7 Top Rated Yoga Mats For 2024 – Your Path to Ultimate Comfort!

Yoga is beneficial for our overall health, this we know, so now it comes to making sure we also find you the 7 Top Rated Yoga Mats for 2024 for your practice.

Our expert team at Top Rated Yoga Mats have completed detailed testing and reviews of more than 75 yoga mats currently on the market. Our expert yoga instructors, Doctor of Exercise Physiology, Doctor of Exercise Science along with other relevant yoga and wellness experts collaborated to come up with the best of the best. We used an independent multipoint methodology to establish the Top 7 Rated Yoga Mats for 2024.

We specifically rate and personally test yoga mats for factors such as the following:

• Material – Is the material eco-friendly and well made?
• Cushioning – Is it the ideal thickness to support your joints?
• Grippiness – Is it grippy, is it still non-slip when wet?
• Price – Are you getting value for money or is it overpriced for the product?
• Size – Does the size cater to most people or is it larger?

So first, take a look at the comparison chart below to get an overview of these Top Rated Yoga Mats. Next, read our reviews further down for more information on the mats that might suit you best.

#1 – Retrospec Solana Yoga Mat 

We’ve purchased mats before that claimed to be “thick” or even “extra thick” but they only ended up being what we’d class as a standard yoga mat. You can see in the photo that this one really is very nice and thick. It is amazing to be able to kneel or put weight on the mat without feeling like you’re on concrete.

Some feedback from people who bought the Retrospec Solana Yoga Mat said:

“We’ve used ours on hard wood floors and those really have no give at all. There’s no carpet or padding underneath, just the soft squish of the mat and it’s perfect”.

#2 – Manduka PRO Yoga Mat

The fact that this mat is eco-conscious is considered a major benefit for us. Its Oeko-Tex certification and chemical-free construction align with yogic values. We believe in using products that aren’t just good for us, but also gentle on our environment.

The mat’s overall size is impressive, with a length of 71 inches, it’s an excellent choice for anyone who’s tall or even just prefers a bit more room during their yoga or Pilates sessions. I found the extra space was quite convenient, especially during stretches that needed a wider range of movement.

Some feedback from people who bought the Manduka PRO Yoga Mat said:

“It’s THE MOST padded, supportive mat we’ve ever used and we haven’t found anything close. We tested out a much thinner, travel Manduka mat, thinking it would be nice to have a lighter mat to carry while travelling, but in the end we didn’t use it for more than a week before going back to the PRO”.

#3 – Gaiam Premium Yoga Mat

The thickness of the mat is lovely, gave us plenty of cushioning without being overly thick like some of the memory foam type mats on the market today.

It’s thicker than other mats, which supported my wrists while I was practising yoga on hardwood flooring.

Some feedback from people who bought the Gaiam Premium Yoga mat said:

“All in all, this mat feels sturdy. It was one of the more grippier mats I’ve tried and had plenty of cushioning when doing poses on my hands and knees. And it has a really modern design and little to no noticeable scent that reviews for other similar products often have”.

#4 – Umineux Yoga Mat

We’ve tested this mat over a period of a few months and it seems to be exactly what it states. It’s thick enough to provide a bit of cushioning where we need it, especially for your hands when doing a downward dog or a plank. 

It’s constructed from eco-friendly material that’s recyclable which is a great bonus. Its soft on your skin and very lightweight, making it really easy to cart around to and from sessions.

Some feedback from people who bought the Umineux Yoga Mat said:

“We didn’t think that the lines and decorations on the mat would be of much use but I actually find myself lining up my feet and hands with the markings on the mat. I’ve found that really fun to work with it and it’s helped to stay aligned during practice”.

#5 – BalanceFrom All Purpose Yoga Mat

For those of us with knee or back issues, this mat will make our life much easier and it will also make it more likely that you’ll have the confidence keep up with your exercise.

If you’ve had knee surgeries or replacements, this yoga mat is your dream come true. Because of the extra cushioning with this mat you can get back to your yoga classes sooner than later. It’s got enough cushioning that you can once again get down on the floor, do your exercises, and hopefully be able to get back up as well. You can enjoy your workouts without worrying about being in pain from pressure on your knees.

#6 – IUGA Pro Yoga Mat

As you can see we’ve been testing out lots of mats that claim to be non slip, some are and some aren’t. Some of them we’ve had to shorten our downward dog so we don’t slip, and modify other poses too – otherwise our hands or feet wouldn’t stay in place.

This mat is lightweight (eg not one of the heavy all-rubber ones) and completely non slip both for the floor and for hands and feet. It’s actually a relief to finally use this nonslip mat and enjoy yoga so much.

#7 – Gaiam Cork Yoga Mat

When we were just playing around with this mat the cork felt kind of soft and slippery. Once we started using it for the intended purpose, our yoga session was great! I think it only becomes grippy once your hands start sweating a little bit. The bottom of the mat stays in place nicely. The cork material does seem to suction to the skin which is good for avoiding any awkward sounds!  

We recommend this yoga mat to beginners because it’s fairly inexpensive for a cork mat. It’s really lightweight and comfortable to use.