Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Yoga Mats

A yoga mat is like your home away from home. It is YOUR space - a sanctuary that you can bring with you wherever you go. There are many different options when it comes to a good mat. It’s more than just choosing a cute color. You need to think about your desired weight, length, stickiness, and if you want it to be kind to the earth. It’s a big decision! So here’s a round-up of some mat options. Let me know your favorites:

Manduka Black Mat: the ultimate yoga mat. It gives you a firm foundation and provides all the cushioning you need for your practice. It is super heavy so you might want to consider this for your home practice. Also, it is a little pricey, but deals can be found on Amazon.

Manduka Eko Mat: from the makers of the famous Black Mat, an eco-friendly alternative.



Prana E.C.O Stickey Mat: an eco-friendly mat with a textured surface and natural anti-slip properties.



Barefoot Yoga Sticky Mat: a classic non-slip surface for your practice. It is lightweight and durable and can be rolled or folded for use in poses.


Plank Yoga Mats: a truly a unique (and eco-friendly) mat option. Choose from Snake in the Grass, Pills Broken on a Bathroom Floor, Plank (like a piece of wood), or Hand Prints in Shag Rug.


Leopard-Print Yoga Mat: really. Leopard print!. An ode to Catherine. For that unique someone special in your life.


Gaiam Earth Meets Sky Yoga Mat: it's just cute. I am a big fan of baby blue and chocolate brown!




Hugger Mugger Earth Elements Mat: one of the first earth friendly mats on the market. They are not made with yucky chemicals and they have the same anti-slip properties as the original Hugger Mugger mats.


Hugger Mugger Cotton Yoga Mat: a great choice for restorative yoga.


Eco Yoga Mats: made of jute and natural rubber, both renewable resources. Plus, the materials are fairly traded.

2 comments:

Kaeti said...

I need to find a natural-fiber yoga mat that will keep me upright in various poses. I think I might be a ridiculously sweaty person, because normal mats just don't cut it for me!

Jazzy said...
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