Yoga mat straps are a great yoga accessory if you don’t have a great distance to go to your yoga sessions or if you don’t want to incur the added cost of yoga mat bags. Continue reading …
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Yoga Mat Towel
For yoga practitioners and lovers, a yoga mat towel is not only useful but is really a must have item. These skidless or non-slip yoga mat towels will enable you to perform your yoga without having to worry about slipping and falling when placed on your yoga mat before you begin a session. Continue reading …
Jade Yoga Mats
Jade yoga mats are considered to be some of the most environmentally-friendly yoga mats available, and in line with their philosophy, aim to give back to the earth with every product made. Continue reading …
Cotton Yoga Mats
Organic cotton yoga mats have traditionally been used for Astanga yoga but they are also excellent for any athletic or sweat-producing yoga practice like Bikram Method Yoga. The cotton yoga mats rest nicely over any thick yoga mat and most floor surfaces, adding extra cushion for sitting postures and better traction and stability for standing poses by absorbing perspiration and moisture that could otherwise make the top surface of your mat slippery. (We would recommend using a sticky yoga mat under your cotton yoga mat to keep it from sliding on the floor). Continue reading …
Yoga Pilates Mat
A Yoga Pilates mat, or simply Pilates mats, are very similar to thick yoga mats in that they are about the same size and are used for exercises done on the floor. However, a good Pilates mat needs to be even thicker than a thick yoga mat – more like an extra thick yoga mat. Continue reading …
Yoga Mat Bags
Good yoga mat bags that effectively suit your needs and uses are an important accessory for your yoga sessions. These days there is an incredible selection of yoga mat bags available in different styles, designs, fabrics and sizes. Continue reading …
Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats
If eco-friendliness is important to you, you should avoid mats made of PVC (the traditional sticky yoga mat), which does not break down in landfills and is difficult and costly to recycle and instead opt for one of the newer eco-friendly yoga mats. Continue reading …
Sticky Yoga Mat
Of all the yoga accessories, a good sticky yoga mat is probably the single most important item. A yoga mat should be durable, comfortable, offer the correct amount of support to avoid injury and provide sufficient grip (sticky yoga mat) to avoid slipping. You might also select a thicker mat if you are very thin or frail or if you want to cushion and protect your joints with extra padding. Continue reading …