Reviewed by Lisa Steele


As a yoga teacher and practitioner, the biggest pet peeve I have is forgetting my yoga mat or not being able to bring it to a class! Using a borrowed mat is, frankly, often stinky and yukky. (Which can unfortunately be the case with my own yoga mat, upon occasion!)

This is why I was SO thrilled to discover Jo-Sha Wipes. Unlike "wipe-ies for kids," which can leave yoga mats too slippery, Jo-Sha Wipes are a quick and convenient solution for a clean yoga mat.

They come in handy little packets, so it is very easy to always have a few tucked into your yoga bag, a purse, backpack or even a pocket.

The wipes dry quickly and evaporate completely on your yoga mat so you can wipe it down and step right on to begin your yoga practice without worrying about slipping.

They are completely natural,and naturally cleaning, with no alcohol or bleach. The packaging is recyclable, and the wipes themselves are biodegradable.

As a yoga teacher I know that some students are VERY sensitive to any kind of perfume or fragrance, but the fragrance in the Wipes has been designed to dissipate and evaporate quickly. With the fragrance so subtle, you can get the benefits of healing aromatherapy while you clean the mat, but it won't bother anyone else.

The fragrances are derived from four individual essential oils: Lavender, Peppermint, Tangerine, and Eucalyptus. It's nice to be able to pick the fragrance for the mood or state of mind you want to cultivate:

• Lavender to restore balance and evoke a sense of calm and relaxation
• Peppermint to invigorate the mind, relieve headaches and fatigue, and awaken dull senses for deeper meditation
• Eucalyptus to promote mental clarity and to cleanse negative energies caused by physical or emotional distress
• Tangerine to calm yet rejuvenate; creating an uplifting inner atmosphere of joy while easing burdens on the mind