Meet the Founder: Lisa Strawther of Mat Marker
At the heart of Mat Marker is a simple belief: yoga is personal, creative, and meant to be shared. That belief comes directly from its founder, Lisa Strawther—a lifelong creative, community builder, and passionate advocate for meaningful connection through movement.
Lisa didn’t set out to create just another yoga accessory. She set out to create something that didn’t exist yet—something that honored individuality, intention, and the quiet rituals that make yoga feel like home.
A Love for Yoga That Goes Beyond the Mat
For Lisa, yoga has always been more than a physical practice. It’s a space for grounding, reflection, and coming back to yourself in a noisy world.
Yoga offered:
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A way to slow down
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A way to reconnect with intention
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A way to feel present and supported
Over time, Lisa noticed how personal people’s relationships with their mats were. A yoga mat becomes a constant companion—rolled out for strength, rest, healing, and growth. Yet, despite how meaningful the practice is, most mats look the same.
That observation planted the seed for Mat Marker.
Where Creativity Meets Practice
Creativity has always been a driving force in Lisa’s life. With a background rooted in brand building, partnerships, and experiential moments, she naturally sees everyday objects as opportunities for self-expression.
The idea behind Yoga Mat Charms was simple but powerful:
What if your yoga mat could reflect who you are and what you’re practicing toward?
By combining thoughtful design, meaningful gems and stones, and a deep respect for yoga’s intentional nature, Lisa created the only accessory designed to be installed directly into the mat—transforming it into a personal canvas.
Yoga Mat Charms allow creativity to live inside the practice, not outside of it.
Building Community, One Mat at a Time
Community has always been central to Lisa’s work. She believes yoga is strongest when it’s shared—when people feel seen, welcomed, and connected.
Mat Marker was built with community in mind:
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Supporting individuality without comparison
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Encouraging personal ritual and self-expression
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Creating conversation and connection through shared practice
Whether at a studio, a retreat, a festival, or at home, Lisa sees Mat Marker as a way for yogis to connect—not just to their mats, but to each other.
A charm becomes a story starter. An intention becomes a shared language.
A Brand Rooted in Intention
Mat Marker is proudly women-founded and guided by purpose over trends. Every detail—from the product itself to the way it’s shared with the yoga community—reflects Lisa’s belief that wellness should feel authentic, inclusive, and personal.
For Lisa, success isn’t about mass production or blending in. It’s about creating something meaningful that people choose because it resonates.
Looking Forward
As Mat Marker continues to grow, Lisa remains focused on what matters most:
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Honoring the individuality of every yogi
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Supporting creativity within the practice
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Building genuine community through shared intention
At its core, Mat Marker is an invitation—to make your practice your own, to show up as you are, and to connect through the simple ritual of rolling out your mat.
And it all starts with one idea, one intention, and one woman who believed yoga deserved something more personal.