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Things I’m Loving Right Now

February 18, 2014 By Monica Stone 2 Comments

I’ve been following a few of my favorite bloggers who do round-ups about things they’re loving right now. I get a lot of great ideas and always find out something new and exciting. They always turn me onto something unique and get my mind rolling. I’ve been feeling creative lately, so I wanted to go ahead and do one of my own. Here you go & you’re welcome! : – )

 

For the Blog: PicMonkey

save collagePic Monkey is the best picture editor in town. I can do anything I did on photoshop and illustrator without the crazy amounts of stuff that I didn’t understand! I even tried Gimp and that made me want to punch the computer. Pic Monkey is like a breath of fresh air, and makes it really easy to merge photos, add logos, create logos, and make collages. I do all of my picture edits for my blog on Pic Monkey and even made my header with it. Pic Monkey has a free version, but it’s only $33 a year for the upgrade, and then you can do a lot of the cool fonts and effects that you see in this college. 

For The Computer: Dropbox

Screen Shot 2014-02-18 at 7.47.35 PMI use Dropbox religiously for so many things. It comes in handy when I need to share photos with friends and family, share files and flyers for people I work with in yoga studios, and when I am working in between computers during a blog. My favorite thing though is the dropbox phone app because all of the camera uploads go straight to it so that I can access them from anywhere, and I can take screen shots of photography pics and then Instagram right from there! I assumed by now everyone had it, but have been surprised at how many people still don’t use it. Go ahead and sign up, and give it a try. I can almost guarantee you’ll have one of those moments where you don’t know how you ever lived without it. 

For The Yoga Mat: My Mat Mantra

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I found out about My Mat Mantra from my Twitter family. I really find so many hidden gems on twitter, but this one really stuck out. This company makes mantras for your yoga mat so that you can always be reminded of your intentions, and I think it’s also great for a place to look when developing a one pointed concentration. You can also customize them. What a great gift idea too! I just ordered some for my mat!

For the Soul: Mala’s & Inspirational Jewelry

malas and jewlry

I purchased so many mala’s for cheap when I was in Nepal. These from Buddha Groove are exactly like the ones I saw and purchased over there. It’s important to find authentic mala beads, and ones that are made with love. One of the biggest things I looked for was how they tied the mala at the end. It showed me if they put love and care into the finished product. The ones here on Buddha Groove look clean, and there are some that are more intricate (my favorite).

I also think jewelry with inspiring mantras and words is more meaningful than just any piece of jewelry. Every time you feel stressed, sad, or just depressed, you have a reminder with you always. You’ll also inspire others when they see that as you walk by. You could totally make someone’s day!

For The Brain: Skillshare

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Since I’ve starting blogging, I’ve had to get a little techie. If I want to attract sponsors and advertisers, then I’m going to have to learn the backend things like how to run reports using Google Analytics, editing videos, or how to be a rockstar at social media. Google Analytics is the standard for tracking your page views, seeing how people are finding your site, and what the flow from page to page is. The actual analytics in wordpress or blogger is not accurate since it doesn’t really account for the Google spiders (Katy Widrick taught me this)! Also, if you’re creating a press kit and you have the wrong information, then your potential sponsors will find out when there are free sites like Alexa, so it’s better to just use Google Analytics. Knowing this and wanting to build an honest media kit, I signed up for a Skillshare on how to learn and create a report for Google Analytics in an hour. I learned a bunch of stuff about certain filters and views that I had no idea about before! She broke down everything and it was super helpful. I only paid $19 for this which is amazing! 

Skillshare has a bunch of amazing classes to choose from and you can do them on your own time. Since I’m learning to video edit, the next one I’m going to do is how to create a storyboard!

What are you loving right now?

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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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