The mats have been rolled up.
The wool covers folded. The bolsters carried back to the van.
But the feeling of those three days at ADM, the stillness in the room, the teachers, the community that gathered on the floor, that stays a little longer.
As a gesture of gratitude to everyone who practised with us at the International Yoga Festival Antwerp, Pierre Sports is offering something for the next two weeks.
The Offer
From 7th to 21st August 2026, enjoy 15% off the Pigeon yoga mat, the mat Pierre Sports brought to the festival floor.
Use code YFA26 at checkout.
The code applies to the Pigeon mat only and expires on 21st August 2026.
The Mat That Was on the Floor
The Pigeon Mat After Yoga Festival Antwerp — A Thank You and a Small Gift
The mats have been rolled up. The wool covers folded. The bolsters carried back to the van.
And yet the feeling of those three days at ADM — the stillness in the room, the teachers, the community that gathered on the floor — that stays a little longer.
As a small gesture of gratitude to everyone who practised with us at the International Yoga Festival Antwerp, Pierre Sports is offering something for the next two weeks.
The Offer
From 7th to 21st August 2026, enjoy 15% off the Pigeon yoga mat — the mat Pierre Sports brought to the festival floor. Specifically, the code applies to the Pigeon mat only and expires on 21st August 2026.
Use code YFA26 at checkout.
The Mat That Was on the Floor
The Pigeon mat comes from Germany, made from 50% recycled materials and natural rubber. In practice, 5.5mm of cushioning underfoot means it is firm enough for standing work and forgiving enough for long holds. The clean blue-grey finish photographs well but, more importantly, feels right under bare hands and feet.
It is the kind of mat that does not ask for attention. It simply holds the practice, session after session, without complaint.
Germany brings a particular kind of craft to sustainable manufacturing. Moreover, the recycled content here is not a marketing layer — it is structural, woven into the material itself. As a result, the mat offers natural grip that improves slightly with use, and a surface that stays true even as it ages.
For anyone who practised on it at ADM during the festival, you already know what it feels like. For those who did not make it, now is a good time to find out.
What Happened at the Festival
The International Yoga Festival Antwerp took place on 3rd, 4th, and 5th July 2026, hosted by ADM — Atelier Du Mon in the heart of the city. That July, Pierre Sports led a signature yin yoga class as part of the programme.
Wool covers from Sofia, Bulgaria lay over every mat. Cork blocks from Portugal steadied hands and hips through the holds. Yoga belts eased practitioners into the deeper stretches. And the Pigeon mat held the floor.
The room was quiet in the way that rooms rarely are. People arrived as strangers and left as something slightly warmer than that. By the end, that is what a good class inside a good festival can do.
Why Natural Materials Matter on the Mat
There is a reason Pierre Sports chooses natural and recycled materials for every product. It is not about a label. In each case, it is about how things feel over time.
For instance, natural rubber grips differently from synthetic foam. Cork does not compress the same way PVC does. Wool regulates temperature in a way polyester cannot. These are not subtle differences — they change the quality of the practice in ways that are felt rather than measured.
According to research from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, products made from recycled and natural materials carry significantly lower environmental impact across their full lifecycle. In the case of the Pigeon mat, that means less extraction, less waste, and a surface that is genuinely better for the planet — without compromising on performance.
That is the standard Pierre Sports holds every product to. Not sustainability as a story, but sustainability as a specification.
The Full Pierre Sports Range
The Pigeon mat sits alongside a full range of European-made yoga equipment, each with its own origin story. Starting with cork, the Eagle cork yoga mat comes from Portugal using natural cork and rubber — the same material that covers 65% of the world’s cork supply.
From there, the cork yoga blocks are crafted in the same Portuguese workshops: stable, dense, and naturally grippy in the hand. The recycled bolster is handmade in Sofia, Bulgaria, filled with recycled materials and shaped for long, surrendered holds.
Meanwhile, the wool yoga mat cover — also handmade in Sofia — brings natural warmth and softness to any mat surface. And for practitioners looking for something entirely different, the Dolphin recycled mat comes from Bulgaria, made entirely from 100% recycled wetsuits.
The full collection is in the Pierre Sports shop. Every product lists its country of origin, its maker, and its purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the YFA26 discount code
YFA26 gives you 15% off the Pigeon yoga mat. The code runs from 7th to 21st August 2026 and applies at checkout on the Pierre Sports website.
What is the Pigeon yoga mat made from
The Pigeon mat uses 50% recycled materials and natural rubber, and comes from a manufacturer in Germany. It offers 5.5mm of cushioning, firm grip, and a clean blue-grey finish.
Can I use YFA26 on other products
The YFA26 code applies to the Pigeon yoga mat only. For the full range of Pierre Sports products, visit the shop at pierresports.com/shop/.
Where can I find the Pigeon yoga mat
The Pigeon mat is available now in the Pierre Sports shop. Use code YFA26 at checkout for 15% off until 21st August 2026.
What other mats does Pierre Sports make
Pierre Sports makes a full range of European mats, including the Eagle cork mat from Portugal, the Locust mat from Alicante in Spain, and the Dolphin mat from Bulgaria made from 100% recycled wetsuits. Each mat has a different feel, origin, and purpose. You can explore them all in the shop.
A thought
The festival ends. The practice continues. We are glad you were there.
Find the Pigeon Mat
Use code YFA26 at checkout for 15% off the Pigeon mat until 21st August 2026. Explore the full range at pierresports.com/shop/, or read more about the brand at pierresports.com/our-story/.
For anything else, you are always welcome to reach out:
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