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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!

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

sweets, hearts, + chakras { hadley pollet tee + tank giveaway! }

It's a V-day giveaway...with none other than Hadley Pollet. With a name like Hadley, you have to be fabulous. And believe me, she is. Not so coincidentally, so is her clothing and accessories line. I'm not much of a name dropper { unless it's amazing yoga teachers }, but a few notable names have had to have themselves some Hadley: Shiva Rea, Eva Mendes, Duncan Wong, Mariel Hemingway, Kia Miller, Denise Richards, Elena Brower, Katharine McPhee, and Lo { what?! you know i belong in there! :) }

I practiced in my Compassionate Journey shirt { Hadley donates all sales proceeds to TRS Foundation } today and all the yoginis in the room were salivating over it. I just smiled and felt compassion that they didn't have the kick-ass tee I did. :P 

With her infinitely generous spirit, Hadley has blessed me with TWO looooooovely goodies to give to you: the Pink Chakra Tee { putting you more in touch with your sacral (aka sexy) chakra, perhaps? } and the Tangerine Sweetheart Tank { with its lovely heart mandala, encouraging you to keep yours wide open }. This means we get to have TWO winners! Yay!!

Hadley is also offering YIFY readers 15% off all tees and tanks from now through 2.19.2011 with the discount code: YISFORYOGINI.

How to Win:

1. Leave a comment here with your sweet answer to this question: The zinnia is Hadley's signature flower. What's yours and why?
2. Like Hadley Pollet on Facebook { bonus entry! }
3. Follow Hadley Pollet on Twitter { bonus entry! }
4. Tweet this giveaway, mentioning @hadleypollet and @yisforyogini { bonus entry! }
5. Post this giveaway on Facebook { bonus entry! }
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 Monday, February 14th at 8pm PST.
3. Two winners will be chosen at random { first one drawn receives the pink tee, second one receives the tangerine tank } and notified in the comments section and via email on Valentine's Day evening.

Make sure you check out the Hadley Pollet Collection and blog.

Sweet shirts for the sweet! Much love to you, my lovelies! :)

delicious dharma boutique giveaway { baby blue silk scarf }

Dharma = the essence of one's character or nature. I believe that somewhere deep inside, we are all baby blue. Soft, dreamy, connected, full of Spirit and Love.

It has been well documented here that I am scarf obsessed. :) Who isn't?! I like to express myself and my funny little moods with my neck confections. So when I found this beautiful piece of the sky at Dharma Boutique, I knew I had to have it. And now...I have one for you! { By the way, when I say "delicious," I mean it — this scarf is 100% Benarsi silk. Ooooh la la! }

A handful of things to love about Dharma Boutique:

• They're offering YIFY readers a HUGE DISCOUNT — 25% off your first order with the coupon code: YISFORYOGINI { get on it, yo. expires: 3.31.2011 }
• They donate 3% of their sales to causes, including Cure International and Women of Hope.
• Their values: "Trading consciously, promoting fairness and social responsibility. Nurturing soulful connections, creativity, and mutual respect. Investing in people and the planet. Relishing the joy of the journey."
• Their commitment to fair trade. 

How to Win:

1. Post a comment here with an answer to this question: If you could travel anywhere in the world and live there for a month, where would you go?  :) 
2. Follow Dharma Boutique on Twitter { extra entry }
3. Like Dharma Boutique on Facebook { extra entry }
4. Subscribe to DB's E-Letter { extra entry }
5. Tweet this giveaway { extra entry }
6. Be sure to note in your comment which actions you've taken.

{ Contest will close Sunday, January 30th at 5pm PST. Open to US residents only. Lucky winner will be chosen at random and announced in the comments section + via an email (to the winner) on Sunday evening. }

Check out Adam's { owner of Dharma Boutique } amazing travel blog: Dharma Boutique Adventures

Love to you, my lovelies!  :)

eight gifts for giving { the 12 days of yoga }

On the 22nd day of December, yoga gave to me

eight gifts for giving...

{ seven chakras shocking }

{ six sirsas bobbing }

{ five moody mudras }

{ four heavy breathers }

{ three third eyes }

{ two turtle yogis }

{ and a yogini in the pose tree. }

And who is that spunky little redhead, you ask? Why, it's Yogini Claus, of course! Uhhmmm, you didn't think one cute cookie-inhaling little dude could do everything himself, did you? I mean, Santa doesn't even have a regular yoga practice. Yogini Claus is fit as a fiddle — she's behind the scenes getting sh*t done.

Yogini Claus' Merry Yoga Bag Is Chock Full O' Goodies:

1. Ninjabread Men - because deep down in our collective yoga heart of hearts, we all believe we're ninjas.
2. Yoga Doggie Toys - how cool are these?! guaranteed to put your pup in the zen zone. i'm thinking of getting the lotus stick to chew on when i'm mad. { p.s. i love dogs, but i also like to represent for the kitties — i'm currently lobbying for the official inclusion of Upward Cat Pose. }
3. Yoga Girls Are Twisted Tee - hells, why not live up to it?!
4. Smart-Ass Yoga E-Card - i like to slime the bf after class. mwaahahahahaa!
5. Cupcake Hand Wipes - face it, you're going to come into contact with a gag-inducing errant toenail on the floor at least once in your yoga life. it is my belief that these wipes will take away the storm clouds in your brain and replace them with hearts + strawberries.
6. Zen Shorts - such. a. beauteous. book.
7. Yoga Pose Coloring Book - don't lie. you have coloring books and 64-count crayola boxes stashed under your mattress. this book will help you learn your poses. and it makes coloring legit. { not that you needed an excuse! }
8. The Yoga King - a print for your wall, perhaps? this kind of makes me want to experiment with practicing in tighty whities. he looks really, really comfortable. and...just downright gleeful.

What would you like Yogini Claus to bring you this year? :)

{ 4 more cookie-tastic days to go! }