Well this is great 🙂

My mom and dad inspire me every day.

I love us. Its so good. I love you!

My victory garden. <3

NO, seriously... Where did 10 years go?

Today at 5:30! Outdoor yoga in Scott Circle! Sign up at michaeljoelhall.com or send me a note here!

This image brings a bunch of mixed feelings and emotions-- the most relevant being: wow, ashtanga yoga is amazing and I'm so glad I have had a chance to learn a practice that has enriched my life so much.

Facebook livestream was fun. Join me tomorrow as I livestreaM from Balance Gym!

Joints!

Discussing equinox, fair and free markets, and every day activism.

Come!

On the fence? Send me a note and maybe i can sweeten the pot 😉 don’t delay— my sweet deal only lasts through today!!

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/main_enroll.asp?studioid=5362&tg=&vt=&lvl=&stype=-8&view=day&trn=0&page=&catid=&prodid=&date=12%2f12%2f2019&classid=0&prodGroupId=&sSU=&optForwardingLink=&qParam=&justloggedin=&nLgIn=&pMode=0

Yoga retreat to Montanita, Ecuador. Curious? 6-days, affordable, with additional excursions. Mid-late April. Into it? Reply here for super early bird pricing.

Sebastian Cole Hall passed away today. He lived 15 amazing years with me, my mom, and my dad. He knew his toys by name, was fearless, and gentle. He helped make me the person I am today, and taught me about unconditional love. He was a very good boy.

Oh I do like sharing this.

This is such a good #tbt

8! Years!

8 years later and I still lol

Hypocrisy Day: Klu Kluc Khik'n

7! Years! Ago!

9 years ago -- woah.

Join Maggie and me in Knoxville, MD (near Harper's Ferry!) August 10-12 for a weekend of yoga, community, and philosophy.

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Happy Melba Day-vis!

A fond memory.

Derby day!!!

7 years later and all I can see is a fault head position and pulling with the arms too soon. That's progress.

Wow, eight years.

Into it.

Into it.

Into it.

Staaaahp!

When I was a young stud.

This is always worth a share

Sleeping through conference.

An oldie but a goodie.

Wigs, short shorts, formal wear.

Wigs, short shorts, formal wear.

From the last time I was in the best shape of my life.

26 was dope.

This x1000

Seven years ago, my friends and I won a cow for our exploits at the cave man Olympics. I was getting into the "best shape of my life" -- I look back at these times incredibly fondly -- the resilience, determination, and unfuckwithableness I gleaned in that time has proved invaluable as I continue to grow in my inner and outer fitness.

A fun memory.

Current mood.

An all time favorite.

Me at 27, living the good life.

I love this picture!

Xo

Hmmm.

The game? Your first profile pic and your current profile pic. I flubbed and picked a recent post. 😉 July 2007, April 2017.

Four years, eh?

Go deeper into your practice!

http://Michaeljoelhall.com/workshops

Moonday -- sleep in, wash stuff.

Don't worry-- we're back to business on Monday.

Perfect.

Ah! From the shala in Mysore!

Time flies.

I love this pic. Sleeping in conference.

Me, on a night off from practice.

Add today's profile, and it's 15 years 😉

@[821580710:2048:Amaya Naomi] and @[100000908140794:2048:Chris White]

This is why yoga will never be mainstream.

Engaging in materialistic or sensual pleasure with little focus on higher purpose is not yoga-- it's called bhoga. Bhoga, left unchecked, can lead to pain in the body or/and mind-- and this is called roga.

On the flip side, Roga and Bhoga can both lead back to yoga. Once you make a commitment to not harming or deceiving by paying attention to what is, the pain and discomfort can lead you right back out of the yick and into something better: reality.

For yoga to arise, attention to reality must be fixed and firm... Even when it becomes unpleasant. Even when it is inconvenient. Only then can we see what's under the hood.

Yoga will never be mainstream, but nowadays is a great time for alchemy. For transmutation. Turn this time of grasping and grabbing and pain into abiding love and bliss, by doing the inconvenient and uncomfortable.

When the tide comes in, all boats are lifted. "Other" is only illusion. The side effects of yoga are worth the effort: abiding joy, made of honesty and love. This does not mean "free of pain" but it does mean "free of suffering."

The latest in yoga fashion.

My personal favorite:

Out of town & want a tee or tank? Hit me up.

Ever feel like a zebra in a room full of horses? Really, we're all just unicorns that forgot ou magic. Get woke 😉

Unisex (xs,s, m, l, xl) -- $20 + shipping & a variety of colors (and $5 off two!)

Oh how tacky.

Want a DC Ashtanga t, and can't grab one in person? HMU

Part 2. Twister in Chicago 😉

My life -- 6 years ago -- so happy.

Charlie is working on his down dog – – but he's gotta work on that dristi!

Near & dear to my heart.

that time I learned about pirating from Cap'n Morgan.

That year I went as a house fire to Wow Wear right after my house fire.

A guy sped up at me in the crosswalk. Honked. Yelled. Called me a faggot. Threatened to kill me. I stood my ground. Didn't cuss-- switched into teacher mode and made him say he was sorry. He's a DC firefighter with MD plates. Anyone got any ideas how to inform his employer? Take it away, Facebook!

That time I met Jake Shears and he liked my shorts.

How I spent my birthday.

This is my teachers' teacher, Pattabhi Jois.

This week marks the seventh year of his passing. He died before I began learning his method.

I wasn't sure what to say to honor him, as he touched so many people directly, and yet for me, indirectly.

I didn't want to appropriate, and yet I am so inspired by his work.

When I saw this image, I knew what it was I wanted to say.

When I die, I hope it is my good humor that is remembered-- just like yours. Thanks, KPJ. I owe you one.

7 years ago! Man-- I had JUST cut off the shoulder length.

Think yoga is too girly? Don't let gender disparity become a barrier to entry! Come learn & muck about with a bunch of dudes.

Tomorrow!

Mysore, 8-10,
q&a/ conference 10:15/30-11:30,
Foundational Postures workshop 12-2!

Sign up: https://goo.gl/9WhvVt

Saturday, April 17:
Foundational Postures workshop.
12-2; Kali Yoga Studio!

Sign up now!

https://goo.gl/9WhvVt

#tbt for Charlie. Somebody likes camping! #charliegram

Facebook reminded me that I used to run marathons 🙂

8! Years!

Dogs on my mat for years.

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

I'm pretty excited for our Tour!
Sunday at Stroga, 3pm-- the yoga Co-Op!

2 spots just opened up for 1/2 & 1/2 at LRY on 4/26. Reserve your space! http://www.tinyurl.com/MichaelJoelHallLRY

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 🙂

Do you want a DC Ashtanga tank? $20! I'm so excited. These oversized American Apparel viscose tanks come in only two sizes (+1 & +2) making it easy to pick and perfect for practice (good bum coverage, so it doesn't ride up in down dog). Order form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1M2te3AwGjj7s9-JRzWxu6I0WFKXtTUulRw0N9a0sno8/viewform

this. all of this. (who drew it?!)

Odd shape for insta. Charlie & Phineus.

#tbt courtesy of Matthew Eckert.

I was nominated by Chris Agne for the #ALS #IceBucketChallenge !! I'm raising awareness and $$$ for research to stop this neuro degenerative disease. I nominate Michael Roike, Sarah Burch, Peg Mulqueen, and Maggie Lively.

Charlie the Hippo

Curious about Mysore? Bring your questions and your mat. Will include 2 weeks of practice in the price. https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/asp/adm/adm_cs_e.asp?classID=874

Oh you know.

#tbt cousins!

Real Batmen for Real Beauty. (had to go through the 60's to get to the 2000's. umm, time to relink: http://michaeljoelhall.com/dont-hater-selfies-radical-self-acceptance-yoga-internet/

Time on the phone with #comcast.

Working on building strength with special guest Michael Roike.

Look what one of my very talented yogis made! <3

Selfie with Melba!

#tbt 2007

What do you do when your puddle jumper shutters the door & boards up the plane?

On my way to the Osa.

Tiger spotted in the wild. (not my photo!)

Really? 100% chance of snow on the day I land? Please send giod juujuu my way.

Me & the Tiger

Facebook, your ads have been seriously creeping me out.

printing my new tooth.

I promise, you're in good company.

Priorities.

Testing

my entry from the "lasik opinion book"

Kulfi ice cream.

How can you tell the bathing suit you're looking at on amazon is REALLY gay?

Shadows.

under the banyan

friends in branches

A very big thank you to Lu Duong for finding this on the instagrams. Wish I knew who posted it!

All of these Facebook Movies have been giving me the feels.

I knew I had to share mine after I welled up more than a little seeing parties, marriage, and children-- not in that order! It's us, after all!

I hope you like mine as much i've enjoyed watching y'all's.

...and if you haven't yet... #FacebookIs10

ScooTip: Don't get nervous when this guy's in your side-view. Won't help.

Fact: I am not meditating in this picture. #samadhi #4amstarttime

From last year at this time 🙂

Inside the banyan.

A 400 year old banyan (with a temple inside).

Today's lunch at Malgudi.

12 Years.

Sunday Selfie.

Are you following on Instagram? @michaeljoelhall

So sorry to hear about your snow. ⛄️❄️󾆼󾮠🌞󾥦󾟞󾮗

Blurred realities

My relationship with my last posture.

You know.

Won by 10, but behind by 40 (for those keeping track at home) Adam may not know its a tourney, but I do.

How to get the Boss to learn my name? #sorrynotsorry #wannabe

A wild moonday eve. I lost by 50 points. Stayed up 'till midnight eating cookies and chocolate about it.

Start time change! Goodbye, consistency!

Appu, Aimee Echo, and me 🙂

British Airways.

Boys and puppies

The fairies are ready for Fattenmas.

Extra Curricular Stretching. #recreationalasana

More!

I've really missed Christmas. Love you Tara, Lauren, & Roike.

quick baby selfie

Wendell, NC

I love our community and our space.

Princess Sparklepony & Mula Bandha. She likes Vatayanasana.

Someone left a log in the toilet. Rude.

some bunny is obviously enthralled by the Skins game.

Cleared my pictures for iOS 7. #vintageselfie

Warhol Bridge. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

2 Bears? Dundee, Michigan

Thinking of the distance between emotions and actions. Between truth and time. Thankful for old friends.

Puja's Michael Roike Face.

"Brunchy the Elephant"

I like the heat.

Is that an uncounted exhale? The prasaritas are hard! #ashtanga

Yipe!

bad man patriot

Good morning, Nature!

Britney's workin' on Lagu.

I love Primary on Fridays. So do 40+ others.

Finally posting my pic picture with Sharath. I get so awkward. Luckily. I think I was in good company. Love.

I've said it before & I'll say it again: Richard Freeman is my yoga superhero. So honored.

Kapo

Dwi Pada

Tittibasana

My backbending workshop at Little River Yoga has only 2 spots left, & it's three weeks away!! https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/adm/home.asp?studioid=20827

Liming.

More sneaky temple.

For those that glaze over at gratuitous ashtanga prattle.

Ganesh before dark.

Ganesh *after* dark.

First dinner date. 🙂

Vroom!

I Hear Santa is Working on 4th ... #ashtanga #yogadork

Event Monks love Macs.

India

More Miami Realness

Enchantment doth behold...

Date Night 😉

The price of a Mysore Dosa in the US. Bhaj and gobi manchurian. Date night!

<3 Washington Post Article from Thursday's post.