Inner Peace at a Bargain Price

April 5, 2011

After years of telling myself that it was time to turn down the stress and find my inner peace, I've finally decided to take a Yoga class. It's been long overdue and greatly needed. I think this class will be great for me, not only physically but spiritually. In this hectic world we live in, sometime we get too caught up in it and let the negativity build up in our lives. I am hoping the strength and energy I find in doing Yoga will counterbalance that and bring some much needed lightness and hope back to me.

And, of course, this wouldn't be a Bargain Chic post if I didn't also enjoy the fact that a new Yoga class means new Yoga clothes. Sure, Yoga isn't about your outward appearance -- gym shorts and a t-shirt would likely suffice, but there are just so many comfy looking Yoga pants and tops that I cannot resist picking up something new for my new class.

Unfortunately, new Yoga clothes come at a hefty price. Who knew simple cotton/spandex clothing could cost so much? I obviously didn't. Sorry, folks, I have a hard time justify spending over $50 bucks for a pair of Yoga pants or a tank top. That just isn't very Zen for my wallet.

However, I knew there had to be some bargain out there for what I'm willing to spend. And, lo and behold, there were. Old Navy has a small but decent selection, as does Kohl's and Target. Althelta (a subsidy of Gap, Inc.) has some okay sale items and some sporting good stores have good deals too. Here are my finds, with a deep breath and an "ommmmm."