Comparing Yoga Mats
Specs and Ratings Below | Compare to Other products
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Price | Check Price at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers | $100.00 at REI | $98 List | $116 List $104.00 at Amazon | $140 List $149.95 at Amazon |
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Pros | Joint friendly cushion, long-lasting and lifetime warranty, great balance of grip and slide, firm support for inversions and balancing, yoga teacher favorite | Great traction when dry, no break-in period, comfortable cushion, stable foundation, good for hard and soft ground, textured rails for added grip, cleans easily | Excellent cushion, soft yet grippy surface, absorbs sweat, sticky when wet, versatile for different yoga styles | Insane dry grip, non-skid wet grip, portable, good cushion to weight balance | Alignment cues on mat, online tutorials, comes with fully enclosed travel bag, smooth surface for transitions, excellent wet and dry grip, comfortable cushion, wider than most |
Cons | Heavy, more slippery when wet, break-in period for best grip | Heavier, creases easily, more slippery when wet | Contains latex, stains easily, needs deep cleans, may lose grip with use | Too grippy for transitions, initial odor, not very durable, stains easily | Expensive, may stain over time, not as durable as other high-performers |
Bottom Line | A yoga mat for a lifetime, this favorite of yoga teachers provides excellent cushion, stability, and grip even after years of vigorous practice | A yoga mat that walks the comfort and support line perfectly, with great dry grip for a less sweaty practice | A comfortable, reversible yoga mat with a sticky, smooth side and textured underbelly whose balance of features make it superb for any style of yoga | A non-skid, springy rubber yoga mat with dependable dry and wet grip that is our favorite for hot yoga | A comfortable and grippy mat that is resilient for travel and offers alignment markers to help yogis of all levels explore healthy alignment |
Rating Categories | Manduka PRO | Manduka eKO | Lululemon The Mat | B Yoga B Mat Everyday | Liforme Original |
Comfort and Support (35%) | |||||
Grip (30%) | |||||
Materials (20%) | |||||
Ease of Use (15%) | |||||
Specs | Manduka PRO | Manduka eKO | Lululemon The Mat | B Yoga B Mat Everyday | Liforme Original |
Materials | PVC certified Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX | Biodegradable, non-Amazon harvested, natural tree rubber | 55% natural rubber, 23% synthetic rubber, 15% polyurethane, 5% polyester, 2% nylon | Rubber | Top: proprietary eco-polyurethane top surface, bottom: natural rubber |
Measured Weight | 7 lbs, 7.9 oz | 6 lbs, 6.3 oz | 5 lbs, 15.9 oz | 3 lbs, 15.7 oz | 6 lbs, 3.9 oz |
Thickness | 6.5mm | 5 mm | 5 mm | 4 mm | 6 mm |
Length | 71" | 71" | 71" | 71" | 72.8" |
Width | 26" | 24" | 26" | 26" | 26.8" |
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