Live Happily Ever After, Just Like That

We had a ton of thoughts about where to take our IG love post this week…

And then we read this amazing post:

As I continue to change my perspective of the world in front of me, my world changes with it. Everything doesn’t seem so bad when you put a positive spin on it all.

My whole life I thought I was going to follow this plan exactly:
Go to college.
Graduate college. 
Get an amazing job. 
Find a man to get married too. 
Have kids. 
And live happy ever after, just like that.
Well as we can see become a yoga teacher, travel the world and quit your job were definitely not part of that plan. Life isn’t always going to be what we expect. Goals we have for ourselves may change drastically when we start to change the way we live our life. Don’t be committed to one outcome. Open your heart and mind to all the possibilities the world has to offer you.

And we un-committed from our original thoughts because, well, Danielle is 1000 percent right. Her words hit us, and we knew we had to highlight & share them. Her post is first – follow her!

And remind everyone to live their life with love, intention, compassion, kindness, caring, awareness, and an open-mind. Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep breathing. Keep showing up.

You are so loved.

Xo,

Bridget and the NJYC

#njyogacollective

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As I continue to change my perspective of the world in front of me, my world changes with it. Everything doesn’t seem so bad when you put a positive spin on it all. . My whole life I thought I was going to follow this plan exactly: Go to college. Graduate college. Get an amazing job. Find a man to get married too. Have kids. And live happy ever after, just like that. . . Well as we can see become a yoga teacher, travel the world and quit your job were definitely not part of that plan. Life isn’t always going to be what we expect. Goals we have for ourselves may change drastically when we start to change the way we live our life. Don’t be committed to one outcome. Open your heart and mind to all the possibilities the world has to offer you. . Today I told myself that I will never stop putting my light into the world. This is my healing and my life. I want to live a long and rewarding one no matter what obstacles decide to enter my path. ✨✌🏻 . . You can find my new blog post “Why Self-Love?” with the link in my bio! . . 📸: @zookeaney #showmeyourehuman #yogahealing #lightworker #yogainspiration #yogaeverydamnday #confidence #personalpower #perspective #peacefulwarrior #virabhadrasana2 #blogger #selflovejourney #selflove #yogi #yogini #yoga #yogafeature #njyogacollective #newjerseyyoga #beach #healer #healingprocess #theworld #lifesplan #15daystosoul

A post shared by Danielle Martucci☽ RYT 200 (@tucherrr) on Jul 21, 2018 at 11:32am PDT

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It’s chilly out there 🌬 come in and warm up with @carmenquirogachicola 🧘🏻‍♀️ Carmen teaches a challenging flow and she is a former #ballerina She knows how to work your muscles! 9:30am Vinyasa Flow 12pm Lunch hour express with #personaltrainer and #yogateacher phenom @egoldfeder 💪🏻 Get your #practice in! #ampyogastudio #springfieldnj #westfieldnj #cranfordnj #summitnj #unionnj #millburnnj #njyoga #njyogacollective #unioncounty

A post shared by AMP Yoga Studio (@ampyogastudio) on Jan 30, 2019 at 4:55am PST

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Manifest #warmth and happiness this cold season. Join Krista on Sundays at 4pm for #Meditative #Restorative. #yoga #njyogacollective

A post shared by Kur Wellness Studios (@kurstudios) on Jan 29, 2019 at 2:09pm PST

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Love. It's really all about this one word. I used to think taking "selfies" was silly. But then I realized it's about self love. Loving yourself enough to share and bare your heart to others. I like to take these so one day when I am no longer around my kids can look back and remember what I used to look like. See, in the eyes of your children, they don't care if you overweight or underweight. They don't care if you are wearing makeup or not, or whether you are dressed up or in your PJ's. They love you no matter what. Their love is pure and unconditional. So, if they can have love for you like that, then why can't we have that for ourselves. Love yourself as much as you give love to others. You're beautiful! ❤️🙏 #selflove #youarebeautiful #cloche #winterpink #winterred #njyogacollective #yogalife #kinchiproud

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Join us this week @beeyou_kidsyoga Tuesday: 4:15pm Little Bees (ages 6-9) 5:30pm Tween Bees (ages 10+) Wednesday 2:30pm Mommy & Bee Toddlers 3:30pm Busy Bees (ages 3-5) 4:30pm Honey Bees (ages 4-6) Thursday 3:00pm Mommy & Bee Toddler Edition (walkers-5 years with a parent or caregiver) 4:15pm Little Bees (ages 6-9) 5:30pm Tween Bees (ages 10+) 6:45pm **Pre/Postnatal Yoga** Register at www.beeyouyoga.com or contact [email protected] (**Prenatal yoga weekly drop in $20/class) #yoganj #njyoga #beeyoukidsyoga #beeyou #kidsyogateacher #mommyandme #prenatalyoga #postnatalyoga #njyogacollective #spiralpathyoga #beeyou #beeyoukids #beeyoukidsyoga #beeyoukidsyogastudio #kidsyoga #njyoga #yoganj #kidsyogastudio #kidsyogateacher

A post shared by Bee You Kids Yoga Studio (@beeyou_kidsyoga) on Jan 29, 2019 at 9:27am PST

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The face Baby Boo makes when you tell her you don’t do yoga because you’re not flexible enough. 😂 . Whether you can touch your toes or just your thighs, we are here to welcome you wherever you are on your journey! . Our classes are for all levels and ALL BODIES! . Check out our schedule for upcoming classes and events at onepositivemind.com . . Photo by @dominicditanna . #yoga#flexible#babyyoga#wellness#nj#njyogacollective#newjerseyyoga#vincentownnj#pembertonnj#tabernaclenj#inspiration#flow#balance#strength#asana#fitness#health

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Still full from the wonderful beginning of the year Manifesting your best life through Yoga Nidra and Cacao Ceremony with live music by the amazing @johnnyscifo Some partnerships of spirit just work! We had a packed house. The energy was so positive, hopeful, loving, supportive and uplifting. We wish you the best and most transformative year to each if you. We will see you throughout the year, but for sure next January when we will do it again! Blessings to you. Namaste. #nuevaalmayogaandwellness #nuevaalma #almainstitute #nuyoricansage #nuyoricanyogi #yogibadass #westchesterny #nyyoga #njyoga #njyogacollective #cacaoceremony #letsgetopen #yonkersyoga #bethechange #prayeronthemat #prayerandyoga #manifest #johnnyscifo #soundbath #oneworldcacao #yamatalent

A post shared by Erica Garcia Yoga (@ericagarciayoga) on Jan 28, 2019 at 5:02am PST

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MOVEMENT IS OUR NATURE. – #yoga #yogamechanics #movementisournature #montclair #newjersey #njyoga #njyogacollective #anatomy #biomechanics

A post shared by Yoga Mechanics (@yogamechanics) on Jan 27, 2019 at 7:20am PST

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Looking to beat the brutal winter chill? Stay happy, healthy & warm with yoga! ❄ Check out the link in our bio to learn why we're giving yoga the win as the best fitness option winter has to offer 💕 • • • 📷: @ashcranmer and @yoga_phoe on a Twilight Blush yoga mat wearing Live Limitless hoodies . . . . . #ApeironYoga #Apeiron #LiveLimitless #yoga #yogaeverywhere #yogadaily #yogaeverydamnday #yogi #yogagirl #yogini #yogamat #yoganj #njyoga #njyogacollective #yogapose #partneryoga #yogaapparel #stopdropyoga #yogagear #fitness #fitfam #winterworkout #winter #goodvibes #namaste

A post shared by Apeiron Yoga (@apeiron_yoga) on Jan 26, 2019 at 6:54am PST

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Look up into the depth of cosmos No matter where you are, look at the sky As you gaze into the magnifying depths of eternity See beyond the stars, moon and earth Follow the path that is closest to the source Follow the path that no one else can see or tell you to take Follow it and feel its invisible force Connect to the breath within your soul you know You are already whole #JourneyWithinYourSoul #selfpublished #poetry #Love

A post shared by mind body soul (@aleksandramufceska) on Jan 25, 2019 at 7:00am PST

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There is no separation, there only appears to be separation when we view something with our eyes👁. #becomeone #njyogacollective #njyoga #njyogastudio #lavenderkoiyoga #thekoi #hammontonnj #voorheesnj #berlinnj #westberlinnj #yoga #yogainspiration #yogaeveryday #yogaeverywhere #letgo #release #setyourselffree #love #loveyourself #meditation #metta #gifttoyourself #meditate #awakening #awake #friday #atconj #marltonnj #headstand

A post shared by Lavender Koi Yoga (@lavenderkoi_yoga) on Jan 25, 2019 at 6:07am PST

 

 

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Kicking it with Jen on our podcast again today. Yes, we have a podcast! It's called "Here for Savasana" and I am so damn proud of it already. Website coming soon…way sooner than the day I get my leg up as high as jen does #justsaying Our guest today was Deb Langley (she is absolutely one of the best in yoga and so much more) and our topic was the Law of Attraction. One of my favorite moments (and there were about 1800 favorite moments) was this truth from the incomparable Deb: "if you aren't sharing what you are passionate about, you are being fucking stingy." Why? because sharing is caring – and even more importantly, when you are doing something authentic to YOU, with love, energy, and excitement, there will always be amazing people to connect to. The math is simple: passion + your people = everything. Sky's the limit (except for my foot. A low ceiling is pretty much the limit for that). #legsup #passionproject #hereforsavasana #njyogacollective #laughinglotus #inlet #vibewell #vibewellfestival #lawofattraction Photo by @kierrgluckphoto 📸 with @jvafakos of @inletyogacommunity

A post shared by Bridget Riepl (@bridgetriepl) on Jan 29, 2019 at 5:40pm PST

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Baddha Trikonasana (bound triangle pose) // bring the bind where your body is working hard without overdoing it. Our studio is perfect for beginner to intermediate levels to try new things and push themselves beyond where they rest comfortably, as well as for advanced students working on higher level posing. We love to see you working within your own level and journey and encourage you to ask questions and open a dialogue with our teachers! Today's Schedule: Wed 930 AM WARM SLOW FLOW with Sal 530 PM WARM ASHTANGA with Tyler 6 PM Flow with Celeste 7 PM Aerial Roots with Mary Lou 730 PM Yin-Yasa with Jessica 815 PM Roots with Ro photo by @amieretzlaff #njyoga #njyogacollective #inspiredbythis #yogainspiration #yogaeverywhere #yogaeverydamnday #yogalifestyle #yogaforever #yogaattitude #yogaintention #yogaeverydamnday #njyoga #njyogacollective #inspiredbythis #yogainspiration #yogaeverywhere #yogaeverydamnday #yogalifestyle #yogaforever #yogaattitude #yogaintention #yogaeverydamnday

A post shared by Honor Yoga North Brunswick (@honoryoganorthbrunswick) on Jan 30, 2019 at 5:49am PST

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What a pleasure to collaborate with 📷: @featherandroot on a photo shoot in November. Julia looks to find the right light for each shot which meant setting up in different spots around the studio as the sunlight shifted into evening. That involved holding each pose a few more times as we checked how the light was showing up in the space. 🤦🏼‍♀️ 💪😉☀️ • I absolutely loved working with Julia. From our first concept discussion it was apparent that she’d given the project some thought. With both an easygoing manner and great listening skills it could be easy to miss that Julia also has a clear point of view. Her mind never stops working 😉; she’s both very present AND 3 steps ahead at the same time. Julia uses the camera lens to tell the ‘story’ with a mix of creativity and professionalism that made it easy to relax and go with the flow. ♥️🙏🏼 ——————————————— #featherandroot #asburypark #yogateacher #legsupthewall #alo

A post shared by ellenmosko (@ellenmoskoyoga) on Jan 28, 2019 at 10:00am PST

And thank you, lavenderkoi_yoga, for our cover shot! We agree: “there is no separation, there only appears to be separation when we view something with our eyes👁.”