Comments on: Yoga Without a Mat: The Pros and Cons

By: marty

marty — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 01:20:30 +0000

stopped using mats years ago. Not necessary. Except if you want to protect yourself when travelling… I use one when Indonesia whilst outside.

By: Yoga Girl

Yoga Girl — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 08:23:13 +0000

I actually wouldn´t feel that comfortable tossing away my yoga mat, while in an unfamiliar space. Like you mentioned, the rectangular are is ´your´ space, a space to feel safe, at least when you start out in a new area. Thanks for the write-up, I enjoyed reading this fresh angle.

By: Mike Scott

Mike Scott — Tue, 24 May 2016 16:55:58 +0000

I started practising without a mat and found it perfectly fine using the rug in my lounge. However I felt inspired when I received my first mat and started pushing myself and as a result started to improve very quickly. I’m very inspired by the idea of outdoor yoga and wouldn’t consider a mat for that… I’d prefer to feel the grass or ground beneath me. Also cuz I’m quite bony the extra cushioning helps me stay comfortable in the postures

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 21:09:06 +0000

Hi! I have been practicing yoga without a mat for a couple of months now… you know, when hunger for the practice meets an empty wallet…you find yourself on the floor and, that is that! I love this article and I totally agree that mats are probably not the most ‘yogaesque’ option for practicing but, my knees and ribcage beg to differ. So I was roaming the net to find tips on how to practice without a mat. There are some I just cannot get into with the uncomfortable reminder of hardwood floors. Ouch. Help! I want to keep flowing and sinking into my practice but, I need some padding.. something! Tips would be lovely, thanks!

By: sarsh

sarsh — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:22:19 +0000

Roll on summer,doing yoga in the mud or on an icy cold floor is not the best way to do a practice! I’ve been hunting for a bulk load of mats for my classes but I don’t have much funds, I’d much sooner have natural fibre mats/eco friendly & not containing metal.Can I find any though!I’m sure I’ll get what is needed in the end.If we can astral project I’m sure we can do our yoga practices well no matter what material we are standing on.

By: justbeginning

justbeginning — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:39:10 +0000

having not done yoga very long, it does give me some comfort and confidence to have my soft blue rectangle always there under me, but i definately see why some do not need one

By: billieyogini

billieyogini — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:53:59 +0000

I like using my sheepskin! It gives you padding when you’re on your knees or sitting for meditation. Although I must say that having a mat to stop you slipping can be very handy.

By: deniel_manakini

deniel_manakini — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:31:39 +0000

I think that yoga practice without a mat is closer to ancient traditions, to use only your body and nothing more.