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R-YOLO (Company)
Company typePrivate
FounderDonna Lee
Websitewww.r-yolo.com

R-YOLO, LLC, is a fitness and wellness company based in Massachusetts, founded in January 2020 by Donna Lee. The company is known for its machine washable and dryable yoga mats, designed with hypoallergenic materials and non-slip features.

History

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Donna Lee, a graduate of Brandeis University and Suffolk University’s Sawyer Business School, founded R-YOLO after a car accident in 2018 heightened her focus on health and wellness. The company launched its yoga mats in August 2021, featuring a patent for their unique design..[1]

Products

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R-YOLO’s yoga mats are designed to be machine washable, hypoallergenic, and non-slip. They are made from Turkish cotton with a non-slip rubber bottom and a foam layer, aiming to enhance comfort and hygiene.

Recognition

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R-YOLO’s products have been featured in various media outlets, including the Boston Business Journal[2] and WBZ Radio. The mats were included in luxury pre-Oscar® gift bags[3] and at the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony[4]

Founder Biography

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Donna Lee resides in Harvard, Massachusetts. She holds a degree from Brandeis University and an MPA from Suffolk University. Her interest in creating a better yoga mat stemmed from her personal health practices.

References

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  1. ^ "MPA student Donna Lee launched a company that makes washable yoga mats — and rode it all the way to this year's Academy Awards". Suffolk University.
  2. ^ "Startup founder's washable yoga mat grabs Oscars stars' attention". Boston Business Journal.
  3. ^ "Harvard Woman's Yoga Mats Included In Celebrity Gift-Bags Ahead Of Oscars". WBZ News Radio. Retrieved Feb 11, 2022.
  4. ^ "In Honor of the Most Iconic Night in Music, GBK Brand Bar Produces & Curates the 'Backstage Artist Lounge' During Rehearsals of the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony". 24-7 Press Release Newswire. Retrieved November 16, 2022.