Ten Yoga Mat Designs We Love

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During the first lockdown, we saw the number of people practising yoga at home increase. This was partly due to the closure of leisure centres and community buildings but also due to an influx of people beginning yoga for the first time. Yoga has many benefits for both our mental and physical health so it’s no wonder why so many people took up this activity during this isolating and quite stressful time.

Yoga is for everyone, from beginner kids practising Cosmic Kids to the yoga gurus and everyone in-between. One thing that all yogis have in common (in addition to flexibility and a zen personality of course!) is they all need a yoga mat. For years I used a plain one gifted to me from an event, but when I needed to replace my worn mat, I became aware of all the gorgeous yoga mat designs that are now available out there. As William Morris famously said:

“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.”

I always believe it’s even better if items can be both. After all, when you’re spending a lot of time on your yoga mat it makes sense to use one that looks good. Then you’ll want to take it and use each day. With so many beautifully designed mats out there, it can be hard to choose. Take a look at our ten favourite yoga mat designs:

1. Mandala Yoga Mat

Okay, so I’m already cheating and I’ve chosen two beautiful Mandala designs- I love the colours in both. Mandala is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the universe. The circular designs symbolize the idea that life is never-ending and everything is connected. The mandala also represents a spiritual journey within the individual viewer. Focusing on mandala during yoga practice can allow you to concentrate more deeply during meditation.

Firstly, we have the Sunflower Mandala Yoga Mat, yellow means power, light and joy. Secondly, we have the Color Life Circle Mandala, which is just stunning. The additional colours have meaning too:

White = purity, unity
Blue = protection, tranquility
Red = fire, passion

2. Pebbles

Perhaps you dream of doing yoga on the beach? I love to stand on pebbles and feel the sand between my toes. For the days when you can’t get to the beach enjoy the calm and peace of using your “Balance Yoga Mat”.

3. Out of This World

As your yoga session takes you out of your present mind, your mat can take you to the Orion Nebula, where new stars are born. While it may look like a beautiful abstract pattern this print is the “Hubble’s Sharpest View of the Orion Nebula” which looks breathtaking on a yoga mat.

4. I Can See a Rainbow

It’s fair to say that this year has been all about the rainbow as we all look for hope. This Watercolor Rainbow Pattern Geometric Shapes Triangle yoga mat will really brighten up your day.

5. Elephant

I just love this Big Colorful Elephant Yoga Mat as I love (and collect) all things elephant. You could choose a mat with a print of your favourite animal. Elephants remind us that we all have inner strength and grace.

6. A Fun Kid’s Print

This Baby Giraffe Watercolor Yoga Mat makes a lovely design for a kid’s mat. I know my kids would love to use this for their Cosmic Kids adventures.

7. Your Spirit Animal

How about choosing a yoga mat design of your spirit animal. As a spirit animal, the Hummingbird represents the enjoyment of life and the lightness of being. Hummingbirds do not simply flap their wings up and down, but instead move them in a pattern of the infinity symbol, or a figure of eight; this is why they are thought to be symbols of eternity.

9. A Lotus Flower Yoga

This beautiful Lotus Yoga Mat not only looks great but it holds a lot of meaning too. The lotus flower blooms on the surface of the water with its roots deep in the mud – a symbol of light and emergence from darkness.

10. Yoga at Sunrise

For those early birds that love yoga at sunrise, this Pastel Sunrise Yoga Mat will encourage you to get up bright and early each morning.

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All of these designs are available from Pixels.com.

Which design would you choose?

Ten Yoga Mat Designs We Love