yoga mats

Yoga Mats for Sale

As they say, there’s no point re-inventing the wheel.  Amazon run one of the best stores, if not THE best store online.  Their prices are always competitive and everyone we know trusts them. We also particularly like the customer review sections. So – we don’t have our own Yoga Mat Store but we do link [...]

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Yoga Mats – How do you choose?

A short article highlighting the three most important things to think about when buying a yoga mat. Ow! …… you’re supposed to be serene but, your ankles are digging into the floor, your knees are killing you and your yoga mat stinks. Why did you bother! But, don’t give up on the asanas yet, just [...]

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Should I just buy a cheap mat for yoga?

If you want to buy a discount yoga mat make sure it’s a discount eco yoga mat and not a cheap pvc yoga mat Everyone I know started practising yoga with a standard discount sticky yoga mat.  Dirt cheap and easily available you can understand why they are the default choice but, if you care [...]

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What are yoga mats made of?

You might be surprised to know what goes into yoga mats  – yoga might not be as healthy as you think. Apparently, yogis used to sit on tiger skins, as a representation of the domination of the ego. Not a choice many of us would make today but, what are the alternatives and are they [...]

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Six of the best eco yoga mats

A short article giving you some pointers to buying the best eco mat for yoga. Here are six of the best eco friendly mats for yoga that won’t damage your health or cost the earth! BEAN PRODUCTS Bean Products Inc has been proudly manufacturing eco friendly yoga mats in the USA since 1987. Based in [...]

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How long wide and thick should a yoga mat be?

A short article helping you to choose a yoga mat that suits you perfectly. The answer to the question of course, depends on how long wide and thick you are! I’m just under 6 feet tall and 185 pounds. My feet or my head end up off the end of a standard yoga mat and [...]

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How to wash or clean a yoga mat

A short article giving you the information you need to keep your yoga mat sweet and clean. Sweaty, smelly and slightly disgusting after yoga? Well, YOU can jump in the shower but what about your yoga mat? Yoga mats are made of all sorts of things so it is always best to follow your manufacturer’s [...]

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