The best yoga mats to buy now
Bend, stretch, twist and hold with a reliable yoga mat designed to keep you balanced
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A truth universally acknowledged by all yogis is that a yoga mat can make or break your practice. Too little cushioning and you’ll be painfully digging your elbows and knees into the floor. Too little grip and you’ll be slip-sliding around like nobody’s business. The best yoga mats provide a cushioned, gripping surface that will support your flow from start to finish.
Sounds simple, right? Wrong. Whether you’re a hardcore yoga enthusiast who knows their crow pose (bakasana) from their scorpion pose (vrschikasana), or a newbie taking on more gentle sequences, having the right yoga mat at your fingertips – and feet – is essential. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best that have been designed to seamlessly assist your flows. You’re welcome, and namaste.
Liforme classic yoga mat
Stretch out on Liforme’s yoga mat to master your poses with poise. Made from the brand’s signature GripForMe material with three-layer cushioning, it provides a comfortable, gripping surface to assist stability and reduce pressure on the joints. A long, wide design that features practical alignment markers for added accuracy, hold your downward dogs and forward folds with balance and confidence. The mat is available in 12 different colours, and comes with a handy yoga mat bag.
Yogi Bare Curve Pilates mat
Perfect for both yoga and Pilates, Yogi Bare offers a functional mat that is designed for performance. A modern curved silhouette available in a range of thickness to support impact on the body and protect joints while being stable and ultra grippy, it will keep you grounded and focused on your practice not your balance. We love the minimalist chocolate hue.
Sweaty Betty Balance yoga mat
Ideal for yoga and Pilates, as well as your HIIT and core workouts, roll out Sweaty Betty’s yoga mat for its versatile, multifunctional design. Made from a soft, light but hard-wearing fabric, it features different patterns on either side, providing different levels of grip depending on what you require. We can’t get enough of the chic deep midnight cherry shade.
Technogym floor mat
Simple yet functional, Technogym’s exercise mat is the perfect accompaniment to your at-home and gym workouts. A large design to provide maximum surface space for your crunches and tree poses, the non-slip mat will stay put thanks to its multi-layer construction. The top layer ensures maximum grip while the bottom adds extra cushioning to guarantee the mat doesn’t move as you do, keeping things comfortable during your flow.
Alo Yoga Warrior mat
Move seamlessly through your practice with Alo Yoga’s Warrior mat. A slip-free, moisture-wicking design that ensures you master your moves without any unwanted sliding around, the mat is topped with a luxe matte finish in jungle green, eclipse blue and smoky quartz. Add to your exercise routine for high performance and a slick aesthetic.
Lululemon The Mat
Designed for yoga, Lululemon’s mat is the perfect place to plant your body for sun salutations and warrior poses. Featuring a grippy top layer to prevent wobbling, a sweat-wicking surface to absorb moisture, and comfortable cushioning to keep your knees, elbows and everything else protected during your flow, roll out for optimum performance (and a chic addition to your workout wear, rendered in a colourful, abstract design). The mat is also reversible – we love a multi-functional design.
Manduka Pro yoga mat
Flow like a pro with Manduka’s mat. A large design with ultra-dense cushioning, pick from one of the 15 colourways (there’s a shade for every taste) and protect even your most sensitive joints while moving through your poses. Super firm, sweat-absorbing and durable, the high-quality mat is built to last and will help you achieve your very best performance time and time again.
Sisterly Tribe Self Care yoga mat
Keep cool, calm and collected with Sisterly Tribe’s Self Care yoga mat. Designed wider and longer than standard size mats and rendered in a very zen marshmallow shade, it’s perfect for stretching sessions and mindful moments alike. Featuring a non-slip upper layer it also ensures you move with ease and grace, without slipping around. Namaste.
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