Do you double down in yoga class?  As in do you use two mats?  No judgements here, just asking.

Rest assured, there are many yogis out there who prefer some extra cushion during their practice.  To help find the ease in each pose VerniceVita has created the luxury mat that does just that.  Consider it the Tempurpedic Matress of Yoga Land. With two options for thickness, the VerniceVita is made with 3-layers of genius:

• Layer 1 (the bottom) keeps you grounded and is made from a non-skid EVA material.
• Layer 2 (we like to call it the magic middle) is memory foam, providing support that’s both firm and soft, you know like a good yoga teacher’s instruction.
• Layer 3 (the top) is made of textured neoprene that is water resistant and perfect for even sweaty sessions. And as if  3-layers of luxe wasn’t alluring enough, there’s also two lengths to choose from, so those with longer limbs no longer have to cower in down dog.

And as if  3-layers of luxe wasn’t alluring enough, there’s also two lengths to choose from, so those with longer limbs no longer have to cower in down dog.

Life is hard enough at times, your yoga mat doesn’t need to be. Enjoy $15 off any mat purchase on VerniceVita.com with your exclusive YD Deals code:  YOGADORK15 (expires: 3/31/13).

Considered among the top yoga festivals in the world, the five-day and night event offers over 100 yoga, meditation, and body movement workshops led by top international instructors and accompanied by world class musicians, including Australia's OKA. Expect offerings from Acro Yoga, Anusara Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Yin and Yang Yoga, Qi Gong, Dynamic Meditation and SoulMotion Dance, to name just a few.

Visit the official BaliSpirit Festival for the full lineup and to purchase tickets with an early bird special, a savings of up to $100 (early bird tickets start at just $75 for a one day music pass).

here's my recent post on yogadork.com

In the age of the infographic, what better a way to understand the coming together (aka union) of Yoga than one poster that tells all?!  So whether you’re hitting the books for teacher training or are simply a YogaDork who loves facts, this 24 x 36 inch poster packs it in so you’re perfectly prepped for your practice.  The writing’s on the wall, including a quick visual of the Surya Namaskar sequence, the nutshell break down of the 8 limbs, plus the many modern styles that stem from yoga’s history roots. The Yoga Poster has so many nuggets of dorky data, we love it.

Enter YOGADORK at checkout on the website or Etsy shop to save 20% off the $34 price tag. [Expires Jan. 31, 2013]

pardon the radio silence, i've been trying to embrace some new year habits - one being to have more adventures (see image above as proof that it's happening). 

in hopes of creating a fresh start to a new ending, i'm embracing more fun in my life and doing new things - with a minimum of one adventure per month.  i'm glad to say this weekend, which is only the first one of the month, has already fulfilled my requirement. 

after a tasty dinner with some surprise treats from the staff at el ay si (l.i.c. in spanish - i know, how clever) for our flexibility when there were a few table snafus, we were making the trek back to manhattan and had an impromptu photoshoot against this amazing backdrop of graffiti art.  i'm not sure how or when the jumping came into play, but it took our level of fun to a whole 'nother level.

check out 5ptz.com for more on the amazing graffiti artists who are livening up long island city (queens, nyc). for more photos from the night, get over to instagram and find me @jennpesce

a special thanks to my fellow jumpers :)

: sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it

Send a paper heart to the Forget Me Not Foundation (make it as big as you can!). It will be used to create a chain large enough to wrap around the entire Sand Hook Elementary School as a symbol of love and support.

This is my heart.

Send your own so that can be there in time for the December 27th wrapping.  (for anyone overseas who can't mail in a heart, please email your heart to: theforgetmenotfoundation@yahoo.com and it will be printed for you!!!)

The Forget Me Not Foundation
PO Box 3556
Milford, CT 06460

for updates, visit the facebook event page.

in case you haven't taken a peek at my yogadorky holiday gift picks, here's another chance to check one of my top 12 picks and to win it!

Wintery weather can cause one to go into hibernation mode at home.  The Ulitmate Yogi’s set of 12 DVDs provides a variety of class styles – from heart-pumping cardio to calming, gentle flow and a guided meditation, so even when leaving the house looks bleak, yogis can enjoy the classroom setting and atmosphere in their living rooms.

The Ultimate Yogi with Travis Eliot ($108.00)
yogadeal: enter 'happyholidays' at checkout to save 30% off

how to win the ultimate yogi dvd set:

1. like ultimateyogi on facebook and/or follow @ultimateyogi on twitter
2. comment on the ultimateyogi fb page and/or tweet the following:  "i want to win the @yogadeals @theultimateyogi giveaway!"

Hurry entries are only being accepted until sunday, 12/23/2012!

here are some noteworthy deals, including an @yogadeals exclusive offer from infinity sport!

infinity sport - maker of the great convertible wraps that can be worn on and off the mat - are offering @yogadeals readers an exclusive 30% off (exp. 12/1/2012).  to redeem this offer enter 'yogadeals' in the notes to seller and you'll be refunded the 30% once the transaction is processed.

also today's the last day to enter the yogadeals infinity wrap giveaway, learn how to win here.

purusha is an indie line of yoga pants and tops.  save 25% off sitewide at this etsy gem by entering 'pumpkinpie2' at checkout (exp. 11/26/2012)

healthychic, one of the newest flash deal sites to hit the web, focuses on yoga, pilates and wellness.  for black friday enjoy an additional 20% off their already discounted offerings; enter TDBF20 at checkout (exp.11/23/2012), plus free shipping on orders of $75 of more.

v-keen, save 30% off the entire collection of victoria keen's wearable art! enter 'grateful30' at checkout (exp. 11/27/2012).

know other indie sales?  do tell!  share in the comments please!

wishing everyone a day to remember to be thankful everyday for whatever life throws you're way, even it if seems challengeing or not the path you had envisioned.

happy thanksgiving!

abbey's line was born out of necessity when she was pregnant in early 2012: 

"I was entering that time in pregnancy where my normal clothes were too tight, yet my pregnancy clothes were too big. [then i continued to wear] the wrap after giving birth (3 months ago, today) to Yoga, Pilates, on a run and even running errands."

soon after launching, her wraps became in high demand by non-pregnant ladies too!  as a result, abbey just created the infinity sport wrap for these yoga, pilates and dance-loving ladies.

so whether you're preggers, love convertible clothes or maybe plan on overeating sometime soon, here's how you can enter to win your very own 9 month infinity wrap ($79.99 value)!

1. like 9 month infinity & infinity sport on facebook and/or follow @9monthinfinity on twitter
2. comment on the 9 month infinity fb page and/or tweet the following:  "i want to win the @yogadeals @9monthinfinity giveaway! http://bit.ly/QRlJc3"

the winner will be announced on black friday (11/23/2012) - so make sure you enter!!!  the winner will have the choice of the 9 month infinity wrap in poppy or grey. 

good luck!!!