It’s no secret that we love yoga. As a practice, it helps us stay balanced and active, as a mantra it keeps us happy, focused and clear. Until now, the ancient practice has, for the most part, stayed true to its intent and maintained a low profile. Recently, yoga has become a hot topic — facing scrutiny from both media and yogis alike. While we value the practice, sometimes it feels good to let loose, challenge our beliefs and stop taking everything too seriously. Here are some of our favourite media pieces that have stirred the pot, threw us off balance and made us really stop and think.

how yoga can wreck your body – William J. Broad, New York Times

is the new york times wrecking yoga? the community responds – Yoga Dork

yoga instructors push back at new york time article on injury risk – Casey Schwartz, The Daily Beast

sh*t yogis say – by yours truly.

you call that tree pose? – Jessica Pressier, New York Magazine

annoying? yoga? surely not – Sarah Miller, The Guardian

What’s your preference? A serious, traditional and meditative practice or a light-hearted class with a little wiggle room?

Tiffany and her store are ready for the holidays! Come in and share a few laughs with your local lululemon.

This holiday season will be my sixth working for lululemon athletica. How time flies.

Like most people, the holidays are a particularly special time of year for me, and I want to tell you why.

Working at a lululemon store over the holidays has lots of special perks - amazing product, complimentary yoga, Starbucks runs, and lots and lots of love and laughter. But more than that, working at a lululemon store over the holidays is being a part of special holiday moments.

It's the guests like you, reading this post, that make my holidays what they are. I get to hear about your families, your friends, your achievements, your stories – each and every day I walk into work.

I get to hear grandparents speaking proudly about their grandchildren; I get to see long wish lists filled with Groove Pants and Remix Lulu Hoodies; I get to experience the fun of picking out the perfect outfit for the perfect boyfriend.

When you shop in our stores this holiday season, or call our Guest Education Centre, make sure you share your stories with the educators that help you. Talk about your family, your friends, your achievements and goals.

This is what makes us love our jobs, and why I truly love the ho-lu-days.

Why do you love the ho-lu-days?