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From the Gards to Yoga, Wellness & Dara Mats with Laura Martin

This week I’m joined by Laura Martin, founder of Dara Mats — an Irish business creating eco-friendly yoga mats inspired by nature, Irish landscapes, heritage and culture.

Laura spent most of her adult life as a Garda before discovering yoga during a career break. That experience helped her realise that there was another path for her.

We chat about her journey from frontline emergency response to yoga, holistic therapy, retreats and building Dara Mats.

Laura also tells me why it took four years to develop the mats, why she chose natural tree rubber, why making them machine washable was so…

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