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. 17h ago

    Ep #203: The Most Powerful Tool to Change Your Life Is Right Under Your Nose with John Quirk

    What if the most powerful tool to change your life has been right under your nose this whole time — literally? This guest spent his twenties as a high-stress TV producer in New York. On paper, life looked great. 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) Tags: breathwork, meditation, mindfulness, personal growth, self-development, nervous system, healing journey, burnout recovery, back injury, habit change, dopamine, authenticity, retreats, wellness, mental health, presence, somatic practice, stillness, self-awareness, energy management, yoga, inner work, spirituality, life transformation

    1h 24m

  2. May 21

    Ep #202: A Different Way to Measure Success with Marc Laws

    A single yoga class made him question everything he thought success was supposed to look like. In this episode, Marc Laws shares the unexpected path that took him from professional soccer and sports therapy into a much deeper exploration of yoga, purpose, and human connection. What began as physical training slowly became something far more personal after witnessing burnout, pressure, 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 Tags: yoga, mindfulness, burnout, purpose, community, fatherhood, spirituality, dharma, soccer, sports therapy, Bali, self inquiry, playfulness, awareness, embodiment, stillness, vinyasa, philosophy, conscious living

    32 min

  3. May 14

    Ep #201: The Invisible Work That Changes Everything with Erin Hayes

    She walked into her first yoga class, cried on the floor, and didn't go back for two years. Then everything changed. Erin Hayes is a former actress, corporate professional, and now one of the most uniquely gifted teachers joining the IN Movement studio. Born in London, her path to yoga was anything but direct — it was forged through burnout, a life-altering reckoning, and a deep sensitivity to energy she's carried since childhood. From Bikram yoga in her teens to Reiki Grandmaster, Angelic Reiki Master Teacher, and yoga facilitator, Erin has spent years learning to get out of her own way so something greater can come through. 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 ---------- Tags: yoga teacher, energy healing, Reiki, angelic Reiki, Bikram yoga, channeling, surrender, empowerment, transformation, London, Bali, yoga philosophy, inner work, dark night of the soul, healing journey, nervous system, breathwork, spiritual growth, self-inquiry, yoga community, Ubud, stage fright, holding space, personal growth

    39 min

  4. May 7

    Ep #200: Seen and Unseen: The Balinese Philosophy That Changes Everything

    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) ---------- Tags: Sekala, Niskala, Balinese culture, seen and unseen, intuition, yoga philosophy, spirituality, mindfulness, self-reflection, inner world, human design, manifestation, prana, yoga studio, Bali, grounding, consciousness, empathy, compassion, personal growth, inner work, yoga, energy, milestone episode

    36 min

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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