Manduka

Manduka is an American yoga equipment company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Los Angeles. The brand is best known for the Manduka PRO yoga mat, which has become a benchmark product in the premium yoga mat category — widely used by teachers, studios, and dedicated practitioners worldwide.

The Manduka PRO

The PRO mat is a 6mm PVC mat with a distinctively dense construction and a lifetime guarantee. Key characteristics:

• Weight: Approximately 3.2kg (7 lbs) — among the heaviest mainstream mats
• Thickness: 6mm of extremely dense, high-quality PVC
• Surface: Open-cell top surface that improves grip as it warms up during practice
• Durability: The lifetime guarantee reflects the mat's exceptional longevity — properly cared-for PRO mats last decades
• Break-in period: The PRO is notoriously slippery when new, requiring several weeks of practice to develop full grip

Product Line

PRO: The flagship — 6mm, heavy, lifetime guarantee PRO Lite: Lighter version of the PRO at 4.7mm eKO: Natural rubber line with faux-suede top surface eKO Lite: Thinner, lighter rubber travel option Yoga Towels and Accessories: Comprehensive accessory line

Brand Philosophy

Manduka emphasizes environmental responsibility alongside performance. Their "Clean Rubber" manufacturing process and closed-loop recycling program for PRO mats reflect a commitment to sustainability alongside premium performance.

Who Chooses Manduka

The PRO is particularly popular with:

• Yoga teachers who practice daily and need durability
• Studios seeking long-lived rental mats
• Practitioners with sensitive joints who benefit from the 6mm cushioning
• Those willing to invest in a mat they may never need to replace