Sport Yoga Mats

 

More and more people are discovering the joys of gentle yoga and rediscovering their own 'slow moments'.

 

There's no need to travel far, nor to go out of your way to find a quiet lotus pond.

 

With just a yoga mat and some soothing music, with every inhale and exhale, you can slow down both your body and your mind.

 

The new 'Qinglian' ink-wash yoga mat draws inspiration from the serene scenery of a summer lotus pond, infusing your daily yoga space with the aesthetic of traditional Eastern ink-wash art.

 

A pale beige serves as the base colour, like a gentle beam of sunlight falling upon the water's surface. Turquoise lotus leaves blend naturally into the design, whilst ink-black grass stems are arranged in a sparse, staggered pattern, sketching a corner of the lotus pond in a simple, freehand style.

 

It avoids intricate, intense patterns and overly bold colours.

 

The perfectly balanced negative space lends a sense of breathing to the interplay between the lotus leaves, grass stems and the water's surface.

 

Unroll the 'Qinglian' and it's as though you've brought a pool of summer's serene ripples into your home.

 

In the early morning, accompanied by the first rays of sunlight, perform a few simple stretches;

in the afternoon, put down your mobile phone and allow your body to unwind once more through a gentle yoga session;

in the evening, practise mindfulness meditation or the Corpse Pose, letting your breathing gradually steady as the day's fatigue slowly fades away.

 

Inhale-extend.

Exhale-relax.

 

As your gaze rests upon the subtle lotus patterns on the mat's surface, the hustle and bustle around you seems to be gently paused.

 

'Qinglian' aims to offer not merely a yoga session, but a ritual of relaxation and tranquillity.

 

The low-saturation shades of blue-green and beige are gentle and pleasing to the eye, minimising visual fatigue; its minimalist Eastern aesthetic allows it to blend naturally into various spaces such as bedrooms, living rooms and balconies.

 

When practising yoga, it serves as a space to accompany your body as it stretches;

when meditating, it is a cosy corner to help you find stillness;

and when not in use, it can become a piece of traditional Chinese-inspired home décor.

 

One mat, one world; with every inhale and exhale.

 

May you, amidst your busy daily life, be able to carve out a quiet space for yourself.