Having a non-slip yoga mat is one of the most important things to consider when choosing a new yoga mat. The reason is that if your yoga mat provides sufficient grip, it may help make your yoga practice just that much easier as you won’t be sliding in poses like downward-facing dog. Given the importance […]
Find The Right Yoga Mat Size
When looking for a new yoga mat, it can be important to look for the ideal yoga mat size to fit our needs. With so many yoga mats out there it can be hard to understand the various sizes yoga mats come in and from there try to understand which one to eventually buy. Let’s […]
Yoga on Carpet: Is it a bad idea?
Whether you’re on a budget and don’t want to buy a mat or just looking for the added comfort of a carpet, how practical is it to do yoga on a carpet? Some things to consider are the type of yoga you wish to practice. Additionally, if you choose to practice with a yoga mat on […]
Yoga Mat Weight of all Popular Yoga Mats (lbs & kg)
If you practice yoga and want to buy a new yoga mat, you may be wondering what the best yoga mat weight to go for is. In this post, we’ll look in-depth into that question. In general, yoga mat weight ranges from just under 1kg (2lbs) to just over 3kg (7.5lbs). The factors that determine […]
What Is The Best Yoga Mat Material? 8 Materials Compared
There are so many different yoga mat material types to choose from nowadays. The benefits of having such a wide selection to choose from are immense, with a greater variety of mats for all needs and for all budgets. But not all yoga mat material types are created equal, so in this article, we are […]
How To Choose The PERFECT Yoga Mat Thickness
If you’re just getting started in yoga and learning about yoga mats, it can be really complicated to understand all the different yoga mat types and what each thickness is ideal for. Let’s begin with understanding what the best yoga mat thickness is. As a general rule, there are 4 different yoga mat thickness types. […]
Manduka vs Jade: Which Should You Buy And Why?
Manduka vs Jade, both names that elicit feelings of quality and performance in the yoga world. Both companies are known as industry leaders for quality yoga mats, but how do Manduka and Jade compare to each other. I have been practicing on a Manduka Pro for 10 years and on my Jade Harmony for 5 […]
Best Power Yoga Mats 2021 (Great Grip for Sweaty Hands)
Looking for a power yoga mat? I still remember my very first experience with a power yoga class. The sweat was dripping off me! And so very early on I realized the importance of a good quality yoga mat that would be long lasting, have excellent grip and that would keep me from sliding all […]
Yoga Mat on a Plane (Helpful tips and what airlines say)
Are you planning your next yoga holiday or planning to travel with your yoga mat but don’t know if you can bring it on the plane with you? The two options are to either bring your mat on the plane as carry-on luggage or check it in. There are several things to consider and so […]
Yoga Mat vs Exercise Mat: Which Should You Buy?
Let’s talk about a question I get asked a lot as a yoga teacher: Yoga Mat vs Exercise Mat. Are they similar? What are the pros and cons? Both have wonderful things that they are useful for. Having had lots of experience with both of these types of mats, I want to shed some light […]