Chakra Yoga Mat

I bought this yoga mat and then loved so much it I bought the elephant version for my mother for her birthday (she loves it too). I have used it over 20 times now (for yoga and as a normal exercise mat); it still looks good as new. The quality of the mat is superb and I expect it will last a long time. It also makes working out more pleasurable, it's really easy to clean and has a super cool eco/natural look.

very perfect mat!

So thankful for my beautiful yoga mat. I was very selective in choosing the right one for this year as i persue studying acting. I am thrilled i choose the right one, thank you

Enjoying my cork mat at Ahipara in the Far North for a sunrise.

Love my new mat. Very earthy and a dream to stand on it.

Beautiful to use for yoga Thank you

Fabulous yoga mat! Easy to purchase online abd arrived really quickly. Live also that products are recycled and another tree is planted in our beautiful world.

Best mat I’ve ever had. Great grip and cushioning. Love it.

I love using this mat! The cork feels great and doesn't slip and the chakra designs help keep me grounded!

My new chakra yoga mat has made my yoga experience more enjoyable and effective. I wish I’d bought one years ago. Big step up from my old mat. Namaste. Tanya

I love my mat for so many reasons. It looks great and the grip is incredible, it makes my practise so much better. I have done lots of hot yoga and always found that my old mat was a like sponge for sweat and smells. This mat is so easy to keep clean and has a nice earthy fresh smell. Best mat I have ever owned.

This is admirable what you are doing for our planet and for people around. Sustainable products is future for all of us. The yoga mat was a present for my wife and she is really happy with the item and its quality. Highly recommended to everyone

Loving the grip and just the right amount of padding, can even use it outside

Great product that is durable and sustainable. Company service has also been great with prompt responses. Would highly recommend!

It was excellent. My mat is gorgeous!

It's great!

I have been using Valka mats for almost 4 years and I love it. The ethics of the company is in line with mine so it is a perfect match. Pranam and prema Authentic Living and Yoga Foundation of New Zealand

Great mat. Looks good and feels good. Used for hot yoga, works a charm

Beautifully made and heavy enough to use in a breeze outside. I use it everyday and love it!!

A good quality, good grippy mat. A little heavier than my last one but I just use the strap to sling it across my back and I’m good to go!

Beautifully made yoga mat, nice design and size is just perfect. Non slippery and pleasure to practice on it. And the best thing is the feeling I have from purchase, I mean I helped to plant the tree!

Thank you Danny for going out of your way to get my chakra mat to me in time for hotel quarantine. Its so soft and comfortable to practice on. I love it! Thank you

I received my beautiful Valka Yoga mat for Mother’s day and what a treat it is. It feels great and looks really pretty. I love the fact that the kids selected a sustainably made cork mat and that a tree will be planted due to it’s sale. The animals are also fans of the mat and yoga practice and consistently find a way to join in. Thanks so much!

beautiful mat and artwork too :) thank you Valka Yoga! I am sooo much more excited for my yoga practise now I have a mat that’s better for me and the planet. I also love the feel of it, I wasn’t expecting it to be so comfortable. 100% recommend investing in one of these mats!

A fantastic yoga mat, both eco-friendly and luxurious at the same time. Thank you!

Love Love this mat. I have been wanting to purchase a cork yoga mat for a while and glad I slipped upon Valka. Its lightweight, soft, non-slip and a beautiful design. Would highly recommend this mat, have even had comments how lovely it is and asked were I purchased. I was quick to tell them about the products at Valka. Very happy.

I spend about 4 months a year in New Zealand and wanted to keep to my yoga practice. This was my first time using a cork mat and I love it! The smooth surface lets me move my feet across the mat easily but provides the traction needed for holding poses. The thickness of the mat provides plenty of cushioning for my old knees. Knowing that it is a natural product makes me happy too!

The gorgeous design is what initially drew me in, but upon reading more about these mats, I was completely sold -- sustainable and antimicrobial! The cork is durable and the natural rubber is high quality. This mat feels good to the touch and I especially love it for practicing inversions. Oh, my dogs love it, too! I will definitely be back for more from Valka Yoga.

I’ve been doing beginner yoga for a little over 2 years now and was using a standard rubber mat. It was fine, but when I heard about cork mats, I was instantly interested. They sounded great, but I wasn’t sure how it’s feel. I decided to spoil myself recently and get this mat. Right off the bat, this thing is way heavier than your typical yoga mat. When I picked up the shipping box, I thought I might have gotten the wrong order. Once you put this sucker on the ground, it’s not going anywhere. The cork top is comfortable while doing all the yoga poses I do. I don’t know why I was expecting this to be so different from “normal” mats, but when I unrolled it, I was amazed at how flexible the mat is. It bends and flows like any other. Another plus is that it doesn’t attract my cats like the rubber mat did. I feel like I can leave this out for a few minutes when I’m done before putting it away, not having to worry about them using it as a scratch mat. I have zero complaints. I’m glad that I got this mat. It’s a small thing to help encourage me to advance in yoga now that I no longer have plantar fasciitis and can go beyond beginner poses. I’ll definitely stick to this brand.

Great to get my second Valka yoga mat this morning. I now have the chakra one for home use and the elephant one lives in my car. My practise is gentle and love the softness of the mat - great ones for yielding to completely. Great delivery time and packaging brilliant. Thank you once again Danny.

This yoga mat is of remarkable quality. I enjoy the weight and feel of it. It definitely motivates me to practice yoga every day! The chakras design that I chose is also very helpful for positioning my feet in alignment.

Amazing quality!! I can take it anywhere with me. Everyone loves it!! Highly recommended.

Beautiful mat that feels amazing!! So excited to take it along with me on my yoga journey. An eco-friendly, durable and cute mat- what's not to love? Absolutely lovely purchase :)

Love my Valka yoga mat. Feels great to work on. Great quality it’s (actually feels better the more I use it) so was well worth the investment.

Love it! Such a great surface to practice on and retry too. I’ve bought 2 of these mats, love mine so much that I gifted one to my best friend who introduced me to yoga. Valka sent it to her in Australia, saved me the fuss!

Awesome I presented the yoga matt for my boyfriend and now we sharing it. It's just awesome and big thanks to your beautiful job.

great feeling, non-slippery, loving yoga great feeling, non-slippery, loving yoga on this mat even more!

Superior grip and great quality The quality is unmatched and the chakra design is beautiful. I got so many compliments at YTT. It’s pretty thin and not very cushiony for people with joint issues, but the grip is superior even after the smallest hint of sweat. Danny, the owner, is amazing if you have any questions as well.

Beautiful and functional mat I love this mat. It looks so lovely and it works perfectly for my practise.

Beautiful yoga mat I have been practising on my cork yoga mat now for about 3 months and I love it. It is so beautiful, soft, and smooth. I practise everyday and there are no signs of wear, as yet. I highly recommend this mat.

Chakras Cork Yoga mat Very satisfied with quality

Absolutely Brilliant Well done Valka I am impressed with the feel, weight, durability and usability of this fabulous mat. I use the Chakra mat in Hot Yoga and decided I have found my new favourite mat. I've tried many mats, however after the first sweaty practice I wanted to hug this one like a new friend. The absorbency and non smell and comfort assured me I would highly recommend this. Resting my cheek on my chakra mat convinced me I made the right choice. Well done Valka!

Love it! Great quality. Best mat I’ve ever had!

Chakras Cork Yoga Mat Excellent service delivery thanks - 21st pressie arrived in time to be taken to Bali. Highly recommend. :)

Best Yoga Mat This organic-cork made yoga mat has somehow corrected my postures as it’s non slippery hence easy to grip and flow in my poses . Grand thanks to Valka ordering another one for my boyfriend ♥️.

Fantastic Gift I bought this for my sister for her birthday and she loves it. The copper bracelet was a nice touch too. Thank you :)

Yoga matt Love it, thanks so much

Fantastic I decided to buy this cork mat instead of the PVC mats following my yogi friend's advice. I like it! I could sweat a lot yesterday and today it doesn't smell bad at all. To my knowledge, cork does not need to get cleaned up as it is anti-microbial. As horrible as my yoga and flexibility (I just started yesterday), several people commented on my mat and the design as well.

I love my new Valka yoga mat! I love my new Valka yoga mat! The cork has a great feel to it and there is no nasty chemical smell like other mats I have bought in the past, in fact, the smell of the cork is really nice! The design helps with my alignment as it is a great focus point for tough yoga positions and balancing positions. The delivery of the mat was also very fast and efficient, and I feel even better doing yoga on a sustainable mat, that doesn't negatively impact the environment. I HIGHLY recommend Valka yoga mats to anyone looking for a new, environmentally friendly mat!

Beautiful mat! I love that my Chakras mat was grippy right from my first practice on it. Feels beautiful to the touch too! Thank you for making such a lovely product that's also environmentally friendly.

Cork Yoga Mat Couldn’t be happier with this yoga mat!

Cork Yoga Mat A really lovely and natural mat. No unpleasant 'chemical' smell with this mat. Soft, warm, non slip and lovely to use. Highly recommended.

Lovely mat I received my mat on Thursday, and have only used it twice, but many of my yoga students tried it and liked it. The warmth of the mat, the sustainability, the visual aspect are all major positives. I will be recommending to others.

Beautiful Yoga Mat Really nice Quality Mat , great grip with nice Graphics .

Cork mat heaven Highly recommend a Valka cork mat - the natural feel of this mat surpasses the rubbery mats no end. Lovely feel, and performs well.

Cork for the win! This mat is great! Functionally it’s so much better than a typical rubbery option in every way, and aesthetically much more appealing. The price is pretty good considering the quality too.

Great Mats! I love these mats! Totally non-slip, great designs, and I love that they are as eco as can be. Great quality too.

Best mat I have owned! This is the best mat I have ever owned and I absolutely love practicing on it!!

Mat so nice, I'd buy it twice! I had been looking for an ethical, sustainable mat for some time, and to say this was love at first shavasana is an understatement! Such a great quality mat and nothing gets me more excited to practice than rolling it out. Super bonus that I could see it in person and that Danny and the team are lovely people to connect with. Thanks Valka!

The Ideal Mat So nice to find a natural and ethical alternative to the copious amounts of synthetic yoga mats available. A beautiful, high quality mat at a super reasonable price, and really great to be able to support a local NZ business rather than an international/large corporate. Thanks!

Beautiful Mat The cork yoga mat is such a lovely mat to use, non-slip and comfortable, and it looks great. I have had this mat for a few months now and have absolutely no complaints about it, I love that it comes with a shoulder strap too. The service was great and shipping was nice and quick.

Great Product As a yoga newbie the Cork mat really helped me gain a foothold (pun intended) when diving into a 20-30 odd minute session. Can definitely recommend this high quality mat to everyone. I've had it for a couple of months and it retains its quality perfectly.

Great team & great products I have the yoga mat and my daughter also has one of these mats, we love them, much preferred to the previous ones we have had. We also have the copper drink bottles, which we love and use every day (I did have a wee issue with my bottle, but Danny happily replaced it for me, dropping it to my home personally) Great communication, very quick delivery of shipments and great products and service, thank you :-)

Loving it!!! A few weeks ago I purchased the Cork Yoga Mat and workout is even more fun now! The natural material makes such a difference and I will never change to another mat anymore. Thank you Valka Yoga and again great service in the ordering process. Keep going & Namaste

IN ABSOLUTE AWE This cork yoga mat is everything i have ever wanted in a mat! It’s beautiful design, eco friendly, amazing grip, perfect size, free carry strap! I am in love!

Fantastic Mat - Ticks all the Boxes Customer Service - Quick communication and next day delivery. New Mat Smell - Yes, some, almost inevitable with a new mat but not overbearing in my opinion. Feel - Amazing. The cork provies a different feel underfoot to conventional yoga mats. Grip - Seems to be very good (based on a few uses) Strangley, grip seems slightly better with a little moisture on the skin than completely dry skin. Appearance - The chakras design is very cool looking and provides the mat with extra functionality: the symbols can be used as reference points for placing your hands and feet. A Bonus: Free carry strap!

Best Yoga Mat EVER! Since my Husband got me a Valka cork yoga mat for my Birthday my yoga has gone from strength to strength. I am no longer distracted by my old mat bunching up and curling and no matter how hard I exercise I do not slip on my new mat. It's so good my Husband wants one too!

The best yoga mat ever!! Such a great quality yoga mat great to use the Cork has such a lovely feel and is non slip. I've tried a number of different mats and this is definitely the best. Great service also thanks

I love my Valka mat I love my Valka mat. It feels so soft and velvety smooth to the touch, yet I feel like a gecko when things heat up, this mat is sticky as! I love that it's made of sustainable products that I don't feel bad about going back into the environment when the mat is (eventually) done. Danny is super conscious of the impact the Valka products have on our world and sincerely wants to minimise any harm caused by our practice.

I am in LOVE I love my new valka classic yoga mat - I have spent big on yoga mats over the years but this very reasonably priced beauty outshines them all. The natural smell, the look, and the grip - all fantastic! My mat arrived within two days and came with NO PLASTIC PACKAGING - an unexpected but delightful surprise. The complimentary shoulder strap is a nice touch too :)

Best mats on the market This is honestly the best mat on the market. I have used mine for my morning routines at home. It has really good grip on your hands and also to the floor. Also used it at hot (bikram) yoga classes where it surely turns eyes and doesn't lose its grip to your hands and feet. It feels really good on your skin and doesnt smell like artificial plastic when your nose is touching the mat. Light weight and perfect for travelling with also. To top if of, excellent delivery time and customer service from the owner. What more could you want from a mat really.

5 Stars! Love this mat, it's definitely the best I've tried for many reasons... -I used to need to use one of those grippy yoga towels on top of my old mat to stop my hands from slipping around but don't need to with this one as the grip is much better on the cork. -Love that it's eco-friendly. -Natural materials so I'm not worried about breathing in chemicals like some other mats use. -Great value. When I was searching for a new mat I noticed there seemed to be a few brands doing cork mats now but way more expensive! -Not that this is important but I love the look of it and have had loads of people in classes asking where I got it from. Also impressed with the customer service. I had a query which was answered quickly and delivery was fast too.

I love my Valka yoga mat! I love my Valka yoga mat. I can now go for my yoga class and focus solely on my practice, with no distractions. I usually get frustrated from slipping on other mats, but the grip on my cork mat is surprisingly good. Since the mat is made from natural materials, it ticks off my environmental concerns as well. The best part? My mat doesn’t smell, no matter how sweaty the yoga session gets! I highly recommend getting one.

Absolutely amazing grip!,, My Chakras mat has exceeded all of my expectations. The grip is exceptional - I tend to suffer from sweaty hands and feet so grip is a pretty big thing for me. The other amazing thing about my Valka mat is the texture and feel of the cork - it’s has a warmth and a soft natural feel to it that you don’t get from rubber or other yoga mat materials.

I love my Valka Yoga mat I love my Valka Yoga mat. Love the feel of it on my hands and feet. Love the way it doesn't get slippery when it gets wet. Love the look of it. Love that it is biodegradable. My Valka mat is easily the best mat I have practiced on in 25 years of doing daily Ashtanga Yoga. Thanks Valka Yoga.

Well worth it! I've had my Valka yoga mat for a few months now, and still really love it. It's wonderful to practice on, have used it in heaps of hot yoga classes and it isn't slippery at all. I also feel so much better knowing it is Eco friendly. Thanks very much, well worth it!

I loved it! So i ordered my chakra mat early wed morning, it arrived thurs morning, i used it at a hot flow class today, and i loved it! I usually use a yogitoes towel but didnt today, I didnt slip at all, and I SWEAT ! Enjoyed using it very much :) I'm looking forward to seeing how it holds up odour-wise. Thanks!

It fits the ethos of yoga being made of sustainable and environment-friendly materials I purchased a Valka cork mat a few months ago and absolutely love it. It looks fabulous, it is amazing to practice on, and it fits the ethos of yoga being made of sustainable and environment-friendly materials. My studio has a very old (but very beautiful) wooden floor with lots of character dips and nicks in the wood, and I found the rubber backing provides the perfect amount of padding and smoothness without bulk. Thanks Valka Yoga for creating such and awesome product. Shanti.

Overall, definitely a 5 out of 5 for me!! I am so happy with my Valka mat. I have been searching for my ideal mat for a while now (I’ve been practising Ashtanga yoga 3-4 times per week for around 2.5 years now), and I have tried a number of mats since I started ~ from the super cheap (discount ones from Rebel sport) to reasonably expensive natural rubber ones from overseas, but have not been able to find one that I feel 100% happy or comfortable to practice on until my first Valka mat! First and foremost, I love the non-rubbery smell of the mat (which while I like the “grippiness” on my natural rubber mat – I find the smell of rubber distracting). I love the simple look of the mat, so natural, elegant and non-pretentious. I love also how grippy it is when it gets wet! Overall, definitely a 5 out of 5 for me

Very happy with purchase! Very happy with my purchase from Valka Yoga. Very unique looking yoga mat and it's a major plus for me that it's planet friendly!

7 months on I’ve had my mat for 8 months now and wanted to post a follow up review. I absolutely love being on my valka mat. I’ve had a few mats but this one will be my life long one. I never slip on it, even when it’s hot, and it always stays put on the floor. I love that it is ethically made and kind to the environment. My yoga teacher tried out mine and bought one too. Thank you for making such an awesome product.

Lovely eco-friendly This amazing eco-friendly mat is one of the most excellent mats I've ever had, everything I was looking for! When I first saw Valka products, I immediately fell in love, with their philosophy, the design and the colours, everything! A sustainably mat is definitely what all yogis should look for, avoiding harm to our enviroment and helping to preserve our beautiful planet. It was the best choice I've made, as also being an Ashtangi I am very glad to have a non slippery mat, giving me the perfect grip for the jump forward and balance postures. I couldn't be happier with my Valka Yoga mat <3

Thriving on a Valka mat LOVE these mats! I'd searched for a great mat that was good for me, good the environment, good for my practice and beautiful. These mats tick all the boxes. I'm pleased to be joining Danny in selling these in the south of Aotearoa.

Great mat and great service! I am extremely happy with the mat that I bought. The transaction could not have gone smoother. Not only is the mat stylish but also extremely eco-friendly. I can definitely recommend these mats to anyone who is serious about yoga.

I always try to buy environmentally friendly products and just ... I always try to buy environmentally friendly products and just love natural stuff. So I was looking for plastic-free / natural material mat which is made in NZ and found this by Google ! I love this chakra design, non-slip,good cork smell, This is perfect. I thought 2kg could be bit heavy but actually bringing mat with belt is not heavy at all. Some people might think bit expensive but actually very variable shopping. Well-designed products, great for environment, your mental. This mat is greatest one which I've ever seen.

I have only used my mat three times so far ... I have only used my mat three times so far (just bought it last week) but I already love it. It grips the floor much better than my old pvc mat and doesn't bunch up when I change poses like my old mat did (probably because it is quite a bit heavier - but this hasn't bothered me when carrying it). My hands and feet grip as well, if not better, on the mat. It will be interesting to see what the grip is like in summer temperatures. I love the chakra design - it actually helps me to feel centred both physically and mentally on the mat. And the smell of cork is nicer than pvc. The strap that comes with it is great - no fuss, no velcro and works perfectly well. Love that the mat is environmentally friendly, thanks for making it! I don't think I will be buying another mat for a long long time.

I love my new Valka yoga mat! The cork has ... I love my new Valka yoga mat! The cork has a great feel to it and there is no nasty chemical smell like other mats I have bought in the past, in fact, the smell of the cork is really nice! The dreamcatcher design helps with my alignment as it is a great focus point for tough yoga positions and balancing positions. The delivery of the mat was also very fast and efficient, and I feel even better doing yoga on a sustainable mat, that doesn't negatively impact the environment. I HIGHLY recommend Valka yoga mats to anyone looking for a new, environmentally friendly mat!