The Best Yoga Mat That is 1/4 Inch Thick. 1/4 Inch Yoga Mats Are Great For All Levels.
Many people ask me what is the best yoga mat in the 1/4 inch thickness range. While there are literally dozens of different 1/4 inch mats, there are only 2 that I can recommend as being the best, long lasting mats. I consider the follow mats the best in the 1 4 inch range because of their durability, comfort, and also the stickiness – I know a lot of people really love sticky mats.
Manduka BlackMatPRO 71-Inch Yoga and Pilates Mat
As you can all tell by now, I am a huge Manduka Fan. But it’s for a good reason! these mats are simply the best there is. This particular one provides superior comfort, while still only being 1/4 inch thick. Not only the but the amount of slip protection it offers is unmatchable. While it is a little bit more expensive than other mats, it will last you 2 to 3 times longer than a traditional yoga mat. So in the long run, this mat is a lot cheaper. Want to buy it? It is currently on sale at Amazon through this link.
Tapas Ultra Nature Collection Yoga Mat 1/4″
Here is the 2nd best one that people seem to rate well. While it can’t compare with the Manduka 1/4, it is still a good yoga mat to get started with. It will last a normal practioner about a year. A good alternative if you dont want to pay the $70 for the Manduka. Comes in Green, Red, and Blue. You can get this mat cheapest at Amazon through this link.
1/4 inch is a perfect size for all skill levels.
Regardless of your skill level, the 1/4 inch mat is probably the most well rounded thinkness you can get in a mat. Because of that, it is great for any Yoga practioner, regardless of your skill level. If you want a thicker mat, I suggest going 5/16 inch.
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July 10th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
I personally would recommend the Manduka over the Tapas collection.
I’ve gone through a lot of mats, and mandukas have always held up the best. The stickyness is what I mainly look for in a good mat, as well as how long the material holds up the sticky quality.
I noticed with a lot of mats after washing the material would start to degrade a bit causing them to become really slippery when wet.
Important to avoid cheap mats because of that.