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Kimpton wants you to strike a pose for National Yoga Month

Come on, Philly, go ahead and strike your best yoga pose! While in homage to boxer Rocky Balboa, many people run the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum, you can now snap a photo of yourself doing the downward facing dog yoga pose on those same famous steps as well as other famous locales like Independence National Historical Park, and earn the chance to win cool prizes all in the name of National Yoga Month.

Come on, Philly, go ahead and strike your best yoga pose! While in homage to boxer Rocky Balboa, many people run the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum, you can now snap a photo of yourself doing the downward facing dog yoga pose on those same famous steps as well as other famous locales like Independence National Historical Park, and earn the chance to win cool prizes all in the name of National Yoga Month.

Earlier in the week, Kimpton Hotels in Philadelphia launched an Instagram contest #OmAroundTownContest asking local yogis to take a picture of themselves in their favorite yoga poses in different neighborhood hotspots throughout the city and the tri-state area, and then post it to Instagram tagging @KimptoninPHL and using the hashtag #OmAroundTownContest. Keep in mind that the account you use must follow @KimptoninPHL and the photo must be public for whole campaign.

Once a week until the end of the contest, the most creative and locally-inspired photo will be chosen as a winner. Prizes include free classes at Dhyana Yoga and Dig Yoga, and a free stay at the Monaco or Palomar (including a yoga mat roll-out service). The contest will run until Monday, September 29.

"Kimpton as a company is committed to wellness and features a yoga mat in each and every hotel room," said Kristin Huxta, area public relations manager of Kimpton Hotels. "We want to celebrate local Philly yogis and turn the spotlight on its 'om-azing' followers."

For the official contest rules and regulations, visit http://on.fb.me/1usGkTZ. Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants are based in San Francisco with hotels and restaurants in 26 cities, including Philadelphia. The Paolomar has locations in Rittenhouse and Center City and the Monoco in Old City and Penn's Landing.