18 Best Yoga Mats Online in 2021

Best Yoga Mats Online

Let me share a little story, the first mat I ever bought was from a discount outlet store near my home. I thought, what a deal because it was under $10. This was years ago. I had not yet understood the concept of you get what you pay for. Now, I do my research and buy yoga mats online.

You get what I am saying, this is why you will find this blog useful as I did the research for you. So, little did I know that with every Sun Salutation yoga move I made… little particles of my mat were falling apart. I was horrified and quite embarrassed that other classmates can see all the little pieces that fell on the floor.

Was I a Yogi? Or More Like a Surfer

Let’s talk about hot yoga so in a class like this or power yoga be prepared to sweat a lot. As I slipped around on my discount mat and could not hold a strong down dog. I made a decision to invest in myself and get good quality yoga mats online worthy of me.

Your yoga practice is not about yoga gear, but about the person, you become when you are on it. However, having a good yoga mat will keep you motivated to stay on the mat. That way you can reap the benefits your yoga practice can offer on and off the mat.

Let’s Break It Down

This break down will consist of 18 of the best yoga mats online. You will see the details, pros, cons and what others are saying. These are not in any particular order. Because it really depends on what you need from a yoga mat. A great yoga mat online can be expensive. Therefore, I also included budget friendly under $30 yoga mats. I’ve got you covered 😉

1. GAIAM- PERFORMANCE DRY-GRIP YOGA MAT 

• Why this one: Non-Slipping Mat
• Thickness/Weight: 68″L x 24″W x 5mm; 4.25lbs
• Material: PVC. Latex Free.  6P Free: Free of DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP, and DNOP phthalates.
• Pros: Soft for joints at 5mm
• Cons: Noticeable wet spots when wet
• Price: $69.98
• What others say: ” This mat is perfect for hot yoga! I would always slip on a standard mat and hated using the mat towels because they’d slide around. This mat is amazing, and I still have traction even as the class heats up. Would HIGHLY recommend.” By Michelle

2. MANDUKA PRO YOGA MAT

• Why this one: Chosen by most yoga teacher
• Thickness/Weight: 68″L x 24″W x 5mm; 4.25lbs
• Material: Fabric-like surface finish and Latex Free
• Pros: Luxury and Durable-Designed to Last a Lifetime
• Cons: Not reversible
• Price: $120
• What others say: ” I have been agonizing over spending so much on a mat, but the Memorial Day sale told me it was time. I love the Manduka Pro in Sea Star, right “out of the box”! It needs breaking in, but it was sticky enough for a great first practice with no salt treatment. I love the extra width as well. It really completes my practice space and was absolutely worth the wait and the $!” By leesah518

3. JADE YOGA HARMONY NATURAL RUBBER YOGA MAT

• Why this one: Rated the Top 5 best yoga mats in the market
• Thickness/Weight: 24″ x 74″ / 5mm/ 3/16 inch / 4.5 lbs
• Material: Natural Rubber
• Pros: Open cell yoga mat
• Cons: It’s nonslippery, some report to sticky
• Price: $84.95
• What others say: “I got this mat because I wanted something that wouldn’t slip on hardwood floors and it doesn’t budge at all, perfect. ” By BunnyLuv2

4. MANDUKA- eKO Lite Yoga Mat

• Why this one: Grip and Eco-Friendly
• Thickness/Weight: 4mm/ 1/8 inch / 24″ x 68″/ 4 lbs
• Material: natural tree rubber not harvested in the Amazon region
• Pros: Lightweight for Yogis on the go, No PVC or toxic plastics
• Cons: Some report smells strong (Needs to be aired out)
• Price: $78
• What others say: ” The mat came on time & was exactly as pictured on the site.  Spray it down the first time and then just clean it afterwards.  It’s long and cushioned plus the colors are cool.  I use it in hot yoga and it’s been great! Slight rubber smell that fades after a few uses.  I love this mat!” By KellyMcC

5. RUMI NATURAL SUN YOGA MAT (MY FAVORITE)

• Why this one: Durable, Easy To Clean, Biodegradable, eco-friendly
• Thickness/Weight: 24 inches x 71 inches x 4.3 mm/ 5.51 pounds
• Material: Natural Rubber From Farms
• Pros: Plant Based, Good Cushion, Absorbs Sweat, Easy Wipe
• Cons: A bit heavier/not good for travel
• Price: $85
• What others say: “This is a great mat and a lot cheaper than retail. This is my first time with a more expensive, high quality mat. You can definitely feel the quality. The material is very rubbery and supporting. The thickness is perfect for me; I do not feel the ground. I also really like how the material feels because it has good grip and I love the rubbery feeling. It is a lot heavier than I expected. If you are looking for a lightweight mat, this is not for you. It is not like your foam mats. I personally love it though. ” By Amazon Customer

6. LIFORME-ALIGNMENT MARKER SYSTEM YOGA MAT

• Why this one: Designed to guide and align Yogis-made by yogis
• Thickness/Weight: 70.8″ long x 25.6″ wide/ 0.07″ thick / 3.53 pounds
• Material: Natural Rubber, PVC free, biodegradable
• Pros: lightweight and helps alignment-perfect for beginners
• Cons: when it arrives it is coated with some powdery stuff, needs to be cleaned off for better grip
• Price: $124.95
• What others say: “This is the best mat I have ever used and I have tried many. The design is meticulously thought out. It has great grip during poses and is not stretchy like many of the latex mats. The size and weight are perfect to bring to class. I did not think I would use it much, but the alignment lines make my poses much stronger. “By Artsy Guy

7. YOGO ULTRALIGHT TRAVEL YOGA MAT

• Why this one: Best for travel or people on the go
• Thickness/Weight: 1/16″ /2.2 Pounds
• Material: Renewable tree rubber, one tree planted per mat
• Pros: Super convenient folding design to fit in small bags, comes with Integrated Straps and handle
• Cons: Not for hot yoga, it does not absorb sweat well
• Price: $62
• What others say: “Have tried multiple travel mats to include Manduka, Jade, Clever Yoga…and this is hands-down the best one I’ve found. It folds easily, is sticky and is lightweight. It is suitable for carry-on size luggage. It is very thin and I wouldn’t use this as an everyday mat but it works great for travel. ” By LCW

8. HUGGER MUGGER NATURE COLLECTION YOGA MAT

• Why this one: Antimicrobial for improved hygiene
• Thickness/Weight: 68 x 24 x 0.2 inches/.125 inch thick/3.2 pounds
• Material: Natural Rubber, Latex-free, Eco-friendly, phthalate free
• Pros: Lightweight and perfect for travel
• Cons: Slight Smell at arrival, needs to be aired out
• Price: $44.95
• What others say: ” This is the best yoga mat I’ve ever owned. It’s so comfortable and my wrists don’t hurt like they have on other mats. I highly recommend this mat to anyone who practices regularly. And just a side note, the purple mat is a lot more purple in person than in the photo. Doesn’t bother me but good to know if you fell in love with color in the photos. ” By Lauren N

9. GAIAM REVERSIBLE PRINT YOGA MAT

• Why this one: Reversible and extra thick
• Thickness/Weight: 68-Inch x 24-Inch x 5mm/3.1 pounds
• Material: This PVC mat is free of the Phthalates DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP and DNOP
• Pros: Reversible, Many Print/Color Options, Lightweight
• Cons: Some report smell when it arrives
• Price: $32.16
• What others say: “I have been doing yoga since I was a child and currently teach pilates class 5 days a week. I needed a good mat, so I decided to give this one a try. So cute, just as described. Colors are true, doesn’t smell, happy with purchase. I will probably buy more from this brand. It’s keeping its shape do far. Had it for a month and been using it everyday ” By Cristinaf

10. AJNA JUTE ECO-FRIENDLY ORGANIC YOGA MAT

• Why this one: Rubber Free and Vegan Yoga Mat
• Thickness/Weight: 5mm thick/3lbs
• Material: Natural Fibers- Polymer Environmental Resin
• Pros: Odorless, Lightweight, toxins free, non-slip
• Cons: Not good for sweaty yoga practice
• Price: $56.98
• What others say: “I LOVE my new yoga mat. After months of using a mat with a horrible chemical odor that would give me a headache, what a relief to have this wonderful mat made with organic natural fiber. It is also such a plus to have a mat that I don’t slip on! I love the strap it comes with that doubles as a band to use for stretching. I cannot say enough positive things about my purchase. Thank you, Ajna Wellbeing for providing me with such a quality product. ” By Embo13

11. BASICALLY PERFECT YOGA MAT-CORK-NON-SLIP

• Why this one: Made of cork/No Yoga Towel Needed
• Thickness/Weight: 72″ x 24″ x 5 mm/ 5.5 lbs
• Material: Cork, Natural Rubber, Non-toxic
• Pros: Extra Large, Wide, Non-slip good for hot yoga, Cork surface stays fresh free of germs and bacteria
• Cons: It’s a bit heavy not for travel
• Price: $89.99
• What others say: “Do not typically leave reviews, but I am compelled to with this mat. I’ve owned many yoga mats throughout the years and this one surpasses them all. I practice mysore 6 times a week and this mat has surpassed every expectation. There is absolutely no slipperyness what-so-ever, no matter how sweaty. The earthy smell from the cork is a welcome addition to my practice. I’ve recommended this mat to many friends and will never go back to a rubber mat again.” By Samantha

12. TOPLUS YOGA FRIENDLY NON-SLIP WITH STRAP

• Why this one: Non-slip on bare floors-Budget Friendly
• Thickness/Weight: 72-inch x 24-inch x 6mm/3.68 lbs
• Material: Naturally harmless tpe material. Without PVC, toxic plasticizers or harmful dyes
• Pros: Extra Cushion and nonslip on bare floors
• Cons: some report fast wear and tear
• Price: $26.99
• What others say: “I was excited to try this Yoga mat after doing some research on the company. I have very hard tile floors and have been looking for a mat that will stay put while using it and not be so hard on my body. This one takes the cake! It stays in place the entire time I need it to and it is so comfortable I can’t even feel the pain of the hard floor. It is very easy to roll back up and put back the carry bands on so that I can store it easily and take it with me when I need to. I would recommend this product to anyone at any stage of their Yoga/workout routine, especially if you have hard floors.” By Kimberly

13. JADE VOYAGER YOGA MAT-SUPER LIGHT

• Why this one: Very Light Weight and Easy for Travel
• Thickness/Weight: 68 x 24 in/ 0.0625 in thick/ 1.5 lb
• Material: Natural Rubber
• Pros: Foldable, fits in suitcase or backpack
• Cons: No cushion & Rubbery smell
• Price: $39.95
• What others say: ” I love this may so much! I wanted a travel mat, and also start looking into transitioning in to using a stickier mat. It folds up so nice and easy, and small! I put it in my backpack for a plane ride and I barely noticed it was in there! I’ve used it on carpeting and even a wood deck, it is thin, but it is still an amazing mat! It does have that rubbery smell, but I use a yoga mat spray, and it seems to have started to fade, and definitely isn’t so smelly that it effects your yoga :)” By Micki

14. IUGA YOGA MAT NON SLIP TEXTURED SURFACE

• Why this one: Budget Friendly & Reversible
• Thickness/Weight: 72″x 24″x 6mm thick/2.4 lbs
• Material: Eco-Friendly Material: TPE 
• Pros: Grippy not slippery, no odors, free carry strap
• Cons: Some report not good for hot yoga
• Price: $27.95
• What others say: “I purchased this mat to replace a cheap one that I had been using and love it. This mat is much longer, is thicker/easier on my knees, and is made of high quality materials for a great price. The material has the perfect stick to it for me and has different textures on bold sides to experiment with for your yoga practice.
  I use this every week for yoga and it always brightens my mood. There’s no smell like other ones I’ve purchased at a discount store. Even my daughter (who is 6) said “mom that one doesn’t smell like the other one you have” The strap and bag are so handy too! Exactly what I was looking for. I have spread the word at my yoga classes about this mat already! Thanks IUGA!!” By Zoe Dyer

15. SIVAN HEALTH AND FITNESS YOGA MAT THICK

• Why this one: UNDER $20!
• Thickness/Weight: 24” Inch wide x 71” Inch long x 1/2” thick/2 LBS
• Material: Durable NBR Foam 
• Pros: Many colors, extra thick, easy to clean comes with a strap
• Cons: Some people report too squishy for balance yoga
• Price: $18.79
• What others say: “This mat is great, nice and thick, and the travel strap thing works great. I use the mat on a carpet doing workout videos in my living room, for about a half hour a day and that time I am on the mat, including jumping, etc. The mat has held its shape and not thinned with a couple of months of use now. The color (teal) is great too. I would definitely recommend.” By meg33

16. INSTRUCTIONAL POSES BEGINNERS YOGA MAT

• Why this one: For Beginners & Budget Friendly
• Thickness/Weight: 24” Wide x 68” Long/5mm thick/2.6 lbs
• Material: Eco-friendly type of PVC that contains no BPA, latex or toxic toxic phthalates
• Pros: Illustrated Poses-Awesome for beginners
• Cons: some report with time the poses may erase
• Price: $29.97
• What others say: “What can I say – it’s a yoga mat. Most of are pretty much the same. But I’ve only ever seen one that had something useful printed on it. It’s funny too – like you need a cheat sheet for a yoga class – hav 🙂 For personal practice though, it’s a great idea – sometimes a little inspiration for a pose to do can be helful 🙂 ” By Michael Hurd

17. BALANCE FROM HIGH DENSITY YOGA MAT

• Why this one: UNDER $15 Comes with carrying strap 3k customers
• Thickness/Weight: 24″x68″/1/4″ extra thick/ 1.5 lbs
• Material: PVC
• Pros: Easy to Clean and Budget Friendly, non-slip traction
• Cons: Some people report that it sheds
• Price: $12.99
• What others say: “After 5 or so months of moderate use, it’s starting to show some wear. The foam doesn’t “bounce back” as quickly as it used to (hand and foot prints stay imprinted for awhile). The mat doesn’t slip much, which is really important to me. I’m still overall happy with it. It was a good purchase for the price.” By Emily

18. SOUL OBSESSION PRINTED YOGA MAT-ODOR FREE

• Why this one: Variety of Printed Options & Odor Free
• Thickness/Weight: Size 68(in) x 24(in) x 4(mm) thick
• Material: Made with natural tree rubber and water-based inks
• Pros: Microfiber top super absorbent & 100% Biodegradable
• Cons: Some people report best only use for Hot Yoga
• Price: $69
• What others say: “Love this yoga mat! I do hot yoga only and it works great. No slipping at all. Worked well dry and stayed great as it got saturated. I sweat easily and alot!!Beautiful design too. Will report back on how durable it is with time. ” By Stephanie G

Not sure which yoga style class is right for you? Take this quiz and find out now!

Helpful? PIN IT

Disclosure: This site uses affiliate links and may earn a commission from certain links. This does not affect your purchases or the price you may pay.