My partner in crime at the ashram (oh, we were bad) just reminded me that our 10 year anniversary is this year. 10 years of teaching yoga. Oh my word.

Arambol makes me want to lead a week long retreat in Goa.

15000 contact hours.

There is unlimited potential for solidarity, connection, and compassion inside of each and every one of us. The loneliness you feel, the sorrow of disconnection, is the inner voice telling you to plug in and wake up. Might I recommend Ashtanga yoga? It's very simple and incredibly effective. DCASHTANGA.COM

Workshops and continuing study opportunities:

Sunday, March 26:
Kali Yoga
8-9: Intro to Mysore ($45)
9-10: Pranayama ($20)
10-11: Bandha ($20)
11-12: Led Intermediate and Ashtanga Pranayama ($20)

Saturday, April 8:
Mind the Mat
1-3p: Tour of Primary Series ($30)

Sunday, April 9:
Kali Yoga
8-9: Intro to Mysore ($45)
9-10: Pranayama ($20)
10-11 Bandha ($20)
11-1:00: Led Intermediate and Ashtanga Pranayama ($20)

Saturday, April 22:
Ashtanga Nation
11:15am-12:45am: Intro to Pranayama Techniques ($30)
1:00-2:30: Deconstructed Vinyasa Patterns: The Psoas ($30)
($50 for both)

Saturday, May 6:
Mind the Mat
1-3: Tour of Intermediate Series ($30)

Sunday, May 7:
Kali Yoga
Intro to Mysore 8:00-9:00 ($45)
Bandha Workshop 9:00-10:00 ($20)
Pranayama Workshop 10:00-11:00 ($20)
Led Intermediate and Ashtanga Pranayama: 11-1:00 ($20)

Pranayama tomorrow at 9! Bandhas at 10! Led Intermediate at 11!

http://kaliyogadc.com/2015/05/01/mysore-ashtanga-workshops/

Dropped in on an old friends lovely class-- so glad Stonewall Yoga is creating safe space for exploring yoga. Thanks, Luke! Thanks, Craig! Thanks, Pasquale!

Thank you to all the brave seekers who turned up to mine their depths and press against their comfort zones with me. An honor and a privledge.

Primary with my peeps. Maybe the fastest led primary ever (we listened to Sharath) -- clocked in at 66 minutes.

Today at 1, at Mind The Mat-- a tour of primary series.

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/main_enroll.asp?studioid=5362&tg=&vt=&lvl=&stype=-8&view=day&trn=100000218&page=&catid=&prodid=&date=4%2f8%2f2017&classid=0&prodGroupId=&sSU=&optForwardingLink=&qParam=&justloggedin=&nLgIn=&pMode=0

Today, I guided a two and a half hour Primary series to a focused group. Watching them unbox and unpack is a highlight of my week. Wow.

Today, I guided a two and a half hour Primary series to a focused group. Watching them unbox and unpack is a highlight of my week. Wow.

I wonder if mysore from 12-2 would be a hit 🤔

Two afternoon classes, both with newbies, seasoned vets, and friends of friends. Attentive, brave, and kind. <3

I'd like to make mysore style yoga practice more accessible for those that can't come in the early mornings! I'm looking at expanding hours-- vote for your choice: https://beta.doodle.com/poll/4acuas8zh7pyi84t

Mysore at Kali: Tuesday & Thursday 11-1. Open practice 9-11. Interested? Inbox me!

Spotted: my fantastic apprentice @Whitney Paterson at the gym doing pullups. All the feels!

DC Ashtanga has extended it's hours! We're open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11-1 🙂 Come join us! dcashtanga.com

Being able to begin a sentence with "My teacher says..." is one of the greatest privledges I have in this life. So much of what follows is from Pattabhi Jois-- I'm so grateful for his lifelong dedication to teaching, teaching my teachers. 1915- May 18, 2009.

Are you interested in practicing in community with other LGBTQ folks and their allies? I am-- thats why I'll be teaching a session this summer! Stonewall Yoga is all about inclusivitiy, good vibes, and community.

Today and tomorrow, use offer code LASTMINUTE and take $10 off (you know how we mysore folks are, just showing up whenever).

https://virabyoga.regfox.com/summer-registration

I *LOVE* practicing outside!!! Come play!! I'm an active member of the HSD community-- who also maintains a daily practice of Ashtanga Yoga-- if you know me from either community, I do hope you'll come out and say hi!

Join me today for Yoga in The Park! 5pm at the top of Meridian Hill Park (bring a towel or mat!).

On my way to Meridian Hill Park to teach a free outdoor class! See ya at 5!

I suppose id be better served to share more of the flash and sizzle and less of the drip and drizzle when it comes to these yoga videos... But the bloopers are so much more fun.

If you're interested in my Yoga related musings, I'd encourage you to follow Yoga with Michael Joel Hall. I want to share more, and that is where I intend to do it.

That time I got drew carey into down dog.

I'm teaching at VIDA on U Street today at 5:30 and then at Metropole at 6:45. Fun stuff!

Outdoor yoga class at 12 in Meridian Hill. I'm teaching. LGBTQ like woah. Come!

If you're curious about exploring something different, restorative, and scalable (as intense or light as YOU want!) come join me at hot spot. The room is 95, it's not Surya Namaskar intensive, and the format allows plenty of room for personal exploration... While overlooking gorgeous Connecticut Ave. See you at 12!!

My day, everyday (give or take), by the numbers:
3-3 1/2 hours in the Mysore room teaching
1-3 Hours Asana Focused Meditation & Pranayama
1-2 hours lifting, physical therapeutics, and internal research
2-3 paid corporate or group fitness classes 1/hr + commute & post class convo
1 Hour Mentoring
1 Hour Skill Development (singing, reading, business, personal development/self-help)
1 Hour bullshitting on the phone with a close friend (we'll call this my lunch break, and should count)

I rely on mantra in so many different ways in my daily life, my yoga practice, and my teaching practice.

Regularly, the good Sis Britney is bringing me that patience and resolve to hold space in trying times:

Break it down, break it down, break it down
Break it down, break it down, break it down

This ain't no foolishness or fuckery
I'm handling my business (Business)
Holler if you hear me
Hey, can I get a witness
Preacher, preacher
I'm the teacher, you can learn
Watch your fingers, boy
You might get burned

If you've ever been to heaven, this is twice as nice. Break it down.

Ashtanga Yoga is truly for every body. I'm proud to offer a new member special for those with no prior background in Ashtanga Yoga, with a sliding scale for three months to help best match financial need. Please send all inquiries my way.