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