So, heres the deal, if you don't wanna watch the video:

Ask us questions, we'll answer them while drunk. Ask your drunk friends!

They can be emailed anonymously to michaeljoelhall@gmail.com or less anon-style to me here on facebook.

Hurray!

This is in response to Trevis's questions about sleeping pills...

One of my goals was to get my foot to the back of my head whenever I wanted it there. This is me practicing. (It's there!)

Working on building strength with special guest Michael Roike.

Staaaahp!

Deep core.
Rehabbing imbalance.
Establishing motor control for functional movements.

For my bestie @bibliophile1800

Bruh. she thicc and she presses

@livelyogini teaching folks how to use dat 🍑

@yasmikey Strawberry Rhubarb
Cobbler

lessons from my applied anatomy course!

😍

my little pumpkin

THEY TWIST.

when the gym
is closed
but you need
what you need 100 burpees

@balancegym

an after of pranayama, bandha, kriya, and a lot of spine segmentation

🔈 Ganesh &
Split Squats

working to
maximize
time
under
tension

One of the unbelievably cool things that has come out of this experience is Getting to share practice with old friends

Wednesday Yoga:
MYSORE 7:30
HALF & HALF 9

mari b

Rishi marichi was 😩🙄 but “b” is for birthday so here we are.

some days you fly high. some days ya... don’t.

you gotta
be effing
kidding me

so! hard!

LOOKING FOR THE NEGLECTED BITS AND ASKING THEM TO PLAY

20!

I’M SO GLAD!

k bai

K bai 🙈

o hai

Most folks can jump higher than a tree.

besos

a duck haiku

hit by car, fucked wrist
end of April, healing up
funny pose to like

Drills for inversions
Sped up 9x

very happy
with the wrist.

Sped up from 2min to 14sec

ridiculous.

living
room
practice

Thanks everyone for all the well wishes.

Healing after something major— a car accident, an athletic injury, or something even more catastophic looks different for everyone— but healing and joy are available to everyone with the patience to try.

This was the first time I’ve been able to execute this posture in this manner since April.

working with the virturvian
(adaptive weight for maximum time under tension)

suitcase squats

First burpees since April slow and steady wrist progress

Getting support from an old friend. @fitqueenirene

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)

wrote a blog for sweaty yogis on how to get funk outta clothes.

Link in bio.

Vikalpas on the blog.

1. finished @jakeshears memoir “Boys Keep Singing” this weekend, so this collab is 👨‍🍳💋 2. @herreraimages substack is just *so* good. 3. Here’s to melting chrome (go watch and you’ll get it.)

@herreraimages
@gendersauce

Did you finish day 2?

Did you like the tabata?

Day 3 be like
"But I'm a star!!"
(Actually, day 2 gets spicy)
🌶️🌶️

I reckon this wrist and ankle are back in the game. 2 years (fine, 22 months) of incremental progress after getting hit by a car.

My friend from @theyoga.club Liz @lizzoouli suggested I record my practice to check in on some asymmetries I'm balancing. She’s worried I don’t get enough time with a teacher for myself. I broke my ankle and rib last year getting hit by a bicyclist, and my wrist about a year before that getting hit by a car. I am really proud of my generally good attitude, outside of one meltdown phone call ( thanks @made_by_mara !!). Yoga has instilled patience and persistence, pragmatism and a solutions focused growth mindset. 10/10, would recommend. The yoga, that is. The getting hit by stuff is a 2/10.

If you need some support in your practice or healing journey, hmu. This stuff works.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

4 Spots Left for
Primary Series Intensive June 21-23!!

I really love all the stuff Morgan is making and wish Venice beach were closer tbh

When I got to Goa, I felt anonymous again.

In Mysore, I felt like everyone had heard. I was the ashtangi who got hate crime'd in the face after his house burned down. I wanted to be the tall pretty one. Or the smart one. But for now, I was very much the tragic one.

Luckily, Rolf wasn’t watching the news. I was just one more 6'3 drop back for him to do. And he was happy to oblige-- quietly sharing lite bits here and there in my ear about his work. But not so happy with it that I didn’t get assigned sone extra. Great.

After 26 years of shrinking myself for others, I got to just be the big one. You gotta gang up to take the big one down, and that's what was happening in real life. Literal gangs at home on the street, and little yogi gangs jockeying for status in Mysore.

When you question your ability to be loved by the universe, it is very helpful to see real love pouring out of someone else’s eyes.

Rolf didn’t need to know that I was stitched together with laughy taffy and titanium. Marci went to work on putting my physical injuries to bed and Rolf my heart. Neither needed a narrative. it is good, because I was so sick of my own story I couldn’t take it anymore.

As I’ve been working on my book-- it’s almost done -- the only part that I haven’t gotten into is my introduction into Systems Thinking-- through a gang beatdown.

I have known catastrophe again and again and gotten up to go again and again. This might sound like hubris, but check my receipts.

Rolf was able to help me see the interconnected nature of things in a way that makes the big picture possible. He also helped me understand how unspecial I was — while also feeling very very, very special. As Rolf would say, you do as you feel, and every day, the Yoga grows inside of you like a little plant.

In many ways, the development of my practice and the autonomy — the Santosh— the self sufficiency — means that there is less labor for my teacher to take on. Now i understand that my desire to be better in my physical practice was also so that Rolf had to do less for me.

Since he’s dead now, I will have to put my thigh down on the ground myself.

please keep my family in your prayers

@judydcz

I’m leaning out the one about sustainable models

Thanks @suenodevida_ecu

Has yoga lost its soul to commercialization? Dive into this thought-provoking discussion on how the booming yoga industry affects its sacred roots. Discover the vital shift from a personal, spiritual journey to an immense competitive industry, and why maintaining mindfulness and compassion is crucial. Explore with us the importance of ethical business models in ensuring that yoga remains a path of true transformation and personal growth. Watch now to join the movement in preserving the authenticity of yoga! #YogaEssence #Mindfulness #SpiritualGrowth

Have you ever wondered why community-based yoga studios are disappearing? In this compelling video, we delve into the transformation of yoga from soulful sanctuaries into profit-driven entities. Discover how corporate takeovers disrupted the essence of independent studios, turning authentic experiences into commercial products. Learn how to preserve the heart and soul of yoga in modern spaces and avoid repeating past mistakes. We explore the importance of authenticity, personal connections, and maintaining a non-toxic environment. #YogaCommunity #AuthenticityMatters #YogaTransformation

Are you ready to explore the life of a yoga contractor? 🌟 Discover the unique balance of freedom and responsibility in the yoga industry. As a contractor, you get to choose when, where, and how often you teach, giving you unparalleled creative control. Yet, with this autonomy comes the challenge of missing out on traditional benefits like health insurance and paid leave. The secret to success is in financial planning and understanding deductions. Join us in unpacking these insights and learn how yoga professionals can navigate these waters. #YogaContractor #FreedomAndResponsibility #YogaCareer

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Discover the profound wisdom of the Yoga Sutras! 🌟 In this video, we explore the essence of Patanjali's influential text, guiding you through the key sections that form the philosophy of yoga. Uncover how Kevalya Pada emphasizes liberation, Sadhana Pada delves into sustainable practice, Samadhi Pada focuses on deep absorption, and Vibuttipada underscores accomplishments.

By understanding these pillars, you not only deepen your practice but also awaken to the invisible insights surrounding us daily. Are you ready to elevate your journey? Learn how to integrate these timeless teachings and enrich your philosophical insights into yoga.

Join us in revealing the secrets hidden within the Yoga Sutras. 🌌

#YogaWisdom #Patanjali #UnlockTheInvisible

🌀 its ok to spiral, its the holidays 💥 Honeatly its better than a house fire. meltdown and cry and then put it back but only one.

hyggie x britney

love this stuff
(and try to be real with it tbh)

b part

best part

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.

The Tug-of-War Between Growth and Competition

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.

No. Just your own space and do it. dm me.

Join me for more astute political commentary My thoughts on weirdos.

o hai weirdo

Negotiating a Revenue Sharing Model.

Embracing the whole yoga journey.

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.

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.

Nonlinear systems encourage creativity.

Practice pratyahara and you're going to get insight into your thoughts and emotions.

A teacher's pedagogical practice is as important as their personal practice.

Continuing vocational education is so important for Ashtanga Yoga teachers.

Select postures from 2nd 1/2 of 2nd series
w/ a chair

Learning Ashtanga yoga involves empowerment, not passive absorption

Blind obedience? No thanks.

britney coming for my gig yall

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. .

Repair

single arm rear delt fly

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

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

way better than my essay
on spiritual rot tbh