Best yoga mats 2022

The modern field of fitness provides a wide variety of areas of physical activity, for every taste. Yoga is popular, especially among women. In addition to physical exercises aimed at developing flexibility, stability and static loads, this gymnastics is also distinguished by a philosophy that came from India. Of course, yoga can be practiced only as physical education, without immersion in another culture. For fitness classes, certain sports equipment is also required. KP has compiled a list of the top 10 best yoga mats for 2022 to guide you in your selection.

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1. Indigo IN106 (from 1590 rubles)

The Indigo IN106 mat is made of thermoplastic elastomer. It endows this yoga equipment with such useful qualities in training as elasticity, antibacterial, resistance to heat from sunlight. It retains its shape well in hot conditions in the cold. Resistant to sweat, which allows you to remove the risk of slipping during training. Add a stylish look to your strengths. The rug is soft and pleasant to the touch, it is very comfortable to perform exercises on it. Has no unpleasant smell. It is better not to practice in sneakers, as traces may remain. Has a rectangular shape. Rug dimensions: length – 173 cm, width 61 cm, thickness – 0,5 cm.

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2. KETTLER 7351-120 (from 4990 rubles)

Folding mat KETTLER 7351-120 is ideal for those who like to travel and play sports. Suitable for both stretching, Pilates, yoga, and classic strength exercises with your own weight. Strengths: Gives good stability when exercising regardless of the floor surface. When folded, it can be used as a block or a balancing platform. The ability to fold greatly simplifies the transportation and storage of this inventory. What is important, when folding, there are no creases and deformation. When unfolded, it takes the form of a rectangle 180 cm long, 60 cm wide and 0,6 cm thick.

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3. Lite Weights 5410LW/5420LW (from 956 rubles)

The reversible mat Lite Weights 5410LW/5420LW is made of modern NBR material (acrylic-nitrile-butadiene-rubber) in the shape of a rectangle. Such a material allows you to be both soft and strong enough, to withstand mechanical stress well. Designed for fitness training, aerobics, yoga. Has a good grip on the body, reduced risk of slipping during exercise. Easy to wash, store, roll up. To do this, the kit has a special rubber band. The length of the rug is 180 cm, that is, it will suit a person with sufficient height, width 60 cm, which is quite standard. It has a thickness of 1 cm. This is quite a lot. The rug weighs a little less than a kilo – 0,85 kg.

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What other yoga mats are worth paying attention to?

4. Devi Yoga Fruits with markup (from 1990 rubles)

Devi Yoga Fruits comes in different colors. Designed for yoga practice using thermoplastic elastomer, which gives the mat good wear resistance. Suitable for both beginners and professionals and has special markings for greater convenience during asanas. It is made in a standard rectangular shape with dimensions of 183 * 61 * 0,5 cm. That is, the rug, not small, has a good thickness, which will provide softness on the one hand, and normal stability on the other. The kit includes a special tie for fixing in a folded state.

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5. Larsen PVC multicolor red black (from 549 rubles)

Larsen PVC is a fairly budget option for a yoga mat of normal quality. This rug is well suited for beginners who are just starting to try themselves in various fitness areas and are looking for their own. Suitable for both yoga and stretching, Pilates, calisthenics and other exercises with your body. The material from which the rug is made is PVC, of ​​a fairly high quality. As for its shape, everything here is standard – rectangular. The dimensions are as follows: length – 173 cm, width – 61 cm, thickness 0,5 cm. The weight of the rug is 0,9 kg. Also worth noting is the cool color and design. They give the rug a certain charm.

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6. Adidas ADYG-10100 (from 2088 rubles)

Adidas ADYG-10100 yoga and fitness mat from a global sportswear brand. In addition to yoga and fitness, it is quite suitable as a training mat with your body on the floor. A sufficiently large thickness of the mat of 0,8 cm gives it good elasticity, softness and cushioning. Especially well will recommend during the development of postures with an increased sense of balance. It has a pleasant design. Good wear resistance, but slightly reduced tack. Sliding is possible, especially with wet limbs. It has a standard rectangular shape, length 176 cm and width 61 cm.

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7. TORRES Comfort 6 (from 1099 rubles)

The double-sided TORRES Comfort 6 mat is made of polyvinyl chloride material, which is very popular in the creation of such sports equipment. It is characterized by a standard rectangular shape, good cushioning and wear resistance. This rug is reinforced with longitudinal and transverse synthetic threads to avoid stretching and increase its strength. A good option for various types of fitness, in which the emphasis is on exercises with your body on the floor. Suitable for yoga too. The soft, velvety surface is very pleasant to the touch. Caring for him does not require any complicated procedures. Length – 173 cm, width – 61 cm, thickness 0,6 cm, and weight 0,95 kg.

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8. Penolon 102D82 (from 529 rubles)

Penolon 102D82 is another budget option for a yoga mat. At a low price, it is worth noting good quality. It is convenient to perform asanas and do other exercises on it. The material from which the rug is made is polyethylene foam. Features a high density to ensure comfort during training. A good option in terms of price-quality ratio. Standard rectangular shape. The dimensions are as follows: length – 180 cm, width – 60 cm, thickness – 0,8 cm.

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9. BRADEX SF 0402/SF 0403 (from 1818 rubles)

Rectangular mat BRADEX SF 0402/SF 0403 is made of thermoplastic elastomer, which gives such qualities as good grip with the floor and with the athlete’s body, softness, excellent wear resistance, cushioning. It guarantees comfort during various exercises performed on the floor. Pleasant to the touch, nice appearance. A good indicator of friction – the mat does not slip. It’s nice that it doesn’t twist. Regarding the characteristics – 183 * 61 * 0,6 cm. The mass of this product is 0,94 kg.

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10. Starfit FM-301 (from 929 rubles)

Starfit FM-301 is a rectangular yoga mat with high density and at the same time good softness. The material from which it is made is NBR (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber). In addition to yoga, it is suitable for stretching, good old gymnastics with your own body weight and other similar exercises. It has very good stickiness – that is, high friction, which means a minimum of slip during classes. We also note the pleasant appearance of the rug. It is better to practice without shoes, or shoes with soft soles to avoid mechanical damage to the mat. The length is 183cm, good fit for men. The width is slightly less than the standard 58 cm. Sufficiently large thickness – 1 cm.

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How to choose a yoga mat

These are the top ten best yoga mats. And Yanina Molchanova, who has been doing yoga for more than a year, will give useful recommendations that will help in choosing this equipment.

Any yoga mat must meet the following parameters:

• hygiene and ecology,
• symmetry,
• friction,
• elasticity,
• suitable dimensions.

Hygiene and ecology

The material of manufacture directly affects the physical, organoleptic properties, as well as the impact on health. The smell of a cheap PVC mat can discourage a productive workout. Certain materials can cause an allergic reaction in practitioners. In general, a better decision is to choose well-known brands that are responsible for the quality of their products. The same PVC mat from Germany is much more environmentally friendly than cheap rubber from Aliexpress. Regarding the materials of manufacture, the following classification is appropriate here:

• EVA (EVA). A simple and inexpensive option. Material – modern polymer ethylene vinyl acetate. Lightweight, hypoallergenic and easy to carry. However, they wear out quickly. A characteristic feature is low friction, which causes a certain inconvenience during training – you can slide.
  
• PVC (PVC). Polyvinyl chloride is a very common material for making rugs. Compared to EVA, it is more durable and wear resistant. Modern PVC mats are resilient, soft and dense. Anti-slip qualities are entirely dependent on the manufacturer and the technique used by him. It is better to give preference to European manufacturers, especially Germany.
  
• TPE (TPE). Thermoplastic elastomer floor mats are more professional options. The material gives the rug a number of advantages – elasticity, softness, pleasant to the touch, antibacterial. They don’t fade in the sun. A very good option for classes, as it has high anti-slip properties. Of the minuses – in the presence of moisture, the level of slip increases very much.
  
• Rubber. One of the best options for yoga. An excellent choice for both the professional and the confident amateur. Pros – high grip with the body, slipping is excluded, even with wet feet and hands. Natural, pleasant to the touch, environmentally friendly. The weakness of this material is the high cost and not so high durability.
  
• Bung. The upper layer of the mat is made from this material, and the lower component can be made of rubber, TPE or PVC. Such rugs do not have a reinforcing mesh, its role is played by the cork layer itself. It is comfortable to perform asanas on a cork rug. Another advantage of these rugs is the ease of drawing. Sufficiently wear-resistant mat, not afraid of creases. Easy to fix with wood glue. The carpet is cleaned manually.
  
• Polyurethane (PU). Polyurethane rugs appeared not so long ago, but have already gained considerable popularity. This has an obvious explanation – hygiene, strength, excellent grip, bright design. Able to hold wet limbs well, in a dry state a very high friction index. From the experience of use, I can note that some printed PU rugs are slippery. Therefore, it is better to test them before buying. There are rugs with poor quality polyurethane. Usually, they are distinguished by a low price, they are not durable.
  
• PER (Polymer Enviromental Resin). A modern material, similar to PVC, but with more care for the environment. It is distinguished by the complete absence of toxins, heavy metals and other harmful impurities. There is almost no smell. Characteristic features are elasticity, good friction. Can go in combination with jute reinforcement.
  
• Microfiber. Microfiber yoga mats are sharpened for vibrant, eye-catching color prints. It looks very impressive, but alas, it has a high level of slip. Dry friction is minimal on such a rug, which gives an increased load when performing asanas with emphasis. With sweaty limbs, the level of friction increases, therefore, training should be of good intensity.
  
• Jute. This material has high wear resistance. Usually, a reinforcing mesh is made from jute, which is soldered into the rug, which gives it high strength and an unusual look.
  
• Cotton. The material is traditional for yoga. Until modern times, most practiced on ordinary cotton mats. Such a rug must be thick. Threads should be large. The cotton thread is quite coarse, quite unpleasant sensations may arise.

Symmetry

The ideal shape for a rug is rectangular. It is also great when there are markings on the rug, especially for beginners. There are rugs with bevelled edges. On such a rug, due to inexperience, it is inconvenient to maintain the symmetry of asanas.

Friction

If the mat has low friction, then when performing asanas, you will slide quite a lot. This is quite traumatic, especially if the training is of high intensity. The stickiest mats are made from rubber. But there is a downside here – the better the friction, the faster the mat wears out.

Elasticity

The vast majority of rugs are reinforced, that is, they have a mesh frame inside, a textile core. This technology increases the strength of the mat, durability and does not allow it to stretch. It happens that reinforcement performs functions in one direction. For example, the mat does not deform along, but is very vulnerable across. It’s worth checking before buying.

Suitable dimensions

If your training is dominated by static practices, then the length of the mat should be equal to your height, plus or minus 5 cm. In the case of a greater emphasis on intense dynamics, it is better to take a margin of 20-20 cm in length. 60 cm. As a rule, this is enough. But for people with a large complexion, there are rugs with a width of 80 cm. The thinner the rug, the more comfortable and compact it is. However, with a smaller thickness, the stiffness is higher. In my opinion, the optimal thickness is 4.5-6 mm. Mats with a higher thickness characterize the worst resistance. On trips, mats are more suitable, about 3 mm thick.

Care Tips

Yoga mats are treated with a special compound to prevent “sticking” during transportation and storage. Therefore, the new rug must be washed in the machine, without the use of powder. When soiled, the mat must be washed, which will improve its “stickiness”. Storage should be carried out in a collapsed state. The mat must be folded upside down. This will eliminate upward curling of the edges. Folding the rug is not the best solution, as furrows form over time. In these places, the mat is especially prone to wear.