Spend-Worthy: Yoga-Inspired Ink+Wit Tunics & Tank Tops

I began practicing yoga at age 16, while attending high school in Avon, Connecticut. My mom took me to a class at a new gym nearby – we both fell in love with the postures immediately. I didn’t realize how much yoga would influence my life until half-a-decade later when I moved to San Francisco at age 21.

My practice sputtered from one weekly class to another, but within 2 years, I was practicing daily at home, reading every yoga book I could find, & growing in ways I could never have imagined. My passion for yoga led me to work the front desk and produce the newsletter of a major SF yoga studio for a year & even an interim position at Yoga Journal Magazine (which I’ve also written for 7 times). Even after moving back to Connecticut in January 2009, I dedicate myself to a regular daily yoga practice, even if it is only 10 minutes.

A love of creativity and yoga was what brought Tara Hogan & I together. We first met online while I was living in San Francisco. I was first drawn to her simple & honest, yet powerful eco-inspired designs she made for her company, Ink+Wit. Turns out she was also a certified yoga teacher, which ended up giving me the chance to feature her in Yoga Journal Magazine.

After chatting on the web for almost 2 years, we talked on the phone for the first time last week – it was magical. She has become one of a handful of true friends I’ve ever made. Before the summer is over, we will get the joy of meeting in person (I’m going to take pictures). Both personally and professionally, Tara is a glowing beacon that I am thankful for each day.

Now … in relation to all that … my dear friend Tara has a new line of tunics and tank tops that are inspired by, you guessed it, yoga! As with all her creations, Tara brings her fresh and fluid style to 3 unique designs that look great on everyone. I’ve got one of the “Peacock” tunics for myself & I must say that it is my new favorite piece in my (very small) wardrobe.

The “Got Kombucha?” Tank Top. $30/each.

The “Peacock” Tunic. $36/each.

100% Organic Cotton “Yamas” Tunic. $36/each.

Yamas are yoga’s code of conduct for life, which help to separate us from our ego & become more enlightened (similar to Buddhism’s Noble Eighfold Path).

For more info about Tara’s new clothing line & the inspiration behind each of the designs, visit the Ink+Wit blog.

[All images courtesy of Ink+Wit]