Vinyasa Hoodie by PrAna (Fitness for Moms)

“Breath, life, vitality of the spirit.”

You know you are in real style trouble when your yoga clothes are looking rough. I have been doing Hatha yoga for many years now and for those new to yoga or wanting to try it out, I always suggest doing this very gentle approach that incorporates the foundations and is great for beginners. As I’m branching out in many ways in my life such as fashion, I also decided to switch up my fitness routine. My very first yoga class was Vinyasa and it was a disaster. Vinyasa, sometimes called Flow, is about challenging yourself physically while breathing in a synchronized way. I was challenged, all right, I had the flexibility of an elephant and happened to be in a class with a bunch of Rodney Yees. It was a humiliating experience and I said ‘never again!” I have learned to never say never….

My comfort level with Hatha and my increasing ability to do and hold advanced poses made me start thinking of that very first yoga class. Could I do Vinyasa now without embarrassing myself? I’d like to think that I was able to keep up with the students, but I know I was able to at least hold my own after taking several deep breaths about going in the studio. As a creature of habit, I have had to tell my inner child that change is good for me and my low-impact lifestyle is just a label I created. I continue to push myself to do different things and to get out of my comfort zone and ultimately, it makes me feel good.

Yogi Toes are JUST as important for looking FAB! Teal is SO in right now!

As far as looking good, well, as my mom style is getting revamped this year, too, I knew that my yoga gear has been in desperate need of replacement. I have some tees and leggings that are older than my oldest daughter that I still wear and it was time. I am a little particular in what I like to wear while doing yoga. Capri leggings and loose tops that are either long or have a cinched waist are a must. I can’t stand shirts that ride up when you are trying to feel Zen! If you haven’t heard of the company, PrAna, I suggest you go to their site right away and look at all their awesome yoga and workout gear. I had always wanted to get one of their hoodies (I saw one in the studio years ago and remember asking, where did you get that?) but had always spent anything extra on the girls to avoid any momma guilt. Ah ha! No more.

Self-portraits are hard, but you get the drift. My super fly PrAna Hoodie! Ready for a workout!

The Vinyasa Hoodie by PrAna is an amazing top for any yoga fanatics out there. It has generous material, long enough for coverage and has an awesome cinch that is great for the studio. It is so soft and comfortable since it is made from organic cotton and since the material is on the thin side, I could actually wear it into the summer. PrAna is great about making studio to street clothing and the designs are so flattering. It is not often that I would say buy a size SMALLER yet I think I could have gone down a size with the ample material, too, but I actually like the wiggle room. It’s interesting that when you look good, you feel good and getting out and doing something I love like yoga is such a great way to take care of yourself. Awesome hoodie.