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Dates with the gym are far from low maintenance. Remembering to grab your shoes, socks, water bottle, hair elastic, and more requires some good organizational skills. Less is always best, which is why I'm ecstatic that companies are designing products with multitasking features. Have a look at the following workout gear to see what I mean! Read more
If you're in the market for a new mat bag, look no further than the unique Pinda Yoga Backpack ($79) made by Saka. Innovatively designed to unify your practice and your life, this pack fits comfortably on your back, so you can walk or bike to class while easily towing along your mat, water bottle, change of clothes, phone, or whatever else you need. Pinda's signature Mat Wrap Panels keep any size Read more
Dealing with my yoga mat when I ride to the gym can be a pretty tricky feat. I have a bike basket that I can tie it to but it always throws me off balance. That's why I was really excited to find these messenger bags from Modern Union ($68). The bags were designed by yoga studio owners Stephanie Ofanankis and Belinda Osborne because the partners couldn't find a yoga bag that met their lifestyle Read more
Since I go to the yoga studio a few time a week, I need a durable bag to hold my mat. It also has to be comfortable and adorable. Check out this one from Lexie Barnes. It's called the Mariposa Bag. It's lightweight and can fit a standard mat and cotton rug, or even my huge Manduka mat easily. It even has extra space for a towel, my workout clothes, deodorant, some LARABARS, or whatever else I Read more
Thanks to our generous friends at Saka - the makers of functional and stylish yoga bags - for graciously offering to give away a FREE Pinda Yoga Backpack (valued at $68) to one lucky FitSugar reader. I have randomly selected the winner - Congratulations to JessNess! I love Sun Salutations too! Enjoy your new Pinda Backpack! Read more
Remember that Saka, the makers of functional and stylish yoga bags, have graciously offered to give away a FREE Pinda Yoga Backpack to a lucky FitSugar reader!! No, the mat's not included, but they've added a handy waterproof yoga practice guide that has photos of all the postures in Ashtanga Yoga's First Series. The Pinda Yoga Backpack (valued at $68) is perfect for carrying any size yoga or Read more
Slipless towels for hot yoga? Check. But now that I have the perfect towel and mat, I need a fashionable bag that will effortlessly carry both. Fear not my fire breathing Bikram yogis, there are bags specifically designed to transport your mat, towel, and accessories to yoga class. I've rounded up some of my faves here. And if you're looking for a regular yoga mat bag that fits your unique style Read more
With Spring officially here, there's no better time to change up your yoga routine. And while that may mean trying out a new class, it can also translate to sprucing up your gear. If you've got more cropped pants and built-in-bra tops than you know what to do with, then maybe it's time give your mat a new home. I've picked a few of my favorite yoga bags at every price range that are both Read more
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Like running, yoga doesn't take a whole lot of fancy equipment. All you truly need are a good yoga mat and a comfortable outfit that keeps you covered and dry. But with yoga's growing popularity, it seems like more and more yoga-focused products are cropping up. Here are a few you could live without. Round Yoga Mat Unless you practice partner yoga, attend Mommy and Me classes, or go to a Read more
