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2015
A cookie for Charlie from a student.
Not even trying to make afternoon practice possible for me. Move, Chuckles!
Moonday Tuesday
Teaching Led Primary today at 10:30 at @kaliyogaDC -- maybe I could get used to this time slot? We'll have fun, eh, @JonathanREwing
The Internetz no place to learn yoga, but this graphic is perfect for happy wrists! @epicyogadc
beautiful caption. powerful ashtangadispatch's photo
Okay, procrastination over. Lets see how practice feels.
spaciousyoga.com“You Stop There” Lessons from Sharath Jois and Reflections on the Mysore Method - Spacious YogaI recently returned from my first three month trip to practice with Sharath Jois in Mysore. I am not a newcomer to the Ashtanga system – I completed the 4th series with my previous teacher Rolf Naujokat earlier in 2014, and have maintained a daily Ashtanga practice for nearly 12 years. I knew
usatoday.comTom Brady: Remover of obstacles, winner of Super BowlsThe Patriots quarterback now rivals Joe Montana as the greatest passer of all-time.Retweeted eddie stern (@eddiestern):
Tom Brady, winner of super bowls, keeps Ganesh in his locker.
Tom Brady, winner of super bowls, keeps Ganesh in his locker.
Retweeted Paige Lichens (@paigesyoga):
I'll miss seeing him (again) as I'm teaching but come checkout @MichaelJoelHall Workshop @MINDtheMAT Sunday Noon; amazing teacher & person
I'll miss seeing him (again) as I'm teaching but come checkout @MichaelJoelHall Workshop @MINDtheMAT Sunday Noon; amazing teacher & person
Practices with my students to my teacher's led primary, then ran 4 miles with my husbro and our dog. Feeling loved and loving life.
A tour of the Ashtanga Intermediate Series with Michael Joel Hall Join Michael as he guides practitioners through a bit of the primary series, and then takes the journey into intermediate series. Michael will make your tour of intermediate fun, approachable, and appropriate for all! Leave with a greater appreciation and understanding of your own practice while seeing what lies ahead!
Sunday February 8 from 12:00p - 2:00p
$45/Members receive 10% off --------------------------------
Sign up at http://tinyurl.com/MtMWorkshops
Sunday February 8 from 12:00p - 2:00p
$45/Members receive 10% off --------------------------------
Sign up at http://tinyurl.com/MtMWorkshops
Sign up at
Sign up at
Repost from @onelovemassive via @igrepost_app, Do it. #teamonelove
Retweeted Samantha (@Yogitastic):
Reminding myself that speaking poorly about someone reflects more on me than the person I'm talking about.
Reminding myself that speaking poorly about someone reflects more on me than the person I'm talking about.
Repost from @avidyogi via @igrepost_app, #therules
themarginalian.orgHow to Do Nothing with Nobody All Alone by Yourself: A Timely Vintage Field Guide to Self-Reliant Play and Joyful Solitude“These days, you see a kid lying on his back and looking blank and you begin to wonder what’s wrong with him. There’s nothing wrong with him, except he’s thinking… He is trying to arriv…Retweeted Yoga Foster (@yogafoster):
How to do nothing with nobody: Ways to play without screens, tech or toys
How to do nothing with nobody: Ways to play without screens, tech or toys
I came in and did primary, as one does before travel. Before long, the room was filled with heroes. Capes, masks. Justice League.
Batgirl, Superman, Thor, Flash, Aquaman, and many more. Also, one student dressed as @Jen_Rene ~~ I love, I love, I love.
Next stop, Bengaluru. Doha, Qatar for now.
Hoped to get a start time at the shala that would let me watch @RuPaulsDragRace live. 9pm EST Monday = 7:30am India. No kiki for me. Got 7.
Good mooooooooooorning, Goookukum! (to the tune of that song from "Hairspray")
So excited for rupaulsdragrace #ashtangay #kriya
theeagleonline.comThe Gym Rat Diaries: A relaxing afternoon with Lil Omm Yoga - The EagleTenley’s own Little Omm Yoga studio is a great deal with a better location.Retweeted The Scene (@TheEagleScene):
In the latest Gym Rat Diaries, @ArielleWeg visits @lilommyoga:
In the latest Gym Rat Diaries, @ArielleWeg visits @lilommyoga:
BEST PRICE ALERT: Manduka sized Yoga Rat brand Yoga Towel
Another screencap from last years video. Can you spot me? #kpjayi
A screencap from a video shot in the shala last year. #kpjayi
Repost from @sammy_j2 #ashtanga #yoga #busted #tooperfect this is great cuz we all did these things! #haha
Retweeted NOC Yoga (@nocyoga):
"A candle loses none of its flame by igniting another." - Rumi
"A candle loses none of its flame by igniting another." - Rumi
They'd all benefit from ashtanga yoga ;). Except gumby. Bendy asshole. gtfo.
DC area Ashtangis... I'm considering a mysore pop-up shop: selling Sharath's book, rugs, hand made bags, meditation pillows, and blessed prayer scrolls. Interest?
Retweeted Annette (@cynyoga):
Spring Detox for a Vibrant life sign up is underway!
Spring Detox for a Vibrant life sign up is underway!
Anneke Lucas, a long time AYNY student, runs this amazing non-profit yoga program that brings yoga, meditation and healing practices into healing facilities. Check out the article and help her out in her Kickstarter campaign!
http://ow.ly/3xx4qp
http://ow.ly/3xx4qp
Oh, look a that: I'll be teaching at the yoga co-op next month. Here's the question: What do y'all want? Led Primary? Tour of Intermediate? Or 1/2 & 1/2?
"Go up like that, and you'll have to do 3rd series"
Why Is This Woman Smiling? Because She Just Set Fire to a Yoga Studio
a) have you "liked" DC Ashtanga?
b) I'm back in the shala with Shwag April 10 🙂
b) I'm back in the shala with Shwag April 10 🙂
This year, I received my teacher's blessing to teach Ashtanga Yoga. I've got a bajillion emotions. Thanks mom, dad, Sharath, and the other teachers who have supported my practice. And most especially, my best friend, partner, and teacher: Michael 🙂
This year, I received my teacher's blessing to teach Ashtanga Yoga.
Grab 'em at a workshop!
April Workshops!
Photo by Jan Hanus w/ Hoon Photography
Photo by Jan Hanus w/ Hoon Photography
The funniest thing I've read in a good while. Looking forward to teaching here soon!
If you are considering teaching yoga full time...
I've spent time this month with @[689010579:2048:Emma O'Neill], who helped sharpen my teeth in Mysore on my first trip. A major teacher for her, like Christine Hoar here, is Nancy Gilgoff.
The first 20 is essential for woman and men who associate with them. The 35 minute mark on sums up my occasional radio silence. The last 8 is for everyone.
"We are meant to be joyful beings. "
So, listen to get perspective on me or listen to get perspective on you.
Big love to @[1076864780:2048:Jen René] and Peg Mulqueen for their efforts here, and to Christine for her candor.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ashtanga-dispatch-podcast/id944960439?mt=2&i=338439418
The first 20 is essential for woman and men who associate with them. The 35 minute mark on sums up my occasional radio silence. The last 8 is for everyone.
"We are meant to be joyful beings. "
So, listen to get perspective on me or listen to get perspective on you.
Big love to @[1076864780:2048:Jen René] and Peg Mulqueen for their efforts here, and to Christine for her candor.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ashtanga-dispatch-podcast/id944960439?mt=2&i=338439418
Tour of Intermediate at Stroga for the Yoga Co-op. Priced low, totally accessible. For those interested in mysore, this is a great opportunity to interface with me in a chill environment.
2 spots just opened up for 1/2 & 1/2 at LRY on 4/26. Reserve your space! http://www.tinyurl.com/MichaelJoelHallLRY
I'm the director of DC Ashtanga, an ashtanga yoga school (often called a mysore program). It's easy to talk about money when you've got it (and especially what it'd be like if ya didn't), but (like always) Ru gets its.
Join me at the Yoga Co-Op on Sunday at 3!
I'm pretty excited for our Tour!
Sunday at Stroga, 3pm-- the yoga Co-Op!
Sunday at Stroga, 3pm-- the yoga Co-Op!
Sunday at 3-- Tour of Intermediate. Yoga COOP at Stroga.
Last call! The Tour of intermediate starts at 3!
I had such a wonderful time sharing with such great folks.
#MortalsWelcome
I got heady with @jrene01 about the commodification of yoga (and our own general badassness) -- who is selling what to whom... And why?
Asana is method of using the body as a tool for fostering insight. That's it.
This instagram challenge gives it the exact right level of seriousness.
Have fun! Go out and live your life!
And lest I deign myself to good to participate in an IG challenge, here's what I said to myself: get your head out of your ass, Hall. It really should only be that far up there in titibasana b 😉 Love you, @pegmulqueen !
#besties #ashtangadispatch #utkatasana #yoga #yogainthepark #acroyoga #partneryoga
I got heady with @jrene01 about the commodification of yoga (and our own general badassness) -- who is selling what to whom... And why?
Asana is method of using the body as a tool for fostering insight. That's it.
This instagram challenge gives it the exact right level of seriousness.
Have fun! Go out and live your life!
And lest I deign myself to good to participate in an IG challenge, here's what I said to myself: get your head out of your ass, Hall. It really should only be that far up there in titibasana b 😉 Love you, @pegmulqueen !
#besties #ashtangadispatch #utkatasana #yoga #yogainthepark #acroyoga #partneryoga
I'm teaching a workshop on getting familiar with your hips and shoulders in primary series with the aim of Supta K in mind. Will also include some favorite extra curriculars 😉
http://www.tinyurl.com/MichaelJoelHallLRY
http://www.tinyurl.com/MichaelJoelHallLRY
This commute is for the birds. #krounchasana #MortalsWelcome
Ashtanga yoga is a really, really simple technique for cultivating insight. If you'd like to know more about bringing deep peace, attention, and insight into your own life, please reach out. (**especially if you're interested and you've heard that it has anything to do with strange bendy shapes and think it may not be for you. I assure you, the practice is for absolutely anyone)
Kristen speaks to my body, heart, and soul. For those that love hath a yoga, you should know that Kristen Krash is exacting, clear, and a teacher's teacher.
Off to AYA2. Rabbit hole, looking glass.
Yoga room/guest bedroom gets its bed.
Have you followed @DCAshtanga on Instagram and Twitter?
Are you looped in to DC Ashtanga?
A little something from my teacher.
http://www.dailyo.in/politics/yoga-spirituality-ashtanga-yoga-kpjayi-k-pattabhi-jois-r-sharath-jois-mysore-knowledge/story/1/4397.html
http://www.dailyo.in/politics/yoga-spirituality-ashtanga-yoga-kpjayi-k-pattabhi-jois-r-sharath-jois-mysore-knowledge/story/1/4397.html
While I was at the ashram...
Playtime on Kailash with Karuna
Did you see? We're open tomorrow! Closed Sunday!
ã»ã»ã»We shifted the moon! Open Wednesday, 7/1! Closed Sunday, 7/3!
Getting ready for practice ave missing the shala just a wee bit.
I needed a trainer who could help me with weird aftermath of the assault without compromising my practice.
"Fix the scoliosis and get model-hot," I said. "Oh, and this is the intermediate and advanced series of ashtanga. Please don't fuck it up"
He's made good on all of it.
http://www.activelifedc.com/personal-training/featured-trainer-ej-mecklenburg-of-balance-gym-beta-academy-and-yamasaki-dc/115706
"Fix the scoliosis and get model-hot," I said. "Oh, and this is the intermediate and advanced series of ashtanga. Please don't fuck it up"
He's made good on all of it.
http://www.activelifedc.com/personal-training/featured-trainer-ej-mecklenburg-of-balance-gym-beta-academy-and-yamasaki-dc/115706
Yesterday's post prax selfie with @jrene01
Backbending Workshop @LittleRiverYoga -- Saturday, July 25. 1:30p. Sign up! â¦
What I was up to this weekend. Such an extra big thank you to @[100002451078622:2048:Barbara] and @[559657661:2048:Dimitra] for hosting me at Dimitra Yoga in Lewes, DE!
I had such a wonderful time with the ashtangis out at Little River Yoga. Deconstructing backbends, collecting data, and laughing a little! <3
The Clymb has yoga rat towels for $18. They're super dope, cheap, and if you spend $25 at the site, we both get a $10 credit on our next order. Don't spend $25 and you're still getting my fave microfiber rug.
http://www.theclymb.com/show-product/108297?invite_token=MichaelHall8
http://www.theclymb.com/show-product/108297?invite_token=MichaelHall8
Practicing post teaching. Because puppies.
Should we Periscope DC Ashtanga's Led Primary on Friday?
I've been asked by a number of practitioners at Flow Yoga about led primary. Nows your chance: see you at 6:30. (Next week, too)
Retweeted Jacqueline Fell (@jackiefell):
.@randpaul blasts federal government for offering taxpayer funded yoga. Instructor @michaeljoelhall says benefits outweigh cost. #yoga
.@randpaul blasts federal government for offering taxpayer funded yoga. Instructor @michaeljoelhall says benefits outweigh cost. #yoga
You are not alone. Suspend your disbelief. See y'all on the mat tomorrow at 6:15 sharp!
I've got 2 workshops for October on the books in NOVA-- come check 'em out.
http://michaeljoelhall.com/workshops/
http://michaeljoelhall.com/workshops/
I also updated my "About Me" section. I got sick of the professional stuff and just wrote a letter.
http://michaeljoelhall.com/about/
http://michaeljoelhall.com/about/
Are you interested in Ashtanga and Ayurveda?
Full badman morning. 8 counts on closing sequence, janet's new album during self practice, intermediate on a Friday. Call the Ashtanga Police, idgaf.
We're not in Mysore anymore.
Calling all LGBTQ & Allied Yogis! We're gonna do a little primary & a little second! Come!
Interested in my Connections: Hips, Twists & Binds with Michael Joel Hall workshop? We only have two spots left, so y'all betta hurry.
How is indentured servitude an appropriate way to keep costs low? Where is the labor union? The workers rights advocates? How are "bonuses" for numbers a way to encourage practice for underserved populations? Or to encourage advancement? Where are the professional standards? Shameful.
My friend Lizandra's been hospitalized with a cervical spine injury after a freak accident, leaving her hospitalized and unable to work.
If you don't know Lizandra personally, you may know her through her work. Not only is she a yoga student and teacher, she is also a Certified Holistic Health Counselor and Thai Massage practitioner who is passionate about helping people find their own way into holistic wellness in all aspects of their lives. She just moved back to Pittsburgh after living and teaching yoga in Haiti for 2.5 years, where she founded an amazing organization to introduce yoga as a transformational tool of empowerment to everyone, regardless of background and trains adolescents to teach kids yoga classes. Most recently, Lizandra enrolled in massage school so she can further her skills.
Please consider donating
https://www.gofundme.com/lizandravidal?pc=fb_g_m
If you don't know Lizandra personally, you may know her through her work. Not only is she a yoga student and teacher, she is also a Certified Holistic Health Counselor and Thai Massage practitioner who is passionate about helping people find their own way into holistic wellness in all aspects of their lives. She just moved back to Pittsburgh after living and teaching yoga in Haiti for 2.5 years, where she founded an amazing organization to introduce yoga as a transformational tool of empowerment to everyone, regardless of background and trains adolescents to teach kids yoga classes. Most recently, Lizandra enrolled in massage school so she can further her skills.
Please consider donating
https://www.gofundme.com/lizandravidal?pc=fb_g_m
Do you believe in vibrations? Does the shaking of the very electrons that make up the star stuff inside of us have frequency? Can we tune in?
I didn't get in to Mysore for January, but when my teacher asks "who is your teacher" to one of those who have shared space in my Shala, I feel like I'm there, and niyamas take over. Is this "parampara"? Wow. I miss and love my teacher, but just wow. #dotherightthing
She told me to let go of my hope, and it was the hardest bit of yogic wisdom I had ever received. But the sky, it changed. Like being far from the city, I could see all the stars. No hope, no fear.
Handstands like a boss; doesn't call it yoga.
In DC, barbers are required to have 1500 hours of training to receive licensing. Tuition runs 9k-15k. We need to talk about "yoga teacher trainings."
Join me at @[100049294736975:2048:Mind the Mat Pilates and Yoga] on Sunday, at noon!
If any Ashtangis would like to join the DCA Team for a workshop with Kristen Krash on Sunday at 3, please let me know. 🙂
Guys, I hear there's like one spot left!
Dogs on my mat for years.
"Everywhere looking, only God seeing." ~~ Pattabhi Jois
Moonday smooches.
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