Comments on: The Yoga Project: Toxic Yoga Mat Woes

By: Becky

Becky — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:26:43 +0000

I ended up going with the Bean mat, and I love it! It’s longer than my old mat, and no smell at all.

By: nico

nico — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:56:30 +0000

Hey Becky,
I’ve been thinking about getting a new mat and thought of this post. Just wanted an update – do you still like your recycled rubber mat? Does it smell weird? What did you end up doing with your old mat?

By: Six Ways to Refresh Your Yoga Practice | Green Monkey Articles

Six Ways to Refresh Your Yoga Practice | Green Monkey Articles — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:14:47 +0000

[...] seem like a shallow way to boost your practice, but a new mat can go a long way. Are you using a toxic PVC-based yoga mat? Maybe your mat is getting a little thin and worn? Either way, picking up a fresh mat can be [...]

By: piers

piers — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:21:08 +0000

Great article. I’m writing something similar and came across this! Wondered if you’d mind me using your yoga mat image, if I link back to you? Could you let me know?

By: Is PVC the new asbestos? | Lotuspad eco yoga mats

Is PVC the new asbestos? | Lotuspad eco yoga mats — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:49:21 +0000

[...] credit: Glue and Glitter Which brings me to another toxic killer: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride). Like asbestos, PVC has been [...]

By: Becky

Becky — Thu, 06 May 2010 19:54:42 +0000

Oooh interesting! Do you have a link?

…and you’re so right. I think that’s an attitude that we need to get back to as a society. Making quality products rather than ones designed to become obsolete or break and be replaced.

By: a ricat

a ricat — Thu, 06 May 2010 17:31:36 +0000

I use a korq mat. I have looked for a while. I really like it. Not cheap but as the spainards say “lo barato sale caro”. (what is cheap ends up being expensive..because you have to keep rebuying it)

By: Becky

Becky — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:49:57 +0000

Yeah, the whole BPA in canned food situation is a mess. I can’t believe the FDA said basically that they can’t regulate it!

That’s a good idea for a used mat. If donating to the Y doesn’t work out, I just might use it under the thin rug in our laundry room..

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:19:12 +0000

I have the same issue with canned goods.
I bought canned tomatoes on sale – before the whole BPA controversy came out – and I have a case in my basement that I don’t know what to do with. Some suggest donating them but if I’m not going to eat them because of BPA, why would I want to subject others to it?

At least you don’t ingest yoga mats. You can prolly put it underneath the kitchen rug as padding. Not the greatest since it’s still in your house but at least it’s not against your face while doing down dog.

By: Becky

Becky — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:02:35 +0000

That’s a great idea! I know the Y near here offers yoga class…once I get my new mat, I’ll get in touch with the teacher there!