How to Start a Side Hustle and Practice Self-Care at the Same Time

How to Start a Side Hustle and Practice Self-Care at the Same Time

Sometimes, you just need to add an extra source of income to make ends meet. These days, more and more people are starting their own side hustles. However, if you aren’t careful, working two jobs can quickly take its toll, so be smart and practice self-care to avoid burnout. Here at Yoga Democracy, we love to see people succeed with their side hustles, so we have some tips for how you can make some extra money without losing your mind in the process.
February 02, 2023 — Haley Byfield
Letter From the Designer: Queen of Hearts

Letter From the Designer: Queen of Hearts

Oh Valentine's Day, the real MVP of all the Hallmark Holidays, is back again and we’re bringing out some big love energy with our all new print drop, Queen of Hearts. 

I really don’t need another reason to design a print with cute little hearts on it. They’re sweet, make people smile, frame the tush super nicely and can almost certainly make for a happy day while wearing them. And maybe this is an unpopular opinion, but I actually think

January 26, 2023 — Haley Byfield
Letter From the Designer: Ghost Leopard Print

Letter From the Designer: Ghost Leopard Print

Here she is… our Ghost Leopard print drop is the final print in our series of cat prints that we rolled out to help us all reconnect with our wild energy. 

I wasn’t actually planning to drop a snow leopard print when I first pictured our Wildcat series. But as I read about this beautiful animal, I felt it had very fitting symbolism, especially for the start of this new year, and needed a collection. 

January 19, 2023 — Haley Byfield
Letter From the Designer: Art Deco Collection

Letter From the Designer: Art Deco Collection

Our latest Art Deco Collection has been on my mind for a while, so I am very pleased to announce its launch! 

This collection was perfectly suited for our holiday launch because one of my favorite things to do this time of year is go to the ballet or a broadway show in an old theater that has so much of this amazing visual influence. The whole experience just brings up so much nostalgia; from walking in the front doors

 

November 07, 2022 — Haley Byfield
Letter From the Designer: Fierce Feline

Letter From the Designer: Fierce Feline

Introducing Fierce Feline, the second of our wild cat series that is designed in pursuit of reconnecting to my inner wildness. 

It’s the Year of the Tiger, so I thought it was especially important to embody the essence of this majestic animal as we close out 2022. 

October 08, 2022 — Haley Byfield
Letter From the Designer: The Creepy Collection

Letter From the Designer: The Creepy Collection

Our Creepin' it Real, Day of the Dead, and Candy Skull prints are back to welcome one of my favorite times of year that brings us some cooler weather, turning leaves, and maybe most importantly, lots of Halloween and Día de Los Muertos celebrations. 

I love everything about October. The costumes, the orange hues all around, and my favorite creepy stuff like insect taxidermy, doll eyes & skeleton-inspired jewelry become wildly more accepted to wear in public. This season means no holds barred when it comes to my love for

September 23, 2022 — Haley Byfield
Free Range Human Style Review: @BalanceBy_Maya

Free Range Human Style Review: @BalanceBy_Maya

@BalanceBy_Maya is a certified personal trainer who grew up in a community where sustainable living was always a priority. In fact, her love for her hometown made her connect with Folklore even more! 💖 

Q: What gravitated you towards this print?

A: I gravitated towards this print because it reminds me of my hometown; specifically my hometown music festival, Grassroots festival of music and

September 16, 2022 — Haley Byfield
Letter From the Designer: Folklore

Letter From the Designer: Folklore

To celebrate the five year anniversary of two of my all time favorite prints, Rustica and Festival Denim, I am so excited to debut their new sister, Folklore. 

To me, the word folklore represents storytelling. Where there are traditions carried through a story passed onto the next generation. I believe this new Folklore Collection is a continuation of our story that honors

September 09, 2022 — Haley Byfield
Free Range Human Style Review: @MayMoves

Free Range Human Style Review: @MayMoves

Meet Amalia May. She is a van-lifer, yogi, and self proclaimed forest fairy. She travels the country in her vehicle sharing her knowledge of ayurveda and herbal healing. She creates and sells her own line of herbal oils through her brand Come Alive Herbals. She is a true Yoga Democracy customer and puts our products to the test daily.


Q: What is your favorite thing about the Phoenix Rising Print?

 I love the print and the fact that the Phoenix is rising from the woman. It reminds me to stand in my power, own my growth, and view difficulty as self empowerment through growth. I absolutely love the Ballet Barre long sleeve. It makes me feel like a warriorrrrrr and

August 30, 2022 — YD Staff Account
Letter From the Designer: Phoenix Rising

Letter From the Designer: Phoenix Rising

Ever since I moved to Phoenix, AZ four years ago, I have thought a lot about the mythical stories of the Phoenix rising from the ashes. Though this city is hot in the summer like a Phoenix wrapped in flames, the Phoenix is really symbolic of a rebirth, rising up from the ashes of experiences past, on to new adventures. 

This print, Phoenix Rising, where you can see an elegant Phoenix ascending from the soul of a woman’s silhouette, rather than straight from the ashes, came to me during a cacao ceremony and

 

August 26, 2022 — Haley Byfield
Free Range Human Style Review: @vivalaadarienne

Free Range Human Style Review: @vivalaadarienne

In her pursuit of something bigger and better, Darienne took a moment to talk about our latest Wildcat print, sustainability, and all things style! 🖤

Q. What gravitated you towards this print?

A. I loved this print because It made me feel powerful, feminine, and authentic. The big cats out there we know are all of those things. It was fun to embody that.
August 18, 2022 — YD Staff Account
Letter From the Designer: Wildcat

Letter From the Designer: Wildcat

Our latest Wildcat Collection is part of a series of animal inspired prints that I can’t wait to roll out through the rest of 2022! When wearing them, my hope is they help us reconnect to and embrace with wholeness, our innate wildness. 

Now, I’m not talking about the wild energy that can be associated with the recklessness we brought to the bar on our 21st birthday (but maybe some of that is included too haha). I’m trying to reach the unrestricted and inborn wildness that has been neglected and

 

August 12, 2022 — Haley Byfield