What are the best yoga mats?

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Best yoga mats	Price	Weight	Material
-- Lululemon Reversible Mat	$68	5.24 lbs	Rubber
-- Manduka PRO	$110	7.5 - 9.5 lbs	PVC
-- Jade Harmony	$74.99	5.1 lbs	Rubber

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Lululemon Reversible Mat

Top Pro

It works for different workouts

This is a versatile two-sided mat. The brightly colored side works great for hot yoga where you sweat a lot. Meanwhile, the black side is more sticky and works great for standing poses. See More

Top Con

It gets dirty pretty quickly

The mat is completely smooth, with no ridges or bumps like on other mats. All kinds of debris get stuck pretty easily and are hard to get out of it. See More

Specs

Weight:5.24 lbs

Material:Rubber

Cushion:5 mm

Top Pro

Great for hot yoga

During hot yoga sessions, you will sweat a lot, so you need something that can hold up in extremely wet conditions. The colored side of the mat works great for this purpose: it has a great grip sweat absorption, while the antimicrobial additive in the fabric prevents the growth of bacteria, mold, and fungi. See More

Top Con

Wears out very quickly

After three weeks of vigorous practice, the top surface wore out. See More

Top Pro

Provides good support for your knees and joints

This mat has just the right thickness (5 mm) to support your knees and elbows comfortably, without making them sink into the cushioning. See More

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Manduka PRO

Top Pro

It's long-lasting and easy to clean

This mat is made for heavy-duty use. The thick layer of PVC can withstand direct sunlight, moisture, and a lot of physical tear, so it is likely to serve you for many years. And to clean it you can simply use a wet cloth. See More

Top Con

It's pretty heavy

This is not the most convenient mat to carry around: it's pretty thick and heavy (up to 9.5 lbs). See More

Specs

Weight:7.5 - 9.5 lbs

Material:PVC

Cushion:6.35 mm

Top Pro

It comes with a lifetime warranty

Manduka offers a lifetime guarantee for this mat as a testimony to how confident they are in the quality of their product. If something does happen to the mat, they promise to replace it. See More

Top Con

It's expensive

This mat will be suited for people who are already committed to doing yoga. If you're just starting out, it might be a good idea to check out cheaper options (they start as low as $10) before investing such a considerable amount. See More

Top Pro

Great support for knees and joints

This mat is very thick, 6.35 mm (1/4"), and has a dense cushioning that provides great support and decreases the pressure exerted on your joints. See More

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Jade Harmony

Top Pro

It provides good support and grip without being thick and heavy

Usually, rubber mats aren't as sticky as PVC or foam, but this one has a porous texture that provides a really good grip, even when it's wet from sweat. It's also pretty thin (and, therefore, light) at 3/16 of an inch, yet provides good cushioning for your knees and elbows. See More

Top Con

The lifespan is very limited

Being a fairly thin mat made out of a natural material, the Harmony probably won't serve you more than about a year. It's susceptible to external factors such as direct sunlight and moisture and will eventually start to degrade. If you're looking for a mat that will serve you for many years to come, it would be a good idea to look for thick PVC or plastic options. See More

Specs

Weight:5.1 lbs

Material:Rubber

Cushion:5 mm

Top Pro

It's great for standing poses

This mat is great for standing poses because it is thin and sticky, which makes it easy to hold balance, unlike with thick mats that may protect knees and elbows but have too much cushioning to stand comfortably. See More

Top Con

Can be hard to clean

Since this mat has an open-cell, porous structure, it absorbs sweat and oil and keeps it inside. It will require a little extra maintenance to remain clean. It would be a good idea to clean it with warm water and perhaps use a little oil after each workout. See More

Top Pro

It's produced in an eco-conscious way

Unlike the large part of producers who opt for using PVC, Jade choose to make their mats out of natural rubber because it's a biodegradable material and it doesn't cause any damage to the ozone layer as its being produced. See More

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What are the best yoga mats?

3 Options Considered

Lululemon Reversible Mat

My Recommendation for Lululemon Reversible Mat

My Recommendation for Lululemon Reversible Mat

It works for different workouts

It gets dirty pretty quickly

Great for hot yoga

Wears out very quickly

Provides good support for your knees and joints

Manduka PRO

My Recommendation for Manduka PRO

My Recommendation for Manduka PRO

It's long-lasting and easy to clean

It's pretty heavy

It comes with a lifetime warranty

It's expensive

Great support for knees and joints

Jade Harmony

My Recommendation for Jade Harmony

My Recommendation for Jade Harmony

It provides good support and grip without being thick and heavy

The lifespan is very limited

It's great for standing poses

Can be hard to clean

It's produced in an eco-conscious way

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