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Had a Saturday cancellation! l've got space for a
private on Sat from 11-12.
Any takers? DM me.
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in imageSivananda Yoga
Teacher Training...
15 years ago.

in imageSuch a simple creature.
Such a simple creature.
new toys

in image11 months after wrist 🩸, my body whispered "come play, it's safe." And I did. And it was.
11 months after wrist 🩸, my body whispered "come play, it's safe." And I did. And it was. (gosh, @theyoga.club is beautiful.)

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The ashtanga
primary series I
didn't know | really
needed. Thank you
@michaelioelhall
• WASHINGTON D. C.

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in imagesacredjadeyoga
When I travel I try to find a Shala to
practice in. Ashtanga Yoga Nashville is
a hidden gem tucked away in East
Nashville. It's located upstairs of
Woodland Presbyterian Church
Thank you so much for
welcoming me. Thank you
so much for holding space
the way you do
@rogashalanashsille
@michaeljoelhall

in imagesacredjadeyoga
I was lucky to practice with a dear
friend @michaeljoelhall, whom I met in
India back in 2014. Just so happens
that he was there as a guest teacher
Thanks friend, for all the amazing
loving adjustments
@yogashalanashvılle

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UJJAYI | UJJAYII
Conquer Negativity
with Ujjayi Pranayama:
A Superhero's Guide
By michael joel hall • May 7, 2023
Hello, hello, hello yogis! Get ready to channel
your inner superhero with Ujjayi Pranayama,
the "Victorious Breath" that can help you
conquer negativity and find peace and
balance within yourself.

in imageFeeling super inspired by my teacher David's creativity. This book is just amazing. Poe

State of the Āsana
MARĪCHYĀSANA A
Left Side — 5 to 8 Breaths
Dṛṣṭi: Pādayorāgrai (Foot)

Vinyāsa Meta View
When doing the Marīchyāsana poses (A, B, C, D) remember to place more of the weight in your legs rather than sitting back on your pelvis. Visualize a Russian folk dancer in a low squat with hips just off the ground, dexterously kicking his legs out in front of him in time with the music. By lightening your seat and grounding your legs in Marīchyāsana, you'll win more freedom to project your spine forward and achieve a deeper forward bend.

in imageI had the most awesome Sunday, so won't bury that lead. I'll be fine. Teaching should be fine. Volunteers for charlie walks encouraged, and maybe a cane if someone has an extra..

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

in imageso nice seeing all sorts
of folks in the circle doin
yoga- - seemed rude to
take pictures of 'em ...
so here's Charlie

in imageWe are looking for 19 seasoned Ashtangis who want to dive headlong into the system wide study of Ashtanga Yoga with an eye toward cultivating the ability to communicate (i.e., teach) it to others. Our purpose is to: • facilitate a deep understanding of Ashtanga Yoga as a holistic system for personal, spiritual and communal growth; and
adjustments
self-care practices
philosophy & history
ethics

Teaching yoga is a responsibility and a privilege that we take seriously. We each come to the table with decades of experience and a passion for supporting anyone and everyone who is ready and willing to dedicate themselves to this path. Those that entrust us with their precious time and
Mentorship: Included in this offering is a MENTORSHIP opportunity to spend one week with us in our home shala diving deeper and more personally into the aspects of teaching upon which you desire to focus. Investment:

in imageASHTANGATECH
TEACHING IMMERSION
JAN 2 - FEB 12 • 2024
with MICHAEL, HEATHER, & CORY

in imageASHTANGATECH •
TEACHING IMMERSION
JAN 2 - FEB 12 • 2024
with MICHAEL, HEATHER, & CORY
@michaeljoelhall
1 month virtual
10 days in Mexico
Continued Mentorship

in imageready to grow? CHECK become effective, compassionate and skilled teachers — with Michael Joel Hall (DC Yoga Club), Heather Sullivan (Birmingham Yoga) & Cory Bryant (Yoga Shala Nashville) Dates for 6-week program: Jan 2 - Feb 12, 2024 • 4 weeks of on-line course work followed by • 10-day in-residence immersion at Casa Soham near Playa Del Carmen, Mexico: Feb 2-12
ready to grow? CHECK 2024 We are looking for 19 seasoned Ashtangis who want to dive headlong into the system wide study of Ashtanga Yoga with an eye toward cultivating the ability to communicate (i.e., teach) it to others. Our purpose is to: facilitate a deep understanding of Ashtanga Yoga as a holistic system

in imageDr. John Rusin
@drjohnrusin
Teaching there's only ONE right way
to move for everyone is just dumb...
If everyone's built DIFFERENTLY, how
could they ever all move the same?
Force feeding TEXTBOOK form leaves
people broken down and frustrated.
So train for your body, not someone
else's. Use COMMON SENSE...
@anjohnrusin

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ashtanga.tech Picture yourself right here, reading up on
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in imagePresence is key
When you step into that yoga room, you gotta be fully present with your students.

in imageGoing Deep.
Beifs
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Immersion 2024
Link in Bio

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Cuentos

in imagePHYSICALITY
physicalitydc
physicalitydc New to handstands? We are hosting a Level 1
workshop with @coachbachmann on July 22-23 from 9-11 a...

in imageWhen the yoga teachers gonna strike tho
namaste

in imageHome safe.
See ya at the shala
@theyoga.club
I clock in at 7.30.
Soy Aolengo
Drink Society

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in imageYoga AMA
Type something...

in imagethe interface, Kelly Starett (who I totally Stan) talking about the Vitruvian. Wanna train on one? @theyoga.club has got ya
which is
Kelly Starett (who I totally Stan) talking about the Vitruvian.
Wanna train on one? @theyoga.club has got ya

in imageArt lan Hodgson
Words Gendersauce
Community requires time, vulnerability,
mutual effort, communication, and
conflict resolution. They are small and
slow growing villages.
@gendersauce
happy 2 years,
yoga club. thank you
everyone.

in imageTHE PERCEPTION
pain vs sensation when healing
BETWEEN KNOWING
pain vs sensation when healing

in imagebirminghamyoga
Ashtanga
Weekend
Sept 29 - Oct 1
WITH @MICHAELJOELHALL
Registration is open
O WEEKEND WITH MICHAEL HALL

in imageCranky ashtanga knees? Do this
ACHEY KNEES SQUATTING?
WHEN YOU START DOING THIS "CONTROLLED TIBIAL ROTATION EXERCISE" BECAUSE YOU LEARN THAT THE KNEE JOINT ALSO ROTATES AND NOW YOUR KNEES FEEL STRONGER THAN EVER

in imageTake a peek at this cute new Hot Yoga studio in Park View
Im teaching a hot flow Wednesday @ 4:30
MY FRIEND MADE IT
@reunionhotyoga
Im teaching a hot flow Wednesday @ 4:30
All the lockers have pose names

in imageDidja see?
birminghamyoga
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ashtanga.tech
ashtanga.tech Teaching yoga is a responsibility and a
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in imageThx @neaferrieryoga
The power of this practice lies in the vinyasa - breathe with movement
There are many asanas, we don't need to do all of them.
Surya namaskar, standing postures or half primary is good for most people
Regular practice is key, a habit just like brushing teeth or taking a shower
Advanced postures doesn't mean an advanced yogi
A good yoga student is one who is following Yamas and Niyamas
Sharathji, Rome online conference August 2023
The power of this practice lies in the vinyasa - breathe with movement
There are many asanas, we don't need to do all of them.
Surya namaskar, standing postures or half primary is good for most people
Regular practice is key, a habit just like brushing teeth or taking a shower
Advanced postures doesn't mean an advanced yogi
A good yoga student is one who is following Yamas and Niyamas
Sharathji, Rome online conference August 2023

in imageTry this with me!
TODAY, I'D LIKE TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT HOW EXCESS
Try this with me!
YOU'RE A SINGER, A SPEAKER,

in imageSex sells. (that workshop sold out) Stoked to bring it to @birminghamyoga Happy Hips Kali Yoga 3.10 /2-4p @michaeljoelhall
Sex sells. (that workshop sold out) Stoked to bring it to @birminghamyoga Happy Hips Kali Yoga 3.10 /2-4p

in image@casa_soham
You could be here
@ashtanga.tech teaching immersion views

in imageThoughts?
If you've never pushed yourself to develop
your body or your fitness to an incredibly
high level in a given area, I think the
chances of you being a good coach to
someone else in that area are slim to none.
You can know everything about the science
behind dirt, rocks, roots, and branches, but
until you've walked a trail you can't tell
anybody else what that experience is like.
wat partaran
vuason

in imageMOJONY
Thanks
Greunionhotyoga
for the fun

in imageon my commute
(I have room
for 1 new
corporate client)
s aming a.
1 DC DoMnown:
SOGA SA

in imageMRYTT 2023/2024
The Journey Begins...
@michaeljoelhall
@georgefistonich
@andreadiraddoyoga

in image@mimiriegeryoga 10 years– wow wow wow. So fun to be a part of this crew's learning journey. (Also– @yogaheightsdc is so cute)

in image4. Holistic vs. Linear Thinking:
While linear thinking focuses on cause-
and-effect relationships, systems theory
embraces holistic thinking, considering the
entire systemn's dynamics. In yoga, this
means moving beyond viewing a single
pose as a cause and injury as an effect.
Instead, we explore the holistic context of
our practice, recognizing that many factors
contribute to our well-being. For example,
Michael has concert tickets for Friday night,
and he needs a night on the dance floor like
a good gay. This makes a 9am class time
tough. In order to make sure Michael
doesn't begin to resent his job, he needs
time to go blow off some steam. Having a
self-practice day ensures that the Mysore
room is in capable hands going forward.
(from @theyoga.club newsletter)
when the Asana
is a 2,
but the vibe
is an 8
Happy Equinox

in imageclearly I need new headshots-
But the content tis gonna be
goooooold. So excited.
birminghamyoga
C ASHTANGA WEEKEND
FRIDAY - WORKING WITH OBSTACLES
SATURDAY - HIP ANATOMY
SUNDAY - ASANA PLAYGROUND
This guy will be here Friday
B
@MICHAELJOELHALL
WHO'S COMING?
Me, me, me!!!!

in imagePOV: a yoga teacher that knows you for five
minutes is about to ask "how does that land
for you?" after giving you the most unhinged
and tone-deaf unsolicited lifestyle advice ever
@healingfromhealing
@healingfromhealing

in imageVisiting Gbirminghamyoga
has been a fantastic experience.
10/10.

in imageAshtanga Immersionin Mexico
doors close
for signups
end of Oct!!)
@ YOGASHALANASHVILLE.COM
@casa_soham

in imageU
yogashalanashville
yogashalanashville See the thing. Cultivate equanimity.
Observe the reaction. Respond - or not - accordingly....
Equanimity- and how to cultivate it.
How to get it.
We're covering it in-depth in our
ashtanga immersion.
Last spots, team!

in imageYOU WANT TO CREATE A VERTICAL POSITION BETWEEN
OKAY, THEN TURN TO THE
two of my biggest influences in one spot

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

in image00-
"Does that make sense?" is
one of the most powerful
questions a teacher can ask
www.flexibilityresearch.com
@flexibility.research

in imageFree workshop alert:
(Yoga & Mental Health)

in imageEmotional Regulation 101
Emotional Regulation 101
In fact if you don't

in imageA
Aa
Told the mysore folks I was going to
spend all afternoon playing the new
Mario.
MS
Dumh
arton
Oaks
Park
KAL
JPONT
GEORGETOWN
Outdoor Run
WEST END
Active Calories
745CAL
Distance WN
5.02 MI
appropriately shamed by the
mysore community, I went on a run
before Mario.

in imageAt every protest, there's people who snatch the
megaphone just to hear themselves talk. They
drone on, preach to the choir or berate it, replace
energy with melodrama. But there's always folks
standing by quietly, the ones with clipboards,
cases of water, who get the permits, set up bail
funds, print the info pamphlets, organize voter
drives, work at tiny non-profits when the glory of
the day is over. Those are the real teachers...
Social media is in a protest formation right now.
An effective protest works as a classroom, a
funeral march and a parade. We don't berate folks
for how they learn, grieve or feel joy. We don't yell
at them for the legibility of their signs. Whether
you are "doing enough" is between you, your
conscience and your God (if you have one).
Tragedy and war help us to find teachers. Who is
asking if you need help with how to help? Who is
offering tangible solutions and who is selling
hysteria? Who is using the megaphone as a
microphone and who is quietly building
infrastructure? Who is making you feel helpless
and who is making you feel powerful?
@herreraimages
Leo Herrera
@herreraimages

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THE PARADOX OF THE YOGA
FLAME
Balancing the Fire
In this phase of our journey, it's crucial to
reevaluate our relationship with the
transformative fire. Do we need to keep fueling it
to the same degree? Or is it time to allow the fire
to burn at a level that supports, nurtures, and
maintains our newfound state of balance? This is
not about extinguishing our drive or stopping our
practices, but rather about finding a sustainable
way to continue our growth.
EXCELLENT ARTICLE
WRITTEN BY THE ALWAYS
BRILLIANT
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thank you for sharing - só glad you
guys are finding something
meaningful in my work.
As always, link in bio.

in imageWe've got a few more spots for our training retreat!

in imageI love sharing Ashtanga -- so nice to
be a part of a larger community.
daria, ralkolopez.yoga
Thank you
@michaeljoelhall
it was
nice meeting you! Hope
to see you soon again e

in imageIf you insist on everybody doing the same serie
exactly like it's written down then you'll
basically make that technology unavailable to
the majority of people. Me, I'm trying to figure
out how can we open this technology up and
make it accessible to the most amount of
people.
-David Garrigues
@davidgarriguesyoga
my teachers be like

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