Description

Our Yoga Mat of Five Elements has been infused with the goodness, colour and aroma of Indian Madder herb. It is a deeply grounding, aesthetically rich, and spiritually transformative yoga mat inspired by the ancient healing traditions of Ayurveda, the timeless dye of Indian Madder, and the elemental balance of Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space. This yoga mat blends traditional handcrafting techniques with the natural healing powers of Indian Madder dye and the wisdom of the Five Elements to support your yoga and meditation journey.

Indian Madder is a natural dye derived from the roots of the madder plant, widely used in traditional Ayurvedic practices and natural dyeing methods. Known for its vibrant red to terracotta hues, Indian Madder is symbolic of vitality, transformation, and grounding—qualities deeply connected to both yoga and meditation. Indian Madder supports emotional and physical purification. It represents the fire element and hence stimulates passion, strength and transformation.

In Ayurveda and holistic healing traditions, the Five Elements represent essential natural energies that connect body, mind, and spirit:

1. Earth (Prithvi) – Stability, grounding, strength, and the physical body. Represented by browns and earth tones.
2. Water (Apāna) – Flow, cleansing, and intuition. Represented by soft blues and aquamarine.
3. Fire (Tejas) – Passion, willpower, transformation, and energy. Represented by reds, oranges, and golden yellows.
4. Air (Vayu) – Freedom, lightness, and breath. Represented by whites, silvers, and light greys.
5. Space (Ākāśa) – Creativity, vastness, awareness, and openness. Represented by neutral indigos and subtle blues.

The Indian Madder Five Elements Yoga Mat combines Indian Madder hues with visual cues for each of these elements to support holistic balance in yoga and meditation.

Ayurvastra, Indian Madder, and Five Element symbology draw from ancient traditions to inspire balance and transformation, and the mat is made from biodegradable, natural materials with ethical production methods.

Herb : Indian Madder (Mañjiṣṭhā, Rubia cordifolia)

Material : Natural 100% Organic Cotton

Grip : The natural latex coating on the base of the mat enhances its grip and supports you in practicing your asana’s with ease. This skid-free coating supports you in building your strength and alignment.

Yoga mat size : Width 27 inches, Length 76 inches, Thickness 5 mm.

Care Instructions : Jeeva Yoga Mats require a hand wash in a tub or in a basin once in a month if it is used daily.

Process :

• Fill a tub or a basin with cold water.
• Add one tablespoon of soap nut powder.
• Make lather.
• Wash with your hands.
• Rinse off with a hose after hanging it in a suitable place to remove any extra soap nut.
• Dry in shade.

Special care instructions :

• Use only cold water to wash.
• Wash with your hands only.
• Do not dry in sunlight as that has a bleaching effect on natural dyes.
• Do not wash with commercial detergents. Only use soap nut.

Disclaimer :  Our products are handmade using natural products. Their nature is such that no two mats will be alike. Variations in size and color are going to be naturally there, and slight imperfections may be there as well.