From Miley Cyrus to Woody Harrelson, yoga has found its niche with Hollywood celebrities! Read below about how the practice of yoga has impacted the lives of some of our favorite celebs:

1. Russell Brand

Celeb Yoga Quote: “One of the great sadnesses of modern life, because of our disenfranchisement and disillusionment with religion, is that we don’t have access to these ideas. Yoga and meditation, for me, is a way of, in this secular world, accessing very very beautiful principles that would perhaps make us happier, at a time when people feel disillusioned with the economy, concerned about the ecology, worried with politicians, and don’t trust what they’re being told on television.”

2. Madonna

Celeb Yoga Quote: “Yoga is a metaphor for life. You have to take it really slowly. You can’t rush. You can’t skip to the next position. You find yourself in very humiliating situations, but you can’t judge yourself. You just have to breathe, and let go. It is a workout for your mind, your body, and your soul.”

 3. Britney Spears

If we weren’t already impressed with Britney Spears’ accomplishments in the world of classic pop hits, we’re even more impressed now! Between being a mother of two (to Jayden, 8, and Sean, 9) and performing at her residence show at the Axis in Las Vegas, the pop superstar also makes time for practicing some poses.

Celeb Yoga Quote: “You know I really love doing Yoga. And I have two separate trainers that come in, we play with it, I don’t like doing the same thing all the time, I like to change it up, so it’s like, it keeps it fun and interesting for me, so it’s not so boring. But my main ritual is Yoga. I do a lot of Yoga.”

4. Adam Levine

Celeb Yoga Quote: “Maybe more than anything else, yoga teaches you to be still and calm under challenging circumstances.”

5. Christy Turlington

6. Lea Michele

The Glee star always looks (and sounds!) amazing to us, and at least one of those two things is credited to a regular yoga practice! The star and songstress also hikes regularly and eats clean, healthy food to keep her mind and body in tip top shape.

Celeb Yoga Quote: “I do yoga every single day in my backyard and I go on a long hike every week.”

7. Woody Harrelson

Celeb Yoga Quote: “Yoga is the best thing for your sex life. It keeps you limber in all kinds of ways. It teaches you to love your body and your partner’s body. But more than anything, it keeps your mind liquid, and nothing’s sexier than that.”

8. Miley Cyrus

The former Hannah Montana star turned somewhat-scandalous and often scantily dressed singer does a mean Half Lord of the Fishes pose while wearing a sunny yoga outfit – and we can’t help but love her look!

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Celeb Yoga Quote: “Life is about balance. #party #yoga #veggies #partyharder #moreyoga #moreveggies”

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Now in its 8^th year, National Yoga Month promotes healthy living through the practice of yoga. Among its many benefits, yoga has been shown to reduce stress, improve cardiovascular health, and ease back pain. The Department of Health and Human Services recognized yoga’s positive influence on health and created National Yoga Month in 2008 to raise awareness.

This month-long celebration of yoga includes a number of events nationwide, as well as free classes for new students offered by hundreds of yoga studios. If you’re new to yoga or just looking to update and upgrade your yoga equipment, we have a number of suggestions for yoga essentials for your practice!

Barefoot Yoga Hybrid Eco Mats

Our signature Hybrid mats offer great performance and eco-friendly material at a low price that makes this mat perfect for beginners and experienced yogis alike. With our wide range of colors, you’re sure to find a mat that you’ll love!

Mysore Yoga Rugs

These traditional rugs are hand-woven in India, in the authentic style of the first mats ever used for yoga practice. They rest nicely over any mat and add cushion and traction while absorbing moisture.

Indian Rosewood Yoga Blocks

Made from the Shisham tree, sometimes called Indian Rosewood, these sustainable hardwood blocks will add support and length to your poses. They’re hollow for easy transport to the yoga studio without sacrificing stability and strength.

Silk Eye Pillows

Sivasana can be one of the best – and sometimes most challenging – parts of your practice. Our silk eye pillows make relaxation and reflection easier by quieting your mind with the soothing scent of real dried lavender flowers. The gentle weight of the pillow on your eyes will help you to get the most out of those final minutes of your practice.

Visit BarefootYoga.com to shop for everything you’ll need to boost your practice during National Yoga Month!

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Transformed from its previous life as a Palo Alto art gallery, Avalon Art & Yoga has been dedicated to the traditional practice of yoga since its beginnings in 2002. Founder Paul Crowl says, “We really want to convey the mental and spiritual aspect of yoga, not just the physical.” The studio’s artistic roots have been preserved, too – mosaics and murals decorate the space, and they host rotating art exhibitions throughout the year.

In addition to the spiritual and artistic, Avalon Yoga also focuses strongly on the scientific study of yoga. They offer a popular university-level teacher training program with a science-based curriculum, and last year they added a human anatomy and dissection lab to their training program. Through their website and newsletter, they keep their teachers and students updated on new research involving yoga, biology and medicine.

They also reach out to the community to help the underprivileged. In addition to their free Kid, Teen, and Cancer Support classes, Avalon Yoga donates a portion of their profits to organizations that bring yoga to those in need, such as San Quentin’s Prison Yoga Project.

Avalon Yoga has remained a valued Barefoot Yoga customer since 2002. Check out their boutique to find Barefoot Yoga silk eye pillows, yoga mat bags, practice straps and more!

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