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Born of necessity. Our signature stretching and carry strap is designed and tested by yogis who move, with things to carry.
Soft against the skin with quality stainless steel rivets it is guaranteed to hold up against the tightest of muscles.
Fed up with trying to carry a mat by hand or armpit, yogi designer Jen Paynter, pulled the strap off a broken satchel way back in the early naughties and re-configured it. Fast-forward through a decade of practice and she finally takes herself to yoga school to become a teacher. Recognising an equipment upgrade was in order to allow her to carry her mat on the train or while cycling to class. She not only designed a universal strap but an entirely new way to carry a mat (and other long cylindrical things). It's kind of cool.
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With yogi values central to the business philosophy of 108 Yoga Road, Jen intentionally chose to manufacture locally supporting other small businesses. Finishing, packing and custom etching are all done in-house.
Key Numbers
100+
Prototypes designed before real-world testing.
20,000
Kilometers traveled during testing.
1,000+
Hours of yoga practice held by the test team.
Time Line
2018
Jen Paynter goes to Yoga Teacher Training YTT200. Even with tetris-level packing skills she struggles to carry everything she needs on public transport.
2019
Taking her handy skills to the next level, she volunteers with Habitat for Humanity to build a house and takes her yoga mat with her. Testing the first prototypes on the international trip, through airports, on scooters, buses, taxis proves to be a success.
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2020
Confident the design can hold up to the rigor of yogi's needs, a team of testers is recruited, barely a month before the world closes.
2021
The first straps are made thanks to a successful crowdfunding campaign. All materials in the straps are locally made and sourced from Australian suppliers.
The new design wins Silver at the Muse International Design Awards for sporting and fitness products.
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2022
An exciting year of bringing yoga straps to the world with appearances at the Mind Body Spirit Festival, Bourne and Boho Luxe markets, and Bendigo Yoga Festival. Jen heads to Las Vegas for the world's biggest fitness event.
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A new campaign to demystify yoga begins, with production commencing just before the year ends for a TV Show.
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2023
The TV show goes live on digital TV, an app is in development and a recession is brewing. A simple carry strap is added to the range alongside a series of gift boxes.