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TOP 5 ECO-FRIENDLY YOGA MATS

Psychologies UK · 1:07

In this practice

Key teachings

Importance of eco-friendly and sustainable yoga products
Understanding material properties of yoga mats
Connecting ethical consumerism with yoga philosophy
Prioritizing grip and comfort for safe practice

Ideal for

Eco-conscious yoga practitioners
Yogis seeking high-performance, non-slip mats
Individuals interested in sustainable lifestyle choices
Anyone looking to purchase a new yoga mat

Lesson

Instructions

Yoga is about compassion and kindness, but it’s easy to overlook whether your yoga mat is kind to your body AND the planet. From cork to rubber or jute and upcycled materials, the yoga market is brimming with ethical mat brands. Unsure which to choose or really trust? Our Real Eco panel and Eco Living Editor Ellen Tout have tried and tested these top five mats and crowned them our Psychologies Real Eco award-winners. The mats are plastic free, vegan friendly, ethically made and – crucially – perfect for a sun salutation!

Congratulations to our winners Form Fitness, Bliss Cloud, Carrot Banana Peach, Yogi Bare. And thanks to our wonderful testers.

See psychologies.co.uk/real-eco and follow @ellen_tout

Steps

Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar)
Yoga postures requiring stability and grip
Mindful movement and balance poses

Benefits

Enhanced grip and stability during practice
Reduced environmental impact through sustainable choices
Increased connection to nature with natural materials
Comfort and support for joints
Support for an ethical and compassionate lifestyle

Transcript

this is our eco champion mat from the form bliss cloud yoga mat eagle yoga yoga mat yogi bear yoga mat eco per jute yoga mat from carrot banana and peach i love that this mat is made from natural raw materials and that it is biodegradable i don't want my feet or my hands to be slipping anywhere to distract from the practice it feels um quite massaging underfoot and it's got like a non-slip sort of surface it's really really grippy so you can do your postures without feeling as though you gonna slip up it's made with 100 natural rubber with a microfiber top layer and is also printed in water-based inks the fact that it's made of natural um fibers has made me feel more connected to the natural world during my practice it is carbon negative which is incredible it's made from recycled plastic and rubber and it smells supernatural and it's lovely to practice on [Music]

Practice summary

Level: all levels
Duration: 2 minutes
Equipment: Yoga mat
Target areas: Grip and stabilityJoint support and cushioningEnvironmental impact of materialsTactile experience during practice
Energy: calming

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