The Best Travel Yoga Mats for Jet-setting Yogis

Stop slipping and sliding in downward dog. The Jade Yoga Travel mat has incredible grip thanks to its natural rubber material sourced from trees. At one-eighth of an inch thick, the mat is great for yogis wanting some cushioning, while still being pliable enough to easily fold into a travel bag.

Length: 68 or 74 inches
Weight: 3 lbs.
Thickness: 3.2 mm
Material: Natural rubber
Foldable or rollable: Rollable

The same way you flip your dog in yoga class, you can flip the Lululemon Carry Onwards mat depending on what you need—the mat-towel hybrid features sustainable natural rubber for grip on one side and moisture-absorbing microfiber on the other. 

Length: 71 inches
Weight: 2.96 lbs.
Thickness: 2 mm
Material: Natural rubber, microfiber
Foldable or rollable: Foldable

We’ll start with the fact that the non-slip Manduka Pro Travel Yoga Mat has a lifetime guarantee and go on to point out that the supportive cushioning is a bonus for yogis with sensitive joints. The dotted pattern keeps the mat in place while preventing sweaty hands or feet from sliding during poses. The mat—all 2.5 pounds of it—can either be narrowly rolled or folded to tuck inside your bag.

Length: 71 inches
Weight: 2.5 lbs.
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Foldable or rollable: Both

Comprised of 14 sections, the super-lightweight Gaiam Foldable Yoga Mat collapses down into a flat, compact square. The chemical-free PVC material has a sticky texture that keeps your alignment in check, while colorful designs help keep you smiling even through the toughest of poses. It weighs only one pound and measures two millimeters, making it an ideal on-the-go option even when you have just the smallest sliver of suitcase space.  

Length: 68 inches
Weight: 1 lb.
Thickness: 2 mm
Material: Non-toxic PVC
Foldable or rollable: Foldable

The portable, two-pound YOGO Ultralight travel mat claims to pack down to the size of a newspaper. The natural tree rubber mat has attached straps and an origami folding design (the practice surface folds top to top and never touches the bottom) to ensure cleanliness. 

Length: 68 inches
Weight: 2.1 lbs.
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Material: Natural rubber
Foldable or rollable: Rollable

Equipped with its own bag, the foldable and lightweight Toplus travel yoga mat is easy to pack in luggage of just about any size. Its natural suede top layer features skid resistance and moisture absorption, while the natural rubber bottom grips any surface it’s placed on.

Length: 68 inches
Weight: 1.5 lbs.
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Material: Natural rubber and natural suede
Foldable or rollable: Foldable

The eco-friendly Yoga Design Lab commuter yoga mat combines a non-slip mat and towel in one portable option that even comes with its own carrying sling. Available in an array of colorful prints, it promises the cushioning of a mat with the moisture-wicking grip of a towel. 

Length: 70 inches
Weight: 3.5 lbs.
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Material: Natural rubber and microfiber made from recycled bottles
Foldable or rollable: Rollable

Designed with safety in mind, the KUYOU Yoga Mat features sweat-absorbing, anti-slip surfaces with soft, cushioned thickness for support. The machine-washable mat is said to be odor-free and comes with a carry bag and stretch band straps. 

Length: 71 inches
Weight: 2.5 lbs.
Thickness: 2 mm
Material: Natural rubber and natural suede
Foldable or rollable: Rollable