Hatha Yoga World

The Gaiam yoga mat was created by Gaiam, Inc., a company that operates out of Colorado that bills itself as a “lifestyle company.” In addition to their yoga products, they offer information and merchandise regarding Pilates, feng shui, meditation, and environmentally friendly products.
Gaiam is also one of the few companies to acknowledge that yoga mats do not last forever and discuss recycling ideas, including giving worn out mats to animal shelters and using them to make foam puzzles for kids.
Different Types of Gaiam Yoga Mats
The natural rubber Gaiam Yoga mat is a part of Gaiam’s Enviro-Fit series. It is made [...]

The Best Yoga Mat if You Practice Hatha Yoga
Most sticky yoga mats are designed for those who practice Hatha Yoga. They are available in many different patterns and just about every color of the rainbow. You can find these standard mats for sale at almost any yoga studio, sporting goods store, online yoga store, or online auction site. The best yoga mat for you will depend on your personal taste in color and brand name.
The Best Yoga Mat if you Practice Ashtanga Yoga
Because Ashtanga Yoga is more vigorous, you’ll want to look for better padding and more durability. If [...]

If you’ve decided to take up yoga, you’ll probably be very pleased with your choice. Doing yoga on a regular basis increases your strength and flexibility, helps you focus your mind, and teaches you how to reach a state of tranquility in a busy, uncertain world. Best of all, you won’t need much equipment for your new exercise program. The one major thing you will need is a sticky yoga mat.
Sticky yoga mats were the brain child of a yoga teacher Angela Farmer. Farmer was frustrated with trying to do yoga while her hands and feet slipped out from under [...]