Best Overall
Gogokiwi Extra Wide Yoga Mat
Key details
- Width
- 36 inches
- Length
- 72 inches
- Weight
- 2.7 lb
- Thickness
- 0.25 inch (6 mm)
Thirty-six inches is the number that sets the Gogokiwi apart from the 32-inch mats here, and it is the reason we made it our top pick. That extra width gives broad shoulders and wide stances somewhere to go, so a lunge or a wide-legged forward fold does not end with a hand or heel hanging off the edge. The alignment marks are a small touch we appreciate more than we expected: they give you a visual checkpoint without turning the mat into a grid.
The 6mm RecFoam surface is the right middle ground for us: enough cushion under knees and wrists for floor work, but not so much that balance poses feel like standing on a sponge. It weighs 2.7 pounds, rolls up without a fight, and the included strap doubles as a stretching band. For a mat this wide, that portability matters; you can take it to a studio without feeling like you are hauling a rug.
The width also changes floor work: a full push-up or a wide squat stays on the mat, and the 72-inch length leaves room for a taller frame. We don't treat it as a dedicated travel mat, but at 2.7 pounds it is easy enough to move between rooms. That flexibility is what makes it feel like a daily mat rather than an occasional upgrade.
Pros
- 36-inch width leaves room for wide stances
- Alignment marks help hand and foot placement
- 2.7 pounds rolls up and carries easily
- 6mm cushion balances support and stability
Cons
- Grip can turn slick once hands get very sweaty
We recommend the Gogokiwi as the best all-around wide mat here: 36 inches of width, useful alignment marks, and a portable 2.7-pound build.