The Yoga Club’s very first ad will be right here.

When I first started coming to DC, I would go to a little coffee house at 22nd and P (love to Soho!) to hang out, spending time reading all of my favorite (read: free + edgy) DC newspapers— The Blade, the City Paper... and Pathways.

Each of these publications has struggled to stay in print over the last 10 years. I likely don’t need to tell y’all about the rapidly changing face of media— and how it has adversely impacted queer journalism, alt-newspapers, and trade-zines.

For y’all that haven’t been here for 30 years, lemmie tell ya: Pathways is the OG DC natural living/holistic health trade publication. Last year, Pathways didn’t have a print publication (due largely to the pandemic... and the changing landscape of readership).

One of the reasons i love DC so much is precisely because i was able to find my tribe— and so much of that is due to publications like this. Who knew that the local publications i loved growing up I’d eventually get to work with?

We went with Pathways first because it’s owned by my bestie’s bestie— and you know I love family owned and friend-ran.

For 7 years, my yoga program, DC Ashtanga, was fiercely independent and grassroots — and while we remain firmly non-commercial, the Yoga Club (my new practice space) wants to help others find community while also supporting and elevating others in our community.

While DC ashtanga will remain a grassroots practice group (as it always has been), we’re now proudly in residence in our new home at theyoga.club, and it is a pro ledge to help Pathways relaunch in print, so that other little woo woo gays can find a copy... and a tribe.

With DC bars and restaurants and museums and libraries closing again, a quick note: your yoga teachers have been out of work for 9 months.

DC Unemployment is $137/month. Not to put too fine a point on it: my insurance went up to $555 a month.

Do the math.

Up Sunday:
9am: 30 minute session on Balance Gyms Facebook page.
10am: Mysore style ASHTANGA yoga tomorrow with DC Ashtanga on Zoom!

I have a 30 Minute Live Stream courtesy of Balance Gym at 11 and a 75 Minute Ashtanga Remix on Zoom courtesy of DC Ashtanga at 11:30. You in?

Molly and I have been friends for more than 15 years. She has been a community organizer, artist advocate, and entrepreneur. Her company, Heartcast Media, produces one of my favorite podcasts, the DC Yoga Podcast.

If you've been thinking about starting a podcast, now's an incredible time. Do it.

Maggie’s got a zoom class with the ASHTANGA Nation Crew on Friday morning — I’m sure she’d let some DC Ashtangi’s come in and practice led primary... but guys. You gotta see those kids videos.

Are you an ASHTANGA practitioner in DC? This is for you!

Did you guys get the DC Ashtanga newsletter?

Led 1/2 primary today at 5:30. Eaton DC. Class pass & drop ins welcome. Free for members of Eaton & DC Ashtanga.

I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with my dear friend Stuart and Micah on their engaging new podcast— Yoga Teacher Talks. We discuss inclusivity, holding space, and what goes into *teaching* yoga. Oh— and we talk chanting!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-were-all-gonna-die/id1476339595?i=1000448031718

Any of my DC crew remember the murder of Timex? He was found in a suitcase in the Dupont underground in the early-to-mid 2000s. Having trouble finding any articles or repeats from that time. Help?

updates from DC Ashtanga (and classes with me!)

Teaching led primary this Sunday— 10:30 at Eaton DC. Y’all miss the count? Let’s get into it.

Are you signed up for the DC Ashtanga newetter? Here's this week's!

I’m teaching backbends next Sunday at the Eaton Workshop in conjunction with DC Ashtanga.

3/23
12-1:30, then 1:45-3:30.

First half will be functional anatomy. Second half will be practice and play. Come for either or both.

Message me to reserve your spot.

At 10am, I'm previewing the new residence of DC Ashtanga with whomever would like to come practice. The Eaton Workshop's wellness center is located at 1201 K St NW-- and if you didnt get an email about it, consider yourself invited.

Pretty pleased with the work accomplished so far on http://dcashtanga.com

Still a bit to go but so far so good.

Here's some fun from an art installation in DC-- I'm teaching a workshop on Saturday at Kali Yoga that'll include this posture! (tech lighting not included)

DC to GOA fam sitch

I've been abroad for the most recent conversations regarding the changing landscape of yoga in DC. We're seeing an unbelievable rise in yoga chains in DC-- Yoga District, Yoga Works, Down Dog, The Georgetown Yoga/Shaw/Dupont Conglomo, Yoga Heights, and Corepower. What does it mean for those who are highly trained and highly skilled to have chains expanding? What does it mean for those who want access to a contemplative practices and philosophy sets that goes back a few thousand years? What does it mean for those who don't know any of that and teach fitness with curated playlists under a homophone? Meg is interested in ensuring that modern postural yoga doesn't go the way of Lombrusco.

In the last few months, two different gay friends were assaulted. Both are over 50. Both in Washington, DC. One had an assailant yelling about being "in trumps America now." Y'all, we've been in this America.

Class picture day At DC Ashtanga was a resounding success!! Thank you Jonny Asfour for the work and Maggie Lively for the encouragement!

DC Ashtanga has extended it's hours! We're open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11-1 🙂 Come join us! dcashtanga.com

Pranayama tomorrow at 9! Bandhas at 10! Led Intermediate at 11!

http://kaliyogadc.com/2015/05/01/mysore-ashtanga-workshops/

Retweeted Katie Couric (@katiecouric):

#MissingRichardSimmons podcast host: “If you're thinking you’re going to help me find Richard Simmons, please don’t"

There is unlimited potential for solidarity, connection, and compassion inside of each and every one of us. The loneliness you feel, the sorrow of disconnection, is the inner voice telling you to plug in and wake up. Might I recommend Ashtanga yoga? It's very simple and incredibly effective. DCASHTANGA.COM

City Center DC is really just not to my taste.

Self practice Sunday's!! Off to see which birds are chirping at DC Ashtanga!

Goa ✈️ Delhi ✈️ Doha ✈️ Dulles 🚀 DCA(as in DC Ashtanga)

Best Podcasts of the last bit: Christopher Sommer on the Tim Ferriss Show; Adam Conover on What's The Tee with Rupaul and Michele Visage; Rupaul on Anna Farris.

Anyone need a rad place to live in DC?? http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/apa/5964622559.html

My heart is with the DC Theater and Yoga community today.

Considering expanding hours to 9:30 or 10am at DC Ashtanga. Do we know any service industry or yoga folks who have wanted to practice but couldn't?

Yes, lets take a look at Washington, DC, Donald. Lets talk about why we're divisive.

I've had the good fortune to teach contortion to Pole Dancers the past couple of months at Pole Pressure in downtown DC. as most of you know, I have a great love of performance art-- especially burlesque and circus. It's been fantastic working with these athletes, performers, and artists.

I'm so excited for my DC Ashtanga tank with a unicorn.

Taking a few of the DCA team on a field trip to LRY has me feeling a fuzzy inside-- maybe it's that Dolly and Birtney both have albums out this month. idk idk

If you need me, I'll be bleaching my hair & listening to Britney Spears on repeat. is this 2001 or 2016? IDK & IDC -- IDGAF

We've got 14 hours, 53 minutes, 2 seconds of daylight in Washington, DC.

summer summer summer

DC Ashtanga-- must love kids & dogs. Really, only two very small rules.

Sharath's in NYC during DC Pride. #ashtangayproblems

I love DC.

I love the days when the age range in the Shala is from 5-60. I love it when there are not enough fingers on one hand for the different races/ethnicities. I love it when there is a smattering of witches, Christians, Muslims, Jews, Athiests, and dudes who pray to Elephants.

Today was one of those days.

DC ASHTANGA, you're what's up.

Trivandrum ✈️✈️ Doha ✔️✔️
🔜 Doha ✈️✈️ DC

Just had a tug on the heartstrings-- remembering getting snowed in with best friends. Enjoy for me, DC.

Anyone need a place to live? http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/apa/5340604651.html

If any Ashtangis would like to join the DCA Team for a workshop with Kristen Krash on Sunday at 3, please let me know. 🙂

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."

Should we Periscope DC Ashtanga's Led Primary on Friday?

Retweeted Rayceen Pendarvis (@AskRayceen):

Mark your calendars 9/25/15 @reelaffirmation and @askrayceen 7PM @EstefanoStCroix @GoGayDC @DMVGayEvents @DCHomos

Retweeted DC Public Library (@dcpl):

Reason No. 1 @goodhumor should visit @dcpl: Cookies and ice cream are great together, but books + ice cream is even better.

DC chillin.

At the DC goodwill. Oh man.

Retweeted Angela Elder (@DCofficeyogi):

Should We All Be On The 4-Day Workweek? via @Inc Um, I'd love to be a test case for this.

Retweeted Cheryl Gnerlich (@BeamMeUpCheryl):

@BarManMichael So good to see you and @MichaelJoelHall at #CTCFireAndRain tonight @CONSTELLATIONDC!

Retweeted BrightestYoungThings (@BYT):

Want to see @Jakethis at @dcimprov? Want to see him for free??? Of course you do:

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.

Have you liked DCA?

a) have you "liked" DC Ashtanga?
b) I'm back in the shala with Shwag April 10 🙂

Loving the whole outfit, @nickjonas -- especially that shirt. Alnost typed "top" but saw the entendres get away @outmagazine @DCHomos

Only 4% of adults identify as gay in DC?“@washingtonpost: The most (and least) LGBT-friendly metros in the country

Friend rec'd @LeeChildReacher series and wanted to start book 1. @dcpl had it waiting in Ebook form to start immediately! Love @dcpl !!!

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 DCHomos (@DCHomos):

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Candle
#DesignPorn

It's appalling -- @WhiteHouse can't help. @BarackObama can't fix it. @EleanorNorton can't vote on it. @KPShare and @DCHealthLink have failed

I began this process in December with @DCHealthLink and @KPMemberService -- in person, over the phone, etc. Help from "brokers" etc.

I've now spent 26 hours total trying to set up a simple health insurance plan with @KPMemberService and @DCHealthLink.

Retweeted DCHomos (@DCHomos):

This Heartfelt Video Of Gay Seniors Giving Advice Will Make Your Monday

Retweeted DCHomos (@DCHomos):

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Retweeted DC Public Library (@dcpl):

#brownbagdc Tweet, or walk in and meet us at 901 G St and get a free book and tote bag.

Near collision on Park Rd w/ police vehicle 4072. Police double park, jaywalk, and flagrantly disregard the law and safety. @DCPoliceDept

Retweeted DCHomos (@DCHomos):

Oh I like this shark shirt

Retweeted Tom Sherwood (@tomsherwood):

Good example how DC unfairly barred by Congress from taxing income at its source. Va/Md/other states reap billions$.

The Internetz no place to learn yoga, but this graphic is perfect for happy wrists! @epicyogadc

Retweeted DCHomos (@DCHomos):

My parents are so disgustingly happy. It's a lot to live up to. I think it kinda messed me up lol.

Retweeted Balance Gym DC (@balancegym):

The Men of Balance Gym put on quite a performance to raise some $$ for @CupidRunDC Donate:

Teaching Led Primary today at 10:30 at @kaliyogaDC -- maybe I could get used to this time slot? We'll have fun, eh, @JonathanREwing

Retweeted Serial (@serial):

Here's a chart of other good podcasts we posted yesterday (if you're bored over break...) Now with lovely links:

Aww, you'll dig this one for the bendy @DCHomos

@dcholos or maybe this

dchomos you'll dig this.

Retweeted PoPville (@PoPville):

(fixing hashtag but still in shock) Heller’s Bakery closing in Mount Pleasant
#mountpleasant #endofanera #mtp #dc

Retweeted peg mulqueen (@pegmulqueen):

#AshtangaDispatch #Podcast episode #1 with @davidgarrigues here: #Ashtanga #yoga #guru #interview @AshtangaDaily

Meet Darth, the newest member of our #dcashtanga community.

Why do all of these police cars get to park so dangerously on Park Avenue at the 800 block @DCPoliceDept ?

Partner & I got called "fag" 3x at Langdon Park, next to new chuck brown memorial. @MurielBowser @DavidCataniaDC @DCPoliceDept

Retweeted Active Life DC (@ActiveLifeDC):

Are you training for the @Marine_Marathon ? Check in daily for new tips from #DC running coaches @RunFartherfast ...

Retweeted CollectiveActionDC (@SafeSpacesDC):

Hey @UberDC, how are you living up to your claim that safety is your #1 priority? #vaw #fem2 #YesAllWomen

Retweeted CollectiveActionDC (@SafeSpacesDC):

As as this piece from @BuzzFeed shows, we are not alone in getting lipservice from @Uber: #vaw #fem2 #YesAllWomen

Puppy play date with @daniidc

Retweeted IG: thee_s0cialite (@the_goddess_xxx):

I deleted alot of music on my tablet just to download @LilKim #HardcoreMixtape and got me an iTunes gift card for yours @TsMadisonATL1 ♡

Retweeted DCHomos (@DCHomos):

Mechanical Arm Tattoo #DesignPorn

DC is blessed with such a rich ashtanga yoga community, its easy to take it for granted. To Tova Steiner, Jen René, Faith Scimecca, and Keith Moore-- you all are amazing. I'm so grateful to share space with all of your love and dedication!

Retweeted toni ann wilson (@toniannwilson):

@MichaelJoelHall @kaliyogaDC My First Lead Ashtanga Class, So Great!
Thanks Michael

Retweeted DC Public Library (@dcpl):

in honor of the new #Murakami, play a round on Murakami Bingo, courtesy of @grantdraws:

Retweeted DC Public Library (@dcpl):

Na na na na na na NA BATMAN! tomorrow celebrate 75 years of chiropteran crime fighting at Francis A. Gregory Library:

Retweeted Neal Denton (@NealDenton):

Simply no better way to start DC work day than brisk workout at @ymcadc then breakfast at @oldebbitt. Getting #ReadyForRecess on #CapHill

If the immigrant kids want to come to DC, i'm okay with letting them crash on our air mattress.

Fun fact: I went by the name "Skippy" when I worked at the @DCImprov

Retweeted Miss P (@MissP_in_DC):

Jada's strength & courage is amazing. I #standwithJada #justiceforJada 16-Year-Old's Rape Goes Viral On Social Media:

Retweeted DCHomos (@DCHomos):

It's the FDA that bans gays from donating blood, don't be mad at the @RedCross they want the ban lifted to even holding gay drive today

Retweeted Kali Yoga Studio (@kaliyogaDC):

How’s your nerve? Come face-to-face with your fears (and backbends) July 20th with @MichaelJoelHall. #dcyoga

I am a very happy DC boy with my sister-best, Lauren.

Retweeted DCHomos (@DCHomos):

I open a text and mentally reply but then I forget to actually reply for real 󾌺󾌴

Fact: I love the heat & humidity levels of DC in the summer!

Meet our new Kali statue at #kaliyogadc !!

For those wondering about the DC Ashtanga schedule, I'm in today 🙂

Someone should have told my internal clock it's a Moonday for DC Ashtanga.

delicious MXDC courtesy the dapper Stephen Varol. Black corn truffle quesadilla is a highlight! Go!

*wondering when we should talk about 2014 & DC Ashtanga's new pricing & beginners programming 🙂

I just discovered that the largest church in DC, Mt Cavalry, is only a stones throw from my house in NE. Pastor Owens preaches against "sissies and faggots" from his pulpit to 7,000 members. They offer ex-gay ministries. How much of this is to blame for the assault last year? Contact the church at 202-529-4547

AYSDC is such a wonderful place. If you're near The Palasaides, stick your nose in and say "Hi!" -- Keith Moore runs a tight ship.

A fun Friday+ game, from my wonderful colleague, Bernie:

Age I was given: 17
Where I lived: Fredericksburg, Va
What I drove: GMC Jimmy
What I did: Lied about my age, walked with a cane, and gave 0 fucks. A lot.
Who had my heart: Phoenix 🙂

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Age now: 30
Where I live: Washington, DC
What I drive: an all city fixie and a ford focus
What I do: count to five, professionally.
Who has my heart: Michael 🙂 <3 🙂

Like my status and I'll give you an age

Other than the awesome daily mysore with the inimitable Keith Moore, Ashtanga Yoga Studio DC (AYSDC) has a fabulous fall workshop line-up. Aliya, Rex, Tova? Oh, yeah.

excited for half primary at EPIC DC. Class starts at 11:45. don't be square.

The lineup at EPIC DC on wednesday nights is pretty awesome for those that are classical-minded. Iyengar yoga with Kristen Krash followed by led ashtanga full primary with me. If I were gonna do a double header...

site's live. i'm hoping some of you will click the "contact" link and let me know you wanna practice.
http://dcashtanga.com

Good God, I love DC in the summer. YAS!

...and I broke the DC DMV website contesting too many parking tickets. Ha!

Woke up early to help Michael get to work. Teaching led primary at 10. If you didn't get to Tova at AYSDC, come visit me on H Street.

RT @HuffPostDC: '"Path to Prosperity?" For Many Senior Citizens, VP Pick Ryan's Plan Would Be Path to the Poorhouse' @wendellpotter

RT @ChristopherFTL: #PaulRyan voted to Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC.

RT @lizandra311: Here we are as a #dc #yoga community! We live u. @michaeljoelhall!! @ Yoga in the Park

RT @HuffPostDC: Meet @CapitalFringe founder Julianne Brienza

His @esquire madonna i'view is ace -@HuffPostDC: N. Pelosi, Jane Lynch & Kathleen Turner out 4 Norman Lear's 90th bday

RT @washwellbeing: 10 of DC's healthiest food trucks: (and a lot of them are our favorites!)

Lets explore vinyasas! Teaching Open Ashtanga today at the Ashtanga Yoga Studio DC (AYSDC). You come! 6:15p!

Going to the Ashtanga Yoga Center, Washington DC for what will likely be the last time. I realize my own projections of sorrow and pride, but I learned Primary in this space. Bittersweet.

The "Best" DC Public Pool list. Francis on N St doesn't get a nod/makes this list suspect.

The DC Hotel Pool list 😉

DC how to get a killer meal at a real person price. The ethnic food portion is gr8. See ya at Keren! @washingtonpost:

Did I mention I'd be at the DC Cherry Blossom Festival 🙂

Paleo One Pot Poached Egg Abergine (aka: quick paleo baba ganoush)... so good, I had to share! Can be made vegan, and is super versatile for breakfast, snack, or side! http://midcityyoga.com/?p=1357

I think the overhaul at midcityyoga.com is finally done. So pleased with the results!! Looks like I can still make a webpage 🙂

This is the first time I'm using Mid City Yoga's new comments section. I hope it a) works an b) is useful. http://midcityyoga.com/?p=630#comment-11617

The Muppets are so specifically DC. Sam & Friends started here. I love being Muppetational.

In my quest to stream Richard Freeman lectures and videos, I discovered that the DC Public Library streams books and videos. How glad am I to be a member of the Library?!

Lunch with Mama Hall and Papa Hall, Rocket at Embrace Yoga DC for Dinner, Dancing with the wife. Saturday? Morning yoga with Shelby Thompson, day-play with Michael Roike. Sunday? Go back in time.

Am I silly in thinking the Occupy DC stuff is a little off-the-mark by staging something when the Fed is on Holiday?

Two chances for free & fun Yoga in the Park! Tuesday, it's Meridian Hill. Wednesday, Dupont Circle! 6:30pm! #dc #yoga #free

Class at the Ashtanga Yoga Center, Washington DC with me-- 4:30p! Just in my time for International Handstand Day!

Courtesy of Free in DC: This Saturday they are doing free, confidential oral testing for HIV at St Augustine Gingras Center from 10:00am - 3:00pm. Free refreshments while you wait for results. 1419 V St, NW

So, who do I get to play with tomorrow at the Ashtanga Yoga Center, Washington DC? We're gonna get twisted.Come play!

Power Cleans and Deadlifts in the AM so that I can do Primary in the heat of a DC sun. You do not need heaters when it's 97°!

MIA > DCA

DCA > MIA

forgetting dry clothes for after Rocket at the Ashtanga Yoga Center, Washington DC is just silly.

is learning to be a better breather at Ashtanga Yoga Center, Washington DC.

shucks shucks shucks. Missed my alarms this morning. After the intensity of the past two days' practice, I'm particularly sad to miss sharing in the Ashtanga Yoga Center, Washington DC's community energy. Looks like it'll be Virginia Lung's style of double-header: Crossfit this AM, then a morning primary in my studio at Balance Gym (didja know that they got space heaters for the yogis?).

The police in DC who double park so they can go get hot dogs should be stripped of their badge. Disgusting.

is on his way to Ashtanga Yoga Center, Washington DC for Peg Mulqueen's Rocket Class. Shelby Thompson's coming, too! Blast off!

found the card his friends gave him when he left the DC Improv to start his own business. Choice quotes: "You will be Great Yoga Master <3 Melba Davis " "Bend over and Show me something Nasty!! Love ya Baby, Kazi Jones" "My lifelong running partner. Thanks for helping me find my version of adulthood. Love, Bryson Turner ps: tell sebastian hi" sooooo many good ones.

lil kim, shakira, and I know how to start a rainy DC->NYC day.

Free Penthouse Yoga - TODAY - 6pm - U Street- miDCityYoga.com for deets!

& Now its July. Love, friendship, family, water. Watermelon (spiked?). Outdoors-- all day. For what are you grateul today? miDCityYoga.com

@dcdharma It surely was my pleasure. I had such a good time; so much so that it almost wouldn't be fare if you didn't, too! So glad you did!

New blog post at miDCityYoga.com about how we sense the self in this big ol' world: Peace and Proprioception: http://bit.ly/bjW3Uz

Set up the new http://midcityyoga.com/ site. What do you think so far?

is on his way to DC's Clean And Sober Streets running club. Running taught me perseverance and how to practice achievement-- heres hoping I can share that with DC's homeless population. Or at least give a little yoga to 'em.

Oh. Well, then. Everyone on the streets of DC have lost their collective minds. Run tomorrow it is. So glad I drank that pot of coffee... yoga?...

is happy congress has decided to give DC a bit of it's democracy back. Yay Gay, Yay Mrd MJ, Yay Choice, Yay Clean Needles (well, for those that want 'em)!

1418 14th St NW
#2
Washington, DC 20005

is a brave on the warpath! Fight for old DC!

begins "Operation: Restoration" today. Two wildcards between now and Dec. 18th, and a renewed focus on nutrition and health!

couldn't get a bus ticket to NYC today, so no Kylie show for him. NYC friends, who wants the ticket? DC friends, who wants to go out?

invites you all to check out the launch of http://www.MidCityYoga.com

is out on a run... and wants an ice cream maker for summer. http://www.midcitymike.com/

is up and at 'em. http://www.midcitymike.com/

feels the best he's ever felt. Love! http://www.midcitymike.com

is amazed by the generosity of friends! http://www.midcitymike.com/

needs a digital camera. Anyone got an extra? http://midcitymike.com/

has been Ganeshed. Photos forthcoming. http://www.midcitymike.com

is out getting Ganeshed. (midcitymike.com)

asks that you check out MidCityMike.com

is prepping for the launch of MidCityMike.com and MidCityYoga.com.

is still competing with four wildcards, hasn't cheated on the Tara Challenge, but now what? Maaaaaaaybe a yoga 30-in-30 Challenge? 30 classes taken in 30 days?

used a wildcard last nigh in the form of a glass and a half of wine. I'll have a tipple of Jameson today.

did two hours of yoga, ran 10 miles, *really* enjoyed the superbowl, and used a wildcard!

is down one wildcard

has the Chancellor of Midcity and the Secretary of Murland asleep in the Mayor's House.

is proclaiming himself the Mayor of Midcity