Thick Yoga Mats: Review of Best Thick Mats And How to Stay Safe.

Lately, I have had a lot of questions about where to buy thick yoga mats, and whether or not it is safe to use them. If you find that a thin yoga mat still puts pressure on your body, you might want to consider upgrading to a thicker yoga mat. That said, I can only recommend a thick yoga mat if you truly can’t take the pain from a thinner mat.

Manduka Eco Yoga Kit (5mm thick eKO mat) – If you don’t know by now, I am a huge fan of Manduka. I love these because they are eco-friendly and durable as hell. This is one of their thicker models that is still quite easy to balance on. This is my recommended purchase if you are looking for a thick mat that also provides stability. Comes in Red, Blue, or Green. This Mat is currently on sale for $27 off at Amazon through this link.

Jade Fusion 74-Inch x 5/16-Inch Yoga Mat – This is a really great mat that is both thick, durable, and provides decent stability. Comes in Green, Red, or Blue. A lot of people really love this one, however it is one of the more expensive mats out there which is why I recommend the Manduka over this one. This mat is also on sale for $11 off at Amazon – buy it here.

3/8” Pilates Aero Yoga Mat - This is a super thick yoga mat – I don’t think you will find one any thinker than this. There are two things I dont like about this mat – its just a little bit to thick making it hard to balance on, and the durability is not that great. This one will probably only last you a year but for $20, you can’t go wrong.

As it turns out, thick yoga mats aren’t as ’safe’ as thinner ones depending on your skill level and body type. Thicker mats are a lot harder to balance on as the mat gives under areas of your foot that support the bulk of your weight. This means you will constantly be wiggling around while other people stand strong.

I have also heard that thicker mats can cause back and knee problems, which does make sense as it forces your body to support your weight in ways it was not meant to.

With all that said, if you are willing to sacrifice usability for comfort, then I suggest you buy one of the mats above.