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2008
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!
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...
Lauren Needs a Dog... joe's a dick... slash... I love him...
2009
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!)
2014
All of these Facebook Movies have been giving me the feels.
I knew I had to share mine after I welled up more than a little seeing parties, marriage, and children-- not in that order! It's us, after all!
I hope you like mine as much i've enjoyed watching y'all's.
...and if you haven't yet... #FacebookIs10
I knew I had to share mine after I welled up more than a little seeing parties, marriage, and children-- not in that order! It's us, after all!
I hope you like mine as much i've enjoyed watching y'all's.
...and if you haven't yet... #FacebookIs10
in imageAugust 2007
A 400 year old banyan (with a temple inside).
January 2014
A 400 year old banyan (with a temple inside).
January 2014
printing my new tooth.
2017
Fun stuff at the gym: Double dumbell overhead holds for 20 seconds at 55 lbs each.
A rare peek inside the mysore room. Are you interested in going further in your yoga practice? Working one-on-one with a teacher is an incomparable experience. Go further, go deeper. What do you want to work on? Reach out michael@michaeljoelhall.com
Wigs, short shorts, formal wear.
in imageKaruna Maze, Gail Hall and 16 others
And w[hile] ther[e are] billi[ons] of fr[ien]ship[s]
And w[hile] ther[e are] billi[ons] of fr[ien]ship[s]
Wigs, short shorts, formal wear.
in imageKaruna Maze, Gail Hall and 16 others
And w[hile] there [are] billi[ons] of fri[end]ship[s]
And w[hile] there [are] billi[ons] of fri[end]ship[s]
2018
Staaaahp!
in imageAnd w[hile] ther[e] [are] billi[ons] of fr[ien]ship[s]
Thanks @lorenzo_inversus for this great drill!
in image@lorenza_inverus thanks for this great drill!
@lorenza_inversus thanks for this great drill!
@lorenza_inversus thanks for this great drill!
trying on my new #spectacles
1: Organize yourself
Increasing anterior hip strength and mobility Maintaining healthy shoulder rotation werkin dem obliques
10 handstands --
3 times. ↖️Last ones
3 times. ↖️Last ones
in image10 handstands 3 times. ↖ Last ones
10 handstands 3 times. ↖Last ones
10 handstands 3 times. ↖Last ones
flip that thing over and reverse it
I thought they were straaaaaight uuugh
in imageI thought they were straaaaaaight uuugh
oh huh
they bend here,
too --
duh
they bend here,
too --
duh
For my bestie @bibliophile1800
in imageBEFORE
@livelyogini teaching folks how to use dat 🍑
in image@livelyogini teaching folks how to use dat 🍑
@livekungini teaching folks how to use dat 🍑
@livekungini teaching folks how to use dat 🍑
When you don't like the tarot card you pull @yogi_beckyp @emerymargaret @colleenstagramz @madeline.miskie
Welcome back,
purple band!! (but, like,
where'd you go??)
purple band!! (but, like,
where'd you go??)
“honor something you lost” write down on a block
in imagewrite down on a block
"honor something you lost"
"honor something you lost"
wait for it.
in imagewait for it.
wait for it.
SOUND ON
wait for it.
SOUND ON
lessons from my applied anatomy course!
in imagelessons from my applied anatomy course!
THANKS @MICHAELJOELHALL 🍑
lessons from my applied anatomy course! THANKS @MICHAELJOELHALL 🍑
THANKS @MICHAELJOELHALL 🍑
lessons from my applied anatomy course! THANKS @MICHAELJOELHALL 🍑
casual
in imagecàsual
casual
casual
hud fitness center 30th anniversary aftermath
in imagehud fitness center 30th anniversary aftermath
fitness center 30th anniversary aftermath
fitness center 30th anniversary aftermath
😍
my little pumpkin
nothin to it/
put your
BACK
into it
put your
BACK
into it
bakasana
back bending — safely.
sitting in
the eye of
the storm
the eye of
the storm
in imageHoliday Poppers
in imagemerry christmas
omg
ho ho
#filame
merry christmas
omg
omg
ho ho
#filame
merry christmas
omg
TRYING TO BE
CAPTAIN PLANCHET.
CAPTAIN PLANCHET.
in imageTRYING TO BE CAPTAIN PLANCHET. DO
TRYING TO BE CAPTAIN PLANCHET. PLANCHE
TRYING TO BE CAPTAIN PLANCHET. PLANCHE
2019
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
@WHITCHERIE
@EMERYMARGARET SUNDAY
FUNDAY
FUNDAY
YOU KNOW, LIKE YA DO
BUT WHATS A TRISTANA?
in imageAs per my teacher's request.... #dcashtanga @michaeljoelhall @dcashtanga
in imageLet's go right away, go somewhere today
Let's be together and stay and stay.
Let's go together today right away.
Let's be together today!
Let's be together and stay and stay.
Let's go together today right away.
Let's be together today!
more of this malarkey
in imageImage not for diagnosis
05/11/2019
Bone
mposition History (Region: To
Change vs.
Total Mass (lbs) Baseline (lbs) Previous (lbs)
200.3 baseline -
223.3 23.0 23.0
Fat
Change vs.
ge vs. Previous (lbs) Lean Mass (lbs) Baseline (lbs) Previous (lbs) %Fat (%)
- 158.9 baseline - 18.0
-3.0 184.7 25.8 25.8 14.7
eral Content
05/11/2019
Bone
mposition History (Region: To
Change vs.
Total Mass (lbs) Baseline (lbs) Previous (lbs)
200.3 baseline -
223.3 23.0 23.0
Fat
Change vs.
ge vs. Previous (lbs) Lean Mass (lbs) Baseline (lbs) Previous (lbs) %Fat (%)
- 158.9 baseline - 18.0
-3.0 184.7 25.8 25.8 14.7
eral Content
make friends—
add
each
other! ps: who did
i miss?? thanks:
#eatondc
@roarborealis
@korikam
@esh421
@emerymargaret @ryanpcathcart
add
each
other! ps: who did
i miss?? thanks:
#eatondc
@roarborealis
@korikam
@esh421
@emerymargaret @ryanpcathcart
in imagethanks: #eatondc @roarborealis @korikam @esh421 @emerymargaret @ryanpcathcart make friends—add each other! ps: who did i miss??
thanks: #eatondc @roarborealis @korikam @esh421 @emerymargaret @ryanpcathcart make friends- add each other! ps: who did i miss??
thanks: #eatondc @roarborealis @korikam @esh421 @emerymargaret @ryanpcathcart make friends- add each other! ps: who did i miss??
it’s shake and bake
and I helped.
and I helped.
in imageThank You guys for all of your help last night! It takes a village! 😂🙏🤗
50 kB swings
50 wall balls
59 side to side ball slams
4 min 23 sec
50 wall balls
59 side to side ball slams
4 min 23 sec
in imageOmg Babe
in image7
2020
in imageSee 10, send 10...but make it EXTRA af
@aguaisbae Is so damn strong! Could not even zombie press just once 😩 goals are nice tho!
See 10, send 10...but make it EXTRA af
@aguaisbae Is so damn strong! Could not even zombie press just once 😰 goals are nice tho!
@michaeljoelhall @yogajanely @samueltanur @holly.yogs.lightly @zebyoga @yogi_a.lo @jessicaharrisyoga @doimoveyou @karenbee83
@aguaisbae Is so damn strong! Could not even zombie press just once 😩 goals are nice tho!
See 10, send 10...but make it EXTRA af
@aguaisbae Is so damn strong! Could not even zombie press just once 😰 goals are nice tho!
@michaeljoelhall @yogajanely @samueltanur @holly.yogs.lightly @zebyoga @yogi_a.lo @jessicaharrisyoga @doimoveyou @karenbee83
in imageOkay @oliviaaraeb let's make em spiderman pushups
See 10 do 10
@alsquatsalot @jfalborn @michaeljoelhall @tjshliff @styleisasecondnature2
See 10 do 10
@alsquatsalot @jfalborn @michaeljoelhall @tjshliff @styleisasecondnature2
meanwhile
in imagemeanwhile
Free
meanwhile
Free
meanwhile
oops
in imageyoga
Amazing classes with
@MICHAELJOELHALL
Amazing classes with
@MICHAELJOELHALL
HMU for a pass!
@dcfray
Yoga
tonight at 7pm
@dcfray
Yoga
tonight at 7pm
in image@dcfray Yoga tonight at 7pm HMU for a pass!
Class starts at 5:30–
come
come
in imageClass starts at 5:30- come
reviewing the tape
On Demand Yoga
Classes Always Available
Rates as low as $10
Classes Always Available
Rates as low as $10
in imageOn Demand Yoga Classes Always Available Rates as low as $10 LINK IN BIO Sivananda Yoga Practice (one hour video) A new video for all tiers! Have you been interested in sampling a a different yoga school? There are so many wonderful and effective schools and practices for attaining yogic states. Today, I share one of my favorites: Sivananda Yoga. Whats in here? About Ashtanga Shining Skull Breath Alternate Nostril Breat
On Demand Yoga Classes Always Available Salutations Rates as low as $10
Leg Stretches
Leg Lifts
Dolphin/Headstand
Shoulderstand/candlestick
Cobra
One Legged Bow
Bow
Sage Marichiy Pose A (one legged squat + fold)
Sage Marichiy Pose C (one legged squat + twist)
Garland Pose A (two legged squat)
Tree
Triangle
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On Demand Yoga Classes Always Available Salutations Rates as low as $10
Leg Stretches
Leg Lifts
Dolphin/Headstand
Shoulderstand/candlestick
Cobra
One Legged Bow
Bow
Sage Marichiy Pose A (one legged squat + fold)
Sage Marichiy Pose C (one legged squat + twist)
Garland Pose A (two legged squat)
Tree
Triangle
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every moment of every day is a chance to notice how
Alive you are.
Alive you are.
you gotta
be effing
kidding me
be effing
kidding me
in imageyou gotta be effing kidding me
Card Enclosed. Please Do Not Bend.
NOTIFICATION OF MEMBER BENEFITS
Card Enclosed. Please Do Not Bend.
NOTIFICATION OF MEMBER BENEFITS
in image@MICHAELJOELHALL
Getting ready for the birthday #housepartyyyyy
(TS MY FRIENDS BDAY!)
Getting ready for the birthday #housepartyyyyy
(TS MY FRIENDS BDAY!)
thanks @kelis
Thanks Maya Angelou
Thanks Maya Angelou
in imageWe've been wearing mask
kelis
thanks @kelis
Thanks Maya Angelou
kelis
thanks @kelis
Thanks Maya Angelou
oooo, no lies detected. @vanessisamess
in imageI Want You Well
instatituss
oooo, no lies detected.
@vanessisamess
instatituss
oooo, no lies detected.
@vanessisamess
I love us. Its so good. I love you!
in image5 Mar 2013
30 Nov 2007
30 Nov 2007
in imageNo table, but apples do the work!
Thank you @michaeljoelhall, what an amazing, very instructive class!
Thank you @michaeljoelhall, what an amazing, very instructive class!
LED PRIMARY
FUNCTIONALASHTANGA.COM
THANKSGIVING @ 9AM EST
REGISTER NOW
FUNCTIONALASHTANGA.COM
THANKSGIVING @ 9AM EST
REGISTER NOW
it actually looks a lot more like this.
Let me know if you’d like to join in on the fun.
Let me know if you’d like to join in on the fun.
in imageit actually looks a lot more like this. Let me know if you'd like to join in on the fun.
Well this is great 🙂
in image21 Jul 2012
17 Jun 2012
17 Jun 2012
2021
HABIT STUFF FOR
BETTER LIVING
BETTER LIVING
in imageHabits- "This Is The Way"
makegoboom
HABIT STUFF FOR BETTER LIVING
makegoboom
HABIT STUFF FOR BETTER LIVING
MORE HABIT STUFF
in imageHABITS: This is the Way Pt. 2
makegoboom
MORE HABIT STUFF
makegoboom
MORE HABIT STUFF
I’M SO GLAD!
in image@michaeljoelhall
@functionalashtanga
I'M SO GLAD!
@michaeljoelhall @functionalashtanga
I'M SO GLAD!
@functionalashtanga
I'M SO GLAD!
@michaeljoelhall @functionalashtanga
I'M SO GLAD!
in imageHABITS: THIS IS THE WAY #3
makegoboom
makegoboom
in imageTo be clear this is 1 out of 3 #sidecrowtransitions Victory! @michaeljoelhall But I'll take what I can get! #ashtangayoga
SATURDAY MYSORE:
7-11
@THEYOGA.CLUB
7-11
@THEYOGA.CLUB
in imageviewing party! omg @dariusmichael_ is in town!
viewing party!
omg @dariusmichael_ is in town!
viewing party!
omg @dariusmichael_ is in town!
Listo! @impetusfitnesss
in imageTIME TO TRAIN
Listo! @impe
Listo! @impe
2022
also: missing @theyoga.club (but clearly y’all are in good hands with @diary.of.a.yogi, right @judydcz )
in imagealso: missing @theyoga.club
(but clearly y'all are in good hands with @diary.of.a.yogi, right @judydcz )
(but clearly y'all are in good hands with @diary.of.a.yogi, right @judydcz )
Another day at @theyoga.club
with @judydcz
with @judydcz
wow wow wow
@judydcz @theyoga.club
@judydcz @theyoga.club
be still my heart
in imageMy school had a walkout today because of the 'Don't Say Gay' Bill in FL & this is how it went..
be still my heart
be still my heart
I love you!!! @katelynntully has been my wise council and brave mama bear for nearly 10 years.
I am overwhelmed by my own cliches as I try to find the words to express how honored and blessed I am to bear witness to a part of you and @cnwingate ‘s journey.
moreover — wow, the impossible joy I have for my friends.
I am overwhelmed by my own cliches as I try to find the words to express how honored and blessed I am to bear witness to a part of you and @cnwingate ‘s journey.
moreover — wow, the impossible joy I have for my friends.
in image@katelynntully has been my wise council and brave mama bear for nearly 10 years. I am overwhelmed by my own cliches as I try to find the words to express how honored and blessed I am to bear witness to a part of you and @cnwingate 's journey. moreover – wow, the impossible joy I have for my friends. I love you!!!
Chair yoga
2023
look ma,
no brace!
no brace!
Such
a simple
creature. @theyoga.club new toys
a simple
creature. @theyoga.club new toys
in imageSuch a simple creature.
Such a simple creature.
new toys
Such a simple creature.
new toys
work stuff 😍👨🔧
in imagework stuff 😍 👷
in imageGreetings. So want to let you know about my book launch part
IG LIVE SAT 4/29 11 AM EST ASANA
IG Live SAT 4/29 11 AM EST Book launch + ASANA kitchen tutorial
IG LIVE SAT 4/29 11 AM EST ASANA
IG Live SAT 4/29 11 AM EST Book launch + ASANA kitchen tutorial
Me, in between updating my blog.
in imageabfab.sweetie
Mum, you did it for a week.
Mum, you did it for a week.
Work stuff 🙂
in imagePADAM
PARDON
PARDON
in imageHere you go your gay balloon cuz it got all the colors cuz it's GAY😭 ITS PRIDE MONTH
ITS PRIDE MONTH
And act... stay Be who you are & your PRIDE
ITS PRIDE MONTH
And act... stay Be who you are & your PRIDE
in imageKhloe: Not the tacos
Kourtney
yurilamasbella
Kourtney
yurilamasbella
deconstruct
in imageStitch coming
drnicoletruesdell
deconstruct
Being Gay and Not Queer
Recommend Reading (both Free in Guerrilla Resource Library - link in BIO):
E. PATRICK JOHNSON AND MAE G. HENDERSON's (editors) "BLACK QUEER STUDIES A CRITICAL ANTHOLOGY" (Book)
C. Riley Snorton's "BLACK ON BOTH SIDES A RACIAL HISTORY OF TRANS IDENTITY" (Book)
you can't understand the relationship between queerness
drnicoletruesdell
deconstruct
Being Gay and Not Queer
Recommend Reading (both Free in Guerrilla Resource Library - link in BIO):
E. PATRICK JOHNSON AND MAE G. HENDERSON's (editors) "BLACK QUEER STUDIES A CRITICAL ANTHOLOGY" (Book)
C. Riley Snorton's "BLACK ON BOTH SIDES A RACIAL HISTORY OF TRANS IDENTITY" (Book)
you can't understand the relationship between queerness
Sound on plz
in imageimtanaradoublechocolate
Sound on plz
imtanaradoublechocolate
Sound on plz
imtanaradoublechocolate
in imageKIM
yurilamasbella
yurilamasbella
in imagealso I create a negative thought
so since I create positive and negative
so since I create positive and negative
in imageLet's discuss: Might Could
landontalks
landontalks
in imageif you are in the first 5 years of your career
Take Back Your Labor: Rest - Sleep - Dream
because it is also very irresponsible
Take Back Your Labor: Rest - Sleep - Dream
because it is also very irresponsible
in imagespanishteacher_madrid
Cuentos
Cuentos
in image@TheRxCKSTxR
in imagesohaveyouscenethat
in imageINTO A HANDSTAND
Total weight X distance ON THIS SIDE OF YOUR HAND
Total weight X distance ON THIS SIDE OF YOUR HAND
@magiccityyogi
in imageAre you working on catching these days, sir? You told me you wanted to 🤦
Yoga AMA
Are you working on catching these days, sir? You told me you wanted to 🤴
Yoga AMA
Are you working on catching these days, sir? You told me you wanted to 🤴
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 imageIN THERE. YOU GONNA COME
IN HERE. ALL RIGHT.
IN HERE. ALL RIGHT.
staring competition
Word. Word.
in imageWord.
Taking care of yourself and the folks you love
Taking care of yourself and the folks you love
in imageONE THING I WISH I KNEW EARLIER IN MY TRAINING IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRAINING AS HARD AS POSSIBLE VS TRAINING HARD ENOUGH TO STIMULATE ADAPTATION
wrote a blog for sweaty yogis on how to get funk outta clothes.
Link in bio.
Link in bio.
in imageEvery time I tell y'all I don't like chitlins you say it's b/c I haven't tried your mom's or grandmother's
in imagethat our perception helps to shape our reality
annualnathaniel
annualnathaniel
in imageULTIMATELY TRYING TO GET BELLY BUTTON
I PROMISE YOU MY FOOT'S NOT TOUCHING THE
I PROMISE YOU MY FOOT'S NOT TOUCHING THE
Vikalpas on the blog.
in imagehere's your daily reminder that you are so creative
you imagine all these things that literally don't exist
you imagine all these things that literally don't exist
"we need more people with different identities sharing the practice"
in imageCERTIFIED BY SHARATH OR
Do you need to be authorized to teach ashtanga?
"we need more people with different identities sharing the practice"
laurenashtangayoga
I'M NOT CERTIFIED BUT I'VE
Do you need to be authorized to teach ashtanga?
"we need more people with different identities sharing the practice"
laurenashtangayoga
Do you need to be authorized to teach ashtanga?
"we need more people with different identities sharing the practice"
laurenashtangayoga
I'M NOT CERTIFIED BUT I'VE
Do you need to be authorized to teach ashtanga?
"we need more people with different identities sharing the practice"
laurenashtangayoga
in imageInsight from my yoga teacher @michaeljoelhall
WOULDN'T IT BE AMAZING IF THE MINUTE THAT WE
michaeljoelhall
Insight from my yoga teacher @michaeljoelhall
INTERVENTION IN OUR YOGA PRACTICE, ALL OF THE BENEFIT OF THAT
WOULDN'T IT BE AMAZING IF THE MINUTE THAT WE
michaeljoelhall
Insight from my yoga teacher @michaeljoelhall
INTERVENTION IN OUR YOGA PRACTICE, ALL OF THE BENEFIT OF THAT
in imageFEELING FRESHLY MOTIVATED
YOGA.
YOGA.
in imageHer paintings are a celebration
She was one of the first black artists w
Her work is a rem
She was one of the first black artists w
Her work is a rem
in imageEmotional Regulation 101
Emotional Regulation 101
In fact if you don't
Emotional Regulation 101
In fact if you don't
michelle as Brit as dolly
in imageI'M NOT OFFENDED
michelle as Brit as dolly
michelle as Brit as dolly
michelle as Brit as dolly
michelle as Brit as dolly
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.)
in imageCheers to growing up Gay with a flamin... G.
To telling on ourselves before we could talk.
To telling on ourselves before we could talk.
love this Britney book club.
in imageDone! JUSTICE FOR BRITNEY — Britney Book Club!!! What did we think @michaeljoelhall @nasrin.wildrose @bbg.germancuz , who else? I personally loved it, and the conservatorship details are shocking 😱 @britneyspears — DID YOU LIKE THE BOOK?! Yes / No — love this Britney book club.
in imageIf you put your clean laundry on your bed, you'll be motivated to fold it and put it away..
the_wonder_twinzz
the_wonder_twinzz
in imageFIND A BALANCE IN YOUR PRACTICE BETWEEN THE EFFORT
FORWARD AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF WHERE YOU ARE
magiccityyogi and birminghamyoga
FORWARD AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF WHERE YOU ARE
magiccityyogi and birminghamyoga
@herreraimages
@gendersauce
@gendersauce
in image@herreraimages @gendersauce
INTERNET OF ALL PLACES @herreraimages @gendersauce
INTERNET OF ALL PLACES @herreraimages @gendersauce
in image1418
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
man?
Join me for a FREE 30-Day Core Fitness Challenge!
I'm excited to share @ashtanga.tech Ashtanga Tech with you guys!
---
Link in bio!!
I'm excited to share @ashtanga.tech Ashtanga Tech with you guys!
---
Link in bio!!
in imageWeekly Goals and Objectives
STOP
STOP
2024
in imageHEY, THE CORE FITNESS CHALLENGE STARTS
IT'S 30 DAYS AND IT GOES THROUGH
IT'S 30 DAYS AND IT GOES THROUGH
in image@michaeljoelhall Rusty wanted in on today's Tabata 😂 Rest = pet the dog, right?
Day 3 be like
"But I'm a star!!"
(Actually, day 2 gets spicy)
🌶️🌶️
"But I'm a star!!"
(Actually, day 2 gets spicy)
🌶️🌶️
in imageDay 3 be like "But I'm a star!!" (Actually, day 2 gets spicy 🌶️🌶️) 🔗 JOIN THE CHALLENGE!
Day 3 be like "But I'm a star!!" (Actually, day 2 gets spicy 🌶️🌶️) JOIN THE CHALLENGE!
Day 3 be like "But I'm a star!!" (Actually, day 2 gets spicy 🌶️🌶️) JOIN THE CHALLENGE!
We’re a week in to the 30 Day Core Fitness Challenge and the 2024 Teaching Immersion over at @ashtanga.tech — and I’m just over the moon. Ashtanga Tech is the ashtanga education platform I built, designed for practitioners and professionals. She’s meant to facilitate development in a variety of different components of the ashtanga yoga system— from core fitness to meditation. It’s amazing to see so many of you guys using it already, and I’m just so over the moon. Can’t wait to see you in homeroom.
in imageYour Step-by-Step Guide:
1. Understanding Body Scan Meditation: Learn how this practice helps in acknowledging and releasing stored tensions. It's a key tool for developing deeper awareness of your physical self.
2. Finding the Right Spot: Lie down in a quiet, comfortable place. Allow your body to feel supported by the ground beneath you.
3. Start at Your Toes: Begin with focusing on your toes. Observe any sensations, warmth, tingling, or maybe nothing at all.
4. Gradually Move Upward: Slowly shift your attention through
This 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. 🧘✨🌿
1. Understanding Body Scan Meditation: Learn how this practice helps in acknowledging and releasing stored tensions. It's a key tool for developing deeper awareness of your physical self.
2. Finding the Right Spot: Lie down in a quiet, comfortable place. Allow your body to feel supported by the ground beneath you.
3. Start at Your Toes: Begin with focusing on your toes. Observe any sensations, warmth, tingling, or maybe nothing at all.
4. Gradually Move Upward: Slowly shift your attention through
This 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. 🧘✨🌿
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.
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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. 🧘✨🌿
in image30-Day Core Fitness Challenge
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great book! great interviewer!
in imageTHIS
HERE ARE SOME
HERE ARE SOME
in imageashtanga.tech
in imageSmartest Zodiac Sign
Capricorn Aquarius
although there are several types and styles of intelligence, these signs (IMO) have a natural affinity for seeking, knowing, and understanding
Smartest Zodiac Sign
Scorpio
Capricorn Aquarius Sagittarius
although there are several types and styles of intelligence, these signs (IMO) have a natural affinity for seeking, knowing, and understanding
Capricorn Aquarius
although there are several types and styles of intelligence, these signs (IMO) have a natural affinity for seeking, knowing, and understanding
Smartest Zodiac Sign
Scorpio
Capricorn Aquarius Sagittarius
although there are several types and styles of intelligence, these signs (IMO) have a natural affinity for seeking, knowing, and understanding
so, let’s talk bones
in imageso, let's talk bones
BONE ANATOMY
MUSCOSKELETAL SYSTEM
INTRO
ashtanga.tech
BONES
so, let's talk bones
BONE ANATOMY
MUSCOSKELETAL SYSTEM
INTRO
BONES
BONE ANATOMY
MUSCOSKELETAL SYSTEM
INTRO
ashtanga.tech
BONES
so, let's talk bones
BONE ANATOMY
MUSCOSKELETAL SYSTEM
INTRO
BONES
in imagedogoodfeelgoodwellness
Stretch with me! Triangle pose
Stretch with me! Triangle pose
in imageon my primary series journey
"sans ardha buddha padmottanasana oops"
much gratitude to @michaeljoelhall (& @ashtanga.tech for everything off the mat!)
guys, clock those little orange circles. If you've ever practiced on this kind of mat, 1) you know how impressive this is 2) you may be entitled to compensation
on my primary series journey 🤫🪷
*sans ardha baddha padmottanasana oops*
much gratitude to @michaeljoelhall (& @ashtanga.tech for everything off the mat!)
"sans ardha buddha padmottanasana oops"
much gratitude to @michaeljoelhall (& @ashtanga.tech for everything off the mat!)
guys, clock those little orange circles. If you've ever practiced on this kind of mat, 1) you know how impressive this is 2) you may be entitled to compensation
on my primary series journey 🤫🪷
*sans ardha baddha padmottanasana oops*
much gratitude to @michaeljoelhall (& @ashtanga.tech for everything off the mat!)
in imageAsana Foundation
Pose Categories &
Families Intro
Introduction
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Pose Categories &
Families Intro
Introduction
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in imageBREATHING FOUNDATIONS
BREATH TEACHING CAUTION
INTRODUCTION
ashtanga.tech
BREATH TEACHING CAUTION
INTRODUCTION
ashtanga.tech
in imageUttitha Trikonasana B Options
feet about one arm's distance
Pivot the legs, square off, and bring your block down to
feet about one arm's distance
Pivot the legs, square off, and bring your block down to
in imageParsvakonasana A
Options
The looking place is at the hand.
foot out, bend the right knee.
Options
The looking place is at the hand.
foot out, bend the right knee.
in imagestick to it
in imageOfficially out of the "fall on face" phase...for now
Thanks @michaeljoelhall for the tips last weekend!
Officially out of the "fall on face" phase…for now
Thanks @michaeljoelhall for the tips last weekend!
Thanks @michaeljoelhall for the tips last weekend!
Officially out of the "fall on face" phase…for now
Thanks @michaeljoelhall for the tips last weekend!
I love sharing yoga and I think it shows. Here’s a peek in at a private coaching session with @mikematspace at @theyoga.club — We’re doing a study on shoulder movements that will enhance backbends, twists and binds. I didn’t wanna blow up his spot here, but I thought I looked extra muppety so I had to share.
These sessions are super fun —
You can book a session with me from michaeljoelhall.com — it’s very straightforward 🙂
These sessions are super fun —
You can book a session with me from michaeljoelhall.com — it’s very straightforward 🙂
in imagemoveu
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 imageStage 1: Crippling fear
I LOVE THIS
Step 3: Bargaining
I LOVE THIS
I LOVE THIS
Step 3: Bargaining
I LOVE THIS
in imagePOV....
I weigh 108 pounds and my hair is its natural hue
The moment you realize you Are as old as the Golden Girls
I weigh 108 pounds and my hair is its natural hue
The moment you realize you Are as old as the Golden Girls
@mikematspace
4 Spots Left for
Primary Series Intensive June 21-23!!
Primary Series Intensive June 21-23!!
in image4 Spots Left for Primary Series Intensive June 21-23!!
Sign up here!
4 Spots Left for Primary Series Intensive June 21-23!!
Sign up here!
4 Spots Left for Primary Series Intensive June 21-23!!
While the cats away
in imageThis morning at the @theyoga.club
While the cats away
This morning at the @theyoga.club
@michaeljoelhall
@jenreneyoga
While the cats away
This morning at the @theyoga.club
@michaeljoelhall
@jenreneyoga
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?
Ron started as my yoga student when he was 67.
He is now 82.
🐐
He is now 82.
🐐
in imagethe United States.
The Glitter and the Grind: Drag... and the Price of Dissent
celebrity status.
The Glitter and the Grind: Drag... and the Price of Dissent
celebrity status.
I really love all the stuff Morgan is making and wish Venice beach were closer tbh
in imageIf you could wave your magic wand, what would you do with that new body?
in imagelavernecox
in imageThe first two gay guys to ever hear The Star-Spangled Banner
I thought it was the only
The first two gay guys to ever hear The Star-Spangled Banner
I thought it was the only
The first two gay guys to ever hear The Star-Spangled Banner
word
in imageexercises are helpful.
in imageTRUMP ASKS RALLY CROWD: "BLACK PRESIDENT OR WHITE PRESIDENT?"
Learn how to use your practice to live better. Ashtanga Yoga can impact our physiology in life changing ways. This and much more at https://ashtanga.tech/ @ashtanga.tech
in imageneed in order
Instead
Until it shakes. Sometimes. And you've gotta be safe so that it's y
Instead
Until it shakes. Sometimes. And you've gotta be safe so that it's y
in imagemichaeljoelhall and ashtanga.tech
sometimes
in imageBAITING BY JONAH CAST AND OTHER ONLINE INFLUENCERS
ANYWAY
EITHER
ANYWAY
EITHER
in imageADHD/Autistic people with justice sensitivity:
this is so real.
in image2 ADHD Besties: Then I blew up the Dunkin Donuts bathroom
2 ADHD Besties:
OMG did I tell you what me and my mom found at TJ Maxx?!
2 ADHD Besties:
OMG did I tell you what me and my mom found at TJ Maxx?!
in imagebusiness models to the
essays that explore the rise,
essays that explore the rise,
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
in imageThe modern yoga teacher training industry has shifted away from teaching a practice that at one time requi
education like this shift is both li
to learn and you know, grow.
Nowhere is this tension more evident than in the yoga teac
education like this shift is both li
to learn and you know, grow.
Nowhere is this tension more evident than in the yoga teac
thank you @jochetroche — youre always so supportive ❤️
in imageGo and read my dear @michaeljoelhall he has posted really good reflections on yoga
The modern yoga teacher training industry has shifted away from tea
michaeljoelhall
thank you @jochetroche — youre always so supportive ❤️
Go and read my dear @michaeljoelhall he has posted really good reflections on yoga
learning, self reflection, and personal growth. I
michaeljoelhall
thank you @jochetroche — youre always so supportive 🧡
The modern yoga teacher training industry has shifted away from tea
michaeljoelhall
thank you @jochetroche — youre always so supportive ❤️
Go and read my dear @michaeljoelhall he has posted really good reflections on yoga
learning, self reflection, and personal growth. I
michaeljoelhall
thank you @jochetroche — youre always so supportive 🧡
Meanwhile, back at the office.
@mikematspace just keeps evolving and wow this a blessing to get to be a part of.
@mikematspace just keeps evolving and wow this a blessing to get to be a part of.
in imagebirminghamyoga and magiccityyogi
Now I know that my practice is for me and there is no right way ❤️
Now I know that my practice is for me and there is no right way ❤️
in imageIN
markrobberds
markrobberds
in imagefela.sol and therealsakina
I’m leaning out the one about sustainable models
Thanks @suenodevida_ecu
Thanks @suenodevida_ecu
in imageCONTRACTOR VS EMPLOYEE
I'm leaning out the one about sustainable models
Thanks @suenodevida_ecu
I'm leaning out the one about sustainable models
Thanks @suenodevida_ecu
in imageMAN NEEDS MILK OWNS 10,000 COWS
S MILK
OO COWS
MILK
S MILK
OO COWS
MILK
in imagetheyoga.club
this is ashtanga yoga
click to read my letter to the yoga club.
in imageMAN NEEDS MILK
OWNS 10,000 COWS
click to read my letter to the yoga club.
click to read my letter to the yoga club.
OWNS 10,000 COWS
click to read my letter to the yoga club.
click to read my letter to the yoga club.
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
in imageAS WE'VE SEEN, YOGA
Focus should remain on mindfulness and compassion. OVER TRUE
GROWTH AND SELF
Focus should remain on mindfulness and compassion. OVER TRUE
GROWTH AND SELF
in imageSometimes a song gets in there aka I haven't quieted down. It happens...🤔🤔🤣 @michaeljoelhall POV: 🟣 Virgo Meditating Did I lock the door? What's on tomorrow's agenda? Is my breath symmetrical? I'm so good at reorganizing. See, I told her it was gonna happen. spirituallyfly and spirituallyflylife
Sometimes a song gets in there aka I haven't quieted down. It happens... @michaeljoelhall
POV: ♍ Virgo Meditating
Did I lock the door?
What's on tomorrow's agenda?
Is my breath symmetrical?
I'm so good at reorganizing.
See, I told her it was gonna happen.
spirituallyflyand spirituallyflylife
Sometimes a song gets in there aka I haven't quieted down. It happens... @michaeljoelhall
POV: ♍ Virgo Meditating
Did I lock the door?
What's on tomorrow's agenda?
Is my breath symmetrical?
I'm so good at reorganizing.
See, I told her it was gonna happen.
spirituallyflyand spirituallyflylife
in imageHow can yoga teachers learn business strategies from exotic dancers? I'M GLAD YOU ASKED.
MICHAEL JOEL HALL
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
AN UNUSUAL, BUT
MICHAEL JOEL HALL
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
AN UNUSUAL, BUT
in imageHow can the yoga industry sustainably rebuild post – COVID?
OH, MAN.
MICHAEL JOEL HALL
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
EXPOSED LONG
michaeljoelhall
OH, MAN.
MICHAEL JOEL HALL
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
EXPOSED LONG
michaeljoelhall
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
in imageSANCTUARIES FOR
ESSENCE.
CONNECTIONS THAT
ESSENCE.
CONNECTIONS THAT
in imageWhat led to the decline of community - based yoga studios? IDEAS AND I THINK
MICHAEL JOEL HALL
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
2000S, YOGA STUDIOS
MICHAEL JOEL HALL
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
2000S, YOGA STUDIOS
in imagesequences in the
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
in imageWHEN AND HOW OFTEN
Contractors miss health insurance and paid leave. MAYBE AREN'T
YOGA STUDIOS,
Contractors miss health insurance and paid leave. MAYBE AREN'T
YOGA STUDIOS,
🧘♀️ Are you a passionate yoga teacher struggling with financial stability? In this video, Michael Jolley delves into the crucial steps for creating a sustainable business model in the yoga industry. Discover how financial equity and community support can revolutionize your career. 💰 Learn to budget and master financial literacy for future disruptions. 🌐 Explore the potential of online platforms and community-centric offerings to expand your horizons beyond studio classes. 🧩 Together, let's reshape the yoga profession for financial stability while continuing to spread the joy of yoga. Don't miss out on these invaluable insights for a strong and secure career! #YogaBusiness #FinancialStability #MindfulLiving
in imageFOR ME, IN A MANNER
AND APPEALING TO
Embrace online platforms for new AND IF THEY RECEIVE
AND APPEALING TO
Embrace online platforms for new AND IF THEY RECEIVE
in imageWhat led to the decline of community - based yoga studios?
IDEAS AND I THINK
michaeljoelhall and indieyogapros
MICHAEL JOEL HALL
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
2000S, YOGA STUDIOS
michaeljoelhall and indieyogapros
IDEAS AND I THINK
michaeljoelhall and indieyogapros
MICHAEL JOEL HALL
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
2000S, YOGA STUDIOS
michaeljoelhall and indieyogapros
in imageit's no small feat
for it.
for it.
Equity in yoga teaching is about more than buzzwords. It's about building a sustainable career and empowering independent professionals. @indieyogapros is working to create that future. What does equity mean to you as a yoga teacher? Comment below! mjh.yoga
in imageFor contractors
you're going to do
already having,
you're going to do
already having,
in imageMy dog listening to this voicemail from the vet 💀💀
Are you ready to explore the hidden connections between Eastern spirituality and Western science? 🌌 In this video, Michael Johal reveals the intriguing parallels between the ancient concept of Bindu and today’s understanding of western physiology, focusing on the pineal gland and the hypothalamic-pituitary axis. 🧠✨ Discover how these connections could enhance your understanding of consciousness and spiritual experiences, potentially linked with DMT production. We delve into how Bindu relates to neuroplasticity and our brain’s ability to heal and grow, offering a fresh perspective on spirituality and science. Don't miss out on this fascinating journey into the interplay of mind, body, and spirit. Stay curious, and keep exploring with us! #Consciousness #Neuroplasticity #EasternWisdom
See the sources cited at Ashtanga.tech
See the sources cited at Ashtanga.tech
in imageTHE BINDU, THAT WE
WHILE THE CHLOROID
WHILE THE CHLOROID
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
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
in imageTHE KEY SECTIONS.
THESE, INVISIBLE
THESE, INVISIBLE
Go vote.
Free yoga at 6:45. @theyoga.club with @fela.sol
Free yoga at 6:45. @theyoga.club with @fela.sol
in imageGo vote.
Free yoga at 6:45.
@theyoga.club with
@fela.sol
Go vote. Free yoga at 6:45. @theyoga.club with @fela.sol
Free yoga at 6:45.
@theyoga.club with
@fela.sol
Go vote. Free yoga at 6:45. @theyoga.club with @fela.sol
in image@healingfromhealing
2025
in imageEmbodying Leadership Through Yoga
IN WASHINGTON, DC,
michaeljoelhall
MICHAEL JOEL HALL
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
AND PEOPLE WHO ARE
IN WASHINGTON, DC,
michaeljoelhall
MICHAEL JOEL HALL
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
AND PEOPLE WHO ARE
love this stuff
(and try to be real with it tbh)
(and try to be real with it tbh)
in imageOr anything else that
to practice in a way that
to practice in a way that
still not great at double unders (or camera placement)
in imageshop_aif
in image@michaeljoelhall
in imagefirm when fear tries
determined to break you.
determined to break you.
in imageBELIEVE THAT BECAUSE, YOU'RE THINKING ABOUT IT, YOU'RE GOING
IN YOUR MIND AND IT'S GOING TO CONFIRM IT.
IN YOUR MIND AND IT'S GOING TO CONFIRM IT.
in imageWHEN WE START MAKING DECISIONS
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
in imageClear Cognitive Lenses with Yoga
PATH TO CLEAR
MICHAEL JOEL HALL
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
COGNITIVE BIASES
PATH TO CLEAR
MICHAEL JOEL HALL
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
COGNITIVE BIASES
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 imageEmpowering Yoga Teachers: A New Collective
AFTRA, HAS LONG
MICHAEL JOEL HALL
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
HAVE WORKED IN THE
AFTRA, HAS LONG
MICHAEL JOEL HALL
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
HAVE WORKED IN THE
yes
in imageyes
yes
madonna
yes
madonna
in imagePratyahara heightens awareness.
YOU'LL FIND THAT
Pratyahara heightens awareness. MORE CLEARLY.
YOU'LL FIND THAT
Pratyahara heightens awareness. MORE CLEARLY.
betty white is my mom’s comedy dopple.
ilu both
ilu both
in imagemaking
betty white is my mom's comedy dopple.
ilu both
You was
betty white is my mom's comedy dopple.
ilu both
You was
in imagemichaeljoelhall and ashtanga.tech
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
in imageWe love it when our massage
in there.
in there.
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
in imageIT STRENGTHENS IT.
Transparency in teaching enhances student agency.
TEACHERS TO CREATE
Transparency in teaching enhances student agency.
TEACHERS TO CREATE
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
No. Just your own space and do it. dm me.
in imageOkay then any anyone over 15
Getting paid when you teach public yoga classes...
No. Just your own space and do it. dm me.
I everything over 15 get $3
Getting paid when you teach public yoga classes...
No. Just your own space and do it. dm me.
Getting paid when you teach public yoga classes...
No. Just your own space and do it. dm me.
I everything over 15 get $3
Getting paid when you teach public yoga classes...
No. Just your own space and do it. dm me.
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,
in imageWHICH IS INSANE
DOING A BIT
DOING A BIT
gorgeous vibes + a bop
in imageGonna make the curtains cream
Imma be your full-time bedroom demon
I'll be your fantasy
I'm a killah
And boy you're gonna die tonight
Killah,
Imma be your full-time bedroom demon
I'll be your fantasy
I'm a killah
And boy you're gonna die tonight
Killah,
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
Yoga is inherently political if you are in a society where people are oppressed.
liberation is political.
liberation is political.
in imageWITH A METRIC SYSTEM OF BREATHING,
Yoga is inherently political if you are in a society where people are oppressed.
liberation is political.
YOU KNOW, THE METHOD OF ASHTANGA
Yoga is inherently political if you are in a society where people are oppressed.
liberation is political.
Yoga is inherently political if you are in a society where people are oppressed.
liberation is political.
YOU KNOW, THE METHOD OF ASHTANGA
Yoga is inherently political if you are in a society where people are oppressed.
liberation is political.
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
in imageLIMITATIONS.
OUR ACTIONS CREATE
OUR ACTIONS CREATE
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
in imageBeginner Friendly Approaches
MAKING AND OVERLY
MICHAEL JOEL HALL
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
BECAUSE ASHTANGA IS
MAKING AND OVERLY
MICHAEL JOEL HALL
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
BECAUSE ASHTANGA IS
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
Where do you see yourself in 10 years
in imageMade in 1973
Where do you see yourself in 10 years
Where do you see yourself in 10 years
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
bb steps
in imageAnxiety, shake it off of me Somebody's watchin me It's my
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
in imageA SHORTER, MORE
MIGHT BE EXTRAVAGANT
MIGHT BE EXTRAVAGANT
in imageSUPPORT SOMEHOW
EVOLVING SYSTEM,
EVOLVING SYSTEM,
improve your back bend
in imageMy first videography class. improve your back bend
that we're trying to block
improve your back bend
that we're trying to block
improve your back bend
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
in imageIT'S AKIN TO THE
MONUMENTAL OUTCOMES
MONUMENTAL OUTCOMES
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.
in imageIT'S GOT A
BE EXACTLY AS THEY
WE'RE NO LONGER
BE EXACTLY AS THEY
WE'RE NO LONGER
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.
love to see #cognativebias getting discussed ‘round the internet
in imageWHEN WE START MAKING DECISIONS THAT
love to see #cognativebias getting discussed 'round the internet
IT'S NOT BECAUSE WE'RE STUPID.
love to see #cognativebias getting discussed 'round the internet
love to see #cognativebias getting discussed 'round the internet
IT'S NOT BECAUSE WE'RE STUPID.
love to see #cognativebias getting discussed 'round the internet
on cognative bias:
in imageon cognative bias:
See the whole video!
CAR IS A STEAL, BUT THE TRUTH OF THE
on cognative bias:
See the whole video!
BECAUSE WE SAW IT REFERENCED
See the whole video!
CAR IS A STEAL, BUT THE TRUTH OF THE
on cognative bias:
See the whole video!
BECAUSE WE SAW IT REFERENCED
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
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
Learning Ashtanga yoga involves empowerment, not passive absorption
in imageEMPOWERED TO ASK
NOT ABOUT REJECTING
NOT ABOUT REJECTING
in imageMICHAEL JOEL HALL
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
PAST CONTROVERSIES
AUTHORITATIVELY AND
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, Shala Director, and Founder
PAST CONTROVERSIES
AUTHORITATIVELY AND
in imageAND FRANKLY, OUR
Blind obedience? No thanks.
in imageIT'S FRAGILE.
david = 🐐
in imagethere's a tiny slope there
spine is also as part of the
and let the pelvis kindof
spine is also as part of the
and let the pelvis kindof
❤️❤️ meanwhile, at the yoga club
in imageA couple of good reps in at The Yoga Club
meanwhile, at the yoga club ❤️❤️
meanwhile, at the yoga club ❤️❤️
meanwhile, at the yoga club ❤️❤️
meanwhile, at the yoga club ❤️❤️
client notes
in imageclient notes
Functional Range Conditioning
External hip rotation
Hip Flexion
Knee external Rotation
Knee Internal Rotation
End Range Strengthening
① Hip Cars + Knee Cars
② Hip/Knee Pills & Rails
③ End Range Strengthening
Benefit: Lotus
Leg behind head
Hip pain relief
Functional Range Conditioning
External hip rotation
Hip Flexion
Knee external Rotation
Knee Internal Rotation
End Range Strengthening
① Hip Cars + Knee Cars
② Hip/Knee Pills & Rails
③ End Range Strengthening
Benefit: Lotus
Leg behind head
Hip pain relief
britney coming for my gig yall
in imageMe and my friend having our Weekly check ups with eachother So we both don't slowly go insane
BRITNEY COMING FOR MY GIG YALL
Me and my friend having our Weekly check ups with eachother So we both don't slowly go insane
BRITNEY COMING FOR MY GIG YALL
Me and my friend having our Weekly check ups with eachother So we both don't slowly go insane
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. [😭]
Repair
in imageBKS Iyengar at 59 years old
BKS Iyengar: The strength of the nerves created with regular and correct practice of backbends is so enormous...
BKS Iyengar at 59 years old
BKS Iyengar: that when, by the grace of God, the light of Spirit dawns...
BKS Iyengar: The strength of the nerves created with regular and correct practice of backbends is so enormous...
BKS Iyengar at 59 years old
BKS Iyengar: that when, by the grace of God, the light of Spirit dawns...
seated
row
row
in imageThe lazy high achieving friend
drinktastelli and thefamousjet
drinktastelli and thefamousjet
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
in imageof stabilizing
what you actually
what you actually
in image@michaeljoelhall Is misfit yogi approved 💀 Do you self a favor and check him out @theyoga.club
in imagePiriformis Muscle vs. Sciatic Nerve
in imageUnhealthy teaching rebrands one's personal view as the binding truth
The Slide Toward Authoritarianism
Feedback turns into obedience.
risk drifting and dynamics: unquestioned
The Slide Toward Authoritarianism
Feedback turns into obedience.
risk drifting and dynamics: unquestioned
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
uh oh
in imageuh oh
put those guns away I'm a democrat
put those guns away I'm a democrat
Do you like my charts?
These are from my videos about balancing subjectivity and objectivity as practitioners/teachers of Ashtanga Yoga to grow in your practice(s).
I’ll include a download in my newsletter on Friday.
These are from my videos about balancing subjectivity and objectivity as practitioners/teachers of Ashtanga Yoga to grow in your practice(s).
I’ll include a download in my newsletter on Friday.
in imageMental Models Overview
BELIEFS SHAPE EXPERIENCES
Our beliefs directly influence how we perceive and interpret experiences.
Mental Models Overview
BELIEFS SHAPE EXPERIENCES
Our beliefs directly influence how we perceive and interpret experiences.
COGNITIVE BIAS AWARENESS
Recognizing cognitive biases helps us make better self-assessments.
SELF-DOUBT REFLECTIONS
Struggling poses reveal deeper layers of our self-doubt issues.
CRITICAL THINKING IMPORTANCE
BELIEFS SHAPE EXPERIENCES
Our beliefs directly influence how we perceive and interpret experiences.
Mental Models Overview
BELIEFS SHAPE EXPERIENCES
Our beliefs directly influence how we perceive and interpret experiences.
COGNITIVE BIAS AWARENESS
Recognizing cognitive biases helps us make better self-assessments.
SELF-DOUBT REFLECTIONS
Struggling poses reveal deeper layers of our self-doubt issues.
CRITICAL THINKING IMPORTANCE
Suerte de tener a mis amigos. 🌴
dc >> playa
playa >> dc
dc >> playa
playa >> dc
in imagedc >> playa playa >> dc
Suerte de tener a mis amigos.
Last pracky of this season in this beautiful place @torresdeselma
Amix I remember you every time in wearing the dc ashtanga shirt @michaeljoelhall
dc >> playa playa >> dc Suerte de tener a mis amigos. Last pracky of this season in this beautiful place @torresdeselma Amix I remember you every time in wearing the dc ashtanga shirt @michaeljoelhall
Suerte de tener a mis amigos.
Last pracky of this season in this beautiful place @torresdeselma
Amix I remember you every time in wearing the dc ashtanga shirt @michaeljoelhall
dc >> playa playa >> dc Suerte de tener a mis amigos. Last pracky of this season in this beautiful place @torresdeselma Amix I remember you every time in wearing the dc ashtanga shirt @michaeljoelhall
I just love hearing about these kinds of yoga shalas and shifts.
in imagehave been working very hard / 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 was taught to teach in a / I just love hearing about these kinds of yoga shalas and shifts.
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.
in imageOften found with charismatic leaders. @michaeljoelhall is doing a really amazing job at breaking down what a lot of people have experienced
They'll claim unusual authority or special revelation in yoga. Claiming Unusual Authority and Special Revelation
They'll claim unusual authority or special revelation in yoga. Claiming Unusual Authority and Special Revelation
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
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
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.
More on youtube!
More on youtube!
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?
More on youtube!
More on youtube!
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
in imageAbuse is rampant. And trauma is not just things that happen to communities and individuals respond. They say you shouldn't get on the internet when you're
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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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.
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
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in imageTHAT AREN'T IN OUR OWN BEST INTEREST,
AND THESE ARE THE JUDGMENT ERRORS THAT
AND THESE ARE THE JUDGMENT ERRORS THAT
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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
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
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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Sometimes I think teachers don't share what they learned because they're
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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 made real changes.
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Sometimes I think teachers don't share what they learned because they're
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I'll never forget it.
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I made real changes.
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Sometimes I think teachers don't share what they learned because they're
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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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in imageYoga teachers -and therapists- are not "healers"
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.
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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Power dynamics
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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.
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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?
in imageDo men have more authority in a group? Exclusion from leadership Control Woman and queer people especially Purpose Group continuity Regardless of gend
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
Gender Control vs Equality
Gender Control
Women Control
Tightly controlled
Excluded fr...
from key sions
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.
in imagePeople 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 | 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
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...
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.
standards have to remain high and uncompromised and you've gotta be honest
And it means that we stop normalizing dishonesty and silence.
in imagegrooming them by having an appropriate relationship so you're just So many
that dynamic can make things weird unless like there are clear pathways
Grooming
Leaders abusing power
Power dynamics
Sexual exploitation
Safeguarding
Non-exist...
...rding
Poor sat...
Safeguarding
Non-existent safeguarding
Poor sa[feguarding]
Strong safeguards
Promp[t]
Responses
Sexual Exploitation
Issues
Power abu[se]
ck of protection
vulnerab[le]
[gro]ming
that dynamic can make things weird unless like there are clear pathways
Grooming
Leaders abusing power
Power dynamics
Sexual exploitation
Safeguarding
Non-exist...
...rding
Poor sat...
Safeguarding
Non-existent safeguarding
Poor sa[feguarding]
Strong safeguards
Promp[t]
Responses
Sexual Exploitation
Issues
Power abu[se]
ck of protection
vulnerab[le]
[gro]ming
in imageThere are forces out
moments, even when
survival is bravery.
moments, even when
survival is bravery.
in imageI support you, and these bitches need to be put in their places.
in imageAnything worthwhile has
But I feel
But I feel
I think I’m Steve Martin and I’m really Martin Short
in imageMabel, what's the first word that comes to mind
We are complex characters.
Yeah, where is this coming from?
I think I'm Steve Martin and I'm really Martin Short
We are complex characters.
Yeah, where is this coming from?
I think I'm Steve Martin and I'm really Martin Short
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 image30 minutes
The Nope Cat
perfectly clean
The Nope Cat
The Nope Cat
perfectly clean
The Nope Cat
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
my pdc gym is a vibe ❤️❤️
in image1984
If I fail, it's no big deal.
Dolly Parton and Patti LaBelle harmonizing using their acrylic nails in 1987
1987
Mama's little children loves short'nin', short'nin',
1992
and all I had was myself.
If I fail, it's no big deal.
Dolly Parton and Patti LaBelle harmonizing using their acrylic nails in 1987
1987
Mama's little children loves short'nin', short'nin',
1992
and all I had was myself.
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
way better than my essay
on spiritual rot tbh
on spiritual rot tbh
in imageBUT JUST FOR
way better than my essay on spiritual rot tbh
WHERE I BUY
I GOTTA IGNORE
way better than my essay on spiritual rot tbh
WHERE I BUY
I GOTTA IGNORE
ONE CULT AT A TIME
cc: @pujaloveit
@delldelldoll
@delldelldoll
in imagecc: @pujaloveit @delldelldoll
"it was less than a year of me
it's about
"it was less than a year of me
it's about
Once a week I try to go without. I use an very small Eink tablet phone instead of a flip.
It takes care of the navigation and I use it to write on faily anyway.
It takes care of the navigation and I use it to write on faily anyway.
in imageOnce a week I try to go without. I use an very small Eink tablet phone instead of a flip. It takes care of the navigation and I use it to write on faily anyway. They are bringing people together to switch
They also gave us new phone numbers and an offline pledge.
Once a week I try to go without. I use an very small Eink tablet phone instead of a flip. It takes care of the navigation and I use it to write on faily anyway. Needed a physical tape recorder for work
They also gave us new phone numbers and an offline pledge.
Once a week I try to go without. I use an very small Eink tablet phone instead of a flip. It takes care of the navigation and I use it to write on faily anyway. Needed a physical tape recorder for work
omg
in imageTHE PERFECT PHRASE
Practice Tip:
LET GO OF EXPECTATIONS!
BUT ALSO HAVE
Practice Tip:
LET GO OF EXPECTATIONS!
MAKE YOUR VOICE
Practice Tip:
LET GO OF EXPECTATIONS!
Practice Tip:
LET GO OF EXPECTATIONS!
BUT ALSO HAVE
Practice Tip:
LET GO OF EXPECTATIONS!
MAKE YOUR VOICE
Practice Tip:
LET GO OF EXPECTATIONS!
in imageSurviving Extraction
Building resilient communities is essential. Learn frameworks to help communities endure beyond individual influence.
THE RISKS OF REGENERATIVE WORK
• Slower
• Quieter
• Less glamorous
• Sustainable
• Resilient
Channeling Rage Towards Regeneration
Using anger constructively: long-term commitment and systems thinking build food forests.
Surviving Extraction
Building resilient communities is essential. Learn frameworks to help communities endure beyond individual influence.
THE RISKS OF REGENERATIVE WORK
• Slower
• Quieter
• Less glamorous
• Sustainable
• Resilient
watch on youtube!
Channeling Rage Towards Regeneration
Using anger constructively: long-term commitment and systems thinking build food forests.
Building resilient communities is essential. Learn frameworks to help communities endure beyond individual influence.
THE RISKS OF REGENERATIVE WORK
• Slower
• Quieter
• Less glamorous
• Sustainable
• Resilient
Channeling Rage Towards Regeneration
Using anger constructively: long-term commitment and systems thinking build food forests.
Surviving Extraction
Building resilient communities is essential. Learn frameworks to help communities endure beyond individual influence.
THE RISKS OF REGENERATIVE WORK
• Slower
• Quieter
• Less glamorous
• Sustainable
• Resilient
watch on youtube!
Channeling Rage Towards Regeneration
Using anger constructively: long-term commitment and systems thinking build food forests.
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