Yoga has been a part of my fitness mix for a while now so I thought I would put together a short list of 5 yoga favorites that I use in my daily practice. I believe that both comfort and performance are essential when choosing any kind of workout gear. If you aren’t comfortable, you’ll be distracted from your workout, get annoyed and won’t get the full benefit of the effort. And if performance falters, well, then you’ll most likely be out of money when you need to replace gear that should have lasted you longer. So let’s dive into some of my favs!
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1. Suflet Frumos Cork Yoga Mat by ManaSurf
This yoga mat is unlike any other I have. The Suflet Frumos Cork Yoga Mat is high performance, versatile and eco-friendly. Made with cork and natural rubber, it offers a soft surface with great grip. I’ve also been using it for stretching after CrossFit and I’m really loving how it feels! I haven’t used it for hot yoga yet, but I’m told the grip improves when it gets a little wet. That will be super helpful when sweating your but off while in down-dog. Check out ManaSurf on Instagram as well for some great yoga inspo!
2. Aloha Lovely Yoga Leggings
Yoga leggings are everywhere. A staple in many women’s closets for both working out and as a wardrobe basic. I designed a couple of tropical floral print leggings and I may be partial, but I keep choosing them when stirring around in my bureau drawer. These full-length leggings are lightweight and have retained their vibrant print. I love that they are high-waisted and help keep everything securely in place. 😉 If you’re interested in getting some for yourself, stay tuned for fresh availability with our fall launch!
3. Train Dirty Wrist Wraps
I picked up a pair of these minimal wrist wraps when I started to notice some pain in my wrists while in certain poses. They simply wrap around your wrists multiple times to give you just enough additional support. I use them during CrossFit as well and they’ve held up pretty great. They have a ton of fun patterns to choose from, really something for everyone. Check out these cute unicorn ones I got!
4. Victoria’s Secret Sports Bra
So, I wear things until they pretty much fall apart. And I love when I find items that can stand the test of my heavy use and love. I’ve had great experience with a variety of Victoria’s Secret’s line of sports bras, so good in fact that the ones I still wear aren’t available anymore. So I thought I would share one that I am currently eyeing that are close in design to what I have.
5. Target Any Day Tanks
I really love these simple tanks I found at Target recently. I personally don’t think workout gear needs to be fancy or expensive, especially something as simple as a tank top. These are lightweight, stretchy and come in basics colors that will go with absolutely everything. They’re perfect to layer and stay put throughout your practice. And they’re only $8. Win.
So there you have it. My short list of 5 yoga favorites for comfort and performance. I hope that something on this list helps you create your perfect yoga practice. What items have I missed? Please let me know your favs in the comments below. Aloha!
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April 15, 2020 at 5:33 AM[…] to be able to really dedicate some time to consistent exercise. I go on runs and walks, do online yoga sessions and have recently gotten back into some Crossfit […]
Paige Bainbridge
July 19, 2019 at 9:30 AMHave never seen the wrist wraps before; they look cool and really helpful on the wrist! And easy to you I guess? Thanks for the post with all the suggestions!
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Julie
July 20, 2019 at 7:54 AMThe wrist wraps are perfect for the kind of support I need. Super easy to wrap and tighten as needed 🙂
Haroon Ejaz
July 5, 2019 at 3:11 PMI always want to do some yoga and I have tried a few times but always fail to do yoga as I find it very difficult thing to do and i am not so fit but my gf is so slim and fit. I will suggest all this stuff to her. She would love it!
Julie
July 6, 2019 at 10:39 AMI hope she does, thanks Haroon!
Rachel
June 27, 2019 at 1:52 PMThose target tanks are my absolute FAVE!!
Julie
June 27, 2019 at 3:06 PMI love them! They have the perfect amount of stretch and fit great.
Justine
June 26, 2019 at 1:20 PMThose leggings are so cute! I should really start doing yoga again, so many great benefits!
Julie
June 27, 2019 at 5:03 AMThanks so much! So good for you both physically and mentally.
Angella
June 25, 2019 at 4:05 PMAs a fellow yogi, I love checking out new & sustainable products! The cork yoga mat caught my eye as I need a new mat soon! Also love the Target tanks…already have a couple! Thanks for sharing!
Julie
June 26, 2019 at 5:50 AMThanks Angella! It is definitely a unique mat, loving it! Aloha
Nancy L
June 25, 2019 at 1:03 PMI will do yoga from time to time but have difficulty sticking with it. I wish I had a beautiful ocean nearby. It would sure help to relax and become one with the earth.
Your leggings look so comfy and are sooo cute!
Julie
June 25, 2019 at 2:05 PMI totally hear ya! It can be so hard to stay consistent for me too, life just gets in the way 😉