Yoga and Pilates
Mats, blocks, straps and Pilates gear for your space and practice.
Pick a guide below. Each one explains what to look for and how to use the product safely. It also says when to ask a doctor or other expert first. Sources are listed at the end of every guide.
Guides in this section
Best Meditation Cushion for Sitting Comfort: How to Choose
How to choose the best meditation cushion for sitting comfort: round zafu, V-shaped or rectangular, buckwheat vs kapok…
Best Yoga Mats: How to Choose Thickness, Material and Grip
How to choose the best yoga mat: thickness from 2 to 8 mm, PVC, TPE, rubber or cork, length and grip, plus how to clean…
Cork Yoga Mat Guide: Grip, Backing, Width and Care
How to choose a cork yoga mat: how cork grips when you sweat, backing materials and latex, 24 vs 26 inch widths, and…
Pilates Socks: How to Choose Grip Socks for Reformer and Mat
How to choose Pilates socks: grip soles, full toe vs half toe vs closed toe, fabric, sizing by shoe size, and how to…
Thick Yoga Mat Guide: 6 mm, 8 mm or 10 mm, and Who Needs One
How to choose a thick yoga mat: what 6, 8 and 10 mm mats are good for, dense vs soft foam, balance trade-offs, weight…
Travel Yoga Mat Guide: Foldable, Thin and Light Options
How to choose a travel yoga mat: 1.5 to 2 mm thickness, foldable vs rolled, weight, rubber vs other surfaces, plus tips…
Yoga Blocks: Foam vs Cork, Sizes and How to Use Them
How to choose yoga blocks: foam vs cork, the standard 9 x 6 x 4 inch size, weight, one block or two, and simple ways…
Yoga Towel Guide: Mat Towels With Grip, Hand Towels and Care
How to choose a yoga towel: mat towels with silicone grip, microfiber that grips when wet, hand towels, sizes, and…
More guides
Meditation Bench: Seiza Height, Slope and Folding Legs
How to choose a meditation bench for kneeling: seat height and slope, folding or removable legs, width, wood…
Yoga Blanket: Cotton, Wool or Mexican Style?
How to choose a yoga blanket: cotton vs wool vs Mexican-style weaves, sizes and weights, how to fold it for support…
Yoga Knee Pads: Gel, Foam or a Folded Blanket?
How to choose yoga knee pads: gel pads vs thick foam cushions vs a folded blanket, thickness, size, grip, and when knee…
Yoga Mat Cleaner Spray: How to Choose and Use One
How to choose a yoga mat cleaner spray: ingredients, which mats each spray suits, cork and natural rubber exceptions…