Evolving Perspectives on Mind-Body-Spirit
In this video, Michael Joel Hall discusses how Ash Yoga in 2025 is evolving by integrating physical fitness, self-inquiry, biomechanics, neuroscience, and mindfulness.
Museum Neck, Money Hand
Two ridiculous cues I steal constantly, and why your nervous system learns faster from humanity than from anatomy.
Mental Health Considerations
This is a video about Mental Health Considerations for Ashtanga Yoga Practitioners.
Props and Assistance
This is a video about Props and Assistance in Ashtanga Yoga.
Ashtanga Yoga Means Personalized Practice
This is a video about Ashtanga Yoga’s Personalized Practice.
Cultural and Philosophical Discussions in Ashtanga Communities
In this video, Michael Joel Hall discusses how Ashtanga Yoga is more than just a sequence of postures; it represents…
Staying Sharp After Sixty
Sedentary older adults who practiced Hatha yoga three times a week for eight weeks showed improved cognitive function relevant to everyday tasks.
Words That Don’t Pay Rent
A million dollars used to sound like freedom, but the label shrank—and it makes me wonder what we’re really practicing for.
Meditation Changed Both Brain and Immune Function
A 2003 study found that mindfulness meditation increased left-sided brain activation (associated with positive emotion) and simultaneously boosted immune response to a flu vaccine.
Practicing Happiness
Happiness isn’t a vibe—it’s a practice, and you can train it without lying to yourself about how dark things get.