How to choose a travel yoga mat?

When traveling or going to yoga class, bring a foldable, comfortable and non-slip yoga mat with you.

Yogis know that it is definitely better to have your own yoga mat, not only for hygiene reasons, but also because it is a space all to yourself. However, it can be heavy and bulky. It is not easy to transport it to the studio or to the yoga retreat! The solution? The travel yoga mat . Why this one rather than another? Simply because this soul mat is thinner (about 1.5 mm thick) and therefore lighter (often less than 1 kg). Even better, it is foldable! It is a joy to take it everywhere with you, because it fits in a bag or suitcase. Moreover, it is a perfect accessory for nomadic yogis! Know that it loses none of its non-slip side. Jade, Manduka, Yoga design lab, Yuj… let yourself be guided in order to choose an ecological travel yoga mat made for you.

A foldable yoga mat, yes, but not just any material!

Yoga is one of the spiritual practices that connects the body and mind. In this process, it is best to choose an eco-friendly travel yoga mat made of Oeko-Tex certified PVC or natural rubber. In addition, these eco-friendly materials are durable and recyclable.

The natural rubber travel yoga mat is the must-have material. Why? It offers great grip and is therefore perfect for dynamic types of yoga. The only drawbacks are its high price and the fact that it is not suitable for yogis allergic to latex. The Oeko-Tex certified PVC travel yoga mat is often less expensive. However, it remains non-slip and resistant. However, prefer it for occasional practice.

A featherweight that makes it easy to transport the eco-friendly travel yoga mat

As its name suggests, a travel mat is used for traveling. So, it must be light. The transportable yoga mat generally weighs less than 1 kg, making it easier to travel, especially to the studio. Be careful, a natural rubber accessory can be heavier. Our advice, if you often carry your mat, opt for a very light soul mat, i.e. less than 1 kg.

Ultra-light yoga mat: Its thin size

The travel yoga mat is lighter, it is also thinner: between 1 and 2 mm. The lower the thickness, the easier the mat folds to the size of a yoga brick or a piece of clothing. Thus, your yoga equipment, more compact, fits into a bag or suitcase. However, there is a big drawback, the cushioning is limited. This soul mat is therefore not recommended if you have a fragile back and/or joints or for gentle types of yoga. Do you still want to buy this type of travel yoga mat? Then, prefer a higher thickness.

What dimensions should you choose for your transportable yoga mat?

In the jungle of yoga mats, there are standard sizes (approximately 180 x 60 cm) and large sizes (length between 185 and 220 cm and width between 60 and 72 cm). Why so many dimensions? You can't see yourself wearing clothes that are too small? Then, just like the different sizes of clothing, your ultra-light yoga mat must adapt to your body shape (height and build) so as not to injure yourself when performing asanas. Are you over 1.80 m tall and/or do you have broad shoulders? Nothing could be simpler, choose a larger mat (size L or even XL).

A travel yoga mat design that will make your mat neighbor jealous

Red, orange, green, purple... the foldable yoga mat comes in several colors and sometimes even with a more inspiring design like the Yoga design lab travel mats with geometric shapes or mandalas. Choose your soul mat according to your tastes or the color of the chakra you need to work on the most.

• Red for the root chakra,
• Orange for the sacred chakra,
• Green for the heart chakra,
• Blue for the throat chakra,
• Purple for the 3rd eye or crown chakra.