What if the most powerful step forward is… 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: letting ideas integrate instead of rushing to the next thing.

You’ll hear a simple reflection on why rest matters, how stepping back can create space for meaning, and a spoken passage on forgiveness, surrender, and inner strength that lingers long after the audio ends. If you’re tired of constant input and craving a more grounded way to grow, this one asks you to breathe, soften, and let it land—so the next chapter can begin clear and true.

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Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:24 Choosing a Pause

00:01:27 A Season of Rest

00:01:50 Rebrand: The In Movement Podcast

00:02:19 Why Integration Matters

00:02:57 Reading on Empowerment & Forgiveness

00:04:44 Sit With the Words

00:05:03 Stay Connected & See You in the New Year

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📚 Mentions & Resources:

• Book: Live the Life of Empowerment — Kefa Bates (excerpt read).
  

• Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/

• Byron de Marse’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronyoga/

• Going Pro Yoga’s Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/goingproyoga/

  
  

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Tags: pause, integration, rest, reflection, forgiveness, surrender, empowerment, mindfulness, embodiment, inner strength, reset, transition

What if the stories you repeat every day aren’t yours—but someone else’s script running your life?

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, and choose. They explore the difference between raw facts and the emotional storyline built around them, naming how hype can manipulate attention, belonging, and identity.

They invite a return to truthfulness (Satya) and witness consciousness (sakshi bhava)—seeing the story without becoming the story—so decisions come from inner integrity, not crowd pressure. He also touches on collective “open secrets,” victim narratives, and why neutrality can get misread as opposition.

For teachers, he offers a practical lens: every class is a narrative—so what are you feeding? Ego, or autonomy and intention? They close with a simple map for crafting transformational stories in class: personal lesson → yogic principle → clear bridge back to the student’s life. Curious where your choices end and the narrative begins? This conversation is your mirror.

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Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:43 Rebrand Tease

00:02:08 What Is a Narrative?

00:03:39 Algorithms & Echo Chambers

00:07:16 Facts vs. Story (Manipulation & Hype)

00:10:56 Self, Other, and Collective Narratives

00:15:29 Belonging, Shame, and Agreeableness

00:20:50 “First to Share” and Worthiness

00:24:57 Satya & Witness Consciousness

00:27:28 Language: From Truth to Spin

00:28:38 Victim Narratives

00:29:40 Why Old Stories Stick

00:33:17 Truth in the Present Moment

00:34:40 Teaching as Narrative

00:37:07 From Personal Story to Student Insight

00:39:40 Neti Neti & Ego Softening

00:41:07 Closing

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📚 Mentions & Resources:

• Book: The Tipping Point — Malcolm Gladwell.

• Yogic concepts: Satya (truthfulness), sakshi bhava (witness), neti neti (“not this, not that”).
  Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/

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• Byron de Marse’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronyoga/

• Going Pro Yoga’s Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/goingproyoga/

  
  

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Tags: narratives, yoga philosophy, Satya, witness consciousness, neti neti, belonging, hype, manipulation, identity, victim mindset, teaching craft, sequencing, decision-making, algorithms, culture

What if chasing “one more healing” is 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 breathwork, plant medicine, and nonstop workshops into a spin cycle that never truly lands.

Byron questions the inner program of “I am broken,” and offers a reframe: protect your energy with gentleness, boundaries, and integration—letting insights settle before reaching for the next fix.

They contrast feminine healing (feeling, processing) with masculine commitment (clear intentions, follow-through), reminding us both are needed. Instead of digging forever, he suggests real-time healing: slow enough to notice what’s alive now, journal it, meet responsibilities, and return to it with honesty.

The heart of his message: stop outsourcing your power to healers or methods; claim your own change. If you’ve ever felt stuck in “just one more ceremony/class/session,” this conversation gently opens the door out.

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Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:26 Addiction vs. Habit

00:05:31 Pain, Disconnection, and the Void

00:07:49 Dopamine, Sugar, Coffee, and Phones

00:10:27 When Healing Becomes a Spin Cycle

00:13:46 The “I Am Broken” Program

00:16:15 Gentleness Without Bypassing

00:18:08 Self-Talk, Journaling, Therapy

00:21:10 Ahimsa & Svadhyaya in Practice

00:27:03 Intention, Commitment, and Balance

00:28:36 Integration > Endless Doing

00:35:11 Real-Time Healing

00:39:31 Altered States vs. Slowing Down

00:41:07 Pedestals, Gurus & Claiming Your Power

00:44:13 No Finish Line; Keep It Human

00:46:10 Closing

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📚 Mentions & Resources:

• Concepts: Samskaras, Ahimsa, Svadhyaya, Sankalpa, Shiva/Shakti; integration vs. overdoing; altered states (breathwork, plant medicine)
  

• Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/

• Byron de Marse’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byronyoga/

• Going Pro Yoga’s Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/goingproyoga/

  
  

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Tags: healing addiction, integration, gentleness, boundaries, real-time healing, ahimsa, svadhyaya, samskaras, intention, masculine and feminine balance, plant medicine, breathwork, dopamine, nervous system, self-talk