Yoga mat recommendations

kmaped

I’m looking for a good yoga mat that’s not slippery and has really good cushioning for my bad knees. Any recommendations?

geneticsteacher

Manduka, but expensive. I just use a thick Gaim mat and when my knees are really bothering me, 2 mats. Here is a review of mats.

https://doyogawithme.com/yoga-mats

MelanieCN77

I have a squishy exercise mat and then a yoga mat over the top.

kshama2001

Any thick yoga mat should be fine. I have a thick yoga mat over a regular one, which might be more than I need, but my knees are happy.

Sunshine_And_Sand

I like my lululemon 5mm reversible mat for stickiness and cushion. It does show wear pretty easily if that bothers you

mitch16

Manduka Pro mats (very spendy - $100+) or Lululemon 5 mm (less spendy - $70ish). If you don't want to invest a ton now you can always double up on less expensive mats.

pomegranatecloud

Manduka.

You can always just use a blanket under your knees.

gcassells

I have a Manduka (pro lite long) which I’ve used daily for 3.5 years and still looks brand new. The pro lite still has great padding but is lighter than the pro, and I got the long because I’m 6’2 and like the extra space I recommend it to everyone.

5838fish623

Check out Jade Mats. Excellent for hot yoga and not slippery at all. Not inexpensive but I have one I've used most days for the past 6 years.

jlscherme

I do not recommend Gaian mats, mine is really slippery. I’ve washed it multiple times and sprayed it with vinegar to no avail. Any tips to make it less slippery? Also, I second the extra length. It was worth the splurge for those inches.