Yoga Dept Blog

« You are a lot stronger and powerful than you think you are. » -Virginie Duval Virginie Duval is a yoga teacher from Beauce, Quebec. You simply need to visit her Facebook page to know she’s a true positive influence. She creates online yoga programs for people to liberate their full potential with the art of movement. She stimulates force and self-surpassing in others but also...

Great news: You can now shop Spiritual Gangster clothing online in Canada! We added this new brand to the store and are super excited! The fabric is fluffy-kitty kind-of soft, the cuts are flattering and what to say about the prints? To die for. We added some sweatshirts, tanks, bras and leggings that are all perfect for your yoga practice, for lounging around or...

We say we do business while respecting Mama Earth. What do we mean and most importantly HOW? Industrialization, while great for the development of societies, is very harmful to the environment in many different ways. Most businesses create waste and air and water emissions. As you know, at Yoga Dept, we try to minimize our environmental impact. We choose brands that are making efforts...

Go for a style that is as unique as you are. The Teeki New Moon Hot Pants are the base of this look. Moon related jewelry and hints of pastel pink make it look ethereal. Perfect to go from yoga to hang out with friends in the park to watch the stars. Pants: Teeki New Moon Hot Pants on Yoga Dept Top: Halter Sun...

With all the yoga mats available, choosing one for yourself can be a confusing experience. Different thickness, materials, prices, sizes make it hard to find the best mat or what suits you. We will cover all of these aspects to make your decision process a little bit clearer. While choosing your yoga mat, always keep your personal practice in mind; the style and your...

Yes, we’re really asking that question. Hum hum: do you go commando in your yoga pants? People either do it, or don’t. Not so many “once in a while”. There are pros and cons on each side, from comfort to hygiene and modesty. We wrote down the list for you, because it’s a tough decision and we know you’ll want to feel your best...

Mother’s Day is the perfect moment to show your mom how much you love her. What better way to do it than to give her something she will really use AND something that is good for her? It’s easier than ever with our X mother’s day gift ideas. The best thing is that these suggestions don’t look like you shopped last minute and are...

Yoga is touching. It is way more than just a physical practice. It is complex, and deeply personal. At whatever stage in your yoga practice, you probably feel the need to learn more and dive deeply into this world of knowledge. Sure, books and teachers are great, but blogs are another (and cheaper) way to go. Blogs sometimes feel like they have been written...

Enter this giveaway to have a shot at winning one Transformation Mala Necklace of a retail value of 64$. This mala is made out of black and yellow petrified wood, which symbolizes transformation, evolution and creativity. Use it as an a necklace or for your Japa meditations! How to enter? Head to our Facebook page here and enter to win the prize! Like our Page...

You go through a lot with your yoga mat. Difficult poses, smiles, falls, cries maybe even...  and most likely, sweat. A lot of it. With regular use, our mats end up being covered in sweat, dirt and oils. It might then end up smelling weird or being slippery. The thing is, we should probably wash them about as often as we wash our leggings....