Our Favorite Insta-Magic Moments This Week

We hit 3000 #njyogacollective posts this week!

Insert the NJYC happy dance RIGHT here. {{dancing yogi party}}

Here are the moments that inspired us, starting with NUMBER 3000. Keep using the hashtag and we will keep highlighting your awesomeness. #wepromise and #weloveyou

Getting moving. – Everything is Movement. Although Yoga classes move us in many directions and through a varied amount of shapes There is always more. – In April, we are so excited to introduce a different kind of class/workshop. We have titled it Establishing Baseline (with @omnionyoga) and we’ll tell you why. As we see it, learning about the body is actually a rare occurrence. Even if you have been athletic or come from a body background, you may not actually have any understanding of how the body actually works. You can drive a car and have no depth in understanding how that functionality is possible. Same goes for our body. When we have the deeper understating, then movement sinks in and makes sense. The value becomes so clear. – This new series is for Everyone. This new series is NOT a Yoga class. In these sessions, students will learn about their body and learn daily exercises to promote active range of motion and joint integrity. These classes ease you back into movement. So we are calling all folks who are just leaving the PT office. If your doctor has recommended Yoga classes, this should come first. We are calling folks who need to move but are intimidated to join exercise classes. Community is incredibly helpful, but Yoga class may be too daunting. This is the class for you. – The aim of this workshop is to give you a strong educational context about your body coupled with exercises that are manageable and repeatable. For the purpose of increasing health and capacity for movement in a progressive yet sustainable way. Our super goal is to reconnect you with your nature, as a mover! Not just in contrived limited, only linear ways, but to allow more room for responsive and dynamic movement. Why? Well, when we feel good, we engage life. Simple as that. – If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email [email protected] (@omnionyoga) – #yoga #yogaeverydamnday #montclair #newjersey #njyoga #njyogacollective #becausemechanicswork #alignwithus #yogamechanics #yogaforanyBody #movementisournature

A post shared by Yoga Mechanics (@yogamechanics) on Mar 7, 2018 at 2:08pm PST

Peaceful warrior: someone who is willing to fight for what’s right with love, intention, and compassion. Our world isn’t perfect. Turn on the news-you’ll be bombarded with struggle, sadness, pain, violence, fear, and horrific inequality. Our yoga practice teaches us to seek peace, but it also demands that we take action when called to lead and serve. Stand up for the oceans. Be heard. Help us save our shores. #protectouroceanschallenge #bethechange #day3 #peacefulwarrior with @aprilyoga_beyondom And our sponsors @befreecreations And @camaroha_sutra 🌊 @cleanoceanaction @k.deer @amieretzlaff for this picture! @njyogacollective #njyogacollective

A post shared by Bridget Riepl (@bridgetriepl) on Mar 7, 2018 at 5:34pm PST

‼️ CAUTION: – “Your silence is complicity." – Cory Booker – There is never enough time. There is no perfect moment. When we wait for others to move or to speak up we are not serving any cause. Every voice added makes us more powerful. Don't wait to start something or say something. Be the voice you want others to be. – thank you for the photo @nikkibstyle13_photo and for your beautiful space @epicdc – – – #kilthedrill #everytown #urdhvadhanurasana #wheelposevariation #wheelpose #backbend #ckeanoceanaction #protectouroceanschallenge #resist #throwthemout #morethanasana #yogaandactivism #activist #guncontrol #yogaforacause #offthematintotheworld #offthemat #yogaphotography #yogaeverywhere #epicvibesonly #yogadc#dcyoga #njyogacollective #jerseyshoreyoga #getup #getmoving #Corybooker @corybooker @repfrankpallone @mikayogawear #mikayogawear

A post shared by April Puciata | Yoga Teacher (@aprilyoga_beyondom) on Mar 8, 2018 at 5:45am PST

Happy mid week 💕. . I took many pictures during my pregnancy, that I never got to share – so here they are ☺️ Still can’t get over how my little cutie was in my big belly all that time 😍 Hope everyone has an amazing day 🌸. . Yoga blocks – @yogahustle . . 📸 PC by my friend whom I miss so much @jl.yoga . . . . . . . . #yoga #yogi #yogagram #yogspiration #igyoga #igyogacommunity #yogagirl #yogisofinstagram #yogajournal #fitpregnancy #pregnant #pregnantandperfect #babylistbumps #njyogacollective

A post shared by Zehra Khawaja (@z_khawaja) on Mar 7, 2018 at 5:45am PST

I’m sure there’s plenty of you yogis snowed in today. I’ve made one of my classes on @honoryoganow FREE for you today-end of day tomorrow. It’s a shorter class for those who like to pack it in. Code is already put in all you have to do is click the link in my bio to redeem 🤩 Also Side crow for day 7 #flylikeayogi 🖤 for the charity @rainn Hosts: @kinoyoga @yogajosey Sponsors: @omstarsofficial @yogaclubbox @lifeforme Wearing @onzie #sidecrow #freeyoga #snowday #yogavideo

A post shared by Yoga With Cathy Madeo (@cathymadeoyoga) on Mar 7, 2018 at 5:12am PST

#sunrise 6:17am 36F #embraceandbloom day8 #Scorpion 🦂 #dualingscorpions Although Yoga is an individual sport I still feel the benefits of team mentality when practicing yoga with my friends. Deep connections are built by engaging in a heartfelt effort for growth together. I love you all deeply #HeartOpener ♥️ Embrace. Bloom. How to participate Follow: @eleonorazampatti @yogawithjessie @samgachyoga @meliniseri @fitqueenirene Follow our sponsor: @aloyoga Repost this flyer, tag a friend and post everyday to win a $100 gift card from @aloyoga! * 3/1 – Puppy pose 3/2 – Camel pose 3/3 – Cow pose 4/4 – Dancer pose 5/4 – Bow pose 5/6 – Wheel pose 5/7 – Sphynx pose 5/8 – Scorpion pose 5/9 – King pigeon 5/10 – Fish pose 5/11 – Hollowback 5/12 – Yogi’s favorite heart opener ♥️ . . . #yoga #challenge #beagoddess #yogalife #yogaeverydamnday #yogachallenge #yogainspiration #yogaposes #njyogacollective #morningswithmollyanddaisy #internationalwomensday

A post shared by Danielle Hutchins (@lavalooker) on Mar 8, 2018 at 6:43am PST

Amazing photos from @amieretzlaff Thank you Amie for being so talented and creating amazing images and essentially making me look much better than real life! 😃🙏🏻😘 # #Repost @amieretzlaff with @get_repost ・・・ When building your business it’s so important to have a picture of you, especially if you are your brand! This photo with @carolynchaiko was shot while doing a website/social media session for her work as a restorative yoga teacher. It helps connect her audience to her story annnnd shows people her kindness! … #njyoga #njyogacollective #smallbusinessphotographer #smallbusinessphotography #womeninbusiness #womenworkingtogether #buildyourbrand #brandawareness #socialmediamarketing #socialmediaforsmallbusiness

A post shared by Carolyn Chaiko (@carolynchaiko) on Mar 6, 2018 at 5:18am PST

Having a blast in @hoboken.nj with @katelombardoyoga #fujifilm #fujifilm_xseries #njyogacollective #njphotographer #yogaphotographer #yoga #yogaeverydamnday #fitness #yogi #namaste #yogalove #meditation #capturedinmovement #LI #mindfullness #yogaeverywhere #urbanyoga #balance #yogainspiration #strength #thisisyoga #njyoga #nyyoga #hoboken

A post shared by Nikki Colella (@nikkicolella) on Mar 6, 2018 at 7:29am PST

you have half an hour to get to class with me at @hokisstudio! get your mind right before this snow comes! 7:30-8:45 . . . gorgeous photo shot by @amieretzlaff for @njyogacollective & @apeiron_yoga at @theasburyhotel 💕

A post shared by Jordan Marciano • RYT 200 (@yogi_jordan) on Mar 6, 2018 at 4:11pm PST

Sunday Stretch ✨ taught a super fun and invigorating class this morning and now it’s time to play catch up on my mountain of homework

A post shared by Alexis (@alexisuram) on Mar 4, 2018 at 1:02pm PST

16 days. 5 to 10 minutes per day. 1 breath at a time. Are you ready to open your heart and mind to the gift of meditation? Because we've got something REALLY special for you, starting on March 12, 2018: The NJ Yoga Collective's First Meditation Immersion The NJYC Meditation Immersion is an incredible opportunity to help you create and deepen a meditation practice – on your schedule, from the comfort of your own meditation cushion, couch, carpet, or maybe even your bed! From March 12 to March 27, you will receive an early morning email directing you to a meditation link. As soon as you click PLAY, an inspirational, transformational teacher from our amazing local community will guide you through a brief meditation, with an intention to help you find the calm, kind, compassionate core of who you are, no matter what kind of chaos is swirling in your "off the mat" life. This will be simple, but also completely revolutionary. All you have to do is find a seat, close your eyes, and take it one breath at a time. Allow yourself to be guided. Turn inward. Find your inner light and let it shine. Follow @njyogacollective and click the link in their bio to sign up for the immersion! #njyogacollective #practicelocalnj #njyoga #meditate #meditationimmersion #marchmadness #meditation #bepresent #justbreathe #loveyourself #bestfriendyoga #meditateanywhere #lotus #shesawifenow #yogaessencestudio

A post shared by nicole5129 (@nicole5129) on Mar 4, 2018 at 2:11pm PST

#youareloved 💜

A post shared by Angela Jeanne (@yogawithang) on Mar 4, 2018 at 4:39pm PST

It's Monday! What props will you choose to enhance your practice this week? How 'bout that wheel! 📸— @amieretzlaff

A post shared by Honor Yoga North Brunswick (@honoryoganorthbrunswick) on Mar 5, 2018 at 7:05am PST

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