The Best Yoga Mats and Gear for Every Type of Workout
Whether you're into hot yoga or Pilates, update your workout routine with these essential pieces of gear.
By Nicole Charky-Chami, Danielle Directo-Meston
January 12, 2023 1:11pm
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Whether you’re into classic vinyasa flows, hot yoga, Pilates or any other fitness class, yoga mats are a great way to upgrade your practice. You don’t need a private coach (a la Hollywood stars like Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and countless others) to take advantage of the health benefits of the ancient spiritual exercise, which began about 5,000 years ago in northern India and helps to increase flexibility, improve muscle tone and support the cardiovascular system.
Mats and holders can give you extra comfort and ease at home or at your favorite yoga studio — and you can use them to express your style, too. With favorites from Alo, Bandier, Jade, Lululemon, Manduka and more, here are eight of the best yoga mats and accessories loved by teachers and yogis alike (including fitness star and The Talk co-host Amanda Kloots). There are options for every type of fitness enthusiast, from mats for yogis who are on the taller side to non-slip gear for keeping your feet firmly in place. Check out our top picks below.
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Bandier x Yoga Hustle Yoga Mat
BEST YOGA MAT OVERALL
- Size 73 x 27 in.
- Thickness 4.5mm
- Weight Not listed
- Material Natural rubber, polyurethane, antimicrobial polyester weave
Don’t slip or slide with Yoga Hustle’s exclusive yoga mat for fitness retailer Bandier. Suitable for yoga, Pilates and HIIT, this luxe mat is a favorite of The Talk co-host, fitness instructor and dancer Amanda Kloots. The Dancing with the Stars contestant and fellow instructors at Studio B in Los Angeles use this as their go-to mat for best performance and comfort.
Bandier
Bandier x Yoga Hustle Yoga Mat (reg. $140) $84
Amazon Basics Half-Inch Thick Yoga Mat
BEST THICK YOGA MAT
- Size 74 x 24 inches
- Thickness .5 inches / 12.7mm
- Weight 2.38 pounds
- Material Foam
If you need more cushioning during your workouts, Amazon Basics’ half-inch thick yoga mat brings extra support, comfort and shock absorption to your yoga flows. This is a classic, affordable mat that is great for all types of fitness and exercise routines including yoga, Pilates and any floor exercise, thanks to the textured grip material to help you power through your planks and downward dog. It also comes with a shoulder strap for convenient carrying and is available in other colors.
Amazon
Amazon Basics Extra Thick Exercise Yoga Gym Floor Mat with Carrying Strap, 74 x 24 x .5 Inches, Red on Amazon.com
NewMe Fitness Yoga Mat
MOST UNIQUE YOGA MAT
- Size 68 x 24 inches
- Thickness 5mm
- Weight 2.6 pounds
- Material BPA- and phthalate-free PVC
Whether you’re a newcomer to yoga or you want to mix it up with different poses, NewMe’s five millimeter-thick yoga mat features 70 different illustrations with easy-to-follow stretches. The mat is 24 inches wide by 68 inches long and is moisture-wicking, so it’s great for hot yoga. It makes a great gift for your favorite yogis, too.
Amazon
NewMe Fitness Black Yoga Mat – 70 Printed Poses – Non Slip 5mm Exercise Mat | 70 Printed Poses, Black, 24 x 68 Inch, Stretching, Padded Floor Pad, Home Workout, Gym Equipment $33.50 on Amazon.com
Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat
BEST ECO-CONSCIOUS YOGA MAT
- Size 68 x 24″
- Thickness 5mm
- Weight 4.5 pounds
- Material Natural rubber
The 68-in. long Jade Harmony professional yoga mat comes in black, jade green, midnight blue, purple and Tibetan orange. Step into your strength and balance with this mat made of open-cell natural rubber, a renewable resource from rubber trees (it contains no PVC or ozone-depleting substances). It’s the ultimate slip-resistant mat — so you don’t need to worry during hot yoga — and has an added cushion.
REI
Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat $85
Manduka GRP Lite Hot Yoga Mat
BEST MAT FOR HOT YOGA
- Size 74 x 24 inches
- Thickness 6mm
- Weight 5.75 pounds
- Material Foam
Stay dry and focused with Manduka’s top-rated GRP Lite Hot yoga mat. This is a favorite for L.A.-based yoga instructor Hannah Dawe during both hot yoga and non-hot yoga flows. Dawe teaches private and community yoga at Love Yoga, Studio B and Modo Yoga (where Meghan Markle and Alexandra Daddario have been spotted, at the New York outpost) and calls this mat a go-to. It gives you grip so you can stay balanced and supported — no matter the temperature. This is a favorite for any practitioner at home or in the studio, and it’s also easy to disinfect and clean. For even more grip, you can also pair it with a Manduka eQua towel or Lululemon’s small towel.
Amazon
Manduka GRP Adapt Yoga Mat 71″ – 6mm | Ultimate Grip | Sweat Ready for Any Style of Yoga | 71 x 24 inches | Steel Grey on Amazon.com
Alo Long Warrior Mat
BEST EXTRA-LONG MAT
- Size 84 x 26.4 inches
- Thickness 4.2mm
- Weight Approx. 10 pounds
- Material Natural rubber
Alo’s long Warrior mat is perfect for yoga practitioners — including tall ones — who need extra space to stretch. This no-slip, sweat-wicking measures 7 feet long by 2.2 feet wide and 4.22 inches thick, so it’s 10 inches longer than the brand’s standard mat. (Hailey Bieber, Jenna Dewan, Kaia Gerber and Kylie Jenner are among the stars who have sported Alo’s activewear.)
Alo
Alo Long Warrior Mat $144
Lululemon The (Big) Mat
BEST OVERSIZED YOGA MAT
- Size 84 x 28 inches
- Thickness 5mm
- Weight 7 pounds
- Material Natural rubber
Featuring a natural rubber base for cushioning and a textured grip for reducing sweat, this extra-long and wide yoga mat by Lululemon is great for tall people and those who want more space for stretching.
Lululemon
Lululemon The (Big) Mat $124
Bala Play Mat
MOST STYLISH YOGA MAT
- Size 71.375 x 25.5 inches
- Thickness 8mm
- Weight Not listed
- Material Rubber and polyurethane
Known for their chic bangle weights, Bala’s Play mat adds style to your yoga practice, thanks to the unique rounded shape. The eight-millimeter thickness provides plenty of support, and the waterproof and antimicrobial non-slip top layer keeps you comfortable and dry.
Free People Movement
Bala Play Mat $120
P.E. Nation Function Yoga Bag
P.E. Nation’s Function yoga bag is ready for whatever studio you head to next. This functional carryall is effortless and roomy and has a flat bottom, an ultra-wide base, two exterior zippers, two inner compartments, and an interior zippered pocket. It’s made of polyester and perfect for your next trip to the gym, beach or a quick weekend getaway.
P.E. Nation
P.E. Nation Function Yoga Bag $219
Kindfolk Yoga Mat Duffle Bag
Do good to your mat and the world with Kindfolk’s yoga mat duffle bag, which can fit standard and thick mats up to 26 inches wide, plus other accessories including blocks and straps. It’s made of canvas and vegan leather, and the handy outer pocket is handy for stowing away keys, your phone and more. We like that the company donates $1 for every product sold to nonprofit networks that empower girls, including A21, Girls Empowerment Network and Nicole’s Place. Other prints available.
Amazon
Kindfolk Yoga Mat Duffel Bag Canvas with Pocket and Zipper (Satellite) on Amazon.com
Gaiam Essentials Yoga Block, Set of 2
Whether you’re staying aligned or deepening your stretch, this set of two sturdy yoga blocks from Gaiam can help you stay balanced during yoga, Pilates and meditation. They’re made of lightweight and supportive non-slip foam and are 50 percent denser than standard EVA blocks.
Amazon
Gaiam Yoga Block – Supportive Latex-Free Eva Foam – Soft Non-Slip Surface with Beveled Edges for Yoga, Pilates, Meditation – Yoga Accessories for Stability, Balance, Deepen Stretches $15.52 on Amazon.com
321 Strong Foam Roller Set
321 Strong’s five-in-one muscle relief set features a triple-zone foam roller for deep tissue massaging and stretching your legs and lower back after yoga and other workouts. The kit includes a massage stick (ideal for the quads, shins and inner things), a stretch strap, a double lacrosse massage ball (perfect for the neck, shoulders and forearms) and a spike massage ball (for those sore arches). Bonus: the foam roller doubles as storage, thanks to the removable end caps.
Amazon
321 STRONG 5-in-1 Massage Set, Complete Mobility Kit for Workout Recovery | Deep Tissue Roller for Legs, Spikey Foot Ball, Hamstring Stretch Strap, Quad Roller Stick, Carry Bag $35.99 on Amazon.com
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