The yoga mats

“Your mat is a mirror. It has everything you need for complete and total transformation and making your dreams a reality.” - Taylor Wells

Embrace biodegradability!
Lotuspad yoga mats are made from TPE (Thermoplastic elastomer), a newly developed and patented material that is PVC/latex-free, takes less energy to manufacture than standard yoga mats, and will biodegrade in a landfill or hot compost pile (PVC yoga mats never biodegrade).

Resist funk!
Yes, our yoga mats have rich colors, cool organic surface patterns that improve traction, and are very lightweight, but one of the main reasons we love these mats so much is because they don’t get smelly like other yoga mats do. If you’ve ever rented a studio mat or left your sweaty yoga mat rolled up for a few days, you know that they can get downright funky! Filthy communal yoga mats can also lead to all sorts of medical problems.

Lotuspad yoga mats are made from super-high quality closed-cell Cellomer TPE, which resists moisture and prevents bacterial and fungal growth. We wanted to test this claim for ourselves so we did a little experiment. We used our sample mat for 31 hot, sweaty power yoga classes in 31 days and never wiped it down. Pretty gross, right? Amazingly the mat held up like a champ and never even got smelly. We also offer a wonderful smelling all-natural yoga mat wash from Seaside Naturals that will keep your mat clean and fresh smelling.

That new mat smell
Your mat will have a faint smell left over from the manufacturing process, but unlike many mats, it will disappear quickly once it’s out of it’s packaging. To speed up the process, simply wipe down your mat with water or a soap solution (We love Seaside Naturals Yoga Mat Wash) and hang to dry. Wiping down your mat before practice will also eliminate the film which makes some mats slippery for the first couple of uses.

Made in….
Lotuspad yoga mats are made in Taiwan, which supports higher manufacturing standards than China.

Our carry straps

Our stylish grosgrain carry straps are double sewn for beauty and sturdiness. We designed the straps to fit both our kids and adult mats. All straps measure 32” long and are made from 100% polyester grosgrain ribbon, which is quite sturdy and washable. While not made from an “eco” material, they are sewn by hand in a small Massachusetts woman-owned shop. We believe that keeping manufacturing local when possible is an ecological solution in itself.

Carry straps are not only a great hands-free way to transport your mat, they also solve the age-old “where to store the yoga mat” problem! Stop leaving your nice yoga mat on the floor - just hang it up on the coat rack or in your closet.

Why you need your own yoga mat
Still renting a studio mat for every class? While rented mats are fine in a pinch, you really do need your own mat. Not only will you have the freedom to start practicing at home, but you will be keeping your feet free from the problems that are starting to pop up like an algae bloom in a polluted lake.

Read more about the communal yoga mat crisis here and here.