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Whether you’re an avid yogi or just enjoy stretching your body every now and then during a yoga class, a set of good and sustainable yoga essentials on your mat is always a good idea. From a yoga outfit made in an ethical way to a mat spray without chemicals.
Producing stuff has a big impact on the planet. A very big one even, if not the biggest, as experts like Babette Porcelijn say in her book the Hidden Impact. In a society where we endlessly consume – the consumer society called – by buying stuff you are part of the pollution behind it.
Think about the unsustainable extraction of material, water consumption (making a t-shirt requires 2700 liters of water) and pollution Of soil, unethical working conditions AND THE burn of products when they are not sold.
Fortunately, there are more and more brands and companies that think it is important for their products to be on a fair way are made and have the least possible impact on the earth.
Think twice before you buy something new, see if you can do it repair, used can buy and whether you really need it. If so, always go for durable.
It lasts longer and is kind to the earth. And when we talk about yoga essentials, you stand with a more secure and greener heart on the mat.
Sustainable yoga essentials
THESE are our favorite sustainable yoga essentials:
Sustainable yoga mat
You can find yoga mats made in all sorts of different colors and materials. For example, nowadays there are more and more yoga mats made of ecological materials.
For example, these yoga mats from Superyoga are made of natural cork, a durable and natural material, which lasts a long time and does not give off any strange odors.
We are also big on the of Betterhealthy’s sustainable yoga mats, which are made from ecological and sustainable materials, they include seaweed–polyester IN. Furthermore, the mats are light, easy to recycle and provide good grip.
Sustainable yoga outfit
Yoga brands and especially sustainable yoga brands are popping up like mushrooms. One of our favorites is definitely the sustainable sports line, developed by Filipa K. Soft materials in earth tones, in seamless outfits that allow you to stand smoothly and responsibly on your yoga mat.
Mandala is another fine yoga brand that has their yoga clothes made sustainably. For the clothing cotton, modal used and tencel of recycled bottles USED.
Sustainable yoga blocks
For sustainably made yoga blocks, you’ve come to the right place at Madaku. The blocks come in a variety of colors and are made from recycled EVA foam. Perfect to do your balance exercises with.
Other yoga blocks made from natural materials can be found at Ecoyogi, among others. The blocks are made of the natural material cork, and are heartily light.
Durable yoga mat cleanser
You may almost forget, but cleaning products can often use a green update. These are often full of chemicals to properly remove dirt.
Fortunately, this can be done just as well with natural materials. That’s why kinfill – known for cleaning products – recently came out with a natural cleanser, especially for your yoga mat. Plus point: it has a lovely natural fresh smell. So get it!
Durable yoga towel
Especially in heated yoga classes, you’ll see them pass by: yoga towels. A thin towel that you put on your yoga mat. Especially nice when you work up a sweat during a hot flow class.
Of course, it’s even nicer if the fabric is made of a durable material, like this one from Slowtide.
Conscious on your mat: 7 x sustainable yoga essentials