Igusa Yoga Mat

This yoga mat is handmade of igusa (rush grass), a material which historically has been used for making tatami mats. Woven using igusa grown in Kyūshū – Japan’s southernmost main island – this yoga mat is highly moisture absorbent, and has a relaxing, fresh, herbal fragrance. Treatment with essential oils extracted from Aomori hiba wood – a species of cypress native to Japan – gives the mat enhanced antibacterial and deodorising properties. The underside of the mat is fitted with a non-slip TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) material, a safer, recyclable alternative to PVC. The edges are made with a mix of hemp and cotton.

Size: L185 cm x W66 cm

Kyūshū and Okinawa

This is Japan’s south-west region including the island of Kyūshū and the sub-tropical island chain of Okinawa. Kyūshū was an early centre of Japanese civilization, and offers many historic treasures, modern cities and volcanic natural beauty. It is home to the ports of Kagoshima, Nagasaki and Fukuoka, the porcelain manufacturing centre in Arita and the Tanegashima Space Center launch site.