yoga mat

Choosing the right yoga mat

The mat is much more than a simple accessory. It's your anchor, your practice space, the extension of your breath. But with so many different models to choose from, how do you find the one that's right for you? Material, thickness, grip, use... This step-by-step guide will help you choose.

Essential criteria

1. Grip and stability
A good mat doesn't slip. It stays in place during your postures, even when you're sweating. For this reason, choose a material with a strong grip on the floor and a non-slip surface.

2. Comfort and thickness
Depending on your joints, practice and sensitivity, you'll need a mat of varying thickness. Between 1 mm (travel size) and 6 mm (studio size), it all depends on your need for comfort.

3. Materials and ethics
Some mats are made from natural materials (cork, natural rubber), others from recycled or technical materials (PU, microfiber, TPE). It's up to you to choose according to your priorities: durability, ecology, performance, maintenance...

4. Personal practice
Do you practice at home, in the studio or outdoors? Do you do gentle or dynamic yoga? Do you need a mat that's foldable, washable or light enough to carry? All these answers will help you make the right choice.

Mats available at Yogaterrae

- Natural rubber + PU
Top-of-the-range, ultra-adherent mats, perfect for intensive practice or with shoes. Ideal for dynamic yoga or fitness sessions.

- Cork & natural rubber
Eco-designed, gentle on joints, perfect for hot yoga or sensitive skin.

- Suede microfiber + natural rubber
Soft-touch, machine-washable surface, ideal for gentle yoga, yin or retreats.

- Two-tone TPE
An affordable, latex-free choice, perfect for beginners and advanced riders alike, with comfort and safety in mind.

Exclusive advantage on the Yogaterrae.com website

Each mat can be accompanied by :

  • a member card 1 € offering -20% on the whole store.

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