I don’t know about you, but for some reason I tend to get in the best shape during the fall and winter months. Backwards I know.  Aren’t you supposed to be extra fit and trim during the summer when you are showing a bunch of skin? Yeah, probably but I am clearly not normal.  Maybe its because I am gym rat/yoga studio junkie, which means working out indoors and what better time to be indoors than when the weather is less than perfect. Well enough rationalizing, this is a blog not therapy.

Anyway, I like to mix it up when I work out but there is one particular workout that I can’t live without: yoga. Yoga is a great workout both mentally and physically. You don’t need much to do it but an open mind and a mat BUT if you are like me … a few other things never hurt.

> Bringing your own mat is pretty crucial. You can borrow mats but the germs on those things are gnarly, so I recommend bringing your own … in a cool yoga mat bag. For only $20 you can lug your mat (and all of your other essentials) stylishly to and from class.

> Another great thing to have if you feel like doing yoga but aren’t in the studio at the moment, are these cards. The Yoga Deck an illustrated deck of cards for yogis of all levels. This makes it so easy to head out to the park and get your downward dog on.

> My final must have is a post workout snack. I am always starving after I workout and I find that a nice smoothie is the perfect way to sneak in some vitamins in a seriously delicious way.  If you need any help in the smoothie recipe department, the book Super Smoothies will be your new best friend.