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If your yoga mat is worn in places, maddeningly slippery, or no longer your preferred color, you no longer have to cringe quite so much at the cost of replacing it. Depending on what, exactly, you’re seeking in a yoga mat, you may find exactly that in the Amazon Prime Day deals on the following top-rated brands.
As you’re aware, there’s sometimes a catch with sales. When we’re talking yoga mats, it tends to be that not all colors and patterns are discounted. Take a careful look at the return policy and shipping charges, just in case things aren’t quite as aligned as you’d like. Also, note that the more dramatic the discount, the more quickly the mats tend to sell out.
For a full ranking and reviews of these and other mats, peruse our Best Yoga Mats guide, based on ratings from testers who practiced on literally dozens of mats for more than a month.
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Manduka
The durable and densely cushioned mats from Manduka are the crush of many, many longtime yoga teachers. That’s due, in part, because of the lifetime guarantee, the ease with which they wipe down, and the grip that’s slip-proof in all but the sweatiest of classes. (Hot yoga goers, take note, Manduka Yogitoes towels in 17 different sassy designs are also featured in the Amazon Prime Day deals. They’re listed at $51 instead of the usual $68 for a savings of 25 percent.)
Note: When you click on the below links, you’ll need to scroll down and select the size of the mat before Amazon will display the accurate Prime Day price.
Manduka Pro for $98 ($138)
The cushiest and weightiest Manduka mat, the Pro proffers a luxe 6mm thickness that supports tricky knees during vinyasa and isn’t uncomfortable during yin and restorative practices. However, its heft doesn’t feel so glam if you’re lugging it as you walk several city blocks to the studio.
Manduka Pro Lite for $83 ($108)
The name sorta gives it away. The Pro Lite is essentially the Pro minus 1mm of padding and precisely three pounds. Eminently more portable than the Pro, it’s preferred by many for vinyasa practices and walking along city sidewalks. It also comes in a long version that’s also on sale during Amazon Prime Day for $92 ($120).
Gaiam
The mats from longtime mat manufacturer Gaiam were the unanimous fave of our testers who were newbies to yoga. They’re also undeniably the most affordable. The array of options from the brand can be rather disorienting, although the ones that follow are what our testers lauded for their cushy comfort, ample patters, and disarmingly low cost.
Gaiam Print Yoga Mat 5mm for $16 ($25)
This was our testers’ preferred Gaiam mat. Its foam-like material is cushiony and only lslightly slippery and is a far more respectable option than other brands in its price range. It will wear rather quickly, although it’s more than adequate if you’re relatively new to yoga or practice only occasionally.
Gaiam Premium 6mm Print Reversible for $30 ($35)
Slightly cushier than the 5mm, this reversible yoga mat is more comfortable during yin and restorative poses and makes quite the fashion statement. Just don’t let it distract you during your practice.
Gaiam Kids’ Yoga Mat for $19 ($22)
This kid’s mat is almost identical as the above options but with a 3mm thickness—and a dozen charming prints from birds to ballerinas, rocket ships to sharks. We’re not exactly dazzled by the savings on the Amazon Prime Day deal, although stash that three dollars in a savings account for your child and someday they’ll experience a much stronger return, just as with yoga.
