Basically Perfect Yoga Essentials Cork Yoga Mat and Cork Yoga Blocks Non-Toxic

YOUR YOGA IS TOXIC.

11 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD SWITCH TO NON-TOXIC CORK TODAY

Yoga's promise of well being and health is a draw to so many of us looking to be good to ourselves. But did you know your yoga mat may be toxic? Believe it or not, most conventional yoga mats are! The irony!

The solution? Switch to non-toxic cork!

Every yogi knows having a firm grip on your mat is important in your yoga practice. No one wants to slip and slide in down dog. But unfortunately the materials that provide that grippiness come at a cost of toxicity to us and our environment. Most yogis are in pretty close contact with their mat, practically breathing it in, and this should concern us.

Conventional yoga mats use materials like PVC known to be toxic to our bodies, which research says can cause cancer and damage the liver, reproductive system, central nervous and respiratory systems through inhalation and skin contact. Many mats include toxic chemicals like phthalates, an endocrine disruptor, to make the mats pliable and grippy. The problem is, an endocrine disruptor may mimic the body’s hormones, disrupting our delicate hormonal balance, causing all kinds of reproductive issues.

Conventional mats expose toxic chemicals, not only to those who purchase them, but to workers and the environment during the manufacturing process. They are not biodegradable nor recyclable, and will continue to harm the environment with its toxicity when disposed of.

There have been mats made from non-toxic alternatives like jute, but these have had their own drawbacks in optimal function, like a rough texture or other functional issues that make them less than ideal.

Tell all of your loved ones! Choosing cork for your yoga is without compromise as the benefits of cork go well beyond it being non-toxic. Who knew cork wasn’t just for wine bottles? Be safe, and enhance your yoga practice further. Learn about cork and our thoughtfully created Basically Perfect cork-based yoga essentials below!

[ 1 ] : BASICALLY PERFECT YOGA CORK MAT.

Basically Perfect Cork Yoga Mat Non Toxic

Non-Toxic
The Basically Perfect Cork Yoga Mat is made from all natural, sustainably-sourced cork and natural high density rubber. You can feel good knowing that the mat you are in contact with and breathing in is non-toxic, free of phthalates, PVC, TPE, foam and other harsh chemicals.

Eco-friendly
Cork and rubber are both harvested without cutting down any trees. Only the bark of a cork tree is stripped to harvest cork and rubber is tree sap.

Non-slip, grounding cork surface offers the strongest grip, wet or dry.
Basically Perfect Cork Yoga Mats are non-slip, and will actually become grippier with heat and sweat. The texture and the earthy grounding feel you get from the combination of the cork surface and the high density rubber bottom is like no other, a feeling you will actually crave.

No yoga towel needed!
There is no need for a bunched, yoga towel above your mat, even during the sweatiest of practice. Chances are, if you practice hot yoga or any kind of yoga in which you sweat, you’ve had to deal with these distractions on your mat. Immediately enhance your practice with a more confident grip.

Self-sanitizing
To top it off, this cork yoga mat is self-sanitizing! Cork is a naturally antimicrobial material and odor free. The cork surface stays fresh, free of germs and bacteria, so sweat away!

Durable. Will never chip.
Premium cork is durably fused together with the natural rubber bottom through a special high temperature bonding process without the use of adhesives or harsh chemicals to create our mats. Unlike others on the market, our process ensures the cork will never chip or crumble even with heavy use, so no worries there.

Simply elegant
The natural, modern minimalist look of cork spells simple elegance. Goes with any decor in your home, blends in beautifully against the wood floors at your studio, adding to the serenity of your practice. Did we mention there are no logos or superfluous designs on the surface of the mat? No distractions. Just a pure, Basically Perfect Yoga Mat that checks off all of the boxes.

So yeah, this is a Basically Perfect Yoga Mat.

Get yours today.

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[ 2 ] : BASICALLY PERFECT YOGA BLOCKS.

Basically Perfect Cork Yoga Blocks Non Toxic

Eco-friendly and non-toxic cork

You can feel good knowing these yoga blocks are made from eco-friendly, sustainable cork. Just like the mat, Basically Perfect Cork Yoga Blocks are naturally antimicrobial, hypoallergenic, odor free, non-toxic, with no harsh chemicals used in their production process.

Confident, grounding grip

Ergonomically contoured edges, and a grounding, textured feel on your hands, comfortably and safely support you in accessing any pose and stretch with superior grip and stability, wet or dry. The natural cork texture of our blocks firmly grounds you, allowing you to access an array of balancing and restorative poses and stretches to deepen your practice with ease and stability. The grip and stability is one of confidence you can feel, unlike flimsy and toxic foam based alternatives.

Uncompromising quality
Our premium cork yoga blocks set the highest standard in quality on the market for home use or for use at professional yoga studios and fitness gyms. Built to last, this set of cork yoga blocks will not crumble, chip nor flake off.

Match them!
Just like the cork yoga mat, Basically Perfect Yoga Blocks are made with beautiful, premium cork grain with no distracting logos, designs or branding on the product itself. The simple elegance of cork is modern, minimal, aesthetically soothing and will add to the serenity of your practice, guaranteed.

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YOUR YOGA IS TOXIC:
2 YOGA ESSENTIALS TO THE RESCUE

Yoga's promise of well being and health is a draw to so many of us looking to be good to ourselves. But did you know your yoga mat may be toxic? Believe it or not, most conventional yoga mats are! The irony!

Every yogi knows having a firm grip on your mat is important in your yoga practice. No one wants to slip and slide in down dog. But unfortunately the materials that provide that grippiness come at a cost of toxicity to us and our environment. Most yogis are in pretty close contact with their mat, practically breathing it in, and this should concern us.

There have been mats made from non-toxic alternative natural materials like jute, but have had their own drawbacks in optimal function, like a rough texture or other functional issues that make them less than ideal.

What's a concerned yogi to do? Switch to non-toxic cork and tell all of your loved ones! It's a no-brainer. Benefits of cork go well beyond it being non-toxic. Who knew cork wasn’t just for wine bottles? Be safe, and enhance your yoga practice further. Learn about cork and our thoughtfully created cork-based yoga essentials below!

[ 1 ] : THE BASICALLY PERFECT YOGA CORK MAT.

Non-Toxic
The Basically Perfect Yoga Mat is made from all natural, sustainably-sourced cork and natural high density rubber. You can feel good knowing that the mat you are in contact with and breathing in is non-toxic, free of PVC, TPE, foam and other harsh chemicals.

Eco-friendly
Cork and rubber are both harvested without cutting down any trees. Only the bark of a cork tree is stripped to harvest cork and rubber is tree sap.

Non-slip, grounding cork surface offers the strongest grip, wet or dry.
No yoga towel needed!
Basically Perfect Yoga Mats are non-slip, and will actually become grippier with heat and sweat. The texture and the earthy grounding feel you get from the combination of the cork surface and the high density rubber bottom is like no other, a feeling you will actually crave. There is no need for a bunched, yoga towel above your mat, even during the sweatiest of practice. Chances are, if you practice hot yoga or any kind of yoga in which you sweat, you’ve had to deal with these distractions on your mat. Immediately enhance your practice with a more confident grip.

Self-sanitizing
To top it off, this cork yoga mat is self-sanitizing! Cork is a naturally antimicrobial material and odor free. The cork surface stays fresh, free of germs and bacteria, so sweat away!

Durable. Will never chip.
Premium cork is durably fused together with the natural rubber bottom through a special high temperature bonding process without the use of adhesives or harsh chemicals to create our mats. Unlike others on the market, our process ensures the cork will never chip or crumble even with heavy use, so no worries there.

Get yours today.

[ 2 ] : THE BASICALLY PERFECT YOGA BLOCKS.

Eco-friendly and non toxic cork

Confident, grounding grip

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Reviews

out of stock???? NOOOOOO!!! This is the only mat for me.

I have been using my first Basically Perfect since 2018! and wanted to get a few more (Pandemic). I have been looking everywhere because I am now spoiled to the point that I can't use anything else! I can't believe the negative reviews about them not lying flat? Did they stop with the excellent quality? I used to practice 4-5x/week and stretched every day trying mat after mat with and w/o towels blah blah blah. Never had successfully used a yoga mat in classes and on hardwood floors before with no pain or slippage or smell and for two years? I would have tried to replace it sooner, but I hadn't even realized it had been so long. I honestly didn't know a yoga mat could be so comfortable and meet so many needs at once. Now I will have to research those cork puzzle pieces for my floor and deal with that all the time. Simply Perfect has redefined what yoga mats should be, for me, and I am tired of ordering and returning floppy, toxic smelling things, thinner than a raincoat. Sigh! Grateful for the 2 years. Maybe I can get it clean again one more time...

Just what I needed!

I have an oversized mat and this still is a perfect fit and comfortable to carry.

Ends Curl, Stains Easily, and Poor Customer Service

The mat is nice but does not lay flat (on carpet, at least - all I have been able to use it on these last couple of months)/curls under on ends and also stains easily with natural oils from my hands or face. I have not been happy enough with it to justify the $70 purchase. I have tried to reach out multiple times to customer service at info@basicallyperfect.co (the only way to reach out) but have not heard back. It is true that my original e-mail was past the 30 day return policy but I at least would have appreciated a response, even if there was nothing that could be done.

Even bette grip and texture than expected, doesn’t lay completely flat

The mat is absolutely the perfect thickness and texture. I’ve never used a cork mat before but the grip is EVERY bit as good as expected. The mat is also beautiful! My only gripe is that it doesn’t lay completely flat. It’s not enough to affect my practice, but even after letting it settle for days, the ends of it do stick up. I could see that bothering other people, but I’m willing to deal with it in light of the other great functionality.

As grippy as expected

YOGA MAT SLING

LOVE

Huge fan. I got this because my hands are always slipping and this mat is awesome for that! Also super ways to clean dust and dirt off and already smells better than other mats. Big fan - highly recommend

In love with this beautiful mat + company!

Biodegradable?! No harmful chemicals?! Oh my goodness! I've been searching for a new quality, eco friendly yoga mat for a while now and I am so thankful I came across BasicallyPerfect. I ordered through the BP website, and was able to get the tracking information. Did have a complication with the delivery through the carrier.. but Mika was extremely understanding and kind. She was honest, communicative, and took action immediately.
The beauty of this yoga mat is like no other, absolutely love the simplicity. As soon as I felt it, I knew I could trust the quality.
If you are looking for a perfect yoga mat, this is it! It's seriously the best yoga mat I have ever practiced on and I actually plan on getting more to be able to have them at all my upcoming retreats.
THANK YOU SO MUCH, Basically Perfect. I am beyond happy with my purchase! :)

perfect

Do not typically leave reviews, but felt compelled to with this mat. I've owned many yoga mats throughout the years and this one trumps them all. I practice mysore 6 times a week, there is absolutely no slipperyness what-so-ever, regardless of how sweaty. The earthy smell from the cork is a welcome addition to my practice. I've recommended this mat to many friends and will never go back to a rubber mat again. Looks, smells, and feels great. If you are comparing several mats, do yourself a favor and purchase this one, guaranteed improved practice. Could not be more pleased, perfect.

Better than a Manduka

I've used a Manduka Pro for years - It's pretty much the gold standard when it comes to premium mats, but I sweat, and despite the breaking in with salt I've done to "season" it, it's never given me the grip I feel good about when I'm sweating. This "Basically Perfect" mat does it all. The grip is really good even as you sweat and it's been a game changer not needing a yoga towel on the mat. I also tried bending the mat to see if the cork may come out eventually - that was my only hesitation before purchasing this mat, but you'll see that even if you tried, the cork will just bounce right back into shape so no worries there. I'll bet you you'll start seeing a lot more of these cork yoga mats in your yoga classes. It's really much better than any mat I've tried. Big thumbs up!

Beautiful!

This mat looks beautiful in my living room where I have hard wood floors. I can leave it out and it doesn't bother me - sort of blends in with my floor and decor. Love my new mat! This is not a cheap flimsy mat.Very nicely made.

Glad I found this mat!

My search is over. This mat does everything it says it will. Have really been enjoying this mat and I keep telling people about the benefits of cork. I love how well it grips and how fresh and clean it feels against my skin. This mat has a very luxurious feel - it's not cheap compared to some of the flimsy cheap mats out there but it's worth the price. Happy!

Great Solid Block!

This is a great solid block with a nice earthy cork texture - very well made and high quality! Very happy with my purchase. Thank you!

Awesome traction - great mat!

I am a sweater and this mat really doesn't slide. Awesome traction and the rubber bottom grips to the floor as well with some heaviness to it. Highly recommend this mat.

Very happy! Love this mat!

Checks off all of the boxes! This is a great mat! Go cork!

Best Yoga Mat Ever!

Super happy with this purchase! This mat is super grippy and feels really grounding - I LOVE what it's done to my practice! You don't need a yoga towel. Plus it's really beautiful and I get many compliments at class with people asking me about it and I get to tell them about all of the benefits of cork. Non-toxic, eco etc.! Highly recommend it!