NOTE: I worked with Fit Approach on their #pranaSpringStyle campaign on Instagram and received a free prAna top (as shown below) in compensation. I received the top after the challenge was over, and I wrote my original post about the prAna mat more than a year before this. All opinions regarding prAna are my own. Jump directly to my discount code.

As you begin to expand your yoga journey outside the physical poses (asana) of yoga and start to take your mindfulness off of the mat and into your daily life, you might find yourself more aware of what kinds of companies and business practices you are supporting with your purchases. I know that has been a part of my own journey. Not only do I try to invest my clothing dollars in products that are made sustainably, are toxin-free, and whose companies practice environmental responsibility, but the bonus has been that the quality is often higher than cheaper pieces.

I’m currently teaching four yoga classes per week, one Lagree fitness class, and I try to take at least one class from another instructor, so I spend a lot of time in my yoga clothing. I not only practice in it, but I often end up transitioning directly from a class to preschool or elementary school pickup, or to the grocery store. (If you do this a lot too, I do have a DIY tutorial for a coverup skirt you might check out!) But the point is: I am now choosing quality over quantity. I can save up longer and slowly replace my cheaper pieces with longer lasting versions.

One company that has never let me down is prAna. Not only do I recommend their non-toxic rubber yoga mat, but I have loved every single piece of clothing of theirs that I have owned. I recently had the opportunity to participate in a daily yoga challenge celebrating their Spring Style line of clothing and loved the sense of community it built. You can look back on the posts by searching Instagram for the #prAnaSpringStyle hashtag. Here are some of my favorite shots from the challenge:

Today we are sharing our favorite balance pose with #sweatpink #flexandflow #prAnastyle with @prana and @fitapproach Oh, Dancer Pose. I remember when I first started practicing it seemed so easy, but the more I learn about it the harder it got. Weird, right?! This pose is such a unique combination of pulling the hips square forward to the top of your mat and allowing the shoulder to open out to the side. It’s a lovely opener for the side body, but very challenging when you add in balance. #poseoftheday #yogaeverydamnday #prAnaspringstyle

A photo posted by Jenny Bradford (@consciouslyjenny) on Feb 3, 2016 at 6:20am PST

Today #sweatpink #flexandflow @prana @fitapproach we’re working on expanding through the spine even as we’re strength-building and staying grounded in a lunge. Crescent Lunge with a backbend. #poseoftheday #yogaeverydamnday #stopdropandyoga #prAnastyle #prAnaspringstyle

A photo posted by Jenny Bradford (@consciouslyjenny) on Feb 4, 2016 at 7:09am PST

For the LAST day of the @fitapproach @prAna #sweatpink #poseoftheday challenge, one of my favorite #restorative poses! I love the heart-connectedness of Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Diamond). In the Baptiste flow, this pose comes toward the end after inversions. I love the feeling of my heart pumping & breath steady. Try it any time, see my #iheartyogaprops post from earlier this week on how to use props to make the Fish variation of this pose more comfortable for your body. Enjoy and relax! NOTE: in the last 2 posts, this is my @prAna Indigena all-natural rubber yoga mat. Highly recommend! #yogaeverydamnday #flexandflow #prAnastyle #prAnaspringstyle

A photo posted by Jenny Bradford (@consciouslyjenny) on Feb 5, 2016 at 4:37am PST

I am LOVING my new #prAnaSpringStyle top – it’s soft, moves with me, & still supportive (if you know what I mean ?). What’s funny is that when I took my friend Sandi’s hatha vinyasa class last week, she had the exact same one on, only in eggplant! Don’t forget that you can get 15% off your order from @prAna with my code: PSSS16LC Just click on the link in the @prAna profile to shop! #activewear #ethicalfashion #veganfashion #yogalifestyle #prAnastyle #yogapants #yogaeverydamnday

A photo posted by Jenny Bradford (@consciouslyjenny) on Mar 1, 2016 at 4:24am PST

Well, that final picture was actually taken after the challenge, when I had received my new grey Quinn Jacquard Top from prAna. To be honest, I wasn’t sure about it from the picture on the site but it fits wonderfully. It moves with me, doesn’t rub in irritating places, and has full frontal coverage without having to add a sports bra. LOVE. And, it is certified bluesign®, which indicates the highest standard in the textile industry for environmental health and safety and chemical management – it’s a third party certification that prAna pays for, to ensure it’s not just greenwashing.

If you happen to be looking for some high quality, high performance, sustainably & ethically produced activewear you can get 15% off any prAna purchase right now using my code: PSSS16LC

And be sure to keep following myself and prAna on Instagram for challenges, inspiration, and the day-to-day active journey!