WHO AM I?
Hi there! Welcome to Yogamona.
I'm Simone (aka Mona, Mones, Mone or Sim).
I'm the founder of Yogamona, a unique online sanctuary to:
+ shop for unique, expressive, soul-inspired yoga wear and colourful accessories
+ access support in being the best version of you via my coaching services, workshops and retreats
+ take advantage of the free resources and tips shared via my blog.
HOW DID I GET HERE?
For some years I'd been ignoring the whispers of my soul telling me to get out of working in the hospital system, that it was draining me. That there was something more for me. Something else. I was over being part of a big machine that had little consideration for its parts.
You can imagine why I ignored the pull for so long. I was good at my job. People told me I couldn't leave. I had studied for four years to become an occupational therapist. The pay was decent. My mind told me "I should be happy. I should settle." I would try harder, throw myself into my work even more in last ditch attempts to love my career. I had read that work, if it is aligned with your purpose shouldn't feel like work. Yet I felt burnt out, stressed out and damn right exhausted. There was nothing left in the tank.
I returned from a five week European holiday to reality which consisted of a suicidal father and three of my beautiful (young) patients battling terminal brain tumours. The last straw was when my own health started to deteriorate before my eyes. I knew something had to give. I knew I had a pituitary tumour (luckily it was benign). It was wreaking havoc with my menstrual cycle and the stress of it all became too much. I was in survival mode. It was then that I found sound healing meditation and my life literally changed before my eyes. I had a spiritual awakening. I experienced oneness amongst many things and I had no idea initially what to make of it all. No one and nothing had prepared me for the experience. My old life as I knew it was over. Yogamona was birthed.
Perhaps you resonate? Perhaps you too have heard the call. You are desperately unhappy, stuck or stressed out. I get it. I totally do. I'm here to help. You don't have to do it alone. You most certainly don't have to continue living that way.
I believe life presents us with experiences and people who show up on our path for a reason. Look for the signs. They will guide the way home. You deserve to shine your light bright.
MORE ABOUT MONA:
I'm a daughter, sister, aunty, occupational therapist, holistic health coach and a multi-passionate entrepreneur.
I am a go-getter. Soul seeker. Fun lover.
I smile a lot :-)
I am a Piscean - yep a dreamy, sensitive, healer type.
I love colour, beautiful objects, art, design.
I also like simple and practical.
I can be a contradiction.
I'm a hippy at heart.
I'm finding my feet in the world finally. (Hallelujah!)
I care less what people say these days and try to choose love over fear every damn day.
Yoga is my therapy, meditation is my medicine.
Yogamona is my latest venture and passion.
I hope you'll come along for the ride.
It's going to be lots of fun!
Mona
xxx
STILL WANT MORE MONA?
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+ check out my upcoming events, workshops and retreats. I love nothing more than facilitating safe spaces for women to gather, heal and grow towards the life of their dreams.
+ work with me 1:1. I would be honoured to guide you in your journey or spiritual awakening. To find out more about my coaching services and individualised packages check out my coaching page or book a no obligation 30 minute FREE discovery session.
PROFESSIONAL BIO
Simone Russell is the Founder of Yogamona, an occupational therapist, spiritual mentor and coach. Not only does Simone hand select and offer a bespoke range of yoga wear and accessories for yoga devotees for her online store, she works 1:1 with women awakening and seeking support on their spiritual journey.
Simone's expertise lies in assisting people to manage stress, fatigue and other cognitive, emotional and physical limitations. Through her experience of working in healthcare for over a decade, she strongly believes that optimal wellness requires a holistic approach and that self-love, stress management, regular exercise, nutrition and mindfulness plays an integral role to our happiness, health and wellbeing. Simone works with women who feel a disconnect between body, mind and spirit to find the light that lies within them so they can live the life they dream. Simone offers individualised coaching programs, wellness workshops and retreats.