Yoga’s popularity has continued to increase especially in major cities like Hong Kong. As a yoga teacher and long-time practitioner I’ve dreamt of changing the world through yoga, one yoga mat a time. I also saw an opportunity to express myself and what I do freely, so I created my own brand.

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In line with my personal vision, I decided to create my own yoga mat brand, Zohm. With the pandemic and the closure of yoga studios last year, everyone shifted to a home-based yoga practice so it felt like it was the proper time. From 2010 I’ve practiced on different yoga mats, experienced different materials, played with different textures and thicknesses. I couldn’t find one that I really, really like or I was willing to pay the price point for. With Zohm, I am able to explore and weave in all the features that I enjoy and that I would recommend to my students or any practitioner, whether beginner or advanced. 

I wanted to steer clear of the slippery PVC or TPE and chose a safer and environmentally-conscious material. I also didn’t want a yoga mat that is too plain or too distracting so my partner and I studied color for therapy and designed our own artwork. I also wanted to have more real estate space for my practice while protecting my knees and joints. (Yes, I am quite finicky about my requirements!) And so, we came up with the Zohm Dreamscape Collection suede yoga mat. Using a natural tree rubber base, it is longer and wider than most regular mats, comfortably thick and complements all types of yoga practice. Best of all the design is uniquely ours!