Good morning, everyone!

Are you ready for the long-awaited surprise?! I said, ARE YOU READY FOR THE SURPRISE! (Go ahead, fist-pump into the air and clap your hands )

Remember my fitness resolutions goals?

Well, as you all know, I don’t do anything half-assed. If I’m going to learn something or make a commitment, I go all out. So in an effort to become a little yogi, I bring to you…YOGA WEEK.

In an effort to familiarize myself with the practice, I’m going to be doing a lot of reading, introductory videos, classes, etc. For those of you who have been thinking about starting yoga, NOW IS THE TIME! Let’s conquer this sucker together

But we’ll need gear, won’t we? We’ll need the right tools, too, right?!

Lucky for you, I’ve got ya covered. Each day this week, I will be featuring a yoga-themed giveaway and providing introductory information for those of you who want to get started with me (and for those of you who already practice). I have some AMAZING giveaways lined up — total retail cost of all prizes is roughly $180!

Be sure to check in every day to see what we’re up to and score some great yoga gear.

Now, in order to do anything, you’ll need a yoga mat. And don’t get one of those cheap-y mats that will fall apart — we’re in this for the long run, people!

Let’s do this the right way and get The Flower of Life Mat from Gaiam

Gaiam Flower of Life Mat

Flower of Life Yoga Mat features:

• Textured nonslip surface
• Provides cushion for your body
• Lightweight, durable and chic
• Solid construction

The folks at Gaiam are graciously giving away one yoga mat to one lucky reader. To enter, simply leave a comment telling me why you want to start yoga – or if you already practice, tell me what you love most about it! And as always, there are multiple ways to score an entry.

TO WIN EXTRA ENTRIES YOU MAY:

• Tweet about the giveaway
• Blog about the giveaway (if you don’t have a blog, email someone the giveaway)
• Follow me on google reader
• Add The Daily Balance to your Blogroll

Just leave me a comment letting me know that you did each of the above and you can get up to 4 more entries!! If you already follow on google reader and have me on your Blogroll, just let me know – you’ll still get an extra entry

GOOD LUCK!