It is my 2nd yoga mat since I started yoga and sadly, it has reached the point of no more Down Dog. The golden principle ~ Ahimsa instructs us to practice non-harming not just to ourselves but also to the environment. So, here's what I did with my once-loved yoga mat, small effort to save our big environment :-)
First, cut a small piece of the mat. It's easier to work with small piece than the whole mat.
Next, using a pen and a cup, draw along the cup to get the round shape. You can use any other round object too.
Keep drawing, and drawing... any desired amount of circles...
Now, using a pair of sharp scissor, cut along the lines.
Tadaa! You've got some beverage coasters! I think it can last for couple of good years :-)
Here you go! A pack of nice quality (made from Nike mat), recycled, pink coasters for 6.
With a 66 x 24 inches mat, you can have many many coasters :P or try making trivet out of it too :)
For more ideas how to recycle your yoga mat, visit GAIAM Life. Explore & Enjoy!
First, cut a small piece of the mat. It's easier to work with small piece than the whole mat.
Next, using a pen and a cup, draw along the cup to get the round shape. You can use any other round object too.
Keep drawing, and drawing... any desired amount of circles...
Now, using a pair of sharp scissor, cut along the lines.
Tadaa! You've got some beverage coasters! I think it can last for couple of good years :-)
Here you go! A pack of nice quality (made from Nike mat), recycled, pink coasters for 6.
With a 66 x 24 inches mat, you can have many many coasters :P or try making trivet out of it too :)
For more ideas how to recycle your yoga mat, visit GAIAM Life. Explore & Enjoy!
