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What I look for in activewear: Pants

May 19, 2015

PSA- Don't forget about the YBC subscription boxes! We're fillin' 'em up with some incredible goodies and I know you don't wanna miss it! For my locals in Connecticut, I'll be giving a beginner arm balance workshop on June 2nd - come join! And, summer retreats have been announced! Lastly - we're making a decision on an intern this week!

One of the perks of blogging for a living is getting to try lots of different brands so I really feel like I have tried or at least know of most of the yoga clothing brands out there and I thought I'd share some of my favorites as well as what I look for when choosing activewear. Today, we're talking pants.

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Essential Oil Blends to Improve Everything

April 3, 2015

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post by 21 Drops. While I was compensated for the post, all opinions - as always - are my own.

A few months ago when I was in Europe, 21 Drops sent some essential oil blends and I only just got to trying them out this past week and I couldn't wait to share because I think they're genius. Here's the thing about essential oils - it's really hard to come by a good blend. Many are made with synthetic ingredients and are no bueno for the body. With 21 Drops, the blends are certified organic or wild-crafted essential oils, and are free of paragons, sulfates, synthetic fragrances and dyes, petrochemicals, phthalates, GMOs and triclosan.

In the past, I've talked about various ways to use essential oils as therapy for various things and to improve mood, but what I like about these blends is that they come already prepared and there's no guesswork for us to do. 21 Drops creates the blends for specific purposes (the founder, Cary Caster, is a botanist and clinical aromatherapist) and that's great because there's a lot that goes into designing a blend (you need to use a specific carrier oil, and there are certain essential oils that you don't want to get directly on your skin, etc). So they take on the task of figuring out the best blends, and we get to reap the benefits.

They sent me the following blends:

Uplift: A blend to help shake the blues and brighten your spirits. Contains Helichrysum to buoy the spirit, rose to sooth the heart, Lavender to nurture and German Chamomile to aid emotional healing.

Sleep: A blend to help quiet the anxious mind and relax the body in preparation for a good night's sleep. It contains Ylang Ylang to encourage peace, Vetiver to sooth, Sandalwood to quiet the mind and Palmarosa to diminish anxiety.

Focus: This one is my favorite of the four! It promotes concentration and clarity with the use of Rosemary to reduce fogginess, Peppermint to stimulate the mind and Frankincense to induce clarity.

De-Stress: This blend reduces tension, anger and anxiety with Lavender to reduce anxiety, Ylang Ylang to help ease anxiety, German Chamomile to reduce tension and Frankincense to quiet the mind.

Below is a little video to help you get a better idea of the packaging and oil blends.

I've been using the sleep blend for the past week and have noticed that I fall asleep more quickly than when I don't use it. And I absolutely love the focus blend. It just smells fantastic and I keep applying it throughout the workday. If you're at all interested in trying out a blend, I highly recommend checking out 21 Drops.

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Jade Travel Yoga Mat Review

March 11, 2015

PSA - If you'd like to be on the list for last minute yoga retreat deals, click here. There is ONE space left at the Miami yoga retreat, and I'd love to have you!

Hello from Maine! I have loved my time in Europe, but I am psyched to be back in the good ol' US of A. Yesterday's flight was fantastic, and so stress-free!

Today I've gotten a late start (I'm blaming it on jet lag) but wanted to pop on and let you know my thoughts on the Jade travel yoga mat I was sent.

Printed Yoga Pants

March 5, 2015

I've been interested in activewear for what feels like forever.

I first started working in a gym when I was sixteen. Back then, and up until about three or four years ago, all my activewear was either black or grey (much like the rest of my closet, to be honest). I'm not really sure what changed, but lately, for yogawear, I find I gravitate toward more crazy prints and loud colors. Today I wanted to highlight some of my favorite pairs of printed leggings in case you're in the market.

How to Survive Hot Yoga Class

February 24, 2015

About five years ago, I was really into hot yoga. Specifically, Bikram yoga. It’s a series of 26 postures done in a heated room (usually between 90 - 117 degrees). I loved it! It didn’t matter if it was 6am or 8pm, I was down to get sweaty! Unfortunately, the studio started employing some awful teachers and my complaints weren’t acknowledged, so I stopped going for years.

Yoga Retreat Packing Guide and Giveaway

February 10, 2015

This is a sponsored post. While YBC was compensated for the post, all thoughts are our own. We are committed to working with brands we love and only featuring products we would use ourselves.

Do you ever have those days where everything is just driving you nuts and you feel like you need an escape? Just a chance to press pause, go somewhere else and recharge, before returning to real life?