Your Pick of Eco Friendly Yoga Mats

Buying a yoga mat or anything for that matter can be daunting. Not because mats are that complex cause they aren't, simply because there are so many options out there. In the end the mat looks like a mat and it is hard to know the difference amongst all the options.  That is why I'm always getting asked - what yoga mat should I buy?  Here is a quick summary of some of the top mats on the market. The great news is that they are all eco mats too! Meaning they really have the environment in mind in one-way or another.

100% natural materials, mainly rubber and jute with no additives or chemicals. Totally biodegradable due to the materials used. The "Original Eco Mat" is truly one of the best eco friendly mats on the market today. It definitely has this reputation as well as you can read in reviews. Not only good for the environment it's also good for you, giving you maximum traction and grip. First to the floor with the natural rubber and then to your palms and feet with the natural rubber and jute fiber combination. You will feel rooted and connected with this mat like no other. It is a good price as well for a premium mat at $70-$80.

The eKO mat by Manduka is a really great green yoga mat option. It is made with a closed cell natural rubber, which means there is little chance for bacteria to breed. It has a textured sea grass finish on the top and comes in 8 amazing colors, meaning something for everyone. The durability of the Manduka line of mats is what really sets this mat apart. Many people have had their Manduka mat going on a decade and need nothing else in their place. This is a great green mat too as it will decompose after you are done using it, or better yet it may move on to another use else where in your life after it's yoga career. The other green factor is that this company’s primary focus includes the nurturing of our planet! That's what I like to hear!

If you are into what is trendy then this may be the mat for you. The Jade yoga company makes all their mats from natural renewable rubber in open cell structure format meaning ultra grippy but not soft-sticky. These mats are high quality and high durability. The company is known to be very green minded in many ways, including planting a tree for every yoga mat sale. Nothing will green up the earth quicker then a little proactive movement. The Jade Professional Harmony mat is a great choice for many yogis. It's dense and grounded yet still supportive enough for a great yoga practice. The really great thing about this mat is that it is definitely suited to you. You can choose the color from a wide palette and the size too specifying the length. The pricing starts at $65 as the MSRP and goes up from there with size. So this mat is in the same ballpark as the other two.

If you are in the market for an eco yoga mat this really gives you a good starting point to begin with. All these mats would serve you and your practice and the trick is just to find the one that is most optimal for you personally. You can possibly try out a mat or two at your local studio, maybe experiment with a friends mat or even read online what other users have said. Either way you will definitely find the right mat for you. There are so many options how can you not. If you have any trouble at all it will be because there are too many choices in the end. Good thing it is just a yoga mat