Is using biobased materials like castor oil in yoga clothing just greenwashing, a marketing ploy to make us feel better about our buying choices without addressing the root problems?
UNIQUE YOGA GIFT FOR YOGA TEACHER OR YOGA FRIEND
Our tips and ideas for sustainable and green gifts for your yoga friend or favourite yoga teacher – Christmas or not!
THE ARCTIC FLAMINGO YOGA LEGGINGS MICROFIBRES TEST WITH GUPPYFRIEND WASHING BAG
It´s a problem which is easy to ignore, because you can barely see the tiny and often transparent microplastics. Do Arctic Flamingo leggings release microfibers? We tested Guppyfriend washing bag to see if we can catch any microfibers shedding off our yoga leggings.
WHY ECONYL®?
We are dedicated to using only sustainable materials in our production. Using ECONYL® regenerated nylon we have a double advantage for the environment. On one hand, waste material that would otherwise remain waste in the environment is used, and from the other side, precious fossil raw materials that are normally used in the production of nylon are saved.
TENCEL™ LYOCELL VS. RECYCLED NYLON
What’s the difference between our black leggings made from Tencel™ Lyocell and Econyl® and how to choose the right yoga leggings for you and your needs?
TRANSPARENT PRICING – HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO MAKE A YOGA LEGGINGS?
We believe sustainability goes hand-in-hand with transparency and you always want to know what you are actually spending your money on and how much of it is going where.
SLOW YOGA FASHION – WHY WE DON’T FOLLOW SEASONS OR TRENDS
We don’t like to do things just because of the fashion industry tells us to. We bring new styles and designs only when we feel like so! Seasonless collection gives our customers more time to think about purchases.
WHY TENCEL™ LYOCELL IS THE PERFECT NATURAL YOGA WEAR FIBER?
We added plant-based yoga wear in our collection! Read here why we chose Tencel™ Lyocell and not for example organic cotton.
INTERVIEW WITH KATJA FROM ASHTANGA YOGA INSTITUT MÜNCHEN
Our interview with Katja, the owner of the Ashtanga Yoga Institute Munich – Munich’s only yoga studio dedicated exclusively to the practice of Ashtanga Yoga. Read how Katja became the studio owner and what she thinks about running a yoga studio and yoga in general. [Only in German!]
DO YOU THINK YOU CAN’T DO A HEADSTAND?
We tested a headstand stool from Siya Yoga from Germany. We show you how to do a headstand with headstand chair and tell you our honest opinion about this tool!
OUR TIP: YOGA RETREAT IN FINNISH LAPLAND – SUMMER 2020
Midnight Sun Yoga Retreat in Lapland includes daily yoga, hiking in the forest, creative painting and writing, sauna and silence.
ECO-FRIENDLY TIPS TO WASH YOUR SYNTHETIC YOGA LEGGINGS
It´s easy to take care of your Arctic Flamingo leggings! Wash them right and keep them look like new for a long time. These tips can also be used to wash pretty much any yoga clothes made of synthetic materials.
WE ARE FEATURED ON BAVARIAN MAKERS!
We are happy to be featured on Bavarian Makers, a project by Bayerischen Rundfunk to introduce young creative local makers from Bavaria. On Bavarian Makers, they tell the stories behind the creative ideas. You can read the interview with Arctic Flamingo here!
ARCTIC FLAMINGO 2ND LIFE – WE TAKE BACK YOUR OLD LEGGINGS
We take old Arctic Flamingo leggings that you no longer like or want back. We clean them, and repair them if needed, and sell them in our online shop and give the leggings a new life. The leggings that cannot be repaired, we remake them into one-of-a-kind designs.
UNUSUAL AND EXOTIC YOGA RETREAT IN LAPLAND
Magical yoga retreat in Finnish Lapland: Midnight sun and your accommodation between the trees in a Tentsile “flying tent”. Hiking, sauna and silence. You can’t get much more close to nature, than this!
EASY YOGA TANK TOP TUTORIAL – HOW TO UPDATE AN OLD T-SHIRT INTO SOMETHING NEW
Pair your favourite eco-friendly yoga leggings with a knotted crop top from an old oversized T-shirt! Easy tutorial for knotted & cropped yoga top.
WE’RE ON THE COVER OF YOGA AKTUELL!
We’re on the cover of this months Yoga Aktuell magazine! Rebella Bex, the cover model, is wearing our “First Snow” leggings. Your favourite magazine, hot drink and some healthy snacks is everything you need for the perfect night in!
THE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO ECO-FRIENDLY YOGA LEGGINGS
You would like to shop eco-friendly yoga leggings but you are not sure what makes a pair of leggings eco-friendly. We have the tips for you!