As part of Yoga Day USA – taking place Saturday, January 23 – Yoga Alliance conducted a survey to determine those factors that may prevent people from reaping the rewards of this thousands-year-old practice. The 2010 Yoga Insight Survey sought to identify the country’s general level of understanding of the myriad health and wellness benefits the practice yields.

“Yoga Day USA is an opportunity to help educate people – from the most experienced yogis to those trying it for the very first time – about the power of yoga,” said Dr. Terri Kennedy, a member of the Yoga Alliance board of directors.

Everyone has “the blues” from time to time. But for some people, this unhappy, gloomy state becomes a way of life. Typically, those suffering from depression have turned to prescription medication to help them through the rough patches. Unfortunately, anti-depressants often carry the risk of serious side effects. However, there is an incredibly safe and natural alternative that can help you cope. When you learn about yoga breathing and exercises, you can begin to lift the dark cloud that shadows your sense of joy.

Kulae (pronounced coo-li), announced today the launch of a new line of environmentally friendly, high quality, aesthetically pleasing yoga and fitness gear at a reasonable price. Aimed at enhancing the yoga experience in a way that is more healthy for the user and more friendly to our natural surroundings, yoga gear including yoga mats, towels, bags, blocks, props, Yoga accessories, kits and much more.

The materials in the flagship product, the tpECOmat, has already been praised by The New York Times calling TPE the #1 material for eco-friendly Yoga mats. In addition to it’s earth-friendliness, TPE is made using closed cell construction.