About YogaJunkie
What's the Junkie Story?
Founded in Sedona, AZ in 2003 by Joshua Savage, yogi, hacker, eater of fruit. YogaJunkie makes the wink and nod "I'm a yogi too" t-shirts that you wear outside of the studio. Andrea Lake, founder of StickerJunkie, business addict, road trip junkie, lover of life, and close friend of Joshua pestered him pretty much non-stop for 7 years until finally (because he was so busy with his new baby: Timeshout) he agreed to sell her the company in 2010, and the great re-launching began.
Our mission is to connect and clothe all of the YogaJunkies out there, to breathe deeply, laugh often, stretch daily, walk our dogs, meditate at sunrise, appreciate our friends and enjoy this amazingly brilliant life that we get to live.
Namaste.
Featured YogaJunkies
Sebastian Slovin
Since he can remember, nature has been a central part of Sebastian's life. He was fortunate enough to be able to travel extensively and experience many of the world's great surf spots as a professional bodyboarder. Through his travel, Sebastian developed a deep love and appreciation for our natural world, and at the same time, he was strongly drawn to the practice of yoga. His love for nature lead me to a B.A. in Environment and Natural Resource Conservation, he then went on to study yoga at the Prana Yoga Center. As a yoga instructor his passion is to make yoga, both the physical and mental practice, accessible to people of all ages and body types. Sebastian has found that a combination of mindfulness and yoga practice along with frequent contact with nature can bring a deep inner peace. For the past two years he has been leading individuals and small groups on personalized nature adventures around San Diego County, combining yoga with activities like hiking, surfing, and stand up paddling as a way to reconnect with nature.
Find out more about Sebastian at SebastianSlovinYoga.com and NatureUnplugged.com.
YogaJunkie's Favorite's Q&A:
What's your Favorite Yoga Style? Tough question, it really depends on the day. Some days I like to flow with Vinyasa other days I prefer the structure of Iyengar. I lead a pretty active lifestyle so I generally practice more gentle and restorative types of Hatha yoga.
Favorite Meditation Spot? Wherever it is that I happen to be.
Favorite Place in the US? San Dieguito Park, San Diego, California.
Favorite Place in the World? Very difficult question...the world is pretty huge and there are quite a few cool places. I would have to say Nicaragua is one of my favorite places overall at the moment. Amazing waves, beaches, and jungle and not too many tourists.
Favorite Guilty Pleasure? The View, I can't get enough of it. All those different opinions just blow my mind :)
Favorite Piece of Online Content? The German Coastguard. This makes me laugh every time :)
Favorite Food? Farmers Market food.
Favorite Yoga Pose? Savasana...by far.
Favorite Part of Your Day? Another tricky question but I would have to say my early morning strolls are awesome.
Favorite Thing to Do (Besides Yoga *smile*)? Anything in the Ocean. Surfing, bodysurfing, bodyboarding, swimming, paddling, snorkeling, frolicking, etc...
Favorite Thing About Your Life? I get paid to do what I absolutely love.
Favorite YogaJunkie T-Shirt? The "Breathe Deeply" one. It's an important thing to remember.
Kenna Crouch
Kenna Crouch is a professional yogini and contemporary dancer in San Diego, California - a teacher, choreographer, and performing artist. She graduated from UC San Diego in 2008 with degrees in Dance and Sociology, and in 2010 completed 200-hour yoga teacher training in the Anusara Style, with Sherry Schreck at the Willows Yoga in Encinitas.
Find out more about Kenna at KennaCrouch.com.
YogaJunkie's Favorite's Q&A:
What's your Favorite Yoga Style? I'm a yoga whore so I'd have to say a blend of styles... Hatha, Vinyasa, Anusara, Restorative.
Favorite Meditation Spot? The beach or the mountains... anywhere in nature!
Favorite Place in the US? CALIFORNIA! Lake Tahoe!
Favorite Place in the World? Buenos Aires, Argentina b/c I studied abroad there and I love the mix of Latin American and European culture.
Favorite Guilty Pleasure? dark chocolate, at least 70% cacao.
Favorite Piece of Online Content? Astrodienst.com love my astrology!
Favorite Food? Coconut!
Favorite Yoga Pose? Can never get enough of Kapotasana, half-pigeon or Trikonasana (Triangle).
Favorite Part of Your Day? The sunniest part or the shiniest (full moon!).
Favorite Thing to Do (Besides Yoga *smile*)? DANCE!!!!!
Favorite Thing About Your Life? That I can support myself doing what I love.... YOGA and DANCE! art, creativity and passion in life are incredibly important to me!
Favorite YogaJunkie T-Shirt? I (Heart) Yoga.
Jean-Christophe Haskell
Born and raised in Southern California, Jean-Christophe spent his summers discovering the endless beauties of both the Pacific Ocean and the English Channel in Normandy, France. He has integrated Yoga instruction throughout his past vocational work with developmentally disabled adults and with his academic mentoring work with young students. Meditation studies continue to be the foundation of his practice. His passion for yoga meditation recently led him to India where he continued hisÊstudies. Jean enjoys teaching surf and has continued to enrich his knowledge of the body, mind and soul connection through his massage studies. Jean-Christophe looks forward to joining his students on their journey of laughter, self-discovery, healing and expansion!
Find out more about Jean-Christophe at RouteToRise.com.
YogaJunkie's Favorite's Q&A:
What's your Favorite Yoga Style? Anusara.
Favorite Meditation Spot? Anywhere in nature or the Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens in Encinitas, CA.
Favorite Place in the US? Too many beautiful places to choose from..but if I must...North County San Diego Coastal!
Favorite Place in the World? The ocean.
Favorite Guilty Pleasure? For now its the tv show Man vs. Food...so morbid but I end up watching it every time.
Favorite Piece of Online Content? Currently its the YouTube footage of sexy sax man and old footage of the bad brains live in DC 1983.
Favorite Yoga Pose? Currently, Ardha Chandrasana!
Favorite Part of Your Day? Waking up to the sight and sound of the ocean.
Favorite Thing to Do (Besides Yoga *smile*)? Surf, listen to and play music.
Favorite Thing About Your Life? My Teacher along with all of my friends, family, yoga teachers and students who have all continuously supported me and inspired me. Its because of them that I have been so blessed in this life.
Favorite YogaJunkie T-Shirt? Breathe Deeply Green T-Shirt.
Edward Vilga
Writer, spiritual teacher, and - according to Bloomingdala's 1/2 page ad in the New York Times for his most recent event - a "legendary yogamaster". His last yoga DVD hit #1 on amazon.com after he was on Regis & Kelly, CBS Early Show, and featured People Magazine. Edward has had six books published which have been translated into a dozen languages. His most recent book is UPWARD DOG: Seven Secrets from My Chocolate Lab for Having an Awesome Life (available now; national release 11/1/11). Edward is a Yale graduate.
Find out more about Edward at EdwardVilga.com and UpwardDogBook.com.
YogaJunkie's Favorite's Q&A:
What's your Favorite Yoga Style? Vinyasa.
Favorite Meditation Spot? My cozy bed next to Belle, my chocolate lab (sometimes meditation = nap).
Favorite Place in the US? San Francisco.
Favorite Place in the World? Anywhere near the ocean ... (And Paris!).
Favorite Guilty Pleasure? Endless Television (although I do NOT feel guilty about that at all).
Favorite Piece of Online Content? I love and am a charter member of The Handsome Men's Club.
Favorite Food? Although I thrive on raw salads, I secretly crave pasta, cookies, and cake.
Favorite Yoga Pose? I love all the inversions but if I had to pick one, it's forearm stand.
Favorite Part of Your Day? An end of day, twilight glass of wine moment of satisfied reflection.
Favorite Thing to Do (Besides Yoga *smile*)? Driving around in my convertible with Belle; going on amazing cruises with my friends (this year Alaska, the Caribbean, and Australia).
Favorite Thing About Your Life? That I get to share what I love in books, dvds and classes.
Favorite YogaJunkie T-Shirt? YogaJunkie Side Logo in Black.