5 Cushioned Yoga Mats to Support Your Joints
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I love my yoga mat — until I'm 15 seconds into Camel Pose or Low Lunge and my knees inevitably start to ache. For as much good my mat brings to my body, it unfortunately lacks the joint support I need in certain poses.
While modifying by sinking into Child's Pose is always an option, another solution for me is to invest in a thicker yoga mat with a little more cushioning — something my lower back wouldn't mind either.
That's where the five yoga mats below — all made with joint comfort in mind — come into play.
Scroll through and enjoy Savasana without any pain.
Manduka Welcome Yoga Mat
The reversible, 5 mm.-thick Manduka Welcome Yoga Mat ($48) is lightweight but still cushioned enough to support your joints in practice.
Gaiam Fitness Mat
The Gaiam Fitness Mat ($30) measures out to 15 mm. and features non-slip ridges to keep you from sliding in Downward Dog.
BalanceFrom GoCloud All-Purpose 1-Inch Extra Thick Yoga Mat
For the ultimate level of cushioning, opt for this BalanceFrom GoCloud All-Purpose 1-Inch Extra Thick Yoga Mat ($30). Not only is it reversible, but it also measures out to a little under six feet and comes with a strap to make transport easier.
Lululemon Reversible Yoga Mat 5 mm.
Made with a grippy rubber base for ample cushioning, the Lululemon Reversible Yoga Mat ($78) is enhanced with a polyurethane top layer to absorb moisture, as well as an antimicrobial additive to prevent mold.
Sweaty Betty Eco Yoga Mat
Go for a greener option by adding the Sweaty Betty Eco Yoga Mat ($70) to your online shopping cart. The lightweight, gripped mat is biodegradable and offers 6 mm. of thickness.
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