Choosing the best yoga mat depends on your style of yoga, how much cushion you like, and whether you prefer eco-friendly materials.

If you want extra grip for standing poses or hot yoga, look for dense, non-slip mats like Para Rubber, Combo Yoga Mat, or Infinity Yoga Mat.

For gentle, restorative, or yin practices, a thicker, cushier mat such as Ultimate Cushion can feel better on your joints.

Our Yoga Mat Guide lets you compare thickness, weight, materials, and price so you can find your perfect fit.

As a general guideline:

• 1/16"–1/8" (1.5–3 mm): Great for travel and strong standing practices, and for people who like to feel the floor.
  
• 3/16"–1/4" (5–6 mm): A good all-around thickness that cushions knees and wrists while still feeling stable.
  
• 3/8" (9–10 mm): Extra-cushioned mats that are ideal for restorative yoga, sensitive joints, or sequencing that spends more time on the floor.

In the Hugger Mugger Yoga Mat Guide, you can see each mat’s thickness listed by style to make side-by-side comparisons easy.

For hot yoga or if your hands tend to slip, choose a mat with strong, non-slip traction. Our Para Rubber Yoga Mat offers superior grip on both sides and a dense, stable feel.

Combo Yoga Mats pair a grippy, absorbent microfiber top with a natural rubber base, making them ideal for hot yoga and sweaty vinyasa classes.

Both options are featured in our mat collection and highlighted in the Yoga Mat Guide.

Beginners often do well on a classic, sticky mat that’s durable, affordable, and not too thick. The Tapas® Original Yoga Mat was the first sticky yoga mat designed specifically for yoga and is a great starter mat for most styles.

If you’d like more cushion, Tapas® Ultra offers extra thickness with the same grippy surface.

You can compare Tapas® mats with other styles in the Yoga Mat Guide.

Hugger Mugger offers several eco-friendly yoga mats made from natural or recyclable materials. Para Rubber and Para Rubber XL are made from sustainable, renewable natural rubber.

Earth Elements mats are crafted from recyclable and biodegradable TPE with a unique dry-grip texture.

Sattva Jute combines natural jute fibers with a nonslip backing.

Look for the “🌿 Eco-Friendly” icon in the Yoga Mat Guide to quickly spot greener choices.

If you have sensitive knees, wrists, or hips, look for thicker, cushioned mats that still offer stability.

The Ultimate Cushion Yoga Mat is Hugger Mugger’s thickest mat and is designed to provide “luxury cushioning” without feeling squishy or unstable.

Tapas® Ultra and Nature Ultra also deliver extra padding in a more traditional sticky-mat format.

Check the thickness in the Yoga Mat Guide and aim for 5 mm or thicker for maximum comfort.

For travel, you’ll want a mat that’s lightweight and packable. Tapas® Travel is a thin, sticky mat that folds or rolls easily and weighs about 1.75 lb, making it simple to stash in a suitcase or backpack.

If you love the feel of a microfiber top, Combo Travel Mats give you a super-light, foldable option with built-in towel surface.

You can compare travel-friendly mats by checking the weight and thickness in the Yoga Mat Guide.

For everyday care, wipe your yoga mat down after practice with a mild, yoga-safe mat wash and let it fully air-dry before rolling.

Avoid harsh chemicals, heavy scrubbing, or leaving your mat in a hot car or direct sun for long periods, as this can break down the material.

Hugger Mugger offers mat-safe washes that are formulated to clean without damaging the surface of your mat.