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Yoga Mats

Every yoga mat page we publish, in one place: studio, thick, travel and hot yoga mats. Each ranked guide scores five mats for one situation with FitScore, built from the specs of 19 yoga mats and weighted for that buyer.

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  • 9ranked guides
  • 19yoga mats scored
  • 6reviews
  • 6comparisons
  • 4guides
  • 1free tools
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Explore yoga mats

Reviews, head-to-head comparisons, guides and free tools: every hub of the category, each with its own list.

Featured

Our top picks

The #1 of our three main rankings: most practices, hot yoga and thick mats. The ring shows the pick’s FitScore in that ranking.

Liforme Original yoga mat
Best for hot yoga

Liforme Original

Studio mat · #1 in our hot yoga ranking

68.7
FitScore in this rankingSee the top 5
Manduka PRO 6mm yoga mat
Best thick yoga mat

Manduka PRO 6mm

Studio mat · #1 in our thick mat ranking

70.9
FitScore in this rankingSee the top 5

FitScores are not comparable across rankings: each one uses the weights of its own buying guide.

By situation

Find the pick for your situation

9 situations, each with its own ranked top 5.

Choose your situation

Pick the case closest to yours. Every guide ranks five yoga mats with FitScore weights for that situation, so the #1 pick fits the way you will actually practice.

Yoga mat types

Studio, thick, travel or wet-grip?

Four kinds of yoga mat: thickness and surface decide cushion, grip and how the mat travels. Start here if you are unsure.

Studio mats

Full-size mats of 3 to 6 mm for most practices; 10 of the 19 mats in our pool sit in this range. See the picks

Thick mats

Dense 6 mm PVC, or 10 to 12.7 mm foam, for knees and floor work. See the picks

Travel mats

1.5 to 2.5 mm mats that fold or pack small, from 2 lb. See the picks

Towel-top and wet-grip mats

Microfiber, polyurethane or wicking tops that hold when you sweat. See the picks

Reviews

In-depth reviews

Each review scores one yoga mat with FitScore for the buying intent it is made for.

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Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm review

MandukaStudio mat

Manduka GRP Adapt 5mm Review

Buy it if grip in sweaty, fast classes is the reason you are replacing your mat.

71.8
FitScore fornon slip grip
Manduka PRO 6mm review

MandukaStudio mat

Manduka PRO 6mm Review

Buy it if you want one dense, cushioned mat for a home or studio spot and many years of practice.

70.9
FitScore forthick cushioned mats
Gaiam Foldable 2mm review

GaiamTravel mat

Gaiam Foldable 2mm Review

Buy it if you want a low-priced mat that folds flat for trips, small rooms or a gym bag.

68.8
FitScore forbudget yoga mats
Liforme Original review

LiformeStudio mat

Liforme Original Review

Buy it if grip in sweaty classes and help with your alignment matter more to you than price.

68.7
FitScore forhot yoga
Comparisons

Head-to-head comparisons

Two yoga mats with the same FitScore weights and one winner.

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Guides

Yoga mat guides and tools

Thickness, materials and care, plus a comparison tool and every ranked mat in one list.

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Yoga Mat Deals

Every yoga mat we rank in one sortable list, with price tiers.

Our method

How we rank yoga mats

One method across every yoga mat guide.

Scored for your use

FitScore weights six categories (grip, durability, cushion, portability, materials, affordability) for one buying intent, so a hot yoga mat and a travel mat are judged on what matters for each.

Specs that matter

Surface material, thickness, density, size, weight, latex, certification and warranty are what set these mats apart.

Clear top picks

Every guide names one top pick and four alternatives with a clear role. A brand holds at most two places (three in the budget guide, where few makers sell).

Ready when you are

Not sure where to start?

Most people do well with the #1 pick of our main guide. If you sweat a lot, start with the hot yoga guide.

Best yoga matBest hot yoga mat