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Going Pro Yoga Podcast
by Michael Henri, Paul Teodo, Byron de Marsé
Going Pro Yoga is for Yoga Teachers who want to elevate their teaching skills and develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.We’ve created this podcast to support beginner teachers on their journey. We serve to inspire, teach, and discuss real topics about yoga in the modern world.Topics include: • Sequencing, Teaching Techniques, and the Business of Yoga; • Anatomy, Injury Prevention, and Safe Practices; • Philosophy, Ethics and Legal Considerations; • And much more..Co-hosted by: Michael Henri (MPTHY / E-RYT 500), Paul Teodo (E-RYT 500) and Byron de Marsé (E-RYT 500)
Episodes
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Ep #208: The Subtle Body: Why Yoga Is More Than Stretching with Akshay Bhat
The subtle body is where yoga actually does its work. Akshay Bhat returns to map the three bodies yoga describes — the gross body you stretch, the subtle body that stores your patterns and karma, and the causal body the whole practice is pointing toward. Akshay opens with the question that shaped...
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Ep #207: Am I Ready for Yoga Teacher Training? with Byron & Kimberley
Am I ready for yoga teacher training? It's the question almost every would-be trainee asks — and in this three-way roundtable, Michael Henri, Byron de Marsé, and Kimberley Utama trace their own winding paths from "definitely not ready" to 26+ combined years of leading trainings. Kimberley burst...
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Ep 206: Is It Intuition or a Trauma Response? with Erin Gunzelman
Is it intuition or a trauma response? Former US intelligence analyst Erin Gunzelman has spent six years testing that question on herself — trusting her body 100% of the time and treating reality as a mirror — and shares what happened when she stopped ignoring the signs. Erin grew up on Maryland's...
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Ep #205: Raja Yoga: The 8 Limbs of Patanjali Explained with Akshay Bhat
Raja Yoga is the path of willpower — Patanjali's 8 limbs that lead from a restless mind to stillness. Akshay Bhat maps the whole way. What if real peace isn't found on a mountaintop, but in the stillness already inside you? This episode explores Raja Yoga, the king of yoga: the path of willpower...
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Ep #204: Yoga Sutras: The 5 Kleshas Stealing Your Inner Peace
The Yoga Sutras name five hidden blocks to your inner peace — the kleshas — and three kriya practices to dissolve them. Akshay Bhat, who began studying the Sutras at just 11 years old, makes Patanjali simple and easy to follow. This conversation goes deep into the second chapter, starting with…
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Ep #203: Breathwork After Burnout: The Tool Under Your Nose with John Quirk
Breathwork might be the most powerful burnout-recovery tool you already own — and it's been right under your nose this whole time, literally. John Quirk spent his twenties as a high-stress TV producer in New York; on paper life looked great, but inside he felt empty and burned out. Getting fired...
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Ep #202: From Pro Soccer to Yoga: Redefining Success with Marc Laws
Redefining success started with a single yoga class that made Marc Laws question everything he thought it was supposed to look like. In this episode, Marc shares the unexpected path that took him from professional soccer and sports therapy into a deeper exploration of yoga, purpose, and human...
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Ep #201: Burnout to Yoga Teacher: The Invisible Inner Work with Erin Hayes
Burnout recovery through yoga rarely runs in a straight line. Erin Hayes walked into her first yoga class, cried on the floor, and didn't go back for two years — then everything changed. A former actress and corporate professional now joining the IN Movement studio, Erin was born in London and...
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Ep #200: Sekala and Niskala: The Balinese Philosophy of Seen and Unseen
Sekala and Niskala — the Balinese philosophy of the seen and the unseen — asks what if the most important thing in your life is the one you can't see? This milestone episode introduces two ancient Balinese concepts that are now the beating heart of the studio itself — Sekala (the seen) and…
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Ep #199: Negativity Bias: Why Bad Days Stick and What to Do with Michael Henri
Negativity bias is why one bad morning sticks: a package, a canceled massage, and a spiral — here's what it taught. This short solo episode is a real, unfiltered snapshot of a difficult morning — a disappointing delivery, a canceled plan, and the subtle but familiar feeling of a day already going...
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Ep #198: Hypnotherapy and Yoga: Letting Go of Who You're Not with Laila El iDrissi
Hypnotherapy and yoga were the tools that helped Laila El iDrissi let go of who she wasn't — after she quit architecture and burned everything down. Laila El Idrissi grew up in Morocco, discovered yoga at 17 through YouTube videos, and within weeks was teaching her high school classmates. What...
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Ep #197: Rooted, Not Rattled: Finding Home Inside Yourself
The root chakra asks a quiet question: what if “home” isn't a place, but a feeling your body can learn again? This episode is a deep, unscripted conversation about what it really means to feel at home — not the place you live, but the feeling of being safe, grounded, and fully yourself. Drawing…
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Ep #196: Breathwork Beyond the Hype with Dirk Hamelijnck
Breathwork changed Dirk Hamelijnck's life after 24 years of teaching teenagers how to move — it was learning how to breathe that changed everything. In this episode, Dirk Hamelijnck shares why he left the familiar structure of the Dutch school system and what brought him to Bali. He talks about…
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Ep #195: Yoga Anatomy Meets Subtle Energy with Michael Henri
The biggest shift in your yoga anatomy might not be a new pose, but a new kind of attention. In this episode, Michael Henri shares how he blends precise body knowledge with something harder to measure: the subtle “energy” of a room. He talks about why awareness and breath can change everything…
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Ep #194: Finding Purpose Through Yoga in Bali with Kimberley Utama
Finding purpose through yoga sometimes takes a single class — the kind of moment that quietly changes the direction of your life. In this episode, Kimberley Utama shares the personal journey that led her from feeling pulled between identities to building a life rooted in practice, presence, and...
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Ep #193: Building Community and Belonging After Burnout with Leah Santa Cruz
Building community after burnout takes survival, devotion, and a long commitment to inner work — some spaces are built from ambition, this one from something deeper. In this episode, Leah Santa Cruz shares the deeply personal journey that shaped her role as a founder of The In Movement. From…
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Ep #192: Conscious Leadership in Wellness Business with Paul Teodo
Conscious leadership in a wellness business is forged through discipline, friction, and a willingness to commit fully — some visions are born from stillness. In this episode, Paul Teodo shares his perspective on building The In Movement from the inside out. Not as a sudden leap, but as the result...
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Ep #191: Building The IN Movement: The Inner Work Behind the Vision with Byron de Marsé
Building The IN Movement studio began the moment a vision stopped feeling theoretical and started asking something real of Byron de Marsé. In this episode, Byron speaks candidly about what it means to bring The In Movement into form. Not as a brand concept, but as a lived philosophy shaped by…
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Ep #190: Empowered to Pause
The power of pause can be the most powerful step forward — what if the boldest move is simply to stop? This short episode is a gentle invitation to pause with intention. It announces a brief break and a coming name change to The In Movement Podcast, all framed as part of a larger practice…
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Ep #189: How Narratives Shape You: Facts, Hype, and Truth with Byron and Michael
The limiting narratives running your life may not even be yours — but someone else's script playing out through you every day. In this episode, Byron and Michael look closely at narratives—the powerful stories we absorb from media, culture, and community—and how they shape what we feel, believe,...
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Ep #188: Addicted to Healing: When Spiritual Work Keeps You Stuck with Byron and Michael
Healing addiction is real — chasing “one more healing” can become the very thing keeping you from feeling whole. In this episode, Byron and Michael look at the fine line between helpful practice and healing addiction. They name the hidden driver—pain and disconnection—and how it can turn...
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Ep #187: What Sadness, Frustration, and Anger Are Telling You with Michael Henri
Understanding your emotions starts with treating sadness, frustration, and anger not as problems, but as instructions. In this solo episode, Michael explores three everyday emotions—sadness, frustration, and anger—and shows how each one carries a message. This episode doesn’t tell you to “feel...
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Ep #186: AI & Yoga — Tools, Truth, and What Can’t Be Replaced with Byron and Michael
AI and yoga make an uneasy pair — what can AI optimize, and what can only a person transmit? This episode invites a curious look at where technology ends and yoga begins. A seasoned teacher explores the uneasy mix of excitement and fear around AI: the urge to use smarter tools vs. the risk of...
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Ep #185: From People-Pleasing to Truth with Michael Henri
Learning how to stop people-pleasing starts with one honest question: do you say “yes” when your body says “no”? The speaker explores the fear of being seen and the habit of fawning—agreeing to keep the peace—even when it doesn’t feel right. You’ll learn a simple way to tell the difference…
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Ep #184: Teacher and Student: Comparison vs. Connection with Byron de Marsé
The teacher-student relationship is layered with pressure to be the “perfect” teacher, or the “perfect” student. In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Byron de Marse shares his personal experiences of becoming a teacher and the complex relationship that develops between teacher and student.…
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Ep #183: Why We Mask: Performing for Acceptance vs. Real Belonging with Michael Henri
Masking to fit in — shape-shifting into who we think we should be — raises a hard question: are you performing your life, or truly living it? In this episode, the conversation explores the tension between performing for acceptance and the deep human desire for belonging. Many of us learn early on...
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Ep #182: It’s OK to Feel This Way: Validation vs Invalidation with Michael Henri
Validation vs. invalidation is one of the most overlooked forces in our emotional lives — we all want to feel seen, but how often do we offer that to ourselves or others? This episode explores the deep emotional difference between validation and invalidation. You’ll learn how simple, kind words...
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Ep #181: Yoga Business and Money Mindset with Kalina Kielan
Building a yoga business without guilt means confronting your money mindset head-on and aligning your passion with your need to earn a living. Kalina shares her powerful journey from the corporate world in Poland to becoming a yoga teacher and business mentor in Bali. After burning out in a...
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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...
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Ep #179: Emotional Intimacy vs. Isolation: The Healing Power of Being Seen with Michael Henri
Emotional intimacy — being truly seen — is often the exact thing we avoid, and often the key to healing. In this powerful episode, the speaker explores the contrast between isolation and intimacy, and how both can impact our relationships, our work, and our inner world. While isolation often…
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Ep #178: Unity Consciousness and Awakening in India with Lucy St John
A spontaneous experience of unity consciousness at just 23, during a trip to India, changed the entire course of Lucy St. John's life. That’s exactly what unfolded for Lucy St. John. At just 23, a spontaneous experience of unity consciousness during a trip to India shifted the entire course of…
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Ep #177: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others with Michael Henri
Learning to stop comparing yourself to others starts with seeing the trap: someone else's success doesn't mean you're falling behind. In this episode, we explore the emotional trap of comparison—and how it often leads to scarcity thinking, self-doubt, and isolation. Whether you're a yoga teacher,...
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Ep #176: Beginner's Mindset: How to Start Over Without Fear with Michael Henri
A beginner's mindset can turn starting over from a sign of failure into an act of courage. This episode dives deep into the emotional and psychological journey of beginning again—whether it's a new habit, role, relationship, or mindset. It explores how fear of failure often blocks us from saying...
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Ep #175: Perfectionism and Burnout: Breaking the Pattern with Ethan Brown
Perfectionism and burnout feed each other, and the pressure to “push through” isn't a sign of weakness but an invitation to slow down. In this powerful episode, Ethan Brown shares his personal experience with burnout and anxiety, including the moment that made him step away from teaching yoga and...
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Ep #174: Self-Compassion for Teachers: Why Self-Criticism Backfires with Michael Henri
Self-compassion isn't weakness, it's wisdom in action — so do you speak to yourself the way you'd speak to a friend? In this episode, you'll be invited to gently explore the way you treat yourself—especially during moments of failure, doubt, or pressure. It’s a powerful reminder that...
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Ep #173: Stop Seeking Approval: Be Seen Without Changing Who You Are with Michael Henri
Seeking approval keeps so many of us shrinking and reshaping who we are — but what if belonging was already inside you, nothing to earn? This episode explores the difference between seeking approval and trusting your own worth. So many of us shrink ourselves, wear masks, or change who we are just...
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Ep #172: Quieting the Inner Critic: False Identity vs. True Self with Michael Henri
The inner critic whispering “you're not good enough” isn't who you really are — it's fear and old patterns wearing your voice. This episode is a gentle and powerful reminder that your inner critic is not who you really are. It explores how that harsh inner voice—the one that tells you you’re not...
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Ep #171: How to Let Go of Attachment: Fear of Regret vs. Trust with Michael Henri
Letting go of attachment feels impossible when what's familiar still feels safe — so what's really keeping you stuck, fear of regret or fear of change? In this powerful episode, the emotional journey of letting go reaches its final stage. It explores the tension between attachment and freedom…
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Ep #170: Pride vs. Humility: When Ego Blocks Your Growth with Michael Henri
Pride and humility are in a constant tug-of-war inside us, and sometimes pride is the very thing holding you back from growing into who you're meant to become. This episode explores the emotional tug-of-war between pride and humility—and how these internal forces show up when we’re faced with…
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Ep #169: How to Know When to Let Go: Hope vs. Grief with Michael Henri
Knowing when to let go is one of the hardest calls you'll ever make — torn between holding on and surrendering. This episode explores two emotional pairs that show up during life’s toughest decisions: hope vs. grief and determination vs. surrender. These moments often arise in relationships…
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Ep #168: Why We Avoid Difficult Conversations with Michael Henri
Difficult conversations can feel overwhelming, triggering anxiety, defensiveness, or avoidance long before you ever open your mouth. Why does this happen? This episode explores the biology behind conflict, explaining how the brain and nervous system react to confrontation. When emotions take…
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Ep #167: Vulnerability, Ego, and the Hidden Costs of Always Being Right with Michael Henri
Ego and vulnerability are tangled together in why it's so hard to admit when we're wrong, and Michael Henri explores the hidden costs of always being right. Why does vulnerability feel so uncomfortable? This episode explores the deep connection between ego, pride, shame, and the fear of being…
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Ep#166: Inspiration vs. Motivation vs. Discipline: What Really Drives Success with Michael Henri
Motivation vs. discipline is the difference between the emotional push that fades and the consistent effort that lasts, and Michael Henri untangles what really drives success. This episode explores the key differences between motivation, inspiration, and discipline, and how they work together to...
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Ep #165: Holistic vs. Modern Medicine: Why We Need Both with Michael Henri
Holistic vs. modern medicine doesn't have to be a choice — what if the best approach to health was about embracing both Eastern and Western medicine, not choosing between them? This episode explores how these two medical philosophies complement each other—Eastern medicine focuses on prevention,...
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Ep #164: Perfectionism, Making Mistakes, and Letting Go with Michael Henri
Perfectionism can quietly hold your whole life back — do you ever feel like it's holding you back? Michael Henri digs into its emotional and neurological grip. This episode dives deep into the emotional, psychological, and even neurological impact of perfectionism—why we crave flawlessness, how…
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Ep #163: Navigating Death, Loss, and the Human Experience of Grief with Michael Henri
Grief and loss are among the most profound human experiences, yet many struggle to fully process and embrace them, and Michael Henri shares a personal journey through it. In this episode, the speaker shares their personal journey of losing a close friend and the deep emotional impact that…
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Ep #162: Managing Expectations: Why Unmet Hopes Hurt with Michael Henri
Managing expectations can deeply impact our emotions and well-being, and Michael Henri explores how unmet hopes hurt. In this episode, Michael explores how unmet expectations—whether in relationships, work, or daily life—can lead to frustration, disappointment, or even physical stress. He…
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Ep #161: Stress, overwhelm, and growth: how to embrace life's pressures with Michael Henri
Stress and overwhelm are part of life, but how we approach them can make all the difference, and Michael Henri explores the transformative role of acceptance. This episode explores the transformative role of acceptance in managing these emotions. Stress is a natural response to challenges, but…
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Ep #160: Healing Trauma with Yoga and Psychedelics: Ping’s Inspiring Path with Ping Vithaya
Healing trauma with yoga and psychedelics is at the center of Ping Vithaya's path, a yoga teacher from Thailand who shares her transformative journey from chaotic Bangkok to finding healing and authenticity. After moving to Canada in her 20s, Ping began a profound exploration of altered states of...
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Ep #159: Pranayama and Breath as Medicine with Akshay Bhat
Pranayama is breath as medicine, and Akshay Bhat — a practitioner of yoga and Ayurveda — reveals the profound connection between breath, energy, and consciousness. The conversation explores the transformative practice of pranayama, or breath control, as a gateway to understanding the mind and…
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Going Pro Yoga is for Yoga Teachers who want to elevate their teaching skills and develop their craft with integrity and authenticity.We’ve created this podcast to support beginner teachers on their journey. We serve to inspire, teach, and discuss real topics about yoga in the modern world.Topics include: • Sequencing, Teaching Techniques, and the Business of Yoga; • Anatomy, Injury Prevention, and Safe Practices; • Philosophy, Ethics and Legal Considerations; • And much more..Co-hosted by: Michael Henri (MPTHY / E-RYT 500), Paul Teodo (E-RYT 500) and Byron de Marsé (E-RYT 500)
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Michael Henri, Paul Teodo, Byron de Marsé
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