Moments of Peace - Plus a Free Yoga Workout for Beginners

I received products in exchange for a review however, as always, all opinions are my own. 

After a crazy week nothing is quite as peaceful and relaxing as yoga.  It does wonders for centering me and calming my mind. I am definitely a type A personality and I am usually thinking of a million and one different things that need to be done.  I am creating lists and checking them off in my head from the minute I wake up until I finally fall asleep.  Sometimes its an absolute necessity to just shut down and tune out all the noise of life for 50 minutes.  Yoga creates this safe and slow place to unwind.  But in order to do yoga right you need to have the right equipment.

A must is a good yoga mat.  A good mat doesn't mean you need to spend $$$$, it just means you need it to be sufficiently padded and non-slip. I've tried several mats but this one from Aurorae yoga is a winner.  It's soft on my joints but not so thick that it provides an unstable surface.  Plus, they provide you with a complimentary non-slip rosin bag to eliminate the natural oils on your hands.  I also grabbed the most comfortable Aurorae yoga flip flops that are great for before and after class.  They are the thickest and most cushioned shoes I've ever owned.  They come in 5 different colors and are less than $20. Score!

This bag is beyond useful.  It secures and holds my mat when its not in use, has pockets for my keys, phone, and wallet and a mesh water bottle holder. Plus room for so much more.  Its super functional, which I love and keeps everything organized, which I need.