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Welcome! Kia Ora. Namaste.

Monday, April 19, 2010 by Marianne Elliott

Today I’m launching my new website with my first ever video post and a giveaway of my famous (in some circles, at least) “Yoga for Bloggers” video.

“Yoga for Bloggers” is an easy wrist and shoulder release. You don’t need to know any yoga to do it. Here’s what one person said about it:

“Marianne — I just did the “yoga for bloggers” sequence in my office and I feel like I’ve had the best shoulder massage.”

Gemma Gracewood, of the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra, also tells me the video is perfect for touring ukulele superstars (I added the superstar part).

Welcome from Marianne Elliott on Vimeo.

And here is where you can sign up for my new mailing list (and then get the link to the ‘Yoga for Bloggers’ video)

This list is for advance news of new events, courses and special offers. It’s not the sign-up to get my latest posts delivered piping hot to your inbox. For that, you want to click the “Free updates by email” link, which you’ll find in the sidebar to your right, below that lovely picture of me.

PS: I will never share your email with anyone. This is just between you and me.

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Big shout out and thanks to Sarah Bray of S. Joy Studios for all her work on this new site* and to my boyfriend (who, amongst other things fixed the colour on this video so that I look like a human being rather than a Nav’i) and my dear friends Alex (of the deliciously good Gypsy Girl’s Guide) and Jeremy for holding my hand through my very wobbly first steps in my new home. You couldn’t ask for better friends. I am grateful.

*This site is one of Sarah’s litesites.

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41 Responses to "Welcome! Kia Ora. Namaste."

  1. Susannah says:

    what do i like about the site, you ask? i like YOU! what a gorgeous new space you have here, my love, it is *perfect* – so proud of you! xoxox

  2. Tor says:

    Straight in there with a video post. Awesome. Right, I’m off to sign up for things, nosy around and generally spill love all over your new site. Well done x

  3. cath says:

    love, love, love it!! congratulations!!! xx

  4. Helen says:

    Hey! Bravo sweetie – lovely you, lovely site :)

    • Marianne Elliott says:

      Thanks! Thank you again for all the support you give me. You are surely the world’s best neighbour EVA

  5. Debbie T says:

    Congrats on your new site.

  6. Christianne says:

    OH. MY. GOSH.

    You are soooo cute!

    How fun that you gave us a glimpse into more of *you* through this video blog post! It’s so nice to have a better sense of your voice cadence and facial expressions. I love it!

    Just signed up for the newsletter and can’t wait to try your yoga for bloggers video. Thanks so much!

    Christianne

    • Marianne Elliott says:

      And I love that people like my accent! I’ll be doing more video and audio posts now, they are fun for me and people seem to like them! Thanks Christianne

  7. Abbie says:

    i LOVE the new site – congrats!

  8. Swirly says:

    So beautiful ~ so passionate ~ just like YOU.

  9. Alexis Grant says:

    The site looks awesome! Love love LOVE it. And love seeing you talk to us, hearing your voice, getting to know you.

  10. claire says:

    I really like the new site design. Enjoyed the vlog as well, so nice to see and hear you.

    The Yoga for Bloggers sequence is excellent. My shoulders feel so relaxed now. I will be doing that again, and again. Thank you for sharing it!

  11. melissa says:

    I love your new website…and your video. It’s so nice to ‘see’ you :) xo

  12. meghan says:

    Marianne*

    what a treat to see you + hear you! present, clear, lovely you.

    congratulations!

    you inspire me.

    xo,
    meghan

  13. awesome! so happy and proud of you. you light the way and it is an honor to call you friend.

    well done!

    xx lisa

  14. I do enjoy your writing – refreshing and easy to read…something that I myself aim for in my own writing.

    I also enjoyed seeing the Buddha in your header…a Sukhotai Buddha from Thailand… the country I have made my home.

    All the best, take care and may all your days be happy and successful

    An old fool in paradise

    • Marianne Elliott says:

      Yes! The wee Buddha is from Thailand. He joined me in my journeys in life while I was living in Afghanistan. I went to Thailand for a retreat and brought him back to the mountains of Afghanistan. Since then he’s kept me company in many different homes and it feels right to have him with me in my online home as well.

      I’m so glad you enjoy my writing and find it easy to read! That’s a great compliment.

  15. What a joy to see and hear you! I feel like we’ve just about had a proper meeting now. (Well, it’s a bit one-sided, I suppose.) Congratulations and much love to you on this new part of your adventure.

    • Marianne Elliott says:

      I hope we have an even more proper meeting before too long, but so glad that you enjoyed looking around my place and getting to know me a little bit better.

  16. Lisa Baldwin says:

    Oh, joy! A beautiful post and a beautiful new webby home. Much love to you, dear Marianne.

    • Marianne Elliott says:

      Thanks everyone for your lovely encouragement! Launching this new site has been a lesson in just how much generosity and support there is around me. I’m grateful.

  17. sas says:

    oh the site is beautiful! You are oozing out of every pixel ;)
    and the video – a perfect launch.
    so proud and happy for you xxx

  18. Jeremy says:

    Very cool vid! Way to go…j

  19. leoniewise says:

    YAY! what a beautiful new space you have here.

  20. amy says:

    so lovely! congratulations!

  21. jessica says:

    Thank You for the video, Marianne. What a wonderful gift.

  22. Carol says:

    Beautiful new space here :-)

  23. Susanna says:

    Congratulations, Marianne! This is awesome! I’m going to explore more of your site in a moment. And I’ll make sure to mention your website in a blog post this weekend. Congratulations again!

    • Marianne Elliott says:

      Thanks Susanna! It’s lovely to have some of my oldest blog friends along to the house-warming party for my newest online home.

  24. Marta says:

    I love your new website :) It’s fantastic. I have been reading your blog for over 2 years Marianne and I am really looking forward to reading your book :) Great job :) You inspire me M.

    • Marianne Elliott says:

      Hi Marta,

      Thank you so much for your comment. It’s always lovely to meet the folks who read here and I’m thrilled that you like the new site.

      Thanks,

      Marianne

  25. Alex says:

    I’m late for the party, but nonetheless, I’m so proud of you for taking this step and launching this beautiful space. The world needs more of you, that is for sure!! I love seeing you in this video so much!!! You look more gorgeous every day. Show us how you do it, pleaseeee! Big love, xooxx

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