Reflections
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2021
Over threw last few years, I've managed to miss "Resolution Season," since I'd have been on my yearly practice and reflection sabbatical. As a teacher returning home from sabbatical in March, I would often be filled to the brim with inspiration to share-- and in front of a new audience! The reporte required -- including the desire to find a common nomenclature-- were the building blocks of a working relationship in March... but I think they work in January, too!
Check out some of my tips and tools for understanding Why Yoga Works, and how to help those seeking a resolute resolutions find value in your offergings!
https://functionalashtanga.com/drishti-weekly/the-weekly-drishti-1-3-2021-1-9-2021/
Check out some of my tips and tools for understanding Why Yoga Works, and how to help those seeking a resolute resolutions find value in your offergings!
https://functionalashtanga.com/drishti-weekly/the-weekly-drishti-1-3-2021-1-9-2021/
Guys... can we talk about words?
I've seen folks claiming that these folks actin' a fool on the capital are being sent by "Antifa. "
Word means things, and I think maybe we need to talk:
"Antifa" means Anti-Fascist-- as in, against Fascism.
Fascism is a form of far-right, authoritarian ultranationalism characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition and strong regimentation of society and of the economy which came to prominence in early 20th-century Europe.
To be Anti Fascist means to be agains totalitarian, ultranationalist government. There are many organizations that are "Anti-Fascist" but there isn't a singular "Antifa" organization.
This is comparable to "Feminist" organizations. There isn't a single Feminist Organzation. Feminism is an ideology.
To be Feminist means that you believe woman are equal to men. To be an "Feminist organization" means that you are an organization in support of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.
So, to circle this wagon: there are feminist organizations and anti-fascist organizations-- and, like those ideals, there is no central organization.
Here's what I don't get: How have we twisted the idea of being "Anti Fascist" into being a bad thing? Since when is being against a totalitarian government a bad thing?
Could it be that if you are a fascist, you want to convince people that being "anti fascist" is a bad thing?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/five-myths/five-myths-about-antifa/2020/09/11/527071ac-f37b-11ea-bc45-e5d48ab44b9f_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/five-myths/five-myths-about-antifa/2020/09/11/527071ac-f37b-11ea-bc45-e5d48ab44b9f_story.html
I've seen folks claiming that these folks actin' a fool on the capital are being sent by "Antifa. "
Word means things, and I think maybe we need to talk:
"Antifa" means Anti-Fascist-- as in, against Fascism.
Fascism is a form of far-right, authoritarian ultranationalism characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition and strong regimentation of society and of the economy which came to prominence in early 20th-century Europe.
To be Anti Fascist means to be agains totalitarian, ultranationalist government. There are many organizations that are "Anti-Fascist" but there isn't a singular "Antifa" organization.
This is comparable to "Feminist" organizations. There isn't a single Feminist Organzation. Feminism is an ideology.
To be Feminist means that you believe woman are equal to men. To be an "Feminist organization" means that you are an organization in support of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes.
So, to circle this wagon: there are feminist organizations and anti-fascist organizations-- and, like those ideals, there is no central organization.
Here's what I don't get: How have we twisted the idea of being "Anti Fascist" into being a bad thing? Since when is being against a totalitarian government a bad thing?
Could it be that if you are a fascist, you want to convince people that being "anti fascist" is a bad thing?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/five-myths/five-myths-about-antifa/2020/09/11/527071ac-f37b-11ea-bc45-e5d48ab44b9f_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/five-myths/five-myths-about-antifa/2020/09/11/527071ac-f37b-11ea-bc45-e5d48ab44b9f_story.html
in image"WHEN THE LOOTING
STARTS, THE SHOOTING
STARTS®
- Donald J. Trump
May29,2020
Responding to BLM protests
"Go home. We love you.
You're very special. [...]
I know how youfeel"
-Donald J. Trump
Januany 6,2021
Responding to white nationalists' attempted
coup, breaking into the U.S. Capitol and
forcingu.S. Senators +Congressmen to
Shelter in place under their desks
@turnitaroundproject
STARTS, THE SHOOTING
STARTS®
- Donald J. Trump
May29,2020
Responding to BLM protests
"Go home. We love you.
You're very special. [...]
I know how youfeel"
-Donald J. Trump
Januany 6,2021
Responding to white nationalists' attempted
coup, breaking into the U.S. Capitol and
forcingu.S. Senators +Congressmen to
Shelter in place under their desks
@turnitaroundproject
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 imageelyse.greta
elyse.greta Miss getting assisted in postures? I miss getting
assisted in twisting triangle. This pose is one of my favorite...
NEXT
elyse.greta Miss getting assisted in postures? I miss getting
assisted in twisting triangle. This pose is one of my favorite...
NEXT
in imageEvery time I walk past the mural I think about this video shoot. 🥰
“It doesn’t feel like it’s getting any closer,” she says. “Work with gravity— that’s good stuff, “ I say. watch the face. That eyeroll.
in imageThe struggle continues... But that's not why I'm posting this video
The struggle continues... / But that's not why I'm posting this video / watch the face. That eyeroll. / "Work with gravity— that's good stuff, " I say. / "It doesn
The struggle continues... / But that's not why I'm posting this video / watch the face. That eyeroll. / "Work with gravity— that's good stuff, " I say. / "It doesn
I love getting to bear witness to the struggle and the smile.
sharing in this process is dope.
sharing in this process is dope.
Marichyasana A, modeled with a block and a bind.
This pose has a peculiar demand: *major* ankle dorsiflexion. A requisite for this posture is strength and flexibility in the ankle such that the knee can go forward and beyond the toes so as to get the center of mass towards and beyond the center of the foundation.
This can be a struggle for some, as these deeper ankle positions were not commonly taught in yoga rooms for many years, nor was deep squatting common in gym settings.
Thankfully, that has very much changed in the last 5 years.
Finding a position that allows for controlled articulation in the ankle is key for improving controlled articulation in other places... but finding a manageable setup pays dividends that are not so easy to see here.
Forward folding and pressure onto the forehead region is associated with the relaxation response and a great way to bring a feeling of safety into your mind-body organism. Utilizing the parasympathetic nervous system (think: rest & digest), this posture is a great way to support both anatomical and physiological changes that benefit the practitioner. Don’t let this poses stress you out, in other words. Adjust the setup for maximum personal benefit.
This pose has a peculiar demand: *major* ankle dorsiflexion. A requisite for this posture is strength and flexibility in the ankle such that the knee can go forward and beyond the toes so as to get the center of mass towards and beyond the center of the foundation.
This can be a struggle for some, as these deeper ankle positions were not commonly taught in yoga rooms for many years, nor was deep squatting common in gym settings.
Thankfully, that has very much changed in the last 5 years.
Finding a position that allows for controlled articulation in the ankle is key for improving controlled articulation in other places... but finding a manageable setup pays dividends that are not so easy to see here.
Forward folding and pressure onto the forehead region is associated with the relaxation response and a great way to bring a feeling of safety into your mind-body organism. Utilizing the parasympathetic nervous system (think: rest & digest), this posture is a great way to support both anatomical and physiological changes that benefit the practitioner. Don’t let this poses stress you out, in other words. Adjust the setup for maximum personal benefit.
feeling vibes
in imageninaesperanza
I know I probably sound like a broken record with my
"I'm learning to slow down my practice posts"
Myth:
you have to
do advanced
asana
to make
progress
in Yoga.
QUNRULYASCETIC
@unrulyascetic
This morning was the first time in four months l've
been able to bind after my shoulder injury.
@michaeljoelhall led a slow progression through the
marichy series. It wasn't forced but slow and
controlled. On Saturday I was able to stack my
shoulders over my wrists for a split second handstand
in @ericabaca202's amazing class. These are the
littlest things but they feel huge. More importantly I'm
truly focused on rebuilding my practice. This morning
I was able to say look at what I'm doing rather than
0mg I can't believe I can't grab my foot in this pose l've
always been able to grab my foot in this pose. I feel
less angry towards my practice but am constantly
reminding myself now that the advanced practice is
the mental part not the asana. The hardest asana isn't
always the most advanced.
feeling
vibes
I know I probably sound like a broken record with my
"I'm learning to slow down my practice posts"
Myth:
you have to
do advanced
asana
to make
progress
in Yoga.
QUNRULYASCETIC
@unrulyascetic
This morning was the first time in four months l've
been able to bind after my shoulder injury.
@michaeljoelhall led a slow progression through the
marichy series. It wasn't forced but slow and
controlled. On Saturday I was able to stack my
shoulders over my wrists for a split second handstand
in @ericabaca202's amazing class. These are the
littlest things but they feel huge. More importantly I'm
truly focused on rebuilding my practice. This morning
I was able to say look at what I'm doing rather than
0mg I can't believe I can't grab my foot in this pose l've
always been able to grab my foot in this pose. I feel
less angry towards my practice but am constantly
reminding myself now that the advanced practice is
the mental part not the asana. The hardest asana isn't
always the most advanced.
feeling
vibes
in imagebacchanalaureate
Grateful for my erstwhile yoga
practice with @michaeljoelhall
Breathe in and ask for more space,
Breathe out and inhabit it.
Never thought I'd be hitting 115° consistently,
only 11 days after ACL reconstruction.
Grateful for my erstwhile yoga
practice with @michaeljoelhall
Breathe in and ask for more space,
Breathe out and inhabit it.
Never thought I'd be hitting 115° consistently,
only 11 days after ACL reconstruction.
h/t @elliewannemacheryoga (this ones good)
in imageFirst three words u see are your
reality.
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h/t gelliewannemacheryoga
(this ones good)
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@subconsciousthinkers
h/t gelliewannemacheryoga
(this ones good)
The Yoga Clubâs very first ad will be right here.
When I first started coming to DC, I would go to a little coffee house at 22nd and P (love to Soho!) to hang out, spending time reading all of my favorite (read: free + edgy) DC newspapersâ The Blade, the City Paper... and Pathways.
Each of these publications has struggled to stay in print over the last 10 years. I likely donât need to tell yâall about the rapidly changing face of mediaâ and how it has adversely impacted queer journalism, alt-newspapers, and trade-zines.
For yâall that havenât been here for 30 years, lemmie tell ya: Pathways is the OG DC natural living/holistic health trade publication. Last year, Pathways didnât have a print publication (due largely to the pandemic... and the changing landscape of readership).
One of the reasons i love DC so much is precisely because i was able to find my tribeâ and so much of that is due to publications like this. Who knew that the local publications i loved growing up Iâd eventually get to work with?
We went with Pathways first because itâs owned by my bestieâs bestieâ and you know I love family owned and friend-ran.
For 7 years, my yoga program, DC Ashtanga, was fiercely independent and grassroots â and while we remain firmly non-commercial, the Yoga Club (my new practice space) wants to help others find community while also supporting and elevating others in our community.
While DC ashtanga will remain a grassroots practice group (as it always has been), weâre now proudly in residence in our new home at theyoga.club, and it is a pro ledge to help Pathways relaunch in print, so that other little woo woo gays can find a copy... and a tribe.
When I first started coming to DC, I would go to a little coffee house at 22nd and P (love to Soho!) to hang out, spending time reading all of my favorite (read: free + edgy) DC newspapersâ The Blade, the City Paper... and Pathways.
Each of these publications has struggled to stay in print over the last 10 years. I likely donât need to tell yâall about the rapidly changing face of mediaâ and how it has adversely impacted queer journalism, alt-newspapers, and trade-zines.
For yâall that havenât been here for 30 years, lemmie tell ya: Pathways is the OG DC natural living/holistic health trade publication. Last year, Pathways didnât have a print publication (due largely to the pandemic... and the changing landscape of readership).
One of the reasons i love DC so much is precisely because i was able to find my tribeâ and so much of that is due to publications like this. Who knew that the local publications i loved growing up Iâd eventually get to work with?
We went with Pathways first because itâs owned by my bestieâs bestieâ and you know I love family owned and friend-ran.
For 7 years, my yoga program, DC Ashtanga, was fiercely independent and grassroots â and while we remain firmly non-commercial, the Yoga Club (my new practice space) wants to help others find community while also supporting and elevating others in our community.
While DC ashtanga will remain a grassroots practice group (as it always has been), weâre now proudly in residence in our new home at theyoga.club, and it is a pro ledge to help Pathways relaunch in print, so that other little woo woo gays can find a copy... and a tribe.
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afternoon practice.
felt cute after clean & jerks + a trim courtesy of @michaelgeovanni
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