Never Say Never
A 72-year-old future doctor reminded me that practice isn’t about being ready—it’s about showing up, again, on purpose.
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.
The Tax on Clarity
Yoga makes you see clearly, and then you’re stuck with what you saw—so the practice becomes learning how to hold it without hardening.
On Not Giving a Sh^t
Equanimity isn’t numbing out—it’s learning how to carry real bad news without letting it eat your whole day.
The Sacred Role of Obstacles: A Path to Spiritual Growth
In this video, Michael Joel Hall delves into the concept that obstacles are not roadblocks but integral parts of our spiritual journey.
Put the Phone in the Bag
A phone-free dinner sounds heroic, but the real work is teaching people to use tech without getting used by it.
Whose Pain Is This?
This is about compassion as a perceptual shift, not a mood—when the line between your pain and theirs stops behaving.
Head for the Light
This is about aiming your attention toward what’s still here—without lying to yourself about what hurts.
Avidya: Why Patanjali Calls Ignorance the Root
Avidya translates as ignorance, but the English word misses what Patanjali means. He’s talking about a perceptual error so deep most people never notice it.
Yogic Agency: The Power of Choice in Your Practice
Harnessing Yogic Agency: The Power of Choice in Your Practice Discover the concept of yogic agency in this insightful episode,…