Your Guide to Purchasing a Yoga Mat
A quality yoga mat makes a world of difference in your practice. That being said, quality yoga mats are also an investment. We have found Manduka and Liforme to be the best yoga mats in the market and these are the brands we have chosen to offer at the studio.
Liforme
Liforme yoga mats are water-wicking which means you do not need a mat towel. Your mat is your towel! The surface of the mat has a phenomenal grip (yet still allows you to move freely) and a density supportive enough for most practitioners. Liforme yoga mats need to dry out after each heated session to prevent any damage to the mat. If you are a "roll it up and forget it" yogi, this mat is not for you. Liforme mats also have subtle alignment markers on the surface of the mat, which are helpful for even the most advanced practitioners.
Manduka
Manduka yoga mats come in a range of densities, surfaces, and prices. Manduka is an established brand with a great reputation that caters to a variety of yogis and budgets. Generally speaking, Manduka mats require a mat towel (sold in the studio) as these mats are NOT water-wicking.
eKo mat: Suitable for the yogi practicing a couple of times per week. Non-slip surface, slightly thinner mat (sometimes preferred!), that gets the job done!
PROlite mat: Suitable for the yogi practicing more frequently. Manduka offers a lifetime warranty on the PROlite (& PRO) mat. Mat density is supportive of sensitive joints and offers a welcoming surface to practice on. Mat surface gets more grippy with age (this can be accelerated - ask us how).
PRO: Suitable for the most dedicated of yogis. Manduka offers a lifetime warranty on this mat. Mat density is thick and supportive, yet firm. This mat is common among yoga teachers and frequent practitioners. Mat surface gets more grippy with age (this can be accelerated - ask us how).
GRP: With unbeatable grip and an innovative charcoal core, the GRP mat was made with your hottest, sweatiest yoga classes in mind.
eKo mat: Suitable for the yogi practicing a couple of times per week. Non-slip surface, slightly thinner mat (sometimes preferred!), that gets the job done!
PROlite mat: Suitable for the yogi practicing more frequently. Manduka offers a lifetime warranty on the PROlite (& PRO) mat. Mat density is supportive of sensitive joints and offers a welcoming surface to practice on. Mat surface gets more grippy with age (this can be accelerated - ask us how).
PRO: Suitable for the most dedicated of yogis. Manduka offers a lifetime warranty on this mat. Mat density is thick and supportive, yet firm. This mat is common among yoga teachers and frequent practitioners. Mat surface gets more grippy with age (this can be accelerated - ask us how).
GRP: With unbeatable grip and an innovative charcoal core, the GRP mat was made with your hottest, sweatiest yoga classes in mind.
*Reviews are that of Latitude 44 Yoga Studio and do not reflect insights of Manduka or Liforme.