Hello, I’m Lia — the founder and creative soul behind NiiDRA.
I’d like to share with you the story of how NiiDRA began, how it has grown over the years, and what has remained at the heart of the brand throughout this journey.
NiiDRA started in Bali in 2017 as a small, heartfelt project. I’m a yoga teacher, and I wanted to create a yoga mat that would actually inspire people to practice — because, let’s be honest, sometimes the hardest part of yoga is simply unrolling the mat.
So I designed nine original patterns for my own students and had them made in a small first batch.
The response was immediate. People connected with the designs, the quality, and the feeling they brought to their practice.
Many of those first students are still practicing on the very same yoga mats they bought in 2017. Years later, they are still in use - a reflection of the durability and quality we have always believed in.
But for me, a NiiDRA yoga mat has always been about more than durability.
Each design carries its own meaning and intention. The artwork is created to bring good feelings and inspiration, while our signature alignment line helps to find balance and precision in yoga asanas. I wanted the mat to become something you genuinely want to step onto - a small invitation to return to yoga practice.