Guest guest Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Having trouble viewing this email? Read it online. Want to change your service? Update your subscription, or (sniff) . Dec 18, 2007 BANG FOR THE BITE If 10,000 Biters buy an eco-mat instead of a PVC one, we'll avert the weight of 167 yoginis in nonrecyclable plastic. COCKTAIL FACTOID After incorporating yoga into inmates' routines at Walpole Prison, MA, recidivism ($100 word that means relapse) decreased by 40%. LIKE THIS TIP? Then check out . . .The Mat Cleaners TipThe Yoga Wear Tip RATE THIS TIP How useful is this tip?(5 is the highest) 1 2 3 4 5 Are you into yoga just for the healthy image? The Bite Stop frontin'. Get a natural yoga mat - one free of the harmful plastic PVC. They're better for you and help avoid the number-one telltale sign that you're a bluffer - slipping during your asanas. The Benefits Less PVC. 90% of yoga mats contain PVC plastic, which releases carcinogenic dioxins during production. Less slippage. Natural rubber and fibers like jute provide better traction than plastic. Staying true to yoga. The yogic pillar of ahimsa calls for nonviolence to all things, including the planet. Easy care. Depending on the material, you can clean natural mats with a cloth, in the bathtub, or even in the washing machine. Personally Speaking If you ever stop by our SF office, don't be surprised if you find us doing headstands next to the reception desk. Wanna Try? Dali Mama Eco Jute Mat - has built-in Velcro closures and a shoulder strap for easy toting; six color options ($78). Jade Harmony Yoga Mat - biodegradable, no-slip natural rubber mat available in eight colors; the company plants a tree for every mat sold ($50). JustMyMat - more like old-school PVC mats but made from eco-friendlier TPE foam; you choose the color and a personal message ($41). 50 Ways to Reuse Your Yoga Mat - bright ideas like using your old mat for sound-proofing, or to create ornaments and mouse pads. Join the Bite Club: give companies your 2¢ and get discounts or freebies. Sponsor UNSUBSCRIBE | CHANGE YOUR PREFERENCES | PRINT THIS TIP CONTACT US | EDITORIAL POLICY | PRIVACY POLICY | DISCLAIMER | AFFILIATES © IDEAL BITE, INC. You are d as cyndikrall. If you would like to , go here. All above editorial suggestions are the result of testing and preference. No one can pay to be in a Daily Tip. Read more on our editorial policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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