Shala Yoga Rug
Tradition, Sustainability, and Mindful Craftsmanship
The Shala Yoga Rug is a lightweight and versatile yoga mat, carefully handwoven by a community of textile artisans in India. Each rug is unique, weaving together ancient traditions and modern sustainability. It is made using pre-consumer cotton apparel scraps from local factories—material that is rescued before it becomes waste. This upcycling process reduces environmental impact while supporting an ethical and responsible supply chain.
Each rug is handloomed using time-honored techniques passed down through generations, preserving a rich textile heritage and sustaining the livelihood of skilled craftspeople.
Thanks to its natural and dense weave, the Shala Yoga Rug offers the perfect balance of support and comfort, making it ideal for restorative practices, meditation, or grounding moments of stillness. Free from synthetic padding, the rug is naturally stable and non-slip.
Its foldable and travel-friendly design makes it easy to take with you wherever your practice leads—on sand, grass, carpet, or even on top of your regular yoga mat for extra grip and grounding. It is also machine washable, making it a practical and conscious choice for your daily practice.
- Material: 95% recycled cotton (pre-consumer), 5% polyester
- Origin: handwoven in India by traditional artisans
- Dimensions: approx. 180 cm x 70 cm (may vary slightly due to manual weaving)
- Weight: 1.1 kg
- Care: wash separately in cold water before first use. Colors may bleed or fade; do not place a wet rug on wooden floors. Hang to dry.
Choosing the Shala Yoga Rug means supporting not only your personal practice, but also a more ethical, circular, and respectful approach to materials, people, and the planet.
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