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2010
just finished a little over two hours of twisting, forward folding, and arm balancing. In related news: may not be able to leave the house tonight.
is becoming more comfortable with santosha.
is teaching, running, and theater-ing today. In that order. Add food & water.
ran 5.5 before leaving to teach. 90 minute vinyasa upon my return home. If anyone would like to practice with me from 3-4:30, you're welcome to. Core and inversion work, fwiw.
is teaching his first open/level II class at Shakti today. 12:15p! Wring out your toxins just in time for a three day weekend! 9th & N St NW. Twists and arm balances galore!
is dedicating his day to the life and times of Ethel Gilmore. Om Shanti. Om. Peace, peace, peace.
's classes are cancelled for the day. 12 mile run before the snow? Yes.
had a wonderful morning teaching a warming, heart-opening community yoga class at lululemon athletica Logan Circle, followed by some (snow?) bunny time. Now its time to make like a hare and run 6 miles. 🙂
is teaching yoga for the snow shoveler today in all of his classes.
Oh. Well, then. Everyone on the streets of DC have lost their collective minds. Run tomorrow it is. So glad I drank that pot of coffee... yoga?...
Alright, friends? Who's coming to my 12:15 class over at Shakti MindBody Studio today?
is teaching a 10am yoga class at lululemon athletica Logan Circle today. Come spend an hour doing your best to be your best-- there is no better Valentine's Day gift to you or your loved ones!
is soooo proud to have been selected as Lululemon's newest ambassador! Photoshoots! Workshops! Clothes!
will be teaching multiple classes at Stroga in Adams Morgan starting In March!
Handstand Hold: 2:24 (gym record) and 200m Sprints: 37s-36-36-38-37-38
To do: 6 miler, Crossfit, Yoga balancing practice
Per Jackie's Request: Fitness Update + Dog Pic: 12 mile run. Teach. House Cleaning. Outdoor Vinyasa. CrossFit. In. that. order.
is headed over to lululemon athletica Logan Circle to practice a bit.
successfully completed one one full clockwise revolution in mandalasana. Next will be a counter clockwise revolution.
Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured.â B.K.S. Iyengar
Do your practice and all is coming.â Sri K Patthabi
does not like to taper. Marathon on Saturday means no o-lifts or big runs 🙁 Oh, well! Who's comin to the race? http://nationalmarathon.com/
isn't teaching tonight, isn't allowed to lift until the race, and shouldn't practice too hard. Drink?
If I were craftier, I'd be all over this.
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/03/how-to_yoga_pants.html
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/03/how-to_yoga_pants.html
can't believe how good he feels after practicing outside.
Anyone interested in some lunchtime yoga? I'll be STROGA in AdMo teaching fun with hips, folds, and flight! COME PLAY!
wonders who would like to come to Balance Gym today at 6:15p for a sweat-inducing, body rockin' yoga class.
is stoked to teach a HOT YOGA at STROGA, Thursdays at 7p! Come check it out-- the first class is only $10!
wants to take a break dancing class. Who's in?
is so excited for tomorrow's big National Cherry Blossom Festival - Yoga event tomorrow at 11am over by the Washington Monument's Sylvan Theater (15th & Independence). I'm on stage, so you'll know a friendly face along with the other 1200 blissed out ones.
wants you to come to class at Stroga today!! Noon! Come NOW!
is practicing in Thomas Circle.
is on his way to DC's Clean And Sober Streets running club. Running taught me perseverance and how to practice achievement-- heres hoping I can share that with DC's homeless population. Or at least give a little yoga to 'em.
Set up the new http://midcityyoga.com/ site. What do you think so far?
wants you to come to his 7pm hot yoga class at @[363580466452:142:STROGA] tonight! @[100095036335482:2048:Mid City Yoga]'s site is up for more information http://midcityyoga.com
http://midcityyoga.com/
http://midcityyoga.com/
HOT Yoga at STROGA tonight at 7p! Come!
The Sizzlin' Songs of Summer are slowly starting to come out-- I can feel the buzz. Check out what I'm listening to over at http://www.midcityyoga.com/
http://midcityyoga.com/?p=173
http://midcityyoga.com/?p=173
Interested in a run club? Come check out Balance Gym's BRAND NEW Tuesday Run Club led by Mid City Yoga's Michael Hall!
http://midcityyoga.com/?p=189
http://midcityyoga.com/?p=189
Unexpected Joys: When you live your bliss and make it your business, your bliss becomes a tax write off. Amazing.
I dig Chad. Chad & I are now coworkers as well as colleagues.
http://www.welcomeomdc.com/2010/04/23/gym-deal-of-the-week-stroga/
http://www.welcomeomdc.com/2010/04/23/gym-deal-of-the-week-stroga/
At Balance Gym (1111 14th Street NW) doing CrossFit followed by a yoga class open to everyone! Come join! Why? http://bit.ly/95WDENm/?p=264
likes seeing Chad Raymond and Heather Cohen on the Stroga Functional Training Schedule.
I wrote a guest blog response to the New York Times article "A Yoga Manifesto" for WelcomeOmDC.com -- Check it out!
http://www.welcomeomdc.com/2010/04/30/michael-hall-what-is-sanskrit-for-broke/
http://www.welcomeomdc.com/2010/04/30/michael-hall-what-is-sanskrit-for-broke/
thinks that if you are free at Noon today, you should come take a class with me at Stroga. First 5 to respond get in free.
New blog post at miDCityYoga.com about how we sense the self in this big ol' world: Peace and Proprioception: http://bit.ly/bjW3Uz
held a 4;18 handstand. New PR.
is having Friend Day Thursday! Come to STROGA for my hot vinyasa class at 7p, or join me for Wanelle Kellee Charles's 8:15p Power Yoga class. I miss you, friends! Cocktails follow at 9:30!
Listen, friends.
As you all know, yoga is my life. I changed my training in January to the CrossFit programming as a compliment to my yoga practice-- and I'm now the strongest I've ever been.
I'm not just talking about simply outer strength, either. My yoga practice, my mental clarity, and my life have all seen vast improvements since training began.
CrossFit Balance won't do the work for you, but it'll put you in a supportive environment to create and achieve. I can't recommend it more.
http://livingsocial.com/
As you all know, yoga is my life. I changed my training in January to the CrossFit programming as a compliment to my yoga practice-- and I'm now the strongest I've ever been.
I'm not just talking about simply outer strength, either. My yoga practice, my mental clarity, and my life have all seen vast improvements since training began.
CrossFit Balance won't do the work for you, but it'll put you in a supportive environment to create and achieve. I can't recommend it more.
http://livingsocial.com/
is going to be teaching a shirt-soaking vinyasa all about embracing uncertainty -- 7pm at @Stroga. I've got FREE passes. Come play!
is going to be teaching a shirt-soaking vinyasa
all about embracing uncertainty -- 7pm at STROGA. I've got FREE passes.
Come play!
all about embracing uncertainty -- 7pm at STROGA. I've got FREE passes.
Come play!
wakes up and goes to bed reading about Yoga and CrossFit.
is teachin'-teachin'-teachin' all over. Wanna come practice? Come see me at Balance Gym @ 6:15 or STROGA @ 8:15p. FREE PASSES if you want 'em!
can't help but clap for his students sometimes. Dude! Ah! The awe-inspiring power of a first wheel! Oh! Goosebumps!
+ Sebastian Cole Hall + Logan Circle = Hours of Yoga
found real freedom and lightness in his handstand practice today. Beauty!
is super stoked for Yoga on the Roof at The Floridian tonight. Its a totally free urban community event-- 929 Florida Ave NW!
sweat out some serious somethings today! Thanks so much, Peg Mulqueen for giving Kelly Ferraro and I such a good date night.
is done teaching for the day.
found his dropbacks!
Do one thing a day that scares you: I showed my dropbacks to people.
Ready for Beach Bums & Belinis? An hour of hip hop inspired yoga, and then a bottomless bevvie brunch-- obviously the best way to spend Sunday. Don't take it too seriously-- hollar at me. $39 for all of it.
is taking a cue from Dharma Mittra and wearing his white yoga outfit, then changing into his cowboy best.
's day: CrossFit, Yoga, Carribean Carnival, Friendshiptime. Loves it.
Come check out the free event tonight at Meridian Hill Park-- 7:30pm. I think you'll know the teacher!
http://www.welcomeomdc.com/2010/06/30/six-reasons-why-you-need-to-join-the-citizen-effect-30-day-yoga-challenge/
http://www.welcomeomdc.com/2010/06/30/six-reasons-why-you-need-to-join-the-citizen-effect-30-day-yoga-challenge/
is super, duper excited to be teaching the FREE Yoga in the Park â Kick-off the 30-Day Yoga Challenge! tonight at 7:30p at Meridian Hill Park!
put together a new banner and some buttons for miDCityYoga.com ... do you like the new additions to the page?
http://midcityyoga.com/
http://midcityyoga.com/
feels pretty darn honored to have taught such an awesome group of people for Citizen Effect's 30 Day Yoga Challenge. Rawr!
@dcdharma It surely was my pleasure. I had such a good time; so much so that it almost wouldn't be fare if you didn't, too! So glad you did!
& Now its July. Love, friendship, family, water. Watermelon (spiked?). Outdoors-- all day. For what are you grateul today? miDCityYoga.com
Free Penthouse Yoga - TODAY - 6pm - U Street- miDCityYoga.com for deets!
is gonna teach you how to sweat.
's wrists are cooked, butt is sore, and back is tuckered. Big smiles.
is reminded that yoga doesn't exist on the four corners of the mat but the annals of the mind. Sometimes throwing heavy shit over your head and wearing bright colors can be a "practice," too.
loves hard to get reservations, back squats, and forearm stands. Distance running, too. Define success in your own terms.
stayed in and practiced pinch mayarasana, dwi pada dandasana, sirsasana to dwi pada, and focused on opening his heart. Success!
wants this wrist injury gone. He'd like to be unjured... I can't believe how badly I miss doing burpees. And, lots not even speak of my sorrow for the absent Handstand.
loves the belly dancers, o-lifters, trannies, trinas, and tricksters (krishna-esque yogis?) that litter his newsfeed with profile pictures, anecdotes, timewasters and further ridiculousness. Ya'll can be imitated, not duplicated, and certainly never replaced.
has a two great options for free classes this week: Sunday, 10am: lululemon athletica lululemon athletica Logan Circle! Tuesday, 6:15p: Summer Yoga Sessions at the Parker Flats!!
Is really looking forward to teaching at lululemon in Logan today. Free class at 10a, peeps!
really enjoyed teaching at lululemon athletica Logan Circle today!!! http://www.midcityyoga.com/ for more free classes and (later this week!) a podcast of this week's class (plus an additional backbending sequence!!)!
http://midcityyoga.com/
http://midcityyoga.com/
So, who's coming to the UrbanLand Company & Mid City Yoga Summer Yoga Session tonight?!
is running errands, visiting lululemon athletica Salutation Nation , getting his hair cut, and going tubing.
missed teaching!
is feeling better. Wanna sweat with me? Yoga tonight at STROGA. I'm teaching at 7p, then stickin' around to practice with Wanelle Kellee Charles at 8:15.
has tonight planned out: 5p: Crossfit; 6p: Yoga; 730p: BBQ; 10p: Sake in AdMo; 11:45p: Cobalt for dancing at 12[???]... Whats good for dancing (with other hot dudes) tonight?
is teaching a sequence he (& hopefully you!) loves today at Balance Gym (1111 14th St). Come by at 11 for a fun INEXPENSIVE class!
is going to go practice with Jeffrey Platts today over at lululemon athletica Logan Circle. Free class at 10am, dontchaknow.
is going to go outside and practice until his legs fall off.
practiced from 10am-11, and 11:45-1:30pm... gosh, I love yoga. I'm pumped to show y'all the delightful, playful transitions with which I've been playing!
is teaching at 6:15p over at Balance Gym (you know you wanna sweat!), and then teaching a sweaty, playful tribute to the end of Summer at STROGA. Come play!
My day in 3 acts:
Act 1: Go for a run
Act 2: Teach & be taught
Act 3: Play, Create, Attack
... Want in?
Act 1: Go for a run
Act 2: Teach & be taught
Act 3: Play, Create, Attack
... Want in?
Fiesta Vinyasa: I <3 you. Hahaha!
is gonna leave an impression: STROGA @ 6:45. Change is in the air. Come ride the momentum.
is loving today. Wanna play? 7pm Vinyasa @ Stroga.
practicing in Logan.
forward folded for three hours. Welcome, Autumn! Howsabout we bring some peace, knowledge, wisdom and bliss absolute thisaway? Ya know, before the winter makes the trees look like children with grey hair?
Marlilyn was an early American celebriyogi.
http://images.elephantjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Picture-793.png
http://images.elephantjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Picture-793.png
is... a fitness geek? A yoga dork? An outdoorsy nerd?
Dear Ganesh: I love you.
<3 signed, Govinda
<3 signed, Govinda
8am: Voices Against Brain Cancer Walkathon
10am: Attempt to exercise with CrossFit Balance teammates.
11am: Teach Yoga at Balance
12pm: Horse around till the dusk carries me to bed.
Come play at any and all. Call!
10am: Attempt to exercise with CrossFit Balance teammates.
11am: Teach Yoga at Balance
12pm: Horse around till the dusk carries me to bed.
Come play at any and all. Call!
put his hands on the mat and did what he was scared to do. 5am Mysore, I'm coming.
Okay, so I worked particularly hard today (like A-game hard), and neither my back, shoulder, nor wrist are bothering me. Awesome. Awesome awesome awesome. (...I'm exhausted, however.
survived Lauro-ween. Next up? Ricky Tran's immersion workshop. Space is still available!
Color me stoked, friends. Space is available, too!
http://www.rickytranyoga.com/nov-5-7-washington-dc-weekend-immersion.html
http://www.rickytranyoga.com/nov-5-7-washington-dc-weekend-immersion.html
pushed from crow to (and held!) handstand in the center of the room for the first time today. I get to cross a goal off my list!
On Gymnosophists (naked philosophers)-- Alexander [the great] asked how a man could be most loved; "If," said the philosopher, "he is most powerful, and yet does not inspire fear." Ahhhh, ancient yogis.
... you guys know I'm teaching at the W on Sunday morning, right? Open the hips, open the heart, and light up your inner fire. Latin fusion grooves and bottomless badass bevvies...
's teaching an all-levels vinyasa at the W tomorrow! Bottomless Bellini brunch to follow! http://wdcbeachbums.eventfarm.com/ $49
http://wdcbeachbums.eventfarm.com/
http://wdcbeachbums.eventfarm.com/
Hey-- are you a fan of Mid City Yoga? Thats where I post my class updates/announcements (like this week's free class!).
Where do I get early 90's yoga wear. Dude in purple = hot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbO2YLI8Lfk&feature=share
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbO2YLI8Lfk&feature=share
Fauxhawks + Headstands != Win
Alarms couldn't keep me, and my arms wouldn't lift me. Every day is different. Lemonjelly in the background ftw, but missed #mysore
Can't make it to (the amazing) Wanelle Kellee Charles's 6pm Power Yoga Class tonight? Then give my agni-igniting and sweat producing vinyasa at 7pm a go. Or, ya know, do both.
Oh, yes. So much to be grateful for this year, and with any luck and some practice, many more years of abundance. See you on the mat.
http://inspiredcanoe.wordpress.com/2010/11/24/the-92-year-old-yogi/
http://inspiredcanoe.wordpress.com/2010/11/24/the-92-year-old-yogi/
is on his way to the AYC to practice. Today's intention is to think of the things for which I am grateful when my mind wanders.
From my twitter (michaeljoelhall): Kept my tears inside during sivasana. A day of gratitude and abundance. An inner bliss. So much love I might rent at the seams. #Mysore
Docket: CrossFit at Balance Gym + Yoga (also Balance Gym) + Cleaning + Kicking It
found the card his friends gave him when he left the DC Improv to start his own business. Choice quotes: "You will be Great Yoga Master <3 Melba Davis " "Bend over and Show me something Nasty!! Love ya Baby, Kazi Jones" "My lifelong running partner. Thanks for helping me find my version of adulthood. Love, Bryson Turner ps: tell sebastian hi" sooooo many good ones.
Sunday, coffee, mat
This is diff'rent somehow-- yes?
Where do you find God?
This is diff'rent somehow-- yes?
Where do you find God?
is on his way to Ashtanga Yoga Center, Washington DC for Peg Mulqueen's Rocket Class. Shelby Thompson's coming, too! Blast off!
has the marathon itch again. CrossFit Endurance + Strength Biased WOD + Mysore practice = oh good lord. Anyone have any experiences they can share?
is putting together the details for his yoga workshop at STROGA... Fear/Yoga/You -- Jan 23rd-- more to come!
Wait wait wait... YOGA is back on the taxing block and IHOP gets a permanent tax break? You've gotta be fucking kidding me. No wonder we have a divide in this city between obesity and super healthy. Shit like this.
missing mysore this morning due to tummy ache = lame. feeling better = grand. finding favorite gloves that I believed to be lost = game on.
is teaching a nice, sweaty vinyasa at Balance Gym today at 6:15p. After that-- Black Swan at the E Street Cinema. 'Cited!
ashtanga + toemageddon = ?
Pear, Deluxe Mixed Nuts, Muscle Milk: Breakfast of C̶h̶a̶m̶p̶i̶o̶n̶s̶ Michael's. Lunch after Practice. Nom Nom.
bound & held Marichyasana D on the left side all by himself. Danielle Dionne didn't have her Camera, but I wanted a picture jsyk.
I realized I hadn't shared this until I went to re-read it via Vanessa King's profile. I've dedicated the next year to exploring the Ashtanga traditions-- and am so far in looooove with it.
For those that are curious, Peg does a killer job of talkin' bout it. Give it a look (if only to read a little about what I dedicate my mornings to, and why I don't get to go out on weeknights anymore).
http://blog.pegmulqueen.com/2010/12/11/myths-of-ashtanga.aspx
For those that are curious, Peg does a killer job of talkin' bout it. Give it a look (if only to read a little about what I dedicate my mornings to, and why I don't get to go out on weeknights anymore).
http://blog.pegmulqueen.com/2010/12/11/myths-of-ashtanga.aspx
Is going to Peg's 3 o'clock class, and would be honored by the company of Shelby Thompson and Michael Roike. Anyone else wanna join?
The link's whack. Is it really that rude? I've done it. @[617270401:2048:Erica Martinson]'ll attest. @[587699668:2048:Jordan Farray] has, too, right? Airport/airline yoga?
http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20100163929&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=music&nid=73887%3Ftrendingnow
http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20100163929&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=music&nid=73887%3Ftrendingnow
really loves his students.
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