Manduka Archives - Detroit Duchess

Disclosure: I received a $50 gift card to YogaOutlet.com to select products for this review. All opinions are my own.

I was thrilled to get an opportunity to talk about the Yoga Outlet again. As you know, I am working through my 100 Day Yoga Challenge and have really been enjoying the challenge. When I had the opportunity to select a gift for myself from Yoga Outlet I jumped at the chance to check out their holiday gift guide and treat myself.

I selected the Manduka PROlite Yoga Mat ($69.95). This mat is super lightweight and has a closed cell construction which means that moisture and perspiration can’t penetrate the mat. It also has a lifetime guarantee.

I used it in class today and I liked it. It was a little slippery but all the reviews say it will be less slippery with more use. I love the color too – in person it is much brighter.

This got me excited to share my top yoga gifts with you from the YogaOutlet.com’s holiday gift guide. The Manduka is an awesome gift as well, so don’t forget to add it to your list!

1. Hugger Mugger Ultra Yoga Bag ($11.95)

I have one of these for myself and I love it! It’s a great way to transport your mat too and from class.

2. Manduka eQua Yoga Mat Towel ($34.95)

I definitely need a yoga towel for hot yoga and this one perfectly matches my mat!

3. Gaiam Dragonfly Yoga Block ($11.95)

I’ve mentioned this block before, but the studio I am going to now doesn’t have blocks handy for classes like some other studios so it would be great to have my own.

4. Jala Clothing Chakra Racerback Burnout Tank ($35.95)

I’ve seen a few people wearing this in class and think it would make a great gift!

5. Beyond Yoga Women’s Gathered Long Legging ($69.95)

I thought these were great for yoga classes and they come in every color you could think of.

What is on your yoga gift list?

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Let’s De-Stress with YogaOutlet.com

Disclosure: I received a $50 gift card to YogaOutlet.com to select products for this review. All opinions are my own.

I love doing yoga! I always want to start a more regular yoga practice because I love the benefits that yoga gives me. I originally started doing yoga years ago, when I was working a stressful job. I thought that yoga would help me relax and de-stress and it did just that. I stopped practicing once that situation had resolved itself, but last year I got really into the P90x yoga and LOVED it! After doing it for a while, I was more flexible than ever and I loved reaching physical goals that I never thought I would be able to achieve. I don’t know why I stopped doing it, but I have been thinking of starting a regular practice for a while now.

Enter YogaOutlet.com…

I received a gift certificate to shop at YogaOutlet and wasn’t going to pass it up. I was in desperate need of new yoga pants, so I ended up getting these Pure Karma Kua Wela Capri Crystal Wash Pants ($40.95). I had a little money left over and also needed a yoga bag for my mat, so I settled on a blue Hugger Mugger Ultra Yoga Bag ($11.95) which fit my mat perfectly!

I recently discovered a fun, free outdoor yoga class downtown on the Detroit Riverfront and decided that it would be the perfect opportunity to test out my new yoga purchases. The class is hosted by Urban Solace and runs through August 29th. I wish I would have known about it at the beginning of summer, but I will definitely be there every week if they do it again next year!

What a fantastic view!

I am loving my new yoga pants!

I love that my mat isn’t unrolling and now secure in my new yoga bag!

I had a great experience with YogaOutlet and can’t wait to shop there again. My order was processed quickly and I had my items in less than a week, which was awesome! I am so excited about it, I picked out five wish list items for my next purchases: