its the
fourth
of
july

6.35 miles 89 degrees

I really love all the stuff Morgan is making and wish Venice beach were closer tbh

I admire the clarity here. If you wonder what this yoga is, and why its so important, give this 90 sec

this drink menu is gorg
but
questionable tbh

RuPaul’s Drag Race has had an incredible impact on the queer community in the United States, turning hardworking performance artists into household names with niche celebrity status. With popularity and celebrity comes inevitable scrutiny and challenges.This dynamic reminds me of the issues within the Ashtanga yoga system, particularly around authorization, certification, and the balance between a marketplace driven by profit and power versus being a learning organization.

Newsletter out today. Dm your email and I’ll add ya!

I miss my friends so much 🥲

2009 with @melrockas

a nice
5.3 miles
in the high 80s.

the other side

loving this nook rn

curious about ashtanga?
@jenreneyoga makes it so clear. Click!

Understanding how our bodies adapt to specific physical demands can significantly enhance our practice. This is where the SAID principle, or Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demand, becomes invaluable. The principle posits that the body adapts specifically to the types of stress it encounters. For Ashtanga Yoga practitioners, integrating strength training exercises like pulldowns can lead to remarkable improvements in asana practice, particularly in poses that require strong and stable latissimus dorsi muscles.

**read more at michaeljoelhall.com/blog

I was the ashrams trashman and the ashram was on an island. this was our trash boat to the waste place.

my voice coach says

🫣Learning from Mismanaged Expectations 🙃

I dont always get it right. An example of how feedback has directly influenced my teaching approach came from my experiences leading the primary series classes. Initially, I integrated specific learning objectives into these classes, which diverged from the traditional format that students expected. This misalignment of expectations often led to disappointment, as students were not prepared for a non-traditional approach. They wanted the count and just the count!

The feedback made me realize the importance of managing expectations effectively.


Now, I make it a point to clearly communicate the structure and focus of each class beforehand, ensuring students know what to expect. Led Primary is led primary, and workshops are workshops. This clarity has improved the receptivity of students to the lessons being taught and has enhanced their overall class experience.

Understanding the importance of clear labeling and consistency in communication has been a significant growth point in my teaching practice.

**
If you’re looking for support as a practitioner and teacher, reach out.

not charlie but its charlie

Embracing my own mystique with inspo from @mbodied.life

Ron started as my yoga student when he was 67.

He is now 82.

🐐

I promise, I'm not skipping leg day.

I lift as occupational therapy. I lift because it makes me feel affirmed in my masculinity. I lift because it helps combat negative mental chatter. I lift because I'm vain. I lift because there's more than one way to get kundalini to rise.

I understand that it's healthy for me to have an outlet for exercise that is seperate from my spiritual practice. Things get weird when I try to do mental gymnastics in order to feel good about my actual gymnastics. Remember: i'm vain. Ican just make exercise exercise and yoga yoga. I think it's a good idea for most, but athletes in particular.

Do you practice yoga and lift weights?

meditation coaching with Cory

Understanding Individual Capabilities 🌟

The foundation of effectively managing a diverse group lies in understanding the unique strengths, limitations, and skills of each student. This understanding allows me to craft a practice that respects each practitioner’s current physical condition while gently pushing their boundaries to foster growth.

For instance:
✨ Beginners and seasoned vets will require understanding of foundational postures and practices, focusing on building strength and flexibility slowly to prevent injuries.
✨ More advanced practitioners might work on refining their technique and deepening their existing practice, possibly exploring more advanced series and variations.

Progressions and Regressions 🔄

It is essential to understand that a person can't move where they can't move, and just because they can do something doesn't mean they should.

There is no moral heirarchy created from range of motion standards. As such, a critical tool in my teaching arsenal is the use of progressions and regressions. Each asana can be scaled to match the practitioner’s current ability, ensuring that no student feels left behind or out of place.

This approach not only accommodates different levels but also personalizes the practice for each student, ensuring that they all receive appropriate challenges and support. 💪🧘‍♂️✨

Thanks, Ron!

this weekend at @theyoga.club

A really fun session

So inspired after our Intermediate Intensive.

Currently missing my friends @coryyoga and @magiccityyogi -- but glad to be back with my other best friend. This one likes to practice outside-- the other two... Well, not so much. It's good that we're not all the same!

Up Next: Primary Series intensive at @theyoga.club this week end.

So inspired after our Intermediate Intensive.

Currently missing my friends @coryyoga and @magiccityyogi -- but glad to be back with my other best friend. This one likes to practice outside-- the other two... Well, not so much. It's good that we're not all the same!

Up Next: Primary Series intensive at @theyoga.club this week end.

So inspired after our Intermediate Intensive.

Currently missing my friends @coryyoga and @magiccityyogi -- but glad to be back with my other best friend. This one likes to practice outside-- the other two... Well, not so much. It's good that we're not all the same!

Up Next: Primary Series intensive at @theyoga.club this week end.

So inspired after our Intermediate Intensive.

Currently missing my friends @coryyoga and @magiccityyogi -- but glad to be back with my other best friend. This one likes to practice outside-- the other two... Well, not so much. It's good that we're not all the same!

Up Next: Primary Series intensive at @theyoga.club this week end.

So inspired after our Intermediate Intensive.

Currently missing my friends @coryyoga and @magiccityyogi -- but glad to be back with my other best friend. This one likes to practice outside-- the other two... Well, not so much. It's good that we're not all the same!

Up Next: Primary Series intensive at @theyoga.club this week end.

So inspired after our Intermediate Intensive.

Currently missing my friends @coryyoga and @magiccityyogi -- but glad to be back with my other best friend. This one likes to practice outside-- the other two... Well, not so much. It's good that we're not all the same!

Up Next: Primary Series intensive at @theyoga.club this week end.

So inspired after our Intermediate Intensive.

Currently missing my friends @coryyoga and @magiccityyogi -- but glad to be back with my other best friend. This one likes to practice outside-- the other two... Well, not so much. It's good that we're not all the same!

Up Next: Primary Series intensive at @theyoga.club this week end.

So inspired after our Intermediate Intensive.

Currently missing my friends @coryyoga and @magiccityyogi -- but glad to be back with my other best friend. This one likes to practice outside-- the other two... Well, not so much. It's good that we're not all the same!

Up Next: Primary Series intensive at @theyoga.club this week end.

So inspired after our Intermediate Intensive.

Currently missing my friends @coryyoga and @magiccityyogi -- but glad to be back with my other best friend. This one likes to practice outside-- the other two... Well, not so much. It's good that we're not all the same!

Up Next: Primary Series intensive at @theyoga.club this week end.

So inspired after our Intermediate Intensive.

Currently missing my friends @coryyoga and @magiccityyogi -- but glad to be back with my other best friend. This one likes to practice outside-- the other two... Well, not so much. It's good that we're not all the same!

Up Next: Primary Series intensive at @theyoga.club this week end.

peer support initiative

Understanding Scalability:

Scalability involves modifying the intensity, frequency, and even the type of asanas to align with the practitioner's current life situation. This flexibility helps maintain the practice's integrity and relevance, ensuring that it continues to support the practitioner’s health and spiritual growth.

Adapting Practice Through Life Transitions:

Are you practicing to accept reality or are you practicing to fight reality?

Consider a practitioner who has been practicing Ashtanga for decades. As they transitioned into older adulthood, they modified their practice by reducing the number of vinyasas and incorporating more seated and lying poses to maintain joint health and muscle elasticity, allowing them to continue their practice safely and enjoyably.

Strategies for Effective Scalability:
• Personal Assessment: Regularly assess physical and mental state and adjust the practice accordingly. This might involve checking in with oneself or consulting with a teacher.
• Prioritization of Elements: Depending on current needs, prioritize different elements of the practice, such as strength-building, flexibility, or stress reduction.
• Incorporation of Complementary Practices: Integrate other health practices like swimming, walking, or Tai Chi to support yoga practice and address different physical needs.

Take Home:

Scalability is crucial for maintaining a lifelong Ashtanga Yoga practice. By understanding and implementing modifications based on personal circumstances, practitioners can continue to experience the benefits of yoga throughout their lives. Adapting practice ensures that Ashtanga Yoga remains a supportive, enriching part of the practitioner's journey, reflecting the dynamic nature of life itself.

—

We have one spot left for a dude-double as well as one triple room for the @ashtanga.tech Mexico, Dec 4-9. Wild.

Understanding Scalability:

Scalability involves modifying the intensity, frequency, and even the type of asanas to align with the practitioner's current life situation. This flexibility helps maintain the practice's integrity and relevance, ensuring that it continues to support the practitioner’s health and spiritual growth.

Adapting Practice Through Life Transitions:

Are you practicing to accept reality or are you practicing to fight reality?

Consider a practitioner who has been practicing Ashtanga for decades. As they transitioned into older adulthood, they modified their practice by reducing the number of vinyasas and incorporating more seated and lying poses to maintain joint health and muscle elasticity, allowing them to continue their practice safely and enjoyably.

Strategies for Effective Scalability:
• Personal Assessment: Regularly assess physical and mental state and adjust the practice accordingly. This might involve checking in with oneself or consulting with a teacher.
• Prioritization of Elements: Depending on current needs, prioritize different elements of the practice, such as strength-building, flexibility, or stress reduction.
• Incorporation of Complementary Practices: Integrate other health practices like swimming, walking, or Tai Chi to support yoga practice and address different physical needs.

Take Home:

Scalability is crucial for maintaining a lifelong Ashtanga Yoga practice. By understanding and implementing modifications based on personal circumstances, practitioners can continue to experience the benefits of yoga throughout their lives. Adapting practice ensures that Ashtanga Yoga remains a supportive, enriching part of the practitioner's journey, reflecting the dynamic nature of life itself.

—

We have one spot left for a dude-double as well as one triple room for the @ashtanga.tech Mexico, Dec 4-9. Wild.

Understanding Scalability:

Scalability involves modifying the intensity, frequency, and even the type of asanas to align with the practitioner's current life situation. This flexibility helps maintain the practice's integrity and relevance, ensuring that it continues to support the practitioner’s health and spiritual growth.

Adapting Practice Through Life Transitions:

Are you practicing to accept reality or are you practicing to fight reality?

Consider a practitioner who has been practicing Ashtanga for decades. As they transitioned into older adulthood, they modified their practice by reducing the number of vinyasas and incorporating more seated and lying poses to maintain joint health and muscle elasticity, allowing them to continue their practice safely and enjoyably.

Strategies for Effective Scalability:
• Personal Assessment: Regularly assess physical and mental state and adjust the practice accordingly. This might involve checking in with oneself or consulting with a teacher.
• Prioritization of Elements: Depending on current needs, prioritize different elements of the practice, such as strength-building, flexibility, or stress reduction.
• Incorporation of Complementary Practices: Integrate other health practices like swimming, walking, or Tai Chi to support yoga practice and address different physical needs.

Take Home:

Scalability is crucial for maintaining a lifelong Ashtanga Yoga practice. By understanding and implementing modifications based on personal circumstances, practitioners can continue to experience the benefits of yoga throughout their lives. Adapting practice ensures that Ashtanga Yoga remains a supportive, enriching part of the practitioner's journey, reflecting the dynamic nature of life itself.

—

We have one spot left for a dude-double as well as one triple room for the @ashtanga.tech Mexico, Dec 4-9. Wild.

Understanding Scalability:

Scalability involves modifying the intensity, frequency, and even the type of asanas to align with the practitioner's current life situation. This flexibility helps maintain the practice's integrity and relevance, ensuring that it continues to support the practitioner’s health and spiritual growth.

Adapting Practice Through Life Transitions:

Are you practicing to accept reality or are you practicing to fight reality?

Consider a practitioner who has been practicing Ashtanga for decades. As they transitioned into older adulthood, they modified their practice by reducing the number of vinyasas and incorporating more seated and lying poses to maintain joint health and muscle elasticity, allowing them to continue their practice safely and enjoyably.

Strategies for Effective Scalability:
• Personal Assessment: Regularly assess physical and mental state and adjust the practice accordingly. This might involve checking in with oneself or consulting with a teacher.
• Prioritization of Elements: Depending on current needs, prioritize different elements of the practice, such as strength-building, flexibility, or stress reduction.
• Incorporation of Complementary Practices: Integrate other health practices like swimming, walking, or Tai Chi to support yoga practice and address different physical needs.

Take Home:

Scalability is crucial for maintaining a lifelong Ashtanga Yoga practice. By understanding and implementing modifications based on personal circumstances, practitioners can continue to experience the benefits of yoga throughout their lives. Adapting practice ensures that Ashtanga Yoga remains a supportive, enriching part of the practitioner's journey, reflecting the dynamic nature of life itself.

—

We have one spot left for a dude-double as well as one triple room for the @ashtanga.tech Mexico, Dec 4-9. Wild.

Understanding Scalability:

Scalability involves modifying the intensity, frequency, and even the type of asanas to align with the practitioner's current life situation. This flexibility helps maintain the practice's integrity and relevance, ensuring that it continues to support the practitioner’s health and spiritual growth.

Adapting Practice Through Life Transitions:

Are you practicing to accept reality or are you practicing to fight reality?

Consider a practitioner who has been practicing Ashtanga for decades. As they transitioned into older adulthood, they modified their practice by reducing the number of vinyasas and incorporating more seated and lying poses to maintain joint health and muscle elasticity, allowing them to continue their practice safely and enjoyably.

Strategies for Effective Scalability:
• Personal Assessment: Regularly assess physical and mental state and adjust the practice accordingly. This might involve checking in with oneself or consulting with a teacher.
• Prioritization of Elements: Depending on current needs, prioritize different elements of the practice, such as strength-building, flexibility, or stress reduction.
• Incorporation of Complementary Practices: Integrate other health practices like swimming, walking, or Tai Chi to support yoga practice and address different physical needs.

Take Home:

Scalability is crucial for maintaining a lifelong Ashtanga Yoga practice. By understanding and implementing modifications based on personal circumstances, practitioners can continue to experience the benefits of yoga throughout their lives. Adapting practice ensures that Ashtanga Yoga remains a supportive, enriching part of the practitioner's journey, reflecting the dynamic nature of life itself.

—

We have one spot left for a dude-double as well as one triple room for the @ashtanga.tech Mexico, Dec 4-9. Wild.

I love this crew.
Until the next time @ashtanga.tech

While the cats away

exploring adaptation from a place of curiosity tends to be helpful as practice for when the exploration is by neccesity.

join us in Nashville
Intermediate Intensive
June 14-16

4 Spots Left for
Primary Series Intensive June 21-23!!

Very Delta is appointment television.

@raminnazer

Practice the discipline of freedom.

Enjoyment as a Discipline:

Hey y’all, it’s Michael here, bringing you some backbending inspiration from my workroom. My biggest tip? Stop making yourself miserable.

Incorporating enjoyment and gratitude into the discipline of yoga practice is in itself a transformative act. It shifts the focus from viewing practice as a duty or challenge to seeing it as a cherished part of daily life. This shift in perspective can significantly enhance a practitioner’s dedication and enthusiasm, making the practice more sustainable and enriching.

Commit to knocking the sh*t*y self talk off. Enjoyment is part of the process— be disciplined about its curation!

**
Intermediate Intensive -Nashville @yogashalanashville - 6/14-6/16
*
Primary Intensive- Washington, DC @theyoga.club - 6/21-6/23

my favorite meditation teacher right now (goenka’s dead and im all jeff warren’ed out).

Go follow @coryyoga

My old buddy @seantoland_ is just killin it on socials lately. Go look.

This is really excellent

xoxox

Thank you for the freshness— @michaelgeovanni

hit him up

#relatable
#notfamoustho
#justopinionated
#kindofaloosecannon

Doing the impossible is a matter of breaking it down into possible pieces, with a dash of faith and patience.

Here are some additional handstands and Compression Drills/ Strategies for Intermediate Series.

Join @ashtanga.tech and me for an immersive intermediate series intensive. Explore the path to personal mastery with us in Nashville at @yogashalanashville ! This isn’t about hierarchy; it’s about individual growth and mastery. Let’s journey together towards personal excellence on the mat. See you there! 🌟

@mikematspace

Here are some of my current favorite lower back strengthening and compression strategies and their intended application.

As always, reach out if you want some in person or virtual coaching— or find me in the mysore room @theyoga.club

Here are some of my current favorite lower back strengthening and compression strategies and their intended application.

As always, reach out if you want some in person or virtual coaching— or find me in the mysore room @theyoga.club

Here are some of my current favorite lower back strengthening and compression strategies and their intended application.

As always, reach out if you want some in person or virtual coaching— or find me in the mysore room @theyoga.club

Here are some of my current favorite lower back strengthening and compression strategies and their intended application.

As always, reach out if you want some in person or virtual coaching— or find me in the mysore room @theyoga.club

Here are some of my current favorite lower back strengthening and compression strategies and their intended application.

As always, reach out if you want some in person or virtual coaching— or find me in the mysore room @theyoga.club

Here are some of my current favorite lower back strengthening and compression strategies and their intended application.

As always, reach out if you want some in person or virtual coaching— or find me in the mysore room @theyoga.club

Here are some of my current favorite lower back strengthening and compression strategies and their intended application.

As always, reach out if you want some in person or virtual coaching— or find me in the mysore room @theyoga.club

Here are some of my current favorite lower back strengthening and compression strategies and their intended application.

As always, reach out if you want some in person or virtual coaching— or find me in the mysore room @theyoga.club

In just 10 Days!!!

NASHVILLE!

@sophieellisbextor finally made her way across the pond.

A Pride Blessing like no other!

she almost got me

Ill take a dude like i take my slurs: hard F with two Gs in hand, followed by a good O. Happy pride!

Ill take a dude like i take my slurs: hard F with two Gs in hand, followed by a good O. Happy pride!

Ill take a dude like i take my slurs: hard F with two Gs in hand, followed by a good O. Happy pride!

Ill take a dude like i take my slurs: hard F with two Gs in hand, followed by a good O. Happy pride!

Ill take a dude like i take my slurs: hard F with two Gs in hand, followed by a good O. Happy pride!

Ill take a dude like i take my slurs: hard F with two Gs in hand, followed by a good O. Happy pride!

Ill take a dude like i take my slurs: hard F with two Gs in hand, followed by a good O. Happy pride!

Ill take a dude like i take my slurs: hard F with two Gs in hand, followed by a good O. Happy pride!

Ill take a dude like i take my slurs: hard F with two Gs in hand, followed by a good O. Happy pride!

Ill take a dude like i take my slurs: hard F with two Gs in hand, followed by a good O. Happy pride!

Ashtanga Yoga is a system of yoga.

A system is a dynamic network of components that interact to produce specific outcomes. It includes:

1. Elements: The individual parts that make up the system.
2. Interconnections: The relationships and interactions between the elements.
3. Function or Purpose: The goal the system aims to achieve.

Systems exhibit lifelike qualities, even if they consist of nonliving elements. These characteristics include:

• Self-Organization: Systems can arrange themselves into orderly patterns without external direction.
• Self-Repair: Systems can mend themselves when disrupted within certain limits.
• Resilience: Systems can withstand shocks and continue functioning.
• Evolution: Systems can give rise to entirely new systems through innovation and adaptation.

Meanwhile, having a lovely time thanks.

Been working with @mikematspace for years— he continues to explore movement and mindset eclectically (and purposefully). This is all him — he just kinda kicks into me to figure it out. Watching people grow and explore and heal and flourish is part of my day-to-day and boy i feel blessed. The beauty of it all helps with the miggidy-muck of it all. 😉

Intermediate Series Weekend Intensive in Nashville, June 14-16 at @yogashalanashville with Cory Bryant @coryyoga and Heather Sullivam @magiccityyogi

ASHTANGA TECH
INTERMEDIATE SERIES INTENSIVE

Practitioner & Teacher Tracks

Join us in East Nashville at @yogashalanashville for a weekend of exploration into Ashtanga’s Intermediate (2nd) Series!

June 14-16, 2024 with Michael Joel Hall @michaeljoelhall , Heather Sullivan @magiccityyogi & Cory Bryant @coryyoga .

Scan the QR Code to get started!

This is a mommy appreciation post. My parents were in their 70s when they decided to move to Mexico— and somehow now they’re in their 20s. It is a great blessing of this life to love your parents and be loved by them, and the older I get the more I appreciate that. One of my favorite things about my mom is that my friends call her Mama Hall, cause i think they know immediately how loved they are. It’s neat. She’s just like that, full of love and grace, while also being very, very funny. I try to talk to mom and dad for a good while every week, and I think I see mom more now than I have since I was a teenager.

Love you mommy! @gail.hall.927

This is a mommy appreciation post. My parents were in their 70s when they decided to move to Mexico— and somehow now they’re in their 20s. It is a great blessing of this life to love your parents and be loved by them, and the older I get the more I appreciate that. One of my favorite things about my mom is that my friends call her Mama Hall, cause i think they know immediately how loved they are. It’s neat. She’s just like that, full of love and grace, while also being very, very funny. I try to talk to mom and dad for a good while every week, and I think I see mom more now than I have since I was a teenager.

Love you mommy! @gail.hall.927