What if “home” is not a place, but a feeling your body can learn again?

This episode is a deep, unscripted conversation about what it really means to feel at home — not the place you live, but the feeling of being safe, grounded, and fully yourself. Drawing on the energy of the root chakra, the discussion explores why so many people feel disconnected from their foundations — and what it actually takes to come back. From the nervous system and ancestral fear patterns to the surprising power of eye contact, nature, and silence, the conversation is honest, playful, and thought-provoking. It asks the questions most people never stop long enough to ask themselves: Where do I feel safe? What am I afraid of? Do I have enough — and what does enough even mean? If you've ever felt unmoored, ungrounded, or like you're living someone else's version of home, this one's for you.

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Episode Chapters:

00:00:29 Introduction

00:01:56 What Does Home Actually Mean?

00:03:18 Belonging — The Etymology and the Feeling

00:06:27 Basic Needs, the Nervous System, and Why We Feel Unsafe

00:07:51 Root Chakra, Fear, and the Urge to Control

00:10:55 Why We're All a Little Bit Broken — And That's Okay

00:17:51 How Do We Become Whole Again?

00:19:30 What Is Grounding, Really?

00:21:20 Nature as a Nervous System Reset

00:26:54 People as a Grounding Force — Eye Gazing and Human Connection

00:31:05 The Most Important Questions to Ask Yourself

00:34:03 Stillness, Silence, and Slowing Down

00:35:55 Speed Up to Slow Down — The Case for Doing Both

00:38:37 Directing Awareness and Giving to the Earth

00:39:13 A Bird, a Meditation, and a Full Circle Moment

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Mentions & Resources:

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

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

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

Practices referenced:

• Kapalabhati (Breath of Fire)

• Eye gazing (witnessing practice)

• Meditation and movement for nervous system regulation

• Earthing / grounding devices (mentioned briefly)

Yoga poses mentioned:

• Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose) — noted as one of Byron's top three poses

Concepts explored:

• Root Chakra (Muladhara) and its development from womb to one year old

• Generational / ancestral fear patterns

• Scarcity vs. abundance inventory exercise

• "Speed up to slow down" nervous system technique

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Tags: root chakra, grounding, home, safety, nervous system, fear, belonging, yoga philosophy, chakras, ancestral trauma, inner work, trust, abundance, scarcity, mindfulness, breathwork, nature connection, presence, stillness, self-inquiry, meditation, yoga, personal growth, community, mental wellness

He spent 24 years teaching teenagers how to move, but it was learning how to breathe that changed his life.

In this episode, Dirk Hamelijnck shares why he left the familiar structure of the Dutch school system and what brought him to Bali. He talks about the turning point that pushed him onto a new path, the intense practices that first opened the door, and why he now cares more about nuance than hype in breathwork.

You will hear how he approaches breathwork with three clear values, why “safe space” is not just a nice phrase, and what most people misunderstand about breathwork before they ever try it. If you are curious about breath as a tool for grounding, learning, and real change, this conversation will make you want to listen all the way through.

Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 Opening request

00:00:29 Welcome and guest intro

00:01:29 Roots and family

00:01:59 Leaving the Dutch school system

00:03:15 Joy of learning again

00:03:42 Outdoor instructor beginnings

00:04:48 First steps into yoga and breath

00:05:30 Discovering Wim Hof

00:06:22 Training experience and cold exposure

00:09:11 Why breathwork needs nuance

00:09:50 From personal practice to teaching

00:11:14 Breathwork with high school students

00:12:20 Influential teacher figures

00:13:31 Three words for his teaching style

00:19:25 What he brings to classes

00:21:03 What breathwork really is

00:23:23 Connecting breath and yoga

00:27:00 What he hopes people leave with

00:28:22 What he is refining now

00:29:46 Gratitude and closing

Mentions & Resources:

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

• Dirk Hamelijnck’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirkhamelijnck/

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

• Wim Hof

• Caspar van der Meulen

Tags: The In Movement, breathwork, nervous system, safety, somatic awareness, embodiment, pranayama, mindfulness, education, cold exposure, Wim Hof method, personal growth, healing, Bali

What if the biggest change in your yoga practice is not a new pose, but a new kind of attention?

In this episode, Michael Henri shares how he blends precise body knowledge with something harder to measure: the subtle “energy” of a room. He talks about why awareness and breath can change everything, how a simple favorite pose reveals hidden needs, and what kind of class culture he wants to create in Ubud. Expect practical insights, honest reflections, and a few unexpected rules that might challenge how you usually show up on the mat.

Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 Opening message

00:00:53 Grounding breath

00:12:43 Awareness and breath patterns

00:21:25 Community as a “playground”

00:23:17 Favorite poses: Triangle and Puppy Dog

00:26:44 Becoming a student of energy

00:28:49 Teaching phrases and class language

00:31:45 Anatomy facts in practice

00:33:01 Rules and boundaries in class

00:34:10 No phone zone

00:36:10 Closing

Mentions & Resources:

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

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

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

  
  

Tags: The In Movement, breathwork, self awareness, yoga teaching, physiotherapy, anatomy, subtle body, energy awareness, class culture, mindfulness, embodiment, community, boundaries

She walked into a yoga class and something unexpected happened, the kind of moment that quietly changes the direction of your life.

In this episode, Kimberley Utama shares the personal journey that led her from feeling pulled between identities to building a life rooted in practice, presence, and purpose. She speaks about what drew her to Bali, what surprised her most once she arrived, and how her relationship with yoga shifted from “something to do” into something she could not ignore. Along the way, she reflects on the inner work that happens behind the scenes of becoming a teacher, the parts of the path that are rarely talked about, and why she is now leaning toward quieter, subtler practices that feel deeper than anything she expected.

If you have ever questioned where you belong, or felt called toward a new chapter but did not know why, this conversation will leave you wanting to hear what happens next.

Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:44 Who She Is

00:03:04 First Yoga Experience

00:05:46 Moving to Bali

00:06:50 First Teacher Trainings

00:08:45 Teaching Began Unexpectedly

00:11:04 Teaching Style

00:14:42 Closing a Big Chapter

00:15:55 Why This New Space Matters

00:19:46 What She Is Exploring Now

00:23:25 Yoga Is For Everyone

00:25:29 How to Connect

Mentions & Resources:

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

• Kimberley’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberleyutamayoga/

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

  
  

Tags: The In Movement, yoga, vinyasa flow, self inquiry, svadhyaya, devotion, spirituality, Bali, mixed heritage, identity, teacher trainings, meditation, pranayama, kriya practice, subtle body, community, transformation

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