The 11 Best Yoga Mats, Tested and Reviewed

Whether you’re doing downward dog or quick stretch session, you’ll need a yoga mat to support you — these options are tester-approved.

If you're sliding while doing a plank, have aching joints from a lack of padding, or a sprinkling of shedding is dusting up the place, it might be time to reevaluate your yoga mat. But with so many yoga mats on the market varying in materials, thicknesses, and textures, it can easily become overwhelming to choose the right one, says Sabrina Washington, a yoga instructor at CorePower Yoga in Fair Oaks, California. She suggests that before investing in a mat, think about the type of class you are taking. “Knowing more about the type of session and selecting the appropriate mat is key to a successful practice and not getting frustrated due to slipping or trouble balancing.”

To help narrow down the options, we rigorously tested 19 yoga mats over a month-long period, paying attention to thickness, ease of cleaning, ease of rolling up and carrying, and more. We also asked our testers (all devoted yogis) to share their must-have yoga mats for a fulfilling flow.

Posted By - Leoni Jesner
Original Source - SHAPE