Best towels for yoga mats are not actually towels! Healthy alternative is hand weaved yoga rug.

Best towels for yoga mats are not actually towels - but hand weaved mysore yoga rugs. Yoga rugs will stay on the place during the whole yoga practice.

Why do I need to use a cover or towel for my yoga mat?

There is a simple answer for this question. Why do you have bed sheets for your bed? To keep the bed clean and protect it so it can last longer. 

The reason for using a yoga towel or yoga rug is the same and there are few more benefits to do so.

1. Yoga towel or yoga rug is easily washable in the washing machine so it will not become stinky if you sweat. Whereas you can’t do the same with your yoga mat because it is made of plastic or rubber.

There are many sprays and cleaners for yoga mats but after some time the sweat and dirt might go deeper and it will not be possible to clean anymore. 

Therefore, It’s great that you can wash your yoga rug on a regular basis and keep it clean all the time! 

2. Another important aspect – at least for me is the skin contact with the material of the mat during the practice. I like to have something softer under my hands and legs rather than feeling cold sticky plastic or rubber mat.

Natural yoga mat is important in your yoga practice, because you are touching it with some part of the skin during entire practice. Organic cotton, herbally dyed cotton yoga mat.

What are the best materials for the practice and how they can influence your yoga practice is explained in this blog post.

3.Protection of the mat is crucial, so you don’t have to buy a new yoga mat every year or two, when it wears out. If you use the protection on the top, your mat will not become ugly and worn out, it will stay brand new maybe for lifetime! 

This is how your yoga mat will look like after year or two. Depending how often you is it and how strong is you practice. If you practice ashtanga yoga, you will definitely need a new mat after a year. 

If you dont use towel for your yoga mat this is how your mat will look like after one or two years. Upgrade from microplactic yoga towel to hand weave yoga rug from pure cotton.

What happens if you throw away your yoga mat? Well, if it is made up of plastic the earth will take a long time to ”digest it”. If you use a yoga rug or yoga towel from natural materials it will biodegrade in a few years. You can read about sustainable materials for yoga practice in this article.

What should I use to cover my yoga mat? Yoga towel or yoga rug?

that’s a good question! …what is the best cover for my yoga mat? 

The best towels for yoga mats are not actually towels. Check out properties of yoga rugs to have a better picture of what I am talking about. 

1.As per my research all the yoga towels listed on the internet are made out of microfibers. What is wrong with microfibers? Basically they are very tiny bits of plastic which are hard to see with naked eye. They are polluting the oceans and water we drink.

How the drinking water looks like? Full of microplastic. Microplastic in the ocean and drinking water.

You can read more in this article in the point: 1 and 7. 

If you are really interested in the topic, I am including one more article about how microplastic pollution may be having a profound impact on people’s hormones, affecting blood pressure, fertility, immune systems and causing multiple diseases including cancer. 

2.Yoga towel is too light and it will keep lifting and disturbing you during your yoga practice in transitions.

3. Yoga rug is heavier, it has around 1.3 -1.5 kg and that’s why it will stay in its place from the beginning till the end of your yoga practice. 

4. Extra cushioning is another value that a yoga rug may bring you. As the yoga towel is very light it has a price for it as well – no extra cushioning is there. 

Yoga rugs are made by hands of craftsmen using only 100 % cotton looms. As cotton fiber is thicker it makes the final rug heavier and thicker as well. 

Organic cotton looms for hand weave mysore yoga rugs by Leela yoga rugs. Cotton yoga mat, handmade.

Take your time, think about it and consider all the pros and cons which cotton yoga rug may or may not bring you. Don’t forget, it is non only affecting you and your practice, but the picture is bigger !

#PRACTICECLEAN 

#SUSTANABLEYOGARUGS

 #SUSTAINABLEYOGATOWELS

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A full body Ayurvedic massage with warm herbal oils, slow enough to let the muscles soften and the mind actually settle, not just for the hour, but after it too.

Philosophy

A good massage does more than loosen tight muscles. It gives the nervous system a chance to actually stand down, something most people rarely allow themselves.

Every session uses warm herbal oils selected for the individual and the season, and moves slowly and deliberately rather than rushing through a routine. The aim isn't just physical relief, it's a state your body can carry with it after you leave the table.

What's included

Single session, 90 minutes
A full body Ayurvedic massage with warm herbal oils, a gentle focus on calming the nervous system, a few quiet minutes to rest before you leave, and a cup of tea or herbal drink afterward.

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3 session bundle, 90 minutes each
The same full body Ayurvedic treatment, repeated across three sessions, so the body gets the chance to release tension step by step rather than in one attempt. Booking three together saves 11 euro per massage, 34 euro in total, compared to booking single sessions.

Why a bundle, not just one session
One session brings relief. Repeated sessions let the body relax more deeply each time, since the nervous system responds differently once it starts to trust that rest is coming again. If you're dealing with ongoing tension rather than a one off knot, the bundle is built for that.

Meet your practitioner

Monika has been practicing massage since 2019 and trained in Ayurvedic healing massage with Naga Kumar in Mysore, India, a training that focused as much on how emotions show up in the body as it did on technique.

She starts most sessions with a short conversation, since stress and tension tend to settle in predictable places, the shoulders, the back, the jaw, and understanding what's going on in someone's life helps her work with those patterns rather than around them. She also studied Past Life Therapy with the same teacher, which shapes how she approaches each session as a whole, looking at the physical, emotional, and energetic layers together.

Yoga has been part of her life for many years and gave her a strong foundation for understanding how the body stores and releases tension. She brings that awareness into every massage, so you leave not just relaxed, but more in tune with yourself than when you arrived.

Perfect for

Someone who feels stressed, tired, or overloaded. People who sit a lot, travel often, or carry tension in the body without quite noticing until it's there. Birthdays, holidays, thank you gifts, or simply because someone deserves it.

FAQ

Yes. Just include the recipient's name when you book, and Monika will send a personalised card with their name on it.

Yes, the bundle is intended for a single recipient across all three sessions.

The recipient books at their own pace, whenever suits them best.

Warm herbal oils are chosen individually, based on the person and the season, to support the whole system rather than a generic blend.

One session helps.
Three change something.

Consulting & Yoga Therapy

Wellbeing isn't a single appointment. It's a process, and we walk it with you.

Philosophy

Most people arrive at a consultation already knowing something is off. Low energy, disrupted sleep, digestion that never quite settles, tension that sits in the same place no matter what you try. What's usually missing isn't effort. It's a clear picture of what's actually happening, and a plan that fits your life instead of a generic one.

That's what a Leela consultation is built to give you. We start by listening properly, then map your Ayurvedic constitution and current imbalance, and turn that into something concrete you can follow, paired with treatment that supports the shift rather than just relaxing you for an afternoon.

What this workshop actually gives you

Initial Ayurvedic consultation and assessment
A full session covering your current health concerns, digestion, sleep, energy, and emotional balance, your daily routines and habits, and your Ayurvedic constitution alongside your present imbalance.

A personalised lifestyle and diet plan
Following your consultation, you receive a tailored program built around your dosha, including daily routine recommendations, a diet plan aligned with your imbalance, stress relief practices, and small lifestyle adjustments meant to hold over time, not just for a week.

Guided therapeutic treatment
Depending on the package, this includes a series of therapeutic massages such as Abhyanga, booked at your own pace to support and continue the shift the consultation starts.

How it works

You start with the consultation, either online or in person. From there you receive your personalised plan. Any included treatments get booked on your own schedule, ideally spaced out over four to six weeks for the strongest results. The aim isn't a single good session, it's a steady shift you can feel and sustain.

Who this is for

This is for you if you're feeling out of balance, stressed, or low on energy, want to start Ayurvedic healing in a structured way rather than guessing, are dealing with digestive issues, tension, or disrupted sleep, or simply want deep relaxation paired with guidance you can actually use afterward.

FAQ

Yes, the first Ayurvedic consultation and assessment is included at no cost as part of the process.

It depends on your plan, but a typical arc runs four to six weeks from your first consultation through your final treatment session.

No. The consultation is designed to explain your constitution and imbalance in plain terms, no prior knowledge needed.

Yes. While we recommend spacing them within four to six weeks for continuity, the exact timing is up to you.

Start with a real conversation.

Understand your body before you try to fix it.

Workshops

A structured, video based course in Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation, rooted in traditional Indian yoga, built so you can practice with real understanding instead of just following along.

Intro

A structured, video based course in Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation, rooted in traditional Indian yoga, built so you can practice with real understanding instead of just following along.

What this workshop actually gives you

  • A clear breakdown of each technique before you're asked to practice it, so you understand what you're doing and why
  • Guidance on how techniques combine, since Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation were never meant to be learned in isolation
  • A path for progressing once the basics are solid, not just a single fixed sequence
  • Every technique demonstrated on video, so you can watch, follow, and rewatch as needed
  • Enough grounding to practice independently, without needing a class to keep you accountable
  • Email support if something doesn't click and you need it explained differently

What's inside

12 video modules, over 2 hours of instruction
Taught directly by Martin and Monika, both trained in Indian yoga traditions, blending the theory behind each technique with how to actually practice it.

A companion eBook
A written summary of every technique for quick reference, plus a curated list of recommended books, documentaries, and films for anyone who wants to go deeper than the course itself.

Ongoing support
Questions don't stop when the course ends. Reach out by email any time something needs clearing up.

Why this course

Yoga content online is everywhere, and most of it has drifted a long way from where the practice actually started. This course doesn't try to reinvent anything. It distills what Martin and Monika learned through years of traditional training into a format you can actually get through, no padding, no filler modules, just the techniques and how to use them.

FAQ

No. The course is built to take you from the basics through to independent practice, one technique at a time.

Self paced. All 12 modules are video based, so you move through the material on your own schedule.

Email support is included. If something in a module isn't clear, you can reach out directly.

A working understanding of Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation you can practice on your own, plus the eBook as a permanent reference.

Learn it properly, once.

The techniques. The context. The way they were meant to be taught.

Trips

Leela Trips are immersive journeys built around Ayurveda, yoga, and time away from everything that keeps your body on alert. Small groups. Real guidance. Nothing rushed.

Philosophy

Leela Trips are immersive journeys built around Ayurveda, yoga, and time away from everything that keeps your body on alert. Small groups. Real guidance. Nothing rushed.

We build every journey around one simple idea. The body already knows how to rest, digest, and heal. It just rarely gets the conditions to do it. So we remove the noise, the schedule, the constant choosing, and replace it with structure that supports your nervous system instead of taxing it.

That means smaller groups than you would expect, real Ayurvedic practitioners instead of a spa menu, and enough unscheduled time to actually feel the difference.

How a Leela trip is structured

Every trip follows the same underlying rhythm, even when the destination changes.

Part one, healing
The first stretch of the journey is built around Ayurvedic treatment. Daily consultations, herbal therapies, gentle movement, and a diet designed to support digestion and detoxification rather than restrict it. This is the part where the body starts to soften and the nervous system gets permission to switch off.

Part two, integration
From there, the trip moves toward simplicity. Yoga practice, breathwork, walks, workshops, and evenings that end early instead of late. Less doing, more noticing. This is where what you learned in part one starts to settle into something you can actually take home.

Our upcoming journey to Nepal follows exactly this shape, five days at a traditional Ayurvedic clinic near Kathmandu, followed by a stretch of mountain living near Pokhara.

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Who guides you

Leela trips are led personally, not handed off to a local operator once you land.

Monika's path into yoga and Ayurveda began in a traditional Yoga Gurukula in India, where living alongside her teachers shaped how she understands the practice, not just as movement, but as a way of living. Her training since then has covered Ashtanga yoga, Yoga and Ayurveda therapy, Ayurvedic massage in Mysore, and cleansing techniques studied across Nepal and India.

That background shapes every trip. Treatments are chosen with intention, the pace respects where your body actually is, and nothing on the itinerary is there just to fill a day.

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What to expect

Small groups, usually no more than around eight people, so the experience stays personal rather than logistical. Private or shared rooms, all meals prepared with digestion in mind, daily Ayurvedic treatment during the healing stretch of the trip, and daily yoga and meditation throughout. Full guidance from Monika from arrival to departure. Space to rest, journal, or simply do nothing, built into the schedule rather than squeezed around it.

FAQ

Expect two distinct phases. The first is treatment heavy, herbal therapies, oil massage, and gentle movement. The second is more active, with daily yoga and longer walks. Both beginners and experienced practitioners are welcomed at their own pace.

No. Trips are designed around where your body is now, not a fitness level you need to arrive with.

Groups stay small, generally no more than around eight, so the guidance stays personal rather than diluted across a crowd.

International flights, visas, travel insurance, and any personal purchases beyond the trip itself.

Deposits secure your place in a very limited group and are non refundable, since spots that open up are hard to fill on short notice. Full policy details are shared once you book.

Some resets need more than a weekend

Explore our upcoming journeys, or talk to us first if you are not sure which one fits.