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Your yoga mat is such a vital a part of your observe—it’s actually your help system and bonded bestie, all rolled into one. Which means discovering—and investing in—the mat that’s appropriate for you is a severe consideration. One YJ editor- and teacher-approved contender is Manduka’s PROlite Yoga Mat and it’s at present on sale in an array of shiny colours.
My first Manduka Prolite mat was stolen from my automotive and I hope it’s nonetheless dwelling its greatest life someplace on the market. Our time collectively was temporary however filled with the type of help that made any yoga class doable—even for a (then) beginner like me.
Though the critically sturdy traditional Manduka PRO (6mm thick) is what many yoga lecturers think about their go-to, I discovered the PROlite (4.7 mm thick) the right thickness and weight for toting to and from class. The PROlite stays in my trunk, the place its at all times on the prepared for a spontaneous drop-in, whereas my PRO lives in my front room. (The PRO is sturdy sufficient that’s could outlive us all. Nevertheless it’s additionally heavy.)
Manduka PROlite Yoga Mat for $81 ($108)
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The PROlite’s thinner construct means much less cushioning, which can be a deal-breaker for some, however sure fan-fave Manduka qualities, just like the no-slip dot sample on the underside of the mat, stay. Anticipate a wrinkle-free, no-slide expertise, regardless of how rapidly you transition between poses. Yoga Journal editors and pals have famous that each one Manduka mats require a little bit of time to interrupt in however that the additional effort is effectively value it. The PROlite additionally comes with Manduka’s lifetime assure.*
Playful colours like Ardour Berry, Vulcan, Ray, Eden, and Galilee are included within the sale.
* Ought to your mat peel, flake, or fade, Manduka guarantees a alternative.