|  |   Our thanks to Jolene Bennis Dimitroff of Yoga Tree in San Francisco for sharing these great "reuse" ideas!
25 Ways to Reuse Your 'Old' Yoga Mat!
1. Donate to homeless shelters as sleeping pads.
2. Use as a seat liner for the back seat in the car while taking your dog to the vet or groomer.
3. Place under an area rug for no-slip gripping.
4. Drop off your old mat at an animal rescue group. Most of these places need soft, durable mats, rugs, towels & blankets to line crates.
5. Use an old mat in the garage or shop to keep from slipping on the workbench while using power tools on them.
6. Line kitchen shelves to prevent glasses from slipping and scratching.
7. Cut the mat in squares and use them as "bases" while playing baseball with the kids. Ease to carry and easy to clean!
8. Use to kneel on in the garden to protect your knees.
9. Use as kitchen drawer liners.
10. Cut it up to make a mouse pad.
11. Use it on the beach instead of a towel.
12. Use as grip pads to open jars.
13. Cut to size and use as foot pads for the bottom of furniture that is on wood or ceramic floors. Glue on pieces with a non-toxic adhesive.
14. Place it under your sleeping bag as a pad when camping.
15. Make covers for sharp corners like in a parking
garage or school.
16. No more messy packing peanuts! Old yoga mats protect valuables while moving or shipping.
17. Make children's masks, hats, costumes and props.
18. Cut and put down in front of the kitty litter to stop the litter.
19. Plug drafty places, windows, doors & under window air -conditioners-save energy!
20. Great for those hard bleachers when watching sporting events.
21. Makes a great liner under house plants.
22. Donate to nursing homes so that residents don't slip while getting in and out of bed.
23. Place between your surfboard & car to protect both from abrasion.
24. Lay it over the dashboard and steering wheel to keep the sun out.
25. Keep in car for those spur of the moment picnic, keeping groceries from sliding around in the trunk.
Use your imagination for even more great ideas!
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