With yoga’s focus on mindfulness, it’s no surprise that many yogis in the community wish to reach out and help others. One of our favorite yoga-focused charities is Street Yoga, a Seattle-based nonprofit which brings the healing and restorative benefits of yoga to marginalized youth.

Through Street Yoga, a number of generous yoga teachers volunteer their time and skills to teach yoga classes at shelters, schools and treatment centers that assist youth and their families. By teaching yoga, mindfulness and compassion, these teachers try to inspire their young students to grow, heal, and create meaningful and healthy lives.

Street Yoga holds an annual event called YogaLOVE, which brings together 200 Seattle yogis to enjoy an uplifting morning of yoga and raise funds for Street Yoga’s great work. The YogaLOVE festivities include a “half marathon” of 108 sun salutations led by 9 different instructors who represent a variety of styles. There are also raffles and prizes – which this year include a meditation gift basket from Barefoot Yoga! YogaLOVE 2015 is coming up on June 27, so if you’re in the Seattle area, don’t miss it!

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OMgirl recently released their Summer collection of yoga clothing, and we’re loving what we see! Here are a few staff picks for must-have pieces for your summer yoga wardrobe.

Concept Bra

This top is seriously cute, but it’s also a high-performance bra that’s great for yoga class, jogging, or medium-impact workouts. The flattering neckline and super cool back cutouts make it our pick for best new activewear top from OMgirl.

Mindful Tank Lucky Bamboo

In a great new take on an old favorite, OMgirl has added this gorgeous bamboo pattern to their beloved Mindful Tank. These ultra soft, sheer tanks feel amazing to wear, and they make ideal layering pieces. Try wearing over a sports bra, or under a wrap.

Concept Legging

Match the Concept Bra with these great new leggings, featuring a comfy roll-down waist and eye-catching crisscross cutouts at the ankles. Made of a blend of cotton, poly, and curve-hugging lycra, they stretch with you as you move.

Practice Cardi

On those breezy summer nights, you’ll be in heaven with the new Practice Cardi. Not too heavy and not too light, it’s made of the same silky soft cotton/modal blend as the Mindful Tank. The cardi can be worn open and drapey, or tied at the waist for a more fitted look.

Check out www.barefootyoga.com for our full collection of fun and fashionable OMgirl Clothing!

Posted under Health and Fitness, Pick of the Week, Yoga Clothing, Yoga Gift Ideas, Yoga News, Yoga Supplies

We’re always on the lookout for a new take on practicing – and right now we have glowga on the brain!

Glowga is practicing in near-darkness with only black and neon lights for illumination during the class – or should we say party?

Jam out while getting grounded with this unique style of class that offers combinations of rock n’ roll, glowsticks, and your favorite poses! Classes come in a variety of styles from Bikram to Vinyasa and are quickly spreading across the country.

The benefits? Practicing in a darker setting with less visual input heightens your brain’s other senses and increases awareness of those senses to help your body keep its balance while practicing.

Looking for some brightly colored clothing and vibrant props for your next yoga – or glowga – class? We’ve got you covered at barefootyoga.com!

Posted under Health and Fitness, Styles of Yoga, Yoga News