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January 2015 Instagram Challenge! #31DaysOfIntention

#31daysofintention the yogi movement

January 1, 2015 By Monica Stone Leave a Comment

As you know (or maybe you don’t), I usually co-host an Instagram yoga challenge every month, but December was a challenge for me! 

What a crazy month.

Most of my time was working on building my businesses (yes that’s plural), and preparing my mind and bank account for the exciting departure of my nine to five grind.

I can only assume it’s going to feel like I’m skipping school or on a long vacation until I adjust. It’s a strange feeling changing up my routine after eight years. It’s fabulous though because now all of my effort goes into creating a job out of what I love to do every day so that I can help others. 

This month, we decided to change it up, and focus on yoga lifestyle rather than postures.

This challenge was put together really fast, but I’m thrilled about it because it’s all about intentions for 2015.

I’m not a huge fan of resolutions. I feel like you shouldn’t wait to start, and so many people break resolutions within the first month! 

My intention for this challenge is to get you to think about these areas in your life, and then write them down, and send them out to the universe – using social media of course! Writing something down, and being part of a supportive community will empower and encourage you to move forward on your goals, and even give you ideas of how to accomplish them. 

We also have three GREAT prizes for you!

1. @carlyatportenoire will be giving away a piece of rad jewelry

2. @everythingzenyoga in Orlando, FL will be giving away a new years yogi package

3. @theyogimovement (me) will be giving away an introductory kit to doTERRA essential oils of lemon, lavender, and peppermint!

Here’s how this goes:

1. Follow hosts on Instagram:

The Yogi Movement

Frank de la Cruz

Rose Batignani

2. Find this post by clicking below & like it and tag a friend!

 

A photo posted by Theyogimovement (@theyogimovement) on Dec 12, 2014 at 6:52am PST

3.Post your intentions daily. Your post should be either:

  • a picture that represents your intention with your intention in the comments
  • Or a picture with words (I like to use word swag).

4. Use hashtag #31daysofintention in your post

5. Tag co-hosts @mcofrank, @rosebatignani and @theyogimovement on each post

6. Tag sponsors @carlyatportenoire @everythingzenyoga

7. This challenge is all about starting now, so you can join in whenever!

Winners will be chosen at random!

I’m wishing you the most fabulous 2015 and every year after! 

Namaste & lots of OM, 

Monica

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Monica Stone

About Monica Stone

Monica is a lover of all things yoga, a vegetarian, an avid tea drinker, and never gets sick of soup and noodle dishes. She teaches yoga, practices daily, and runs a Spiritual Book Club in Orlando, FL. She likes to challenge the strict rules of yoga, and makes it accessible for everyone - especially people who suffer from daily life and work stress.

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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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  • 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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