Embrace this week’s yoga workout with the Feathered Peacock Pose. The Pincha Mayurasana is a great pose to help you strengthen your shoulders, arms and back. It also helps stretch out the shoulders, neck, chest and belly.
Make sure to try this stress releieving pose in your most confortable yoga clothes. We suggest you wear Devi’s Surya Cropped Legging and the Devi Kumari Bra Top!
Visit Yoga Journal for a step-by-step guide.
A few weeks ago, we featured Devi’s Sadhya Crop. We’re so obsessed with the trendy foldover yoga pants that we decided to feature it’s sister product, the Sadhya Short, Devi’s signature yoga shorts! The Sadhya Yoga Short is super soft and super-cute! Flattering and comfortable, these are perfect hot yoga shorts or for a day at the beach. We think these comfortable & stylish shorts are essential to every yogi’s clothing collection.
Features
• Features adjustable drawstring ties on the leg that is cute and functional!
• Fits loose through the waist and hips
• Adjustable roll top waistband
• Designed by Devi.
Recommended outfits:
• Sadhya Short in Black paired with the Maha Lakshmi in Purple
• Sadhya Short in Purple paired with the Kumari Bra Top in Black
• Sadhya Short in Black paired with the Mandala Top in Purple
A while back I posted “Yoga Men: What NOT to Wear.” It was a big success–mostly because my readers perverted and like seeing men in thongs, I think. But to be fair, I think we ladies make plenty of yoga fashion mistakes in the yoga studio, too. (I’ve already told you I have panty lines! So don’t think I’m judging. Think of this as a helpful guide to get us all back on track.) Also, let me emphasize that the following is problems with the style or fit of yoga clothing NOT women’s bodies, Mmmmkay? Here are some of the biggest challenges ladies face in yoga fashion, and my tips on how to handle them with grace.
The Problem: Too Much Skin
Unless you’re the lovely and talented Kathryn Budig, you should probably not go to a yoga studio in the nude… Unless you’re going to a naked yoga class. But even then, you should wait until you get there to strip down. (I’m just saying..)
The solution: Wear yoga clothes.
The problem: Muffin Top
Seriously, yoga clothing companies, women have hips! Stop making yoga pants(hyperlink) so tight that it looks like we we’re spilling out of them! I love muffins as much as the next person, but a Muffin Top in yoga class? Not cute!
The Solution:
If you see the dreaded Muffin Top when you try on a pair of yoga pants go up a size, or look for a pair with a roll down waist, like Alo’s Roll Down Print Pant (The super comfortable yoga pant features a roll down waistband that can easily adjust from medium to low rise..) Also, make sure you buy yoga tops that are long enough to cover you, such as the Yoga Pose Tank by Alo Make sure to test out the top in Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend) and Downward Facing Dog.
The Problem: Visible Panty Lines
The Solution: I’ll let you know. In the meantime, read the comments from this blog.
The Problem: Camel Toe
I actually don’t see this very much at the yoga studio. But I’m not really looking for it either.
The Solution:
Again, my advice is to go up a size (or two). Oh, and if you’re getting Camel Toe because your pants are too long and you pull them up so you don’t step on them, consider getting them hemmed. (Dear yoga clothing companies, PLEASE carry petite sizes because as a hate to get pants hemmed.)
Most of all, let me just say that as much as I love yoga fashion, I whole-heartedly believe that function and comfort should come first (again, see my post about panty lines). And as long as you wear your clothes with confidence and a smile, you should feel beautiful–because you are.
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Studies have shown yoga has many health benefits, including increased flexibility and strength and reduced stress. But starting a program can be intimidating. Here are tips from yoga instructors:
Check with your doctor. Yoga postures might not be good for people with certain chronic health conditions or injuries.
Look up some basic moves before a class. You can find instructions online or in books and videos for beginners. Some common postures are Downward-Facing Dog, Forward Bend, The Bridge, Warrior II and The Cobra. Start with the ones you think you could do.
Work on your flexibility. Do some light stretching at home in the morning and before you go to bed.
Tell the class instructor you’re a beginner. Never be afraid to ask for help.
Watch others in a class … You can learn a lot about postures — and how to adapt them based on individual fitness levels — from more experienced students.
… but don’t compare yourself to them. Yoga takes time to master, so be patient and don’t strain your muscles too much. Aim to improve your postures and how long you can hold them with each class. Note: You might not see body changes right away.
Dress correctly. Wear a comfortable but somewhat form-fitting shirt, so it won’t flop over your head as you bend over. No special shoes are required; yoga is usually done barefoot.
Don’t eat right before class. Have a light meal or snack a few hours beforehand, and drink a glass of water before you begin, and always remember to have your cutest yoga clothes on!
Article Courtesy of Chicago Tribune
Feel free to loose the shirt this week in July’s hot weather and wear a sports bra to show off those sexy yoga abs. We reccomend you sport the Keyhole Sports Bra by Alo while doing yoga outdoors this summer! The Keyhole Yoga Bra is perfect for any yoga workout. With body shaping seams and keyhole mesh inset in back, this yoga bra flatters any body type and provides the support you need to flow through your poses with ease. Wear it by itself or pair it with the Keyhole yoga tank for a layered look.
Features
• Keyhole mesh inset in back for breathability
• Flattering scoop neckline
• Medium impact support
• Designed by Alo. Made in the USA
Recommended outfits:
• Keyhole Sports Bra in Pink under the Keyhole Tank in White
• Keyhole Sports Bra in Black with the Sadhya Short in Purple
• Keyhole Sports Bra in Horizon/White with the Botton Capri in Black
1. The person on the mat next to you groans a lot, chants too loudly, and smells kind of funny. He looks toward you eagerly when your teacher suggests you find a friend for a partner stretch. What do you do?
2. You get stuck in traffic and you have to to miss your regularly scheduled weekly class. While you’re sitting in the traffic jam you can feel yourself becoming tense, stressed out, and angry. you realize you’re going to miss your class when you need it more than ever. How do you react?
3. Your substitute teacher teaches the class to do something you’ve heard your teacher say is dangerous a thousand times. What do you do?
4. You’ve been trying to talk your friend into going to yoga with you for years. She finally says she’s ready to try it, so she brings over a DVD for you to do together. It turns out your friend doesn’t know the difference between yoga and Yoga Booty Ballet. What do you do?
5. When you tell your sister, who has never set foot in a yoga studio, your plans to become independently wealthy so you won’t have to work anymore she says you’re not being very “yogic.” Do you:
Chill Out, Dude!
No, seriously. Chill out. Life is too short.
Happy Medium
You’re serious about your yoga, and your yoga clothes, but you’re not extreme about it. When things don’t go according to plan you might get a little disappointed, but you look at it as a learning opportunity instead of a catastrophe. You know what you know, but are curious and open to exploring different ideas and ways of doing things.
Just Going with the Flow
You like yoga, but you aren’t really attached to any one teacher or technique. You might look at your yoga practice as more of a hobby than a way of life, and that’s great! Keep testing the waters and trying new things, but don’t be afraid to ask questions either. Teachers are there to guide you and offer support, but this is your practice so make sure you’re getting what you need out of it!
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This week embrace July’s warm weather with the King Pigeon Pose. The Kaptotasana is a great way to Stretch the entire front of the body, the ankles, thighs and groins, bdomen and chest, and throat. Not only do you get a kick out of this posture’s funny name, but the King Pigeon Pose will also help you improve your overall posture and spine.
Grab your yoga mat and give the King Pigeon Pose a try! You might be able to grow an inch or two from stretching out your spine!
Visit Yoga Journal for a step-by-step guide.
The Recycled Polyester Bamboo Recovery Pant is made of eco-friendly natural and renewable fibers giving you peace of mind by helping the environment. This men’s yoga pant features front side pockets and a hidden pocket to secure your valuables. Made of an antimicrobial polyester blend fabric, this yoga pant for men will keep you cool and protect you as you exercise.
Features
• Drawstring waist for a secure fit
• Hidden pocket to secure valuables
• Made of natural fibers
• Designed by Alo. Made in the USA
Recommended outfits:
• Bamboo Recover Pant in Navy with the Short Sleeve Performance Tee in White
• Bamboo Recover Pant in Black with the Bamboo Short Sleeve Tee in Black/Grey
• Bamboo Recover Pant in Navy with the in Shanti T-Shirt in White
“My office is totally laid back; we even wear our yoga clothes all day long sometimes,” I once said to someone in a casual conversation.
His response caught me totally off-guard.
“Wait… They have special clothes for that? You mean, like, athletic clothes?”
I had been surrounded by yoga culture for so long, I thought everyone would know what I meant by “yoga clothes.” But if you really think about it, this totally clueless guy had a point.
Most of the clothes one wears for yoga are also appropriate for a lot of other athletic activities. Running, lifting weights, Zumba (whatever that is), dance, martial arts—I’d wear my yoga clothes for any of these activities. So what does make yoga clothing different from any other kind of athletic wear?
It’s kind of the same thing that makes yoga different from gymnastics or other kinds of movement. It’s the intention, the mindfulness behind the garment that makes a yoga top different from a regular athletic top. Of course, I’m not just talking about where the clothes are manufactured or the impact the materials used to make them has on the environment—though those things can certainly be factors. When I put on my yoga clothes, whether I’m wearing them to the gym or mixing them with a pant suit I wear to the office, I remember the intention I bring with me to the yoga mat. I am reminded to be present and breathe, to be grateful for my place in life, and to be kind to others and to myself.
For me, it’s not about the fabulous materials or they way they feel on my skin. It’s not about expressing my “yoga lifestyle” to strangers on the street or how amazing those pants makes my ass look (though, it is pretty amazing, even with the panty lines..) No, it’s really about what the clothes represent—my commitment to the principles of yoga and how I intend to infuse them into every facet of my life.
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Check out this month’s BlissDeal the Color Blocked Waist Pant, on sale now for $49.00.
The Color Blocked Waist Pant is sleek and comfortable, allowing it to form to your body and keep you cool through out your workout. The color contrast details on these Yoga Pants at the waist creates added style and no drawstring design makes it the perfect yoga pant for layering with your yoga tanks and tees.
Get yours now at:
http://www.beebliss.com/women/color-block-pant.html/
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