blog » travel yoga mat http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog Read about yoga and running, inspirational goal setting, meditation, healthy snacks, travel stories, playlists and an overwhelming love of life. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:16:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 top 10 wanderlust must-haves http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/top-10-wanderlust-must-haves/ http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/top-10-wanderlust-must-haves/#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:53:26 +0000 Paula http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=25408 Paula-Wanderlust-top-ten

top 10 wanderlust must-haves

When our team hit the Wanderlust yoga festival in Bondville, Vermont, last month they had an amazing time (despite the inclement weather). It was like a sampler pack of yoga styles and music: acro-yoga, vinyasa, chanting and gongs. With plenty more summer still to come and lots more festivals coming too, Paula (our Social Media Specialist) put together her list of essentials to get the most out of upcoming yoga festivals.

1. Wanderlust Rucksack – I was lucky enough to test this backpack before it hit stores.  I loved all of the zipper pockets and the laptop sleeve; plus the built in rain cover came in handy during the unexpected downpours.

2. Skinny Satin Pirouette – I’ve finally found a headband that works for my head; skinny and sticky so it stays in place. We did tons of inversion workshops so this was crucial for keeping my hair out of my face and letting me focus on the pose.

3. The Mat – Cushioned and grippy! After a 12-hour travel day, I was extremely happy I was carrying a comfy mat.

4. Manduka Equa Towel – The towel helped provide a little more cushion over my travel mat when I needed it and soaked up the puddles.

5. iPhone – My lifeline. I was tweeting, facebooking, instagramming and checking-in everywhere.

6. Water Bottle – When you’re doing 4-6 hours of yoga every day, staying hydrated was uber-important.  I switched back and forth between H2O and coconut water.

7. Travel Pooch – Anyone I travel with will tell you I’m more than slightly forgetful. I need a bag I can keep close to my body and easily do my keys-phone-passport-wallet check.

8. Vinyasa Scarf –This magical piece acted as my scarf, towel, wrap, pillow, blanket and rain cover. `

9. Dense Foam Block– I actually didn’t bring this with me, but I wish that I had!  Bricks were not supplied in any classes, and when you’re on your 3rd class of the day, a little extra support would have been greatly appreciated.

10. Moleskin (not pictured) - This was beside my mat all weekend.  With so many amazing instructors at Wanderlust, I was constantly jotting down inspiration and education.  I saw some people using the moleskine app on their iPads instead of notebooks too.

top two nice-to-haves

11. Passport & Rosebud Strawberry Lip Balm – These aren't must-haves, but they're pretty important if you're a Canadian with a lip balm addiction.

upcoming wanderlust yoga festivals

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yoga clothes from lululemon

Are you a traveler? Do you hate sharing your space with others? Want to practice yoga anytime, anywhere with no questions asked? Our wonderful lululemon designers have delivered once again. Welcome to the No-Mat.

downward dog with lululemon

Whitney takes her practice to the next level by connecting herself to the earth.

do it yourself: the no-mat

The No-Mat is a DIY yoga body mat kit that will allow you to take your practice to the next level in the streets, in class, and anywhere you can dream.

no mat april fools joke

Anyone can DIY with the No-Mat!

Crash out of Crow Pose much? Finally there’s a comfortable yoga mat with the ultimate protection for your hands, knees, feet and head. Holler if you hear me!

crow pose

Here are the components of the No-Mat that will protect your bones:

  • Crash Pad Bandana: Comfortable, stylish, and protects your noggin!

crash pad bandana

  • Mukha Mit: Your hands never felt so good.

lululemon yoga joke

  • Knee Armor: Protection at it's finest, and it also creates a wonderful Michael Jackson look.

fun with yoga

  • Shipwreck Sandal: Jimmy Choo who?

april fools day from lululemon

yoga anytime, anywhere, do it now.

The beauty of the No-Mat is now you are all yoga, all the time, and ready for all terrain. So bring it Mother Earth. Here are a few places our Fit Guru Whitney is now able to practice.

triangle on the rocks

Triangle pose on the rocks please.

dancer's yoga pose in the oasis

Dancer's pose in an oasis? It's not a dream anymore.

why we made this

We’ve heard your feedback loud and clear, and we created this entirely from our guests’ desires. You said you needed a lightweight travel mat, done. You wanted to be comfortable and protected in yoga, done. You don’t want to carry a mat, done. You want to look haute in yoga and everywhere in between, done.

yoga clothing from lululemon

  • Engineered for crowded classes or impromptu yoga sessions when a standard mat just won’t work
  • Portable and packable comfort
  • 100% recycled and recyclable
  • Flex your DIY muscles

So that’s it. Get your No-Mat DIY instructions and get crackin’! Life’s too short not to get your wild thing on in yoga, anytime, anywhere. Namaste.

yoga pose

The No-Mat is available online and in store.

BONUS: Watch an instructional video on how to personalize your No-Mat:

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