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The Day My Mat Stopped Being an Afterthought

Three bad mats. One torn hamstring. And the moment I finally understood what I had been fighting against.

An essay by Sungie Hickson · 5 min read

Manduka PRO Yoga Mat

The heavyweight mat built for a lifetime of practice, slowly broken in over months
Manduka PRO Review After 14 Months of Daily Use: Is the Price Tag Justified?
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Manduka PRO Review After 14 Months of Daily Use: Is the Price Tag Justified?

Manduka PRO vs Liforme Yoga Mat: Which Premium Mat Earns Its Keep?
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Manduka PRO vs Liforme Yoga Mat: Which Premium Mat Earns Its Keep?

10 Reasons a Premium Yoga Mat Completely Transforms Your Practice
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10 Reasons a Premium Yoga Mat Completely Transforms Your Practice

The Day My Mat Stopped Being an Afterthought
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The Day My Mat Stopped Being an Afterthought

How to Choose a Yoga Mat When You Actually Care About Your Practice
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How to Choose a Yoga Mat When You Actually Care About Your Practice

Manduka PRO: An Honest Review From Someone Who Almost Returned It
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Manduka PRO: An Honest Review From Someone Who Almost Returned It

Hihealer Meditation Cushion

A buckwheat zafu and zabuton set that turns a hard floor into a sustainable sit
Hihealer Meditation Cushion Set Review: 8 Months of Daily Sitting
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Hihealer Meditation Cushion Set Review: 8 Months of Daily Sitting

Meditation Cushion vs Floor Pillow: Why Your Sitting Surface Matters More Than You Think
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Meditation Cushion vs Floor Pillow: Why Your Sitting Surface Matters More Than You Think

10 Reasons a Zafu Meditation Cushion Quietly Deepens Your Sit
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10 Reasons a Zafu Meditation Cushion Quietly Deepens Your Sit

The Cushion That Made Me Stop Dreading Sitting Down
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The Cushion That Made Me Stop Dreading Sitting Down

How to Sit Longer in Meditation Without Back or Knee Pain
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How to Sit Longer in Meditation Without Back or Knee Pain

Hihealer Meditation Cushion: Honest Review From a Skeptic Who Bought Three Cheaper Ones First
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Hihealer Meditation Cushion: Honest Review From a Skeptic Who Bought Three Cheaper Ones First

ASAKUKI Essential Oil Diffuser

A 500ml ultrasonic diffuser that anchors an evening wellness ritual
ASAKUKI Essential Oil Diffuser Review: One Year of Nightly Use
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ASAKUKI Essential Oil Diffuser Review: One Year of Nightly Use

ASAKUKI Diffuser vs Vitruvi Stone Diffuser: Budget Workhorse vs Design Piece
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ASAKUKI Diffuser vs Vitruvi Stone Diffuser: Budget Workhorse vs Design Piece

10 Reasons an Essential Oil Diffuser Is the Cheapest Upgrade to Your Wellness Ritual
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10 Reasons an Essential Oil Diffuser Is the Cheapest Upgrade to Your Wellness Ritual

The Ritual That Signals My Brain the Day Is Over
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The Ritual That Signals My Brain the Day Is Over

How to Build an Aromatherapy Ritual That Actually Sticks
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How to Build an Aromatherapy Ritual That Actually Sticks

ASAKUKI Diffuser: An Honest Review After 70,000 Amazon Reviews Made Me Curious
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ASAKUKI Diffuser: An Honest Review After 70,000 Amazon Reviews Made Me Curious

22 Momme Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask

A weighted-quiet silk mask that finally blocks out the bedroom light
22 Momme Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask Review: Six Months of Nightly Wear
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22 Momme Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask Review: Six Months of Nightly Wear

Silk Sleep Mask vs Satin Eye Mask: The Difference That Shows Up on Your Skin
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Silk Sleep Mask vs Satin Eye Mask: The Difference That Shows Up on Your Skin

10 Reasons a Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask Improves More Than Just Your Sleep
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10 Reasons a Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask Improves More Than Just Your Sleep

The Smallest Sleep Change That Made the Biggest Difference
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The Smallest Sleep Change That Made the Biggest Difference

How to Wind Down After Evening Yoga for Deeper, Faster Sleep
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How to Wind Down After Evening Yoga for Deeper, Faster Sleep

Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask: An Honest Review From Someone Who Was Skeptical About Paying Extra for Silk
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Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask: An Honest Review From Someone Who Was Skeptical About Paying Extra for Silk

Five Minute Journal

A guided morning and evening gratitude journal that shapes the day before it starts
The Five Minute Journal Review: What 90 Days of Daily Entries Actually Does to Your Mindset
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The Five Minute Journal Review: What 90 Days of Daily Entries Actually Does to Your Mindset

Five Minute Journal vs Morning Pages: Two Rituals, Two Very Different Outcomes
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Five Minute Journal vs Morning Pages: Two Rituals, Two Very Different Outcomes

10 Reasons a Daily Gratitude Journal Changes Your Mindset Faster Than Meditation Alone
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10 Reasons a Daily Gratitude Journal Changes Your Mindset Faster Than Meditation Alone

The Five Minutes That Changed How I Start Every Day
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The Five Minutes That Changed How I Start Every Day

How to Build a Morning Ritual Around a Gratitude Journal That You Will Actually Keep
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How to Build a Morning Ritual Around a Gratitude Journal That You Will Actually Keep

The Five Minute Journal: An Honest Review From Someone Who Finds Gratitude Journaling Cringy
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The Five Minute Journal: An Honest Review From Someone Who Finds Gratitude Journaling Cringy

All Reviews

Long-term, hands-on, honest
Manduka PRO Review After 14 Months of Daily Use: Is the Price Tag Justified?
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Manduka PRO Review After 14 Months of Daily Use: Is the Price Tag Justified?

Manduka PRO: An Honest Review From Someone Who Almost Returned It
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Manduka PRO: An Honest Review From Someone Who Almost Returned It

Hihealer Meditation Cushion Set Review: 8 Months of Daily Sitting
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Hihealer Meditation Cushion Set Review: 8 Months of Daily Sitting

Hihealer Meditation Cushion: Honest Review From a Skeptic Who Bought Three Cheaper Ones First
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Hihealer Meditation Cushion: Honest Review From a Skeptic Who Bought Three Cheaper Ones First

ASAKUKI Essential Oil Diffuser Review: One Year of Nightly Use
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ASAKUKI Essential Oil Diffuser Review: One Year of Nightly Use

ASAKUKI Diffuser: An Honest Review After 70,000 Amazon Reviews Made Me Curious
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ASAKUKI Diffuser: An Honest Review After 70,000 Amazon Reviews Made Me Curious

22 Momme Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask Review: Six Months of Nightly Wear
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22 Momme Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask Review: Six Months of Nightly Wear

Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask: An Honest Review From Someone Who Was Skeptical About Paying Extra for Silk
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Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask: An Honest Review From Someone Who Was Skeptical About Paying Extra for Silk

The Five Minute Journal Review: What 90 Days of Daily Entries Actually Does to Your Mindset
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The Five Minute Journal Review: What 90 Days of Daily Entries Actually Does to Your Mindset

The Five Minute Journal: An Honest Review From Someone Who Finds Gratitude Journaling Cringy
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The Five Minute Journal: An Honest Review From Someone Who Finds Gratitude Journaling Cringy

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