For those of us still working our way up to a house in the Hamptons or some other beachfront getaway, we have to get a little more creative when it comes to finding ways to bliss out in the middle of a hot, city summer. We also have to get a little creative when it comes to finding workouts that won’t leave us feeling woozy from the heat.
After ignoring the trend for years I’ve recently become a major yoga convert — it’s an amazing way to both tone up and clear your head in the middle of an otherwise frenetic schedule. Given the ancient exercise’s recent upswing in popularity, it can be overwhelming to navigate the wide world of gear that has cropped up along with it, and a new line of celebrity-endorsed yoga pants seems to surface every day. I’ve stopped looking, though, because Gaiam gear is a great go-to for all things yoga, particularly their rubber mats which are simple, adorable, and have great traction.
Maybe equally important, the whole company is committed to fair trade, sustainability, and various social issues around the globe with both their business model and the materials they use for their products. This means that when you pick up a mat or a DVD from Gaiam you’re also supporting a long list of worthwhile causes, and getting double the peace of mind from your yoga.
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