Yoga Stuff We Love in 2016
The YJ editors share their favorites of the yoga gear and healthy lifestyle products that cross their desks. Check back every month to see what they're loving.
These yoga products are the YJ editors’ favorites. Check back every month to see what else they’re loving.
Seane Corn’s The Yoga of Awakening: Mystic Flow DVD
October
Corn’s third volume in her Yoga of Awakening series reveals how yoga can become intimate, embodied prayer.
$20, soundstrue.com
See also Seane Corn: Social Justice + Game Changers
Nomadix Roswell Yellow Towel
October
Props to Nomadix for making this soft, lightweight towel from 100 percent recycled materials. It’s great for yoga, camping, and more.
$55, nomadix.co
See also 6 Yoga Towels for Surviving Sweaty Practices
Farmer’s Porch Heirloom Pumpkin Seeds
October
We couldn’t get enough of these tasty seeds, with robust flavors like ghost pepper and turmeric lime.
$12, thefarmersporch.com
See also The Natural Gourmet: Dandelion Tea Pumpkin Spice Latte
Banyan Botanicals Daily Routine Kit
October
Kick-start well-being with this Ayurvedic kit. You’ll get a nasal lubricant, massage oil, daily swish, tongue scraper, and herbal supplement.
$44, banyanbotanicals.com
See also Q+A: How Can Ayurveda Improve My Oral Health and Freshen My Breath?
Sat Nam Necklace
October
Keep your real identity close with this elegant necklace: Sat nam,
a seed mantra used in Kundalini Yoga, translates as “Truth is my name.”
$35, etsy.com/shop/gempassionjewelry
See also YJ Tried It: Bellabeat’s Leaf Urban Jewelry Helps Manage Stress
SoYoung Large Cooler Bag
September
Perfect for picnics, lunches, and family outings, this insulated linen bag makes “brown-bagging” stylish and earth friendly.
$35, us.soyoung.ca
See also Live Be Yoga Visits Elementary School Yoga Program in Flint
ThinkSport GO2 Travel Container
September
This lunchbox has embedded silicone walls to seal off each compartment (no soggy sandwiches!) and a section for utensils.
$29, gothinksport.com
See also Ask the Expert: Are BPA-Free Plastics Still Toxic?
Infinity Strap
September
So necessary, it’s hard to believe we’ve done without until now. This no-fuss yoga strap gets rid of annoying buckles, offering a seamless, elegant way to get a grip.
$20, infinitystrap.com
See also Kathryn Budig’s Perfect-Posture Secret: Anti-Slouch Yoga Strap Trick
Liquido Active Sounds of Silence Leggings
September
Elevate your practice with leggings designed by Liquido ambassador Beth Stuart to benefit the advocacy organization Autism Speaks.
10% of proceeds go to the foundation; $83, liquidoactive.com
See also 10 Pairs of Head-Turning Leggings
Earth Home The Original Smudge Spray
September
Traditional smudging—purifying a space with the smoke of sacred herbs—gets a convenient reboot with this spray by feng shui expert Tisha Morris
Clearing Blend: $30 for 4 oz, earthhome.tv/store
See also 5 Essential Oil Recipes to Suit Your Mood
TigerNut Raw Granola
August
Welcome the TigerNut, a root vegetable packed with prebiotic fiber. Take this delish organic granola (with TigerNuts, dried fruit, flax seeds, and more) on your next ramble
See also Energizing Snack: Cherry Chocolate Stovetop Granola
Kate Quinn Organics Short Sleeve Kimono Jumpsuit
August
The kimono design makes changing a snap, and the breathable cotton keeps baby cool even as the long legs block sun.
See also 4 Brands Offering Trendy Yoga Clothes for Kids + Teens
Juicepresso Platinum
August
Buying fresh juice quickly adds up, so consider this cold-press juicer a long-term health investment. Sleek, efficient, and easy to clean, it comes with a 7-year guarantee.
$550, juicepressousa.com
See also Juice for Your Health
TribeTats Any-Wear Yoga Collection
August
Get your skin bling on! These metallic body decals, with their intricate and elegant yogic designs, make self-adornment irresistible.
$25 for a 4-Sheet Variety Pack, tribetats.com
See also 5 Things To Know About Fashion + Jewelry Designer Rachel Roy
Manduka Halter Top Cami and Flux Legging
August
The makers of the Cadillac of yoga mats have turned their design prowess to apparel, creating lightweight, eye-catching tops and pants that fit and flatter.
$58 and $98, manduka.com
See also 5 Yoga Shorts to Rock Your Sweaty Summer Practice
Corkcicle 25oz Canteen
July
Elegance meets function in these triple-insulated water bottles that keep beverages cold for 25 hours or hot for 12. We love the heft of the 25-ounce Vinnebago for hydrating during longer or hot classes; you can go up or down in size from there.
Starting at $20, corkcicle.com
See also The Best Yoga Mat for a Seaside Practice
Gaiam Duffle Bag
July
With eight pockets for gear, including a secure and simple yoga-mat holder, this duffle transports yoga props and post-class necessities in sleek yet sensible style.
$40, kohls.com
See also Two Fit Moms, What’s In Your Yoga Bag?
Dr. Hauschka Lemon Lemongrass Vitalizing Body Wash
July
Bring the scents of summer into your shower with this invigorating lemon and lemongrass soap-free cleanser, guaranteed both to awaken and soothe the senses.
$20, dr.hauschka.com
See also Leah Cullis, What’s In Your Yoga Bag?
Simply Gum
June
Chewing something over just got healthier with this handcrafted gum made from six natural ingredients—no synthetic chemicals or artificial flavors to be found.
$15 for a 6-pack, simplygum.com
See also Jennifer Iserloh, What’s In Your Yoga Bag?
Sacred Chocolate
May
Slow-crafted and made with stone-ground cacao, these antioxidant-rich chocolate hearts deliver an amazing flavor.
$7 each, sacredchocolate.com
See also Yoga for Moms: The Yoga of Loving Your Post-Baby Body
Yogo Mat Ultra
May
Functional and easily foldable, this portable mat makes it possible to practice whenever and wherever the urge to flow hits.
$88, yogo.net
See also Yoga for Moms: How to Be More Present With Your Kids
Mindful Racer Sacred Space
May
This sweet, understated tank says it all for mothers and moms-to-be whose love for their little ones knows no boundaries.
$53, omgirl.com
See also Yoga for Moms: How to Make Time for Yoga
Mad Hippie Skin Care
May
A bonanza of plant stem cells, peptides, and antioxidants works overtime to hydrate, protect, and revive skin.
Exfoliating Serum, $35; Face Cream, $26; Antioxidant Facial Oil, $25; madhippie.com
See also Two Fit Moms’ All-Levels Mother’s Day Flow
The Mother’s Wisdom Deck
May
A quick hit of uplift, this card-and-book combo from YJ associate editor Elizabeth Marglin is a handy companion on the sometimes-bumpy road of motherhood.
See also Yoga for Moms: Letting Go of Mom Guilt
Yuni No-Rinse Body Cleansing Foam and Aromatic Body Mist
April
Made by yogis, this luxuriously aromatic product line (the fragrance is derived from essential oils) lets you have your yoga and feel shower-fresh, too.
$19 and $25, yunibeauty.com
See also 2015 Natural Beauty Awards
Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Squeeze Packets
April
These organic fruit, vegetable, and grain blends— made with freshness-enhancing HPP technology— provide delicious veggies for your toddler. Try Chocolate Ever After, a combo of cacao, bananas, avocados, and berries.
$3, uponafarm.com
See also Deepak Chopra’s Meditation to Inspire Children
Lucky Iron Fish
April
When you buy and cook with a Lucky Iron Fish, you not only boost your family’s iron levels, but the company will donate one to a family in Cambodia or another country where iron deficiency is an urgent health problem.
$25, luckyironfish.com
See also The Yogi’s Guide to Buying, Storing + Cooking with Healthy Oils
Spire breath tracker
March
A pedometer for the soul, this elegant tracker monitors your breath, movement, and calories burned, and reminds you to breathe. Think: wearable personal mindfulness coach.
$150, spire.io
See also Research Says: Can’t Sleep? Try Yoga
Neshama Project Mini Leah Rose Gold Chain
March
Neshama Project founder Rachelle Tratt donates a percentage of each sale to innovative organiza- tions, one hamsa—a symbol of blessing and pro- tection—at a time.
See also What Are Mala Beads? + How Do I Use Them?
Hydro Flask 12 oz Standard Mouth bottle
February
It’s the perfect size for a midday green tea boost, holding just enough for a pick-me-up but not so much that it chases away sleep at night.
$22, hydroflask.com
See also 5 Essentials for the Traveling Yogi
Sanuk Bianca shoes in Charcoal
February
These shoes have it all—comfort, support, and style—with inserts made from yoga-mat material for extra cushioning all day long.
$80, sanuk.com
See also Gear to Keep You Cool in Hot Yoga
Rodney Yee’s Yoga for Beginners Gaiam DVD
January
Start the year on the right foot with one of our fave master teachers. Yee’s expertly sequenced DVD can help new (and new-again) beginners establish a consistent practice.
$15, gaiam.com
See also Yoga: The Poetry of the Body by Rodney Yee with Nina Zolotow
Indie Lee Vanilla Citrus Moisturizing Oil
January
A handful of simple, plant-based ingredients packs a powerful one-two punch: aromatherapy bliss (think vanilla and sweet orange for a restor- ative reboot) plus deep hydration for thirsty winter skin.
$36, indielee.com
See also 5 Therapeutic Beauty Products To Relieve Sore Spots
Affirmats Yoga Mat
January
These eco-friendly mats, made from a biodegradable jute blend, deliver spot-on affirma- tions like “breathe in love” and “i am enough” to a receptive audience.
$66–86, affirmats.com