"Heartbreak Kids" is a podcast where we explore the meaning of “why” we show up to yoga how it helps us into our lives. I believe the practice of yoga brings ab...
Trigger warning! This episode is a conference that I did in person March 21, 2025 I share my story and there is some graphic content. We host a conference after every lead class that I teach.Thank you for joining today. I hope you enjoy.
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Kino and Tim
Season Premiere: Kino MacGregor & Tim Feldmann on The Heartbreak Kids PodcastThe new season of The Heartbreak Kids starts with a conversation that the entire Ashtanga community needs to hear. I sat down with Kino MacGregor and Tim Feldmann, two longtime teachers, world travelers, and Certified Ashtanga teachers who have dedicated their lives to this practice.We’re diving into everything—from the discipline and devotion it takes to stick with this method to the changes and challenges the community is facing today. We’ll talk about Sharath Jois’ passing, the impact of his legacy, and the controversy surrounding the newly certified teachers. What does it mean for the future of Ashtanga? Where do we go from here? And how do we honor the tradition while moving forward in a way that serves everyone?This is a conversation about more than just yoga—it’s about community, leadership, and the responsibility we all have as practitioners. Don’t miss this one.
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Welcome
The Heartbreak Kids Podcast is Back!We’re kicking off a brand-new season of The Heartbreak Kids, and trust me, you don’t want to miss this one. I’ve got an incredible lineup of guests—people who live and breathe Ashtanga Yoga, who have been through the fire and come out the other side. We’re diving deep into why we practice, how this discipline shapes our lives, and what keeps us coming back to the mat even when everything else feels like it’s falling apart.But it’s not just about yoga poses and philosophy—we’re tackling real-life topics, current events, and the raw, unfiltered truths that come with this practice. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just Ashtanga-curious, this season is packed with conversations that will challenge, inspire, and maybe even call you out a little.New episodes drop soon. Get ready.
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Joseph Armstrong
Joseph Armstrong is an Authorized level 2 teacher of Ashtanga Yoga. He teaches yoga with feet planted firmly in tradition and gaze turned towards the future. His search for a more present and peaceful life first led him to the practice in 2008. A few years later he was in India, studying intensively.
After finally overcoming a long struggle with addiction, Joseph began experimenting with Ashtanga Yoga. He understood quickly that the lineage was calling to him to deepen his practice. He underwent a 2 year apprenticeship program at the world renowned Miami Life Center, continuing his education under his teachers Tim Feldmann and Kino MacGregor. In 2016 he completed 2 months of study in Mysore under Sharath Jois. 2017 brought Joseph to Guatemala where he taught Mysore Style for over a year while also traveling and giving workshops in Europe and the Americas. 2019 brought him back to Miami and his yoga family at MLC.
Joseph teaches yoga because attempts to do any and everything else ended disastrously. But when he finally devoted himself to his passion, he became an asset to himself and others. He hopes his practice allows him to be ever more loving and to exist gently.
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Michael Baidoo
Michael Baidoo, also known as @Bay_Jitsu began a practice during the Covid pandemic that brought a new change into his personal life. After
being furloughed then let go from his former job, Michael received advice and guidance from his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Sensei Josh Griffiths. Waking up at 5 am in the morning to practice one of the most difficult styles of yoga, Ashtanga. Using Instagram as a tool of communicating
not only with friends but others who also practices Ashtanga yoga as well to build a community of positivity and wellness.
"Heartbreak Kids" is a podcast where we explore the meaning of “why” we show up to yoga how it helps us into our lives. I believe the practice of yoga brings about huge shifts in people's lives.
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