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2014
A little wobbly? I face plant every day. For now. It's all good.
2020
in imageDo this to loosen the back muscles!
the.shirtlessdude
the.shirtlessdude
2022
wrist is much better
grace not so much
grace not so much
Repetition
2023
in imagemikematspace
in imageyuval_on_hands
in imageDO YOU EVEN LIFT, BRO?
Yea, bro.
Nah, bro.
Yea, bro.
Nah, bro.
Good ol’ 5x5 xo @vitruvian
in imageGood ol' 5x5
xo @vitruvian
Good ol' 5x5 xo @vitruvian
xo @vitruvian
Good ol' 5x5 xo @vitruvian
180lbs 5x5
LET’S BREATHE!
Try this and let me know how it goes!!
For athletes and fitness enthusiasts, optimal breathing techniques can enhance endurance, reduce breathlessness, and improve overall athletic performance.
Try this and let me know how it goes!!
For athletes and fitness enthusiasts, optimal breathing techniques can enhance endurance, reduce breathlessness, and improve overall athletic performance.
in imagethat you don't get winded so fast so that you can also then stay in your aerobic
When you get to the bottom of that, exhale, pause and hold your breath.
Keep going in, out.
When you get to the bottom of that, exhale, pause and hold your breath.
Keep going in, out.
in imageCatharsis
Tash
Tash
how I actually look (It’s going ok!) (what I’m really doing is working to get the weight to shift into my left side, overriding the compensatory patterns I’ve developed since being injured)
in imagehow I actually look
(what I'm really doing is working to get the weight to shift into my left side, overriding the compensatory patterns I've developed since being injured)
(It's going ok!)
(what I'm really doing is working to get the weight to shift into my left side, overriding the compensatory patterns I've developed since being injured)
(It's going ok!)
in imageTHIS IS ONE
BODY AND HERE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITE WAYS TO TEST IT, TRAIN
BODY AND HERE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITE WAYS TO TEST IT, TRAIN
in imageInternal rotation PAILs RAILs
Passive range lift offs
Passive range lift offs
2024
in imageAbs Workout 6
30 Day Core Fitness Challenge > Abs Workout 6
COMPLETE
5 ROUNDS
30 Russian Twist
20 Gymnastic Crunches
Rest one minute between rounds.
michaeljoelhall
s meditation isn't just a cooldown; it's your path to understanding and harmonizing with your body. Embrace each sensation, and emerge more connected and relaxed. 🧘✨🌿
30 Day Core Fitness Challenge > Abs Workout 6
COMPLETE
5 ROUNDS
30 Russian Twist
20 Gymnastic Crunches
Rest one minute between rounds.
michaeljoelhall
s meditation isn't just a cooldown; it's your path to understanding and harmonizing with your body. Embrace each sensation, and emerge more connected and relaxed. 🧘✨🌿
Very excited about this ladder
@theyoga.club
@theyoga.club
in image6'3 & can relate
in imagemikematspace
Here’s some stuff I do in order to wrestle with the nature of reality and the infinite. It’s mostly stuff to affect physiological change towards general well being layered with meditation and mindset. These disparate systems encourage an emergence of something greater than the sum of their parts. It looks some kinda way.
in imagegreat progress by @mikematspace
Here are some of my current favorite lower back strengthening and compression strategies and their intended application.
As always, reach out if you want some in person or virtual coaching— or find me in the mysore room @theyoga.club
As always, reach out if you want some in person or virtual coaching— or find me in the mysore room @theyoga.club
Here are some of my current favorite lower back strengthening and compression strategies and their intended application.
As always, reach out if you want some in person or virtual coaching— or find me in the mysore room @theyoga.club
As always, reach out if you want some in person or virtual coaching— or find me in the mysore room @theyoga.club
Here are some of my current favorite lower back strengthening and compression strategies and their intended application.
As always, reach out if you want some in person or virtual coaching— or find me in the mysore room @theyoga.club
As always, reach out if you want some in person or virtual coaching— or find me in the mysore room @theyoga.club
Here are some of my current favorite lower back strengthening and compression strategies and their intended application.
As always, reach out if you want some in person or virtual coaching— or find me in the mysore room @theyoga.club
As always, reach out if you want some in person or virtual coaching— or find me in the mysore room @theyoga.club
Doing the impossible is a matter of breaking it down into possible pieces, with a dash of faith and patience.
Here are some additional handstands and Compression Drills/ Strategies for Intermediate Series.
Join @ashtanga.tech and me for an immersive intermediate series intensive. Explore the path to personal mastery with us in Nashville at @yogashalanashville ! This isn’t about hierarchy; it’s about individual growth and mastery. Let’s journey together towards personal excellence on the mat. See you there! 🌟
Here are some additional handstands and Compression Drills/ Strategies for Intermediate Series.
Join @ashtanga.tech and me for an immersive intermediate series intensive. Explore the path to personal mastery with us in Nashville at @yogashalanashville ! This isn’t about hierarchy; it’s about individual growth and mastery. Let’s journey together towards personal excellence on the mat. See you there! 🌟
in image**intermediate edition
michaeljoelhall and ashtanga.tech
michaeljoelhall and ashtanga.tech
michaeljoelhall and ashtanga.tech
michaeljoelhall and ashtanga.tech
Enjoyment as a Discipline:
Hey y’all, it’s Michael here, bringing you some backbending inspiration from my workroom. My biggest tip? Stop making yourself miserable.
Incorporating enjoyment and gratitude into the discipline of yoga practice is in itself a transformative act. It shifts the focus from viewing practice as a duty or challenge to seeing it as a cherished part of daily life. This shift in perspective can significantly enhance a practitioner’s dedication and enthusiasm, making the practice more sustainable and enriching.
Commit to knocking the sh*t*y self talk off. Enjoyment is part of the process— be disciplined about its curation!
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Intermediate Intensive -Nashville @yogashalanashville - 6/14-6/16
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Primary Intensive- Washington, DC @theyoga.club - 6/21-6/23
Hey y’all, it’s Michael here, bringing you some backbending inspiration from my workroom. My biggest tip? Stop making yourself miserable.
Incorporating enjoyment and gratitude into the discipline of yoga practice is in itself a transformative act. It shifts the focus from viewing practice as a duty or challenge to seeing it as a cherished part of daily life. This shift in perspective can significantly enhance a practitioner’s dedication and enthusiasm, making the practice more sustainable and enriching.
Commit to knocking the sh*t*y self talk off. Enjoyment is part of the process— be disciplined about its curation!
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Intermediate Intensive -Nashville @yogashalanashville - 6/14-6/16
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Primary Intensive- Washington, DC @theyoga.club - 6/21-6/23
in imagemichaeljoelhall
A really fun session
I promise, I'm not skipping leg day.
I lift as occupational therapy. I lift because it makes me feel affirmed in my masculinity. I lift because it helps combat negative mental chatter. I lift because I'm vain. I lift because there's more than one way to get kundalini to rise.
I understand that it's healthy for me to have an outlet for exercise that is seperate from my spiritual practice. Things get weird when I try to do mental gymnastics in order to feel good about my actual gymnastics. Remember: i'm vain. Ican just make exercise exercise and yoga yoga. I think it's a good idea for most, but athletes in particular.
Do you practice yoga and lift weights?
I lift as occupational therapy. I lift because it makes me feel affirmed in my masculinity. I lift because it helps combat negative mental chatter. I lift because I'm vain. I lift because there's more than one way to get kundalini to rise.
I understand that it's healthy for me to have an outlet for exercise that is seperate from my spiritual practice. Things get weird when I try to do mental gymnastics in order to feel good about my actual gymnastics. Remember: i'm vain. Ican just make exercise exercise and yoga yoga. I think it's a good idea for most, but athletes in particular.
Do you practice yoga and lift weights?
Simple Lats and Legs Circuit:
Go up in weight
Aim for 90 seconds for each round, 11-12 sec per rep.
3 Rounds (1 min between sets)
-Single Arm Reverse Grip Lat Pulldown (r & l)— 8 Eccentrics with 2lb Progression
-8 Suitcase Squats (time under tension) with 2lb progressions
3 Rounds (1 minute rest)
-Single Arm Reverse Grip Lat Pulldown (r & l)— 8 Eccentrics with 2lb regressions
-8 Suitcase Squats (time under tension) with 2lb regressions
Adaptive resistance via @vitruvian
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Maybe lets launch a little ashtanga early bird barbell club, huh? Hit me up if that sounds fun.
Go up in weight
Aim for 90 seconds for each round, 11-12 sec per rep.
3 Rounds (1 min between sets)
-Single Arm Reverse Grip Lat Pulldown (r & l)— 8 Eccentrics with 2lb Progression
-8 Suitcase Squats (time under tension) with 2lb progressions
3 Rounds (1 minute rest)
-Single Arm Reverse Grip Lat Pulldown (r & l)— 8 Eccentrics with 2lb regressions
-8 Suitcase Squats (time under tension) with 2lb regressions
Adaptive resistance via @vitruvian
—
Maybe lets launch a little ashtanga early bird barbell club, huh? Hit me up if that sounds fun.
How did i recover after getting hit by a car? Lifting with the @vitruvian trainer.
Adaptive Resistance via the electromagnetic platform is a game changer thats hard to explain but easy to see and feel. The results are, too.
We feature this cutting edge technology at @theyoga.club. Check out my latest article at michaeljoelhall.com/ to learn more about the benefits of adaptive resistance strength training.
Adaptive Resistance via the electromagnetic platform is a game changer thats hard to explain but easy to see and feel. The results are, too.
We feature this cutting edge technology at @theyoga.club. Check out my latest article at michaeljoelhall.com/ to learn more about the benefits of adaptive resistance strength training.
in imageThe whole thing was wild, year one my wrist and shoulder, year two my ankle and my ribs.
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
@theyoga.club is so dope
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.
in imagebetter you'll do.
2025
@theyoga.club
in imageLevel 2: Use your left hand to push the heel and the right hand to pull from the bar
Level 2: Stretch your arms and push your hips forward
Level 2: Stretch your arms and push your hips forward
in imageLIMITATIONS.
OUR ACTIONS CREATE
OUR ACTIONS CREATE
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
Full Body Workout for Rotational Stability.
A really fun circuit using the @vitruvian — with the isokinentic (echo) mode. The apparatus dynamically adjusts resistance so as to maintain a specific time duration at maximjm intensity over the travel distance defined in the firat 3 reps — theyre the ones that look easy. Watch the weight kick in and its no wonder it allows you to achieve incredible strength and mass gains quickly.
Repeat 4 Times, 45 seconds 45 seconds off.
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Seated Shoulder Press
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
A really fun circuit using the @vitruvian — with the isokinentic (echo) mode. The apparatus dynamically adjusts resistance so as to maintain a specific time duration at maximjm intensity over the travel distance defined in the firat 3 reps — theyre the ones that look easy. Watch the weight kick in and its no wonder it allows you to achieve incredible strength and mass gains quickly.
Repeat 4 Times, 45 seconds 45 seconds off.
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Seated Shoulder Press
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
Full Body Workout for Rotational Stability.
A really fun circuit using the @vitruvian — with the isokinentic (echo) mode. The apparatus dynamically adjusts resistance so as to maintain a specific time duration at maximjm intensity over the travel distance defined in the firat 3 reps — theyre the ones that look easy. Watch the weight kick in and its no wonder it allows you to achieve incredible strength and mass gains quickly.
Repeat 4 Times, 45 seconds 45 seconds off.
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Seated Shoulder Press
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
A really fun circuit using the @vitruvian — with the isokinentic (echo) mode. The apparatus dynamically adjusts resistance so as to maintain a specific time duration at maximjm intensity over the travel distance defined in the firat 3 reps — theyre the ones that look easy. Watch the weight kick in and its no wonder it allows you to achieve incredible strength and mass gains quickly.
Repeat 4 Times, 45 seconds 45 seconds off.
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Seated Shoulder Press
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
Full Body Workout for Rotational Stability.
A really fun circuit using the @vitruvian — with the isokinentic (echo) mode. The apparatus dynamically adjusts resistance so as to maintain a specific time duration at maximjm intensity over the travel distance defined in the firat 3 reps — theyre the ones that look easy. Watch the weight kick in and its no wonder it allows you to achieve incredible strength and mass gains quickly.
Repeat 4 Times, 45 seconds 45 seconds off.
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Seated Shoulder Press
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
A really fun circuit using the @vitruvian — with the isokinentic (echo) mode. The apparatus dynamically adjusts resistance so as to maintain a specific time duration at maximjm intensity over the travel distance defined in the firat 3 reps — theyre the ones that look easy. Watch the weight kick in and its no wonder it allows you to achieve incredible strength and mass gains quickly.
Repeat 4 Times, 45 seconds 45 seconds off.
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Seated Shoulder Press
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
Full Body Workout for Rotational Stability.
A really fun circuit using the @vitruvian — with the isokinentic (echo) mode. The apparatus dynamically adjusts resistance so as to maintain a specific time duration at maximjm intensity over the travel distance defined in the firat 3 reps — theyre the ones that look easy. Watch the weight kick in and its no wonder it allows you to achieve incredible strength and mass gains quickly.
Repeat 4 Times, 45 seconds 45 seconds off.
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Seated Shoulder Press
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
A really fun circuit using the @vitruvian — with the isokinentic (echo) mode. The apparatus dynamically adjusts resistance so as to maintain a specific time duration at maximjm intensity over the travel distance defined in the firat 3 reps — theyre the ones that look easy. Watch the weight kick in and its no wonder it allows you to achieve incredible strength and mass gains quickly.
Repeat 4 Times, 45 seconds 45 seconds off.
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Seated Shoulder Press
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
Full Body Workout for Rotational Stability.
A really fun circuit using the @vitruvian — with the isokinentic (echo) mode. The apparatus dynamically adjusts resistance so as to maintain a specific time duration at maximjm intensity over the travel distance defined in the firat 3 reps — theyre the ones that look easy. Watch the weight kick in and its no wonder it allows you to achieve incredible strength and mass gains quickly.
Repeat 4 Times, 45 seconds 45 seconds off.
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Seated Shoulder Press
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
A really fun circuit using the @vitruvian — with the isokinentic (echo) mode. The apparatus dynamically adjusts resistance so as to maintain a specific time duration at maximjm intensity over the travel distance defined in the firat 3 reps — theyre the ones that look easy. Watch the weight kick in and its no wonder it allows you to achieve incredible strength and mass gains quickly.
Repeat 4 Times, 45 seconds 45 seconds off.
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Seated Shoulder Press
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
Full Body Workout for Rotational Stability.
A really fun circuit using the @vitruvian — with the isokinentic (echo) mode. The apparatus dynamically adjusts resistance so as to maintain a specific time duration at maximjm intensity over the travel distance defined in the firat 3 reps — theyre the ones that look easy. Watch the weight kick in and its no wonder it allows you to achieve incredible strength and mass gains quickly.
Repeat 4 Times, 45 seconds 45 seconds off.
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Seated Shoulder Press
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
A really fun circuit using the @vitruvian — with the isokinentic (echo) mode. The apparatus dynamically adjusts resistance so as to maintain a specific time duration at maximjm intensity over the travel distance defined in the firat 3 reps — theyre the ones that look easy. Watch the weight kick in and its no wonder it allows you to achieve incredible strength and mass gains quickly.
Repeat 4 Times, 45 seconds 45 seconds off.
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Seated Shoulder Press
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
Full Body Workout for Rotational Stability.
A really fun circuit using the @vitruvian — with the isokinentic (echo) mode. The apparatus dynamically adjusts resistance so as to maintain a specific time duration at maximjm intensity over the travel distance defined in the firat 3 reps — theyre the ones that look easy. Watch the weight kick in and its no wonder it allows you to achieve incredible strength and mass gains quickly.
Repeat 4 Times, 45 seconds 45 seconds off.
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Seated Shoulder Press
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
A really fun circuit using the @vitruvian — with the isokinentic (echo) mode. The apparatus dynamically adjusts resistance so as to maintain a specific time duration at maximjm intensity over the travel distance defined in the firat 3 reps — theyre the ones that look easy. Watch the weight kick in and its no wonder it allows you to achieve incredible strength and mass gains quickly.
Repeat 4 Times, 45 seconds 45 seconds off.
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Single Arm Reverse Lunges
Seated Shoulder Press
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Kneeling Reverse Woodchop
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
This dude has been my aesthetic goat for a decade.
His stuff is GOLD.
(🥵)
His stuff is GOLD.
(🥵)
in imageLET'S
THIS DUDE HAS BEEN MY AESTHETIC GOAT FOR A DECADE.
HIS STUFF IS GOLD.
CONTRACT YOUR ABDOMINALS. THIS DUDE HAS BEEN MY AESTHETIC GOAT FOR A DECADE. HIS STUFF IS GOLD. [😭]
THIS DUDE HAS BEEN MY AESTHETIC GOAT FOR A DECADE.
HIS STUFF IS GOLD.
CONTRACT YOUR ABDOMINALS. THIS DUDE HAS BEEN MY AESTHETIC GOAT FOR A DECADE. HIS STUFF IS GOLD. [😭]
in imagePLANCHE PUSH-UPS
CHIN-UPS
CHIN-UPS
Repair
Single Arm Lawnmower Rows
(rotational strength!!!)
(rotational strength!!!)
single leg
reverse cable lunges
reverse cable lunges
so much recipricol joy in watching my peoples journies
Goals
x2026
x2026
seated
row
row
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
more on YouTube!
more on YouTube!
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
Organizations that limit agency and critique internally are inevitably going to be fragile. Pragmatically, its not great to be around.
More on youtube!
More on youtube!
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
Financial penalties
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
Respects decision
Respect for De[parture]
Threats for Leaving vs Respect for Departure
Threats for Leaving
Employs[...]
Slande[r]
discussed, you're going to
potential friction points in
Financial penalties
Respects decision
Respect for De[parture]
Threats for Leaving vs Respect for Departure
Threats for Leaving
Employs[...]
Slande[r]
discussed, you're going to
andon pipeline growth in
paranoia and Conflict in Yoga Communities
Financial penalties
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
Respects decision
Respect for De[parture]
Threats for Leaving vs Respect for Departure
Threats for Leaving
Employs[...]
Slande[r]
discussed, you're going to
potential friction points in
Financial penalties
Respects decision
Respect for De[parture]
Threats for Leaving vs Respect for Departure
Threats for Leaving
Employs[...]
Slande[r]
discussed, you're going to
andon pipeline growth in
paranoia and Conflict in Yoga Communities
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.
in imageYou gotta keep your churn rate. Not numbers Not aggress Genuine Community Focus on values Recruitment Obsess Genuine Commun
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...
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...
in imageYOUR HIPS AREN'T STIFF BECAUSE YOU'RE AGING… THEY'RE STIFF BECAUSE YOU'RE SKIPPING TRAINING THEM
WE USE CARS TO STRENGTHEN AND MAINTAIN ALL RANGES OF MOTION OF THE HIP
WE USE CARS TO STRENGTHEN AND MAINTAIN ALL RANGES OF MOTION OF THE HIP
in imageWhat's important in this for you?
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