5 must-have yoga mats to get you sitting pretty for sun salutations
We select luxurious, beautifully crafted, cushioned and scented mats that will enhance your performance and provide a perfect platform for your asana pose
The truth is, we can practise yoga anytime, anywhere: on a beach beneath a stunning sunset, or beside a sparkling swimming pool, or inside your candlelit room … all that is needed is sufficient space to strike a pretty asana (just check out #yogaeverywhere on Instagram!).
Of course, you don’t always have to rely on a picturesque environment to inspire your practice. Beautifully crafted yoga mats with thoughtful design and functionality can evoke the same sense of tranquillity.
As you are rolling them out they will brighten up the room at the same time.
From a lavender-scented fleece to unparalleled cushioning, we’ve picked the five must-have mats that offer a luxurious and – more importantly – comfortable platform that will enhance your performance.
1. Holistic Silk yoga rug mat (US$246)
Created by an English wellness brand that centres on sleep and relaxation, it’s no wonder Holistic Silk’s yoga rug mat feels like a dream under our hands and feet.
Made from cosy performance fleece and a non-slip faux leather base, yogis can breathe easily knowing this mat is gentle on the joints and won’t budge on slippery surfaces.
Perhaps the most enticing feature, however, is the real lavender flower buds contained within the mat. Its delicate scent fills the air upon use, soothing the senses as you flow from one pose to another.