Journal
The Kaya Journal
Research-based guides on cork yoga, sustainable materials, and stories from the road.
Three New Designs, a Tan Base, and Luna: What Is New at Kaya
Maple, Indigo and Daisy join the florals on the new Core Pro and Lite Pro mats, Luna arrives with no print at all, and the blocks and totes come in all eight designs.
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Foldable Travel Yoga Mats: How to Choose One
What makes a mat fold instead of crack, what 2 mm really feels like, how a thin mat grips on hotel floors, and how to pack one so it comes out flat.
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Non-Slip Yoga Mats: What Actually Grips When You Sweat
Most non-slip mats grip dry and slide once you sweat. The two kinds of slip, why cork grips better when wet, and how to test a mat before you buy.
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How Thick Should a Yoga Mat Be?
Two millimetres, four, six: each is right for someone, and the material matters more than the number. What each thickness is for, by practice and by knees.
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Cork vs Foam Yoga Blocks: Which Should You Buy?
Foam is light and soft, cork is dense and grips when wet, wood is hardest. How they behave under real weight, which size to buy, and why the answer is two.
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Gifts for Yogis: 12 Ideas They Will Actually Use
A cotton strap, cork blocks, a foldable travel mat, a set built in one design, and two gifts we do not sell — sorted by budget, with honest notes on who each one suits.
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What to Do With an Old Yoga Mat
Ten real uses for an old mat, where to donate one, why PVC and TPE mats cannot go in the recycling bin, and the Colorado trade-in that gives a plastic mat a second job.
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The Best Cork Yoga Mats in 2026: How to Choose One
What makes cork grip when wet, why the base layer matters more than the cork, which thickness fits your practice — and the cork mats we make.
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Kaya at Camp Alderwild 2026: A Sunset Flow at 10,540 Feet
We were an official partner of Camp Alderwild's final Telluride weekend — sponsoring the San Sophia sunset flow, a booth at Town Park, and the plastic mat trade-in.
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Meet the Perfect Companion: Kaya's Matching Cork Dog Mat
Why a cork dog mat beats plastic and foam pet mats: naturally antimicrobial, water resistant, and sustainable — in floral prints that match your yoga mat.
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Cotton Yoga Mats: Why Organic Cotton and Herbal Dyes Belong in Your Practice
Soft, breathable, and plastic-free: what handloomed organic cotton yarns and Ayurvedic herbal dyes bring to a yoga rug.
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7 Simple Steps to Become a Kaya Affiliate Partner
Join the Kaya Creator Community: a complimentary welcome bundle, 15% commission on every referred sale, and exclusive perks for your followers.
Read article → The Best Yoga Mat for Hot Yoga (2026): Cork vs Rubber vs Towel
Cork, PU rubber, a towel over any mat, or foam: how each behaves once the room hits 105°F, why cork grips harder as you sweat, and what to look for.
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Floral Yoga Mats: Beautiful and Functional
Most floral yoga mats are printed plastic that peels and slips. Here's what to check — print method, material, wet grip — before you buy a floral mat.
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Kaya at the Telluride Yoga Festival 2026: A Sold-Out Weekend
Kaya was a proud sponsor and vendor at the 2026 Telluride Yoga Festival. Our recap: floral cork mats, world-first cork pet mats, and a sold-out booth.
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Cork Yoga Mat Benefits: Why This Ancient Material Beats Modern Foam
Cork yoga mats grip better when you sweat, resist bacteria naturally, and come from a tree that's never cut down. Here's the science behind why.
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What Is Your Yoga Mat Made Of? A Non-Toxic Materials Guide
That "new mat smell" is off-gassing chemicals. Here's a straight, research-based guide to what yoga mats are made of — and which materials to avoid.
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Cork vs. Rubber vs. TPE Yoga Mats: Which Is Right for You?
Compare cork, natural rubber, and TPE yoga mats on grip, cushioning, durability, and sustainability — and find the right material for your practice.
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How to Clean and Maintain Your Cork Yoga Mat
A complete guide to daily care, deep cleaning, and natural cleaners that keep your cork yoga mat fresh and grippy for years.
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