Topic: yoga mat

An Eco-Friendly Yoga Mat

An Eco-Friendly Yoga Mat

Yoga is a pretty eco-friendly activity, right? You contort yourself into poses for 90 minutes and chant, “Om.” Nothing hurting the environment here. But what about the mat that makes doing your downward dog a little more bearable? That mat could be made of PVC — a chemical that releases toxins and carcinogens.

Luckily, there’s a green option out there: The EcoMat. It’s made of recyclable and ecologically degradable materials, is free of chloride, glue, phthalates, and latex. And you don’t lose any grip, either — so you won’t be sliding out of your salamba sirsasana anytime soon. More »