Yoga Dept Blog

Fall is here. We can still enjoy some warm and sunny days, but it’s slowly getting colder, darker. The leaves are turning red and your colleges are missing work. Yes, with fall comes the cold and flu season. In periods of seasonal change, our immunity system becomes a bit more fragile. And because it’s getting colder, we’re spending more time inside. As a result,...

Referred to as the King of the yoga Asanas, Headstand (or Sirsasana in Sanskrit) has immense physical and mental benefits. Thought it can be scary to try inversions at first, this pose is definitely worth overcoming your fear of going upside down. It is important to practice it safely (our tips below!), only if you are in good physical condition and practice with the...

Like with anything that will stay with you forever, the Manduka Pro mats require a break in process. The more your practice on it, the more the top surface will wear in and the better your mat will get. It's just like your yoga practice! And we say wear in and not wear out. These mats never wear out. They can last a lifetime....

Featured photo: Heather Bonker Photography Are you confused with all the different yoga styles now available? Are you looking at your yoga studio's schedule with no idea on which class to attend? Don't worry, you're not alone; it's normal to be confused! Remember that yoga is yoga, regardless of the style; it will do good and feel good. But if you want a better...

Spiritual Gangster came up with a new video about what it means to be a Spiritual Gangster and we LOVE it! Have you met one? Or are you one yourself? What makes you one is unique. Be fearless, be you! Shop Spiritual Gangster new releases here: https://www.yogadept.com/collections/spiritual-gangster

We are doing a giveaway on our Facebook page! You could win your super flattering Cut Out Capris! To enter, go to our Facebook page and find the giveaway post. 1-Like our Facebook page 2-Tag in the comments your best yoga/workout partner! 3-Share the Facebook giveaway post The draw will be held on September 1st and the winner will be announced on our Facebook page...

Wanderlust Festival is coming to Tremblant very soon! We thought we would share a couple style inspirations with you. You can still order and get it in time! We created these image on Polyvore. If you are on this platform, make sure to follow us! If not, we always share our creations on our Pinterest. Leggings: Buffalo Princess Hot Pant Top: Knot Crop Top...

Picture: OhhCouture Our culture is a culture of being busy. How are you? “Good, but really busy”. How many times have you heard that? Busy has become an unhealthy habit of many; we rush from one thing to another and are filling our to-do list as much as possible. As if we were wasting our time by not doing something productive. As if the...

Have you found yourself lusting after expensive yoga pants but aren’t sure if it’s worth spending that much money? We get it. We’ve been there before: choosing the cheaper option and seeing our gear disintegrate before our eyes and stretch out with washes. Here are 4 good reasons to invest in quality yoga clothes.      1- Environmental and Social Impact Have you heard of...

Some people can meditate by focusing on something in particular but for others, it is very difficult. Japa meditation is the perfect kind of meditation for them. Japa meditation is a meditation that involves the repetition of a mantra and focus on that mantra. Malas help the meditator to count the repetitions of their mantra. Each bead is a repetition and usually one breath...