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Zobha’s Favorite Travel Spots. Get Moving!

Friday, March 15th, 2013

Finding time to exercise while traveling can be challenging.  But, doing yoga on vacation is a great way to stretch, get your blood circulating and maximize your much deserved relaxation time.  

Below are images of our Circle of Grace Members practicing yoga in their favorite travel spots.  So what are you waiting for?  Book your summer vacation and get moving!

Ashley Turner in India at the Taj Mahal

 Allison English in Edinburgh at King Arthur’s Sea 

Jill Miller in Yellow Mountain, China

Jon Witt in London

KayKay Clivio in Oahu

Laura Burkhart in Pulia, Italy

Kino MacGregor in Bali 

Lindsea Swisher in Hood River, Oregon

Mercedes Ngoh in Bali

Michelle Klink in India 

Sarra Morton in Aruba

Shannon Paige in Colorado

Stacy McCarthy in Maldives Islands

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Zobha’s Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Friday, February 8th, 2013

What are your Valentine’s Day plans?

We took a poll around the office and gathered the top five Valentine’s Day date ideas that will make this Valentine’s Day one to remember.

Have a Picnic

If the weather is nice, embrace the outdoors with your favorite snack and beverage of choice.  If the weather is less than promising, bring the picnic indoors to your living room and add some candlelight. 

 

Take a Cooking Class

Learn while you create new memories and enjoy a delicious meal with your loved one.

Watch a Comedy Show

What better way to spend time together than enjoying a night of laughter?  Keep it simple and watch a comedy show on television in the comfort of your own home, or head downtown to see the show in person!

Enjoy a Couples Massage

Pamper yourselves and enjoy a relaxing massage with the one you love most.  You will both walk away feeling refreshed and connected.

Make a Couples Bucket List

Take turns writing down a handful of things each of you aspire to do and as a result you will make an exciting list of future dates.

 

 

 

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Jamie’s Story

Monday, January 28th, 2013

I created Zobha while teaching yoga in Hong Kong where I lived with my husband and two children. I virtually lived in my yoga clothes but could never really find the perfect combination of fashion, elegance, and function in any of the fitness clothing lines. With my business background in apparel, I decided to stop saying “I wish there were” and do what moves me. Zobha was born.

Zobha is a Sanskrit word meaning “grace, beauty and brilliance,” in other words, everything I hoped the brand would be. I am proud to say, Zobha has brought these words to life both in our clothing designs and in our desire to give back to our community. 

I grew up on the coast of Maine, the daughter of a painter and sculptor and was inspired at an early age by the beauty around me both in Maine and later in Asia. You’ll notice these strong influences in the Zobha products you see today from the rich colors to the simple, elegant designs. 

At Zobha, it’s important to us to not only be the brand that creates beautiful and high-quality products, but one that builds community and philanthropy around meaningful causes. We know we are only as strong as the world around us. That’s why our performance gear is only as important as the world it performs in. Helping others. Giving back. Creating beautiful thoughtfully designed active wear. That is the grace of Zobha. And that’s what moves us.

With Grace,

JAMIE HANNA, Zobha Founder

 

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Meet Alena – Our Zobha Guru!

Saturday, January 5th, 2013

Hi there,

My name is Alena and I work in the Zobha Corporate office as the Brand Sales Coordinator.  I am a fitness enthusiast and a true gym rat at heart.  I exercise 7 days/week and enjoy weight training, running, biking and tennis.  Over the course of a year, I have been privileged to wear many hats around the Zobha office and I’ve been recently dubbed the Zobha Guru.  My daily responsibilities include everything from Customer Service, to IT, to fit model and offering design input.  I’m excited to be a new contributor to the Zobha blog, so be sure to check back to hear more about what goes on behind the scenes at Zobha!

Whether I’m at the gym, in my pilates class, or on my Saturday morning hike to the coffee shop, I believe it is essential to look good and feel great while exercising.  I worship the Zobha Performance Tech Collection, and I am always sporting my Compression Capris.  The Endurance Jacket is also one of my top favorites and the Yoga Panties of course!  (PS. The panties are being offered in a new color this Spring so be on the lookout!)

Currently, I am training for the Napa Valley Marathon which takes place on March 3rd.  This will be my first marathon.  Outfit wise, I am planning on wearing our Zobha Hot Short and the famous Double Strap Tank.  But, we do have a new running short coming out very soon, so my selections are not finalized.  Decisions, decisions!

The new Zobha Spring Collection launches in less than two weeks and I cannot wait.  The color palette for spring is fresh and vibrant with a combination of cool and warm colors, and several new moisture-wicking fabrics for those drizzly Spring days.

This upcoming Spring Collection offers something for every fitness enthusiast and it was designed with our fellow cross-fit, tennis and running enthusiasts in mind, while maintaining its fundamentals in yoga and pilates.  You’ll see new fabric combinations and the incorporation of mesh in many products which sets the 2013 Spring collection apart from previous ones.

Check out Zobha.com around January 15th to be the first Spring shopper!  And visit our Zobha Blog around March 4th to gain the inside scoop on my first marathon, and what Zobha pieces I chose to wear :)

It’s been a pleasure sharing with you,

Alena

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The Importance of Homies

Friday, June 22nd, 2012
Hello Zobha community -

There are times all of us feel unmotivated, whether it be exercising or eating right. We find ourselves relying on our friends for advice, entertainment, and everything in between. Why not rely on your friends for motivation and support for staying healthy?

The benefits and importance of exercising in groups have been researched and noted. Exercising in a group setting gives a unique, social experience that keeps it interesting while building friendships. Not only does it make it entertaining, it also provides a sense of accountability and structure.

Many celebrities have caught onto this idea and put it to good use. Actress Kristen Bell started a twitter campaign to encourage her followers to join she and her friends to exercise for 30 days in a row, 60 minutes a day. Twitter followers are encouraged to tweet while including the hash tag #30dayhomies to tell of their successes and motivation. People are more likely to keep going in their workout plans when they feel the camaraderie through the complaints and successes.

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Here are some useful ideas to help you and your friends get started in your work out plan:

  1.  Find out if your local gym has classes that interest you. Group exercise encourages you to commit to a daily workout schedule. 
  2.  Start a workout plan with your friends, much like Kristen Bell’s #30dayhomies and hold each other accountable.
  3. Start off with fun classes with friends, such as Zumba and upbeat spin classes, to keep interest high while boosting morale.
  4. Keep log journals with friends to track progress together.
  5. If a support group for exercising with friends isn’t available, websites like michellelovitt.com, everydayhealth.com, and revolutionhealth.com, offer community boards and forums that allow users to post their ideas, troubles, and relate to one another.

 Zobha encourages you to take these ideas and realize the power of group exercise and support from friends through your journey to becoming a healthier you! Tell us what group exercises have you done or plan to join with friends?

 

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