The IN Movement Podcast (formerly Going Pro Yoga)

The IN Movement - with your host Michael Henri

The IN Movement Podcast (formerly Going Pro Yoga Podcast) exists to expand human potential through yoga, meditation and breathwork – blending ancient wisdom with modern relevance. A movement for the bold. For the ones unwilling to settle. For the ones who dare to live free IN and OUT. We’ve created this podcast to support the INward journey of knowing yourself and expanding your potential. Opening yourself to possibilities. We serve to inspire, teach, and discuss real topics about yoga in the modern world. Episodes include: -IN Practice -IN Conversation -IN Debate -IN Life -IN Questions

  1. APR 16

    Ep #199: Why Bad Days Stick (And What To Do About It)

    One bad morning. 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 ---------- Tags: solo episode, personal story, grounding, root chakra, home, self-awareness, suffering, Vipassana, meditation, expectations, disappointment, mindfulness, emotional regulation, nervous system, yoga philosophy, presence, breath, inner work, mental wellness, real talk, motivation, acceptance, daily practice

    9 min

  2. APR 9

    Ep #198: Hypnotherapy, Yoga, and the Art of Letting Go of Who You're Not with Laila El iDrissi

    She quit architecture, burned everything down, and found herself — through yoga and the subconscious mind. 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. ---------- Tags: yoga, yoga teacher, hypnotherapy, subconscious mind, personal transformation, burnout recovery, Morocco, Bali, yoga philosophy, teacher training, Rishikesh, ashram, manifestation, self-worth, authentic living, yoga sequencing, energetics, career change, mindset, inner work, healing, yoga journey, belonging, yoga community, intentional living

    31 min

  3. APR 2

    Ep #197: Rooted, Not Rattled: Finding Home Inside Yourself

    What if “home” is not 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 on the energy of the root chakra, the discussion explores why so many people feel disconnected from their foundations — and what it actually takes to come back. From the nervous system and ancestral fear patterns to the surprising power of eye contact, nature, and silence, the conversation is honest, playful, and thought-provoking. It asks the questions most people never stop long enough to ask themselves: Where do I feel safe? What am I afraid of? Do I have enough — and what does enough even mean? If you've ever felt unmoored, ungrounded, or like you're living someone else's version of home, this one's for you. ---------- Episode Chapters: 00:00:29 Introduction 00:01:56 What Does Home Actually Mean? 00:03:18 Belonging — The Etymology and the Feeling 00:06:27 Basic Needs, the Nervous System, and Why We Feel Unsafe 00:07:51 Root Chakra, Fear, and the Urge to Control 00:10:55 Why We're All a Little Bit Broken — And That's Okay 00:17:51 How Do We Become Whole Again? 00:19:30 What Is Grounding, Really? 00:21:20 Nature as a Nervous System Reset 00:26:54 People as a Grounding Force — Eye Gazing and Human Connection 00:31:05 The Most Important Questions to Ask Yourself 00:34:03 Stillness, Silence, and Slowing Down 00:35:55 Speed Up to Slow Down — The Case for Doing Both 00:38:37 Directing Awareness and Giving to the Earth 00:39:13 A Bird, a Meditation, and a Full Circle Moment ---------- 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/ Practices referenced: Kapalabhati (Breath of Fire) Eye gazing (witnessing practice) Meditation and movement for nervous system regulation Earthing / grounding devices (mentioned briefly) Yoga poses mentioned: Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose) — noted as one of Byron's top three poses Concepts explored: Root Chakra (Muladhara) and its development from womb to one year old Generational / ancestral fear patterns Scarcity vs. abundance inventory exercise "Speed up to slow down" nervous system technique ---------- Tags: root chakra, grounding, home, safety, nervous system, fear, belonging, yoga philosophy, chakras, ancestral trauma, inner work, trust, abundance, scarcity, mindfulness, breathwork, nature connection, presence, stillness, self-inquiry, meditation, yoga, personal growth, community, mental wellness

    41 min

  4. MAR 19

    Ep #196: Breath as a Superpower with Dirk Hamelijnck

    He spent 24 years teaching teenagers how to move, but it was learning how to breathe that changed his life. 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 the turning point that pushed him onto a new path, the intense practices that first opened the door, and why he now cares more about nuance than hype in breathwork. You will hear how he approaches breathwork with three clear values, why “safe space” is not just a nice phrase, and what most people misunderstand about breathwork before they ever try it. If you are curious about breath as a tool for grounding, learning, and real change, this conversation will make you want to listen all the way through. Episode Chapters: 00:00:00 Opening request 00:00:29 Welcome and guest intro 00:01:29 Roots and family 00:01:59 Leaving the Dutch school system 00:03:15 Joy of learning again 00:03:42 Outdoor instructor beginnings 00:04:48 First steps into yoga and breath 00:05:30 Discovering Wim Hof 00:06:22 Training experience and cold exposure 00:09:11 Why breathwork needs nuance 00:09:50 From personal practice to teaching 00:11:14 Breathwork with high school students 00:12:20 Influential teacher figures 00:13:31 Three words for his teaching style 00:19:25 What he brings to classes 00:21:03 What breathwork really is 00:23:23 Connecting breath and yoga 00:27:00 What he hopes people leave with 00:28:22 What he is refining now 00:29:46 Gratitude and closing Mentions & Resources: Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/  Dirk Hamelijnck’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirkhamelijnck/ The IN Movement Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/the_in_movement/ Wim Hof Caspar van der Meulen Tags: The In Movement, breathwork, nervous system, safety, somatic awareness, embodiment, pranayama, mindfulness, education, cold exposure, Wim Hof method, personal growth, healing, Bali

    31 min

  5. MAR 12

    Ep #195: Anatomy Meets Energy with Michael Henri

    What if the biggest change in your yoga practice is not 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, how a simple favorite pose reveals hidden needs, and what kind of class culture he wants to create in Ubud. Expect practical insights, honest reflections, and a few unexpected rules that might challenge how you usually show up on the mat. Episode Chapters: 00:00:00 Opening message 00:00:53 Grounding breath 00:12:43 Awareness and breath patterns 00:21:25 Community as a “playground” 00:23:17 Favorite poses: Triangle and Puppy Dog 00:26:44 Becoming a student of energy 00:28:49 Teaching phrases and class language 00:31:45 Anatomy facts in practice 00:33:01 Rules and boundaries in class 00:34:10 No phone zone 00:36:10 Closing Mentions & Resources: Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/  Byron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronyoga/ The IN Movement Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/the_in_movement/ Tags: The In Movement, breathwork, self awareness, yoga teaching, physiotherapy, anatomy, subtle body, energy awareness, class culture, mindfulness, embodiment, community, boundaries

    37 min

  6. MAR 5

    Ep #194: Flow With Devotion with Kimberley Utama

    She walked into a yoga class and something unexpected happened, 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 purpose. She speaks about what drew her to Bali, what surprised her most once she arrived, and how her relationship with yoga shifted from “something to do” into something she could not ignore. Along the way, she reflects on the inner work that happens behind the scenes of becoming a teacher, the parts of the path that are rarely talked about, and why she is now leaning toward quieter, subtler practices that feel deeper than anything she expected. If you have ever questioned where you belong, or felt called toward a new chapter but did not know why, this conversation will leave you wanting to hear what happens next. Episode Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:44 Who She Is 00:03:04 First Yoga Experience 00:05:46 Moving to Bali 00:06:50 First Teacher Trainings 00:08:45 Teaching Began Unexpectedly 00:11:04 Teaching Style 00:14:42 Closing a Big Chapter 00:15:55 Why This New Space Matters 00:19:46 What She Is Exploring Now 00:23:25 Yoga Is For Everyone 00:25:29 How to Connect Mentions & Resources: Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/  Kimberley’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberleyutamayoga/ The IN Movement Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/the_in_movement/ Tags: The In Movement, yoga, vinyasa flow, self inquiry, svadhyaya, devotion, spirituality, Bali, mixed heritage, identity, teacher trainings, meditation, pranayama, kriya practice, subtle body, community, transformation

    26 min

  7. FEB 19

    Ep #193: Creating Belonging with Leah Santa Cruz

    Some spaces are built from ambition. Others are built from survival, devotion, and a long commitment to inner work. In this episode, Leah Santa Cruz shares the deeply personal journey that shaped her role as a founder of The In Movement. From early experiences with chaos and instability to burnout, meditation, motherhood, and leadership, Leah reflects on how lived experience becomes the foundation for meaningful community. Rather than offering polished answers, Leah speaks honestly about discipline, healing, and the responsibility that comes with creating a space meant to hold others. She explores why depth matters now more than ever, how belonging is cultivated rather than assumed, and what it means to lead without repeating old patterns of self sacrifice. This conversation is not about quick fixes or feel good moments. It is about building something that lasts and what it asks of the people creating it. Episode Chapters: 00:00 – The season of building and what feels real now 01:48 – Three life chapters that shaped Leah’s path 02:52 – Growing up in chaos and learning self responsibility 04:35 – Burnout, anxiety, and the body as messenger 05:55 – Meditation as a turning point 06:47 – Commitment, trust, and moving to Bali 08:02 – From inspiration to structured transformation 09:52 – Why depth and human connection matter now 13:45 – Community shifts and what feels missing 15:53 – Creating spaces for belonging beyond class 17:23 – Collaboration, friction, and leadership growth 22:30 – Partnership, parenting, and boundaries 25:14 – When this project almost did not happen 28:45 – Feeling seen, belonging, and activation 31:49 – What this space is asking of Leah now 33:27 – Sustainability, trust, and nervous system regulation Mentions & Resources: Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/  Leah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesant/  The IN Movement Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/the_in_movement/ Tags: The In Movement, founders journey, embodiment, meditation, healing and discipline, community building, conscious leadership, yoga philosophy, belonging, personal transformation

    39 min
  8. Ep #192:Leadership That Challenges with Paul Teodo

    FEB 12

    Ep #192:Leadership That Challenges with Paul Teodo

    Some visions are born from stillness. Others are forged through discipline, friction, and a willingness to commit fully. 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 of years of partnership, responsibility, and choosing purpose over comfort. Paul speaks openly about what felt missing in the wellness culture around him, and why devotion, structure, and service are just as essential as softness and self love. He reflects on fatherhood, leadership, and the tension between nurturing and challenge, offering a grounded look at what it takes to build something that asks more of the people inside it. This conversation is not about branding or aesthetics. It is about standards, integrity, and the quiet courage required to say “I am all in” and mean it. Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Why this studio began as an idea years ago 02:40 – The deeper spark behind creating this space 04:51 – What felt missing in the wellness culture 05:30 – Feminine healing and masculine purpose 07:27 – Discipline, provocation, and asking harder questions 09:01 – Fatherhood and redefining leadership 10:19 – Trust, roles, and long-term collaboration 11:41 – Working with your partner and setting boundaries 15:38 – Regulation, stress, and self care practices 16:25 – When the project almost did not happen 18:49 – Community, standards, and shared purpose 20:01 – What this space is asking of Paul now Mentions & Resources: Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/  Paul Teodo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/teodoyogaguitar/  The IN Movement Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/the_in_movement/ Tags: The In Movement, yoga leadership, founders journey, masculine and feminine balance, discipline and purpose, conscious community, yoga philosophy, fatherhood and leadership, embodiment, personal growth

    22 min
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The IN Movement Podcast (formerly Going Pro Yoga Podcast) exists to expand human potential through yoga, meditation and breathwork – blending ancient wisdom with modern relevance. A movement for the bold. For the ones unwilling to settle. For the ones who dare to live free IN and OUT. We’ve created this podcast to support the INward journey of knowing yourself and expanding your potential. Opening yourself to possibilities. We serve to inspire, teach, and discuss real topics about yoga in the modern world. Episodes include: -IN Practice -IN Conversation -IN Debate -IN Life -IN Questions

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