Hello there, thanks for checking out my monsters and what they're all about.
I've always loved working with and entertaining children so I decided to create Yogi Monsters to help them discover their best creative selves. Yogi Monsters provide positive outlets for children to consciously center themselves so that they will want to contribute to their communities in fun and thoughtful ways. With a focus on emotional intelligence, Yogi Monsters encourage individuals to have strong and healthy connections with themselves and others.
I majored in animation and minored in art therapy at Columbus College of Art and Design. For my senior thesis I created an animated version of the first book I wrote and illustrated "Aneeka and Juanito" which is about two best friends monkeys who live on the tropical coast of Parafew, a community of monkeys who love to eat a special fruit called the bana. But the monkeys start to play with their food so much that an unfortunate event takes place, or was it unfortunate? In this story, Aneeka and Juanito share an adventure in which they come to realize the greatness of taking care of their environment.
learn more at bestfriendmonkeys.com books available on website too
After college I completed my yoga certification specializing in Ashtanga and Hatha yoga. I appreciate all types of yoga and have personally found Ashtanga to be the most fulfilling for a few reasons. Ashtanga is the root of all vinyasa classes and the traditional method was created to guide people to find their fullest potentials on all levels of human consciousness - physical, psychological and spiritual. I like the slow and steady approach in the Mysore setting where I am able to personally connect with my experienced and authentic teachers on a regular basis. I feel as though Ashtanga in particular has strengthened my mind and body in the most earth honoring ways so that I can be a more confident and competent nurturer. I appreciate how Ashtanga has helped me feel more free to express my most creative self in a more productive way.
IN THE VIDEO BELOW THE CREATORS OF SOUTH PARK RESPECTFULLY HONOR
ASHTANGA with the universal closing chant
TRANSLATION
May all be well with humankind.
May the leaders of the earth protect in every way
by keeping to the right path.
May there be goodness for those
who know the earth to be sacred.
May all the worlds be happy.
Peace, peace, perfect peace.
May all be well with humankind.
May the leaders of the earth protect in every way
by keeping to the right path.
May there be goodness for those
who know the earth to be sacred.
May all the worlds be happy.
Peace, peace, perfect peace.
Each character in Yogi Monsters has an inspirational emotion with relatable personality traits that encourage mindfulness. This is just the beginning! Stories with the characters interacting are evolving. The monsters will make more moves in animations as well. They are each going to be assigned a super power with a focus on helping save the environment and protecting social rights so stay tuned...
the yogi monsters' dancing heats skillusmore's cauldron
bunny bones takes the Yogi Monster crew for a ride
