Mindful Choices… in Clothing, Exercise, and Life
Being mindful for a woman with a busy lifestyle can be challenging. This is especially true for us moms! There are so many demands on our time and attention. But that’s why it’s even more important.
“Being mindful” means being present. Being attentive. Being aware. Any time we make deliberate and mindful choices, it contributes in a positive way to our life, and inspires good feelings.
Mindful Choices…. like taking a day off work to join your child’s school field trip.
Mindful Choices…. like carving out time for yourself to get in some “Me-Time” Exercise.
Mindful Choices…. like buying a piece of clothing from a sustainable brand, that has been designed to fit comfortably and last a long time.
One of the things I enjoy about working with the prAna brand is that I appreciate how mindful they are of things like use of sustainable fabrics. They’re also understandably proud of the fact that they are the first major clothing companies to offer Fair Trade Certified™ products.
Game Changer Leggings… Never Tug a Pair Up Again!
So here’s an exciting new mindful choice you can make for yourself. I think it’s safe to say that every woman currently living in a First World country probably owns a pair of leggings.
Aaaahh…. Leggings. Don’t you just love them?
The beauty of leggings is how practical, versatile, and comfortable they can be. Wear them to the gym, or style them with a tunic and boots. Hooray for cute, stretchy pants!
The ugly side of leggings is getting them to stay up, and stay in place. You’ve got your wiggle-tug technique, discretely executed while mid-conversation with a friend. Then there’s the ducking-behind-a-structure technique, for a quick pull and adjustment. And then sometimes you just need to head to the restroom to full-on pull those suckers back up and into place.
(It’s not easy being a girl.)
Well, struggle no more. Thanks to the spot on designers at PrAna, I’m happy to say this problem has been solved.
This is not a drill.
These are game changer leggings, girls…
Three New PrAna Active Pant Styles – Best Fit Yet.
This Spring prAna has released a line of three entirely new fits in yoga leggings, as part of a #mindfulprAna initiative. They had women designers who are active themselves, of various shapes and sizes, tackle the thing we all struggle with: finding a comfortable fit that stays in place.
“These are by far the best active pants that prAna has ever created. We have totally nailed the fabric, the fit, and all of the construction.” ~Senior PrAna Designer
This resulted in a lovely new range of prAna leggings to select from:
- Momentum
- Transform
- Pillar
I’ve tried two of these styles, and am very happy with them.
PrAna Pillar Capri
These are my Top Pick of the prAna new fits! I was amazed when I slipped on the prAna Pillar Capri for the first time. The key is that lovely supportive contoured waistband. You can’t really tell from the picture, but it feels like it gently rises along the sides and back, as it goes up and around to hug your hips. In front, they hit at a very comfortable just-below-belly button height. In back, they are slightly higher so you get excellent coverage.
These are the capris every woman needs. They also come in legging length, and your choice of either prints or solid colors. I’m a curvy girl, and it’s hard to find a pair of leggings that I’m not constantly tugging up and back into place. The prAna Pillar Capri stays put much better than others I’ve tried, and are very breathable and comfortable to wear.
A+, zero room for improvement.
PrAna Transform Legging
I purchased a full-length pair of prAna Transform High Waist Leggings to take with me to Italy, for a trip my husband and I are taking soon for our 15th wedding anniversary. These have the highest waist, out of the 3 new fits. They hit right at my belly button. My only complaint with this is the slight soft-belly bulge this forms above the waistband.
Even though they are compression, which I sometimes find uncomfortable, they are surprisingly pleasant to wear. Length is somewhat adjustable, due to the stretchiness of the fabric. I’m tall at 5’10”, but can still position these Transform Leggings almost all the way down to my ankle.
This style also stays beautifully in place. I make an occasional adjustment, but overall they perform much better than any other leggings I’ve tried.
PrAna Discount Code
You can try a pair with this coupon code this month! Here’s a prAna discount code good for 15% off (non sale) items: MPTMS18
Check out the site, and pick out a pair of mindful new-fit prAna leggings for yourself. This coupon / discount code is valid for one month – February 20 through March 20, 2018.
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I received some items of prAna clothing for the purposes of this review (although I purchased some, too!). All opinions are my own.
