free to be yoga tees turns one!

“The path to transformation involves many small steps.  Experience each on as meaningful.” ~Ruth Lauer-Manenti

Wow!  It’s hard to believe it’s been one year since the birth of the free to be yoga tees concept!   When I started on this journey, I had no clue what designing my own clothing line would entail.   Needless to say, it’s been a heck of a ride!

I’ve gained quite a bit of knowledge on running a business as well as the ins and outs of designing a clothing line over the past year--but most importantly, I’ve learned more about myself.   At a certain point during this process, I realized that this one idea really sparked a transformation in me personally.   It’s truly been the most gratifying experience of my life to date.

I’ve finally learned the importance of patience.  I’ve also learned to have compassion and acceptance when things don’t go the way I’d like them to, and to celebrate the smallest of accomplishments because it takes hard work and time to make great things happen.

I am completely and wholeheartedly inspired with these shirts...and with life.  I have an entirely different attitude than a year ago!   My dream is becoming a reality, and it’s a wonderful feeling.  I can only imagine the possibilities that lay ahead.

Thank you again for your support along this journey!  Until next time...

Namaste!

T.G.I.M.

Thank God it’s Monday.

Seriously?  Who on earth says that, right?

One of my yoga teachers did last night, actually.  And the more I think about it, she is right on the money.  It’s all about your attitude.

My wheels have been turning about this concept since last week, when I attended a lecture by Gautam Jain.  The topic was The Essence of Living:  Action, Devotion and Knowledge.  One of the undertones to the lecture was this idea of being grateful for what you have.

During his lecture, Gautam read a short story that had a pretty powerful message. He said: “I complained I had no shoes until I met a man that had no feet.”

Powerful, huh?  And something we can all learn from.  When is the last time you were grateful for your feet?

I am so glad to have taken this bit of knowledge away from the lecture and share it all with you as well.  Adopt an attitude of gratitude.  It’s that simple.

Namaste, everyone.  And T.G.I.T.  Yep-I said it-Thank God it’s Tuesday! ;)

free to be yoga tees label

“Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.”  ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

It’s funny how things work out.  If it had not been for the free to be yoga tee clothing label, I think it’s a safe bet to say the shirts would already be done and on sale.  This was the last detail I had to finalize before the shirts went to the printer, and it’s probably been the most frustrating.

The plan was to stay true to the free to be yoga tee brand--so the labels needed to be made from earth-friendly materials in the USA.  I never in a millions years would have imagined that this combo would prove to be so difficult to find!   When all is said and done, it took me several months to finalize this element--and it was only when I had basically given up that I found the company that satisfied the requirements.

Throughout my search, I had found quite a few companies that made eco-friendly labels.  I found only a handful of actual labels that were made in the USA--but they were far from “green”.  One vendor basically laughed at me and said what I was looking for didn’t exist.  Glad I didn’t listen to them!

I was dragging my feet at this point.  I knew the order had to be placed or further delay the yoga tees, but I had a pit in my stomach about buying labels that didn’t mesh with my vision.  The made in the USA component is extremely important to me, and purchasing labels that were made overseas just didn’t sit well.

In a last ditch effort, I stumbled upon a company that fit the requirements I was looking for--FINALLY!   So the good news is the labels are now in the process of being made, which means I am that much closer to the launch.   And more importantly, they are being made the way I wanted them to be!

Can’t wait to see what they look like--and to share with all of you!

Namaste!