Pilates and wellness lovers, this one’s for you.
We’ve always been a little obsessed with wool at Sheepers. Soft, natural and wonderfully cosy, it’s at the heart of so many of the products we love.
But wool isn’t just for slippers, blankets and chilly evenings.
Meet our Wool Yoga Mat — a beautifully soft take on the traditional exercise mat, made for slower movement, stretching and those glorious moments when your workout turns into lying on the floor and calling it wellness.
So, why practice on wool?
If your idea of a good workout involves Pilates, slow yoga, stretching, meditation or a sound bath, a wool mat makes a lot of sense.
Unlike the cold, smooth feel of a conventional exercise mat, wool creates a naturally soft and cosy surface beneath you.
That makes it particularly lovely for practices where you spend plenty of time lying, sitting or kneeling on your mat.
Think slow morning stretches. Pilates bridges. Breathwork. Yin yoga. Meditation. Or 45 minutes lying perfectly still while someone plays a very large gong.
We fully support all of the above.
Pilates, but make it cosy
A wool mat lends itself beautifully to slower, controlled mat Pilates.
Use yours for movements such as bridges, toe taps, side-lying leg work, clamshells, bird-dog exercises and stretching. The soft wool surface adds an extra layer of comfort underneath your spine, hips and knees.
For faster exercises or movements where you need significant grip through your hands and feet, you may still prefer a conventional exercise mat.
But for slow Pilates, mobility and restorative movement? Wool is rather dreamy.
Your new sound bath essential
And then there are the days when moving is absolutely not on the agenda.
Enter: the sound bath.
Sound baths, meditation, breathwork and restorative yoga involve spending long periods lying still — exactly when you begin noticing how cold and unforgiving the floor underneath you actually is.
A wool mat creates a softer, warmer place to settle in.
Add a blanket, bolster and eye mask and you’ve essentially created your own little wellness cocoon.
Phones away. Gong on. See you in an hour.
Naturally clever
One of the reasons humans have loved wool for such a ridiculously long time is that it’s an incredibly clever natural fibre.
Wool naturally helps manage heat and moisture, which is one reason it can feel so comfortable against the body.
In other words, your wool mat comes with nature’s version of climate control — no charging cable required.
Take it with you
Of course, your favourite mat will inevitably need to leave the house.
Our 100% cotton Yoga Mat Bag has been designed to make carrying and storing your mat simple. It features a shoulder strap and drawstring closure, with a beautifully minimal natural finish.
Take it to Pilates. Take it to yoga. Take it on retreat.
Or carry it around while drinking an oat flat white so everybody knows you have your life together.
We won’t judge.
More than a yoga mat
Despite the name, we don’t think this should be reserved exclusively for yoga.
Try yours for:
Pilates — particularly slower mat-based sessions
Yin & restorative yoga — when comfort is everything
Sound baths — settle in and get cosy
Meditation — create a dedicated little space to switch off
Breathwork — lie back, breathe and let the wool do the cosy bit
Stretching — perfect for slower morning or evening routines
At-home relaxation — because lying on the floor can absolutely count as self-care
Welcome to your woolly wellness era
At Sheepers, we’ve always believed natural materials should be enjoyed rather than saved for special occasions.
And if wool can keep your feet cosy, your sofa comfortable and now make your Pilates session considerably softer, we’re here for it.
Whether you’re flowing, stretching, meditating or doing absolutely nothing at all, our Wool Yoga Mat brings a little bit of Sheepers comfort to your wellness routine.
And for taking your new favourite mat out into the world:
Your wellness era just got a whole lot woollier. 🐑
