tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post4477391789468933144..comments2024-03-25T16:24:52.850-03:00Comments on Eco Yogini: Rubber Trees- Oh Frank Sinatra you were SO right!Eco Yoginihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-32056511602512049512009-06-30T08:20:59.006-03:002009-06-30T08:20:59.006-03:00Mekare: that's fantastic that you love your ma...Mekare: that's fantastic that you love your manduka eko mat!! and I also LOVE your reasoning for the fading- what a beautiful explanation. I would much prefer fading over flaking any day!<br /><br />Thanks for reminding me about the natural fibers mats- I've heard of them but I haven't ever actually seen one in real life... I'll definitely look into it! :)<br /><br />ps- your knitted things are SUPER cute!! :)Eco Yoginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-73239412404579483142009-06-29T20:48:13.514-03:002009-06-29T20:48:13.514-03:00i have the manduka eko (the heavier one) in the gr...i have the manduka eko (the heavier one) in the green color. i LOVE this mat. the smell got better after a couple of cleanings and i just wash my hands (or use purel) after i practice or teach because the smell still seems to stick to my hands a bit.<br /><br />as for the color wear, i kinda like it. it isn't drastic yet but i think of it like this .... long ago in martial arts everyone started out with a white belt. you got a "black belt" by practicing so much that your white belt got dingier and dirtier and therefor darker. the discoloration on my mat is just a reminder of how much quality time i've had with it.<br /><br />on another note, what is your opinion of jute mats? i know i adore my mat but i'd like to be informed in a few areas when my students are ready to move on from their cheap, environmentally evil starter mat. thanks for the post.mekarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16003945579134673949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-29505437039369120362009-01-26T14:57:00.000-04:002009-01-26T14:57:00.000-04:00This is helpful as I am going to be looking for a ...This is helpful as I am going to be looking for a new mat soon, and would like to try and go the more natural route. My current mat is second hand, and has served me well. It is a lululemon eco mat which has begun to break down, leaving crumbs all over my pants every time I use it. Hopefully my next mat will be a little less apt to disintegrate all over me.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03312290356279430924noreply@blogger.com