Yoga mats are specially fabricated mats that are used as an aid during the practice of yoga to prevent hands and feet from slipping during asana movements. A non slip yoga mat is considered a core item of yoga equipment available in the market today. There are several things to consider when buying a yoga mat. You must first be certain that you are buying a yoga mat, and not a Pilates mat. A Pilates mat tends to be much thicker, and may be a better choice depending on the amount of time you spend doing floor poses.

If your yoga exercises require you to do a lot of standing poses, buying a yoga mat will serve you better than choosing a Pilates type mat. In case you are new to yoga, you might consider buying a yoga mat that is relatively inexpensive. A non slip yoga mat made of synthetic materials may cost anywhere between $10 to $25 US dollars. You can easily buy a yoga mat of this type in a variety of stores such as Walmart or Target. The next step up would be buying a yoga mat that is made of natural materials such as jute or cork.