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Posted by John on November 3, 2009, 8:21 pm
My wife has done yoga for awhile and what with our interest in Tai Chi
and Meditation, it seemed reasonable that I would find myself in
search of a Yoga Practice matt so as to become involved in Yoga
practice. Well, I went online and looked around and almost all of the
offerings I found were made from some sort of creepy rubber stuff. I
did come across a couple that were made out of cotton but they were
about $80, or so. So I says to myself; Myself, why don't you make
yourself a high priced Yoga practice matt and save yourself some
money. So, I did. and here are the pictures to prove it. It is 34"
wide and 6' long and made from black cotton with cotton batting, and a
diamond cross stitching, set at 2" to hold the whole thing together.
It is bound with Burgundy sashing, and ties. So what you have here is
my interpretation of what an Amish person would use, as a Yoga matt,
if an Amish person would have need of a Yoga matt. I call It my Yoder
Yoga matt. I doubt that an Amish person would ever consider the need
for a Yoga matt. It seems like they are rather restricted in their
pursuits; at least the Amish hereabouts are. This should allow me get
myself into all sorts of contorted bliss, but if it doesn't work out
that way, I may be able to sell it to an Amishman as a horse blanket,
with ties. The links below will tell the tale.
http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor33/Quilts#5400047075185024274
http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor33/Quilts#5400047080331708258
John
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Posted by Sunny on November 3, 2009, 9:34 pm
John, it's completely beautiful and classic. However, it will not give
you the springiness of one of those "creepy rubber" yoga mats. I
realize that the original yogis didn't use rubber mats. But they
didn't have indoor plumbing or clean drinking water either. Being of
an age, I have long ago given up the idea that I can do the things I
did comfortably 30 years ago (or even 20). While there is no question
that your Yoder Yoga Mat is easier on the eye, the creepy rubber stuff
will be kinder to the joints.
Sunny
I gave up yoga a few years ago after realizing that I hated waking up
two mornings a week in total screaming pain
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Posted by John on November 3, 2009, 9:41 pm
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> John, it's completely beautiful and classic. However, it will not give
> you the springiness of one of those "creepy rubber" yoga mats. I
> realize that the original yogis didn't use rubber mats. But they
> didn't have indoor plumbing or clean drinking water either. Being of
> an age, I have long ago given up the idea that I can do the things I
> did comfortably 30 years ago (or even 20). While there is no question
> that your Yoder Yoga Mat is easier on the eye, the creepy rubber stuff
> will be kinder to the joints.
> Sunny
> I gave up yoga a few years ago after realizing that I hated waking up
> two mornings a week in total screaming pain
I guess I am just a purist at heart. Now let's see if I am a purist in
my knee's.
John
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Posted by Carole-Retired and Loving It on November 3, 2009, 9:41 pm
Has she used the mat yet? It looks great....BUT....
I take Yoga twice a week and there's a really good reason for the
sticky (or creepy, as you put it) rubber mats. Footing, and the mat
not slipping, is extremely important. The people who come to class
with towels or small cloth quilts almost immediately fold them up and
just use the floor or carpet because with all the up and down moves,
the cloth just moves around and causes problems. Usually by the time
they come to the next class, they're armed with a traditional Yoga
mat.
My favorite one is by Gaiam and is thicker than the less expensive
ones, but it's much more comfortable for poses when I'm on my stomach
and pushing my upper body up, because it gives some cushioning for my
hip bones.
On Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:21:29 -0800 (PST), John
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>My wife has done yoga for awhile and what with our interest in Tai Chi
>and Meditation, it seemed reasonable that I would find myself in
>search of a Yoga Practice matt so as to become involved in Yoga
>practice. Well, I went online and looked around and almost all of the
>offerings I found were made from some sort of creepy rubber stuff.
Carole D. - Retired and loving it in the foothills of NW Georgia
My quilts, crafts, QIs, and more - http://home.windstream.net/caroledoyle
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Posted by Kris in Portland, Oregon on November 4, 2009, 5:13 pm
If you find your mat moving on you. You could sew on the floor side
some gripper material so it stays put and maybe add some padding too.
Kris
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> you the springiness of one of those "creepy rubber" yoga mats. I
> realize that the original yogis didn't use rubber mats. But they
> didn't have indoor plumbing or clean drinking water either. Being of
> an age, I have long ago given up the idea that I can do the things I
> did comfortably 30 years ago (or even 20). While there is no question
> that your Yoder Yoga Mat is easier on the eye, the creepy rubber stuff
> will be kinder to the joints.
> Sunny
> I gave up yoga a few years ago after realizing that I hated waking up
> two mornings a week in total screaming pain