is that a rocket in your pocket...

or did you just nab 5 pocket-sized shobha sanitizers for $5?

- alcohol-free germ protection - a pleasant surprise from shobha, home of the hair removal clean freaks, keep these sanitizers handy if you are teaching yoga or fostering a communal mat during class. i like to spritz the unscented sanitizer on my hands & feet before & after i step on the mat or begin adjusting students.

yogadeal: 5 spritzers for $5 that's better than happy hour & it's hangover-free - you can't be that with 3 sticks (translation: it's unbeatable).

yoga playlist must-have - new norah jones!

chasing pirates, a new staple in my yoga playlist. norah jones is back & her album debuts on tuesday, november 17th! since it is an amazon exclusive (take that itunes bullies) you might as well go ahead & pre-order your download since there's no telling if it will make it to the land of apple.



yogadeal: melodic enjoyment on repeat for only $0.99 (or you can just press the play button & listen for free right now!).

dedicate your yoga practice to the veterans

in honor of veterans' day, i ask you to set a special intention for your practice today - peace. peace so that we can not only honor our veterans in memory, but to celebrate them & share in their lives.

too often we take for granted that day-in & day-out there are brave souls who dedicate each & everyday to our protection. so today, i ask you to dedicate your day to them.

open your heart & spread the peace - & of course volunteer in your own community whenever you are able.

fuel hump-day with trail mix

this post's for my mom who used to give me dried fruit instead of jelly beans in my easter basket...thank you.

i stumbled upon vivapura, a superfoods pantry, via my twitter followers...

located in the brick-n-mortar sense in patagonia, az, i was only able to explore their virtual shopping experience. vivapura specializes in organic, natural, energy-fueling foods like trail mix & they are offering 20% off all 1/2 & 1 lb their bags [enter coupon code "TrailMix20"].

the highlights:

• free recipes for nutritious & delici-oso eats
• free shipping on orders over $100
• readily available specials that help you save up to 50% off featured items
• a calendar of events, some even donation based, to get you on a healthier path (can you say - kick start your new year's resolution early? there really is no time like the present.)

i am planning to send some trail mix to my mom (who always has some hidden in her glove compartment) which 'flavor' should i pick?

how-to avoid the thong over pant in yoga class

you know you've witnessed it, experienced it or both (even simultaneously)... it's one thing to see undergarments poking out when you are strengthening, lengthening & stretching your limbs in yoga class, but it's when you see both the top & bottom of the under-loins (read: thong, fully-exposed) that the line must be drawn. true the thong does prevent the dreaded visible panty line (vpl) that could possibly throw off your concentration if your outfit effects your practice (we know, you're working on it), so here it is cheap & easy - quick fixes to fight the crack:


1- if you are vpl-phobic... go commando - try these non-maxi pad panty shields - 8 single-use cotton patches for $16.00.





2- if you rather c.y.a... try old navy's mesh hipster - thin enough to disguise a vpl & breathable for a sweaty practice, plus they are low enough to avoid rising above your yoga pant line, just $12.00 for 3.

how do you spell budget-friendly lululemon?

O-U-T-L-E-T!

that's right thrifty yogis, lululemon opened the doors of its newest discount location on november 6th at orlando premium outlets. yet another reason to escape to the sunshine state as winter encroaches upon us in the northern parts.

location, location, location:

8200 vineland avenue, suite 1035
orlando, fl 32021
407-238-1076

the yogadeal: check out events here or follow them on twitter!

get more LOVE for LESS

nyc's organic avenue is launching into a new space, the alkaline elixir bar & live food lounge.

attend the grand opening party to get a taste of the pricier side of a healthier lifestyle for just $10 & in lieu of go-go dancers there will yogis in various asana poses.

116 suffolk street, between rivington & delancey
wednesday, 11.11.2009
6 pm - 2 am

for delicious deets about the evening's events go here.

BONUS: drawing at 9 pm for a free LOVE clean$$$e of your choice

RSVP www.organicavenue.com

yogadeal: starting 11.11.09 & throughout november organic avenue prepared food & juice will be 11% off & all LOVE cleanses & detox programs will be 22% off.