Celebrating the Journey of Every Gymnast - Meet Elliott
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We are concluding out Celebrate series with Elliott - a Level 8 gymnast at Rigert Elite Gymnastics. She is inspired by her teammates and coaches, but she inspires us with her determination and love for the sport! We loved learning more about Elliott after video shoot when we asked her some more in depth questions about her journey. See what she has to say!
Destira is Proud to Partner with Girls Leadership
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The sport of gymnastics brings so many valuable lessons and skills to our athletes beyond the awe-inspiring physical feats of the sport. We are so excited to be partnering with Girls Leadership to extend and deepen our actions toward empowering girls.
My Voice Matters and Other Self-Affirmations for Gymnasts
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When you share these self-affirmation cards with your gymnast, you’re sending a clear message that you’re an ally in her journey to strengthen and celebrate her power, and raise up the other girls and women in her life, too.Â
International Women's Day 2021: We Choose to Challenge
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This International Women's Day, Team Destira celebrates women's achievements, amd commits to raising awareness against bias, and taking action for equality. We #choosetochallenge. Will you join us?
Together We Can Leotard Means More
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Together we can give back to every gymnast in the US. It starts right here with our limited-edition Together We Can leotard, offered for a limited time to celebrate our resilient gymnastics community, and raise funds for USAG Regional Education programs.
Guest Post: Have Fun and Be Strong
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Destira Star Stella shared this with us at the end of July 2020. Stella’s writing is a perfect reminder of why we are here — passion for gymnastics and desire to support and empower youth is at the heart of what we do at Destira. Our work is for the young athletes who love the experience of being a gymnast. Thank you for sharing, Stella!
Guest Post: Becoming the Best Gym Parent for Your Athlete
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Guest writer Anna shares her story of a big perspective shift in how she shows up for her 10-year-old gymnast.
Donation 2019-2020 Snapshot
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When you purchase a leotard or accessory from Destira, you're helping us to do good in our community. Here's a snapshot of how we've been giving and who we have been giving to in 2019 and 2020.
Guest Post: Overcoming the Odds
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Kaelyn is a ten-year-old level 4 gymnast in the JO program at Virginia Elite Gymnastics Academy. She loves gymnastics even though she has some atypical challenges in building strength and skills. We love your positive attitude and determined spirit, Kaeyln!
gymSAFE Healthy Gymnast Symposium Recap
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Do you know about gymSAFE yet? Read on about all of the incredible speakers at their 4th annual Healthy Gymnast Symposium, and then get to know the organization better by visiting their website and social media. gymSAFE’s mission is to provide gymnastics professionals and athletes with the tools and knowledge to prevent gymnastics-related injuries, increasing safety in the sport of gymnastics.
Donating Masks to Youth Empowerment Organizations
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Your face mask purchase makes a difference. For every 3-pack of masks purchased, we donate one mask to an organization working to empower and uplift youth. Our first two donation partners are Project Avary in CA and Cool Girls in GA. Who should we donate to next?
Guest Post: Back to Gym after 83 Days Away
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Guest post by Kyleigh Giraldo, a ten-year-old competitive gymnast living in Virginia. Kyleigh shares about her experience participating in weekly video workouts with her teammates and coaches, and working through a mental block when in-person practice resumed. Thank you, Kyleigh!
Why We Wear Face Masks for Coronavirus
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A properly-fitted cotton mask will, when worn correctly, contain most of those potentially-infectious droplets, so that we can say it, but not spray it. Here's some science about that, and what makes Destira face masks so great.
We Want YOU to Write for Destira!
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We're adding new voices to our blog! Do you want to be a featured contributor? Destira is especially interested in submissions including underrepresented perspectives in gymnastics. Read on to learn more and get in touch.
Ideas for Time Capsules and Journals
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You’re living through history right now, and whether you want to document your experience for posterity or add another tool to your kit to think things through, creating a time capsule or a journal can do both! Download our time capsule printables and find lots of tips on creating all kinds of journals.
Adapting Through These Unique Times
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Since we have the pleasure to work with clients and customers nationwide, we wanted to be sure to provide needed products and services to our all customers, in whichever phase of staying home or reopening they are in.
We are here. We are working to do better. We are listening and learning.
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There are no words we can write to make this better, but we are dedicated to being stronger advocates for change. We know we can only grow from the discomfort of hard conversations, learning, and understanding.
Destira is a Proud Beam Queen Boot Camp Partner
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Have you seen the 2020 BQBC leo yet?! With our shared missions of empowerment and love for the sport of gymnastics, Beam Queen Boot Camp and Destira make strong partners in designing and producing bold and modern BQBC custom leotards for four years and counting!
United 2020 Fundraising Leotard
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The major events of 2020 haven’t gone as we expected, but we’re still here to stand strong with our gym partners, athletes, and the national gymnastics community. Clubs across the country are showing their community spirit by customizing our iconic Defy Gravity leotard.
Stay Connected, Share Your Wins
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Our 500th custom leotard design, new Digital Pro Shop Program, and some beautiful bread. We're celebrating our wins online—how do you stay connected and share your good news?
Our Favorite Self-Care Activities
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Today we’re sharing our most-loved self-care practices to encourage you to take the time to do the things that make you feel like YOU!
Staying Active Outside of Gym Practice
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Is this a time to let roller skates in the house? We’ll let you make that call for yourself, but here are our suggestions to help spark your creativity for offering a variety of activities to raise your gymnast’s heart rate. Dance party, anyone?
Gymnastics is Fun and so is Destira
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While we’re doing our serious businessperson work, we like to keep the mood light. Surrounded by smiling sloths, space cats, glittery rhinestones, and delightful customers and coworkers, it’s usually easy to keep fun at the forefront — and we know that our work is better for it.
Shaken to Our Core Values
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Like so many of you, we at Destira have been reflecting on our core values to help us remain grounded as we navigate some big changes in business and in our daily routines. This week we focus on Family First and the origins of the company. What does Family First mean to you?
November Customer Spotlight: Laura Battle
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We'll be showcasing our top customers on our blog with the most orders and product reviews to show our appreciation. This month's all star is Laura Battle and her daughter Khloe.
Here's is their story and what Laura shared with us...
October Customer Spotlight: Araceli Teran
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Introducing Customer Spotlights! As a family owned, small business, Destira values each and every customer. Our community, especially our customers, are the true face of our brand. We want to highlight our amazing community and those that stand behind our brand and products...
Destira Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Many of you know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. In honor of all those who have been affected by this disease, Destira will donate 50% of the profits from the sale our Wings of Hope leotard to the Young Survival Coalition.
gymSAFE Symposium coming soon!
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It’s that time of year again! gymSAFE’s annual Healthy Gymnast Symposium takes place on Sunday, Sept. 22nd in Belmont, CA. And 2008 Olympian, Samantha Peszek will headlining the college panel!
This year’s theme is Recovery: Work Hard, Rest Harder.
How To Create the Perfect Gymnastics Bun
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Creating the perfect competition bun for gymnastics can be daunting. Here’s a guide on how to create the perfect gymnastics bun for your little athlete!
Don't Miss Our Back to School Collections
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The back to school season is approaching. Don't stress! A rainbow of colors, the glint of crystals, and the sheen of oh-so-soft fabric will ease you back into your regular gym mode. Graphics – cool, cute, fun, or motivational – our designs are made to inspire. Check out our latest collections and keep your mood elevated.
Destira Donates & Jewart's: Funds for Villebois Fire Relief
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Jewart's Gymnastics NW and Destira join forces to support the Villebois Fire Relief Fund.
Gym Spotlight: Get to Know Champions 1826
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Our spotlight is shining on one of our partners: Champions 1826. Read on to learn about this young, dynamic gym and its program. Destira has the pleasure of working with the Champions 1826 team members to fulfill their custom leotard needs and to stock their pro shop.
Let's Share a "Happy Mother's Day" Everyday!
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I’m so happy to be sharing this Mother’s Day with you! It’s Mother’s Day 2019 and a well-deserved, little red carpet rolls out just for you today. But what about the other 364 days out of the year? Motherhood is beautiful, hard and nuanced – fulfilling, draining and rewarding EVERY day. Let’s talk about how we step into the beginning of each new day of motherhood.
Find Your Courage: Destira's Hear Me Roar Collection
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Our latest collection, Hear Me Roar, has arrived to celebrate YOUR unique courage. Feline inspired prints and graphics represent the power, determination, and grace in the roaring heart of every gymnast. Our tiger stripes and leopard spots will ensure that you feel fashion forward and inspired.