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A member asked:
Is epdm a healthy material for using as yoga mat? since during yoga we touch with our body a lot that material so i try to choose healthy one.
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Safe, not unhealthy: EPDM is a rubber-polymer material used for insulation, cushioning, and seals in automobile manufacturing. It is water-resistant, moderately heat-resistant, and flexible. You can wash it. You are unlikely to breathe dangerous fumes from it. It is not known to be harmful.
Answered 4/12/2020
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Agree with Dr. R: Exercise and other benefits of Yoga far outweigh any theoretical risk from the mat. Wish you good health!
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