Rubber Yoga Mat

We call it Clean PVC tm an eco friendly yoga mat made of PER (Polymer Environmental Resin), which is a unique material that is more sensitive to the environment and your health than yoga mats made of standard PVC foam. This mat does not contain toxic phthalates, dioxins and furans, phenal, or heavy metals and has a ecologically safer method of production which is better for the workers and the environment – and most importantly it performs great for all types of yoga with excellent traction and cushion!

Why should you be concerned about exposure to Phthalates? Because phthalates have been linked to a variety of health problems including endocrine disruption, obesity, diabetes and allergies. Studies from many continents indicate serious toxicity and health problems due to phthalate plastizers found in consumer products. Common plastics, such as pvc foam used in typical yoga mats can contain 10% to 60% phthalates. Phthalates migrate to the surface of the mat over time and use which increases phthalate concentration on the yoga mat surface. Our CleanPVC tm yoga mats are SGS certified tested to non-measurable levels and far exceed the strict European phthalate standards. Using our CleanPVC Yoga Monster mat you can forget about phthalates and heavy metals and simply relax and enjoy your yoga practice.

One of the most important investments you require to make even before you start off with your program of doing yoga is purchasing a yoga mat. This is one of the most crucial investments you need to make.

 

A) The mat is beneficial to you in the following aspects:

 

a) It prevents you from falling and provides you good amount of grip.

 

b) It provides you safety and it lets you perform all the asanas without any difficulty.

 

c) It allows you to stay away from sweat and the distraction caused by sweat while performing yoga.

 

d) A yoga mat provides good support for your back when you lie down.

 

e) The yoga mat lets you perform all your asanas just the way you should.

 

B) There are several things you need to consider prior to purchasing a yoga mat. This will make sure that you have made the best possible deal:

 

a) Learn

 

Try to gain sound knowledge on different types of yoga mats available. You need to know what material these are made of, what each mat specializes in and how they differ from each other.

 

b) Research

 

In order to get the best deal, you need to do a little bit of homework on your side. Try to make a good research on various shops selling yoga mats, the quality they deal in and prices each dealer offers you. Compare and then make a choice.

The Manduka eKO yoga mat offers something new for eco-conscious yoga practitioners–a natural-rubber, closed-cell mat that’s designed for durability and comfort, yet decomposes completely at the end of its useful life without leaving a footprint in landfills. The 3mm thick eKO mat is made from non-Amazon-harvested tree rubber, and boasts a patented manufacturing process that’s completely free of oil-based products, toxic materials, foaming agents, and the type of plasticizers commonly found in other eco mats, such as TPE and POE. At the same time, the natural rubber in the eKO mats is latex-free and non-allergenic, so you needn’t worry about allergies hampering your yoga routine. This particular yoga mat is 71 inches long and 26 inches wide–4 inches longer and 2 inches wider than most yoga mats. Designed and manufactured with the same level of quality, attention to detail, and respect for the environment that sets apart all Manduka products, the eKO mat comes in four brilliant colors: moss, lava, aqua, and sand.

The Manduka eKO Lite yoga mat offers something new for eco-conscious yoga practitioners who are on the go – a natural rubber, closed-cell mat that is designed for durability and comfort, and will decompose completely at the end of its useful life without leaving a footprint in landfills. Intended for traveling ease, the eKO Lite is standard size and lightweight. Free of toxic foaming agents and plasticizers commonly found in TPE, POE and other rubber mats, the eKO mat is designed to be kind to the earth and your practice. Note: Like any natural rubber mat there is an initial scent which will fade after an initial break in period. A new mat should be left unrolled when possible to accelerate the break-in period.

• Eco-friendly 3mm yoga mat made from non-Amazon-harvested tree rubber
• Most durable, eco-friendly mat available today
• Free of oil-based products, toxic materials, foaming agents, PVC, and toxic plasticizers
• Developed over 3 years by yoga teachers
• Measures 68 inches long and 24 inches wide; scent-free after break-in period
• Product Dimensions: 68 x 24 x 0.1 inches ; 3.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VW1G96
• Item model number: EKO (3mm)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  

Manduka eKO Lite 68-Inch 3mm Eco-Friendly Yoga Mat

I love this mat! I was really hesitant to buy a new mat since I had been using and loving my other mat for so long (a Baptiste sticky mat by prana) but it had holes in it so it was time. This mat is thicker, which makes such a difference in cushioning my knees in a low lunge and even my wrist bones in down dog. It doesn’t feel sticky but I haven’t slipped. I have learned to trust the amount of friction between my skin and this mat even though it lacks that sticky feeling. (I sweat easily but do not practice hot yoga.)
The vertical alignment bar really quite useful. I find it helpful for my set up in down dog as well as lunges and trikonasana. My only complaint is that the alignment bar isn’t perfectly in the middle of the mat. It is off by about a quarter of an inch which is subtle but kind of bugs me visually if I’m having one of those days where it’s hard to let go! The bar is still perfectly useful and I find I align with it rather than the edges of the mat so it doesn’t matter that it is slightly off center.
I hand washed the mat when it arrived despite the fact that it didn’t have an odor or a residue as far as I could tell.
I’m really happy this mat is TPE (thermoplastic elastomer)since TPE is biodegradeable and recyclable.

We made the Agile Eco Yoga Mat with these standards in mind: highly functional and durable, yet lightweight and biodegradable with a sense of fun and style. Functional characteristics include 2 grippy, patterned surfaces with embossed vertical alignment bar to keep you centered in straight when it matters. Made of recycleable Thermal Plastic Elastomer, and Latex-free, PVC-free. Size: 1/4″ thick x 24″ x 68″
Agile Eco Yoga Mat, 1/4

 Yoga Mats by Mivizu Eco Friendly Anti Slip Yoga Mat With Extra Thickness Skidless Mat for Pilates, Exercises, Aerobics, Yoga 72

Your body and your mind are two vital pieces of equipment needed to hold your pose in Yoga but the perfect Yoga mat is just as important. The Mivizu Yoga Mat features a nonslip bottom that grips the floor while keeping it from sliding or bunching. Our mat comes in a variety of colors derived from Chakra Color Therapy, a way to balance, cleanse and heal your mind and body. There are 7 Chakras and each color is associated with a different body part. Please use chart below as a reference.
Specifically designed with an anti-slip texture for more balance
Lightweight and durable
Increased thickness for extra comfort and support
Eco-friendly yoga mat is 16P free non-toxic
Dimensions: 72″ x 24″ x 1/4″

Extremely thin. Bought it so I could exercise on a linoleum floor. This mat adds little comfort. You get what you pay for, or in this case you get less than what you pay for. The yellow color I chose, however, is quite attractive and brightens up the room.