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My First Time Trying a Cork Yoga Wheel - CorkYogis Review
By Florence Lee.This deceptively simple tool is actually one of the best things you as a yogi can get, and today I am going to talk about this eco-friendly cork yoga wheel from CorkYogis, a lovely yoga accessories shop that I love.A bit about the brand- selling eco-friendly yoga accessories,…
Good alignment is key for practicing yoga safely and effectively. It enables you to receive the maximum benefit from each pose, whilst minimising the risk of injury. But in modern yoga the importance of alignment is often overlooked and without intervention, it can cause serious long-term impacts. Even experienced yogis…
7 Reasons Why Hot Yoga is Great for Your Body and Mind
Taking place in a heated room, hot yoga will certainly get you working up a sweat. And in recent years the number of people practicing hot yoga and Bikram has sky-rocketed. So why is hot yoga so popular, and what can it do for your physical and mental health?Before we…
An illegal industry with an estimated annual profit of $150 billion worldwide, sex trafficking has denied millions of people of their freedom and violated their basic human rights in some of the most extreme ways imaginable.At CorkYogis, we want to help survivors of sex trafficking. That's why 10% of our…
What Is The Best Yoga Mat Material? Cork Vs Plastic PVC Mats
A good yoga mat is essential for a comfortable practice. Not only does it provide a safe, non-slip surface for maintaining balance, it also offers important cushioning and protection for your joints. When it comes to choosing your mat, you'll find plastic/PVC mats are the most widely available, and also…
Whether you're an advanced yogi or a complete newbie, practicing yoga at home is a great way to look after your physical and mental well-being. By slowing down the mind and becoming present in the moment, yoga is often an effective remedy for stress, anxiety and even depression. Benefits of…
Rolling out your yoga mat for the first time can be daunting and a little intimidating. But regardless of your age, weight, religion, or fitness level, yoga is for everyone. To help you get started, we’ve created the ultimate beginner’s guide to yoga, explaining the key principles of yoga and…
Do I need a yoga mat? Despite yogis relying heavily on their trusty yoga mats, the question that has been floating around since yoga came to the west is… do we even need a mat!?The history of the yoga mat is a very important one. Ancient yoga, despite common belief,…
Cleaning your yoga mat is easy when it's self-cleaning! How do you clean a CorkYogis cork yoga mat? We get asked this question so often and the first answer is no need to clean. Cork by its own nature is self-cleaning. Cork is naturally antimicrobial — it contains compounds called Phenolics…
Naturally Anti-Bacterial and Self-Cleaning - Best Mats For Lockdown Yoga at Home
Our cork yoga mats are naturally antimicrobrial. Studies have shown that your average gym yoga mat can contain more germs and bacteria than a toilet seat! Our priority at CorkYogis is to keep yogis fit on their spiritual journey. Cork is organically antibacterial and antimicrobial so it provides the perfect clean…