Tuesday, October 19, 2010

About Yoga: To Mat or Not To Mat?

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From Ann Pizer, your Guide to Yoga
A recent article in The New York Times looked at the nascent trend of practicing yoga without a mat. If you are worried about the health and environmental impact of using a yoga mat, there are a few different eco options available.

Are You Ready to Toss Your Mat?
Having practiced a little bit on my wood floor while testing out ToeSox, I found it slippery and hard on the bony parts in poses like hands and knees balance and bow, so I think I'll be sticking with my mat for now. What about you? Click here to vote in our poll.


Lotuspad Eco Yoga Mats
Until recently, I only knew about two kinds of yoga mats. Old school mats, which are made of PVC, are relatively cheap and easy to come by. While they function just fine, PVC is not biodegradable and may pose a health risk. The alternative was a natural rubber mat, which seems better for the environment and your health, but are more expensive, heavier, and tend to have a strong rubber odor. Then I discovered the Lotuspad Eco mat, which is non-toxic, non-smelly, and a pleasure to use.

Natural Rubber Mat Reviews
Rubber mats made by Jade Yoga and Manduka certainly have their devotees. These mats have great longevity and are super grippy.

Pose of the Week- Plow Pose - Halasana
You know what feels really good? When you're in shoulderstand, lower one leg into the plow position, keeping the other leg up as straight as possible. It's kind of a half plow. Then switch legs.


 


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