Field Ledger Archive
12,790 entries across the years, 2003–2026.

Jungle Physicians and Insight Through Ancient Wisdom and Modern Practice
In an age of relentless distraction, the quest for insight—that deep, intuitive understanding of ourselves and our place in the world—has never been more urgent. We seek clarity in a sea of information, purpose in a world of fleeting trends, and connection in an era…
Read the essay →Mayan Mysore Adventure Dec 4 - 8 YOGA AND MEDITATION RETREAT
pass away, they're just going
to post your position and talk
about how nice you were. ...
Do what you can. Do it well,
but that's it."
Lauryn Jiles, 26, South Carolina
@washingtonpost
Trying to contact the universe's customer support to ask what the fuck is going on
DUCK IT IT'S YOURS
Billionaire Survival Skills
FLIGHT ATTENDANTS
Billionaire Survival Skills
HOSPITALS WILL BE FULL
NON-GRASPING / LESS WANTING
DEPRIVATION
SUFFICIENCY
Scarcity Mindset
REFRAME
APARIGRAHA AS
"I HAVE ENOUGH"
Enoughness
Denying Needs
Envy & Dropouts
Distinguish
Needs from
Grasping
Meeting Needs
Sustainable Practice
Address When
to Let Go or Hold
Address
Comparison
Recognize
Grasping Patterns
Discern When
to Let Go
....
KEY MUSCLE GROUPS UTILIZED IN THE FOUNDATIONAL MOVEMENT PATTERNS
Movements > Muscles
THE INTENSITY
STRETCHING
2. MULTIPLANAR
THE DANGER HERE
YOUR FLEXIBILITY
YOUR EARS. YOU CAN LISTEN
WITH YOUR EYES, THE SURFACE
OF YOUR SKIN, WITH ALL OF
YOUR SENSES, YOUR ENTIRE
BODY.
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YUMI SAKUGAWA
@yumisakugawa
BARRIERS BETWEEN "YOU" AND
"THE REST OF THE WORLD"
WERE NEVER REAL TO BEGIN
WITH
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YUMI SAKUGAWA
@yumisakugawa
PAUSE WHERE THE BORDERS
BETWEEN YOURSELF AND THE
REST OF THE WORLD BEGIN TO
DISSOLVE AND BREAK DOWN...
YUMI SAKUGAWA
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@yumisakugawa
LISTENING WOULD LAST FOR A
FEW MOMENTS, AND A FEW
MORE MOMENTS LONGER THAN
THAT...
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YUMI SAKUGAWA
@yumisakugawa
MOMENTS IN OUR DAY-TO-DAY
LIVING OF WANTING TO SLOW
DOWN AND LISTEN MORE
CAREFULLY TO THE THINGS
AROUND US AND WITHIN US
MORESO THAN USUAL.
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Penenas
oh my god Son of a bitch
engage in a waste of time.
I haven't — have I considered all the options?
The event has taken place since 1999, when a farm gifted a prize-winning 828-pound pumpkin to the elephants, according to the zoo.
Building resilient communities is essential. Learn frameworks to help communities endure beyond individual influence.
THE RISKS OF REGENERATIVE WORK
• Slower
• Quieter
• Less glamorous
• Sustainable
• Resilient
Channeling Rage Towards Regeneration
Using anger constructively: long-term commitment and systems thinking build food forests.
Surviving Extraction
Building resilient communities is essential. Learn frameworks to help communities endure beyond individual influence.
THE RISKS OF REGENERATIVE WORK
• Slower
• Quieter
• Less glamorous
• Sustainable
• Resilient
watch on youtube!
Channeling Rage Towards Regeneration
Using anger constructively: long-term commitment and systems thinking build food forests.
5. Know When to Leave
Sometimes the most intelligent response is to exit a pathological system.
Not every system can be reformed from within. Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is leave—find a different job, find a different teacher, build a different community.
This isn't failure. It's discernment.
Several of my federal students eventually left government work. Not in rebellion, not burned out, but consciously—recognizing that the system wasn't serving their development anymore, and choosing something different.
The practice gave them the capacity to see clearly, which gave them the courage to choose differently.
Final Thoughts: You're Not Broken—You're Just Seeing Backwards
"GET A GUN LEGALLY" DON LEMON ENCOURAGES MINORITIES TO RESIST ICE
best friends!. No Kings!
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@greg.cooke
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quadruple-wides, a.k.a. herding
Walking side-by-side with someone,
or double-wide formation, is a rule
breaker. Walking triple-wide, or
three people across, who are taking
up all the space on a narrow
sidewalk, making it impossible to
pass, is even worse. "I would say
that's the number one offense,"
says Roh.
@washingtonpost
JUST DO
IF IT IS

Holding Space for Political Engagement in Diverse Communities
Protest as Practice Have you noticed how diverse our community is? I'm not gonna lie... it brings me so much joy. So many races, countires of origin, sexual identities, and ages-- all practicing in one spot. Straight dudes, Fem Dykes, Catholics, Central American Mystics, and one…
Read the essay →+ 39.5%
Thrifting is in
Thrift shopping has boomed this year,
fueled by shoppers seeking budget
deals. The trend points to the anxiety
hanging over consumers as the
economic outlook remains unclear.
Source: Placer al
@washingtonpost
kpis matter
Practice Tip:
LET GO OF EXPECTATIONS!
BUT ALSO HAVE
Practice Tip:
LET GO OF EXPECTATIONS!
MAKE YOUR VOICE
Practice Tip:
LET GO OF EXPECTATIONS!
QUARTER OF A
#attacked
REALLY FUN.

Regenerating Trust in Local Communities After Toxicity
What happens when charismatic teachers extract value from communities and leave? This is about the hard work of regeneration — in yoga communities, in local spaces, and in ourselves.
Read the essay →W states act as a resource for transferring or teleporting quantum information
TELEPORTATION IS
GARIBAY INSTITUTE
OPTICAL CIRCUIT
GARIBAY INSTITUTE
CONSTRUCT TO
are now worth a record
$6.6 trillion. The entire
bottom 50% of America is
worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back. When 400
people control more wealth
than half a country's
population, we have a very
serious problem.
@rbreich
Shirley Manson - Garbage
Denver, CO - Oct 12, 2025
AND IT'S DIFFICULT TO GET YOUR HEAD AROUND RIGHT
Shirley Manson - Garbage
Denver, CO - Oct 12, 2025
AND THIS IS NOT A PITY PARTY FOR US
Shirley Manson - Garbage
Denver, CO - Oct 12, 2025
proud of/ibspired
by @greg.cooke
thank you
fOI
including me as
part of your
team 🙂
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FUNCTIONAL ASHTANGA YOGA SYSTEMS
FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
COLLIDER
michael joel hall
fuck
my impulse
control
It takes care of the navigation and I use it to write on faily anyway.
They also gave us new phone numbers and an offline pledge.
Once a week I try to go without. I use an very small Eink tablet phone instead of a flip. It takes care of the navigation and I use it to write on faily anyway. Needed a physical tape recorder for work
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@id knit.uhat
@delldelldoll
"it was less than a year of me
it's about
boring unless it's
gossip. Teachers
should just start
every lecture like
"omg did you hear
about parabolas?"
@the.language.nerds
Introduction to Ashtanga Collider Theory
Introduction: When Effects Distort Our Understanding of Causes In 1946, statistician Joseph Berkson noticed something peculiar in hospital patient data: diseases that should have been independent appeared to be negatively correlated. Cancer patients seemed less likely to have diabetes, and vice versa. This observation seemed…
Read the essay →Getting Better at Causal Loops and Drawing Inferences
Revisiting Rule 1: Independent Variables Are Not Correlated Restating the Argument In Ashtanga Yoga, not all elements of practice are causally connected. For example, focusing solely on aesthetic performance (e.g., how a posture looks) often leads to false assumptions about progress. Understanding this independence helps practitioners…
Read the essay →Causal Inference Rules and How to Use Them
In systems thinking and yoga alike, progress requires recognizing hidden confounders and addressing them directly rather than being misled by surface-level correlations. When practitioners address the root cause, both seemingly related symptoms often resolve harmoniously. Rule 1: Independent Variables Are Not Correlated This rule states that…
Read the essay →Introduction to Causal Inference
The eight basic rules for causal inference from Peder M. Isager’s blog provide an excellent framework for understanding how causal relationships emerge and interact with observable data. These rules resonate with core principles in both systems thinking and Ashtanga Yoga. Let’s explore this connection. 1.…
Read the essay →What Is a Collider? How Ashtanga Practice Teaches Systems Thinking Through the Body
What Is a Collider? In systems thinking, a collider is a variable that sits at the convergence point of two or more independent causal pathways. Unlike a mediator (which transmits influence from one variable to another) or a confounder (which influences multiple variables), a collider…
Read the essay →Collider: Why Ability Privilege Perpetuates Itself
In systems thinking, a collider is a variable influenced by two or more independent factors—and Ashtanga’s authorization system contains a perfect example that explains why the current model is so resistant to change. Consider the collider: “Becoming an Authorized Teacher” This outcome is influenced by…
Read the essay →What Ashtanga Yoga Teachers Can Learn from NFL Coaching Excellence
The Performance Paradox In 2007, Tony Dungy became the first African American head coach to win a Super Bowl. But his real legacy wasn’t built on that February night in Miami—it was constructed over the following decade through youth mentorship programs, education reform initiatives, and…
Read the essay →AND CRITIC JENNY ODDELL WROTE IN HER
BOOK HOW TO DO NOTHING: RESISTING THE
ATTENTION ECONOMY (ONE OF MY FAVORITE
PANDEMIC READS THAT I STILL THINK ABOUT
OFTEN TO THIS DAY)--
AS MORE AND MORE OF OUR LIMITED
ATTENTION IS AGGRESSIVELY HARVESTED BY
BIG CORPORATIONS AND ONLINE ALGORITHMS,
OUR OFFLINE INNERMOST THOUGHTS AND
IMAGINATIONS ARE ONE OF THE LAST
REMAINING WILDERNESSES THAT WE HAVE IN
OUR CONSTANTLY ONLINE SHARED REALITY.
YUMI SAKUGAWA
on spiritual rot tbh
way better than my essay on spiritual rot tbh
WHERE I BUY
I GOTTA IGNORE
I have not listened to the album, thanks for asking (nobody asked ).
have not listened to the
allbum, thanks for asking
(nobody asked).
@incorrectmethod
Me realizing I don't have to
practice six days a week in order
to practice yoga every day
@incorrectmethod
their own
These examples remind us that
true critical thinking begins at
home. To interrogate our own
assumptions, to stay open when
experience, dialogue, or
suffering presses against us —
that is philosophy at its deepest.
In our polarized age, where
doubt is mocked as weakness,
their lesson is urgent. Can we
welcome change in our own
thinking - even delight in it?
@bigthinkers
Immanuel Kant
In his early work, Kant embraced
German rationalism. In 1781, Kant
stepped back onto the stage with the
Critique of Pure Reason: shifting
the center of knowledge from the
world to the mind that knows it.
No longer was the mind a passive
mirror of reality. Instead, reality
always appeared through the
architecture of our perception.
@bigthinkers
Be GRATEFUL each day for the ability and opportunity to move your body.
As there are people out there who'd do anything to be able and active.
"I GET TO" instead of "I HAVE TO"
It's time for a PARADIGM shift.
Start viewing EXERCISE as a privilege instead of a punishment. Be GRATEFUL each day for the ability and opportunity to move your body. As there are people out there who'd do anything to be able and active. "I GET TO" instead of "I HAVE TO" It's time for a PARADIGM shift.
AND IT DOESN'T
TIMES. LET IT FUEL OUR
DETERMINATION TO LIVE,
CONNECT, RESIST, DESTROY,
CREATE, BREATHE.
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@yumisa kugawe
TISSUE OF JOY / GRIEF / RAGE
AND OTHER FEELINGS THAT BIND
US ALL TOGETHER IN THIS BRIEF
AND FRAGILE HUMAN EXISTENCE.
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@yumisa kugawa
MY RAGE AND MY RAGE KEEPS
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@yumisa kugawa
JOY AND RAGE AS WELL.
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@yumisa kugawa
CONNECTIONS, AND CREATES A
DEEP KNOWING, ON A SOMATIC
LEVEL, WHY WE CAN STILL SING,
SHARE MEALS, LAUGH, LOVE,
AND DREAM AS OUR ANCESTORS
DID DURING TIMES OF
UNBEARABLE SUFFERING WITH
NO END IN SIGHT.
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@yumisa kugawa
PROTECTIVE OF MY MOST SOFT
AND TENDER PARTS.
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YUMI SAKUGAWA
@yumisa kugawa
GARDEN OF JOY KEEPS ME
GROUNDED, RESILIENT, AND
CONNECTED.
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YUMI SAKUGAWA
@yumisa kugawa
TIMES IS NOT A CONTRADICTION
OR A FRIVOLITY.
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YUMI SAKUGAWA
@yumusa kugawe

Spiritual Rot Caused By Siloing and Wealth (and how to avoid it)
In his compelling article, “Plutocrat Archipelagos” in MacGuffin Magazine, Jack Self offers an unflinching look into the secluded, fortified worlds of the ultra-wealthy. Through vivid descriptions of razor-wire fences, bodyguards, and gated communities, Self explores how these enclaves of extreme wealth serve as both physical…
Read the essay →The Evolution of an Ashtanga Teacher
The Evolution of an Ashtanga Teacher Introduction Change and iteration? I'm good with those. I started out verbose—talking too much, explaining every little thing. Then I swung the pendulum toward the stereotypical Ashtanga script: minimal instruction, no props, traditional cues only. But ultimately, I came…
Read the essay →The Five Obstacles to Yoga
The Five Obstacles to Yoga Introduction Every yogi, whether fresh-faced on the mat or seasoned from years of practice, eventually bumps into... something. A wall, a plateau, a discomfort, or an inexplicable resistance. In yoga philosophy, these aren’t random speed bumps — they are known,…
Read the essay →Kathy Griffin: Evolution Through Trials and Triumphs
Dive into the intertwined memoirs of Jennifer Lewis and Kathy Griffin for a captivating exploration of a comedian's evolution. Uncover how Griffin's journey, from a near-fatal low to her empowering embrace of a sober community, reveals the complexities of life behind the laughs. This blog delves into the raw, unfiltered narrative of Griffin's career, challenging the norms of feminism in comedy, and highlighting the satisfying connections found between celebrity stories. Join us in unraveling the tapestry of trials, transformations, and resilience that defines the ever-evolving world of a comedian.
Read the essay →
The Fine Line of Humor: Navigating Wit and Wisdom in Comedy
Punching down gets laughs. It's no shocker: being mean and hurtful can be incredibly funny. There’s almost nothing funnier than a perfectly crafted savage takedown. Ask any queer kid 'round these parts-- they'll tell you that read (is what?!) fundamental. Reading is the perfectly crafted…
Read the essay →
Balancing the Scales: Subjectivity versus Objectivity in Ashtanga Yoga Practitioner Development
IntroductionThere’s a certain push-and-pull that lives at the heart of every serious Ashtanga practice. On one side, there’s the deeply personal, lived experience—the hum of your own breath, the way your body feels in Kapotasana today compared to last Tuesday, the private territory only you…
Read the essay →Three Radical Shifts as You Grow in Yoga
Three Radical Shifts as You Grow in Yoga There’s a moment—somewhere between your second Utkatasana and your fourth sun salutation—when you realize yoga is working on more than just your hamstrings. Sure, you came to class for the promise of better posture or to finally…
Read the essay →Fostering Self-Awareness Through Yoga
Introduction The unique intersection of physical and mental in yoga practice Thesis: Yoga offers a powerful mirror for self-discovery by revealing how physical patterns reflect deeper mental models I. The Body as a Messenger How physical sensations carry deeper information Quote: “The body never lies…
Read the essay →Adapting Poses for Individual Needs
Adapting Poses for Individual Needs You know that moment when you cue “step your right foot forward between your hands,” and someone’s foot ends up somewhere between left field and the front row? That’s not failure — that’s anatomy doing its thing. Welcome to the…
Read the essay →Body Awareness and Alignment in Yoga Teaching
The Art of Saying It So They Actually Feel ItIf you've ever stood in front of a room full of yogis and said something like “engage your core,” only to be met with blank stares or wildly different interpretations (someone holds their breath, another tenses…
Read the essay →The Yamas and Niyamas in Modern Practice
There’s something odd about a Mysore room. No blaring playlists. No teacher on a headset shouting “FIND YOUR INNER FIRE!” Just a bunch of sweaty people breathing like Darth Vader and bending like origami — all in near silence. It looks calm. It’s not. Underneath…
Read the essay →Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Individual Breakthroughs Impact Collective Energy
There’s something odd about a Mysore room. No blaring playlists. No teacher on a headset shouting “FIND YOUR INNER FIRE!” Just a bunch of sweaty people breathing like Darth Vader and bending like origami — all in near silence. It looks calm. It’s not. Underneath…
Read the essay →Decolonizing Yoga Practice
Honoring Roots, Dismantling BarriersYoga is a practice of liberation — of body, mind, and spirit. But when we look closely at the modern global yoga scene, especially in the West, we find a paradox: a practice rooted in freedom that is often taught, consumed, and…
Read the essay →Balance Between Tradition and Evolution in Yoga
In every Mysore room, behind every counted vinyasa, and underneath every cue to “fold forward,” there’s an unspoken question humming through the breath and bodies: How do we honor the roots of yoga while making it relevant and accessible in today’s world? This isn’t just…
Read the essay →Peer Support as a Living System: Tending the Roots of Practice
In the ecosystem of Ashtanga Yoga, peer support isn’t a side dish. It’s the mycelium under the forest floor — the network of connection, communication, and shared resilience that keeps the whole thing alive. When done with intention, peer support can shift the dynamics of…
Read the essay →Creating Safe Spaces for Practice
“Creating safe spaces isn’t about perfection – it’s about consistent commitment to embodying the respect we claim to value.” Introduction: The Sacred Vulnerability of Practice Every time someone steps on a yoga mat, they bring their entire being with them — heart, body, history, hope.…
Read the essay →Reimagining Ashtanga Community Leadership
Introduction For nearly two decades, I’ve witnessed the profound impact that leadership styles have on yoga communities. As both student and teacher in the Ashtanga tradition, I’ve experienced firsthand how the decisions, behaviors, and communication patterns of those in positions of authority shape not just…
Read the essay →Notes on Physical Assists
https://dcashtanga.com/portal/course/decentralized-ashtanga/lessons/assisting-as-spiritual-practice/view https://dcashtanga.com/portal/course/scope-of-practice/lessons/strength-conditioning-best-practices-for-yogis-copy-1759266519/view https://dcashtanga.com/portal/course/scope-of-practice/lessons/strength-conditioning-best-practices-for-yogis-copy-1759266519/view https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6chi4KadlO8&pp=ygUbTWljaGFlbCBqb2VsIGhhbGwgYXNzaXN0aW5n https://ashtanga.tech/portal/course/teaching-arts/lessons/asana-adjustment-assisting-guidelines/view https://michaeljoelhall.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=14789&action=edit
Read the essay →and we go through the the why, why, why process.
So many of our values are in service of other values.
eoens
A high school started
offering hikes instead
of detention. Teachers
are seeing results.
(Leslie Trundy)
@washingtonpost
To fill in the gaps that institutions and
power structures of dominant culture
overlook or deliberately avoid:
• TRUTH when there are lies or silence
* CARE where there is neglect
* RADICAL IMAGINATION where there is
stagnation, dead ends, and repitition of
oppression
• LIBERATION where there is oppression
• CONNECTIVITY where there is isolation
& HOPE where there is despair
* SALVE for wounds
* ACKNOWLEDGEMENT for those who feel unseen
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YUMI SAKUGAWA
@yumisakugawa
If I fail, it's no big deal.
Dolly Parton and Patti LaBelle harmonizing using their acrylic nails in 1987
1987
Mama's little children loves short'nin', short'nin',
1992
and all I had was myself.
@evanrosskatz
Look, I'm walking my dog in my in my pajamas with a face mask on.
logan is a strangely similar vibe
No1 Cares in NYC 😂
We get to do all of our by ourself behavior outside with everybody else.
logan is a strangely similar vibe
No1 Cares in NYC 😂
This isn't even noone this isn't even the strangest thing anyone is goingto
logan is a strangely similar vibe
over this period of time.
this is what maggie was responding to.
depth date but don't anymore and I'm curious as to why they don't teach this is what maggie was responding to.
but I'll try to make this one succinct
But I look back on it with such fondness and as a complete chapter
So also just because social media isn't real
decade like consecutively and with the same population.
Resharing because I havent had many teachers respond
over this period of time.
Resharing because I havent had many teachers respond
depth date but don't anymore and I'm curious as to why they don't teach
YOU ABOUT MY
ONLY KEPT MEDITATION OOPS
Washington.
Washingtonbor slår på kastruller i protest mot Trump
That's me.
Washingtonbor slår på kastruller i protest mot Trump
A mass of people pouring their energy into one effort.
Vi behöver ladda om våra batterier
Det är tufft.
Probably not great for MPD's push to hire officers, since CBP's hiring bonus is $30,000 and ICE's is $50,000. MPD offers $25,000. Border Patrol now advertising for more agents on the side of DC buses. BE AN AGENT OF ACTION GO BEYOND C61 BROOKLAND JOIN THE MISSION
Long time Ashtanga Yoga Teachers who no longer teach, why not? Please share in the comments.
over this period of time.
depth date but don't anymore and I'm curious as to why they don't teach
Photo by: Jason Andrew
for @dagens_nyheter — Sweden’s largest newspaper
Narrated by me, translated by openAi.
drunk says Hall.
For downtown Washington to the suburbs.
That's why this action is so important.
proto-mjh
How to Grade Your Exercises to Suit Your Need
Squatting on one leg will do a lot more for you than squatting on the two legs together
Yielding Isometrics
... this time finishing with an active isometric
MeCarthy-era committee
to defend free speech
(Mohammed Badra/EPA/Shutterstock)
@washingtonpost
None of this is normal.
THE SYSTEMATIC DISMANTLING OF DEMOCRACY STANDS IN DIRECT OPPOSITION TO THE YOGIC ETHICS OF AHIMSA (NON-VIOLENCE), SATYA (TRUTH-TELLING), ASTEYA (NON-STEALING), BRAHMACHARYA (RIGHT USE OF ENERGY), AND APARIGRAHA (NON-HOARDING). WE ARE HERE, WE LOVE YOU, AND WE ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE.
I haven't had time for 26 + 2 in months and months but I always have time for this. None of this is normal. THE SYSTEMATIC DISMANTLING OF DEMOCRACY STANDS IN DIRECT OPPOSITION TO THE YOGIC ETHICS OF AHIMSA (NON-VIOLENCE), SATYA (TRUTH-TELLING), ASTEYA (NON-STEALING), BRAHMACHARYA (RIGHT USE OF ENERGY), AND APARIGRAHA (NON-HOARDING). WE ARE HERE, WE LOVE YOU, AND WE ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE.
You're still
doing
Ashtanga if...
READ THIS IF YOU HAVE IMPOSTER SYNDROME.
@jenreneyoga
The Nope Cat
perfectly clean
The Nope Cat
If I input this and this I get this result.
In order to effectively work with and connect with your body you have to
of me is like the Himbo. 2007 2025
These practices are humanist and secular in nature and I've had the good
• Humanist
• Secular
• Versatile Applications
GLAAD head and 8 board members quit
official_lady_bunny Since it's gay history month and I'm old, this happened in 2011. ...
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reason and evidence.

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Read the essay →morning!
You need
U
to calm
the fuck
down.
@gayunclemario2
via selfie
We are complex characters.
Yeah, where is this coming from?
I think I'm Steve Martin and I'm really Martin Short
But I feel
To study Queer history is to scavenge for pieces of us. To compensate for a lack of records by reading between lines, to find...irregularities. What we lack in historical data we have to make up in imagination. We're in there somewhere.
Taking a close look at what's around us there is some sort of a harmony.
Me when I go on my stupid daily walk for my stupid mental health:
in the sky look like a mess.
Me when I go on my stupid daily walk for my stupid mental health:
this all full of admiration for the jungle.
is bitter
But it's fruit
is sweet
Aristotle • • • @golimitlesss
@golimitlesss
BABY GORILLA SHOWING OFF HIS TRICK 🤪
WHEN YOU HAVE LESS CARBON DIOXIDE
GETTING RID OF THE CARBON DIOXIDE
laurenashtangayoga
my friends and I have real talk.
XOXO Viev
Valid critique
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@laurenashtangayoga | think it's
overly vague, doesn't identify Taylor
Hunt, and doesn't speak to other
levels of abuse beyond sexual. It's a
nothing statement and I fear that it's
meant to preempt further
conversation. I don't trust that it's in
good faith by everyone who signed it. I
would wonder if the people who have
come forward are pleased with it. It is
so tone deaf. I can't imagine that they
are.
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moments, even when
survival is bravery.
Group Identity vs Individual Identity
Individual Identity
Group Identity
Groupthink
Beliefs
Activities
Rights
Personal beliefs
critical thinking
s insular community
Group Identity vs Individual Identity
Rights
Personal beliefs
Individual Identity
Activities
Beliefs
s insular community
Sever t
Does your community foster individuality?
Groupthink
Beliefs
Promotes critical thinking
Fosters individuality
Unique Individuality
Identity Loss vs Unique Individuality
Identity Loss
nk" dominates
that dynamic can make things weird unless like there are clear pathways
Grooming
Leaders abusing power
Power dynamics
Sexual exploitation
Safeguarding
Non-exist...
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Poor sat...
Safeguarding
Non-existent safeguarding
Poor sa[feguarding]
Strong safeguards
Promp[t]
Responses
Sexual Exploitation
Issues
Power abu[se]
ck of protection
vulnerab[le]
[gro]ming
standards have to remain high and uncompromised and you've gotta be honest
And it means that we stop normalizing dishonesty and silence.
We may have And
Should we and can we be supportive of students?
Report: Robyn is about to drop her first new album in seven years
hes just the best
SO, YOU KNOW, WHEN YOU STAND ON SOMEONE WITH YOUR FEET
hes just the best
RELATES TO FORCE PER UNIT OF AREA.
hes just the best
PROBLEMS
WEEK 1 - 20KG PULL-UP 3 X 8
WEEK 2 - 20KG PULL-UP 3 X 10
WEEK 3 - 20KG PULL-UP 3 X 11
WEEK 4 - 20KG PULL-UP 3 X 12
OR DIFFICULTY
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Actual Footage of What Came Up:
video of: me in the mirror for an hour
Actual Footage of What Came Up:
video of: me in the mirror for an hour
100g
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a Strong Village
Audacity and Tenacity powered by a Strong Village
if you don't have any kind of base behind you
Audacity and Tenacity powered by a Strong Village
we want someone or a group of people to lift us up
Audacity and Tenacity powered by a Strong Village
KNEE IS GOING TO FLEX UP TOWARDS YOUR ABILITY
THEN KEEP EVERYTHING HIGH AS YOU IT BEHIND YOU.
me in the tub
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VOICE FOR EVERYONE.
my thoughts on ashtanga community:
AND YOU'RE HAPPY FOR THEM PART OF YOU
HARD WORK
1s MoRE hard work.
@unrulyascetic
@untulyasceuic
Mi equipo de yoga con mi equipo de crossfit en historias @jaimescandont
@marielchapoy
@kopoyoga
@impetusfitnesss love from washington dc
to
playa dc
@kopoyoga in tha house
Super DjSet por @jaimescandont
@jaimescandont @marielchapoy @kopoyoga @impetusfitnesss
Amor: Mi equipo de yoga con mi equipo de crossfit en historias
love from washington dc to playa dc
@kopoyoga in tha house
Super Dj Set por @jaimescandont
@jaimescandont @marielchapoy @kopoyoga @impetusfitnesss
Amor: Mi equipo de yoga con mi equipo de crossfit en historias
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LONG LUNGE
THORACIC WHIPS
SIDE BEND
BACK BRIDGE
A lack of integrity will show itself. Follow the money. Who has a platform AND a pattern of betting on bad horses? It’s our job as community members to be paying attention.
standards have to remain high and uncompromised and you've gotta be honest
And it means that we stop normalizing dishonesty and silence. | Purpose | Further the group's mission | up aims | Legality maintained | Integrity | honesty maintained | Ethical st... com... | Deception vs Integrity | Deception | Dishonesty is nor...
It's just the truth and it sucks but you really only know your values when
standards have to remain high and uncompromised and you've gotta be honest
And it means that we stop normalizing dishonesty and silence. | Purpose | Further the group's mission | up aims | Legality maintained | onesty maintained | Integrity | Ethical s... com... | Deception vs Integrity | Deception | Dishonesty is nor...
It's just the truth and it sucks but you really only know your values when
standards have to remain high and uncompromised and you've gotta be honest
And it means that we stop normalizing dishonesty and silence. | Further the group's mission | Legality maintained | Integrity | Deception vs Integrity | Deception | Dishonesty is nor...
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Where is the reparation? Where is the reconciliation?
Look around at who has not taken real responsibility for the reinforcing loops of bad behavior in their systems. Especially when they want to take credit for or be a part of a balancing loop. Of course it feel inauthentic. It is.
As a community, we have a history to look at. Who didn’t blow whistles— and perhaps most importantly: Why not?
What forces are at play?
communal complicitness,
clout-protecting players, or systemic silencing?
I think its a bit of each.
excuse because it's like for the group's mission. | Women Control | Excluded from leadership | Tightly controlled | Lying to members | outsiders | Justifications | Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means | oup aims | roup's mission
Unethical behavior that's used to just justify whatever the aim of the group | Women Control | Tightly controlled | Excluded from leadership | members | outsiders | Justifications | Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means | Purpose | Further the group's mission
People are able to go backwards. | Women Control | Excluded from leadership | Tightly controlled | Lying to members | outsiders | Justifications | Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means | oup aims | her the group's mission
excuse because it's like for the group's mission. | Women Control | Excluded from leadership | Tightly controlled | Lying to members | outsiders | Justifications | Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means | oup aims | roup's mission
Unethical behavior that's used to just justify whatever the aim of the group | Women Control | Excluded from leadership | Tightly controlled | members | outsiders | Justifications | Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means | Purpose | Further the group's mission
People are able to go backwards. / Women Control / Excluded from leadership / Tightly controlled / Lying to members / outsiders / Justifications / Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means / oup aims / her the group's mission
excuse because it's like for the group's mission. | Women Control | Excluded from leadership | Tightly controlled | Lying to members | outsiders | Justifications | Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means | oup aims | roup's mission
Unethical behavior that's used to just justify whatever the aim of the group
Women Control
Excluded from leadership
Tightly controlled
members
outsiders
Justifications
Deception is normalized; the ends always justify the means
Purpose
Further the group's mission
It's scary,
It's easy to take democracy for granted.
But we're all fighting the war
To put cocoa on my elbows
As a big, strong, dude— i get how this might be inconvenient news.
According to Antwerp School of Business: “Research shows that introverted leaders are often better equipped to tackle complex problems than their extroverted counterparts. They tend to be more open to others’ input and create space for collective collaboration.”
As a gregarious person, I can see how this might be inconvenient news.
They continue: “This is essential because solving complex challenges requires collective leadership. Leaders who can unite diverse perspectives and co-create solutions are best positioned to address today’s pressing issues.
Yet, despite the need for collaboration and diversity, we continue to favor outdated leadership models centered on strength and dominance. This is not what we need now, but it’s what we keep choosing.”
in order to not find an entropy towards accumulating power without earning it through service, I remain mindful of these sentiments. it doesn’t cost me anything to do that, I’m still as good as I ever was. I just come in this package.
Look around at your community: is there a narrative of inclusion and openness? Do you see it reflected in diversity of membership? What about community thought leaders? Leadership?
Do men have more authority in a group? Exclusion from leadership Control Woman and queer people especially Purpose Group continuity Regardless of gend
you know, that's none of your business. | Exclusion from leadership | Control | Woman and queer people especially | Purpose | Group continuity | Regardless of gend...
you're going to see that women get a platform also and you can kind of notice | Equal opportunity | Gender Control vs Equality | Gender Control | Women Control | Tightly controlled | Excluded fr... | from key sions
Do men have more authority in a group? Exclusion from leadership Control Woman and queer people especially Purpose Group continuity Regardless of gend[er]
you know, that's none of your business.
Exclusion from leadership
Control
Woman and queer people especially
Purpose
Group continuity
Regardless of gend
you're going to see that women get a platform also and you can kind of notice | Equal opportunity | Gender Control vs Equality | Gender Control | Women Control | Tightly controlled | Excluded fr... | from key sions
Do men have more authority in a group? Exclusion from leadership Control Woman and queer people especially Purpose Group continuity Regardless of gend
you know, that's none of your business. | Exclusion from leadership | Control | Woman and queer people especially | Purpose | Group continuity | Regardless of gend...
you're goingto see that women get a platform also and you can kind of notice | Equal opportunity | Gender Control vs Equality | Gender Control | Women Control | Tightly controlled | Excluded fr... | from key sions
Do men have more authority in a group? Exclusion from leadership Control Woman and queer people especially Purpose Group continuity Regardless of gend
you know, that's none of your business. | Exclusion from leadership | Control | Woman and queer people especially | Purpose | Group continuity | Regardless of gend...
you're going to see that women get a platform also and you can kind of notice
Equal opportunity
Gender Control vs Equality
Gender Control
Women Control
Tightly controlled
Excluded fr...
from key sions
Time delays in a system can help highlight the difference between a pragmatic, transparent room with agency and a room with an authoritarian vibe. Are sexual relations between leaders and community members given clear protocols for safety? Generally, i think not. This is not a efficacious strategy.
I think the best bet is don’t sleep with your students, I think the second best bet is make sure that there is a transparency and accountability if a relationship starts.
I’m no HR expert, but your yoga teacher probably didn’t go to seminary school to hear all this. And anyway, its not like that has a 100% score, either. We can anticipate and intervene better, I think when we remain pragmatic and transparent.
More on youtube!
population and you understand and That they are already inherent power
But you know you can like allow that to not Happen by having a zero
It's like you shouldn't fuck your students. | Grooming | Leaders abusing power | Power dynamics | Sexual exploitation | Safeguarding | Non-existen...ding | Poor sa...
population and you understand and That they are already inherent power
Leaders abusing power
Power dynamics
Sexual exploitation
Safeguarding
Non-existent safeguarding
Poor saf[eguarding]
Prompt
But you know you can like allow that to not Happen by having a zero
It's like you shouldn't fuck your students. Grooming Leaders abusing power Power dynamics Sexual exploitation Safeguarding Non-existen[t] [safeguar]ding Poor sa[feguarding]
population and you understand and That they are already inherent power | Leaders abusing power | Power dynamics | Sexual exploitation | Safeguarding | Non-existent safeguarding | Poor saf[eguarding] | Promp[t]
But you know you can like allow that to not Happen by having a zero
It's like you shouldn't fuck your students.
Grooming
Power dynamics
Leaders abusing power
Sexual exploitation
Safeguarding
Non-existen[t] [safeguar]ding
Poor sa[feguarding]
population and you understand and That they are already inherent power
Leaders abusing power
Power dynamics
Sexual exploitation
Safeguarding
Non-existent safeguarding
Poor saf
Prompt
But you know you can like allow that to not Happen by having a zero
@rbreich.bsky.social
The hypocrisy from Trump's FCC Chair
is staggering but unsurprising.
It should be clear by now that to
MAGA, protecting freedom of speech
was always secondary to wielding the
power to punish anyone who questions
this regime.
Brendan Carr
@BrendanCarrFCC
Free speech is the counterweight—it is the
check on government control.
That is why censorship is the
authoritarian's dream.
1:11 RM • Dec 30, 2023 • 369.4K Views
@rbreich
WE USE CARS TO STRENGTHEN AND MAINTAIN ALL RANGES OF MOTION OF THE HIP
Author, "Fluke"
to focus on the signal and ignore the noise.
So, for example: When you think about
Starbucks is always the same, but democracies are collapsing
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DC’s Home Rule was just put at grave risk by the following dems:
DC's Home Rule was
just put at grave risk by
the following dems:
Every single one should lose their seat.
DC residents are some of the most politically
disenfranchised people in America & these 31
"Democrats" voted to overturn THEIR laws & take
away more of THEIR rights.
No point of a Dem in a swing seat if they just vote for
Trump's agenda.
• Craig Caplan • @CraigCaplan • 1d
31 House Democrats voted Yes for the DC CRIMES Act,
which now heads to the Senate: clerk.house.gov/evs/
2025/roll2...
1. Auchincloss D-MA
2. Conaway D-NJ
3. Correa D-CA
4. Costa D-CA
5. Cuellar D-TX
6. Davids D-KS
7. Davis D-NC
8. Gillen D-NY
9. Golden D-ME
10. Gonzalez D-TX
11. Goodlander D-NH
12. Harder D-CA
13. Kaptur D-OH
14. Keating D-MA
15. Lee D-NV
1k I wnch N.MA
17. Mannion D-NY
18. Min D-CA
19. Moskowitz D-FL
20. Panetta D-CA
21. Pappas D-NH
22. Gluesenkamp Perez D-WA
24. Ryan D-NY
25. Schrier D-WA
26. Soto D-FL
27. Stanton D-AZ
28. Torres D-CA
29. Tran D-CA
30. Vindman D-VA
31. Whitesides D-CA
"IT'S A MEDIA-OPOLY"
Today is a good day to watch the 1998 SNL sketch that aired live once, then was banned from TV
GE LOVES YOU
HI SUSA
"IT'S A MEDIA-OPOLY"
Today is a good day to watch the 1998 SNL sketch that aired live once, then was banned from TV
NEVADA POWER AND LIGHT SUES WESTINGHOUSE
"IT'S A MEDIA-OPOLY"
Vigil stood for 40-plus
years. Trump's order
dismantled it.
Mae is Not The Answol
Orpo Sl calSgosg et
(Astrid Riecken/For The Washington)
@washingtonpost
these companies have told us how amazingly addictive
However, for your brain, you need time to just live in the real world.
of ICE and Festival Cancellations
@washingtonianmag
ROSIE O'DONNELL'S THOUGHTS ON COLBERT CANCELLATION
ROSIE O'DONNELL WARNED A MONTH AGO: ABC & CBS "DONE AS A MEDIA COMPANY"
ROGUEDNC SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
CREDIT: IRELAND AM JULY 05, 2025
ROSIE O'DONNELL'S THOUGHTS ON COLBERT CANCELLATION
ROSIE O'DONNELL WARNED A MONTH AGO: ABC & CBS "DONE AS A MEDIA COMPANY"
ROGUEDNC SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
mom and dad.
Letterman: "You can't...suck up to an authoritarian"
not only got rid of him, got rid of the whole franchise.
madonna gave me letterman. mom and dad.
Letterman: "You can't...suck up to an authoritarian" It's silly. It's ridiculous. madonna gave me letterman. mom and dad.
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