The IN Movement Podcast (formerly Going Pro Yoga)

The IN Movement - with your host Michael Henri
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The IN Movement Podcast (formerly Going Pro Yoga Podcast) is a yoga, meditation, and breathwork podcast blending ancient wisdom with modern relevance to expand your human potential. Hosted by Michael Henri, each episode supports your INward journey: knowing yourself, deepening your practice, and daring to live free — IN and OUT. Real conversations on modern yoga, mindfulness, breathwork, yoga philosophy, meditation, yoga teacher training, spirituality, self-mastery, and conscious living. Brought to you by The IN Movement, a yoga and recovery studio in Ubud, Bali. Follow on Spotify or Apple.

  1. 21h ago

    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 that Patanjali lays out in his eight limbs (ashtanga). The guest, who has studied these teachings since childhood, walks through the whole journey in plain language. Raja Yoga isn't about escaping life. It starts with how we live (the yamas and niyamas), then works through the body and breath, slowly clearing the old patterns, the samskaras, that keep the mind restless. From there the conversation moves inward, deeper into Raja Yoga, through the limbs: asana as steady ease, pranayama as the art of watching the breath, and pratyahara, drawing the senses back from a noisy world. Everyday examples make it real: a turtle pulling in its limbs, the calm after a hard pose, why coffee at night keeps the mind racing. Then come the three most people blur together: dharana (focus), dhyana (meditation), and samadhi (absorption). You'll hear why most "meditation" is really only the first of these, and how deep sleep already gives us a taste of samadhi, a joy that comes from within rather than from anything outside. The episode closes on a simple, powerful idea: the highest practice in Raja Yoga may not be doing anything at all, but being fully present. If your mind feels like a restless lion, this is the path to taming it, and this conversation is your map. Continues the previous episode on the Yoga Sutras and the five kleshas. Episode Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:43 Recap: Kriyas & the 5 Kleshas 00:02:38 What Is Raja Yoga? 00:03:46 Ashtanga: The 8 Limbs (Not the Asana Series) 00:05:21 Yamas & Niyamas: The Foundation 00:06:08 Clearing the Samskaras 00:07:56 Prakriti & Purusha: Energy vs Stillness 00:12:15 Om / Pranava: Tapping Into Consciousness 00:19:35 Asana: Steadiness & Ease 00:23:13 When Effort Becomes Effortless 00:28:59 Pranayama: Patanjali's Definition 00:34:13 Pratyahara: Withdrawing the Senses 00:38:46 The 3 Gunas & Diet 00:46:23 Ramakrishna & Yoga Beyond Religion 00:50:56 Dharana: One-Pointed Focus 00:57:59 Dhyana: Becoming the Flower 01:00:35 The Mind Tamer & Chitta Vritti Nirodha 01:02:39 Samadhi: Deep Sleep & Inner Joy 01:07:13 Surrender & Endless Bliss 01:10:27 Presence: The Highest Teaching 01:13:09 Recap & Closing Mantra Mentions & Resources: Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/  Akshay Bhat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akshaybhatyoga/ The IN Movement Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/the_in_movement/ Texts & philosophy: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali; Samkhya (Prakriti and Purusha) Teachers: Ramana Maharshi (Arunachala; years of silent meditation); Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (devotion beyond religion — the Kali story) Other paths referenced: Bhakti Yoga (devotion); Jnana Yoga (self-enquiry) Concepts: the eight limbs (ashtanga); chitta vritti nirodha; the three gunas (sattvic, rajasic, tamasic); pranava (Om); Ekadashi fasting; Vipassana; polyvagal theory (modern nervous-system parallel); the Patanjali invocation mantra (closing)

  2. Jul 2

    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 the three habits Patanjali names before any real practice: discipline (tapas), self-study (svadhyaya), and surrender (ishvara pranidhana). From there he opens the five kleshas, the inner blocks that hide our natural joy: forgetting who we really are, getting stuck in the ego, chasing pleasure, pushing away what we dislike, and the fear of death. Using everyday examples — a morning coffee habit, a stuck elevator, a frightening mountain drive in Nepal — he shows how the kleshas shape daily life, and how to loosen their grip. Still inside the Yoga Sutras, he explains the difference between Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga (the king of yogic practice), how to clear the energy channels (nadis), and shares the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra for meeting the fear of death. If your life looks fine on paper but you still feel lost, the Yoga Sutras offer a clear map. This episode is your starting point, and the doorway to the kriyas themselves. Episode Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:01 What Are the Yoga Sutras? 00:02:11 The Four Chapters of Patanjali 00:03:48 The Second Chapter & Kriya Yoga 00:04:18 Tapas, Svadhyaya & Ishvara Pranidhana 00:09:49 What Are Kriyas? 00:11:59 Cleansing the Nadis: Ida, Pingala, Sushumna 00:14:55 Hatha Yoga vs Raja Yoga 00:16:27 Building a Daily Practice 00:21:01 The Five Kleshas, Introduced 00:23:13 Avidya: Forgetting Your True Self 00:26:30 Impermanence & Growth 00:35:03 Asmita: The False Ego 00:41:40 Raga: Attachment & Desire 00:45:21 Dvesha: Aversion & Resistance 00:48:44 Abhinivesha: The Fear of Death 00:54:23 The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra 01:00:48 The Eight Limbs of Yoga 01:03:09 Posture for Meditation 01:07:02 Recap: The Five Kleshas 01:09:41 Closing & What's Next Resources: Michael Henri’s Instagram Akshay Bhat’s Instagram The IN Movement Instagram Texts: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (196 sutras, four chapters — Samadhi Pada, Sadhana Pada, Vibhuti Pada, Kaivalya Pada); Bhagavad Gita (Krishna on sukha and dukkha; sitting straight for meditation)Teachers / lineage: Thich Nhat Hanh (impermanence — the flower growing from the earth); the Buddha (desire as the root of suffering); Mahavatar Babaji (Kriya yoga lineage)Practices / concepts: Mahamrityunjaya Mantra; Shambhavi mudra; the three nadis (Ida, Pingala, Sushumna); the eight limbs; VipassanaPlaces: Annapurna Circuit, Nepal (the mountain-drive story); Uluwatu, BalPrior / upcoming episodes: earlier episode with Akshay on mantras (referenced — link it for topical authority per Practice 3); next episode teased on Raja Yoga, "the king of yoga" 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.

  3. Jun 4

    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 became his turning point. Yoga, meditation, and breathwork pulled him out, and he built a career leading wellness retreats around the world. Now in his 40s, he shares an honest story about change. After a serious back injury forced him to stop teaching yoga, he had to slow down, heal, and rethink everything. He talks about dropping his "masks," saying no to what no longer serves him, and treating your time and energy like a careful investment. His big message is simple: real change starts inside you. Feeling safe in your own body comes first. The breath is the doorway. You don't need apps or gadgets — just a few quiet minutes a day. He also explains why you can't force others to change, and why even difficult people teach us something. The episode ends with a short, calming breathwork practice you can follow along with. Episode Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:04 Who Is the Guest 00:08:29 Reflecting on Change and Evolution 00:12:32 The Psychology of Aging 00:14:14 Energy as an Investment Strategy 00:18:19 Instagram, Dopamine, and Earning Rest 00:23:45 Swapping Habits Instead of Quitting 00:26:38 Lessons From Retreats: Self-Limiting Beliefs 00:28:02 Why Feeling Safe Comes First 00:31:06 The Excuse of "No Time" 00:36:55 The Guest's North Star 00:38:11 Breathwork: The Tool Under Your Nose 00:47:49 Simplicity Over Data and Gadgets 00:48:55 A Renaissance? Technology, Generations, and Alcohol 00:56:26 You Are Responsible for You 01:02:32 Why You Can't Force Others to Change 01:12:00 The Pebble and the Ripple Effect 01:14:02 Finding Gratitude in Hard Lessons 01:16:57 Guided Breathwork Practice 01:23:03 Closing Mentions & Resources: Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/  John Quirk’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_johnquirk_/  The IN Movement Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/the_in_movement/ James Nestor — Breath (book; guest says he's read it three times) Joe Dispenza (breathwork influence) Wim Hof Method (breathwork influence) Andrew Huberman (podcast mentioned re: dopamine) Michael Singer (author referenced by the guest) Morgan Freeman ("don't let the old man in" quote, raised by the host) 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.

  4. May 21

    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 connection. What began as physical training became personal after witnessing burnout and disconnection in the people around him — and in himself. He speaks about the moment yoga stopped being just movement, the teacher who completely shifted his perspective, and why he believes slowing down may be one of the most powerful things a person can do. The conversation moves through fatherhood, play, community, spirituality, and the strange way life keeps pulling us back toward what feels true. If you have ever felt successful on the outside but disconnected underneath, this episode will leave you thinking long after it ends. Episode Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:20 From the UK to Professional Soccer 00:02:11 Sports Therapy and Burnout 00:02:50 The Yoga Class That Changed Him 00:04:03 Ego, Handstands, and Self Inquiry 00:05:01 Leaving the Clinic Life 00:05:23 Arriving in Bali 00:08:12 Soccer as a Philosophy Teacher 00:09:50 Yoga, Community, and Dharma 00:11:10 Favorite Yoga Poses 00:13:25 Teaching Style and Stillness 00:15:58 Fatherhood as Spiritual Practice 00:17:30 What Kids Really Want 00:18:14 Why Life Should Include Play 00:19:46 Three Words for His Teaching 00:21:29 “How to Make Love” Class Story 00:22:34 Dharma Talks and Storytelling 00:24:00 Building Community Through Purpose 00:27:34 What He’s Nerding Out On 00:28:41 Jungle Keeper Book Mention 00:31:01 How to Connect  Mentions & Resources: Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/  Marc Law’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marclawsii/ The IN Movement Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/the_in_movement/ Book: Jungle Keeper by Paul Rosolie Teacher mentioned: Stuart Gilchrist Platform mentioned: Glo 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.

  5. May 14

    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 found her path through burnout, a life-altering reckoning, and a deep sensitivity to energy she's carried since childhood — from Bikram yoga to Reiki Grandmaster and yoga facilitator. Her teaching is built on three things: love, capacity, and transformation. She doesn't just hold space — she holds a lot of it. This episode is a compelling introduction to a teacher, a healer, and a human who has walked through the fire and come out the other side ready to help others do the same. ---------- Episode Chapters: 00:00:29 Introduction 00:01:06 Erin's Background — London, Acting, and Corporate Life 00:01:50 First Experience with Yoga: Bikram and the Floor in Tears 00:04:08 Going Back Two Years Later — The Rules That Changed Everything 00:07:03 Yoga as a Mirror — Becoming Aware of Misalignment 00:09:04 When Did It Become More Than Personal Practice? 00:09:29 The Stage, the Channel, and the Feeling of Something Coming Through 00:10:38 A Life That Looked Fine But Wasn't — The Low Hum of Misalignment 00:11:24 The Reckoning — When Everything Falls Apart at Once 00:13:23 Energy Work: A Lifelong Sensitivity That Finally Had a Name 00:15:07 Reiki Trainings — From Level One to Grandmaster 00:16:37 Angelic Reiki and Why It Felt Different 00:18:31 The Moment Teaching Became a Calling 00:20:32 Channeling, Surrender, and Getting Out of Your Own Way 00:26:00 Teaching Style: Love, Capacity, and Transformation 00:28:24 Favourite Pose: Camel — The Heart Opener That Shows Everything 00:30:08 What Students Feel Walking Out of Class 00:33:17 What Erin Is Exploring Right Now — The Word of the Year 00:34:47 The Shaman Story — Putting Out the World's Fire From Within 00:36:35 Upcoming Workshops, Retreats, and What's Next ---------- Mentions & Resources: Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/  Erin Hayes’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misserinhayes The IN Movement Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/the_in_movement/ Practices and modalities referenced: Bikram Yoga (Ghosh lineage — referenced in Ep. 198 with Laila) Reiki (levels 1 through Grandmaster) Angelic Reiki (levels 1–4, Master, Master Teacher) Sound healing Talk therapy IN Movement Empowerment Work (Byron's methodology) Podcast / media referenced: Emma Watson interview with Jay Shetty — referenced quote: "Yoga and meditation aren't there to help you stay in a life that's out of alignment. They are tools to bring you to the truth." Concepts explored: Dark night of the soul / soul reckoning Channeling as facilitation Human Design (sacral authority — referenced briefly) Shamanic story: the shaman who goes within to put out the fire 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.

  6. May 7

    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 Niskala (the unseen). Through an unscripted, thoughtful conversation, the episode explores what runs our lives beneath the surface: thoughts, intuition, gut feelings, spiritual energy, and the invisible forces shaping every decision we make. From ignoring your gut to the discomfort of saying yes when you mean no, from the breath inside a yoga pose to the love inside a home-cooked meal — the seen and the unseen are always working together. The Balinese don't treat one as more real than the other. Most of the modern world does. This episode is an invitation to tend to both — and to ask yourself honestly which one you've been neglecting. ---------- Episode Chapters: 00:00:29 Introduction 00:01:31 What's Invisible in Your Life Right Now? 00:02:41 Thoughts, Feelings, and the Ethereal Plane 00:04:31 How Much Energy Do You Spend on How You Look vs. How You Feel? 00:07:00 When Did You Ignore Your Gut — and What Did It Cost? 00:13:45 Saying Yes When You Mean No — Intuition and Boundaries 00:18:43 Revealing the Topic: Sekala and Niskala Explained 00:20:00 Balinese Culture and Why It Draws People to Bali 00:22:11 The Two Studio Shalas — Niskala Upstairs, Sekala Downstairs 00:23:44 How Much Do You Tend the Seen vs. the Unseen? 00:25:08 The Unseen in Yoga Poses, Mastery, and Creativity 00:31:34 The Unseen in Other People — Compassion and Empathy 00:33:03 When Someone Called Self-Reflection a Waste of Time 00:34:36 What Western Society Gets Wrong — and What Bali Gets Right ---------- Mentions & Resources: Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/Byron de Marsé’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronyoga/The IN Movement Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/the_in_movement/ Balinese concepts explored: Sekala — the seen, physical, tangible world Niskala — the unseen, spiritual, energetic realm Yoga concepts referenced: Prana Vayus (winds of energy within the body) Yamas and Niyamas (ethical guidelines, not rules) Frameworks mentioned: Human Design — sacral authority and splenic authority Manifestation (101 level overview) Cultural references: Andrew Tate — referenced briefly as an example of extreme seen-world thinking The Beatles — referenced as an example of unseen creative mastery Studio context: Niskala Shala — upstairs daily practice room Sekala Shala — downstairs training/learning space Studio naming informed by Kimberly (half-Balinese teacher) 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.

  7. Apr 16

    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 sideways before it even starts. Rather than glossing over it, the episode sits with it honestly: why do small frustrations hit so hard? Why does negativity stick when positivity slips away? Drawing on a lesson from Vipassana meditation — that humans are the creators of their own suffering — the episode explores how our expectations and desires quietly run the show. It's a gentle but honest reminder that not every day needs to feel like your best, that emotions move in waves, and that coming back to love, breath, and the present moment is always available — even on the hard ones. Short, human, and quietly powerful. Episode Chapters: 00:00:29 Introduction 00:01:09 The Morning It All Went Wrong 00:03:44 We Are the Creators of Our Own Suffering 00:04:36 Expectations, Desires, and Where Pain Comes From 00:05:33 Not Every Day Needs to Be Your Best 00:06:36 How to Keep Moving Forward Anyway 00:07:51 Being Witnessed — And Why It Helps 00:08:15 Coming Back to Breath, Body, and Earth ---------- Mentions & Resources: Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/  The IN Movement Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/the_in_movement/ Practices referenced: Vipassana meditation (10-day silent retreat — completed by Christina a few months prior) Breathwork and grounding as a reset tool Concepts explored: Buddhist principle: humans as creators of their own suffering The role of desire and expectation in emotional suffering The power of being witnessed as a grounding tool 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.

  8. Apr 9

    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 began as curiosity grew into a calling that eventually pulled her away from a career in architecture and led her to Bali, where she now teaches full time. But the real turning point wasn't a teacher training — it was a burnout that stripped everything away: the job, the relationship, the life she thought she wanted. Through hypnotherapy and yoga, Laila began clearing the beliefs and stories keeping her stuck, learning to return to her authentic essence rather than chasing what she thought she should want. She trained at an ashram in Rishikesh, studied with teachers Byron, Talia Sutra, and Thai Landrum, and developed a style she describes as grounded, intentional, and a little challenging. She also recently qualified as a hypnotherapist. Her goal in every class is simple: help people feel a sense of belonging and inherent self-worth — no matter where they are in their practice. ---------- Episode Chapters: 00:00:29 Introduction 00:01:06 Laila's Background and Journey to Bali 00:02:17 First Experience with Yoga 00:05:00 Teacher Training and the Road to Bali 00:07:28 Studying with Inner Dimension and Key Teachers 00:09:31 Influential Teachers: Byron, Talia Sutra, Thai Landrum 00:16:13 Teaching Style: Grounded, Intentional, Challenging 00:18:04 Favourite Pose and What Laila Brings to the Studio 00:20:00 What Students Feel Walking Out of Class 00:24:03 Hypnotherapy: The Practice That Changed Everything 00:26:38 The Burnout That Stripped Everything Away 00:28:58 Letter to Her 16-Year-Old Self 00:29:55 How to Connect with Laila ---------- Mentions & Resources: Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/  Laila El iDrissi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lailaelidrissi_/ The IN Movement Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/the_in_movement/ ---------- Teachers referenced: Yoga with Adriene (YouTube) Kino MacGregor Pattabhi Jois Byron (Inner Dimension TV) Travis (Inner Dimension TV) Paul (Inner Dimension TV) Talia Sutra (Ghosh/Ashtanga lineage) Thai Landrum — course on Energetics of Sequencing Schools / Centres: Heal Center, Canggu, Bali (hypnotherapy training with Steph) East-West (Laila's 200hr teacher training, Bali) Practice / Method mentioned: TBM (To Be Magnetic) Upcoming: Retreat — October, Morocco, oceanside. 6 days. Yoga + hypnotherapy. 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.

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The IN Movement Podcast (formerly Going Pro Yoga Podcast) is a yoga, meditation, and breathwork podcast blending ancient wisdom with modern relevance to expand your human potential. Hosted by Michael Henri, each episode supports your INward journey: knowing yourself, deepening your practice, and daring to live free — IN and OUT. Real conversations on modern yoga, mindfulness, breathwork, yoga philosophy, meditation, yoga teacher training, spirituality, self-mastery, and conscious living. Brought to you by The IN Movement, a yoga and recovery studio in Ubud, Bali. Follow on Spotify or Apple.

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