Regular yoga practice is associated with mindful eating, and people who eat mindfully are less likely to be obese, according to a study led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

The study was prompted by initial findings reported four years ago by Alan Kristal, Dr.P.H., and colleagues, who found that regular yoga practice may help prevent middle-age spread in normal-weight people and may promote weight loss in those who are overweight. At the time, the researchers suspected that the weight-loss effect had more to do with increased body awareness, specifically a sensitivity to hunger and satiety than the physical activity of yoga practice itself.

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.