Dimensions: 72″ L x 24″ W | Material: TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) | Color options: 4
Best for Joint Pain: Retrospec Solana Yoga Mat
Why it’s worth it: The beloved Solana Yoga Mat by Retrospec features high-density foam—which offers more support and durability—that’s ready to handle all your most demanding poses. The mat’s build helps ease and alleviate joint pain like knees, elbows, spine, and hips on unforgivingly hard floors. This delightful 1-inch-thick, comfortable yoga-mate will give you the support to break personal records, no matter what.
Dimensions: 72″ L x 24″ W | Material: small cell foam rubber | Color options: 11
Best for Tall People: Manduka Pro Yoga Mat
Why it’s worth it: 2025 begs the question: How pro can you go? And the Manduka Pro Yoga Mat answers your query with one word: very. This dense, cushiony mat is 6-millimeters thick for all the shock absorption and comfort you might need on your hands, wrists, and knees. The closed-cell material helps resist odor-causing moisture, but for a refresh, the brand’s Yoga Mat Wash and Refresh Spray should do the trick. You can grab the mat in a variety of sizes, ranging from 71” long to 86” long, making it a sweet pick for the long-legged among us.
Dimensions: 71″ L x 26″ W through 86” L x 26” W | Material: PVC | Color options: 7
Best for All Workouts: Nike Training Mat 2
Why it’s worth it: The Nike Training Mat 2 is especially handy if you use it for more than just yoga. Crafted from supportive high-density foam, it allows you to transition nicely from crunches to chair poses, offering a grippy, cushiony build ideal for high-impact workouts. Its 8-millimeter thickness is perfect for a range of workouts—shock-absorbing without feeling overly squishy. It also comes with a carrying strap to tote it to whatever class strikes your fancy and straight onto the bus or train once you’re done with your grind.
Dimensions: 71″ L x 24″ W | Material: TPE | Color options: 1
Best Design: Bala The Play Mat
Why it’s worth it: Bala’s The Play Mat supports any pose in which you find yourself, from Sun Salutations to side crow. It’s 5 millimeters thick, which is standard for most yoga mats and keeps it lightweight for easy toting, but its nonslip, antimicrobial, and waterproof polyurethane top layer sets it apart from the crowd. Also…hello? That chic, rounded design? It’s so pretty you won’t want to roll it out.
