ZONE by Lydia – Listening to Country Cork Yoga Mat

Emma Freeman

Melissa Mai

Reviewing this mat has come at a divine timing for me as I’ve been learning about “Listening to country” through reading, connecting with my local Aboriginal community and listening to and connecting with my natural home and its creatures. I had never thought about bringing this intention into my yoga practice, but doing so has made me realise how aligned these two acts are. The mat itself is soft and grippy and the beautiful design brings colour, culture and connection to my practice. It’s really worth hopping onto Zone by Lydia’s blog to watch the video with the artist. I love that the materials used are sustainable, renewable and unharmful to trees and that $10 of every sale goes to Indienous initiatives.

Emily Fletcher

It feels softer than other cork mats I have used in the past, which enables my hands and fingers to find better grip. I love that this mat provides the option to be flipped to use the rubber side if I did need extra ‘grip’ for my practice. In addition, this brand has yoga mat sprays that you can lightly spray your yoga mat with prior to practicing to ensure the cork becomes grippy to support your practice. Cork is the most sustainable material choice for a yoga mat, and ZONE by Lydia have created the perfect solution to overcome the ONLY potential downfall of using a cork yoga mat (slippery hands!). I love that ZONE by Lydia created their Listening to Country Range in collaboration with an aboriginal artist. It’s important for each of us to recognise, appreciate and celebrate the rich culture of the indegenous peoples, the true custodians of our land. Giving voice and showcasing their gifts is necessary as we evolve as a society.

It feels softer than other cork mats I have used in the past, which enables my hands and fingers to find better grip. I love that this mat provides the option to be flipped to use the rubber side if I did need extra ‘grip’ for my practice. In addition, this brand has yoga mat sprays that you can lightly spray your yoga mat with prior to practicing to ensure the cork becomes grippy to support your practice. Cork is the most sustainable material choice for a yoga mat, and ZONE by Lydia have created the perfect solution to overcome the ONLY potential downfall of using a cork yoga mat (slippery hands!). I love that ZONE by Lydia created their Listening to Country Range in collaboration with an aboriginal artist. It’s important for each of us to recognise, appreciate and celebrate the rich culture of the indegenous peoples, the true custodians of our land. Giving voice and showcasing their gifts is necessary as we evolve as a society.

It feels softer than other cork mats I have used in the past, which enables my hands and fingers to find better grip. I love that this mat provides the option to be flipped to use the rubber side if I did need extra ‘grip’ for my practice. In addition, this brand has yoga mat sprays that you can lightly spray your yoga mat with prior to practicing to ensure the cork becomes grippy to support your practice. Cork is the most sustainable material choice for a yoga mat, and ZONE by Lydia have created the perfect solution to overcome the ONLY potential downfall of using a cork yoga mat (slippery hands!). I love that ZONE by Lydia created their Listening to Country Range in collaboration with an aboriginal artist. It’s important for each of us to recognise, appreciate and celebrate the rich culture of the indegenous peoples, the true custodians of our land. Giving voice and showcasing their gifts is necessary as we evolve as a society.