Hemp Yoga & Meditation Mats

Hand-woven from certified organic European hemp. Sweatshop-free.
Great on its own or as mat topper. Works as a hemp rug runner too. Four colors. $49.
Also available: Organic Hemp Yoga & Meditation Towels & Mat Bag

All Natural Hemp Yoga Meditation Mats

• How is your hemp yoga mats different?
  
  It is hand-woven in Europe from organically grown European hemp. It's a thick 38 oz/sq yard soft & rustic woven mat that's as pure and natural as they come. And it's sweatshop-free and chemical-free: perfect for the inclusive philosophy of yoga which stipulates that all life forms, including planet earth, be respected. What better way to do that than practice on a sustainably made hemp yoga mat that's free of the stuff that harms the earth and you?
  
  
• Is there a rubber backing on your hemp yoga mat?
  
  No. We purposely did not use any rubber per customer request and concern. We want our hemp yoga mat to be as pure, sustainable, and natural as possible. See ways to add a grip surface to your hemp yoga mat in the next heading.
  
  
• What surface is your hemp yoga mat good for?
  
  
• It's ideal for carpeted or other gripping or frictive floors of many homes and yoga studios. In our yoga studio, there is a rather rough coir carpet (which provides a lot of traction) which does an amazing job of keeping the hemp yoga mat in place even through the difficult stretch poses. See photo at top.
• To use with a smooth surface, you'd need some kind of a non-slip backing. Untreated natural latex backing for carpets or rugs would do just fine.
• Many customers also use the hemp yoga mat ON TOP of their regular rubber yoga mats (or those provided by yoga studios). This way, during practice, which always involves deep inhalations, they are shielded from the chemical outgassing of conventional yoga mats in addition to having a softer surface of the hemp yoga mat to practice on.
• For those using this hemp mat as a meditation mat or yoga prop, any surface is perfectly fine, of course.
• Compatibility: Of the grip type, non-skid yoga mats available out there, we've found 100% natural rubber yoga mats to be the safest. All foam yoga mats contain PVC, which is really toxic to human and planetary health, especially during deep breathing. Although comparatively healthier than foam mats, natural rubber yoga mats still smell (outgas) pretty badly, plus the surface feels unnatural against the the skin. That's why our customers use our hemp yoga mats on top of open-cell natural rubber yoga mat if they need a non-skid practice surface. This accomplishes 2 things: 1) it protects against the smell (and hence any chemical outgassing) of the natural rubber mat 2) it provides a soft and natural contact with the skin. Hemp fabric wicks away moisture at a fast rate and is naturally anti-bacterial, so it's an ideal material for mindful yoga practice.
  
  
• What are the dimensions of your hemp yoga mat and what colors do they come in?
  
  
• 24" x 72".
• Forest Green, Burgundy, Indigo Blue, and Black.
  
  
  
  
• Do you have a hemp yoga mat carrier to go with your hemp yoga mat?
  
  Absolutely! Our Organic Hemp Yoga Sling Bag is designed to fit our Organic Hemp Yoga Mat to perfection. Click here to view photo, read more, or to buy. Also available: Organic Hemp Yoga & Meditation Towel (pictured bottom of page), measuring 30 inches by 30 inches.
  
  
• How do I care for my hemp yoga mat?
  
  

  The hemp yoga mats - meditation mats are machine washable (front loader recommended) in warm or cold water with like colors using a mild, biodegradable detergent. They are best hung or laid flat to dry. If you wish, you may machine dry them at low heat/air dry setting (remove promptly) but we generally do not recommend it as excessive linting may occur.

  

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If you are looking for a natural, eco-friendly alternative to sticky synthetic yoga mats full of all manners of chemicals, then our Organic Hemp Yoga & Meditation Mats maybe for you. Our 100% Hemp Yoga & Meditation Mats are made from certified organic European hemp that is processed without chemicals of any kind for true purity and environmental sustainability.

Our Organic Hemp Yoga & Meditation Mats are also hand-woven in Europe from extra-thick hemp yarns and offered in four calming, centering colors: Indigo, Forest (shown top), Licorice Black, Earth Brown, and Burgundy (pictured below with Organic Cotton Yoga Bra Top and Organic Hemp Yoga Pants.

Our hemp yoga mats - hemp meditation mats work best on carpeted floor as they do not have a rubber backing (something which many of our customers specifically requested either because they are allergic to rubber and/or they are averse to chemicals and want something completely natural and hence rubber-free).

You'll love our organic hemp yoga meditation mats if you're looking to lie on something natural, organic, and soft during your yoga session so that you can really let go of worries about synthetic and dusty carpets and be in the moment (many yoga studios have carpeted or other synthetic, dust-filled flooring).

Of course, for meditation, the type of floor is not an issue. For a sitting meditation, you may want to fold the mat twice or three times so you have a thicker cushion under while you sit. Rolled up, the hemp yoga and meditation mats make a great impromptu pillow and lower back support too. We've also found that the Eco Hemp Yoga Meditation Mats are good for the second (eco hemp mat to lie on) and third (folded up for knee support) of the Five Tibetan Rejuvenation Rites as bare floors can be hard on the knees in the long run.

Those who practice yoga on hardwood floors would do best to get widely available naturally-processed latex backing that they can sew onto our hemp yoga mats or simply put under the hemp mats when needed.

Our hemp yoga meditation mats measure the standard 24" by 72" and are designed for easy traveling. Rolled up or folded up to shape, they easily accompany you to your yoga or meditation practice — they will make for a bigger roll than thin synthetic or rubber sticky mats, though.

The heart of yoga is oneness — unity with self and the world around us. What better way to be there than starting with synthetic-free, plastic-free, chemical-free, and toxin-free organic hemp mats on which to perform your asana's?

Our hemp yoga-meditation mats also double up as hemp rug runners and hemp bath mats (they are very absorbent).

Organic Hemp Yoga-Meditation Mats

Eco-friendly all natural hemp yoga mats, sustainably made
$49.00