ABOUT
Akasha 101
We are Akasha Yoga Pieces, an ethical accessory company 100% made in Guatemala. Our pieces are crafted from Mayan textiles rescued from landfill, transforming them into covetable yoga props to inspire you to get your cute butt onto the mat.
Multi-tasking may get a bad rap these days, but while you’re working up a Zen sweat, you can help others. 7 out of 10 Guatemalan children are malnourished, which makes our hangry mood swings seem not so bad hey?
That’s why our accessories will transform you into both a warrior (through poses 1, 2 and 3) and a saint because by purchasing them, you’ll be directly supporting Guatemala’s marginalised indigenous people.
10% of proceeds from every online sale is donated to the amazing Konojel, a nonprofit organisation combating malnutrition and poverty in Guatemala.
So even if you don’t nail that pigeon pose, you’ll walk off the mat with your head held high, knowing you’re making a difference where it counts.
Why We Do What We Do
You know that feeling you get after the fourth round of sun salutations? That buzz when you feel strong and invincible, as though you could solve world hunger, create world peace and discover a cure for the common cold, all simply with a deep inhale?
Our mission at Akasha is to inspire that feeling everyday, both on and off the mat.
Whether it be remembering to bring your Keep Cup to the cafe, taking a breath instead of blasting your horn at a fellow driver, or caring about the wellbeing of someone you’ve never met.
Because really, isn’t that what yoga is all about?
Our Pinky Promise
We can’t all be enlightened beings, but we try our best, right? At Akasha we use yoga’s moral guidelines, The Yamas, to guide us in our business practices:
AHIMSA
non-harming
Being sustainably conscious by giving love to discarded textiles, producing only minimal waste and being mindful of our impact on the environment.
SATYA
truthfulness
Honouring the incredible artisans who make our pieces by having a transparent manufacturing process.
ASTEYA
non-stealing
Developing fair relationships with our artisans and providing them with meaningful employment.
BRAHMACHARYA
maintenance of vitality
Encouraging people to make time for a yoga practice and to carry yoga’s philosophies into their lives.
APARIGRAHA
non-attachment
Giving back is important to us. That why we donate 10% of proceeds from every online sale to Konojel Community Centre.
Guat is it about Guatemala?
From the outside, we (Emily and Luke) lived pretty successful lives, working in the somewhat glam fashion and music industries…but we felt unfulfilled. Sounds familiar right?
So we waved 'adios' to Australia and greeted the blissful shores of Guatemala’s Lake Atitlan. There we rose with the sun, retired with the moon and practised yoga daily by the lake. We bought fresh produce from local farmers, hung out with the kids from Konojel, learnt Spanish, explored local villages and discovered the country’s beautiful hand-woven textiles.
When you’re this grounded and connected, you can’t resist the urge to give back and... ta-da(!), Akasha was born.
Repeat After Me, Ah-ka-shuh
Why did we pick such a hard to pronounce name? Because this Sanskrit word translates to ‘ether’, and we are all about creating space on the mat, within yourself and in your surroundings.
With Akasha's collection of yoga props and related accessories, you can create a mindful space around you to inspire your practice (even on those days you’d rather just stuff your face with chips on the couch).
If you have any further questions we would love to hear from you