On Wednesday night my friend, Kelly, and I put on our brave faces as we entered the yoga studio for a piyo class — a combination between yoga and pilates. My sister’s studio calls it yogalates but I am not entirely sure if it is the same thing.
No, this is not me. It’s not even close to being me because I was like the smelly kid in the class that the teacher had to come over and fix all of the time by straightening my legs, moving my arms, pushing my butt down etc. Since the Olympians this year had new swimsuits that supposedly made them faster, I’m hoping that some new piyo gear will make me miraculously more flexible before my next class.
Stella McCartney has a yoga collection (above) that is sold through Adidas. Those leg warmers are fun but a tad too advanced for me. The collection is athletic yet feminine, inspired by dance and ballet uniforms.
Old Navy’s yoga gear is very youthful and fun with graphic jackets and camis. No muted colors in their yoga studio. Yoga pants are just under $20. I think I can manage that.
J Crew has a whole section on their site that’s dedicated to yoga gear that can be ordered online or through their catalog. What I like about their collection are all of the accessories, particularly the sour striped yoga bag that has a mesh compartment for your sweaty post-workout gear and straps to hold your mat.
I need to learn to relax at the end of the class when the instructor turns off the lights. The goal is to force all of the thoughts out of your mind so that you are in a state of calmness. My sister can do this fairly easily and enjoys resting eye pillows over her eyes. Home Grown Pillows, and Etsy seller, has a variety of eye pillows filled with flaxseed and lavendar. And many of her pillows come in Amy Butler fabrics. I love the calming smell of lavendar…
Enjoy your weekend! Perhaps you could try a piyo or yogalates class in your area. I have found that it’s a little faster paced and more fluid than the traditional yoga class, which suits me just fine. I was a little intimidated to try yoga and pilates but the instructor said to us, “this hour is all about you and no one else.” So even if I cannot bend or stretch that far, it feels good anyway and I know I’m getting somewhere.
Image credits: Adidas by Stella McCartney, Old Navy, J Crew, and Home Grown Pillows.
17 responses so far ↓
1 Krissy : Oct 17, 2008 at 12:12 pm
I don’t dare step into a studio for yoga or pilates! I do both on my living room floor and the only eyes on me might be the pup’s
Have a great weekend!
2 Melissa : Oct 18, 2008 at 4:23 pm
That bag from J. Crew is cool. My favourite part of yogalates is the 10 minutes of relaxation at the end. It’s a rare opportunity to just be quiet.
3 Maria : Oct 18, 2008 at 6:31 pm
i like that striped bag as well. and those headband straps are cute too…. and those toe-less socks hehe
4 Kelly : Oct 20, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Don’t listen to her…she was a total pro!
5 bandelle : Oct 21, 2008 at 9:23 am
Coming from the pro…
6 Melissa Lewis - Off The Wall : Oct 21, 2008 at 9:32 pm
I’ve done yoga for the longest and only recently began pilates! LOVE IT!
7 KayKay : Nov 17, 2008 at 9:41 pm
I think everyone should not be shy about going to a Pilates, Yoga, PiYo or Yogalates class. It is not competitve at all and no one should be looking around at each other. The goal is to focus on yourself in the class and just feel good! It doesn’t matter how you do in the class, just that you get the benefits from it. I teach Yoga and I will be starting to teach a PiYo class soon.
8 bandelle : Nov 17, 2008 at 9:51 pm
KayKay — you are exactly right. I have been to the class several more times now and love the fact that it’s time just for myself. I look forward to it. Good luck with your new class and thanks for stopping by and sharing your experience.
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