The word's youngest yoga teacher

She's only six year's old and Shruti Pandey has already been teaching yoga for the past two years to fully grown adults. She has made records by learning all 84 yoga positions in only six month's training and now teaches yoga every morning at 5:30 a.m. in India. How old were you when you started doing yoga? This is one disciplined six-year-old! While other girls her age might be throwing tantram's this one is practicing patience through yoga and meditation. Amazing!

Give Your Favorite Yogi the Perfect Gift

If the thought of hitting up the shopping mall makes you anything but zen, gift your favorite yogi or fitness buff the oh-so-lovable Yogahitch! You know this stylish yoga accessory will be a practical yet cool gift. Who could ask for anything more than an innovative yoga product that gives you a stylish and efficient way to carry your mat around? With its varied uses (we know you remember that this hip yoga accessory can also be used as a towel, cushion or for stretching) you can’t go wrong. Every person on your list will want one, and there’s something for all in our cool collections and wide-ranging colors. Ah, not only will you be simplifying the practice of the lucky recipient, you’ll be simplifying your Christmas shopping—not to mention all the stress you’ll avoid. Browse our online shop and use the time you're saving to enjoy this holiday season.

Check out this amazing story!

We're so inspired by this amazing story from Yahoo News. Watch the video and please feel free to let us know what you think!

"Runner Crawls Across the Finish Line"

Featured Yogahitch: Midnight Ombre

Midnight Ombre is a beautiful Yogahitch that can go anywhere and do anything with you. Carrying your water, mat and towel has never been this easy!

Our ombre's are all hand dyed a stunning graduation of colors. Through this process no two pieces are the same, and each is one original work of art.

All Couture Items are made to order and ship within 10 business days. 


Shop the Yogahitch Couture Collection now!

Featured Yogahitch: Midnight Ombre

Our ombre's are all hand dyed a stunning graduation of colors. Through this process no two pieces are the same, and each one is an original work of art.

Midnight Ombre is a beautiful Yogahitch that can go anywhere and do anything with you. Carrying your water, mat and towel has never been this easy!

All Couture Items are made to order and ship within 10 business days.

Follow the link to shop the Couture Collection!

Congrats Yogahitch!

We are so excited to announce that Yogahitch is now available through Yogaworks in Southern California! Visit our Facebook page for more Yogahitch news!

What We're Up To!

Follow the link to sneak a peak at some photos of us at the Yoga Journal Conferences in Hollywood Florida. If you participated in the event, please feel free to post your pictures, too!

Featured Yogahitch: Steel

Every Yogahitch is hand-made in the USA from the most luxurious terry-cloth cotton. Our three featured collections offer color and design options to complement every personality and style.


We love the Steel Yogahitch! The rich color and cozy cotton make it the perfect accessory for L.A.'s windy days!


Shop the rest of our Yogahitch NOW Collection!

Yogahitch Wonders: Is Yoga Enough to Keep You Fit? Read the Article to find out!

"Is Yoga Enough to Keep You Fit?" by Alisa Baumen, taken from www.yogajournal.com


When it came to the fitness benefits yoga can or can't provide, yoga teacher John Schumacher had heard it all. A student of B. K. S. Iyengar for 20 years and founder of the Unity Woods studios in the Washington, D.C. area, Schumacher was convinced yoga provides a complete fitness regime. But many people, even some of his own students, disagreed. Yoga might be good for flexibility or relaxation, they'd say, but to be truly fit, you had to combine it with an activity like running or weight lifting.
Schumacher just didn't buy it.


He knew three decades of yoga practice—and only yoga practice—had kept him fit. He didn't need to power walk. He didn't need to lift weights. His fitness formula consisted of daily asanas (poses) and pranayama (breathwork). That's all he needed.

Four years ago at age 52, Schumacher decided to prove his point. He signed up for physiological testing at a lab in Gaithersburg, Maryland. As he expected, Schumacher tested near the top of his age group for a variety of fitness tests, including maximum heart and exercise recovery rates. His doctor told him that he was in excellent physical condition and estimated that Schumacher had less than a one percent chance of suffering a cardiac event. "I've always maintained that yoga provides more than adequate cardiovascular benefits," says Schumacher. "Now I have the evidence that regular yoga practice at a certain level of intensity will provide you with what you need."


Evidence of yoga's ability to bolster fitness, however, goes well beyond Schumacher's personal experience. Yoga Journal's testing of three yogis also yielded impressive results. Even physiologists who don't do yoga now agree that the practice provides benefits well beyond flexibility and relaxation. Recent research—though preliminary—shows that yoga may also improve strength, aerobic capacity, and lung function. If you practice yoga, you already knew that. But if, like Schumacher, you've been told by friends, family, doctors, or even other yoga students that you need to add some power walking for your heart or strength training for your muscles, here's evidence that yoga is all you need for a fit mind and body.


What Is Fitness?
Before you can prove yoga keeps you fit, you must first define what "fitness" actually means. This isn't a simple task. Ask eight different physiologists, and you'll hear eight different definitions, says Dave Costill, Ph.D., one of the first U. S. researchers to rigorously test the health and fitness benefits of exercise.

Now professor emeritus of exercise science at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, Costill defines fitness simply as the ability to live your life without feeling fatigued. "For normal daily living you don't need the strength of a football player or the endurance of a marathon runner, but you've got to be able to perform your normal activities and still have a reserve," says Costill. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the largest exercise science association in the world, defines fitness as both related to your ability to maintain physical activity and related to your health (for example, people who become more fit reduce their risk for heart disease). According to ACSM, four types of fitness help to bolster health:


Click to read the rest of this article...

Featured Yogahitch: Petal

From street to studio we have the most fashionable and functional yoga accessory available- the Yogahitch!

Try this beautiful Yogahitch in Petal. As with every Yogahitch, Petal is made in the USA from luxurious terry-cloth cotton.

Shop the rest of the Zen Collection today!

About us!

"Simplify Your Practice" became the mantra of Yogahitch founder and designer Alycia Monet Denham after years of working as an interior designer and running her own business, Denham Designs, in Los Angeles. 

A self-diagnosed "workaholic", Alycia found herself at crossroads in life after the birth of her son and realized it was time to make some life changes. She knew the first step was returning to a regular yoga practice and it is through her practice that Yogahitch (her second child) was born. 

After class she was often fumbling with her mat, water bottle, towel and bag while trying to stay in the blissful zone that follows every class. Determined to simplify her practice a Yogahitch prototype soon blossomed, and after it caught the attention of her fellow yogi's so did a new business. The rest as they say is history... 

“Yogahitch is fashionable, functional and perfectly suited for every practice. It is unlike any other yoga accessory available. Not only does a Yogahitch provide a hip and practical way to bring your mat to and from your yoga studio, but it can also be used as your towel, a cushion and to assist with stretching during class.” 

Featured Yogahitch: Hibiscus

So pretty in pink, our Hibiscus Yogahitch is a spring must have. With it's combination of soft absorbent terrycloth and embroidered faux suede, it is both practical and luxurious.

All Couture Items are made to order and ship within 10 business days.

Shop the rest of our Couture Collection now!

Join us at the Yoga Journal Florida Conference November 11-14, 2010!

Register now and create your much needed yoga getaway! Treat yourself to this amazing experience and enjoy over 25 talented yoga teachers, 100+ classes, special events and a marketplace. 

Participate in world class yoga classes just a few steps from the beautiful blue waters of the Atlantic at the Westin Diplomat Resort. 

Book your room asap at the Westin Diplomant and receive 15% off spa services and 15% of all restaurants. 

Follow the link for more information!

 

Featured Yogahitch: Honeydew

Every Yogahitch is hand-made in the USA from the most luxurious terry-cloth cotton. Our three featured collections offer color and design options to complement every personality and style. 

This beautiful bright color will bring a vibrant energy to your yoga experience. Follow the link to shop our entire NOW Collection!  

Quick tip!

Brave this chilly weather by using your Yogahitch as a fabulously functional scarf! It makes a luxurious and cozy gift for friends and fellow yoga enthusiasts!

What's your Yogahitch style?

Whatever your style, we've got a Yogahitch to match. There's the classic bold colors of our Now collection, the gentle pastels of the Zen collection, and for those who like a little more pizazz, there's Yogahitch Couture.

To find the Yogahitch that best compliments you, click here.

Yogahitch News!

We are so honored to be a sponsor for the Baptiste Power of Yoga retreats this November! Join us and Sherri Baptiste for one of these amazing weekends!

Featured Yogahitch: Sand

A Yogahitch is a stylish and convenient way to carry your mat to and from your class. This dreamy color will match any yogawear and the luxurious terry-cloth cotton will keep the sweat away and chills at bay! Use your Yogahitch to stretch, prevent slipping, or just for fun!

Join the Yogahitch Community!

Want to know what we're up to? Stay connected by becoming a Yogahitch fan on Facebook or following us on Twitter!

How do you use your Yogahitch?

Wondering what all the clever uses are for Yogahitch? Check out our photo gallery to see all the ways it can be twisted, tied, and tucked!

If you have discovered new ways to use your Yogahitch, tell us how in a comment below!

Click here to see more...

Featured Yogahitch: Blue Dragon

With Summer winding down and Fall on the horizon, welcome the new season with a new Yogahitch. Treat yourself to the luxurious Blue Dragon Yogahitch. Symbolizing both protection and leadership, the Blue Dragon Yogahitch is a Fall must-have!

Visit Yogahitch and shop the Couture Collection to find the perfect Yogahitch to complement your unique personality and style!

Featured Yogahitch: Electra

Yogahitch is fashionable, functional and perfectly suited for every practice. It is unlike any other yoga accessory available. Not only does a Yogahitch provide a hip and practical way to bring your mat to and from your yoga studio, but it can also be used as your towel, a cushion and to assist with stretching during class.

Click here to get your own Yogahitch!

Featured Yogahitch: Green Tea

Every Yogahitch is hand-made in the USA from the most luxurious terry-cloth cotton. Our three featured collections offer color and design options to complement every personality and style.

Click here to shop online!

Body Mind Architects love Yogahitch!

Yogahitch is featured this month the Body Mind Architects' newsletter. BMA has the best personal trainers in Los Angeles, so we are very pleased to have caught their attention! Click to read the article!

Yogahitch at EverythingYoga!

We are delighted to announced that our Couture collection is now available at EverythingYoga, a premier retailer of yoga mats, clothing, media and gear. Visit their website to start shopping, or visit us to learn more about the coolest Yoga accessory around!

Featured Yogahitch: Violet Ombre

Our ombres are all hand dyed a stunning graduation of colors. Through this process no two pieces are the same, and each one is an original work of art.

Click here to visit our online shop!

Yogahitch at Om Time Yoga!

We are delighted to share that Yogahitch is now available through Om Time Yoga studio at both locations in Boulder and Denver! Stop in and pick one up!

Buy Yogahitch at True Power Yoga!

Studio City yogis! Yogahitch is now available is now available through Mark Blanchard's True Power Yoga, located at 4344 Tujunga Avenue
in Studio City, CA. Give them a call at (818)769-6427, or visit their website at www.truepoweryoga.com.

Come see who got "hitched"!

Want to see the Yogahitch in action? Check out our gallery of happy Yogahitch owners sporting their favorite yoga accessory!

Click here to see more.

This week's featured Yogahitch pattern: Links

An instant classic, our Links Yogahitch will be your favorite fitness accessory. With it's combination of soft absorbent terrycloth and embroidered faux suede, it is both practical and luxurious.

Click here to learn more!

This week's featured Yogahitch: Blue Dragon

Our Blue Dragon Yogahitch is a symbol of both protection and leadership. With it's combination of soft absorbent terrycloth and embroidered faux suede, it is both practical and luxurious.

Click here to order, or to explore the rest of our collection!

What can you do with your Yogahitch?

Wondering what all the clever uses are for Yogahitch? Check out our photo gallery to see all the ways it can be twisted, tied, and tucked!

Click here to see more...

A Color For Every Yogi!

Whatever your style, we've got a Yogahitch to match. There's the classic bold colors of our Now collection, the gentle pastels of the Zen collection, and for those who like a little more pizazz, there's Yogahitch Couture.

To find the Yogahitch that best compliments you, click here.

Mother's Day Sale!

Still looking for something to make Mom feel special on May 9th? How about our Lilac Yogahitch? We're taking 10% off the price now through Mother's Day. Visit our site now to take advantage of this great deal!

Yogahitch - Mother's Day Sale

About Yogahitch

"Simplify Your Practice" became the mantra of Yogahitch founder and designer Alycia Monet Denham after years of working as an interior designer and running her own business, Denham Designs, in Los Angeles.

A self-diagnosed "workaholic", Alycia found herself at crossroads in life after the birth of her son and realized it was time to make some life changes. She knew the first step was returning to a regular yoga practice and it is through her practice that Yogahitch (her second child) was born.

After class she was often fumbling with her mat, water bottle, towel and bag while trying to stay in the blissful zone that follows every class. A prototype soon blossomed, and after it caught the attention of her fellow yogis, so did a new business. The rest, as they say, is history…..

“Yogahitch is fashionable, functional and perfectly suited for every practice. It is unlike any other yoga accessory available. Not only does a Yogahitch provide a hip and practical way to bring your mat to and from your yoga studio, but it can also be used as your towel, a cushion and to assist with stretching during class.”