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I am always a holdout for accessories that make my life easier.  I tend to be skeptical about 'add-ons' but the eQua Hand Towel isn't a way for Manduka Yoga  to garner more money - it actually makes my time on and off the mat easier. Called a Hand Towel , once unrolled this Seafoam delight was larger than expected.  I use this to sop up sweat whether I'm in practice or at a reggae concert, plus, it's my go-to when drying off after a camp shower.

I'm " getting back into yoga ". Like blogging, it slips in and out of my life for no true reason other than poor time management on my personal side. I'm looking for less fuss. Less clutter and less chaos. I'll save the rest of this story for another blog post...  Wanting everything during Manduka's Fall clearance sale happening Black Friday weekend, I restrained myself by choosing only 2 amazing +Manduka Yoga items: First, I grabbed the Cropped Uni . Originally $138, I grabbed this super cool 1-piece for $33.12!

Whether your moving through a vinyasa flow or coming in to Shavasana, that funky smell? It's your mat! Think about it, when was the last time you cleaned your yoga mat? And I mean cleaned; Hot soapy water with a dry by sunlight? Probably never, right? Meet Mat Renew by  @MandukaYoga . This all-purpose yoga mat cleaner is formulated with organic essential oils to naturally clean and disinfect, leaving your mat smelling fresh. Simply spray Mat Renew on your yoga gear after your session and wipe down with a dampened cloth. Available in 3 scents: Tranquil Lavender , Soothing Citrus , and my personal favourite: Energizing Gingergrass ! Mat Renew is available in a 2oz bottle tucks easily into my yoga bag for on-the-go refreshening and retails for only $5. Trust me, your nose and the noses of those around you will be thankful.  xoxo Nancy-Lee

This is the last week you can save $25 off of your Manduka purchase.  Wondering if these yoga mats are worth the hype? Well, I own 3 of variying thickness so I have one for every occasion: travel, terrain, pro. Listen, I have purchased super cute, inexpensive yoga mats and they disintegrate. I believe in buying the best mat that you can, even if that means using your crappy one a little while longer. #BeingHonest Manduka yoga mats are durable, made from recycled materials, and ultra-sticky. No matter how hot the room or hot sweaty my body, I have never slipped off of a Manduka mat and knowing how secure I am makes me relax and focus on my practice rather than modifying moves so I do not fall.  Click any of the images to shop my personal recommendations:

  As you may or may not know, I am a Yoga Teacher.  A few months ago I posted a video on my Youtube channel participating in a contest for one of these Manduka Yoga Mats. Well, I wasn't chosen then but I was given a second opportunity, this time I was actually invited to try the mat and I agreed.