Yoga is an ideal way to pause, especially in difficult times, to take a deep breath and relax. Through the holistic approach, you will learn a lot – not only stamina, strength and flexibility, but also to take care of yourself and your environment. We present seven sustainable yoga labels.
In stressful times like the corona lockdown, it is good to take a deep breath and switch off. Yoga combines meditation with breathing techniques and physical exercises. Our friends: inside of Avocado Store are big yoga fans and know the latest sustainable trends. That’s why they recommended their current favorite yoga-related labels to us.
The brands that you will find here not only offer functional, stylish yoga fashion or useful accessories, but are also consciously committed to fair production and more environmental awareness. Of course there are many other great labels for yoga clothing and accessories that you can find in the Avocadostore.
JadeYoga
It is said that the idea of the non-slip yoga mat came about when the grandfather of JadeYoga founder Dean Jerrehians was looking for a sub-carpet for his oriental carpets. It quickly became clear that the sub-carpets made of natural rubber are also ideal as yoga mats.
The JadeYoga Harmony Professional Mat is a bestseller and available in many colors and different sizes. It inspires yogis because it remains non-slip and soft in all flows. In addition, the chic mat is produced fairly and socially in the USA. JadeYoga has a partnership with Trees for the Future and plants a tree for each mat to create a CO2 balance.
Jaya
According to Jaya, you can learn a lot from the principles of yoga, including business and design. That is why the brand produces fairly and socially in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu. For the materials of the products are exclusively vegan textiles such as GOTS-certified cotton, bamboo or viscose are used. The company also makes regular donations to the non-profit organization FriendCircle WorldHelp, which supports children and people in need around the world.
Jaya fashion is as simple as it is stylish, which is reflected in the muted pastel tones of the clothing. The brand has both casual and body-hugging items on offer.
Urban Goddess
The Amsterdam-based brand Urban Goddess was inspired by modern city life: urban, practical and lively. The clothes reflect this. Not only can you wear them on the mat, the clothing also cuts a great figure outside of the yoga class.
When it comes to sustainability, Urban Goddess has a lot to offer: The brand adorns itself with a GOTS seal (Global Organic Textile Standard), an OCS (Organic Content Standard) and a PETA vegan approved certification.
The brand not only designs clothing for women, but also sells a wide range of clothing for men under the Renegade Guru label.
Lotus design
If you need yoga accessories, you will find it at Lotus Design. From the yoga block to the yoga belt to the meditation bench, the brand has everything a yogi heart desires. The particularly colorful meditation cushions are also an eye-catcher in every apartment. The cushions are filled with 100% buckwheat husks, which are organically grown.
Lotus Design is a recognized integration company and manufactures the majority of its products in workshops for the disabled.
Manduka
Whether for on the go, in the yoga studio or at home – Manduka offers the right yoga mat for every occasion. If you like to travel and are looking for a light yoga mat, the foldable eKO SuperLite Travel Mat is the right choice. If, on the other hand, you need a dense and thicker mat with extra cushioning for the joints, you should opt for the Pro version.
The yoga mats from Manduka combine quality with sustainability and design. Whenever possible, natural and recyclable materials are used and attention is paid to environmentally friendly production. The mats are manufactured using a special process that is supposed to protect the surface from penetrating sweat and bacteria. This makes the yoga mat more hygienic and durable.
Esparto
Kirsten Kaack, founder of the Esparto label, has years of yoga and Pilates experience and knows what is important when it comes to yoga clothing: it should be simple and functional. That is definitely the Esparto fashion. The yoga pants have a flap on the waistband that warms the kidneys and conceals them at the same time. The length of the envelope is also variable. With the long trousers variant, the leg length can even be changed as required using the integrated cuffs.
The company also has a lot to offer in terms of sustainability: the GOTS certificate guarantees product quality. In addition, the freedom from harmful substances is verified and monitored with a voluntary quality control by independent laboratories. The entire collection is vegan.
Lotuscrafts
The yoga label Lotuscrafts lives up to its name. The brand’s products stand for beauty and, above all, for high quality workmanship. That is why they are provided with the GOTS certificate, which not only stands for fair production, but also guarantees raw materials from organic farming. Care is taken to ensure that people and the environment are dealt with in a way that conserves resources throughout the entire production chain and in all work processes.
At Lotuscrafts you will find everything a yogi heart desires – clothes for him and her, Yoga mats, blocks, bags, meditation cushions and much more.
Real eye-catchers and super practical are the yoga mats made of natural cork, which offer a firm hold by absorbing excess moisture and are almost completely biodegradable thanks to their natural material.
You can find more sustainable yoga labels in our picture gallery – Namasté!
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