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)

start your thanks & giving early

it's november, can you believe it?! kick off the official holiday season with a happy hour dedicated to bent on learning:

morning yo! the seattle wednesday phyzzle

since we are located in nyc - we have started looking to other fellow tweeters to find out what yogadeals are happening in their hoods.

enter karen of @phyzzyoga.

on wednesday mornings, at seattle's supercool superfood nutritition bar, healeo, karen teaches 'morning yo!' consider it the yogi's morning jolt; a 35-minute, non-mat asana of pranayama breathing & standing poses (only) followed by a deliciously nutritious liquid breakfast.

the yoga deal: for early birds only.... arrive at 7:15am on wednesdays at healeo & for just $12 you can enjoy karen's 'hump day smoothie class' along with [yes, you guessed it] a superfood smoothie/drink/tea from healeo's menu.

also we wanted to give a special 'THANK YOU, YOU'RE AWESOME' to phyzzyoga for donating to the boomerang yoga fundraiser for bent on learning (btw, there is still time to donate if you are able)!

remember sharing is caring, what yogadeals are happening in your hood? email us at yogadeals@gmail.com.

yoga to the rescue - nyc events to benefit others

happy global mala day everyone! fashion week is over & now yogis are taking over nyc! check out these great (some are free!) events that are going on to raise spirits & funds now that autumn (& my allergies) are back for the season:


***TODAY****
boomerang yoga sun salute-a-thon
where: equinox fitness soho
when: sunday, september 20th
what (time): 3pm-6pm
what (is going on): 108 sun salutation (& variations) taught by equinox yoga teachers (i am a personal fan!) while derek beres djs his global beats
what else: music, prizes, yummy nibbles, gift bags, & yoga (duh)
why: raise $$ for bent on learning

sponsor yogadeals, please donate to our mat here!

****COMING SOON****





sangha yoga shala open house & autumn party
where: williamsburg
when: tuesday, september 22nd
what (time): 7:00pm
what (is going on): free yoga class (7:30pm -required pre-register info@sanghayoganyc.com), nibbly bits (read: food), music & giveaways
why: raise $$ for maria my love & i(2)y


new field yoga grand opening
where: fi-di (as in downtown - a reason for yogis to the wall st area)
when: wednesday, september 29th (although the studio is open starting 9/21!)
what (time): 6:00pm - 9:00pm
what (is going on): grand openining festivities
why: raise $$ for sunflower children - all proceeds from 9/29 will be generously donated

$500 yoga mats in swanky soho

it's not what you think, especially if you know yogadeals - i am ALL about the bargain, but i am also about giving back & getting lil ones [read: children] into yoga. last week, i was thrilled to hear from @boomerangyoga (via twitter) about their upcoming event!

boomerangyoga is a non-profit org or rather a fundraising community that seeks the yoga [read: union] of on-the-mat asana & the social awareness of children's education, creativity & health. on september 20th - put it in your blackberry or other electronic calendar right now - stephanie culen, the founder & executive director, will be hosting a sun salute-a-thon to benefit bent on learning. (to read more about the amazing bent on learning program, peruse my list of 'happy places' on the right.)

ideally boomerangyoga is looking to raise at least $500 per mat for the participating volunteers for 3 hours of yoga sun salutations. personally, this is a waaaay more enticing fundraising method than one of those 5k runs (ok, maybe i'm slightly biased...).

if you're thinking 3 hours? 3 hours is a lot of yoga! don't worry, you can share your mat with 2 more people for up to 3 yogis a mat (so that's only 1 hour, now you can breathe again).

the simple steps to get started are listed www.boomerangyoga.com or if you rather have a surrogate yogini on the mat for you, please donate your latte or chai allowance today to the yogadeals mat!!! yes, you can bet i'll be there.

boomerang yoga sun salute-a-thon
when: sunday, september 2009; 3pm-6pm
where: equinox fitness soho
what: 108 sun salutation (& variations) taught by equinox yoga teachers (i am a personal fan!) while derek beres djs his global beats
what else: music, prizes, yummy nibbles, gift bags, & yoga (duh)

donate to the yogadeals mat here!