🔧 santosha is a practice, not a vibe
Three rules said out loud before practice starts, and the third one lands hardest.
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@michaeljoelhall.com🔧 santosha is a practice, not a vibe
Three rules said out loud before practice starts, and the third one lands hardest.
@michaeljoelhall.com🧘 Making Yoga Inclusive
Research identified specific teaching practices, including authentic leadership, inclusive language, and health focus, that make yoga spaces more welcoming for all body types.
@michaeljoelhall.com🔧 when does a teacher’s assist actually build strength vs. just do the work for you?
Most students have been carried through postures they thought they were doing themselves—here's how to tell the difference.
@michaeljoelhall.com🔧 your confidence helps with my confidence — what does that mean?
The teacher-student relationship in the Mysore room isn't one-way; it's a feedback loop.
@michaeljoelhall.com🔧 can i practice sequences from multiple teachers in your room?
If you care about what you're doing and can tell me what it is, I don't care where it came from.
@michaeljoelhall.com🔧 what it means when you stop needing it so badly
The terror of losing your compulsion to practice might mean transformation already happened, not that you've given up.
@michaeljoelhall.com🔧 if you think it’s about you, it probably is
In a real shala, you're not just receiving teaching—you're generating it.
@michaeljoelhall.com🔧 how do you know when you’re tired vs. when you’re moving badly?
Most students know when they've gone too far—they just know it too late.
@michaeljoelhall.com🔧 get your body over your leg before you reach for the bind
You're reaching for the bind before you've actually twisted—that's why it's not working.
@michaeljoelhall.com🧘 Transformation Through Consistent Effort
In this video, Michael Joel Hall discusses the transformative power of consistent effort in yoga practice, particularly during the early...
@michaeljoelhall.com🔧 what does squeezing the legs together actually do in a seated posture?
This article explains how squeezing the legs in seated postures strengthens muscles and stabilizes joints for better control
@michaeljoelhall.com🧘 Depression Scores Cut in Half
A German study found that two yoga classes per week for three months cut depression scores by 50% and improved overall well-being by 65% in emotionally distressed women.
@michaeljoelhall.com🔧 Vashistasana or vishvamitrasana??
Clarifies the correct naming and identification of Vashistasana versus Vishvamitrasana in Ashtanga Yoga practice for accurate teaching and understanding
@michaeljoelhall.com🔧 Does it ever make you angry?
This article explores why Ashtanga practice can increase morning irritability and how to manage post-practice agitation effectively
@michaeljoelhall.com🧘 The Yoga Executive: A Useful Frame, Not a Brand
"Yoga executive" sounds like a LinkedIn invention. It half is. The frame is useful as a side door — until people stop at the door and never get in.
@michaeljoelhall.com🔧 C-IAYT Exam???
This article explains the C-IAYT exam process and considerations for yoga teachers pursuing certification
@michaeljoelhall.com🔧 Is anyone else burned out from going to yoga studios and just prefers to exercise at home now?
This article explores the benefits and challenges of practicing Ashtanga yoga at home versus attending studio classes
@michaeljoelhall.com🔧 What’s the outdoor yoga experience that you love?
Explores how practicing yoga outdoors enhances personal connection and recharges your practice environment
@michaeljoelhall.com🔧 Yoga towel cleaning?
This article explains natural methods to effectively remove sweat odors from yoga towels for hygienic practice
@michaeljoelhall.com🧘 Six Months Changed Everything for Seniors
A 6-month randomized trial of 135 seniors found yoga improved balance, flexibility, well-being, and energy compared to both exercise and wait-list control groups.