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Comparing Yoga Mats

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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 favoriteGreat traction when dry, no break-in period, comfortable cushion, stable foundation, good for hard and soft ground, textured rails for added grip, cleans easilyExcellent cushion, soft yet grippy surface, absorbs sweat, sticky when wet, versatile for different yoga stylesInsane dry grip, non-skid wet grip, portable, good cushion to weight balanceAlignment 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 gripHeavier, creases easily, more slippery when wetContains latex, stains easily, needs deep cleans, may lose grip with useToo grippy for transitions, initial odor, not very durable, stains easilyExpensive, 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 practiceA yoga mat that walks the comfort and support line perfectly, with great dry grip for a less sweaty practiceA comfortable, reversible yoga mat with a sticky, smooth side and textured underbelly whose balance of features make it superb for any style of yogaA non-skid, springy rubber yoga mat with dependable dry and wet grip that is our favorite for hot yogaA 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%)
10.0
9.0
10.0
8.0
7.0
Grip (30%)
8.0
9.0
8.0
9.0
8.0
Materials (20%)
10.0
8.0
7.0
6.0
7.0
Ease of Use (15%)
8.0
8.0
7.0
7.0
9.0
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"