I have arrived in Tahoe! There's a buzz in the air here and the population of Wanderlusters is growing by the hour as more and more people roll into town, yoga mats in tow.

Here's a quick summary of my day:

what i packed

Cool Racerbacks, Wunder Unders, Vinyasa Scarf, airplane reading, technology.

is a yoga mat luggage?

Momentary confusion re: whether or not my travel mat was considered carry-on (do I check it in? Can I carry it on?) until I discovered it folds up and slides neatly into my actual luggage. Props, lululemon designers!

trivia: where in the world is this?

Hint: it's between Vancouver BC and Lake Tahoe.

the reno airport!

"Nobody puts Baby in the corner."

new airport friends

I shared a taxi from the Reno airport to Tahoe with three other Wanderlusters.

Nate is from Greenville, South Carolina, has been practicing yoga for a year, and quit his full-time job (where he wore a suit and worked 60 hours a week) 2 Fridays ago. He came to Wanderlust to deepen and explore his relationship with yoga.

lance and amy

Lance is from Denver and is a "jack-of-all-trades" in the telecommunications field. He's been practicing yoga for 3 years and his intention for Wanderlust is to "be happy. Experience it."

Amy's from New York City, has been practicing yoga for 2.5 years, and "lives to inspire". Her intention for her time at Wanderlust is to connect with as many amazing people as possible.

I can tell that it's going to be an intense (in the best way possible) few days of making connections, learning, sharing, and of course getting our yoga on. My first class starts bright and early tomorrow morning, and I can't wait to hit the mat!

Meet you tomorrow, Wanderlust!

♥ Alana

I stopped by to grab a coffee and I am on my way to have a community meeting before heading to class in Central.

day 6: street

I am wearing a white Cool Racerback and black Wunder Unders to match with my bright pink sneakers. A printed scarf and my favourite hobo bag are little touches I like to add to my outfit to make it more sophisticated looking and yet super comfortable and functional!

day 6: sweat

Believe me when I tell you that I really live by our manifesto to do one thing a day that scares me....I am back at Aerial Arts Academy for a pole dancing class! I have always been amazed by the upper body strength that these performers have and they not only look beautiful and elegant, these girls are super strong in their arms to be able to maneuver around the pole. So I changed into my Reverse Groove Shorts, Cool Racerback, and an All Sport Bra to give this class a try. The All Sport Bra gave me tremendous support when I needed to go upside down or around, and the length of the Reverse Groove Short allowed me to use my inner thighs to create friction in order to stay up on the pole. I had so much fun in this class --thank you Tessa and Barbara!

Milla, our Hong Kong Showroom Assistant Manager, is wearing Cool Racerbacks for seven days from street to sweat.

In January, you saw me work my way through 31 days of Wunder Unders. Now I take your questions on how to stretch your lululemon pieces for work and travel.

Question: How do I make my Wunder Under Pants work appropriate?

Answer: Our Wunder Unders are one of the most versatile piece in our lululemon closet. I should know-I wore them for a month! So how do you re-purpose these awesome athletic tights if you work in a business environment?

The key is to keep your bottom covered. Layer long tunics, sweaters, cardigans, dresses or dress shirts over your Wunder Unders. Play with accessories like belts or long necklaces. Footwear is also important in anchoring your work look. Try pairing it with tall boots, ankle booties or ballet flats.

I'm all about function and there is nothing more functional than having to carry less because I'm already wearing my work out gear. For a quick change from the office to the gym, layer your favorite athletic tank underneath your tops. A quick change of footwear and you're off for a run in 5 minutes flat.

Question: I’m travelling abroad for 6 months and need key pieces to work for my long flights, classes  and the gym all the while using little of my precious suitcase space.

Answer: We are learning what a challenge it can be to pack for air travel with baggage restrictions changing daily. lululemon clothing is designed for athletes meaning the fabrics used are usually lightweight and mostly wrinkle free. Most of our pieces can be re-purposed beyond the gym or yoga studio. Core basics can really stretch your wardrobe. Here are my suggestions:

-Cool Racerback

This tank does not have a built in bra meaning you are in full control of the support you need (try our Flow Y Bra or Scoop Bra for athletic support). Worn on its own, used as layering a piece for warmth or coverage, this tank rocks with stretch and wicking capabilities on or off the street.

-Groove Pant

This pant is what put lululemon on the map and with good reason. The design: mid rise, slim to the knee, boot cut fit; flatters most body types and we’re finding out that most of you are taking them beyond the gym. Plus most styles are reversible meaning you can choose a colored or patterned waistband, flip it inside out and you've got a solid colored pant. Great for to and from wear, get the same 4 way stretch as you run errands around town or for a cup of coffee with your best gal pal.

-Wunder Under Pant or Crop

It’s your basic legging with better stretch, color retention AND athletic function. They are made of luon which is treated to wick moisture (ideal for sweating through airport security and at the yoga studio). Worn with longer shirts, tunics or sweater, this bottom can be worn easily for work to play to a night out on the town.

-Remix Lulu Hoodie

This hoodie keeps you covered to and from the gym and when you’re heading out the door in jeans and a t shirt. Made of cozy preshrunk cotton fleece, it’ll keep you warm in climate controlled airplane cabins too. This hoodie is so soft, you’ll want to snooze on it during your longer flights.

1 Remix Lulu Hoodie, 1 pair of Groove pant, 2 pairs of Wunder Under Crops, and 3 Cool Racerback tanks...

...will roll with you where ever you go.

Tip for getting more into your suitcase: Rolling your clothes takes up less space and helps keep clothing wrinkle free!

Thanks to Ashley and Ashley for your questions!

I'm on day 5 into this challenge and it hasn't been as hard as I thought it would be! I know tights in general are pretty easy to wear, but every day? We'll see how I feel on day 15. I have a few co-workers who are concerned with my hygiene and I've had to reassure them that I am washing the bottoms as needed.

I'm off to Hatha yoga today, which is my favourite type. I love the pace and the calming effect it has on me as a whole, something I am craving after the hustle and bustle of the holidays.

The lululemon pieces getting me through the day:
-Wunder Under Crop
-Swift Tank

The Swift Tank is one of my favourites. The hidden pocket sewn into the back is perfect for my tunes on the go when I use it for running. Tip of the day: I like to keep my mp3 player covered with a silicone skin to protect it from moisture.

Need more reasons to love the Wunder Unders? Other than the versatility, it's the stretch factor that gets me. Four-way stretch means I can sit every which way during the day and the knees and bum won't bag out.

Something that I'm totally enjoying from the challenge is figuring out ways to wear my workout gear underneath my day clothes. I don't think I ever explored this possibility so thoroughly before and it's helped a lot. Less in my bag is less weight I have to carry which always makes for a happier me at the end of the day.

I'm on day two of the Wunder Under Challenge - today my Wunder Under Pants are keeping me warm under my Feel Good Pants. Later in the day I'm hitting the gym for circuit training!

Why do I love my wonder under tights? Because if I didn't have them on, I'd be naked.

A Day in the Life of my Wonder Under Tights:

5:30am: Wake up. Think about my day. I'm going to work and then a run afterwards. I want to pack as light as possible. Solution: wear my gear to work. The resulting outfit: Flow Y Bra, Cool Racerback Tank, Wonder Under Tights, a baggy t-shirt and a hoodie for warmth. I am very lucky that I don't have a dress code at work. 

6:45am: Throw my runners into my Jet Running Duffle and I'm out the door to catch the bus. 

12:00pm: Ate two wraps and a salad, am extremely thankful for the 4 way stretch waistband.

5:00pm: Take off my t-shirt and hoodie, tie up my runners and I'm off on a 3km jog to the gym!

These tights are my secret weapon as I navigate though my day of work and play. From keeping me covered in down dog, to wicking sweat across a 10km finish line, or being paired with a pair of gladiator sandals for a stroll down Robson Street, my Wonder Under Tights blur the line of sport and fashion. These are definetly not my momma's 80's spandex.

We currently make three different versions of these tights: We have a long option, regular length crop version, and now an organic cotton yarn legging style. Got questions on the difference? Give us a ring at the GEc (1.877.263.9300) and we'll be happy to give you the lowdown!