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October 15, 2009
Find your soul mat
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours
Is your downward-facing dog exposing you to phthalates? Maybe, if you’re using a vinyl yoga mat. Used to make vinyl and other plastics flexible, phthalates are a group of chemicals also known to be endocrine disrupters. Challenge yourself to find ways of greening your yoga workout. Mats made from natural materials, like natural fiber rugs, provide an alternative to using vinyl. Or, you could practice yoga the way the guru B.K.S. Iyengar did—and do standing poses with your feet planted firmly on the floor.
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The mats at the gym (about 50) are vinyl. I talked to the manager and they are the most cost effective for a gym. As a result, I am going to bring my own mat. There are other women at the gym who are going to do the same thing.
I have replaced my mat.
I believe that the mats at W3 are all vinyl. I am going to check it out today when I go over for my hip hop class.