NATURAL YOGA MAT CLEANSER

Hello all you lovely people! Who all has been getting into yoga lately? The deep breathing, the balance, the calmness, all of it together makes for a wonderful combination and way to spend a few minutes of your day. If you missed our blog post on beginner yoga poses for dealing with anxiety, go check it out. It can help anyone who is getting into yoga and need's some guidance on poses that will calm you. One thing that every yoga girl needs is a mat cleanser. Your yoga mat can get sweaty and dirty depending on the intensity of the flow you do and how often you practice. If you are someone who practices a couple times a month, then you should clean your mat once a month. If you are someone who practices daily, you should clean your mat around once or twice a week. When you clean your yoga mat, there are buy-able cleansers, but it is so simple to make at home, that there is no need to go to the store and spend extra money. Today's blog will teach you how to make your own natural yoga mat cleanser at home and if you are un-able to make that one, we will give you a back-up option to go along with it. So, let's get started!

NATURAL YOGA MAT CLEANSER

ITEMS NEEDED

-1 tbsp of witch hazel (you can use the face cleanser witch hazel)

-1/4 cup of vinegar (what you use for laundry or cooking)

-three drops of the essential oil of your choice (recommended: lavender, rosemary, or a citrus)

-a spray bottle

STEPS

1. Pour your vinegar into the spray bottle.

2. Then pour the witch hazel into the spray bottle. Put the cap back on and shake the bottle to mix them together.

3. OPTIONAL: Unscrew the cap and add in your essential oil drops for scent.

4. Screw the cap back on.

5. Unroll your yoga mat and spray your cleanser on it.

6. Let it air dry and it is all cleaned!

BACK-UP OPTION CLEANSER

ITEMS NEEDED -1/2 cup of warm water

-1 tsp of soap (your dish soap will work)

-a rag (not paper)

-a bowl

STEPS

1. Get your bowl and pour the warm water and soap into the bowl.

2. Then dunk your rag into the water and soap mixture.

3. Unroll your yoga mat (flat).

4. Using your soapy, wet rag, rub it in a circular motion on the yoga mat to clean it.

5. Then get a clean rag and dampen it with a little water.

6. Use your cleaned and dampened rag to wipe off the soapy mixture.

7. Let it air dry and your mat is cleaned!

Have wonderful day full of yoga, calmness, and a sense of peace.