Herbal Dyed Cotton Yarn
Our all-natural cotton yoga mats are made with 100% herbal blends that infuse the organic cotton yarn. This Ayurvedic herbal blends include ingredients like turmeric, neem, aloe vera, nochi leaf, indigo & madder, which provide a natural and chemical-free surface for your yoga practice.
Cotton yarn dipped in a nochi leaf based herbal infusion. This colours the Turquoise Ayurvedic Yoga Mat.
An all-natural dye made from vibrant Annatto seeds. This is a herbal ingredient used to colour our Pink Ayurvedic Yoga Mat and Non-Slip Cotton Mats.
Hand Woven Unique Mats
Rural artisans in South India hand-craft each chaYkra mat. This is a highly intricate process, producing a one-of-a-kind product
Why Did We Launch our Range of Eco Mats?
Our all-natural cotton yoga mats are made with 100% herbal blends that infuse the organic cotton yarn. This Ayurvedic herbal blends include ingredients like turmeric, neem, aloe vera, nochi leaf, indigo & madder, which provide a natural and chemical-free surface for your yoga practice.
To Resurrect a Traditional Indian Craft-Form
The rapid development of power looms has threatened the traditional handloom craft which has thrived in India for many generations, supporting the livelihood of many talented handloom weavers.
chaYkra is committed to reviving and sustaining this traditional art form.
To Champion a ‘Back to Basics,
Back to Nature’ Approach
Natural yoga mats have been crafted using eco friendly materials like cotton, jute & banana fibre. A natural rubber backing has been applied on each mat to provide a light floor grip.
Experience the pure essence of nature with our yoga mats and feel the connection to the earth as you practice on our mats.
To support a community project dedicated to fair working practices
Fair trade working practices and a harmonious, collaborative working environment are provided for the weavers
The chaYkra Banana Bark Meditation Mat
In India, after harvesting the fruit, huge amounts of banana fibre are discarded as waste every year.
A Zero
Waste Product
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In India, after harvesting the fruit, huge amounts of banana fibre are discarded as waste every year.
chaYkra banana fibre yoga mats are hand woven by rural artisans with an entirely natural extract. Banana Fibres are removed from the stem of the banana tree & processed with a natural treatment to make it durable to weave.
How Are The Travel Mats Designed?
We’ve designed the travel mats to be easy to fold, so you can easily transport them in your suitcase or travel bag!
What Makes the Non-Slip Mats Special?
Herbal-Dyed Organic Cotton
Criss-cross Design at Both Ends
Special Grip Features
Tulsi (holy basil) and annatto seeds create the pastel green and orange tones.
