“Find your way to a comfortable seated position. Set your intention.” Many avid yogis have heard these words at the beginning of their practice, and while yoga is good for mind and body, depending on what yoga equipment is made from, it could be harmful to the environment.

Typical yoga mats, bags, towels, and blankets are made from PVC and other chemicals which are taxing on the environment. However, there are a large number of eco-friendly yoga products which are good for the mind, body, and the environment.

The Cosmic Breath Yoga Mat ($49.00) from Go Green Yoga Mats is one such eco-friendly yoga product. The black mat features a refreshing screen-printed picture of blue and white swirls and stars on the left hand side, and the word “Breathe” written on right side. Hidden amoug the swirls at the bottom is the company name, Bolder Yoga, and a happy Budda which makes for a great focal point. The mat itself is non-toxic, thick, and extra sticky. It performs well and yogis can even wear socks during practice without fear of slipping.

Natural Fitness also offers eco-friendly products and their Eco-Yoga Mat ($29.99) is made from TPE which is a revolutionary material that contains no PVC, cadmium, or lead. The mat boasts reversibility with two textured sides one in earth, the other in moss. It is also non-allergenic and lightweight. However, it sometimes bunches in the middle of a workout. Natural Fitness is part of the zero impact progam and for every purschase they palnt a tree to offset the environmental impact of production and transportation.

The Double Zip Hemp Yoga Mat Bag from Natural Fitness($22.99) is the perfect yoga accessory. It is stylish and made from environmentally friendly hemp, known for both strength and durability. The bag features a small outside zipper pocket which is a great place to stash an MP3 player, cell phone, and keys.