Trying new things can be hard. Especially if we are not accustomed to stepping outside of our comfort zone regularly. Therefore, if you have never attended a yoga studio before, it might feel nerve wracking. You may even find yourself thinking some of the following…
What is something that all humans have in common? After decades of interviewing a range of individuals from Barack Obama to Beyonce to top entrepreneur's and everyday folk, Oprah Winfrey shared that at the end of each interview, her guest would turn to her and quietly ask ‘Was that OK?’ It was through these moments that she discovered that most of us are asking the following questions as we move through life:
I'm all too familiar with staying in a 'safe space' of what is familiar or comfortable but I've learnt over the years that I need to become comfortable with discomfort (although this is a daily practice). Particularly when it comes to trying new things. We might stay in our comfort zone for many reasons: fear of looking silly, fear of failure, fear of judgement, fear of truly being seen, fear of not living in the box that we have put ourselves in, or that others have put us in (how obedient of us!) The list goes on. I've discovered however, that once we courageously push through a fear, it's amazing how the force of that fear loses momentum and we realise that the worst part of the experience was fear itself. Often the outcome is a lot more underwhelming than we might have thought! You might ask yourself, Why on earth was I so afraid? The good news is, for that bravery we are usually rewarded in some way. Whether its learning a new skill, building confidence in a certain area, making a new connection, gaining respect for ourselves or from others, or even learning a lesson if things don't go the way we had hoped. Most importantly we strengthen our courage 'muscle' 💪
I have been wanting to try out the Align tank for a LONG time now as I’ve heard many people rave about it. On top of that, a fitted V-neck silhouette is probably one of my favourite designs in a yoga top. However, if you take a look at the reviews on the lululemon website, you will notice that whilst there are many fans of this top, there is still a decent amount of people who have criticisms of it. Therefore, this sets the scene for an interesting review. Summary The Align Tank is part of the wider ‘Align’ Collection which started with the Align leggings and has now branched out to tops and bras. It has a flattering design, comfortable fabric and light support that carries you through your yoga practice. I personally struggled a bit with choosing the right size, but after testing it out over numerous yoga practices, I can confirm that this tank is a 'Yes' from me.
The Energy Bra is a medium support bra that lululemon designed for both yoga and training. It’s a versatile item that has been around for many years now and has become a much loved bra for lulu fans. Lululemon has since created new styles of this bra such as the high neck, the longline bra and also the high support version. This review will be focusing on the original Energy bra which is still a popular crowd pleaser. Summary I’ve owned the Energy bra for some time now and upon purchasing, it quickly became a favourite for me. I’ve found it to be wonderful for yoga class, hiking or even going for a casual jog.
OK, so this isn’t strictly ‘yoga clothing’ as I highly doubt anyone would be wearing a bum bag (fanny pack) during a yoga practice. HOWEVER, I had simply heard so much about this bag that I needed to try it for myself. As a bit of a bag fanatic, I have high expectations of bags so there is no stone I left untouched when reviewing this product. Summary Whilst this might not be yoga attire, it certainly is a fantastic bag to wear to and from a yoga class. It’s lightweight and roomy enough for all your essentials. I would recommend this not just for yoga, but just for general everyday wear - let’s get into the details below.
The Align High-Rise pants are lululemon’s most popular yoga leggings and modern yogis for many years now have been raving about them. I’m going to start off this review by saying that I've owned multiple pairs of Align pants over the years in various lengths and have worn and washed them 100’s of times. Therefore you can be sure that this is written by someone who has well and truly tested this particular product over a period of time! Summary Should you buy these? YES, I believe that they are worth it. As long as you follow the care instructions and find the size that fits you best then you will probably join a long line of Align pant converts! Ok, let’s get into why...
The Scuba Oversized Half-Zip Hoodie is a much sought after item at the moment and is growing in popularity. It is the brand's updated take on their incredibly popular classic item known as the Scuba Hoodie which has been around for many years now and has a cult following in its own right. I’ve owned lululemon’s clas sic Scuba hoodie for many years now and about 6 months ago, decided to purchase the Oversized Half-Zip Hoodie to see for myself what it was like. Summary I love this cozy hoodie. It has all the benefits of their original Scuba Hoodie but this time with a more contemporary look, thanks to its cropped and oversized cut.