People from all age ranges and with all different skill levels have now discovered that yoga is a great way to stay healthy and happy. Unfortunately, the
yoga mats most of us curl up into child's pose on are made from PVC, a material that's not only bad for the earth, it's actually thought to be harmful to humans as well. Many PVC yoga mats contain
phthalates, which are linked to reproductive problems, and are responsible for dioxin emissions when they're created. The good news is that there are now many
PVC-free yoga mats available in materials like
natural rubber,
hemp and TPE. To find out more about the benefits of
PVC-free yoga mats, check out our
Yoga Mat Face-Off, and then choose your favorite style out of the
PVC-free yoga mats below. Don't forget the eco-friendly yoga accessories, either; we've got cork and
bamboo blocks and hemp and
organic cotton mat bags (as well as
eco-friendly fitness equipment for other activities).