Our Story
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Meet the Founder
Christine Moghadam
As creators of the world’s first rubber free 100% cork yoga mat, the Corc Yoga story begins where many of life’s best stories start, with adventure.
Traveling through Portugal, Corc Yoga founder, Christine Moghadam, discovered the beauty of one of the nation’s most bountiful resources, the cork tree. Feeling inspired, Christine left Portugal to design & develop a one-of-a-kind product equally beneficial for people & the planet. The result? The world’s most sustainable yoga mat.
At Corc Yoga, sustainability and wellness are at the heart of everything we do. What began with the world’s most sustainable cork yoga mat has grown into a broader mission: to design products that nurture people, protect the planet, and uplift communities.
Our Values
Community Impact
We believe in creating positive change where it matters most: supporting fair wages, providing jobs, and uplifting local communities.
Wellness For All
Our mission extends beyond ecological impact, empowering people everywhere to reconnect with themselves, nature, and their well-being.
Sustainability First
We proudly partner with family-owned producers who responsibly source the highest-quality cork from Portugal’s forests ensuring this centuries-old practice continues to help cork trees thrive.
Travel With Purpose
Through retreats and global partnerships, we invite people to experience sustainable wellness firsthand blending culture, connection, and conscious travel.
Where it All Began
At the Heart of Portugal
A Vision that Started with a Mat
Corc Yoga began with a simple idea: create a yoga mat that honors people, place, and material.
Deepening our Roots
Working with cork led us beyond product creation and into a deeper appreciation for Portuguese craftsmanship.
Our Story Continues
Today, the story continues through hospitality, wellness, retreats, and thoughtfully designed spaces.
Giving Back
Purpose in Practice
If you are a hotel, resort, spa, retreat, designer or brand seeking to bring natural materials and thoughtful wellness into your space, we would love to work with you. Each partnership begins with understanding your vision so we can create a tailored solution that reflects your standards and values.