Ultimate Yoga Mat Review
November 14, 2011 by admin
Filed under Yoga Articles
Which yoga mat is the best? Well, it depends on your priorities. Do you need a light mat for travel? Are you most concerned about having a biodegradable mat? Do you want a mat that will last a good, long time? Is cost your biggest issue? Here is a chart that lays out all the most important features in five popular yoga mats so that you can easily decide which one is right for you. In addition, you can use the links below to find more in-depth reviews of several of these mats.
The Contenders
| Gaiam | Kulae tpECOmat | Jade Harmony | Lululemon The Mat |
Manduka PRO | |
| material | PVC | TPE | rubber | polyurethane, rubber | PVC |
| thickness | 1/8″ | 1/8″ | 3/16″ | 3/16″ | 1/4″ |
| weight | light (2.2 lbs) | light (2 lbs) | mid (4 lbs) | mid (5.5 lbs) | heavy (7 pounds) |
| length | 68″ | 72″ | 68″ or 74″ | 71″ | 71″ or 85″ |
| biodegradable | no | yes | yes | no | no |
| odor | no | no | yes (rubber) | slight (rubber) | no |
| soft | yes | yes | no | yes | no |
| traction | fair | good | good | good | good |
| durability | poor | poor | good | good | good |
| price | $22 | $39 | $65 | $68 | $94 |
