yoga deals 2009 gifting guide

welcome to the first annual yoga deals gifting guide... because it's the thought that counts, so don't break your piggy bank during the 2009 holiday season. (also be sure to check out more finds on yogadork!)

asana apparel

bent on learning tank beater designed by kenny scharf - perfect for the hot yoga or for layering, each tank provides 3 yoga classes for children in nyc schools ($25)





limb warmers - keep the heat when during your yoga warm up (or when traveling to & from class) with sockdreams.com ($8-$18 )








itty bitty yoga clothes - india-inspired organic baby gear ($8-$42)

budget bling

lightweight earrings - crafted by ashleigh woods, an indie designer, who uses beads she finds on her travels ($24-$40)

meditative marvels

shakti mat - take focus to the next level with a meditation mat with mini massagers built in to trigger pressure (or torture..) points ($59)






you are here - thicht nhat khan guide to discovering the present moment ($14)

local love

yoga passbook - more than 300 free classes for 2010 at local studios in some major cities ($75)

yoga for a year - check out local studios, they usually have an annual option for unlimited yoga, usually at a discounted rate! (nyc: the kula yoga project in nyc is $1680/year)

diy kits

kombucha brooklyn - the yogi's equivalent to a home beer brew system, but cooler because it's from brooklyn, home of the hipsters ($25)







sugaring kit - not only because of a personal love of shobha, but because it works (& who wants to be hairy on the mat?)... home hair removal has never been so sweet ($30)

stocking stuffers

therapeutic eye pillow - lavender & chamomile in the comfort of a pillow to melt away stress ($7)

organic cleansing mat spray - a subtle way of letting your buddies know it's time for some mat maintenance ($5)

shambhala sun - subscribe to be a beautiful buddha ($19)

mid-week yoga break (for free)

with another year over in less than a month (eek!) occupational responsibilities can sometimes leave you feeling chained to your desk while you feel your funds constricting from holiday shopping.

getting anxious?

release your shoulders (you know they just jumped up to your earlobes)
take a deep breathe in
exhale
visit kripalu.org
download a free mp3 yoga break
listen
relax

there, do you feel better?

gifting - stay tuned

as you enter the shopping season - don't gift by obligation, but from the heart. your generosity & thoughtfulness, not your bank account will help spirits shine.

be on the lookout for a variety gifting ideas that are sure to include some great deals!

please share your ideas in the comments section today - hurry time is of the essence!

victoria keen store closing sale 50-80% off

much like one's yoga practice, life is all about living in the present moment & so after 6 years of nuturing her nolita boutique, victoria keen, has chosen a new path. but not to worry the victoria's yoga line will not disappear, you'll be able to find it at trunk shows, working on her blog & creating a cyber-site for some vk-therapy. while the future looks shiny & sparkly for victoria keen fans, you can now enjoy 50-90% off never before seen samples & some phenom tie-dyed sheet sets that have never been put out & much more, but hurry the store is closing around december 1st so get your asana over to victoria keen, 357 lafayette, nyc.

the yoga deal: items now on sale, starting as low as $5. there is also a rumor of a closing sample sale - so stay tuned!

om gobble gobble om

my plan for the next few days:

yoga
eat (mindfully)
eat (mindfully)
yoga

check out my recent posts as the 'ny yoga examiner' for examiner.com!

• om before you eat (thanksgiving day yoga classes)
• burn the bird in the boroughs (post-thanksgiving day yoga classes in nyc)
• download your dog (yoga-to-go)

what are your plans?

mexican hot chocolate for yogis

spice up a chilly evening with yogi tea's new flavor, mexican sweet chili. peppered with fiery herbs, with a sweet kiss of cocoa, this tea is perfect for the vegan or lactose-intolerant hot chocolate-lover. add a touch of milk (kind of your choice) for a creamier treat.

not a tea lover? try some calorie-free yogichocolate.

the yogadeal: order online from one of my fave e-tailers, luckyvitamin for just $2.33 (waaay cheaper than a hot chocolate from starbucks).

skip the antiperspirant & just let it be known - i love sweat

ok, i'm actually not a huge sweater (read: one who perspires, not an article of clothing), but i do like building heat in my yoga practice & i secretly love when i help my students break a sweat.

nonetheless, some great yoga-beater (read: tank top) designs are to be found at ilovesweat.com. the bikram-loving founder even created an ingenious way to fund a friend for yoga teacher training by charging $5 more per shirt - because school is expensive!

the yogadeal: tanks start at just $15 a piece!