Travel yoga mat

violingal3 · 07-23-17, 10:11 AM

I apologize if there are threads out there, but in my search I saw a handful of old threads on this topic. I figured it was worth asking again, especially since there more mats out on the market these days...

Anyway, I am visiting family overseas for about two months and the only hope of me getting regular workouts in is probably daily yoga - maybe I'll finally do the Ultimate Yogi rotation!

Taking my Manduka Pro is probably a no since it will take up precious luggage weight/space. So what's the latest and greatest in lightweight/travel mats? I have a few yogitoes mat towels but I don't think that's going to do the trick.

I'm looking at Manduka's eko lite and eko superlite travel mats, but they have some new ones I'm not familiar with - Manduka x and a welcome mat.

I'm familiar with Manduka but open to other brands/suggestions...

DCW · 07-23-17, 11:00 AM

Good morning!

Rather than taking a mat with you, can buy one over there?

You can leave the mat there and maybe seeing you use it will motivate someone else.

An idea to consider and save you the stress of toting a mat.

Safe travel.

bzar · 07-23-17, 11:26 AM

if you're staying at a hotel, they might have mats there (hopefully cleaned each day for you) that you could use?

otherwise, the suggestion DCW had about buying one there might work.

athompson10 · 07-23-17, 11:42 AM

I bought a Khataland foldable yoga mat for travel. It's extra long and extra thick and comes in a little mesh carrying bag with handles. It still takes up a decent amount of space in a travel bag, about as much as a bath towel. I'd recommend that mat if you have space for it; if not, buying at your destination is a good idea.

yogapam · 07-23-17, 12:03 PM

I have one like this that I've taken with me when I have room in my suitcase:
https://www.amazon.ca/Gaiam-2-Millim...lding+yoga+mat
But I've also done what DCW suggested, brought an inexpensive one with me or bought one at my destination & left it behind.

katmom · 07-23-17, 08:54 PM

I have this mat for travel: https://yogo.net/collections/gear

violingal3 · 07-24-17, 09:10 AM

I am staying at my grandma's and I don't want to chance it. I know the small village she lives in and I doubt there is a yoga mat within a 50 mile radius. lol Thank you all for your suggestions!! I will look into all of those!!

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07-23-17, 10:11 AM
violingal3 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Colorado	Travel yoga mat I apologize if there are threads out there, but in my search I saw a handful of old threads on this topic. I figured it was worth asking again, especially since there more mats out on the market these days... Anyway, I am visiting family overseas for about two months and the only hope of me getting regular workouts in is probably daily yoga - maybe I'll finally do the Ultimate Yogi rotation! Taking my Manduka Pro is probably a no since it will take up precious luggage weight/space. So what's the latest and greatest in lightweight/travel mats? I have a few yogitoes mat towels but I don't think that's going to do the trick. I'm looking at Manduka's eko lite and eko superlite travel mats, but they have some new ones I'm not familiar with - Manduka x and a welcome mat. I'm familiar with Manduka but open to other brands/suggestions...

07-23-17, 11:00 AM
DCW Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016	Good morning! Rather than taking a mat with you, can buy one over there? You can leave the mat there and maybe seeing you use it will motivate someone else. An idea to consider and save you the stress of toting a mat. Safe travel.

07-23-17, 11:26 AM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	if you're staying at a hotel, they might have mats there (hopefully cleaned each day for you) that you could use? otherwise, the suggestion DCW had about buying one there might work. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

07-23-17, 11:42 AM
athompson10 VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY	I bought a Khataland foldable yoga mat for travel. It's extra long and extra thick and comes in a little mesh carrying bag with handles. It still takes up a decent amount of space in a travel bag, about as much as a bath towel. I'd recommend that mat if you have space for it; if not, buying at your destination is a good idea. __________________ Allison

07-23-17, 12:03 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	I have one like this that I've taken with me when I have room in my suitcase: https://www.amazon.ca/Gaiam-2-Millim...lding+yoga+mat But I've also done what DCW suggested, brought an inexpensive one with me or bought one at my destination & left it behind. __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

07-23-17, 08:54 PM
katmom Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tennessee	I have this mat for travel: https://yogo.net/collections/gear __________________ "Saving just one pet won't change the world, but it surely will change the world for that one pet" Author Unknown

07-24-17, 09:10 AM
violingal3 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Colorado	I am staying at my grandma's and I don't want to chance it. I know the small village she lives in and I doubt there is a yoga mat within a 50 mile radius. lol Thank you all for your suggestions!! I will look into all of those!!