A good hour of yoga can leave you feeling relaxed, energized, and introspective. It can also leave you with soggy clothes and a wet mat.

Kathy Swanson, a New Englander with a passion for everything natural, recently added Happy Yoga Mat to her collection of Kathy’s Family Products. It’s made with certified organic castile soap (that’s antifungal and antibacterial) and organic vegetable oils, extracts, and botanicals. Like all of the Kathy's Family products it’s free of things like synthetic fragrances, dyes, preservatives and parabens, and naturally, is not tested on animals.

What you will find inside the bottle are organic oils such as coconut, olive, jojoba, tea tree and lavender. There are also citrus essential oils, organic aloe vera, and rosemary extract.

"Unfortunately, many new mats and balance balls on the market today have chemical residues on them,” said Swanson. So a thorough cleaning before use is a good idea. Removing chemicals from the manufacturing process as well as sweat, dirt and other impurities extends the life of a yoga mat, maintains its non-slip surface, and keeping it hygienic.

The fresh scent of the Happy Yoga Mat Wash was respectfully crafted for chemically sensitive and immune system impaired individuals who often react to detergents and perfumes. Happy Yoga Mat Wash comes in a 4-ounce travel bottle ($7.80), a 32-ounce studio size ($16.95) and a gallon refill ($51.95), and can be found at health food and natural product stores and online.

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