Yin Mats Create Comfortable Space for Moms, Babies and More

Yin Mats, crafted by Sarah Aborn of Peterborough, offers a transformative experience for those seeking self-care, relaxation and deep healing. With nearly 30 years of experience in the healing arts, Sarah has dedicated her life to fostering wellness and balance. As the founder of Shakti Healing Arts, a collective of seven women providing holistic healing to the community, Aborn has cultivated a deep understanding of restorative practices. Her private practice, Sacredly Sustained, reflects her commitment to guiding individuals toward sustained well-being. The Yin Mats she creates serve as an inviting sanctuary for self-care, designed to enhance meditation, stretching and rest — an alluring space for individuals to reconnect and replenish their mind, body and spirit. Aborn's mission is making deep rest and healing more regularly accessible. "I think that healing comes through being able to really relax and everything I do with all three of my businesses is an attempt at providing that environment for people to be able to deeply relax and heal," Aborn explained. Yin Mats are a cushioned mat that allow users to sustain stretches that are much more comfortable. There are two different thicknesses, one inch and two inches. The insert is made of organic latex, which is made from the sap of rubber trees. The mats have covers that are made of very soft fabrics that are removable and washable. Aborn came up with the idea for these mats while doing a yoga nidra training; a style of yoga laying down, where you take a journey through your consciousness. "It's a beautiful way to regulate your nervous system," explained Aborn. "During the training, we had to set up a really cozy area to lay down and be comfy for 45 minutes. I threw together materials and made one of these mats for the training." These mats are also great for yin yoga which is a style of yoga that focuses on holding stretches for three to 10 minutes. "I was just on the (mat) all week and I thought, 'this needs to be a thing.' We don't have a designated selfcare zone. People use like, a plastic, crappy yoga mat that you roll out on the dusty, cold hardwood floor. However, this thing is so beautiful and inviting that it magnetizes you into your body," Aborn said. "I really feel that our culture needs to get out of our heads and into our bodies. We are at a scary point on our planet right now and people need tools to distress." Yin Mats are also great for pregnancy and postpartum. During pregnancy, they offer extra cushioning for joints, hips and lower back as the body changes. They are perfect for prenatal yoga and relaxation, and they offer great side-lying support for rest and meditation later in pregnancy. After the baby comes, Yin Mats offer a cozy spot for mom's recovery; they are great for postpartum yoga and gentle movement, and not only do they support better sleep and relaxation, they are also a comfortable spot for bonding with the baby and nursing. In terms of the baby's development, the mats are great for tummy time and rolling over, and they encourage bonding and nervous system co-regulation. Yin Mats pricing starts at $275. The mats come in different sizes and thicknesses. Yin Mats also offers mats for free or on a sliding scale through their Mats for Moms Initiative. Aborn believes that quality rest and self-care can change the world, especially when that care and support is going to mothers. This initiative is designed to give single mothers in need of a comfortable place to offload stress and come into nervous system regulation and co-regulation. For more information visit, https://www.yinmat.com/mats-for-moms. For more information about Yin Mats, visit yinmat.com or email, sarah@yinmat.com.