As you know one of the can’t do without yoga accessories is a yoga mat.
When I started yoga back in 1999 there were not many places to purchase a yoga mat. I could only find them at the studio where I was practicing. But nowadays they are everywhere and I mean everywhere. So you maybe asking yourself, why make this list? Well because I’m all about supporting Canadian businesses. Yes, you can buy them at Shoppers, Walmart, Chapters, even Canadian Tire which are all good places but if you wanted to buy from an independent Canadian business here are some choices.
If I’ve missed a business please send me an email and I’ll get it up here.
Your local Studio
This might be the quickest way to get one. In addition it helps support your yoga studio which to me is always a good idea.
B MAT
The ultra grippy B MAT® is B Yoga’s top selling product line and the heart of the company. B MAT®s are 100% rubber giving them an inherently grippy texture, even with moisture and sweat exposure. For B Yoga founder Andrea Morris, yoga has always been more than just a hobby; it’s been a ritual, a sanctuary and an abiding passion.
byoganow.com/collections/b-mats
Dusky Leaf Yoga
This husband-and-wife team have been providing Canada’s yoga community with highest quality yoga mats and yoga accessories since 2010.
duskyleaf.ca
ecoYoga Canada
The ecoYoga mat was created in 2003 in Edinburgh, Scotland, as an alternative to the PVC mats and remains perhaps the world’s most authentically natural and environmentally friendly yoga mat. Lucky for us Sarah is the Canadian distributor and happy that she can share ecoYoga mats with Canadians.
www.ecoyogacanada.com
Guru Canada
Check out their yoga mat that’s made from all natural cork. You’ll wanna browse through their shop to see the groovy signature toe-post sandals which are based on the 5,000 real old Indian sandal they are known for.
ilovegurus.ca/
Halfmoon
Founded in 1989 in Vancouver, Canada. To me they are the pioneers of the yoga prop industry. To many they are considered the inventors, makers and curators of the best yoga and meditation products available. They hand make yoga bolsters, meditation cushions, and other beautiful props too.
www.shophalfmoon.com
JadeYoga Canada
A Toronto-based distributor of the JadeYoga mat founded by Steef Zoetmulder back in 1989. JadeYoga has been committed to making the world’s best performing, most environmentally friendly yoga mat.
www.jadeyogamats.ca/
Kulae Canada
kulae (pronounced coō’lī) is all about is being eco-friendly. They are an unique green yoga mat company who’s mission is to support your yoga practice while preserving our environment.
www.kulaecanada.ca/
Love My Mat
I could not leave them out of my list even though they don’t sell yoga mats. You’ll want to check out this mother-daughter business based in Hamilton, Ontario that create lovingly hand craft beautiful eco-conscious yoga gear and accessories from reclaimed fabric, such as yoga mat bags, eye pillows, meditation cushions, yoga bolsters, yoga mat straps and yoga practice straps, zabutons and more.
www.lovemymat.com
LOLË
Was born in Montreal, Quebec. Lolë creates authentic, active apparel for every day, every season. Beyond fashion, they pride themselves as a lifestyle company that hosting worldwide events and local giving within communities.
ca-en.lolewomen.com/collections/yoga-mats
My OM Little Yoga Mat
Got wee ones who do yoga, then this is PERFECT SIZE yoga mat for your baby, toddler and preschooler. My OM Little Yoga Mat is a proud Canadian company based in Calgary, Alberta.
myomlittleyogamat.com/
Well.ca
Is an proudly Canadian company made up of over 200 employees across Guelph and Toronto. They carry many big brand yoga mat names as well as a large assortment of green & natural brands. The one stop shop for your wellness shopping needs.
well.ca
