14 best yoga mats for at home and in the studio
14 best yoga mats for at home and in the studio
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Onyx has created a yoga mat that not only looks great, it goes the distance too. Ultra grippy with a smooth rubberlike antimicrobial coating and a natural rubber bottom, your hands and feet won’t be going anywhere on this mat. At 5mm it’s around medium thickness with a little bounce to it – ideal for more seasoned yogis. However, if you suffer with sore joints or struggle with using your mat on a hard surface, you might want to upgrade to the 8mm version which offers more cushioning.
The mat also comes with a velcro strap to help keep it rolled up and in shape when you store it. However, the mat is a little heavy to carry once rolled, so unless you’re feeling strong and invest in a decent carry strap, this one is probably best suited to at-home sessions.
The curved edges look cool and considered and are a nice design touch, along with the textured logo at one side and the range of muted colours to choose from. Of all the mats we’ve tried, this was our favourite. Incredibly lightweight, this yoga mat is great for those wanting an option that’s easy to cart around. It’s also incredibly soft, showing an imprint of any hand or foot placed onto it – it really does absorb any shock, making it great for those with sore joints.
Due to it being super lightweight it also does roll up a little at the edges with no extra weight to hold it down. However, this cloud-like quality does make it great for travelling and taking with you to your classes. Made from polyvinyl chloride with a smooth surface, it can get rather slippy after an especially sweaty session, so be sure to have a towel to hand.
