Indian Rosewood Yoga Blocks

Lightweight, durable and easy to grasp, yoga blocks add stability and length to your postures. Our Indian Rosewood Yoga Blocks are are made of Shisham, which is a semi-temperate, sustainable hardwood of the teak family and the most important cultivated timber tree in India. The Shisham Tree is plentiful in India and is planted often on roadsides, and as a shade tree for tea plantations. It is also used for plywood, agriculture, musical instruments, skis, carvings, boats, flooring and now has been made into this beautiful and luxurious prop for Yoga Practice.

One highly satisfied reviewer says, “This Indian Rosewood Block is excellent. Its grainy wood texture is beautiful, and looks great in my home yoga studio. I ordered 2 of them so I could have a pair. These blocks are the perfect size, and are also a nice weight. Whenever my friends come over to practice at my studio, they always complement these blocks and I refer them to order them online for themselves.”

Browse our site to learn more about Indian Rosewood Blocks, as well as our other yoga props, including Bamboo Yoga Blocks, Eco-Friendly Foam Yoga Blocks, and Cork Yoga Blocks.

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This post was written by Barefoot Yoga on July 3, 2012

Original Eco Yoga Mats – beautiful and eco-friendly!

Our Original Eco Yoga Mats are all back in stock, and people can’t stop talking about them! They are simply one of the best and most earth-conscious yoga mats available today. The Original Eco Mat is composed exclusively of all-natural rubber and jute fiber. There are no chemical additives used. It is excellent for any consistent practice of Yoga. Its rubber underside grips the floor while the jute fabric/rubber mix on top offers superb traction – even in a heavy sweat. It is a highly durable, tactile, and pleasantly natural surface to practice on — and might remind you of walking barefoot on the earth.

One reviewer raved:

“I am so happy that I found a yoga mat that is not only efficient but also extremely environment-friendly. This mat is pretty to look at, durable, and comfortable to work with. I would recommend it to any of my friends or family members interested in yoga.”

Another satisfied Original Eco Mat user said:

“I bought this mat after a lot of reasearch. This one was difficult to get as it is out of stock in most places. I finally got one, and its truly amazing. Its got a nice texture, not too soft and not too rough. And it has a very good grip. I placed it on the floor and found some poses difficult (i need a little more cushion as I am a newbie). I usually use 2 yoga mats in classes, so I placed this one on a thin carpet and it was perfect. Its rolls and unrolls easily and occupies very little space. its light enough to be carried out. Also, i got the green color and it looks amazing!”

Visit our website to learn more about the Original Eco Mat, and view some of our other eco-friendly yoga mats, such as the Barefoot Hybrid Eco Mat, the Barefoot Natural Jute and PER Yoga Mat, and the E.C.O. Mat by Prana!

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This post was written by Barefoot Yoga on June 28, 2012

Lotus Zafu Meditation Cushions on Open Sky

Barefoot Yoga’s Lotus Zafu Meditation Cushions were recently featured by motivational speaker, life coach and author Gabrielle Bernstein on OpenSky, and got over 70 “Loves” from shoppers!

Barefoot Yoga Lotus Zafus

Lotus Zafus in Slate Blue, Green, and Lilac

Gabby says about our zafus, “If you want to meditate and reconnect with your inner self, you need more than a good breathing technique. You need proper support! Instead of sitting cross-legged on the floor (ouch!), invest in a meditation cushion. The cushion helps align the spine so that the hips and legs aren’t hurting by the end of your meditating.”

Our Lotus Zafu is a symbol for new beginnings, transformation and renewal. The Zafu is perfect for sitting meditation and pranayama practice. Simply sit on the Zafu in a “easy pose”-cross-legged position. This elevated pelvic tilt creates length and alignment to the spine, enabling openness to the chest and lungs. It is also great for giving your back that extra perfect stretch.

Check out Barefoot Yoga’s other Yoga Cushions, Yoga Bolsters, and Meditation Pillows on our website now, and get comfortable!

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This post was written by Barefoot Yoga on June 7, 2012