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Patanjali’s eight-limbed path – A spiritual path to freedom?

Patanjali’s eight-limbed path – A spiritual path to freedom?

We love exploring the yogic world with you. Today we would like to describe Patanjali’s path to you because we always find an incredible amount of applicable truths in ancient yogic scriptures, which are certainly also interesting for you? We hope you enjoy reading this! First things first. The eight-limbed path of Patanjali is also […] weiterlesen

23. January 202323. January 2023
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Blind Yoga – A chat with Johann Mühlbauer

Blind Yoga – A chat with Johann Mühlbauer

We are very happy to tell you a little bit more about Blind Yoga here. We met Johann Mühlbauer in Nuremberg and are very inspired by his zest for life, motivation and everyday life. Together we had the pleasure to start a great project and interviewing Hansi about his blind yoga practice for this text […] weiterlesen

17. January 202316. January 2023
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Your weekly yoga plan from hejhej on Youtube

Your weekly yoga plan from hejhej on Youtube

With just 10-30 minutes a day, you can already feel calmer and more mobilized. Try it out for yourself with these selected yoga sessions in German and English. In the summer of 2022, we launched the hejhej Youtube channel and have been sharing new yoga, breathing and meditation sessions with you at least every two […] weiterlesen

28. December 20222. January 2023
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Travel yoga

Travel yoga

All of us in the hejhej-team love to travel. Yoga while travelling is just as much a part of it as delicious vegan food. For us, travelling means discovering new places, breaking out of our own comfort zone and everyday life. Questioning things and capturing inspiration. When we travel, there are fewer to-dos on our […] weiterlesen

21. December 202221. December 2022
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Journal Article dedicated to Regina and to all other people with a chemo look

Journal Article dedicated to Regina and to all other people with a chemo look

We want to dedicate this feed post to Regina, a young and beautiful women we were allowed to meet a few weeks ago. We met Regina through our wonderful photographer Maria Bayer. When scrolling through Maria’s Instagram page, one picture really got our attention. The picture showed a young and so so beautiful woman with […] weiterlesen

8. December 202226. January 2023
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The sustainable & right meditation pillow – 6 asanas with the hejhej-pillow

The sustainable & right meditation pillow – 6 asanas with the hejhej-pillow

Finally, your real meditation pillow from hejhej. After the hejhej-bolster is very popular, but still many have wished for our closed-loop cushion also in a round, classic meditation pillow shape, this month, November 2022, the time has finally come. We now have a round meditation pillow. Closed-loop and well thought-out down to the smallest detail. […] weiterlesen

8. December 20228. December 2022
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How wild herbs holistically support your meditation

How wild herbs holistically support your meditation

Rediscovering old traditions. Presenting knowledge in a modern way. We are very enthusiastic about putting a modern spin on old traditions and wisdom, making them tangible and aesthetic for today. The Berlin start-up kruut by Annika and Thorben is certainly one of the biggest pioneers in this field. The fascinating knowledge of wild herbs is […] weiterlesen

28. November 202228. November 2022
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Notes from the team – Inspiration and feel-good rituals

Notes from the team – Inspiration and feel-good rituals

Hej! We are the women and voices behind hejhej. Notes from the team are an intimate glimpse into our hearts and minds. Meet us – The people who founded and are building the first circular yoga brand. Journaling today: Camie The meaning of being, feeling inspired and the source of inspiration is an ongoing thought […] weiterlesen

20. November 202216. November 2022
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Why yoga pillow refills are sustainable

Why yoga pillow refills are sustainable

The durability of hejhej products is an essential criterion for us in product development. High-quality materials that are carefully processed lead to the longevity of a product. The longer you use a product, the more sustainable it is. A new product is always more energy-intensive to produce – no matter how sustainable, recycled etc. it […] weiterlesen

13. November 202216. November 2022
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Yoga and Sustainability – You and the Niyamas

Yoga and Sustainability – You and the Niyamas

As you know, we like to look at yoga from a sustainable perspective and vice versa. After we have already dealt with the first five principles of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra and interpreted the Yamas in a sustainable way, we now continue with the Niyamas, because yoga and sustainability complement each other very much, as we […] weiterlesen

28. October 202228. October 2022
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Honest talk about our prices – why we have to raise them and how you can still order at our old prices

Honest talk about our prices – why we have to raise them and how you can still order at our old prices

These current times are just crazy. The whole world speaks about increasing prices, rising energy costs and everything getting more expensive. We deliberately did not speak about it so far. We did not increase our prices so far because we want to offer closed-loop and fully sustainable yoga equipment as affordable as possible. So we […] weiterlesen

16. October 202226. January 2023
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Katonah Yoga – an introduction

Katonah Yoga – an introduction

The first time we became aware of Katonah Yoga was through our hejhej partner studio Original Feelings in Berlin. We all found the practice very special because it is clearly different from other styles like Vinyasa, Hatha, and Ashtanga. So we are very happy that we were able to shoot videos with Toni in Berlin […] weiterlesen

7. October 202211. October 2022
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Accessible yoga for people with physical limitations – a guest article by Katja Sandschneider

Accessible yoga for people with physical limitations – a guest article by Katja Sandschneider

Here we would like to share a guest article by Katja Sandschneider with you. We were very happy to share some important lines from Katja with you on the occasion of our new Youtube channel. Afterwards, you are welcome to go to Youtube and see her in action as a yoga teacher. We are very […] weiterlesen

25. September 202210. October 2022
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Workation on the camping site – working in a remote team

Workation on the camping site – working in a remote team

Independence. Be free. For us, being able to work from anywhere is definitely one of the most beautiful ideas to shape our working day. We from the hejhej-team use this freedom and are always on the road, preferably with our own van in nature. Learn more about our workation on the camping site. Besides the […] weiterlesen

6. September 20226. September 2022
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Yoga for people with disabilities – guest article by Lena Braun

Yoga for people with disabilities – guest article by Lena Braun

We are very proud to give you such a valuable article about yoga for people with disabilities by Lena Braun to read. It is about much more than people with disabilities, it is also about limitations in general and probably about you. Because not all asanas can be performed by the person. Here you will […] weiterlesen

21. August 202210. October 2022
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Yoga and digestion – asanas for a healthy gut

Yoga and digestion – asanas for a healthy gut

Yoga is such a holistic support for your body and well-being. This also includes your digestion. What does yoga have to do with digestion? In this guest post, we asked the wonderful start-up achtmeter if they would like to explain a little more about this. achtmeter writes more about the background of movement, mindfulness and […] weiterlesen

3. August 20223. August 2022
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Recycling Round No. 1

Recycling Round No. 1

Recycle your hejhej-mat – 1st recycling round after approx. 4 years Most of the existing yoga mats are not recyclable, so basically, all of them will end up as waste. That’s just crazy! The good news is that our hejhej-mats are different. They are recyclable and our closed-loop business model allows them to also really […] weiterlesen

31. July 20221. August 2022
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how it feels to get copied

how it feels to get copied

It’s time to open up. Why we were quiet at first. A chat these last days brought this all up again. We never spoke about it publicly. In the last few days, we reflect on why we never did it. We were afraid. Afraid that a huge company threatens us. hejhej-mats copied?Getting into a legal […] weiterlesen

20. July 202226. January 2023
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Why you should use your Yoga Bolster for more than just your yoga practice – Yoga Bolster Usage

Why you should use your Yoga Bolster for more than just your yoga practice – Yoga Bolster Usage

You have probably already noticed from our last articles how many different applications hejhej products have. Read here the most beautiful 7 usages with the hejhej-eyepillow. We have also written 7 uses for you with the Yoga Spray. An important development criterion for us is the diversity of our products. Because the more often you […] weiterlesen

10. July 202221. July 2022
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Tips Sustainability – World Yoga Day 2022

Tips Sustainability – World Yoga Day 2022

On the 21st of June is World Yoga Day. We especially love to draw attention to yoga on this day and celebrate this day together with you. How nice that the longest day of the year also falls on this holiday – Midsummer. Also known as Midsommar, solar equinox, or Litha. Today we want to […] weiterlesen

28. June 202221. July 2022
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7 uses of the Yoga Spray – the sustainable hejhej-spray

7 uses of the Yoga Spray – the sustainable hejhej-spray

By the end of 2021, the sustainable hejhej-spray is finally in our online shop. This article is about possible uses of a yoga spray and how it can accompany you in your yoga practise as well as independently. For us, as many different uses of a product as possible also make up part of sustainability. […] weiterlesen

4. May 20221. February 2023
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Yoga and sex, how does that fit together? – Guest article by Teresa Wittmann

Yoga and sex, how does that fit together? – Guest article by Teresa Wittmann

Sex is a strong urge to find out something, not only about the body, not only about the other person but about everything that is hidden. Osho Teresa Wittmann is a yoga teacher and mom. She recently gave a workshop on the topic ‘Yoga for better Sex’. This gave rise to the idea of writing […] weiterlesen

1. May 202221. July 2022
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too small to compete

too small to compete

We feel frustrated and too small to compete. We have been at this point so many times before. We have always been so frustrated but then decided to swallow it down and just continue. But in the last weeks, we have found ourselves in this exact place again and again and it was just too […] weiterlesen

29. April 202226. January 2023
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Yoga block strechtes – the sustainable hejhej-block

Yoga block strechtes – the sustainable hejhej-block

For us, the yoga block has become an all-around tool for our yoga practice. It can easily be used in so many asanas. A tool with many applications is a sustainable one for us because it’s versatile and can be used for different types of support. Yoga block for stretches? Here we show you 6 […] weiterlesen

26. April 20221. February 2023
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One tree per product – Why we are critical regarding this claim

One tree per product – Why we are critical regarding this claim

You are probably familiar with the advertising slogan “A tree is planted for every product” from numerous companies. Here we explain why we are critical of this claim and donate to a local foundation in the region. At the beginning of our start-up, we also advertised with the claim that one tree would be planted […] weiterlesen

10. April 202221. July 2022
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hejhej’s Impact Report No. 2 – Ecological and Social Impact 2021

hejhej’s Impact Report No. 2 – Ecological and Social Impact 2021

Promoting sustainability and creating impact is particularly close to our hearts at hejhej. All areas of the company are geared towards this. On our website, we have added the tab “sustainability” in 2021, where we summarise important points. You will learn more about the team, our most important communication topics, everything about packaging and shipping […] weiterlesen

3. April 202221. July 2022
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How essential oils support your yoga practice

How essential oils support your yoga practice

Essential oils are wonderfully beneficial during your yoga practice. They can positively influence your well-being. We have deliberately created a 2 in 1 application for our hejhej Yoga Spray – for your yoga mat and your mind. The essential oils we have selected support your yoga practice by giving you peace and focus. The sustainability […] weiterlesen

30. March 202221. July 2022
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The sufficiency strategy – what does it mean?

The sufficiency strategy – what does it mean?

Do I really need this product? This question describes the sufficiency strategy very well. All sustainability approaches are powerless on their own and need the sufficiency strategy at their side. This strategy is an important part of hejhej, although it completely contradicts classical economics. We advise people to buy a new yoga mat only if they really need it. We don’t want to promote consumption, we want to change something.

3. February 20227. December 2022
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hejhej-spray – the sustainable yoga spray for your yoga practice

hejhej-spray – the sustainable yoga spray for your yoga practice

Many of you have asked us how you can best clean the hejhej yoga mat in the most environmentally friendly way possible. Most yoga mat sprays on the market are not without ingredients from faraway countries such as Asia or South America. Unfortunately, refills are also very rare, which would be particularly sustainable for a […] weiterlesen

8. December 202121. July 2022
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A statement on workplaces for people with disabilities

A statement on workplaces for people with disabilities

********UPDATE from 26.11.21********We wrote our first statement on our cooperation with workplaces for people with disabilities on the 15th of March 2021. Recently there has been increased criticism, primarily of the workshops but also of companies/start-ups that work with the workplaces. We have hardly received any critical enquiries ourselves, but we have followed the debate […] weiterlesen

30. November 202121. July 2022
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The most beautiful 7 eye pillow usages with the hejhej-eyepillow

The most beautiful 7 eye pillow usages with the hejhej-eyepillow

An eye pillow is perhaps a piece of yoga equipment you haven’t heard of yet. Due to the pandemic, you may not have been to a yoga studio in the last few years, or you may not have been to one at all. But maybe you still remember your last time? What did you especially […] weiterlesen

25. November 20211. February 2023
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The hejhej-eyepillow – a sustainable eye pillow in cooperation with Nyuzi Blackwhite

The hejhej-eyepillow – a sustainable eye pillow in cooperation with Nyuzi Blackwhite

Savasana is certainly a Sanskrit word that most often gets stuck during a yoga session. The lying asana at the end of a yoga practice. Here you can relax completely. Do you also love it when it’s completely dark and your eyelids are closed by gentle pressure? We have something for you. With our newly […] weiterlesen

14. November 202111. October 2022
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The best yoga hotels to switch off

The best yoga hotels to switch off

The main purpose of a holiday is to switch off and completely relax. Sun is definitely a factor on vacation that allows the feeling of relaxation to arrive quicker but also that is not always guaranteed. Luckily there is also yoga and a careful selection of the best yoga hotels following in this article. Yoga […] weiterlesen

5. November 20212. January 2023
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Yoga during pregnancy

Yoga during pregnancy

Sabine Gallei is a yoga teacher, knitwear designer/stylist, mother of three young sons and founder of YES YOU ARE (@yes.you.are_). Sabine teaches open yoga classes, private classes, business yoga, pre- and postnatal yoga as well as workshops, retreats and teacher trainings in various studios in Berlin. All online too, of course. We are very pleased […] weiterlesen

29. October 202121. July 2022
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Buy a sustainable yoga mat online – donate a yoga mat to ONE TEAM – Buy one, donate one Vol. 2

Buy a sustainable yoga mat online – donate a yoga mat to ONE TEAM – Buy one, donate one Vol. 2

Social sustainability is an important part of hejhej for us. With every hejhej-mat sold, we donate to the Earth Child Project in Cape Town. We want to continuously increase our impact on social sustainability. We have already donated some mats to our partner workshops here in Nuremberg. That went down so well and touched us […] weiterlesen

21. October 202126. January 2023
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Yoga block exercises with the sustainable hejhej-block

Yoga block exercises with the sustainable hejhej-block

The yoga block is probably the most widespread tool in the yoga world. At the beginning of your yoga journey, the block can support you to be well aligned in certain exercises and help you to slowly approach a yoga exercise. If you already have some experience, you can even intensify your asanas or learn […] weiterlesen

11. October 20211. February 2023
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How To Relax Your Shoulders – Shoulder Yoga

How To Relax Your Shoulders – Shoulder Yoga

In this wonderful guest article, Marta Witecka, yoga teacher, describes how you can finally do something good for your neck and shoulders. Be sure to read the article to the end, because there are some shoulder yoga asanas waiting for you that you can try out at home.Marta has dedicated herself to yoga, strength training, […] weiterlesen

2. October 202121. July 2022
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What we love about Online yoga and MovingRoom

What we love about Online yoga and MovingRoom

Sometimes, there is this one yoga lesson, that we’ll never forget. Maybe because the yoga teacher spoke harmoniously, the room smelled particularly lovely, the music really signed you out, or because the atmosphere made you feel the power of yoga. We really do love those studio classes that leave us feeling touched. But especially during […] weiterlesen

7. September 202121. July 2022
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Bolster Yoga – 4 playful asanas

Bolster Yoga – 4 playful asanas

Yoga unites movement and stillness. As there is quietude and excitement within yourself, you’ll find both in your yoga practice, too. In our blog post about yin yoga asanas on the hejhej-bolster we focussed on relaxation and slow movement. This blog post is about 4 playful asanas you can do with your hejhej-bolster, hejhej-strap and […] weiterlesen

3. September 20211. February 2023
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What hejhej has in common with an organic farm – circular economy businesses

What hejhej has in common with an organic farm – circular economy businesses

The circular economy is the most important building block of our company. A way of doing business that we live and thus show what is possible – a circular economy business. Like everything created by humans, the circular economy has its origins in nature. Almost everything runs in cycles. The cycles of life. In the […] weiterlesen

22. July 202121. July 2022
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What is trauma sensitive yoga? About trauma, yoga, and the autonomic nervous system

What is trauma sensitive yoga? About trauma, yoga, and the autonomic nervous system

This guest article was written by a specially trained trauma sensitive yoga teacher. Loredana Di Filippo offers (trauma)sensitive 1:1 sessions and workshops and works with traumatized people. Her work is based on the understanding of the autonomous nervous system. Das daraus resultierende Wissen ist für alle spannend, die feinfühlig sind, wirklich Veränderung in ihr Leben […] weiterlesen

9. July 20211. February 2023
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Biological and technical cycle – Circular Economy

Biological and technical cycle – Circular Economy

Circular Economy – a quick introduction The circular economy holds the greatest sustainability potential for us. It is an alternative economy to the consumption of finite resources. In the circular economy, resources flow endlessly in cycles. Waste serves as a resource for new products so that no more waste is created on our planet. It […] weiterlesen

28. May 202121. July 2022
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Dr. Günther Pfann Foundation x hejhej – Ecological Sustainability

Dr. Günther Pfann Foundation x hejhej – Ecological Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our business. We decided to make a product-based donation from the very first product. This means that we donate 1€ of every product to a social/ecological initiative. In this way, we further integrate social and environmental sustainability into our business. With the hejhej-mats we support a social project in […] weiterlesen

4. May 202121. July 2022
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What the biggest hurdle in a circular business has to do with a hejhej-mats discount code

What the biggest hurdle in a circular business has to do with a hejhej-mats discount code

For us, the circular economy holds the greatest sustainability potential in the consumer world. Producers and consumers are equally responsible for ensuring that the cycle is truly closed. We asked ourselves: What incentive can we give so that a hejhej product that has reached the end of its life cycle is actually returned? This is […] weiterlesen

25. April 202128. July 2022
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Move with your menstrual cycle

Move with your menstrual cycle

Meditation and yoga during your period can support your cycle and connect you more intensely with your body. We talked to various experts about tips and tricks for your period and shared valuable information for you on Instagram for a week. If you missed it, no problem. We have summarised the most important information for […] weiterlesen

18. April 202111. October 2022
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Yin yoga poses with your hejhej-bolster

Yin yoga poses with your hejhej-bolster

Yin Yoga poses stretch your muscles and fasciae deeply and calm your mind. Especially when practising calmly, the equipment can be a great help in your asanas for you to let go and stretch passively. Yoga bolster, yoga strap, and yoga blocks are the most commonly used ones by yoga practitioners. Especially in yin yoga […] weiterlesen

12. March 20211. February 2023
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hejhej’s impact report No. 1: how much waste did we save? how many children did we support in South Africa? and how many trees did we plant?

hejhej’s impact report No. 1: how much waste did we save? how many children did we support in South Africa? and how many trees did we plant?

A sustainability report is not only for big companies but also for small companies to transparently report about its sustainability actions. Yet, we mostly know impact reports from big corporations, who use this report to present itself as the most sustainable company, reporting about all the little things they do. In reality, most of them […] weiterlesen

16. February 202121. July 2022
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Silence Retreat – experience of a Vipassana meditation

Silence Retreat – experience of a Vipassana meditation

In the last weeks and months, we have been spending a lot of time on meditation. Especially because we spent a lot of time on the product development of the newly launched hejhej-bolster. It supports your meditation seat and embellishes your meditation experience. Especially now, in such turbulent times, it is so good to pause […] weiterlesen

13. February 20217. December 2022
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The sustainable yoga bolster

The sustainable yoga bolster

Right now, in a time of turbulence, confusion, global pain and frost in the morning, you may be striving for a yoga class that grounds you. Which offers you support to manage your everyday life full of strength and peace. That makes you think about the good things in life. To the things, you can […] weiterlesen

9. February 202116. November 2022
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Resilience through yoga: the strength you are building within

Resilience through yoga: the strength you are building within

Helping yourself, easier said than done. So, how does it actually work? Often, we’re hoping for someone else to fix things. People like friends, family, our partner or of course, our pet. Most of the times that is perfectly alright and leaves us feeling supporttet and safe. But right now, in times of a pandemic, […] weiterlesen

15. January 20213. February 2021
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A yoga block made out of flip-flops

A yoga block made out of flip-flops

This yoga block looks like a little piece of art, don’t you think? It actually is a piece of art – it is a handmade yoga block out of flip-flops – flip-flops collected on the coasts of Kenya. We offer these yoga blocks as a special and limited edition. The organisation behind these yoga blocks […] weiterlesen

9. December 202021. July 2022
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Yoga for deaf people – Inclusion in the Yoga World

Yoga for deaf people – Inclusion in the Yoga World

Have you ever been to a yoga class that actively included deaf people? A question you don’t ask yourself, if you’re hearing. But inclusion remains a topic that we would like to deal with further, especially in relation to yoga, which literally means unity in Sanskrit. Is a unity between hearing and deaf people possible? […] weiterlesen

6. November 20201. February 2023
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hejhej-mats experience – that’s how the hejhej experience really is

hejhej-mats experience – that’s how the hejhej experience really is

Maybe you’re just at the beginning of your yoga practice or your old yoga mat is coming to an end. We know that the search for a sustainable yoga mat can be very tiring and long. Our hejhej-mat was created out of this need, so to speak. The mat fulfills all criteria that are important […] weiterlesen

14. October 202021. July 2022
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Non-slip yoga mat – a look at the surface of the hejhej-mat

Non-slip yoga mat – a look at the surface of the hejhej-mat

One of the criteria that is often considered when buying a new yoga mat is slip resistance. If you have ever slipped on your yoga mat during a nice flow with wet hands or feet, you probably know what we are talking about. In yoga you should be able to concentrate on your practice, your […] weiterlesen

11. August 202021. July 2022
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The yoga philosophy & sustainability – An interpretation of the Yamas

The yoga philosophy & sustainability – An interpretation of the Yamas

Let’s look at the yoga philosophy from a sustainability perspective. Beginning this article we need to add a little side note about what we refer to as the yoga philosophy – because the yoga philosophy is a wide field. So we are referring to the Yoga sutra written by Patanjali. Patanjali was an Indian philosopher, […] weiterlesen

1. August 202021. July 2022
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Yoga and nutrition: How you can support your yoga practice with your nutrition

Yoga and nutrition: How you can support your yoga practice with your nutrition

The Yoga practice is all about the full breath and the physical strength should be able to be used up to your personal limits. Therefore it is very important that your body can concentrate on the practice and, for example, do not have to engage in intensive digestive activity. At the same time, you should […] weiterlesen

26. July 20203. August 2022
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Yoga strap made of hemp

Yoga strap made of hemp

A yoga strap can be very helpful for your yoga practice. Not only beginners but also experienced yogis can dive deeper into the practice with the strap. For us, it often depends on the day how we feel during the yoga, so the strap can be used just when we are a little uncertain or […] weiterlesen

27. June 20201. February 2023
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5 Tips from the Ayurveda philosophy that support your yoga practice

5 Tips from the Ayurveda philosophy that support your yoga practice

What do Yoga and Ayurveda have in common? Both are Vedic traditions. The vedic religion is the oldest religion of India that can be found in written documents. In India, Ayurveda and Yoga have been integrated into the health system for a very long time and are seen parallel to western/traditional medicine. The Ayurvedic philosophy […] weiterlesen

28. May 202015. September 2022
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The first yoga mat test with sustainability criteria

The first yoga mat test with sustainability criteria

Yoga mats – hardly any other piece of sports equipment needs to fulfill so many demands and that is why you can find a lot of yoga mat tests and reviews on the world wide web. The hejhej-mat performs very well in the yoga mat tests we know. Independent reviews of our yoga mat are […] weiterlesen

24. April 202021. July 2022
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How does a sustainable production of a yoga mat work? A check list with 5 criteria.

How does a sustainable production of a yoga mat work? A check list with 5 criteria.

Nowadays, quite a lot of companies claim to be sustainable. For example, one of the largest fast-fashion companies in the world recently promoted its sustainable products. So sadly, we can’t just trust companies anymore but we need to understand what it means to produce sustainable products. That’s why we want to explain to you how […] weiterlesen

1. April 202021. July 2022
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Happy World Down Syndrome Day to all of you!

Happy World Down Syndrome Day to all of you!

Today is the 21st of March and it’s World Down Syndrome Day. Today should be about thinking about each other, acting for the community and the individuals. World Down Syndrome Day now exists for 14 years. It was not coincidentally placed on the 21st of March. The number 21 symbolizes the characteristic of Down Syndrome […] weiterlesen

21. March 202021. July 2022
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Yoga at home – a guide for a strengthening practice

Yoga at home – a guide for a strengthening practice

We rush through our everyday life – both corporate and private. It’s full of appointments and we sometimes just forget to take some time in between for ourselves. Then there are suddenly times, where we are forced to stay home. Yoga is a great way to make the best out of it. A regular Yoga […] weiterlesen

16. March 202021. July 2022
all articles, circular economy

The circular economy: examples from the yoga industry

The circular economy: examples from the yoga industry

We recently had the opportunity to talk to the 7th grade of a Montessori school about sustainability and examples of the circular economy. This day gave us incredibly valuable new food for thought because we were able to see the world of sustainability and yoga for a few moments from a child’s perspective. On the […] weiterlesen

19. February 202021. July 2022
all about yoga, all articles, circular economy, entrepreneurial journey

Die erste recycelte Yogamatte – wir alle müssen uns verändern

Die erste recycelte Yogamatte – wir alle müssen uns verändern

Es war noch nie wichtiger über seine eigenen Kaufentscheidungen nachzudenken. Wir alle müssen unser Verhalten ändern, um unsere Planeten vor dem Kollaps zu schützen. Wir möchten die macht der Konsumenten und die Macht der Unternehmen vorstellen und zeigen, dass wir alle wirklich was bewirken können. Die erste recycelte Yogamatte ist unser Beitrag.

17. January 202021. July 2022
all articles, entrepreneurial journey

Being a mum and founder – 5 questions for WOMOM

Being a mum and founder – 5 questions for WOMOM

We did not reach gender equality in professional life yet and women are also underrepresented as entrepreneurs. Being a mum and and a founder: more and more mothers see entrepreneurship as an opportunity to combine family- and work-life.  Unfortunately, it is often difficult for mothers to fully develop their professional lives. Kita places have long […] weiterlesen

8. December 201917. January 2020
all about yoga, all articles, mindful life

The Chakras – Yoga is more than just physical exercises

The Chakras – Yoga is more than just physical exercises

Chakras are another part of the ancient Indian knowledge about yoga. The word chakra from Sanskrit can be translated as wheel or disc. Chakras are centers of consciousness and life energy in the body, whereby the original teaching describes seven main energy centers. Of course, there are still many tributaries of the life force in your body, but these seven act as nodal points that concentrate and distribute the most.

1. December 201921. July 2022
all articles, circular economy, entrepreneurial journey

What is Circular Monday all about?

What is Circular Monday all about?

Wir wollen dir die Strategien der Kreislaufwirtschaft an die Hand geben, um ganzheitliche Entscheidungen zu den materiellen Dingen in deinem Leben zu ermöglichen. That’s why Circular Monday is the Monday before Black Friday. We want to step in before the day of mass consumption to remind you of alternative options and to spread the message reuse, repair, and rent. Let yourself be inspired and discover holistic and exciting new concepts to manufacture, make available, and maintain their lifespan.

22. November 201921. July 2022
all about yoga, all articles, ecological sustainability, social sustainability, yoga prop guide

A sustainable yoga mat bag – the hejhej-bag

A sustainable yoga mat bag – the hejhej-bag

Sustainability is simply inevitable. The circular economy is the most healthy way to consume and that is why we created the most sustainable yoga mat bag in a circular way.

21. September 20199. December 2021
all articles, circular economy, entrepreneurial journey

Crowdfunding campaign hejhej-bag – why we do it again

Crowdfunding campaign hejhej-bag – why we do it again

Crowdfunding enables truly sustainable product innovation as society decides whether or not a new product will appear on the market. That’s why the hejhej-bag is only launched if the crowdfunding campaign is successful.

5. September 20199. February 2020
all articles, circular economy, ecological sustainability, entrepreneurial journey, social sustainability

First closed-loop yoga mat – the hejhej-mat

First closed-loop yoga mat – the hejhej-mat

Why are there so few sustainable companies and products? Why does a closed-loop yoga mat so far not exist? Those were exactly the questions that led us to the decision to make a difference and to develop the first closed-loop yoga mat. In this blog article, we want to explain what the term closed-loop means and why it’s the most sustainable way to produce and consume new products.

14. August 20199. February 2020
all articles, mindful life

Holistic health – you are more than just your body

Holistic health – you are more than just your body

It is a lingering movement but luckily we are becoming more and more mindful and more aware of our planet. Just as we are more attentive to our environment, we should also consider holistically our own health – and that not only affects the body, but also mind and soul. A holistic approach to health should also pay attention to the ecosystem in which we move: our earth.

22. July 201910. February 2020
all articles, ecological sustainability, mindful life

Sustainable traveling tips – mindful vacation

Sustainable traveling tips – mindful vacation

The mindfulness of your yoga practice can also be taken with you while traveling. We are sharing our 3 best sustainable traveling tips plus our top 7 reasons why everyone should travel outside in nature once.

6. July 201910. February 2020
all about yoga, all articles, social sustainability

The ethical production of a yoga mat

The ethical production of a yoga mat

The story of a hejhej-mat – an ethical production of yoga mats. We want to communicate really transparent about how our hejhej-mats are produced. We consciously decided to produce in Germany in order to act as socially and ethically as possible and in order to keep the transportation ways as short as possible.

31. May 201910. February 2020
all articles, entrepreneurial journey, social sustainability

Who made my yoga mat? – we did that!

Who made my yoga mat? – we did that!

As you know, we are usually no huge fans of trends as they normally go together with unnecessary consumption. However, there is always an exception to the rule. One great one is Fashion Revolution. The global movement of fighting for fair working conditions for our garment producers is getting bigger. It gains more awareness on […] weiterlesen

25. April 201921. July 2022
all articles, social sustainability

Social sustainability: you buy a yoga mat, we donate one.

Social sustainability: you buy a yoga mat, we donate one.

We want to use this blog article to inform you about our current social hejhej-special. From the 15th of April till the 15th of May, for every yoga mat bought we will donate one yoga mat to two social initiatives for people with a handicap. Read more about why social sustainability is so important for […] weiterlesen

15. April 201921. July 2022
all articles, mindful life

Sustainable fasting – Our three favorite alternatives

Sustainable fasting – Our three favorite alternatives

Fasting is about refreshment and reflection. Forgoing for a while the familiar is more than an old tradition. Fasting actually has its roots in religion and should prepare us for the festive easter days. As well as in the old days as today it should be a period about reflection and consciousness. So also if […] weiterlesen

28. March 201921. July 2022
all about yoga, all articles, social sustainability

Donate yoga mats – why we donate to the homeless

Donate yoga mats – why we donate to the homeless

Who would really need a mat? Especially for homeless people blankets and mats are really helpful. We wanted to extend the product life cycle of some of our mats from the development phase and at the same time support a social initiative. That’s why we decided to donate the yoga mats to a institutions for homeless people. Homelessness is not a topic in our society, we want to give you tips of how to support and interact with homeless people.

19. March 201921. July 2022
all articles, ecological sustainability, social sustainability

A cheap yoga mat – what is the true cost?

A cheap yoga mat – what is the true cost?

If you make a good deal it often comes to the cost of another person or our nature. Unfortunately, someone else is probably paying the price for your cheap yoga mat.

18. February 201921. July 2022
all articles, ecological sustainability, mindful life, social sustainability

Sustainable Valentine’s Day presents – ideas

Sustainable Valentine’s Day presents – ideas

There are many commercial holidays such as Valentine’s Day. Especially on days like this, it is important to consume consciously and show society that sustainability is our future. We show you ideas for a sustainable Valentine’s Day present with which you can make a statement.

8. February 201910. February 2022
all articles, entrepreneurial journey, mindful life, social sustainability

Buy a yoga mat for 129€, is this a lot of money? Let’s compare it to your last buying decision

Buy a yoga mat for 129€, is this a lot of money? Let’s compare it to your last buying decision

129€ is a lot of money. BUT we want to make you think about whether it is really a lot of money for a fully sustainable, high-quality yoga mat made in Germany? We want to encourage you to think about the products you buy and consume. Let’s all try to consume consciously and fair!

9. January 201910. February 2020
all articles, ecological sustainability, mindful life

Sustainable Christmas gifts for yoga – conscious giving

Sustainable Christmas gifts for yoga – conscious giving

Yoginis and yogis love meaningful and thoughtful presents. A lot of them are into the topic of sustainability since yoga is not only about mindfulness towards themselves but also about mindfulness towards the planet. We are sharing four of our favorite sustainable gifts for yoga in our recent blog article with you.

6. December 201814. December 2022
all articles, ecological sustainability, mindful life, social sustainability

Sustainable Christmas Presents – Ideas for a Sustainable Christmas

Sustainable Christmas Presents – Ideas for a Sustainable Christmas

6 tips on how to make this Christmas more sustainable. The Christmas mood slowly arrived in our life. It’s a wonderful time of the year but at the same time, we start to question all the ongoing consumerism. Sustainable Christmas Presents are a great and easy way to start doing this.

23. November 201814. December 2022
all articles, ecological sustainability, mindful life, social sustainability

A premium yoga mat – connecting mindfulness towards yourself the planet?

A premium yoga mat – connecting mindfulness towards yourself the planet?

In theory mindfulness towards yourself and towards the planet work really well together. BUT: Why do we yogis then practice yoga on a harmful plastic mat? Our sustainable and premium yoga mats enable other yogis to consume mindfully. Mindful consumption questions whether you really need a product since most of the products people buy are not really necessary.

2. October 20187. February 2020
all articles, mindful life, social sustainability

Social yoga can offer support along a therapy

Social yoga can offer support along a therapy

Yoga has beneficial features for your overall wellbeing. Did you know that social yoga can also be supportive for people suffering from mental illnesses? Yoga für alle e.v. is a great NGO that makes yoga available for people who would otherwise not have the chance to participate in yoga.

18. September 20187. February 2020
all articles, circular economy, ecological sustainability

A circular yoga mat – why you should return it

A circular yoga mat – why you should return it

A circular yoga mat only becomes fully closed-looped if you return it. So one of the most important success factors of the circular economy is the consumer because it is in the consumer’s power to return a product and to make it available for a new production. However, to achieve a sustainable circular product it is essential to be aware of the intention of reaching a more sustainable planet with the circular economy.

22. August 201810. February 2022
all articles, social sustainability

Social start-up – our cooperation with a workplaces for people with disabilities

Social start-up – our cooperation with a workplaces for people with disabilities

hejhej-mats is not only about developing a yoga mat but also about becoming an environmentally friendly and social start-up. We wanted to work with a social organisation to sew the logos onto our sustainable yoga mats. That is why we cooperate with a workplace for people with disabilities. We would like to share our experiences with you and show you why this cooperation makes us so happy.

1. August 201827. January 2022
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The variety of yoga

The variety of yoga

Yoga not only offers a variety of yoga styles but also various yoga poses and so many places where you can practice yoga. People are nowadays chasing through their life without resting. Yoga is just about yourself and your practice on your mat – so it is a great way of slowing life down. For us it is certainly part of our daily life and we want to share with you some of our favorite yoga poses, places and styles.

23. June 20187. February 2020
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The best yoga mat requires a lot of effort

The best yoga mat requires a lot of effort

The product development of hejhej-mats always had the aim to develop the best yoga at the market. Now it is finished and our hejhej-mats will be launched soon. What we experienced is the most expensive sustainability criteria is to solely manufacture a product in Germany, which is why we have to raise our sales price from 119€ to 129€. However, we are happy and proud to offer you a fully sustainable yoga mat made in Germany.

19. May 20187. February 2020
all articles, entrepreneurial journey, social sustainability

A cool yoga mat through emotions in our corporate life

A cool yoga mat through emotions in our corporate life

Emotions are mostly not perceived positively although they are so important both in our personal life as well when starting up a business. We want to show that it is good to be emotional and tell you more about our experiences during the development of our sustainable and cool yoga mat.

7. May 20187. February 2020
all articles, ecological sustainability, entrepreneurial journey, social sustainability

A good yoga mat in Germany – what does that mean

A good yoga mat in Germany – what does that mean

Consumerism is part of our daily life and is even growing and growing so that there is a real overconsumption happening on our planet. hejhej-mats is not running its business in order to drive consumerism even more but just because we want to offer a sustainable and good yoga mat in Germany. All of us should ask ourselves the question of “Do you really need this product?” before making a buying decision.

3. May 201810. February 2022
all articles, entrepreneurial journey

A successful crowdfunding campaign – our key learnings

A successful crowdfunding campaign – our key learnings

A successful crowdfunding campaign can also be quite tricky and it requires a lot of work. As our crowdfunding campaign helped us a lot with the further actions of our business, we would like to give you some insights on what we learned from our campaign and share with you our 5 key findings for a successful crowdfunding campaign.

23. April 20185. February 2020
all articles, ecological sustainability, mindful life, social sustainability

A sustainable lifestyle – you could start from here

A sustainable lifestyle – you could start from here

The amount of plastic waste on our planet is higher than ever before. All of us should start living a more sustainable lifestyle. We want to show you that some things are so easy but still so meaningful to change.

15. March 20185. February 2020
all articles, entrepreneurial journey

Women in entrepreneurship – experiences and hopes

Women in entrepreneurship – experiences and hopes

Unfortunately, we have to experience ourselves that there are very little women in entrepreneurship. And the women who start their own businesses face difficulties men do not.

8. March 20185. February 2020
all articles, circular economy, ecological sustainability

Recycled yoga mat out of foam off-cuts

Recycled yoga mat out of foam off-cuts

The amount of plastic waste on our planet is constantly increasing. hejhej-mats makes recycled yoga mats by using waste from foam production.

30. January 201811. February 2022
all articles, entrepreneurial journey

High-quality yoga mat through customer co-creation

High-quality yoga mat through customer co-creation

People always talk about high-quality yoga mats. But what actually is a high-quality yoga mat and how to design such product? hejhej-mats used an innovative tool called customer co-creation to create their own sustainable and high-quality yoga mat.

23. January 20185. February 2020
all articles, ecological sustainability, social sustainability

More than an eco-friendly yoga mat

More than an eco-friendly yoga mat

We started hejhej-mats because we were disappointed with the current range of yoga mats on the market. We did not find a mat that could meet our sustainability expectations. So we started hejhej-mats and developed an eco-friendly yoga mat made from recycled materials that is also a closed-loop product. We don’t think we can call ourselves a sustainable start-up with an eco-friendly yoga mat alone – but that’s what we aspire to be! Sustainability is a fancy buzzword, but as some of you may already know, it means more…

18. January 20187. February 2022
all articles, circular economy, ecological sustainability, social sustainability

Natural rubber yoga mats – we decided not to create them

Natural rubber yoga mats – we decided not to create them

The planet already has enough valuable resources in abundance. It is not necessary to use new natural materials like natural rubber to make new products like yoga mats. Natural rubber yoga mats are not really sustainable and we explain why.

9. January 201810. February 2022
all articles, circular economy, ecological sustainability, entrepreneurial journey, social sustainability

Sustainable development goals – hejhejs contribution

Sustainable development goals – hejhejs contribution

hejhej-mats is making a contribution to the UN sustainable development goals. More specifically, to goal number 12. Read more about goal number 12 and how hejhej-mats contributes to achieving the goals.

13. September 20175. February 2020
all about yoga, all articles, mindful life

The benefits of yoga and why you should try yoga now

The benefits of yoga and why you should try yoga now

The benefits of yoga are many. Yoga not only influences your body strength and flexibility positively, it is also beneficial for your mental strength. Read more about why everyone should try yoga at least once.

22. August 20175. February 2020
all articles, circular economy, entrepreneurial journey, mindful life, social sustainability

A closed-loop yoga mat – it’s time for a sustainable yoga mat

A closed-loop yoga mat – it’s time for a sustainable yoga mat

Seeking to achieve a sustainable planet that allows future generations to live a lifestyle similar to ours right now, we need to rethink waste as a resource. The current linear “take-make-dispose” approach is reaching the physical limits of the planet. A circular economy, with closed-loop products, such as a closed-loop yoga mat, can be one solution.

13. August 20175. February 2020
all about yoga, all articles, circular economy, ecological sustainability, entrepreneurial journey, mindful life, social sustainability

Sustainability – our inspiration and motivation

Sustainability – our inspiration and motivation

Sustainability is an integral part of our everyday lives. In our Master of Leadership for Sustainability in Sweden, we met a lot of inspiring people that all helped us foster our understanding of sustainability. In our sustainable start-up, we want to combine all three dimensions of sustainability: the economic, the ecological and the social. The concept of the circular economy holds the greatest sustainability potential for us.

4. August 20171. December 2022
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