Caroline Stewart
Yoga is a great way to work on your balance, strength, self-awareness, and even your well being. Whether you’re a yoga novice or seasoned yogi, we’ve got everything from lightweight mats to massive room-scale mats.
Is price your concern? What about grip? Are you going green? We’ve got the best yoga mat picks focusing on price, quality, versatility, wellness, and even eco-friendliness. So breathe in and out, and take a look at our roundup of best yoga mats!
Best Yoga Mat for Your Buck: BalanceFrom ($13)
A lot of yoga mat brands will offer you different functions, styles, or materials, but often at a rather steep price. The BalanceFrom Yoga Mat is great if you’re looking for a deal or you’re a newbie who doesn’t know what to look for in a mat. It’s a no-frills and simple design that’s very budget friendly.
The BalanceFrom is a 68” x 24”, high-density foam mat that stays in place during your downward dog because of its double-sided, non-stick surface. All of these features are standard with most yoga mats, but what makes this one special is the cost— there are 6 different colors all in the range of $11-$13. This mat is also moisture resistant so that you can not only sweat on it during class, but wash it with soap and water afterwards! It even comes with a carrying strap so you can show up to your yoga class in style.
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Best Overall Yoga Mat: Liforme Yoga Mat ($150)
If you’re looking for quality mat that’s both stylish and can keep up with your advanced moves, consider the Liforme Yoga Mat. It’s not only durable over time, it also has lines and contouring to help align your poses. You won’t have to wonder where to place your feet or hands when you follow the intelligent markers on the surface. This mat is also great if you sweat a lot or take hot yoga—it will still give you a good grip during the times a normal mat would have you slipping and sliding around.
Aside from providing good grip, Liforme also provides support and stability through extra cushioning to avoid bones digging into the floor (a huge plus if you do advanced moves). The mat itself has a felt layer between the sturdy rubber base and the top marker layer. Lastly, this mat is a few inches larger than your average mat (72.8” x 26.8”), giving you a little extra room to be free!
$149.95
Best Large Yoga Mat: Square36 Large YOGA Mat ($100)
While the Liforme Yoga Mat is larger than most mats, the Square36 Large YOGA Mat is large enough to cover an entire home yoga studio. If you’re looking to do yoga in your own space, this mat is perfect since it covers an 8’ x 6’ space (which is 4 times larger than a normal yoga mat). You’re not limited to yoga with this mat, either! You’re free to do pilates, aerobics, cardio, stretching, or meditation. So much room for activities.
If you want a full-stretch experience but can’t keep all your limbs on a regular mat, the Square36 mat can not only give you the extra support, it can let you stretch your full length in any direction. You can even do yoga with multiple people on this mat with room to spare.
Just note that this mat is designed for barefoot activities, but if you’re interested in a mat that can handle shoes and heavier wear, check out the Square36 Extra Large EXERCISE Mat.
Best Travel Yoga Mat: Manduka EKO Superlite Travel Yoga Mat ($42)
We’ve talked about standard and large mats, but what about a smaller yoga mat so you can bring it with you on trips? At 68”x 24″ and 1.5 mm thick, the Manduka EKO Superlite Travel Yoga Mat is the perfect size to fold into a carry-on or a purse. It’s only 2 pounds, so it won’t add too much weight to your luggage, either.
Not only is it super thin and portable, the Manduka has a natural rubber grip and orange peel surface texture to give you extra stability during your yoga poses. Sticky mats are great for doing yoga poses, but can be annoying when they pick up lint, dirt, or hair. While this mat has a rubber texture that’s more sticky than most mats, you don’t have to worry about it getting dirty since it doesn’t pick up dirt or other particles that may be on your hotel floor.
Lastly, this Manduka mat is eco-friendly, made from natural tree rubber—a plus if you’d like to avoid artificial plastics and dyes.
Best Eco-Friendly Yoga Mat: Ajna Natural Jute Yoga Mat ($53)
Want to meditate knowing your mat hasn’t harmed the environment? Say goodbye to the chemical smell of your old mat while you do child’s pose! Ajna Natural Jute Yoga Mat is made from organic jute fiber (which comes from plants), and is not only eco-friendly, but natural, recyclable, and vegan as well. You won’t need to worry about phthalates, dioxins, furans, or other manufacturing by-products and additives with this yoga mat.
The 3-pound Ajna mat is also lightweight, letting you take it on the go easily (especially with its 100% cotton carrying strap). Both sides of this durable mat can be used to do yoga. Whether you want a highly textured grip or a sticky grip, all you have to do is flip your mat. You’ll stay in place without slipping, plus your joints will thank you with the great support and cushioning that’s provided. Whatever your level or size, this mat is a great option, especially if going all-natural is a concern.
