When I was a wee beginner yogi some 12 years ago, someone gave me the Liforme mat and it’s been my favorite-second only to the Lululemon mat-ever since. If you do a lot of yoga or bodyweight workouts and want a barely there but still comfortable feel, you can’t do much better than this classic mat. And while the 5.24-pound weight can feel heavy, the mat rolls up well, which is great for portability. Because it’s so smooth, it’s easy to wipe down after a workout, though it takes some time to fully dry. I can firmly plant my hands and feet on the mat while switching poses or trying to hold a plank. This smooth, sturdy top layer means it's great for hot yoga, too-a yoga towel doesn't slip around too much on the mat, even if a lot of sweat drips onto it. (You can also get the “Big” version of the mat, which is a whopping 84 inches long and 28 inches wide.) It boasts a completely flat, non-skid polyurethane surface and a base made of textured natural rubber, ensuring a great grip on both sides. The 71-inch long, 26-inch wide, and 5-millimeter (.2-inch) surface may seem hard at first, but it has just the right amount of softness to provide cushion under joints without any wobbling during balancing poses. This mat really convinced me to up my yoga game. And if you’re looking for an extra luxe place to practice, we love the Liforme Yoga Mat ( available at Liforme), which feels cushy and has markings to help you find proper alignment. We also think the Gaiam Premium Mat ( available at Amazon) is a solid choice for people who don’t want to spend as much. , with its durable, supportive surface, is our top pick. After hours of testing, the Lululemon Reversible Mat That’s why we spent some time with a lot of popular mats, including the offerings from Alo, Manduka, Nike, and Hugger Mugger. A trusty mat is fantastic for calisthenic exercises like push-ups, sit-ups, and planks, and a great place to sit and roll out your legs or back as you recover from other workouts. If you’re constantly slipping out of your Downward-Facing Dog, you’re never going to convince yourself to get your Vinyasa on, be it for a yoga class in the studio or a home practice with a yoga app.īut having a great mat is useful beyond yoga, too. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned pro, a good yoga mat is essential to productive practice. Written by Bethany Kwoka and Amanda Oliver
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