The Best Travel Yoga Setup: Mats That Roll Light
Practicing on the road takes a mat that packs small and a few smart habits. Here is how to build a travel yoga setup that weighs almost nothing.
Extra-Long Mats for Tall People: End the Wrist-Overhang
If your hands and heels hang off the mat in every pose, the problem is the mat, not you. Here is how tall yogis can pick length and width that finally fit.
Why an Oversized Yoga Mat Beats a Standard 68" Mat
A standard 68-inch mat still leaves taller yogis and wide-stance poses hanging off the edge. Here's why an oversized mat makes practice feel freer and more comfortable.
How to Roll and Store a Large Exercise Mat
A large exercise mat is awkward to store. Learn the right way to roll, dry, and tuck away a big mat so it stays flat, clean and free of creases.
Large Yoga Mat Sizes: 6'x4' vs 6'x6' vs 6'x8' vs 6'x10'
Picking a yoga mat size is about matching length to your height and width to your stance. Compare 6'x4', 6'x6', 6'x8' and 6'x10'+ so you stop hanging off the edge.
Yoga Mat vs Exercise Mat: What's the Difference?
Yoga mats are thin and stable for balance; exercise mats are thick and cushioned for equipment and floor work. Here's how to pick the right one.