Some yoga mats are made with polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, and leave a heavy footprint on the environment, according to "Yoga Journal." Yoga rugs are often made in sweatshops, which may be a dangerous place to work. To reduce your carbon footprint and avoid unfair work practices, look for products that are eco-friendly and sweatshop free.
Manduka Yoga Mats
Manduka yoga mats are the highest-rated yoga mats on the Yoga Mat Reviews website. The product is dense and thick, adding comfort to your yoga practice, but also making the yoga mat heavy. Manduka mats claim to be slip-resistant even when wet. The mats are made from sustainable material which is also highly durable. Manduka mats are one of the most expensive yoga mats available, but the manufacturer does offer a lifetime guarantee.
Jade Yoga Mats
Consumers are most pleased with the slip-resistance ability of Jade yoga mats. Jade yoga mats are more affordable than Manduka yoga mats and are made from natural rubber. Jade mats have a good amount of cushioning and are fairly lightweight. This product is also easy to clean and durable.
Rawganique Yoga Rugs
Yoga rugs from the brand Rawganique are made from hemp, which is a fiber derived from the Cannabis sativa plant. Hemp is sustainable and grows in abundance. Rawganique yoga rugs also claim to be sweatshop free. You can wash Rawganique rugs in your washing machine and the material is soft and comfortable.
Yogitoes Skidless Yoga Towels
Yoga towels made by Yogitoes, have tiny rubber attachments on the bottom of the towel that resist slip, even when wet. The towel fits directly over a yoga mat and is typically the same size as a yoga mat. If you sweat often during your yoga practice, this towel will work well. Yogitoes also claim to be eco-friendly and the company donates a portion of its profits to charity.
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