Choosing the right sports bra seems daunting. There are so many factors that make it fit and perform right. The new Infinity Bra from the Performance Tech Collection is designed for high-impact workouts. The straps are perfectly constructed without digging into your shoulders or cutting into your skin. No more pinching or pulling. The bra lays flat on the back, it hugs you close without riding up or bulging your skin. It won’t twist during high intensity workouts. It stays in place or it moves with you. The flat-lock seams and built in 360-degree shelf bra give you optimal support and comfort.
What are you looking for in the perfect workout bra?
The Scarf Tunic is where luxury meets loungewear, featuring our eco-friendly Tencel fabric, the Scarf Tunic wraps beautifully over the neck. The unique construction of the Scarf Tunic is multi-functional and fashion forward. The draped scarf collar can be worn in a variety of ways: cozily wrapped around your neck or stylishly draped to the back.
Watch the video. How do you wear your Scarf Tunic? Share comments or post pictures on our Zobha page on Facebook.
In the video: Lindsea Swisher: an avid athlete, yoga teacher and founder of California Yoga Sport.
We are very excited to introduce you to the next level of high performance activewear, the Zobha Performance Tech Collection. If you are an athlete, you are going to fall in love with this collection. It is designed for high-impact, strenuous activities. It offers compressive fit, so your muscles will feel supported leaving you feeling confident through any intense workouts allowing you to get the most out of it.
Learn more about the collection from Lindsea Swisher: an avid athlete, yoga teacher and founder of California Yoga Sport.
(Lindsea is wearing: The Strength Tank and the Compression Capri)
We are delighted to share Emily Tsay’s final blog post finishing her yoga teacher training at Equinox. Emily is one of our 2011 Grace of Giving of Scholarship recipients. We are honored to be a part of and follow her journey through this life-changing process.
Thank you for sharing your “wisdoms” with us, Emily. Namaste.
Congratulations to Sylvia Baedorf Kassis, our final 2011 Grace of Giving Scholarship recipient. Stay tuned as Sylvia shares her training experience with us this Fall.
To learn more about the Zobha Grace of Giving Scholarship, click here.
When it comes time to switch over your wardrobe from the summer to the cool days of fall, what are the must-have items you’ll be turning to when the cooler weather finally settles in? We selected 3 new pieces from our Fall 2011 Collection to get you started.
The Moda Jacket
Love outdoorsy activities even in cooler seasons? If so, you are going to love the sporty, water-resistant Moda Jacket. This jacket is a combination of comfort, function and trendy design.
Water-resistant fabric will keep you dry where it matters and super soft performance fabric will keep you moving comfortably and warm at the same time. The 2 zippered side pockets with interior iPod pocket & velcro money pocket provides you with endless storage opportunities. In addition, they are made of Power Mesh, keeping you ventilated by wicking away moisture. But that’s not all, the hood is removable and there are thumbholes in the sleeve cuffs to keep your hands warm.
The Lightweight V-Neck
Who doesn’t need a lightweight performance layering piece? It’s ideal for an indoor warm-up or a breezy outdoor run or hike, but also it’s great for running around and doing errands. It has an iPod storage pocket and extended sleeves with thumbhole openings, perfect for your active lifestyle! You will love the super flattering v-neckline and edgy shoulder panels. Longer in length hitting at your hips, the top will stay in place without riding up during your intense workouts.
The Soho Jacket
The Soho Jacket combines our extremely popular Rainy Day Jacket fabric, with our superior Performance Brushed-Back fabric. It’s edgy with a more feminine A-line silhouette, longer in the back for full coverage and shorter in the front for a trendy effect. Water – resistant fabric and zip-off hood call for the sporty but sophisticated look.
The Soho Jacket could easily replace your traditional trench coat. Pair it with leather boots and skinny jeans for the ultimate Fall look.
You are never too young or too old to gain the physical and mental benefits of yoga. Yoga is all about the union occurring between the mind, body and spirit and honoring the grace within you. With that said, you’re not going to feel very healthy if you accidentally injure yourself when practicing it. To help you in doing yoga the right way follow, Zobha Circle of Grace Member and amazing yoga teacher, Mercedes Ngoh’s advice.
As for my experience with injury and alignment in yoga class, I can share with you something I learned that really changed my teaching as well as my own practice and that was first and foremost to work with your own body’s alignment rather than trying to fit your body into a “universal” alignment. The fact that there is no “universal” skeleton makes “universal” alignment an impossible task and a belief that can lead to injury and unnecessary frustration. Not listening to the maximum edge of resistance of one’s body but rather forcing oneself into a picture perfect image of a pose can not only lead to injury but to a practice void of self-awareness. This lends to the old adage of “use the pose to serve your body not your body to serve the pose”.
2. Don’t try to fit in
A second common thing I often notice that can lead, not only to injury, but to a disconnection from one’s practice is to slip into what I refer to my students as “Watchasana” – the habit of constantly “watching” others and comparing oneself. It is so important to get out of the practice of “watching” to see if a fellow student is doing a pose “better” or looks different and then trying to make one’s own body do what the person next to them is doing so as to not be outdone. This is a sure recipe to eventual injury as everyone’s body “resonates” in the postures differently. Instead, to avoid injury, one needs to keep the focus on their own mat and stay connected and aware of their own practice and keep constantly aware of what their body is telling them.
3. Practice in the now.
A third common mistake I notice is that some people have a tendency to do “yesterday’s practice” rather than practice in the now. In other words, there is a tendency to feel like one has to constantly do better than what they did yesterday (ie: harder poses, deeper backbends, deeper twisting, longer balancing etc) as though if this is not achieved then somehow it is a statement on their yoga practice as a whole. I constantly tell my students that every time they get to the mat it has to be fresh, and they have to check in with themselves and honor the state that they are in today. Not just physical but emotional and mental state. Then once they’ve ascertained where they are, they need to then tailor that day’s practice to match them in their present state. This then allows yoga the opportunity to become a real tool to heal, strengthen, purify and support them, rather than just be a task on their to-do list or daily exercise. If one stays true to practicing in the now rather than just trying to do better than “yesterday’s practice” they can avoid injuring themselves.
Mercedes Ngoh, has been living yoga for over a decade. She is a trained dancer, gymnast and athlete. As her practice deepened, Mercedes took the natural progression into teaching. To learn more about Mercedes, we invite you to visit her website here.
Sister to super popular Scarlett Tank, the Zoey Tank features a high-neckline and a racerback showcasing toned arms and back. A slightly longer A-line fit in the torso elongates the silhouette. The shaped side panels are really flattering to the waist making you look sleek. Longer length hugs your hips and won’t ride up during workouts. It provides support and coverage where you needed.
For a casual, everyday look pair it with skinny jeans, cardigan and a pair of boots.
The Kennedy Tank
If you are a fan of corset-inspired Greta Tank, you will love the Kennedy Tank with the similar style and fit. It’s longer, tailored to the shape of the body gently shaping the waist. Built-in hip panels accentuate all the right places and slim the body.
For a night-out look, pair it with a skirt and pumps.
One of our bestselling chic and eco-friendly tunics, the Annette Tunic is back in a new beautiful, earthy print. The versatility of the design allows you to wear it for numerous formal and informal occasions. You will feel comfortable without having to sacrifice fashion and personal style.
The Annette drapes beautifully over the shoulders elongating your silhouette. For a casual look, pair it with skinny jeans and leather boots. It’s also a perfect piece to put it over a tank or leggings. How do you wear your Annette Tunic?
It’s not just the saturated colors we love from the Zobha Summer Collection, it’s also the trendy looks and flattering fit. Bright colors are fantastic on their own but also so powerful when paired with other color combinations like one of our favorite tanks, the Naomi Tank. The Naomi Tank is not only stylish but also fully supportive with a built-in 360 degree shelf bra with removable cups. With flat-lock seams and hip length you will never feel it’s even there. The innovative asymmetry involved in the design of the tank shows a break away from the rigid lines of traditional construction and fashion.
See what others are saying:
“This tank is great. Support and coverage, plus a little something different for a work out tank in the styling. Material is high quality and seems like it will hold up with lots of washings.”
“I ordered three new tops and this one is my favorite. Very supportive and so stylish for running errands around town after my workout!”
If you are looking for an elegant, refined silhouette, the Lizzie Tank is for you. Show off your best features and conceal all your trouble spots in this truly body-conscious design. Pretty ruching runs up the sides of the top, creating a flattering silhouette for all body types, while the narrow straps and 360 degree shelf bra with removable cups provide the ultimate comfort and support.
See what others are saying:
“One of my new favorite tanks! Ruching on the sides helps just where I need it and the unique straps are super-flattering.”
“Sophisticated, sexy design and flattering fit. It’s totally versatile. I wear it out for dinner or to a yoga class.”
Here’s a sneak peek of our Fall Collection. We had a busy and fun day shooting product and lifestyle images for Fall – Holiday 2011. See behind the scenes from primping Marissa to Marcus amazing us with capoeira – and quick shots of our newest styles!
Watch the video then see pictures from the shoot here.
