PVC is full of toxic ingredients and chemicals, including phthalates, which mimic the body’s hormones and are linked to several cancers, reproductive problems and birth defects. The Green Earth Wool Yoga Mat is made from wool, cotton, flax fiber and natural rubber. She's especially interested in ecotoxicology, genotoxicology, nutriepigenetics, diet as preventative medicine, and the politics of food justice. It’s also a good quality, tear resistant yoga mat, and is lightweight enough to carry if you’re taking it to a yoga class at a gym or leisure centre. Folks, get into warrior pose, because I have some bad news. Reader’s verdict: “The mat was comfortable and slip-free and clearly great quality, but a little heavy.” Emma, Buy it: Yogi Bare Lunar Paws yoga mat, £56.95, yogi-bare.co.uk. So you can rest assured it’s a worthwhile investment. Why: The Coogee born brand prides themselves on making “the best, non-slip yoga mat in Australia” that is 100 per cent eco-friendly, toxic-free and sustainable. Their Grounded yoga mat has a reversible feature – one side holds the moisture absorbing and slip reducing properties of natural tree rubber and jute fibres (perfect for your sweaty vinyasa practice), while the other side features a softer layer of natural tree rubber for your more restorative practice. The bottom is made from 100 percent durable, certified organic half-Panama cotton, and the upper is a layer of soft lamb’s wool. These rubber mats are reinforced with a blend of polyester and cotton. This mat comes in several colors and is a nice option if you’re looking for a more attractive mat than a standard black rubber mat. And, if you’re looking for a really thin travel yoga mat, consider the 1.5 mm thick eKO Superlite (View Price on Amazon) which weighs in at just 2 pounds but is the same width and length as the other eKO mats. Ethics | Natural materials, biodegradable, gives backOur Pick | Jute Yoga MatPrice Range | $36–$78. This high-performance mat is made from natural rubber and cork and appears to be very durable if properly cared for. Material: Natural Tree Rubber. Unfortunately, many of the jute mats I’ve seen do have a PVC component. This yoga mat is perfect for outdoor sessions because its nontoxic TPE material is UV resistant and its closed cell construction prevents germs from absorbing into the mat. You’ll feel supported, grounded, and philanthropic, all at once. “Eco-PVC” appears to refer to PER (Polymer Environmental Resin), which is often used as a less toxic alternative to regular PVC. Yoga is about compassion and kindness, but it’s easy to overlook whether your yoga mat is kind to your body and the planet. We’ve previously brought to your attention the fact that yoga mats harbour a significant amount of germs. To add to this, a regular yoga mat is often made with PVC (polyvinyl chloride) – a cheap and nasty carcinogen – which when exposed through skin contact and inhalation, can pose serious health risks.

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