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