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in imageAs we cultivate self trust and inner safety
so, like, beware of politics masquerading as spirituality
in imageHOW WE CAN ERADICATE OUR IGNORANCE,
so, like, beware of politics masquerading as spirituality
IT'S BY GETTING OUR JEWEL OF PERCEPTION
so, like, beware of politics masquerading as spirituality
so, like, beware of politics masquerading as spirituality
IT'S BY GETTING OUR JEWEL OF PERCEPTION
so, like, beware of politics masquerading as spirituality
Deal with your bias
in imageDeal with your bias
IT'S; THE SYSTEMATIC PATTERN
Deal with your bias
SO THIS MEANS THAT, WE CAN FIND
IT'S; THE SYSTEMATIC PATTERN
Deal with your bias
SO THIS MEANS THAT, WE CAN FIND
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.
in imageIt spoke to, like, just what we were doing.
'Everything sounds this way;
'Everything sounds this way;
in imageLIMITATIONS.
OUR ACTIONS CREATE
OUR ACTIONS CREATE
Starting with Simple Observation
in imageBEGINS WITH SIMPLE
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
bb steps
small changes, big impact. thats a hallmark of nonlinearity.
in imageOF NONLINEARITY.
SOMETHING MINOR
SOMETHING MINOR
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
in imageI SEE ALL OVER
TO COME TO
IN FRONT OF
TO COME TO
IN FRONT OF
looking for iyengar yoga in the DMV?
check out @532yoga on sunday mornings!
check out @532yoga on sunday mornings!
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.
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
in imageThe whole end section.
SISQÓ - "THONG SONG"
You have a key change.
SISQÓ - "THONG SONG"
You have a key change.
praxis
praxis:
theory in practice
theory in practice
in imageThanks to @michaeljoelhall for the back strengthening prep
praxis: theory in practice
praxis: theory in practice
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
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
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.
More on YouTube!
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.
More on YouTube!
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
in image@michaeljoelhall
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.
in imageYou'll see this happens often and there's likely goingto be a lack of
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
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
in imageBRIAN KLAAS
Author, "Fluke"
to focus on the signal and ignore the noise.
So, for example: When you think about
Starbucks is always the same, but democracies are collapsing
Author, "Fluke"
to focus on the signal and ignore the noise.
So, for example: When you think about
Starbucks is always the same, but democracies are collapsing
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
Non-existent safeguarding
Poor saf
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
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
Non-existent safeguarding
Poor saf
Prompt
But you know you can like allow that to not Happen by having a zero
in imagePULLOVER
LONG LUNGE
THORACIC WHIPS
SIDE BEND
BACK BRIDGE
LONG LUNGE
THORACIC WHIPS
SIDE BEND
BACK BRIDGE
in imageWhat's important in this for you?
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Encouraging Student Independence
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Get Real
reason and evidence.
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Encouraging Student Independence
Join DC Ashtanga for free courses
Get Real
reason and evidence.
in imageof the notion that the body is a linear mechanical object.
If I input this and this I get this result.
In order to effectively work with and connect with your body you have to
If I input this and this I get this result.
In order to effectively work with and connect with your body you have to
103 years ago proto-mjh
in image103 years ago
proto-mjh
How to Grade Your Exercises to Suit Your Need
Squatting on one leg will do a lot more for you than squatting on the two legs together
proto-mjh
How to Grade Your Exercises to Suit Your Need
Squatting on one leg will do a lot more for you than squatting on the two legs together
in imageWE'RE TRYING TO
JUST DO
IF IT IS
JUST DO
IF IT IS
in image1. LOADED STRETCHING
THE INTENSITY
STRETCHING
2. MULTIPLANAR
THE DANGER HERE
YOUR FLEXIBILITY
THE INTENSITY
STRETCHING
2. MULTIPLANAR
THE DANGER HERE
YOUR FLEXIBILITY
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