{"id":2400,"date":"2019-07-18T00:32:29","date_gmt":"2019-07-18T05:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/?p=2400"},"modified":"2022-08-03T13:36:49","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T18:36:49","slug":"are-gaiam-yoga-mats-pvc-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestinyoga.com\/are-gaiam-yoga-mats-pvc-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Gaiam Yoga Mats PVC-Free"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are new to the yoga scene and are intrigued and curious to try it out, you will first consider purchasing a yoga mat. There are a lot of yoga mats available in the market, and one of them is Gaiam Yoga mats. In this article, we will help you answer the question, \u201cAre Gaiam yoga mats PVC-free?\u201d
If you are conscious of the different products that can affect our environment, especially materials made from plastics, non-biodegradable, and unrecyclable materials, Yoga mats are one of them, unfortunately. If you plan to purchase one, you must go for all-natural and recyclable materials that do not harm the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yoga mats are made from different materials<\/a>, and one of the most common yoga mats is made from PVC. PVC<\/a> is toxic plastic that comes from harsh chemicals. It is made with chlorine and releases toxic chemicals like dioxin into the environment. PVC materials like yoga mats are made using toxic chemicals such as lead and phthalates. These materials are usually added to PVC products to make them have soft and flexible properties. According to studies, Phthalates can be passed from a mother to her unborn child through the placenta and found in breast milk, making it a big no-no for yogi moms with newborn babies.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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