Mats & Towels
The mat is the one piece of yoga gear everyone needs. Thickness, grip, material and size decide whether it supports your practice or slips and sinks under you.
The Best Yoga Mats for Home Practice
Find a yoga mat that grips when you sweat, cushions your joints, and holds up to daily home practice. Our picks cover every budget and style.
The Best Thick Yoga Mats for Sensitive Knees and Hard Floors
Extra cushioning makes floor work on hardwood or tile far more comfortable. These thick yoga mats pad your knees without wrecking your balance.
The Best Travel Yoga Mats That Actually Fit in a Suitcase
Keep your practice going anywhere with foldable, lightweight travel yoga mats that pack into a suitcase yet still grip like a full-size mat.
The Best Hot Yoga Mats for Sweaty Practice
Sweat should not end your flow. These hot yoga mats keep their grip when soaked, dry quickly, and resist the funk that builds up in heated rooms.
The Best Cork Yoga Mats
Cork grips better as your hands get sweaty, resists odor naturally, and skips the plastic feel. These are the cork yoga mats worth owning at home.
The Best Yoga Mat Towels for Grip and Sweat
A good mat towel adds wet grip, protects your mat, and washes clean after every sweaty session. Here are the towels that stay put in practice.
The Best Yoga Mat Cleaners and Sprays
Keep your mat fresh without damaging its surface. These mat cleaners cut sweat residue and odor while staying gentle on rubber, cork, and PVC.
The Best Yoga Mat Straps, Slings, and Carriers
Stop wrestling a rolled mat under your arm. These straps, slings, and carriers keep your mat tidy at home and easy to carry everywhere else.
The Best Large and Extra-Wide Yoga Mats
Taller practitioners and sprawling home flows need more room. These extra-long and extra-wide yoga mats give you space without giving up grip.
The Best Yoga Knee Pads and Cushions
Kneeling poses should not hurt. These yoga knee pads add targeted cushioning right where you need it, so low lunges and tabletop feel easy again.
How to choose
- Choose 4-5 mm for flowing styles and 6 mm or more for gentle floor work.
- Pick natural rubber or PU tops for grip and cork for sweaty practice.
- Choose a longer mat if you are over about 5 ft 10 in.
- Check weight if you carry your mat to classes.
Common questions
What yoga mat thickness is best?
About 4-5 mm is a good all-rounder. Thinner mats feel stable for balances, while 6 mm or more cushions knees during floor and restorative work.
Why does my yoga mat feel slippery?
New mats often have a factory residue, and some materials get slick with sweat. Clean it gently, use a mat towel or choose cork or natural rubber.