Store Front Reopening - Love My Mat

Store Front Reopening

We're reopening and can't wait to welcome you to our sunny store front. Come visit us at 809 King St. East in Hamilton, ON to try all our sustainable yoga & meditation props. See you soon!
Transforming Unwanted Goods to Useful Props - Love My Mat

Transforming Unwanted Goods to Useful Props

Cassandra shares the journey of how we take one pre-loved duvet cover and turn it into 29 products to support your sustainable lifestyle and overall wellbeing.
How to Craft Your Sankalpa - Love My Mat

How to Craft Your Sankalpa

Natalie Workman shares 6 restful steps for finding your hearts truest desire to craft your own personal Sankalpa. Plant the right seeds for your future self as you practice Yoga Nidra or meditation.
June 02, 2021 — Shelley Gordon
How to Enjoy Yoga - Love My Mat

How to Enjoy Yoga

Starting a yoga practice comes with its own set of challenges - here are our tips on how to make the most of it and enjoy yoga!
How to use Yoga Blocks

How To Use Yoga Blocks

How to make the most of your yoga blocks. Learn some fun, challenging and supportive ways to use yoga blocks in advanced and beginner poses.
What Yoga Blocks are the Best?

Which Yoga Block is Right For You?

Want to add Yoga Blocks to your yoga prop collection but not sure why type to buy? We've asked and answered all the questions you might have to help you determine which Yoga Block is Best for You.
Knee Pads and Cushions for Yoga

Ease Knee Pain with Knee Pillows

Learn how Knee Pillows can reduce knee pain and support so much more of your body in yoga. Includes lots of suggested uses and poses for how to use such a versatile yoga prop.
Finding a Ritual that is True to You - Love My Mat

Finding a Ritual that is True to You

A ritual can help add meaning and structure to your day, drawing you back to the present moment as you move through your daily routines. Read on for ways to integrate these moments into your day.
April 21, 2021 — Michelle Smith
How to Start a Meditation Practice - Love My Mat

How to Start a Meditation Practice

A great list of questions to ask yourself before starting your meditation practice. Plus tips, benefits and images of different meditation set ups.
Yin Vs. Restorative - Love My Mat

Yin Vs. Restorative

Interested in exploring a more meditative practice, but not sure which is right for you? Read on to explore what Restorative and Yin yoga are and which practice might be right for you.
Accessible Restorative Yoga Poses - Love My Mat

Accessible Restorative Yoga Poses

Relieve back pain, reduce stress & sleep better with some of our favourite restorative yoga poses. Pictures and instructions included.
9 Quick & Easy Ways to Add Mindfulness & Meditation into Your Daily Life - Love My Mat

9 Quick & Easy Ways to Add Mindfulness & Meditation into Your Daily Life

Shelley's tip on how to get some type of mindfulness into your daily life. Relieve stress and find calm with some mini meditations and easy exercises that take 1 to 5 minutes each.