BYO Mat

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BYO Mat

Improving your yoga practice one mat bag at a time...

Why buy a yoga mat?

Most of our days are spent racing from one place to another and a yoga mat is heavy and a hassle to haul from work or school to your yoga studio. That said, why bring a yoga mat if the studio already provides them there?

Here are a few reasons why investing in a mat (and a great earth friendly bag to go with it!) is important to your health and practice.

Three Reasons to Invest in Your Own Yoga Supplies

Take care of yourself with our earth friendly bag. Pictured above: Cynthia top loading yoga mat bag

For your health:
Fungus can spread quickly and easily to feet and hands when using communal equipment that has not been properly disinfected after each use. It is recommended that you take your own mat with you to class each class and clean it regularly.

For your personal space:
Yoga is a personal and spiritual journey unique to everyone. The space and items you use when practicing yoga should also be unique and ones own.

To deepen your practice:
Being familiar with your yoga accessories is just as important as your own body awareness. Repetitive use of the same accessories and mat allows for a more efficient progression into deeper poses, further strengthening, and the improvement of balance.

Below are some links to help you learn a little more about yoga accessories, the various styles of yoga and what is recommended to bring to class:

"Beyond Om: The Many Styles of Yoga"

The Usefulness of Yoga Accessories

Yoga Equiptment Advice

"Foot Fungus Alert"

"Communal Yoga Mats: Beware of Germs"

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