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June 3, 2026
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It Should Be a Spiritual Focus, Shouldn’t It

Michael Joel Hall discusses the practice of Ashtanga Yoga as a vehicle for self-inquiry, awareness, and transformation.

🕉️ KEY CONCEPTS

tapas
Self-discipline; the fire of dedicated practice
abhyāsa
Consistent, devoted practice over time
vairāgya
Non-attachment; letting go of outcomes
sthira
Steadiness and stability in practice

Michael Joel Hall discusses the practice of Ashtanga Yoga as a vehicle for self-inquiry, awareness, and transformation. He emphasizes that it is more than just physical postures, involving breath, movement, and meditation to foster presence and stillness. Hall highlights the importance of ethical principles and turning practice into a way of living. The objective is to cultivate flexibility of the mind, recognizing deeper transformations that align practice with life.

From Video: It Should Be a Spiritual Focus, Shouldnt It on michaeljoelhall.com

"Michael Joel Hall discusses the practice of Ashtanga Yoga as a vehicle for self-inquiry, awareness, and transformation. He emphasizes that it is more than just physical postures, involving breath, movement, and meditation to foster presence and stillness."

— MJH

Michael Joel Hall discusses the practice of Ashtanga Yoga as a vehicle for self-inquiry, awareness, and transformation.

— MJH
Original Article: "Video: It Should Be a Spiritual Focus, Shouldn’t It" by Michael Joel Hall, michaeljoelhall.com

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