

The top layer is made from robust recycled polyvinyl butyral, a resin used in windshields and other protective glass (which helps give this mat its texture). If you’re searching for a mat that performs during low-impact workouts and yoga, yet doesn’t falter during a HIIT session either, this is the one for you. At 71” long, it offers plenty of space for poses such as downward-facing dog and plank. Lululemon’s The Workout Mat is the standout winner for its versatility and suitability for taller people.
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It's Worth Noting: It’s less portable than some other mats as it’s on the heavier side. Why We Like It: It’s long enough for taller people to comfortably work out and has a raised design that gives good texture and makes it grippy. The winners made it to our round-up of top picks for best yoga mats. To help narrow down the selection, we tested 19 yoga mats over a 4-week period, paying attention to thickness, ease of cleaning, ease of rolling up and carrying, and other factors.

“Knowing more about the type of session and selecting the appropriate mat is key to a successful practice and not getting frustrated due to slipping or trouble balancing.”įor example, is your yoga class in a heated room where you’ll sweat a lot and risk slipping? Is it dynamic with lots of movement? Will poses be held for a long time, or is the flow mainly ground-based and restorative? If you don’t know what to expect in class, you can check the studio’s website for a class description or ask an instructor before signing up, Washington suggests.

She suggests that before investing in a mat, think about the type of class you are taking. With so many yoga mats on the market (this specific category is estimated to reach $17.32 billion in revenue by 2025) varying in materials, thicknesses, and textures, it can easily become overwhelming to choose the right one, says Sabrina Washington, a yoga instructor at CorePower Yoga in Fair Oaks, California. Plus, yoga mats protect your joints from rough surfaces by acting as a buffer (and using a mat is more hygienic than working out on a germ-ridden floor). The right yoga mat can turn a so-so yoga session into a kick-ass one, whether it's Pilates, yoga, or intense ab exercises. If you're sliding while doing a plank, have aching joints from a lack of padding, or a sprinkling of shedding is dusting up the place, it might be time to reevaluate your yoga mat.
