February 13, 2012

New Colors: Round 3. Keep on naming!

February 13, 2012/ Laura Costa

Let's keep the ideas rolling! This week we are continuing the round of color/print naming with another color and new print. Please submit 2 names- the first one referring to color 1, the second referring to our Print. Remember, the winner gets a free $36 coupon in each category! Thank you again for all who have contributed so far! All winning names will be announced in just a couple weeks at the very end of our contest, so there is still time to name our previous colors. Check out: Round 2 Colors

February 10, 2012

30 Day Yoga Challenge? Let's give it a shot!

February 10, 2012/ Laura Costa

For those who have never heard of the 30 Day Yoga Challenge it is a test to see if you can do 30 sessions of yoga (in our case, Bikram) in 30 days. The amount of dedication it takes is commendable with the busyness of our everyday lives. Even for the experienced yogi, the challenge can truly test you. Inspired by our friends at Bikram SLO, a few of the team here at Mika are joining together to conquer this challenge! The studio decided that this was a good time to set up the challenge and set the start for today. So we thought, "wouldn't it be awesome and motivating to have the participants share their experiences during the challenge?" That is why over the next few weeks we will be blogging about our experience with the 30 day challenge & are inviting those in the yoga community to share their personal experiences as well.

February 06, 2012

New Colors: Here are two more colors for you to name!

February 06, 2012/ Laura Costa

Thanks to all of those who gave us names for the last color. So many creative names to choose from! This is going to be tough deciding...All winning names will be announced in just a couple weeks at the very end of our contest. This week we have two new colors for you to name. Please submit 2 names- the first one referring to color 1, the next referring to color 2. The winner of each color will also receive at $36 coupon for Mika!

February 03, 2012

Inspiration: Amy Richard - Ironman Athlete and Fundraiser for Cancer

February 03, 2012/ Laura Costa

Meet Amy!

I am an elementary school teacher with a passion for helping others. I completed my first Ironman triathlon this past July. I finished the Vineman Full Triathlon in Sonoma County in a little under 14 hours. It wasn’t easy but it was an amazing experience. I felt lucky to be able to live it. It was my first year training for an endurance event. I come from a ballet background and more recently, pole fitness background. I fell in love with Triathlon and am back for more this year!

February 01, 2012

New Colors, We Need Your Help!

February 01, 2012/ Laura Costa

What better way to name our new colors then to ask the people who are going to be wearing them? Well, the answer is that there is no better way and that is why we are leaving it to you!

Over the next few weeks we will be showing a series of a 4 colors and will end it with a new print. Leave us a comment giving us a name for the new colors/print and if your name is chosen, we will give you a coupon for $36. Tempting, isn't it?

January 25, 2012

Paddle Board Yoga You Ask?

January 25, 2012/ Laura Costa

It has been said that Stand Up Paddle Boarding (or SUP) is the fastest growing sport across the world. Gliding across the water, enjoying nature, riding waves, it's all about enjoying nature. When the idea for paddle board yoga came up, it seemed to be a natural fit. Now it is hard to find a paddle board rental company that is not trying to offer SUP Yoga lessons or events.

Here at Mika we have some surfers on the team so it was only a matter of time before we wanted to do a SUP photoshoot. Being January and all here in California, it is not the preferred time for a water photo shoot (especially with the cold ocean water!) but we found a perfect sunny day and a great yogini.