What’s the best way to break in a new yoga mat?

Practice on it every day... From left to right, here's what I'm practicing on lately: Aurorae Classic Yoga Mat - 6mm, 3lbs, 24" x 72" Jade Yoga Harmony Professional Yoga Mat - 5mm, 4.5lbs, 24" x 68" Hugger Mugger Tapas Original Yoga…

NamaSTAY Yoga Towel Review and Giveaway!

I know when I practice yoga, whether hot or otherwise, I’m usually a sweaty disaster. It’s a good disaster, but sweaty nonetheless. Since slip-and-slide yoga mat syndrome is totally uncool, over the years I’ve added a variety of yoga towels…

The Vernice Vita Yoga Mat is Absolutely Amazing!

After you’ve practiced yoga for a while it dawns on you that not all yoga mats are created equal. Most beginning yogis scoff at dropping a hundred-plus bucks on a yoga mat, but if you stick with the practice you’ll…

Crowdfunding Meditation Across the World: See & Do Together Could Use a Little Spare Change

How cool would it be to meditate with millions of people across the world at the same time?  It would be totally awesome! Well, we’re big fans of the mindfulness-based tech company, Saagara, which recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to aid in the…

Lululemon’s Yoga for (SeaWheeze) Runners = Match Made in Heaven

I’ve long been a big believer that... yoga + running = a match made in heaven. This smooth 30 minute yoga practice, led by official lululemon SeaWheeze ambassador Kerri Kelly, is perfect for runners who need to get a little bendy after pounding the pavement.…

DCOY Giveaway: The Yoga Mat Tie–A Simple, Yet Brilliant Solution to Sloppy Yoga Mats

The simplicity of yoga is one of its most beautiful and appealing aspects.  Not a lot of equipment required, right?... Well, a yoga mat isn't necessarily even an absolute necessity, but I think most of us would admit yoga isn't…