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10 Best Yoga Mats For Finding Your Zen At Home
Say 'namaste' to our tried and tested edit of stylish grippy mats
The right yoga mat can turn a tedious stretching session into an hour of soothing practice, allowing you to focus on each pose and fully relax your mind and body.
Fed up with bruising your back on hardwood flooring or slipping across your carpeted lounge? We hear you, which is why we asked our resident expert yogi to test 18 market-leading models to find the best for both comfort and grip for all your fitness needs.
What is the best yoga mat?
Pick up one of our favourite yoga mats, find a small patch of flat ground and give a few flows a go.
- Best yoga mat: Sweaty Betty Super Grip Yoga Mat
- Best for balance: Yogi Bare Paws Extreme Grip Yoga Mat
- Best luxe mat: Lululemon Take Form Yoga Mat
- Best for style: Kati Kaia Yoga Mat
- Best eco credentials: Yogamatters Aqua Evolve Mat
- Best for hot yoga: With Every Atom Alignment Yoga Mat
- Best for home workouts: Adidas 10mm Yoga Exercise Mat
- Best for meditation: Sundried Jute Mat
- Best for grip: Yogamatters Reclaim Sticky Yoga Mat
- Best for travel: Sweaty Betty Eco Yoga Mat
What should I look for when buying a yoga mat?
Thickness: The best thickness for a yoga mat depends on the type of yoga you most enjoy practising. For example, a cushioned mat (6mm or more) might feel blissfully comfortable for back work and meditation, but you’ll need something thinner and stickier for more dynamic yoga.
Portability: If you plan to take your mat with you to a yoga studio, look for a model that is lightweight (less than 2kg, ideally), rolls up easily and has carry straps.
Grip: If you’re into hot yoga and often have sweaty hands, look for a rubber or textured mat that will grip the floor and keep you stable while balancing.
Sustainability: Many yogis are environmentally-aware and prefer mats made from natural materials, such as cork or jute. Happily, these look good and work well, meaning there’s no need to sacrifice style or quality for green credentials.
How we test
To find the best yoga mat, our trusted tester put 18 mats through their paces on both carpet and tiles. Our expert judged how stable and supportive each mat felt during everything from hot yoga to HIIT. Comfort, versatility, sustainability and portability were all taken into account, with only the crème de la crème earning a spot on our roundup.
Goodbye stress, hello zen.
Harry’s news reporting has been published in over 70 newspapers across the UK. Now, he specialises in home appliances, health and fitness, bringing you reliable reviews on the best homes, sports and nutrition products on the market to help you upgrade your home and training routine.
Outside the office, he has dedicated countless hours to learning about different physical training methods, experimenting with everything from CrossFit to powerlifting.
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