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50 Offbeat Yoga Innovations

From Yoga Mat Computers to Star Wars Yoga

— April 15, 2011 — Lifestyle
As yoga blossomed into popularity over the last decade, innovations surrounding the practice started popping up, as tends to happen when something becomes mainstream. Some of the yoga innovations here will show you just how creative global yogis are getting with their asanas. This selection includes bizarre practices like kayak yoga, Star Wars yoga, indie rock yoga and even drunk yoga. It has items like yoga mat computers, yoga traffic lights and customizable yoga mats. It also features a senior yogi pro, yoga for inmates, street yoga parties and even helicopter yoga, where they take you to practice on top of a mountain.

Whether you practice at home or in-studio, see if there's a way you can spice up your practice with some inspiration from the yoga innovations featured here.
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Virtual Yoga Studios
Virtual Yoga Studios
YogaCam Classes Can Be Taken from the Comfort of Your Own Home
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Yoga Traffic Lights
Yoga Traffic Lights
Li Ming Hsing Turns Crosswalks into Mini Yoga Studios With Her New Design
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48
Yoga Parking Tickets
Yoga Parking Tickets
Yoga Poses Make Ticketing a More Relaxing Process
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47
Booming Gong Bath Classes
Booming Gong Bath Classes
The Perfect Way to Relax is Through Loud Banging
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46
Credit Crunch Yoga
Credit Crunch Yoga
Podcast Yoga Classes Are Calming Recession Woes
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45
Laughter Yoga (UPDATE)
Laughter Yoga (UPDATE)
Now in Moscow, LA, Texas, Chicago
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44
Pressure Point Pads
Pressure Point Pads
The Bed of Nails Relaxation Mat Improves Circulation, Tension and Digestion
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43
Handbag-Inspired Yoga Bags
Handbag-Inspired Yoga Bags
The RoZCoo Ahimsa
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42
Shag & Plank Yoga Mats
Shag & Plank Yoga Mats
Doreen Hing For DesignPublic
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41
Yoga For Inmates
Yoga For Inmates
Top 8 Innovative Yoga Classes, From Kids to Jail Classes
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40
Punk Rock Yoga
Punk Rock Yoga
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39
Personalized Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats
Personalized Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats
JustMyMat Features Your Name
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38
Heli-Yoga
Heli-Yoga
Icefield Helicopter Tours Alberta in Search of Your Self-Enlightenment
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37
Sensualvertising Yoga Jeans
Sensualvertising Yoga Jeans
Second Clothing ‘Feel Good, Real Good' Celebrates Curves
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36
Yoga Mat Alternatives
Yoga Mat Alternatives
Yoga-Paws are Perfect for On-the-Go Yogis
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35
Charity Supporting Fashion
Charity Supporting Fashion
Yoga Bags Made From Recycled Rice and Feed Bags
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34
Private Chef & Yoga Chez Vous
Private Chef & Yoga Chez Vous
Yo Dinna
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33
Aerobic Gaming
Aerobic Gaming
The Arctic Gym Goes Beyond a Traditional Console
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32
Yoga Street Signs
Yoga Street Signs
Directions for good Health
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31
Christian-Themed Exercise
Christian-Themed Exercise
‘Praise Moves' Alters Yoga to Fit Religious Beliefs
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30
Intoxicated Exercising
Intoxicated Exercising
These ‘Drunken Yoga’ Photos Make Hilarious Statements on Flexibility
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29
Pairing Yoga & Wine
Pairing Yoga & Wine
Vino-Yasa
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28
Personalized Yoga Mats
Personalized Yoga Mats
Yogamatic.com Customized Mats Are Perfect for Aspiring Yogis
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27
Doing Yoga With Your Dog
Doing Yoga With Your Dog
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26
Indie Rock Yoga
Indie Rock Yoga
The Wanderlust Festival Combines Music, Yoga and Nature in Lake Tahoe
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25
Asanas for Animals
Asanas for Animals
Crunch Gyms Offer 'Ruff Yoga' Classes
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24
Yoga For Equestrians
Yoga For Equestrians
Equiyoga
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23
Hypnotic Yoga Photography
Hypnotic Yoga Photography
Ilona Olkonen Adds ‘Stripes' to Asanas
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22
Street Yoga Parties
Street Yoga Parties
The Times Square Yoga Marathon had 1000 Able Bodies Working it out Outdoors
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21
Denim Meets Gym Wear
Denim Meets Gym Wear
Second Yoga Jeans
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20
Yoga-Inspired Jewelry
Yoga-Inspired Jewelry
Sonja Picard's Zen-Luxe Jewels Stand Out Among Necklace-Free Oscar Win
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19
Bending Yoga Jedis
Bending Yoga Jedis
Star Wars Yoga Will Make You a Flexible Jedi Master
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18
Chic Yoga Bags
Chic Yoga Bags
Xcessrize Makes Fun Graphic Prints Her Hot Yoga & Pilates Mat Workout Bag
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17
Yoga Seating
Yoga Seating
The Gayolab Office Chair for Yoga Will Set You Straight
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16
Yoga Mat Computers
Yoga Mat Computers
The Orkin Design Rolltop Laptop is Ultra-Portable
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15
Upscale Yoga Wear
Upscale Yoga Wear
The Designer PUMA Collection is an Eccentric Mix of Sporty-Chic Ensembles
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14
Yoga Mat Computers
Yoga Mat Computers
The Orkin Design Rolltop Laptop Rolls Up Into a Cylinder
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13
Baby Yoga Fashion
Baby Yoga Fashion
Origani Fashion Includes Everything from Baby Yoga Pants to Onesies
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12
Suspended Workouts
Suspended Workouts
AntiGravity Yoga
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11
Ergonomic Kayak Redesigns
Ergonomic Kayak Redesigns
The Yogakayak is Perfect for Out-of-Shape Adventurers
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10
Yoga Thongs
Yoga Thongs
Swamisz Footwear
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9
Shocking Newborn Exercises
Shocking Newborn Exercises
Lena Fokina Developed an Interesting Form of Baby Yoga
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8
Interactive Fitness Cards
Interactive Fitness Cards
'Yoga One' Business Cards Turn Your Fingers into Thighs
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7
Wrinkle Prevention Exercise
Wrinkle Prevention Exercise
Yoga Face
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6
Designer Yoga Bodywear
Designer Yoga Bodywear
Calvin Klein Performance Line
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5
Asanas for Alcoholics
Asanas for Alcoholics
Drunk People Doing Yoga Poses Are Actually in Tune With Their Bodies
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4
Cameltoe Disguising Panties
Cameltoe Disguising Panties
Camelflage are the Perfect Underwear for Tight Pants
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3
Canine Yogi Calendars
Canine Yogi Calendars
'Yoga Dogs' by Dan Borris
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2
Age-Defying Yogis
Age-Defying Yogis
At 83, Bette Calman Does ‘The Peacock' Like a Breakdancer
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1
Naked Yoga
Naked Yoga
The Bare Facts of Stretching in the Buff
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