All About Mats

Mats come in all kinds of materials, colors, sizes, and flavors. Some smell like flowers, some look like they should be in a museum, and others feel so soft I want to wear them around my shoulders like a bunch of blankets. Over my years as a yoga practitioner, yoga teacher, and yoga learner, I’ve tried as many mats as I can to find the right one for me. As I learn and grow in this life, my wants shift and change along with the brand of my new favorite mat.

Here is a comprehensive comparison of six mats that I’ve tried and loved.

Jade Harmony

• Comes in a wide variety of super cool colors
• Made of 100% rubber with no PVC, EVA, or other synthetic rubber which makes it seriously non-slip, especially when sweaty (very important to me since my hands and feet sweat profusely)
• Comes in three lengths — 68”, 71”, 74” — and two widths — 24” or 28” — so you can…