Where to buy your yoga mat?

When you are looking to buy a new yoga mat, you may feel lost by the large offer on the market, especially if it is your first investment. Should you buy your carpet on the web or go to a store to get a better quality product? Should it be tested in the studio? What are the differences between the yoga mats of the big retail chains specialized in sports(Decathlon) and those of the web giants like Amazon and the mats of brands specialized in yoga?

In this article we answer all these questions to guide you in the right choice of yoga mat. It can be tempting to buy a yoga mat for the low price of 15€ and it can be a good deal but it can also be a low quality mat! Don’t be fooled and follow our tips on where to buy your yoga mat! Finally, you should know that a yoga mat is not made for all types of sports.

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Where to buy your yoga mat?
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Where to buy your yoga mat?

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOGA MATS AND GYM MATS

When you shop on the web, the temptation is to go and consult the offers of the big sports distribution brands such as Go Sport, Sport 2000 or Decathlon. These brands have the advantage of fast delivery and an attractive price, however, they will probably not be up to the mark in terms of quality, composition and technical performance (adhesion, density, stability, etc.) .
In fact, the mats and accessories sold in this type of store are actually mats that correspond to a practice close to fitness. A yoga mat has nothing to do with a sports mat! The floor mats sold in sports stores are often thick and if they cushion the support during a fitness or pilates session, you will sink too much into these mats when doing your yoga postures because the thickness is much too important (often more than 1 cm). Many yoga postures require you to balance and for that you need a dense mat, not too thick and in which you don’t sink! Exercise mats can cause you to lose your balance while exercising.
In addition, these mats are often made of PVC material, which is not an adhesive material. Their coating is not anti-slip. The PVC slips and has a sticky and stinky texture that is very unpleasant both to the touch and the smell! It can ruin your yoga session and your exercises!
You won’t find a gym mat on which to practice yoga in comfort and safety. On the other hand, you can find a quality yoga mat on which to practice fitness and or pilates and meditation in comfort!
Which yoga mat to choose?

TWO yoga mats made of the SAME MATERIAL DO NOT HAVE THE SAME QUALITY!

The question is the same on Amazon, the prices are very competitive and the offer is large but the entry-level carpets will be mainly made of synthetic materials such as PVC which is not recyclable and therefore not ecological.
Moreover, it is difficult to get personalized advice on platforms of this type.
At this point we can say that we should prefer the same materials that we find on specialized brands if we want to buy our yoga mat on a big store and pay less.
To give you a concrete example, the TPE yoga mats from Amazon (Yogati brand) and those from Yogom (Yomad range) are absolutely not of the same quality.
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The Yomad yoga mat made of TPE from Yogom is odorless, the one from Amazon reeks of chemicals. Indeed even if they are both made of TPE there are not the same products to mix this TPE. Yogom carpets have international standard certifications that guarantee the use of toxic products in the lowest possible quantities. That’s why the Yomad yoga mat is non-toxic and odorless! It is the ideal carpet for those allergic to latex!
Also on Amazon’s store, the TPE yoga mats will not have the same density of TPE as Yogom’s Yomad although they have the same thickness on paper. Not to mention the grip which will not be there either! The Yogati mat is very smooth and not at all anti-slip while the Yomad mat is very anti-slip. The cushioning, the grip and the smell are in our opinion criteria not to be neglected to practice yoga in good conditions. You will therefore notice a very big difference in quality between these two models during your use.

Specialized stores

Ethics and responsible consumption

When you order from Yogom or any other specialized brand, you are working with professionals who share your passion for yoga. These stores will produce yoga mats that they themselves want to use during their yoga sessions and will pay their taxes in France. In this way, you are helping to promote the creation of quality products that create jobs. Moreover, most of the specialized companies are committed to the environment and it is easy to make sure that they respect their eco responsible commitments, thanks to the certification of labels for their yoga products. In today’s world, these considerations are important to us and are an important asset. Thus, by choosing a yoga mat from a specialized brand it will be easier to find an ecological product. Learn more about our eco-friendly commitments of Yogom.

Personalized advice

Finally, when you buy a yoga mat on a specialist online store like Yogom, you benefit from a personalized advice offered in order to choose a quality yoga mat that really suits you! Not everyone needs the same mat! There are almost as many yoga mats as there are yogis! Yoga mats are thoughtfully designed to make your yoga practice enjoyable and the mats you buy will last a long time.

We are now going to talk to you about the different points of sale to buy your yoga mat and for it to correspond to your expectations.

Where to buy your yoga mat?
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Buy your yoga mat online or in store?

Where to buy your yoga mat?
Indeed, you can buy a quality yoga mat directly in a store, in a sports store, but also online on the web, in your studio / gym, or in concept stores. As you can see, we strongly advise you to buy your yoga equipment from a yoga specialist, i.e. in specialized stores.
However, we can understand that for a technical purchase such as a yoga mat you might need to see the product with your own eyes and touch it! Don’t worry, specialized stores often have a network of distributors where you can buy your yoga mat near you! Moreover, you will be able to compare several brands, their quality and finally buy in store or go home and think about ordering online! Online shopping is completely compatible with the store experience!
Find Yogom yoga mats and accessories in many cities in France: at Lunaria in Nantes or Asana Colors in Paris. Find on our website the list of yoga stores where to buy your yoga mat !
A selection of our best yoga mats and yoga and meditation accessories is available in all stores Au Vieux Campeur (Albertville, Chambéry, Gap, Grenoble, Lyon, Marseille, Paris, Sallanches, Strasbourg, Thonon-les-bains, Toulouse) so don’t hesitate to come and test our products!
Ultimately, the web remains the best means in terms of quality-price ratio and choice, in addition to offering many user opinions and therefore objective comments! But there’s nothing like going to a store to touch and see a yoga mat.
We are now going to introduce you to the Yogom brand, the accessories to complete your yoga practice and the ranges of yoga mats that we offer.

Yogom : your French brand of Yoga Mats

You want to know more about Yogom, the origin of the brand, the different products around yoga and well-being that we offer?

A French brand for all wellness enthusiasts

Yogom was created in 2016 by Mathilde Corbin following a long trip to Costa Rica and his discovery of yoga. It is the will to create yoga mats and accessories adapted to everyone and to promote an authentic yoga, without fuss, for all, whatever the level of practice and knowledge that animates Yogom!

To make discover yoga to all and in its entirety!

Indeed, Yogom wishes to initiate you through its products, courses, articles and ambassadors to all types of Yoga, whether Vinyasa Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Yin Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Meditation, Yoga Nidra or Kundalini Yoga, as well as share with you the great foundations and principles of Yoga. Moreover, yoga is not only based on postures but also on a set of principles that can be applied in everyday life. Yogom has set up its first Lives on Yoga Philosophy to discover together and step by step the main principles, the origins and the history of Yoga. Yogom products are therefore intended for everyone, whether you are a beginner, an occasional practitioner, a seasoned practitioner or simply interested in finding a form of well-being. Discover in more detail the whole history of Yogom !

Mathilde Corbin, the founder of Yogom : the French brand of yoga equipment

Discover the 6 ranges of yoga mats from Yogom

Yogom has developed over time different ranges adapted to everyone, whatever their level, their practice and their needs! Yogom yoga mats are environmentally friendly or made of natural or recyclable materials.

  • The Yomad range is ideal for beginners or occasional practitioners

The Yomad is a very comfortable 6mm mat made of TPE foam, a recyclable, light and reversible material (it has two sides with textured patterns that make it both soft and non-slip!) It is non-toxic, odorless and ideal to be transported (it weighs only 1 kg). It is a little bit the small revolution of the foam carpet and it replaces the PVC which on the contrary sticks, has a low density and is not ecological. Perfect for yoga and pilates.

That is to say, it is ideal for the more experienced practitioner, or for the Vinyasa practitioner. Indeed, it is a mat that is not non-slip to the touch, but soft for yogis who do fluid sequences or who have a good anchorage. The Performance Model has a natural black rubber base (may contain latex) which gives it a very good stability on the ground and a coating with a ” touch ” feelpeach skin“Very soft like a towel, which also makes it very popular with gentle yoga practitioners like Yoga Nidra, Yin Yoga, Hatha Yoga and Meditation! It is a product more suitable for people who sweat hands and feet because the moisture allows to have a grip. Finally, it also rolls and folds in three, so it is convenient to carry, and very durable (you can use it outside on sand, snow, grass and with sneakers!). No need to put a towel on your carpet with the Performance model!

A clean and eco responsible design, a technical performance with a base in natural rubber stable and resistant to the ground, a natural cork coating anti-slip and pleasant to the touch. This mattress has the advantage of being very light compared to the others although it is also thick. It is suitable for all types of yoga and whether you sweat or not it is well non-slip. Easy to care for material, this is truly the best yoga mat ever!

  • The Star range on the other hand is very anti-slip

The Star Yoga Mat is suitable for all yogis and all practices. Its base is made of natural rubber which gives it a very good grip on the ground and its rubber effect coating (in polyurethane) prevents hands and feet from slipping. Whether you sweat or not, whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, whether you practice Vinyasa, Hatha, Ashtanga, Hot Yoga etc., the Star mat will suit you!

  • The Gentle Range is a nugget for the practitioners of gentle yoga

The Natural is extra large, made of Merino wool and Oeko-tex certified. Indeed, it is extremely soft, perfect for Kundalini, Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Meditation, Relaxation … The wool promotes relaxation and its hydrophobic characteristic makes it repels moisture so it is ideal in winter as in summer (it repels water and does not soak!).

Finally, the Travel Yoga Mat is light, folds in 4, can be used on all terrains (sand, water, snow, grass, ice!) and is washable in the washing machine! It can also be used as an overlay (for example on a studio carpet) and is made of natural rubber (contains latex) for the base (therefore very adherent to the floor) and microfiber for its coating (soft touch peach skin effect). It is perfect to be carried everywhere (sports and fitness classes).

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Discover the Yogom yoga and meditation accessories

Yogom also offers you the best yoga accessories and meditation accessories of eco responsible quality, whether for yogis in their yoga practice or for people looking for well-being and relaxation! Thus, our accessories include:

  • From cork yoga bricks made in Portugal or yoga bricks in EVA very light, to help you in various postures and in particular the postures of balance
  • From cottonstretching straps to accompany you in your asanas, to work on your flexibility and to make deep stretching at the end of the session
  • The cotton bag The cotton bag, a bag with dimensions thought to store and transport easily his carpet!
  • The Zafu (cotton meditation cushion) traditional buckwheat hulls for meditation and all your yoga practices. (We also have wool meditation cushions)
Find all the accessories on the Yogom E-Shop

Find also the accessories of the Douceur Collection

Products 100% Merino wool and Oeko-tex certifiedperfect for Yin Yoga, Meditation, Kundalini Yoga, Yoga Nidra, or even Hatha Yoga and other gentle and relaxing yoga practices.

Create real moments of well-being and relaxation in a cocooning universe with equipment that ensures the greatest possible comfort in your exercises.

Relax with the Plaid Blanket ultra soft, ideal for the Savasana at the end of the session! Find the Woolen meditation zafu ultra comfortable to use for meditation (and even as a nice accessory in your living room!), the Bolster Yinideal for relaxing the back while lying down, and finally the mini Pad for kneeswhich is designed to create extra support under your knees for certain postures!

Where to buy your yoga mat?
Discover the Douceur products

Choose a brand with a committed eco-friendly standard for your sports, yoga, meditation and pilates exercises. Yogom is trying to develop an economic model based on the use of ecological materials. For this we try to produce small collections and keep the stock level of mat and accessories as low as possible. Some models are part of a capsule collection, i.e. in limited edition!

Take advantage of discounted prices depending on stock. Equip yourself with the best mats, pads and accessories (cotton bag, brick, stretching strap) for your weekly classes and home sessions.

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