Japan’s sustainable yoga wear brands to help you practice mindfully

Many of us feel fresh in the new year. This is the best time to think about your wellness. Yoga is one of the most effective and fun ways to maintain physical and mental health. As most sportswear can negatively influence the environment, what you choose is key. If you are thinking about starting or have already started yoga to improve your well-being, here are three ethical yoga wear brands from Japan.

Yinyang committed to ethical fashion

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An ethically conscious brand, Yinyang, works on zero waste throughout the whole process from production to consumption. Over 90% of their products are made out of natural ingredients, such as cotton, linen and hemp. Moreover, plant-based dyes are employed in over 70% of their products. Plastic bags are not used when shipped from sewing factories, and shopping bags are replaced with more sustainable ones made out of cassava.

Yinyang products are designed not only for yoga but also for daily life. There are different styles of color, from basic to tie-dye. Bestsellers include “Botanical Trenca,” which are leggings with heel holes to warm your ankles, and their “Weekend Pants” and “Weekend Pullover,” which are comfort wear both for yoga and relaxing time.

Yoq advocates for healthy oceans

An environmentally friendly yoga wear brand, Yoq, started to tackle marine plastic problems. Yoq has introduced sustainable materials, ECONYL and TENCEL, to reduce the negative impact on the environment.

ECONYL is regenerated nylon made of marine waste, such as fishing nets and industrial plastics. It reduces waste and the global warming impact of nylon by up to 90% compared with oil-based materials. However, ECONYL products’ quality and functionality are the same as fossil-based nylon. Additionally, they can be recycled and remolded repeatedly. TENCEL fibers are wood-based, making them fully renewable and biodegradable.

Yoq has form-fitting wear with beautiful vivid colors, which will boost your mood wherever you choose to practice.

Ayur Shantee supports a healthy environment and your body

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With a focus on mindfulness and yoga, Ayur Shantee products are created by a skilled designer who has been specializing in sports and yoga wear. Its wear can fit any movement of your body and make it look even more beautiful.

Ayur Shantee promotes products made out of traditional Japanese paper called “Washi.” It keeps a degree of comfort by its quick absorption, quick dry and antibacterial properties. Moreover, it can be decomposed entirely after use.

Ayur Shantee has a wide range of products, from form-fitting wear for power yoga to relaxed wear for slow flow yoga. If you feel more comfortable with showing less of your figure during practice, Ayur Shantee has the right items for you as well.

To maintain your health, taking good care of your surroundings is also necessary. What you choose matters for the environment, but you can let go of your worries by choosing these ethical products. They can help solve environmental issues and improve your holistic well-being.