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Mindful Mondays: Set the Tone for Your Week with Intention

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Breathe in… Breathe out… and welcome to a brand-new week.


Mondays don’t have to feel heavy.


They don’t have to be something you just “get through.”


Instead, what if you treated Monday like the beginning of your yoga practice?


A space to set an intention, to move with purpose, and to embrace each challenge with an open heart?

sunrise yoga class at kailua beach on oahu Hawaiʻi. a group of yoga students in seated twist overlooking the ocean at sunrise

Start with Presence

In yoga, we begin every practice by grounding ourselves—by finding presence in the moment. Before you dive into your to-do list, take a pause.


Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and ask yourself:

👉 How do I want to show up this week?
👉 What energy do I want to bring to my work, my relationships, and my practice?

Flow with What Comes

Some Mondays feel light and full of possibility. Others feel sluggish, like rolling out your mat when you’d rather stay in bed.


But just like in yoga, the key is to show up anyway. The hardest part is starting.


Once you begin moving—whether it's through slow, deep breathing or a series of sun salutations—you build momentum.


Even if the flow isn’t perfect, trust that every effort is strengthening you.


Release What’s Holding You Back

We often carry last week’s stress into Monday like tightness in the shoulders.


But just like in deep stretches, we have to let go to create space for something new.


Whatever didn’t go as planned last week—release it.


Every inhale is a chance to reset.
Every exhale, a chance to surrender.
Let. It. Go.

Move Forward with Intention

💫 This Monday, instead of dreading what’s ahead, shift your perspective.

💫 See your goals as an adventure, not an obligation.

💫 Move through your day with the same patience and grace you bring to your mat.


Remind yourself: you are capable, you are strong, and this week is yours to create.


Your Monday Mantra:

"I move with purpose, I breathe with ease, and I embrace this new week with open arms."

Take a deep breath. Step forward with confidence.


And remember—every Monday is a new beginning. 🌿✨

maria yoga teacher holds king pigeon pose at sunrise overlooking the ocean in kailua, Hawaiʻi


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