangis... I'm considering a mysore pop-up shop: selling Sharath's book, rugs, hand made bags, meditation pillows, and blessed prayer scrolls. Interest?
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?
"Go up like that, and you'll have to do 3rd series"
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 🙂
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.
Have you liked DCA?
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
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.
2 spots just opened up for 1/2 & 1/2 at LRY on 4/26. Reserve your space! http://www.tinyurl.com/MichaelJoelHallLRY
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.
I'm pretty excited for our Tour!
Sunday at Stroga, 3pm-- the yoga Co-Op!
Sunday at Stroga, 3pm-- the yoga Co-Op!
Sunday at 3-- Tour of Intermediate. Yoga COOP at Stroga.
Last call! The Tour of intermediate starts at 3!
I'm teaching a workshop on getting familiar with your hips and shoulders in primary series with the aim of Supta K in mind. Will also include some favorite extra curriculars 😉
http://www.tinyurl.com/MichaelJoelHallLRY
http://www.tinyurl.com/MichaelJoelHallLRY
This commute is for the birds. #krounchasana #MortalsWelcome
Ashtanga yoga is a really, really simple technique for cultivating insight. If you'd like to know more about bringing deep peace, attention, and insight into your own life, please reach out. (**especially if you're interested and you've heard that it has anything to do with strange bendy shapes and think it may not be for you. I assure you, the practice is for absolutely anyone)
Off to AYA2. Rabbit hole, looking glass.
Have you followed @DCAshtanga on Instagram and Twitter?
Are you looped in to DC Ashtanga?
A little something from my teacher.
http://www.dailyo.in/politics/yoga-spirituality-ashtanga-yoga-kpjayi-k-pattabhi-jois-r-sharath-jois-mysore-knowledge/story/1/4397.html
http://www.dailyo.in/politics/yoga-spirituality-ashtanga-yoga-kpjayi-k-pattabhi-jois-r-sharath-jois-mysore-knowledge/story/1/4397.html
Did you see? We're open tomorrow! Closed Sunday!
ã»ã»ã»We shifted the moon! Open Wednesday, 7/1! Closed Sunday, 7/3!
Getting ready for practice ave missing the shala just a wee bit.
I needed a trainer who could help me with weird aftermath of the assault without compromising my practice.
"Fix the scoliosis and get model-hot," I said. "Oh, and this is the intermediate and advanced series of ashtanga. Please don't fuck it up"
He's made good on all of it.
http://www.activelifedc.com/personal-training/featured-trainer-ej-mecklenburg-of-balance-gym-beta-academy-and-yamasaki-dc/115706
"Fix the scoliosis and get model-hot," I said. "Oh, and this is the intermediate and advanced series of ashtanga. Please don't fuck it up"
He's made good on all of it.
http://www.activelifedc.com/personal-training/featured-trainer-ej-mecklenburg-of-balance-gym-beta-academy-and-yamasaki-dc/115706
I had such a wonderful time with the ashtangis out at Little River Yoga. Deconstructing backbends, collecting data, and laughing a little! <3
Practicing post teaching. Because puppies.
Should we Periscope DC Ashtanga's Led Primary on Friday?
I've been asked by a number of practitioners at Flow Yoga about led primary. Nows your chance: see you at 6:30. (Next week, too)
You are not alone. Suspend your disbelief. See y'all on the mat tomorrow at 6:15 sharp!
Are you interested in Ashtanga and Ayurveda?
Full badman morning. 8 counts on closing sequence, janet's new album during self practice, intermediate on a Friday. Call the Ashtanga Police, idgaf.
We're not in Mysore anymore.
Calling all LGBTQ & Allied Yogis! We're gonna do a little primary & a little second! Come!
I didn't get in to Mysore for January, but when my teacher asks "who is your teacher" to one of those who have shared space in my Shala, I feel like I'm there, and niyamas take over. Is this "parampara"? Wow. I miss and love my teacher, but just wow. #dotherightthing
November is creeping up.
Wanna make some shapes with me, @jrene01 , and @ashtangadispatch ??? Share your pic, your thoughts, and your perspective all this month.
The Ashtanga yoga method is so much more than the shapes we make with our bodies-- there's the community, the teachers, and a technique for fostering insight.
As Oscar Wilde said "life is too important to be taken seriously" -- so let's have some fun! -- Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
Wanna make some shapes with me, @jrene01 , and @ashtangadispatch ??? Share your pic, your thoughts, and your perspective all this month.
The Ashtanga yoga method is so much more than the shapes we make with our bodies-- there's the community, the teachers, and a technique for fostering insight.
As Oscar Wilde said "life is too important to be taken seriously" -- so let's have some fun! -- Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
"Trini & Tristhana"
#tourof2nd #day1
The Ashtanga yoga practice as taught by Jois is a moving meditation, and for there to be a meditation there must be an object upon which the meditator meditates.
The looking place, the breath patternings, and the observation of balance are three facets of a singular jewel, and this jewel is called "tristhana". The tristhana is the object of meditation for the Ashtanga yoga practice.
The third vinyasa of the surya namaskara is done on an inhalation, and my teacher cues it by saying "trini! -- head up!" during led class.
Vinyasa means "to place in a special way", and since we're doing a breath and movement practice, we call linked breath and movements "vinyasa"
Memorizing the vinyasa count lets the mind settle and drop into attention on the bodies relationship with gravity.
Having a looking place settles the senses. I look at my nose in this posture, as it keeps me from wrinkling my forehead. I'm scared botox will mess up my third eye, so this is the dristi for me! Ha! ---
Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter #Tourof2nd
#tourof2nd #day1
The Ashtanga yoga practice as taught by Jois is a moving meditation, and for there to be a meditation there must be an object upon which the meditator meditates.
The looking place, the breath patternings, and the observation of balance are three facets of a singular jewel, and this jewel is called "tristhana". The tristhana is the object of meditation for the Ashtanga yoga practice.
The third vinyasa of the surya namaskara is done on an inhalation, and my teacher cues it by saying "trini! -- head up!" during led class.
Vinyasa means "to place in a special way", and since we're doing a breath and movement practice, we call linked breath and movements "vinyasa"
Memorizing the vinyasa count lets the mind settle and drop into attention on the bodies relationship with gravity.
Having a looking place settles the senses. I look at my nose in this posture, as it keeps me from wrinkling my forehead. I'm scared botox will mess up my third eye, so this is the dristi for me! Ha! ---
Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter #Tourof2nd
“Four to the Floor”
#tourof2nd #day2
In the early 2000’s, I was a young queer kid cutting his teeth dancing on boxes (shirtless). When that familiar 4/4 beat of a good house groove came on, everyone would book it to the dancedloor-- answering the siren’s call of “four to the floor!” This, you could say, was our mantra.
The Sanskrit word mantra consists of the root man- “to think”, or perhaps mamas as in “mind," and the suffix -tra, meaning “tools or instruments.” So, mantra is an instrument of thought.
Ashtanga yoga is a counted method, and keeping track of what that count is can be tricky. When I first started practicing alone, I could never remember if I had done both sides. Here’s a way to get started memorizing the count, and also make sure you get both sides: remember “four the floor”. Why? Because chatturanga dandasana, four limbed staff pose, is the fourth vinyasa of the Surya Namaskara A. In the Surya Namaskara B, it comes at 4, 8, and 12.
Notice that they’re all divisible by 4. If you can remember the mantra “four to the floor”, then you always know when to do Chatturanga Dandasana in the sun salutations.
Richard Freeman talks about any mantra being a good mantra so long as it works. Eventually, if we repeat the mantra over and over enough, it has power but no meaning— it just devolves back into its root sounds, it seeds. These seeds are powerful. This is one of th reasons I enjoy the sanskrit count so very much. It gets out of languaging I’m familiar with and lets the breath-movement-count become a chimera, greater than the sum of its parts.
That being said, perhaps the sanskrit is too obtuse or feels like cultural appropriation. Maybe its good to know that I use a great deal of mantras in my practice that come from popular culture and have also thoroughly lost there meaning... except in the way that they hone my focus.
So, when you can remember “four to the floor,” you might also want to remember that chatturanga is "light as a feather and stiff as a board"— and also that "tight is light.” --
Visit @ashtangadispatch & @jrene01 4 more.
#yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration
#gayyoga #ashtanga #menofyoga
#tourof2nd #day2
In the early 2000’s, I was a young queer kid cutting his teeth dancing on boxes (shirtless). When that familiar 4/4 beat of a good house groove came on, everyone would book it to the dancedloor-- answering the siren’s call of “four to the floor!” This, you could say, was our mantra.
The Sanskrit word mantra consists of the root man- “to think”, or perhaps mamas as in “mind," and the suffix -tra, meaning “tools or instruments.” So, mantra is an instrument of thought.
Ashtanga yoga is a counted method, and keeping track of what that count is can be tricky. When I first started practicing alone, I could never remember if I had done both sides. Here’s a way to get started memorizing the count, and also make sure you get both sides: remember “four the floor”. Why? Because chatturanga dandasana, four limbed staff pose, is the fourth vinyasa of the Surya Namaskara A. In the Surya Namaskara B, it comes at 4, 8, and 12.
Notice that they’re all divisible by 4. If you can remember the mantra “four to the floor”, then you always know when to do Chatturanga Dandasana in the sun salutations.
Richard Freeman talks about any mantra being a good mantra so long as it works. Eventually, if we repeat the mantra over and over enough, it has power but no meaning— it just devolves back into its root sounds, it seeds. These seeds are powerful. This is one of th reasons I enjoy the sanskrit count so very much. It gets out of languaging I’m familiar with and lets the breath-movement-count become a chimera, greater than the sum of its parts.
That being said, perhaps the sanskrit is too obtuse or feels like cultural appropriation. Maybe its good to know that I use a great deal of mantras in my practice that come from popular culture and have also thoroughly lost there meaning... except in the way that they hone my focus.
So, when you can remember “four to the floor,” you might also want to remember that chatturanga is "light as a feather and stiff as a board"— and also that "tight is light.” --
Visit @ashtangadispatch & @jrene01 4 more.
#yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration
#gayyoga #ashtanga #menofyoga
"Contentment and Sacrifice"
#tourof2nd
What are you willing to give up for practice?
The first thing that I did for the last time was marathon running. The recovery time was just too much. Then, it was the extracurricular american style flows. “I have enough to work on,” I thought.
At conference, on my first trip the KPJ Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, South India, I asked Sharath if I would have to give up sports. He said that at some point, if I wished to progress, I would.
So I did. I sacrificed the olympic lifting, the CrossFit, and the sprints to the fire of asceticism. I thought it would help my kapotasana. I thought it would make bakasana easier on my wrists.
Really, I thought I was sacrificing for practice. I spent three years begrudging the decision.
I was confused… I thought that success in asana was success in yoga.
But, contentment is the first of our niyamas, and I was certainly in a place of malcontent. Strong people are useful! And picking up heavy shit makes me happy. Putting it down does too. Racing, playing, jumping— I enjoyed all of them.
As it turns out, in the sacrificing of my own joy, to the benefit of no one, I was getting in my own way. Could I have sacrificed low quality fuel to the fire?
So I made a choice to make myself happy, and risk losing postures. Risk sliding backwards.
Guess what? Practice, and all is coming. (but please don’t tell Sharath ;-)) Thanks to @nopantspartydude for the personal training and @humblebeastcf for a community whose motto is "train hard. Stay humble." And also @davidgarriguesyoga for helping me get back to the fundamentals, like #trikonasana --
Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter #ashtangay #yogadudes #menofyoga
#tourof2nd
What are you willing to give up for practice?
The first thing that I did for the last time was marathon running. The recovery time was just too much. Then, it was the extracurricular american style flows. “I have enough to work on,” I thought.
At conference, on my first trip the KPJ Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, South India, I asked Sharath if I would have to give up sports. He said that at some point, if I wished to progress, I would.
So I did. I sacrificed the olympic lifting, the CrossFit, and the sprints to the fire of asceticism. I thought it would help my kapotasana. I thought it would make bakasana easier on my wrists.
Really, I thought I was sacrificing for practice. I spent three years begrudging the decision.
I was confused… I thought that success in asana was success in yoga.
But, contentment is the first of our niyamas, and I was certainly in a place of malcontent. Strong people are useful! And picking up heavy shit makes me happy. Putting it down does too. Racing, playing, jumping— I enjoyed all of them.
As it turns out, in the sacrificing of my own joy, to the benefit of no one, I was getting in my own way. Could I have sacrificed low quality fuel to the fire?
So I made a choice to make myself happy, and risk losing postures. Risk sliding backwards.
Guess what? Practice, and all is coming. (but please don’t tell Sharath ;-)) Thanks to @nopantspartydude for the personal training and @humblebeastcf for a community whose motto is "train hard. Stay humble." And also @davidgarriguesyoga for helping me get back to the fundamentals, like #trikonasana --
Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter #ashtangay #yogadudes #menofyoga
"Living Traditions"
#tourof2nd
I hear stories of this guy named Derick Ireland. He passed away a few years ago, but taught on the beaches of Goa and Greece. He wasn’t so much, on the surface, into the “spiritual” side of things. He wore ankle weights, practiced in less than a speedo, and sold a valid practice off the back of his own gorgeous aesthetic. I’m told that Guruji had him bind his arms as you might see in an american flow style class. I imagine it was to accommodate his big ol’ biceps.
Funny, that. Remarkably, his legacy is such that he is remembered as a pioneer. He inspired practice in people who are now certified, and have legacies all their own. The John Scotts, The Petri’s, they all met a man who helped spark passion and practice.
Anyway. Bind your arm or leave your palm up. You do you.
--
❤️❤️❤️Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @michaeljoelhall and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
#tourof2nd
I hear stories of this guy named Derick Ireland. He passed away a few years ago, but taught on the beaches of Goa and Greece. He wasn’t so much, on the surface, into the “spiritual” side of things. He wore ankle weights, practiced in less than a speedo, and sold a valid practice off the back of his own gorgeous aesthetic. I’m told that Guruji had him bind his arms as you might see in an american flow style class. I imagine it was to accommodate his big ol’ biceps.
Funny, that. Remarkably, his legacy is such that he is remembered as a pioneer. He inspired practice in people who are now certified, and have legacies all their own. The John Scotts, The Petri’s, they all met a man who helped spark passion and practice.
Anyway. Bind your arm or leave your palm up. You do you.
--
❤️❤️❤️Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @michaeljoelhall and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
“Monkey Paw”
#tourof2nd
@Pegmulqueen and I met when I was in my early twenties. She had a blog, and I wrote essays. I got shy.
Down the line, we were both @lululemon ambassadors and found ourselves in Vancouver the first ambassador’s summit.
There, we connected, honestly and openly. She convinced me to do what my Iyengar teacher had told me to do: go practice Mysore. She held my hand for my first day. Really, she mentored me in a lot of ways.
The ambassador’s summit made me take hard looks at the commercialization of yoga. We were asked to goalset and brainstorm, and in the picture you see here, I’m wearing my shirt from the ambassadors summit. It says “I will be on the cover of Yoga Journal by May, 2013”
I wanted to be told I was pretty, to be told I was good enough. I wanted to be a celebrity. To have some “respected” publication tell me feed those needs.
Fuck that noise.
I got in. Instead of getting into the magazine because I was pretty, I got into the magazine because some dudes beat the shit out of me. I was hospitalized and needed money because my insurance lapsed while I was in India, and my community rallied around me. I had helped people, and then they helped me. It’s unbelievable to me to this day.
So @yogajournal wanted to do an article. Who should write that article, you might wonder? Duh. Peggy. She’s an incredible writer, as you may know.
But celebrity and adulation for aesthetic is as much a trap as wanting too much. Do you want to be known or do you want to do good? You can have it both ways, but if you ask for the former, you’ll not get the latter.
You couldn’t have told me that, then.
#Pasasana is called noose pose, and it will strangle you to death.
You better be willing to surrender your constructed beliefs of self and let the practice work its magic. What do you covet? It’s all a god damned trap.
Becareful what you ask for, you just might get it.
Maybe I want to be on the cover of @ashtangadispatch now 😉 --
Host: @jrene01
sponsor: @ashtangadispatch -
#yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
#tourof2nd
@Pegmulqueen and I met when I was in my early twenties. She had a blog, and I wrote essays. I got shy.
Down the line, we were both @lululemon ambassadors and found ourselves in Vancouver the first ambassador’s summit.
There, we connected, honestly and openly. She convinced me to do what my Iyengar teacher had told me to do: go practice Mysore. She held my hand for my first day. Really, she mentored me in a lot of ways.
The ambassador’s summit made me take hard looks at the commercialization of yoga. We were asked to goalset and brainstorm, and in the picture you see here, I’m wearing my shirt from the ambassadors summit. It says “I will be on the cover of Yoga Journal by May, 2013”
I wanted to be told I was pretty, to be told I was good enough. I wanted to be a celebrity. To have some “respected” publication tell me feed those needs.
Fuck that noise.
I got in. Instead of getting into the magazine because I was pretty, I got into the magazine because some dudes beat the shit out of me. I was hospitalized and needed money because my insurance lapsed while I was in India, and my community rallied around me. I had helped people, and then they helped me. It’s unbelievable to me to this day.
So @yogajournal wanted to do an article. Who should write that article, you might wonder? Duh. Peggy. She’s an incredible writer, as you may know.
But celebrity and adulation for aesthetic is as much a trap as wanting too much. Do you want to be known or do you want to do good? You can have it both ways, but if you ask for the former, you’ll not get the latter.
You couldn’t have told me that, then.
#Pasasana is called noose pose, and it will strangle you to death.
You better be willing to surrender your constructed beliefs of self and let the practice work its magic. What do you covet? It’s all a god damned trap.
Becareful what you ask for, you just might get it.
Maybe I want to be on the cover of @ashtangadispatch now 😉 --
Host: @jrene01
sponsor: @ashtangadispatch -
#yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
"Weddings"
#tourof2nd
Saturday is a rest day for a lot of folks.. But I often take Sundays off. Today I have a wedding to attend-- there is nothing better than spending time with your very best friends. -- Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
Of course, you will substitute @ashtangadispatch for yourself above. But this way, you can just copy and paste at the end of your posts to make it easy.
I think this one is going to do really well, btw. 🙂
#tourof2nd
Saturday is a rest day for a lot of folks.. But I often take Sundays off. Today I have a wedding to attend-- there is nothing better than spending time with your very best friends. -- Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
Of course, you will substitute @ashtangadispatch for yourself above. But this way, you can just copy and paste at the end of your posts to make it easy.
I think this one is going to do really well, btw. 🙂
"A Plague of Locusts"
#tourof2nd
What if you had to hold this posture forever? What would you do?
Would you shift the dristi to stay fresh and curious? Would you just settle in and relax, letting it unfurl?
Is there a middle way? --- Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @michaeljoelhall and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
#tourof2nd
What if you had to hold this posture forever? What would you do?
Would you shift the dristi to stay fresh and curious? Would you just settle in and relax, letting it unfurl?
Is there a middle way? --- Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @michaeljoelhall and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
"Head and Heart Games"
#tourof2nd
#Dhanurasana , a posture which demands you cling for dear life and literally kick your heart open.
Bear in mind a few things when dragging your heart open, kicking and screaming. Perhaps the best advice comes from my folks on this subject:
Make like prom night and keep your knees closed while you're crackin' that heart. 😉
Don't underestimate the great load your shoulders will bear while you kick to infinity -- if you don't get strong and stable shoulders, the load will hurt you over time. Sounds an awful lot like love, eh?
Lastly, use your head!... I played with the head position a bit to explore the movement of energy & muscular recruiting patterns. 😏 --- Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
#tourof2nd
#Dhanurasana , a posture which demands you cling for dear life and literally kick your heart open.
Bear in mind a few things when dragging your heart open, kicking and screaming. Perhaps the best advice comes from my folks on this subject:
Make like prom night and keep your knees closed while you're crackin' that heart. 😉
Don't underestimate the great load your shoulders will bear while you kick to infinity -- if you don't get strong and stable shoulders, the load will hurt you over time. Sounds an awful lot like love, eh?
Lastly, use your head!... I played with the head position a bit to explore the movement of energy & muscular recruiting patterns. 😏 --- Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
“Sex Sells”
#tourof2nd
About three years ago, my dear friend @suenodevida_ecu me to do some nude modeling with her for an exhibit. This was done by Lamine http://LHARTEK.com in the renaissance style.
Kristen’s about 5’3, and I’m about 6’3. She’s full of fluidity and strength, and I thought we’d pair nicely together. I was intrigued at what the artist would create.
The exhibit went well. This #ustrasana is from that exhibit.
Don’t let the nudity fool you— I’m not selling sex, nor am I selling yoga: I’m selling art. I see very attractive people selling yoga products also.
When you see sexed up asana photos or fancy circus tricks, does it give you pause?
Ask yourself: what are they selling? Is it a branded practice of some kind designed to ensure that they make money from multilevel marketing?
Is it themselves? Do they need to sell themselves as a product to you?
Is it material? Do you like the cute shorts they’ve got for sale? (if so, buy them!) Is it their expertise?
Is it yoga? Are they using sex to sell yoga?
Yoga is not to be sold. Use sex to sell shorts, magazines, or (gasp) more sex. But don’t use sex to sell yoga, it doesn’t need it.
When do we begin to use use yoga to sell sex? Like fancy asana to sell celebrity?
When does it become pornography? The pimping out of yoga?
Is this healthy?
You are not a market nor a commodity!
That said, do support your local artist! And go make Art (digital self portraits!). Don’t create an environment of institutionalized prostitution amongst skilled laborers teaching mindfulness techniques, and be wary of their pimps.
Me, I’m selling magazines. And I believe in it's value. -- http://ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine
*5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01
##yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
#tourof2nd
About three years ago, my dear friend @suenodevida_ecu me to do some nude modeling with her for an exhibit. This was done by Lamine http://LHARTEK.com in the renaissance style.
Kristen’s about 5’3, and I’m about 6’3. She’s full of fluidity and strength, and I thought we’d pair nicely together. I was intrigued at what the artist would create.
The exhibit went well. This #ustrasana is from that exhibit.
Don’t let the nudity fool you— I’m not selling sex, nor am I selling yoga: I’m selling art. I see very attractive people selling yoga products also.
When you see sexed up asana photos or fancy circus tricks, does it give you pause?
Ask yourself: what are they selling? Is it a branded practice of some kind designed to ensure that they make money from multilevel marketing?
Is it themselves? Do they need to sell themselves as a product to you?
Is it material? Do you like the cute shorts they’ve got for sale? (if so, buy them!) Is it their expertise?
Is it yoga? Are they using sex to sell yoga?
Yoga is not to be sold. Use sex to sell shorts, magazines, or (gasp) more sex. But don’t use sex to sell yoga, it doesn’t need it.
When do we begin to use use yoga to sell sex? Like fancy asana to sell celebrity?
When does it become pornography? The pimping out of yoga?
Is this healthy?
You are not a market nor a commodity!
That said, do support your local artist! And go make Art (digital self portraits!). Don’t create an environment of institutionalized prostitution amongst skilled laborers teaching mindfulness techniques, and be wary of their pimps.
Me, I’m selling magazines. And I believe in it's value. -- http://ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine
*5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01
##yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
"Strength"
#tourof2nd
They are all strength poses. Strength on strength makes length.
Flexibility and no strength becomes breakable.
Strength and softness? Functional flexibility.
Cultivate tenacity, openness, and curiosity.
It will serve you well.
Don't be afraid to stand strong and push back-- Don't be a pushover.
While we're at it, don't be a dick, and be sure to leave space for mystery.
We're all infinitely strong and infinitely resilient. Perseverance, friends.
Sometimes you really do have to push! But remember to get out of your own way. 🌸--- Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
#tourof2nd
They are all strength poses. Strength on strength makes length.
Flexibility and no strength becomes breakable.
Strength and softness? Functional flexibility.
Cultivate tenacity, openness, and curiosity.
It will serve you well.
Don't be afraid to stand strong and push back-- Don't be a pushover.
While we're at it, don't be a dick, and be sure to leave space for mystery.
We're all infinitely strong and infinitely resilient. Perseverance, friends.
Sometimes you really do have to push! But remember to get out of your own way. 🌸--- Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
If any Ashtangis would like to join the DCA Team for a workshop with Kristen Krash on Sunday at 3, please let me know. 🙂
"Not Correct"
#tourof2nd
#bakasana
Rolf poked me in the tummy and said "not strong" -- then I was to pike to handstand and land bakasana.
Because i needed strength.
It was prescriptive for me. I land the posture differently now, but things shifted.
Now I just like to play-- and I've been trying to give handstands back for a long time 😡 🏀🏈🏉🙈 Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
#tourof2nd
#bakasana
Rolf poked me in the tummy and said "not strong" -- then I was to pike to handstand and land bakasana.
Because i needed strength.
It was prescriptive for me. I land the posture differently now, but things shifted.
Now I just like to play-- and I've been trying to give handstands back for a long time 😡 🏀🏈🏉🙈 Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
"Behind the Scenes"
#tourof2nd
#bharadvajasana
Generally, these clips are not taken from my daily practice. I do them later, because setting up my camera is likely just me creating kleshas in my practice-- obstacles. Most often aversion, but sometimes craving.
The poses we like are as tricky as the poses we hate-- they both get in the way of the yoga happening. 😍=😟 Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
#tourof2nd
#bharadvajasana
Generally, these clips are not taken from my daily practice. I do them later, because setting up my camera is likely just me creating kleshas in my practice-- obstacles. Most often aversion, but sometimes craving.
The poses we like are as tricky as the poses we hate-- they both get in the way of the yoga happening. 😍=😟 Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
"SOMEWHAT SERIOUS"
#tourof2nd
This posture is named for Matseyendrath who is said to have founded Hatha Yoga, so it is VERY auspicious.
That said, it's "ardha," meaning half... So really, it's only KINDA auspicious. 😌😋😇 Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
#tourof2nd
This posture is named for Matseyendrath who is said to have founded Hatha Yoga, so it is VERY auspicious.
That said, it's "ardha," meaning half... So really, it's only KINDA auspicious. 😌😋😇 Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
"Ego"
#tourof2nd
#ekapadasirsasana
Put your leg behind your neck and pray it doesn't take your head off with it.
This posture is not without risk and for so many is an extreme challenge, with all its moving parts. Maybe this is the point?
Ahamkara, the I-maker, is born of buddhi, the intellect. This posture challenges the seat of intellect.
Avidya, aka Ignorance, is the biggest obstacle to yoga. With regards to this posture, I can spot two ways ignorance (and ultimately suffering) arise: misidentification of pain as pleasure and false identification of self as not self.
So! A) Don't hurt yourself, and B) Don't confuse your true nature with the tools of perception. You are so much more than this posture!
Don't suffer! ----👻💀👀--- Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
#tourof2nd
#ekapadasirsasana
Put your leg behind your neck and pray it doesn't take your head off with it.
This posture is not without risk and for so many is an extreme challenge, with all its moving parts. Maybe this is the point?
Ahamkara, the I-maker, is born of buddhi, the intellect. This posture challenges the seat of intellect.
Avidya, aka Ignorance, is the biggest obstacle to yoga. With regards to this posture, I can spot two ways ignorance (and ultimately suffering) arise: misidentification of pain as pleasure and false identification of self as not self.
So! A) Don't hurt yourself, and B) Don't confuse your true nature with the tools of perception. You are so much more than this posture!
Don't suffer! ----👻💀👀--- Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
"Snuggle"
#tourof2nd
#yoginidrasana
So very snug,
like a bug in a rug.
Legs, use 'em both
To get a hug.
Sleep yogi sleep
Nuzzle in deep
Ankles, pillows...
Don't be crude!
Tho this pose misconstrued
Could make a man
Be both lewd & rude.
##🌻🐓🙈🙊🌈 Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
#tourof2nd
#yoginidrasana
So very snug,
like a bug in a rug.
Legs, use 'em both
To get a hug.
Sleep yogi sleep
Nuzzle in deep
Ankles, pillows...
Don't be crude!
Tho this pose misconstrued
Could make a man
Be both lewd & rude.
##🌻🐓🙈🙊🌈 Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
"One Wing at a Time"
#tittibhasana
in the primary series you hatch A chicken from the embryo of shoulder pressure. What if you could construct the wings of a firefly from the sails of your boat? 🐜🔥🐝
Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
#tittibhasana
in the primary series you hatch A chicken from the embryo of shoulder pressure. What if you could construct the wings of a firefly from the sails of your boat? 🐜🔥🐝
Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
"Busy"
#tourof2nd
#pinchamayurasana
Forgive the delay, I've been busy getting ready for @davidgarriguesyoga Primary series intensive at @aysphiladelphia -- I've worked with David a few times a year for a bit now, and I am realizing just how much of an influence he has on me. I could not as for a better mentor.
He has so many considerations for every asana-- and yet also allows autonomy. I get a new perspective on how he works every time I study with him-- just so many layers and strategies. And fun 🙂 This time I'm a fly on the wall and a designated footholder. So much to learn.
This is feathered peacock pose-- with a little liberty taken. Maybe I'll gets big fancy feather for my quill to make the samyana portion exciting 😉 we were asked to make a few promises to ourselves this go round: the third & final? Enjoy yourself.
Yes sir. 🎉🎢
Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
#tourof2nd
#pinchamayurasana
Forgive the delay, I've been busy getting ready for @davidgarriguesyoga Primary series intensive at @aysphiladelphia -- I've worked with David a few times a year for a bit now, and I am realizing just how much of an influence he has on me. I could not as for a better mentor.
He has so many considerations for every asana-- and yet also allows autonomy. I get a new perspective on how he works every time I study with him-- just so many layers and strategies. And fun 🙂 This time I'm a fly on the wall and a designated footholder. So much to learn.
This is feathered peacock pose-- with a little liberty taken. Maybe I'll gets big fancy feather for my quill to make the samyana portion exciting 😉 we were asked to make a few promises to ourselves this go round: the third & final? Enjoy yourself.
Yes sir. 🎉🎢
Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
"Foundations"
#tourof2nd
#ardhasirsasana
aka: #halfbend
In the sacred text portion of today's intensive @davidgarriguesyoga told us the story of Siva's blue neck.
As a kind of poison was choking the earth, Siva came to action and took the poison from the sky and found himself in a pickle: he could not swallow the poison, nor could he spit it back out.
So he sat with it, the poison safely in his neck. From this, his color changed.
Have you heard the opening chant for the Ashtanga yoga practice? The halalas mentioned are the poisons for which practice is the answer.
In small ways, we learn to sit with things as they actually are, not rejecting, projecting, or justifying.
When that skill gets stronger, we up the ante. So, perhaps you can see what I'm getting at here? 💡💎🔦
Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
#tourof2nd
#ardhasirsasana
aka: #halfbend
In the sacred text portion of today's intensive @davidgarriguesyoga told us the story of Siva's blue neck.
As a kind of poison was choking the earth, Siva came to action and took the poison from the sky and found himself in a pickle: he could not swallow the poison, nor could he spit it back out.
So he sat with it, the poison safely in his neck. From this, his color changed.
Have you heard the opening chant for the Ashtanga yoga practice? The halalas mentioned are the poisons for which practice is the answer.
In small ways, we learn to sit with things as they actually are, not rejecting, projecting, or justifying.
When that skill gets stronger, we up the ante. So, perhaps you can see what I'm getting at here? 💡💎🔦
Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
"Makara"
#tourof2nd
Makara is the name of my kayak. I love being out on the river, playing pirate.
Makara is a fierce sea-creature in Hindu mythology. The front half of this beast is a land based animal, often an elephant, crocodile, stag or deer. His hind part is depicted as an aquatic animal, in the form of a fish or seal tail. Sometimes, even a peacock tail is depicted.
#karandavasana might be a Himalayan goose, sure, but to me she is a chimera named Makara.
Picture the image of the body as a rickety ship, sailing across the sea of suffering to the oasis of true nature, called bliss. It, as @davidgarriguesyoga says, is unseaworthy-- takes in water-- may just sink.
But, if you fear so much you never start the trip, you're sure do die in the depths of the fear. So you sail-- and with enough faith and courage, you may just make it.
The alternative is that you die right where you are, and as @rupaulofficial says, "none of us are making it out alive." None of us are making it without takin' on some water, so you might as well sail.
For me, makara cum karanda has helped me to love the adventure, see the sacred geometries, and fall on my face many times. You just get back up. 🐥🔥💦🐋 Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
#tourof2nd
Makara is the name of my kayak. I love being out on the river, playing pirate.
Makara is a fierce sea-creature in Hindu mythology. The front half of this beast is a land based animal, often an elephant, crocodile, stag or deer. His hind part is depicted as an aquatic animal, in the form of a fish or seal tail. Sometimes, even a peacock tail is depicted.
#karandavasana might be a Himalayan goose, sure, but to me she is a chimera named Makara.
Picture the image of the body as a rickety ship, sailing across the sea of suffering to the oasis of true nature, called bliss. It, as @davidgarriguesyoga says, is unseaworthy-- takes in water-- may just sink.
But, if you fear so much you never start the trip, you're sure do die in the depths of the fear. So you sail-- and with enough faith and courage, you may just make it.
The alternative is that you die right where you are, and as @rupaulofficial says, "none of us are making it out alive." None of us are making it without takin' on some water, so you might as well sail.
For me, makara cum karanda has helped me to love the adventure, see the sacred geometries, and fall on my face many times. You just get back up. 🐥🔥💦🐋 Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
"Everywhere looking, only God seeing." ~~ Pattabhi Jois
2016
Friday's score card: Led primary. Led pranayama. Lunch date discussing financial planning. Ice cream (mango kulfi-- branching out). Pune style iyengar class. Up next: Dinner + Kingfisher.
Post Pune style Iyengar class. Time for coffee? Time for coffee. @yogapunxkhristine #menofyoga #gayyoga #yogadudes #YogaEveryDamnDay #boysofyoga #yogaguy #yogaeveryday #ashtanga
Work in progress. #menofyoga #gayyoga #yogadudes #YogaEveryDamnDay #boysofyoga #yogaguy #yogaeveryday #ashtanga
In living color. Practice goes on. #menofyoga #gayyoga #yogadudes #YogaEveryDamnDay #boysofyoga #yogaguy #yogaeveryday #ashtanga #ashtangay
"Everywhere looking, only God seeing" -- KP Jois -- a cloudy day at Ashwem Beacv
It's not ALL beach selfies, Mom. #viparitasalabhasana #menofyoga #gayyoga #yogadudes #YogaEveryDamnDay #boysofyoga #yogaguy #yogaeveryday #ashtanga #ashtangay
@pegmulqueen and I making #ashtavakrasana shapes. #bestfriends #menofyoga #strongwoman #yogadudes #YogaEveryDamnDay #boysofyoga #yogaguy #yogaeveryday #ashtanga
I love the days when the age range in the Shala is from 5-60. I love it when there are not enough fingers on one hand for the different races/ethnicities. I love it when there is a smattering of witches, Christians, Muslims, Jews, Athiests, and dudes who pray to Elephants.
Today was one of those days.
DC ASHTANGA, you're what's up.
Today was one of those days.
DC ASHTANGA, you're what's up.
My life in a nutshell. Dodgy asanas, dodging dogs. #birdofparadise #charliegram #hotdudeswithdogs #menofyoga #gayyoga #yogadudes #YogaEveryDamnDay #boysofyoga #yogaguy #yogaeveryday #ashtanga
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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
Stayed on vinyasa. Do I look blissed out? I feel blissed out.
Are you a dude?
Want any of the following: more energy? fitter body? healthier relationships? calmer mind? more patience?
Give yoga a try! For the absolute beginner and the most/least bendy/strong.
Small group session, capped at 6.
7-8am, May 16-20. Includes 1 month free Mysore.
$100
For more info: michael@michaeljoelhall.com
Want any of the following: more energy? fitter body? healthier relationships? calmer mind? more patience?
Give yoga a try! For the absolute beginner and the most/least bendy/strong.
Small group session, capped at 6.
7-8am, May 16-20. Includes 1 month free Mysore.
$100
For more info: michael@michaeljoelhall.com
Sharath's in NYC during DC Pride. #ashtangayproblems
NOVA friends! Curious about Mysore?
DC Ashtanga-- must love kids & dogs. Really, only two very small rules.
Wonderful archival footage regarding my teacher's teacher's teacher.
Ashtanga, reading, bikram, exploration, biking, Crossfit, singing lessons, meal prep, bike commute, tequila with friends, puppy play dates, drag queens & chill.
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.
Give Bossji my love when you see him 😉
As far as playtime goes, there's no room for blocks, straps, or mats on the soccer field. Working on keeping my knees together... like a lady. I love it when it gets warm and I get to practice outside. #viparitasalabhasana #menofyoga #gayyoga #yogadudes #YogaEveryDamnDay #boysofyoga #yogaguy #yogaeveryday #ashtanga
My favorite kind of day: my ashtanga practice in the am, chats with dear friends, teaching, napping with the pup, bikram, lifting, and then more friends. It's about perfect.
Menopause: Embracing Impermanence, by Sharmila Desai | Purple Valley Yoga Blog
http://www.yogagoa.com/blog/embracing-impermanence-by-sharmila-desai/
http://www.yogagoa.com/blog/embracing-impermanence-by-sharmila-desai/
Anyway. Sodium Cathode Moon Day.
Today, a picture of Rolf (a dear teacher of mine) popped up -- him with many of his dogs on the beach.
Yesterday, there were no pictures of me from David's (my dear teacher here) intensive, but many with Charlie. Rolf doesn't care for having his picture posted.
Today, a student came to me to borrow goggles to practice in. Not so long ago, I learned how to do just that.
Feeling parampara-y (tradition).
Yesterday, there were no pictures of me from David's (my dear teacher here) intensive, but many with Charlie. Rolf doesn't care for having his picture posted.
Today, a student came to me to borrow goggles to practice in. Not so long ago, I learned how to do just that.
Feeling parampara-y (tradition).
Grab a timer. Set it to 2 minutes. Catch kapotasana. Report in here.
Speaking of Kapo-- a truly fine description and perhaps my favorite way to approach.
Of course I practice yoga on the daily. You'll forgive me for not talking about it here more-- it's just the least interesting part of my day. #ashtanga #primaryseries #intermediateseries #advanceda #seventhseries
Somehow, Trina made it into led primary. Whoop whoop.
Are you interested in exploring the stories, shapes, and sensations of the ashtanga's second series? Please join me for one of my favorite classes to share.
Taking a few of the DCA team on a field trip to LRY has me feeling a fuzzy inside-- maybe it's that Dolly and Birtney both have albums out this month. idk idk
I love working on the leg behind the head postures. In fact, I love working on every posture in my practice-- in as many ways as possible. Outside, I have no props, the grounds as uneven as I am, and Charlie might tackle me it any time. After thinking about Derek Ireland's short-shorts, I went into Logan Circle & did my practice. Intending to show off, I ended up with this. Figures. Yoga bloopers.
#menofyoga #gayyoga #yogadudes #YogaEveryDamnDay #boysofyoga #yogaguy #yogaeveryday #ashtanga #yogabloopers
#menofyoga #gayyoga #yogadudes #YogaEveryDamnDay #boysofyoga #yogaguy #yogaeveryday #ashtanga #yogabloopers
Please note the Broome Street Temple shirt-- Madonna reppin the Ashtanga!
Kapotasana is not a Pokemon.
Moonday practice.
I'm so excited for my DC Ashtanga tank with a unicorn.
Want a DC Ashtanga t, and can't grab one in person? HMU
Thank you, internal clock. It *is* morning practice time.
Feelin' this pose today. #kukutasana from #ashtanga #yoga #primaryseries -- I'm miming one of my teacher's photos--- sharath picked this for the cover of his book.
Ultimately, I'm looking for role models. In lieu, I'll take cover models 😉 Cock-a-doodle-dooooo!
Ultimately, I'm looking for role models. In lieu, I'll take cover models 😉 Cock-a-doodle-dooooo!
Considering expanding hours to 9:30 or 10am at DC Ashtanga. Do we know any service industry or yoga folks who have wanted to practice but couldn't?
Start of practice, I'm all like: "I think I'm ready to catch my knees." By triangle, I'm ready to die & questioning all of my life decisions.
C'mon new moon.
C'mon new moon.
Headed to bed thinking about my students across the globe studying with my teachers. Thinking thoughts of thanks to all of my teachers who encouraged me to study with their's. This yogi's heart seams tug.
Quiet morning at the shala-- led primary with a single row. Same faces as as when one full row was a busy day. I love these folks.
Leaving for Goa in less than two weeks. Time with beloved teachers, adventures, and solitude.
I mean, I didn't forget that the Iyengars hit, but I forgot that the Iyengars hit. Thumped, stood on, and opened. Tomorrow, I begin with Rolf.
2017
At @dcashtanga we've been taking pics of our mats when we practice away from the Shala. I have a week off from practice with my teacher, Rolf, so now I get to play along, too. #dcashtanga #kapotasana #ashtangay #ashtanga #kpjayi
"Led-Laundry-Beach"
My own version of gym-tan-laundry.
My own version of gym-tan-laundry.
Ah! From the shala in Mysore!
Goa âï¸ Delhi âï¸ Doha âï¸ Dulles ð DCA(as in DC Ashtanga)
Me and the little bear getting back to our bliss at #dcashtanga 😉
Self practice Sunday's!! Off to see which birds are chirping at DC Ashtanga!
Wanted to fly around on my mat today... wanted to do the biggest work.
Nope. "Not today," said this body of mine. So, a snuggly practice up to Janu A, and some extra purvotanasana. Fine by me.
Nope. "Not today," said this body of mine. So, a snuggly practice up to Janu A, and some extra purvotanasana. Fine by me.
There is unlimited potential for solidarity, connection, and compassion inside of each and every one of us. The loneliness you feel, the sorrow of disconnection, is the inner voice telling you to plug in and wake up. Might I recommend Ashtanga yoga? It's very simple and incredibly effective. DCASHTANGA.COM
Workshops and continuing study opportunities:
Sunday, March 26:
Kali Yoga
8-9: Intro to Mysore ($45)
9-10: Pranayama ($20)
10-11: Bandha ($20)
11-12: Led Intermediate and Ashtanga Pranayama ($20)
Saturday, April 8:
Mind the Mat
1-3p: Tour of Primary Series ($30)
Sunday, April 9:
Kali Yoga
8-9: Intro to Mysore ($45)
9-10: Pranayama ($20)
10-11 Bandha ($20)
11-1:00: Led Intermediate and Ashtanga Pranayama ($20)
Saturday, April 22:
Ashtanga Nation
11:15am-12:45am: Intro to Pranayama Techniques ($30)
1:00-2:30: Deconstructed Vinyasa Patterns: The Psoas ($30)
($50 for both)
Saturday, May 6:
Mind the Mat
1-3: Tour of Intermediate Series ($30)
Sunday, May 7:
Kali Yoga
Intro to Mysore 8:00-9:00 ($45)
Bandha Workshop 9:00-10:00 ($20)
Pranayama Workshop 10:00-11:00 ($20)
Led Intermediate and Ashtanga Pranayama: 11-1:00 ($20)
Sunday, March 26:
Kali Yoga
8-9: Intro to Mysore ($45)
9-10: Pranayama ($20)
10-11: Bandha ($20)
11-12: Led Intermediate and Ashtanga Pranayama ($20)
Saturday, April 8:
Mind the Mat
1-3p: Tour of Primary Series ($30)
Sunday, April 9:
Kali Yoga
8-9: Intro to Mysore ($45)
9-10: Pranayama ($20)
10-11 Bandha ($20)
11-1:00: Led Intermediate and Ashtanga Pranayama ($20)
Saturday, April 22:
Ashtanga Nation
11:15am-12:45am: Intro to Pranayama Techniques ($30)
1:00-2:30: Deconstructed Vinyasa Patterns: The Psoas ($30)
($50 for both)
Saturday, May 6:
Mind the Mat
1-3: Tour of Intermediate Series ($30)
Sunday, May 7:
Kali Yoga
Intro to Mysore 8:00-9:00 ($45)
Bandha Workshop 9:00-10:00 ($20)
Pranayama Workshop 10:00-11:00 ($20)
Led Intermediate and Ashtanga Pranayama: 11-1:00 ($20)
Interested in trying Mysore for the first time? Want to learn a pranayama sequence you can work with every day? How about a tour of primary series?
Check out these workshops!
http://michaeljoelhall.com/workshops/
Check out these workshops!
http://michaeljoelhall.com/workshops/
Come practice!
Pranayama tomorrow at 9! Bandhas at 10! Led Intermediate at 11!
http://kaliyogadc.com/2015/05/01/mysore-ashtanga-workshops/
http://kaliyogadc.com/2015/05/01/mysore-ashtanga-workshops/
in imageCONSTRUCTIVE CRITIQUE ESSENTIAL
KECEIVING FEEDBACK FROM TEACHERS
REFINES YOUR ALIGNMENT AND
TECHNIQUE EFFECTIVELY.
EMBRACE PERSONAL GROWTH
EACH SESSION OFFERS UNIQUE INSIGHTS
INTO YOUR EVOLVING PHYSICAL AND
MENTAL STATE.
INNER EXPERIENCE MATTERS
PERSONAL AWARENESS ENHANCES YOGA
PRACTICE, GUIDING YOUR MOVEMENTS
AND BREATH.
BALANCED ASHTANGA PRACTICE
MAINTAIN SELF-AWARENESS
BEING ATTUNED TO YOUR BODY FOSTERS
DEEPER CONNECTIONS IN YOUR PRACTICE.
OBJECTIVE JUDGMENT COUNTS
EXTERNAL FEEDBACK FROM TEACHERS HELPS
CLARIFY AND IMPROVE YOUR PRACUICE.
KECEIVING FEEDBACK FROM TEACHERS
REFINES YOUR ALIGNMENT AND
TECHNIQUE EFFECTIVELY.
EMBRACE PERSONAL GROWTH
EACH SESSION OFFERS UNIQUE INSIGHTS
INTO YOUR EVOLVING PHYSICAL AND
MENTAL STATE.
INNER EXPERIENCE MATTERS
PERSONAL AWARENESS ENHANCES YOGA
PRACTICE, GUIDING YOUR MOVEMENTS
AND BREATH.
BALANCED ASHTANGA PRACTICE
MAINTAIN SELF-AWARENESS
BEING ATTUNED TO YOUR BODY FOSTERS
DEEPER CONNECTIONS IN YOUR PRACTICE.
OBJECTIVE JUDGMENT COUNTS
EXTERNAL FEEDBACK FROM TEACHERS HELPS
CLARIFY AND IMPROVE YOUR PRACUICE.
Mind the Mat, this Saturday. Explore the primary series-- wherever you are in your own practice, you'll get a taste of it all! http://mindthemat.com/
This Sunday at Kali Yoga Studio:
Intro to Mysore ($45-- with two weeks unlimited!)
Pranayama ($20)
Bandhas ($20)
Led Intermediate ($20)
http://kaliyogadc.com/2015/05/01/mysore-ashtanga-workshops/
Intro to Mysore ($45-- with two weeks unlimited!)
Pranayama ($20)
Bandhas ($20)
Led Intermediate ($20)
http://kaliyogadc.com/2015/05/01/mysore-ashtanga-workshops/
Primary with my peeps. Maybe the fastest led primary ever (we listened to Sharath) -- clocked in at 66 minutes.
Today, I guided a two and a half hour Primary series to a focused group. Watching them unbox and unpack is a highlight of my week. Wow.
Today, I guided a two and a half hour Primary series to a focused group. Watching them unbox and unpack is a highlight of my week. Wow.
Ran into two other guys doing ashtanga in the circle. First time thats happened. Fantastic.
I'd like to make mysore style yoga practice more accessible for those that can't come in the early mornings! I'm looking at expanding hours-- vote for your choice: https://beta.doodle.com/poll/4acuas8zh7pyi84t
Mysore at Kali: Tuesday & Thursday 11-1. Open practice 9-11. Interested? Inbox me!
DC Ashtanga has extended it's hours! We're open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11-1 🙂 Come join us! dcashtanga.com
A good share from a young lady that @[100043517696103:2048:DC Ashtanga] misses!
http://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2017/04/07/522992390/why-expertise-matters?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social
http://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2017/04/07/522992390/why-expertise-matters?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social
Class picture day At DC Ashtanga was a resounding success!! Thank you Jonny Asfour for the work and Maggie Lively for the encouragement!
Being able to begin a sentence with "My teacher says..." is one of the greatest privledges I have in this life. So much of what follows is from Pattabhi Jois-- I'm so grateful for his lifelong dedication to teaching, teaching my teachers. 1915- May 18, 2009.
I *LOVE* practicing outside!!! Come play!! I'm an active member of the HSD community-- who also maintains a daily practice of Ashtanga Yoga-- if you know me from either community, I do hope you'll come out and say hi!
Led primary was filled with folks I've had the good fortune to work with for over three years each (wow!!) So, I put my mat down and we all practiced together, taking turns calling the postures.
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ekam
dve
tres
chaturanga
5ive
sex
sieben
ocho
navasana
TEN!
(Yes, I failed the audition for Ashtanga Sesame Street.)
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ekam
dve
tres
chaturanga
5ive
sex
sieben
ocho
navasana
TEN!
(Yes, I failed the audition for Ashtanga Sesame Street.)
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+6 You, Madeline Miskie and Michelle Saroff
Michael Joel Hall
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My teacher, David Garrigues, has been patient with me. He has his eye on me. I don't have the poetry or prose, but I reckon, like the poem he once shared about the tapper, he gets it.
"Its easy for you-- you can do it,"
"don't think-- go."
"no fear, no fun."
...
I didn't believe a word of any of it... Until I did.
Thanks, Boss.
"don't think-- go."
"no fear, no fun."
...
I didn't believe a word of any of it... Until I did.
Thanks, Boss.
Keeping your trunk engaged and diaphragm working properly for an entire sequence/series/class is fascinatingly challenging. #notesfromyesterdayspractice
It does get really hot out here. Ya gotta work quickly sometimes.
in imageOh Ive been meaning to tell ya a
funny story. On guru purnima I
taught a led primary to my students
on my retreat and then I took them
all to ice cream and I kinda felt like
that was me honoring your
teachings in the best way so thx
I meant to take a pic of my soft
serve cone but ate it far too fast
Hahaha
Welp
My work is done here
Delivered
Hahahaha
funny story. On guru purnima I
taught a led primary to my students
on my retreat and then I took them
all to ice cream and I kinda felt like
that was me honoring your
teachings in the best way so thx
I meant to take a pic of my soft
serve cone but ate it far too fast
Hahaha
Welp
My work is done here
Delivered
Hahahaha
"There's a saying that the four prerequisites for practice are great faith, great doubt, great vow, and great vigor. When I first went to Mysore it was because I wanted to see if being there and studying with Sharath would satisfy the questions in my mind about practice. About this thing that I felt driven to do, but didn't understand exactly why."
http://www.ashtangaparampara.org/karen-kelley.html
http://www.ashtangaparampara.org/karen-kelley.html
The teacher of a number of my friends. A heartening read.
https://tribegrow.com/hamish-hendry-ashtanga-yoga-london-interview-760420f04314
https://tribegrow.com/hamish-hendry-ashtanga-yoga-london-interview-760420f04314
My day, everyday (give or take), by the numbers:
3-3 1/2 hours in the Mysore room teaching
1-3 Hours Asana Focused Meditation & Pranayama
1-2 hours lifting, physical therapeutics, and internal research
2-3 paid corporate or group fitness classes 1/hr + commute & post class convo
1 Hour Mentoring
1 Hour Skill Development (singing, reading, business, personal development/self-help)
1 Hour bullshitting on the phone with a close friend (we'll call this my lunch break, and should count)
3-3 1/2 hours in the Mysore room teaching
1-3 Hours Asana Focused Meditation & Pranayama
1-2 hours lifting, physical therapeutics, and internal research
2-3 paid corporate or group fitness classes 1/hr + commute & post class convo
1 Hour Mentoring
1 Hour Skill Development (singing, reading, business, personal development/self-help)
1 Hour bullshitting on the phone with a close friend (we'll call this my lunch break, and should count)
You learn this stuff one-on-one in the mysore room. Turn up!
https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/the-future-of-yoga-3-things-modern-yoga-could-do-better
https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/the-future-of-yoga-3-things-modern-yoga-could-do-better
Marichiyasana... eh?! What're you doing over there?
You can't rush a good fade.
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mysore
mysore
I'm so grateful to @davidgarriguesyoga for teaching me so much about so much.
Ashtanga Yoga is truly for every body. I'm proud to offer a new member special for those with no prior background in Ashtanga Yoga, with a sliding scale for three months to help best match financial need. Please send all inquiries my way.
2018
Oh boy.
Panjim >> Mysore
Panjim >> Mysore
Sleeping through conference.
🔮Ready for some woo-woo??? 🔮
I have a few friends from DC visiting an #ashtanga retreat center in Goa. Taking a visit to #arambol (a bit of a hike from the retreatcenter) they took a 🎥of this rad #tightrope walker -- thinking of me and my love for the weird, they posted the clip on the internet and tagged me. Guess what?? I had just done the same thing, but hadn't posted! A few minutes later, we ran smack into each other... Just next to the performer!!🎪
🔮I felt conjured by white magic. 🔮
In New Orleans, as in Arambol, there are performers everywhere. The unwritten rule of ettiquiette is that you are free to watch, but taking pictures should lead to 💰💰💰
The age of the performer and the vibe of the older gal collecting the money gave me the heeby-jeebies. She was young and the lady was very gruff... Do. Not. Like. And I love throwing money at drag queens, strippers, and circus performers-- yikes!😳
Stair was the owner of the yoga studio that housed and incubated me as I became a #mysore style #ashtanga #yoga teacher. Thank god she was kinder to me than that scary old lady. 👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾
I try not to doubt the power of the universe to give stage direction, and this was just one more chance to see it in action. There is magic everywhere (especially NoLa and Goa) I think yoga helps us listen and hear for the cues, and our seniors can either really help us with that-- to see and feel the magic... 🎩
... Or they can stiffle and silence and take advantage -- something akin to labor violations. Allowing for beauty and growth and magic doesn't mean not seeing the ugly, the oppression, and the macabre.
✊🏻
Yoga's not all rainbows and kittens.
I have a few friends from DC visiting an #ashtanga retreat center in Goa. Taking a visit to #arambol (a bit of a hike from the retreatcenter) they took a 🎥of this rad #tightrope walker -- thinking of me and my love for the weird, they posted the clip on the internet and tagged me. Guess what?? I had just done the same thing, but hadn't posted! A few minutes later, we ran smack into each other... Just next to the performer!!🎪
🔮I felt conjured by white magic. 🔮
In New Orleans, as in Arambol, there are performers everywhere. The unwritten rule of ettiquiette is that you are free to watch, but taking pictures should lead to 💰💰💰
The age of the performer and the vibe of the older gal collecting the money gave me the heeby-jeebies. She was young and the lady was very gruff... Do. Not. Like. And I love throwing money at drag queens, strippers, and circus performers-- yikes!😳
Stair was the owner of the yoga studio that housed and incubated me as I became a #mysore style #ashtanga #yoga teacher. Thank god she was kinder to me than that scary old lady. 👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾
I try not to doubt the power of the universe to give stage direction, and this was just one more chance to see it in action. There is magic everywhere (especially NoLa and Goa) I think yoga helps us listen and hear for the cues, and our seniors can either really help us with that-- to see and feel the magic... 🎩
... Or they can stiffle and silence and take advantage -- something akin to labor violations. Allowing for beauty and growth and magic doesn't mean not seeing the ugly, the oppression, and the macabre.
✊🏻
Yoga's not all rainbows and kittens.
ð¥What should be abolished must first be cherished. âTao Te Ching chapter 36 ð¥
Practicing methodically, keeping a very firm attention to detail, creates a solid foundation (bio-mechanically and spiritually). Sometimes, this can begin to feel like a bâ¦
Practicing methodically, keeping a very firm attention to detail, creates a solid foundation (bio-mechanically and spiritually). Sometimes, this can begin to feel like a bâ¦
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#tbt to July 31, 2007 — In honor of my quick trip to Miami this past weekend.
My first trip Miami with my bestie @pamelaxing followed by some shots of me and a sneaky one of yet another bestie @bibliophile1800 before a handbalance clinic.
My first trip Miami with my bestie @pamelaxing followed by some shots of me and a sneaky one of yet another bestie @bibliophile1800 before a handbalance clinic.
in image#SHTANGA
@sadhanainthecity
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ME OF
STREET
NGA BRE FRUTCE
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SACRED SOUNDS
YOGA
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212-533-YOGA (9642)
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PLEASE RING
THE BELL →
#ASHTANGAY
@sadhanainthecity
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ME OF
STREET
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MODER
SACRED SOUNDS
YOGA
WWW.SACREDSOUNDSYOGA.COM
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PLEASE RING
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#ASHTANGAY
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At @kaliyogadc @dcashtanga is proudly in residency
in image@dcashtanga is proudly in residency At @kaliyogadc
How I protect myself for giving supta kurmasana assists #prehab
in image#prehab
How I protect myself
for giving supta kurmasana assists
How I protect myself
for giving supta kurmasana assists
Pistol squat progression Marichyasana setup position?
Pistol crawl Jump through progression ?
@balancegym
in image@balancegym
C + SHTANG
C + SHTANG
Resistance band↙️ #pasasana
in imageResistance band K
#pasasana
#pasasana
#ashtanga @livelyogini
New toys for the
supple leopards
at @dcashtanga
supple leopards
at @dcashtanga
in image4K9R
3 PIECE MOBILITY BALL SET
INTEY
INTEY PULL UP ASSIST BAND SET
UNLIMITED PHYSICAL ABILITY
MASTEP
OFMUSC
PEASTLO3E
MOBILITY COMPRESSIGN
FLOSS BANOS WI CARRY BAS
New toys for the
supple leopards
at @dcashtanga
INTEY
INTEY
INTEY
MODEL : NY-CT16
3 PIECE MOBILITY BALL SET
INTEY
INTEY PULL UP ASSIST BAND SET
UNLIMITED PHYSICAL ABILITY
MASTEP
OFMUSC
PEASTLO3E
MOBILITY COMPRESSIGN
FLOSS BANOS WI CARRY BAS
New toys for the
supple leopards
at @dcashtanga
INTEY
INTEY
INTEY
MODEL : NY-CT16
@holly.yogs.lightly 's bishnu intermediate
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@holly.yogs.lightly's
bishnu intermediate
@MICHAELJOELHALL
• HOT SPOT DUPONT
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@holly.yogs.lightly's
bishnu intermediate
@MICHAELJOELHALL
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when the burpees leave a DC Ashtanga stamp:
Uttitha Trikonasana a
Uttitha Trikonasana b
B😍E kasana
in imageBGE kasana
hasta hasta pada pada
in imagepada
hasta
pada
hasta
hasta
pada
hasta
Too all of my Ashtangays, keep being a beacon in your local community. DC Ashtanga remains grassroots, non commercial, and minority owned and operated.
Smash the ceiling.
https://wapo.st/2LMy6DZ?tid=ss_fb&utm_term=.dad224461b7c
Smash the ceiling.
https://wapo.st/2LMy6DZ?tid=ss_fb&utm_term=.dad224461b7c
To my London friends! My teacher will be visiting!
anterior hip compression/
planche shoulder drills
aka bakasana b
planche shoulder drills
aka bakasana b
Samasthithi is the same setup position as the deadlift (fix yo' face hall)
TFW
A mysore rookie makes their own cheat sheet
A mysore rookie makes their own cheat sheet
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A mysore rookie makes
their own cheat sheet
How much do you love
it???
A mysore rookie makes
their own cheat sheet
How much do you love
it???
I posted a live video of practice because I missed practicing in community.
thanks guys-- @philipseidman (high school bestie)
@lu_not_lou_or_loo (Arlington Ashtanga Kin)
and @jobettsyoga (My mat mate in goa)
thanks guys-- @philipseidman (high school bestie)
@lu_not_lou_or_loo (Arlington Ashtanga Kin)
and @jobettsyoga (My mat mate in goa)
in imageYour Live Video
11h ago
X
I posted a live video of
practice because I missed
practicing in community.
thanks guys--
philipseidman (high school
bestie)
@lu not lou or 100
(Arlington Ashtanga Kin)
and @jobettsyoga (My mat
mate in goa)
philipseidman
Werk it out gurl!
lu_not_lou_or_loo
Yasssssssss
jobettsyoga
Great to see you practice MIKEY X
jobettsyoga
Looks great!
jobettsyoga
Where's Marci...
° 25
STORY
LIVE
11h ago
X
I posted a live video of
practice because I missed
practicing in community.
thanks guys--
philipseidman (high school
bestie)
@lu not lou or 100
(Arlington Ashtanga Kin)
and @jobettsyoga (My mat
mate in goa)
philipseidman
Werk it out gurl!
lu_not_lou_or_loo
Yasssssssss
jobettsyoga
Great to see you practice MIKEY X
jobettsyoga
Looks great!
jobettsyoga
Where's Marci...
° 25
STORY
LIVE
moondays mean extra sleep extra sleep means no bags
I cannot express how much I've learned and continue to learn from David. He sees things practically-- encouraging longevity and excellence in practice-- something any long term practitioner requires.
Highly recommended-- and I'll see you there !!
Highly recommended-- and I'll see you there !!
Big brother Little brother.
in imageLittle brother.
Big brother
+ SHTANGA
NORTH
23
CAROI INE
Big brother
+ SHTANGA
NORTH
23
CAROI INE
This weekend was the Mysore Magic Retreat weekend to Knoxville with @livelyogini and 22 practitioners from all over the DMV. The bravery, commraderie, dedication, and good humor will stay with me for a good long while. I wish the raspberry cober would, too.
For me, the major theme of the weekend was intersectionality: between honesty, non harming, and contentment-- how we can find that intersection on the mat, our relationships, and our work.
Thank you so much, Maggie!!!
For me, the major theme of the weekend was intersectionality: between honesty, non harming, and contentment-- how we can find that intersection on the mat, our relationships, and our work.
Thank you so much, Maggie!!!
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DANG
DANG
This weekend was the Mysore Magic Retreat weekend to Knoxville with @livelyogini and 22 practitioners from all over the DMV. The bravery, commraderie, dedication, and good humor will stay with me for a good long while. I wish the raspberry cober would, too.
For me, the major theme of the weekend was intersectionality: between honesty, non harming, and contentment-- how we can find that intersection on the mat, our relationships, and our work.
Thank you so much, Maggie!!!
For me, the major theme of the weekend was intersectionality: between honesty, non harming, and contentment-- how we can find that intersection on the mat, our relationships, and our work.
Thank you so much, Maggie!!!
This weekend was the Mysore Magic Retreat weekend to Knoxville with @livelyogini and 22 practitioners from all over the DMV. The bravery, commraderie, dedication, and good humor will stay with me for a good long while. I wish the raspberry cober would, too.
For me, the major theme of the weekend was intersectionality: between honesty, non harming, and contentment-- how we can find that intersection on the mat, our relationships, and our work.
Thank you so much, Maggie!!!
For me, the major theme of the weekend was intersectionality: between honesty, non harming, and contentment-- how we can find that intersection on the mat, our relationships, and our work.
Thank you so much, Maggie!!!
This weekend was the Mysore Magic Retreat weekend to Knoxville with @livelyogini and 22 practitioners from all over the DMV. The bravery, commraderie, dedication, and good humor will stay with me for a good long while. I wish the raspberry cober would, too.
For me, the major theme of the weekend was intersectionality: between honesty, non harming, and contentment-- how we can find that intersection on the mat, our relationships, and our work.
Thank you so much, Maggie!!!
For me, the major theme of the weekend was intersectionality: between honesty, non harming, and contentment-- how we can find that intersection on the mat, our relationships, and our work.
Thank you so much, Maggie!!!
This weekend was the Mysore Magic Retreat weekend to Knoxville with @livelyogini and 22 practitioners from all over the DMV. The bravery, commraderie, dedication, and good humor will stay with me for a good long while. I wish the raspberry cober would, too.
For me, the major theme of the weekend was intersectionality: between honesty, non harming, and contentment-- how we can find that intersection on the mat, our relationships, and our work.
Thank you so much, Maggie!!!
For me, the major theme of the weekend was intersectionality: between honesty, non harming, and contentment-- how we can find that intersection on the mat, our relationships, and our work.
Thank you so much, Maggie!!!
This weekend was the Mysore Magic Retreat weekend to Knoxville with @livelyogini and 22 practitioners from all over the DMV. The bravery, commraderie, dedication, and good humor will stay with me for a good long while. I wish the raspberry cober would, too.
For me, the major theme of the weekend was intersectionality: between honesty, non harming, and contentment-- how we can find that intersection on the mat, our relationships, and our work.
Thank you so much, Maggie!!!
For me, the major theme of the weekend was intersectionality: between honesty, non harming, and contentment-- how we can find that intersection on the mat, our relationships, and our work.
Thank you so much, Maggie!!!
My dear friend Jen is an exquisite and accessable teacher. Shes having a 20% off sale for her online ashtanga trainings to help pay her dog's mounting vet bills. You should buy the videos because they're ridiculously good, but you should do it now because every penny from the 20% off sale goes right to her vet.
Welcome back,
purple band!! (but, like,
where'd you go??)
purple band!! (but, like,
where'd you go??)
Feeling great thanks to @livelyogini at @ashtanganation
in imageЯЯІАЗІНТОЧА
Feeling great thanks to
@livelyogini at
@ashtanganation
Feeling great thanks to
@livelyogini at
@ashtanganation
🦈 @davidgarriguesyoga my teacher (dun nuh) about to strike (dun Nuh)
in imagemy teacher (dun nuh)
about to strike (dun Nuh)
@davidgarriguesyoga
about to strike (dun Nuh)
@davidgarriguesyoga
#ashtangay this pix right here tho 📸 nicole not pictured: @jrene01 🐒🐒 💪💪 💙💙
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this pix right here tho
STONEY S
XHLSHTANGA
Yoga fam
Bb
#ashtangay
nicole
not pictured: Cjrene01
Send message
X
this pix right here tho
STONEY S
XHLSHTANGA
Yoga fam
Bb
#ashtangay
nicole
not pictured: Cjrene01
Send message
yes,
we use props
@dcashtanga
we use props
@dcashtanga
in imageyes,
we use props
Cdcashtanga
we use props
Cdcashtanga
This is one of my absolute all time favorite sequences to practice and to share. For those accustomed to vinyasa flow, youâll get all the highlights. For those loving power yoga, youâll get tons of floating opportunities. For those interested in a more gentle approachâ the sequence is highly adaptable and approachable.
Come!
Come!
For multi discipline practitioners and seasoned Ashtanga yogis alike, this class breaks down the primary series in a manner that highlights its accessibility, adaptability, and brilliance.
Fam. Sundays at @dcashtanga
in imageSundays at @dcashtange
TL
Fam.
CA
C
TL
Fam.
CA
C
bakasana
sometimes I
hit a wall. thanks,
@davidgarriguesyoga
hit a wall. thanks,
@davidgarriguesyoga
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sometimes I
hit a wall.
thanks,
@davidgarriguesyoga
sometimes I
hit a wall.
thanks,
@davidgarriguesyoga
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My yoga teacher, David, turned 57 this week. Literally: goals.
It's been some time since this Christmas in Mysore. Hearts and minds connected through time and space.
Teaching an Ashtanga Remix today at the Eaton Workshop-- 1:30! Who wants in?? HMU for free passes if it's your first time!!
I absolutely love David-- guys, if you're interested, get into it.
2019
Iâm so thrilled to have DC Ashtanga in residency at the Eaton Workshop. While we donât launch until the first full week of March, look at their programmingâ powerful, impacting, and aligned:
This comes highly recommended for anyone who has been exposed to ashtanga and would like to deepen their relationship and/or expand their toolkit. Jen is an excellent teacher. Not sure about the format? as a recent student via internet, my mind has thoroughly changed about its capacity â there is so much potential. Sign up, and tell her I sent ya.
sleeping thru conference at the Ashtanga Yoga institute circa- 2013
kapo
Hey fellow authorized ashtanga yoga teachers! yâall gonna go to âBill Cosby school of comedyâ or âthe R Kelly Institute for Balladryâ? What if they gave you your degree with the guys face on it and made you hang it up in your class room? Are you going to do it? If you wouldnât do it, why not? Could you support an organization that demanded you do?
At 10am, I'm previewing the new residence of DC Ashtanga with whomever would like to come practice. The Eaton Workshop's wellness center is located at 1201 K St NW-- and if you didnt get an email about it, consider yourself invited.
same humble suggestion. two years ago.
in imageMichael Joel Hall
3 March 2017 at 05:42
There is unlimited potential for solidarity, connection, and
compassion inside of each and every one of us. The
loneliness you feel, the sorrow of disconnection, is the inner
voice telling you to plug in and wake up. Might I recommend
Ashtanga yoga? It's very simple and incredibly effective.
DCASHTANGA.COM
two years ago.
same humble suggestion
3 March 2017 at 05:42
There is unlimited potential for solidarity, connection, and
compassion inside of each and every one of us. The
loneliness you feel, the sorrow of disconnection, is the inner
voice telling you to plug in and wake up. Might I recommend
Ashtanga yoga? It's very simple and incredibly effective.
DCASHTANGA.COM
two years ago.
same humble suggestion
One of my dearest friends and trusted counsel. Who got my teaching in the Mysore room for the first time!? This woman. Well worth your time (and she has killer online content, too!)
practice @dcashtanga
@eatonworkshop
@eatonworkshop
in imagepractice
@dcashtanga
Geatonworkshop
@dcashtanga
Geatonworkshop
Iâm teaching backbends next Sunday at the Eaton Workshop in conjunction with DC Ashtanga.
3/23
12-1:30, then 1:45-3:30.
First half will be functional anatomy. Second half will be practice and play. Come for either or both.
Message me to reserve your spot.
3/23
12-1:30, then 1:45-3:30.
First half will be functional anatomy. Second half will be practice and play. Come for either or both.
Message me to reserve your spot.
Are you signed up for the DC Ashtanga newetter? Here's this week's!
UGG HER VERBAL NEWSLETTER IS @DCASHTANGA #GOALS @SHIQUEETA
ON A SUNDAY
ON A SUNDAY
in image@SHIQUEETA ON A SUNDAY UGG HER VERBAL NEWSLETTER @DCASHTANGA #GOAL
@SHIQUEETA ON A SUNDAY
UCG HER VERBAL NEWSLETTER @DCASHTANGA #GOAL
@SHIQUEETA ON A SUNDAY
UCG HER VERBAL NEWSLETTER @DCASHTANGA #GOAL
W/UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP A MYSORE PERK. INFRARED SAUNA @DCASHTANGA
in imageINFRARED SAUNA®
TAVSORE PERK
W/UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP
RSOKRUS
TAVSORE PERK
W/UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP
RSOKRUS
One of the clearest signature highlights of the last few years is wrapped up in my friendship with Cory. Iâve learned so much from him.
Heâs headed to TN to start Ashtanga Nashville this summer (June!). All aâ yâall are lucky to get one of the most authentic, knowledgeable, and clear embodiments of what yoga has to offer.
Go follow @ashtanganashville â go practice.
Heâs headed to TN to start Ashtanga Nashville this summer (June!). All aâ yâall are lucky to get one of the most authentic, knowledgeable, and clear embodiments of what yoga has to offer.
Go follow @ashtanganashville â go practice.
A SISTER
FROM ANOTHER
MISTER SISTER
FROM ANOTHER
MISTER @ASHTANGANASHVILLE
FROM ANOTHER
MISTER SISTER
FROM ANOTHER
MISTER @ASHTANGANASHVILLE
in imageNashville here we come! ASHTANGA NASHVILLE - Music City's first yoga shala devoted to the practice and study of Ashtanga Yoga - daily Mysore practice coming your way! Follow along as we prep our space and our hearts for Nashville. I'm @coryyoga - I love the practice and have committed my life to sharing it. I can't wait to get down there to explore yoga with y'all. SISTER FROM ANOTHER MISTER
SAME, CHARLIE.
in imageSAME, CHARLIE.
SHTANGA
1F
SHTANGA
1F
BUT WHATS A TRISTANA?
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"BLDES
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@michaeljoelhall
MEMORIES
APR 15, 2017
"BLDES
House
CBLUEE
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HOUSE
CBLO
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MEMORIES
APR 15, 2017
a boy loves his shala
in imageASHTANGA NATION
Yoga for All.
ashtanganation.com
CAUTION
Humor, Discipline
& Compassion Required
Yoga for All.
ashtanganation.com
CAUTION
Humor, Discipline
& Compassion Required
4th series research
at the gym.
at the gym.
in image4th
series research
at the gym.
OVIH
series research
at the gym.
OVIH
still an accurate reflection
of my priorities.
of my priorities.
in imageYour memories on Facebook
Michael, we care about you and the memories that
you share here. We thought that you'd like to look
back on this post from 5 years ago.
If
Michael Joel Hall
7 May 2014 at 09:56
I was going to make a post about a real #ashtangachallenge
being 4 full weeks of uninterrupted practice. Then I found
pics of hot dudes. The end.
still an accurate reflection
of my priorities.
Michael, we care about you and the memories that
you share here. We thought that you'd like to look
back on this post from 5 years ago.
If
Michael Joel Hall
7 May 2014 at 09:56
I was going to make a post about a real #ashtangachallenge
being 4 full weeks of uninterrupted practice. Then I found
pics of hot dudes. The end.
still an accurate reflection
of my priorities.
Fun Facebook poll: whatâs missing from most yoga schedules that you really want. What do you look for in one?
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SWEAT-DC
sweatdc
omgbeckyp
Thanks @sweatdc for
helpin me start my
Wednesdays RIGHT.
(02) 643 1870
SWEAT DC
Yasss yogis who lift
Ive probs neyer made
my teacher
@michaeljoelhall so
proud #yogiswholift
SWEAT-DC
sweatdc
omgbeckyp
Thanks @sweatdc for
helpin me start my
Wednesdays RIGHT.
(02) 643 1870
SWEAT DC
Yasss yogis who lift
Ive probs neyer made
my teacher
@michaeljoelhall so
proud #yogiswholift
i never planned
on being the 225lb ashtangi... but here we are.
on being the 225lb ashtangi... but here we are.
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i never planned
on being the 2251b
ashtangi...
but here we are.
i never planned
on being the 2251b
ashtangi...
but here we are.
a boy loves his shala
Two years ago I had an inkling of Joisâs abuses of power. I also had plausibility in my internal denial. I think Nigel has so eloquently stated so much of how i feel. I was reminded this morning by my statement of gratitude for Joisâs work from those two years agoâ I am no less grateful for his vast accomplishment but also no longer interested in a purposeful naivety. Have nuance hereâ and leave space for others to do so also. And in the interim, please stop diefying, explicitly or implicitly, a flawed, complicated human. If you have real interest in helping others heal their traumas, take down your icons and your alters to an abuser.
Join me on Friday evening for a collection of practices for utilizing yoga to develop a clearer vision of who you are and where you are going. We'll vision board, meditate, talk philosophy-- and best of all, be in community.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-for-self-inquiry-your-sacred-mission-and-vision-tickets-62048563925
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-for-self-inquiry-your-sacred-mission-and-vision-tickets-62048563925
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-for-self-inquiry-your-sacred-mission-and-vision-tickets-62048563925
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-for-self-inquiry-your-sacred-mission-and-vision-tickets-62048563925
Teaching led primary this Sundayâ 10:30 at Eaton DC. Yâall miss the count? Letâs get into it.
@glaurius i can not wait
in imageglaurius
Eaton Workshop
@glaurius
23 likes
i can not wait
glaurius ok fine rest this weekend but next saturday you
are mine @eaton.dc 10:30am .
^
#yoga #yogisofinstagram #yogini #yogainspiration
Eaton Workshop
@glaurius
23 likes
i can not wait
glaurius ok fine rest this weekend but next saturday you
are mine @eaton.dc 10:30am .
^
#yoga #yogisofinstagram #yogini #yogainspiration
in imageSunday
10:30am
Ceaton.dc
#ASHTANGA
#FLOW
all are
welcome
10:30am
Ceaton.dc
#ASHTANGA
#FLOW
all are
welcome
Guys! Don't forget -- old fashioned Ashtanga Flow--- aka led primary!! Eaton at 10:30,Sunday
primary. Sapta-Ashtau (7-8) Marichiasana B
Wednesday:
@eaton.dc
Mysore: 7-10
Flow: 1:30-2:30
Mysore: 5:30-7 Tuesday:
@eaton.dc
Mysore: 7-10
Flow: 12-1
Mysore 5:30-7 Wednesday:
@eaton.dc .
Mysore: 7-10
Flow: 1:30-2:30
Mysore 5:30-7
@eaton.dc
Mysore: 7-10
Flow: 1:30-2:30
Mysore: 5:30-7 Tuesday:
@eaton.dc
Mysore: 7-10
Flow: 12-1
Mysore 5:30-7 Wednesday:
@eaton.dc .
Mysore: 7-10
Flow: 1:30-2:30
Mysore 5:30-7
in imageTuesday:
Ceaton.dc
Mysore: 7-10
Flow: 12-1
Mysore 5:30-7
Wednesday:
Ceaton.dc .
Mysore: 7-10
Flow: 1:30-2:30
Mysore 5:30-7
You either get bitter or
you get better. It's that simple.
You either take what has been dealt
to you and allow it to make you a
better person, or you allow it to tear
you down. The choice does not
belong to fate, it belongs to you.
Ceaton.dc
Mysore: 7-10
Flow: 12-1
Mysore 5:30-7
Wednesday:
Ceaton.dc .
Mysore: 7-10
Flow: 1:30-2:30
Mysore 5:30-7
You either get bitter or
you get better. It's that simple.
You either take what has been dealt
to you and allow it to make you a
better person, or you allow it to tear
you down. The choice does not
belong to fate, it belongs to you.
On June 11 & 12th, from 6-7PM, Iâm doing an intro to Mysore.
Folks are welcome to come to one or bothâ $35 for both.
Both are encouraged, but one is great. Includes a discounted Mysore membership, too. Interested? LMK.
Folks are welcome to come to one or bothâ $35 for both.
Both are encouraged, but one is great. Includes a discounted Mysore membership, too. Interested? LMK.
@lashoneearlwilson Fab class at @hotyogacapitolhill
— yes humidity. Juice.
— yes humidity. Juice.
in imageFab class at @hotyogacapitolhill — yes humidity. Juice. XO, @lashoneearlwilson
caught ashtanga flow with @madeline.miskie at @eaton.dc practice with
@yasmikey
@verymarybeth
feeling like from
@daniidc
@yasmikey
@verymarybeth
feeling like from
@daniidc
in imagecaught ashtanga flow with
@madeline.miskie
at
Ceaton.dc
practice with
Cyasmikey
@verymarybeth
feeling like from
edaniidc
BKS
SORC
iynaus
L
"If you practice yoga in the right way and with the right attitude,
far greater
benefits and
more radical
changes will
take place
than mere
flexibility."
BKS lyengar
HUNGAR VOCL
NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONI
а
193 likes
iynaus Your body is flexible, but is your mind flexible? &
Your soul?
@madeline.miskie
at
Ceaton.dc
practice with
Cyasmikey
@verymarybeth
feeling like from
edaniidc
BKS
SORC
iynaus
L
"If you practice yoga in the right way and with the right attitude,
far greater
benefits and
more radical
changes will
take place
than mere
flexibility."
BKS lyengar
HUNGAR VOCL
NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONI
а
193 likes
iynaus Your body is flexible, but is your mind flexible? &
Your soul?
sometimes I practice with shoes and no shirt and I’m pretty sure I’m breaking rules (janu b is the only bummer)
in imagesometimes I practice with
shoes and no shirt and I'm
pretty sure I'm breaking
rules
(janu b is the only bummer)
shoes and no shirt and I'm
pretty sure I'm breaking
rules
(janu b is the only bummer)
Coming?
in imageEalun
eaton.dc
Coming?
Liked by marisapazik and 26 others
eaton.dc The Mysore style of Ashtanga yoga is taught
one-on-one in a group setting. There is truly no better way
to learn how to practice.
For beginners and experts alike, @michaeljoelhall of
@dcashtanga will be teaching a special one-hour class
taught consecutively over two days next week.
Tap 'get tickets' to reserve your spot via Eventbrite.
eaton.dc
Coming?
Liked by marisapazik and 26 others
eaton.dc The Mysore style of Ashtanga yoga is taught
one-on-one in a group setting. There is truly no better way
to learn how to practice.
For beginners and experts alike, @michaeljoelhall of
@dcashtanga will be teaching a special one-hour class
taught consecutively over two days next week.
Tap 'get tickets' to reserve your spot via Eventbrite.
*i am v v honored to be trusted with the care of these yogis.
in image*i am v v honored to be
trusted with the care of
these yogis.
coryyoga
• EATON WORKSHOP
@MICHAELJOELHALL
@MIKEYBS345
Makes my heart happy to see
these 2 awésome men
working together in thể
Mysore room
trusted with the care of
these yogis.
coryyoga
• EATON WORKSHOP
@MICHAELJOELHALL
@MIKEYBS345
Makes my heart happy to see
these 2 awésome men
working together in thể
Mysore room
link in (her) bio Go listen!!
@yogawhitney
@yogawhitney
in imageyogawhitney
Yoga Heights
Go listen!!
@yogawhitney
link in (her) bio
yogawhitney Hey guys- I did a little interview about the
new Mysore program I'm teaching @yogaheightsdc in
Takoma Park. If you want to get to know more about me
and my approach, check it out. The link to the interview is
in the bio. Have a wonderful weekend!
#dcyoga #asana #ashtanga #balance #flexibility
#practiceyoga #yogaforeverybody #yogapractice
#yogainspiration #yogastudent #yogateacher #yogi
#dcfitness #ashtangayoga #vinyasa #mysorestyle #yoga
#yogagram #yogalife#yogateacher #yogalove#yogapose
#yogadaily#yogaeveryday
.....
...hanadheiancalatamnanloi d.
•A--HinAA-
Yoga Heights
Go listen!!
@yogawhitney
link in (her) bio
yogawhitney Hey guys- I did a little interview about the
new Mysore program I'm teaching @yogaheightsdc in
Takoma Park. If you want to get to know more about me
and my approach, check it out. The link to the interview is
in the bio. Have a wonderful weekend!
#dcyoga #asana #ashtanga #balance #flexibility
#practiceyoga #yogaforeverybody #yogapractice
#yogainspiration #yogastudent #yogateacher #yogi
#dcfitness #ashtangayoga #vinyasa #mysorestyle #yoga
#yogagram #yogalife#yogateacher #yogalove#yogapose
#yogadaily#yogaeveryday
.....
...hanadheiancalatamnanloi d.
•A--HinAA-
BATH TUESDAY 9AM COME FOR MYSORE
STAY FOR THE SOUND BATH @EATON.DC SOUND @DCASHTANGA
STAY FOR THE SOUND BATH @EATON.DC SOUND @DCASHTANGA
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BATH
@EATON.DC
COME FOR MYSORE
STAY FOR THE SOUND BATH
TUESDAY 9AM
@DCASHTANGA
BATH
@EATON.DC
COME FOR MYSORE
STAY FOR THE SOUND BATH
TUESDAY 9AM
@DCASHTANGA
on news stands one day
in imageyopa
CREATE
HAPPINESS
EVERY DAY
Live
Boldly
HOW TO FACE
LIFE'S CHALLENGES
FEARLESSLY
Practice
Yoga Forever
DON'T LET AGE, ILLNESS,
OR INJURY STOP YOU
Couples' Yoga
FALL IN LOVE ALL OVER AGAIN
Pain-free Backbends
Overwhelmed?
9 STEPS TO GETTING
YOUR LIFE BACK
Plus
SAFER SUNSCREENS
KLALTHIER SUMMER GRILLING
EUROPE'S NEW YOGA CAPITAL
on news stands one day
CREATE
HAPPINESS
EVERY DAY
Live
Boldly
HOW TO FACE
LIFE'S CHALLENGES
FEARLESSLY
Practice
Yoga Forever
DON'T LET AGE, ILLNESS,
OR INJURY STOP YOU
Couples' Yoga
FALL IN LOVE ALL OVER AGAIN
Pain-free Backbends
Overwhelmed?
9 STEPS TO GETTING
YOUR LIFE BACK
Plus
SAFER SUNSCREENS
KLALTHIER SUMMER GRILLING
EUROPE'S NEW YOGA CAPITAL
on news stands one day
solstice practice
Solstice Practice
sun salutations x40
drop backs x68
sun salutations x40
drop backs x68
h/t @chrisnhamp
@bendelacreme (Chris is a great Ashtanga yoga teacher and Bendela is a dope queen. follow both!)
@bendelacreme (Chris is a great Ashtanga yoga teacher and Bendela is a dope queen. follow both!)
in imagechrisnhamp 10h
Explain to me
again why we
invite these
corporations to
march in our Pride
parades?
1. AT&T donated $2,755,000 to 193 anti-gay
politicians.
2. UPS donated $2,366,122 to 159 anti-gay
politicians.
3. Comcast donated $2,116,500 to 154 anti-
gay politicians.
4. Home Depot donated $1,825,500 to 111
anti-gay politicians.
5. General Electric donated $1,380,500 to
97 anti-gay politicians.
6. FedEx donated $1,261,500 to 75 anti-gay
politicians.
7. UBS donated $1,094,750 to 72 anti-gay
politicians.
h/t @chrisnhamp
Cbendelacreme
(Chris is a great Ashtanga
yoga teacher and Bendela is
a dope queen. follow both!)
Explain to me
again why we
invite these
corporations to
march in our Pride
parades?
1. AT&T donated $2,755,000 to 193 anti-gay
politicians.
2. UPS donated $2,366,122 to 159 anti-gay
politicians.
3. Comcast donated $2,116,500 to 154 anti-
gay politicians.
4. Home Depot donated $1,825,500 to 111
anti-gay politicians.
5. General Electric donated $1,380,500 to
97 anti-gay politicians.
6. FedEx donated $1,261,500 to 75 anti-gay
politicians.
7. UBS donated $1,094,750 to 72 anti-gay
politicians.
h/t @chrisnhamp
Cbendelacreme
(Chris is a great Ashtanga
yoga teacher and Bendela is
a dope queen. follow both!)
morning woods. heart openers.
One of my first Ashtanga Yoga teachers, Keith Moore was recently diagnosed with throat and neck cancer. Keith, and folks like him, support and sustain communities â letâs do the same for him. Heâs a great guy with an independent studio and is a touchstone for a lot of folk.
https://www.gofundme.com/Keith-Moore-we-got-this?pc=fb_dn_cpgntopnavlarge_r&rcid=r01-156193452837-141790b3701e40f9&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_dn_cpgntopnavlarge_r
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@madonna and #uptavisthakonasana
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anadame
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#worldpridenyc
@madonna and
#uptavisthakonasana
X
anadame
X
#worldpridenyc
@madonna and
#uptavisthakonasana
the timing of this... wow.
looking forward to spending some of October with my dear mentor at @suenodevida_ecu 7 years??
looking forward to spending some of October with my dear mentor at @suenodevida_ecu 7 years??
in imagethe timing of this... wow.
looking forward to spending
some of October with my dear
mentor at @suenodevida ecu
Kristen Krash
My colleague,, sometimes student, sometimes
teacher, and always dearest friend, Michael Joel Hall
is so imbued with the process of Ashtanga yoga and
his times in India with his mentors at Mysore and Goa,
1 am in full support, total respect, and a little awe of
his his dedication to his practice. As I slowly inch
toward the first rung on the Iyengar yoga teaching
ladder, I find that Michael and I continue to have so
much to share with each other from our different but
often converging paths. Yesterday, a simple car-share
meet up devolved in to a convo and mini session on
the benfits ofnpowerful seated twistings to correct
imbalances in the pelvis and ribs. Honestly, what
someone is in to, as long as he or she is in to it
sincerely, whole-heartedly, and walking the talk of the
chosen discipline, whatever it is, DO IT. And while I
tease Michael a bit about putting all his verbs in
present participle and dropping pronouns like his
teacher Shararth (there is no Michael, there is only
Zool:), as an adhimatra (intense) practitioner myself, !
get it. You can check out his Mysore program at Kali
yoga in Columbia Heights and be on the look out for
some joined forces workshops we are cooking up
between us. Respect, camaraderie, friendship, and
most importantly, the work--let's do it.
Cover photos • 3 Jul 2012 •
] years??
looking forward to spending
some of October with my dear
mentor at @suenodevida ecu
Kristen Krash
My colleague,, sometimes student, sometimes
teacher, and always dearest friend, Michael Joel Hall
is so imbued with the process of Ashtanga yoga and
his times in India with his mentors at Mysore and Goa,
1 am in full support, total respect, and a little awe of
his his dedication to his practice. As I slowly inch
toward the first rung on the Iyengar yoga teaching
ladder, I find that Michael and I continue to have so
much to share with each other from our different but
often converging paths. Yesterday, a simple car-share
meet up devolved in to a convo and mini session on
the benfits ofnpowerful seated twistings to correct
imbalances in the pelvis and ribs. Honestly, what
someone is in to, as long as he or she is in to it
sincerely, whole-heartedly, and walking the talk of the
chosen discipline, whatever it is, DO IT. And while I
tease Michael a bit about putting all his verbs in
present participle and dropping pronouns like his
teacher Shararth (there is no Michael, there is only
Zool:), as an adhimatra (intense) practitioner myself, !
get it. You can check out his Mysore program at Kali
yoga in Columbia Heights and be on the look out for
some joined forces workshops we are cooking up
between us. Respect, camaraderie, friendship, and
most importantly, the work--let's do it.
Cover photos • 3 Jul 2012 •
] years??
kriya & pranayama
in imagekriya & pranayama
mudra
New pranayama classes at Eaton. Wednesday at 1:15.
Fridays at 7am.
Fridays at 7am.
Hey yoga fam-- any last Vegas recommendations for one of my fave friends and students?
today: meditation @ 12
flow @ 12:15
@eaton.dc tomorrow: meditation @ 12
Ashtanga @ 12:15
pranayama breath work @ 1:15
flow @ 12:15
@eaton.dc tomorrow: meditation @ 12
Ashtanga @ 12:15
pranayama breath work @ 1:15
in imagetoday: meditation @ 12
flow @ 12:15
@eaton.dc
EATON
WELLNESS
MANDAY
FLOW YOGA
6 45AM & 12 15 &
b
P
M
MYSORE YOGA
7 AM
tomorrow: meditation @ 12
Ashtanga @ 12:15
pranayama breath work @ 1:15
flow @ 12:15
@eaton.dc
EATON
WELLNESS
MANDAY
FLOW YOGA
6 45AM & 12 15 &
b
P
M
MYSORE YOGA
7 AM
tomorrow: meditation @ 12
Ashtanga @ 12:15
pranayama breath work @ 1:15
@eaton.dc pranayama!
in imageCATON
WELLNESS
WEDNESDAY
FLOW
645
AM
x1215
&OPM
MYSORE YOGA
1AM
BREATH WORK FOR
BALANCEDENERGY 115PM
SOUND BATH 7PM
RELAXING RESTORATIVE
YOGA
715|
PM
pranayama!
Ceaton.dc
WELLNESS
WEDNESDAY
FLOW
645
AM
x1215
&OPM
MYSORE YOGA
1AM
BREATH WORK FOR
BALANCEDENERGY 115PM
SOUND BATH 7PM
RELAXING RESTORATIVE
YOGA
715|
PM
pranayama!
Ceaton.dc
gym yoga
in image7-
gym yoga
gym yoga
“uddiyan bandh as a needle “
in image"uddiyan bandh as a needle "
saturday kriya
side bow
in imageEATON
WELLNESS
TUESDAY
FLOW
6 45
A
MYSORE YOGA 7 00
AM
DAILY MEDITATION 1200
FLOW
12 15 PM &
600 PM
WELLNESS
TUESDAY
FLOW
6 45
A
MYSORE YOGA 7 00
AM
DAILY MEDITATION 1200
FLOW
12 15 PM &
600 PM
in imageWhitman-Walker Health
Are you the parent, guardian or caregiver of
a transgender, gender nonconforming or
gender expansive youth? On July 27th and...
FAMILIES IN
TRANSITIBN
Lionel Messi•
KOCHTICSSI
I start early and I stay late, day
after day, year after year. It took
me 17 years
14 days to
become
success.
Add to
Story
Kevin
Waldorf-Cruz
001
ST
Britt
Daniels
Your memories on Facebook
Michael, we care about you and the memories that
you share here. We thought that you'd like to look
back on this post from 5 years ago.
=6
Michael Joel Hall
24 July 2014 at 10:31
My mama, the big yogi: "The road ahead will always be a
new adventure. Breath, smile, enjoy."
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Karuna Maze
36 mins • 2
Are you the parent, guardian or caregiver of
a transgender, gender nonconforming or
gender expansive youth? On July 27th and...
FAMILIES IN
TRANSITIBN
Lionel Messi•
KOCHTICSSI
I start early and I stay late, day
after day, year after year. It took
me 17 years
14 days to
become
success.
Add to
Story
Kevin
Waldorf-Cruz
001
ST
Britt
Daniels
Your memories on Facebook
Michael, we care about you and the memories that
you share here. We thought that you'd like to look
back on this post from 5 years ago.
=6
Michael Joel Hall
24 July 2014 at 10:31
My mama, the big yogi: "The road ahead will always be a
new adventure. Breath, smile, enjoy."
This wor
it be shown in anyone else's News Feed unless you
nal
Share
See more memories
Karuna Maze
36 mins • 2
Kiki the big yogi
in imageKiki the big yogi
Karuna Maze
36 mins • 2
•••
After picking up a pre-order at Wal-Mart (the service, BTW,
is amazing!), I waited for the bus on a dingy block sporting a
brass-and-glass furniture mart, wig shop, and ubiquitous
liquor store. Nice weather, so lots of guys hanging out on the
corner smoking, talking. Moms hustling kids along the
crosswalk at a light that's too short—"Vamos! Vamos!" An
elderly neighbor spotted me from across the street, waving
his arms and shouting "Hi!" Another neighbor, who is
mentally disabled, picked up and smoked a cigarette butt off
the sidewalk, saw me, said "Heeeyyy" then excitedly told me
all about his trip to Cleveland. And there I was, with my light
complexion and Anthro dress, fitting right in with the fabric
of America.
It's just as easy to strike up a conversation with a person who
looks/dresses/acts nothing like you as it is to hide behind a
screen and rant racist asshole venom. Choose the former.
Karuna Maze
36 mins • 2
•••
After picking up a pre-order at Wal-Mart (the service, BTW,
is amazing!), I waited for the bus on a dingy block sporting a
brass-and-glass furniture mart, wig shop, and ubiquitous
liquor store. Nice weather, so lots of guys hanging out on the
corner smoking, talking. Moms hustling kids along the
crosswalk at a light that's too short—"Vamos! Vamos!" An
elderly neighbor spotted me from across the street, waving
his arms and shouting "Hi!" Another neighbor, who is
mentally disabled, picked up and smoked a cigarette butt off
the sidewalk, saw me, said "Heeeyyy" then excitedly told me
all about his trip to Cleveland. And there I was, with my light
complexion and Anthro dress, fitting right in with the fabric
of America.
It's just as easy to strike up a conversation with a person who
looks/dresses/acts nothing like you as it is to hide behind a
screen and rant racist asshole venom. Choose the former.
this is also
good yoga @somebritindc
good yoga @somebritindc
in imagesomebritindc 16m
@somebritinda
this is also
good yoga
Whatever scruffy disrespectful
twat is sticking their used gum
down the side of the doors if I
find out who you are I will
make you clean the toilet with
your mouth scruffy twat!
The notices at
the village gym
are amazing
@somebritinda
this is also
good yoga
Whatever scruffy disrespectful
twat is sticking their used gum
down the side of the doors if I
find out who you are I will
make you clean the toilet with
your mouth scruffy twat!
The notices at
the village gym
are amazing
updates from DC Ashtanga (and classes with me!)
Working inside of different federal agencies, corporations, and NGOs for the last 10+ years as a yoga teacher has been illuminating in the ways mindfulness practice can be co-opted for both the forces of good and some far more nefarious.
As a young teacher, i felt as though i was sharing something very useful with people who could affect change on a much larger scale than I ever couldâ i felt subversive to be doing it right in the heart of the corporate/capitalistic machine.
Practice worksâ and it works across a broad spectrum of therapeutic modalities each with individual metrics. Spiritual health, physical well being, interpersonal relational skills, emotional balanceâ each can be touched on. When instructed well, each can be elevated. So too, Iâm sad to say, can the shadow side: further anesthetization, good old spiritual bypassing, and duration of a culture that punches down and goes to sleep.
Having seen this in local yoga studios, international finance organizations, and local community sports non-profits, its very much on my radar. But, it doesnât mean to stop. It means to care more and share better.
Teachers have a responsibility: pick your platform, and to pick it well. Keep your ethics high, and they will trickle down.
https://www.thenation.com/article/ron-parser-mcmindfulness-mindfulness-meditation-book-interview/
As a young teacher, i felt as though i was sharing something very useful with people who could affect change on a much larger scale than I ever couldâ i felt subversive to be doing it right in the heart of the corporate/capitalistic machine.
Practice worksâ and it works across a broad spectrum of therapeutic modalities each with individual metrics. Spiritual health, physical well being, interpersonal relational skills, emotional balanceâ each can be touched on. When instructed well, each can be elevated. So too, Iâm sad to say, can the shadow side: further anesthetization, good old spiritual bypassing, and duration of a culture that punches down and goes to sleep.
Having seen this in local yoga studios, international finance organizations, and local community sports non-profits, its very much on my radar. But, it doesnât mean to stop. It means to care more and share better.
Teachers have a responsibility: pick your platform, and to pick it well. Keep your ethics high, and they will trickle down.
https://www.thenation.com/article/ron-parser-mcmindfulness-mindfulness-meditation-book-interview/
Any of my New York friends wanna put me up for Tuesday night-friday morning? Iâve got a yoga thing in the village in the mornings.
I am so excited. wanna?
in imageI am so excited.
wanna?
soukofrima_
Jivamukti Yoga Center
aea
Rolf&
Marci @
Jivamukti
Wed 7/31, Thur 8/1, Fri 8/2
Mysore 5:30-7:30am
Workshops 7:30-9:30am
Contact rimagoa@gmail.com
wanna?
soukofrima_
Jivamukti Yoga Center
aea
Rolf&
Marci @
Jivamukti
Wed 7/31, Thur 8/1, Fri 8/2
Mysore 5:30-7:30am
Workshops 7:30-9:30am
Contact rimagoa@gmail.com
WOW— six years. the Facebook post
that started
it all
that started
it all
in imageAbby Melissa Dobbs
July 29, 2013 at 11:55 AM • Washington • 2
•••
DC yogis! So sad that the amazing Antonella is leaving DC -
and we're losing a kickass Mysore teacher! Does anyone
have any leads for another Mysore instructor?
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Lizandra Vidal
next year it'il be me! but hmmm- maybe Peg
Mulqueen has some ideas??
6 yrs
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July 29, 2013 at 11:55 AM • Washington • 2
•••
DC yogis! So sad that the amazing Antonella is leaving DC -
and we're losing a kickass Mysore teacher! Does anyone
have any leads for another Mysore instructor?
Like
Comment
Lizandra Vidal
next year it'il be me! but hmmm- maybe Peg
Mulqueen has some ideas??
6 yrs
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outside
of the box
Ashtanga yoga
of the box
Ashtanga yoga
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YOGA SCHOOL
2ND FLOOR
outside
of the box
Ashtanga yoga
YOGA SCHOOL
2ND FLOOR
outside
of the box
Ashtanga yoga
practice with Lauri tomorrow
@eaton.dc
bring a friend,
on the house.
1030am
@eaton.dc
bring a friend,
on the house.
1030am
in imagepractice with Lauri tomorrow
Ceaton.dc
bring a friend,
on the house.
1030am
Ceaton.dc
bring a friend,
on the house.
1030am
some days be like
in imagesome days be like
yogasthina
YOGA
Btk com
NE80R
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yogasthina
YOGA
Btk com
NE80R
wa gsc
w/ @mikeybs345 yoga foundations
and fundamentals:
Monday
7:15pm-8:15pm @eaton.dc @eaton.dc @eaton.dc w/ @abbypatersonyoga Mysore style
ashtanga yoga
for beginners:
Monday
7:15am-8:15am
w/ @mikeybs345 don’t sleep on
your chance
to get started!
and fundamentals:
Monday
7:15pm-8:15pm @eaton.dc @eaton.dc @eaton.dc w/ @abbypatersonyoga Mysore style
ashtanga yoga
for beginners:
Monday
7:15am-8:15am
w/ @mikeybs345 don’t sleep on
your chance
to get started!
in imagedon't sleep on
your chance
to get started!
Ceaton.dc
Ceaton. dc
Ceaton.dc
Mysore style
ashtanga yoga
for beginners:
Monday
7: 15am-8: 15am
0
w/
@mikeybs345
yoga foundations
and fundamentals:
Monday
7:15pm-8:15pm
w/ @abbypaterson
your chance
to get started!
Ceaton.dc
Ceaton. dc
Ceaton.dc
Mysore style
ashtanga yoga
for beginners:
Monday
7: 15am-8: 15am
0
w/
@mikeybs345
yoga foundations
and fundamentals:
Monday
7:15pm-8:15pm
w/ @abbypaterson
@britneyspears Cc: @ryanpcathcart
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been doing hot yoga for four weeks now and I
absolutely love it ... it's like shopping I wanna
go back !!! Lol but seriously though I do I feel
cleansed and after the first week | felt stronger
.....So Namaste
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All I can say is thank you god for yoga ... l've
been doing hot yoga for four weeks now and I
absolutely love it ... it's like shopping I wanna
go back !!! Lol but seriously though I do I feel
cleansed and after the first week | felt stronger
.....So Namaste
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You mentioned ryanpcathcart in your story
britnoyspears ®
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britneyspears
ahi can say is thank you doo Tor vood ae Tve
been doing hot voda for four weeks now and !
absolutelv love it... it's ake shoboind i wiwvw
go back I!! Lol but seriously though I do I fool
.... So Namasto
uw uldekrcornons
hit me drishti one more time!
You mentioned ryanpcathcart in your story
britnoyspears ®
30
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Namaste
Vow MOrO On insiactam sve 3a0ou
• Q u
W
1I0.U03 HKOT
britneyspears
ahi can say is thank you doo Tor vood ae Tve
been doing hot voda for four weeks now and !
absolutelv love it... it's ake shoboind i wiwvw
go back I!! Lol but seriously though I do I fool
.... So Namasto
uw uldekrcornons
hit me drishti one more time!
Polled my students for their favorite yoga teachers-- guess who popped up a few times? Xoxo
You can vote with your spending habits.
I have friends employed by pure yoga, equinox, and SoulCycle.
They’re not purposefully uncle tomming.
but friends: don’t let these companies lie to you.
I have friends employed by pure yoga, equinox, and SoulCycle.
They’re not purposefully uncle tomming.
but friends: don’t let these companies lie to you.
in imageYou can vote with your
spending habits.
I have friends employed by
pure yoga, equinox, and
SoulCycle.
They' re not purposefully
uncle tomming.
but friends: don't let these
companies lie to you.
spending habits.
I have friends employed by
pure yoga, equinox, and
SoulCycle.
They' re not purposefully
uncle tomming.
but friends: don't let these
companies lie to you.
Other places
you might want
to note
are related to
Related Companies— Ya know,
EQUINOX
SOULCYCLE
PURE yoga, etc Momofuko
Milk bar
Bluestone
&pizza
you might want
to note
are related to
Related Companies— Ya know,
EQUINOX
SOULCYCLE
PURE yoga, etc Momofuko
Milk bar
Bluestone
&pizza
in imageOther places
you might want
to note
to
are related
Related Companies-
Ya know,
EQUINOX
SOULCYCLE
PURE yoga, etc
Momofuko
Milk bar
Bluestone
&pizza
you might want
to note
to
are related
Related Companies-
Ya know,
EQUINOX
SOULCYCLE
PURE yoga, etc
Momofuko
Milk bar
Bluestone
&pizza
in imageHOT SPOT DUPONT
Yoga in the Park
w/ Becca Thomas
Sunday, August 11 • 5-6:15pm
Meridian Hill Park•Washington, DC
16th & Euclid Corner of Park
All levels welcome! Please bring your own mat, towel & water!
More Information:
https://hotspotdupont.com/yoga-in-the-park
Yoga in the Park
w/ Becca Thomas
Sunday, August 11 • 5-6:15pm
Meridian Hill Park•Washington, DC
16th & Euclid Corner of Park
All levels welcome! Please bring your own mat, towel & water!
More Information:
https://hotspotdupont.com/yoga-in-the-park
love you Claire.
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dcashtanga
Q
love you Claire.
2 likes
clairetart1 | miss @michaeljoelhall so much. A Actually it's
a combination of nostalgia & missing him. Nostalgia
because it was so natural to climb on my mat and know he
was observing my practice adjusting as he watched.
Missing him because I haven't found a new teacher-
student connection yet as I found in him or my other past
teachers in my journey. @betsypoos first handstand,
@wkcharles & @lizarch (inversions/martial art goddesses),
@spirituallyfly for guiding me to find my teaching voice and
style. These are REAL teachers not gimmick or tad | love
you all and I'm grateful that my practice has been fortunate
enough to have each of you at one point or another.
#yoqa @dcashtanga
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dcashtanga
Q
love you Claire.
2 likes
clairetart1 | miss @michaeljoelhall so much. A Actually it's
a combination of nostalgia & missing him. Nostalgia
because it was so natural to climb on my mat and know he
was observing my practice adjusting as he watched.
Missing him because I haven't found a new teacher-
student connection yet as I found in him or my other past
teachers in my journey. @betsypoos first handstand,
@wkcharles & @lizarch (inversions/martial art goddesses),
@spirituallyfly for guiding me to find my teaching voice and
style. These are REAL teachers not gimmick or tad | love
you all and I'm grateful that my practice has been fortunate
enough to have each of you at one point or another.
#yoqa @dcashtanga
Ellie is a favorite somebody.
I value and relate to this essay.
http://www.ashtangampls.com/blog/authorization
I value and relate to this essay.
http://www.ashtangampls.com/blog/authorization
grey + rainy
but I’m going
to @eaton.dc
to practice with
@yogiman_83 wanna come?
there’s time.
and valet = $3
but I’m going
to @eaton.dc
to practice with
@yogiman_83 wanna come?
there’s time.
and valet = $3
in imagegrey + rainy
but I'm going
to Ceaton.dc
to practice with
@yogiman 83
wanna come?
there's time.
and valet = $3
but I'm going
to Ceaton.dc
to practice with
@yogiman 83
wanna come?
there's time.
and valet = $3
hot vinyasa
w/ @whitcherie
thursdays at 6
@hotspotdupont -
w/ @whitcherie
thursdays at 6
@hotspotdupont -
in imagehot vinyasa
w/ @whitcherie
thursdays at 6
@hotspotdupont
-
HOT SPOT
DUPONT
обВ деЕної киб
40 - 60 - 90 MIN
HOT YOGA
CLASSES
TaS
Г
e your Body & Change your Lfe
w/ @whitcherie
thursdays at 6
@hotspotdupont
-
HOT SPOT
DUPONT
обВ деЕної киб
40 - 60 - 90 MIN
HOT YOGA
CLASSES
TaS
Г
e your Body & Change your Lfe
in imageINFLUENCER MOMS.
HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARE TRYING TO
SABOTRGE YOUR CAREER AS A YOGA BRAND AMBASSADOR.
МОММУ, ІМ
HUNGRY
a!
NOT NOW, TIMOTHY,
MOMMY IS TRYING
TO GET ANOTHER FREE
PAIR OF LEGGINGS.
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@BASTARD YOGI
HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARE TRYING TO
SABOTRGE YOUR CAREER AS A YOGA BRAND AMBASSADOR.
МОММУ, ІМ
HUNGRY
a!
NOT NOW, TIMOTHY,
MOMMY IS TRYING
TO GET ANOTHER FREE
PAIR OF LEGGINGS.
€
@BASTARD YOGI
postpractice
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OMG FIRST GUEST!! CHATTING WITH @STUIESTYLE AND @BLUEWOLFYOGA ON MATTERS OF INCLUSIVITY
AND SPACE CREATION LINK IN BIO! IM THE
FIRST
AND SPACE CREATION LINK IN BIO! IM THE
FIRST
in imageCHATTING WITH @STUIESTYLE AND
@BLUEWOLFYOGA ON MATTERS OF
INCLUSIVITY
AND SPACE CREATION
IM THE
OMG
FIRST
FIRST GUEST!!
LINK IN BIO!
Ye TELe TK
HOSTED BY
STUART BISHOP & MICAH NORGARD
0:07
-1:34:05
2. We're All Gonna Die
@BLUEWOLFYOGA ON MATTERS OF
INCLUSIVITY
AND SPACE CREATION
IM THE
OMG
FIRST
FIRST GUEST!!
LINK IN BIO!
Ye TELe TK
HOSTED BY
STUART BISHOP & MICAH NORGARD
0:07
-1:34:05
2. We're All Gonna Die
I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with my dear friend Stuart and Micah on their engaging new podcastâ Yoga Teacher Talks. We discuss inclusivity, holding space, and what goes into *teaching* yoga. Ohâ and we talk chanting!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-were-all-gonna-die/id1476339595?i=1000448031718
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-were-all-gonna-die/id1476339595?i=1000448031718
@KARMAASTROLOGY
in imagekarmaastrology
Santa Fe, New Mexico
aKARMAASTROLOCY
Q
T Liked by gratefulweirdo and 3 others
karmaastrology The Moon is currently in the asterism
known Ashlesha, or "The Entwiner." It will be here until it
enters Leo around 10:45 am NY time. Ashlesha gives off a
serpentine energy which brings us closer to our deep
reptilian nature. Therefore, tonight is a time to act
methodically and be wary of the desire to inflict venom into
our adversaries. This is a great time to practice yoga or
other energy sciences.
-Love to all
#astrology #astrologer #vedicastrology
Santa Fe, New Mexico
aKARMAASTROLOCY
Q
T Liked by gratefulweirdo and 3 others
karmaastrology The Moon is currently in the asterism
known Ashlesha, or "The Entwiner." It will be here until it
enters Leo around 10:45 am NY time. Ashlesha gives off a
serpentine energy which brings us closer to our deep
reptilian nature. Therefore, tonight is a time to act
methodically and be wary of the desire to inflict venom into
our adversaries. This is a great time to practice yoga or
other energy sciences.
-Love to all
#astrology #astrologer #vedicastrology
Check out yoga teacher talks podcast for an interview with me!
The links in the bio!
The links in the bio!
#tfw you look behind you to make sure your feet are still there before you do #kapotasana
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#tfw you look behind you
to
make sure your feet are
still there before you do
#kapotasana
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#tfw you look behind you
to
make sure your feet are
still there before you do
#kapotasana
Fun fact: a *lot* of yoga teachers are on Medicaid due to the nature of their employment opportunities. Seriously: Some of your favorite teachers at your FAVORITE yoga studios.
So as not to publicly shame the studios with teachers on Medicare, Iâve redacted the studio names. But:
For a 1 hour class: a teacher with ~5 years experience receives between $35-$55 a classâ this entails an hour long commute, two hours of class prep minimum, and the class itself. $8.75-$13.75 an hour.
For a teacher with 20 years experience? $55-$85 â thatâs $13.75-21.25 an hour, with a maximum class cap per day of 4 (very, very high due to a maximum earning potential based on ability to commute and score gigs).
Are these livable wages? Discuss.
So as not to publicly shame the studios with teachers on Medicare, Iâve redacted the studio names. But:
For a 1 hour class: a teacher with ~5 years experience receives between $35-$55 a classâ this entails an hour long commute, two hours of class prep minimum, and the class itself. $8.75-$13.75 an hour.
For a teacher with 20 years experience? $55-$85 â thatâs $13.75-21.25 an hour, with a maximum class cap per day of 4 (very, very high due to a maximum earning potential based on ability to commute and score gigs).
Are these livable wages? Discuss.
@adele_acuyin @pranastudioyoga HEY Annapolites!
in image5:30
•Il LTE O
adele_acuyin 8h
@adele_acuyin
YIN YOGA
TONIGHT 6PM
HEY Annapolites!
@PRANASTUDIOYOCA
@pranastudioyoga
•Il LTE O
adele_acuyin 8h
@adele_acuyin
YIN YOGA
TONIGHT 6PM
HEY Annapolites!
@PRANASTUDIOYOCA
@pranastudioyoga
As some of you know, I'm headed to the cloud forest of Ecuador, outside of Quito. If you were ask me why, I'd tell you to "plant some trees. "
The trees and the planet are trending right now, aren't they? Maybe because the whole world is burning and things are about to get really fucked. Thats likely. But, thats not why I'm headed down there.
Yes, I'll tell you I'm going to Ecuador to plant some trees... but the truth is, I'm going down to do whatever the hell it is Kristen is doing.
For a good long time now, I've been in the business of earnestly learning from her. It's been a good choice on my end to value her knowledge... I truly don't know what I'd be if I hadn't made that choice long ago.
You can get in on this, too.
Here's the deal: you don't have to go plant trees-- for $18 a month, you'll help Kristen plant a lot of trees. And you'll get some yoga videos. Good karma stuff all around. She called the Pateron level "Karma Yogi" for a reason, and it makes me smile.
On top of the good vibes and some chocolate, you'll also get some yoga and recipe videos. Like this one. I teach ashtavakrasana very similarly to KK-- it would make sense, of course. She taught me how to teach it.
Go sign up. Get some yoga videos. Save the planet.
Tell people you're saving the planet. You're helping. And you will be.
Or don't tell anyone and just do it for yoga videos... your money will still fund the trees.
Or, be like me, and donate and tell everyone and still try and get some clout and maybe you'll never watch the videos but you'll at least in some small way be able to give back and you're gonna do it because it honors your teachers.
<3
The trees and the planet are trending right now, aren't they? Maybe because the whole world is burning and things are about to get really fucked. Thats likely. But, thats not why I'm headed down there.
Yes, I'll tell you I'm going to Ecuador to plant some trees... but the truth is, I'm going down to do whatever the hell it is Kristen is doing.
For a good long time now, I've been in the business of earnestly learning from her. It's been a good choice on my end to value her knowledge... I truly don't know what I'd be if I hadn't made that choice long ago.
You can get in on this, too.
Here's the deal: you don't have to go plant trees-- for $18 a month, you'll help Kristen plant a lot of trees. And you'll get some yoga videos. Good karma stuff all around. She called the Pateron level "Karma Yogi" for a reason, and it makes me smile.
On top of the good vibes and some chocolate, you'll also get some yoga and recipe videos. Like this one. I teach ashtavakrasana very similarly to KK-- it would make sense, of course. She taught me how to teach it.
Go sign up. Get some yoga videos. Save the planet.
Tell people you're saving the planet. You're helping. And you will be.
Or don't tell anyone and just do it for yoga videos... your money will still fund the trees.
Or, be like me, and donate and tell everyone and still try and get some clout and maybe you'll never watch the videos but you'll at least in some small way be able to give back and you're gonna do it because it honors your teachers.
<3
Led 1/2 primary today at 5:30. Eaton DC. Class pass & drop ins welcome. Free for members of Eaton & DC Ashtanga.
https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/a-sequence-for-political-resilience
About ten years ago, i set a goal for myself to be on the cover of yoga journal. Today, i made it to the homepage.
10 years in, I think that's about right. Time and dreams change. Markers of success evolve.
Back then, I imagined that my perfect form and smiling face would make a valuable representation -- and mark an internal validation.
As practice is wont to, I eventually had a realization: I could do better. I wanted to share something more substantive than just form. The marker for validation had shifted dramticay.
I wanted to share some part of what practice had shared with me-- something that has helped me grow and thrive and that I have seen do the same for others time and time again.
Well, here we are. I talk about resilience. I share a modified primary series. I tried to use explicit language so as to maximize value and minimize confusion. .
I'm honored and thrilled. Simply in existing, it represents those who might feel marginalized.
I'm out, I'm queer, and I'm big. I'm a yoga practitioner who shares a powerful and potent practice steeped in tradition and that has a veracious efficacy.
I hope you find it useful, for yourself or for others
About ten years ago, i set a goal for myself to be on the cover of yoga journal. Today, i made it to the homepage.
10 years in, I think that's about right. Time and dreams change. Markers of success evolve.
Back then, I imagined that my perfect form and smiling face would make a valuable representation -- and mark an internal validation.
As practice is wont to, I eventually had a realization: I could do better. I wanted to share something more substantive than just form. The marker for validation had shifted dramticay.
I wanted to share some part of what practice had shared with me-- something that has helped me grow and thrive and that I have seen do the same for others time and time again.
Well, here we are. I talk about resilience. I share a modified primary series. I tried to use explicit language so as to maximize value and minimize confusion. .
I'm honored and thrilled. Simply in existing, it represents those who might feel marginalized.
I'm out, I'm queer, and I'm big. I'm a yoga practitioner who shares a powerful and potent practice steeped in tradition and that has a veracious efficacy.
I hope you find it useful, for yourself or for others
https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/a-sequence-for-political-resilience
About ten years ago, i set a goal for myself to be on the cover of yoga journal. Today, i made it to the homepage.
10 years in, I think that's about right. Time and dreams change. Markers of success evolve.
Back then, I imagined that my perfect form and smiling face would make a valuable representation -- and mark an internal validation.
As practice is wont to, I eventually had a realization: I could do better. I wanted to share something more substantive than just form. The marker for validation had shifted dramticay.
I wanted to share some part of what practice had shared with me-- something that has helped me grow and thrive and that I have seen do the same for others time and time again.
Well, here we are. I talk about resilience. I share a modified primary series. I tried to use explicit language so as to maximize value and minimize confusion. .
I'm honored and thrilled. Simply in existing, it represents those who might feel marginalized.
I'm out, I'm queer, and I'm big. I'm a yoga practitioner. What I've shared is what I know to be a powerful and potent practice steeped in tradition and that has a veracious efficacy.
I hope you find it useful, for yourself or for others
About ten years ago, i set a goal for myself to be on the cover of yoga journal. Today, i made it to the homepage.
10 years in, I think that's about right. Time and dreams change. Markers of success evolve.
Back then, I imagined that my perfect form and smiling face would make a valuable representation -- and mark an internal validation.
As practice is wont to, I eventually had a realization: I could do better. I wanted to share something more substantive than just form. The marker for validation had shifted dramticay.
I wanted to share some part of what practice had shared with me-- something that has helped me grow and thrive and that I have seen do the same for others time and time again.
Well, here we are. I talk about resilience. I share a modified primary series. I tried to use explicit language so as to maximize value and minimize confusion. .
I'm honored and thrilled. Simply in existing, it represents those who might feel marginalized.
I'm out, I'm queer, and I'm big. I'm a yoga practitioner. What I've shared is what I know to be a powerful and potent practice steeped in tradition and that has a veracious efficacy.
I hope you find it useful, for yourself or for others
My childhood obesity went hand in hand with my depressed mind state. Efforts at participating in youth sports were met with âweigh insâ for game day. I regularly wasnât able to play, though I learned to love practice.
I also learned to be hyper critical of my size and to feel ashamed and to starve and binge and purge. When I finally got ahold of my mind stateâ coming out, changing schools, leaving school, nearly dying and learning to really want to liveâ the weight started coming off.. and staying off.
My blue print is not small. My healthy body and mind oâ your healthy body and mindâ are not numerical. I hope that this young ladyâs testimony â our testimonyâ helps folks look again at the source and the solution of our own mutated self image and efforts at aesthetic.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/07/opinion/nike-running-mary-cain.html
I also learned to be hyper critical of my size and to feel ashamed and to starve and binge and purge. When I finally got ahold of my mind stateâ coming out, changing schools, leaving school, nearly dying and learning to really want to liveâ the weight started coming off.. and staying off.
My blue print is not small. My healthy body and mind oâ your healthy body and mindâ are not numerical. I hope that this young ladyâs testimony â our testimonyâ helps folks look again at the source and the solution of our own mutated self image and efforts at aesthetic.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/07/opinion/nike-running-mary-cain.html
I am fascinated by ritual.
They have so many different forms and varied affectationsâ different elaborations, steps, and varied repetitions â I love them.
I am often *taken* by them, and occasionally my attention is so captivated it makes me want to try it. This medicated ghee speaks to me, and shows me the value of Annetteâs practice in so many different arenas of life. Makes me want to participate.
Thanks, Annette!
They have so many different forms and varied affectationsâ different elaborations, steps, and varied repetitions â I love them.
I am often *taken* by them, and occasionally my attention is so captivated it makes me want to try it. This medicated ghee speaks to me, and shows me the value of Annetteâs practice in so many different arenas of life. Makes me want to participate.
Thanks, Annette!
Iâve had a lot of requests for recommendations of guided meditations lately. Any times a good time to spend a bit of your day looking inwardâ but particularly around the shift of the seasons and all that comes with it. Hereâs a nice way to spend 8 minutes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxzsD4vrTsk&t=353s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxzsD4vrTsk&t=353s
Schedule Practice:
7-10
Mysore
@dcashtanga
6-7
Hot Vinyasa
@hotspotdupont
7-10
Mysore
@dcashtanga
6-7
Hot Vinyasa
@hotspotdupont
in imageGATISE.
i,
II SHREE BETAL KAPLESHWAR PRASSAN II
LORD GANESHA
"Schedule Practice:
7-10
Mysore
@dcashtanga
6-7
Hot Vinyasa
Chotspotdupont
i,
II SHREE BETAL KAPLESHWAR PRASSAN II
LORD GANESHA
"Schedule Practice:
7-10
Mysore
@dcashtanga
6-7
Hot Vinyasa
Chotspotdupont
Good morning! Free yoga at Eaton! Come for led primary at 9!
We recorded the led primary from thanksgiving. Itâs an audioâ Anyone want it?
Did you guys get the DC Ashtanga newsletter?
2020
Putting the finishing touches on an Ashtanga Practice Intensive-- a deep dive into the history, philosophy, pedagogy. In-person, on-line, and for those interested, includes Mysore. Right around 300 hours, but really, a whole lifetime of study.
You asked for itâ and here it is.
A weekly Led Primary, and weekly evening mysore! Get em while theyâre hot-hot-hot!
A weekly Led Primary, and weekly evening mysore! Get em while theyâre hot-hot-hot!
Are you an ASHTANGA practitioner in DC? This is for you!
Afternoon mysore
@eaton.dc
5:30-7:30
@eaton.dc
5:30-7:30
in imageAfternoon
my sore
Ceaton.dc
5:30-7:30
my sore
Ceaton.dc
5:30-7:30
My colleague, Krista, has a physical job and an incredible
work ethicâ she teaches Ashtanga Yoga. Sheâs a mom. And due to injuries and complications from surgery, she canât work.
Can we come together to help? No one should have to become destitute because they canât afford care.
The irony that it is a healer who has found themselves needing healing cannot be lost. Krista needs our help.
Please help if you can.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/come-together-for-krista?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet
work ethicâ she teaches Ashtanga Yoga. Sheâs a mom. And due to injuries and complications from surgery, she canât work.
Can we come together to help? No one should have to become destitute because they canât afford care.
The irony that it is a healer who has found themselves needing healing cannot be lost. Krista needs our help.
Please help if you can.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/come-together-for-krista?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet
April 13-20
-
Ashtanga
Adventure
Retreat
-
Montanita, Ecuador.
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Ashtanga
Adventure
Retreat
-
Montanita, Ecuador.
in imageApril 13-20
-
Ashtanga
Adventure
Retreat
-
Montanita, Ecuador.
@montanitaestates
-
Ashtanga
Adventure
Retreat
-
Montanita, Ecuador.
@montanitaestates
in imageunrulyascetic
COVID-19
puts
a damper
on Spring
break.
difficulty
breathing
probably wont
Kill you but
feels lıkeit
Seems
might
unnecessay
KAPOTASANA
TImE CHANGE
@unrulyascetic
unrulyascetic Is this in poor taste? I genuinely don't know
o #ifyoudontlaughyoullcry…
COVID-19
puts
a damper
on Spring
break.
difficulty
breathing
probably wont
Kill you but
feels lıkeit
Seems
might
unnecessay
KAPOTASANA
TImE CHANGE
@unrulyascetic
unrulyascetic Is this in poor taste? I genuinely don't know
o #ifyoudontlaughyoullcry…
*hmu for a guest pass
Tonight:
5:30pm Mysore
@eaton.dc wednesday:
12pm vinyasa
@balancegym friday:
1205 vinyasa
@balancegym led primary
Friday evening.
530p @balancegym
Tonight:
5:30pm Mysore
@eaton.dc wednesday:
12pm vinyasa
@balancegym friday:
1205 vinyasa
@balancegym led primary
Friday evening.
530p @balancegym
in imageTonight: 5:30pm Mysore @eaton.dc
wednesday: 12pm vinyasa @balancegym
friday: 1205 vinyasa @balancegym
led primary
Friday evening.
530p @balancegym
*hmu for a guest pass
wednesday: 12pm vinyasa @balancegym
friday: 1205 vinyasa @balancegym
led primary
Friday evening.
530p @balancegym
*hmu for a guest pass
livestream
12:45-1:30
On the docket:
-a joint prep sequence for maintaining and assessing mobolity -a simple, challenging Ashtanga routine. -a look at the intersection of compassion and discipline
12:45-1:30
On the docket:
-a joint prep sequence for maintaining and assessing mobolity -a simple, challenging Ashtanga routine. -a look at the intersection of compassion and discipline
trying out a yoga tracking app
in imagember
3:50 PM
Achieverents
AYD
I HAVASANA
Timne spent
I UTPLUTTA
Done SURYA
HAMASKARA A
Done SÜRYA
816 times
NAMASKARA B
Done ÜRDHVA
436 tmes
DHANURASANA,
Done DROP BACK
434 times
Done KAPOTASANA
261 times
Favorte places
@ashtangayogadays
trying
out a yoga
tracking
app
3:50 PM
Achieverents
AYD
I HAVASANA
Timne spent
I UTPLUTTA
Done SURYA
HAMASKARA A
Done SÜRYA
816 times
NAMASKARA B
Done ÜRDHVA
436 tmes
DHANURASANA,
Done DROP BACK
434 times
Done KAPOTASANA
261 times
Favorte places
@ashtangayogadays
trying
out a yoga
tracking
app
adding to Patreon rn
in imageMichael Joel Hall was live.
1 hr • O
A Mobility Prep and an Ashtanga Flow
EALES
Ясмдецв
adding to Patreon
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1 hr • O
A Mobility Prep and an Ashtanga Flow
EALES
Ясмдецв
adding to Patreon
In
#homepracticechallenge
@dcashtanga
@dcashtanga
in imageomgbeckyp
guywhodoesntinsta
Lucky to have a live-in
Shala
accountabilibuddy
@DCASHTANGA
#HOMEPRACTICECHALLENGE
@OMGBECKYP
@INCORRECTMETHOD
@MICHAELJOELHALL DEREK
WAS GETTIN IN HIS PAILS
AND RAILS TODAY!
guywhodoesntinsta
Lucky to have a live-in
Shala
accountabilibuddy
@DCASHTANGA
#HOMEPRACTICECHALLENGE
@OMGBECKYP
@INCORRECTMETHOD
@MICHAELJOELHALL DEREK
WAS GETTIN IN HIS PAILS
AND RAILS TODAY!
Maggieâs got a zoom class with the ASHTANGA Nation Crew on Friday morning â Iâm sure sheâd let some DC Ashtangiâs come in and practice led primary... but guys. You gotta see those kids videos.
Check out the ASHTANGA Nation Newsletterâ Maggieâs got a zoom class with the ASHTANGA Nation Crew on Friday morning â Iâm sure sheâd let some DC Ashtangiâs come in and practice led primary... but guys.
CHECKOUT THE KIDS YOGA
https://mailchi.mp/55e47c7dfed1/chantingandpresidentsday-1070827?fbclid=IwAR1YBc4trXS9wttXkViYeGIFRTCjacxGIyoGV2unzhyta_BgDiO3e_VTE-s
CHECKOUT THE KIDS YOGA
https://mailchi.mp/55e47c7dfed1/chantingandpresidentsday-1070827?fbclid=IwAR1YBc4trXS9wttXkViYeGIFRTCjacxGIyoGV2unzhyta_BgDiO3e_VTE-s
in image@DCASHTANGA
#HOMEPRACTICECHALLENGE
UTTHITA HASTA PADANGUSTHASANA
@DCASHTANGA
#HOMEPRACTICECHALLENGE
UTTHITA HASTA
PADANGUSTHASANA
#HOMEPRACTICECHALLENGE
UTTHITA HASTA PADANGUSTHASANA
@DCASHTANGA
#HOMEPRACTICECHALLENGE
UTTHITA HASTA
PADANGUSTHASANA
Livestream a short-form primary series, today at 1:30-- right here.
Short form primary
Facebook Live
1:30
(soon)
Facebook Live
1:30
(soon)
The DC Ashtanga Cyber Shala's schedules
Tuesday, March 24: 730-9:30am: Mysore Style Self-Practice:
Wednesday, March 25: 9am-10:30am: Guided Half-Primary & Half Intermediate
Zoom in: 452-649-9111
https://zoom.us/j/4526499111
Tuesday, March 24: 730-9:30am: Mysore Style Self-Practice:
Wednesday, March 25: 9am-10:30am: Guided Half-Primary & Half Intermediate
Zoom in: 452-649-9111
https://zoom.us/j/4526499111
DC ASHTANGA CYBER SHALA
TODAY:
MYSORE STYLE SELF PRACTICE
7:30-9:30
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25: 9AM-10:30AM: GUIDED HALF-PRIMARY & HALF INTERMEDIATE
ZOOM IN.
452-649-9111
TODAY:
MYSORE STYLE SELF PRACTICE
7:30-9:30
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25: 9AM-10:30AM: GUIDED HALF-PRIMARY & HALF INTERMEDIATE
ZOOM IN.
452-649-9111
in imageDC ASHTANGA CYBER SHALA
TODAY:
MYSORE STYLE SELF PRACTICE
7:30-9:30
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25:
9AM-10:30AM: GUIDED HALF-
PRIMARY & HALF INTERMEDIATE
ZOOM IN.
452-649-9111
TODAY:
MYSORE STYLE SELF PRACTICE
7:30-9:30
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25:
9AM-10:30AM: GUIDED HALF-
PRIMARY & HALF INTERMEDIATE
ZOOM IN.
452-649-9111
The @[100043517696103:2048:DC Ashtanga] Cyber Shala is Live for self-practice. 7:30-9:30 EST.
Iâd love to see you!
https://zoom.us/j/4526499111
https://zoom.us/j/4526499111
Iâd love to see you!
https://zoom.us/j/4526499111
https://zoom.us/j/4526499111
LIVE INTERACTIVE YOGA CLASS
9AM TODAY. ASHTANGA 1/2 & 1/2.
ZOOM.
HEAD OVER TO PATREON (LINK IN BIO) TO JOIN.
9AM TODAY. ASHTANGA 1/2 & 1/2.
ZOOM.
HEAD OVER TO PATREON (LINK IN BIO) TO JOIN.
in imageLIVE INTERACTIVE YOGA CLASS
9AM TODAY. ASHTANGA 1/2 & 1/2.
ZOOM.
HEAD OVER TO PATREON (LINK IN BIO]
TO JOIN.
9AM TODAY. ASHTANGA 1/2 & 1/2.
ZOOM.
HEAD OVER TO PATREON (LINK IN BIO]
TO JOIN.
@[100043517696103:2048:DC Ashtanga] is going live with an interactive Led Primary at 9 am on Zoom!
Friends, tthis is our penultimate trial class-- only one more to go! I hope you'll join us.
https://zoom.us/j/4526499111
https://zoom.us/j/4526499111
Friends, tthis is our penultimate trial class-- only one more to go! I hope you'll join us.
https://zoom.us/j/4526499111
https://zoom.us/j/4526499111
ASHTANGA remix, Saturday at 11:30est. Itâs our last class of the soft opening of the dcashtanga cyber shala!
http://dcashtanga.com/schedule/
http://dcashtanga.com/schedule/
I have a 30 Minute Live Stream courtesy of Balance Gym at 11 and a 75 Minute Ashtanga Remix on Zoom courtesy of DC Ashtanga at 11:30. You in?
Up Sunday:
9am: 30 minute session on Balance Gyms Facebook page.
10am: Mysore style ASHTANGA yoga tomorrow with DC Ashtanga on Zoom!
9am: 30 minute session on Balance Gyms Facebook page.
10am: Mysore style ASHTANGA yoga tomorrow with DC Ashtanga on Zoom!
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.
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP:
"BUILD A BETTER WHEEL"
@ashtanganashville
Sat, 4/4:
3est
"BUILD A BETTER WHEEL"
@ashtanganashville
Sat, 4/4:
3est
in imageVIRTUAL WORKSHOP:
"BUILD A BETTER
WHEEL"
@ashtanganashville
Sat, 4/4:
3est
ANDOJ
ЕМОЗДІ
COGNAC
"BUILD A BETTER
WHEEL"
@ashtanganashville
Sat, 4/4:
3est
ANDOJ
ЕМОЗДІ
COGNAC
@dcashtanga
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COGKAC
12
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@dcashtange
COGKAC
12
6
@dcashtange
post 1/2 & 1/2 got me like
@dcashtanga #homepracticechallenge #tomfoolery
in image@dcashtanga
#tomfoolery
#homepracticechallenge
#tomfoolery
#homepracticechallenge
thanks for class today, @ashtanganation -- power hour was JUST what I needed
in imageActual representation of me and my
shitty attitude clinging to the magic
of yoga to keep me acting like a
decent human being..
@THEYOGAROOM
@theyogaroom
thanks for class today,
Cashtanganation -
power hour was JUST what I
needed
shitty attitude clinging to the magic
of yoga to keep me acting like a
decent human being..
@THEYOGAROOM
@theyogaroom
thanks for class today,
Cashtanganation -
power hour was JUST what I
needed
@ashtanganashville
@mikeybs345 @livelyogini
@mikeybs345 @livelyogini
in image@ashtanganashville @ashleybs345 @livelyogini
Class Schedule
Start time
Mon April 20, 2020
7:00 am
8:30 am
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
Maggie Lively (2)
Becca Mayer
@ashtonganashville
@mikeybs34
@livelyogini
Mike Stefani
Winston Harrison
Aerin Higginbotham
Cory Bryant
Cancelled Today
Class Schedule
Start time
Mon April 20, 2020
7:00 am
8:30 am
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
Maggie Lively (2)
Becca Mayer
@ashtonganashville
@mikeybs34
@livelyogini
Mike Stefani
Winston Harrison
Aerin Higginbotham
Cory Bryant
Cancelled Today
Thursday:
foundations
7:45
(good for beginners!) ashtanga power hour
11
(lets get sweaty)
link in bio
foundations
7:45
(good for beginners!) ashtanga power hour
11
(lets get sweaty)
link in bio
doing some homework. primary
tomorrow
at 9
tomorrow
at 9
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H
primary
tomorrow
at 9
H
primary
tomorrow
at 9
in imagePee
#tfw you
look
behind you
to
make
sure your feet are
still
there before you do
#kapotasana
TICMIUNILO
SEP 12, 2019
#tfw you
look
behind you
to
make
sure your feet are
still
there before you do
#kapotasana
TICMIUNILO
SEP 12, 2019
screen shot this 👇🏼
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shot
this
MONDAY
11am
Vinyasa
6pm
pranayama
& meditation
27
TUESDAY
7:45
Foundations
9
Mysore
5:30 Philosophy
28
WEDNESDAY
29
7:30
Mysore
9
1/2 & 1/2
THURSDAY
7:45
Foundations
11
Ashtanga
Power Hour
30
FRIDAY
1
SATURDAY
2
9am
Led
Primary
SUNDAY
9am
Vinyasa
03
NEW!
Monday:
Pranayama
Tuesday:
Philosophy
Thursday:
Power Hour
shot
this
MONDAY
11am
Vinyasa
6pm
pranayama
& meditation
27
TUESDAY
7:45
Foundations
9
Mysore
5:30 Philosophy
28
WEDNESDAY
29
7:30
Mysore
9
1/2 & 1/2
THURSDAY
7:45
Foundations
11
Ashtanga
Power Hour
30
FRIDAY
1
SATURDAY
2
9am
Led
Primary
SUNDAY
9am
Vinyasa
03
NEW!
Monday:
Pranayama
Tuesday:
Philosophy
Thursday:
Power Hour
led primary
Friday at 9
Friday at 9
TUESDAY:
745: FOUNDATIONS
9: MYSORE
5: PHILOSOPHY *** GET ON-DEMAND, PRE-RECORDED CONTENT W/ PATREON (BIG DROP TONIGHT OF 3! NEW CLASSES!!!) MONDAY:
11: VINYASA
5: MEDITATION & BREATH WORK
7: YOGA SOCIAL W/ @DCFRAY
745: FOUNDATIONS
9: MYSORE
5: PHILOSOPHY *** GET ON-DEMAND, PRE-RECORDED CONTENT W/ PATREON (BIG DROP TONIGHT OF 3! NEW CLASSES!!!) MONDAY:
11: VINYASA
5: MEDITATION & BREATH WORK
7: YOGA SOCIAL W/ @DCFRAY
in imageMONDAY:
11: VINYASA
5: MEDITATION & BREATH WORK
7: YOGA SOCIAL WI @DCFRAY
TUESDAY:
745: FOUNDATIONS
9: MYSORE
5: PHILOSOPHY
*** GET ON-DEMAND, PR
RECORDED CONTENT W/ PATRE
(BIG DROP TONIGHT OF 3! NE
CLASSES!
11: VINYASA
5: MEDITATION & BREATH WORK
7: YOGA SOCIAL WI @DCFRAY
TUESDAY:
745: FOUNDATIONS
9: MYSORE
5: PHILOSOPHY
*** GET ON-DEMAND, PR
RECORDED CONTENT W/ PATRE
(BIG DROP TONIGHT OF 3! NE
CLASSES!
Wednesday Yoga:
MYSORE 7:30
HALF & HALF 9
MYSORE 7:30
HALF & HALF 9
in imageWednesday Yoga:
MYSORE 7:30
HALF & HALF 9
MYSORE 7:30
HALF & HALF 9
Ashtanga
Power Hour Yoga
Thirsty Thursday @ 11
HMU
Power Hour Yoga
Thirsty Thursday @ 11
HMU
class was so fun
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elyse.greta So good to be practicing with @michaeljoelhall
@dcashtanga today. Playing with a little Dragonfly pose. Ha...
class was so fun
DISSY]I
elyse.greta So good to be practicing with @michaeljoelhall
@dcashtanga today. Playing with a little Dragonfly pose. Ha...
class was so fun
Primary Series.
Friday at 9am.
link in bio
hmu
Friday at 9am.
link in bio
hmu
tfw when your hot yoga teacher takes your class
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Ti
Just took THE MOST
delightful Ashtanga led
primary series class with
@michaelioelhall
tfw when your hot
yoga teacher takes
your class
Ti
Just took THE MOST
delightful Ashtanga led
primary series class with
@michaelioelhall
tfw when your hot
yoga teacher takes
your class
mari b
Rishi marichi was 😩🙄 but “b” is for birthday so here we are.
in imageRishi marichi was 😰😳 but "b" is for birthday so here we are.
Rishi marichi was 😢😟 but "b" is for birthday so here we are.
Rishi marichi was 😢😟 but "b" is for birthday so here we are.
Ashtanga
Power Hour
11
@dcashtanga
Power Hour
11
@dcashtanga
led primary
9est
9est
in imageled primary
gest
gest
Ashtanga Power Hour
11 EST
link in bio
11 EST
link in bio
in imageled primary
friday 9am
C
friday 9am
C
foundations at 7:45
mysore at 9:00
link in bio
mysore at 9:00
link in bio
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foundatians at T:45
mysare at 9:00
link in bia
foundatians at T:45
mysare at 9:00
link in bia
led primary starts at 9!
New mic, who dis?
https://get.mndbdy.ly/2PuDAmNVf7
https://get.mndbdy.ly/2PuDAmNVf7
New mic, who dis?
https://get.mndbdy.ly/2PuDAmNVf7
https://get.mndbdy.ly/2PuDAmNVf7
Outdoor
Yoga! Today!
5:30
Yoga! Today!
5:30
in imagemichaeljoelhall
michaeljoelhall Outdoor yoga starts today: 5:30, Scott circle.
Join for an Adapted ashtanga sequence- Link in bio!
Outdoor
Yoga!
Today!
5:30
michaeljoelhall Outdoor yoga starts today: 5:30, Scott circle.
Join for an Adapted ashtanga sequence- Link in bio!
Outdoor
Yoga!
Today!
5:30
GOOD READ!
in imageGOOD READ!
Im faking 7 breather from focial media
• profests. I's just so exhausting i1
NEED Some time for self care.
mmm.. so hows
YouR practice?
Oh AMAZING
l've been holding
difficult poses,
Like kapo, for
lo breaths.
I find It
really useful to just
sit with my
discomfort.
@unrulyascetic
@unrullyascetic
Im faking 7 breather from focial media
• profests. I's just so exhausting i1
NEED Some time for self care.
mmm.. so hows
YouR practice?
Oh AMAZING
l've been holding
difficult poses,
Like kapo, for
lo breaths.
I find It
really useful to just
sit with my
discomfort.
@unrulyascetic
@unrullyascetic
ashtanga
power hour
11am
power hour
11am
@soul_stretcher knows what’s up
in image@ashtanga_collaborative
@soul stretcher
knows what's up
@soul stretcher
knows what's up
Virtual Mysore starts at 7:30. Wanna join?
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82030321479?pwd=TWRReG9MRmZnTDBvU1BJVG1kVTRBdz09
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82030321479?pwd=TWRReG9MRmZnTDBvU1BJVG1kVTRBdz09
Led Primary
9am
link in bio
9am
link in bio
an intro hosted by our neighborhood studio (pretty amazing we have ashtanga in so many neighborhoods)
in imagean intro hosted by our
neighborhood studio
theyogashaladc
theyogashaladc Begin today
Intro to Ashtanga workshop with Mana starts at 2pm
ho...
(pretty amazing we have
ashtanga in so many
neighborhoods)
neighborhood studio
theyogashaladc
theyogashaladc Begin today
Intro to Ashtanga workshop with Mana starts at 2pm
ho...
(pretty amazing we have
ashtanga in so many
neighborhoods)
In This Newsletter
Proud Year Round
Summer Break
Implicit Bias as Samskara: What do we carry with us?
Functional Ashtanga Training Program: For Practitioners and Professionals
Moon Phases for July
https://mailchi.mp/d072b41a25e4/summer-samskara-and-bias-yoga-with-mjh-news?e=feb1d577f1
Proud Year Round
Summer Break
Implicit Bias as Samskara: What do we carry with us?
Functional Ashtanga Training Program: For Practitioners and Professionals
Moon Phases for July
https://mailchi.mp/d072b41a25e4/summer-samskara-and-bias-yoga-with-mjh-news?e=feb1d577f1
In September, Iâll be launching a 10-month integrative online Functional Ashtanga Training. We dive *deep* into functional anatomy, contextualized yoga humanities, and a collection of the most potent pranayama and meditation practices I have discovered in my 20 years of dedicated practice. Iâve spent two years developing this program, which includes 4 functional joint assessment for each participant (so you can measure your progress), 150+ 20 minute learning videos (Iâm still recording!), curated readings, and measured learning objectives (homework + quizzes). Of course, Iâll have office hours. Itâs capped very, very small for this first cohort, and costs 3,000â but Iâm gonna take 500 off if you sign up early. With a $500 deposit, Iâll offer a monthly payment plan for 10 months (with no upchargeâ gross).
Visit our page:
https://mailchi.mp/3f805efe99bd/functional-ashtanga-training-program
Visit our page:
https://mailchi.mp/3f805efe99bd/functional-ashtanga-training-program
Here we go.
An unprecedented opportunity to learn Ashtanga Yoga, Functional Anatomy, Meditation, and Pranayama.
225+ Lessons, 1250+ Videos. Group classes. Offices hours.
Our inaugural cohort begins Sept 7. Early bird ends very soon.
An unprecedented opportunity to learn Ashtanga Yoga, Functional Anatomy, Meditation, and Pranayama.
225+ Lessons, 1250+ Videos. Group classes. Offices hours.
Our inaugural cohort begins Sept 7. Early bird ends very soon.
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My teacher is doing a 300
hour training. Check it out!
Victoria Wolfgang
1m •
Just reserved my spot! & This is an incredible
opportunity for anyone looking to dive deep
into the practice, history, and science of
ashtanga yoga. I highly reccomend this 300
hour virtual course to anyone interested in
developing their own self-practice, and also to
my fellow teachers. Michael is an incredibly
gifted and knowledgeable mentor, and makes
me a better teacher every time I practice with
him. Grateful to call him my teacher.
Looking forward to seeing who ends up in our
small group!
Yoga with
4h •
@michaeljoelhall
Functional Ashtanga Training: Your
Questions, Answered + SIGN UP NOW -
https://mailchi.mp/413e85f18846
/functional-ashtanga-training-qa-sign-up
-now
Г
fSerogh
My teacher is doing a 300
hour training. Check it out!
Victoria Wolfgang
1m •
Just reserved my spot! & This is an incredible
opportunity for anyone looking to dive deep
into the practice, history, and science of
ashtanga yoga. I highly reccomend this 300
hour virtual course to anyone interested in
developing their own self-practice, and also to
my fellow teachers. Michael is an incredibly
gifted and knowledgeable mentor, and makes
me a better teacher every time I practice with
him. Grateful to call him my teacher.
Looking forward to seeing who ends up in our
small group!
Yoga with
4h •
@michaeljoelhall
Functional Ashtanga Training: Your
Questions, Answered + SIGN UP NOW -
https://mailchi.mp/413e85f18846
/functional-ashtanga-training-qa-sign-up
-now
Г
in imageMichael Joel Hall
•..
la •
Here we go.
An unprecedented opportunity to learn Ashtanga Yoga,
Functional Anatomy, Meditation, and Pranayama.
225+ Lessons, 1250+ Videos. Group classes. Offices hours.
Our inaugural cohort begins Sept 7. Early bird ends very
soon.
Yoga with Michael Joel Hall
1d •
Functional Ashtanga Training: Your Questions, Answered
+ SIGN UP NOW - https://mailchi.mp/413e85f18846/
functional-ashtanga-training-qa-sign-up-now
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Here we go.
An unprecedented opportunity to learn Ashtanga Yoga,
Functional Anatomy, Meditation, and Pranayama.
225+ Lessons, 1250+ Videos. Group classes. Offices hours.
Our inaugural cohort begins Sept 7. Early bird ends very
soon.
Yoga with Michael Joel Hall
1d •
Functional Ashtanga Training: Your Questions, Answered
+ SIGN UP NOW - https://mailchi.mp/413e85f18846/
functional-ashtanga-training-qa-sign-up-now
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this
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a peek inside
the functional ashtanga training program
the functional ashtanga training program
-the program is 1/2 full
-presale incentive ends this Friday
-link in bio
-presale incentive ends this Friday
-link in bio
just a little peek.
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just
another day
at the office
another day
at the office
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CLITANGA
just
another day
at the office
A
CLITANGA
just
another day
at the office
From @omgbeckyp go follow her
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) 10h
X
From @omgbeckyp
Fridays are for
Primary Series
#suptakonasanamusings
Practicing Led Primary in a crowded room taught me
that how "advanced" an Ashtangi is has nothing to
do with what series they are on, how long they can
hold a handstand, or if they can put their feet on
their head in cortontionist poses. That's ableism.
Check yourself.
go follow her
) 10h
X
From @omgbeckyp
Fridays are for
Primary Series
#suptakonasanamusings
Practicing Led Primary in a crowded room taught me
that how "advanced" an Ashtangi is has nothing to
do with what series they are on, how long they can
hold a handstand, or if they can put their feet on
their head in cortontionist poses. That's ableism.
Check yourself.
go follow her
@omgbeckyp
in imageFridays are for
Primary Series
In a tight space an "advanced" yogi will know where
their neighbors are in space and time, and be able to
work a pose like this while leaving space for others
to fumble. They'll move their mat to make room for
you for when you show up late. They'll smile at you
when you accidentally kick them. #bethatyogi
@omgbeckyp
S6
Primary Series
In a tight space an "advanced" yogi will know where
their neighbors are in space and time, and be able to
work a pose like this while leaving space for others
to fumble. They'll move their mat to make room for
you for when you show up late. They'll smile at you
when you accidentally kick them. #bethatyogi
@omgbeckyp
S6
led primary
today at 12p
@balancegym
(rooftop)
hmu
I’ll meet ya there and help you get set up.
today at 12p
@balancegym
(rooftop)
hmu
I’ll meet ya there and help you get set up.
in imageled primary
today at 12p
@balancegym
(rooftop)
hmu
I'll meet ya there and help
you get set up.
today at 12p
@balancegym
(rooftop)
hmu
I'll meet ya there and help
you get set up.
@samanthalucasashtanga brings me all the inspo
in image@samanthalucasashtanga
brings me all the inspo
@samanthalucasashtanga
brings me all the inspo
@samanthalucasashtanga
in imagediary ofa yogi
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Peace•
here thare ls no note, tawl
or hand sorl. 4 men lo kl
Thn muền ah hon hang 2 2
be calm in your herh
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- те св
о,
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aublc Valc Score
meae at en y ns
-tgo
д р е р л ні е р а
is Sankhys
-Yoga con be thought of as appied Suikingá - Cacy
(HW for Functional
Ashtanga Yoga 300hr
Training w/
@michaeljoelhall)
Goodmorning.
2
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AlE
FA
Peace•
here thare ls no note, tawl
or hand sorl. 4 men lo kl
Thn muền ah hon hang 2 2
be calm in your herh
- The Vedas): 30c0-4000.ye dl
- те св
о,
С н в
aublc Valc Score
meae at en y ns
-tgo
д р е р л ні е р а
is Sankhys
-Yoga con be thought of as appied Suikingá - Cacy
(HW for Functional
Ashtanga Yoga 300hr
Training w/
@michaeljoelhall)
Goodmorning.
in imagelauratalafer
Just did Cmichaeljoelhall's
Functional Ashtanga
recording and WOW!! My body
feels amazing - I'm looking
forward to the next one!
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MJH
#YWCA
@MICHAELJOELHALL
@CARSONCLAYCALHOUN
@YOGINI_PADAWAN
Just did Cmichaeljoelhall's
Functional Ashtanga
recording and WOW!! My body
feels amazing - I'm looking
forward to the next one!
42
MJH
#YWCA
@MICHAELJOELHALL
@CARSONCLAYCALHOUN
@YOGINI_PADAWAN
Come Practice. Zoom is open if you wanna follow along to the video in community. See ya there.
https://functionalashtanga.com/yoga-class/guided-ashanaga-lite-half-and-half/?fbclid=IwAR2m5OpxTiz9UET25HnZ-OrSX4cuukHD25i88hEkugLvs8ab0gPnvh07ZYc
https://functionalashtanga.com/yoga-class/guided-ashanaga-lite-half-and-half/?fbclid=IwAR2m5OpxTiz9UET25HnZ-OrSX4cuukHD25i88hEkugLvs8ab0gPnvh07ZYc
@coryyoga PRACTICED WITH @YOGASHALANASHVILLE
in imagePRACTICED WITH
OGASHALANASHVILLE
ФUwaУа
OGASHALANASHVILLE
ФUwaУа
Thanksgiving is a day I love as a yoga practitioner: gratitude, community, and a time for reflection, appreciation and harvest. Join me for a free guided yoga class.
in imageFunctionalAshtanga.com
THANKS
THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 26
FREE
AT 9AM
GIVING
LED
PRIMARY
SERIES
Ashtanga
Yoga
THANKS
THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 26
FREE
AT 9AM
GIVING
LED
PRIMARY
SERIES
Ashtanga
Yoga
Hello!
Tomorrow, I'm teaching a special Thanksgiving guided primary series class that's open to all. Swing by Functional Ashtanga and register 🙂
http://functionalashtanga.com/
Tomorrow, I'm teaching a special Thanksgiving guided primary series class that's open to all. Swing by Functional Ashtanga and register 🙂
http://functionalashtanga.com/
LED PRIMARY
FUNCTIONALASHTANGA.COM
THANKSGIVING @ 9AM EST
REGISTER NOW
FUNCTIONALASHTANGA.COM
THANKSGIVING @ 9AM EST
REGISTER NOW
I added a few words to the translation of this poses’s name. It could be called “standing belly on thighs calm the fuck down pose,” but it’s already a mouthful. She’s the first pose of Ashtanga’s foundational series. Look gently at your nose. Calm your nerves with the standing forward bend. Chill out. Bend your knees till you feel great.
learn more at functionalashtanga.com.
learn more at functionalashtanga.com.
in imagePadangushthasana
"hold-the-big-toe-posture"
3 VINYASA
• NOSE
"hold-the-big-toe-posture"
3 VINYASA
• NOSE
it me.
in image@functionalashtanga
the counted
method:
SURYA NAMASKAR
it me.
the counted
method:
SURYA NAMASKAR
it me.
This pose is neat because it lets me use my imagination. I imagine that I am hanging from a window ledge for dear life. If I lean back and balance, I can dangle with straight arms. If I go forward and pull, I can pull with an infinite strength, so long as I meet myself *exactly* in the middle. Generally, this pose highlights where I’ve got some resistance inside keeping me from the balance. Sometimes legs, sometimes arms, sometimes belly, sometimes butt. Most often, it’s no one single thing but a concurrence of them and so the best thing to do is just try to find the middle and let things work themselves out.
in imagePada-Hastasana
"feet-on-hands-posture"
3 VINYASA
• NOSE
"feet-on-hands-posture"
3 VINYASA
• NOSE
in imagefunctionalashtanga
Utkatasana :
Squat or Hinge?
functionalashtanga Surya Namaskar B has an incredible
diagnostic tool as it's first vinyasa: utkatasana. What can we...
Utkatasana :
Squat or Hinge?
functionalashtanga Surya Namaskar B has an incredible
diagnostic tool as it's first vinyasa: utkatasana. What can we...
in imagejenreneyoga
CHECK OUT THIS POST BY
@MICHAELJOELHALL
functionalashtanga
Utkatasana :
Squat or Hinge?
functionalashtanga Surya Namaskar B has an incredible
diagnostic tool as it's first vinyasa: utkatasana. What can we...
CHECK OUT THIS POST BY
@MICHAELJOELHALL
functionalashtanga
Utkatasana :
Squat or Hinge?
functionalashtanga Surya Namaskar B has an incredible
diagnostic tool as it's first vinyasa: utkatasana. What can we...
Ah yes, “Try Angle” pose. Of course. The one where you try to make an angle.
Seriously: this is where you can start thinking about something called “yantras”— or sacred geometry. Its an on ramp for beauty and imagination inside of yoga practice.
Here’s how it works:
Try to visualize yourself as a collection of lines.
For example, can you visualize your bottom arm and front leg as a collection of vectors that connect and intersect?
Oh look! A triangle!
The real fun comes as you try to visualize more and more of them... at the same time. And, without looking, feel how changing one vector somewhere can change the angles elsewhere... all without losing track of your breath.
So trippy. So fun.
Come try and make an angle with me at functionalashtanga.com
Seriously: this is where you can start thinking about something called “yantras”— or sacred geometry. Its an on ramp for beauty and imagination inside of yoga practice.
Here’s how it works:
Try to visualize yourself as a collection of lines.
For example, can you visualize your bottom arm and front leg as a collection of vectors that connect and intersect?
Oh look! A triangle!
The real fun comes as you try to visualize more and more of them... at the same time. And, without looking, feel how changing one vector somewhere can change the angles elsewhere... all without losing track of your breath.
So trippy. So fun.
Come try and make an angle with me at functionalashtanga.com
in imageUtthita
Trikonasana
"triangle pose"
5 VINYASA
• HAND
1
ITANGA
Trikonasana
"triangle pose"
5 VINYASA
• HAND
1
ITANGA
2021
The classic.
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I 💓 NASHVILLE’S
YOGA SHALA,
MIKE , AND ROCKET YOGA.
CATCH HIS CLASS!
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MIKE , AND ROCKET YOGA.
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At Functional Ashtanga, we have a self practice support community every day from 7-10am. The first 15-20 minutes are sangha oriented. Then itâs community practice. No teachers, just friends on the path doing their thing together. Itâs included in a studio membership.
Interested? Check out http://functionalashtanga.com 🙂
http://functionalashtanga.com/
Interested? Check out http://functionalashtanga.com 🙂
http://functionalashtanga.com/
in imagemadelina214
madelina214 A loosely interpreted #primaryseries with some
#radrollerpeanut on the quads and #backbends to round it...
madelina214 A loosely interpreted #primaryseries with some
#radrollerpeanut on the quads and #backbends to round it...
I'm teaching Asana Foundations this month over at Functional Ashtanga. We started on Bandhas this week, with a deep dive into Mula Bandha. I'm excited to cover more for the rest of February. If you're interested, the studio, academy, and Mysore room are all open.
http://functionalasthanga.com
http://functionalasthanga.com
in imageBADDHA PADMASANA,
YOGA-MUDRA
Baddha Padmasana
"bound lotus"
Yoga-Mudra
"symbol for yoga"
YOGA-MUDRA
Baddha Padmasana
"bound lotus"
Yoga-Mudra
"symbol for yoga"
@judydcz is working on Pasasana. It’s hard Af.
This pose is much easier if you’re two dimensional. here’s a picture I found.
This pose is much easier if you’re two dimensional. here’s a picture I found.
in imageCjudydcz is working on
Pasasana. It's hard Af.
here's a picture I found.
This pose is much easier if
you' re two dimensional.
Pasasana. It's hard Af.
here's a picture I found.
This pose is much easier if
you' re two dimensional.
“It doesn’t feel like it’s getting any closer,” she says. “Work with gravity— that’s good stuff, “ I say. watch the face. That eyeroll.
in imageThe struggle continues... But that's not why I'm posting this video
The struggle continues... / But that's not why I'm posting this video / watch the face. That eyeroll. / "Work with gravity— that's good stuff, " I say. / "It doesn
The struggle continues... / But that's not why I'm posting this video / watch the face. That eyeroll. / "Work with gravity— that's good stuff, " I say. / "It doesn
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yogashalanashville Pratyahara -what is it?
Join Cory (free!) this eve at 6:00pmCST to explore - and the...
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yogashalanashville Pratyahara -what is it?
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yogashalanashville
What is pratyahara?
Pratyahara chat with MJH
yogashalanashville
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What is pratyahara?
Pratyahara chat with MJH
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in imageashtanga.yoga.ross
Great zoom
workshop with
@yogashalanashville
@michaeljoelhall
and @coryyoga
I left feeling so
uplifted and
appreciative of this
yoga practice.
Looking forward to
the next one!!
Great zoom
workshop with
@yogashalanashville
@michaeljoelhall
and @coryyoga
I left feeling so
uplifted and
appreciative of this
yoga practice.
Looking forward to
the next one!!
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PMAa
Dharma Talk - "Why Asana?"
yogashalanashville
PMAa
Dharma Talk - "Why Asana?"
yogashalanashville
feeling vibes
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I know I probably sound like a broken record with my
"I'm learning to slow down my practice posts"
Myth:
you have to
do advanced
asana
to make
progress
in Yoga.
QUNRULYASCETIC
@unrulyascetic
This morning was the first time in four months l've
been able to bind after my shoulder injury.
@michaeljoelhall led a slow progression through the
marichy series. It wasn't forced but slow and
controlled. On Saturday I was able to stack my
shoulders over my wrists for a split second handstand
in @ericabaca202's amazing class. These are the
littlest things but they feel huge. More importantly I'm
truly focused on rebuilding my practice. This morning
I was able to say look at what I'm doing rather than
0mg I can't believe I can't grab my foot in this pose l've
always been able to grab my foot in this pose. I feel
less angry towards my practice but am constantly
reminding myself now that the advanced practice is
the mental part not the asana. The hardest asana isn't
always the most advanced.
feeling
vibes
I know I probably sound like a broken record with my
"I'm learning to slow down my practice posts"
Myth:
you have to
do advanced
asana
to make
progress
in Yoga.
QUNRULYASCETIC
@unrulyascetic
This morning was the first time in four months l've
been able to bind after my shoulder injury.
@michaeljoelhall led a slow progression through the
marichy series. It wasn't forced but slow and
controlled. On Saturday I was able to stack my
shoulders over my wrists for a split second handstand
in @ericabaca202's amazing class. These are the
littlest things but they feel huge. More importantly I'm
truly focused on rebuilding my practice. This morning
I was able to say look at what I'm doing rather than
0mg I can't believe I can't grab my foot in this pose l've
always been able to grab my foot in this pose. I feel
less angry towards my practice but am constantly
reminding myself now that the advanced practice is
the mental part not the asana. The hardest asana isn't
always the most advanced.
feeling
vibes
$1500 for a year of Mysore and guided classes (think a fairly robust schedule). Logan/Shaw. Showers and all that jazz. 6 days/week. Do I have 10 people interested?
in imagedavidgarriguesyoga
davidgarriguesyoga l've received applications to my 2nd
Series Mysore course where the students are apologetic ab...
davidgarriguesyoga l've received applications to my 2nd
Series Mysore course where the students are apologetic ab...
Mysore:
Tues-Thurs
7:30-10am
Doors at 7.
@theyoga.club
Tues-Thurs
7:30-10am
Doors at 7.
@theyoga.club
Todayâs Classes:
+ Led Primary at 9.
+ Functional Ashtanga at 11
+ Assisting Circle at 12
Tomorrow:
+Mysore at 9
+ Functional at 11
Sign up:
http://theyoga.club
http://theyoga.club/
+ Led Primary at 9.
+ Functional Ashtanga at 11
+ Assisting Circle at 12
Tomorrow:
+Mysore at 9
+ Functional at 11
Sign up:
http://theyoga.club
http://theyoga.club/
Led Primary today at 9 at @theyoga.club
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FULL
PRIMARY
FULL
PRIMARY
@theyoga.club proudly hosts independent yoga programming!
in imagejudydcz
judydcz First in real life meeting of the @functionalashtanga
quarantine crew! We couldn't be more thrilled with the open.
@theyoga.club proudly
hosts independent yoga
programming!
judydcz First in real life meeting of the @functionalashtanga
quarantine crew! We couldn't be more thrilled with the open.
@theyoga.club proudly
hosts independent yoga
programming!
@theyoga.club
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SUN 9-11
1
SUN 9-11
1
Mysore Schedule for the week of 6/6:
Sunday: 9-11
Tuesday: 6:30-10
Wednesday: 6:30-10
Thursday: 6:30-
Deets: Sunday only has one shift, and the rest of the week is nice and open.
Assistance starts at 7:30a during the week!
Sign up at theyoga.club
Sunday: 9-11
Tuesday: 6:30-10
Wednesday: 6:30-10
Thursday: 6:30-
Deets: Sunday only has one shift, and the rest of the week is nice and open.
Assistance starts at 7:30a during the week!
Sign up at theyoga.club
Iâm teaching Ashtanga Flow today at theyoga.club at 12! Wanna come?
I’m assiting the Mysore room Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Sunday this week.
Led Primary
@theyoga.club
Sat am Mysore
@theyoga.club
T-W-Th 7-10
+ Sun 9-11
@theyoga.club
Sat am Mysore
@theyoga.club
T-W-Th 7-10
+ Sun 9-11
in imageMysore @theyoga.club T-W-Th 7-10 + Sun 9-11
Led Primary @theyoga.club Sat am
Led Primary @theyoga.club Sat am
this tree kangaroo will be hopping to led primary on
Sat at 9 am (6/19) * kangaroos aren’t guaranteed
**ok fine
it won’t be there at all.
***but you can!
Sat at 9 am (6/19) * kangaroos aren’t guaranteed
**ok fine
it won’t be there at all.
***but you can!
in imagethis tree kangaroo will
be hopping to led
primary on
Sat at 9 am (6/19)
* kangaroos aren't
guaranteed
**ok fine
it won't be there at all.
***but you can!
be hopping to led
primary on
Sat at 9 am (6/19)
* kangaroos aren't
guaranteed
**ok fine
it won't be there at all.
***but you can!
Led primary today at 9! Sign up at theyoga.club
post Mysore smoothie
with @judydcz at @southblock
with @judydcz at @southblock
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YOURSELF
post Mysore smoothie
with @judydcz at
@southblock
YOURSELF
post Mysore smoothie
with @judydcz at
@southblock
Sunday
Mysore
9-12
@theyoga.club
Mysore
9-12
@theyoga.club
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Mysore
9-12
@theyoga.club
INVEST
CN
PEACE
Mysore
9-12
@theyoga.club
INVEST
CN
PEACE
Led primary by demand â Saturday at 9. https://theyoga.club/product/led-primary-series/
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NASHVILLE
IS GAY
OWNED &
OPERATED
@yogashalanashville
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NASHVILLE
IS GAY
OWNED &
OPERATED
@yogashalanashville
Friday at 7:30
@theyoga.club
@theyoga.club
in imageFriday at 7:30
@theyoga club
Ashtanga
FULL
PRIMARY
@theyoga club
Ashtanga
FULL
PRIMARY
Mysore
Saturday
9-11
@theyoga.club
Saturday
9-11
@theyoga.club
SATURDAY MYSORE:
7-11
@THEYOGA.CLUB
7-11
@THEYOGA.CLUB
afternoon practice.
@theyoga.club
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SATURDAY
MYSORE
9AM-11
@theyoga.club
SATURDAY
MYSORE
9AM-11
@theyoga.club
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200°
@pujaloveit
michaelgeowaunn
michaeljoelhall
FAMIILI
aEal
ASHTANG
200°
@pujaloveit
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ASHTANG
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SATURDAY
MYSORE
THEYOGA.CLUB
9AM-11
SATURDAY
MYSORE
THEYOGA.CLUB
9AM-11
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yogashalanashville
yogashalanashville
2022
mysore style ashatanga
in Playa del Carmen
with @jochetroche
in Playa del Carmen
with @jochetroche
so happy to have found a great Mysore room
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MYSORE ROOM PLAYA
@nicollechateau
@luciaschvartzman
@janettecerda
@lisomartin
@michaeljoelhall
so happy to have found a
great Mysore room
MYSORE ROOM PLAYA
@nicollechateau
@luciaschvartzman
@janettecerda
@lisomartin
@michaeljoelhall
so happy to have found a
great Mysore room
I return to teaching
in one week.
See ya for Mysore on 3/1.
I’m taking privates, too.
Message me if you have any questions. .
in one week.
See ya for Mysore on 3/1.
I’m taking privates, too.
Message me if you have any questions. .
in imageI return to teaching
in one week.
See ya for Mysore on 3/I.
I'm taking privates, too.
Message me if you have any
questions. .
in one week.
See ya for Mysore on 3/I.
I'm taking privates, too.
Message me if you have any
questions. .
Led Ashtanga
Friday 7:30a
@theyoga.club
Friday 7:30a
@theyoga.club
I’m subbing Mysore for Victoria tomorrow @theyoga.club
Hope to see you there!
Hope to see you there!
in imageI'm subbing Mysore for
Victoria tomorrow
@theyoga.club
Hope to see you there!
Victoria tomorrow
@theyoga.club
Hope to see you there!
Mysore Saturday
9-11
@theyoga.club
9-11
@theyoga.club
in imageMysore Saturday
9-II
@theyoga.club
9-II
@theyoga.club
Saturday Mysore
9-11
@theyoga.club
9-11
@theyoga.club
in imageSaturday Mysore
9-II
@theyoga.club
9-II
@theyoga.club
Ashtanga and weightlifting are open systems because you live in the world. A closed system doesn’t engage in its an environment. Open does.
in imageA closed system doesn't engage in
its an environment. Open does.
@robjhaddow
Ashtanga and weightlifting are
open systems because you live in
the world.
its an environment. Open does.
@robjhaddow
Ashtanga and weightlifting are
open systems because you live in
the world.
Friday 7/29
Led Primary,
with music.
7:30-9a
Sign up at theyoga.club
Led Primary,
with music.
7:30-9a
Sign up at theyoga.club
note: 🥹😍😅 FOUND:
vintage @dcashtanga
sign-in sheet
vintage @dcashtanga
sign-in sheet
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Whi tuey
1m
Ally
mipe
Д
tàhn
Moltr
Kate
SERaro
adina
аделе
алдя.
Jackie
2e0k
nar
DaTi
Requests/concerns?
FOUND:
vintage @dcashtanga
sign-in sheet
/Monthly:
Recurring: Drop-in: New!
Annolincements:
David Garrigues Dec 4.6!
Christine Hoar Oct. 29-Nov 1
V
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Upcoming Moonday
Tuesday, October 21th
Wednesday, November 11th
Wecnesday, November 25th
Friday, December 11th
Friday, December 25th
Upcoming Workshops:
Backbends
nov. 15 at mind the mai
Seeing Bodies
Dec 13 at kali yoga
Reading for December:
Mark vwiriwe:
laoar
11/:2/15
note:
.
a
Whi tuey
1m
Ally
mipe
Д
tàhn
Moltr
Kate
SERaro
adina
аделе
алдя.
Jackie
2e0k
nar
DaTi
Requests/concerns?
FOUND:
vintage @dcashtanga
sign-in sheet
/Monthly:
Recurring: Drop-in: New!
Annolincements:
David Garrigues Dec 4.6!
Christine Hoar Oct. 29-Nov 1
V
U
X
Upcoming Moonday
Tuesday, October 21th
Wednesday, November 11th
Wecnesday, November 25th
Friday, December 11th
Friday, December 25th
Upcoming Workshops:
Backbends
nov. 15 at mind the mai
Seeing Bodies
Dec 13 at kali yoga
Reading for December:
Mark vwiriwe:
laoar
11/:2/15
note:
.
a
in imagesnekulekul
For anybody who finds it
challenging to get to yoga:
regular mornings are the way to
go. This program is very exciting.
Return of the Mysore program:
• Starting in September, @michaeljoelhalli will join our
Shala family and offer a daily Mysore program, Monday
to Thursday 6:30-10:00am, with some additional
Mysore classes on select Saturday mornings. MJH will
also take on a Tuesday evening Ashtanga class and
Wednesday lunchtime class. But starting August 13,
MJH will begin hosting Mysore "Quick Shot"
classes on Saturdays from 9:30 - 11:00am offering all
students a taste of Mysore and a traditional Ashtanga
schedule. All existing Shala members can sign up for
the Summer Quick Shots 5 class program with no
additional costs. Warm WELCOME to Michael and his
students who will join our space.
Lmk if you have any questions!
For anybody who finds it
challenging to get to yoga:
regular mornings are the way to
go. This program is very exciting.
Return of the Mysore program:
• Starting in September, @michaeljoelhalli will join our
Shala family and offer a daily Mysore program, Monday
to Thursday 6:30-10:00am, with some additional
Mysore classes on select Saturday mornings. MJH will
also take on a Tuesday evening Ashtanga class and
Wednesday lunchtime class. But starting August 13,
MJH will begin hosting Mysore "Quick Shot"
classes on Saturdays from 9:30 - 11:00am offering all
students a taste of Mysore and a traditional Ashtanga
schedule. All existing Shala members can sign up for
the Summer Quick Shots 5 class program with no
additional costs. Warm WELCOME to Michael and his
students who will join our space.
Lmk if you have any questions!
if you practice Ashtanga, this video is 👨🍳💋
in image1:30
davidgarriguesyoga
if you practice
Ashtanga, this
video is
davidgarriguesyoga
if you practice
Ashtanga, this
video is
in imageh
VO5
Have
à beautiful
day!
ALL CHTY
satkkbile
KUSH
(ie
@ashtangee
VO5
Have
à beautiful
day!
ALL CHTY
satkkbile
KUSH
(ie
@ashtangee
in imageSOMETHNG GOOD
IS WORTH FINDING
@ashtangee
IS WORTH FINDING
@ashtangee
in imageeoal
yogashalanashville
Vinyasa Principle #7
Let your legs dol
their own work.
yogashalanashville Your legs can move themselves. So often
we get into the pattern of using the arms to yank the leg(s) i...
yogashalanashville
Vinyasa Principle #7
Let your legs dol
their own work.
yogashalanashville Your legs can move themselves. So often
we get into the pattern of using the arms to yank the leg(s) i...
v v excited to meet these Nashville yogis in person.
in imageU
yogashalanashville
Michael Joel Hal
Feb 3-7
*
yogashalanashville Mark your calendars - 2023 is gonna
be fun!
v v excited to meet these
Nashville yogis in person.
yogashalanashville
Michael Joel Hal
Feb 3-7
*
yogashalanashville Mark your calendars - 2023 is gonna
be fun!
v v excited to meet these
Nashville yogis in person.
February, Nashville.
Good trouble.
Good trouble.
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>
+
+
MASHVILLY
MARK YOUR
CALENDARS
Look who's coming in 2023!
@yogashalanashville
February,
Nashville.
Good trouble.
>
+
+
MASHVILLY
MARK YOUR
CALENDARS
Look who's coming in 2023!
@yogashalanashville
February,
Nashville.
Good trouble.
2023
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✎ Essay · Practice
What is Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga?
Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga is a powerful practice that has been gaining in popularity in the yoga world for many years now. Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic, flowing and meditative practice that cultivates strength, flexibility and concentration. In fact, it is an excellent…
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The ashtanga
primary series I
didn't know | really
needed. Thank you
@michaelioelhall
• WASHINGTON D. C.
The ashtanga
primary series I
didn't know | really
needed. Thank you
@michaelioelhall
• WASHINGTON D. C.
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When I travel I try to find a Shala to
practice in. Ashtanga Yoga Nashville is
a hidden gem tucked away in East
Nashville. It's located upstairs of
Woodland Presbyterian Church
Thank you so much for
welcoming me. Thank you
so much for holding space
the way you do
@rogashalanashsille
@michaeljoelhall
When I travel I try to find a Shala to
practice in. Ashtanga Yoga Nashville is
a hidden gem tucked away in East
Nashville. It's located upstairs of
Woodland Presbyterian Church
Thank you so much for
welcoming me. Thank you
so much for holding space
the way you do
@rogashalanashsille
@michaeljoelhall
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I was lucky to practice with a dear
friend @michaeljoelhall, whom I met in
India back in 2014. Just so happens
that he was there as a guest teacher
Thanks friend, for all the amazing
loving adjustments
@yogashalanashvılle
I was lucky to practice with a dear
friend @michaeljoelhall, whom I met in
India back in 2014. Just so happens
that he was there as a guest teacher
Thanks friend, for all the amazing
loving adjustments
@yogashalanashvılle
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yogashalanashville
yogashalanashville
🌟 We are looking for 19 seasoned Ashtangis who want to dive headlong into the system wide study of Ashtanga Yoga with an eye toward cultivating the ability to communicate (i.e., teach) it to others. 🔥
Our purpose is two-fold:
1️⃣ Facilitate a deep understanding of Ashtanga Yoga as a holistic system for personal, spiritual, and communal growth. 🌱✨
2️⃣ Equip you with the essential communication tools to convey the practice to yourself and others effectively. 🗣️💫
Check the link in my bio to learn more!!
Our purpose is two-fold:
1️⃣ Facilitate a deep understanding of Ashtanga Yoga as a holistic system for personal, spiritual, and communal growth. 🌱✨
2️⃣ Equip you with the essential communication tools to convey the practice to yourself and others effectively. 🗣️💫
Check the link in my bio to learn more!!
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TEACHING IMMERSION
JAN 2 - FEB 12 • 2024
with MICHAEL, HEATHER, & CORY
TEACHING IMMERSION
JAN 2 - FEB 12 • 2024
with MICHAEL, HEATHER, & CORY
1 month virtual
10 days in Mexico
Continued Mentorship
10 days in Mexico
Continued Mentorship
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TEACHING IMMERSION
JAN 2 - FEB 12 • 2024
with MICHAEL, HEATHER, & CORY
@michaeljoelhall
1 month virtual
10 days in Mexico
Continued Mentorship
TEACHING IMMERSION
JAN 2 - FEB 12 • 2024
with MICHAEL, HEATHER, & CORY
@michaeljoelhall
1 month virtual
10 days in Mexico
Continued Mentorship
you could be here
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ashtanga.tech Picture yourself right here, reading up on
yogic philosophy. Our Ashtanga Teachers Immersion begins...
you could be here
ashtanga.tech Picture yourself right here, reading up on
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you could be here
Immersion 2024
Link in Bio
Link in Bio
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Immersion 2024
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@michaeljoelhall
old new shala 2015
@michaeljoelhall
old new shala 2015
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Ashtanga
Weekend
Sept 29 - Oct 1
WITH @MICHAELJOELHALL
Registration is open
O WEEKEND WITH MICHAEL HALL
Ashtanga
Weekend
Sept 29 - Oct 1
WITH @MICHAELJOELHALL
Registration is open
O WEEKEND WITH MICHAEL HALL
Cranky ashtanga knees? Do this
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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
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
Didja see?
in imageDidja see?
birminghamyoga
ASHTANGA WEEKEND
FRI, SEP 29 AT 7 PM ET
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ASHTANGA WEEKEND
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Type something...
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ashtanga.tech Teaching yoga is a responsibility and a
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Wanna come to our
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would get ya in the door?
Type something...
Ashtanga be like
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Ashtanga be like
Ashtanga be like
Thx @neaferrieryoga
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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
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
You can max
out your eccentrics
on this thing, safely.
Makes me
wanna do
an
Ashtanga
Barbell
Club
tbh.
out your eccentrics
on this thing, safely.
Makes me
wanna do
an
Ashtanga
Barbell
Club
tbh.
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You can max out your eccentrics on this thing, safely. Makes me wanna do an Ashtanga Barbell Club tbh.
You can max out your eccentrics on this thing, safely. Makes me wanna do an Ashtanga Barbell Club tbh.
Sex sells.
(that workshop sold out)
Stoked to bring it to @birminghamyoga
(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
Sex sells. (that workshop sold out) Stoked to bring it to @birminghamyoga Happy Hips Kali Yoga 3.10 /2-4p
You could be here @ashtanga.tech teaching immersion views
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You could be here
@ashtanga.tech teaching immersion views
You could be here
@ashtanga.tech teaching immersion views
a favorite zine (self publishing is so punk)
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ASHTANGA
DISPATCH
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SIMESTI JOES - A FAMLY TRADITION
NONANCEDO & SERUEO - A GUIDE FOR PRACTICE
MINORE, BoCAIN THE DAE - JOHN SCOTT REMEMBERS GURLII
Tue Tew3a-Sn DesT RoLATIOAsHP-ATHOXAPYST'S PERSECTIE
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
shtangadispatch
(self publishing is so punk)
ASHTANGA
DISPATCH
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SIMESTI JOES - A FAMLY TRADITION
NONANCEDO & SERUEO - A GUIDE FOR PRACTICE
MINORE, BoCAIN THE DAE - JOHN SCOTT REMEMBERS GURLII
Tue Tew3a-Sn DesT RoLATIOAsHP-ATHOXAPYST'S PERSECTIE
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
shtangadispatch
(self publishing is so punk)
clearly I need new headshots—
But the content t is gonna be goooooold. So excited.
But the content t is gonna be goooooold. So excited.
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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!!!!
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!!!!
explaining
handstands
and backbenss
handstands
and backbenss
Visiting @birminghamyoga
has been a fantastic experience.
10/10.
has been a fantastic experience.
10/10.
in imageVisiting Gbirminghamyoga
has been a fantastic experience.
10/10.
has been a fantastic experience.
10/10.
Ashtanga Immersionin Mexico
(doors close
for signups
end of Oct!!)
(doors close
for signups
end of Oct!!)
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doors close
for signups
end of Oct!!)
@ YOGASHALANASHVILLE.COM
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end of Oct!!)
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Equanimity— and how to cultivate it. How to get it.
We’re covering it in-depth in our ashtanga immersion.
Last spots, team!
We’re covering it in-depth in our ashtanga immersion.
Last spots, team!
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yogashalanashville
yogashalanashville See the thing. Cultivate equanimity.
Observe the reaction. Respond - or not - accordingly....
Equanimity- and how to cultivate it.
How to get it.
We're covering it in-depth in our
ashtanga immersion.
Last spots, team!
yogashalanashville
yogashalanashville See the thing. Cultivate equanimity.
Observe the reaction. Respond - or not - accordingly....
Equanimity- and how to cultivate it.
How to get it.
We're covering it in-depth in our
ashtanga immersion.
Last spots, team!
🧘♂️Exploring Time Delays in #AshtangaYoga 🕰️
Did you see my article (link in bio)
🔄 I intertwine the practice of yoga with systems theory, emphasizing that the fruits of yoga bloom subtly and gradually, embodying a crucial time delay between practice and noticeable benefits.
🌱 It’s like a garden, little changes are a big deal over time— consistent practice nurtures physical strength, flexibility, and mental focus, forming a continuous cycle of growth and discovery. You can’t rush the crop.
🔄 Practice becomes a holistic exploration, intertwining physical, mental, and emotional spheres.
🚶♂️ Navigating through the complexities and time delays in yoga involves embracing vulnerability, seeking personalized guidance, and cultivating patience and compassion.
📝 Strategies like maintaining a practice journal and engaging in community practice are highlighted as vital in navigating through the subtle, continuous progress that unfolds over time.
🌟 Remember: The journey through Ashtanga Yoga is not merely about mastering poses but a holistic exploration that unfolds patiently and subtly over time.
🔗 Link to the full in bio
#YogaJourney #Ashtanga #YogaPractice #HolisticGrowth #Patience #Consistency #YogaLife #YogaCommunity #Mindfulness #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #EmotionalHealth #SustainableProgress #YogaBenefits #SystemsTheory #TimeDelay #YogaMastery #YogaPhilosophy #YogaWisdom #YogaForLife #YogaEveryday
Did you see my article (link in bio)
🔄 I intertwine the practice of yoga with systems theory, emphasizing that the fruits of yoga bloom subtly and gradually, embodying a crucial time delay between practice and noticeable benefits.
🌱 It’s like a garden, little changes are a big deal over time— consistent practice nurtures physical strength, flexibility, and mental focus, forming a continuous cycle of growth and discovery. You can’t rush the crop.
🔄 Practice becomes a holistic exploration, intertwining physical, mental, and emotional spheres.
🚶♂️ Navigating through the complexities and time delays in yoga involves embracing vulnerability, seeking personalized guidance, and cultivating patience and compassion.
📝 Strategies like maintaining a practice journal and engaging in community practice are highlighted as vital in navigating through the subtle, continuous progress that unfolds over time.
🌟 Remember: The journey through Ashtanga Yoga is not merely about mastering poses but a holistic exploration that unfolds patiently and subtly over time.
🔗 Link to the full in bio
#YogaJourney #Ashtanga #YogaPractice #HolisticGrowth #Patience #Consistency #YogaLife #YogaCommunity #Mindfulness #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #EmotionalHealth #SustainableProgress #YogaBenefits #SystemsTheory #TimeDelay #YogaMastery #YogaPhilosophy #YogaWisdom #YogaForLife #YogaEveryday
in imageI REALIZED
FLEXIBILITY, MENTAL FOCUS,
AND
FLEXIBILITY, MENTAL FOCUS,
AND
Told the mysore folks I was going to spend all afternoon playing the new Mario.
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Told the mysore folks I was going to
spend all afternoon playing the new
Mario.
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appropriately shamed by the
mysore community, I went on a run
before Mario.
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Told the mysore folks I was going to
spend all afternoon playing the new
Mario.
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Dumh
arton
Oaks
Park
KAL
JPONT
GEORGETOWN
Outdoor Run
WEST END
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appropriately shamed by the
mysore community, I went on a run
before Mario.
CrossFit is the
Ashtanga of the
fitness world.
Ashtanga of the
fitness world.
in imageCrossFit
AME
r/crossfit
u/Southern_Ostrich_564 • 3h
How do you know when not to do a
second crossfit workout in the same
day?
A. You feel tired.
B. There is pain in at least one shoulder and one
knee
C. You are getting behind in other responsibilities
(work, school, family...)
D. All of the above.
Ok, I had to write this post so that I can tell myself
that it is okay to live to fight another day.
CrossFit is the
Ashtanga of the
fitness world.
elevenstewart • 3h
When l've done a first one.
5 Reply
+
44 ฿
lochnah • 1h
When I'm warming up for the first one
•. 5
7
Squab21 • 34m
I came here to say this. There is never a reason
for a second cf workout.
•.
5
T
2 д
RevoDS • 3h
This is the way
•..
r
1 2
AME
r/crossfit
u/Southern_Ostrich_564 • 3h
How do you know when not to do a
second crossfit workout in the same
day?
A. You feel tired.
B. There is pain in at least one shoulder and one
knee
C. You are getting behind in other responsibilities
(work, school, family...)
D. All of the above.
Ok, I had to write this post so that I can tell myself
that it is okay to live to fight another day.
CrossFit is the
Ashtanga of the
fitness world.
elevenstewart • 3h
When l've done a first one.
5 Reply
+
44 ฿
lochnah • 1h
When I'm warming up for the first one
•. 5
7
Squab21 • 34m
I came here to say this. There is never a reason
for a second cf workout.
•.
5
T
2 д
RevoDS • 3h
This is the way
•..
r
1 2
Really appreciating how far ashtanga.tech has come.
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Mysore Style
Ashtanga Yoga
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Meditation
Breath & Pranayama
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Dristhi
Subtle Body
Really appreciating how far
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ASHTANGA
Mysore Style
Ashtanga Yoga
Asana
Meditation
Breath & Pranayama
Bandha, Mudra, and
Dristhi
Subtle Body
Really appreciating how far
ashtanga.tech has come.
Feb 2-12. 10 days in Mexico. Link in bio.
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daria, ralkolopez.yoga
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@michaeljoelhall #kapo
from the air is coming
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from the air is coming
my teachers be like
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exactly like it's written down then you'll
basically make that technology unavailable to
the majority of people. Me, I'm trying to figure
out how can we open this technology up and
make it accessible to the most amount of
people.
-David Garrigues
@davidgarriguesyoga
my teachers be like
exactly like it's written down then you'll
basically make that technology unavailable to
the majority of people. Me, I'm trying to figure
out how can we open this technology up and
make it accessible to the most amount of
people.
-David Garrigues
@davidgarriguesyoga
my teachers be like
Join me in Mexico
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Pranayama.
Assisting.
A deep dive into
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$2000 3 Full Time
Mysore Teachers =
unparalled support
Asana.
Pranayama.
Assisting.
A deep dive into
The Ashtanga Yoga System.
$2000 3 Full Time
Mysore Teachers =
unparalled support
in image3 Full Time
Mysore Teachers =
unparalled support
Meditation.
Asana.
Pranayama.
Assisting.
A deep dive into
The Ashtanga Yoga System.
$2000
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ashtanga.tech ASHTANGA TECH
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Mysore Teachers =
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Meditation.
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Pranayama.
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A deep dive into
The Ashtanga Yoga System.
$2000
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@michaeljoelhall &
@aylb.community & Appu
2013
@michaeljoelhall &
@aylb.community & Appu
2013
shala cubierto.
message me if you wanna come on retreat.
feb 2-8
message me if you wanna come on retreat.
feb 2-8
in imageshala cubierto.
message me if you wanna come on
retreat.
feb 2-8
sa_soham
message me if you wanna come on
retreat.
feb 2-8
sa_soham
2024
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This training is going by faster than you can say chatturanga dandasana!!!
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by faster than you can
say chatturanga
dandasana!!!
S'AS+STE
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by faster than you can
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please pray for my loved ones **this is my teachers altar, on his rooftop shala.
I never thought I'd share a picture of it.
I practiced right here every day for a few years.
It is very special to me. My teacher has asked for prayers.
I never thought I'd share a picture of it.
I practiced right here every day for a few years.
It is very special to me. My teacher has asked for prayers.
my most precious of memories are kept safe with friends
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EARLY ANJUNA MORNINGS
WITH ROLF. post pranayama
pre asana.
the years when he would
start extra early to
teach us pranayama were
indescribably precious
he gave us so much
he taught me the full
ashtanga pranayama series
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namo narayana
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EARLY ANJUNA MORNINGS
WITH ROLF. post pranayama
pre asana.
the years when he would
start extra early to
teach us pranayama were
indescribably precious
he gave us so much
he taught me the full
ashtanga pranayama series
om
namo narayana
also in the room at this
moment, but not visible
here is my dear friend
@michaelioelhall
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Translated from Croatian: more about rolf: @toncigulisija_shivarishi
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more about rolf:
@toncigulisija_shivarishi
toncigulisija_shivarishi My dear ashtanga yoga teacher Rolf
Naujokat, Narayan Puri left his body the day before yesterday.
My heart is heavy even though I feel my soul is freed. Only his
presence in this world has always given me strength to push
my way. Ashtanga has not been a part of my life for quite
some time. It is completely irrelevant to how I feel about him.
Neither did it matter to him what physical practice of yoga a
man does, nor did it to me.
Rolf was a disciple of Santosh Puri who was Naga Baba. He
initiated him into that sacred order 45 years ago and gave
him mantras and rituals. He spent 2 years with his Baba in
Haridwar.
After that he left his kutir and found ashtanga yoga he had
been teaching for the rest of his life.
Rolf was a being of light. Over the 10 years period, as long as
I used to come to him, somehow he was always the same.
The body slowly aged, its insides did not really change. Every
time you would come we would carry on as if we had never
parted.
His presence radiated softness, love and eternity, with which
he touched the hearts of many people. Most of such beings
from the Baba order have their own lilac, game, through
which limits the number of people who will be around him.
Marcy, Rolf's wife did the duty well. I think they had a blast.
Dear friend and teacher, you will always remain in my heart
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more about rolf:
@toncigulisija_shivarishi
toncigulisija_shivarishi My dear ashtanga yoga teacher Rolf
Naujokat, Narayan Puri left his body the day before yesterday.
My heart is heavy even though I feel my soul is freed. Only his
presence in this world has always given me strength to push
my way. Ashtanga has not been a part of my life for quite
some time. It is completely irrelevant to how I feel about him.
Neither did it matter to him what physical practice of yoga a
man does, nor did it to me.
Rolf was a disciple of Santosh Puri who was Naga Baba. He
initiated him into that sacred order 45 years ago and gave
him mantras and rituals. He spent 2 years with his Baba in
Haridwar.
After that he left his kutir and found ashtanga yoga he had
been teaching for the rest of his life.
Rolf was a being of light. Over the 10 years period, as long as
I used to come to him, somehow he was always the same.
The body slowly aged, its insides did not really change. Every
time you would come we would carry on as if we had never
parted.
His presence radiated softness, love and eternity, with which
he touched the hearts of many people. Most of such beings
from the Baba order have their own lilac, game, through
which limits the number of people who will be around him.
Marcy, Rolf's wife did the duty well. I think they had a blast.
Dear friend and teacher, you will always remain in my heart
• Marcy hugs to you
had to find my authorization paperwork for a background check.
Came across this gem.
9 years!
Came across this gem.
9 years!
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authorization paperwork
for a background check.
Came across this gem.
9 years!
ASHTANGA YOGA NILAYA
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authorization paperwork
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9 years!
ASHTANGA YOGA NILAYA
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editor
EDITED BY JOY MARZEC
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додре
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ASHTANGA YOGA
IMAPS AND MIUSIINGS
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love this earlier work by
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EDITED BY JOY MARZEC
this is Liz celebrating her nuptials-- I used it for an article about celebrating jump throughs 😅
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used it for an article about
celebrating jump throughs
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celebrating jump throughs
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me explaining vinyasa counts
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ADHDers when something is understimulating and they aren't engaged:
me explaining vinyasa counts
ADHDers when something is understimulating and they aren't engaged:
the subcommittee
ADHDers when something is understimulating and they aren't engaged:
me explaining vinyasa counts
ADHDers when something is understimulating and they aren't engaged:
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I started training on the @vitruvian to help maintain my strength during recovery
I started training on the @vitruvian to help maintain my strength during recovery
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Transitions Playground
Saturday after Mysore
Saturday after Mysore
a new shala begins
Go up to woodley park yoga for time with an Ashtanga teacher who has some wisdom on practice after catastrophe.
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in imagePOLE PRESSURE
When I started practicing in 2002, there wasnt a yoga studio on every corner. Yoga hadn’t quite hit the granola standard yet (when its not just for hippies anymore). Practice in general was still counterculture, with lineage-based yoga studios having been established for a decade or two. It wasnt yet seen from a consumerist athleisure lens.
This was at a time when traditional yoga studios had begun to propagate naturally into smaller studios from their spry, allowing 30-something teachers to enter full time teaching, inside their own four walls. It was a time before the big boxes, the local chains, and venture capital from Wall Street. Yes, at one time, independent yoga studios were owned by people who had made exotic journeys and devoted insane amounts of time to their spiritual quests amd studies.
So what happened? Head to michaeljoelhall.com to read more.
This was at a time when traditional yoga studios had begun to propagate naturally into smaller studios from their spry, allowing 30-something teachers to enter full time teaching, inside their own four walls. It was a time before the big boxes, the local chains, and venture capital from Wall Street. Yes, at one time, independent yoga studios were owned by people who had made exotic journeys and devoted insane amounts of time to their spiritual quests amd studies.
So what happened? Head to michaeljoelhall.com to read more.
in imagewasn't just for hippies
usurped by the consumerist
could enter full time
usurped by the consumerist
could enter full time
The modern yoga industry has shifted away from teaching a practice that once ecnouraged and even required ongoing learning, self-reflection, and personal growth. Instead, the commercial interests have been prioritized over genuine education. This shift has left both students and teachers navigating a system that often exploits their desire to learn and grow. Nowhere is this tension more evident than in the yoga teacher training system, which, while serving as a lifeline for the industry, has become deeply flawed.
Read the rest at michaeljoelhall.com
Read the rest at michaeljoelhall.com
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Backbending strategies. Heres 3 minutes on developing a better understanding of how to position the body and how to work end range strength.
in imagethe foundation forward while
And I can feel the asymmetry
pick that foot up a bit.
And I can feel the asymmetry
pick that foot up a bit.
this is ashtanga yoga
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Focus should remain on mindfulness and compassion. OVER TRUE
GROWTH AND SELF
Focus should remain on mindfulness and compassion. OVER TRUE
GROWTH AND SELF
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in imageWHEN AND HOW OFTEN
Contractors miss health insurance and paid leave. MAYBE AREN'T
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YOGA STUDIOS,
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Embrace online platforms for new AND IF THEY RECEIVE
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in imageTHE BINDU, THAT WE
WHILE THE CHLOROID
WHILE THE CHLOROID
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in imageTHE KEY SECTIONS.
THESE, INVISIBLE
THESE, INVISIBLE
In memory of Paramaguru Sharath Jois.
I had the privilege of practicing with Sharath in Mysore over several years, an experience that shaped me profoundly, both as a person and as a practitioner. Under his guidance, I earned my authorization to teach Ashtanga Yoga, an accreditation that has meant a great deal to me. Sharath was dedicated to continuing the practice of Ashtanga yoga in the Mysore style, and his teaching held space for a wide spectrum of practitioners, allowing us to experience both the discipline and the subtleties of this system of yoga. He was also quite funny.
As I reflect on his passing, I feel a deep gratitude for the time I had with him and a quiet, profound sadness at the close of a chapter in our community. Sharath’s role as a teacher was unique, and his influence will continue to ripple through the practice of those he taught directly and indirectly.
It never occurred to me that I would not be able to practice with him again. I learned so much from him, not only about Ashtanga, but about boundaries, humility, and support. His presence will be missed, but his teachings remain.
For those of us in this lineage, this is a time to connect with one another and reflect on what the practice has given us. It’s an opportunity to carry forward what Sharath imparted without placing anyone on a pedestal, simply honoring the legacy of a teacher who dedicated himself to sharing Ashtanga with the world.
I had the privilege of practicing with Sharath in Mysore over several years, an experience that shaped me profoundly, both as a person and as a practitioner. Under his guidance, I earned my authorization to teach Ashtanga Yoga, an accreditation that has meant a great deal to me. Sharath was dedicated to continuing the practice of Ashtanga yoga in the Mysore style, and his teaching held space for a wide spectrum of practitioners, allowing us to experience both the discipline and the subtleties of this system of yoga. He was also quite funny.
As I reflect on his passing, I feel a deep gratitude for the time I had with him and a quiet, profound sadness at the close of a chapter in our community. Sharath’s role as a teacher was unique, and his influence will continue to ripple through the practice of those he taught directly and indirectly.
It never occurred to me that I would not be able to practice with him again. I learned so much from him, not only about Ashtanga, but about boundaries, humility, and support. His presence will be missed, but his teachings remain.
For those of us in this lineage, this is a time to connect with one another and reflect on what the practice has given us. It’s an opportunity to carry forward what Sharath imparted without placing anyone on a pedestal, simply honoring the legacy of a teacher who dedicated himself to sharing Ashtanga with the world.
in imageASHTANGA YOGA NIL
IDWAN SHRI K.PATTA BHI J
#235. 8* Cross,
Gokulam Ill Stage,
Mysore.
IDWAN SHRI K.PATTA BHI J
#235. 8* Cross,
Gokulam Ill Stage,
Mysore.
My "home gym" for the last 4 years has been in Playa del Carmen. @impetusfitnesss welcome’d me and my family in as a part of their family-- so patient with me as I learn gym Spanish. @jaimescandont is a great coach, and his skills as a coach are just 👨🍳💋-- they're growing faster than my Spanish, too 🙈. Anyway, I just wanted to share a little about what my support system looks like. Gratitude. Global love, y'all.
Mi “gimnasio en casa” durante los últimos 4 años ha estado en Playa del Carmen. @impetusfitnesss nos dio la bienvenida a mí y a mi familia como parte de su familia, muy pacientes conmigo mientras aprendo español de gimnasio. @jaimescandont es un gran entrenador, y sus habilidades como entrenador son simplemente 👨🍳💋; también están creciendo más rápido que mi español 🙈. De todos modos, solo quería compartir un poco sobre cómo es mi sistema de apoyo. Gratitud. Amor global, amigos.
Cc: xo @karen_karel
Mi “gimnasio en casa” durante los últimos 4 años ha estado en Playa del Carmen. @impetusfitnesss nos dio la bienvenida a mí y a mi familia como parte de su familia, muy pacientes conmigo mientras aprendo español de gimnasio. @jaimescandont es un gran entrenador, y sus habilidades como entrenador son simplemente 👨🍳💋; también están creciendo más rápido que mi español 🙈. De todos modos, solo quería compartir un poco sobre cómo es mi sistema de apoyo. Gratitud. Amor global, amigos.
Cc: xo @karen_karel
DC Crew
Mayan Mysore Adventure
🦄 “Your vibe begets your tribe.”
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🦄 “Your vibe begets your tribe.”
in imageDC Crew
Mayan Mysore Adventure
:®
"Your vibe begets your
tribe."
Mayan Mysore Adventure
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"Your vibe begets your
tribe."
2025
sometimes I practice downstairs because charlie
in imagesometimes I practice
downstairs because
charlie
VOTE
downstairs because
charlie
VOTE
Ashtanga yoga acts as a powerful ally in confronting our deepest cognitive biases and illuminating a path towards clear perception. 🌟 More at the blog.
in imageBREATH AND ASANA UNLOCK SELF – AWARENESS
UNLOCK SELF
BEYOND OUR OWN
UNLOCK SELF
BEYOND OUR OWN
Being honest encourages others to be honest. It also means you can trust the feedback. No need to polish a turd— but not everything can be sh*t. Radical candor helps sort that.
in imageSKIPPING SHAVASANA,
A TEACHER WHO
YOU SAY IT WITH
A TEACHER WHO
YOU SAY IT WITH
in imagemichaeljoelhall
SIDE ANGLE
POSE
UTTITHA
PARSVAKONASANA A
standing poses
michaeljoelhall Master the counts in Uttitha
Parsvakonasana A & B to enhance your Ashtanga practice...
SIDE ANGLE
POSE
UTTITHA
PARSVAKONASANA A
standing poses
michaeljoelhall Master the counts in Uttitha
Parsvakonasana A & B to enhance your Ashtanga practice...
The Tug-of-War Between Growth and Competition
in imageHEALTHY AMBITION
AND BODY AND BRINGS
Beware of ambition driven by ego. US IN THE OPPOSITE
AND BODY AND BRINGS
Beware of ambition driven by ego. US IN THE OPPOSITE
The Power of Celebrating Small Victories in a Supportive Community
in imageA COMMUNITY WHERE
AND, FRANKLY, WHEN
A COMMUNITY HELPS
AND, FRANKLY, WHEN
A COMMUNITY HELPS
Pain being misconstrued as pleasure. How often do we think the things that are hurting us are helping? Ugh. Reach out if you want some coaching.
in imageIMPURE MISCONSTRUED AS PURE
Sensory pleasures and superficial qualities are often confused with true purity. This misunderstanding drives us away from seeking meaningful fulfillment. Prioritizing ephemeral appearances over spiritual growth leads to superficial satisfaction lacking the depth necessary for genuine joy.
PAIN CONFUSED WITH PLEASURE
Many pursue temporary comforts, like junk food, mistaking them for genuine pleasure. While these habits offer short-lived enjoyment, they frequently culminate in long-term suffering, underlining the importance of deeper, sustainable sources over fleeting indulgences.
PROMOTES
NON-SELF
IMPURE MISCONSTRUED AS PURE
Sensory pleasures and superficial qualities are often confused with true purity. This misunderstanding drives us away from seeking meaningful fulfillment. Prioritizing ephemeral appearances over spiritual growth leads to superficial satisfaction lacking the depth necessary for genuine joy.
PAIN CONFUSED WITH PLEASURE
Many pursue temporary comforts, like junk food, mistaking them for genuine pleasure. While these habits offer short-lived enjoyment, they frequently culminate in long-term suffering, underlining the importance of deeper, sustainable sources of fleeting ind
PROMOTES
NON-SEL
Sensory pleasures and superficial qualities are often confused with true purity. This misunderstanding drives us away from seeking meaningful fulfillment. Prioritizing ephemeral appearances over spiritual growth leads to superficial satisfaction lacking the depth necessary for genuine joy.
PAIN CONFUSED WITH PLEASURE
Many pursue temporary comforts, like junk food, mistaking them for genuine pleasure. While these habits offer short-lived enjoyment, they frequently culminate in long-term suffering, underlining the importance of deeper, sustainable sources over fleeting indulgences.
PROMOTES
NON-SELF
IMPURE MISCONSTRUED AS PURE
Sensory pleasures and superficial qualities are often confused with true purity. This misunderstanding drives us away from seeking meaningful fulfillment. Prioritizing ephemeral appearances over spiritual growth leads to superficial satisfaction lacking the depth necessary for genuine joy.
PAIN CONFUSED WITH PLEASURE
Many pursue temporary comforts, like junk food, mistaking them for genuine pleasure. While these habits offer short-lived enjoyment, they frequently culminate in long-term suffering, underlining the importance of deeper, sustainable sources of fleeting ind
PROMOTES
NON-SEL
Being on Ashtanga Yoga Teacher is a lot more than counting yoga poses. Theres a community dynamic, right? Leading by example. Not the asana, but the ethics.
in imageMICHAEL JOEL HALL
GUIDANCE AS A
THE REAL CHALLENGE
RECOGNITION, I
GUIDANCE AS A
THE REAL CHALLENGE
RECOGNITION, I
cheering for @seantoland_ @misfit.yogis @markrobberds
in imageCHEERING FOR ANYONE
cheering for @seantoland_ @misfit.yogis @markrobberds
LOOK INSIDE AND
cheering for @seantoland_ @misfit.yogis @markrobberds
cheering for @seantoland_ @misfit.yogis @markrobberds
LOOK INSIDE AND
cheering for @seantoland_ @misfit.yogis @markrobberds
Mindful Movements and unexpected reactions. Link to full video in bio. Wanna chat about your practice? Reach out for some coaching.
in imageINHALING AND EXHALING WITH THE JAPA,
TO SOMETHING THAT'S QUITE SIMPLE.
THIS IS REALLY, REALLY GREAT,
TO SOMETHING THAT'S QUITE SIMPLE.
THIS IS REALLY, REALLY GREAT,
The bigger picture: everything’s interconnected. Get into it.
in imagePLACE IN THE LARGER
IMPROVING YOUR YOGA
COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDING CREATES SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS. TOGETHER.
IMPROVING YOUR YOGA
COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDING CREATES SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS. TOGETHER.
Belief Systems and Limitations
in imageLIMITATIONS.
OUR ACTIONS CREATE
OUR ACTIONS CREATE
Starting with Simple Observation
in imageBEGINS WITH SIMPLE
Exploring Breath and Tension
in imageOBSERVE YOUR
WATCH YOUR INTERNAL
WATCH YOUR INTERNAL
Ashtanga yoga offers us a lifetime of good use. You’re gonna change and so should it. If you want some help adapting
in imageCONCESSIONS, BUT
PRACTICE TO BE MORE
PRACTICE TO BE MORE
Ashtanga yoga needs to be compelling to beginners— and not just athletic beginners.
in imageLITTLE BIT MORE
THE FULL PRIMARY
THE FULL PRIMARY
I hate the reputation Ashtanga gets for being so crazy hard. I don’t think that’s one of its Hallmark’s.
in imageMICHAEL JOEL HALL
IDEA THAT ASHTANGIS
TAKE A LEAD
IDEA THAT ASHTANGIS
TAKE A LEAD
So much weird gatekeeping in the classical yoga world. Stupid.
in imageLIKE, PUSH THROUGH
Make Ashtanga inviting for beginners. TOO HARD FOR
TO INVITE PEOPLE IN
Make Ashtanga inviting for beginners. TOO HARD FOR
TO INVITE PEOPLE IN
Yoga Teachers! What are you making?!
in imageyou offer and
is, and it is at.
out and get other
is, and it is at.
out and get other
Negotiating a Revenue Sharing Model.
in imageenough to provide
to incentivize
you want.
to incentivize
you want.
Practice fundamentally must meet us where we are. Do you need some help finding flexibility in your system?
in imageMEET US WHERE WE
PRACTITIONERS AND
PRACTITIONERS AND
Time Constraints are real. An efficacious practice at the 20 minute mark is worth keeping in your back pocket.
in imageCERTAINLY MORE
NINETY MINUTE BOX,
MINDSET IS THE REAL CHALLENGE, THEY ARE DOING, AND
NINETY MINUTE BOX,
MINDSET IS THE REAL CHALLENGE, THEY ARE DOING, AND
Embracing the whole yoga journey.
in imageASHTANGA YOGA ISN'T
ITS ROOTS?
WITHOUT LOSING ITS
ITS ROOTS?
WITHOUT LOSING ITS
I hear an awful lot of practitioners talk about “losing their practice.” It makes me wonder how their practice got so fragile in the first place.
in imagePRACTICE.
Evolving approach keeps practice. PRACTICE IS NOT
Evolving approach keeps practice. PRACTICE IS NOT
If you need to be 10% of better every practice, you’re gonna find yourself sorely disappointed. Enjoy practice for what it is. Reach out if you’ve lost that loving feeling.
in imageEMBODIED PRACTICE.
WANT, YOU HAVE TO
WANT, YOU HAVE TO
Most practitioners have more roadblocks with the mental than the physical. Reach out if you wanna talk about your practice.
in imageHAPPENS TO SO MANY
AND FRANKLY, IF
THIS PHYSICAL
AND FRANKLY, IF
THIS PHYSICAL
Not being able to find a way forward in practice means limited thinking or limited skills.
in imageSCAR, ADJUSTED
THESE ARE NOT
THESE ARE NOT
Body diversity is real and if Ashtanga is being presented only to the lithe, somethings up. If you are looking for someone who can help you with the body that you have learn Ashtanga reach out.
in imageASANA EXISTS TO
HISTORICALLY,
HISTORICALLY,
Nonlinear systems encourage creativity.
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BE EXACTLY AS THEY
WE'RE NO LONGER
BE EXACTLY AS THEY
WE'RE NO LONGER
small changes, big impact. thats a hallmark of nonlinearity.
in imageOF NONLINEARITY.
SOMETHING MINOR
SOMETHING MINOR
Why smart people make really dumb decisions. Link to full video in bio. Wanna chat about your practice? Reach out for some coaching.
in imageWHEN WE START MAKING DECISIONS THAT
IT'S BECAUSE SOMETHING'S GOING ON.
IT'S BECAUSE SOMETHING'S GOING ON.
We can do the uncomfortable work.
in imageFOSTERS DISCERNMENT AND SELF-STUDY
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.
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.
Ok, so maybe I guess it *is* a break.
in imageEXPLORE
IRONY OF ME SAYING
IT'S ABOUT FINDING
IRONY OF ME SAYING
IT'S ABOUT FINDING
Practice pratyahara and you're going to get insight into your thoughts and emotions.
in imagePratyahara heightens awareness.
HEIGHTENED
APPRECIATION.
HEIGHTENED
APPRECIATION.
Think bigger than your immediate self.
in imageINDICATION THAT YOU
Student Teacher Dynamics in 2025.
in imageMICHAEL JOEL HALL
2025, IT EXISTS
SEQUENCING OR
IS GONNA BALANCE
2025, IT EXISTS
SEQUENCING OR
IS GONNA BALANCE
Groupthink totally wrecks creativity. That’s dangerous for creatives. I work with a lot of creatives— Reach out if you want some coaching to help you with your creativity. Find the full video on YouTube
in imageDIFFERENT MEANS, AND IT IS NECESSARY
WHEN WE'RE WITHIN A TIME DOMAIN OR
TIME TAKEN, AND MENTAL SHORTCUTS CAN
WHEN WE'RE WITHIN A TIME DOMAIN OR
TIME TAKEN, AND MENTAL SHORTCUTS CAN
A teacher's pedagogical practice is as important as their personal practice.
in imageTeaching art involves adaptability and communication. COMMUNICATE, AND
Teaching art involves adaptability and communication. IS AS ESSENTIAL AS
Teaching art involves adaptability and communication. IS AS ESSENTIAL AS
Continuing vocational education is so important for Ashtanga Yoga teachers.
in imageYOU GET, THROUGH
SELF INQUIRY.
SELF INQUIRY.
We're more connected than many realize. Be careful not to get bogged down in the muck of celebrity.
in imageMICHAEL JOEL HALL
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
SPACE, FOCUSING ON
COMMUNITY ISN'T
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
SPACE, FOCUSING ON
COMMUNITY ISN'T
Get real. No space can be a safe spaces for all people. But we can have safe spaces. Read the room.
in imageABOUT WHAT THE
ASHTANGA'S FUTURE
ASHTANGA'S FUTURE
Striking a balance.
in imageBalance de b... CONTINUITY, BUT
YOUR NEEDS WHILE
YOUR NEEDS WHILE
some backbending ideas for your practice.
Select postures from 2nd 1/2 of 2nd series
w/ a chair
w/ a chair
Learning Ashtanga yoga involves empowerment, not passive absorption
in imageEMPOWERED TO ASK
NOT ABOUT REJECTING
NOT ABOUT REJECTING
I started working extensively with props in 2007 or so. Thats almost 20 years ago, now! There was a time when they were quite taboo in ashtanga circles for some reason. This is from my dear iyengar yoga teacher ian’s @ian_goa_yoga shala. He’s been at this more than 50 years and is one of my deepest inspirations. He is so far, but this love letter helps.
Blind obedience? No thanks.
in imageIT'S FRAGILE.
Yoga is meant to create a greater awareness of the totality of human experience – – and that means all the joy and the sorrow along the way. But I know for sure, when I’m practicing Yoga, I feel better— it reminds me I’m alive.
There was a time when I practiced Ashtanga yoga and I had a real idea of getting ahead— more poses, prettier, stronger. But as many of you know, ive had major challenges along the way—body and mind. But my spirit… I noticed that when my feelings around practices moved towards sorrow or frustration, a friction would arise. Sometimes you just have to watch yourself get hot, ya know? Its so important not to flinch or look away from your feelings! Periods of difficulty or ‘stink’ are just inherent to pursuing ambition.
The frustration I experienced within my yoga practice is of what I think I want my practice to be, and it has a way of stealing the joy from whatever my practice is. Youve heard these things before.
Once youve seen it, the way that our reactions dont align with our espoused beliefs— and appreciating the humanity in it - it takes hypeocict and turns it into levity— its FUNNY to be so bent out of shape about something so full of joy.
Healthy ambition must exist in the realm of non harming, and so when our desires for advancement bring us suffering, we must know it isn’t just about advancement— be ause a real yoga is equimonious. No, it’s about fear of death and the reality of dying before i get some brass ring (or perpetually moving goalpost).
But like I said, once youve seen see it, you cant unsee it.
And, ya know, im still having fun.
And when I’m not, I say something like “try to have a good time before ya die, wouldnt ya, hall?”
There was a time when I practiced Ashtanga yoga and I had a real idea of getting ahead— more poses, prettier, stronger. But as many of you know, ive had major challenges along the way—body and mind. But my spirit… I noticed that when my feelings around practices moved towards sorrow or frustration, a friction would arise. Sometimes you just have to watch yourself get hot, ya know? Its so important not to flinch or look away from your feelings! Periods of difficulty or ‘stink’ are just inherent to pursuing ambition.
The frustration I experienced within my yoga practice is of what I think I want my practice to be, and it has a way of stealing the joy from whatever my practice is. Youve heard these things before.
Once youve seen it, the way that our reactions dont align with our espoused beliefs— and appreciating the humanity in it - it takes hypeocict and turns it into levity— its FUNNY to be so bent out of shape about something so full of joy.
Healthy ambition must exist in the realm of non harming, and so when our desires for advancement bring us suffering, we must know it isn’t just about advancement— be ause a real yoga is equimonious. No, it’s about fear of death and the reality of dying before i get some brass ring (or perpetually moving goalpost).
But like I said, once youve seen see it, you cant unsee it.
And, ya know, im still having fun.
And when I’m not, I say something like “try to have a good time before ya die, wouldnt ya, hall?”
hatha yoga heals ashtanga yoga liberates
Resistance bands are great for end-range strength training, and this can be especially beneficial for Ashtanga Yoga asana practice—here’s the “why” in both anatomy and Ashtanga terms:
1. Why resistance bands work for end-range strength
Resistance bands provide what’s called variable resistance: the further you stretch them, the more resistance they provide. This makes them perfect for training end-range strength—that’s the strength required when your muscles are either fully lengthened or fully shortened. Think of the top of a backbend, the deepest point in Supta Kurmasana, or holding your leg behind your head: these are all end-range positions.
Unlike free weights, bands make it harder as you move deeper into the range, which is the opposite of most real-life strength patterns (where you tend to be weakest at the extremes). So by training at those extremes with resistance bands, you’re preparing your muscles and joints to be strong, stable, and supported in yoga’s most demanding positions.
2. Why that’s good for Ashtanga yoga
In Ashtanga, especially the Intermediate Series and beyond, we are constantly exploring the limits of flexibility and control. But:
• Flexibility without strength is like stretching a rubber band with no tension—it’ll snap or sag.
• End-range strength helps prevent injury by supporting joints in vulnerable positions—like Kapotasana or Karandavasana.
• It also helps balance the nervous system’s stretch reflex. If your nervous system doesn’t trust you to be strong at end-range, it will limit your flexibility. But when it feels you’re strong and stable, it lets you go deeper—safely.
3. Systems Thinking
From a systems view, resistance bands act as an elegant feedback mechanism. They amplify the demand precisely when the system (your body) is most vulnerable—end-range. By strengthening the feedback loop between mobility, control, and proprioception, bands help shift the whole system (your practice) toward resilient adaptability—aka fewer injuries and deeper poses with less drama.
1. Why resistance bands work for end-range strength
Resistance bands provide what’s called variable resistance: the further you stretch them, the more resistance they provide. This makes them perfect for training end-range strength—that’s the strength required when your muscles are either fully lengthened or fully shortened. Think of the top of a backbend, the deepest point in Supta Kurmasana, or holding your leg behind your head: these are all end-range positions.
Unlike free weights, bands make it harder as you move deeper into the range, which is the opposite of most real-life strength patterns (where you tend to be weakest at the extremes). So by training at those extremes with resistance bands, you’re preparing your muscles and joints to be strong, stable, and supported in yoga’s most demanding positions.
2. Why that’s good for Ashtanga yoga
In Ashtanga, especially the Intermediate Series and beyond, we are constantly exploring the limits of flexibility and control. But:
• Flexibility without strength is like stretching a rubber band with no tension—it’ll snap or sag.
• End-range strength helps prevent injury by supporting joints in vulnerable positions—like Kapotasana or Karandavasana.
• It also helps balance the nervous system’s stretch reflex. If your nervous system doesn’t trust you to be strong at end-range, it will limit your flexibility. But when it feels you’re strong and stable, it lets you go deeper—safely.
3. Systems Thinking
From a systems view, resistance bands act as an elegant feedback mechanism. They amplify the demand precisely when the system (your body) is most vulnerable—end-range. By strengthening the feedback loop between mobility, control, and proprioception, bands help shift the whole system (your practice) toward resilient adaptability—aka fewer injuries and deeper poses with less drama.
in imagethey provide adaptive resistance, allowing an individual to move safely tgrough a full range of motion
They are really great for proprioception and intrinsic stability.
They are really great for proprioception and intrinsic stability.
morgans so good
in imagemorgans so good
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Practicing yoga is a privilege.
So is choosing to vaccinate your kids... more
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IS YOGA JUST A
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PERSOI '.
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fyi: what I teach
in imagefyi: what I teach
Not a class. A practice.
What is Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga?
Not a class. A practice.
What is Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga?
Resistance Training for Ashtanga:
I follow a push/pull/leg split, 3/on 1/off. I dont follow a neat m/w/f 7 day a week schedule— I rotate as best I can.
I like to lift and then practice shortly after, or I try to practice early and lift later (8 hours later, in fact).
When I’m short on time, I do a full body work out 2-3x a week, alternating between compound pushing and pulling movements.
If I’m in a hypertrophy (mass building) phase, im lifting for about an hour. If I’m in a maintenance phase, its about 30 minutes. If i need an attitude adjustment, its a group class.
I follow a push/pull/leg split, 3/on 1/off. I dont follow a neat m/w/f 7 day a week schedule— I rotate as best I can.
I like to lift and then practice shortly after, or I try to practice early and lift later (8 hours later, in fact).
When I’m short on time, I do a full body work out 2-3x a week, alternating between compound pushing and pulling movements.
If I’m in a hypertrophy (mass building) phase, im lifting for about an hour. If I’m in a maintenance phase, its about 30 minutes. If i need an attitude adjustment, its a group class.
in imagePullup
Bench Press
RDL
Bench Press
RDL
Yoga practice is like playing a musical instrument.
We must practice for both skill and pleasure.
At first its scales, and then its compositions. Soon, we create our own music. We iterate and iterate. We remix. Freedom comes through experience and discipline.
At some point we burn the method. We destroy the reference. The joy in creation must be met in equal parts by destruction for the dance to be sustained. And this is how a purposeful life becomes art.
Only from formlessness can a form be created.
We must practice for both skill and pleasure.
At first its scales, and then its compositions. Soon, we create our own music. We iterate and iterate. We remix. Freedom comes through experience and discipline.
At some point we burn the method. We destroy the reference. The joy in creation must be met in equal parts by destruction for the dance to be sustained. And this is how a purposeful life becomes art.
Only from formlessness can a form be created.
in imageIt is this ability to relate
part of the process of karma
creation mindset where we are
part of the process of karma
creation mindset where we are
Yoga practice builds resilience— something i really encourage.
I’m sort of known for my resilience, which is a nice way of saying I’ve seen some sh*t and seem fairly well adjusted. I even got to write about resilience during times of political unrest for @yogajournal . I’m also known as well as my transparent, explicit approach to yoga and life.
I’m full of nonsense and laughter— with high concienciousness, and low agreeability. I help people understand yoga by becoming a team player— again, with high conscienciousness and low agreeability 😅😅 Independent thinkers who can be team players are like improv triple threats.
The secret to life is “Yes, and.”
Here’s my CV For the last half decade, including the trauma porn.
2020 Covid + RIP Brother & Sister-in-Law + first Functional Ashtanga training + Parents in lockdown in Mexico after moving w/brother & him dying.
2021 Opened @theyoga.club (omg no way)
2022 Evolved functional Ashtanga to Ashtanga Tech with Cory & Heather
+ Hit by car while biking + broken wrist and rib
2023 Turned 40
+ Hit by bicyclist and broken ankle and reinjured rib + huge success with peer support initiatives
2024 Quit Drinking and kept on rehabbing + changed my body radically (again) + took on the neighborhoods drug problems
2025 Infinite Possibilities
I’m the friendly neighborhood ashtanga yoga teacher, whose mysore program has been going at it uninterruptedly since 2013.
I struggle to marry commerce and art in this format, so do bear with the high brow-low brow of it. I have a lot of opinions after doing this for 12 Years, and I hope to cast a wide net. .
I’m sort of known for my resilience, which is a nice way of saying I’ve seen some sh*t and seem fairly well adjusted. I even got to write about resilience during times of political unrest for @yogajournal . I’m also known as well as my transparent, explicit approach to yoga and life.
I’m full of nonsense and laughter— with high concienciousness, and low agreeability. I help people understand yoga by becoming a team player— again, with high conscienciousness and low agreeability 😅😅 Independent thinkers who can be team players are like improv triple threats.
The secret to life is “Yes, and.”
Here’s my CV For the last half decade, including the trauma porn.
2020 Covid + RIP Brother & Sister-in-Law + first Functional Ashtanga training + Parents in lockdown in Mexico after moving w/brother & him dying.
2021 Opened @theyoga.club (omg no way)
2022 Evolved functional Ashtanga to Ashtanga Tech with Cory & Heather
+ Hit by car while biking + broken wrist and rib
2023 Turned 40
+ Hit by bicyclist and broken ankle and reinjured rib + huge success with peer support initiatives
2024 Quit Drinking and kept on rehabbing + changed my body radically (again) + took on the neighborhoods drug problems
2025 Infinite Possibilities
I’m the friendly neighborhood ashtanga yoga teacher, whose mysore program has been going at it uninterruptedly since 2013.
I struggle to marry commerce and art in this format, so do bear with the high brow-low brow of it. I have a lot of opinions after doing this for 12 Years, and I hope to cast a wide net. .
in image2023 Turned 40
+ Hit by bicyclist / broken ankle / reinjured rib
2024 Quit Drinking + kept on my yoga + took some responsibility
+ Hit by bicyclist / broken ankle / reinjured rib
2024 Quit Drinking + kept on my yoga + took some responsibility
Pain can wake us up. It means its time to adjust. But how?
The Yoga of Synthesis is a holistic approach to spiritual practice that integrates the four major yogic paths—Karma Yoga (selfless service), Bhakti Yoga (devotion), Jnana Yoga (knowledge), and Raja Yoga (meditation and mind control)—to develop all aspects of the practitioner: body, heart, intellect, and soul. Popularized by Swami Sivananda, it acknowledges that most individuals benefit from a balanced cultivation of these diverse faculties rather than an exclusive focus on one path.
In the context of Ashtanga Yoga, this synthesis naturally unfolds through the eight limbs outlined by Patanjali, where physical practice (asana), ethical living (yama and niyama), breath work (pranayama), and meditative absorption (dhyana and samadhi) together mirror this integrative approach.
It’s systems thinking in spiritual form: each element supports and influences the others, creating a dynamic interplay that guides the practitioner toward self-realization.
The Yoga of Synthesis is a holistic approach to spiritual practice that integrates the four major yogic paths—Karma Yoga (selfless service), Bhakti Yoga (devotion), Jnana Yoga (knowledge), and Raja Yoga (meditation and mind control)—to develop all aspects of the practitioner: body, heart, intellect, and soul. Popularized by Swami Sivananda, it acknowledges that most individuals benefit from a balanced cultivation of these diverse faculties rather than an exclusive focus on one path.
In the context of Ashtanga Yoga, this synthesis naturally unfolds through the eight limbs outlined by Patanjali, where physical practice (asana), ethical living (yama and niyama), breath work (pranayama), and meditative absorption (dhyana and samadhi) together mirror this integrative approach.
It’s systems thinking in spiritual form: each element supports and influences the others, creating a dynamic interplay that guides the practitioner toward self-realization.
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the world.
The natural entropy that is
the world.
The natural entropy that is
Colonizers gonna colonize.
Oppressors going to oppress.
Its your body, its your choice.
These aphorisms help push back against self-reinforcing loops of domination—social, cultural, political, even spiritual. It’s a systems insight dressed in streetwise wisdom. Could I be any more explicit? Hello!
In Systems Thinking, Donella Meadows would call this a reinforcing feedback loop—where the outputs of a system feed back into it and amplify its behavior. Oppression, like colonization, is often maintained not by a single decision or act, but by persistent patterns, institutions, and narratives that replicate themselves over time.
This is why practices like Ashtanga Yoga can be quietly revolutionary. When practiced with awareness, they cultivate true inner freedom—and the ability to see, question, and ultimately disrupt these harmful loops. But yoga divorced from its roots—or co-opted by the very systems of oppression it seeks to dissolve—can also become just another tool of colonization. Which is why the how and why of practice matter as much as the what.
Discipline matters, but independent thinking, high conscientiousness and empowered agency should be the emergent properties from practice.
In reclaiming bodily autonomy, ethical clarity, and collective responsibility, you’re not just doing yoga—you’re decolonizing it.
Oppressors going to oppress.
Its your body, its your choice.
These aphorisms help push back against self-reinforcing loops of domination—social, cultural, political, even spiritual. It’s a systems insight dressed in streetwise wisdom. Could I be any more explicit? Hello!
In Systems Thinking, Donella Meadows would call this a reinforcing feedback loop—where the outputs of a system feed back into it and amplify its behavior. Oppression, like colonization, is often maintained not by a single decision or act, but by persistent patterns, institutions, and narratives that replicate themselves over time.
This is why practices like Ashtanga Yoga can be quietly revolutionary. When practiced with awareness, they cultivate true inner freedom—and the ability to see, question, and ultimately disrupt these harmful loops. But yoga divorced from its roots—or co-opted by the very systems of oppression it seeks to dissolve—can also become just another tool of colonization. Which is why the how and why of practice matter as much as the what.
Discipline matters, but independent thinking, high conscientiousness and empowered agency should be the emergent properties from practice.
In reclaiming bodily autonomy, ethical clarity, and collective responsibility, you’re not just doing yoga—you’re decolonizing it.
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Curiosity may have killed the cat, but satisfaction brought him back.
Inquiry and curiosity are powerful allies in reckoning with fear and helplessness.
These feelings are a tell that the prefrontal cortex has been impacted. This part of the brain has been demonstrated to be an important structure for executive functions.
No wonder we feel stuck. But feelings aren’t facts. If we can notice this stuff, we can start breaking the cycle by using our techniques. Thats the yoga.
So, be curious.
In love, in life, in your practices.
Inquiry and curiosity are powerful allies in reckoning with fear and helplessness.
These feelings are a tell that the prefrontal cortex has been impacted. This part of the brain has been demonstrated to be an important structure for executive functions.
No wonder we feel stuck. But feelings aren’t facts. If we can notice this stuff, we can start breaking the cycle by using our techniques. Thats the yoga.
So, be curious.
In love, in life, in your practices.
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I am curious about my body and my mind and my spirit. And
I am curious about my body and my mind and my spirit. And
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Okay, let’s talk about Ashtanga yoga, or rather, what it’s become in the hands of the market.
I’ve often spoken about systems and how they behave, and what I see happening with Ashtanga, particularly on platforms like Instagram, is a classic example of a distortion of purpose within a system.
We have a practice, Ashtanga, that by its very nature demands discipline, patience, and internal focus – tools for transformation and self-realization. It’s designed to help us understand ourselves and regulate our nervous systems, to feel better from the inside out.
Yet, what we often see is a system, driven by commercial imperatives, that reduces it to a “visual commodity.” Suddenly, it’s about aesthetics, hyperflexible bodies, and “bite-sized” content.
This isn’t the whole picture, is it? It’s a feedback loop where what’s easily digestible and visually appealing gets amplified, even if it sacrifices the true essence.
Even I, in my own work, might find myself in a situation where I’m participating in the very system I critique, currently running an ad and using my six-pack (fleeting though she may be) as a vehicle for presenting information to get people into yoga and meditation.
That’s the challenge of working within complex systems – there’s often a degree of complicity just by being a part of them. But the critical point is to always remember the true goal of the system.
Ashtanga, despite these external pressures and misrepresentations, persists. Why? Because, as with any truly effective system, it works. It provides real self-love and deep understanding for those willing to commit and dig deeper. It’s a powerful reminder that while external pressures can distort and simplify, the underlying purpose and effectiveness of a well-designed system can still endure for those who seek its authentic benefits.
Come practice.
I’ve often spoken about systems and how they behave, and what I see happening with Ashtanga, particularly on platforms like Instagram, is a classic example of a distortion of purpose within a system.
We have a practice, Ashtanga, that by its very nature demands discipline, patience, and internal focus – tools for transformation and self-realization. It’s designed to help us understand ourselves and regulate our nervous systems, to feel better from the inside out.
Yet, what we often see is a system, driven by commercial imperatives, that reduces it to a “visual commodity.” Suddenly, it’s about aesthetics, hyperflexible bodies, and “bite-sized” content.
This isn’t the whole picture, is it? It’s a feedback loop where what’s easily digestible and visually appealing gets amplified, even if it sacrifices the true essence.
Even I, in my own work, might find myself in a situation where I’m participating in the very system I critique, currently running an ad and using my six-pack (fleeting though she may be) as a vehicle for presenting information to get people into yoga and meditation.
That’s the challenge of working within complex systems – there’s often a degree of complicity just by being a part of them. But the critical point is to always remember the true goal of the system.
Ashtanga, despite these external pressures and misrepresentations, persists. Why? Because, as with any truly effective system, it works. It provides real self-love and deep understanding for those willing to commit and dig deeper. It’s a powerful reminder that while external pressures can distort and simplify, the underlying purpose and effectiveness of a well-designed system can still endure for those who seek its authentic benefits.
Come practice.
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EMBRACE ITS
If you can quit ashtanga, you never started.
This implies that the asana and sequence are what make it authentic— get a grip. Authenticity in Ashtanga Yoga isn’t owned by a family’s sequence.
This is an indigenous insight practice.
It’s a living system.
Held up by people all over the world.
Taught in basements, bedrooms, clubs, and community halls.
Passed down not just by bloodline, but by commitment.
Yes—social media can flatten it, can turn philosophy into posture.
But it can also connect, educate, expand access.
It’s not the platform.
It’s how we use it.
I don’t have to code switch to belong here.
Queer, white, scrappy, tall, vain, neurospicy—I practice.
That’s the thread.
Study. Integrity. Self-reflection. Daily tools.
They make us easier to be around.
That’s the real flex.
And that’s what keeps Ashtanga alive.
#ashtangayoga #authenticyoga #mysorestyle #livingtradition #yogaphilosophy #yogaispractice #systemsnotstyles
This implies that the asana and sequence are what make it authentic— get a grip. Authenticity in Ashtanga Yoga isn’t owned by a family’s sequence.
This is an indigenous insight practice.
It’s a living system.
Held up by people all over the world.
Taught in basements, bedrooms, clubs, and community halls.
Passed down not just by bloodline, but by commitment.
Yes—social media can flatten it, can turn philosophy into posture.
But it can also connect, educate, expand access.
It’s not the platform.
It’s how we use it.
I don’t have to code switch to belong here.
Queer, white, scrappy, tall, vain, neurospicy—I practice.
That’s the thread.
Study. Integrity. Self-reflection. Daily tools.
They make us easier to be around.
That’s the real flex.
And that’s what keeps Ashtanga alive.
#ashtangayoga #authenticyoga #mysorestyle #livingtradition #yogaphilosophy #yogaispractice #systemsnotstyles
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IT'S, WHEN I USE
WHO LOOKS LIKE ME
IT'S, WHEN I USE
WHO LOOKS LIKE ME
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Vinyasa:
Tuesday-
Wednesday-
Thursday
5:15-6:30p
Assisting
Weekend:
July 26-27
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Vinyasa:
Tuesday-
Wednesday-
Thursday
5:15-6:30p
Assisting
Weekend:
July 26-27
@michaeljoelhall
WTF is an Ashtanga Influencer?
The internet is creating celebrities instead of role models— and it sounds more Bravo Housewife than it does richard alpert at harvard.
Being visible doesn’t mean being knowledgable.
Having followers doesn’t mean having integrity.
And floating in handstand doesn’t make you a leader.
Influence isn’t wisdom.
Popularity isn’t pedagogy.
Pretty doesn’t equal prepared.
Teaching Ashtanga—really teaching it—takes time, mentorship, oversight, and a commitment to serve.
Not just perform.
And definitely not to posture. How much “peer support” is really a marketing/influence tactic?
We’ve already seen what happens when charisma outpaces ethics. Look around. They physical embodiments of this read are taking money out if the hands of local economies and putting it in their own. Its Ashtanga Amyway, and if youre buying, your supplying. Ask any one of my chilean or argentinian ashtanga friends. Theyll tell you how global white teachers fuck their marketplace.
Lets hear it for one more sexual impropriety!
Ashtanga Yoga is a wisdom tradition.
A system of tools to help you show up better, live better, lead better.
We don’t need more influencers.
We need better leaders.
Support your local Ashtanga shala.
#ashtangayoga #yogaintegrity #ethicsinleadership #notjustasana #ashtangawisdom #yogaisasystem #truthmatters
The internet is creating celebrities instead of role models— and it sounds more Bravo Housewife than it does richard alpert at harvard.
Being visible doesn’t mean being knowledgable.
Having followers doesn’t mean having integrity.
And floating in handstand doesn’t make you a leader.
Influence isn’t wisdom.
Popularity isn’t pedagogy.
Pretty doesn’t equal prepared.
Teaching Ashtanga—really teaching it—takes time, mentorship, oversight, and a commitment to serve.
Not just perform.
And definitely not to posture. How much “peer support” is really a marketing/influence tactic?
We’ve already seen what happens when charisma outpaces ethics. Look around. They physical embodiments of this read are taking money out if the hands of local economies and putting it in their own. Its Ashtanga Amyway, and if youre buying, your supplying. Ask any one of my chilean or argentinian ashtanga friends. Theyll tell you how global white teachers fuck their marketplace.
Lets hear it for one more sexual impropriety!
Ashtanga Yoga is a wisdom tradition.
A system of tools to help you show up better, live better, lead better.
We don’t need more influencers.
We need better leaders.
Support your local Ashtanga shala.
#ashtangayoga #yogaintegrity #ethicsinleadership #notjustasana #ashtangawisdom #yogaisasystem #truthmatters
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Superset for Legs & Core
Supersets save time without sacrificing your ability to gain strength and mass. Basically, pick two exercises, do them back to back, then take your break. You can choose complimentary muscle or oppositional muscle groups (or both) in your programming. you can also easily add reps and a set to progressively overload in a straightforward way.
3 Rounds of 15 reps
60-90 seconds off between supersets. Move quickly between individual sets (of course).
Superset A:
Pull throughs - cable & rope
Calf Raises - cable & rope
Superset B:
Leg Extension - cable & strap
Hamstring curl - cable & strap
Supersets save time without sacrificing your ability to gain strength and mass. Basically, pick two exercises, do them back to back, then take your break. You can choose complimentary muscle or oppositional muscle groups (or both) in your programming. you can also easily add reps and a set to progressively overload in a straightforward way.
3 Rounds of 15 reps
60-90 seconds off between supersets. Move quickly between individual sets (of course).
Superset A:
Pull throughs - cable & rope
Calf Raises - cable & rope
Superset B:
Leg Extension - cable & strap
Hamstring curl - cable & strap
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appreciate this
my mentor —
I really
appreciate this
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If you're in the
Washington DC
area, I recommend
you study with
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If you're in the
Washington DC
area, I recommend
you study with
gmichaeljoelhall
and his amazing
community that
provides equitable
pay
• to all of the
teachers.
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Grown
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Chasing perfect alignment in Ashtanga is a trap. The body is not a static structure. It is a living system that changes daily. Fixating on an idealized form can absolutely lead to strain, frustration, and duh injury.
Turning the practice into some sort of like rigid stick that has a sharp edge rather than a dynamic process of growth. Alignment should serve internal balance, not just external aesthetic. Forcing form can cause harm. Alignment should support the body, not push it into shapes. It isn't ready for.
Turning the practice into some sort of like rigid stick that has a sharp edge rather than a dynamic process of growth. Alignment should serve internal balance, not just external aesthetic. Forcing form can cause harm. Alignment should support the body, not push it into shapes. It isn't ready for.
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Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
CHASING PERFECT
FRUSTRATION, AND,
EXTERNAL AESTHETIC.
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
CHASING PERFECT
FRUSTRATION, AND,
EXTERNAL AESTHETIC.
A peek at my video from Assisting Ashtanga 101– beyond physical adjustments. Catch it on my youtube channel! Link in profile 🙂
in imageThe Importance of Svadhyaya
Assisting is a mirror and it shows you how you show up. Are you pushing? Are you fixing, over identifying with students' success?
Spiritual Assistance Principles
ASSIST WITH INTENTION
Approach assisting as a meaningful act of spiritual support.
FOCUS ON YAMA/NIYAMA
Emphasizing ethical disciplines enriches the assistance experience.
TAPAS WITH AHIMSA ON PURPOSE
Non-harming forms the foundation of effective and compassionate and practice assistance. Do it on purpose.
ENCOURAGE SELF-STUDY
Promote svadhyaya to deepen personal understanding in yoga.
Spiritual Assistance Principles
1. ASSIST WITH INTENTION – Approach assisting as a meaningful act of spiritual support.
2. FOCUS ON YAMA/NIYAMA – Emphasizing ethical disciplines enriches the assistance experience.
3. TAPAS WITH AHIMSA ON PURPOSE – Non-harming forms the foundation of effective and compassionate and practice assistance. Do it on purpose.
4. ENCOURAGE SELF-STUDY – Promote svadhyaya to deepen personal understanding in yoga.
5. SURRENDER TO THE PROCESS – Ishvara pranidhana cultivates trust and openness during assis
Assisting is a mirror and it shows you how you show up. Are you pushing? Are you fixing, over identifying with students' success?
Spiritual Assistance Principles
ASSIST WITH INTENTION
Approach assisting as a meaningful act of spiritual support.
FOCUS ON YAMA/NIYAMA
Emphasizing ethical disciplines enriches the assistance experience.
TAPAS WITH AHIMSA ON PURPOSE
Non-harming forms the foundation of effective and compassionate and practice assistance. Do it on purpose.
ENCOURAGE SELF-STUDY
Promote svadhyaya to deepen personal understanding in yoga.
Spiritual Assistance Principles
1. ASSIST WITH INTENTION – Approach assisting as a meaningful act of spiritual support.
2. FOCUS ON YAMA/NIYAMA – Emphasizing ethical disciplines enriches the assistance experience.
3. TAPAS WITH AHIMSA ON PURPOSE – Non-harming forms the foundation of effective and compassionate and practice assistance. Do it on purpose.
4. ENCOURAGE SELF-STUDY – Promote svadhyaya to deepen personal understanding in yoga.
5. SURRENDER TO THE PROCESS – Ishvara pranidhana cultivates trust and openness during assis
There was a slide towards authoritarianism inside of Ashtanga yoga communities world wide in the 2010s. It happens. Heres how to look out for it in your community. Catch the whole thing on my youtube.
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Feedback turns into obedience.
risk drifting
and dynamics:
unquestioned
amed as
ion."
Warning: Authoritarianism DIALOGUE DISAPPEARS | Points reframed as [provoc]ation." | Once [one] believes thei[r view is] the truth,
Feedback turns into obedience.
risk drifting
and dynamics:
unquestioned
amed as
ion."
Warning: Authoritarianism DIALOGUE DISAPPEARS | Points reframed as [provoc]ation." | Once [one] believes thei[r view is] the truth,
I love DC.
in imagemy voice of protest because our Bill of Rights is eroding.
We're a city full of valedictorians and if you've made it here after any
We're a city full of valedictorians and if you've made it here after any
re : ashtanga people critiquing asana performance
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You rarely see people who
compete in sports outside
the gym argue over exercise
It's usually those whose only
physical practice is training-
...
That get emotionally triggered
over training systems
It's less the importance of
exercise,
Than it is a void of meaningful
physicality in life
re : ashtanga people
critiquing asana
performance
J pandora., chillwithme, cødy • interstellar.
You rarely see people who
compete in sports outside
the gym argue over exercise
It's usually those whose only
physical practice is training-
...
That get emotionally triggered
over training systems
It's less the importance of
exercise,
Than it is a void of meaningful
physicality in life
re : ashtanga people
critiquing asana
performance
What does it mean to have an internal landscape? Ashtanga emphasizes the inner experience.
More over on my youtube.
More over on my youtube.
in imageInternal Experience in Ashtanga Yoga
• Emphasis on internal experience over external instruction
• Talking vs. Doing
• Understanding through practice
• Emphasis on internal experience over external instruction
• Talking vs. Doing
• Understanding through practice
Yoga is a straightforward path towards liberation from narrowmindedness and the suffering it brings. Some teachers miss the mark— oops— by confusing success in shapes vs an expanded consciousness capable of holding boundless compassion.
A good teacher combats cognitive dissonance and spiritual bypassing by openly discussing advantages AND lamenting the disadvantages inherent in each of us as we take on spiritual practice.
See my whole video “Ashtanga Teacher Qualifications (uh oh!)” on youtube. Link in bio.
A good teacher combats cognitive dissonance and spiritual bypassing by openly discussing advantages AND lamenting the disadvantages inherent in each of us as we take on spiritual practice.
See my whole video “Ashtanga Teacher Qualifications (uh oh!)” on youtube. Link in bio.
in imageUnderstanding Nonlinear Dynamics
Two Models of Teachers
Linear Judgement
Judged by Visible Achievements
Workshops & Certifications
Physical Abilities
Modern
Want to practice longer?
Enjoy it.
Practitioners who grasp non-linear systems can sustain longer and more beneficial practices.
You don't always run into the necessity of deep learning when you're privlidged
Two Models of Teachers
Linear Judgement
Judged by Visible Achievements
Workshops & Certifications
Physical Abilities
Modern
Want to practice longer?
Enjoy it.
Practitioners who grasp non-linear systems can sustain longer and more beneficial practices.
You don't always run into the necessity of deep learning when you're privlidged
One of the most radical things we can do in an economy that commoditizes our attention is to focus on what we want, not what someone else tells us to.
in imagewe can do is to pay attention to what we want to pay attention to and not
around us but it shouldn't get in the way of our capacity to create and to
around us but it shouldn't get in the way of our capacity to create and to
in imageDecultifying Ashtanga Yoga 🙂
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@michaeljoelhall speaks
to this thought of
decentralizing teachers
much more eloquently
than I
Take a listen
YouTube vid
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@michaeljoelhall speaks
to this thought of
decentralizing teachers
much more eloquently
than I
Take a listen
YouTube vid
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I just love hearing about these kinds of yoga shalas and shifts.
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I was taught to teach in a / I just love hearing about these kinds of yoga shalas and shifts.
I was taught to teach in a / I just love hearing about these kinds of yoga shalas and shifts.
I’m gonna break down 25 red flags for high pressure groups and colts according to Dr. wong. My hope is to present the concept of a secular, humanist Ashtanga. The full videos on youtube 🙂
in imageBuilding Spaces on Reason, Empathy, and Inclusivity
Dr. Anastasia Somerville Wong's Work
Dr. Anastasia Somerville Wong's Work
Critical Thought in Healthy Groups doesnt look like convoluted stories. Full video on YouTube.
in imageContradictory Dogma and Indoctrination
Encouraging Open Discussion
Self-doubt is encouraged
Members pressured to doubt ability
amed on evil or outside influences
Self-blame for mi r doubts
Contradictory Dogma and Indoctrination
Encouraging Open Discussion
Self-doubt is encouraged
Members pressured to doubt ability
amed on evil or outside influences
Self-blame for mi... doubts
Encouraging Open Discussion
Self-doubt is encouraged
Members pressured to doubt ability
amed on evil or outside influences
Self-blame for mi r doubts
Contradictory Dogma and Indoctrination
Encouraging Open Discussion
Self-doubt is encouraged
Members pressured to doubt ability
amed on evil or outside influences
Self-blame for mi... doubts
Does your organization support healthy self esteem and a growth mindset… or dependence? Full video on YouTube.
in imageReassures that doubts are normal
Self-Esteem
Supports questioning
-Doubt vs Self-Esteem
Reliance on leaders
PREVA
Self-Esteem
Supports questioning
-Doubt vs Self-Esteem
Reliance on leaders
PREVA
Cult Warning Sign 4: Lack of Reason and Magical Thinking. Whole video on youtube!
in imageMagical Thinking and High-Pressure Groups
Which is it?
Magical Thinking vs Reason & Evidence
Reason & Evidence
Values evidence and
Encourages dive... experiences
Emphasizes th...
Replace
unde...
Magical Thinking and High-Pressure Groups
Which is it?
Magical Thinking vs Reason & Evidence
Reason & Evidence
Values evidence and
Encourages diverse experiences
Emphasizes th
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Magical Thinking and High-Pressure Groups
Which is it? / Magical Thinking vs Reason & Evidence / Reason & Evidence / Values evidence and / Encourages diverse experiences / Emphasizes th / Replace unde
Magical Thinking and High-Pressure Groups
Which is it?
Magical Thinking vs Reason & Evidence
Reason & Evidence
Values evidence and
Encourages diverse experiences
Emphasizes th
Replace unde
Which is it?
Magical Thinking vs Reason & Evidence
Reason & Evidence
Values evidence and
Encourages dive... experiences
Emphasizes th...
Replace
unde...
Magical Thinking and High-Pressure Groups
Which is it?
Magical Thinking vs Reason & Evidence
Reason & Evidence
Values evidence and
Encourages diverse experiences
Emphasizes th
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unde
Magical Thinking and High-Pressure Groups
Which is it? / Magical Thinking vs Reason & Evidence / Reason & Evidence / Values evidence and / Encourages diverse experiences / Emphasizes th / Replace unde
Magical Thinking and High-Pressure Groups
Which is it?
Magical Thinking vs Reason & Evidence
Reason & Evidence
Values evidence and
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Emphasizes th
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Red Flags 5! Charismatic Leaders claiming specialness. Did the follower counts or ethno-exoticism get confused for efficacious, long-term practitioner support? More on youtube!
in imageIt's just something I noticed.
As a man of hubris, I appreciate my power in a yoga room comes from those
with a sense of claim they have unique the best knowledge when they don't
As a man of hubris, I appreciate my power in a yoga room comes from those
with a sense of claim they have unique the best knowledge when they don't
Red flags after work and at work and at yoga! Hypocritical, uncriticizable leaders lack authenticity. More on youtube!
in imagesay their experience is correct and yours is not it doesn't pressure you to
Reason and Evidence-Based Approach
Let's start with the empath on a team. Authenticity vs. Authoritarianism
What are the traits in democratic accountable leadership.
democratic accountable leadership.
Reason and Evidence-Based Approach
Let's start with the empath on a team. Authenticity vs. Authoritarianism
What are the traits in democratic accountable leadership.
democratic accountable leadership.
Who won’t let you criticize them? Ready for another organizational red flag? Leadership that won’t allow criticism, of course!
If we don’t encourage a multiplicity of viewpoints, we are inherently narrow sighted. If you must hold the same view as leadership in order to get a say, you are being controlled. I do not like echo chambers. An organization that creates one on purpose is not only inherently fragile, but in a predicament of its own making. Again, who wont stand for criticism? Authoritarians.
Diverse thinking is a good thing. More on youtube.
If we don’t encourage a multiplicity of viewpoints, we are inherently narrow sighted. If you must hold the same view as leadership in order to get a say, you are being controlled. I do not like echo chambers. An organization that creates one on purpose is not only inherently fragile, but in a predicament of its own making. Again, who wont stand for criticism? Authoritarians.
Diverse thinking is a good thing. More on youtube.
in imageThis happens with charismatic and narcissistic teachers and leaders. Charismatic and Narcissistic Leaders
Look around for where criticism is forbidden and theatrics are used to
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
sters open ssion
Values skepticism
Who are their friends?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
ers open
lues
ticism
This happens with charismatic and narcissistic teachers and leaders. / Charismatic and Narcissistic Leaders
Look around for where criticism is forbidden and theatrics are used to
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu...
trination practiced
Confusion in underst...
Welcomes questions
sters open ssion
Values skepticism
Who are their friends?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
ers open
lues
ticism
This happens with charismatic and narcissistic teachers and leaders. | Charismatic and Narcissistic Leaders
Look around for where criticism is forbidden and theatrics are used to | Opposition to Critical Thought | der-approved sources encouraged | Contradictory or confus... | trination practiced | Confusion in underst... | Welcomes questions | ters open ssion | Values skepticism
Who are their friends?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
ers open
lues
ticism
This happens with charismatic and narcissistic teachers and leaders. Charismatic and Narcissistic Leaders
Look around for where criticism is forbidden and theatrics are used to
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
ters open ssion
Values cepticism
So
Who are their friends?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
ers open
alues
ticism
Look around for where criticism is forbidden and theatrics are used to
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
sters open ssion
Values skepticism
Who are their friends?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
ers open
lues
ticism
This happens with charismatic and narcissistic teachers and leaders. / Charismatic and Narcissistic Leaders
Look around for where criticism is forbidden and theatrics are used to
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu...
trination practiced
Confusion in underst...
Welcomes questions
sters open ssion
Values skepticism
Who are their friends?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
ers open
lues
ticism
This happens with charismatic and narcissistic teachers and leaders. | Charismatic and Narcissistic Leaders
Look around for where criticism is forbidden and theatrics are used to | Opposition to Critical Thought | der-approved sources encouraged | Contradictory or confus... | trination practiced | Confusion in underst... | Welcomes questions | ters open ssion | Values skepticism
Who are their friends?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
ers open
lues
ticism
This happens with charismatic and narcissistic teachers and leaders. Charismatic and Narcissistic Leaders
Look around for where criticism is forbidden and theatrics are used to
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
ters open ssion
Values cepticism
So
Who are their friends?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
trination practiced
Confusion in underst
Welcomes questions
ers open
alues
ticism
High Pressure Dynamics and Surveillance is NOT ok!
The federal government is now monitoring people for anti-authrotiarian views on the Internet and blocking critics of the right from entering the united states. Its not just geopolitics, though.
I once had an Ashtanga Yoga Teacher so high on her own stash she contacted a trusted friend @chocoestates and mentor of mine to tell them that @pegmulqueen was a danger to me because she regularly encouraged me to write.
People are so out of their own scope of practice, and they dont even know it.
Prg and Kristen (not friends independently) regularly made me believe Imy words were powerful and worthy. that ashtanga professor made me believe i was untrustworthy. People are sooooo controlling, and I missed it!
Im amicably divorced— my charisma is both fine and it has its limits. i’m old enough now to have enough data about myself to understand that.
It’s really simple – – are the rules of your organization in place to foster an independent community based on values and personal mastery, or is the organization solely designed to establish the leader in a position of unquestionable authority? More on YouTube!
The federal government is now monitoring people for anti-authrotiarian views on the Internet and blocking critics of the right from entering the united states. Its not just geopolitics, though.
I once had an Ashtanga Yoga Teacher so high on her own stash she contacted a trusted friend @chocoestates and mentor of mine to tell them that @pegmulqueen was a danger to me because she regularly encouraged me to write.
People are so out of their own scope of practice, and they dont even know it.
Prg and Kristen (not friends independently) regularly made me believe Imy words were powerful and worthy. that ashtanga professor made me believe i was untrustworthy. People are sooooo controlling, and I missed it!
Im amicably divorced— my charisma is both fine and it has its limits. i’m old enough now to have enough data about myself to understand that.
It’s really simple – – are the rules of your organization in place to foster an independent community based on values and personal mastery, or is the organization solely designed to establish the leader in a position of unquestionable authority? More on YouTube!
in imageSurveillance occurs not in the community spirit but in a way.
Disobedience is Punished
Are your decisions being control. | Opposition to Critical Thought | der-approved sources encouraged | Contradictory or confu
Right?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu...
Surveillance occurs not in the community spirit but in a way.
Disobedience is Punished
Are your decisions being control. Opposition to Critical Thought der-approved sources encouraged Contradictory or confu
Right?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu...
Surveillance occurs not in the community spirit but in a way.
Disobedience is Punished
Are your decisions being control.
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
Right?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu
Surveillance occurs not in the community spirit but in a way.
Disobedience is Punished
Are your decisions being control.
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu
Right?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu
Disobedience is Punished
Are your decisions being control. | Opposition to Critical Thought | der-approved sources encouraged | Contradictory or confu
Right?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu...
Surveillance occurs not in the community spirit but in a way.
Disobedience is Punished
Are your decisions being control. Opposition to Critical Thought der-approved sources encouraged Contradictory or confu
Right?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu...
Surveillance occurs not in the community spirit but in a way.
Disobedience is Punished
Are your decisions being control.
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confus
Right?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu
Surveillance occurs not in the community spirit but in a way.
Disobedience is Punished
Are your decisions being control.
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu
Right?
Opposition to Critical Thought
der-approved sources encouraged
Contradictory or confu
When leaders make decisions for their constituency behind closed doors without consulting said constituency, an organization is no longer designed to serve the people. This creates a sense of hierarchy, and inside of that hierarchy leaders are placed above the law.
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in imageHow can you take a peek and see if their leadership is not accountable?
Accountability and Transparency
Another sign a group is high pressure called to is when leaders aren't
Are Your Leaders Accountable?
They all engage on all peer level or collaborate with outside advisors. Accountability and Transparency
How can you take a peek and see if their leadership is not accountable?
Accountability and Transparency
Another sign a group is high pressure called to is when leaders aren't
Are Your Leaders Accountable?
They all engage on all peer level or collaborate with outside advisors.
Accountability and Transparency
Accountability and Transparency
Another sign a group is high pressure called to is when leaders aren't
Are Your Leaders Accountable?
They all engage on all peer level or collaborate with outside advisors. Accountability and Transparency
How can you take a peek and see if their leadership is not accountable?
Accountability and Transparency
Another sign a group is high pressure called to is when leaders aren't
Are Your Leaders Accountable?
They all engage on all peer level or collaborate with outside advisors.
Accountability and Transparency
A big red flag for an organization? Resistance to outside input and censored sources. Withholding information that could help others in order to maintain power is disgustingly common. More on YouTube.
in imageaccepted.
cited sources.
independent research outside
cited sources.
independent research outside
Laruga makes the pain of time delays in systems understandable. She also talks about opportunism. I really appreciate this. It’s all about service
in imageLaruga makes the pain of time delays in systems understandable. She also talks about opportunism. I really appreciate this. It's all about service
Organizations that limit agency and critique internally are inevitably going to be fragile. Pragmatically, its not great to be around.
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in imageOr if they speak with disrespect vilify others.
Respects Others
Vilifies Outsiders vs Respects Others
And isolation deepens as all needs are supposed to be met within the group.
it's okay to wonder whether a relationship is nourishing but it's not going
Respects Others
Vilifies Outsiders vs Respects Others
And isolation deepens as all needs are supposed to be met within the group.
it's okay to wonder whether a relationship is nourishing but it's not going
Whistleblowers are often shunned. Luckily for us, it’s actually a good sign of a toxic group. When the priority is protecting the group and not the members of the group, there’s a problem. And it’s an easy one to spot!
Manipulation comes in all kinds of forms— intellectual, emotional, professional.
Look for shunning and a lack of respect for nonmembers. Looks for discrediting. If an organization lacks transparency and accountability, it’s likely toxic.
Manipulation comes in all kinds of forms— intellectual, emotional, professional.
Look for shunning and a lack of respect for nonmembers. Looks for discrediting. If an organization lacks transparency and accountability, it’s likely toxic.
in imagepotential friction points in
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Respects decision
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Threats for Leaving vs Respect for Departure
Threats for Leaving
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potential friction points in
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Respects decision
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Threats for Leaving vs Respect for Departure
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Employs[...]
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Employs[...]
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paranoia and Conflict in Yoga Communities
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Respects decision
Respect for De[parture]
Threats for Leaving vs Respect for Departure
Threats for Leaving
Employs[ment]
Slande[r]
potential friction points in
Financial penalties
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Respect for De[parture]
Threats for Leaving vs Respect for Departure
Threats for Leaving
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potential friction points in
Financial penalties
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Threats for Leaving vs Respect for Departure
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Employs[...]
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paranoia and Conflict in Yoga Communities
Being a part of something is wonderful. Movements, clubs, communities. These organizations shouldn’t demand a loss of your personal identity or sense of sense of self. High pressure communities have a way of twisting these conversations because of the inherent philosophical paradox of self and not-self in Ashtanga philosophy.
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in imageIndividuality is often suppressed in favor of group think.
Meanwhile, a group identity demands you only do their activities have their
Does it encourage personal development and critical thinking? Groupthink Beliefs Promotes critical thinking Fosters individuality Unique Individuality Identity Loss vs Unique Individuality Identity Loss k" dominates
Individuality is often suppressed in favor of group think.
Meanwhile, a group identity demands you only do their activities have their | Group Identity vs Individual Identity | Group Identity | Individual Identity | Rights | Activities | Beliefs | Groupthink | promotes critical thinking | unique Individuality
Does it encourage personal development and critical thinking? Groupthink Beliefs Promotes critical thinking Fosters individuality Unique Individuality Identity Loss vs Unique Individuality Identity Loss k" dominates
Meanwhile, a group identity demands you only do their activities have their
Does it encourage personal development and critical thinking? Groupthink Beliefs Promotes critical thinking Fosters individuality Unique Individuality Identity Loss vs Unique Individuality Identity Loss k" dominates
Individuality is often suppressed in favor of group think.
Meanwhile, a group identity demands you only do their activities have their | Group Identity vs Individual Identity | Group Identity | Individual Identity | Rights | Activities | Beliefs | Groupthink | promotes critical thinking | unique Individuality
Does it encourage personal development and critical thinking? Groupthink Beliefs Promotes critical thinking Fosters individuality Unique Individuality Identity Loss vs Unique Individuality Identity Loss k" dominates
Are you told not to talk about what goes on inside your organization? The secret recipe for Popeye’s chicken? Sure, keep that locked up. But clarity around who gets promoted and how shouldn’t be hidden or secret. Who’s not telling you the why? Why not?
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in imageIt's where one performs secret ceremonies with initiation rights.
"Groupthink" dominates
Conduct closed ceremonies
Inner Circles
Secret Rites and Rituals
Negative Group Rituals
on shaming
Focus on punishment
looking at the universal experience, we do not shame or shun.
"Groupthink" dominates
Conduct closed ceremonies
Inner Circles
Is it tradition and graduated learning or weird cult stuff? closed? Yes Closed Ceremonies Secret Teachings Painful Initiations No spicion
"Groupthink" dominates
Conduct closed ceremonies
Inner Circles
Secret Rites and Rituals
Negative Group Rituals
on shaming
Focus on punishment
looking at the universal experience, we do not shame or shun.
"Groupthink" dominates
Conduct closed ceremonies
Inner Circles
Is it tradition and graduated learning or weird cult stuff? closed? Yes Closed Ceremonies Secret Teachings Painful Initiations No spicion
Being straightforward about what tools you use (and why!) is a great way to build trust. Making people do things just because you say so is not. Consent with clarity is really the name of the game.
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in imagereliably reproducible are turned into proof of a cult's power or a high
Be upfront about what you're doing and look for consent. Content Disclosure & Consent Mind-Altering Practices vs Content Disclosure & Consent Mind-Altering Practices pressured into vn rituals Experienced frequ
so many times without knowing what it meant. | Mind-Altering Practices vs Content Disclosure & Consent | Mind-Altering Practices | Participants pressured into unknown rituals | Experienced frequ... | Dread
Be upfront about what you're doing and look for consent. Content Disclosure & Consent Mind-Altering Practices vs Content Disclosure & Consent Mind-Altering Practices pressured into vn rituals Experienced frequ
so many times without knowing what it meant. | Mind-Altering Practices vs Content Disclosure & Consent | Mind-Altering Practices | Participants pressured into unknown rituals | Experienced frequ... | Dread
Shame, guilt, or fear? How to spot controlling vs supportive environments. Look out for a femanx of excessive loyalty and suggestions to disregard critical thinking.
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in imageIs there shame, fear, or guilt when talking to your teacher? Support or Not? Shame, Guilt, Fear Supportive Environment Addresses conc compassionate pports open discussion of feelings thought
Subversively this is promoted over and over. / Replacing critical thought / Obsessive loyalty / Loyalty / Neglect of relation... / Zealous commitment and dependence on leaders / ...idation / Primary sou... validati... / Impact on s... h
It means recognizing a leader's salability and a healthy
gnition of leader's fallibility
Balanced Commitment
Leader Loyalty/Dependence vs Balanced Commitment
Obsessive Loyalty
Los...udgment
Over...
ok communal elopment
Is there shame, fear, or guilt when talking to your teacher? Support or Not? Shame, Guilt, Fear Supportive Environment Addresses concerns compassionately Supports open discussion of feelings thought
Subversively this is promoted over and over.
Replacing critical thought
Obsessive loyalty
Loyalty
Neglect of relation...
Zealous commitment and dependence on leaders
...idation
Primary sou... validati...
Impact on s... ...h
It means recognizing a leader's salability and a healthy
recognition of leader's fallibility
Balanced Commitment
Leader Loyalty/Dependence vs Balanced Commitment
Obsessive Loyalty
Loss of Judgment
ook communal
elopment
Is there shame, fear, or guilt when talking to your teacher? Support or Not? Shame, Guilt, Fear Supportive Environment Addresses conc compassionate pports open discussion of feelings thought
Subversively this is promoted over and over. / Replacing critical thought / Obsessive loyalty / Loyalty / Neglect of relations / Zealous commitment and dependence on leaders / idation / Primary sou validati / Impact on s h
It means recognizing a leader's salability and a healthy
gnition of leader's fallibility
Balanced Commitment
Leader Loyalty/Dependence vs Balanced Commitment
Obsessive Loyalty
Los udgment
Overc
ok communal elopment
Is there shame, fear, or guilt when talking to your teacher? Support or Not? Shame, Guilt, Fear Supportive Environment Addresses conc compassionate ports open discussion of feelings thought
Subversively this is promoted over and over. | Replacing critical thought | Obsessive loyalty | Loyalty | Neglect of relation... | Zealous commitment and dependence on leaders | ...idation | Primary sou... validati... | Impact on s... ...h
It means recognizing a leader's salability and a healthy
recognition of leader's fallibility
Balanced Commitment
Leader Loyalty/Dependence vs Balanced Commitment
Obsessive Loyalty
Loss of Judgment
ook communal elopment
Is there shame, fear, or guilt when talking to your teacher? Support or Not? Shame, Guilt, Fear Supportive Environment Addresses conc compassionate pports open discussion of feelings thought
Subversively this is promoted over and over. Replacing critical thought Obsessive loyalty Loyalty Neglect of relation... Zealous commitment and dependence on leaders idation Primary sou validati... Impact on s... h
It means recognizing a leader's salability and a healthy
recognition of leader's fallibility
Balanced Commitment
Leader Loyalty/Dependence vs Balanced Commitment
Obsessive Loyalty
Loss of Judgment
ook communal elopment
Is there shame, fear, or guilt when talking to your teacher?
Support or Not?
Shame, Guilt, Fear
Supportive Environment
Addresses conc compassionate
ports open discussion of feelings
thought
Subversively this is promoted over and over. Replacing critical thought Obsessive loyalty Loyalty Neglect of relation... Zealous commitment and dependence on leaders ...idation Primary sou... validati... Impact on s... ...h
It means recognizing a leader's salability and a healthy
recognition of leader's fallibility
Balanced Commitment
Leader Loyalty/Dependence vs Balanced Commitment
Obsessive Loyalty
Loss of Judgment
ook communal elopment
Is there shame, fear, or guilt when talking to your teacher? Support or Not? Shame, Guilt, Fear Supportive Environment Addresses conc compassionate pports open discussion of feelings thought
Subversively this is promoted over and over. / Replacing critical thought / Obsessive loyalty / Loyalty / Neglect of relations / Zealous commitment and dependence on leaders / idation / Primary source validati / Impact on s...h
It means recognizing a leader's salability and a healthy
gnition of leader's fallibility
Balanced Commitment
Leader Loyalty/Dependence vs Balanced Commitment
Obsessive Loyalty
Los...udgment
Over...
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person
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Subversively this is promoted over and over. / Replacing critical thought / Obsessive loyalty / Loyalty / Neglect of relation... / Zealous commitment and dependence on leaders / ...idation / Primary sou... validati... / Impact on s... h
It means recognizing a leader's salability and a healthy
gnition of leader's fallibility
Balanced Commitment
Leader Loyalty/Dependence vs Balanced Commitment
Obsessive Loyalty
Los...udgment
Over...
ok communal elopment
Is there shame, fear, or guilt when talking to your teacher? Support or Not? Shame, Guilt, Fear Supportive Environment Addresses concerns compassionately Supports open discussion of feelings thought
Subversively this is promoted over and over.
Replacing critical thought
Obsessive loyalty
Loyalty
Neglect of relation...
Zealous commitment and dependence on leaders
...idation
Primary sou... validati...
Impact on s... ...h
It means recognizing a leader's salability and a healthy
recognition of leader's fallibility
Balanced Commitment
Leader Loyalty/Dependence vs Balanced Commitment
Obsessive Loyalty
Loss of Judgment
ook communal
elopment
Is there shame, fear, or guilt when talking to your teacher? Support or Not? Shame, Guilt, Fear Supportive Environment Addresses conc compassionate pports open discussion of feelings thought
Subversively this is promoted over and over. / Replacing critical thought / Obsessive loyalty / Loyalty / Neglect of relations / Zealous commitment and dependence on leaders / idation / Primary sou validati / Impact on s h
It means recognizing a leader's salability and a healthy
gnition of leader's fallibility
Balanced Commitment
Leader Loyalty/Dependence vs Balanced Commitment
Obsessive Loyalty
Los udgment
Overc
ok communal elopment
Is there shame, fear, or guilt when talking to your teacher? Support or Not? Shame, Guilt, Fear Supportive Environment Addresses conc compassionate ports open discussion of feelings thought
Subversively this is promoted over and over. | Replacing critical thought | Obsessive loyalty | Loyalty | Neglect of relation... | Zealous commitment and dependence on leaders | ...idation | Primary sou... validati... | Impact on s... ...h
It means recognizing a leader's salability and a healthy
recognition of leader's fallibility
Balanced Commitment
Leader Loyalty/Dependence vs Balanced Commitment
Obsessive Loyalty
Loss of Judgment
ook communal elopment
Is there shame, fear, or guilt when talking to your teacher? Support or Not? Shame, Guilt, Fear Supportive Environment Addresses conc compassionate pports open discussion of feelings thought
Subversively this is promoted over and over. Replacing critical thought Obsessive loyalty Loyalty Neglect of relation... Zealous commitment and dependence on leaders idation Primary sou validati... Impact on s... h
It means recognizing a leader's salability and a healthy
recognition of leader's fallibility
Balanced Commitment
Leader Loyalty/Dependence vs Balanced Commitment
Obsessive Loyalty
Loss of Judgment
ook communal elopment
Is there shame, fear, or guilt when talking to your teacher?
Support or Not?
Shame, Guilt, Fear
Supportive Environment
Addresses conc compassionate
ports open discussion of feelings
thought
Subversively this is promoted over and over. Replacing critical thought Obsessive loyalty Loyalty Neglect of relation... Zealous commitment and dependence on leaders ...idation Primary sou... validati... Impact on s... ...h
It means recognizing a leader's salability and a healthy
recognition of leader's fallibility
Balanced Commitment
Leader Loyalty/Dependence vs Balanced Commitment
Obsessive Loyalty
Loss of Judgment
ook communal elopment
Is there shame, fear, or guilt when talking to your teacher? Support or Not? Shame, Guilt, Fear Supportive Environment Addresses conc compassionate pports open discussion of feelings thought
Subversively this is promoted over and over. / Replacing critical thought / Obsessive loyalty / Loyalty / Neglect of relations / Zealous commitment and dependence on leaders / idation / Primary source validati / Impact on s...h
It means recognizing a leader's salability and a healthy
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Balanced Commitment
Leader Loyalty/Dependence vs Balanced Commitment
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Do you find that you are encouraged to bring people into your organization? It’s a great thing to do, who doesn’t wanna share something great? When you apply your critical thinking skills, if it looks like you’re more important for clout or cash, somethings up.
In DC, we have a few different teachers, each with differences in approach, each with people who vibe with that approach. It’s nice that people have choice here, and in a healthy community you’ll see as much ease with referring out as you will see recruiting in. Easy come, easy go. Why? These are people, not revenue streams or clout bolsters.
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In DC, we have a few different teachers, each with differences in approach, each with people who vibe with that approach. It’s nice that people have choice here, and in a healthy community you’ll see as much ease with referring out as you will see recruiting in. Easy come, easy go. Why? These are people, not revenue streams or clout bolsters.
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in imagebelieve what I say and it grow through selling something that sells well.
Loss of critical judgment
Activities centered around recruitment
Narrow Focus
In Ashtanga Yoga, many senior teachers have commoditized their relationships | Loss of critical judgment | Activities centered around recruitment | Narrow Focus | personal development | communal development
This is not genuine, not personal, and not communal development. | Loss of critical judgment | Overlook communal development | Activities centered around recruitment | Narrow Focus
believe what I say and it grow through selling something that sells well. | Loss of critical judgment | ok communal development | personal ment | Activities centered around recruitment | Narrow Focus
In Ashtanga Yoga, many senior teachers have commoditized their relationships | Loss of critical judgment | Activities centered around recruitment | Narrow Focus
This is not genuine, not personal, and not communal development. | Loss of critical judgment | Overlook communal development | Activities centered around recruitment | Narrow Focus
believe what I say and it grow through selling something that sells well.
Loss of critical judgment
Activities centered around recruitment
Narrow Focus
ook communal development
In Ashtanga Yoga, many senior teachers have commoditized their relationships | Loss of critical judgment | Activities centered around recruitment | Narrow Focus | personal development
This is not genuine, not personal, and not communal development.
believe what I say and it grow through selling something that sells well.
In Ashtanga Yoga, many senior teachers have commoditized their relationships | Loss of critical judgment | Activities centered around recruitment | Narrow Focus | personal development
This is not genuine, not personal, and not communal development.
Loss of critical judgment
Overlook communal development
Activities centered around recruitment
Narrow Focus
Loss of critical judgment
Activities centered around recruitment
Narrow Focus
In Ashtanga Yoga, many senior teachers have commoditized their relationships | Loss of critical judgment | Activities centered around recruitment | Narrow Focus | personal development | communal development
This is not genuine, not personal, and not communal development. | Loss of critical judgment | Overlook communal development | Activities centered around recruitment | Narrow Focus
believe what I say and it grow through selling something that sells well. | Loss of critical judgment | ok communal development | personal ment | Activities centered around recruitment | Narrow Focus
In Ashtanga Yoga, many senior teachers have commoditized their relationships | Loss of critical judgment | Activities centered around recruitment | Narrow Focus
This is not genuine, not personal, and not communal development. | Loss of critical judgment | Overlook communal development | Activities centered around recruitment | Narrow Focus
believe what I say and it grow through selling something that sells well.
Loss of critical judgment
Activities centered around recruitment
Narrow Focus
ook communal development
In Ashtanga Yoga, many senior teachers have commoditized their relationships | Loss of critical judgment | Activities centered around recruitment | Narrow Focus | personal development
This is not genuine, not personal, and not communal development.
believe what I say and it grow through selling something that sells well.
In Ashtanga Yoga, many senior teachers have commoditized their relationships | Loss of critical judgment | Activities centered around recruitment | Narrow Focus | personal development
This is not genuine, not personal, and not communal development.
Loss of critical judgment
Overlook communal development
Activities centered around recruitment
Narrow Focus
Heres the deal: someones gotta pay to keep the lights on. Studios have to run. Teachers have to get paid. This remains true, even as there is an imperative to care for the ecosystem— enough old timers to help the rookies, enough rookies to replace those who move.
Numbers are great, but sustainability is better. More on youtube.
Numbers are great, but sustainability is better. More on youtube.
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nurturing an ecosystem if you focus on values.
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Genuine Commun
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largest in their country.
Targeting the vulnerable with 'love-bombing' and idealistic goals
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nurturing an ecosystem if you focus on values.
Not numbers
Not aggress
Genuine Community
Focus on values
Recruitment Obsess
Genuine Commun
Urgency for growth
Recruitment Obsession
Constant pros
largest in their country.
Targeting the vulnerable with 'love-bombing' and idealistic goals
Vulnerable Individuals
Exc...tention
Constant pros...
How do charismatic leaders draw folks in? Through love bombing and cloutsharing. Its easy to miss at first. Ya gotta look for the pattern. Its why I examine the community vs commodity angle. I think you can spot a correlating variable.
That stuff works, and it leads to crazy shame for the people it works on. 🤮
More on youtube.
That stuff works, and it leads to crazy shame for the people it works on. 🤮
More on youtube.
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This is different from a new student requiring attention versus a seasoned
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Vulnerable Individuals
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If someone annoys you telling someone dislikes what you say they should be
This is different from a new student requiring attention versus a seasoned
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Vulnerable Individuals
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If someone annoys you telling someone dislikes what you say they should be
notes from india 2016
in imageA cow just stole this
woman's chips
10:39 AM //
While she was swimming.
10:39 AM V/
Hahaha
10:39 AM
She was kinda rude to the
staff-- so I died laughing.
10:39 AM V/
Karma
10:40 AM
How is practice?
@michaeljoelhall
10:41 AM
notes from india 2016
woman's chips
10:39 AM //
While she was swimming.
10:39 AM V/
Hahaha
10:39 AM
She was kinda rude to the
staff-- so I died laughing.
10:39 AM V/
Karma
10:40 AM
How is practice?
@michaeljoelhall
10:41 AM
notes from india 2016
in imagemichaeljoelhall
Mysenl
Ton
МАк В.
SEREro (UoTED)
Lua (1 will)
чте--
Sara Harrison (Iwinl!)
Pe ie dasaja
lune eney wting Fw:
Дсола
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"Namlena Post practie)
Jadcie.
Monan
(alreadydid!!)
Еа ртка (ко, сей voRI
brooke
11/8/16 (VOTF)
michaeljoelhall They come together to support each other
with love. They care very dearly about the well being of ot...
Mysenl
Ton
МАк В.
SEREro (UoTED)
Lua (1 will)
чте--
Sara Harrison (Iwinl!)
Pe ie dasaja
lune eney wting Fw:
Дсола
Чавгіле
solLy
"Namlena Post practie)
Jadcie.
Monan
(alreadydid!!)
Еа ртка (ко, сей voRI
brooke
11/8/16 (VOTF)
michaeljoelhall They come together to support each other
with love. They care very dearly about the well being of ot...
Financial transparency creates an equitable environment for both parties. The teacher’s income needn’t be a secret.
If teaching Mysore is a labor of love, it’s nice that the students know. But burn out happens when financial needs arent being met. It’s OK to talk about this stuff.
If your organization is values based, it’s not a crazy assumption to hold that the leader or director should also hold those values.
if doing the right thing, we’re always profitable, everyone would always do it. but just because it isn’t always profitable, doesn’t mean it can’t be.
More on YouTube.
If teaching Mysore is a labor of love, it’s nice that the students know. But burn out happens when financial needs arent being met. It’s OK to talk about this stuff.
If your organization is values based, it’s not a crazy assumption to hold that the leader or director should also hold those values.
if doing the right thing, we’re always profitable, everyone would always do it. but just because it isn’t always profitable, doesn’t mean it can’t be.
More on YouTube.
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You can't pressure people for donations more than what you communicated. Financial records open Financial Economic Exploitation Unclear finances
You'll see this happens often and there's likely goingto be a lack of
Financial records open
Financial
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bers pressured for donations
Economic Exploitation
I always wonder how are these people sharing their power? Financial records open Financial Economic Exploitation Financial Transparency Economic Exploitation Unclear finances
You can't pressure people for donations more than what you communicated. | Financial records open | Financial | Economic Exploitation | Unclear finances
You'll see this happens often and there's likely goingto be a lack of | Financial records open | Financial | Economic Exploitation | members pressured for donations | Financial Transparenc | omic Exploitation
I always wonder how are these people sharing their power?
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You can't pressure people for donations more than what you communicated. | Financial records open | Financial | Economic Exploitation | Unclear finances
You'll see this happens often and there's likely goingto be a lack of | Financial records open | Financial | Economic Exploitation | members pressured for donations | omic Exploitation Financial Transparenc
I always wonder how are these people sharing their power?
Financial records open
Financial
ic Exploitation
Financial Transparenc
bers pressu
donations
Economic Exploitation
Unclear finances
You can't pressure people for donations more than what you communicated. | Financial records open | Financial | Economic Exploitation | Unclear finances
Financial records open
Financial
omic Exploitation Financial Transparenc
bers pressured for donations
Economic Exploitation
I always wonder how are these people sharing their power? | Financial records open | Financial | Economic Exploitation | Unclear finances | Financial Transparenc | ic Exploitation | bers pressu donations
You can't pressure people for donations more than what you communicated. Financial records open Financial Economic Exploitation Unclear finances
You'll see this happens often and there's likely goingto be a lack of
Financial records open
Financial
Economic Exploitation Financial Transparency
bers pressured for donations
Economic Exploitation
I always wonder how are these people sharing their power? Financial records open Financial Economic Exploitation Financial Transparency Economic Exploitation Unclear finances
You can't pressure people for donations more than what you communicated. | Financial records open | Financial | Economic Exploitation | Unclear finances
You'll see this happens often and there's likely goingto be a lack of | Financial records open | Financial | Economic Exploitation | members pressured for donations | Financial Transparenc | omic Exploitation
I always wonder how are these people sharing their power?
Financial records open
Financial
Economic Exploitation
Unclear finances
Financial Transparenc
ic Exploitation
bers pressu
donations
You can't pressure people for donations more than what you communicated. | Financial records open | Financial | Economic Exploitation | Unclear finances
You'll see this happens often and there's likely goingto be a lack of | Financial records open | Financial | Economic Exploitation | members pressured for donations | omic Exploitation Financial Transparenc
I always wonder how are these people sharing their power?
Financial records open
Financial
ic Exploitation
Financial Transparenc
bers pressu
donations
Economic Exploitation
Unclear finances
You can't pressure people for donations more than what you communicated. | Financial records open | Financial | Economic Exploitation | Unclear finances
Shame is a lousy motivator. When teaching with a methodology that included gatekeeping postures, it because a place where real student-teacher friction occurred in my yoga room. It wasn’t always clean friction. Heres a story from a decade ago: at some plont that year, I had failed to speak directly to a student about a dynamic that was bothering ME.
My student was feeling stuck in a particularly sticky pose, and the friction from other places allowed for weird dynamics. i didn’t understand those dynamics yet. I see clearly now how the dynamic of keeping someone at a pose when they feel ready to move on fosters a loss of agency and fosters authoritarianism and inadvertently becomes a power move, whether you mean it like that or not. I was in my first five years, and had yet to start disassembling the pedagogy. At some points, my buttons got pushed by that students behavior. I yelled and told them to leave the room. I was sooooooooo out of line. And boy, did I owe that student an apology. It was that moment that broke my illusion: I did not like this dynamic and it felt abhorrent to the nature of Ashtanga and yet somehow also baked in. I am grateful for that students forgiveness and for our mutual respect making clear something needed to shift, and it would be my responsibility. Students shouldn’t be yelled at, most especially the devoted ones who are questioning their discipline to a dysmorphic degree.
Those dynamics needn’t exist.
My student was feeling stuck in a particularly sticky pose, and the friction from other places allowed for weird dynamics. i didn’t understand those dynamics yet. I see clearly now how the dynamic of keeping someone at a pose when they feel ready to move on fosters a loss of agency and fosters authoritarianism and inadvertently becomes a power move, whether you mean it like that or not. I was in my first five years, and had yet to start disassembling the pedagogy. At some points, my buttons got pushed by that students behavior. I yelled and told them to leave the room. I was sooooooooo out of line. And boy, did I owe that student an apology. It was that moment that broke my illusion: I did not like this dynamic and it felt abhorrent to the nature of Ashtanga and yet somehow also baked in. I am grateful for that students forgiveness and for our mutual respect making clear something needed to shift, and it would be my responsibility. Students shouldn’t be yelled at, most especially the devoted ones who are questioning their discipline to a dysmorphic degree.
Those dynamics needn’t exist.
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I'll never forget it.
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I made real changes.
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I'll never forget it. | Unclear finances | Punitive Punishment | Characteris... | nishment | cal Abuse | tional Abuse | Ty...
I made real changes.
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I used to say that teachers should never sleep with their students. I still feel that way broadly, but a number of people in mentorship roles and friendship roles have had long, long relationships with former students. My teacher cremated her husband last year, him being perhaps my dearest heart’s teacher. She was his student 20 years ago.
Time delays in a system can help highlight the difference between a pragmatic, transparent room with agency and a room with an authoritarian vibe. Are sexual relations between leaders and community members given clear protocols for safety? Generally, i think not. This is not a efficacious strategy.
I think the best bet is don’t sleep with your students, I think the second best bet is make sure that there is a transparency and accountability if a relationship starts.
I’m no HR expert, but your yoga teacher probably didn’t go to seminary school to hear all this. And anyway, its not like that has a 100% score, either. We can anticipate and intervene better, I think when we remain pragmatic and transparent.
More on youtube!
Time delays in a system can help highlight the difference between a pragmatic, transparent room with agency and a room with an authoritarian vibe. Are sexual relations between leaders and community members given clear protocols for safety? Generally, i think not. This is not a efficacious strategy.
I think the best bet is don’t sleep with your students, I think the second best bet is make sure that there is a transparency and accountability if a relationship starts.
I’m no HR expert, but your yoga teacher probably didn’t go to seminary school to hear all this. And anyway, its not like that has a 100% score, either. We can anticipate and intervene better, I think when we remain pragmatic and transparent.
More on youtube!
in imageIt's like you shouldn't fuck your students. Grooming Leaders abusing power Power dynamics Sexual exploitation Safeguarding Non-existen[t] [safeguar]ding Poor sa[feguarding]
population and you understand and That they are already inherent power
But you know you can like allow that to not Happen by having a zero
It's like you shouldn't fuck your students. | Grooming | Leaders abusing power | Power dynamics | Sexual exploitation | Safeguarding | Non-existen...ding | Poor sa...
population and you understand and That they are already inherent power
Leaders abusing power
Power dynamics
Sexual exploitation
Safeguarding
Non-existent safeguarding
Poor saf[eguarding]
Prompt
But you know you can like allow that to not Happen by having a zero
It's like you shouldn't fuck your students. Grooming Leaders abusing power Power dynamics Sexual exploitation Safeguarding Non-existen[t] [safeguar]ding Poor sa[feguarding]
population and you understand and That they are already inherent power | Leaders abusing power | Power dynamics | Sexual exploitation | Safeguarding | Non-existent safeguarding | Poor saf[eguarding] | Promp[t]
But you know you can like allow that to not Happen by having a zero
It's like you shouldn't fuck your students.
Grooming
Power dynamics
Leaders abusing power
Sexual exploitation
Safeguarding
Non-existen[t] [safeguar]ding
Poor sa[feguarding]
population and you understand and That they are already inherent power
Leaders abusing power
Power dynamics
Sexual exploitation
Safeguarding
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Prompt
But you know you can like allow that to not Happen by having a zero
population and you understand and That they are already inherent power
But you know you can like allow that to not Happen by having a zero
It's like you shouldn't fuck your students. | Grooming | Leaders abusing power | Power dynamics | Sexual exploitation | Safeguarding | Non-existen...ding | Poor sa...
population and you understand and That they are already inherent power
Leaders abusing power
Power dynamics
Sexual exploitation
Safeguarding
Non-existent safeguarding
Poor saf[eguarding]
Prompt
But you know you can like allow that to not Happen by having a zero
It's like you shouldn't fuck your students. Grooming Leaders abusing power Power dynamics Sexual exploitation Safeguarding Non-existen[t] [safeguar]ding Poor sa[feguarding]
population and you understand and That they are already inherent power | Leaders abusing power | Power dynamics | Sexual exploitation | Safeguarding | Non-existent safeguarding | Poor saf[eguarding] | Promp[t]
But you know you can like allow that to not Happen by having a zero
It's like you shouldn't fuck your students.
Grooming
Power dynamics
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Theres a theory that people want strong male leaders instinctually because of their value to survival for our ancient kin. Brian Klaas posits that we call authoritarian leadership “Strong Man Tactics” for that very reason.
As a big, strong, dude— i get how this might be inconvenient news.
According to Antwerp School of Business: “Research shows that introverted leaders are often better equipped to tackle complex problems than their extroverted counterparts. They tend to be more open to others’ input and create space for collective collaboration.”
As a gregarious person, I can see how this might be inconvenient news.
They continue: “This is essential because solving complex challenges requires collective leadership. Leaders who can unite diverse perspectives and co-create solutions are best positioned to address today’s pressing issues.
Yet, despite the need for collaboration and diversity, we continue to favor outdated leadership models centered on strength and dominance. This is not what we need now, but it’s what we keep choosing.”
in order to not find an entropy towards accumulating power without earning it through service, I remain mindful of these sentiments. it doesn’t cost me anything to do that, I’m still as good as I ever was. I just come in this package.
Look around at your community: is there a narrative of inclusion and openness? Do you see it reflected in diversity of membership? What about community thought leaders? Leadership?
As a big, strong, dude— i get how this might be inconvenient news.
According to Antwerp School of Business: “Research shows that introverted leaders are often better equipped to tackle complex problems than their extroverted counterparts. They tend to be more open to others’ input and create space for collective collaboration.”
As a gregarious person, I can see how this might be inconvenient news.
They continue: “This is essential because solving complex challenges requires collective leadership. Leaders who can unite diverse perspectives and co-create solutions are best positioned to address today’s pressing issues.
Yet, despite the need for collaboration and diversity, we continue to favor outdated leadership models centered on strength and dominance. This is not what we need now, but it’s what we keep choosing.”
in order to not find an entropy towards accumulating power without earning it through service, I remain mindful of these sentiments. it doesn’t cost me anything to do that, I’m still as good as I ever was. I just come in this package.
Look around at your community: is there a narrative of inclusion and openness? Do you see it reflected in diversity of membership? What about community thought leaders? Leadership?
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Do men have more authority in a group? Exclusion from leadership Control Woman and queer people especially Purpose Group continuity Regardless of gend
you know, that's none of your business. | Exclusion from leadership | Control | Woman and queer people especially | Purpose | Group continuity | Regardless of gend...
you're going to see that women get a platform also and you can kind of notice | Equal opportunity | Gender Control vs Equality | Gender Control | Women Control | Tightly controlled | Excluded fr... | from key sions
Do men have more authority in a group? Exclusion from leadership Control Woman and queer people especially Purpose Group continuity Regardless of gend[er]
you know, that's none of your business.
Exclusion from leadership
Control
Woman and queer people especially
Purpose
Group continuity
Regardless of gend
you're going to see that women get a platform also and you can kind of notice | Equal opportunity | Gender Control vs Equality | Gender Control | Women Control | Tightly controlled | Excluded fr... | from key sions
Do men have more authority in a group? Exclusion from leadership Control Woman and queer people especially Purpose Group continuity Regardless of gend
you know, that's none of your business. | Exclusion from leadership | Control | Woman and queer people especially | Purpose | Group continuity | Regardless of gend...
you're goingto see that women get a platform also and you can kind of notice | Equal opportunity | Gender Control vs Equality | Gender Control | Women Control | Tightly controlled | Excluded fr... | from key sions
Do men have more authority in a group? Exclusion from leadership Control Woman and queer people especially Purpose Group continuity Regardless of gend
you know, that's none of your business. | Exclusion from leadership | Control | Woman and queer people especially | Purpose | Group continuity | Regardless of gend...
you're going to see that women get a platform also and you can kind of notice
Equal opportunity
Gender Control vs Equality
Gender Control
Women Control
Tightly controlled
Excluded fr...
from key sions
Do men have more authority in a group? Exclusion from leadership Control Woman and queer people especially Purpose Group continuity Regardless of gend
you know, that's none of your business. | Exclusion from leadership | Control | Woman and queer people especially | Purpose | Group continuity | Regardless of gend...
you're going to see that women get a platform also and you can kind of notice | Equal opportunity | Gender Control vs Equality | Gender Control | Women Control | Tightly controlled | Excluded fr... | from key sions
Do men have more authority in a group? Exclusion from leadership Control Woman and queer people especially Purpose Group continuity Regardless of gend[er]
you know, that's none of your business.
Exclusion from leadership
Control
Woman and queer people especially
Purpose
Group continuity
Regardless of gend
you're going to see that women get a platform also and you can kind of notice | Equal opportunity | Gender Control vs Equality | Gender Control | Women Control | Tightly controlled | Excluded fr... | from key sions
Do men have more authority in a group? Exclusion from leadership Control Woman and queer people especially Purpose Group continuity Regardless of gend
you know, that's none of your business. | Exclusion from leadership | Control | Woman and queer people especially | Purpose | Group continuity | Regardless of gend...
you're goingto see that women get a platform also and you can kind of notice | Equal opportunity | Gender Control vs Equality | Gender Control | Women Control | Tightly controlled | Excluded fr... | from key sions
Do men have more authority in a group? Exclusion from leadership Control Woman and queer people especially Purpose Group continuity Regardless of gend
you know, that's none of your business. | Exclusion from leadership | Control | Woman and queer people especially | Purpose | Group continuity | Regardless of gend...
you're going to see that women get a platform also and you can kind of notice
Equal opportunity
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Who is historically responsible for platforming bad actors? Have they made any concessions about their learning journey? Or is it all just a litttttttte too on-message?
Where is the reparation? Where is the reconciliation?
Look around at who has not taken real responsibility for the reinforcing loops of bad behavior in their systems. Especially when they want to take credit for or be a part of a balancing loop. Of course it feel inauthentic. It is.
As a community, we have a history to look at. Who didn’t blow whistles— and perhaps most importantly: Why not?
What forces are at play?
communal complicitness,
clout-protecting players, or systemic silencing?
I think its a bit of each.
Where is the reparation? Where is the reconciliation?
Look around at who has not taken real responsibility for the reinforcing loops of bad behavior in their systems. Especially when they want to take credit for or be a part of a balancing loop. Of course it feel inauthentic. It is.
As a community, we have a history to look at. Who didn’t blow whistles— and perhaps most importantly: Why not?
What forces are at play?
communal complicitness,
clout-protecting players, or systemic silencing?
I think its a bit of each.
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Unethical behavior that's used to just justify whatever the aim of the group | Women Control | Tightly controlled | Excluded from leadership | members | outsiders | Justifications | Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means | Purpose | Further the group's mission
People are able to go backwards. | Women Control | Excluded from leadership | Tightly controlled | Lying to members | outsiders | Justifications | Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means | oup aims | her the group's mission
excuse because it's like for the group's mission. | Women Control | Excluded from leadership | Tightly controlled | Lying to members | outsiders | Justifications | Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means | oup aims | roup's mission
Unethical behavior that's used to just justify whatever the aim of the group | Women Control | Excluded from leadership | Tightly controlled | members | outsiders | Justifications | Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means | Purpose | Further the group's mission
People are able to go backwards. / Women Control / Excluded from leadership / Tightly controlled / Lying to members / outsiders / Justifications / Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means / oup aims / her the group's mission
excuse because it's like for the group's mission. | Women Control | Excluded from leadership | Tightly controlled | Lying to members | outsiders | Justifications | Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means | oup aims | roup's mission
Unethical behavior that's used to just justify whatever the aim of the group
Women Control
Excluded from leadership
Tightly controlled
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Justifications
Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means
Purpose
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excuse because it's like for the group's mission. | Women Control | Excluded from leadership | Tightly controlled | Lying to members | outsiders | Justifications | Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means | oup aims | roup's mission
Unethical behavior that's used to just justify whatever the aim of the group | Women Control | Tightly controlled | Excluded from leadership | members | outsiders | Justifications | Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means | Purpose | Further the group's mission
People are able to go backwards. | Women Control | Excluded from leadership | Tightly controlled | Lying to members | outsiders | Justifications | Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means | oup aims | her the group's mission
excuse because it's like for the group's mission. | Women Control | Excluded from leadership | Tightly controlled | Lying to members | outsiders | Justifications | Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means | oup aims | roup's mission
Unethical behavior that's used to just justify whatever the aim of the group | Women Control | Excluded from leadership | Tightly controlled | members | outsiders | Justifications | Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means | Purpose | Further the group's mission
People are able to go backwards. / Women Control / Excluded from leadership / Tightly controlled / Lying to members / outsiders / Justifications / Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means / oup aims / her the group's mission
excuse because it's like for the group's mission. | Women Control | Excluded from leadership | Tightly controlled | Lying to members | outsiders | Justifications | Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means | oup aims | roup's mission
Unethical behavior that's used to just justify whatever the aim of the group
Women Control
Excluded from leadership
Tightly controlled
members
outsiders
Justifications
Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means
Purpose
Further the group's mission
If doing the right thing were always profitable, everyone would always do it. But just because it isn’t doesn’t mean it can’t be.
A lack of integrity will show itself. Follow the money. Who has a platform AND a pattern of betting on bad horses? It’s our job as community members to be paying attention.
A lack of integrity will show itself. Follow the money. Who has a platform AND a pattern of betting on bad horses? It’s our job as community members to be paying attention.
in imageIt's just the truth and it sucks but you really only know your values when
standards have to remain high and uncompromised and you've gotta be honest
And it means that we stop normalizing dishonesty and silence. | Purpose | Further the group's mission | up aims | Legality maintained | Integrity | honesty maintained | Ethical st... com... | Deception vs Integrity | Deception | Dishonesty is nor...
It's just the truth and it sucks but you really only know your values when
standards have to remain high and uncompromised and you've gotta be honest
And it means that we stop normalizing dishonesty and silence. | Purpose | Further the group's mission | up aims | Legality maintained | onesty maintained | Integrity | Ethical s... com... | Deception vs Integrity | Deception | Dishonesty is nor...
It's just the truth and it sucks but you really only know your values when
standards have to remain high and uncompromised and you've gotta be honest
And it means that we stop normalizing dishonesty and silence. | Further the group's mission | Legality maintained | Integrity | Deception vs Integrity | Deception | Dishonesty is nor...
standards have to remain high and uncompromised and you've gotta be honest
And it means that we stop normalizing dishonesty and silence. | Purpose | Further the group's mission | up aims | Legality maintained | Integrity | honesty maintained | Ethical st... com... | Deception vs Integrity | Deception | Dishonesty is nor...
It's just the truth and it sucks but you really only know your values when
standards have to remain high and uncompromised and you've gotta be honest
And it means that we stop normalizing dishonesty and silence. | Purpose | Further the group's mission | up aims | Legality maintained | onesty maintained | Integrity | Ethical s... com... | Deception vs Integrity | Deception | Dishonesty is nor...
It's just the truth and it sucks but you really only know your values when
standards have to remain high and uncompromised and you've gotta be honest
And it means that we stop normalizing dishonesty and silence. | Further the group's mission | Legality maintained | Integrity | Deception vs Integrity | Deception | Dishonesty is nor...
my friends and I have real talk. xoxo
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my friends and I have real talk.
XOXO Viev
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overly vague, doesn't identify Taylor
Hunt, and doesn't speak to other
levels of abuse beyond sexual. It's a
nothing statement and I fear that it's
meant to preempt further
conversation. I don't trust that it's in
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would wonder if the people who have
come forward are pleased with it. It is
so tone deaf. I can't imagine that they
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XOXO Viev
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@laurenashtangayoga | think it's
overly vague, doesn't identify Taylor
Hunt, and doesn't speak to other
levels of abuse beyond sexual. It's a
nothing statement and I fear that it's
meant to preempt further
conversation. I don't trust that it's in
good faith by everyone who signed it. I
would wonder if the people who have
come forward are pleased with it. It is
so tone deaf. I can't imagine that they
are.
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Hi, I’m Michael Joel Hall. I started @dcashtanga as a mysore style ashtanga yoga shala in 2014. I’m sharing best practices for decentralizing authority and creating a more robust, antrifragile community. It’s free, and I’d love you to join if you’re interested. Let me know if you have any trouble with dcashtanga.com
in imageI've been doing this long enough to know that practice doesn't exist in a
of me is like the Himbo. 2007 2025
These practices are humanist and secular in nature and I've had the good
• Humanist
• Secular
• Versatile Applications
of me is like the Himbo. 2007 2025
These practices are humanist and secular in nature and I've had the good
• Humanist
• Secular
• Versatile Applications
in image@jenreneyoga
You're still
doing
Ashtanga if...
READ THIS IF YOU HAVE IMPOSTER SYNDROME.
@jenreneyoga
You're still
doing
Ashtanga if...
READ THIS IF YOU HAVE IMPOSTER SYNDROME.
@jenreneyoga
Article by: Karl Dalén
Photo by: Jason Andrew
for @dagens_nyheter — Sweden’s largest newspaper
Narrated by me, translated by openAi.
Photo by: Jason Andrew
for @dagens_nyheter — Sweden’s largest newspaper
Narrated by me, translated by openAi.
in imageWashingtonbor slår på kastruller i protest mot Trump
drunk says Hall.
For downtown Washington to the suburbs.
That's why this action is so important.
drunk says Hall.
For downtown Washington to the suburbs.
That's why this action is so important.
Long time Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga teachers — the ones who have been teaching consecutively for a decade or more— what have you learned?
Long time Ashtanga Yoga Teachers who no longer teach, why not? Please share in the comments.
Long time Ashtanga Yoga Teachers who no longer teach, why not? Please share in the comments.
in imagedecade like consecutively and with the same population.
over this period of time.
depth date but don't anymore and I'm curious as to why they don't teach
over this period of time.
depth date but don't anymore and I'm curious as to why they don't teach
Appreciating Ashtanga yoga as an indigenous insight practice means understanding that the practice is interconnected to the place that its from, those people, that topography, and that culture. These practices have to be adapted so they are honest and efficacious as part of your culture/community— and what works in one place won’t work in another. Lots on this subject at dcashtanga.com
in imageDAY NOT WITHOUT INTERRUPTION FOR 10 YEARS THEY'RE CUCKOO
AND IT DOESN'T
AND IT DOESN'T
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FUNCTIONAL ASHTANGA YOGA SYSTEMS
FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
COLLIDER
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FUNCTIONAL ASHTANGA YOGA SYSTEMS
FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
COLLIDER
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my impulse
control
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in imageYou're not alone in seeing the dysfunction. Find the people who can also see it. Create spaces—even informal ones—where honest conversation is possible. Some of my most powerful teaching happened in hallway conversations after class. People would share what they were noticing, validate each other's perception, realize they weren't crazy for seeing what they saw. Community isn't about creating another system. It's about creating conditions where truth-telling is possible. 3. Practice Non-Identification You are not your role. You are not your title. You are not the system. Every time you come to your mat and just breathe—you practice remembering this. You practice being the awareness that sees the system rather than being consumed by it. 4. Work at the Smallest Scale That Matters Don't try to reform the entire organization. You can't. The system will eat your efforts and
5. Know When to Leave
Sometimes the most intelligent response is to exit a pathological system.
Not every system can be reformed from within. Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is leave—find a different job, find a different teacher, build a different community.
This isn't failure. It's discernment.
Several of my federal students eventually left government work. Not in rebellion, not burned out, but consciously—recognizing that the system wasn't serving their development anymore, and choosing something different.
The practice gave them the capacity to see clearly, which gave them the courage to choose differently.
Final Thoughts: You're Not Broken—You're Just Seeing Backwards
5. Know When to Leave
Sometimes the most intelligent response is to exit a pathological system.
Not every system can be reformed from within. Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is leave—find a different job, find a different teacher, build a different community.
This isn't failure. It's discernment.
Several of my federal students eventually left government work. Not in rebellion, not burned out, but consciously—recognizing that the system wasn't serving their development anymore, and choosing something different.
The practice gave them the capacity to see clearly, which gave them the courage to choose differently.
Final Thoughts: You're Not Broken—You're Just Seeing Backwards
in image#ashtangacollider
NON-GRASPING / LESS WANTING
DEPRIVATION
SUFFICIENCY
Scarcity Mindset
REFRAME
APARIGRAHA AS
"I HAVE ENOUGH"
Enoughness
Denying Needs
Envy & Dropouts
Distinguish
Needs from
Grasping
Meeting Needs
Sustainable Practice
Address When
to Let Go or Hold
Address
Comparison
Recognize
Grasping Patterns
Discern When
to Let Go
....
NON-GRASPING / LESS WANTING
DEPRIVATION
SUFFICIENCY
Scarcity Mindset
REFRAME
APARIGRAHA AS
"I HAVE ENOUGH"
Enoughness
Denying Needs
Envy & Dropouts
Distinguish
Needs from
Grasping
Meeting Needs
Sustainable Practice
Address When
to Let Go or Hold
Address
Comparison
Recognize
Grasping Patterns
Discern When
to Let Go
....
✎ Essay · Culture
Jungle Physicians and Insight Through Ancient Wisdom and Modern Practice
In an age of relentless distraction, the quest for insight—that deep, intuitive understanding of ourselves and our place in the world—has never been more urgent. We seek clarity in a sea of information, purpose in a world of fleeting trends, and connection in an era…
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✎ Essay · Science and Tech
The 40Hz Protocol: Ashtanga Yoga as a Multimodal Gamma Entrainment System
Neuroscientists are designing elaborate protocols to induce gamma oscillations in the human brain — flickering lights, transcranial currents, near-infrared light helmets. A 2024 review in Frontiers in Neuroscience catalogues four distinct stimulation methods to achieve what the brain needs to perceive clearly, move well, and regulate emotion. Reading it, I kept having the same thought: Ashtanga yoga already does all of this. Not metaphorically. Simultaneously, and without a single device
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AI isn’t the threat — extraction is, and we’ve already run this playbook before.
✍️ Michael Joel Hall
📚 Read more: https://michaeljoelhall.com/equity-not-extraction/
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✍️ Michael Joel Hall
📚 Read more: https://michaeljoelhall.com/equity-not-extraction/
🔗 michaeljoelhall.com · theyoga.club · ashtanga.tech
#michaeljoelhall #yoga #ashtanga #writing #yogateacher
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