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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Don't slip in downward dog


An estimated 15 million people in the U.S. practice yoga. Many do it for the physical benefits; a stronger core, a lengthening in their posture, a more lithe body. Those who delve into the tenets of yoga know that at the heart of the practice is a need to live in peace with the Earth. This is where JadeYoga steps in to marry physical fitness and eco-friendliness.

Dean Jerrehian

Dean Jerrehian

JadeYoga
makes mats using natural rubber, which is a renewable resource tapped from rubber trees. The company's Jade mats contain no PVC, synthetic rubbers or other ozone-depleting substances. They're made in the U.S. in compliance with all environmental and labor laws -- which is important to company founder Dean Jerrehian (a former lawyer for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency), who has worked to steer JadeYoga in a green direction. As part of that commitment to sustainability, JadeYoga formed a partnership with Trees for the Future and plants one tree for every Jade mat that is sold.

Jade Harmony - Eco-friendly Non Slip Yoga Mats

Jade Harmony - Eco-friendly Non Slip Yoga Mats

If that weren't great enough, Jade mats are a step above the rest. Natural rubber works best where non-slip performance is crucial for safety. Just think of your sneakers, bicycle tires and those floor mats in industrial settings. In the yoga studio, natural rubber means no more slipping on your mat, even in downward dog, even when you're really dripping. If you're looking for comfort and performance in a yoga mat, look no further.

 Buy Jade Harmony's eco-friendly non-slip yoga mats here.

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  • Raynie8's Avatar
    Posted by Raynie8 Sat Oct 31, 2009 8:34am PDT

    I like Yoga. My mat is not slippery in itself, but it moves on the carpet too easily. So I checked out the site. I like the idea of a tree being planted for everyone sold, but $60 bucks for a mat is too much.

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