Did you know that the material of your yoga mat can affect your breathing? One of the important parts of yoga practice is proper breathing. Most yoga mats on the market are made of PVC plastic, which has health and environmental implications, considering that PVC is a toxic material as it contains lead and other heavy metals that make it more stable. When buried or burned, it releases a carcinogenic substance called dioxin.
The biggest concern for many people when using a new mat is the smell. Cork yoga mats are virtually odorless, which is why many people feel better about them.
It would be an exaggeration to say that it has no smell at all, after all the surface still gives off a faint woody scent of cork, but it is not at all harsh and is acceptable to most people.
The bark is harvested once every 10-20 years, which is environmentally friendly. Cork is also very flexible, airtight, and resistant to friction, as well as being non-toxic, odorless, and soft to the touch, making it very versatile.
Cork has a small specific gravity and feels as good as PU and natural rubber; it has a plain appearance but is non-slip and wear-resistant, so even if it gets wet, it will not affect practice. It is also less smelly than TPE or natural rubber, which takes time to dissipate, making it really environmentally friendly and healthy.
This yoga mat is made from Portuguese cork and combined with natural rubber, the finished product is in line with the yogis’ pursuit of a back-to-basic look, rustic and natural.
Cork is a natural and environmentally friendly material with a soft and resilient texture. Doing yoga on a cork mat is like being in the middle of nature, touching the warm and unique texture, which is also conducive to physical and mental relaxation.
According to many yogis: it’s like having no yoga mat at all.
Gaiam jute yoga mat is made from eco-friendly jute fibre, a natural plant that takes only 45 months to mature. Jute purifies the air by consuming carbon dioxide and the leaves are a natural amendment for the soil. This yoga mat is natural, environmentally friendly, safe, and non-toxic. The unique look of this mat is made by combining jute fibres with the patented PER, which is phthalate-free and safer for workers during the production process.
Gaiam jute yoga mats are sweat-resistant and antibacterial. Jute has an extra antibacterial effect for those sweaty exercises and is a super favorite among advanced yogis. bikram yoga, Iyengar yoga, Vinyasa yoga, Ashtanga yoga, prenatal yoga. This yoga mat is suitable for strenuous and sweaty workouts. It can also be used for Pilates and free weights. The yoga mat is textured to provide a better grip on the ground. Allows you to stand more firmly and without slipping.
Abhineh organic cotton yoga mats are hand-woven from organic cotton and coloured with natural herbal and vegetable dyes. Available in 5 different colours, all using different herbs or plants as dyes. Blue is made from indigo, black from black ebony called karungali kattai, yellow from turmeric, green from a plant called tulasi and grey from cumin.
Hand-woven in three days from all-natural cotton fibres, these sturdy organic cotton yoga mats are durable and exude superb craftsmanship. With anti-odour, they are also non-slip.
Suga recycles wetsuits into yoga mats, hence the name combining “surf” and “yoga”. So far, 12,500 wetsuits have been diverted from landfills. Only the mats are now made of recycled material, but they are also recyclable. When you have finished with your old mat, you can send it back to Suga to make a new one.
The mat is very supportive and has the right amount of softness and sturdiness. So far, it also seems to be very durable. The neutral design is also a plus. However, the regular Suga mats are heavy and therefore more suitable for home practice.
As Suga mats are made from neoprene they are a unique closed-cell foam, which means they do not absorb bacteria, sweat, dust and dirt from the yoga studio floor like other mats do. So for those of you who are quickly running out of wetsuits, you now have a new place to drop off or send your old neoprene so they don’t end up in a landfill.
The Green Earth wool yoga mat is made from wool, cotton, linen fibres and natural rubber. The top layer is made of 100% kbT wool from New Zealand and the bottom layer consists of a non-slip coating made of linen and natural latex. As a result, this mat offers grip and a natural feel with a more absorbent top and more texture than the cotton surface of Green Earth’s other yoga mat products.
The Green Earth Wool Yoga Mat with Lavender offers the added benefit of relaxing lavender flowers scattered around the edges. For anyone using the mat at home for a more relaxing yoga or meditation session, the lavender scent could be a real boon. However, if you intend to use the mat in a classroom environment, please consider using the unscented .
The Hugger Mugger brand of yoga mats stands out for being biodegradable, non-toxic and recyclable. The company prides itself on being one of the first to manufacture sustainable yoga mats using thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), a material that can be recycled after use. It is a trusted brand to which many yogis have returned over the years.
Because it’s made from 100% natural rubber from non-Amazonian sources, it’s comfortable and grippy, and very durable. However, it is a little small in size, which can be a problem for taller people and those who practice more extensively.
Darbha (Desmotachya bipinnata) is a tropical grass that is considered a sacred material in the Vedic classics and is said to purify offerings in such rituals. These grass mats are also used for meditation, as they are said to provide positive energy.
This yoga mat is non-slip and offers good support. It’s not as soft and flexible as a normal PVC mat though, so if you have a sensitive spine, knees or wrists I would recommend using it on a carpeted floor or adding extra padding. The grass fibres are finer than plastic and high intensity HIIT workouts are not recommended on this mat.
A 100% organically grown hemp yoga surface double mat. Use alone on a non-slip floor or over a natural rubber yoga mat to protect your skin.
The unique double-sided hemp yoga mat (ribbed hemp knit on one side for friction and smooth hemp weave on the other) folds to cushion hips in seated positions and knees in kneeling positions. We also fold our hemp yoga mats for meditation.
Tutti gli elementi di questo robusto edificio in sughero possono essere smontati alla fine della sua vita utile e i singoli componenti sono completamente biodegradabili o riciclabili.
Lo studio del sughero è stato costruito utilizzando pellet di scarto di un produttore di tappi per vino.
Questi pellet vengono trasformati in blocchi solidi attraverso un processo di riscaldamento, che li fa espandere e rilasciare una resina naturale che li lega insieme. Successivamente i blocchi vengono tagliati nella dimensione richiesta della tavola e uniti in cantiere.
Manduka‘s grippy, supportive and durable Eko Lite mat, which is made from natural rubber that is not harvested from the Amazon forest. It took yoga teachers four years to design this beautifully textured mat that is 99% latex free, zero waste, chemical free and contains no PVC. the Eko Lite is a multi-purpose sealed battery mat that does not absorb moisture.
Whether it’s hot yoga or vinyasa, you can easily make the transition without slipping. It weighs 5 lbs, is 71″ long and 0.15″ thick and comes in gorgeous marble tones and solid shades.
Il sughero naturale ha anche un potere isolante molto elevato, che lo rende ideale per l'uso come rivestimento. Questa scelta del materiale contribuisce in modo significativo all’efficienza energetica e alla sostenibilità dell’edificio.
I pannelli della facciata di Cork Screw House sono realizzati mediante un processo sostenibile di riscaldamento e pressatura dei pellet di sughero di scarto, acquistati da un'azienda di imbottigliamento di vino.
Il riscaldamento del sughero fa sì che rilasci una resina naturale che lega insieme i suoi pellet per formare una lastra leggera e resistente che può essere tagliata alla dimensione richiesta.
One of the main objectives of practising yoga is to feel a sense of centre. The choice of mat can affect this feeling.
A mat made of natural materials allows energy to flow from head to toe, thus stabilising the pose. Rubber and plastic act as insulators and inhibit flow, effectively stopping it.
The type of yoga mat you choose is important; the right material will maximise your performance and create an overall experience that promotes the highest levels of physical, mental and spiritual well-being. It is more than just a yoga accessory, it is a tool that will become your constant partner in becoming better.
Practising yoga on an eco-friendly mat is a decision that impacts your lifestyle, making you more aware of choosing happiness, kindness, non-violence, sustainability and compassion. Essentially, it is your first step towards a better world and earthly existence. Make the best choice for you and the environment.
Non vi sono dubbi sul perseguimento di una crescita economica sostenuta e sul suo impatto significativo sul nostro ambiente e sulla società. A livello globale, la consapevolezza della necessità di uno sviluppo sostenibile sta crescendo e i principi dello sviluppo sostenibile stanno entrando nelle politiche nazionali e internazionali. Poiché la popolazione continua a crescere e tutti noi cerchiamo di migliorare il nostro ambiente, creando significative richieste aggiuntive di risorse, la sostenibilità diventa un obiettivo chiave di qualsiasi progettazione più importante e necessaria che mai.
Sulla base delle numerose proprietà eccezionali del sughero, il sughero può essere trasformato in tessuti di sughero, prodotti sportivi in sughero, borse in sughero, ecc., che sono considerati una delle migliori alternative alla pelle.
Scegli i prodotti in sughero giusti per promuovere il tuo progetto sostenibile a basse emissioni di carbonio.
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