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The best luxury yoga mats
If you decide to invest in a designer yoga mat, you'll find yourself in good company. Around 300 million people practice yoga globally and an impressive 67 per cent of those ditch the studio to take things low and slow from their own home.
The very best yoga mats offer a touch of comfort as you perfect your vinyasas and salutations. You'll want to look for styles that offer some cushioning (thicker designs can also be used for HIIT workouts and weight sessions, while anything under 4mm should be saved for yoga, pilates, meditation and breathwork) but also have good grip to help you stay stable in balance-compromising positions and prevent slipping throughout your flow.
If you're a beginner to the yogi world, Liforme's iteration, created in collaboration with leading teachers in the field, is a great choice: each comes with helpful guides to ensure optimum alignment and pre-empt injury. Or, if you're simply after a fancy designer mat that will look just as pretty perched in a corner on rest days as it will when you showcase your new poses on Instagram, Prada, Louis Vuitton and Jacquemus all offer suitably chic versions.
Keep scrolling for the top 10 luxury yoga mats to elevate your home practice now. Namaste.
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Both professional yogis and beginners can enjoy Liforme's yoga mat. Crafted in collaboration with international yoga teacher Kino MacGregor, this design offers helpful guides for your hands and feet to ensure you stay safely aligned throughout your practice. The lotus at the centre also serves as a point of focus to assist with balance and stability. Liforme's mats are longer and wider than most to give you the maximum amount of space, and all are suitably padded to reduce strain on knees, elbows and wrists. £136, Liforme
Inject some uplifting colour into your at-home practice with Adidas by Stella McCartney's vibrant yoga mat. The British designer has been making waves in the activewear space since her first collaboration with Adidas in 2004, but she rose to prominence when she dressed Team GB for the 2012 Olympics. Now, Adidas by Stella McCartney has branched out to training equipment, with this high traction grip yoga mat. This design is thick enough that it could also be used for weight training, too. £60, Adidas
Nothing says 'I am a sporty minimalist' quite like Boss's striped yoga mat. And while it couldn't be further from the zesty neons of the Stella McCartney's style above, you can guarantee it will blend effortlessly into neutral interiors and help instill a sense of calm and quiet into your practice. Pair this sleek mat with the brand's matching resistance bands for an amazing at-home barre workout. £99, Boss
You can rely on Pucci for playful prints, and this yoga mat featuring the Italian house's signature use of swirling colour is fun and a departure from the more minimal, distraction-free designer mats above. At 6mm it offers ample padding for high-pressure poses such as bridge and shoulder stands. £327, Pucci at Farfetch
LA-based Alo Yoga is quickly becoming an A-lister non-negotiable when it comes to activewear. Combining fashion and function, Alo's kit spans from sporty tennis skirts to yogi-approved unitards — and, of course, trialled and tested mats to match. This Warrior mat has a luxe matte finish and a slip-free design so it'll stay put on most floors. It also has anti-odour, moisture-wicking properties and is easy to clean for when you seriously sweat it out. £148, Alo Yoga
Lululemon is the go-to brand for yogis worldwide — and for good reason. Founded in 1998, at the dawn of the yoga craze,it has remained one of the most trusted technical sportswear brands in the booming market for decades. The beauty of this mat is that it's reversible — you can flip it as needed between the grippy and cushioned rubber sides to cater to your workout needs perfectly. £88, Lululemon
A luxurious lifestyle accessory if ever there was one, Prada's £1,500 yoga mat is adorned with an oversized print of the brand's signature triangle emblem and comes with a shoulder strap which comes in particularly handy when you're lugging it to and from the yoga studio. We insist you don't reserve it for just home practice — this forest green and bag rubber mat was made to be seen (read: shown off). £1,530, Prada at Farfetch
Should you slip and fall into the elusively named 'objects' section of the luxury French house Jacquemus's website and you'll find an array of lifestyle loveliness — from fancy fridge magnets to haute hot water bottles. Alongside the rather random but no less necessary items you'll also spot some sporty picks such as a pétanque set (the founder is from the south of France, after all), designer dumbbells and this rather discreet yet chic yoga mat, which is crafted from both jute and PVC to provide just the right amount of grip and spring. £140, Jacquemus
Founded in 2014 by husband and wife Lara and Ben Mead, the activewear line Varley takes inspiration from the laidback life the couple experienced in California. In this funky snake print, this cushioned 4mm yoga mat definitely wouldn't look out of place in one of LA's vibrant yoga studios and is a sure way to jazz up your fundamental flows. £90, Varley
A true collector's item, this Louis Vuitton sleek monogrammed yoga mat comes with all the bells and whistles including a natural cowhide leather holder and straps as well as an additional luggage tag. While we doubt anyone else will be turning up to your class with the same designer yoga mat, better safe than sorry. £1,550, Louis Vuitton
