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.
50 Offbeat Yoga Innovations
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Shocking Newborn Exercises
Lena Fokina Developed an Interesting Form of Baby Yoga
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Wrinkle Prevention Exercise
Yoga Face
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Naked Yoga
The Bare Facts of Stretching in the Buff
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Yoga Mat Computers
The Orkin Design Rolltop Laptop Rolls Up Into a Cylinder
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Asanas for Alcoholics
Drunk People Doing Yoga Poses Are Actually in Tune With Their Bodies
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Cameltoe Disguising Panties
Camelflage are the Perfect Underwear for Tight Pants
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Age-Defying Yogis
At 83, Bette Calman Does ‘The Peacock' Like a Breakdancer
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Yoga Thongs
Swamisz Footwear
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Canine Yogi Calendars
'Yoga Dogs' by Dan Borris
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Denim Meets Gym Wear
Second Yoga Jeans
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Intoxicated Exercising
These ‘Drunken Yoga’ Photos Make Hilarious Statements on Flexibility
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Yoga Mat Computers
The Orkin Design Rolltop Laptop is Ultra-Portable
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Street Yoga Parties
The Times Square Yoga Marathon had 1000 Able Bodies Working it out Outdoors
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Interactive Fitness Cards
'Yoga One' Business Cards Turn Your Fingers into Thighs
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Bending Yoga Jedis
Star Wars Yoga Will Make You a Flexible Jedi Master
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Designer Yoga Bodywear
Calvin Klein Performance Line
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Pairing Yoga & Wine
Vino-Yasa
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Ergonomic Kayak Redesigns
The Yogakayak is Perfect for Out-of-Shape Adventurers
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Chic Yoga Bags
Xcessrize Makes Fun Graphic Prints Her Hot Yoga & Pilates Mat Workout Bag
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Yoga-Inspired Jewelry
Sonja Picard's Zen-Luxe Jewels Stand Out Among Necklace-Free Oscar Win
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Private Chef & Yoga Chez Vous
Yo Dinna
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Charity Supporting Fashion
Yoga Bags Made From Recycled Rice and Feed Bags
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Yoga For Equestrians
Equiyoga
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Sensualvertising Yoga Jeans
Second Clothing ‘Feel Good, Real Good' Celebrates Curves
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Doing Yoga With Your Dog
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Punk Rock Yoga
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Christian-Themed Exercise
‘Praise Moves' Alters Yoga to Fit Religious Beliefs
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Yoga Mat Alternatives
Yoga-Paws are Perfect for On-the-Go Yogis
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Yoga Street Signs
Directions for good Health
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Yoga For Inmates
Top 8 Innovative Yoga Classes, From Kids to Jail Classes
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Suspended Workouts
AntiGravity Yoga
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Yoga Seating
The Gayolab Office Chair for Yoga Will Set You Straight
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Personalized Yoga Mats
Yogamatic.com Customized Mats Are Perfect for Aspiring Yogis
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Shag & Plank Yoga Mats
Doreen Hing For DesignPublic
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Upscale Yoga Wear
The Designer PUMA Collection is an Eccentric Mix of Sporty-Chic Ensembles
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Indie Rock Yoga
The Wanderlust Festival Combines Music, Yoga and Nature in Lake Tahoe
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Baby Yoga Fashion
Origani Fashion Includes Everything from Baby Yoga Pants to Onesies
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Heli-Yoga
Icefield Helicopter Tours Alberta in Search of Your Self-Enlightenment
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Yoga Traffic Lights
Li Ming Hsing Turns Crosswalks into Mini Yoga Studios With Her New Design
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Handbag-Inspired Yoga Bags
The RoZCoo Ahimsa
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Asanas for Animals
Crunch Gyms Offer 'Ruff Yoga' Classes
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Hypnotic Yoga Photography
Ilona Olkonen Adds ‘Stripes' to Asanas
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Yoga Parking Tickets
Yoga Poses Make Ticketing a More Relaxing Process
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Pressure Point Pads
The Bed of Nails Relaxation Mat Improves Circulation, Tension and Digestion
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Aerobic Gaming
The Arctic Gym Goes Beyond a Traditional Console
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Laughter Yoga (UPDATE)
Now in Moscow, LA, Texas, Chicago
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Virtual Yoga Studios
YogaCam Classes Can Be Taken from the Comfort of Your Own Home
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Credit Crunch Yoga
Podcast Yoga Classes Are Calming Recession Woes
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Booming Gong Bath Classes
The Perfect Way to Relax is Through Loud Banging
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Personalized Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats
JustMyMat Features Your Name
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Drunken Escapade Photoblogs
'Drunk People' Has a Collection of Boozed Up Hilariousness
Drunken Sailortography
Studio Edelweiss Captures Surreal and Quirky Photographs
Simplistic Sensuality
Alex Aristei's Photography Has Subtle Implications
Sensual Sprawltography
David Bellemere Sees Photography in its Conceptual Form
26 Spectacular Concept Phones
Brilliant Designs, from Holograms to Self-Cleansing
41 Unique Yoga Innovations
From Tween Yoga Products to Punk Rock Yoga Classes
56 Green Gadgets
Eco-Friendly Tech Devices, from Solar-Powered Phones to Disposable Laptops
Shocking Newborn Exercises
Lena Fokina Developed an Interesting Form of Baby Yoga
53 Startling Skivvies
Underwear for the Uninhibited, from Hi-Tech Panties to Male Lingerie
Rude Parking Notes
Novelty Parking Tickets Call People Lousy Drivers
Risque Tennis Fashion
Venus Williams' French Open Lace Outfit was Quite the Shocker
Tween Yoga Lines
Lululemon Targets Teen Scene With Ivivva Athletica
Lingerie Apprentices
Selita Ebanks Lost on the Show, Won the 'Good Looking' Award
Sensual Rope Beds
Victoria and David Beckham for Emporio Armani Underwear A/W 2009-10
35 Yogavations
From Heli-Yoga to Asanas for Animals
Elderly Yoga Masters
Bette Calman is an Inspirational 83-Year-Old Yoga Instructor
Sporty Sweatorials
The Alex Spence 'Just Did It' Campaign is Every Boy's Dream
Sporty Seductresses
Maryna Linchuk Vogue Germany January 2011 Spread in Tempting Tomboy Looks
Age-Defying Yogis
At 83, Bette Calman Does ‘The Peacock' Like a Breakdancer
Laptop-Converted Computers
Make Your iMac Feel Like a MacBook with the Thodio MacDec
"Self Shot" Photoshoots
Kylie Bisutti FHM UK Editorial for April 2011 Plays Photographer & Model
Hot Sporty Spreads
The Gisele Bundchen Vogue Brazil October Issue is All About the Supermodel
Sporty Hipster Fashion
The Hummel SS 2011 Collection Offers Fiesty and Playful Threads
10 Luxury Laptops
From Supercar Notebooks to Million Dollar Laptops
Haute Workout Wear
Game On by Terry Tsiolis Recommends Dolce & Gabbana for Gymnastics
Formal Baby Wear
Opus Adult-Inspired Clothing for Babies Include Fake Ties
Armor Apple Stickers
Bloody Bullet MacBook Decal Makes Your Laptop Your Artillery Shield
Melting Skin Yoga
The Hong Kong Life Yoga Ads Tell You to Sweat a Lot
Yoga Mat Computers
The Orkin Design Rolltop Laptop is Ultra-Portable
Sensual Sandtography
Hot 'Dunes' Are the Backdrop for Numero Magazine
Backseat Sensuality Campaigns
Kate Moss' YSL Perfume Ad is Steamy
Elemental Healing Resorts
The Fivelements Bali Resort Offers Sacred Arts and Raw Food
Street Yoga Parties
The Times Square Yoga Marathon had 1000 Able Bodies Working it out Outdoors
Interactive Fitness Cards
'Yoga One' Business Cards Turn Your Fingers into Thighs
Drunk Shaming Photoblogs
'Passed Out Photos' Shows What Happens When You Pass Out Early
Bending Yoga Jedis
Star Wars Yoga Will Make You a Flexible Jedi Master
Kiddie Chest Hair Tees
The Fake Hairy T-Shirt Makes Babies Look All Grown Up
Muscle Strength Trackers
The Jym Device Provides a Digital Measure of How Strong You Are
Glamorous Sportswear
Lily Donaldson Vogue UK March 2011 Editorial Works Out in Sophisticated Style
47 Jail-Inspired Innovations
From Yoga for Inmates to Prison Runway Shows
Sensual Fashion Fantasies
Mariano Vivanco Captures Dreaming Reid for Rollacoaster
Chic Yoga Bags
Xcessrize Makes Fun Graphic Prints Her Hot Yoga & Pilates Mat Workout Bag
Toxic Clothing Awareness
Prancing Leopard Ads Flaunt Green
Drooling Drunken Baby Ads
Keep the Infants Away From L'universe de Chocolat
DIY Fitness Facilities
This Homemade Home Gym is the Ultimate Cost-Cutter
Sensualvertising Yoga Jeans
Second Clothing ‘Feel Good, Real Good' Celebrates Curves
Fashionable Football Editorials
'Wild Cats' in Vogue Korea April is an All-American Treat
Drunken Youth Ads
The Hans Brinker Budget Hotel Campaign Has Party Animals in Mind
Sensual Tulle Skirts
Elisabetta Massera Adds an Adult Touch to the Tutu
Tech Fitness Friends
The Philips Activa is Part Trainer, Part MP3 & Part Pedometer
Modern Art Laptops
Dell Japan Teams With American Artists for 'Studio 15' PCs
Inebriated Teaching Vids
Tesla is the Electric Jesus in Derek Waters ‘Drunk History'
Sporty Jean Couture
Introducing the Adidas Originals Blue Denim Collection
Life-Saving Skirts
Evacuation Skirt Inflates into a Kayak
Crazy Hacker Laptops
Kohjinsha'S Dual Screen Laptop Lets You Program Anytime, Anywhere
Boy-Style Briefs
Model Ashley Smith Sizzles in i-D Magazine
Christian-Themed Exercise
‘Praise Moves' Alters Yoga to Fit Religious Beliefs
Virtual Yoga Classrooms
Tone and Relax at Your Own Pace With YogaVibes
Gut-Busting Consoles
The Wii Rowing Machine Will Sculpt Abs in No Time
Robot Fitness Coaches
Autom Helps You Stick to Your Fitness Plan
Yoga Mat Alternatives
Yoga-Paws are Perfect for On-the-Go Yogis
Four-Screened Laptops
The Intel 'Tangent Bay' Lets You Multitask Twice as Well
Fitness Gaming Evolutions
The Kinect ‘Your Shape: Fitness Evolved' Keeps You in Shape
Multitasking Mobile Monitors
The Toshiba Mobile Monitor is USB-Powered
25 Peculiar Yoga Practices
From Yoga for Horses to Laughter Yoga
Yoga Seating
The Gayolab Office Chair for Yoga Will Set You Straight
Airy Economical Laptops
The Slim and Sexy New Lenovo ThinkPad X100e
Artsy Drunk Driving Ads
CADD Ads Show Fatal Crashes Through Artistic Perspective
Hybrid Kayak Shelters
Kahuna Adventure Tent Kayak Makes Camping Sleek
Meaty Mundies
Beef Jerky Underwear for Men
Indie Rock Yoga
The Wanderlust Festival Combines Music, Yoga and Nature in Lake Tahoe
Eye-Controlled Computers
You'll Love the Lenovo Tobii Laptop at First Sight
Disposable Cotton Underwear
Briefly Biodegradable Undies Can Save the Day
Intoxicated Historians
The Derek Waters Drunk History Series Gives Alcohol Fueled History Lessons
Therapeutic Coats
SQUEASE Jacket Soothes Kids With Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Blinged-Out Laptops
Smartbook AG's Sparkling Zenid GC Crystal Smartbook
Diy Plastic Kayaks
Makeshift Boat Made from Recycled Water Bottles
Virally Ridiculing Religion
Belief Systems Spoof Gets Controversial Attention
Calming Accessories
Lotuspad on Etsy has Love-Infused Jewelry Creations
10 Creative Canoe and Kayak Innovations
From $7000 Canoes to See-Through Kayaks
Creepified Notebooks
Turn Your Laptop into a Creepy Crawly With the Monster Monster Stand
Laptops with Handles
The Lenovo Classmate+ PC is Designed for Greasy-Fingered Children
Thermometer Clothing
Babyglow Helps Keep Track of Babies' Fevers
Tappable Fitness Watches
Use Your Fingers to Toggle the Gaiam Zone Trainer Features
Yoga Parking Tickets
Yoga Poses Make Ticketing a More Relaxing Process
Pressure Point Pads
The Bed of Nails Relaxation Mat Improves Circulation, Tension and Digestion
Low-Energy Electronics
Carbon Nanotube Memory May Make Batteries Unnecessary
Aerobic Gaming
The Arctic Gym Goes Beyond a Traditional Console
Guido Fitness Videos
Jersey Shore's The Situation Workout DVD Fixes Flabby Abs
Virtual Yoga Studios
YogaCam Classes Can Be Taken from the Comfort of Your Own Home
'Iron Man' Fitness Plans
Can You Hang With This 'Iron Man 2' Workout for Gwyneth Paltrow?
Audiophile Carry-Ons
Trip Sound Features a Built-In Removable Sound System
15-Hour Laptop Batteries
The Sony Vaio S Stays Powered Up Through Marathon Work Sessions
Booming Gong Bath Classes
The Perfect Way to Relax is Through Loud Banging
Hilarious DUI Spoofs
'Realistic Sobriety Tests' Makes a Cop's Job More Fun
Reflexology Photography
'Heart' Explores the Beauty in the Body's Pressure Points
Iconic Doll Laptops
Samsung X180 Barbie Special Edition 2 Notebook is a Gadget for the Girly-Girl
Religion Converting Games
‘Penitents Compete' Game Show Causes Controversy