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This is just a little bit about me, Michael Joel Hall. I posted this as part of my welcome letter at DC Ashtanga. Join the community at DCashtanga.com to take free courses on Decentralizing Ashtanga, built proudly in Washington, DC.
Dismantling Authoritarianism with Ashtanga Yoga: Power, Practice, Justice
In this video, we unbox the concept of decolonizing your yoga practice by removing authoritarianism and emphasizing self-study. This episode covers the cultural context of Ashtanga Yoga, the impact of colonialism and capitalism in shaping Western yoga practices, and the need for open-source teaching. Michael discusses historical gender biases, the guru-student power dynamic, and the issues of gatekeeping and groupthink in yoga communities. Learn about the importance of making yoga accessible and fostering community-centered approaches while balancing tradition with the evolution of Ashtanga Yoga. Discover how decommodification and recognizing inner intelligence can lead to true liberation in your practice.
00:00 Dismantling Authoritarianism with Ashtanga Yoga: Power, Practice, Justice
00:01 Introduction to Decolonizing Yoga
00:15 Historical Context and Cultural Impact
01:12 Examining Patriarchal Elements
02:14 Power Dynamics and Gatekeeping
03:37 Cultural Imperialism in Teaching
04:50 Appropriation vs. Appreciation
06:43 Open Source Teaching as Solution
08:12 Making Yoga Accessible
10:12 Balancing Tradition with Evolution
11:49 Self-Education and Awareness
14:05 Conclusion: Path to Liberation
Automating Lead Management: The Ultimate Guide
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Unboxing Autonomy: Evolving Educational Perspectives
How can we break free from authoritarian educational constraints while fostering a learning environment that values autonomy, embraces diverse knowledge sources, and turns doubt into curiosity? That’s what I attempt to explore. Join me as I offer innovative solutions for overcoming dependency on leaders, welcoming unexpected wisdom, and transforming skepticism into a journey of discovery.
Maximize Student Engagement: Automate Your Follow-ups!
Unlock the power of communication and watch your yoga business thrive! 🌟 Discover how automating your follow-up communication can transform your relationship with students and lighten your workload. Learn from Michael Joel Hall as he shares game-changing strategies for using CRM tools to enhance engagement, foster community, and drive revenue effortlessly.
In this video, you’ll uncover:
– The secret to maintaining heartfelt connections through automated messages.
– How effective follow-ups can encourage student feedback and build a sense of community.
– Tips on offering early bird access and personalized suggestions to students.
Dive in now and elevate your teacher-student interactions to new heights!
👉 Watch till the end for a special walk-through with Indie Yoga Pros on using FluentCRM effectively.
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Currents
This week kept circling back to the same question: where is your energy actually going? It showed up everywhere. In the prana vayus—those five currents that move breath and life force through the body—the practice isn’t about forcing energy somewhere new. It’s about noticing where it already flows and learning to work with it. Integrating the vayus means letting apana ground you while udana lifts, letting samana gather while vyana spreads. The whole system breathing together. The same principle showed up in unexpected places. When your favorite tech company goes bankrupt, the community that forms around the abandoned hardware is practicing a kind of aparigraha—non-grasping—while simultaneously building something new from what remains. When you reclaim your feed from algorithmic noise, you’re doing the digital equivalent…
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