Shivani x Yogigo Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats

In 2024, I have started to design my own yoga mats & reformer mats. As a yoga teacher, I go through quite a lot of yoga mats. When using a mat to teach on as well as a regular practice, it soon gets quite a bit of wear and tear. Over the last 10 years, I’ve experimented with a range of products, from ultra cheap mats from TKMax right through to the luxurious so-called ‘professional’ mats at the top end of the market. Based on this experience, I thought I may be able to help other folks navigate their way through the choices.

It is surely more beneficial to the environment to buy a PVC-based mat that lasts 12 years than have to keep replacing rubber mats, clocking up manufacturing and shipping carbon footprint.  In the world of yoga, the mat is more than just an accessory – it’s the sacred space where mind, body, and spirit connect. As more and more people embrace yoga, there’s a growing awareness about the impact of yoga mats on the environment.