Get to know our models: Yogamatters Eco Clothing Collection

In January 2020 we launched our first Yogamatters Eco Clothing Collection. A sustainable range of soft and comfortable yoga clothing for everyone. We are now introducing the new and improved Yogamatters Eco Clothing Collection. The soft and sustainable yoga clothing you love, in fresh colors and clean styles.

We took a moment to chat to the beautiful models from the Eco Clothing photoshoot that helped bring this collection to life.

Why is it important to you that yoga is a diverse and inclusive practice?

I'm new to yoga and love the fact that anyone of any age, size, or ability can participate in the practice. My current favorite is stretching. I hadn't realized how stiff I had become!!

What do you like about yoga? What inspires you to practice in your own authentic way?

I like the fact that after a yoga session you feel totally loose and relaxed.

I'm inspired to practice regularly, having created my own authentic evening relaxation sessions after the year we've all experienced.

What brings you back to the mat?

The need to relieve myself from the daily stress of work, public transport and family life brings me back to my mat.

What was your favorite piece or detail from the Eco Clothing Collection?

Well, that's tough since I loved all the parts. But I would like to highlight the softness & quality of all the pieces along with the inclusive size range.

Why is it important to you that yoga is a diverse and inclusive practice?

One of; unlesstheThe main reasons why it is of utmost importance that yoga is an inclusive and diverse practice - is simply because the idea of ​​pursuing wellness should not be a privilege granted only to certain select groups...
I often find that ideas of wellness and self-care are very often misunderstood as -just- self-indulgence or frivolity, when in reality they are so much more; they are opportunities to engage in behaviors and habits that are empowering… supportive… encouraging; ultimately helping our whole, whole self thrive!
Therefore, I am continually grateful for the balance my practice has brought to my life.
I want that for everyone.

But I also know how unsettling it can be to constantly feel invisible AND hypervisible because you're the only one who looks like you in a yoga room - and I wouldn't want that for anyone else…
The more we position yoga as a diverse and inclusive practice, the more we promote the implicit understanding that this practice is actually for everyone, and hopefully eliminate those feelings of otherness that alienate people.

What do you like about yoga? What inspires you to practice in your own authentic way?

I love that it is a holistic practice - it encompasses and encourages the engagement of the whole self...
It is not just about exploring the body, it also requires exploring the mind and spirit.

What brings you back to the mat?

They need and want to “take care of myself.” My yoga practice nourishes and regenerates me – endlessly!

What was your favorite piece or detail from the Eco Clothing Collection?

I loved the textures - so soft - and the attention to adding design elements that demonstrate comfort and wearability is clearly seen as a priority within the collection.

Why is it important to you that yoga is a diverse and inclusive practice?

Yoga is for everyone and all levels, so it's important to normalize the practice by making it as accessible as possible. I had my biases when I started my first yoga class several years ago, but I was lucky enough to have a teacher who made yoga fun, non-judgmental, and even a creative practice. It's about feeling good and becoming stronger in both mind and body.

What do you like about yoga? What inspires you to practice in your own authentic way?

Yoga has helped me slow down and rejuvenate in this hectic world we live in. Because of our modern lifestyle, I have “suffered” from what you might call short attention span syndrome. I have this constant feeling of wanting to be more productive, even though I know I don't have to. I have now realized through my yoga practice that the only way you can stay productive and be the best version of yourself is by slowing down and focusing on your breath.

What brings you back to the mat?

Right now, opening the studios and getting to know each other IRL makes every step on the mat a happy occasion!

What was your favorite piece or detail from the Eco Clothing collection?

The luscious softness of the fabric is simply divine! Practicing yoga in it has never been so comfortable.

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