Intentions and Energy in Motion

Me and My Intention

Life is moving at a rapid pace, and I feel like I'm just barely keeping up. Things are happening, the ball is rolling, energy in motion...and I'm still trying to figure out what it is that *I* actually *want*. Sometimes we get so far into something that we don't realize how or when it ever began, or if its what we want or need. Awareness and deep understanding come from stillness, silence, and surrender. I've been moving so fast that the past few weeks just seem to be a blur. Breathe In, Breathe Out, Slow Down. Get a clear mind and set a clear intention. Lucky for me, the Lululemon booth at Wanderlust had a kickass "intention setting" table for those of us who wanted to put the pen to paper and own up to our intentions. I still have NO idea what I want, but the more that I settle into this stillness, the more clarity that I get.... What's YOUR intention for this year ahead?

USA Yoga.

I fought it and I fought it - and then I finally broke down and bought myself some damn (expensive) Lululemon yoga gear. It's super expensive, but considering that I spend most of my day, everyday, in yoga clothes - well, it breaks down to costing pennies per each wear. Around here you mostly see Lulu stuff in the classrooms, but in when I was in Encinitas at Yoga @ Bergamot, I noticed that most people were wearing Beyond Yoga. Most yogi's seem to be pretty brand loyal - they are Lulu wearers or BY wearers (or theres the few that really don't give a shit and are probably thinking to themselves right now "Who is Lulu?"). I decided to do some research and this is what I discovered: Lululemon is actually a Canadian brand - which started out small with just one factory in BC but now most of their clothing is made overseas (China, Taiwan, South Korea, Peru, Israel, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam).  I do love Lulu, and I know that they are taking the time to inspect and audit their factories and making sure that there workers are treated well. BUT, Beyond Yoga is made here - in the USA...which is very rare for nearly everything that we surround ourselves with (Bananas from Costa Rica, Dog Food from China, Car Parts from Japan, Clothes from Cambodia...). And, since the price is nearly IDENTICAL, I would much rather fork over my dough for something American made, after all that is why the damn yoga pants are so expensive to begin with. Why is Lulu's so expensive if they are manufacturing overseas? Probably because of the insane amount of advertising that they do. If it's going to be made abroad then I would rather less advertising, cheaper prices. Anywho, just some food for thought for any of my fellow yoga-clothes-crackheads out there. I just bought a few things from Beyond Yoga and can't wait for their arrival.....

Lululemon Wunder Under Crop $68 - $78 : Made in Cambodia

Beyond Yoga Gathered Legging $48 - $68 : Made in the USA

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Namaste Motherfuckers.