Testing yoga mat grip | yoga mat review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มิ.ย. 2024
- This video is an experiment I carried out where I tested the yoga mat grip of the best yoga mats on the market: Manduka, Liforme, Lululemon, Jade, BYoga Mat, and Sugarmat.
And so if you are looking for the best mat for you, then this yoga mat review should help you find out which is the best yoga mat grip. I test them all out with dry and wet hands so if you're looking for the best yoga mat for sweaty hands, this should help you out!
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Timecodes
0:00 - Yoga mat grip
0:52 - Lululemon yoga mat
1:34 - BMat Yoga
2:18 - Sugarmat yoga mat
3:07 - Manduka eKo
3:49 - Jade Harmony
4:35 - Yoga Design Lab
5:51 - Liforme yoga mat
7:10 - Manduka Pro mat
9:55 - Yoga mat review
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Amazing review! You included every single detail and even a summary list at the end. Thank you so much! ❤😊
Such a thorough video, Alexia, and I love how you gave them each a grade as well!!
Jane thank you for the lovely feedback! It was fun to film (and edit) so perhaps you could try this on your channel too :-)
Such a great review! I ended up picking up a Bmat because I sweat quite a bit and it’s absolutely perfect!
I watched all your videos on yoga mats and decided to go with Manduka but I bought the Prolite to have a bit more portability. It arrived today and I love it! Thank you so much for all the information you shared. You help me out and now I can actually start practicing. You are an absolute gem!
Oh that’s great to hear! I’m happy my videos were helpful :-)
Great video! :) I have two manduka eko mats and really love them! I've had them for close to 3 years and use them for my ashtanga practice. My hands never get super sweaty and for that reason, the grip always stays the same for me. They have definitely worn a bit, but are both still as grippy as on day 1. Highly recommend it! :)
Nina lovely to hear from you! I have students that have the Manduka eKo and absolutely love it :-) Good to know that the grip remains the same! Of the mats I've been testing I won't say it was my favourite. Other than the Manudka Pro, I think my favourite rubber mat is the BMat and my favourite polyurethane top surface mat is the Sugarmat (both made in Canada, random fact!).
Excellent video!! I notice you use your Manduka Pro mat the most so knew it was good. I think I might try the BYoga Mat for my next one sounds like a good fit for me, thank you very much for this comparison!!
Donnie happy you liked it! Interestingly you're the second person who wants to try out the BYoga Mat after watching this video :-) It really is lovely to practice on, just keep in mind that as it's a rubber mat, it's not going to be the longest lasting one. Keep that in mind!
@@AlexiaKYoga yes thank you I appreciate you so much!!
Really after A LOT of research on the best grip and cushion mats, this is so far the best information around, not only manufacturer's word but actual tests. I'm a vinyasa practitioner, 6 times a week, have a manduka pro and I sweat heavy and Indeed it get's slippery, I also tryed the cheapest Gaiam...I had sponge pieces in my back litterally falling apart, so now I'm looking for the best grip, cushion and life time. Also very important I think is when you unfold it in the floor it needs to keep the shape, otherwise feels weird and looks cheap, just a feeling
Jairo happy to hear you found my video helpful! Yes I agree completely that a good yoga mat needs to tick many boxes! I also like it when my mat unfolds and is ready to practice on :-)
Wow great reviews! I love this as it showcases both the pros and the cons. I started yoga with a cheap mat from the store and was lucky in getting a free Lululemon rubber mat at one of their community events only because the color pink wasn't selling in their stores. As time passed my hands were getting drier so it would slide on this mat if I didn't have a heated practise. Later I got a B Mat because of the grip since I have dry hands. Sadly the grip on the B Mat is going after 4 years and find myself slipping a bit in downward dog in a heated practise. At the present I am looking for a new mat and grip is important. I was glad to see you conduct the grip test since there is no store or yoga studios (they are closed in my area which is sad) where I can feel them. Thank you.
Wow you’ve had quite the experience with some really good yoga mats! How amazing that you got a free Lululemon mat! I hope my video helped you decide which one to go for :-)
Thanks for the test Alexia! I love my lu lu lemon yoga mat but it's true grip is key and the amount of cushion you need. 😊👍🙏
I totally agree! Lululemon is a wonderful mat to practice on :-)
Wonderful video. I appreciate all of the information! I am starting my yoga journey and purchased the Manduka Pro. I sweat and therefore was sliding all over. I really wanted to try Liforme because of the alignment guides. So when it went on sale I bit the bullet. I don't slide anywhere and it makes everything feel so much better! I did also purchase the pad to help cushion my knees. The white you have is so very beautiful! 🤍
Yay! That's great you're happy with your new Liforme! It really does offer great grip, regardless of how sweaty your hands may be.
Great comparison!!
Thank you for the lovely feedback Milka :-)
I Really love your videos! They are well made and fun to watch! What program do you use to clip you're videos and trim your sound? 🙏
Thank you for the lovely feedback Malin! I use Final Cut Pro :-)
im going to buy a customized liforme. there is now an option to custom your own. its coast is over 200 dollars but i dont really care since it's an investment anyways. im soooooo excited
I love the alignment cues on my Lifeforme. Unfortunately, I do find myself slipping from time to time. Glad to hear your feedback on the other options: )
I’ve heard that the grip on the Liforme fades after time (2+ years), such a shame as when it’s new-ish the grip is fantastic!
Thanks for the great video! I've been looking for a good quality yoga mat and eventually chose a manduka eko but I find my feet slip and slide all over and I'm just not happy with it overall. I'm still on the hunt for the perfect yoga mat and have been torn between investing in the Liforme or a Mocana yoga mat (the B mat is just too sticky for me). I've tried to find videos online and yours are the more comprehensive but I notice there is not a large user base for the Mocana in general. Have you heard about this mat at all? They are a company based in South Africa. If so, how does it compare to the Liforme?
Thank you 😊
This video is so helpful! I have issues with slipping when I get sweaty and have been using the eKo for years. It's amazing for dry sessions in a cooled room but not so great with sweat as you demonstrated lol. I recently moved to an area where hot yoga is basically the only option and need better grip. Just bought the alo warrior mat but if it doesn't work out, I may give sugar mat a try thanks to this review! Would you consider adding Alo to your review in the future? There aren't a lot of reviews like this out there and they're the most helpful!
(Sorry for late reply) I do hope you like the Alo Warrior mat! It’s next in my list of mats to review so it would be nice to hear how you got in with it :-)
@@AlexiaKYoga I LOVE my warrior mat! It's really great! A bit thinner than I like but it has great grip and gets grippier as I sweat!
@@kristifarrell557 good to hear! I look forward to trying it out too :-)
great video. i have been using a very slippery and cheap yoga mat for about 10 years 😬😬😬 so i will splurge and go with the liforme. i only go to hot yoga. maybe 3 times a week. i do sweat a lot. do you think this is a suitable choice? i find it very pretty and like the alignment markers. i think i will benefit greatly from them.
i bought the 5mm mat from lululemon but i’ve been seeing not so great reviews and i bought black but it seems lots of people have stains on it. so i will return it.
Great vid. I swear by Manduka. I have a prolite, an eko lite and a superlite. never use my prolite in the studio, but at home all the tkme. my eko lite lost bits from the toplayer which is a shame bc eko lite's grip gets even better with the years. my superlite goes with me everywhere and I used it on its own. I'm not a queen at long balances, so it being so thin is great. On a 4/5/6 mm I find myself stepping off my mat for balance. favourite remains the eko lite. purchased a new one in a solid colour, hoping it won't break like my old marbled one... Great informative vid, thanks
(Sorry for late reply) Thank you for feedback and for sharing your experience! It’s always great to find a yoga mat that works for you and your practice. I hope you’re still enjoying new mat :-)
@@AlexiaKYoga thanks Alexia! Def enjoying the new eko lite. They're simply the best.
Excellent ☺️
Thank you!
Loved your video. I have a Manduka Pro and have been disappointed with the slip when sweaty. Any recommendations where to buy a cloth blanket like you have to put over the Manduka Pro? Thanks.
Yes I second this request on mysore rug recommendations please (any in U.K. you know of) thank you :-)
Thanks for the vid. Im just getting into yoga. Bought a Nike one, it is thin, soft and seems to be durable. However i sweat like hell and am sliding all over the place. I would like a real yoga mat but cant see paying so much money. Incredible you paid 180 for one. Still thinking about it. Cheers.
I know, 180 is a crazy amount of money for a yoga mat! If you want good value for money think about the Manduka Pro which comes with a lifetime guarantee ;-)
Id love to see how Fable mat compares too 🙏
I have a Liforme yoga mat, but it's too hard - no cushioning. Can you maybe recommend which one of these is as sticky as Liforme, but offers more cushioning, say in savasana, and is more joint-friendly?
Can you do a video review of the Manduka GRP Adapt Yoga mat?
Javier yes! I'll add that to my to-review list :-)
I use a glove to prevent sweating palms from slipping because i sweat a lot especially when doing hot yoga.
Do you know where we can get the sugar mat in the UK? 🥰 loved this video x
Good question! I bought mine directly from their site. So I just checked and there’s a ‘chat with us’ option on their site so maybe it’s worth asking there?
Hi, Alexia, thanks for the info! I really want to try a BMat but i cannot seem to find it in my country since they don't sell it! Probably i will buy a Sugarmat! Is Sugarmat comfortable?
I heard that Alo Warrior Mat is super grippy as well! Do you think Alo Warrior Mat good, compared to other mats?
The Sugarmat is very comfortable and a pleasure to practice on! I’ve never tried the Alo Warrior mat but I’ve been told it’s a really good mat. I think you’ll be happy with either option :-)
@@AlexiaKYoga Thank you! I guess i'll go with a Sugarmat!
Do you plan on reviewing any cork mats anytime soon? I'm specifically thinking of the ones Scoria makes?
Oh I would love to review cork mats! Scoria is top on my list, though it may be a while till I manage to make that review video.
I love my B mat ♥️
I really is a pleasure to practice on!
I have gotten about 2 years out of each of my 2 Jade mats and I find them pretty sticky for hot Vinyasa. (although, I do also use a YogiToes Towel) The Liforme is tempting but if they are both only going to last 2 years, I'm leaning towards saving around $80 (current prices with shipping) and "sticking" with the Jade...:^) Thank you for the video!
Jade and Liforme are on opposite ends of the spectrum regarding surface and texture. The truth is that if you practice regularly, then it is hard to find a mat that lasts longer than 2 years. If you like Jade than I would just ‘stick’ with that :-) Liforme is great but oh so expensive. If you like Jade you may like the Bmat, but unfortunately that doesn’t last long either.
Would you try out a Popflex mat for review? They’re so beautiful and I can’t tell if the reviews are true or not!
I’ve never heard of Popflex mats! I’ll have to add it to my ‘to review’ list!
Ive been using my Liforme mat for 4 years now and it has been great. The last year the grip is getting less tho (dry hands mostly). Now I'm doubting if I should buy another Liforme because its not "a mat for life" but I'm also scared I will regret it if I buy another one
Ah yes I know what you mean! Liforme is great, however Manduka is the only mat for life I know of. Once you get over the initial breaking in process, you’ll love practicing on it :-)
I have an pro lite mat from manduka and I slip soooooo much and I don’t even take hot yoga classes. I was so disappointed
(Sorry for late reply) yes I feel your pain. Hot yoga requires a mat with excellent grip with wet hands. I hope my video helped you find a mat that has good grip for your hot yoga class!
Hey, have you ever tried grippy socks/gloves as a cure for slippy mat issues? I wonder how well those work. ;)
Interesting question! I never have, though have had students who like to wear grippy socks.
You used the wrong side of the lulu mat. The rubber side is for low-medium intensity. If your for high or hot were you swear, you use the soft absorbent side.
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Another great video on yoga mats!!
I should start by saying I don’t do hot yoga so I can’t vouch for how my choices would work in a heated environment. My hands and feet do get clammy/moist and slip so my first priorities are grip and stability. For that reason, I’m a Jade Harmony girl. It’s all rubber. Superb grip. 4 7/8” thick. Slightly spongy feel (no, you don’t sink in). I feel super stable. People complain about the smell. I smell nothing.
After practicing vinyasa on it three times a day for two years during the pandemic, I just opened a fresh one. I was starting to see signs of wear but I blame that on my lack of strength and flexibility, somewhat. I have to drag my foot to the top of the mat. It’s not able to get there on its own - yet. And sliding into poses is much harder on rubber surface mats. I guess you have to pick and choose your battles.
I just bought The B Mat Strong, which is 6” thick (there is also a 4” thick version) because I wanted to try something slightly thicker but I found balancing poses a bit harder with more cushion, though my knees and bum are happier.
I don’t know if the bit of wobbliness would be true on every 6” thick mat but I did feel a slight “sinking in” on the mat. Minor but present.
If I were to use a 6” thick mat, I would want it to be more rigid. That probably makes no sense (but it will to some).
The B Mat Strong has a lovely surface and is super grippy, maybe even more so than the Jade. The Jade has a bit more give. Again, me no smell. You aren’t going anywhere on either of these mats - but that’s just me.
I think it’s even harder to slide into poses on The B Mat. So hard, I broke my toe! No hard feelings B. You’re a great mat but I can’t use you all the time.
I wish there was a happy medium: superb grip and slide. I have yet to find it. Oxymoron?
Even though Lifeforme is expensive, if it was “the one,” I would shell out the bucks because the experience is so much better if you and the mat are at one. Unless they make it a tad thicker (it is thinner than the Jade), I’m a nope and luckily I am not wild about markings and design. Not my priorities.
The only way you’ll get me on a Manduka Pro - which I am dying to try - is if you salt scrub it for me. Manduka said it wasn’t even necessary you just have to practice a lot. But if you’re doing yoga on an ice skating rink without skates, why would you wanna practice? But again, I know people that swear by them and people that hate them. Go figure.
For the time being, sticking with Jade Harmony and will roll over the sides to make my knees last and use a
mysore rug (Love Jade’s. They’re the real deal) under my bum/hip points when they need it.
P.S. For cleaning rubber mats: if you are sensitive to essential oils and scent like me, Jade recommends 3 parts hot water to 1 part white vinegar. That has worked really well.
Alexia, if you have a penchant to test other mats, I am really interested to hear your review of the Yogi Bare Mat and Hugger Mugger Para Mat. Those are the only others I hear raves about.
Thank you for all your hard work! You’re saving us lots of money, heartache and frustration. Cheers.
Wow thank you for your detailed comment! I can’t believe you broke your toe on the B mat, ouch! I agree that the Jade Harmony is lovely and I would prefer the Liforme to be thicker. I’ll add the mats you recommended to my to-review list so let’s see how good they are!
@@AlexiaKYoga I prefer the texture of the B MAT over the Jade but…I never thought I would say this but B might be too grippy. Maybe if someone has lots of strength and a vigorous flow they can power themselves into poses. Might be good for heated yoga/sweaty folk. Dunno.
I am doing Hatha these days. I lack the strength and ability to lift my body and leg high enough into my abdomen to avoid getting my foot stuck on the way up to the front. Up Dog, would need to wear cellophane. Wheel - I lost my hair. It was kind of comical. Truly a shame. It has a lot of what I want in a mat.
Alexia, does the Manduka Pro have a firmer surface than the B Mat Strong? I don’t think the Pro is in my future (Manduka says not) but I am super curious. In the meantime, repurposing B for other activities.
It’s like I need a mix of PVC and rubber for slide and grip. Does it exist? Lulu? Alo? Yogi Bare (but only 4mm)? Hugger Mugger Para might be like B (6mm thick) but curious. Manduka EKo - I bet my Jade Harmony is beats it (could be wrong). This girl is not gonna use a towel on a mat, so those types of mats are out.
Beautiful colors, markings, designs, couldn’t care less, if it means sacrificing stability, grip. And darn it, I want all that and the ability to glide into poses.
Come visit me in the poor house.
Determined to find the right mat because it’s an important part of staying sane.
I haaate the lululemon 😂 no grip for me
For me, it's bonkers not to choose the Liforme here. It's a mat for life too, isn't it? .. and DO NOT slip. so here we see branding taken over for sense.
They don’t last for life. Maybe 2-5 years depending how often you practice