Best yoga mats for grip and comfort

The best yoga mats provide a supportive and grippy surface to help you feel stable and grounded during your practice.

We've tested yoga mats from popular brands, including Lululemon, Liforme, Manduka and more. As well as standard PVC mats, our selection includes a thick yoga mat, yoga mat in a bag and travel yoga mat. See how they compare.

Our yoga testers were impressed with three mats that earned our Best Buy recommendation, one of which is a Great Value pick at under £30. 

The best yoga mats

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The yoga mats we tested 

All the yoga mats we tested are listed in alphabetical order below.

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John Lewis 4mm Yoga Mat

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Need to know 185 x 61 x 0.4cm (HxWxD), 1kg, made from PVC, available in two colours

Kimjaly Essential Yoga Mat

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Need to know 166 x 58 x 0.4cm (HxWxD), 0.4kg, made from foam

Liforme Travel Yoga Mat

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Need to know 175 x 64 x 0.2cm (HxWxD), 2.1kg, made from rubber & PU, includes carry bag, available in nine colours

Lululemon The Workout Mat 6mm

Available from Lululemon (£88)

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Need to know 175 x 63 x 0.6cm (HxWxD), 1.9kg, made from recycled PVB, available in two colours 

Manduka PROlite Yoga Mat 4.7mm

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Need to know 179 x 61 x 0.5cm (HxWxD), 2.1kg, made from PVC, available in 15 colours

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Maximo Yoga Mat 12mm

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Need to know 170 x 56 x 1.2cm (HxWxD), 0.9kg, made from rubber foam, includes carry strap, available in five colours 

Opti Basic 4mm Yoga Mat

Available from Argos (£10)

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Need to know 169 x 61 x 0.4cm (HxWxD), 1kg, made from PVC

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Reebok 6mm Yoga Mat

Available from Argos (£20)

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Need to know 171 x 62 x 0.6cm (HxWxD), 1.5kg, made from PVC, includes carry strap

Sweaty Betty Supergrip Align Yoga Mat

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Need to know 182 x 67 x 0.5cm (HxWxD), 3kg, made from rubber and PU

USA Pro Yoga Mat

Available from Sports Direct (£12)

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Need to know 172 x 61 x 0.4cm (HxWxD), 1.1kg, includes carry strap, available in two colours

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How we test yoga mats

We choose and buy the bestselling yoga mats available at UK retailers. 

Our panel of yogis try a variety of poses on each mat. They rate each mat on the following aspects and choose their favourite: 

• Support Our testers assess how supportive each mat is on their wrists, knees and ankles.  
• Non-slip When our testers carry out their yoga practice, they rate how stable they feel on each mat. The best mats have a grippy, non-slip surface. The worst cause hands and feet to slide.  
• Portability Our testers roll up and walk with the mats to rate how easy they are to carry. We also weigh and measure each yoga mat as an extra measurement. This is something to consider if you're travelling or taking your yoga mat to an exercise class. 
• Durability After our testers complete their yoga practice, we assess the mats for any signs of wear and tear. 
• Setting up the mat Before starting yoga, our testers check if the mat has rolled out flat or if the edges are turning up.  

How to clean a yoga mat

Whether you're using your mat for low-intensity yoga sessions or fast-paced HIIT workouts, it's worth giving it a wipe-down once your exercise is complete. 

During our testing, we sprayed the yoga mats with standard antibacterial spray. We found it quickly soaked into the mat before we could wipe it down with a microfibre cloth. 

A better solution is to spray the microfibre cloth and then wipe the mat, so the solution doesn't absorb into the mat. 

You can also fill a spray bottle with warm water and a squeeze of washing-up liquid as an alternative cleaning solution. 

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What is the best thickness for a yoga mat?

If you regularly use your mat for yoga, you'll want a mat with a thickness of less than 6mm. You'll need enough support to hold trickier balancing poses, but you don't want to feel like you're sinking into a heavily cushioned mat. 

Pilates has more bodyweight resistance exercises where you may need extra cushion for your spine, knees and wrists. This requires a thicker yoga mat - for example, the 12mm Maximo Yoga Mat, which we tested. 

Are yoga mats a standard size?

You'll have a more comfortable workout if you choose a mat a few inches longer than your height. You should be able to lie on your yoga mat without your head or feet spilling over the edge. 

There is a large range of heights available - the yoga mats we tested start from a height of 166cm and go up to 185cm.