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Padmasana: Opening The Hips & Heart With Meditation

November 17, 2015 By Monica Stone Leave a Comment

Padmasana (Lotus) is probably the most well known yoga posture because it’s associated with meditation, but it also has other great benefits like purifying the liver and spleen.  Or course, breath and meditation is practiced in all postures, but lotus allows for a deeper focus on steadying the breath and the mind. I start all of my students sitting in lotus to… View Post

How to Do Prasarita Padotonasa C in Ashtanga Yoga

Prasarita Padottanasana C: Open The Heart & Shoulders

November 10, 2015 By Monica Stone Leave a Comment

Prasarita Padottanasana C is the perfect balance of strength and softness. The stronger and more control you can contain in your legs and lower body, the more you can release and let go in the upper body.  It’s also one of the hardest postures to learn to let go because the release is at the shoulders and behind the heart…. View Post

Padangusthasana: Touch Your Toes!

November 2, 2015 By Monica Stone 2 Comments

A standing forward fold is a great way to release and let go. Most forward folds have the theme of surrender, but a standing bend is passive, so the release is a little different.  In this Asana Lab I’m going to teach you Padungusthasana and Pada Hastasana. I’m showing them to together, so you can take your forward folds a… View Post

Why I’m Adding Fitness To My Yoga Life & Why You Should Too!

October 29, 2015 By Monica Stone 6 Comments

(Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Kiqplan. I only review things that I love & that I feel will benefit my readers! The opinions and experiences are all authentic and my own!) I’ve been ready to add exercise to my life since my trip to Nepal a few years ago. I went on a mountain bike ride with the… View Post

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Do You Need To Be Spiritual To Practice Yoga?

October 27, 2015 By Monica Stone Leave a Comment

This is kind of a loaded question, but I feel confident answering it, and I’m gonna do my very best! I think the best way to go about this is to break it down, so let’s start with yoga… What does yoga even mean? According to Patanjali, the definition is right in the second sutra. Yoga is the cessation of… View Post

Do you have fear or resistance in backbends? It's totally normal. In my latest post I talk about how to get over your fears and grow stronger by taking small steps in backbends. Check out www.theyogimovement.com for more!

Small Steps To Big Backbends

October 21, 2015 By Monica Stone Leave a Comment

Backbends are notorious for causing strong emotions as you’re going deeper.  I remember when I took backbends to the next level in my Ashtanga practice. In led classes, I thought I was deepening my backbends, but it wasn’t until I had the personal guidance from a teacher that they became more intense. I remember prepping for dropbacks just by standing… View Post

How to get your spirit back when you've lost it. Read this post by Monica Stone at TheYogiMovement.com for inspiration and virtual hugs!

How To Get Your Spirit Back When It Feels Like You’ve Lost It

October 15, 2015 By Monica Stone 3 Comments

Ever notice how the kindest comment can make someone’s day, but just one negative comment can destroy someone’s week? Why are the emotional effects of the negative so much more extreme than the positive?  This is an important topic. I find that there are tons of articles and posts about random acts of kindness, positivity, affirmations, and gratitude, but it needs to… View Post

The Art of Breath & How It Teaches Impermanence in Yoga

October 10, 2015 By Monica Stone Leave a Comment

I studied art history in college, which is something I rarely reference. I love that I got my degree in art history even though I never really used it. Actually, I used it for a split second when I worked at a museum, but it wasn’t for me. But seriously, I never really felt certain about any career when deciding on… View Post

Have you head of SCRUM? It's a concept around teams working together towards one goal. The main thing I learned about SCRUM was the daily meetings. I've been using this in my life and my yoga practice. I created what's called a Daily Scrum. Let me tell ya about how it works!

Do You Do A Daily Yoga SCRUM?

October 1, 2015 By Monica Stone Leave a Comment

Probably not because I made it up. But, you should totally do it.  So, I didn’t make up the concept of  SCRUM? You may have heard me talk about it because it’s changed my life. This is a project management system developed for companies to be more efficient and productive when creating programs and services. There is not a boss. Just a… View Post

It's October Instagram Challenge for 2015! You get to learn how to do yoga, and self reflection practices. When the challenge is over, you'll be able to start you own practice and do what works for you. Are you in?

#TinyYogaTips Instagram Challenge October 2015

September 30, 2015 By Monica Stone 2 Comments

This challenge starts October 1st! I’m super excited to announce this challenge because it’s been forever since I’ve hosted one. This one is special because I built it in such a way where you could create your own home practice.  You’ll be learning a new yoga posture and the variations every other day. Then, you’ll alternate meditation and self reflection… View Post

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Monica StoneWell hello there! I'm Monica. I'm a yoga & meditation teacher (and junkie). I teach yoga practices that are quick and effective for the busy person who just needs a few minutes of quiet time in their day. Click around and you'll find quick meditation tips for calming the mind to simple stretches to relieve stress and tension. If you are sick of being intimidated by yoga or just confused by all of the different styles out there - then this page is for you. Yoga helps me daily & I know it will help you too! I'll show you how! Welcome to The Yogi Movement :)

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Testimonials

  • Jaime ShearerJaime ShearerYoga Student Since 2012

    Monica is dedicated to her own practice and the true path of yoga - the one of personal experience - which makes her an outstanding teacher. She is warm and easy to talk with, and she allows the student to have their own experience on the mat. She explains postures and breath in ways that are understandable so that the student "gets it." She makes yoga real and tangible in ways that truly serve the student. Work with Monica. You'll be glad you did.

  • Jacob AbercrombieJacob AbercrombieYoga Student Since 2011

    have always wanted to try yoga, but was always nervous. Monica took that fear away and made me feel like i was the only one in class with a room full of strangers. She is able to work with multiple students during the same move and still make it a personalized class for one.

  • Serena JonesSerena JonesYoga Student Since 2010

    Monica has been a highly influential teacher to me. She creates a safe environment for learning and practice. I have always felt grounded in her classes, and she pushes me beyond my own expectations. She inspires and motivates! I can't imagine my life without sharing a path with her!

  • Angela OrofinoAngela OrofinoYoga Student Since 2011

    Monica is a caring, wise, thoughtful, and talented yoga instructor. She has an in-depth knowledge of the philosophy and spirituality of Ashtanga yoga. My previous yoga experience had mostly just been at my local gym. Luckily, last year I found Monica. She has been guiding my practice at least once a week since then. As a newcomer to Ashtanga yoga, Monica made me feel comfortable and had the patience to teach me the basics. She also encouraged me to start an at home practice so that I was able to obtain a deeper understanding of Ashtanga. Monica is always encouraging and lets me know in subtle ways when she feels that I am ready to move deeper into my practice. I feel that the growth in my practice over the last year has been tremendous. Not only do I notice the change in me but others around me do as well. I am so grateful to have found Monica!

  • Sasha TamarSasha TamarYoga Student Since 2012

    I’ve come across many a yoga instructor over the years, but Monica stands out as genuinely amiable, as she glows with an infectious inner light, and highly devoted to and passionate about her practice. Her dedication to Ashtanga as a lifestyle is very clear, and creates for a contagious motivating force. Every time I’ve practiced with her, she eagerly transmits her devotion and passion of Ashtanga and meditation to everyone in class; she makes the most fledgling beginner feel at home, and simultaneously challenges the more advanced students. While I only practice Ashtanga with her, I know she provides therapeutic yoga sessions as well as meditation. And, if her methods of guiding students out of the Ashtanga vigor into the more meditative savasana are indicative of her meditational techniques, I’d recommend her to anyone

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Have you ever heard of the 4 seals of dharma? They are the 4 things that make you a buddhist, and all emotions are painful is the first one. That sounds crazy! What about love and happiness? How is that painful? Well haven't you ever had love and lost it? What if you got a brand new car & then got into a car accident right after? Or simply, what if you won an award, and then a few hours go by? The high goes away, right? All emotions lead to pain... but here's why it's actually a good thing... keep reading...
Two years ago I quit my day job. I didn't have a plan, and I started losing money fast! I did everything to run and grow my business, but it was so hard on my own. I don't suggest not having a plan. All of those people who preach quitting your day job do not tell the whole story. Let me help... !
There are so many misconceptions about why we practice yoga postures. I want to erase all of the rules and requirements and bring the fun back into yoga. Yoga is for everyone, and it works for you however you need it. Read more about my theory here!

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