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

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

The moment a vision stops feeling theoretical and starts asking something real of you, everything changes.

In this episode, Byron speaks candidly about what it means to bring The In Movement into form. Not as a brand concept, but as a lived philosophy shaped by years of teaching, partnership, risk, and trust.

Rather than offering a polished origin story, Byron reflects on the quieter forces behind the studio’s creation. The long arc of preparation, the subtle pivots that could have led somewhere smaller, and the internal clarity required to choose something bigger. He explores the tension between going inward and showing up fully in the world, and why embodiment, community, and lasting transformation sit at the heart of this movement.

This conversation invites you behind the scenes of a project still unfolding. It does not explain everything. Instead, it opens a doorway into the questions, values, and inner work that make this space what it is becoming.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 – Returning to the mic and the season of building

02:03 – A pivotal moment and the idea of preparation meeting opportunity

05:52 – Truth, freedom, and the inner work behind the vision

10:00 – What “The In Movement” actually means

15:37 – Alignment, disagreement, and creative tension between founders

20:14 – Byron’s role as a visionary and pattern seer

23:25 – When the project almost took a smaller form

25:20 – Curating an experience of lasting transformation

29:26 – Community, embodiment, and why people come back

30:50 – What this space is asking of him now

35:18 – Empowerment, oscillation, and long-term support

37:43 – How to stay connected as the movement unfolds

Mentions & Resources:

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

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

• The IN Movement Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/the_in_movement/

  
  

Tags: The In Movement, Yoga philosophy, Founders journey, Embodiment, Community building, Vision and leadership, Conscious business, Transformation, Inner work, Yoga culture

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

What if sadness, frustration, and anger weren’t problems—but instructions?

In this solo episode, Michael explores three everyday emotions—sadness, frustration, and anger—and shows how each one carries a message.

This episode doesn’t tell you to “feel better.” It asks better questions. Why does a heavy mood arrive out of nowhere? Why does a tiny obstacle spark a huge reaction? And what if that surge of heat isn’t “too much,” but a message you haven’t learned to read yet?

Across three familiar emotions—sadness, frustration, anger—you’ll be invited to listen in new ways, try small experiments, and notice what shifts when you don’t rush to fix or perform. No neat answers, just a clearer path: pause, pay attention, and let the body’s signals point to the next right step. If you’re curious about what your feelings are asking for, press play and find out.

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Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:06 What Sadness Signals

00:03:54 Vipassana Story: Missing Someone

00:09:11 Neuroscience of Sadness (ACC/Insula)

00:10:09 Power of Being Witnessed

00:14:27 Numbing & Dorsal Vagal Shutdown

00:16:11 Short Grounding for Sadness

00:18:25 Shifting to Frustration

00:24:01 Prediction Error & Dopamine Dip

00:27:39 When Disagreement Triggers You

00:29:10 Enter Anger: Boundary Energy

00:31:06 Frustration vs. Anger (Definitions)

00:32:37 Escape Room Example

00:35:44 Integrating Questions

00:39:40 Closing Meditation & Mantras

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📚 Mentions & Resources:

• Vipassana meditation (10-day silent retreat)

• Neuro notes: ACC/insula, prediction error, dopamine dip

• Polyvagal concepts: dorsal vagal shutdown
  

• 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: sadness, frustration, anger, nervous system, dorsal vagal, witnessing, prediction error, dopamine, boundaries, breathwork, meditation, self-compassion, emotional regulation, yoga and emotions

What can AI optimize—and what can only a person transmit?

This episode invites a curious look at where technology ends and yoga begins. A seasoned teacher explores the uneasy mix of excitement and fear around AI: the urge to use smarter tools vs. the risk of losing something essential. Instead of answers, you’ll get questions that linger:

• If a sequence is flawless, why can it still feel empty?

• How do you tell support from substitution?

• When does help from AI become dependent?

You’ll hear a thought experiment about a “perfect” robot-led class, a challenge to our habit of outsourcing judgment, and a reminder about what lands only when two people share a room: presence, accountability, being truly seen. If you’re curious about using AI without losing your craft—or your why—press play and decide for yourself.

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Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:10 AI in the Body: Fear or Freedom?

00:02:28 Byron’s First Feeling: Fear + Excitement

00:04:53 Will AI Replace Yoga Teachers?

00:05:58 AI as Tool, Not Replacement

00:08:31 The Risk of Blindly Trusting AI

00:10:59 Thought Experiment: Robot-Led Yoga

00:11:19 What Only Humans Bring: Presence & Touch

00:15:07 Don’t Outsource Your Prefrontal Cortex

00:17:31 Perspective: We’re Early in AI

00:18:57 Tipping Points & Cultural Adoption

00:21:04 Mastery and Being Irreplaceable

00:22:49 Human Connection > Perfect Cues

00:24:19 Technology Changes; Values Remain

00:27:27 Intentions at the Center

00:28:14 Closing

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📚 Mentions & Resources:

• Book: The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell (on how ideas spread)

• Figure: Sadhguru (Inner Engineering, Save the Soil mention)

• Artist: Harry Mack (freestyle rap + mastery example)

• • Idea: Observer effect / “being witnessed” (quantum physics reference)

  
  

• • 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: AI and yoga, embodiment, human connection, teaching craft, sequencing, ethics of tech, mastery, presence, accountability, non-attachment, critical thinking, creativity, intention, classroom energy