The Daily Balance

First of all – did everyone have fun?! I hope so.

Congrats Yoga Week winners!

Winner of the Gaiam yoga mat is…

Here are your random numbers:

18

Timestamp: 2010-02-01 14:53:00 UTC

Janna (Just Flourishing) says:

January 25, 2010 at 5:26 pm

Fabulous idea Shannon. You will LOVE becoming a yogi!

I love how yoga makes you feel during and afterwards. During the class you feel challenged and focused. Sometimes the poses are do difficult that all you can focus on is your breath. Adn afterwards you have an amazing sensation of relaxation (and soreness!).

You are on my blogroll and I am subscribed

Winner of the Manduka yoga mat sling is…

Here are your random numbers:

46

Timestamp: 2010-02-01 16:53:34 UTC

La says:

January 29, 2010 at 3:09 pm

I just bought a beautiful yoga mat (Aurorae) but it needs a case! I’m a yoga beginner right now so my repertoire of poses is very narrow. Thus far, honestly my favorite pose is the tree pose. My real name means ‘tree’ so I’ve always loved trees, but I love the calm found in balancing on one leg.

&& I follow you/You’re on my blog roll <3

Winner of the Yogi Tea sampler pack is…

Here are your random numbers:

29

Timestamp: 2010-02-01 16:58:02 UTC

http://theprocessofhealing.wordpress.com/ says:

January 27, 2010 at 11:28 am

My favorite tea is simply green tea It is light, refreshing, and energizing! But I love Yogi tea!

You are on my blogroll already, I am following you in Google Reader, and I will blog about the giveaway.

The winner of the year’s subscription to Yoga Journal is…

Here are your random numbers:

22

Timestamp: 2010-02-01 17:01:59 UTC

Katie says:

January 30, 2010 at 7:47 pm

Just tweeted!!!

And finally, the winner of the be present tshirt/tank is…

Here are your random numbers:

17

Timestamp: 2010-02-01 17:05:00 UTC

Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says:

January 30, 2010 at 1:47 am

OMG I love Be Present and just blogged about them this week in a post of mine!

http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2010/01/yoga-faqs.html

WINNERS – CONGRATS! Email me your addresses (thedailybalance at gmail dot com) and I’ll get all these goodies out to you ASAP.

Everyone – thanks so much for participating!

namaste

Happy Friday! Have you entered all the Yoga Week giveaways?

You didn’t think that Yoga Week would take away from Fashion Friday now, did you? Quite the contrary!

be present, a yoga clothing company is giving away YOGA GEAR!

From the company web site:

be present, a clothing line carried in yoga studios, boutiques, spas and resorts throughout the United States and the World, incorporates the yoga philosophy into the design. be present began as clothing for yogis and yoga instructors, and evolved into a company rooted in the experience of yoga, but designed for those who value versatile, simple, comfortable clothing. Yoga is a centuries old eastern philosophy with contemporary devotees, and yoga clothing needed a modern look that embraced and respected the philosophy without being commercial. Our pants are designed to weather the street as much as they are designed to hit the mat. In the years since the first be present pant was introduced, our line has set the industry standard for versatile, agile and mobile yoga pants. be present has consistently been on the forefront of creativity and originality in the yoga world. As the line evolves into a company rooted in the yogic lifestyle but accessible to anyone who values high quality, fashionable and active clothing, we will continue to be a leader in innovative designs.

Pretty cool, huh?

be present is cool enough to be giving away one of their signature shirts. If a man wins, he’ll receive a men’s tee and a if a woman wins, she’ll receive a ribbed tank.

Just because we’re working out doesn’t mean we can’t be fashionable

How awesome are those?!

To enter, simply leave a comment telling how you try to “be present” in your life.

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 twitter, google reader and have me on your Blogroll, just let me know – you’ll still get an extra entry

Good luck!

You were just thinking that Yoga Week couldn’t get any better, weren’t you? I’ve giving away a yoga mat, yoga mat sling and Yogi teas, what could I possibly do to compare?!

Well for those of you who are true yogis, you know that yoga is never really “over”. It’s not like you wake up one day and say “ah, that was fun, but I’ve maxed out!” I mean can you ever become TOO focused? TOO balanced? TOO at peace with your body? I think not. There is always more to learn. You are never really “done” learning yoga. I mean, isn’t the whole point that you are always working on self-fulfillment, inner balance and meditation? Even the finest yogis know there is still much to learn. And for those of us starting out, well, we need the most help we can get

That’s why today’s giveaway is so great!

Yoga Journal is giving away a FULL YEAR subscription to the magazine. I cannot even tell you how jealous I am.

To enter, simply leave a comment telling me how much you love yoga Easy, peasy, right?

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 twitter, google reader and have me on your Blogroll, just let me know – you’ll still get an extra entry

Good luck!

Have you registered to win a yoga mat? What about a yoga mat sling?

We could probably all use a good reason to relax, am I right? And we all know that just as it’s important to workout and stretch our bodies to bring inner balance, we must also fuel them with healthy, wholesome food and drink.

You can imagine my delight when Yogi Tea offered to provide a Yoga-inspired tea package to one of my readers.

To enter, simply leave a comment telling me your favorite flavor of tea. 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

Welcome to the second day of Yoga Week!

Hopefully you’ve already entered in the Gaiam yoga mat giveaway. But what good is a yoga mat if you are just going to get it all mucked up taking to class? And I don’t even want to think about the germs it might pick up along he way- yikes!

Luckily, the folks at Manduka are generously giving away a top-of-the-line yoga mat sling. Let me just tell ya- I am super jealous of whoever a scores this goodie because it is jut as stylish as it is functional.

From the Web site:

Anytime, anywhere, the Mat Sling is the perfect accessory for your yoga mat. Light, stylish, and extremely durable, the sling is made of recycled fabric and designed to adjust to every body type and any size mat. With an attachable pouch to store your wallet, keys, water bottle and essential personal items, the Mat Sling is a model of sophisticated simplicity. Whether you walk, bike, or drive to the studio, the Manduka Mat Sling makes the transition from your life to your mat fun and effortless.

Highlights

• Shoulder padding for added comfort.
• Easily adjusts to fit every body type and any yoga mat.
• Convenient carabineer attachment points to clip on items such as keys, reusable water bottle or accessory pouch!
• Smooth, durable nylon strap easily slides on and off, yet maintains a firm grip when carried.
• Clip-on accessory pouch made of recycled fabric to store essential personal items (i.e. wallet, keys, eQua® hand towel).

To enter to win, please leave a comment telling me your favorite yoga pose – or which one you are looking the most forward to learning.

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

GOOD LUCK!!