There are few types of exercise more popular than yoga, and with good reason! It’s a great way to improve flexibility and strength in an relatively easy and low-impact way, and some experts even believe that yoga is one of the best ways to ensure longevity in later years! But like any type of exercise, proper equipment makes yoga easier and more enjoyable. And the clothing, mats and accessories from Gaiam Canada are some of the most popular choices on the market for a great yoga experience.
Recently, I had the chance to add some of Gaiam’s brand new line of yoga apparel to my collection of Gaiam products and I was so excited to see how I liked it. Reasonably priced and beautifully designed, the items looked like a great alternative to pricier yoga clothing collections. I received the Nova Bootcut Pants and the Harlow Crop Top to review, and both items were absolutely beautiful. But of course, the proof of good yoga gear isn’t in its looks…it’s in how it performs during a workout!
The pants featured artistic designs on the legs to celebrate traditional yoga heritage. The fold-over waist ensured a perfect fit and the pants had a completely opaque design. I loved the snug, yet comfortable feel of the pants and found I could get through my entire routine with ease. The crop top featured a similarly well-thought-out design, with double straps in the back and removable cups. But for a large-chested woman like myself, I found the fit to be a little awkward. I still needed to wear a sports bra with the top as it didn’t really provide support to my chest, and since I had to order a larger size to accommodate my bust, the lower band was too loose around my ribs. It’s a beautiful top but in my opinion, better suited to small-chested women.
Gaiam also carries high quality yoga mats, DVDs, bags and other accessories that any yoga lover will adore, and to help you surprise your favourite yoga fan this Christmas, the company is very generously offering one lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader their own Gaiam Premium Yoga Mat in Capri and a Jillian Michaels 10 Minute Body Transformation DVD, a $55 total value! To enter to win, just leave a blog comment about whether you would keep this prize pack for yourself or give it as a gift.
Overall, I was very impressed by the quality and style of the Gaiam yoga apparel I received and even though the crop top wasn’t the best choice for my body type, I’m sure that there are many women that would absolutely adore it! Best of all, all the pieces are available at a great price. Check out the entire collection of Gaiam apparel and products online and see which ones might make your workout more enjoyable. After all, being in clothes that make you feel great make a good workout even better!
Lisa Rumolo says
I would keep this for myself
l p says
it will be a gift for someone else. thanks
Anne-Marie Tvete says
I would keep this for myself. I need a new yoga mat ! and the DVD would be nice to have also
Cheryl says
I would keep this for myself, love Jillian Michaels
jan says
I would keep the DVD but gift the mat
Marla says
I would love to gift it to me
Kathryn says
I would totally gift it to my mom! I love GAiam products.
Heather Cameron says
I would keep for myself, just because I love work out DVDs.
Elaine G says
I would keep this for myself.
nicky says
for me, as i want to start working out more regularly!
Jenna D says
I’d be keeping the DVD (LOVE Jillian!) and gifting the yoga mat, as I’ve just gotten a new one myself! Thanks so much for the opportunity to win!
Jennifer P. says
I would keep the DVD and give the mat to my daughter (she currently borrows mine!!).
Janet M says
I would keep it for myself as I enjoy yoga.
kathy downey says
I would keep this for myself.
Amanda Neilson says
I’d definitely keep it for myself! I need a kick in the pants to lose all the baby weight haha.
kristy e says
I would keep this one!
Amanda Fontaine says
I would definitely keep it for myself as I am four months PP from baby number three. 😀
tanyab79 says
I would keep it and share with others.
Ali says
I would keep it for myself been wanting to try Yoga!
Tina L. says
I would keep this for myself
Jeannie says
I think I would keep this for me!
Tanis says
I would keep this for myself as I have no clothes like this!
Lee-Ann says
I’d keep this one for myself!
Donnas says
I’d keep this for myself
Debbie Kennedy says
I would keep this for myself
Carol Denny says
I would keep it.
DebP says
This is something I could use for myself.
Doreen Lamoureux says
Oh, I would keep it. Perfect thing to do while it is cooooold outside. 🙂
Ashley S says
I would keep it for me!
Ira says
I’d keep it.
Florence Cochrane says
I would keep it to use myself.
Erika Letson says
I would give this as a gift to my teen daughter. Thanks!
Maritess S says
I am giving it to my BFF who is into fitness and yoga.
Joanne Elford says
That’s a hard decision. I would probably gift it to my BFF who loves yoga.
Dar says
I’d gift it to my gf Cindy who likes fitness!!
Chandra O'Connor says
It would be a gift.
nicolthepickle says
I would keep it. The workout DVD sounds really good.
Tara says
I would be keeping it for myself.
travelbuds says
I would keep it for myself
Maureen C says
I’m the only person I know who is keen to start a yoga practice and who both wants and needs this, so I it’d be all mine 😉
SweetPanda says
I will keep it for myself. I definitely need to workout
Erin McSweeney says
i would gift this for my niece who would love it
Juliee Fitze says
I would keep it for myself.
heidi c. says
I need to get into better shape so I would keep this for me.
Wendy Jensen says
I would keep this prize for myself. I do not have a yoga mat.
Jenness M says
I’d gift it my bff!
Brenda Lacourciere says
THis would be a gift for my daughter.
Vivian Dionne says
I would keep this prize for myself – it would be very useful!
Robyn Bellefleur says
I would definitely be keeping it for myself.
Victoria Ess says
I’d keep this for myself!