9 Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats for Your Next Workout

By A Mystery Man Writer

The yoga mat is a fairly new invention compared to the practice itself. And over time, there have been many new shapes and sizes of yoga mats designed for yogis of all ages. A yoga mat helps support your body during yoga, cushions your body, and provides more traction for certain poses. But yoga mats aren’t used only for yoga. In fact, they are commonly used in classrooms for sitting or laying down, for gardening or outdoor activities, and as a mat for camping. A great yoga mat is one that is durable, easy to clean, and provides the appropriate level of support. Unfortunately, most mats are made from PVC, which is an environmentally destructive type of plastic material. The byproducts of manufacturing PVC are known to enter waterways and groundwater, the food chain, and can even be present in