Totally lost on what thickness yoga mat to buy? Don´t worry! We have you covered with our helpful guide on what thickness of yoga mat to buy. When buying a new yoga mat you should do a little research. You should consider two things first: Material: When considering material we would of course recommend you to go for an eco-friendly option. As this is better for the planet and avoids any exposure for you to toxins from f ex. PVC mats. You can find some beautiful option for natural rubber yoga mats here: https://matmatshop.com/blogs/yoga-matters/why-a-matmat-is-the-best-yoga-mat-on-the-market Thickness: The thickness of the mat varies and helps with cushioning and support. When it comes to thickness there are a few things to think about in terms of performance...
If you have been wondering about the yogi social agenda for the year, we got you covered! Below we have compiled a calendar of the best and most exciting yoga events throughout the year for us yoga lovers. Get out those diaries and start penciling in the dates because these yoga events are not to be missed. February Yoga Games Stockholm, Sweden 08.-10.feb 2019 Yoga Games is the largest yoga event in Scandinavia and takes place in Stockholm, Gothenburg an Malmö (see dates below) For more information check out: www.yogagames.org March Elysia Yoga Convention Amorgos, Greece 29.march- 04.april The yoga festival is held on the island Amorgos which is known for its strong magnetic field as well as the revitalizing energy. It features...
So, you’ve had another stressful day at work and you’re looking for some stress management tips. Well, you’ve come to the right place as I’ve lined up 10 stress management techniques that will reduce anxiety and help you escape the stress at work. The stress hormones are the same hormones that trigger your “fight or flight” response. This response is designed to protect you in an emergency by preparing you. When this happens day after day, it can put your health at risk so let’s walk you through some stress management techniques to help combat anxiety. Your stress levels are linked to your overall health and so it’s important that we take some time to manage stress symptoms and relieve...
Think you’ve suffered a yoga disaster? Well let me tell you about the hot yoga class where everything went wrong, and I mean everything. I came stepping, hopping and floating into the new year and decided to join a hot yoga session. Little did I know I’d get a little more heat than I bargained for, as the class burst into the fiery pits and became the hot yoga class from hell. “New year, new yoga class”, I thought to myself, as I played over my positive mantra for 2019. I’d been thinking about joining a hot yoga class for some time: I was excited to try out my new eco-friendly yoga mat from MatMat, I’d been advised by...
Are you new to yoga? Dont know which yoga to choose? When choosing a style of yoga, choose one that is in sync with your fitness level and personality. Also ask yourself what you want to achieve doing yoga: do you want to lose weight; improve mindfullness; relieve pain; lessen stress? Once you have these answers, check out the list below to find the right type of yoga for you. Hatha Yoga Hatha yoga is based on physical practice. It is a good “starter yoga” as the pace is slower than other styles. You hold poses for a few breaths and focus on meditation, breathing and postures. You also learn some relation techniques in this popular type of yoga. Iyengar Yoga Iyengar yoga is great...
