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Ashtanga: Healthy Ambition for Collaboration Instead of Competition

ByMichael Hall June 7, 2026May 20, 2026

Is your competition truly ‘friendly,’ or is it just burning you out?

5 Ways Radical Candor Makes Better Yoga Teachers

ByMichael Hall June 6, 2026May 20, 2026

Embracing Radical Candor in yoga instruction—balancing direct feedback with genuine care—can enhance teaching beyond standard adjustments: Visit michaeljoelhall.com/coaching to book…

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Stress and Autoimmune Disease: The Documented Link

By June 6, 2026April 7, 2026

A 2018 study of over 100,000 people found that stress-related disorders significantly increased the risk of autoimmune disease, underscoring the value of stress-reducing practices.

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Is Two Teachers One Too Many?

ByMichael Hall June 5, 2026May 20, 2026

This is a video about the Ashtanga Yoga Dilemma: Is Two Teachers One Too Many?

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“Open Your Knee” Is a Cue That Costs Money

ByMichael Hall June 4, 2026June 2, 2026

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Never Say Never

ByMichael Hall June 4, 2026June 2, 2026

A 72-year-old future doctor reminded me that practice isn’t about being ready—it’s about showing up, again, on purpose.

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How Yoga Teachers Actually Make a Living

ByMichael Hall June 3, 2026May 20, 2026

The yoga industry has a financial honesty problem. The polite version says abundance mindset. The honest version is that the math doesn’t work for most people.