The latest in our YD Holiday Giveaway series!
It’s no surprise subscription boxes are all the rage lately. They’re fun, they’re exciting, and they show up at your door like Santa took a special trip every month just for you. But what we like about them (besides the exciting delivery part) is that you get to try things you may not have had the opportunity to before. In the case of the Yogi Surprise box, this involves goodies like healing tea, healthy snacks, yummy treats, essential oils, yoga props and meditation accessories. And now, surprise! it’s our latest holiday giveaway.
If you’ve never experienced the shimmer of glee across your face when the special box arrives in the mail…now’s your chance.
WIN: We’re giving away one 3-month subscription to Yogi Surprise lifestyle boxes. Samples as well as full-size products are included. Get an idea of previous boxes here.
Note: This giveaway is limited to U.S. only.
TO ENTER: IT. IS. haiku time. It’s been way too long. We know the holidays are a great time to turn inwards because there’s so much going on outwards. Thanks to yoga and meditation, we have a little more help with that. Since it’s the end of the year, and the beginning of a new one, we’re taking this into reflection/intention territory. But let’s go outside the box, er…so to speak. Turn on your haiku-itude and share with us how your yoga practice has allowed you the time or space (or both, continuum?) for “you” moments in the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle. (Alternatively, you can get specific for reflections or intentions if that is helpful to you!) Reminder: haikus are three line poems with the first line 5 syllables, second line 7 and the third line 5 again.
Here’s ours:
Paper and wrapping
shiny, pretty, protective
undone with practice
Giveaway will remain open until 11:59pm Tuesday, January 5th. A winner will be announced soon after. Good luck!
Update: Congrats to our winner…Candice Clemens! Thank you all for sharing your wonderful haikus…stay tuned for a post of the collection <3
infinitely me
without tether to weather
sit. behold movement
Quiet, inner peace
Sanctuary, inside deep
Gentle flow, move, breathe
Moving, un-thinking
Flowing away in the now
Coming home to me
Shop, wrap, share & eat
Squeeze every visit in
Stop, breathe, sweat & be
Rolling out of bed
Surya Namaskara
Let the day begin
A silent winter
I cozy down in my nook
And I dream away
Breathing and being
Listening to my heartbeat
Appreciating life
Busy reminder:
Some quiet moments create
joyful happiness
Small children coughing.
Viparita karani
Helps me care for them.
Bliss flow helps shape me
Supported by family
Stronger and calming
Yoga time for me
allowing me to be free
brings tranquility.
Feet on mat, full heart
My deep breathing, listening soul
Whispers be here now
Cold still air surrounds
Going inward,feeling peace
With movement, breath or sitting
You’d think with the snow
The world would all be still. Nope.
WE must make stillness.
It is dark outside.
Practicing by candle light,
I start the morning.
Holidays of joy
Chaturanga arms warp toys
Food fun balance life
Holidays of joy
Chaturanga arms wrap toys
Food fun balance life
Holiday lights glow
Intentions for joy and peace
Jolly namaste
Yoga changed my life
I am barefoot and balanced
Always turning in.
World spins around me
Yoga calms, soothes, recharges
My light is shining
the joyous season
when overly stretched i stretch
i bend to unwind
Lead me to stillness
Through the fluid asanas
Shanti Namaste
The holiday rush
Does not control me because
I stop time with breath
Taking a breath now
Connecting with the still point
Mind becomes quiet
Enjoying present
Right now is all that we have
Be thankful always
My shoulders unclench
as I breathe in, I breathe out
Finally, I am
Upside downward dog,
Carols, meditate, shop, pose,
Season of love, peace.
In the outside night
The stars shine brightly above
Music softly rings
The whole Universe
is in me, and realized
through deep ujjayi.
it makes me happy
yogi surprise love yourself
live in gratitude
breathe, in out in out
yoga gives me so much strength
sigh, shavasana
College finals done.
Yoga helps to decompress.
Finally me time.
Festive vibes run high
Spiraling to the countdown
I follow the breath
Morning lift aglow
stretch, heal, better now today
fresh, new beginning
Embodied without.
Enlightened within. The Soul
Unfurls wings, and flies.
set an intention
breathe, calmness, mediation
find love for yourself
“Entwine your arms like
two reuniting lovers.”
Teacher makes me smile.
Wrapped, warmly in love.
Family and friends kept close.
Fasten with a bow.
So many fun guests
Family, friends, and a pet
Breathe, stretch, go inside
With patience and ease
Receive sensations that flow
As the gifts they are
Ready to learn
Begin to grow and love
To know my full self
Breathe in, breathe out; watch
the full moon shine over sea.
My heart, just as full.
Short and cold the day
Sync breath and movement
Find balance and play
Inhale the future
Exhale to let the year go
Embrace the present
A cup of warm chai
Perfumes the air around me
Loosely tied hair falls
My autistic son
Keeps our holidays buzzing
Namaste me, PLEASE!
The sun shines longer
We call winter a retreat
It answers with storms
Inhaling brings peace
Exhaling lets go, release
Feel it, the moment
speeding and dark world
just needs to slow down, listen
so, unroll the mat
baby is asleep
time for me to get release
cat, cow, breathing deep
I am half asleep
Breath awakens my body
As the sky turns pink
Parties aplenty
Energy flowing outward
Focus for self care
Work school family life
Breath is the only haven
Calming the blizzard
I am the center:
Smooth, while the ripples travel
Radiating peace.
Thinking and enjoying
Breathing to the butt
Life is good
Small moments of calm
Mindful, relaxed and serene
meditation soothes
In our abundance
we remember those without.
Sincere gratitude.
These are the true gifts:
Health, Peace. Let my family
return to the mat.
When the holidays
overwhelm, causing clinging,
come back to your breath.
Lotus pose at dawn.
When my child wakes, excited,
I’ll be ready.
Sharp winds and dark skies
Our shala is safe, bright, warm
All are welcome here
Taking a deep breath
Opening my mind and eyes
To all those near me
Peacock harem pants
Immortality and Love
Pose and make my wish
Earth turns rhythmically
As I adapt and gain balance
I’m grounded and calm
Soul upward lifting
Breathe releasing joyfully
Free to love myself
Shining, Singing, Joy
Is not a package or gift.
It’s found inside our practice.
Play time with the dogs
Lots of napping and breathing
We are all present