Our January Favorites

We hope you enjoyed our special holiday gift guide, but our Favorites Collection is back! We’ve missed sharing our recipes, workouts, activewear, and everything else we love with you! And while some of these recommendations may not be items you buy, don’t forget to check out our Amazon Storefront here for everything from December. 

This month, we’re excited to share with you our favorite habit, book, studio, and brand – and we know you’ll be just as obsessed with them as we are! We won’t keep you waiting any longer: here are our January Favorites!

Habit:

Workouts you can do at home!

As January is usually a month filled with spending time cozying up at home, or jet setting to exotic destinations, it can be hard to make time for your established fitness routine. But that doesn’t mean it's impossible – although guided classes are nice, you can still move your body on your own time, wherever you currently are! Here are our favorite ways to workout ‘from home’:

1. Walking/running: the absolute easiest way to get your body moving. For as short as 20 minutes per day and accessible from wherever you are, you will reap so many benefits, including cardiovascular health, mental health, joint and muscle health, boosted immunity, and more. There is no excuse not to go for a walk! If you’re looking for an up level, pick your walking pace up to a jog, or even a full run. 

2. Form App: developed by fitness fanatics who were tired of paying studio prices and wanted to get a burn at home, we bring you Form! With hundreds of workouts to choose from – pilates, strength, gym routines, and specialized programs – nutritious recipes, daily affirmations, and wellness habits, Form has everything you need. They even have a New Year January Jumpstart program! Start your 7-day free trial today.

3. Fitness influencers: social media has become one of the most helpful communities in finding fitness routines that work for you. From studios, to teachers, to personal trainers, everyone is posting at home workouts! Finding ‘influencers’ you connect with can help you to build a program that suits your body, feel inspired, and open your eyes to new forms of movement or exercises you never knew existed! 

Read: 

Why Fish Don’t Exist by Lulu Miller

Our choice book of January, Why Fish Don’t Exist, written by NPR reporter, Lulu Miller, is a nonfiction novel that explores the life of famous taxonomist, David Starr Jordan. Having spent his life cataloging nearly a fifth of the world’s known fish, Jordan watched as his work was destroyed by lightning, fire, and the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. 

Part memoir, part biography, Why Fish Don’t Exist is Miller’s exploration of perspective, order, resilience, and how to live fiercely in a world made of chaos. We think Jordan’s story is thought provoking and the perfect read for a time of self-discovery – a YogaKoh or RetreatKoh adventure.

Studio: 

Surfers Gym, Northern Beaches, NSW, Australia

Get ready to take your surfing to the next level with specialized strength and conditioning classes at Surfers Gym in Cromer, NSW! The focused workouts target all the skills necessary to perfect your pop up, build your endurance, and rip waves. And as an extra bonus – Jolie  teaches weekly classes there! Be sure to check Jolie’s recent Instagram post here for a guided sequence to build shoulder, spine, and hip mobility.

For balance, mobility, and agility, Surfers Gym will improve your coordination and reflexes to properly maneuver your board. Building a solid foundation and increasing your core strength will help you to stay up longer and maintain better control. When focusing on your paddle out and your movement, Surfers Gym will work your head, neck, and shoulder rotation, your endurance, and ankle, hip and shoulder mobility. 

Work on your power and stamina while learning from lifelong surfers and enjoying the friendly community Surfers Gym creates. And with a full gym, sauna, ice baths, and a variety of classes, Surfers Gym has everything you need to fine tune your skills, recover quicker, and fall in love with your surfing practice! 

If you are a studio who offers yoga, breathwork, or any related practice, we would love to drop in on a class or session! Please reach out to us at kohcollective@yogakoh.com. 

Brand: 

Kavala Collective

Our absolute favorite brand for the month of January (and moving forwards!) is Kavala Collective. Inspired to build an activewear brand that can be taken straight from the yoga studio into the sea, Kavala Collective is made for anyone who loves adventure. From surfsuits and onesies to bras and leggings, Kavala Collective’s versatility, flattering design, super soft fabric, and adorable prints are ideal for every body! 

Designed intentionally with performance and movement in mind, Kavala Collective is the perfect brand to stock up on before you head off on your RetreatKoh Surf x Yoga adventure in March! And what’s even more exciting: we are partnering with Kavala Collective for January’s giveaway! We absolutely love supporting our fellow small, women-owned businesses, so be sure to read to the bottom of the Koh Collective to find out how to win your very own piece from Kavala Collective!

We hope these recs inspire you to continue nurturing your mind and body throughout January. Whether it's a book to get you thinking, a studio you must visit, or easy habits to take better care of yourself, our goal is to keep you connected to what matters most: your wellness!

Have feedback on January’s Favorites or a recommendation we must try for February? Share it with us at kohcollective@yogakoh.com – we’d love to hear from you!

Keep practicing! 

the Koh Collective