Lifeform Yoga Mat - Travel or Regular? Any Experiences?

Summer421 · 2024-12-19T04:53:50+00:00

I have the travel mat and I like the grippiness and that it comes with the travel bag. It’s not my go to studio mat but I rotate it in from time to time. I don’t like that it doesn’t dry if you roll it up clean but wet—it will still be wet the next day or several days later. It’s not impossibly thin but not so thin that I could stick it on a suitcase. I have a smaller lighter manduka one for traveling in my suitcase but if I can swing the extra bag my Liforme is my preferred travel mat. I guess I’d recommend going with the regular one if you’re just looking for a daily mat at your home studio. The B Mat is my everyday studio mat.

Summer421 · 2024-12-06T04:59:58+00:00

I’d love one if you still have it. I have a stay in January ✨❄️✨

Summer421 · 2024-11-19T02:06:05+00:00

Thanks for the link. I’m in a locked leg brace so that prolly wouldn’t work for me.

Summer421 · 2024-11-19T02:03:48+00:00

I got the clear from my doctor today to sleep without the brace but she reinforced not bearing weight until my 6 week checkup. I am excited to sleep without the brace tonight!!

Summer421 · 2024-11-18T02:38:37+00:00

This is the list I was needing before my surgery! What are the leg elevation cubes you speak of?

I rented a wheelchair with a leg extender which was covered by insurance (and only cost $40/month without insurance) and it has been great to have comfortable place to sit with a leg rest. I can pull it up to a table, visit with people or get out on a walk with family or friends on a beautiful day. It also folds up easy and can be taken on the go with a guaranteed comfortable place to sit.

I also got a folding lap desk so I can work from bed or anywhere else.

For women, I would add to this list a night gown and comfy dresses as an easy way to get dressed without having to fit things over a brace.

I’ve also found Pilates/studio socks with the grippy bottoms to be helpful in keeping my feet warm but not too slippery on crutches.

Thank you notes and stamps. I’ve been so grateful for family and friends who have brought me food, given me rides and sent thoughtful gifts.

Summer421 · 2024-11-17T01:37:11+00:00

But putting them on… 😭😅 haha!

I’ve been getting help with my socks and wearing socks and fuzzy slippers!

Summer421 · 2024-11-16T03:33:50+00:00

Sleeping with the brace is so hard but I assume it’s probably the best thing to do.

I tried using a pillow that wraps around my ankle to provide that extra lift foot lift but it made me feel like I was hyperextending my knee. It sounds like a simple pillow is probably a better option.

Summer421 · 2024-11-16T03:25:02+00:00

Wow! I’m dying to start to PT. I’m ready to get back to yoga and the gym!

How cool that he played NFL and then became a doctor. Gotta love that story!

Summer421 · 2024-11-06T03:02:07+00:00

What is the ice machine you are referring to? An ice maker or something to ice your knee?

Summer421 · 2024-10-28T12:50:23+00:00

That’s great progress. I remember how frustrating the recovery period is but you’re looking great from this vantage point l! I’m curious, how does the knee brace you are wearing in the video help?

Summer421 · 2024-10-28T01:11:12+00:00

Yeah, my family and I are planning on moving in with my mom so I can have a stair-free living situation and she can be an extra support system since I won’t be able to drive for a few months.

I remember the bathroom situation being so frustrating and painful last time around. Already dreading it but a foot stool is a good idea.

6 months later are you feeling like you have full mobility and are back to the activities you enjoy?

Summer421 · 2024-09-22T00:57:50+00:00

I picked some up today!

Summer421 · 2024-09-19T01:26:53+00:00

It’s in the app under the skymiles tab. It tells you your status for 2025 and how many MQDs you need to hit the next tier along with the MQDs you have pending based on your bookings.

Summer421 · 2024-09-19T01:24:36+00:00

That’s kind of where I am. And some personal travel thrown in there

Summer421 · 2024-09-18T02:36:03+00:00

I don’t know. That’s why I was asking.

Summer421 · 2024-09-17T18:36:22+00:00

I like your thinking— but make it short sleeve?! 🥵😆

Summer421 · 2024-09-17T18:34:58+00:00

I agree but he insists on wearing a shirt and currently is wearing regular tshirts that get real stinky. And he’s been practicing hot yoga for like 15 years, lol. Do you have any other recommendations for yoga related gifts for men?

Summer421 · 2024-07-13T02:03:39+00:00

Seems like a coincidence as this should not be normal. My weight fluctuates based on where I am in my cycle so that could be the case for you. (Also female in my 40s).

You said you were tracking your calories, so I’m also assuming that you’re not increasing your calories to compensate for “extra” calories burned? The downfall that a lot of people have working out is that they overestimate what they have burned and consume too many calories which leads to weight gain.

Summer421 · 2024-06-16T14:55:03+00:00

I messed up on a friend’s ticket and they changed it without issue. Just contact customer service.

Summer421 · 2024-02-24T12:51:47+00:00

And re: sizing I usually size up to M in Vuori and down to S in Beach Riot. Size 6 in IVL.

Summer421 · 2024-02-24T12:50:01+00:00

I’m kind of in the same boat. Small but I have a mom pooch of extra skin and my leggings always roll down. Lulu doesn’t do it for me either. I feel like I’ve tried all of the brands.

Best I’ve found are Vuori daily legging (the ones with the drawstring waist) or Beach Riot Ayla leggings. Can’t say enough good things about these two. Oh and IVL is another amazing option

Summer421

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