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Some Things To Make You Smile

December 10, 2013 By Monica Stone 2 Comments

Hi Everyone!

I hope you’ve been having a great week.  I’ve been in St. Louis for a few days just visiting family, which has been amazing and emotional. I’m really going to miss them, but I am excited to get back to my kitty, Oliver. I’m also excited to see what’s going on with the Mourning Doves that have been nesting in the tree outside my window. There was one little bird left before my hopped on the airplane. I’ll miss Baby Bird for sure, but I am hoping he built the confidence to fly off and be free. He was getting big, and before I left he was wanting desperatly to fly, but was really hesitant. He would walk up to the edge, and then kind of back away. He wasn’t quite ready to take off. I’ve had a ton of amazing wildlife build nests outside my window. I can’t wait to see what’s been happening and I’ll share a little story about it when I get back! Stay Tuned…

For now, here are some of my favorite things that inspire me! Hope they inspire you too….

Quick Vid: David Robson: Living The Practice

I love this video because of how David goes deep into explaining how the Ashtanga practice works with the mind. He talks about why we do the physical practice. He discusses how it cultivates concentration and builds equanimity, and how we apply this in our everyday lives. You also get a good look into his family life and how dedicated they are in the practice. He’s explains the roots of Ashtanga and he’s extremely humble.

Read This Book: Dying To Be Me by Anita Moorjano – Audio Book , Hard Cover Book

This book was truly life changing for me, and the lessons continue to inspire me. Here’s an excerpt from Amazon’s description:

“In this truly inspirational memoir, Anita Moorjani relates how, after fighting cancer for almost four years, her body—overwhelmed by the malignant cells spreading throughout her system—began shutting down. As her organs failed, she entered into an extraordinary near-death experience where she realized her inherent worth . . . and the actual cause of her disease. Upon regaining consciousness, Anita found that her condition had improved so rapidly that she was able to be released from the hospital within weeks . . . without a trace of cancer in her body!”

I highly recommend this book.

Documentary to Watch: Dr. Bronners Magic Soapbox

This Doc is seriously AWESOME!I loved it so much, and I can’t stop telling people about it!
Here is a description from their website:

“Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soapbox” is an independent production that was not financed by the Bronner family or Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps in any way. However the film has moved the Bronner family to let people know about it. We want to share this film with our longtime customers because it answers questions they might have about who we are today and where our soaps came from, as well as the writing on the label,” says President David Bronner. “It is a nuanced portrayal of Dr. Bronner’s life, conduct and message, and how the values of Dr. Bronner live on today in our company’s ethos and practice.”

Purchase The Documentary

Listen to this Music: Surfer Blood – Pythons Audio CD  , MP3 Album

I just love this album. Listening to it inspires some creativity in me. It reminds me of the band Squeeze from the 80s.

Check out these photos: Bob Jagendorf :

I love this guys photos! He has so many great photos of the desert, and because of him I am going to take a trip to visit Valley of Fire State Park outside of vegas. Can’t wait!

Eat Some Food From This Cookbook:   Isa Does It: Amazingly Easy, Wildly Delicious Vegan Recipes for Every Day of the Week – This chick knows how to do vegan with spunk. She can do anything vegan and you won’t be able to tell the difference.

Love,

Monica

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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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