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Whether you’re cross training or practising your downward dog, these are the mats worth investing in.
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Whether you’re a yogi who loves to run, or a runner looking to invest in a yoga mat for all your home workouts or that post-run stretch, we’ve got it covered. Here we’ve rounded up the best yoga mats on the market - from the lightweight mats you can travel with, to those that won’t slip, no matter how sweaty that workout gets.
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With plenty of yoga mats on the market, when it comes to finding the best one for you, you’ll need to think about a few things. Firstly, what you need the mat for. If it’s going to live in your living room, you don’t need to worry about the weight of the mat, or how you’ll carry it on the underground, so invest in one that’s comfortable.
Secondly, how tall you are. If you are a taller yogi, you’ll want a longer mat that will let you easily move through an entire yoga sequence, or foam roll your IT band without feeling restricted.
Finally, another thing to consider when choosing a yoga mat is the thickness. If you struggle with knee or wrist pain when practising yoga, it’s worth investing in a thicker mat that will protect your joints a little more.
If you can afford it, this is one of the best yoga mats out there. Luxuriously thick for a comfortable practise, the mat comes with a lifetime guarantee, so if it begins to wear away, you can swap it for a new one. At 6mm thick, this is one of the most padded mats on the market - good for joint protection and versatility on any surface. The dot pattern on the bottom of the mat prevents it from sliding or bunching underfoot and the closed-cell surface keeps bacteria from getting into the mat, so it won’t go smelly. The only downside we could find is the price tag, but for those who practise often, it’s worth it.
If you’re looking for a mat to (literally) slip into your bag and carry to and from practise, the Eko Superlite is a good choice. At just 1.5mm thick it can easily be folded away with your sweaty gym kit, while still offering superior grip in the sweatiest of yoga classes. The surface design prevents sweat from seeping into the mat, plus the mat is made from sustainably harvested tree rubber, so you can relax into child's pose knowing you’re doing your bit for the planet too. The only downside here is that this mat, being so thin, won’t be suitable for all workouts.
If you’re practising for 90 minutes and longer, this mat offers an amazing level of grippy-ness, while still being padded and comfortable. The brand promise that after you’ve tried it once, you won’t be able to wait to ‘get your paws on one’ and while we can’t confirm this, we’ve got to agree it does make for a pretty comfortable practise. It’s a little shorter than some of the other mats on this list, so particularly tall yogis might need to be careful in certain postures.
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