Why kids yoga mats?

Because little warriors need a little space of their own to find their calm.

Chalk and Chakras was born out of a situation most parents will be familiar with: Dealing with children when their emotions are so big that your little ones can’t handle them.

I’ve been there. I know. My five-year-old daughter was having a difficult time adjusting to the arrival of her younger sister, the fact that I was home but unable to attend to her needs, and her struggles with a new school year of changes and challenges.

So I did what every mum would do. I read up obsessively on all sorts of different methods and advice that could help her, discovering that yoga was a great way to learn mindfulness even for kids. I began teaching her some simple moves which she really enjoyed. It was a wonderful way to bond too as I practise yoga. But I couldn’t find a kids yoga mat I liked which ticked all the boxes. The more I did my research, the more I was convinced that I’d have to make them myself to get the dream mats – high quality, eco-friendly mats with beautiful prints even mums would want for themselves.

Chalk and Chakras yoga mats are customised for kids’ smaller bodies while the 4mm-thick cushioning provides plush support for their hands, feet and joints. Our mats are sustainably produced and non-toxic. They’re completely free from nasties – made of natural rubber topped with lush microsuede fabric and printed with water-based inks. 

It is just as important for us that kids love going onto our yoga mats. Our designs are specially dreamt up by illustrators to inspire joyful practice in kids. Collaborating with local illustrators is also our small way of showcasing the talents we have here on our island. (Psst: Find out more about them on our blog)

Raising brave, strong and kind warriors is a journey. We hope you will find Chalk and Chakras mats and other mindfulness resources here on this site helpful along the way.