Dip & Doze loungewear offers affordable sets of simple organic cotton loungewear, ideal to sleep on warm nights. Known for its sustainable bedding sets, these are lovely for simply lounging around the house and garden. Wash with unscented biodegradable laundry powder or liquid.
The range features a blend of mostly organic cotton and hemp, which together offer fair-trade comfortable clothing that’s also good for the planet.
In styles for men and women, the range is ethically made (certified by Fair Wear Foundation) in China and includes flattering t-shirts, lounge shorts and casual trousers, and shorts for warm summer days.
a cushioned jute & natural rubber fitness mat
This jute & natural rubber yoga mat is lightweight for travel, made from nontoxic materials, gives good grip in postures, yet is cushioned enough to protect your joints. Many yoga mats are made from PVC that makes you sweat when you do poses, so this small investment will have you practicing your asanas each morning or night!
Not for latex allergies. Talk to a qualified teacher if you pregnant or for medical conditions. Avoid inversions for eye problems and during menstruation.
A best-seller, this foldable travel mat gives unrivalled CompleteGrip technology, so you never slip in Downward Dog again. Also suitable for Pilates and general fitness, it’s foldable enough to pack in your backpack or suitcase, if you’re going on a yoga retreat. Loved by yoga practitioners and teachers worldwide, it’s also easy to wipe clean and made from sustainably-harvested fibres. Even the packaging is plastic-free. And unlike most yoga mats that smell of chemicals, this has a nice natural rubber fragrance.
Most shops on the high street don’t really sell the best yoga books. We like Instant Yoga, a wonderful little read with expert guidance in postures, but also includes the philosophy too by an experienced yoga teacher of 30 years. Online, try free classes by Charlie Follows, who offers regular videos by an experienced teacher.
eco-friendly yoga accessories
If you practice yoga with props (say restorative or Iyengar yoga), the same store offers eco-friendly alternatives made with natural fabrics like jute. The range includes:
- Cork blocks are an alternative to foam blocks (no trees are chopped down to strip cork from the trees). These naturally warm blocks let you reach the ground in certain postures, as do the yoga straps.
- Bolsters are ideal for relaxing into poses, with a removable jute washable cover, in case you spill your herbal tea! Designed by yoga teachers.
- Yoga eye pillows are sold with a washable cover, and add gentle pressure to relax your body and mind, can also be warmed in the microwave to relax stiff palms, neck and chest for restorative or yin yoga.
