What is Restorative Yoga? Restorative yoga is a gentle and therapeutic form of yoga that focuses on relaxation and rejuvenation. It involves holding poses for an extended period, typically with the support of props, to allow the body to fully relax and release tension. Restorative yoga is known for its ability to reduce stress, promote deep relaxation, and restore balance to the body and mind. How Can a Bolster Help? A bolster is a versatile prop that can greatly enhance your restorative yoga practice. It is a long, firm pillow-like cushion that provides support and stability in various poses ..read more

Are you struggling to get a good night's sleep? Do you often wake up feeling groggy and tired? If so, you may want to consider incorporating meditation into your nightly routine. How does meditation improve your sleep? One of the main reasons people have trouble sleeping is due to an overactive mind. Thoughts, worries, and stress can keep you awake at night, making it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. When you meditate, you activate your body's relaxation response (parasympathetic nervous system), which helps reduce stress and anxiety. Meditation promotes a sense of calmness and ..read more

Why is back pain so common? Back pain is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. Whether it's caused by poor posture, muscle strain, or a sedentary lifestyle, back pain can be debilitating and affect your quality of life. Fortunately, there are ways to alleviate back pain, and one effective method is through the practice of yoga. How can yoga props help? When it comes to practicing yoga for back pain relief, the use of props can make a significant difference. Props such as bolsters, blocks, and straps can help support your body in various poses, allowing you to stretch and ..read more

Yoga for Pelvic Floor Health  The muscles that support good pelvic floor health can become weakened as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, obesity, straining and simply overtime as we age without actively working to strengthen and support them.    You do not have to wait until you experience bladder leakage when sneezing, jumping, or laughing to start strengthening your pelvic floor and you certainly don't have to be ashamed if you are already there! This 4 week series is designed to be accessible for all levels of practice and all gender i ..read more

Do you love yoga but your knees don't? Yoga can be challenging and uncomfortable if you have sensitivity in your knees. And it can be painful if you've had knee replacement surgery or any kind of knee injury. That doesn't mean you have to stop participating in yoga classes. You just have to add some cushioning to your knees. How do you protect your knees while practicing yoga? With Love My Mat Knee Pillows!   What are Flax Seed Knee Pillows and How Do They Work? Knee Pillows are specially designed pillows filled with flax seeds that provide support and comfort to your knees duri ..read more

We make our Hot & Cold Therapy Bags similar to the traditional Magic Bag, only better! We've improved the old design your mother loved by making it longer and wider for better coverage. How are we better than Magic Bags? Our Therapy Bags are 5" longer than a typical Magic Bag We've created four separate compartments to ensure an even distribution of grains. We use Wheat Berries instead of rice or flax seeds because the seeds are larger and hold the heat & cold longer. We make a removable and washable cover so it's so much easier to keep your Therapy Bag clean. AND we do it all as sust ..read more

Because nothing is as sacred as a mother's love, we've put together some gifting ideas for the special mom in your life. So you can make your mom or mother figure feel special and loved with thoughtful gifts that support her wellness journey.   Free Mother's Day Gifts The most thoughtful gifts aren't always bought. So we're sharing some of our favourite ways to show mom you love her without spending money.  Coupons - draw or print up some coupons for a coffee/tea date, a walk in the woods, hugs or even help with cleaning her home.  Handmade Cards - get out your cut & p ..read more

Having multi-functional props is important because the more things you can use a prop for... the less props you need. And the less props you need... the less you have to buy. Which equals less money spent and less consumer waste. We believe in the importance of buying less. That's why we make the highest quality yoga and meditation props to last you as long as possible. That's why we make multi-purpose props so you can own less, but still have maximum benefits. We want you to spend less but gain more. At Love My Mat we're always looking for ways to support you in reducing your c ..read more

Our bodies need rest.  Have you ever noticed when we are experiencing sickness, sadness and depression our bodies make us rest? Our central nervous system has 2 parts. We have the sympathetic nervous system (fight & flight) and the parasympathetic nervous system (rest & digest).  The practice of restorative yoga is to activate the parasympathetic nervous system so the body enters that state of rest and digest, and our blood pressure naturally lowers. When we allow the body to be supported by props and the Earth beneath us, we surrender to our breath and let go of t ..read more

We are so excited to announce that our beautiful, sunny store front is now home to intimate, in-person yoga & meditation classes. Yoga In Hamilton We love supporting the Hamilton yoga community and are pleased to be offering live yoga classes in our shop. We are starting with a couple 4 class series starting at the beginning of every month in 2023. Welcome to our Yoga Space You can find us at 809 King St. East in Hamilton, ON. There is free street parking in front of our shop and on all the side streets. Our open studio space can comfortably accommodate 8 students with enou ..read more