Yoga mats are a great Christmas gift to buy online as they are compact and easy to post.
Plus they make great accessories to buy for your favorite female yogi.
Miss Trixie just likes carrying hers around so people think she looks fit and centered. So chic!
So, how do you choose the best yoga mat for her?
It all boils down to how much you know about her and whether she is into yoga as part of the whole world eco thing, or just yoga for personal well being.
Whether she does yoga all the time, even when she travels, or whether she just goes to a class once or twice a week.
If you don't know, then Miss Trixie recommends you go for a good quality mat that will suit a range of needs or a stylish bag.
Check out the types of mats and accessories Miss Trixie has found for you below...
Best Yoga Mat
I don't think anyone would argue about the winner of this category. If you want to buy her the best mat available, then buy her a Manduka Black Mat PRO
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It's obviously been made and designed by people who actually practice yoga.
You can tell, because it comes in more than one length, is generously cushioned without being too spongy and has an excellent gripping surface.
The product description says this is made of polyester and eco-certified PVC. Is there such a thing? Sounds good for the environment as well as good for her skin.
Comes with a lifetime guarantee. Not many products of any description can offer that.
Most users say their mat just gets better over time.
Of course, you'll find heaps of cheap yoga mats out there, and most of them will be of benefit to her yoga routine, but as with anything, you get what you pay for.
A cheap one may only hold up for 3 or 6 months, whereas the Black Mat PRO keeps on going for years, and years, and...you get the idea.
Mats Made From Rubber
If you know she just won't tolerate a standard yoga mat made of PVC, either because of environmental concerns, or because of skin irritations, then perhaps a mat of natural rubber is the answer?
These mats compare well with the standard mats so it's really a matter of preference as to whether you choose her rubber or PVC.
If she's generally into eco products then rubber or cotton are probably going to win you more points.
Rubber mats can be a bit stinky at first so buy it early and air it out for her if you can.
Mats Made From Cotton
A cotton yoga mat is another eco friendly alternative to the standard PVC mats.
Some people prefer these as they are more absorbent and slippage is lessened. Some yoga techniques are pretty strenuous and rubber or PVC surfaces can become too slick for comfort.
Thickness will vary. Some are little more than a rug while others are like a futon's little sister.
The rug style is so easy to use and care for. They are easily folded for carrying and can be washed.
The thicker versions usually consist of a washable cover over a few layers of cotton wadding. They are comfy without being too squishy.
Simple: a bag will keep her mat clean and dry when it isn't in use and will make it so much easier for her to carry around.
Mats can be surprisingly bulky and heavy after you've carried them for a while.
The bag should be lightweight, sturdy and have a comfortable strap.
It should open and close easily and be generous enough to fit a rolled mat without a struggle.
A pocket or two for keys, purse and mobile or are also handy.
PLUS, they help make her look like she means business. I mean, who isn't impressed by the sight of a woman with a strong inner core striding down the street with a stylish mat bag slung over her shoulder?
The travel mat is extremely thin and lightweight in comparison to a standard yoga mat.
After all, it's designed to be stowed in her bag when she's traveling.
She will find it works perfectly on a carpeted hotel room floor. Or, if she visits a yoga studio on her trip she can use it as a cover on any mat she borrows or rents from them.
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