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Featured here with reviews are some of the best Yoga mats for Yoga & Hot Yoga. Included here are Jade Yoga Mats, Gaiam Print Premium Yoga Mats, Sticky Yoga Mats, Manduka Yoga Mats, and more. Also featured are Yogitoes* Skidless* Premium Towels.

Yoga mats are specially fabricated mats used as an aid during the practice of hatha yoga to prevent hands and feet slipping during asana practice. They are also commonly known as non-slip mats, non-skid mats or sticky mats.

Yoga mats are normally around 72″ long and have a width of 24″. Some practitioners prefer extra-wide mats (30″ ) for positions such as Surya Namaskar or hand-balances. Yoga mats range in thicknesses from 2 mm (lightweight) to 4–5 mm (standard or “classic”) and up to 7 mm for either high performance mats reserved for professional daily practices while guaranteeing little wear-out, or soft mats providing extra cushioning during yoga therapy.

Yoga mats are available in many colors and patterns. “Alignment mats” are printed with guides to proper alignment. Some companies print custom images on mats. Other items used to complement yoga mats are belts, blocks and bricks,

Below are featured several choices in Yoga mats with reviews. Just click through the ‘view now” or pic for more information and pricing. Yoga mats are part of gear necessary for practicing Yoga. Check them out below for yourself or as a great gift for family or friends that practice Yoga.

Yoga Mats

Manduka Yoga Mats

Best yoga mat overall

If you want the best, most durable yoga mat money can buy, reviewers say you can’t go wrong with the Manduka Black Mat Pro. The thick PVC mat is comfortable and firm enough to properly support balance. Users say the Black Mat Pro lasts for years with hardly any wear and tear, and its lifetime guarantee seals the deal for many owners.

Pros:
Extremely durable
Thick and comfortable
Multiple lengths available
Lifetime guarantee

Cons:
Heavy

Selection of Manduka Yoga Mats

Manduka PRO Yoga and Pilates MatView Now Manduka PROlite Yoga and Pilates MatView Now Manduka eKO Lite Yoga Mat, 3mm, MidnightView Now Manduka eKO 2.0 5mm Yoga MatView Now Manduka eKO Lite 4mm Natural Rubber Wet-Grip Yoga MatView Now Manduka Standard Superlite Yoga Mat, AcaiView Now Manduka PROlite Yoga and Pilates MatView Now Manduka LiveOn PLUSfoam Yoga Mat, Arise, 5mmView Now Manduka eKO Lite 4mm Natural Rubber Wet-Grip Yoga MatView Now

Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mats

Best eco-friendly yoga mat

Made from PVC-free natural rubber, the Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat offers excellent grip and stability, even during sweaty yoga sessions. The natural rubber cushions without being too soft, reviewers say, although some complain that their mat wore out quickly with regular use. Other owners complain of a strong rubber smell that never goes away completely. Sometimes there is side effects with “natural” too, but if you want natural rubber and PVC – free, this is the one to choose.

Pros:
Eco-friendly
Two lengths available
Great stability and grip

Cons:
Hard to clean
Questionable durability
Strong rubber smell

Selection of Jade Harmony & Fusion Yoga Mats

Jade Harmony Professional 3/16-Inch Yoga MatView Now Jade Harmony Professional 3/16-Inch Yoga MatView Now Jade Travel Yoga MatView Now Jade Harmony XW 74-by-3/16-inch Yoga MatView Now Jade Harmony Environmentally Friendly Yoga Mat – XW (Longer 80″) color: Midnight BlueView Now Jade Harmony XW 74-by-3/16-inch Yoga MatView Now Jade Harmony Environmentally Friendly Yoga Mat – XW (Long) MidnightBlueView Now Jade Fusion 68-inch Yoga MatView Now

Gaiam Print Premium Yoga Mats

Creating your own peaceful and fulfilling sacred space is closer than you think with any of Gaiam’s Print Yoga Mats. Perfect for home or studio use, these 3mm thick mats will provide the cushioning your body needs to enhance proper alignment and maintain poses. Your hands and feet will love the stability that the light-tack non-slip texture brings to your practice. These lightweight, latex-free mats are free of six of the most harmful phthalates.

Pros:
Free of six of the most harmful phthalates
Come in a variety of pretty colorful prints
Perfect for home or studio use
Lightweight and durable
3mm thick mats
Reasonable price

Cons:
Print yoga mats release a harmless odor when first unwrapped
For best results unroll and air-out your mat for 2-3 days before use

Selection of Gaiam Print Yoga Mats

Gaiam Dragonfly Print Yoga MatView Now Gaiam Print Premium Yoga Mats (5mm)View Now Gaiam Print Premium Yoga Mats (5mm)View Now Gaiam Print Yoga Mats (3mm)View Now Gaiam Be Inspired Print Yoga Mat (4mm)View Now Gaiam Sol Power-Grip Yoga Mats (4mm)View Now Gaiam Solid Premium Yoga Mats (5mm)View Now Gaiam Athletic Yoga Series duraMAT Xtra-Large MatView Now Gaiam Solid Yoga Mats (3mm)View Now

Sticky Yoga Mats

Sticky Mats are made of durable foam with a high-tack surface for stickiness. They are classic Yoga mats that are used in studios, homes, schools, spas, gyms and health clubs all around the world. They are generally at a reasonable price as well.

Pros:
Good for all types of Yoga & Pilates
Durable and easy care, machine washable.
Excellent fitness mat ready for your workout anywhere
Yoga mat will provide a stable, slip-resistant surface for your practice

Cons:
May not be eco-friendly, depending on the company

Selection of Sticky Mats

Bean Yoga Mat Extra Thick 1/4 inch (6mm), Extra Long 72 inch, Premium Sticky MatView Now YogaDirect 1/4View Now For Unheated Yoga – Tomuno – 68View Now YogaDirect 1/8 Inch Thick Sticky Yoga Mat, BlackView Now Yoga Direct Deluxe Extra Thick Yoga Sticky Mat, White, 1/4-InchView Now Kid’s Sticky Yoga Mat 1/8View Now

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Yoga Towels

Yogitoes Skidless Premium Towel

Best yoga towel

This SKIDLESS towel is so unique, that it’s an absolute yoga necessity. Not only does it prevent slipping on your yoga mat, it stabilizes your practice. It puts a hygienic layer between you and the yoga mat, easy to care for, is quick drying and is perfect for the traveling fitness enthusiast. There is no other product on the market like it.

Pros:
Provides a nonslip surface
Absorbs sweat
Machine washable

Cons:
Must be damp for maximum grip
Dark colors bleed in the wash