Yoga Mats Organic Yoga Mats are becoming increasingly popular and come in a range of eco
friendly materials as part of sustainable yoga practice. Many Organic
yoga matsare
made from natural materials, examples of this are 100% cotton and even cork yoga
mats. They work well
across the many types of yoga practiced and an organic yoga mat can bring many
additional benefits with it. As an example a 100% cotton organic yoga mat often
offers a superior grip compared to its PVC counter parts. The weave in an organicYoga
Matstends
to be quite coarse and can be wonderfully helpful in Ashtanga (sometimes called
“hot”) Yoga where a good volume of sweating is required. With cotton yoga mat
the grip with the rug actually intensifies as the mat gets wetter. Yoga teachers and
their yoga students tend to be more aware and in tune with their bodies and
their environment and as such there tends to be a greater ecological awareness
in these groups. Where organic yoga mats are available they are often preferred.
As well as cotton another wonderful organic yoga mat can be made from Jute or
100% natural rubber, again this is a great environmental choice and the mats
offer varying levels of thickness to offer very good support and release during
postures from the hard floor below. Another great
solution for an organic mat is the cork yoga mat and these are lightweight as
well as incredibly supportive, with excellent grip and very comfortable as well.Corkis
not only natural but also includes great qualities such as breathability and
they also work well to soak up perspiration from vigorous practice in an
entirely natural way. There is not pooling of perspiration on the cork organic
yoga mat surface so this eradicates the risk of slippage. Slipping during yoga
is one of the main causes of injury and an organic yoga mat is body as well as
eco friendly. The cork yoga mat is
not only very eco friendly but also anti-fungal, anti bacterial, anti static,
sound absorbing, fire retardant and anti allergenic. As you can see it really
ticks all the boxes for being a terrific choice. Organic yoga mats also are free
of chemicals and that means that they are the absolute best possible choice for
anyone who has sensitive skin as there are no harmful irritant used in their
manufacture. Most organic yoga
mats are non toxic, sweat absorbent and biodegrable. That does not mean that
they cannot be funky. They usually come in a range of colours and patterns that
really make for an attractive and eco friendly yoga accessory. If you want to
respect and also feel more deeply connected to the earth then an organic yoga
mat really is likely to be the top choice for you.
