International Yoga Day!

The United Nations declared the 21st of June ‘International Yoga Day’. It is a day to recognize the ancient Indian science’s “holistic approach to health and well-being.”

June 21st has special significance in many parts of the world. It celebrates the Summer Solstice which is the longest day of the year. The logo for the day symbolizes the sun with a yogi folding both hands, in union. The essence of yoga is to “yoke” or come together; harmony and peace for humanity. In celebration of international yoga day, make the effort to step away from your busy schedules and focus on the strength and well being of YOU!

My idea is to go beyond our yoga studios and connect with the yoga community through images! Let’s show the world how powerful the practice of yoga can be. Take a picture of yourself  “live on location” in your favorite yoga pose in a place that inspires you. It can be on a mountain top, at the beach, in a forest, or in your personal meditation space that you’ve created. The possibilities are endless. All I ask is to be creative and have fun with it!

GIVEAWAY CONTEST: Win a free yoga class @MOYO_SOULFULDESTINATION for you & a friend. Here’s how…

• Submit one image by Monday, June 26th include the location & name of the pose and anything else you’d like to say.

• Send your image to Amanda Kelly’s email: amandajkelly27@gmail.com
• Upload your image to your instagram account using this hashtag and tag MOYO
  • #nationalyogaday2017
  • @moyo_soulfuldestination
• Like MOYO’s Facebook Page to see the National Yoga Day 2017 Album created with all submissions

MOYO will announce the winner on July 3rd on their Facebook Page so be sure to like us on Facebook!

Written by guest blogger Amanda Kelly

She is a knit fabric research & developer by day who discovered her passion for yoga 5ish years ago while studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She is currently working towards her 200hr RYT at MOYO.

Her yoga journey started as a means to escape herself, her past and find her way: the letdowns you can’t predict, opportunities that end up being too good to be true, and moments when you feel like you will never survive another day. Wildly in love, married to her middle school sweetheart, she now knows that everything in life happens for a reason and you are exactly where you are supposed to be in the present moment. Sharing her passion of yoga, wellness, adventure, and personal style, her mission is to inspire and guide people through her own personal journey and experiences.