The best yoga mats for keeping fit and flexible at home

The Manduka Pro Yoga Mat is an ultra-dense and spacious product offering good levels of comfort and cushioning for your daily practice.

It's designed for performance and durability, and Manduka actually promises that it won’t peel, flake, or fade for life. Yes, it's an expensive yoga mat, but when you consider this guarantee, it might be worth the extra money.

The Manduka Pro is designed to be worn in, with the grip improving with use. It's also designed to prevent sweat, dirt, and bacteria from absorbing into the surface and core. This means that it's easy to clean and maintain.

We can't say for sure whether the Liforme Yoga Mat is the grippiest yoga mat in the market, but it's definitely grippy. 

The unique and patented Alignment System helps you to get the most out of your practise, with a system of practical alignment markers guiding you through every move. The mat is also longer and wider than most, giving you the space to stretch out.

The mat is made with sustainable natural rubber and topped with eco-polyurethane, meaning it is totally biodegradable. It's also PVC-free, so your skin is protected.

The Manduka eKO Lite Yoga Mat has a rippled surface texture for better grip and support. This protects your joints and improves comfort.

It's sustainably constructed from non-Amazon harvested natural tree rubber, and is totally biodegradable, latex-free, PVC-free, and plasticisers-free. It's probably not the most durable mat on this list, but it might be the best for the planet.

It's also designed to prevent sweat, dirt, and bacteria from absorbing into the mat’s surface and core, meaning it's easy to clean and maintain. 

The Yogi Bare Paws Yoga Mat has an extra firm perforated rubber surface that stops sweaty hands and feet from slipping during your practice. 

It also has a helpful central line design that works as a guide to make sure you're always in the right position, with your hands and feet in the boxes at either end. This is useful for perfecting your poses when you're just starting out.

It is made from 100% natural PU rubber made from high performance, eco-conscious, sustainable materials. It's also biodegradable and recyclable, as Yogi Bare only use natural plant based dyes on its designs.

Looking to get back in touch with Mother Earth via the medium of yoga? Then try the Haninj Cork Yoga Mat — a great option for sweaty sessions.

Cork yoga mats are naturally flexible, durable, lightweight, and portable, making it perfect for anyone who likes to travel. A bag and carrying strap is also included, which is useful for when you're on the move.

It's made from natural cork and natural rubber, and is 100% recyclable and environmentally friendly. Cork also prevents slipping and is resistant to tearing, helped by a tear-resistant net that sits between the cork and rubber.

The Toplus Yoga Mat offers impressive levels of support, at a much lower price than most of the other mats on this list.

With a thickness of 0.6cm, it is gentle on your knees, elbows, and hips. It can also be used for aerobics, pilates, gymnastics, bodybuilding, and even dance classes.

This cheap yoga mat is non-toxic, PVC-free, metal-free, and non-irritating. It's also environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic, and kind to your skin. You even get a 12-month warranty with your purchase, so you're covered if something doesn't seem right.

If you’re looking for a reliable, well-made yoga mat that doesn’t cost the equivalent of a retreat weekend, look no further than the Proworks Yoga Mat. And don’t feel guilty about skimping. Like other mats on this list, this is eco-friendly.

Though it comes at a lower price, it’s still built to do the job — durable and non-slip. It’s also available in a range of colours, so you can find one that matches your vibe.

It’s practical for travel too, with a carry strap for taking the mat to and from classes.