"We've spent the last three years researching, practicing on, and critiquing dozens and dozens of contenders to bring you the best yoga mats for your needs. For the best budget yoga mat, our experts recommend the Gaiam Premium 5mm, only $25. If you're a hot yoga devotee, the Liforme Classic was the undeniable pick for best hot yoga mat. It all started with a flimsy foam mat."
"In the decade since, I've seen and tried a lot of yoga mats while teaching 12 classes a week and, later, trying dozens and dozens of mats as an editor at Yoga Journal. I've basically spent the last three years of my life researching which yoga mats draw the strongest raves online and asking teachers and students I know as well as random strangers who slap their mat beside mine at class."
"More than a decade later, when that $17 mat was worn to the point of flinging flecks of foam everywhere, I finally opted for a sturdier model. Instantly, I understood what it felt like not to be distracted by fears about falling on my face. I'm not going to say finding a mat that aligned with how I practiced changed everything. But it changed a lot."
Three years of hands-on research and testing evaluated dozens of yoga mats for different practices and budgets. Testers and an experienced practitioner measured grip, cushioning, durability, and real-world performance during stretches, balances, transitions, arm balances, heated classes, and Savasana at home and in studios. The process included input from teachers, students, and 18 additional testers who compared mats across many movements. Top recommendations include the Gaiam Premium 5mm as the best budget mat and the Liforme Classic as the best hot yoga mat. No single mat fits every practitioner; choice depends on individual needs and practice style.
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