Thursday, July 18, 2013

Moksha Yoga {GIVEAWAY}


Recently my family was given the opportunity to try out Moksha Yoga for a month.  We had
an adult pass and a child’s pass.  Since my schedule for this particular month seemed crazier than usual running kids all over the place and such, I offered the pass to Michael.  He was eager to try it out.  He loves to exercise…running, swimming laps, bicycling, working out, etc, and he had always had an interest in trying Yogo, so it was a perfect fit! 

For the child’s pass I had to choose either Sam or Henry, as the children’s class in the NKY location is for 3-6 year olds.  There are classes for older children at their Cincinnati location though!  Had it fit into Ella or Max’s schedule I would have taken them to try it out in Cincinnati.  For our first visit I left both Sam and Henry for the hour long Yoga class while Ella and I ran a few errands (whoa…errands with just one child?!?! Heaven!).  Before we got to Moksha Sam (aka: my little grouchy old man) complained that he DID NOT WANT TO GO TO YOGA!  Mind you, he had absolutely no idea what Yoga was, only that it wasn’t for him.  I promised him that he only had to try it one time, and if he didn’t like it then he didn’t have to go back.  I told him that I just needed his opinions on what the class is like.  So he begrudgingly went to class.  I kind of thought he was going to like it…and we all know that Mama knows best.  When Sam came out of class he was beaming with pride because he had made up his own Yoga pose called “The Otter” and taught it to the other students in the class.  And before we had even left the building he was begging to come back the next week.  He really digs the Yoga class, and during the week I often catch him practicing the poses and trying to teach his siblings.  And Michael attended the Moksha Flow hot Yoga class.  It’s conveniently scheduled at the same time as the Kid’s Class on Saturdays from 12-1, so he could take Yoga at the same time as Sam!  Michael enjoyed the hot Yoga class, he was a bit unsure going in since he had never taken a class before, but he said that the instructor was great about encouraging him to move at his own pace, and spend the first class adjusting to the heat, learning to breathe and figuring out the poses.  I’m so glad we had this opportunity to check out Moksha Yoga, because I feel like we found a new activity to help our family live a healthier life.  And who knows, once I get these kids back in school next month, maybe I’ll finally be able to check out a class myself!



Here’s a little bit of information about Moksha Yoga:

Moksha Yoga is a group of independent hot yoga studios committed to ethical, compassionate and environmentally conscious living, and believe that the benefits of yoga are limitless and accessible to all. Moksha Yoga is a green, clean, hot yoga series that stretches, strengthens and tones the muscles while detoxifying the body and calming the mind. While all classes are rooted in the Moksha Yoga series, teachers are encouraged to bring their own unique knowledge and experience every time they enter the room to teach.



Moksha Yoga has locations in Cincinnati and Crescent Springs, with a third location opening in Clifton next week.  The Moksha Yoga website can give you all the details about location, class schedules, what to bring, etc.  And if you have more questions, give them a call, they are always glad to help people learn more about Yoga and find the right fit for them!  Moksha offers a wide variety of classes, even a glow in the dark class!  So I’m thinking there’s something for everyone.  And at their new location in Clifton next week they will be offering free classes if you want to try it out!  They are also having a grand opening bash:

Opening Party Details

What: Moksha Yoga's Third Studio Opening Party

When: July 27, 2013; 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Where: 150 W. McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH

Why: To celebrate the opening of Moksha Yoga's third studio in the tri-state.

MOKSHA FREE WEEK OF CLASSES

M-F: 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.

Sat: 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.

Sun: 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.




And here it is, the moment you’ve all been waiting for…

The Moksha Yoga GIVEAWAY!  ***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!***

 
Congrats to Kellie...you won the month passes!  Contact me within 48 hours to claim your prize!  Katie(at)Cards-by-Katie.com



The Details:

One lucky reader will receive a FREE MONTH pass to MokshaYoga to be used at any of their three locations for one adult and one child.  The passes are good for one month from the start date of your choosing.  One winner will be chosen by random on Friday, July 26th at 2pm.  The winner must live in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area and be 18 years of age.  Once the winner has been drawn I will announce their name on the Little Things Blog Facebook page and here on the blog.  If you leave an email address in your comments I will attempt to email you.  The winner has 48 hours to respond or another name will be drawn.



How to Enter:

You only need to complete the Mandatory Entry to be entered into the contest, but feel free to enter a few more times using the bonus entries.  LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY!



Mandatory Entry:

1. Why do you want to win a free month-pass to Moksha Yoga for an adult and one child?



Bonus Entries:

2.  Share this contest and then leave a comment telling me how you spread the word.  If you share via Twitter, please be sure to use @LittleThingsMom and @MokshaHotYoga in your tweet.  And if you share via Facebook please tag the little things blog.

3.  Leave a comment below telling me one healthy living tip.

4.  Check out "the little things blog" on Facebook, and if you are already a fan of that page, check out my other page to support my arts...the Cards by Katie facebook page.  If you like what you see on these pages feel free to spread the word about them by sharing with your friends. Leave a comment below telling me you did so.

5.  Follow me on Pinterest and leave a comment below telling me you did so.

6.  Sign up for the little things blog ENewsletter (at the top right-hand side of this page) and then leave a comment telling me you did so.


Disclaimer: In exchange for hosting this giveaway I was given free passes to Moksha Yoga. All opinions above are my own.

38 comments:

Kellie said...

I haven't been to a Moksha hot yoga class in a few years. I miss the energy I gain and stress I lose with each practice.

Kellie said...

Find an exercise you love and will commit to doing.

Kellie said...

I'm a fan of "The Little Things" and "Cards by Katie" and have shared them previously on FB.

Kellie said...

I follow you on Pinterest.

Kellie said...

I subscribe to the newsletter.

Brennan Sweeney said...

Went to Moksha once for couples pre-natal yoga and loved it. Been wanting to get into yoga more regularly. I am a fan of your facebook page and the cards you make. Keep up the great work. I will share this post as well!

Melissa said...

I would love to take yoga with my oldest child and spend one on one time with her. She was just diagnosed with Diabetes Type 1 and doing this type of exercise will be good for her and me in the long run.
Thanks for this opportunity
melwagner9@yahoo.com

Melissa said...

I follow you on Pinterest.

Shelly Weber said...

Just signed up for your E newsletter, love the lunchbox and recipe ideas, never enough recipes in our home!

Shelly Weber said...

My 4 year old son is just as passionate about yoga as much as I am, I love that we can share our yoga moments/ "classes" together in the living room floor after a Saturday yoga class. He even taught me how to flip the dog!

Shelly said...

The most beneficial healthy living tip I have found, is to breathe...breathe deeply and purposefully. In the hustle and bustle of every day, many Moms simply forget..to breathe.

Shelly said...

Fan on FB and shared with friends!

Amy said...

I think yoga Would help with stress level.

Amy said...

I follow you on pinterest

Suzanne said...

I would love to take my 5yr old daughter with me. What a great way to spend some time together and fit in a workout!

Meredith L said...

I would love to try YOGA -- Meredith Landorf

Amy Kisor said...

I would take my 7 year old son. I think it would be a good bonding experience as well as connecting him with a great new physical activity.

Amy Kisor said...

I like you on Facebook.

Amy Kisor said...

I shared the contest!

Alice Rericha said...

I would like to win these passes because my biggest challenge in getting to yoga is finding some place else for my kids to be. If I could take a kid with me, that would be a lot easier!

Amy Kisor said...

One healthy living tip we follow is cutting out processed foods. We try to commit to a "whole foods" lifestyle.

Amy Kisor said...

I subscribed to the blog!

Alice Rericha said...

I shared the contest on Facebook.

Alice Rericha said...

My healthy living tip is to stand on one foot while entering contests on the internet. Improves balance and gets you out of the chair.

Laura McDaniel said...

I would love a pass for free yoga because I have never done yoga in a studio with an instructor and really would like to get into it. If I could spend that time with my child as well that is an added bonus!

DK said...

Morgan could use some quiet time away from her brothers. ;-)

DK said...

Morgan could use some quiet time away from her brothers. ;-)

DK said...

Shared on Facebook. :)

DK said...

Healthy living tip..... No matter what you do make sure you carve some time for yourself. Need to follow my own advice on this one.

Kathleen said...

Yoga is awesome! Glad to see a closer location to me!

Kathleen said...

I have not taken arthritis meds since beginning yoga!

Kathleen said...

I regularly bring a friend or my daughter. It Ida great bonding opportunity!

Maureen N said...

I think my son would really like it and it is something that I have watned to try

Maureen N said...

H.L.T.= We try to eat heathly often by having a nice big salad with grilled chicken for dinner and lite dressing

Maureen N said...

I am a fan of the blog and Cards by katie on facebook

Maureen N said...

I follow you on pinterest

Maureen N said...

I signed up to get the Enewsletter (which I love getting)

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