| Yoga is a wonderful way to tone your body, relax, | | | | made from jute, hemp, or cotton. Made from plants, |
| and reduce stress levels. When practicing yoga, a | | | | these mats, like the ones made from rubber, are |
| good yoga mat can make the exercises and | | | | biodegradable. Some of these are even certified |
| stretches more comfortable to practice. However, | | | | organic for the environmentally conscious consumer. |
| many regular yoga mats are made with toxic plastics, | | | | Another great choice for an eco-friendly mat is one |
| such as PVC that can be making their way into the | | | | made from alternative plastics. These mats are made |
| air during use. In order to protect yourself, consider | | | | to be environmentally conscious, however; they |
| using an eco friendly version. There are many | | | | aren't made from natural sources. Perhaps two of |
| different types available and all work beautifully. | | | | the most popularly used plastics to make mats that |
| If you are looking for a mat that comes from a | | | | are eco-friendly are "PER," or polymer environmental |
| renewable source, consider using a natural rubber one. | | | | resin, and "TPE," thermoplastic elastomers, both of |
| These mats are said to be eco-friendly because they | | | | which are synthetic. Neither of these are made with |
| are made from a rubber tree and are biodegradable. | | | | toxic substances like the ones made with PVC. |
| These natural rubber mats that are made from this | | | | When looking for a yoga mat that is eco-friendly, |
| are a great solution because they can be trashed and | | | | there are many types to consider. If you don't want |
| will break down when you no longer want them. | | | | to spend lots of money, a eco-friendly mat made of |
| These mats however, do contain natural latex, which | | | | alternative plastics are a great buy. If you are a true |
| is an allergy for some, so watch for this. If you are | | | | nature lover, you may wish to get a mat made from |
| the type to break out, finding a synthetic version can | | | | the natural sources, such as cotton, hemp, rubber, or |
| solve the problem. These are a little pricy, but if you | | | | jute, are a great way to make an environmental |
| are going to be using yours over and over, it may be | | | | stand. These tend to be a little more expensive, but |
| worth the price. | | | | if that is not an issue, these are a great way to be |
| If you are looking for a plant fiber mat, there are | | | | eco-conscious while doing your yoga. A combination |
| several to choose from. Some plant fiber mats are | | | | that is sure to help you breathe deep and relax. |