DIY Painted Yoga Mats

With the weather warming up, it is a perfect time to move, play, create, and craft outdoors. One of our favorite outdoor family activities is yoga mat painting. Yes, you can paint your mat! There are a few options when it comes to DIYing your mat, you can use fabric paint, acrylic paint, paint pens, and even sharpie; just remember all paint is subject to wear and tear.

Using your hands and feet to paint can provide for an extra fun sensory experience.

Personalizing your mat is easy, just follow the steps below.

1. Gather Materials: You will need a solid-colored yoga mat, fabric paint, brushes or sponges, and possibly stencils.

2. Plan a Design: Think about what design or colors you like best. You can choose inspiring quotes, symbols, or mandalas.

3. Create: Start painting. Make sure to apply even layers and let the colors dry well before moving on to another color.

4. Seal: After drying, you can seal the mat with a fabric spray to make the colors more durable.

Once your mat has dried you are free to flow! Let us know how your project goes at shaktikidsyoga@gmail.com