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Nama-stay Away from Plastics: Know the Top 5 Plastics Polluting your Yoga Practice

Team Mache
In the pursuit of yoga, we strive to create a harmonious union between mind, body, and the environment around us. In order to curate a supportive environment for self-care, we...
Reduce the Plastic Footprint of your Yoga and Fitness Practice

Reduce the Plastic Footprint of your Yoga + Fitness Practice

Team Mache
As yogis and fitness enthusiasts, we all want to lead a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. We pay attention to what we eat, how we move our bodies, and what products...
The Wellness Onion: Becoming a Conscious Consumer

The Wellness Onion: Becoming a Conscious Consumer

Brienne Derosier
The health and wellness movement has been underway for quite some time, and its impact in the home has been undeniable, especially since the pandemic forced shelter-in-place lockdowns. Concurrently, home...
Sustainable yoga mat storage in a home studio

5 Reasons to Invest in Sustainable Yoga Mat Storage

Team Mache
Right now, your preferred method of yoga mat storage may involve rolling it up and leaning it against a wall in the corner of the room, on the floor of...
Mache's Best Sustainable Yoga Mat Contest of 2021

The Best Sustainable Yoga Mat of 2021

Brienne Derosier
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What is in my yoga mat?

Yoga Accessories Exposed: What is in my Yoga Mat?

Brienne Derosier

 

At its core, yoga is about our health and wellbeing. There is certainly no denying the inextricable link between human health and environmental sustainability. What is better for our bodies and minds, is often better for the planet, too. So, what does this mean for our yoga mats and storage? Let’s take a deeper dive into current materials used in the construction of some of the industry’s leading yoga mats.
How to avoid forever plastics and live a sustainable lifestyle

Are Forever Plastics, or PFAs, Sneaking into your Healthy Lifestyle?

Team Mache

One of the most dangerous, yet commonly used materials, is forever plastics. Not only are they toxic for our lungs, but their non-degradable nature also poses a threat to our planet. Whether or not we know it, forever plastics like PVC creep into our daily lives far too often. This material is commonly used in items we find in our homes, from toys to furniture, to fitness equipment. By identifying ‘forever plastics’ in our physical spaces, we can actively work to curate a space that is healthy for both ourselves and the planet.

Reduce waste and live sustainably

Make More With Less: How to Reduce Waste + Live Sustainably

Brienne Derosier
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Design Yourself a Dedicated Self Care Space