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blue lace agate + rudraksha necklace giveaway with Energy Muse { elegantly, energetically amplified }

There is something magical about wearing a mindfully-chosen crystal near your heart. Items born from the earth carry their own energy and, in turn, share with us and amplify ours. I have been wearing my Receive Necklace from Energy Muse for over a month now and my heart has most certainly tapped in to its Chrysoprase.

The yoginis at Energy Muse have blessed me with a necklace to give to one lucky winner. I chose for you the Believe Necklace { shown above } for its elegant blue lace agate, known to bring its wearer calm, intuition, and self-knowledge.

Things To Love About Energy Muse:

• Green-focused. Their packaging is recycled, from the envelope to the wrapping inside.
• Their jewelry is absolutely stunning. If you think it's beautiful on-screen, wait until you see it before you.
• They send along a wonderful {recycled paper} scroll with stone details, helpful hints, and how to purify.
• David Beckham {yow!}, Michael Franti, + Seal dig 'em.
• The collection is so lovely and so broad, you'd be hard-pressed not to find something you like.
• They give back to orgs like the Surfrider Foundation.

For YIFY readers, a 15% discount with the code YOGINI15 (through December 18th).

HOW TO WIN:

1. Post a comment with the answer to this question: If you were a gemstone or crystal, what kind would you be?
2. { bonus entry } Like Energy Muse on Facebook
3. { bonus entry } Follow Energy Muse on Twitter
4. { bonus entry } Sign up for Energy Muse's Newsletter
5. { bonus entry } Tweet this giveaway — include @yisforyogini and @energymuse
6. Be sure to note in your comment which actions you've taken

DETAILS:

1. Contest is open to all, worldwide!
2. Contest closes Sunday, November 27th at 11:59pm PST.
3. One winner will be chosen at random and notified in the comments section and via email.

Good luck + good energy to you, my lovelies!

eco luxe + eco luscious { we'ar yoga clothing giveaway! }

I've been crushing on we'ar for a very long, long time. Their site is an eyeball-gasm, their clothes are chock-full of unique + gorgeous details, and they embody a culture of consciousness. With a brand born in Bali and raised in New Zealand, they utilize 100% certified organic cottons, work with a Balinese healer + herbalist + compost expert, and heartily support local Balinese suppliers. we'ar is doin' it rite.

THEY'AR:

1. yoginis and yogis
2. a company with "a business model inspired by yogic principles"
3. planet-lovers who actively reduce/reuse/recycle
4. the kind of company who surprises you with a free yoga bag and all-natural incense with every purchase
5. incredibly generous. . .we'ar is giving one lucky YIFY reader the Women's Yoga Pack you see above — this includes their boot(i) pants, so simple tank, and ultimate hoodie!
6. also giving YIFY readers a 15% discount through the month of NOVEMBER!!!! simply sign up for their mailing list to receive the code via email

HOW TO WIN:

1. Post a comment finishing the end of this sentence: As yogis and yoginis, we are...
2. { bonus entry } Like we'ar on Facebook
3. { bonus entry } Follow we'ar on Twitter
4. { bonus entry } Sign up for we'ar's Mailing List
5. { bonus entry } Tweet this giveaway — include @yisforyogini and @we_ar
6. { bonus entry } Subscribe to we'ar's super fun blog
7. Be sure to note in your comment which actions you've taken

DETAILS:

1. Contest is open to all yoga lovers worldwide!
2. Contest closes Thursday, November 10th at 5pm PST.
3. One winner will be chosen at random and notified in the comments section and via email.

Good luck, lovelies!

spooktacular halloween giveaway with Manduka { win a PRO-lite yoga mat! }

Trick or treat? This is all treat, baby. Open up your yoga bag/Halloween sack for some serious sugar. Manduka has fabbity new Fall colors adding richness and depth to their mat collection.

"Thunder" looks like a romantical stormy night...or perhaps a few floaty ghosts. "Amore" conjures images of vibrant autumn leaves...or the mark of a vampire's kiss. "Sienna" is the color of crisp apples and plump, bloodred lips. You should also meet Midnight, Maize, and Magic. Are you getting the chills yet?!

Thanks to the generous candy passer-outers at Manduka, I have a PRO-lite mat for one lucky winner. You get to pick the color!

HOW TO WIN: { you must do both of these to qualify }

1. Post a comment here naming your favorite Halloween candyAND
2. SUBMIT A PHOTO OF YOURSELF LOOKING SPOOKY IN ONE OF YOUR FAVE YOGA POSES!

   This could mean you're covered in faux webs + plastic spiders, rocking haunting makeup, in full costume, or displaying your Halloweeniest scary face. Get kooky and spooky with it!

See the Spookyasana album HERE!

DETAILS:

1. Contest is open to all yoga lovers worldwide!
2. Please email your photos to: yisforyogini at gmail dot com. As they roll in, photos will be posted on the YIFY Facebook page for all your fellow yogis and yoginis to enjoy. { Not to worry, you'll feel lots and lots of love. We have such a warm community! }
3. Contest closes on Halloween night — Monday, October 31st at 11:59pm PST.
4. The winner will be chosen by Manduka and announced on the YIFY Facebook page, here in the comments section, and will also be notified via email.

I'm thinking of dressing up as candy corn. Should score me a lot of loot...

sweat it out { manduka eQua plus mat towel giveaway! }

Today's yogic words of truth:  there's nothing worse than a sweat-slick mat. When we practice, we're looking for stay-put-ness, not slip-n-slideroo. What's more, as a germaphobe, the idea of skedaddling in my own sweat makes me gag. What's a 'gini to do? Get a kick-ass towel, that's what!

I'm giving one lucky winner a Manduka eQua Plus Mat Towel in the color of their choice. Wooty! YIFY shout out to the homies @ Manduka for hooking us up!

Why it rocks:

1. The texture is just right — soft like buttah, absorbent, with mean staying power.
2. It's made of recycled coconut shells! How uberly cool is that?! The mixture of coconut and carbon fibers wicks away moisture and whisks away smelliness.
3. Traction, traction, traction.
4. Doubles as an actual towel. Or a cape, which is what I can be found using mine for. I have worlds to save, you know.
5. Three lovely colors: Orchid (bright pink with purple undertones), Midnight (deep, dark blue), and Shell (a creamy bisque).

Also, Manduka is a wonderful company. One glance at their homepage and you'll want to stay a while. I always find something new and cool to look at/read/check out.

HOW TO WIN:

1. Post a comment finishing the end of this vow:  When I sweat it all out on my mat, I will also let go of...
2. { bonus entry } Like Y is for Yogini on Facebook
3. { bonus entry } Like Manduka on Facebook
4. { bonus entry } Post this giveaway on your Facebook page
5. { bonus entry } Tweet this giveaway (include @yisforyogini and @mandukayoga)
6. Be sure to note in your comment which actions you've taken

DETAILS:

1. Contest is open to all yoga lovers worldwide!
2. Contest closes Friday, July 15th at 12pm PST.
3. One winner will be chosen at random and notified in the comments section and via email.

Good luck, my fair sweaty sweatertons! ;)

elementally yours { a yoga clothing giveaway with elements of yoga! }

I am made up of the usual things: air, earth, fire, water...and a few extras. Sassypantsness. A fighting spirit. Brains. An aptitude for whipping up strangely awesome-tasting kitchen concoctions. We all have our own unique elemental makeup.

What do you get when you take supremely down yogi/nis, add splashy-yet-elegant graphical style, uber soft fabrics, and slap-you-in-the-asana sizzle? Well, you get Elements of Yoga, of course!

I'm feeling these guys and gals for many reasons, including:

1. Killer hand-painted yoga blocks. Gorge. Art. { join their email list to win }
2. They're RISD alum.
3. Got a whole lotta Ganesh up in the spot.
4. They make stuff for guys, too! { and onesies for little yoga bebes }
5. Yoga Teacher Discount = 15%. That's what I'm talkin' about. Showing love to all you gurus.

Yours truly has been rocking the Buddha Black Hoodie. Soooo my style! And they've blessed me with THREE goodies to give to three lucky readers: the Ganesh Cool Gray Hoodie (yoginis/girlies), the Lotus Pink-Indigo Scoop Tee (yoginis), and the Lotus Black Cotton Hoodie (yogis/guys), all pictured above.

EOY has also generously offered a special discount to YIFY readers — 15% off with the code YFY11 (valid from Monday 3.21 through Thursday 3.31.2011).

HOW TO WIN:

1. Post a comment with the answer to this question:   What are the elements of your yoga? :)
2. Like Elements of Yoga on Facebook
3. { bonus entry } Join the Elements of Yoga Email List
4. { bonus entry } Post this giveaway on Facebook
5. { bonus entry } Tweet this giveaway
6. Be sure to note in your comment which actions you've taken + whether you are a yogi or yogini!

DETAILS:

1. Contest is open to all yoga lovers worldwide!
2. Contest closes Sunday, March 27th at 11:11pm PST.
3. Three winners will be chosen at random { 1st yogini drawn receives the ganesh hoodie, 2nd yogini receives the pink lotus tee, 1st yogi drawn receives the lotus hoodie } and notified in the comments section and via email.

Good Luck lovelies! May the elements be with you. :D