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2023
in imageStartled Expressions
Let's discuss: Startled Expresions
Let's discuss: Startled Expresions
in imageLet's discuss: What to do in the heat (Nothing)
WEATHER'S TRYING TO TURN US ALL INTO A BIG OLE PEOPLE
I'M GONNA TELL YOU A
WEATHER'S TRYING TO TURN US ALL INTO A BIG OLE PEOPLE
I'M GONNA TELL YOU A
2025
in imageThe whole end section.
SISQÓ - "THONG SONG"
You have a key change.
SISQÓ - "THONG SONG"
You have a key change.
There was a slide towards authoritarianism inside of Ashtanga yoga communities world wide in the 2010s. It happens. Heres how to look out for it in your community. Catch the whole thing on my youtube.
in imageThe Slide Toward Authoritarianism
Feedback turns into obedience.
risk drifting
and dynamics:
unquestioned
amed as
ion."
Warning: Authoritarianism DIALOGUE DISAPPEARS | Points reframed as [provoc]ation." | Once [one] believes thei[r view is] the truth,
Feedback turns into obedience.
risk drifting
and dynamics:
unquestioned
amed as
ion."
Warning: Authoritarianism DIALOGUE DISAPPEARS | Points reframed as [provoc]ation." | Once [one] believes thei[r view is] the truth,
Yoga is a straightforward path towards liberation from narrowmindedness and the suffering it brings. Some teachers miss the mark— oops— by confusing success in shapes vs an expanded consciousness capable of holding boundless compassion.
A good teacher combats cognitive dissonance and spiritual bypassing by openly discussing advantages AND lamenting the disadvantages inherent in each of us as we take on spiritual practice.
See my whole video “Ashtanga Teacher Qualifications (uh oh!)” on youtube. Link in bio.
A good teacher combats cognitive dissonance and spiritual bypassing by openly discussing advantages AND lamenting the disadvantages inherent in each of us as we take on spiritual practice.
See my whole video “Ashtanga Teacher Qualifications (uh oh!)” on youtube. Link in bio.
in imageUnderstanding Nonlinear Dynamics
Two Models of Teachers
Linear Judgement
Judged by Visible Achievements
Workshops & Certifications
Physical Abilities
Modern
Want to practice longer?
Enjoy it.
Practitioners who grasp non-linear systems can sustain longer and more beneficial practices.
You don't always run into the necessity of deep learning when you're privlidged
Two Models of Teachers
Linear Judgement
Judged by Visible Achievements
Workshops & Certifications
Physical Abilities
Modern
Want to practice longer?
Enjoy it.
Practitioners who grasp non-linear systems can sustain longer and more beneficial practices.
You don't always run into the necessity of deep learning when you're privlidged
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
me while my students are trying to practice
in imageme while my students are trying to practice
Gays in a nutshell:
me while my students are trying to practice
Gays in a nutshell:
me while my students are trying to practice