Yoga Mat Guide

Yoga Mats for Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Power Yoga

Because dynamic yoga involves faster transitions and challenging poses, stability becomes essential. For these practices, you need a mat with excellent grip that lets you feel confident in every pose. Durability is also essential to ensure your mat lasts over time. Our top choice for this type of yoga is the award-winning Grip & Cushion III, a mat with a dense rubber base and laser-cut alignment lines to assist with positioning, plus extended dimensions for extra space. Grip & Cushion III is available in multiple colours and various shapes, including scalloped and oval.

Best Yoga Mats for Yin Yoga, Restorative, and MediYoga

For slower, restorative styles of yoga, choose a thicker, softer mat that is comfortable for longer holds. Since poses are maintained for extended periods, it’s important that your mat offers both comfort and cushioning. Our mats with a 100% wool top layer provide an extra-soft option, perfect for recovery-focused classes.

Yoga Mats for Bikram and Hot Yoga

These classes are practiced in heated rooms with high humidity, making good grip even more critical. The award-winning Grip & Cushion III offers exceptional stability thanks to its moisture-absorbing material, creating a non-slip surface even during sweaty sessions.

Finding Your Ideal Level of Cushioning

The optimal level of cushioning depends on the type of yoga you practice. Higher cushioning offers more comfort and helps protect your joints. But for some styles, staying closer to the floor is important, making lighter cushioning preferable. We rank our mats’ cushioning in three levels: light, great, and excellent.

Getting the Grip You Need

Grip level indicates how secure your mat feels during practice. While not all yoga styles require maximum grip, a reliable surface is essential for more challenging classes to help you progress and perform safely. We rank our mats’ grip in three levels: good, great, and superior.

If you want both superior grip and excellent cushioning, our best-selling and award-winning Grip & Cushion III is the mat for you. With excellent cushioning and stability, its dense rubber base protects your joints during favourite poses. The mat gradually absorbs water and sweat, delivering superior grip and a non-slip surface. Designed for all types of yoga, especially more active styles like Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa, it features laser-cut alignment lines to assist with positioning and extended dimensions for extra space.