I've been browsing the world of eco-friendly yoga mats for a while. It was actually getting a little depressing because the super-duper eco-friendly ones are around $90. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy yoga, but sometimes my mat sits in the corner and collects dust. I'm one of those exercisers who goes through phases. I'll go all out for three months, then spend two months on the couch. A great habit, I know, but at least I can admit my faults.
I just wanted something eco-friendly that wouldn't break the bank. And that's how I found Lotuspad eco yoga mats. It's a tiny, independent mat company run by Katy Downey. She lives in Massachusetts and is a writer by day and a yoga mat maker by night. I'm completely supportive!!!
Although the mats aren't top-of-the-line in the eco-friendly sense, they are MUCH better for the environment than the mats you find at the big box stores. They are made out of ThermoPlastic Elastomer, which is 100% biodegradable and they resist bacterial and fungal growth. (This is all information you can find on the Lotuspad website.)
In addition to bringing eco-happiness, they're also 72" long, which is longer than normal mats and, although I'm short, that extra few inches makes a big difference. And they're thicker than normal. Yay for a little more cushion!
Here's a little comparison between my old mat and new mat:
Katy even took a couple seconds to jot down a little note thanking me for my patience since I placed my order at the end of June and just received the mat last weekend. But this was fully disclosed when I ordered it and I knew the earliest I would receive the mat was the middle of July since she didn't have any in stock.
Great customer service. Great packaging. Great mat.
Joy!
I'm very happy with my choice.
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