The Solene story

It started with a mat that wouldn't stay still. Hands sliding forward in downward dog, feet creeping apart in warrior, and a thin layer of foam between our knees and the floorboards. Cheap mats slipped the moment we warmed up, and the pricier ones looked good in the shop but never felt right on the floor at home.

The more we looked, the more it felt like most yoga gear is made to fill a shelf, not to support a real practice. Mats are sold on colour and price, props are an afterthought, and nobody seems to ask what it's like to practise on them in a small lounge room at 6am.

So we went back to basics. A good practice needs three things: something to hold you steady, something to bring the floor closer, and something to let you rest. That became the Solene range: a non-slip yoga mat, a pair of cork yoga blocks and a yoga bolster cushion.

We kept each piece simple and focused on what matters when you're actually on the mat. A textured surface that grips through sweaty flows. Cushioning that's kind to your knees and wrists. Alignment lines to help you set up each pose. Natural cork that holds steady, and a firm bolster that keeps its shape.

Solene is made to fit into real life. Roll the mat out before work, carry it to a Saturday class, or set up a quiet corner with the blocks and bolster for a slow evening stretch. Start with the mat, then add to it as your practice grows.

Solene is for anyone who wants yoga to feel steady, comfortable and easy to come back to, whether it's your first class or your thousandth. We're glad you're here. Welcome to Solene.