Yoga Mats

In 2012, founder and owner Chris Willey of Yoloha was building surfboards using non-traditional materials that were eco-friendly, durable and high performing. His pursuit for a better, greener material ended with the discovery of cork. 

"My family and I are so grateful to all our loyal customers for allowing us to continue this amazing journey of discovery. We are glad to invite you all in our pursuit for more eco-friendly, high-quality yoga products. 

-Chris Willey and The Yoloha Family

How we met Chris & the Yoloha family:

Just days after we decided to cancel my trip to Kenya, Nikki Boggs invited me to the Love Shine Play Yoga Festival in North Carolina. 

And oh, what a weekend!

At the festival we met Chris Willey.  His mats caught my eye, and they were responsibly sourced, anti-slip, more gentle on the knees...all the things I was looking for...but there were so many choices.

I ended up visiting Chris several times throughout the weekend, struggling to pick just  the right one for me...he had demo mats to try out, but I had question after question, and I kept asking Nikki to help me decide...and then we started talking about our mission and vision, and the next thing we worked out an arrangement to carry these amazing mats in our shop! 

Chris was there with his family, and I was so impressed with his knowledge and attention to detail.  When I asked him his favorite mat, he said "The original.  It was my first one I made and still my favorite overall."

Thank you Chris and Nikki for patiently helping me decide.  I hope I can help you now as well.

-Cherie Catron