As many of us adjust to life at home, yoga is definitely a pastime worth considering. Not only does it keep you moving in a dynamic way, strengthening your muscles in the meantime, it can be a real booster for mental health. That's because a key element of yoga is being mindful of breathing and syncing breath up with the body's movements. As well as this, it's about staying in the present as much as possible and trying to let go of distracting thoughts. Essentially, it's a really nourishing way to spend time and can be done at home if you have enough space to stretch out.

When it comes to yoga clothes, the key is wearing breathable fabrics and layering up so you can add and remove items depending on the stage of your practice. If you're working through a relaxing slow flow, you might want to wear a long sleeve wrap, but if you're moving through some more rigorous poses, a simple tank top is more suitable. Here, we've picked out some of the best yoga leggings, yoga tops and yoga pants to opt for, whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to the whole thing.

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I try to do a variety of workouts to hit all different types of exercise," Anderson said. I tell those watching that even if they dont normally like a specific type of workout, give it a try and move your body in a different way," she said."Ultimately, its your workout. ... Take options, skip something if it hurts or you dont like it.

Scott County Family Y regularly posts virtual-class videos on its Facebook page, with everything from living room gymnastics for kids to yoga and more, some in front of clever backgrounds for a little change of scenery, such as a beach and mountains.

Smaller area gyms are taking similar approaches. We are making working out at home as easy and fun as possible, said Brieanne Breezy Lonergan, a coach at The MoveMeant in Moline, a Crossfit-style gym that also offers other workouts for those who are not interested or ready to work with a barbell.

The best part of our gym is the community, the members, so its hard not seeing everyone," she said. In the gym, everyone motivates one another, so we are trying to maintain that encouragement and positivity while we are all apart and quarantined.

Prior to the gyms closing, Lonergan said gym owner Ryan Gayman allowed members to rent equipment to use at home. Coaches know its members do not have a full lineup of equipment on hand, so workouts are modified to accommodate that.

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High stress, anxiety, and ongoing racing thoughts have become a common part of our lives with the coronavirus crisis. It seems like we might go to bed thinking about whats going on in the world around us and wake up with the same agonizing feelings.

Psychotherapist, meditation and yoga instructor with the Cowell Family Cancer Center in Traverse City, Kirt Baab says there are three stages our minds go through during a crisis. First, we remember life before COVID19 and then we know what life is like as were experiencing the sensations of whats going on around us. In the future, once the crisis is over well have a new stage that well begin to process.

While were in the middle stage trying to calm our minds and find inner peace, meditation and mindfulness is what Baab says will help. He says anyone can meditate, even beginners.

The meditation even for a few minutes, puts you in the present moment so youre able to focus on your senses and breath. Its a way to pull away from the chaos around us to simply heal our minds and focus on self-compassion.

To see the two-part interview with Kirt Baab through SKYPE with Melissa Smith see the video above.

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Manduka yoga mats

Whether you're new to yoga or a long-time enthusiast, the right yoga mat can make or break your practice. No one wants to be slipping and sliding, have their feet sticking off the edge during Savasana, or realize 15 minutes into class that their knees are bruising.

The sheer amount of options for yoga mats (there are more than 30,000 results for "yoga mat" on Amazon!) can be overwhelming. Use this curated roundup to guide your next yoga mat purchase.

Depending on your needs, you could just scoop up a mat at TJ Maxx for $10, or you might need to spend a little more on something with more features, such as an extra grippy surface.

Consider what types of activities you'll be using your new yoga mat for and where you'll take your mat. Also take into account your height and any other bodily considerations (such as pain in your knees or back).

Here are some helpful questions to ask yourself when choosing a yoga mat:

Will you be using it indoors, outdoors, or both? Pretty much any mat will do for indoor yoga, but if you plan on working out outside, you'll want something sturdier and more durable.

Will you use it for hot yoga? If so, look for a mat with an extra grippy or non-slip surface.

Do you need to take it on an airplane or other small space? Look for thinner mats that roll up or fold into a compact size so you can easily pack them.

Do you need extra cushion or length? Standard mats run between an eighth of an inch and a quarter of an inch. You may need something thicker, like a half-inch mat if you need cushion for your knees, hands or back. Lengthwise, the standard is 68 inches, so taller people would benefit from a longer mat.

What's your budget? Cheaper mats are best for beginners who aren't sure if they'll stick to a yoga practice and people who don't practice regularly. If you practice several days a week, a high quality mat will save you more money in the long run, since you won't have to replace your mat so often.

This 1/16-inch-thick mat folds into a 6.7-inch by 9.1-inch compact square and comes with a carrying case, making it super easy to slide into a backpack, carry-on bag, tote or even a briefcase. It only weighs 2.5 pounds, making it a great travel alternative to some heavier roll-up mats.

What buyers say: "Great material, really lightweight. Great for hiking or backpacking!" one buyer wrote. Another said, "Super compact and portable. I try to practice yoga every day so I got this mat for use when I travel. It's very soft and thin, and it folds up to fit in a compact little travel bag!"

Unlike other mats made of rubber or vinyl, this Aurorae mat has a microfiber surface that serves as a mat and towel in one product. It's a great option for people who sweat and slip a lot and usually lay towels over their mat. Oh, and it's washable too.

What buyers say: "I feel it's important that potential buyers know what a quality product this is -- I've been so happy with it." This reviewer continues, "I have used this mat two to three times per week every week since August, 2013. I've washed it in my washing machine (delicate cycle) and hung it to dry every time I've used it... It has held up perfectly over the years, and still looks almost brand new."

At a half-inch thick -- compared to the quarter-inch or even eighth-inch thickness of most mats -- the REEHUT High Density mat offers extra cushion and a grippy texture, making it comfortable but not unstable.

What buyers say: "Yay for gushy soft mat! My knees used to get black and blue from yoga. I actually walked across this mat on my knees to test it, too."

Another buyer wrote that this mat is perfect for use on hard floors, and another gushes at how easy it is on the hands, knees and back.

The standard length for yoga mats is about 68 inches, which means anyone over 5-foot-8-inches can't stretch out fully on a standard mat.

Taller people may also have trouble with wide-stance poses like warrior II and downward dog, so extra-long mats (which run between 72 and 85 inches) can help.

What buyers say: "I'm very happy with this yoga mat. I'm 5 foot 8 inches and rarely with extra length of this mat do I have to think about staying positioned on mat while practicing yoga like on shorter yoga mats," one reviewer wrote. "I can close my eyes during yoga and concentrate on yoga instead of constantly checking to see if I'm remaining within bounds of my mat."

This mat is heavier than most (7.5 pounds versus the average 4 to 5 pounds), but that extra weight helps with durability and stability for practicing yoga outside and on uneven terrain.

Note that Manduka mats must be broken in or they'll remain slippery. Many people expedite the breaking-in process with a salt scrub. While that's arguably inconvenient, most buyers say that the breaking-in process is well worth the mat's quality and longevity.

What buyers say: "The last mat I'll ever need It's comfortable but it's not at all soft or squishy, it's a very firm stable support."

Jade manufactures these mats with natural rubber tapped from rubber trees, which is an extremely renewable resource. They make the mats in the US and uphold compliance with all US environmental, labor and consumer protection laws. On top of that, for every mat sold, Jade plants a tree.

What buyers say: "Jade Yoga is my new go-to. This is a really great mat, well worth the hefty price tag. It is also very thin but surprisingly cushy."

Inexpensive and simple, this mat is great for beginners and anyone who's wary to front the cost of some more luxurious mats.

What buyers say: "Affordable, easy, perfect thickness."

One reviewer who was new to yoga praised the mat for being an easy choice for beginners, saying: "I was always interested in starting but wasn't sure what yoga mat to go with or even if I would stick with yoga, so was cost conscious. My first impression was that I was pleasantly surprised with the quality and thickness of this mat."

What buyers say: "Best. Mat. Ever The surface is very absorbent. The grip is amazing -- way better than traditional mats - I am so secure in warrior 2. I am able to go through half my hot power yoga class without a yoga towel."

That same buyer came back two years later to update her review: "I have had this yoga mat for two years now!!! I went through TWO yoga teacher trainings using this every day for hours, and often allowing other students to use it. I practice on it every single day. I do restorative yoga, drip-heavy heated power yoga and Bikram, as well as occasionally an outdoor class. It remains immaculate, as though I bought it yesterday!"

Other buyers praise the sturdiness, grippiness and all-purpose abilities of this Gaiam mat, while others yet nod to its durability: No flaking or peeling after one year.

The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.

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Danvers residents are getting a special invite to visit the Turner-Ingersoll mansion, more commonly known as The House of Seven Gables, in Salem on March 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for free. Every winter the mansion offers North Shore neighbors a free chance to tour the mansion and learn about its history for these Welcome Home Days. In addition to the tour, Living History Labs designed specifically for families will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Peabody residents can visit for free on March 8, Swampscott on March 15, and Lynn/Nahant on March 22. The House of Seven Gables is located at 115 Derby St. For more information, visit http://www.7gables.org.

The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is seeking young artists from grades K to 12 to help spread the word about the importance of beaches to shorebirds with the refuges Third Annual Beach Sign Youth Art Contest. While locals know about the annual beach closure at the refuge for nesting piping plovers, visitors typically do not pay attention to the Area Closed signs. It is the refuges hope that these homemade informational signs will educate visitors about shorebirds and encourage visitors to respect the birds space. Submissions for the contest will be accepted until March 27. The grand prize winner will have the opportunity to help the refuge biologist conduct a plover survey on the closed beach. Winners will be announced on April 18 at the refuges Earth Day Celebration at Refuge Headquarters. Review the contest guidelines and criteria at http://www.fws.gov/refuge/parker_river/ or e-mail Lauren Healy at Lauren_Healey@FWS.gov. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is located at 6 Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport.

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Attention Dedham parents: Begin planning your childrens summertime by attending the sixth annual Discover Summer! Camps and Activities Fair on Saturday, March 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Dedhams Avery School. Representatives from over 60 day and overnight camps are eager to offer information on a variety of summer options for kids from preschool through high school. Admission is free. Parents can find out more information by visiting dedhamcampfair.org or by e-mailing discoversummercampfair@gmail.com.

Start stretching your legs in preparation for the 10th annual Marshfield St. Patricks Day 5k road race on Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m. at the Brant Rock Esplanade. This South Shore tradition raises funds for the Marshfield Education Foundation, providing critical seed funding for grants submitted by Marshfield Public School teachers to motivate and excite their students. To register for the race, visit marshfieldstpatricksday5k.com.

Considering selling your home? Attend the Home Seller Solutions workshop given by Patricia Fanning, a realtor from Jack Conway & Co., Inc., at the Bridgewater Public Library on Tuesday, March 3, beginning at 6:30 p.m. During this free workshop, you will learn how to prep your home for sale, value and pricing, timing, market conditions, and more. No registration required.

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Laughter yoga is a body and mind practice to encourage a healthy well-being involving deep breathing, a few stretches, playful laughter exercises (no jokes or comedy) and relaxation techniques. Give the practice a try at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St., on Monday, March 10, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Laughter yoga will be the second Tuesday of every month afterwards. There are also yoga sessions held in Sharon. Any age and level of physical activity is welcome to these free events. Any questions? Visit letslaughtoday.com or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com.

A new social day program for seniors, The Club, has been introduced at the Mary Ann Morse at Heritage, a nonprofit(cq) senior community in Framingham. The Club operates daily Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offers flexible, affordable schedules ranging from $49 for one day per week to $185 for a five-day program. Seniors will enjoy a fresh breakfast and lunch, as well as recreational activities ranging from exercise classes to pet therapy. For a free trial day or more information, please call 508-665-5300 or visit heritageassistedliving.org/the-club.

March is Womens History Month, so Actons Discovery Museum is hosting Lil SMART (Science, Math, Art) Gals and SMART Gals programs throughout the month to learn about women who have made important contributions to science, math, and art. On March 5, attendees will examine fossils while learning about Mary Annings contributions to paleontology. Lil SMART Gals will run from 10 to 11 a.m., and SMART Gals will run from 2 to 4:30 p.m. The Discovery Museum is located at 177 Main Street in Acton, and both workshops are free with admission. Visit http://www.discoveryacton.org.

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Another type of yoga that is catching on is beer yoga. Beer is not an ancient word from the Indus-Sarasvati civilization describing mantras and rituals. Beer yoga is modern day beer, drank while doing yoga. Come to think of it, maybe beer is a mantra, and a ritual as well.

Arguing that alcohol was sometimes used in yoga rituals in classical times, the marketing gimmick is working. Although videos show people with beer in hand while they do proud warrior or salutation to the sun, it would be a challenge to do downward facing dog holding a beer bottle. Most classes do yoga first and then end with sharing beer. Yes, this is definitely a mixed message.

For those who have been reluctant to try before, maybe a baby goat or an ice-cold brew is just the thing to get them out and moving with a group of like-minded people.

If these things make it less threatening, more appealing and lead to exercising body, mind and spirit, who can dispute the ultimate value? Transcendence of self through the practice of yoga can come in many forms. Getting classes out of traditional studios, and calling them things like Yoga and Hops is clever and enticing.

One Bier Yoga site in Germany claims beer yoga is a marriage of two great loves. After all, they say, both are centuries old therapies for mind, body and soul. Not to be outdone, and trust me, I am not making this up, there is a spa in Malibu that offers Vino and Vinyasawine and yoga, Tanthe Sanskrit word for stretchingand Tequila, and Scotch and Stretching.

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Ashlee Tuck, 22, of Milwaukee founded Ashlee's Crazy Yoga.(Photo: Hannah Kirby/ Now News Group)

At 22, Ashlee Tuck has her own yoga studio and a mission for her life: To show that yoga is for everybody and every body,regardless or skin color, age or ability.

"Yoga is depicted, I don't want to sound racist, but as a white woman doing yoga," said Tuck, a Milwaukee resident. "You don't get to see everyone doing yoga."

To change that, Tuckopened a yoga studio, Ashlee's Crazy Yoga, with her husband, Kary, a nutritionist, earlier this month in South Milwaukee, and works with New Beginnings are Possible,a Christian youth center, in Milwaukee.

"Ashlee's Crazy Yoga is all about reaching yoga to the masses, so yoga, wellness and everything is accessible," she said.

"There was so many traumas in the lives of so many of our children, we asked Ashlee to partner with us to provide yoga," saidJohn Greene, executive director of New Beginnings are Possible.

New Beginnings provides after-school and summer programming to more than 80 children in northwest Milwaukee.

"We're trying to make sure our children are really well cared for, very safe, are competitive in the classroom now, and that later on, they will helpour families pull out of poverty and get career-sustaining jobs, and be strong contributors in the community," Greene said.

Tuck teaches yoga bootcampsto about 35 students at the center twice a week, and Kary helps educate them on nutrition.

"The kids are learning about the body parts, muscles and all of that being worked," said Tuck, who is in her second year with the center. "Then, we do a yoga cool down and kids start to learn about mindfulness and finding stillness."

"It's hard to stay triggered, stay stressed and have high cortisol levels if you have the body relaxation," Greene said."Helping our children cope better is what we're getting after."

Since beginning at New Beginnings, Tuck said she has really seen an improvement in how the children self-regulate andco-regulate.

"As a young African American woman, she's a great role model to our teenagers," Greene said. "The opportunity for them to see someone who embraces a lifestyle that promotes health and wellness is extremely important."

In the future, the center plans to offeryoga for parents when they pick their kids up, so they can "get centered and be the best parents they can be in the evenings," Greene said.

At 19, Ashlee Tuck started working toward her 200-hour yogateacher certification through YogaFit, which she would finish over the next two years.(Photo: Hannah Kirby/ Now News Group)

When Tuck needed one more fitness credit to graduate from Homestead High School in Mequon, she signed up for a core strength class, which included a section on yoga.

"I just loved how it could keep you flexible and the longevity of it," Tuck said.

After graduating in 2015, Tuck started working at Home Depot while figuringout what she wanted to do with her life and ultimately decided it was yoga.

"You can take yoga to the grave, and that's what I plan to do," she said.

At 19, Tuck started working towardher 200-hour yogateacher certification through YogaFit, which she would finish over the next two years while continuing to work at Home Depot.

During work breaks, she would sit in the store's garden area and write down affirmations: "I will be able to teach yoga full time.I will be able to open my own studio."

"It was constantly flipping through that notebook everyday, every shift," she said. "I used to think about it and visualize it."

In order to complete her yoga certification, Tuck was required to do eight hours of community service, and taught yoga classesto staff at a retirement communityin Mequon.

In fall of 2016, she landed her first paid gig, teaching classes at the Wisconsin Athletic Club.

She also continued volunteering, but this time, it was chair yoga at Golden Pearl Adult Day Services, which serves "adults with disabilities and the frail elderly," in Richfield.

"I just really made a connection to the folks that were there," Tuck said.

A couple months later, it turned into a job, where she'd teach hour-long classes twice a week until 2018.

In 2017, Tuck began holding free yoga classes out of an art gallery space connected to her apartment building, while still working at the gym and also teaching yoga in corporate settings.

She was able to leave Home Depot in March of 2018.

The following year, she left the WAC, then started working at Body by Design in Waukesha, where she continues to teach.

Tuck also puts onworkshops throughout the Milwaukee area, such as, "Yoga at the Beach" and "Wine and Yoga," as well as classes for charity, including "Yoga for Autism" and "Yoga for the Homeless."

"My passion is to give back," Tuck said.

Ashlee's Crazy Yoga is located at 1633 Rawson Ave., South Milwaukee.(Photo: Hannah Kirby/ Now News Group)

"Ashlee's Crazy Yogais a space of acceptance, to be welcomed, and to show emotions," Tucksaid.

The name Ashlee's Crazy Yoga comes from the idea that "you're crazy enough to try yoga," she said.

"People are afraid of yoga," she said. "They think it's a flexibility competition, but it's about becoming a better person. Every time you come through our doors, we want you to be a better person."

Ashlee's Crazy Yoga, located at 1633 Rawson Ave., South Milwaukee, puts on three drop-in yoga classes a week.

The classes are "MindfulMondays," a combination of slow flow yin and sound therapy withsinging bowls and tuning forks, at 4 p.m. Mondays, "Happy Hips," which involves hip-openers and lunges,at 6 p.m. Wednesdays, and "Slowflow Saturday," a yin-style class, at 6 p.m. Saturdays.

Each class costs $8, and a week pass is $20.

Tuck offers private yoga classes for people who have specific goals, or needs, such as chair yoga for seniors.

While yogisare welcome to bring their own equipment, the studio also has mats and blocks participants can use.

In addition to being a yoga teacher, Tuck is a reiki master teacher.

During the studio's reikisessions, aclient lays on a massage tableand Tuck lightly touches, or hovers over, their body, moving throughchakra energy points and using essential oils.

"Most people after reiki sessions feel refreshed and sometimes, people are emotional, which is heavy energy coming up," she said.

In addition to being a yoga teacher, Tuck is a Reiki master teacher.During the studio's reikisessions, aclient lays on a massage tableand Tuck lightly touches, or hovers over, their body, moving throughchakra energy points and using essential oils.(Photo: Hannah Kirby/ Now News Group)

Tuck, who is working towardher yoga therapist certification, is also offering somatictherapy sessions, which combinetalk therapy and body engagement.

"Some studios are "boutique-y," Tuck said. "They want to teach just straight up yoga. You're going to come for the physical practice. But yoga, you have to remember, is mind, body and soul. You have to do the physical practice, but you can't forget about holding that mental or emotional space for yourself."

Private yoga classes are $40 for an hour, reiki sessions are $60 for an hour (the first session costs $50), therapy sessions are $100 for an hour, and the studio also offers a private guided meditation practice for a half hour for $40.

Tuck's husband, Kary, who got his nutritionist certification through ACTION, offers personal nutritionist services at the studio.

"We go over your caloric intake, the breakdown, how to split upcertain proteins, carbs and fats throughout your day," he said. "A lot of people think changing their diet or losing weight is so hard and complex ... It's as simple as just eating the right thing at the right time."

Husband and wife Kary and Ashlee Tuck opened Ashlee's Crazy Yoga studio in South Milwaukee in early February 2020.(Photo: Hannah Kirby/ Now News Group)

The first 30-minute session is $20. For $50 a month, Kary meets with clients twice a month, works with them to create individualized meal and/or workout plans, and gives them 24/7 access to contact him for guidance or questions.

"It's what every kid would dream of, I just want to grow up and be like Superman and help everyone and be there when they need help," he said. "And to actually wake up, and these people come here and feel safe here. You are their hero in a way. It's the best thing to help people."

For more information on Ashlee's Crazy Yoga or to sign up for sessions, visitashleecrazyyoga.comorfacebook.com/AshleesCrazyYoga.

The studio held its first class on Feb. 10. The grand opening is from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 29, with a free yoga class at 2 p.m., essential oils sampling, and a raffle.

"I really want to get to know this community and start something great here," Ashlee Tucksaid.

In the future, shehopes topartner with nearby schools for after-school yoga, and to launch a lunchtime yoga class for local businesspeople.

"I just love helping people," she said.

Contact Hannah Kirby at hannah.kirby@jrn.com. Follow her on Twitter at @HannahHopeKirby.

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ASICS/ Pyrates Smart Fabrics.

To mark International Womens Day, ASICS has teamed up with Pyrates Smart Fabrics, a textile development company and performance streetwear brand, to launch an ecologically sustainable seven-piece yoga capsule collection made for women by women.

From its inception in 2014, Pyrates has been dedicated to providing solutions to protect the body and the environment by creating sustainable and skin friendly athleisure that is designed and crafted by Spanish entrepreneur Regina Polanco, using the brands own Pyratex knit fabrics.

As part of ASICS vision of a world where everyone can achieve a Sound Mind in a Sound Body within a Sound World, the collaboration with Pyrates will offer fitness lovers the ability to reduce their carbon footprint, whilst adding luxury style and comfort to their fitness apparel wardrobe.

ASICS says it is proud to showcase the environmentally friendly seven-piece yoga collection, which utilises natural fibres designed for optimum movement and comfort. The collection boasts the use of natural bio-degradable dyes derived from plants and minerals, with colours being sourced from Indian Madder Root, Mediterranean Oak Gall and Pomegranate.

ASICS/ Pyrates Smart Fabrics.

The dye process is non-toxic and uses a reduced amount of water. The colours are purified, dried and always sourced from non-endangered and replenishable ingredients ensuring that the brand continues to remain ethical at every step of the process. The packaging for this collection is also made from natural and reusable fabrics to further help reduce the adverse impact on the planet and encourage the reuse of the fabric bag.

Linda van Aken, Vice President Running & Apparel and ASICS EMEA comments: We are very proud to be working with Regina and Pyrates on a sustainable and environmentally friendly sports capsule collection. From the first time that we worked together, we are very impressed with her approach to innovation and supporting women in fitness.

After supporting Pyrates through the Asics Tenkan-Ten initiative, a global acceleration programme for sports and well-being start-ups, ASICS naturally formed a collaborative partnership with PYRATES due to their innovative approach to fabrics and commitment to supporting women by providing ethically-produced, sustainable fitness apparel.

ASICS/ Pyrates Smart Fabrics.

Speaking of the collaboration with ASICS, Regina Polanco, founder and CEO at Pyrates says: We are delighted to work closely with ASICS on a collaboration that is centred around women for International Womens Day. Our shared vision and values have played an integral part in the entire process. The collection itself has been designed in natural harmony to ensure women have fitness apparel that is not only inclusive, but also cares for body, mind and the environment.

The collection itself will consist of a variety of fitness essentials, such as leggings, wide-legged trousers, sports bras and sweatshirts and will be available from 8 March 2020, in celebration of International Womens Day.

http://www.pyratessmartfabrics.com

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First, a disclaimer: I ADORE PUPPIES. Unlike cats, theyre responsive, energetic, and generally akin to me and my own amicable spasticity. So this review will be relatively biased and, in part, homage to my own pup called Baba that I miss dearly (FYI hes not dead, he lives in Portugal with my grandparents and is, as we speak, no doubt being showered in love and home-cooked meals). That being said, please enjoy my very fair and neutral review of Yogapaws, Londons best yoga class that provides puppy companions to work out alongside, as they mainly roll around and nibble your hair.

How did Yogapaws come to be, you ask? It all started way back in November 2019. The inspiration came after a vigorous and transcending Goat yogaclass the two founders took in LA. During this class, they realised the potential that working out with animals offered for an emotionally gratifying experience. They did however also find the goats to be slightly too feral at times, on account of the fact that several tried to climb yogis like trees. Theycame to the natural conclusion: yes to animals and yoga. No to goats and yoga. Yes to beautiful puppies and yoga making them one the first to cultivate this approach to exercise.

I found Yogapaws via a sponsored post on Instagram and began planning how to infiltrate this puppy haven straight away. On D-day, a particularly chilly Saturday morning, I began to psych myself out for what might be in store. What kind of puppies will they be? How many will there be? Will they like me? Will I kick one accidentally in the face after doing a downward dog? Despite this, I manage to make my way in a pretty sane manner to Angel, in North London, where the yoga session was taking place with my equally delirious partner in crime (and Dazed Beautys editor) Nellie Eden, who also happens to be a devout cat person. I was sure to don my cutest yoga gear as I have only done yoga one other time before this: DO.OMYOGA (where doom metal echoes in the background), a pretty stark contrast to this class. Im prepared to convince Nellie that doggos are the superior species, by smothering her in pups.

As I waited behind the studio door, my mind started to wonder. Pugs, Pomeranians... Greyhounds? The breed of puppy is kept secret until the day of the class and changes from class to class. As we finally enter the room, the curtain is lifted CHOCOLATE LABRADORS! Which in my eyes, are the epitome of what many would consider an adorable dog (just to reiterate, all puppies are created equal, all Im saying is that if you google cute puppy you cant deny that the page is predominantly filled with labs or Pomeranians, and the algorithm doesnt lie).

Once Id made my way to my mat, I decided to play the long game and wait for a pup to naturally approach my side. While the American Educational Research Association has proven puppies promote serenity and stress relief, what makes Yogapaws great is that they take this information and provide a modern practical way of reaping its benefits without the implications of owning a dog full time, which seems to be the main determining factor in young urban professionals living pup-less. Even those first few moments were enough to shed away the cumulative stress Id endured this past month, and made me feel at peace with the pure joy of loving something and caring for it. Not to make things too existential, but there is something to be said about caring for innocent young furry beings, as it puts your place in the world and its meaning into perspective, which goes hand-in-hand with the accompanying yoga class.

With that, I, like many others, wanted to understand the ethics of the practice. Humans want affection and mental stability, puppies give affection, yoga gives mental stability, stamina and voila, right? Well yes, and classes are efficiently planned out to benefit the pups as much as the yogis. The yoga is mainly floor-based to ensure the safety of the puppies, who are all between eight and 16 weeks old, and that everyone gets to interact with them. This also serves as a means of socialising young pups before they head to their forever home, which in many cases, is as a therapy dog for people in need. Its obvious psychological benefits are only amplified by the toning and invigorating effect of the yoga. By merging these facets together, puppy yoga provides optimum relaxation and spiritual strengthening via this emotional connection and still helps cultivate those rock hard abs youve been working on for 2020s hot girl summer.

I loved observing different peoples reactions to the class. Some were loving but still focused on the yoga to some degree, while another (precisely one lady), sat down for the entirety of the class as a pup dozed off in her lap, and took a million selfies with it

Once Id gotten over my initial delirium, I composed myself and began to listen to the yoga instructor. In addition to this, while some of you might think that you can just go around snatching at the puppies as you please, that isnt the case, so if they wish to rest, youre encouraged to leave them alone and partake in the yoga portion of the experience.

To my surprise, the yoga class was pretty thorough and did involve a certain amount of effort. While I could somewhat keep up at the start, core exercises were relatively intense and more importantly demanded a fair share of concentration or zen, which I obviously did not have. It was slightly harder to lose yourself in the practice due to puppies crawling all over you. But seeing as the yoga was relatively chilled, it made following a communal groove a tad easier.

I loved observing different peoples reactions to the class. Some were loving but still focused on the yoga to some degree, while another (precisely one lady), sat down for the entirety of the class as a pup dozed off in her lap, and took a million selfies with it. Also, just in case you started to feel paranoid, the dogs didnt love you enough, the event coordinators were there to hand you one mid lotus position.

Once the yoga class had finished, we were left to play with these bundles of joy for another 20 minutes. I also got a moment to chat to the founders of the company, who enlightened me about their hopes and dreams for the future of Yogapaws, which include partnering up with charities and puppy shelters. Most recently they have fundraised for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home via an initiative where the yogis donated money, which was then doubled by the founders at the end of each day!

I wanted to know what drew the attendees. Some participants said they were simply puppy fanatics, while others resonated with my own existential perspective and explained the experience offers a pure form of love and affection, which they feel they lack living in such a big city. Some had even pre-booked multiple classes for themselves, coming in at 35 a pop, which explains why the tickets sell out in minutes (one minute and six seconds to be precise).

Among the hustle and bustle of a city like London, it can be hard to find pure organic interactions like these, making Yogapaws success all the more resonant. Yogapaws is worth every penny and delivers emotionally, physically, and spiritually

As our time with the pups came to an end, it was hard to say goodbye, even though I had been dousing myself in puppy love for a good hour (including the designated 20 minutes of puppy playtime), but they just like us, they were also pretty exhausted. I left the experience feeling energised and optimistic. It shifted my whole way of thinking that day and humbled me (in a positive way) as to just how small we are in this vast universe.

Among the hustle and bustle of a city like London, it can be hard to find pure organic interactions like these, making Yogapaws success all the more resonant. When living such a high-paced life, it is essential to have moments that ground you and bring you back to the more primal feelings of being human, regardless of how that may be done. In my opinion, Yogapaws is worth every penny and delivers emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

For your chance to attend a puppy yoga class courtesy of Yogapaws, keep an eye on itsInstagram account spaces run out fast!

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