An environmentally friendly yoga mat?

Durable yoga mat

Many products that we buy and use on a daily basis end up at a landfill at the end of their lives, especially those made of plastic or other non-recyclable (or non-compostable) materials.

Yoga mats also fall into this category.

Fortunately, there are more and more companies that produce sustainable yoga mats that are free of chemicals. Most eco friendly yoga mats are made from TPE or natural rubber materials that are soft to the earth, without sacrificing grip quality.

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Types of eco yoga mats

Eco friendly yoga mats available Yogini are made from sustainable natural rubber, TPE, sheep wool, cotton, jute or cork. Each of these materials is biodegradable and therefore environmentally friendly. Moreover, these materials do not contain heavy metals. Eco yoga mats are hypoallergenic and free of PVC and latex.

TPE yoga mat

TPE is an eco-certified biodegradable material that gives a very good grip, is extra smooth and remarkably light in weight. This makes a TPE yoga mat environmentally friendly and very pleasant in use.

Natural rubber yoga mat

The nature rubber yoga mats are made from responsibly harvested tree rubber. These mats give a good grip and are slightly heavier and firmer.

Sheep wool yoga mat

Yoga mats made of sheep wool are soft, provide a warm surface and are used for Kundalini Yoga and mild yoga forms. Wool feels pleasantly soft. Not only during the yoga exercises themselves, but also during meditation or other relaxation exercises. Moreover, a yoga mat made from sheep wool ensures that you do not suffer from a cold surface.

Cotton yoga mat

With a yoga mat of cotton you practice yoga in the old traditional Indian way. Cotton yoga mats are environmentally friendly and contain natural fibers. These cotton yoga mats are often combined with a TPE yoga mat, this to prevent slipping. Perfect for Ashtanga Yoga, Hot Yoga and Bikram Yoga, a yoga mat of cotton is moisture absorbing and therefore easier to use.

Are these mats not beautiful in all respects ?! We are very curious what environmentally friendly yoga mat is your favorite and why. Post a comment below and stand a chance of € 50 Yogitri shop credit.