The Best Yoga Mats for Any Practice, According to Instructors

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The right yoga mat provides supportive cushioning and grip for any practice. SPY researched the best yoga mats from Lululemon, Manduka, and more.
This IUGA Yoga Mat is proof that you don’t have to go broke to secure a solid mat. Crafted from eco-friendly TPE, this wallet-friendly mat delivers top-notch durability and performance without breaking the bank. Thanks to a double-sided non-slip surface, it provides a reliably versatile foundation for several modes of exercise beyond a yoga ritual. Its 6-millimeter cushion strikes the perfect balance, offering firm stability for precarious standing positions while remaining soft on wrists and joints. Not only is this thrifty mat one of SPY’s most lightweight mats at just two pounds, but it’s also durable with an impressive grip for both beginners and intermediate yogis to lean into every downward dog, side plank, or tree pose. The mat's open-cell design efficiently absorbs sweat, maintaining its grippy texture even during intense classes. With comparable quality to some pricier alternatives, the IUGA Yoga Mat is an impressive value for $37 and even comes with a free carrying strap.
For an extra versatile, extra thick yoga mat with a built-in storage solution, SPRI’s Hanging Exercise Mat has two sturdy rivets on one end for ease of use in any home studio. Not only does this space-maximizing mat come in multiple two different sizes, a petitely compact 56 by 23 inch and a 71 by 23 inch (standard yoga mat dimensions), but there are two thicknesses to choose from, an ample 9.5 or extra plush 15.9-millimeter cushion. But don’t let “thick” be mistaken for pillowy, as the mat is made from dense, commercial-grade foam to transform your space into a personal gym. In fact, this mat lays nice and flat, providing a stable surface for yoga, lifting, HIIT, and so much more. The best part: when you’re done, sanitize the closed cell surface and hang it on your wall–no rolling required! At most, this heavy-duty mat costs $70, depending on the size. Considering the beating it can take, as well as the versatility, it’s a perfect space-efficient accessory for any fitness-minded yogi.
Earthy yogis who practice outdoors might want to consider Yoloha Yoga’s rugged Unity Cork Toga Mat. Made from natural cork and recycled rubber, this firm 6.5-millimeter mat is extra durable and stable atop sandy, grassy, or rocky terrain. Supported by 3 millimeters of dense rubber underfoot, it provides ample protection and a grounded feeling against the elements. And when your sun salutations heat up, the Unity’s smooth, antimicrobial cork surface acts quickly to absorb moisture for enhanced grip when wet so you can reach for the sky without faltering. To accommodate all kinds of outdoorsy yogis, the Unity comes in a spacious standard size, 72 by 26 inches, along with two larger dimensions, an 80 by 26-inch plus an even more generous 84 by 30-inch mat. And appropriately, the mat is sustainably made in the United States with a carbon-neutral delivery option via EcoCart for mindful shoppers who want a minimal impact on the environment with the mat purchase. This versatile and long-lasting indoor-outdoor mat does come with a higher price tag of $160 (standard size), but many consider the mat a wise investment in the planet’s future, as well.