An eco yoga mat made of TPE, natural rubber, cork or cotton
Do you want to buy a new yoga mat and preferably one that is not harmful to the environment?Yoga is not just about the physical aspect, the mental side and how you look at the world also play a major role.
It is therefore not surprising that eco yoga mats are becoming increasingly popular.Because those who care about the environment and our planet naturally want an environmentally friendly yoga mat.
Choices for an eco yoga mat
But what is an eco yoga mat, or an environmentally friendly yoga mat?And in what respect are these yoga mats environmentally friendly?
Yogashop sells four types of eco yoga mats:
- the first type of eco yoga mat is made of responsibly harvested tree rubber that is completely biodegradable.
- The second type of eco yoga mat is made of the material TPE, which is an eco-certified biodegradable material.
- The third type of eco yoga mat is made of 100% organic cotton.
- The fourth option is a yoga mat made of cork, a natural material that is becoming increasingly popular due to its unique properties and durability.
Then of course the big question when you are going to buy a new yoga mat is which type of eco yoga mat you choose.This depends on your own preference and yoga style.
Natural rubber
The eco yoga mat made of responsibly harvested rubber, also called the natural rubber eKo mat, provides a good grip and is somewhat heavy and firm.This makes this mat particularly suitable for active yoga styles such as vinyasa yoga and yoga styles where you do a lot of standing balance poses.
TPE
The eco yoga mat made of TPE offers the best grip of all yoga mats due to the open cell structure of the yoga mat.This yoga mat is extra flexible and remarkably light in weight.Because this mat is very soft, it is often chosen for yin yoga, restorative yoga, hatha yoga and other quiet yoga forms. And if you suffer from joint problems and therefore need a somewhat softer surface, a TPE yoga mat is ideal.
Cork
The eco yoga mat made of cork combines a natural look with excellent functionality.Cork is naturally non-slip, which means that you can maintain a good grip even during intensive yoga sessions.In addition, cork has a self-cleaning property, making it naturally resistant to bacteria and odours.This makes the mat hygienic and easy to maintain.
Cork is a renewable resource, as it comes from the bark of the cork oak, which can regenerate itself every few years without the tree being cut down.The mat is lightweight and offers pleasant, soft cushioning, ideal for various yoga styles, from dynamic to quiet sessions.
Cotton
Do you want to practice yoga as they have done in India for centuries, before the modern era?Then a 100% cotton yoga mat is your best choice.A cotton 'yoga rug' has great grip when slightly moist, and is recommended for yoga styles that make you sweat a lot, such as Power Yoga, Ashtanga and Hot Yoga. Because this cotton yoga mat is very thin, it is often placed over another yoga mat.But of course you can also put this yoga mat straight on the floor like they used to do ;-).
Which eco yoga mat will you choose?
We hope you now have a clearer idea of which Eco Yoga Mat suits you best.Do you want to know and read more about other yoga mat materials?We have listed and elaborated all the different yoga mat materials for you.