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If you've ever found yourself in the peaceful world of yoga or the firey movements of Pilates, you know that these practices go beyond physical exercises. Let's delve into the world of mindful workouts and discover the accessories that can take your experience to a whole new level.

Let's chat about an unsung hero in the yoga world – the humble yoga block. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting your yoga journey, everyone should own a set.

New to yoga and not sure where to begin? Here is a bit of encouragement, some easy poses to start with and the basic benefits that yoga can bring you.

Our community came together for an incredible cause; to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ in true The Mat Collective fashion, a morning of Pilates, good food, inspirational stories and all the love.

Yoga can be a powerful tool to combat the winter blues as we start to enter the colder months of the year. You might find yourself feeling lethargic and it might become harder to get out of bed in the...

Research has shown that practicing yoga can be effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. We break down some tools that yoga can offer to help you manage your mental health.

In order to gain maximum benefit from the practice of yoga, it's important to understand its origins, the sutras and how they form the eight limbs of yoga. Practice all eight limbs to live a more fulfilled life.

Music is an incredibly useful tool to help you get as much as you can out of your yoga and pilates practice. Find out what other benefits a good playlist can have and enjoy The Mat Collective Radio on Spotify for all your playlist needs.

We can think of at least 3 really good reasons why you should consider buying a cork yoga mat. Take a look at why cork is becoming such a popular choice amongst yogis.

Christmas is almost here! With the excitement that it brings, it can also bring a bit of panic when it comes to thinking of the perfect gift ideas. Whether you're shopping for your mother, brother or significant other, we have...

Mitchell's sustainably sourced marine collagen is the newest product in their range that promotes gut health, digestion, glowing skin, healthy hair, reduces wrinkles, supports joint and bone health and more. 

Improve your internal health with collagen so that it radiates from the inside out.

Our lives can be stressful and can leave us feeling anxious, helpless and down right confused. While these feelings are completely normal, it’s important that we take some steps to reduce the impact this may have on us mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. In this blog we explore a few options to reduce this stress.

To live a happier, healthier life, it's important to find a good work-life balance. There are many benefits to maintaining this equilibrium and while this seems hard to achieve, there are a few ways you can do this. Benefits include better physical health, increased productivity, and a healthier mind.

There are so many amazing benefits of yoga. It can improve your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing if practiced regularly. We could ramble on about the benefits all day but in this blog we have tried to compact it down to the handful of ones that we think has helped us the most through personal experience.