Ep #180: How to Deal With Uncertainty: Trust vs. Control with Michael Henri

Dealing with uncertainty is where transformation actually begins — not-knowing may be exactly where it starts. In this episode, the invitation is clear: step into uncertainty, not as something to fix or avoid, but as a powerful teacher. The conversation explores the contrast between certainty and uncertainty, control and trust, showing how our desire for clarity often blocks us from growth, creativity, and new possibilities. By letting go of needing to control every outcome, we allow space for inner wisdom, surrender, and even joy in the unknown. You’ll explore how breath (especially the pause between inhale and exhale) can train your nervous system to sit with discomfort. From neuroscience to yogic teachings like Ishvara Pranidhana, this episode reminds us that the unknown is not empty—it’s fertile ground for growth. Through reflection questions, breath practices, and insights on decision-making, you’ll leave feeling more grounded, present, and open to possibility—even without all the answers. A calming, poetic reminder that uncertainty isn’t a weakness—it’s where real life begins. Episode Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:06 Certainty vs. Uncertainty 00:06:03 Possibility and the Unknown 00:08:07 Voice of Certainty vs. Voice of Trust 00:10:00 Breath Awareness & Kumbhaka 00:13:06 Brain’s Fear of the Unknown 00:15:40 Neuroplasticity & Growth 00:18:01 Control vs. Trust 00:22:32 Letting Go Increases Oxytocin 00:25:03 Decision-Making from Calm vs. Fear 00:26:00 Integration Meditation 00:28:10 Final Reflections 📚 Mentions & Resources: Ishvara Pranidhana (Yogic Niyama – surrender) Kumbhaka (breath retention) Concept of neuroplasticity Michael Henri’s Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Going Pro Yoga Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/goingproyoga/⁠⁠⁠⁠ The IN Movement Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theinmovement.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Trainings and Events: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theinmovement.com/⁠events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The IN Movement Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_in_movement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The IN Movement Podcast was formerly the Going Pro Yoga Podcast — and before that, the Yoga Teacher Evolution Podcast and the Rat Race Rebellion Podcast. Same mission, evolved name. ----- 🧘 Teaching yoga? Go deeper with Going Pro Yoga Academy — online continuing education built by the hosts of this podcast: the SmartCue™ cueing system for 180+ poses, 100+ ready-to-teach sequences, and anatomy & injury prevention taught by a physiotherapist. Start your 7-day free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠goingproyoga.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠