Lifestyle & Home: prAna ECO yoga mat

As you relax into the Corpse posture at the end of a yoga session, do you know what material the mat underneath you is made from? 

The smell can be a giveaway, for many are PVC - a widely-used material that Greenpeace describes as ‘the single most environmentally damaging of all plastics’.

A great choice for those who want a PVC, latex and rubber-free option is prAna’s ECO yoga mat. Made from TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer), no toxic materials are used in its production and its closed-cell construction decomposes in landfills, leaving behind only water and biodegradable components.

Naturally non-slip, it’s a strong, double-sided mat that’s suitable for all but the most vigorous yoga practices. Its springy, cushioned feel is great for standing, sitting and lying postures, and each side has a slightly different texture. The grip is good and the mat is lightweight and stylish-looking, with a cute prAna label stitched on the side. Cleaning is simple: just wipe with a warm, wet rag and air-dry outside.

prAna ECO yoga mats are available in four colourways - wisteria/lilac, sage/lemon, smoke/light grey and fern/blue hazel - buy yours here.

Jane Lee

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